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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 […]

Tanvi Khanna ousts second seed to enter semifinals

Fifth seed Tanvi Khanna knocked out the second seed Menna Walid of Egypt 11-8, 8-11, 11-7, 10-12, 11-6 in the women’s quarterfinals of the HCL India Tour PSA Challenger squash tournament at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium on Wednesday. Tanvi, who won the battle of wits in 54 minutes, was the lone Indian to progress […]

Caught on camera: Video captures moment when sex toy hits WNBA player, Sophie Cunningham reacts with five words

A disturbing incident disrupted the Indiana Fever’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday, when a sex toy was thrown from the stands, landing close to Fever forward Sophie Cunningham. The moment, caught on camera, has intensified concerns about player safety and respect in the WNBA. What happened during the game? With 2:05 left […]

Montreal Open: In tears, Clara Tauson dedicates shock win against Madison Keys to late grandfather

Clara Tauson produced one of the standout moments of the 2025 Montreal Open, stunning sixth seed Madison Keys 6–1, 6–4 to secure her place in the semi-finals. But the victory was overshadowed by personal sorrow. The 22-year-old Dane, fighting back tears after the match, revealed she had been playing through heartbreak following the passing of […]

‘You are great’: Virat Kohli’s sister pens emotional note for Mohammed Siraj | Cricket News

London: India’s Mohammed Siraj poses after being named the ‘player of the match’ following India’s victory in the fifth Test match against England, at The Oval cricket ground, in London, England. The series ended in a 2-2 draw. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)(PTI08_04_2025_000381B) Virat Kohli‘s sister, Bhawna Kohli Dhingra, shared a heartfelt message for Mohammed Siraj following […]

Karma hits instantly: R Ashwin on Ben Stokes labelling injury substitutes as joke

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has slammed England skipper Ben Stokes for his remarks on the injury substitution debate, calling his words disrespectful and lacking empathy. Ashwin also brought up the idea of karma, saying what you give is what you get, and that Stokes should’ve been more thoughtful with his response. Stokes’ remarks came […]

Why Harry Brook rejected Gautam Gambhir’s call of naming him Player of the Series after India, England play 2-2 draw?

Harry Brook felt Joe Root deserved to be named the Player of the Series after England and India played an thrilling 2-2 draw in the five-match Test series at the Oval. After being 2-1 up after the third game at Lord’s, India pulled off a dramatic comeback by drawing the Manchester Test before scripting a […]

Quantbox Chennai Grandmasters chess tournament postponed by a day

The Quantbox Chennai Grandmasters chess tournament, scheduled to get underway on Wednesday (August 6), has been postponed by a day due to an unexpected fire incident at the venue, Hyatt Regency Chennai. The players have been relocated to an alternative accommodation and are safe. The third edition of Chennai Grand Masters, which will begin from […]

Fox on the field! Lord’s crowd erupts as wild visitor interrupts The Hundred 2025 season opener – Watch | Cricket News

Fox on the field (Video grab) In one of the rarest interruptions seen in cricket, a fox stole the spotlight during the season opener of The Hundred 2025, halting play momentarily and delighting a packed Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.The bizarre moment occurred during the high-octane clash between London Spirit and defending champions Oval Invincibles, […]