BIG HONOUR FOR LEANDER PAES

Paes, who is from India, was one of six player candidates announced Tuesday for the Class of 2024, along with returning nominees Cara Black, Ana Ivanovic, Carlos Moya, Daniel Nestor and Flavia Pennetta...

MAX VERSTAPPEN EDGE CLOSER TO 2023 SERIES TITLE

The Red Bull driver, who missed out on the podium a week ago in Singapore, started from pole and held on for his 13th win of the season. With Verstappen's victory, Red Bull secured the constructors' title, their sixth overall...

ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2023: CONTROVERSY-FILLED BANGLADESH STARE AT THE UNKNOWN

Bangladesh stare at the realms of the unknown with all the things happening. It will be a herculean task for them to show any sort of a fight and get to the top four. Here, we present an analysis of Bangladesh's squad ahead of the World Cup..

ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2023: CAN SRI LANKA SHOW ENOUGH PEDIGREE?

SL also emerged champions in the ICC World Cup Qualifiers, being unscathed. So Shanaka will be telling his troops to Marshall themselves and build from these moments to stake a claim. SL began their campaign against South Africa on October 7...

ICC WORLD CUP 2023: NEW ZEALAND COULD TURN UP IN CRICKET'S BIG SPECTACLE

NZ are dependent on Williamson’s heroics often and his return could mean wonders. Williamson last featured in the ODIs this year back in January versus Pakistan before injury took a toll...

ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2023: BABAR AZAM LED PAKISTAN DEPENDENT ON SKIPPER

As mentioned above, Naseem's absence could hinder Pakistan's growth. The 20-year-old with his promising economy rate and nagging length and line would have been a top force. Hasan's return is marked with questions...

ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2023: ARE ROHIT SHARMA-LED INDIA THE FAVOURITES?

The last time India held the tournament in 2011 alongside Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, they went on to win the same, beating the Lankans in the final. Come 2023, India under Rohit Sharma are a force to be reckoned with. India wrapped up their 8th Asia Cup title on Sunday by blowing away Sri Lanka...

Who Are The Favorites To Win The World Cup?

Playing at home, Team India will undoubtedly be one of the favorites. But that is not the sole reason why they are being touted as one of the strongest sides in the competition. Unlike some of the past...

Team Of The Asia Cup 2023

The standout performer in white-ball cricket in the year 2023, Shubman Gill, has consistently delivered entertainment and runs throughout the tournament. Although he had a somewhat uncertain beginning against Pakistan...

END OF JADON SANCHO AT MANCHESTER UNITED?

Ten Hag, who has previously taken a hardline stance after transgressions by Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford, declined to go into detail about Sancho. But he made it clear he intended to stamp his authority...

THE ASHWIN DILEMMA: DECIPHERING INDIA'S CWC 2023 STRATEGY.

Before we evaluate Ashwin's suitability for the ODI format, it's crucial to acknowledge his stellar performances in the T20 format. Over the past few years, Ashwin has reinvented himself as a formidable T20 bowler...

Are India's World Cup Preparations On The Right Track?

First things first, skipper Rohit's sublime form is great news for Team India ahead of the World Cup. The Indian captain has been under a bit of pressure to perform ever since taking over full-time leadership...

ALEX PALOU DOMINANTES INDYCAR AMID LAWSUITS AND SCRUTINY OF HIS CAREER DECISIONS

He now has won two championships in three seasons and Palou is IndyCar’s most dominant driver. He became the first driver in nearly two decades to clinch the title before the season finale with a win Sunday at Portland, his fifth...

CAN JASPRIT BUMRAH, MOHAMMED SHAMI AND MOHAMMED SIRAJ PLAY TOGETHER?

First and foremost, it's essential to recognize the similarities and differences between these three bowlers. Shami, Siraj, and Bumrah share several common attributes that make them formidable weapons in the fast-bowling department...

5 REASONS WHY BEN STOKES WILL BE ENGLAND'S MAIN MAN IN THE WORLD CUP 2023

Ben Stokes's decision to come out of ODI retirement sent ripples through the cricketing world, and he has backed up that decision with some jaw-dropping performances. Most notably, in a recent series against New Zealand...

A LOOK AT ALL 20 RUGBY WORLD CUP TEAMS IN FRANCE

The winners are awarded the Webb Ellis Cup, named after William Webb Ellis, who, according to a popular legend, invented rugby by picking up the ball during a football game. The upcoming edition of the event will be held in France from September 9 to 28 October, 2023...

WHY IS ROHIT SHARMA CONTINUOUSLY FAILING AGAINST LEFT-ARM SEAMERS? A TACTICAL PERSPECTIVE

One noticeable change in Rohit's technique is his grip and the alignment of the bat face. Against left-arm seamers, his top-hand grip tends to be more closed, causing the face of the bat to close along with it. This alteration affects how he...

IS RASHID KHAN OVERRATED IN ODIS?

His performances in the shortest format of the game, Twenty20 (120), have made him accolades, hefty contracts in franchise leagues, and a reputation as a bowling maestro. However, as the cricketing world turns its gaze towards the One Day International (ODI)...

Asia Cup 2023: Major Records That Can Be Broken

The likes of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan will want to bring their best cricket forward and also address several aspects of their respective squads, which will almost be the final bunch for the World Cup...

SAUDI ARABIA WILL HOST THE MEN'S TENNIS TOUR'S NEXT GEN ATP FINALS THROUGH 2027

In recent years, Saudi Arabia has enacted wide-ranging social reforms, including granting women the right to drive and largely dismantling male guardianship laws that had allowed husbands...

HELP US PLAY AGAIN: AFGHANISTAN'S FEMALE CRICKETERS TO ICC

Amiri and her family were from the oasis city of Herat, then the third-largest city in Afghanistan with an estimated population of about 500,000...

BABAR AZAM THE KING OF ODIS

Babar's performance has rekindled a burning debate - Is he, without a shadow of a doubt, the best ODI batter on the planet right now? Intriguingly, Babar Azam not only carries the weight of expectations as a prolific run-scorer...

Rating Team India's Asia Cup 2023 Squad

On paper, Team India’s batting looks rather strong. Led by Rohit Sharma, they have Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma and KL Rahul. Rohit and Gill look set to open the innings. However, the latter’s form has taken a bit of a dip recently...

LIONEL MESSI LEADS INTER MIAMI PAST NASHVILLE IN LEAGUES CUP FINAL

Messi opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. The ball landed at his feet after a pass from teammate Robert Taylor was blocked. Messi dribbled past Nashville defender Walker Zimmerman and unleashed a bending shot from just outside...

FROM TURMOIL TO TRIUMPH, SPAIN EARNS ITS FIRST WOMEN'S WORLD CUP TITLE

A champion's medal around her neck, Salma Paralluelo lay on the field for a while and nestled into the golden glitter that had fallen over Spain’s Women’s World Cup team as it celebrated a 1-0 victory over England...

NOVAK DJOKOVIC OUTLASTS CARLOS ALCARAZ ALCARAZ IN CINCINNATI

Djokovic outlasted Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling rematch of their Wimbledon final, winning 5-7, 7-6 7), 7-6 4) on Sunday to take the Western Southern Open. In a match that lasted 3 hours, 49 minutes the longest best-of-three sets final...

Ireland Vs India, T20Is (2023): 7 Key Player Battles On Offer

A clash of the skippers, this is a battle that will excite everyone. Bumrah, back from injury, will be hungry to perform as a bowler and be a guide. He is a real character in the 20-over format...

CHELSEA TAKES SPENDING SPREE TO $1B IN LAST 15 MONTHS

Since taking control of the London club in May last year from fronted by Todd Roman Abramovich, Chelsea's ownership Boehly and Clearlake Capital - has spent $280 million on players in the 2022..

VERSTAPPEN'S DOMINANCE MAKES A 3rd STRAIGHT F1 TITLE MS LOOK LIKE A FORMALITY

If Verstappen wins on his home track at the Netherlands GP on Aug. 27, then he will equal Sebastian Vettel's record of nine straight wins from 2013, which was during Vettel's heyday with Red Bull...

5 MAJOR TAKEAWAYS FROM INDIA'S DISAPPOINTING TOUR OF WEST INDIES

When Hardik Pandya led Gujarat Titans (GT) to victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year, plenty of pundits were backing for him to take over as full-time T201 captain of the Indian team...