Hope, the West Indies T20I captain, brings leadership, experience, and consistency to the line-up. Will Jacks will be unavailable for the season due to international commitments, with Hope stepping in as his replacement to add depth and stability to the team's batting order, as per the press note from Pretoria Capitals.
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India endured two rain breaks in 9.4 overs, with the visitors capitalising on 4.4 productive overs after the first halt
India captain Suryakumar Yadav added another feather to his cap by becoming the fifth player to hammer 150 sixes in T20Is, following his explosive outing in the first T20I against Australia in Canberra on Wednesday.
Smith, representing New South Wales against Queensland, continued his fine run in whites, scoring 118 in 176 balls, with 20 fours and six. His runs came at a healthy strike rate of 67.04.
Pune Grand Tour 2026 is linked to qualification for the LA 2028 Summer Olympics, allowing international participants to garner critical race-points through a multi-stage, multi-day road race scheduled from January 19 to 23, 2026.
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he Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced its squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes 2025, scheduled from November 7 to 9 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong.
Rohit’s efforts see him overtake Afghanistan dasher Ibrahim Zadran and India teammate Shubman Gill and claim the top ranking for batters in ODI cricket
Telugu Titans booked their spot in the Qualifier 2 of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 12, after completing a commanding 46-39 win to end Patna Pirate's eight-match winning streak at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Tuesday, as per a release from PKL.
After the Pakistan Hockey Federation had notified the International Hockey Federation (FIH) that they had not accepted the invitation to participate in the upcoming FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, after their team had qualified for this event at the Asia Junior Cup last year
New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell guided his side to a thrilling five-wicket win over England in a low-scoring contest at Hamilton on Wednesday. With this victory, the hosts sealed the three-match ODI series 2-0, with one game still remaining in Wellington.
India's promising all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the first three T20 Internationals against Australia due to fitness concerns, confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Former India skipper Rohit Sharma created history on Wednesday as he became the No. 1-ranked player in the ICC Men's ODI Batter Rankings for the first time in his career.
The 22-year-old has been on the sidelines off and on for the past year due to various injuries
World No. 1 and Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz suffered a defeat in the second round of the ongoing Paris Masters 2025 as he lost to Great Britain's Cameron Norrie on Tuesday.
A victory over the seven-time world champions would not only ignite India's campaign but also fuel belief that an elusive ICC crown is within reach
Live coverage of a match at Manuka Oval, Griffith, has begun. The updates are being generated by AI.
Azhar of Hyderabad shot a top-notch seven-under 64 on day one to emerge the leader by one shot at The Poona Club Open being played at the Poona Club Golf Course
Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and put India to bat first in the first T20I of the five-match series, which is being played at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday.
Aman held his nerve in the closing stages to win in Jaipur, as Kartik finished a close second. As Aman looks to emulate Gaganjeet Bhullar's feat of back-to-back wins, Kartik continues his search for a maiden pro title as he tees up in his fifth start at the IGPL Tour
The Tennis Premier League (TPL) on Wednesday announced the return of the TPL Race to Gold Masters Tournaments 2025.
The Bengaluru Torpedoes, on Sunday, etched their name in history, clinching their maiden Prime Volleyball League (PVL) with a commanding win over the Mumbai Meteors in the Season 4 final. It was a night of pure dominance and emotion as the Torpedoes rose to the top after years of near-misses, showcasing teamwork, belief, and relentless pursuit of excellence, as per a release from PVL.
Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has taken the first fundamental steps towards his bowling comeback, raising hopes of his return during the upcoming Ashes series, according to Fox Cricket.
This was Anahat’s biggest win in her career and first against a top-10 player
England gave their fans exactly the kind of homecoming performance they had been hoping, bouncing back in style from Saturday's disappointing defeat to Brazil. The Lionesses registered a convincing 3-0 win over Australia as part of their ongoing homecoming series, which will see the European Championship trophy tour four venues across the country. Derby County's Pride Park saw a far stronger display befitting the reigning European champions, with goals from Aggie Beever-Jones, Lucy Bronze, and Georgia Stanway sealing the victory against a Matildas side reduced to 10 players within the first 20 minutes
Pakistan's chase never gained momentum after it lost two wickets inside the first six overs
England made light work of beating South Africa less than four weeks ago, but Nat Sciver-Brunt insists her side are taking nothing for granted as they eye a repeat with a place in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 final at stake
Former Australia captain Meg Lanning has predicted the teams she expects to win the semi-finals at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup and pinpointed the player that must dominate for each side
The Indian women's team will face Nepal in an exhibition match at the Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, on Wednesday, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
Mohun Bagan SG were held to a 0-0 draw by a disciplined Dempo SC in their second Group A fixture of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Tuesday
India's boxing community is adjusting to potential Olympic qualification changes. World Boxing may replace qualifying tournaments with ranking points. The World Cup Finals in Greater Noida will offer significant points. Lovlina Borgohain is out due to surgery. Hitesh Gulia leads the men's team, aiming for success.
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