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27 Aug 2026
Test Cricket

Why is the new ball available after 80 overs (Tests)?

The new ball is one of the most important strategic tools in Test cricket, but it does not become compulsory after 80 overs.

27 Aug 2026
Ravichandran Ashwin

Ranking the 5 greatest off-spinners in world cricket history

Off-spin has given cricket some of its most enduring match-winners, blending accuracy, drift, flight, turn and deception.

26 Aug 2026
Atletico Madrid

'Zero-percent chance': Atletico Madrid respond to Barcelona's Julian Alvarez interest

Atletico Madrid have dismissed FC Barcelona's interest in Julian Alvarez, stating there is a "zero-percent chance" of the Argentine forward moving to Camp Nou.

26 Aug 2026
Shubman Gill

A look at players with most catches across formats

Indian captain Shubman Gill has been outstanding with his fielding in the Sri Lanka series, taking some brilliant catches.

26 Aug 2026
Jack Grealish

Sunderland eye late move for Manchester City's Jack Grealish: Details

Premier League club Sunderland are reportedly considering a late move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish.

26 Aug 2026
Roger Federer

Numbers that define the GOAT stature of Roger Federer

Tennis legend Roger Federer recently lit up Arthur Ashe Stadium, rolling back the years in his US Open 2026 exhibition matches.

26 Aug 2026
Babar Azam

England vs Pakistan, Lord's Test: Presenting match preview and stats

England are set to face Pakistan in the 2nd Test match at Lord's starting August 27.

26 Aug 2026
Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace reject bid from Liverpool for Ismaila Sarr: Details

Liverpool have reportedly approached Crystal Palace over a potential deal for winger Ismaila Sarr.

26 Aug 2026
Serena Williams

US Open: Venus, Serena Williams receive wildcard entry in doubles

Tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams have been granted a wildcard entry into the women's doubles at the 2026 US Open.

26 Aug 2026
Babar Azam

Babar Azam declared fit to play in 2nd England Test

Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam has been declared fit to play in the second Test against England at Lord's.

26 Aug 2026
Prasidh Krishna

SL vs IND: Kamindu Mendis slams his 7th Test half-century

India are on the verge of winning the second and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.

26 Aug 2026
Manchester City

Will Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez end up joining Manchester City?

Manchester City are considering a late bid for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez ahead of the transfer deadline.

26 Aug 2026
Aston Villa

Chelsea consider last-minute move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez

Chelsea Football Club are reportedly considering a last-minute transfer for Aston Villa's goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez.

26 Aug 2026
Manchester City

Manchester City sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi: Details here

Premier League giants Manchester City have signed 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a record-breaking deal.

26 Aug 2026
Jasprit Bumrah

Mitchell Starc dethrones Jasprit Bumrah atop ICC Test Bowling Rankings

Australian speedster Mitchell Starc has overtaken India's Jasprit Bumrah to become the top-ranked bowler in the ICC Test Rankings.

26 Aug 2026
Rishabh Pant

ICC Test Rankings: Rishabh Pant enters top 10 among batters

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has emulated his captain Shubman Gill to become the joint-highest-ranked Indian batter in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Test batting Rankings.

26 Aug 2026
Indian Cricket Team

Colombo Test, Day 4: India eye win over resilient SL

Sri Lanka showed resilience against India on Day 4 of the 2nd Test at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.

26 Aug 2026
Afghanistan Cricket Team

Afghanistan Premier League T20: Three franchises, 'Koh-E-Zafar' trophy unveiled

The Afghanistan Premier League T20 (APL T20) has unveiled its three franchises and the competition's trophy ahead of its inaugural season. The tournament will kick off on December 27, 2026.

26 Aug 2026
Sri Lanka Cricket Team

SL's Pasindu Sooriyabandara misses his maiden Test ton: Key stats

After scoring a fine 80 (133) in the first innings, Sri Lanka batter Pasindu Sooriyabandara shone with an incredible knock in the 2nd Test against India in Colombo.

25 Aug 2026
India vs Sri Lanka

Dhananjaya de Silva gets past 2,000 runs in home Tests

Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva has completed 2,000 Test runs at home.

26 Aug 2026
Bruno Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes, Khadija Shaw adjudged PFA Players of the Year

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw have been awarded the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Men's and Women's Player of the Year awards.

26 Aug 2026
Carlos Alcaraz

US Open: Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz lose mixed doubles quarter-final

Tennis legends Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were ousted from the US Open mixed doubles tournament after losing the quarter-final.

26 Aug 2026
Roger Federer

Roger Federer shines on US Open return: All we know

Roger Federer made a stunning return to the US Open, winning two exhibition matches at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday.

26 Aug 2026
Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy: Abid Mushtaq helps North Zone beat West Zone

In a stunning display of spin bowling, Jammu and Kashmir's Abid Mushtaq led North Zone to a 52-run victory over West Zone in the 2026 Duleep Trophy quarter-final.

26 Aug 2026
India vs Sri Lanka

Colombo Test: Prasidh, Sudhar take three-fers; Sri Lanka bowed out

India bowled out Sri Lanka for 290 in the first innings of the 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.

26 Aug 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

Why BCB denied Shoriful Islam NOC for county cricket

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has refused to give fast bowler Shoriful Islam a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for a County Championship stint with Kent.

26 Aug 2026
Sri Lanka Cricket Team

SL's Sonal Dinusha scores second successive Test ton versus India

Sonal Dinusha once again bolstered Sri Lanka against India, this time in the 2nd Test at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.

25 Aug 2026
Morne Morkel

SL vs IND: Will Rishabh Pant continue in 2nd Test?

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has expressed concern over Rishabh Pant's fitness for the ongoing Colombo Test.

25 Aug 2026
Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz's US Open journey in numbers

Reigning US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to return to competitive tennis at this year's US Open.

25 Aug 2026
Indian Hockey Team

'Asian Games are coming...': Sreejesh slams Indian hockey management

Former goalkeeper and two-time Olympic bronze medallist PR Sreejesh has slammed the Indian hockey management for their poor performance in the World Cup.

25 Aug 2026
Morne Morkel

Morne Morkel praises Prasidh Krishna's mental toughness in SL Tests

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has praised pacer Prasidh Krishna for his exceptional performance in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka.

25 Aug 2026
Ishan Kishan

Will Ishan Kishan return to Test cricket? Details here

Ishan Kishan, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter, has expressed his desire to play the Test format.

25 Aug 2026
Joe Root

Joe Root 'hacked off' over Brydon Carse's nightclub incident

England cricket captain Joe Root has expressed his disappointment over the recent nightclub incident involving fast bowler Brydon Carse.

25 Aug 2026
ICC World Test Championship

Why Team India lost successive WTC finals: Key takeaways

India still have a chance to reach the 2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.

25 Aug 2026
Indian Premier League (IPL)

These teams will have new head coaches in IPL 2027

Two of the Indian Premier League (IPL)'s most prominent franchises are already set for changes in the coaching staff.

25 Aug 2026
ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC ODI World Cup 2027: What can be India's XI?

With the ICC ODI World Cup more than a year away, India's core seems to be in shape.

25 Aug 2026
Cricket News

SA20 league injects $406 million into South Africa's economy

The fourth season of the SA20 League has made a major contribution to South Africa's economy, injecting $406 million into the country's gross domestic product (GDP).

25 Aug 2026
Prasidh Krishna

Colombo Test: India still on top despite Sri Lanka's resilience

Sri Lanka staged a valiant fightback on the third day of the second Test against India in Colombo.

25 Aug 2026
Roger Federer

Will legend Roger Federer return to ATP Tour? He answers

Tennis legend Roger Federer is set to make his long-awaited return to the US Open.

25 Aug 2026
Australia

Anaya Bangar gets Cricket Australia clearance after gender transition

Anaya Bangar, a former Mumbai Under-19 cricketer who underwent gender-affirming surgery in March, has been cleared to participate in female Community Cricket in Australia.

25 Aug 2026
Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Sonal Dinusha slams third successive 80-plus score vs India (Tests)

Sonal Dinusha, a young Sri Lankan all-rounder, has been a major challenge for the Indian team in the ongoing Test series.

25 Aug 2026
Ranji Trophy

Three Ranji teams for UP: Gen Z cricketers' peculiar demands

A group of young cricketers and their parents staged a protest at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday.

25 Aug 2026
Duleep Trophy

East Zone thrash North East Zone in Duleep Trophy quarter-final

In a one-sided display, East Zone thrashed North East Zone by an innings and 210 runs in the 2026 Duleep Trophy quarter-final in Bengaluru.

25 Aug 2026
Prabath Jayasuriya

Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya sanctioned for this reason

Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has been reprimanded and given one demerit point for violating the ICC Code of Conduct.

25 Aug 2026
Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi claims two wickets in an over

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old vice-captain of East Zone, made a stunning comeback with the ball after a disappointing batting performance in the Duleep Trophy quarter-final.

25 Aug 2026
India vs Sri Lanka

SL's Pasindu Sooriyabandara slams 80 in his second Test: Stats

Pasindu Sooriyabandara has been the lone warrior for Sri Lanka in the ongoing second Test against India in Colombo.

25 Aug 2026
Rahul Dravid

Can Team India still reach WTC final? Rahul Dravid opines

Former Indian cricket team head coach, Rahul Dravid, believes that the Men in Blue still have a shot at making it to the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

25 Aug 2026
Rishabh Pant

Is Rishabh Pant the most destructive number-five in Test history?

Rishabh Pant, the dashing Indian wicketkeeper-batter, has been on song in the ongoing two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

Colombo Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal grabs stunner to dismiss Lahiru Udara

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

25 Aug 2026
Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Kamindu Mendis races past 1,500 Test runs: Key stats

Sri Lankan batting ace Kamindu Mendis has completed the milestone of 1,500 Test runs.

25 Aug 2026
Rishabh Pant

Listing batters with most Test sixes away from home

Rishabh Pant has broken another record in Test cricket, surpassing Australian legend Adam Gilchrist to become the third-highest six-hitter in the format.

25 Aug 2026
Cricket News

Unusual! Pakistan women's team plays T20s against men's side

In an unusual move, the Pakistan women's cricket team has played T20 matches against a men's side to prepare for the upcoming Women's Asia Cup.

25 Aug 2026
Michael Vaughan

Vaughan wants severe punishment for misbehavior amid Carse's nightclub controversey

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has called for a severe punishment to deter misbehavior in the team.

25 Aug 2026
Devdutt Padikkal

SL-IND, 2nd Test: Will rain play part on Day 3?

Team India is in a strong position in the second Test match against Sri Lanka. However, the weather could play a major role on Day 3 in Colombo.

25 Aug 2026
Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz gears up for US Open after injury layoff

Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish tennis sensation and reigning US Open champion, has opened up about his long-awaited return to competitive tennis.

25 Aug 2026
Harry Brook

Harry Brook averages 84.72 against Pakistan in Tests: Stats

England batter Harry Brook fell short of a century in the 1st Test against Pakistan at Headingley.

25 Aug 2026
Joe Root

Joe Root averages 53.04 at Lord's in Tests: Key stats

England are set to face Pakistan in the second Test at Lord's, the Home of Cricket.

25 Aug 2026
Lord's Cricket Ground

Reliving England's Test record at Home of Cricket

England are set to face Pakistan in the second Test at Lord's, the Home of Cricket.

24 Aug 2026
Indian Hockey Team

Argentina eliminate India from 2026 FIH World Cup: Key details

Team India has been knocked out of the 2026 FIH World Cup after a 3-5 defeat against Argentina.

24 Aug 2026
England Cricket Team

Brydon Carse withdrawn from Pakistan Test; nightclub incident sparks investigation

Fast bowler Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan.

24 Aug 2026
Ben Stokes

IPL 2027: 3 teams which can target Ben Stokes

Despite announcing his retirement from international cricket, England all-rounder Ben Stokes remains a hot commodity in franchise cricket.

24 Aug 2026
Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Rishabh Pant breaks this record of legendary MS Dhoni

Rishabh Pant has become India's highest run-scorer among designated wicket-keepers in away Tests, including neutral venues.

24 Aug 2026
Dhruv Chand Jurel

'My grandfather was..': Dhruv Jurel on his Colombo century celebrations

Indian batter Dhruv Jurel celebrated his second Test century with a special tattoo reveal.

24 Aug 2026
Devdutt Padikkal

Asitha Fernando shines vs India, claims four-fers in successive Tests

India declared their first innings at a commanding 503 for nine on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

24 Aug 2026
Ravindra Jadeja

2nd Test: SL face daunting task after India's massive declaration

Team India has declared its first innings at a massive 503 /9 against Sri Lanka in the ongoing second and final Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground in Colombo.

24 Aug 2026
Afghanistan Cricket Team

Ibrahim Zadran set to lead Afghanistan in India T20I series

Ibrahim Zadran is set to lead Afghanistan in their upcoming three-match T20I series against India.

BCCI seeks new Junior Cricket Committee: Why it matters

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking to give its new Junior Cricket Committee a wider mandate.

24 Aug 2026
Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt's 100m record broken! Not by a human

A Chinese humanoid robot has broken the men's 100-meter world record held by Jamaican sprinting legend Usain Bolt.