Sanju Samson could finally get his opportunity in the series finale as India consider reshuffling their top order for the fifth T20I against South Africa in Ahmedabad. With Shubman Gill unlikely to be fully fit after picking up a foot injury, the team management may be forced to look beyond their first-choice opener. That scenario […]
Sunil Gavaskar slams Lionel Messi (Photo Credits: Getty Images and PTI) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has sparked debate over the Lionel Messi controversy in Kolkata, arguing that criticism of event organisers and VIP culture misses the mark; Messi himself bears primary responsibility for not upholding his obligations.In a column for Sportsstar, […]
11:53 IST: The openers were a treat to watch for the fans of the game, riding the storm, capitalizing on the weak balls, and bowing respectfully to those landing just right. Until that tantalizing false stroke, swatted brilliantly by Roston Chase, ended the marathon opening stand of 323 for the Kiwis. Tom Latham departed after scoring 137, […]
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Justin Herbert has managed well enough while playing with a broken non-throwing hand to help the Los Angeles Chargers win three consecutive games and close in on a second trip to the playoffs in two seasons under coach Jim Harbaugh. Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys might be officially out of […]
Indian Super League trophy (ISL Photo) NEW DELHI: The Indian Super League (ISL) clubs were on Thursday asked to submit a proposal for forming a consortium to run the 2025-26 season of the league, which is yet to begin. Representatives of all ISL clubs were invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the All […]
A view of Ekana Cricket Stadium shrouded in dense fog (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) NEW DELHI: On Thursday, the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) announced that they would fully refund ticket prices for fans after the fourth T20 International between India and South Africa was cancelled due to fog. Supposed to begin at 7 pm, the […]
Nathan Lyon of Australia (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon etched his name deeper into the record books on Day 2 of the third Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval, overtaking Glenn McGrath to become Australia’s second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. The milestone came during England’s first innings when Lyon struck twice […]
It was a moment of incredible relief for Ishan Kishan as he guided Jharkhand to their first-ever Syed Mushtaq Ali title on Thursday, December 18. Playing in front of the national selectors, Kishan hit a belligerent hundred that blew away the opposition at Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Kishan, who had been dropped from the […]
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to pacer Mustafizur Rahman but will return for national duty for eight days. Mustafizur, who has plied his trade for Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals in IPL before, was bought for ₹9.20 crore during the auction recently by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). A […]
Unbeaten in the tournament so far, the Indian U-19 team will eye a final spot when the Ayush Mhatre-led side take on Sri Lanka in the first semifinal on Friday in Dubai. With three wins from three matches, India U-19 finished on top of the standings with six points after beating United Arab Emirates, Pakistan […]
