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‘Don’t let them decide’: Ex-England captain’s blunt message to Usman Khawaja on Test retirement | Cricket News

Australia’s Usman Khawaja (AP Photo/James Elsby) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has said Usman Khawaja should take control of his own future and decide for himself when to walk away from Test cricket, with the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground looming as a possible farewell.“There comes a point where you can’t let […]

Gulbadin Naib, Naveen-ul-Haq return as Afghanistan name Rashid Khan-led T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan have named a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Rashid Khan will lead the side, which has been bolstered by the return of experienced all-rounder Gulbadin Naib and right-arm fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, who […]

Cristiano Ronaldo hits ‘cringe’ SIU, fans calls out shameless celebration

Cristiano Ronaldo was trolled by a section of football fans after his animated celebration during Al Nassr’s Saudi Pro League match against Al Ettifaq. The incident occurred in the 67th minute when a powerful shot deflected off Ronaldo’s back and crossed the goal line. As the referee awarded the goal, the Al Nassr forward sprinted […]

‘No one can take my hard work away from me’: Dhruv Jurel | Cricket News

Dhruv Jurel (Image credit: X) Dhruv Jurel’s maiden List A century — an unbeaten 160 off 101 balls against Baroda in Rajkot on Dec 29 — has come at a time when India are set to play a three-match home ODI series against New Zealand. The Uttar Pradesh wicketkeeperbatter’s form has pushed him into the […]

Can NFL place Patriots’ Stefon Diggs on paid leave amid criminal charges? Here’s what the rules say

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing serious legal trouble after being charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery in connection with an alleged incident on December 2, according to court documents cited by Boston 25. The case has raised questions about whether the NFL could sideline Diggs under […]

IND vs SL: Jemimah takes signature selfie, Vaishanavi and Kamalini lift the trophy as India complete 5-0 sweep of Sri Lanka

When it comes to celebrations, Jemimah Rodrigues is always at the thick of things as she took a trademark selfie after India defeated Sri Lanka in the fifth and final T20I to seal the series 5-0 in Trivandrum on Tuesday, December 30. The Indian women’s team continued the tradition of the men’s team by allowing […]

Arjun Erigaisi wins bronze at World Blitz Championship, defeating top players in Indian chess

Arjun Erigaisi concluded his World Blitz Championship run with a bronze medal after falling to Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the semifinals on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Indian Grandmaster was defeated 2.5–0.5, ending his bid for the title despite having led the standings in the qualification rounds and defeating top players along the way. Erigaisi’s performance stands out, […]

With coach Jwala Singh’s help, Vidarbha’s Aman Mokhade comes of age | Cricket News

Vidarbha’s Aman Mokhade celebrates his century during a Ranji Trophy 2025-26 cricket match between Vidarbha and Jharkhand, in Nagpur. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: When the 2025-26 domestic season began, Vidarbha’s young opening batter Aman Mokhade was given a ‘simple’ task by his Mumbai-based coach and mentor Jwala Singh, who is also the childhood coach/mentor of India’s […]

Deepti Sharma overtakes Australian Megan Schutt for WT20I world record; closes in on legendary fellow Jhulan Goswami

Deepti Sharma overtook Australian fast bowler Megan Schutt on Tuesday for most wickets in women’s T20Is during the fifth and final game against Sri Lanka at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthampuram. The feat came after Deepti trapped Sri Lankan Nilakshika Silva in front. With this wicket, Deepti now has 152 wickets in the shortest format […]

152 and counting: Deepti Sharma becomes leading wicket-taker in women’s T20Is | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Deepti Sharma created a record on Tuesday by becoming the highest wicket-taker in women’s T20 internationals. She now has 152 wickets in the format.Deepti had been level with Australia’s Megan Schutt on 151 wickets before the match. She went past the mark during the final T20I against Sri Lanka at the […]