Cricket
James Anderson, England's legendary fast bowler, has hinted at a potential return to competitive cricket after his international retirement. Despite turning 42 recently, Anderson believes he still has the skills and desire to contribute as a bowler. Following his final Test match at Lord's, Anderson has
Cricket
Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya's separation from his wife, model Natasa Stankovic, continues to make headlines. The couple, who played a significant role in India's 2024 T20 World Cup victory, announced their separation in July after months of speculation. Following the official announcement, Natasa returned to her
Cricket
George Worker, the former New Zealand batter, has bid farewell to professional cricket at the age of 34. The decision marks the end of a 17-year journey in the sport, during which he represented Central Districts and Auckland. Worker's international career spanned from 2015 to 2018, with 10
Badminton
Ace badminton player Saina Nehwal's recent confession that she was unaware of javelin as an Olympic sport until Neeraj Chopra's gold medal victory in 2021 has sparked a debate about the limited knowledge of athletes outside their own disciplines. Nehwal's admission, made during an
Cricket
Tom Curran, the third-highest wicket-taker among overseas bowlers in the Big Bash League (BBL), has signed a two-year pre-draft deal with the Melbourne Stars for the 2024-25 season. The move comes after a tumultuous season with the Sydney Sixers, where he was suspended for intimidating an umpire. Despite taking 3
Others
Paris Olympic double medalist Manu Bhaker is considering skipping the upcoming World Cup in New Delhi in October due to a planned three-month break from shooting. The 22-year-old made history in Paris, becoming the first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals in shooting. She earned bronze in both the
Cricket
Pakistan's hosting of the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025 hinges on stringent security measures, emphasized former cricketer Basit Ali. The upcoming series against Bangladesh, England, and West Indies serve as crucial tests for Pakistan's ability to provide a secure environment for visiting teams. Ali, speaking on
Cricket
England's preparations for the upcoming three-Test series against Sri Lanka have been thrown into disarray following the withdrawal of all-rounder Chris Woakes from The Hundred tournament due to injury. The news comes just days after captain Ben Stokes was assisted off the field during a Hundred match with
Football
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's Leagues Cup knockout match against reigning MLS champion Columbus on Tuesday due to an ongoing right ankle injury. Messi sustained the injury during Argentina's Copa America final victory over Colombia a month ago and has not yet resumed
Football
Manchester City's impending hearing regarding alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations could be expedited to September, according to The Times. The hearing, initially scheduled for November, is now expected to commence in mid-to-late September and span approximately 10 weeks. A verdict is anticipated in early 2025. The
Badminton
Tokyo Paralympic gold medalist Pramod Bhagat has been suspended for 18 months due to whereabouts failures, effectively barring him from competing in the upcoming Paris Paralympic Games. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced the suspension on Tuesday, citing Bhagat's violation of anti-doping regulations. Bhagat, an SL3 athlete, was
Football
Fabio Carvalho, a promising 21-year-old Portuguese forward, has made a significant move from Liverpool to Brentford on a five-year contract. The transfer fee remains undisclosed, but British media sources estimate an initial payment of £22.5 million ($28.7 million, €26.3 million), with potential add-ons of £5 million. Liverpool