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13 Jul 2022

Test Cricket

IND vs AUS: Border-Gavaskar series set to have five Tests

The Border-Gavaskar Test series, which is held between India and Australia, will comprise five Tests instead of four in the next cycle of the Future Tours Programme (FTP).

2023 World Cup, SA could miss direct qualification: Here's why

South Africa will skip their ODI leg of the Australia tour that was scheduled to be played in January next year.

Who is New Zealand's 31-year-old all-rounder Michael Bracewell?

New Zealand have already sealed the three-match ODI series against hosts Ireland, taking a 2-0 lead.

13 Jul 2022

Chelsea FC

Chelsea set to sign Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly: Decoding his stats

Premier League side Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal with Napoli to sign Senegal central defender Kalidou Koulibaly.

13 Jul 2022

Rohit Sharma

Decoding the incredible numbers of Rohit Sharma against England

Captain Rohit Sharma slammed an unbeaten 76 (58) in India's 10-wicket win over England in the first ODI at The Oval.

13 Jul 2022

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

ICC T20I Rankings: Suryakumar Yadav moves to fifth place

Indian cricket team middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav has risen to fifth in the latest ICC T20I Rankings for Batters.

13 Jul 2022

Tennis

Andy Murray equals Boris Becker's record on grass: Key stats

Andy Murray has reached the second round at Hall of Fame Open after beating Sam Querrey in straights sets.

13 Jul 2022

Mohammed Shami

ICC ODI Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah claims top spot among bowlers

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has become the number one bowler in the ICC ODI Rankings (bowling).

13 Jul 2022

England Cricket Team

ENG vs IND, 2nd ODI: Preview, stats, and records

After a one-sided series opener, England and India would lock horns in the second ODI at Lord's, London, on Thursday.

13 Jul 2022

Liverpool FC

Man United thrash Liverpool on Ten Hag's debut: Key takeaways

Manchester United started on a winning note under new manager Erik ten Hag as the club decimated Liverpool in a pre-season friendly in Bangkok, Thailand.

13 Jul 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

ICC ODI Rankings: India overtake Pakistan, move to third spot

The Indian cricket team has climbed to the third spot in the latest ICC ODI Rankings for teams.

New Zealand overcome Ireland, clinch series 2-0: Key stats

New Zealand survived the Irish attack to stamp a three-wicket in the second ODI in Dublin.

12 Jul 2022

England Cricket Team

Team India thrashes England in 1st ODI: Key stats

India thrashed England in the first game of the three-ODI series at the Kennington Oval.

12 Jul 2022

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami becomes fastest Indian to reach 150 ODI wickets

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami grabbed figures worth 3/31 against England in the first ODI.

12 Jul 2022

Rohit Sharma

ENG vs IND: Dhawan, Rohit complete 5,000 opening partnership runs

Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma have completed 5,000 runs for the opening wicket in ODI cricket.

12 Jul 2022

England Cricket Team

ENG vs IND, 1st ODI: Hosts bowled out for 110

Indian pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami ran riot after skipper Rohit Sharma elected to field in the first ODI against England.

12 Jul 2022

Athletics

World Masters Championships: 94-year-old Bhagwani Dagar wins gold medal

India's Bhagwani Devi Dagar scripted history at the World Masters Athletics Championship on Sunday.

12 Jul 2022

Rohit Sharma

ENG vs IND, 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma elects to field

India and England will square off in the first ODI at the Kennington Oval, London.

CSA invites bids for T20 league; IPL franchises show interest

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has invited bids from international parties for the creation of a world-class T20 league in the country.

12 Jul 2022

Roger Federer

Swiss legend Roger Federer drops out of ATP Rankings: Stats

Believe it or not! Arguably the greatest tennis player, Roger Federer is now unranked.

12 Jul 2022

Test Cricket

Sri Lanka hammer Australia in 2nd Test: WTC 2021-23 table

Sri Lanka overthrew Australia in the second and decisive Test.

12 Jul 2022

Football

'Ronaldo not for sale', says Manchester United manager Ten Hag

Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to remain with Manchester United in the upcoming Premier League season.

12 Jul 2022

BBC

'Was trafficked into UK at age 9,' reveals Mo Farah

In a shocking confession, Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah revealed that he was trafficked into the UK when he was just a nine-year-old.

Commonwealth Games, Women's T20 event: Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India

India Women have announced a solid-looking 15-member squad for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

11 Jul 2022

Virat Kohli

Should India drop Virat Kohli for 2022 T20 World Cup?

Virat Kohli has set an example for cricketers around the world in T20Is.

11 Jul 2022

Test Cricket

Bairstow, Kapp named ICC Players of the Month (June 2022)

The International Cricket Council (ICC) voted England batter Jonny Bairstow the Men's Player of the Month for June 2022.

11 Jul 2022

Umesh Yadav

Umesh Yadav to represent Middlesex in remainder of County Championship

Indian seamer Umesh Yadav is set to represent Middlesex for the remainder of the County Championship season.

11 Jul 2022

Tennis

Novak Djokovic wins his 64th Big Title: Key stats

Former world number one Novak Djokovic clinched a record-breaking seventh Wimbledon title on Sunday after beating Australia's Nick Kyrgios in a thrilling final.

11 Jul 2022

Steve Smith

Sri Lanka thrash Australia, level Test series 1-1: Key stats

Sri Lanka claimed an emphatic win by an innings and 39 runs over Australia in the second and decisive Test in Galle on Monday.

Here's how fake IPL in Gujarat village duped Russian punters

Betting across sports, especially in cricket, has been on the rise.

SL's Dinesh Chandimal smashes his maiden Test double-century: Key stats

Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal rallied his way to a maiden double-ton on Day 4 of the second Test against Australia.

Bangladesh thrash West Indies in first ODI: Key stats

Bangladesh downed West Indies by six wickets in the first ODI in Guyana on Sunday.

11 Jul 2022

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding the stats of Suryakumar Yadav in international cricket

Middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav slammed his maiden international ton in the third T20I against England on Sunday.

11 Jul 2022

Dinesh Chandimal

SL's Pathum Nissanka ruled out of second Test: Here's why

In a major development, Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of the second Test against Australia underway in Galle.

11 Jul 2022

Virat Kohli

Form of Virat Kohli raises concerns: Here's what Rohit feels

Virat Kohli's poor run of form continued in the third and final T20I against England on Sunday.

New Zealand stun Ireland in first ODI: Key stats

New Zealand bested Ireland by one wicket in the first of three-match ODIs on Sunday.

10 Jul 2022

England Cricket Team

Suryakumar's century in vain as England earn consolation win

England beat India in the third and final T20I on Sunday to earn a consolation win.

10 Jul 2022

Indian Cricket Team

Suryakumar Yadav becomes fifth Indian to slam a T20I century

Middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav has become the fifth Indian to slam a century in T20 Internationals.

10 Jul 2022

Tennis

Novak Djokovic secures seventh Wimbledon title: Stats and achievements

Top seed Novak Djokovic won a record-breaking seventh Wimbledon title after beating Australia's Nick Kyrgios in a high-octane men's singles final.

10 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic captures 21st major title at Wimbledon: Key stats

Serbian ace Novak Djokovic won a record-equaling seventh Wimbledon title after beating Australia's Nick Kyrgios in the 2022 men's singles final.