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EXPLOSIVE! Ex-Pakistan cricketer accuses Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna & Co. of ball-tampering at The Oval | Cricket News

Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna (AP Photos) Former Pakistan cricketer Shabbir Ahmed has made controversial allegations against the Indian team following their dramatic win over England in the fifth Test at The Oval. Chasing 374, England appeared on course for victory at 301/3, with Harry Brook and Joe Root in full flow. However, India staged […]

ENG vs IND: Washington Sundar snubbed from Aakash Chopra’s combined XI

Former India cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra has revealed his combined India-England XI of the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The team picked on his YouTube channel features a mix of top-performing players from both sides over the course of the five-match Test series. One of the notable exclusions from the lineup was India’s all-rounder Washington […]

‘Genuinely worried’: Chris Woakes reveals Shubman Gill’s comment after gutsy effort with injured shoulder, calls draw a ‘fair’ result | Cricket News

England’s Chris Woakes, right, runs between the wickets with his arm in a sling. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: England pacer Chris Woakes has opened up about the dramatic final day of the fifth Test against India at The Oval, where he walked out to bat despite a serious shoulder injury. In a candid chat with […]

Who Is Jen Pawol? First female umpire to officiate MLB game in history

Jen Pawol is set to make history as the first female umpire to officiate a regular-season Major League Baseball (MLB) game during the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves series in Atlanta. This milestone moment will occur during a Saturday doubleheader, where she will work the bases, followed by serving as the home plate umpire for […]

New York Mets fans honour Cleveland Guardians’ Gavin Williams with standing ovation after near no-hitter | Watch video

New York Mets fans displayed remarkable sportsmanship by giving Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams a standing ovation after he came within two outs of a no-hitter at Citi Field on Wednesday (August 6). The 26-year-old right-hander dominated the Mets lineup until Juan Soto broke the no-hit bid with a solo home run in the ninth […]

US Open announces record 90 million dollar prize money for 2025 edition

The US Open has unveiled a record-setting 90 million dollars prize money fund for its 2025 edition—the largest in tennis history and a 20 percent increase over the 75 million dollars awarded in 2024. The men’s and women’s singles champions will each receive 5 million dollars, a 39 percent jump from the previous year’s 3.6 […]

South Africa’s Ryan Rickelton hoping to seal opening slot for T20 World Cup 2026

South Africa’s dynamic batter Ryan Rickelton has his sights firmly set on the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with the left-hander hoping to use the upcoming T20I series against Australia as a platform to secure his spot at the top of the Proteas batting order. The 29-year-old, who made his international debut in 2023, […]

Super-sub Ahadad helps East Bengal beat Namdhari SA

East Bengal pulled off a narrow win against Namdhari SA in a Durand Cup match in Kolkata on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI Moroccan substitute Hamid Ahadad’s 68th minute goal helped Emami East Bengal FC beat Namdhari Sports Academy by a solitary goal in a Group-A match of the 134th Durand Cup tournament at […]

Big revelation! ‘It was Gautam Gambhir who insisted on this transition,’ says ex-India cricketer | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday praised head coach Gautam Gambhir for showing conviction and belief during India’s hard-fought Test series in England, and questioned his critics, asking if they would now “stand up and greet him” after the 2-2 draw. India, touring without recently retired legends Virat Kohli and Rohit […]

Pakistan not to travel to India for Asia Cup hockey: Hockey India official

The Pakistan men’s hockey team will not be taking part in the Asia Cup to be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29 to September 7, according to a Hockey India official. Speaking to The Hindu on Wednesday, the Hockey India official said even though the Indian government was willing to provide visas for the […]