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WTC final: Big milestones within reach for Australias Khawaja, Cummins ahead of title clash against SA

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): As Australia’s ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title defence against South Africa draws closer, two of team’s brightest stars in the ongoing cycle, skipper Pat Cummins and opener Usman Khawaja have big milestone to chase. Australia will be aiming to become the first-ever side to defend their ICC WTC […]

Scotland’s Brandon McMullen surpasses Kapil Dev, Shakib Al Hasan and Steve Waugh to massive cricket milestone | Cricket News

File photo of Scotland’s Brandon McCullen. (Image: X) Scotland’s Brandon McMullen has become the second-fastest cricketer to achieve the double of 1,000 runs and 50 wickets in One Day Internationals, reaching the milestone in 33 matches during Scotland’s World Cup League 2 match against Netherlands in Dundee.McMullen delivered a strong bowling performance, taking 3/40 in […]

Watch: Heartbroken D Gukesh buries head in hands after decisive Norway Chess game loss

D Gukesh was left heartbroken and covered his face with his hands after missing out on the Norway Chess title following a loss to American grandmaster Fabiano Caruana on Friday, June 6. The loss for the World Champion meant that Magnus Carlsen clinched his seventh Norway Chess title after drawing against Arjun Erigaisi from an […]

Alcaraz set for ‘great’ French Open final against Sinner after Musetti abandons

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz plays a shot against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti during their semifinal match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June 6, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Carlos Alcaraz promised a spectacular Roland Garros final against top seed Jannik Sinner after the reigning champion advanced past an injured Lorenzo […]

Rugby-Bath book Premiership Rugby final berth with 34-20 win over Bristol

BATH, England, June 6 (Reuters) – Bath scored four second half tries to rally from a seven-point deficit at the break to beat West Country rivals Bristol Bears 34-20 at a jubilant Recreation Ground on Friday and book a place in this season’s Premiership Rugby final. A try from lock James Dun gave Bristol a […]

2nd unofficial Test, Day 1: KL Rahul roars back with ton ahead of England Tests | Cricket News

KL Rahul (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Despite England Lions making early inroads after winning the toss and opting to bowl first on Day 1 of the second unofficial Test in Northampton on Friday, India A ended the day at 319/7 in 83 overs, riding on strong contributions from KL Rahul, Karun Nair, […]

Tottenham Hotspur sack coach Ange Postecoglou days after Europa League triumph

Just days after lifting the Europa League title and ending a 17-year trophy drought, Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with head coach Ange Postecoglou. The decision, confirmed by the club through an official statement, marks a dramatic turn of events for the North London side — who, despite European success, endured a disastrous Premier League […]

‘Not good enough for Test debut’: Abhimanyu Easwaran flops again for India A; internet reacts | Cricket News

Abhimanyu Easwaran of India A (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India A’s second unofficial Test against England Lions in Northampton began with a rocky start, as top-order batters failed to deliver under early pressure. The focus of criticism was once again on skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran, whose struggles with form continued in the spotlight.Winning […]

Piyush Chawla, IPL third highest wicket taker, announces retirement from all forms of cricket

One of India’s finest spinners, Piyush Chawla, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Friday afternoon. Announcing his decision in an official statement on Instagram, Piyush Chawla wrote, “Closing this chapter with Gratitude !! Retiring from all formats of the game, thank you, everyone, for your support throughout this beautiful journey.” In the […]

French Open 2025: Mentalist Novak Djokovic ready for physical Jannik Sinner battle | Tennis News

Novak Djokovic reacts to fans’ cheers during a quarterfinal match against Alexander Zverev during the French Open at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. (AP) Paris:Novak Djokovic has many descriptors, but nothing quite typifies the 24-time Grand Slam champion like the word ‘Mentalist’. The 38-year-old likes to lift an exchange, take it beyond the chalked […]