South Africa Champions captain AB de Villiers smashed an explosive 37-ball century, finishing unbeaten on 111 off 40 balls with 11 sixes and 6 fours against Australia Champions in the World Championship of Legends 2026. Chasing 210 in Sharjah, De Villiers and Richard Levi (62) powered South Africa to 210/2 in 15.4 overs, securing an eight-wicket victory. Earlier, Australia posted 209/5 led by D'Arcy Short's...

West Indies pulled off a stunning six-wicket victory over India in the second T20 International at Ranchi, chasing down a massive target of 250 runs. India posted 249/5 in 20 overs after Sanju Samson scored 82. Despite Mayank Yadav reducing the visitors to 58/3 early, Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102 off 45 balls and Sherfane Rutherford’s 84 off 37 balls powered West Indies to 252/4 with...

Pakistan has withdrawn from the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy scheduled to take place in Punjab, India, marking a significant change to the tournament lineup. The Pakistan Hockey Federation requested that its matches be shifted to a neutral venue, citing safety and geopolitical concerns. However, the Asian Hockey Federation rejected the request, stating that the tournament would proceed according to the original arrangements in Jalandhar and...

Mary Kom’s former husband, Karong Onkholer, has filed a criminal defamation complaint against the Olympic boxing champion at Delhi’s Saket Court, alleging that her televised statements damaged his reputation. Onkholer approached the court on October 6, claiming the remarks harmed his personal image, financial integrity, and standing as a parent. The matter is before Judicial Magistrate First Class Shivam Gupta for pre-summoning evidence proceedings. Onkholer filed...

India faced West Indies in the second T20I at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi as both teams looked to strengthen their position in the five-match series. India entered the contest with confidence after securing a comfortable eight-wicket victory in the opening match in Lucknow. Fans eagerly anticipated another competitive encounter under the stadium lights. West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and elected...

Cricket selection committee members announced major roster updates as veteran swing bowler Bhuvneshwar returns to India T20I squad for the five-match away series against New Zealand. Fans asking who will lead the national side during this overseas assignment can expect middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer to captain the team, supported by Tilak Varma as vice-captain. The opening encounter kicks off on October 22 at Hagley Oval...

Indian women's national cricket team star Smriti Mandhana addressed ongoing media speculation as Mandhana breaks silence on Harmanpreet rift rumors across social media platforms. Cricket followers asking how the newly appointed captain responded to reports of dressing room tension will find her sharing a warm Instagram story tribute to former skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. The viral post arrived shortly after reports claimed the two experienced batters...

PSL 12: The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed the window for the twelfth season of the Pakistan Super League. Fans asking when PSL 12 takes place can expect matches to run from March 18 to May 2. This decision was finalized after extensive consultations during the PSL Governing Council meeting in London with key franchise owners and league executives. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that the...

Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli's representative team issued an official statement dismissing viral allegations that he charged Rs 5 crore to visit Premanand Maharaj's ashram in Vrindavan. Social media platforms circulated unverified claims regarding financial compensation for the spiritual pilgrimage, causing intense debate among fans and netizens. Virat Kohli's team responded to clarify public facts after unverified allegations surfaced online claiming the cricketer received money for...

Indian captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to field first against West Indies at Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium. The decision was influenced by expectations of early bowling assistance and potentially improved batting conditions later. With the pitch traditionally favoring teams chasing under lights, India will look to restrict West Indies before pursuing the target. All-rounder Naman Dhir earned his official T20I debut for India...

Seasoned top-order batter Mandeep Singh has returned to the Tripura state setup after being named in their initial squad for the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy campaign. Mandeep will feature as a guest player, strengthening the batting lineup while providing valuable experience and guidance. He previously represented Punjab before enjoying a successful first-class stint with Tripura during his earlier association with the state. The Tripura Cricket Association has...

The Asian Games India 2026 closing ceremony marks the official conclusion of the continental sporting spectacle in Nagoya, Japan, bringing sixteen days of high-intensity athletic competition to an end. The closing ceremony takes place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium. The main program begins at 6:00 PM Japan Standard Time, corresponding to 2:30 PM IST. A pre-ceremony warm-up...

Shai Hope’s unbeaten 162 powered West Indies to a historic five-wicket victory over India in the third ODI at New Chandigarh. Chasing a target of 352, the Caribbean side completed their highest-ever successful run chase against India, reaching 352/5 in 48.2 overs. India posted 351/7 behind KL Rahul’s 129*, but flawed bowling tactics and a slow over-rate penalty allowed Hope to dominate the death overs....

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly highlighted all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s crucial role for Team India’s 2027 ODI World Cup campaign in South Africa. Ganguly stated that maintaining Hardik’s fitness is head coach Gautam Gambhir’s biggest challenge due to the requirement for pace all-rounders in South African conditions. He noted Nitish Kumar Reddy as a potential alternative provided he performs consistently. Former wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel added that...

During the Asian Games 2026 cricket final, Indian players Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ravi Bishnoi committed a major fielding blunder by colliding while attempting a catch. In the ninth over, Hasan Nawaz hit an airborne shot off Abhishek Sharma. Both fielders ran without communication, causing Suryavanshi to spill the catch upon collision. Drop allowed Nawaz, then on four, to blast 96 runs, nearly denying India victory....

KL Rahul's unbeaten 129 off 87 balls powered India to an impressive total of 351/7 in 50 overs during the final ODI against West Indies in New Chandigarh. After early double blows from Jayden Seales removed Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli on back-to-back deliveries, Rohit Sharma (92) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (57) led a strong recovery with a 137-run partnership. Rahul then dominated the middle and...

Pakistan spinner Saim Ayub sparked a heated moment during the Asian Games 2026 cricket final by mocking 15-year-old Indian sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi with a rocking-a-baby cradle celebration. After Suryavanshi was caught off a switch-hit attempt in the third over, Ayub celebrate aggressively near the pitch. However, non-striker Abhishek Sharma immediately avenged the dynamic youngster by hitting a six and two boundaries off Ayub's remaining deliveries...

India secured a spectacular victory over traditional rivals Pakistan to win Asian Games cricket gold in a high-octane final at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Defending their continental title in convincing fashion, the Indian men's team held their nerve under intense pressure to wrap up a thrilling 19-run victory. India won the match after electing to bat first on a challenging surface and putting...

India experienced an exceptional outing on Asian Games 2026 India Day 14, clinching six gold medals across multiple sporting disciplines. The marquee victory of the day belonged to the Indian women's hockey team, which defeated host country China 1-0 in a tense final. This historic triumph ended a 44-year gold medal drought in women's hockey stretching back to 1982, while simultaneously securing the team's spot...

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed strong dissatisfaction with batter-friendly flat pitches following India’s successful chase of 406 against West Indies in Guwahati. Speaking after the second ODI, Gambhir argued that high-scoring encounters featuring five individual centuries undermine the balance between bat and ball. He highlighted the mental toll such surfaces take on young bowlers like debutant Aaqib Nabi while confirming that squad rotation and...

The Indian men's hockey team secured a spot in the Asian Games 2026 final after edging out arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 in a thrilling semi-final in Nagoya on Thursday. Leading 3-0 through a brace from captain Harmanpreet Singh and a field goal by Sukhjeet Singh, India faced a spirited second-half fightback from Pakistan that leveled the score at 3-3. However, forward Abhishek struck a stunning field...