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Jasprit Bumrah was among the most visible players in India’s nets on Tuesday and bowled mostly with a short run-up. “He has just come off a white ball series in Australia and for Tests, he has to prepare differently,” Gandhi said. “In the nets, he would be concentrating on length…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) may end up playing all their home matches in Pune in IPL-2026, it has been learnt. The shift is a direct fallout of the Chinnaswamy Stadium’s ongoing suspension following the June 4 stampede during RCB’s victory parade. …

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar secured a historic silver in the ISSF World Championships 50m rifle 3 positions, equalling a world record in qualification. India also claimed silver in the 10m air pistol mixed team. These achievements place India second in the medal tally behind China, highlighting strong performances from its…

FIDE has filed a formal complaint against former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik with its Ethics & Disciplinary Commission. The complaint addresses Kramnik’s repeated public accusations of cheating against deceased GM Daniel Naroditsky and GM David Navara, citing harassment and insult to dignity. The EDC will now review the evidence and…

Shubman Gill spent nearly 90 minutes in the nets as he adjusted back to red-ball cricket after recent white-ball games. Before batting, head coach Gautam Gambhir and assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak spoke with him near the High Court end, news agency PTI reported. Among the fast bowlers, only Jasprit Bumrah…

Shubman Gill expressed deep sorrow following a tragic car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort that claimed 12 lives. The incident has prompted heightened security in Kolkata ahead of India’s Test series against South Africa. The government has entrusted the National Investigation Agency with probing the blast, signaling a potential terror…

Delhi cricket is in crisis mode — on-field failures mirror the chaos off it. With the DDCA mired in infighting, unauthorised league scandals, and selection controversies, Delhi’s Ranji team has slumped to a new low as they were hammered by Jammu & Kashmir at home in the Ranji Trophy. Poor…

Xavier Bartlett, a former champion swimmer, has made a remarkable transition to cricket, impressing in his fifth ODI by dismantling India’s top order. Mentored by Andy Bichel, Bartlett’s ability to swing the new ball consistently and his athletic prowess, honed in the pool, make him a bright prospect for Australian…

Following a fatal blast near Delhi, security has been significantly heightened across Kolkata and at Eden Gardens for the India-South Africa Test. A three-tier security cordon is in place at the stadium, with intensified checks and plainclothes officers deployed. Key city zones and team hotels are also under enhanced surveillance,…

India and South Africa, both past WTC finalists, are set to clash in a crucial two-Test series starting November 14. With points vital for the 2025-27 WTC cycle, India, currently third, face a tough challenge against fourth-placed South Africa. This series is a key step for both teams aiming for…

Although the wicket is expected to offer spin, it will not be a rank turner. Even though India’s spin attack is among the most formidable in the game currently, South Africa too have their own arsenal in Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer. India might have to approach this game a…

Head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasises impact over statistics in India’s T20 resurgence, advocating for a fearless and flexible batting order beyond the openers. This dynamic approach, he believes, keeps the team ahead of evolving T20 trends. Gambhir stressed that individual brilliance is valued, but series losses should never be celebrated….

Zimbabwe’s T20I squad for the Pakistan tri-series sees Newman Nyamhuri replace injured Blessing Muzarabani. This series, featuring Sri Lanka, is crucial World Cup preparation for Zimbabwe. Led by Sikandar Raza, they face Pakistan and Sri Lanka starting November 17 in Rawalpindi, with matches later in Lahore. Afghanistan’s withdrawal led to…

India and South Africa are set to clash in a two-Test series beginning November 14th in Kolkata. South Africa, the current World Test Championship winners, face an Indian side buoyed by a recent series win. Historically, India holds a strong home record against South Africa, who haven’t won a Test…

Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh did not win medals in the women’s 10m air pistol final at the ISSF World Championships. Bhaker led briefly but dropped to seventh. Singh finished sixth. The Indian team, including Bhaker and Singh, won a silver medal in the team event. China’s Yao…