ISL: Bengaluru FC back on track with 2-0 victory against NorthEast United FC, move up to fourth spot
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], February 22 (ANI): Bengaluru FC defeated NorthEast United FC by 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium,...
WPL 2025: Amanjot powers MI to four-wicket win in last-over thriller against RCB
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 22 (ANI): Amanjot Kaur held her nerves to take Mumbai Indians (MI) past the finishing line...
"Makes the other team nervous, something Rahul doesn't": Atul Wassan rues Pant's absence in India XI for CT
New Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): Former cricketer Atul Wassan has expressed his disappointment in Rishabh Pant being sidelined...
ISL: Searching for late-season form, Punjab FC, and East Bengal FC aim for maximum points and luck, with four games left to play
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): East Bengal FC are set to play Punjab FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi in the...
Champions Trophy: England captain Buttler reveals tactical reason behind Jamie Smith's promotion to number three spot
Lahore [Pakistan], February 21 (ANI): England captain Jos Buttler shed light on the tactical reason behind promoting young Jamie Smith...
Here's what we know about cricket comedy series 'Strikers'
Los Angeles [US], February 21 (ANI): 'Strikers', a new cricket-centered comedy series is in the works. As per Variety, 'Queer Eye'...
"Must defeat India": Speedster Haris Rauf identifies way for Pakistan to keep moving forward in CT
Dubai [UAE], February 21 (ANI): Pakistan tearaway Haris Rauf underlined the importance of a do-or-die clash against India and made...
"Australia will be very hard to beat": Shane Watson ahead of team's opener against England in Champions Trophy
Melbourne [Australia], February 21 (ANI): Ahead of his nation's campaign opener in the ICC Champions Trophy against arch-rivals England,...
WPL 2025: Mumbai Indians win toss, opt to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Bengaluru (Karantaka) [India], February 21 (ANI): Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to bowl against defending...
Rickelton continues all-format rise, joins Kirsten in elite company after CT debut century
Karachi [Pakistan], February 21 (ANI): Wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton continued his fine resurgence across all formats of the game...
"Not surprised by his five-wicket haul": Ganguly hopes Shami continues to shoulder responsibility in Bumrah's absence
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 21 (ANI): Former captain Sourav Ganguly believes seasoned quick Mohammed Shami is not too far...
"Pakistan has an advantage because....": Yuvraj on India's CT clash against arch-rivals
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh said that Pakistan is at an advantage during...
Cummins eyeing IPL return for match preparation ahead of WTC final
Melbourne [Australia], February 21 (ANI): Australian skipper Pat Cummins, missed his side's final ICC World Test Championship (WTC),...
Shane Watson backs "pivotal" Maxwell to shine in ICC Champions Trophy for Australia
Melbourne [Australia], February 21 (ANI): Ahead of his nation's campaign opener in the ICC Champions Trophy against arch-rivals England,...
'Challenging times help you learn,' Arjuna Awardee Jarmanpreet Singh shares comeback journey after doping setback
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Jarmanpreet Singh faced a major setback in 2015 when, at the age of 19, he failed a doping test...
CT 2025: South Africa win toss; opt to bat first against Afghanistan in their opening clash
Karachi [Pakistan], February 21 (ANI): South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bat first in their opening game...
"Kohli's struggles worsened by trying too hard": Former India captain Anil Kumble
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble believes that Virat Kohli is trying too hard, which...
"Chala bhetu, Wankhede la": Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya delivers heartfelt message to Paltan
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): Mumbai Indians unveiled their official IPL 2025 jersey, with a heartfelt message from...
Sachin, Yuvraj reunite after a decade, set to face Sri Lanka in International Masters League 2025 opener
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): The two of India's greatest champions, Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh, are set...
"Gill looks set for long haul, Iyer doesn't": Manjrekar on India's batting future
Dubai [UAE], February 21 (ANI): Shubman Gill is built for the long run, and even operating at just 60 per cent is enough for him to...
Jamil praises Jamshedpur FC's composure in away win over Mohammedan SC
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 21 (ANI): Jamshedpur FC (JFC) head coach Khalid Jamil expressed his satisfaction with his team's...
Mohammedan SC assistant coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo disappointed after home defeat to Jamshedpur FC
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 21 (ANI): Mohammedan SC (MSC) assistant coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo expressed his disappointment...
"Rajkummar Rao will play the role": Sourav Ganguly opens up on his biopic
Bardhaman (West Bengal) [India] February 21 (ANI): Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly opened up about his biopic and...
Sourav Ganguly confident about India's Champions Trophy campaign
Bardhaman (West Bengal) [India], February 21 (ANI): Former India cricket team captain and ex-BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly expressed confidence...
"Difficult when you make a comeback...": Shami after fifer against B'desh
Dubai [UAE], February 21 (ANI): Following his match-winning five wicket haul against Bangladesh in the ICC Champions Trophy opener,...
"Team with better balance will have edge": Inzamam ahead of India, Pakistan clash in Champions Trophy
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq weighed in on the factors that could influence the outcome of the...
ICC CT2025: England announce playing XI for campaign opener against Australia
Lahore [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): Ahead of their highly-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy opening clash against Australia in Group...
"Need to start looking ahead in white-ball cricket, especially at 2027 WC": Kumble's message to India team
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Former spinner and India captain Anil Kumble believes it is time for India to implement its transition...
India-Bangladesh bilateral T20 Cricket Series for Blind 2025 to kick off in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 20 (ANI): The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) is set to host the Men's Bilateral...
"No pressure on us...": Afghanistan skipper Shahidi ahead of CT2025 opener against South Africa
Karachi [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener against South Africa, Afghanistan skipper...
Champions Trophy: Pakistan fined five per cent of match fees for slow over-rate against New Zealand
Karachi [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate...
Game of fine margins, crucial points on cards as NorthEast United FC host Bengaluru FC
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], February 20 (ANI): NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) are set to host Bengaluru FC (BFC) at the Jawaharlal Nehru...
"No intention to improve...": Akhtar blasts Babar for sluggish knock against NZ in CT opener
Karachi [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar criticised star batter Babar Azam for his slow and conservative...
Fakhar Zaman ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury
Karachi [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): In a major setback for Pakistan's cricket team, opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the...
Champions Trophy 2025: Bangladesh win toss; opt to bat first against India in their opening clash
Dubai [UAE], February 20 (ANI): Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and opted to bat first in their opening game...
New Zealand pacer Molly Penfold ruled out for season with knee injury
Wellington [New Zealand], February 20 (ANI): New Zealand seamer Molly Penfold has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to...
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf again requests permission to hold public gathering at Minar-i-Pakistan
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) Punjab chapter has submitted a new application requesting...
"It was very hard-fought match": HFC interim head coach Shameel Chembakath after goalless draw against MCFC
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 20 (ANI): Hyderabad FC interim head coach Shameel Chembakath commended his players' collective...
Cricket fans perform Havan in Varanasi for India's victory ahead of Champions Trophy clash against Bangladesh
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 20 (ANI): Ahead of India's opening match in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 against...
ISL: Jamshedpur FC chase to cut down gap at second spot against Mohammedan SC
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 20 (ANI): Jamshedpur FC are set to face Mohammedan SC at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in the...
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