India hammer Oman 17-0 to secure back-to-back Junior Hockey World Cup wins

India produced a blistering all-round performance to demolish Oman 17-0 and notch their second straight victory at the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup in Madurai on Saturday. Coming off a commanding 7-0 win over Chile in their opener, the Indian colts raised their level further in a rain-soaked contest played under the after-effects of Cyclone […]

‘Not goodbye’, Faf du Plessis leaves IPL 2026 auction to play in Pakistan Super League

South African veteran Faf du Plessis has formally withdrawn from the IPL 2026 auction, confirming that he will instead participate in the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The 40-year-old’s decision — announced just a fortnight before the IPL auction in Abu Dhabi — marks one of the most significant player moves ahead […]

India vs South Africa 1st ODI predicted XI: Pant vs Ruturaj for middle-order spot in Ranchi?

India and South Africa will meet in the first of a three-match ODI series in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30. After the Test series whitewash, hosts India will be keen to return to winning ways in a format they have dominated at home. However, all eyes will be on team combinations, as India will be […]

Mark Wood set to miss 2nd Ashes Test in Brisbane due to knee injury: Report

England have suffered a major blow ahead of the second Test of Ashes 2025-26 as fast bowler Mark Wood is likely to be ruled out of the fixture, according to a BBC report. Wood reported soreness in his troublesome left knee that earlier required surgery in March and caused him to miss England’s home series […]

Ashes: ‘Call us rubbish, but not arrogant’- England captain Ben Stokes breaks silence after Perth defeat | Cricket News

England’s captain Ben Stokes (AP Photo/Gary Day) England captain Ben Stokes has acknowledged the criticism following his team’s dramatic defeat in the first Ashes Test in Perth, saying he is willing to accept being called “rubbish,” but feels describing the team as “arrogant” goes too far. The English side faced widespread backlash after collapsing in […]

Iran to Boycott FIFA World Cup Final Draw After US Denies Visas | Udaipur Kiran

Tehran, November 29 (Udaipur Kiran): The Iran Football Federation has announced that it will boycott the final draw of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to be held on December 5 in Washington, DC, after the United States denied visas to several key members of the Iranian delegation. Announcing the decision on Friday, Federation spokesperson […]

WPL 2026 to Begin with MI vs RCB Clash, Final to Be Held in Vadodara | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi, November 29 (Udaipur Kiran): The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 will begin on January 9 with a marquee clash between two-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) and 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Sharing the schedule on Saturday, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said that two double-header […]

Ayush Mhatre shatters Rohit Sharma’s record after blistering century in SMAT

Mumbai batter Ayush Mhatre shattered Rohit Sharma’s record following his breathtaking century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Group A fixture against Vidarbha on Friday, November 28. Mhatre became the youngest player in the history of the game to register a century in all three formats of cricket namely First-class, List A and T20. The […]

India bowling coach urges India to ‘move on’ from Test whitewash and reset for South Africa ODIs | Cricket News

Ranchi : As India prepare to take on South Africa for the limited-overs leg on the back of a whitewash at the hands of South Africa in Tests, bowling coach Morne Morkel said he feels the team needs to leave behind the “disappointing two weeks” and regroup. A fresh set of players are also coming […]

From fan to foe: Kyle Shanahan, 49ers face unique challenge against Browns and Shedeur Sanders

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Deion Sanders was Kyle Shanahan’s favorite player when his father, Mike Shanahan, was the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive coordinator during their 1994 Super Bowl season. On Sunday, Shanahan will table his adoration of the Pro Football Hall of Famer for a couple of hours as he looks to stop his son, […]