England's white-ball captain Jos Buttler is excited about working with head coach Brendon McCullum, who will manage both Test and white-ball squads starting January 2025. Buttler hopes this collaboration will be the most enjoyable part of his career and focuses on helping players achieve their best for upcoming major events.
India's men's chess team secured a 3-1 victory over Azerbaijan in the fifth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad, led by D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaise. The women's team also won against Kazakhstan. Both teams are now among the leaders, with six rounds remaining in this prestigious tournament.
Sarfaraz Khan commended Rohit Sharma's leadership style as India gears up for a two-match Test series against Bangladesh beginning September 19. Sarfaraz noted Rohit's supportive and confidence-boosting approach. The first Test will take place in Chennai, while Kanpur will host the second match on September 27.
Travis Head's dynamic batting has been instrumental in Australia's recent cricket triumphs over India, highlighted by his crucial innings in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. Despite not viewing India as his favorite opponent, Head has consistently performed well. The Indian team will tour Australia for a five-match Test series beginning November 22.
Morne Morkel, newly appointed as India's bowling coach, intends to make minor adjustments rather than overhauling the efficient cricket system. He aims to build trust with players and support senior members like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Morkel's focus is on helping players manage the pressures of representing India by leveraging his extensive experience.
Vinesh Phogat accused the Indian Olympic Association and its president PT Usha of failing to support her after she was disqualified at the Paris Olympics. Lawyer Harish Salve stated that Vinesh opted not to challenge the CAS verdict. She has retired from wrestling and will run in Haryana's Assembly Election as a Congress candidate.
Prithvi Shaw's impressive Test debut with a century set high expectations, but his form soon declined. In the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Shaw struggled against inswinging deliveries from Australian bowlers Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. Former captain Ricky Ponting highlighted technical flaws in Shaw's batting that contributed to his early dismissals.
Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list of most-followed sports personalities on Instagram with 638 million followers. Lionel Messi follows with 504 million, while Virat Kohli is the most followed Asian at 270 million. Neymar Jr., LeBron James, Kylian Mbappe, and David Beckham also have large followings. They share personal moments and endorsements.
In the opening Duleep Trophy match, Shreyas Iyer's India D lost to India C despite his scores of 9 and 54. In their second game, after bowling out India A for 290 runs, they struggled with the bat. Iyer was dismissed for a duck while wearing sunglasses, which led to social media trolling. Pacer Khaleel Ahmed shone for India A, taking two wickets in quick succession, including the dismissals of Taide and Shreyas.
During India's 1998-99 tour of New Zealand, the Dunedin Test was completely washed out by rain. A similar situation occurred recently when wet conditions led to the abandonment of the one-off Test between Afghanistan and Bangladesh at Greater Noida. This marks only the eighth time in Test cricket history that no play happened on all five days due to weather.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have arrived in Chennai for India's first Test against Bangladesh starting September 19. The series is crucial for World Test Championship points and marks the debut of new coach Gautam Gambhir. India looks to recover from their recent ODI series loss to Sri Lanka and return to winning ways.
Riyan Parag's notable six in the Duleep Trophy match between India A and India D has been widely shared on social media. Scoring 39 off 27 balls, he was eventually dismissed by Arshdeep Singh. This comes after his white-ball debut for India earlier this year, following an impressive IPL performance.
During the 1st T20I match between England and Australia, Josh Hazlewood deceived Liam Livingstone by showing an off-cutter grip but bowling a full pace delivery. This led to Livingstone's dismissal for 37, leaving England at a precarious position of 108/6 in their chase of 180 runs, resulting in a loss by 28 runs.
Persistent rain has caused the one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand in Greater Noida to be called off for three consecutive days. Scheduled at Shahid Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex from Monday, no play or toss has occurred due to an unplayable outfield. An official from the ACB said the decision to choose Greater Noida as venue was made to facilitate easier travel from Kabul.
India will look to add to its impressive goal-scoring from field efforts as they look to extend their winning streak against Malaysia in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament. With solid wins over China and Japan, India have scored seven out of eight goals from field play, showcasing strong performances from young forwards like Sukhjeet Singh, who leads the charts with three goals.
Mahavir Singh Phogat, uncle of wrestler Vinesh Phogat, voiced his disappointment over her shift to politics, as he had hoped she would compete in the 2028 Olympics. He is now preparing his daughter Sangeeta for the Los Angeles Games. Vinesh has joined Congress and will contest in Haryana elections.
Roger Federer, a tennis icon with 20 Grand Slam titles, received a warm welcome at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open quarterfinals. This was his first appearance since retiring in 2022. Federer's records include five consecutive US Open titles and the longest streak of weeks at No. 1 in ATP rankings history.
Ravi Shastri's commentary from the 2011 World Cup final immortalized Dhoni's six that ended India's 28-year wait for the trophy. Despite back pain, Dhoni led India to their second ODI World Cup win. Since then, India has reached semi-finals and finals but hasn't won another title. Dhoni remains the only captain to secure all three major ICC trophies.
England allrounder Moeen Ali has retired from international cricket after being omitted from the upcoming series against Australia. At 36, he concludes a career with nearly 300 appearances for England. Moeen is proud of his contributions and plans to focus on coaching and franchise cricket moving forward.
India's cricket captain Rohit Sharma is intensifying his fitness regime ahead of the Test series against Bangladesh. A video captures him flipping a large tyre as part of his workout. The series includes two Tests, with the first match starting on September 19 in Chennai and the second on September 27 in Kanpur.
In a historic ICC T20 World Cup 2026 qualifier, Singapore bowled out Mongolia for only 10 runs and chased down the target in five balls, securing a nine-wicket victory. Harsha Bhardwaj led with remarkable bowling figures of 6/3. Mongolia's total of 10 is now tied for the lowest in T20I history.
New Zealand has bolstered its coaching staff by adding former India batting coach Vikram Rathour and Sri Lankan spin legend Rangana Herath. Rathour will assist during the one-off Test against Afghanistan, while Herath takes on the role of spin bowling coach for Tests against both Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, providing valuable expertise to New Zealand's spinners.
Under Gautam Gambhir's leadership, the Indian cricket team prepares for a Test series against Bangladesh starting September 19. Rishabh Pant discussed the shift from Rahul Dravid’s balanced coaching to Gambhir’s aggressive focus on winning. He also emphasized not underestimating Bangladesh following their recent Test series win over Pakistan.
Mumbai's Ganesh Chaturthi festivities included a T20 World Cup theme, featuring Rohit Sharma and the trophy in a procession resembling the team's Marine Drive parade to celebrate the T20 World Cup win. India clinched the trophy earlier this year with a seven-run win over South Africa in the final at Barbados.
Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan Olympian, passed away in Kenya after being set on fire by her boyfriend. The attack happened shortly after she competed in the Paris Olympics marathon. This tragic event has brought renewed attention to the issue of domestic violence in Kenya, where similar incidents have occurred recently.
Jasprit Bumrah's journey from playing gully cricket in Ahmedabad to becoming a standout bowler is notable. After nearly quitting cricket in 2012, he made a significant impact during the 2013 Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament. His performance caught John Wright's attention, leading to his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians and eventual selection for India's national team.
Kapil Dev's unbeaten 175 against Zimbabwe during the 1983 World Cup remains legendary. Entering at a precarious 17 for 5, Kapil's aggressive play led India to a total of 266/8. India went on to win the match by 31 runs, bowling out Zimbabwe for 235. In the final, India famously defeated the mighty West Indies by 43 runs to lift their first-ever World Cup trophy.
Yuvraj Singh celebrated the 24th birthday of his mentee Abhishek Sharma by sharing a training session video. Known for his explosive batting and useful left-arm spin, Abhishek has made significant strides in T20 cricket and the IPL. Double World Cup winner Yuvraj praised his dedication and encouraged him to keep working hard.
Pakistan's first-ever Test series defeat against Bangladesh has led to intense criticism from former players and fans. Ex-wicketkeeper Rashid Latif blames recent PCB chairmen for the decline, questioning their decisions on captaincy changes. The team's disunity and poor performance across formats have raised concerns about leadership and accountability within the PCB.
The Duleep Trophy starts in Bengaluru and Anantapur, heralding a key Test season. Selectors will focus on Rishabh Pant's red-ball return while evaluating backup options for frontline stars. The tournament also serves as a platform for bowlers and spinners to showcase their skills ahead of the World Test Championship Final.
Rohan Bopanna, veteran Indian tennis player, alongside Indonesian partner Aldila Sutjiadi, advanced to the semifinals of the US Open mixed doubles with a tough win over Australian Matthew Ebden and Czech Barbora Krejcikova. The pair secured a 7-6(4), 2-6, 10-7 victory. Bopanna and Sutjiadi will now face Americans Donald Young and Taylor Townsend in the semi-finals.
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who made history with two Olympic medals, spoke at the Economic Times’ World Leaders Forum 2024. Currently on a short break, she aims for gold in LA 2028. Manu highlighted the importance of balancing sports, studies, and hobbies, sharing how this approach has shaped her career.
Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan can replace Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane in India's squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, starting November 22. Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik feels citing their impressive performances against England. The five-match series will be held in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.
Pakistan's Babar Azam is enduring a lean patch in Test cricket, evident in the second Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. Despite posting 274 in the first innings, Pakistan faced resilience from Bangladesh, thanks to a Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz partnership. Babar's continued poor form is a significant concern among fans and critics.
Pakistan faced fielding issues in the second Test against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi. Saud Shakeel's dropped catch on the first ball of Bangladesh's innings added to Pakistan's pressure, as they had scored 274 runs in their first innings. Captain Shan Masood and teammates were visibly frustrated by the missed opportunity.
Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha defended captain Babar Azam after another disappointing batting performance in the second Test against Bangladesh. Babar, struggling for form, was dismissed for 31 runs, contributing to Pakistan's batting collapse. Salman remains confident that Babar, despite his recent poor form, will soon return to scoring big runs for Pakistan.