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India chief selector Ajit Agarkar reveals why Mohammed Shami missed Australia tour: ‘We were desperate to have him but …’ | Cricket News

Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Former India chief selector Ajit Agarkar has addressed Mohammed Shami‘s exclusion from the England series, stating it was due to fitness concerns. However, he did not specify the reason for Shami’s absence from the upcoming Australia ODI series.Shami’s most recent international match was the Champions Trophy final. He then played […]

AFG vs BAN: Phil Simmons responds to Bangladesh team being attacked at Dhaka airport

Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons has urged national cricketers to stay off social media and avoid posting about any incidents online. His remarks came after the Bangladesh team was attacked and booed by fans at Dhaka airport upon returning home from a 3-0 ODI series whitewash against Afghanistan. Separate footage showed pacer Taskin Ahmed and his […]

Where is the Asia Cup trophy? Whereabouts of the silverware taken by ACC president Mohsin Naqvi | Cricket News

India defeated Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 final, but the post-match presentation turned chaotic when Indian players refused to accept the winner’s trophy from Mohson Naqvi The Indian cricket team, despite winning the Asia Cup 2025 by defeating Pakistan in the final on September 28 in Dubai, have not yet received the tournament trophy. The […]

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Juergen Klinsmann talks strikers, big moments and evolution of game | Football News

Jurgen Klinsmann (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) Juergen Klinsmann enjoys a rare distinction of being part of Der Klassiker both as a player and a coach. He is one of the four managers to have played for Bayern Munich and coached the Bavarian elites. Croatian Niko Kovac, the current Borussia Dortmund coach plotting to disrupt […]

Two empty years, one last chance: Indian football’s pause could spark an overdue revival

There’s a strange kind of silence around Indian football right now, the kind that follows a heartbreak so familiar it no longer surprises anyone. The floodlights at the Fatorda Stadium have dimmed, the chants have faded, and with them, India’s hopes of playing at the next AFC Asian Cup. A defeat to Singapore, a nation […]

Manika Batra appeals for help amid UK visa delay for WTT Star Contender London 2025, says ‘stuck chasing updates’

Indian table tennis star Manika Batra on Thursday shared her disappointment, stating that she and her three teammates were “stuck chasing updates” regarding their UK visa applications for the WTT Star Contender tournament, which is set to begin in London on October 20. Batra, who won medals at both the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the […]

How an Indian legend helped this star Australian batter ahead of the India series | Cricket News

Marnus Labuschagne of Australia celebrates with team mates(Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images) Marnus Labuschagne’s resurgence in domestic cricket has put him on the brink of an Ashes recall, and a key influence behind his revival is none other than former Indian opener Virender Sehwag. The Australian star smashed a 197-ball 159 against South Australia in […]

Footballer fined Rs 14 lakh! ‘Banned’ pet dogs attack man, golden retriever | Football News

Said Benrahma has been fined £12,000 (around USD 16,000) for owning dangerously out-of-control dogs that attacked a golden retriever in 2023 while he was playing for West Ham (Images via Getty Images) Algeria international and Saudi Pro League winger Said Benrahma has been fined £12,000 (Rs 14 lakh) for owning dangerously out-of-control dogs that attacked […]

‘You’re public property!’: Ravi Shastri names huge challenge for modern cricketers, explains why players perform better overseas | Cricket News

Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will all be in action for Team India in the first ODI against Australia (Images via Getty Images) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has shed light on the challenges faced by modern Indian cricketers off the field, saying that the country’s stars live under constant scrutiny and […]

UAE qualify for T20 World Cup 2026 after dominant win over Japan

The UAE men’s cricket team secured their place in the T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday, October 16 as the 20-team field is finally set. The UAE joins Nepal and Oman, who also booked their place in the tournament next year, with an emphatic win over Japan at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 […]