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Willson Contreras blows up after strikeout, tosses bat and gum in wild scene

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras lost it Monday night at Busch Stadium, and the blow-up did not just end with words. It ended with a coach taking a bat to the face. According to TMZ, the chaos started in the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Contreras struck out on a pitch that dipped […]

201 international wickets, one favourite: Sachin Tendulkar’s pick will surprise you | Cricket News

Sachin Tendulkar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar is celebrated as one of the greatest batters in cricket history, but his bowling remains an often-overlooked part of his game. Though never a frontline bowler, Tendulkar’s versatility made him a valuable part-time option. He could bowl medium pace, off-spin, and leg-spin, often stepping in to break […]

Virat Kohli’s emotional note for Cheteshwar Pujara: ‘Thank you for making my job easier at 4’ | Cricket News

Virat Kohli shared an emotional message for ex-teammate Cheteshwar Pujara following his Test retirement (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Virat Kohli has penned a tribute for his long-time teammate Cheteshwar Pujara, two days after the latter announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The former India captain took to Instagram on Tuesday, posting a […]

Viral video: Medvedev smashes racket after US Open as photographer disrupts match

The US Open turned chaotic on Sunday when a photographer unexpectedly entered the court just as Daniil Medvedev was facing match point, halting play and triggering an explosive outburst from the former champion, leading him to smash his racket. Medvedev ultimately lost the five-set thriller to France’s Benjamin Bonzi, with a scoreline of 6-3, 7-5, […]

US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz’s buzz cut vs Andre Agassi’s bald era – what is similar, what is not | Tennis News

Carlos Alcaraz and Andre Agassi (Images via Getty Images) Carlos Alcaraz walked into the 2025 US Open with a shaved head and won his opener against Reilly Opelka 6–4, 7–5, 6–4. He explained afterward that a home trim went wrong when his brother took off too much, so he shaved it all. He usually flies […]

Could’ve played another Test in England, can do anything for Test cricket: Mohammed Siraj

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has said that he could’ve even played one more Test in England, if needed. Siraj earned plaudits for his lion-hearted effort in the recently concluded Anderson Tendulkar trophy, where he bowled the most number of overs (185.3) across both teams. He also finished as the highest wicket-taker of the five-match […]

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‘Toughest fitness test’: Ex-India star says BCCI introduced Bronco test to keep Rohit Sharma out of 2027 World Cup

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has alleged that the new Bronco fitness Test introduced by the Indian cricket board is a ruse to rule out players like Rohit Sharma from playing the 2027 ODI World Cup. Notably, Rohit has already retired from T20Is and Test cricket and has previously publicly stated that he wants to […]

‘Inshallah…’: Pakistan bowler warns India ahead of Asia Cup clash in UAE | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Haris Rauf, second left, and teammates celebrate after the dismissal of Bangladesh’s Litton Das during the second Twenty20 cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, in Lahore, Pakistan. AP/PTI(AP05_30_2025_000595A) Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has made a sensational claim that will not sit well with Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian cricket team ahead of their highly anticipated […]

Rajasthan Weather Heavy Rain Alert Flood-like Situation, Schools Closed In 8 Districts News In Hindi – Amar Ujala Hindi News Live

राजस्थान में लगातार हो रही भारी बारिश ने प्रदेशभर में जनजीवन अस्त-व्यस्त कर दिया है। कई जिलों में सड़कों पर पानी भर गया है, तो कहीं गांव टापू बन गए हैं। अब तक बारिश से हुए हादसों में 90 से अधिक लोगों की मौत हो चुकी है। हालात इतने गंभीर हैं कि कई जिलों में […]