Brydon Carse's scintillating 10-wicket haul and debutant Jacob Bethell's brisk half-century helped England take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series against New Zealand with a commanding eight-wicket victory in the first Test at Hagley Oval. The fourth day began with New Zealand in dire straits at 155-6, holding a slim four-run lead. Brydon Carse …
Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup was considered "medium risk" for human rights by FIFA in its evaluation report, which said implementing reforms could take "significant time and effort". The release of the report Saturday comes ahead of the FIFA Congress on December 11, when a vote will be held to select the hosts …
Las Palmas claimed a surprise 2-1 victory at La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday, spoiling the hosts' 125th anniversary celebrations. Sandro Ramirez sent the visitors ahead early in the second half and although Raphinha hammered home an equaliser, Fabio Silva struck to claim three points and take his team up to 14th. Barcelona …
Star India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan took to social media and shared a special message for his former Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Mumbai Indians (MI) after being signed by the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the 2025 edition of the cash-rich league. Kishan found a new home in Sunrisers Hyderabad during the IPL 2025 mega auction …
BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) secretary Jay Shah has praised India’s senior players for participating in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024-25. Notably, several players such as Hardik Pandya and Shreyas Iyer are participating in India’s premier domestic T20 tournament sharing their experience and learnings with the youngsters.Hardik Pandya and …
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met Emirates Cricket Board head Mubashir Usmani in Dubai amid deliberations on a hybrid model for the Champions Trophy to be held in February-March next year.According to a PCB statement regarding the meeting, Naqvi told Usmani that Pakistan was ready to host the Champions Trophy and all the …
Liga Portugal club Sporting CP has unveiled a special third kit in honor of Cristiano Ronaldo, their former star and one of football’s greatest icons. The tribute featured a video showcasing Ronaldo’s son, Cristiano Jr., wearing the number 7 jersey of the same design, further amplifying the emotional connection between the club and its legendary …
Former India middle-order batter Ajay Jadeja on Saturday defended head coach Gautam Gambhir from the criticism he has received following the 0-3 drubbing against New Zealand, saying it's "unfair" given the short time he has been in the new role. Gambhir, the hero of the 2011 World Cup title triumph, took over the …
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed optimism about resolving the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 hosting discussions. He emphasised that any decision from the International Cricket Council (ICC) must respect Pakistan’s position and ensure fairness. Naqvi’s remarks highlight Pakistan’s commitment to hosting the tournament while addressing the ongoing complexities, including India’s refusal to play …
South Africa beat Sri Lanka in the first Test match© AFP South Africa had to overcome determined resistance from Sri Lanka's batsmen before winning the first Test by 233 runs at Kingsmead on Saturday. Set a massive 516 runs to win, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 282. Left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen, …
