Cricket
South Australia's first-innings total of 314, anchored by Henry Hunt's 136, was met with a spirited response from Queensland on day two of their Sheffield Shield clash in Brisbane. Young quick Tom Whitney, who made history with a five-wicket haul on debut, played a crucial role
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Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary Indian batsman, has lauded Sarfaraz Khan's attacking 150 in the recent first Test match against New Zealand. Gavaskar believes that Khan's batting performances are even more impressive than his waistline. Khan, who was dropped for the first innings after scoring a duck,
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Steven Smith's decision to return to the No. 4 batting position for Australia in Test cricket has been influenced by the discontent expressed by his teammates, Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne, who preferred him to bat behind them. Smith clarified that he did not explicitly request the move
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New Zealand's triumph over India in the first Test was a testament to the team's resilience and the brilliance of all-rounder Rachin Ravindra. Ravindra, who was born to Bengaluru parents in New Zealand, played a pivotal role in the Kiwis' historic victory, scoring a magnificent
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MS Dhoni's participation in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season remains uncertain, as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan awaits confirmation from the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman. "We have still no confirmation from him, though we would like him to continue playing for us," Viswanathan
Football
FIFA's Saudi Aramco Sponsorship Draws Ire of Over 100 Female Footballers Over 100 professional female footballers from 24 countries have vehemently condemned FIFA's sponsorship deal with Saudi Aramco, the world's largest state-owned oil and gas company. The partnership, signed in April 2023, will run
Cricket
MS Dhoni's future with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the upcoming IPL 2025 has become a topic of intense speculation. The new IPL retention rules have designated Dhoni as an 'uncapped player,' significantly increasing his chances of being retained. However, the franchise and Dhoni himself
Tennis
Naomi Osaka's 2023 season has come to an abrupt end due to a series of injuries, including a ruptured abdominal muscle and a bulging disc in her back. The four-time Grand Slam singles champion announced her withdrawal from the Billie Jean King Cup finals, which were scheduled to
Cricket
Punjab Kings' wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma, who has been a part of India's T20I squads, has expressed his preference for playing for Chennai Super Kings or Mumbai Indians if not retained by Punjab Kings in the upcoming IPL auction. Jitesh, who has captained Punjab Kings in the absence
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Former British Prime Minister David Cameron has hailed Indian cricket star Virat Kohli as an "extraordinary leader" at the NDTV World Summit. Cameron, a self-proclaimed cricket enthusiast, was asked to name his favorite Indian cricketer and heaped praise on both Rahul Dravid and Kohli. Cameron recalled watching legendary
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With the IPL player retention deadline looming, franchises are strategizing their rosters for the upcoming cycle. For the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the focus remains on Virat Kohli, but beyond that, the team faces a dilemma. RCB retained Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and Mohammed Siraj ahead of the 2022 mega auction.
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Cheteshwar Pujara, the seasoned Indian batter, has sent a resounding message to the national selectors with a masterful century for Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh. The 36-year-old's timely ton serves as a reminder of his enduring class and unwavering determination ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar