Asia Cup 2025: Afghanistan announce their squad, Rashid Khan to lead

Afghanistan has announced their squad for the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, where Rashid Khan will be the captain. The tournament will be played in the UAE from September 9 to 28, with Afghanistan playing their first match against Hong Kong on the opening day. The Afghanistan Cricket Board announced the squad through a … Read more

PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi distances himself from Babar, Rizwan omission from Asia Cup 2025 squad

Pakistan’s selection committee stunned everyone by excluding former skipper Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan from the team’s 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup. On this matter, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi clarified that he was not involved in the decision-making and fully supports merit-based selection. Both Azam and Rizwan have been … Read more

Injuries in cricket and spot, and the never-say-die spirit

Ashok Namboodiri Much has been written about the famous win that India pulled off in the last Test of the recent Andersen-Tendulkar series. Many more write-ups are still in the making. And for very good reason. The cricket eco-system has been transformed with the advent of data analytics, high flying strategies and scientific management of … Read more

Northeast India to Kolkata: Durand Cup Ignites Football Fever, Draws Record Crowds

The 134th edition of the Durand Cup is proving to be more than just a football tournament; it’s a celebration of the sport’s deep-rooted passion across India. With matches being held in multiple cities, the tournament has ignited an electrifying atmosphere, drawing record crowds and showcasing the unifying power of the game. NorthEast Derby Electrifies … Read more

AUS vs SA: Head and Marsh to Form Opening Partnership for the First Time, Set to Continue Long Term

Australia’s T20I skipper Mitchell Marsh has confirmed that he and Travis Head will form the team’s opening partnership heading into next year’s T20 World Cup. With the tournament scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka, Australia is working on locking in their best XI, and the top-order slot now seems settled. After David … Read more

One Hundred, Nine Wickets, and Zero Justice: How Kranti Goud Was Denied What She Earned

By Trisha Ghosal Harmanpreet Kaur’s century at Chester-le-Street was spectacular, a captain’s innings at a time her team needed her most. It sealed the series for India and gave fans a moment to remember. But what followed, the Player of the Series announcement, felt like deja vu. Not because Harmanpreet doesn’t deserve acclaim, but because … Read more

Qatar confirms bid to host 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Qatar has officially entered the contest to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, signalling its ambition to bring the world’s biggest sporting event to the Middle East for the first time. The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) confirmed the move via its website, positioning itself among a growing list of contenders that include India, Chile, … Read more

Tension at Tipping Point as Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Reaches Old Trafford

Subhayan Chakraborty As the India-England fourth Test comes closer, tension between the two sides are at an all-time high. It follows the controversy during the third Test at Lord’s. India captain Shubman Gill felt England were guilty of breaching the “spirit of cricket” through time-wasting tactics that sparked heated exchanges and set the stage for … Read more

Stokes & Co receive pep talk from All Blacks and Chelsea mental skills coach ahead of Old Trafford Test

Debasis Sen in Manchester On Monday, Brendon McCullum, England’s head coach, invited renowned mental-skills coach Gilbert Enoka to bolster his team’s mindset ahead of the crucial fourth Test against India at Old Trafford. Enoka is best known for his long-standing role with New Zealand’s all-conquering All Blacks rugby team, whom he helped clinch back-to-back Rugby … Read more