Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi reacts after a goal against Atlanta United during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt) Lionel Messi rarely lets his football do the talking quite so loudly through a celebration, but Atlanta United defender Junior Alonso had given him a…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes Sanju Samson’s ability to bounce back with a big innings after a few low scores could mean Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his chance in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand.Nayar also explained how India’s team combination, particularly the need…
India’s Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has questioned Sanju Samson’s continued omission from the ODI squad, pointing out that the Kerala wicketkeeper-batter has a strong record in the format but has not been considered even for the final two matches of the series against New Zealand.Chopra noted that India have several…
Asian Para Games Opening Ceremony Live Updates: India’s flag-bearing responsibilities for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, will be handled by Pramod Bhagat and Simran Sharma on Sunday. The Indian contingent made the change after deciding that Bhavina Patel should focus on rest and recovery ahead of her quarterfinal…
South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test live: South Africa face a crucial challenge against Australia in the second Test at St George’s Park in Gqeberha after losing the series opener in Durban by 214 runs. With Australia leading 1-0, the hosts need a response to keep the series alive, while the visitors will look to…
Shubman Gill had a disappointing return to domestic red-ball cricket, scoring just one run for Punjab against Chhattisgarh in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match in New Chandigarh on Sunday.The India Test captain is using the domestic competition to prepare for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand.Gill came in to bat at…
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes India should stop searching for a direct replacement for Hardik Pandya, as the all-rounder brings a unique combination of batting and bowling that is difficult to match.Instead, he advised the team to consider players who can perform different roles while maintaining a strong bowling attack.Gavaskar shared his views after…
Hardik Pandya (Getty Images) Speculation surrounding Hardik Pandya‘s future with Mumbai Indians has intensified, with former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin weighing in on reports linking the star all-rounder with a potential move to Chennai Super Kings ahead of the next Indian Premier League season.Rumours of a possible trade between the five-time champions have gained traction…
Bengaluru: India’s Tilak Varma (PTI Photo) India vice-captain Tilak Varma has acknowledged that moving away from his preferred No. 3 position to bat lower down the order presents a challenge, but the 23-year-old is confident that regular practice and mental preparation will help him adjust to the demands of his new role.Tilak has increasingly been…
BCCI Treasurer Raghuram Bhat presents the series trophy to India’s captain Shreyas Iyer and West Indies’ captain Shai Hope pose with the series trophy after the fifth and final T20I cricket match was called off due to rain, resulting in a 2-2 series draw, in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) West Indies head coach Daren Sammy…