Cricket
The Hundred, the ECB's flagship T20 competition, has completed its fourth season, albeit with mixed results. While the women's tournament continues to thrive, the men's competition has faced challenges, including declining scoring rates and crowd numbers. The ECB's main goal for the
Cricket
Bangladesh's preparations for their two-Test series in Pakistan have been severely disrupted by political turmoil in their home country. The unrest, which led to the overthrow of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has kept the team's foreign coaches indoors and prevented them from assembling for practice sessions.
Tennis
Iga Swiatek, the world's top-ranked women's tennis player, has sparked a debate about the demanding WTA schedule. Swiatek, who has won five titles this year including the French Open, criticized the congested calendar, stating that it makes tennis less enjoyable and is unsustainable for players. "
Football
Chinese Football Official Sentenced to 11 Years for Bribery In a significant development in China's ongoing crackdown on corruption in sports, a former top official of the Chinese Football Association (CFA) has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. Li Yuyi, who served as vice president of the
Football
Cristiano Ronaldo's frustration boiled over after Al-Nassr's 4-1 defeat to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup final. Despite scoring the opening goal, Ronaldo's team collapsed in the second half, conceding four goals in quick succession. Aleksandar Mitrovic led the comeback for Al-Hilal, scoring twice
Cricket
Matthew Potts has been named as Ben Stokes' replacement in the XI for England's first Test against Sri Lanka, with Harry Brook stepping into the vice-captaincy role for the series to assist stand-in captain Ollie Pope. Potts, who earned the last of his six Test caps in
Others
Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Sumit Antil, India's javelin thrower, has set his sights on improving his world record and defending his title in the Men's F64 category at the Paris Paralympics Games in 2024. Antil, along with Bhagyashree Jadhav (shot put, F34 category), will be the
Cricket
Pakistan's Cricket Stadiums Undergo Urgent Upgrades for 2025 ICC Champions Trophy With the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy fast approaching, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has recognized the urgent need to upgrade the country's cricket stadiums to meet international standards. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has emphasized the
Cricket
The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) has initiated a comprehensive review of the global cricket structure, aiming to address the increasingly fragmented and congested calendar. The review is driven by players' concerns and seeks to find solutions to the challenges facing the sport. The WCA, formerly known as FICA,
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Pakistan's javelin star Arshad Nadeem has revealed that he competed at the Paris Olympics 2024 with an injury, adding another layer to his remarkable gold medal triumph. Nadeem's 92.97m throw shattered the Olympic record and secured Pakistan's first gold medal at the Games
Cricket
Mohammed Shami's participation in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia remains uncertain, pending a final fitness assessment from the National Cricket Academy (NCA). The Indian pacer has been recovering from an ankle injury sustained during the ODI World Cup last November and is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the
Football
The Durand Cup, India's oldest football tournament, has reached its quarterfinal stage, with defending champions Mohun Bagan FC set to face Punjab FC in a highly anticipated clash. The draw for the quarterfinals was held virtually, with representatives of the eight qualified teams present. After the conclusion of