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CSK clarify Dewald Brevis’ ₹2.2 crore IPL 2025 price tag after Ravi Ashwin’s under-the-table claim stirs controversy

EarlierChennai Super Kings (CSK) refuted all claims by Ravichandran Ashwin on the signing of Dewald Brevis during the 2025 season Indian Premier League (IPL) stating the process was well within the norms and regulations of the tournament. CSK’s statement came in after Ashwin recently claimed on his YouTube channel that Brevis’ signing at the Chennai-based […]

India’s Test tour of England — A watershed moment in Gautam Gambhir’s coaching stint

In the metamorphosis of cricketers, the way they are remembered becomes a product of recency bias. In their prime, Ravi Shastri and Navjot Singh Sidhu were gutsy players, but for the modern generation, they are just commentators. Shastri, though, has an added layer of being a former coach. Equally, Gautam Gambhir has to deal with […]

Neeraj Chopra’s wife Himani Mor said no to ₹1.5 crore in US | Here’s why

Himani Mor, wife of two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, had once turned down a lucrative job offer abroad to pursue a career in sports business. Talking to Dainik Bhaskar, her father, Chand Mor, revealed that Himani, who stepped away from professional tennis, is now focused on building her own venture. “She also turned down a […]

Jacob Ramsey transfer: Newcastle United secure £43m deal with Aston Villa for star midfielder

Newcastle United have finalized a £43 million transfer agreement with Aston Villa for the highly-rated midfielder Jacob Ramsey. This move marks a significant coup for the Magpies as they strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The 24-year-old is set to travel to Tyneside this afternoon to undergo a medical, paving the way for […]

‘I’ll cherish it forever’ – Shubman Gill reflects after ICC player of the month award | Cricket News

India’s player of the series India’s captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Shubman Gill said being named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July carried extra meaning as it came during his first Test series as India’s captain. Reflecting on the award, Gill said, “It feels great to be named the ICC Player of […]

Washington Sundar on handshake drama at Old Trafford: ‘It brings out…’ | Cricket News

India batters Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar refused to shake hands with England captain Ben Stokes. (Screengrab) Washington Sundar said the handshake drama on Day 5 of the Old Trafford Test fired up the Indian cricket team and brought the best out of him as well.England captain Ben Stokes offered a draw to Indian batters […]

Australia’s unbeaten T20I streak ends – Where does it rank among the longest runs? | Cricket News

South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada, centre, is congratulated by teammates (Jono Searle/AAPImage via AP) Australia’s nine-match T20I winning streak came to an end in dramatic fashion on Tuesday as Dewald Brevis powered South Africa to a 53-run win in Darwin to level the three-match series at 1-1. The Aussies, led by Mitchell Marsh, had been in […]

Out of league! Shubman Gill is breaking records — even when Team India Test skipper not holding the bat | Cricket News

Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Jon Super) Shubman Gill has made history by becoming the first male cricketer to win four ICC Player of the Month awards. His latest recognition came for his outstanding batting performance in three Test matches against England in July 2025.The Indian Test captain’s previous ICC Player of the Month awards were received […]

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy: ‘Were they not invited?’ – Sunil Gavaskar on Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson missing from presentation | Cricket News

Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson (Image credit: England Cricket) Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for not inviting James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar to the presentation ceremony of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.“This was the first-ever series named after Sachin Tendulkar and Jimmy Anderson, two of cricket’s greatest legends. […]

Roger Federer makes comeback three years after retirement, former World No.1 says ‘I’m happy to be returning…’

Three years after Roger Federer hanged up his boots, Swiss great and former World No.1 will be making a return to the tennis court once again at the 2025 Shanghai Masters. The 44-year-old confirmed his participation to play at the “Roger & Friends” celebrity doubles event, to be held at Qizhong Stadium on October 10. […]