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“Don’t See Any Chances”: Ex-India Star Shares Bold Opinion On Shreyas Iyer’s Test Return

13 Sep 2024 23:41 PM IST

Former opener Aakash Chopra is of the opinion that Shreyas Iyer’s return to the Indian Test squad is unlikely in the near future. Iyer has not played a Test since the series against England at home and has been ignored for the first Test against Bangladesh as well. He had

Sachin Tendulkar Joins Ganesh Puja Festivities At Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde’s Home

13 Sep 2024 23:21 PM IST

India’s cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar joined the Ganesh Puja celebrations at Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s residence on Friday evening. Dressed in a red kurta, Sachin attended the event, sought blessings from Lord Ganesh, and made floral offerings. Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju also participated in the Ganesh

Mitchell Starc: “I Enjoy My Battles With Virat Kohli” Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

13 Sep 2024 23:03 PM IST

Fast-bowling ace Mitchell Starc of Australia is looking forward to the challenge that India’s marquee batter, Virat Kohli, presents in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Kohli has faced Starc across 19 innings, and Kohli has the better of the left-arm pacer, pocketing 291 runs at an average of 59.00 in Tests.

Harsh Goenka Highlights The ‘Most Amazing Catch’—And It’s Not Suryakumar Yadav

13 Sep 2024 18:00 PM IST

Remember Suryakumar Yadav’s spectacular match-winning catch in the T20 World Cup final, which was celebrated as one of the greatest catches in cricket history? Despite this, Harsh Goenka, chairman of RPG Enterprises, recently expressed a different opinion on social media. He shared a clip from a 2023 Big Bash League

Asian Cricket Council Announces First-Ever Women’s Under-19 T20 Asia Cup

12 Sep 2024 02:15 AM IST

In a major step towards boosting women’s cricket, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially launched the Women’s Under-19 T20 Asia Cup, as announced on Wednesday. This significant decision was made during the ACC Executive Board Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, according to an official statement. The ACC has confirmed

Burj Khalifa Illuminates As Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ticket Prices Announced

11 Sep 2024 23:42 PM IST

With just over 20 days until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced affordable tickets, starting at five dirhams, with free entry for those under 18. This initiative aims to build a lasting legacy for the UAE-hosted event, according to the ICC. To

ICC: India Received Rs 11,637 Crore Economic Boost From World Cup 2023

11 Sep 2024 18:20 PM IST

ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice remarked on the massive financial impact the World Cup had on India, calling it the biggest-ever ODI World Cup. "The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 has demonstrated the significant economic power of cricket," Allardice said, emphasizing the staggering USD 1.39 billion economic benefit generated

Greater Noida Stadium Controversy: What Went Wrong And Why?

11 Sep 2024 14:53 PM IST

The ongoing political situation in Afghanistan has prevented the country from hosting international cricket, compelling the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) to arrange their home matches abroad.

Four Olympic Medals Stolen from Car of Melbourne’s ‘Oarsome Foursome’ Rower

11 Sep 2024 10:14 AM IST

In Melbourne, four Olympic medals—three of them gold—from Drew Ginn, a member of Australia’s famed “Oarsome Foursome” rowing team, have been stolen from his car. The medals were taken from a Land Rover parked on Cumberland Street in Docklands last week. Victoria Police reported that the theft occurred between 9

England Players Climb In Latest ICC Women’s ODI Rankings

10 Sep 2024 22:00 PM IST

Several England players have made strides in the latest ICC Women’s ODI rankings following their impressive performances in the ongoing series against Ireland. With a commanding 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series, England has dominated on the field. Veteran batter Tammy Beaumont showcased her skill with an unbeaten 150

ECB Rest Gus Atkinson For Australia ODIs, Announce Replacement

09 Sep 2024 21:39 PM IST

England pacer Gus Atkinson has been given a rest for the upcoming ODI series at home against Australia, set to begin on September 19, as announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday. Olly Stone, who recently played in two home Tests against Sri Lanka, has been

I Hugged Him’ Navdeep Singh on Iranian Athlete’s Disqualification

09 Sep 2024 09:14 AM IST

The men’s javelin F41 final at the Paris Paralympics ended in controversy when Iranian athlete Sadegh Beit Sayah, who initially won gold, was disqualified for displaying a controversial flag. His “improper conduct” led to India’s Navdeep Singh’s silver medal being upgraded to gold, marking India’s seventh gold at the Paris