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27 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India-Bangladesh Kanpur Test: Day 1 called off after 35 overs

Only 35 overs of play was possible on Day 1 of the 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh at Green Park, Kanpur.

27 Sep 2024

Baseball

#ThisDayThatYear: Mark McGwire set baseball's new home run standard (1998)

On September 27, 1998, Mark McGwire hit his 70th home run in the St. Louis Cardinals' season finale against the Montreal Expos, setting a new record for the most home runs in a single season.

#ThisDayThatYear: Patriots set longest winning streak record versus NFC opponents

On October 11, 2009, the New England Patriots achieved a remarkable feat by defeating the Atlanta Falcons 26-10 at the Gillette Stadium.

Players with 50+ scores in most consecutive Tests from debut

Sri Lanka batter Kamindu Mendis continues to break records in Test cricket. His first 13 Test innings has already seen five centuries.

27 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

R Ashwin becomes second-highest wicket-taker in Asia (Tests)

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has become the second-highest wicket-taker in Asia in Test cricket.

27 Sep 2024

Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews slams his 44th Test fifty: Key stats

Angelo Mathews got to another fine half-century in Sri Lanka's first innings versus New Zealand in the ongoing 2nd Test in Galle.

Kamindu Mendis hammers his fifth Test ton, scripts records

Sri Lanka's Run Machine Kamindu Mendis continued his purple patch in Tests.

27 Sep 2024

Dwayne Bravo

Dwayne Bravo replaces Gautam Gambhir as KKR's mentor

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced the appointment of Dwayne Bravo as their new mentor. He will be replacing Gautam Gambhir, who has transitioned to the Indian team.

27 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Why India opting to field in home Tests is rare 

The 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh is underway at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.

27 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

2nd Test: India elect to field against Bangladesh in Kanpur

After claiming a 280-run win in the series opener, Team India will take on Bangladesh in the 2nd Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.

26 Sep 2024

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib's security clearance for final Test not guaranteed: BCB

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed has expressed uncertainty over Shakib Al Hasan's security clearance for his final Test match.

26 Sep 2024

Dinesh Chandimal

My goal was to bat positively, says centurion Dinesh Chandimal

Sri Lankan cricketer Dinesh Chandimal has emerged as the star of the second Test match against New Zealand, held in Galle.

26 Sep 2024

Vitality Blast

Worcestershire receive suspended penalty for Josh Cobb's illegal bat usage

English County side Worcestershire have been handed a suspended two-point deduction for the upcoming Vitality Blast season.

26 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding Indian spinners with most Test wickets in Kanpur

India play Bangladesh in the second Test, starting September 27 at Green Park, Kanpur. The hosts are coming off a massive first Test win, winning by 280 runs.

26 Sep 2024

Anil Kumble

Ravichandran Ashwin on brink of historic Test cricket achievement: Details

Ravichandran Ashwin, a prominent figure in Indian Test cricket, is on the verge of setting a new record.

26 Sep 2024

Harmanpreet Kaur

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Check out the squads

The ninth edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup is scheduled to kick off on October 3 in the United Arab Emirates.

26 Sep 2024

England Cricket Team

England aim to level ODI series against Australia at Lord's

After a disappointing start to the series, England managed to secure their first victory in the third ODI against Australia.

26 Sep 2024

Kuldeep Yadav

India vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test: Predicted XI of Team India

The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, is preparing for the second Test against Bangladesh. The match will be a crucial step for India toward the ICC World Test Championship final.

26 Sep 2024

Baseball

Major League Baseball: Crunch career stats of outfielder Juan Soto

Juan Soto burst onto the Major League Baseball (MLB) scene in 2018 with the Washington Nationals after he had signed with them as an international free agent in 2015.

26 Sep 2024

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib urges Bangladesh to improve 1st-inning batting against India: Details

Bangladesh all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan, has emphasized the need for his team to enhance their first-inning batting performance in the upcoming Kanpur Test against India.

26 Sep 2024

Test Cricket

Bowlers with most fourth-inning fifers in Test cricket 

Ravichandran Ashwin starred in India's 280-run win against Bangladesh in the 1st Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

26 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Green Park's C stand deemed unsafe for India-Bangladesh Test

The Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) has declared a section of the Green Park stadium, known as the C stand, unsafe for spectators.

Presenting Sri Lanka batters with over 15 Test tons

A terrific century from Dinesh Chandimal powered Sri Lanka on Day 1 of the 2nd Test against New Zealand in Galle.

National Football League: Decoding the career stats of Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys' starting quarterback, Dak Prescott, has consistently proven himself as a leader on and off the field.

26 Sep 2024

Ashish Nehra

Nehra, Solanki to continue with Titans despite ownership overhaul

As per a Cricbuzz report, Ashish Nehra and Vikram Solanki are set to retain their positions at Gujarat Titans, despite rumors of an impending ownership change.

#ThisDayThatYear: Peyton Manning sets multiple NFL records in 2004

On September 26, 2004, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning set National Football League (NFL) records for the most touchdown passes in a half (since 1986) and the most yards in a quarter (since 1996).

IPL: Punjab Kings part ways with Sanjay Bangar, Trevor Bayliss

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have announced their separation from Trevor Bayliss and Sanjay Bangar, who served as the head coach and head of cricket development respectively, during the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL).

26 Sep 2024

Baseball

#ThisDayThatYear: Barry Bonds becomes second player to join 40-40 club

On this day (September 26) in 1996, San Fransisco Giants left fielder Barry Bonds achieved a historic milestone by stealing his 40th base of the season.

26 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

2nd Test: India eye series win against Bangladesh in Kanpur

After claiming a 280-run win in the series opener, Team India will take on Bangladesh in the 2nd Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.

Patrick Mahomes: Decoding the three-time Super Bowl champion's crunch stats

Patrick Mahomes, the star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, has quickly become one of the most electrifying players in the National Football League (NFL).

26 Sep 2024

Bajrang Punia

Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat receives NADA notice for whereabouts failure

Vinesh Phogat, a former wrestler and now politician, has been issued a notice by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for failing to provide her whereabouts.

26 Sep 2024

Dinesh Chandimal

Dinesh Chandimal slams his 16th Test century, joins these veterans

Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal has slammed his 16th Test century.

26 Sep 2024

Ben Stokes

'Recovery on track': Ben Stokes likely to play Pakistan series

England cricket team captain, Ben Stokes, is set to return for the impending Test series in Pakistan.

26 Sep 2024

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan retires from T20Is, confirms final Test appearance  

Bangladesh's veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has retired from T20I cricket with immediate effect.

26 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

How has Team India fared at Kanpur's Green Park (Tests)?

After claiming a 280-run win in the series opener, Team India will take on Bangladesh in the 2nd Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.

David Miller becomes sixth player with 500 T20 appearances

South African cricketer David Miller has achieved a significant milestone in his career by playing his 500th T20 match.

26 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India vs Bangladesh: Kanpur pitch to favor both pace, spin

The 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh at Kanpur's Green Park is set to offer a balanced playing field for both pacers and spinners.

Dwayne Bravo's CPL career ends prematurely due to injury

Dwayne Bravo, the celebrated all-rounder, has prematurely ended his Caribbean Premier League (CPL) career due to a groin injury.

26 Sep 2024

Virat Kohli

Brad Hogg warns Virat Kohli amid declining Test performance

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli is facing criticism for his downward spiral in red-ball cricket.

26 Sep 2024

Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan reveals reason behind his retirement from cricket

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has disclosed the motivation behind his decision to retire from international and domestic cricket last month.