Cricket

IPL 2023 Final to be Held in Chennai on May 26

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is set to culminate in a grand finale at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on May 26, according to sources within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The decision aligns with the tradition of hosting the opening and final

Tennis

Top 10 Tumble at Miami Open as Sabalenka, Jabeur, Zheng, and Ostapenko Exit

The Miami Open witnessed a dramatic Saturday evening as four of the WTA's Top 10 players were eliminated in a series of thrilling matches. World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka, still reeling from the tragic loss of her ex-boyfriend, fell to Ukraine's Anhelina Kalinina in a three-set

Football

Brazil's New Era Begins with Wembley Triumph

Brazil's footballing resurgence took a significant step forward on Saturday as they secured a memorable 1-0 victory over England at Wembley under the guidance of new manager Dorival Jr. The triumph marked the beginning of a new era for the Selecao, who have endured a period of decline

Cricket

Tilak Varma: Leadership Change in MI Unchanged, Rohit Sharma Still a Guiding Force

As the Mumbai Indians (MI) embark on their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign, a significant leadership change has occurred with Hardik Pandya taking over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma. While the impact of this transition remains to be seen, middle-order batter Tilak Varma believes the team's core

Cricket

Sri Lanka's de Silva and Mendis Make Test History with Double Centuries

Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis etched their names into Test cricket history as the third pair to score centuries in both innings of a match. Their remarkable feat helped Sri Lanka set a daunting 511-run target for Bangladesh in the first Test at Sylhet. Resuming on 119-5, Sri Lanka

Badminton

Kidambi Srikanth's Swiss Open Journey Ends in Semi-Final Defeat

Kidambi Srikanth's Swiss Open 2024 campaign ended in disappointment as the Indian badminton star succumbed to a hard-fought defeat in the men's singles semi-finals. Facing world No. 22 Lin Chun-Yi of Chinese Taipei, Srikanth displayed flashes of brilliance but ultimately fell short in a thrilling three-game

Cricket

Tom Moody Slams RCB's Predictable Bowling in IPL Opener

Former SunRisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody has expressed his disappointment with Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) bowling strategy in their opening match of IPL 2024 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Moody criticized RCB's bowlers for their excessive use of short balls, which he believes made them "

Cricket

WA Clinch Historic Hat-Trick of Sheffield Shield Titles

Western Australia's dominance in Australian domestic cricket continued as they clinched a historic hat-trick of Sheffield Shield titles with a crushing 377-run victory over Tasmania at the WACA. Resuming on day four with a commanding lead of 316 runs, WA's batsmen extended their advantage to 537

Cricket

Sophie Molineux Returns with a Bang as Australia Dominates Bangladesh

Australia's all-rounder Sophie Molineux made a triumphant return to ODI cricket, leading her team to a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the second match of the three-game series. Molineux, who had been sidelined for over a year due to injuries, claimed impressive figures of 3 for 10 from

Cricket

IPL Match Halted for Seven Minutes Due to Spidercam Wire Snapping

IPL Match Halted Due to Spidercam Wire Snapping In an unprecedented incident, the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants was briefly halted for seven minutes on Sunday due to a snapped spidercam wire. The incident occurred during the first over of Rajasthan's

Cricket

Pakistan Optimistic About Hosting Champions Trophy Next Year

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is eagerly anticipating the hosting of the Champions Trophy next year, as an International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation is set to visit the country on March 25 to assess the ongoing preparations for the prestigious tournament. The delegation, which will include a security expert, will

Cricket

Kenya's Collins Obuya Retires from Cricket After 23-Year Career

Kenya's veteran allrounder Collins Obuya has bid farewell to cricket after a remarkable 23-year career. The decision came following Kenya's defeat to Uganda in the third-place play-off match at the African Games on Saturday. "It's been a big honor playing for Kenya,"

Cricket

Shubman Gill: From Stadium Sneaking to IPL Captaincy

Shubman Gill, the newly appointed captain of the Gujarat Titans, has embarked on a remarkable journey from sneaking into stadiums to watch IPL matches to leading a team. Reflecting on his path, Gill shared his admiration for iconic stars who will guide him as a leader. Gill's journey

Cricket

PCB Reinstates Haris Rauf's Central Contract After Acknowledgment of Error

PCB Reinstates Haris Rauf's Central Contract After Acknowledgment of Error The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reinstated fast bowler Haris Rauf's central contract after he acknowledged his mistake in writing. Rauf's contract was terminated in February due to disciplinary reasons, as he declined to

Cricket

Hardik Pandya Returns to Ahmedabad as Mumbai Indians Face Gujarat Titans

Hardik Pandya's return to Ahmedabad as Mumbai Indians face Gujarat Titans, the franchise he led for two seasons, has set the stage for an intriguing encounter. After Pandya's departure for Mumbai, Gujarat promoted Shubman Gill as their skipper. On Sunday, Gill and Pandya will reunite as

Cricket

Bangladesh Collapse Leaves Sri Lanka on Cusp of Test Victory

Bangladesh's hopes of salvaging a draw in the second Test against Sri Lanka dwindled on day three in Sylhet as they collapsed to 43 for 5, needing an improbable 464 runs to win. Sri Lanka's lower middle order had earlier extended their dominance, with Kamindu Mendis

Cricket

Riyan Parag Silences Critics with Impressive Knock in IPL Opener

Riyan Parag, the Rajasthan Royals all-rounder, has silenced his critics with an impressive knock in the opening match of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Parag, who has often been criticized for failing to capitalize on his opportunities, showcased his talent with a blistering 43 off just 29 deliveries

Cricket

RCB Aim to Bounce Back Against Powerhouse PBKS at High-Scoring Chinnaswamy

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Face Punjab Kings in High-Scoring Chinnaswamy Clash Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will host Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday, April 10, in a highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter. After a disappointing loss to Chennai Super Kings in their opening

Cricket

Afridi's T20 Captaincy in Jeopardy as PCB Defers Decision

Shaheen Shah Afridi's tenure as Pakistan's T20 captain hangs in the balance after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi declined to confirm his continuation in the role. Naqvi stated that the newly appointed selection committee will determine the captaincy, leaving Afridi's future uncertain.

Cricket

KKR Pacer Harshit Rana Fined 60% of Match Fees for Code of Conduct Breach

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Harshit Rana has been fined 60% of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his IPL debut against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic Eden Gardens. Rana, who picked up three wickets in his four-over spell and conceded only 33 runs,

Tennis

Coco Gauff Overcomes Early Deficit to Advance in Miami Open

Coco Gauff Storms into Miami Open Fourth Round with Dominant Display MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - American tennis sensation Coco Gauff showcased her resilience and dominance on Sunday, overcoming a slow start to defeat Océane Dodin 6-4, 6-0 and advance to the fourth round of the Miami Open. The third-ranked Gauff

Others

Ovechkin's Surge Powers Capitals Back into Playoff Race

Alex Ovechkin's recent scoring surge has propelled the Washington Capitals back into playoff contention. The Russian superstar netted two goals against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, reaching 26 goals for the season and fueling Washington's 3-0 victory. Ovechkin's offensive explosion has coincided with the

Cricket

Naman Dhir Impresses in IPL Debut for Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians have a history of fielding iconic T20 batters at the crucial No. 3 position, including Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and Cameron Green. However, in a recent match against Gujarat Titans, a relatively unknown name, Naman Dhir, took the stage at No. 3 after Ishan Kishan's early

Cricket

Rajasthan Royals Triumph Over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL Opener

Rajasthan Royals (RR) kicked off their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign with a hard-fought 20-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Jaipur. Led by Sanju Samson's unbeaten 82 off 52 balls, RR posted an imposing 193 for 4. LSG's chase got off to a disastrous

Others

T.J. Oshie Returns, Helps Capitals Back into Playoff Position

T.J. Oshie's return to the Washington Capitals' lineup on Sunday was a timely one, both for the team's playoff hopes and for the veteran winger's personal milestone. Oshie, who had missed the past two games due to injury, notched two assists in