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IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Predicted XI: Will Gautam Gambhir hand Ayush Badoni ODI debut?

India’s four-wicket win in the series opener against New Zealand has put them in a strong position, but the second ODI in Rajkot is set to test Gautam Gambhir’s selection instincts. With Washington Sundar ruled out after suffering acute discomfort in his left lower rib area, India are forced into at least one change, opening […]

India Open badminton tournament: Lakshya Sen makes winning start; Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand pair also shines | Badminton News

Lakshya Sen (PTI Photo/Salman Ali) NEW DELHI: India’s ace shuttler Lakshya Sen began his India Open Super 750 campaign on a strong note on Tuesday. He moved into the second round with a comfortable straight-game win over fellow Indian Ayush Shetty. The match was played at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.Lakshya, the […]

IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak backs Ayush Badoni’s selection

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak explained the reasoning behind Ayush Badoni’s selection for the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand. Badoni received his maiden ODI call-up after Washington Sundar was ruled out of the rest of the series with an injury, having reported acute discomfort in his left lower rib area while bowling during the […]

Alyssa Healy announces Australia retirement, proud Mitchell Starc reacts

Mitchell Starc reacted with pride after Alyssa Healy announced her decision to retire from international cricket, bringing down the curtain on an illustrious Australia career. Healy, who was appointed Meg Lanning’s full-time successor as captain in late 2023, confirmed she will miss the T20I leg of Australia’s upcoming series against India as the team begins […]

ICC dismisses Bangladesh’s security concerns in India for T20 World Cup amid Mustafizur Rahman’s exit from IPL: Report

The International Cricket Council (ICC) reportedly dismissed as false the claim by Bangladesh sports advisor Asif Nazrul that it recognised Dhaka’s security concerns about travelling to India for the T20 World Cup. Bangladesh has been hesitant to tour India for the tournament starting on February 7 and has requested that its matches be shifted to […]

Mary Kom vs Onler Karong bitter divorce drama: Onler alleges affairs; Mary claims property theft | Boxing News

Mary Kom and Onler Karong (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Mary Kom’s estranged husband Karung Onkholer, popularly known as Onler, has firmly refuted the Olympic bronze medallist’s allegations that she was deprived of crores of rupees and lost land purchased with her own earnings. The couple, both from Manipur, were married for over 20 years […]

‘Anywhere but India’: A closer look at Bangladesh sports advisor’s explosive claims and ICC’s rebuttal on T20 World Cup venue shift | Cricket News

File Pic: Bangladesh fans cheer for their team in the stands. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: A day after Bangladesh government’s sports advisor Asif Nazrul sent shockwaves through world cricket by declaring that Bangladesh would play the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 anywhere except India, this report re-examines the allegations he levelled — and why […]

India v New Zealand: Virat Kohli hasn’t changed – R Ashwin makes interesting observation about India great’s regal ODI form

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Virat Kohli has not changed anything technically, but has instead rediscovered the joy of playing cricket that defined his childhood. Reflecting on Kohli’s return to form in the 50-over format, Ashwin said a player can only perform at such a level when he is in a strong mental space. […]

Suns set to open six-game road swing as Heat regroup

Six months after trading away superstar Kevin Durant, the Phoenix Suns have emerged as a solid team that’s currently in playoff position in the Western Conference. On Tuesday night, the Suns will visit the Miami Heat to start a six-game road trip. Phoenix finished last season with a 36-46 record, its first losing campaign since […]

‘Second to none’: Ravi Shastri names one habit that separates Virat Kohli from the rest | Cricket News

India’s captain Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) Indian cricket’s next wave is being told, in no uncertain terms, that raw ability will only take them so far. What truly separates the elite from the rest is discipline, routine and an almost obsessive commitment to improvement. Ahead of India’s ongoing ODI series against New […]