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Pakistan faces Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series starting Tuesday. New captain Shaheen Shah Afridi wants to build on their recent win against South Africa. Pakistan seeks consistency after a tough 2025. Sri Lanka, ranked higher, is in good form after recent victories. The series is expected to feature…

Chennai’s Raahul VS achieved a significant milestone by becoming India’s 91st Grandmaster. He secured the title by winning the 6th ASEAN Individual Open Chess Championship. This direct title win is a rare accomplishment. Raahul overcame financial struggles and mental challenges to reach this point. He now aims for further success…

Ajinkya Naik will continue as Mumbai Cricket Association president, elected unopposed after all rivals withdrew. Naik, who previously served as secretary, aims to champion Maidan cricket and player development. Several prominent figures, including Diana Edulji, withdrew their nominations. Elections will proceed for other MCA posts, with contests for vice-president and…

The players will remain the faces of this victory. They deserve every bit of it. But the coaches, too, deserve their moment. They believed in them before anyone else did. They picked up these champions when their confidence was broken. When the dream looked buried under dust, the Prashants, Pawans,…

Abu Dhabi is set to host the IPL 2026 mini-auction around December 15-16, continuing the trend of overseas venues. Meanwhile, a significant trade involving Sanju Samson moving to CSK for Ravindra Jadeja is nearing completion. The Women’s Premier League auction is scheduled for November 27 in Delhi, with teams having…

Head coach Gautam Gambhir is instilling accountability and honesty in the Indian team, emphasising a results-driven approach for the T20 World Cup 2026. He believes in testing players under pressure and fostering a transparent dressing room. Gambhir stated the team is still developing but aims to peak at the right…

Meghalaya’s Akash Kumar Choudhary shattered Ranji Trophy records with the fastest first-class fifty in just 11 balls, including eight consecutive sixes. Batting at number eight, his aggressive knock of 50 off 14 balls helped Meghalaya declare at 628/6. Chaudhary credited his coach for the fearless approach and expressed pride in…

Dhruv Jurel’s recent form bolsters his case further — he scored 125 against the West Indies in the first Test in October and followed it up with an unbeaten 132 for India A against South Africa A. …

Pakistan clinched their sixth Hong Kong Sixes championship this weekend. They overcame Australia in a close semifinal match. A dominant performance in the final saw them defeat Kuwait by 43 runs. Young all-rounder Muhammad Shahzad’s celebration after the win drew attention. Pakistan’s victory solidifies their status as the most successful…

Sanju Samson’s potential move from Rajasthan Royals is back on the table with Chennai Super Kings after a deal with Delhi Capitals fell through. RR had initially sought Ravindra Jadeja from CSK, but negotiations are now exploring other CSK players like Matheesha Pathirana or Sam Curran. The outcome remains uncertain,…

Indian shooter Anish Bhanwala secured a silver medal in the 25m rapid-fire pistol event at the ISSF World Championships. This marks his career’s most significant achievement. Bhanwala demonstrated remarkable composure during intense shoot-offs. He qualified for the finals in second place. French competitor Clement Bessaguet won the gold medal. This…

Afghanistan’s chief selector, Asadullah Khan, has slammed Cricket Australia’s refusal to play bilateral series, deeming it unfair and political. He argued that linking cricket with the Taliban’s restrictions on women’s rights isolates Afghanistan’s merit-based team. Khan expressed gratitude to India and the BCCI for their support, while expressing confidence in…

Shafali Verma revealed her calm and focused mindset during India’s ICC Women’s World Cup final victory. Despite initial nerves on the big stage, she concentrated on executing her plans, prioritising the team’s win over personal milestones. Verma also highlighted the importance of hard work, self-belief, and her family’s support in…

Dhruv Jurel’s twin centuries for India A against South Africa A have intensified the selection debate for the upcoming Test series. Former cricketer Aakash Chopra believes Jurel deserves a place in the XI, suggesting a middle-order alteration. Ravichandran Ashwin also praised Jurel’s form, making it difficult for selectors to overlook…

Meghalaya’s Akash Kumar etched his name in cricketing history by smashing the fastest-ever First-Class fifty in just 11 balls during a Ranji Trophy match. The 25-year-old’s explosive innings, featuring eight consecutive sixes, shattered the previous world record and stunned onlookers. Kumar’s remarkable feat has propelled him into global cricketing immortality….