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2027 Men's ODI World Cup: Venues announced for Africa-hosted event
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the venues for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup. The tournament will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Harvey Elliott ready to embrace '2nd chance' at Liverpool
Harvey Elliott has expressed his readiness to embrace a "second chance" at Liverpool, following a challenging loan spell at Aston Villa.
Shan Masood ruled out of 2nd West Indies Test: Details
Pakistan batter Shan Masood has been ruled out of the second Test against West Indies due to a fracture in his left index finger.
Will Rinku Singh lead KKR in IPL 2027 season?
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are on the lookout for a new captain following Ajinkya Rahane's announcement of his retirement from all formats of cricket.
UEFA threatens to boycott FIFA tournaments over controversial stake sale
European football's governing body, UEFA, has threatened to boycott all FIFA competitions if the latter goes ahead with its plan to sell stakes in its tournaments to private investors.
Brazil football team to play India in Kolkata: Key details
The Brazilian football federation (CBF) has confirmed that their national team will take on India in a friendly match.
Arsenal close in on Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes
Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, according to BBC Sport.
Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle United head coach role: Details here
Eddie Howe has stepped down as the head coach of Newcastle United, after nearly five years in charge.
Chelsea sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix for £52m
Chelsea have officially announced the signing of French defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace.
SA20: Albie Morkel replaces Stephen Fleming as JSK head coach
Former South African all-rounder Albie Morkel has been named the head coach of Joburg Super Kings (JSK) for the upcoming SA20 2027 season.
Joe Root reappointed as England Test captain: His leadership numbers
Joe Root has been reappointed as the captain of England's Test side.
Twin hundreds, catching feat: Ajinkya Rahane's lesser-known records
Ajinkya Rahane, the former vice-captain of India's Test team, announced his retirement from cricket on Wednesday.
Commonwealth Games 2026: Neeraj Chopra reaches javelin throw final
Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the men's javelin throw final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG).
Stephen Fleming named England's Test coach; Joe Root to lead
England have appointed former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming as the new head coach of their men's Test side.
Hockey India defends saffron jersey for World Cup: Details here
Hockey India has defended its decision to change the Indian men's and women's hockey teams' jerseys from blue to saffron for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
Can Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland play together in Australia's XI?
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has expressed his desire to play more Test matches with Scott Boland.
Ajinkya Rahane retires: A look at his iconic Test knocks
Ajinkya Rahane, India's batting stalwart, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Wednesday. The decision brought an end to a golden era in Indian cricket.
Did Ajinkya Rahane ever lose an international as captain? Stats
Ajinkya Rahane, the former vice-captain of India's Test team, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Wednesday.
Ajinkya Rahane retires: A look at his notable numbers
Ajinkya Rahane, the former vice-captain of India's Test team, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
India-Bangladesh white-ball series in September: BCB president breaks silence
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal has expressed optimism about hosting Team India for a white-ball series in September.
Low turnout at Men's Hundred? Ben Duckett opines
Ben Duckett, the leading run-scorer of this season's Men's Hundred, has expressed his surprise over the low turnout at matches.
Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane retires from professional cricket: Details here
Star Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
Lionel Messi resumes Inter Miami stint after FIFA World Cup
Football legend Lionel Messi has returned to Inter Miami's training camp in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
CWG 2026: Dilip Gavit leads India's medal rush with gold
India had a stellar run at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Wednesday, winning three medals, including a gold and two silvers.
Stephen Fleming set to become England's new Test coach: Report
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is on the verge of being appointed as England's new Test coach.
FIFA launches disciplinary action against Argentina: Here's why
FIFA has initiated disciplinary action against the Argentine football association (AFA) and several of its players.
Pakistan's longest losing streak in away Tests: Key stats
Pakistan suffered their fourth defeat of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle in the Caribbean.
Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad handed demerit points: Here's why
Pakistan fast bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad have been handed one demerit point each for their aggressive celebrations during the first Test against West Indies in Tarouba.
RCB become first IPL side with $300 million brand value
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the most valuable franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), now have a brand value of over $300 million.
Litton Das appointed as Bangladesh ODI captain: Decoding his stats
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced Litton Das as the new captain for the One Day International (ODI) format.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi appointed East Zone vice-captain for Duleep Trophy 2026-27
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been appointed as the vice-captain of the East Zone team for the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2026-27.
FIFA offers $40m incentive for members: Here's why
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed a controversial plan that could change the face of global football. The proposal, which involves selling stakes in major competitions, has drawn criticism from UEFA and other stakeholders.
Jordan Henderson exits Brentford, agrees two-year deal with Chelsea
Chelsea FC have agreed to sign veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson on a two-year deal.
Beyond ICC World Cup 2027: How can ODIs stay relevant?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently tweaked the 2027 ODI World Cup format to elevate competitive standards.
Shubman Gill reclaims top spot in ODI Rankings: Details here
Team India skipper Shubman Gill has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings.
Women's Hundred: Smriti Mandhana slams match-winning 88* for MSG
In a thrilling encounter at Headingley, Manchester Super Giants clinched victory against Sunrisers Leeds, thanks to an outstanding performance by Indian batter Smriti Mandhana.
Babar Azam averages 51.65 as Pakistan's Test captain: Stats
Babar Azam returned as Pakistan's Test captain after over three years, leading the side in the series opener against the West Indies in Tarouba.
Pakistan's lowest totals against West Indies in away Tests
West Indies took a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series after beating Pakistan at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba.
Chelsea set to sign Brighton's Danny Welbeck on 2-year deal
Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Brighton striker Danny Welbeck.
Real Madrid initiate Rodri talks with Manchester City: Details here
Real Madrid have officially started negotiations with Manchester City for the transfer of midfielder Rodri.