The much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to be hosted by Pakistan, is shrouded in uncertainty as the ICC Board convenes on November 29 for a critical virtual meeting to decide its fate. With the tournament just months away, the standoff between India and Pakistan remains unresolved. The meeting will be crucial in determining whether …
File image of Jitesh Sharma.© BCCI/Sportzpics The beauty of the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction lies in the fact that players from humble beginnings and backgrounds can become millionaires overnight, as billionaire owners invest to find the right fit for their team. It was much the same in the IPL 2025 auction, which …
It’s a sight few expected—Pep Guardiola, usually the picture of calm control, pacing the sidelines with frustration etched across his face. Manchester City, the reigning Premier League champions, have hit a rough patch unlike anything they’ve faced under Guardiola’s leadership.A 3-3 draw with Feyenoord on November 29 marked their sixth straight game without a win—five …
As the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2024 draws near, the cricketing world eagerly anticipates an electrifying display of youthful talent and fierce rivalries. Scheduled to begin on November 29, 2024, in the United Arab Emirates, with matches hosted in Dubai and Sharjah, this tournament promises thrilling contests amongst Asia’s finest young cricketers. Organized by …
Once dubbed as the 'next big thing' in Indian cricket, Prithvi Shaw's career has witnessed a dramatic fall the last few years. The man, who became the youngest Indian Test centurion on debut in 2018, isn't even a regular for the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team now. After being released by the Delhi Capitals …
Tennis star Iga Swiatek accepted a one-match suspension after testing positive for a banned substance in an out-of-competition test in August 2024, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said on Thursday, November 28.Iga Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam champion, tested positive for a prohibited substance -- trimetazidine (TMZ), which is used as a heart medication. However, …
Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell believes Yashasvi Jaiswal's ability to adapt to various conditions and minimal weaknesses will see the Indian opener score over 40 Test centuries and rewrite multiple records. Hailed as one of Indian cricket's brightest young talents, the 22-year-old made a dazzling start to his Test career. He cemented his spot …
India's Youth Affairs and Sports Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, expressed optimism about the country's ambitious grassroots football development plans, stating they aim to propel India into FIFA's top 50 rankings within the next decade. During a special briefing session on November 28 with All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey, both leaders shared their vision …
File image of Fakhar Zaman.© AFP Senior players Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah are in line to make a comeback to the national One-day squad for the South Africa tour. The Pakistani selectors are expected to announce the squads for the three ODIs, three T20 Internationals and two …
Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal has said that Prithvi Shaw is misunderstood in many ways but needed a 'jolt' in the form of the IPL 2025 Auction snub. Shaw has been part of the Delhi franchise since returning as the U-19 World Cup winning captain in 2018 and was bought for 1.2 Crores. Ahead of …
