Kusal Mendis’ century deflates Bangladesh as Sri Lanka seal series with 99-run win

[ad_1] Sri Lanka completed a 2-1 series win over Bangladesh after a comfortable 99-run victory in the third ODI on Tuesday, July 8 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. After opting to bat first, Sri Lanka posted a good score of 285/7, riding on a splendid hundred from Kusal Mendis (124 off 114). In reply, […]

Stars give a thumbs up to Neeraj Chopra Classic, India’s maiden athletics event of its kind at the global level

[ad_1] The biggest compliment for the Neeraj Chopra Classic (NC Classic) perhaps came from the foreign competitors. Did they enjoy the experience? Yes. Would they like to come back for another edition? An overwhelming yes. The NC Classic brought together some the world’s best, in a one-of-a-kind night of javelin excellence. Two-time world championship winner […]

Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz storms into semi-finals, Aryna Sabalenka, Anisimova, Fritz all in final four | Tennis News

[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a forehand against Cameron Norrie of Great Britain (Image by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz produced a Centre Court masterclass to reach his third straight Wimbledon semi-final, dismantling Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 in just 99 minutes on Tuesday. After a patchy run to the last […]

‘In every generation, you will find players’: Sourav Ganguly ‘not surprised’ by Shubman Gill’s heroics in England | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sourav Ganguly (PTI Photo) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes that while Shubman Gill is currently experiencing a favourable period as India’s Test captain, he will face increased pressure in the future.Ganguly, who celebrated his 53rd birthday on Tuesday, referenced his recent PTI interview while emphasising the continuous emergence of talented players in Indian […]

ZIM vs SA: Dominant South Africa crush Zimbabwe by an innings and 236 runs, seal series 2-0 | Cricket News

[ad_1] South Africa won by an innings and 236 runs against Zimbabwe (Image via X/@ProteasMenCSA) South Africa wrapped up a crushing victory over Zimbabwe by an innings and 236 runs on the third day of the second Test at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Tuesday. Despite fielding what was effectively a second-string side, […]

PCB confident it can convince CWI to play more T20Is instead of ODIs

[ad_1] Lahore, Jul 8 (PTI) Pakistan Cricket Board is confident that it can still convince Cricket West Indies (CWI) to scrap the three-match ODI series and instead play more T20Is in July-August this year. PCB CEO Sumair Ahmed said on Tuesday that talks with the West Indies board are in the final stages and a […]

Zimbabwe pacer fined, handed demerit point for dangerous throw at Lhuan-dre Pretorius

[ad_1] Zimbabwe pacer, Kundai Matigimu, was fined 15 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point after his inappropriate and dangerous conduct during the opening day of the second Test against South Africa in Bulawayo on Monday, July 7. Matigimu had thrown the ball dangerously at Lhuan-dre Pretorious when the latter was […]

Daily Quiz: on triple centurions in Test cricket

[ad_1] Daily Quiz: on triple centurions in Test cricket South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder attempts to play a shot on day three of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Friday, June 13, 2025. START THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | As of July 7, 2025, 29 […]

Deepti Sharma rises to 2nd in ICC WT20I rankings, in touching distance of top spot

[ad_1] Dubai, Jul 8 (PTI) Indian spinner Deepti Sharma stood on the cusp of becoming the number one bowler in the ICC women’s T20I rankings for the first time in her career after moving within eight rating points of the spot by rising to second in the latest list. Deepti has been inside the top […]

IND vs ENG: ‘Luckiest England cricketer ever’, ‘past his sell-by date’ – Ex-England captains tear apart two Bazballers | Cricket News

[ad_1] Zar Crawley (left) and Chris Woakes (right) Former England captains Geoffrey Boycott and Michael Vaughan have made a scathing attack on Zak Crawley and Chris Woakes after Ben Stokes and co. suffered a humiliating 337-run loss at Edgbaston in the second Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.Boycott said opener Zak Crawley has not learnt […]