Photo credit: X/@eastbengal_fc NEW DELHI: Punjab FC lost 3-1 to East Bengal in the first semifinal of the AIFF Super Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Thursday.With this win, East Bengal entered their third AIFF Super Cup final. It is also their second final of the season after losing the IFA […]
England stalwart, Joe Root’s long-awaited maiden Test century in Australia has drawn high praise from former England captain Michael Atherton, who described the knock as the greatest innings of Root’s life. With England facing a familiar early Ashes collapse at the Gabba, Root delivered a masterclass in composure and decision-making to keep his side afloat […]
Palesh Muchhal, Smriti Mandhana (left), and Palak Muchhal Singer Palak Muchhal has spoken for the first time about the postponement of her brother Palash Muchhal and India women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana’s wedding, saying both families are trying to stay positive after unexpected health emergencies forced a delay in the ceremony. The wedding, scheduled […]
Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon said he was “absolutely filthy” after learning he had been left out of the second Test of the Ashes series against England in Brisbane on Thursday. Lyon also explained whether he had spoken with the Australian team management after the decision.Australia opted for an all-pace attack for the Brisbane Test, […]
Joe Root’s long wait for a Test century in Australia ended on Thursday, and the landmark brought unexpected relief for former Australian opener Matthew Hayden, who had publicly made a bold promise if Root failed to score a century in Australia on the tour. Hayden, who had wagered that he would “walk nude around the […]
On a day when England’s batting fluctuated between promise and panic at the Gabba, Joe Root stood tall with a long-awaited maiden Test century on Australian soil, offering his side rare stability against a relentless home attack. Amid early wickets, shifting momentum and sustained pressure from Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Michael Neser, Root’s well-composed […]
The BCCI is pushing all centrally contracted players to feature in domestic cricket. Following this directive, former India captain Rohit Sharma confirmed his availability for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Tournament (SMAT). He made the decision during the ongoing India vs South Africa ODI series, despite having retired from T20Is last year. According […]
Mitchell Starc (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc etched his name in cricket history on Thursday, becoming the most prolific left-arm fast bowler in Test cricket. The Australian spearhead eclipsed Pakistan legend Wasim Akram’s tally of 414 wickets when he dismissed England’s Harry Brook at the Gabba on Day 1 of the […]
Uncapped Indian talents are always highly sought after during the Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions. With less than two weeks to go, Rajasthan’s Kartik Sharma has been making the headlines with predictions suggesting that the 19-year-old could become the highest-paid uncapped player at the IPL 2026 auction, set to take place in Abu Dhabi on […]
Virat Kohli raised his bat and acknowledged the roaring crowd. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: A Virat Kohli century turning into a losing cause has been among the rarest sights in modern cricket. But Raipur witnessed that rarity on Wednesday as India suffered a four-wicket defeat to South Africa despite Kohli’s 93-ball 102 — his second […]
