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Gautam Gambhir’s future as India’s Test coach in doubt as BCCI sounds out VVS Laxman following South Africa whitewash

Gautam Gambhir’s record as India’s white ball coach has been pretty impressive with an ICC and ACC trophy in each of the two formats, but with 10 Test defeats against SENA countries, the same cannot be said when it comes to Test cricket. It is understood that right after India’s abject surrender against South Africa […]

‘Ball was just sitting in the grass’: Steve Smith breaks down why no one could settle on MCG deck | Cricket News

Australia’s Steve Smith, center, watches a delivery from England’s Brydon Carse, left, on Day 2 of their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. (AP Photo) Australian captain Steve Smith said excess grass on the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch made batting difficult during the fourth Ashes Test, which ended inside two […]

Steve Smith scripts history, now second only to Don Bradman in this list | Cricket News

Steve Smith of Australia (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Steve Smith etched his name deeper into Ashes history by overtaking Allan Border to become Australia’s second highest run scorer against England in Test cricket. The milestone came during the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, even though Smith endured a tough match with […]

1888, 1895, 2025: Shortest completed Ashes Tests ever | Cricket News

England’s previous Test win in Australia had come at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January 2011. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: England finally exorcised their Australian demons, ending an 18-match winless streak Down Under with a dramatic four-wicket victory in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. The result not only restored […]

Ashes: 15-year wait over! England beat Australia in chaotic fourth Test at MCG | Cricket News

The win was England’s first Test success in Australia since January 2011, ending a run of 16 losses and two draws. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Staring at a clean sweep, England finally found a way to fight back, winning their first Test on Australian soil in 15 years with a gutsy four-wicket victory in a […]

Watch: Kylian Mbappe turns fan, dons Achraf Hakimi jersey during Morocco’s AFCON clash

Kylian Mbappe brought a touch of global stardom to AFCON 2025 on Friday as the Real Madrid forward was spotted in the stands in Rabat, cheering on Morocco during their group-stage clash against Mali. Far removed from the pitch, Mbappe turned supporter for the evening, drawing plenty of attention from fans and cameras alike. The […]

On This Day: Ajinkya Rahane’s century that changed Indian cricket | Cricket News

Ajinkya Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja (AP/PTI) On this day in 2020, December 27, Ajinkya Rahane played an innings that quietly altered the course of Indian Test cricket. It did not come wrapped in noise or bravado. It arrived in the aftermath of trauma. India had been bundled out for their lowest-ever total in the previous […]

Texas Longhorns star RB Tre Wisner enters NCAA transfer portal after leading team in rushing

Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion “Tre” Wisner has decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, marking the end of his three-year tenure in Austin. The junior, who led the team in rushing for the second straight season, plans to play his final year of eligibility elsewhere. The news comes as the Longhorns prepare for their […]

Is Travis Kelce retiring? Kansas City Chiefs star’s comments after Broncos game spark speculation

The future of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce remains uncertain following the team’s Christmas Day loss to the Denver Broncos. Kelce has not announced retirement yet, but his post-game remarks and the emotional atmosphere at Arrowhead Stadium have fueled widespread discussion about whether the 36-year-old legend is playing his final NFL season. Game […]

Shreyas Iyer back in nets and BCCI CoE Ahead of New Zealand Series

Shreyas Iyer seems to be inching closer to his return to the Indian team as he is back in the nets and reported to the BCCI Centre Of Excellence ahead of the New Zealand series, which begins on November 11. Shreyas has been on the sidelines since suffering a ruptured spleen while fielding during the […]