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Alexander Sorloth breaks silence on not passing to Erling Haaland amid death threats; ‘Touch was poor’
Alexander Sorloth has addressed the intense backlash and death threats he received following Norway's World Cup exit, specifically explaining that a missed pass to Erling Haaland was due to the latter's poor touch at the moment.
'We will test them out': Ben Duckett issues warning to Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli ahead of ODI series
England opener Ben Duckett has issued a tactical warning to Indian stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, stating that England will utilize short-ball strategies in the upcoming ODI series. Duckett also highlighted the team's specific preparations for Jasprit Bumrah.
CSK and Stephen Fleming end 18-year partnership, MS Dhoni’s role in focus
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and head coach Stephen Fleming have mutually parted ways after an 18-year partnership, a decision triggered by the team's failure to qualify for the IPL Playoffs for three consecutive seasons. This high-profile split puts a spotlight on the future role of MS Dhoni within the franchise.
How Sinner out-served a faster, harder-hitting Zverev at Wimbledon
Jannik Sinner secured a tactical victory over Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon, proving that strategic placement and mental composure can overcome superior raw power and serve statistics.
ICC gets serious about Afghan refugee women cricketers' return to the big stage, reconstitutes a ‘Special Taskforce’
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reconstituted a Special Taskforce to support the return of Afghan refugee women cricketers to international competition, following a high-profile meeting between the athletes and King Charles III at Clarence House.
FIFA WC semis cheatsheet: Can England stop Messi, will Spain vanquish France?
A preview of the FIFA World Cup semi-finals featuring a high-stakes showdown between the world's top four ranked teams: France, Argentina, Spain, and England.
‘Dube doesn’t bowl, can’t field. No idea why Sundar is continuing’: Gambhir accused of favouritism after India blanked
Former Indian cricketer Hanuma Vihari has accused head coach Gautam Gambhir of favoritism, specifically questioning the selection of Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar following a poor team performance, citing deficiencies in their bowling and fielding.
IND vs ENG 1st ODI: Joe Root returns as England announce playing XI - See full team
England has announced its playing XI for the first ODI against India at Edgbaston, featuring Jacob Bethell as an opener, the return of Jofra Archer, and a milestone 200th ODI appearance for Jos Buttler.
‘Another beautiful step forward’: Tendulkar lauds India women after Lord’s win
Sachin Tendulkar has praised the Indian women's cricket team following their significant Test victory over England at the iconic Lord's cricket ground during the first Women's Rothesay Test.
Ahead of England ODIs, captain Gill reveals 2027 WC plans for Kohli, Rohit
Indian captain Shubman Gill has affirmed that veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain the 'backbone' of the team's batting order and are central to the strategic planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
From reel to real: Ted Lasso fame Cristo Fernandez makes professional debut
Cristo Fernandez, an actor who portrayed a professional footballer in the hit series 'Ted Lasso', has successfully transitioned from fiction to reality by making his professional football debut.
From small village in MP to Lord’s honours board: Pacer Kranti Gaud’s fast rise
Kranti Gaud, a fast bowler from a small village in Madhya Pradesh, has achieved a remarkable career milestone by taking five wickets at Lord's, highlighting the growth of grassroots talent in Indian women's cricket.
'Why the axe is always on Sanju?': Ex-chief selector blasts Gambhir-led management
Former chief selector MSK Prasad has called for patience during Gautam Gambhir's early coaching tenure while simultaneously criticizing the management's decision to drop Sanju Samson and the cautious introduction of young talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
'God is a better writer': Harmanpreet Kaur reflects on India's historic Lord's triumph
India's women's cricket team achieved a historic 270-run victory over England at Lord's, highlighted by Yastika Bhatia's century and a strong opening partnership from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, marking a significant redemption following a poor T20 World Cup.
Yastika, Kranti inspire India's historic Lord's Test win over England
India Women achieved a historic 270-run victory over England in the first-ever women's Test match held at Lord's, driven by Yastika Bhatia's century and Kranti Gaud's dominant seven-wicket match haul.
History made at Lord’s: India Women thrash England Women by 270 runs in the one-off Test
India Women achieved a historic milestone by defeating England Women by 270 runs in the first-ever women's Test match hosted at Lord's, featuring a landmark century by Yastika Bhatia.
Wrong'un! India's once-feared spin arsenal is running dry
India's traditionally dominant spin bowling attack is experiencing a decline in effectiveness, struggling to take crucial middle-over wickets in recent series against England and Ireland, while a thinning talent pipeline forces a strategic shift toward pace bowling.
Ex-India selector lashes out at Shreyas Iyer for improper treatment of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: ‘It’s not fair'
Former Indian selector Kris Srikkanth has publicly criticized cricketer Shreyas Iyer for the alleged unfair treatment of young cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, raising concerns about the mentorship of emerging talents in Indian cricket.
'We rushed Sooryavanshi': Ex-India batter says team got carried away by hype
Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has criticized the decision to debut Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, suggesting the move was driven by public hype rather than readiness. While Yuvraj Singh remains confident in the youngster, Jaffer also expressed surprise over Sanju Samson's omission from the Zimbabwe tour.
'Lionel Messi was highly provocative': Egypt coach reignites Argentina World Cup storm with explosive accusation
The coach of the Egypt national football team has sparked a major controversy by alleging that Lionel Messi was 'highly provocative' and claiming that FIFA demonstrated favoritism toward Argentina during the World Cup.