Cricket

Greg Chappell Backs Prithvi Shaw Amidst Career Setbacks

Prithvi Shaw, the prodigious Indian opener, has faced a series of setbacks in recent times, including being dropped from the Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad due to fitness and conduct issues. However, former Australia captain and India coach Greg Chappell has extended his support to Shaw, urging him to embark on

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Kerr and Perry Power Sixers to Six-Run Victory over Stars

Sydney Sixers' Amelia Kerr and Ellyse Perry orchestrated a remarkable six-run victory over Melbourne Stars in a thrilling WBBL encounter at Junction Oval. Kerr, making her Sixers debut after recovering from a quad injury, played a pivotal role in the chase, scoring an unbeaten 46 from 41 deliveries. Her

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Ravi Shastri Reveals Extravagant Eating and Drinking Habits During Playing Days

Ravi Shastri Recalls Extravagant Eating and Drinking Habits During Playing Days Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has shared some amusing anecdotes from his playing days, revealing the excessive eating and drinking habits he and his teammate Sandeep Patil indulged in during international tours. At the launch event of Patil&

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SKY's Culinary Debut: India's T20I Captain Introduces Newcomers

Suryakumar Yadav's Culinary Debut: Introducing India's Newest T20I Stars Ahead of India's T20I series opener against South Africa, captain Suryakumar Yadav donned the chef's hat to introduce two exciting new additions to the team: bowler Vyshak Vijaykumar and batsman Ramandeep Singh. In

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West Indies Fast Bowler Alzarri Joseph Suspended for Storming Off Field

West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been handed a two-match suspension for storming off the field during the series-clinching ODI win over England. The incident occurred during Wednesday's game at Kensington Oval in Barbados, shortly after Joseph took the wicket of Jordan Cox in the fourth over.

Football

Barcelona's Goal-Scoring Machine Rolls into Real Sociedad

Barcelona, the current La Liga leaders, are in scintillating form, having scored 55 goals in 16 matches across all competitions. They visit Real Sociedad on Sunday, brimming with confidence after scoring three or more goals in each of their last seven outings. Despite Real Sociedad's historical resilience against

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Suryakumar Yadav Addresses Ruturaj Gaikwad's Absence from India T20I Side

Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20I captain, addressed the media ahead of the first T20I against South Africa on Thursday. One of the key questions he faced was regarding the absence of Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad from the Indian T20I side. Gaikwad has emerged as one of the

Football

Manchester City, Arsenal Face Crucial Tests as Liverpool Impresses

Manchester City, plagued by injuries, are desperate to end their losing streak in their final Premier League match before the international break. Chelsea, on the other hand, aims to worsen Arsenal's misery. Pep Guardiola's City, accustomed to success, have suffered three consecutive defeats, raising concerns. Last

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India's Champions Trophy Participation in Lahore 70% Confirmed, Says Basit Ali

The Champions Trophy, scheduled for February 19 to March 9, 2025, has sparked speculation about India's participation due to political tensions between India and Pakistan, the designated host nation. However, former Pakistani batsman Basit Ali has claimed that it is "70% confirmed" that India will play

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Formula One Drivers Blast FIA President's Language and Demand Respect

Formula One drivers have expressed their dissatisfaction with the "tone and language" used by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, particularly in relation to the recent sanctions imposed on drivers for swearing at press conferences. In an open letter, the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) has demanded that

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Ian Botham Saved from Crocodile Attack by Ashes Rival Merv Hughes

Ian Botham's Crocodile Encounter: Saved by Ashes Rival Merv Hughes Legendary English cricketer Ian Botham has had a close encounter with danger during a fishing trip in Australia. While fishing for barramundi on the Moyle River, Botham suffered a painful fall into crocodile-infested waters. The incident occurred as

Football

Galatasaray Stuns Tottenham, Manchester United Earns First Europa League Win

Galatasaray's impressive performance in the Europa League continued on Thursday as they handed Tottenham their first defeat of the season with a 3-2 victory in Istanbul. The Turkish champions now sit atop the Group D standings with 10 points from four games, while Spurs find themselves in seventh

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AB de Villiers Urges RCB to Target World-Class Spinners in IPL 2025 Mega Auction

Former South African batting legend AB de Villiers has urged Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to prioritize acquiring world-class spinners in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction. De Villiers, who played for RCB for 11 seasons, believes that re-signing Yuzvendra Chahal would be a crucial move for the franchise. "I&

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India's Pace Attack Faces Test in Australia Amid Shami Absence

India's pace attack faces a daunting task in the upcoming Test series against Australia, with the absence of Mohammed Shami casting a shadow over the team's bowling plans. While Jasprit Bumrah remains the undisputed leader of the attack, the supporting cast of Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep,

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Calls for Retirement Premature After India's Series Loss, Says Dinesh Karthik

India's recent humiliating 3-0 whitewash against New Zealand at home has sparked a firestorm of criticism, with fans demanding the retirement of veteran players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja. The team's dismal performance with both bat and ball has put the

Tennis

Nike Rebrands Tennis Image with Rising Stars Sinner and Sabalenka

Nike is making a bold move in the tennis world by rebranding its image around its rising stars, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka. The sportswear giant is shifting away from its reliance on established veterans like Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams, who are either retiring or returning from maternity leave.

Football

Hyderabad FC Stuns Kerala Blasters with Comeback Victory

In a thrilling Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Nehru Stadium, Hyderabad FC staged a remarkable comeback to snatch a 2-1 victory over Kerala Blasters. The match initially seemed destined for a comfortable Blasters win, but Hyderabad's resilience and determination proved decisive. Kerala Blasters began the match

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Assam Fights Back with Denish Das' Half-Century in Ranji Trophy

Assam's skipper Denish Das led a spirited fightback against Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group-D match at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Resuming their first innings at 299 for seven, Tamil Nadu added 39 runs before being dismissed for 338. Das, batting at number four,

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V. Koushik's Five-Wicket Haul Guides Karnataka in Ranji Trophy

In the absence of regular pace bowlers Prasidh Krishna, Vidhwath Kaverappa, and V. Vyshak, the onus fell upon V. Koushik to lead the Karnataka bowling attack in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C match against Bengal. Koushik rose to the occasion, showcasing exceptional skill to record impressive figures of five for

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KKR Targets Arshdeep Singh as Starc Replacement in IPL 2025 Mega Auction

KKR Eyes Arshdeep Singh as Starc Replacement in IPL 2025 Mega Auction Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the reigning Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, are set to undergo a significant rebuild in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction. Having released a majority of their title-winning squad, KKR is reportedly targeting Indian

Tennis

Wawrinka Calls Out Tsitsipas Over Schedule Criticism

Stan Wawrinka has taken to social media to call out Stefanos Tsitsipas' recent criticism of the ATP's schedule, reminding the Greek star of his previous support for the "OneVision" plan. Tsitsipas has been a vocal critic of the ATP's decision to extend five

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Krejcikova Reaches WTA Finals Semis After Defeating Gauff

Barbora Krejcikova has secured her place in the semifinals of the 2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after defeating Coco Gauff in a thrilling encounter. The Czech star, who qualified for the tournament as the lowest-ranked player, has now won two of her three round-robin matches and will face

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College Tennis Stars Flock to Pickleball, Dominating Professional Ranks

Pickleball: A Haven for Former College Tennis Stars Professional pickleball has become a magnet for former college tennis players, with nearly half of the over 140 players on the PPA Tour hailing from the collegiate ranks. This influx of tennis talent has significantly elevated the level of play in pickleball,

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Virat Kohli's Struggles Continue, Future with Indian Team in Doubt

Virat Kohli's recent struggles on the international stage have raised concerns among fans and experts alike. Despite being retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a whopping Rs 21 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, Kohli's performances in the recently concluded Test series against New Zealand

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Green Park Stadium's Outfield Receives Unsatisfactory Rating from ICC

The Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, which hosted the rain-affected second Test between India and Bangladesh, has received an "unsatisfactory" rating from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for its outfield. The rating comes with one demerit point for the venue. The outfield was deemed unsatisfactory due to the