Cricket

KKR's Retention Dilemma: Shreyas Iyer's Status Uncertain

With the IPL 2025 mega auction retention deadline approaching on October 31, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are facing a dilemma regarding the retention of their title-winning captain, Shreyas Iyer. Sources have revealed that Iyer's retention status is uncertain, with other players emerging as strong contenders for retention. Andre

Cricket

South Africa Eyes WTC Final Berth as Bangladesh Faces Turmoil

The World Test Championship (WTC) has been thrown wide open after South Africa's historic victory in the subcontinent and New Zealand's series triumph in India. Both teams remain in contention for the final, with every remaining match crucial. South Africa's next challenge is in

Cricket

Agni Chopra Continues Sensational Run in Ranji Trophy with Second Double Century

Agni Chopra, the son of renowned film producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra and film critic Anupama Chopra, has continued his remarkable run of form in the Ranji Trophy, smashing another double century for Mizoram. This was his second consecutive double ton in the competition, following his 218 off just 269 deliveries

Cricket

Josh Inglis in Contention for Test Debut as Specialist Batter

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis is in contention to make his Test debut as a specialist batter in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, according to chief selector George Bailey. Inglis has been in red-hot form in domestic cricket, scoring four centuries in his last seven Sheffield Shield matches. While he

Cricket

Team India's Batting Failures Draw Criticism from Former Pakistan Cricketer

Team India's recent Test series defeat against New Zealand has sparked widespread criticism, with former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali joining the chorus of voices expressing concern. Ali highlighted the team's batting failures as the primary reason for their downfall, emphasizing their inability to handle both spin

Cricket

Mohammad Rizwan Appointed as Pakistan's White-Ball Captain

Mohammad Rizwan, the wicketkeeper-batter, has been appointed as the new captain of Pakistan's white-ball teams for their upcoming tours of Australia and Zimbabwe. The announcement was made by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday, following the resignation of former captain Babar Azam earlier this month.

Cricket

Mohsin Khan Reveals MS Dhoni as Lifelong Idol, Hints at Dhoni's IPL Future

Indian pacer Mohsin Khan has expressed his lifelong admiration for former Indian captain MS Dhoni, citing his iconic match-winning six in the 2011 ODI World Cup final as his favorite cricketing moment. Speaking on Shubhankar Mishra's podcast, Mohsin revealed that Dhoni's ability to hit sixes in

Others

Salima Tete to Lead Indian Women's Hockey Team in Asian Champions Trophy

Salima Tete has been appointed as the captain of the 18-member Indian women's hockey team for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held from November 11 to 20 at the newly-developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar. Navneet Kaur will serve as Tete's deputy. India

Cricket

Rohit Sharma Urged to Rest Jasprit Bumrah for New Zealand Test

As the Indian cricket team faces a potential whitewash against New Zealand, having lost the first two matches of the series, captain Rohit Sharma has received a bold suggestion to rest star pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Despite being widely regarded as the country's finest pace bowler, Bumrah has struggled

Cricket

Shakib Al Hasan's ODI Participation in Doubt for Afghanistan Series

Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has cast doubt over his participation in the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, scheduled for November 6-12 in the United Arab Emirates. Shakib's uncertainty stems from a lack of communication from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) regarding his inclusion in

Cricket

Delhi's Rana Celebrates India Call-Up with Five-Wicket Haul, Half-Century

Delhi's Harshit Rana Shines with Bat and Ball, Earns Maiden India Call-Up Delhi all-rounder Harshit Rana celebrated his maiden India call-up for the upcoming tour of Australia with an impressive performance in the ongoing Ranji Trophy match against Assam. Rana, who was named in India's 18-member

Cricket

LSG Retains Pooran, Mayank, Bishnoi, Mohsin, and Badoni for IPL 2025

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have finalized their retention plans for the upcoming IPL 2025 season, with Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, and Ayush Badoni set to remain with the franchise. Pooran, the explosive West Indian batter, is expected to be the highest-paid retention, followed by Mayank and

Tennis

Jasmine Paolini Makes History as Highest-Ranked Italian Tennis Player

The WTA rankings have undergone significant changes this week, with Jasmine Paolini making history as the highest-ranked Italian player ever. Paolini's rise to No. 4 is a testament to her consistent performances throughout the season. She ties the record set by Francesca Schiavone in 2011, becoming the second

Football

El Clasico Triumph Echoes Globally, Captivates India

Barcelona's El Clasico Triumph Resonates Globally, Including in India Barcelona's emphatic 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the El Clasico showdown on Saturday reverberated across the globe, capturing the attention of football enthusiasts worldwide. The match, a highly anticipated clash between two of the most iconic

Cricket

Kohli, Rohit's Form Woes Raise Concerns Ahead of Australia Tour

India's batting stalwarts, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, have endured a disappointing run in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand. Their struggles have raised concerns among fans ahead of the crucial tour of Australia. Kohli, who has been grappling with form in Test cricket for the past

Others

Chirag Chikkara Wins India's Third U23 World Wrestling Title

India's Chirag Chikkara has etched his name in wrestling history by becoming only the third Indian to claim the Under-23 World Championship title. The 21-year-old triumphed in the men's freestyle 57kg category, defeating Abdymalik Karachov of Kyrgyzstan in a thrilling 4-3 victory. Chikkara's triumph

Cricket

VVS Laxman to Coach India for South Africa T20I Tour

VVS Laxman to Coach India for South Africa T20I Tour Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman has been appointed as the head coach for the Indian team during their upcoming four-match Twenty20 International (T20I) tour of South Africa in November. Laxman will take over from Gautam Gambhir, who will be accompanying

Cricket

Ruturaj Gaikwad Snubbed Again, Srikkanth Slams Selectors

Ruturaj Gaikwad, one of India's most promising young batters, continues to face a puzzling lack of opportunities in the national team. Despite consistently scoring runs in domestic cricket, Gaikwad has been overlooked for selection in all three formats. His absence from the recent Bangladesh T20I series raised eyebrows,

Cricket

India and Australia Battle for World Test Championship Supremacy

The ICC World Test Championship standings are heating up, with India and Australia neck-and-neck at the top. India currently holds a slim lead with 62.82% of possible points, while Australia trails closely behind with 62.50%. India's remaining schedule includes a home Test against New Zealand and

Cricket

New Zealand on Verge of Historic Whitewash of India at Home

India's remarkable home dominance in Test cricket has been shattered by New Zealand, who are on the verge of inflicting a series whitewash on the hosts. This would mark the first time in over two decades that India has suffered a clean sweep at home. Since their last

Football

PSG Crush Marseille in Classique, Extend Ligue 1 Lead

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) extended their dominance over arch-rivals Marseille with a resounding 3-0 victory at the Stade Velodrome on Sunday. The triumph propelled PSG to the summit of Ligue 1, three points clear of Monaco, who suffered their first defeat of the season. The highly-anticipated Classique was effectively decided by

Cricket

Left-Arm Spinners Haunt India: A History of Dominance

Left-arm spinners have consistently posed a formidable challenge to the Indian cricket team, particularly in recent years. Here are some notable instances where these bowlers have wreaked havoc on Indian batters: Monty Panesar (England): In 2012, Panesar tormented India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. After toiling for five wickets

Football

Vinicius, Bonmati Lead Ballon d'Or Race as Football's Elite Gather in Paris

The Ballon d'Or ceremony, the pinnacle of individual recognition in world football, will take place in Paris on Monday, with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati emerging as the frontrunners for the men's and women's awards, respectively. Vinicius,

Cricket

Kohli's Test Struggles Continue, Karthik Advises Domestic Return

Virat Kohli's struggles in Test cricket continue to raise concerns, with the former Indian captain managing just 88 runs in four innings against New Zealand in the ongoing home series. The majority of his runs (70) came in a single innings, highlighting his ongoing difficulties in the red-ball

Cricket

India's Test Failures Expose Batting Grammar Deficiency

India's recent Test failures in Bengaluru and Pune have exposed a fundamental flaw in their batting approach: a lack of understanding of the grammar of Test match batting. The team's reliance on white-ball cricket, where explosiveness is prioritized over technique and patience, has left them ill-prepared