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Gautam Gambhir assured my son that he will get chances: Abhimanyu Easwaran’s father

Abhimanyu Easwaran’s father, Ranganathan Easwaran, recently revealed that India head coach Gautam Gambhir has assured his son of getting a chance in the playing XI soon. Easwaran once again failed to find a place in the team during the recently concluded five-match Test series against England as Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan were given chances […]

No interim relief to petitioners on BFI elections

Acting on petitions from four State units — Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat — on Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections, scheduled on August 21, the Delhi High Court on Thursday posted the matter for hearing along with some previously filed petitions on August 18. These State units challenged the validity of the […]

Levi Colwill injury update: Chelsea defender undergoes surgery on torn ACL

Levi Colwill, Chelsea‘s young defender, has undergone surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sustained during a training session. The injury, which occurred at the Cobham training ground, has cast a shadow over the team’s preparations for the upcoming Premier League season. What happened during the training? Levi Colwill’s injury occurred on Monday during […]

Pakistan Cricket Board suspends Haider Ali amid Greater Manchester Police criminal investigation

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has provisionally suspended batter Haider Ali after it emerged that the 24-year-old is the subject of a criminal investigation by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) in the United Kingdom. The suspension, confirmed by the PCB in an official statement, will remain in place pending the outcome of the inquiry. While the […]

Dhoni’s new padel brand launches centre in Chennai

7Padel, M.S. Dhoniʼs new padel brand, has launched its first-ever centre in Chennai with the former India skipper inaugurating the venue on Thursday. The new 7Padel centre is located in Palavakkam, ECR, adjacent to Alphabet School on MGR Salai. The 20,000 square feet facility features three padel courts, a pickleball court, a swimming pool, a […]

CJ Gardner-Johnson injury: Houston Texans star carted off during practice

CJ Gardner-Johnson, Houston Texans safety suffered a concerning injury during a training camp practice at the Greenbrier in West Virginia. The incident has raised alarm among fans and teammates, given Gardner-Johnson’s crucial role in the Texans’ defense. What happened during the practice? During a routine drill, Gardner-Johnson went down while defending wide receiver John Metchie […]

Matt Henry and Zakary Foulkes run riot as New Zealand crush Zimbabwe on Day 1 | Cricket News

Matt Henry (X- Somerset Cricket) New Zealand’s fast bowlers dominated Zimbabwe on Day 1 of the second Test match in Bulawayo, with Matt Henry taking 5-40 and debutant Zakary Foulkes claiming 4-38 to dismiss the hosts for 125. The Kiwi opening pair of Will Young and Devon Conway then propelled their team to 174-1, establishing […]

‘Idhar hi maar isko’: Virat Kohli and KL Rahul’s fired-up advice to young pacer goes viral | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Harshit Rana recently opened up about a heated on-field exchange with Australian speedster Mitchell Starc during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he peppered Starc with bouncers before dismissing him for 26 — all while receiving spirited backing from senior pros Virat Kohli and […]

Dhruv Jurel to lead Central Zone in Duleep Trophy 2025-26; Rajat Patidar included subject to fitness | Cricket News

India’s Dhruv Jurel (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Dhruv Jurel has been appointed as captain of the Central Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2025-26 season, as announced on August 7, 2025. The wicketkeeper-batter, who recently played for India in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval, will lead a 15-member squad that includes notable players like […]

Time to move on from WTC win: Kagiso Rabada shifts focus for Australia tour

South Africa’s pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada believes it is time for the Proteas to move on from the emotional high of their World Test Championship (WTC) final victory over Australia, as the two sides gear up for a six-match white-ball series beginning Sunday in Darwin. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Rabada acknowledged the significance […]