With his World Championship triumph on Thursday, D Gukesh announced his arrival in the big league, but it was his humility and persistence that truly stood out. Even when Ding Liren blundered in the decisive Game 14, Gukesh didn't rush to capitalise on the mistake. Instead, he calmly assessed the position and went for the …
Former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie has resigned as Pakistan's Test coach, just a month after Gary Kirsten stepped down from his role as the white-ball coach. Gillespie’s resignation comes as a significant blow to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), especially with the two-match Test series against South Africa set to commence on December 26.According to …
Rohit Sharma did not look at home in the Adelaide Test by any stretch of the imagination. For the entirity of the match, he seemed vulnerable with the bat and fell short of ideas while facing the pink ball. At no stage of his knock did he seem to have got the better of the …
An investigation into alleged rape and sexual assault in Stockholm which Swedish media said targeted Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been closed due to insufficient evidence, the Swedish prosecutor said Thursday. Mbappe, the 25-year-old Frenchman who is one of the highest-profile players in world football, visited the Swedish capital October 9-11 with …
Kyle Walker posted a screenshot of a message he received on Instagram.© AFP Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has called for tough action to tackle online abuse after he received a "vile, racist and threatening" message following Wednesday's 2-0 loss at Juventus. Walker played the whole Champions League match in Turin but could …
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh shared his thoughts on the challenges both teams are facing in the ongoing series, particularly highlighting the impact of the extended gap between the first two Tests on India's momentum. "This series is tough because both teams have had setbacks. What happened with Australia in Perth, maybe they …
The cameras followed World Champion D. Gukesh, capturing an emotional moment as his eyes searched for his father, who was waiting outside the venue. Spotting him, Gukesh quickly ran and embraced his father. The 18-year-old was in tears, overwhelmed by the significance of his achievement, as his father patted him on the back with immense …
Seamer Kwena Maphaka has earned his maiden South Africa call-up to the 50-over team, even as Kagiso Rabada, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen and Keshav Maharaj mark their return for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan. Maphaka, 18, has played four T20Is for South Africa, after being named Player of the Tournament at this …
Veteran opener Mayank Agarwal on Thursday was named as Karnataka's captain for the Vijay Hazare Trophy to be held in Ahmedabad from December 21 to January 5, 2025. It will be a chance for Agarwal to make amends as his side failed to enter the knockouts of the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. …
Teenage star Vaibhav Suryavanshi revealed his excitement about learning under Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid. Suryavanshi, at the age of 13, became the youngest player to be sold in IPL history. Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals engaged in a bidding war to get the services of the Bihar-born teen player. Eventually, it was the …
