Shai Hope’s record-breaking century goes in vain as New Zealand seal 2-0 ODI series win | Cricket News

West Indies’ Shai Hope (Kerry Marshall/Photosport via AP) New Zealand secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the one-day international series against West Indies with a five-wicket victory in Napier on Wednesday, powered by a rare century partnership between Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra, while West Indies’ Shai Hope scored a remarkable century in a losing […]

Pigeonholed as a T20I finisher? In-form Rinku Singh deserves a Test look-in

For years, Rinku Singh has worn the label of a limited-overs bruiser—a T20I finisher forged in the chaos of the IPL and known for last-over miracles rather than long-form mastery. But this Ranji Trophy season has flipped that perception on its head. With his second 150-plus score of the campaign and a commanding 175 against […]

Shai Hope scripts history, equals Brian Lara’s tally and becomes second fastest to 6000 ODI runs | Cricket News

Shai Hope (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) Shai Hope produced another high-class innings to carry West Indies to a competitive total, once again proving why he is regarded as their most reliable ODI batter. In a shortened 34-overs-a-side contest, the West Indies captain controlled the innings from the moment he walked out, reaching his 19th […]

2026 World Cup: Scotland end 26-year drought; Spain, Belgium, Switzerland and Austria seal qualification | Football News

Scotland’s Kieran Tierney celebrates scoring his sides third goal with his teammates (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP) Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean scored spectacular injury-time goals to give Scotland a dramatic 4-2 victory over Denmark on Tuesday, sealing their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Spain also confirmed their spot after a 2-2 draw with Turkey. […]

IND vs SA: Decoding the drill – Why Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel batted with one pad ahead of Guwahati Test | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the second Test of the two-match series against South Africa in Guwahati, India batters Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel trained with only one pad during an optional session at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on Monday, using an old method meant to handle spin and improve footwork. Both faced spinners for nearly three […]

India’s Eden debacle: Underprepared pitch, shoddy technique against spin and growing need for specialists | Cricket News

India were beaten by South Africa in the first Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (AP) New Delhi: India’s 30-run loss to South Africa in the first Test at the Eden Gardens has opened a can of worms, with a flood of criticism directed towards coach Gautam Gambhir. He had asked for a certain […]

Lando Norris looks to defend his lead in the standings as F1 rolls into Las Vegas

Season Wrap: Kyle Larson secured his second NASCAR Cup Series championship while taking advantage of a late caution that allowed him to overtake Denny Hamlin in overtime. Larson’s victory marks the 15th Cup title for Hendrick Motorsports and coincides with the 30th anniversary of Jeff Gordon delivering Hendrick its first championship. Online: http://www.nascar.com Season Wrap: […]

Asia Cup Rising Stars: India A cruise to semi-final despite rare off day for Vaibhav Suryavanshi in win vs Oman

India A bounced back in style at the Rising Stars Asia Cup, sealing a comfortable six-wicket win over Oman A on Tuesday to storm into the semifinals. After a disappointing loss to Pakistan A in their previous outing, this performance could not have come at a better time, providing Jitesh Sharma’s side a timely boost […]

India’s football dream screams after embarrassing 0-1 loss to Bangladesh

India’s footballing struggles hit a fresh low on Tuesday night after a 0–1 defeat to Bangladesh in Dhaka, a result that cemented their place at the bottom of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying group. India were already out of contention before kick-off, but this match was supposed to be a chance to restore some […]

IND vs SA: Guwahati Test – Proteas add Lungi Ngidi as cover for Kagiso Rabada | Cricket News

Lungi Ngidi, and Kagiso Rabada NEW DELHI: South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been added to the national squad for the second Test against India, Cricbuzz reported. Ngidi last played a Test in June 2025 at Lord’s in the WTC final against Australia and has been brought in as an injury replacement for Kagiso […]