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New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers New Zealand have announced their squad for the upcoming five-match ODI series against India, with Mitchell Santner named captain.Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Rachin Ravindra and Tim Seifert are among the players included for the series, which begins on November … Read more

Ranchi: Roston Chase’s miserly spell of 3/24 in four overs was crucial in a run-fest in which 501 runs were scored in 38.3 overs, as West Indies stunned India by six wickets in the second T20I. On a surface that produced 249/5 for India and 252/4 for West Indies, Chase stood out with his ability … Read more

Soccer Football – ​Premier League – Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur – Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain – October 10, 2026 Manchester United manager Michael Carrick looks dejected after the match Manchester United recorded their worst start to a league season in nearly 40 years after being held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Tottenham Hotspur … Read more

Ben Stokes and Ian Botham England cricket great Ian Botham has reignited his public feud with former England captain Ben Stokes, calling him a “stupid boy” and a “has-been” after their disagreement over England’s Ashes preparations and Stokes’ retirement.Botham and Stokes, both regarded as among England’s finest all-rounders, have exchanged criticism over the past year. … Read more

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has questioned India’s bowling decisions during their six-wicket defeat to the West Indies in the second T20I in Ranchi.He believes India could have used fast bowlers Arshdeep Singh or Mayank Yadav for the 18th over instead of Axar Patel, as the visitors chased down a target of 250 to level … Read more

NEW DELHI: The countdown to a crucial electoral transition in Indian Olympic sport has begun, with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) scheduling its Executive Council elections for December 5 and appointing former Election Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Srivastava as the returning officer to oversee the process.The elections come just five days before the present Executive Council’s … Read more

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has questioned Yashasvi Jaiswal’s decision to take up wicketkeeping at the age of 24, urging the India Test opener to concentrate on his batting rather than attempt to develop a demanding new skill. Jaiswal’s reported move to work on his wicketkeeping has drawn attention ahead of the 2026-27 … Read more

Cristiano Jr. with his father Ronaldo. (Agencies Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo’s escalating dispute with Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has put the veteran forward’s international future under the spotlight, but a different question surrounds the next generation of the Ronaldo family. His 16-year-old son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., has already represented Portugal at youth level, yet the … Read more

India’s 250-run total was not enough to prevent defeat against the West Indies, reigniting the debate over the growing dominance of batters in T20 cricket. Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has voiced his frustration over flat pitches, smaller boundaries and dew, questioning how bowlers can compete when even massive totals are being chased down with ease.Speaking to … Read more

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir in conversation with Ishan Kishan during a training session. (PTI Photo) INDORE: With the 2028 T20 World Cup more than two years away, the Indian team has enough time to experiment before picking the ‘Final 15’ best suited to the conditions in host nations Australia and New Zealand.It also presents … Read more