Australia seamer Jhye Richardson expresses desire to play any part in the Ashes against England as he bowled for the first time since his most recent shoulder surgery.
Australia seamer Jhye Richardson expresses desire to play any part in the Ashes against England as he bowled for the first time since his most recent shoulder surgery.
The third edition of the International League T20 (ILT20) Development Tournament will begin on August 24 at the ICC Academy Oval 1, Dubai. The 18-match tournament will feature six teams, and the tournament will be conducted in a single-league, round-robin format, as per a release from ILT20.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Thursday expressed grief over the loss of hockey legend and Olympic bronze medalist Vece Paes.
An unshakable pillar of Indian sports, the 80-year-old Dr Paes leaves behind a legacy of achievement both in and out of competition, motivating countless athletes and sports admirers.
India will kickstart their campaign from September 10 against the UAE. There have been media reports that Gill could make his return to the T20I team, possibly as a vice-captain. As per reports, he could be in line to receive the ODI leadership once current skipper Rohit Sharma calls it quits, as per ESPNCricinfo.
As per sources, the final decision on the venue could come during this weekend.
Virat, with whom Shastri had a great camaraderie as a captain-coach duo from 2017 to 2021, earned some high praise from the former all-rounder in a video on Sky Sports' YouTube Channel. Shastri also expressed awe over some of the 'unreal' innings the superstar played in Australia, South Africa, and England.
Maxwell was speaking to the reporters ahead of the third T20I against South Africa, which will take place on Saturday, with both teams keeping the scoreline level at 1-1. While his batting has been inconsistent due to its high-risk, high-reward nature, he has been effective with the ball, having taken three wickets so far in the series. In his last 10 T20s, he has taken 10 wickets in total, often chipping in with useful, economical spells.
Liverpool will be kickstarting their title defence at their home arena of Anfield against Bournemouth from August 16 onwards. However, the occasion of defending the title at home will be a bittersweet one for the players and fans alike as there would be no Jota walking down the pitch, having passed away in a car accident at the age of 28 in July.
With the West Indies and Zimbabwe facing massive and embarrassing losses to Australia and New Zealand respectively and the amount of fight India and England alike showed during a 2-2 drawn Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, the debate about having a two-tier ICC World Test Championship (WTC) system has just picked up again.
Indian hockey legend and Olympic bronze medalist Vece Paes, also the father of tennis legend Leander Paes, passed away on Thursday morning. The official X of Hockey India (HI) announced his unfortunate demise at the age of 80.
Following them, defending champions SG Pipers Cheetahs staged a dramatic comeback to edge Panorama Panthers 15-13 in Match 2. Fans were treated to long rallies, exciting golden points, and standout performances across both the matches, as per a press release.
Former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya has struggled to rediscover his touch since the semifinal loss at the Paris Olympics last year
The world number one needed one hour and 20 minutes to wrap up Jessica by 6-1, 7-5 and seal a clash against Elena Rybakina.
Dr Vece, father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, was suffering from Parkinson’s disease
The official X of Hockey India (HI) made the announcement of his unfortunate demise at the age of 80.
Since their Pro Kabaddi debut in 2017, the Steelers have been one of the most consistent teams in recent years and have reached the Playoffs in four of the seven seasons that they have competed in.
Baker, 22, has been impressing for the Manchester Originals during the ongoing The Hundred competition, taking four wickets in four matches at an average of 23.50. During his side's match against London Spirit on Monday, the opening pair of David Warner and Kane Williamson, two international legends, struggled against him.
Bethell, who was handed his all-format debut for England just last year, gave signs of a promising future with some crucial half-centuries and cameos. During the tour to New Zealand last year, he batted as number three, registering three impressive fifties. However, the 21-year-old seems to have lost his steam, registering single-digit scores for Birmingham Phoenix in the ongoing The Hundred tournament. In the final Test against India at The Oval, he could score only six and five across both innings. In his last 10 outings across all formats, he has made 145 runs at an average of 13.18 across 12 innings, with a best score of 36.
The two-time US Open champion, who won the title in 2000, 2001, will be joining fellow Americans Clervie Ngounoue, Julieta Pareja, Caty McNally, Valerie Glozman and Alyssa Ahn, France's Caroline Garcia, a 2022 semifinalist, and Australian Talia Gibson in the wild card category.
On Wednesday night, PSG made a stunning comeback during the final few minutes of the second hall, securing the title win in European football's season starter.
Alcaraz made it to the quarters on Wednesday night, securing a 6-1, 6-4 win over Italy's Luca Nardi.
The five-match tour to Australia would be crucial for England's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final chances after a hard-fought 2-2 draw against India. From a pride standpoint as well, England would be gunning to win their first Ashes in Australia since 2011 and their first one since 2015. For this, Root, who is yet to score a century in Australia in Tests, will have to put out performances of a lifetime.
The five-match series will be a crucial part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) campaign for both sides. The Three Lions, who just drew the series against a new-look Shubman Gill-led Indian side by 2-2, will be aiming for their first Ashes series win in Australia since 2011, and their first since 2015, when they won 3-2 as hosts. For this, it would be important that Root, who has smashed 22 centuries since 2021, continues his red-hot form with a few triple-figured scores Down Under, something he has never done before.
Australia have been dealt a blow with news that three key players will miss this month's ODI series against South Africa due to injury. Batting duo Matt Short (side strain) and Mitch Owen (concussion), and all-rounder Lance Morris (back) will be sidelined for the three-match series that commences in Cairns on August 19.
The Rajya Sabha passed the National Sports Governance Bill and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on Tuesday, a day after the Lok Sabha cleared it.
'We had an Executive Committee meeting in the morning, followed by the special General Meeting. I think all the important agendas were discussed and passed very smoothly. We are looking forward to putting our best foot forward in terms of the bid and hoping for the best,' Narang told ANI after the IOA's Executive Committee and Special General Meeting.
In an official statement, the AIFF said that it had responded to the clubs on August 13, requesting a meeting between the legal counsels of both sides to discuss the issue and decide the next course of action.
FC Goa sealed their spot in the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 Group Stage after staving off a late fightback from Al Seeb Club of Oman to walk away with a 2-1 win in their Preliminary Stage tie on Wednesday at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday unveiled the trophy for the fifth edition of the Bijbehara Premier League.