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England needs to protect Ben Stokes for Tests: Steve Harmison

08 Nov 2023 11:25 AM IST

Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison believes that star all-rounder Ben Stokes should return home from the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 to prepare for the Test series against India, beginning in late January 2024. England’s title defence ended on a bitter note after Australia bowled them out short of

Santner returns in New Zealand squad for Test series

08 Nov 2023 11:24 AM IST

New Zealand Cricket on Tuesday announced a spin-heavy Kiwi Test squad, including the return of youngster Rachin Ravindra, star spinner Mitchell Santner, and pacer Kyle Jamieson, who have been added for a two-Test series in Bangladesh starting later this month. “A spin-heavy Kiwis Test squad featuring the return of Kyle

Historic ‘timed out’ decision in CWC 2023 stuns cricket world

08 Nov 2023 11:23 AM IST

In a truly remarkable turn of events, the 38th match of the 2023 ODI World Cup witnessed a historic moment as Sri Lankan batsman Angelo Mathews became the first-ever cricketer in international cricket to be ‘timed out.’ The game took place at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, where Bangladesh emerged victorious

England seeks redemption against Netherlands in CWC

08 Nov 2023 11:21 AM IST

The 40th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 is set to unfold today in Pune, featuring a clash between England and the Netherlands. Jos Buttler’s England team has endured a disappointing campaign, suffering setbacks against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. The encounter against the Netherlands offers a chance for redemption,

Chhetri in ‘Bonus Period,’ Uncertain about retirement

08 Nov 2023 11:19 AM IST

By his own admission, Indian football talisman Sunil Chhetri is in the ‘’bonus period’’ of his illustrious career but he has not set any retirement date. One thing is, however, certain that the 39-year-old Chhetri will not be playing in 2026 when the football World Cup happens. ‘’I’m just happy

Indian women’s hockey team rises to 6th rank

08 Nov 2023 11:13 AM IST

The Indian women’s hockey team has reclaimed its best-ever sixth place ranking in the world following its stupendous show in the just-concluded Asian Champions Trophy and the Hangzhou Asian Games. India is now placed sixth ahead of England with 2368.83 rating points. The Indian women were placed eighth before the

McIlroy introduces Boston team in new golf league

08 Nov 2023 11:12 AM IST

There’s a new golf league starting up with team play and shorter events and fans acting like they’re at a ballpark instead of a library. And this time, Rory McIlroy is fully on board. Unlike LIV Golf, which aimed its Saudi Arabian bankroll directly at the PGA Tour, TGL will

Prime Table Tennis League season 2 dates announced

08 Nov 2023 11:11 AM IST

After a successful Season 1, the second season of Prime Table Tennis (PTT) will be held on January 6 and 7, 2024. The first season focused on players from the Thane District Table Tennis Association, but the second season is expected to be bigger and better, according to a press

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah among nominees for ICC Player

07 Nov 2023 14:07 PM IST

The opening batsman Quinton de Kock of South Africa and the young bowler Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand are the other nominees for the October 2023 ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award, which goes to India pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who has been wreaking havoc in the ongoing ICC World

Shakib, Shanto shine as Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka

07 Nov 2023 11:40 AM IST

Bangladesh faced a target of 280, and they managed to reach 169 of those runs primarily through a third-wicket partnership involving Shakib Al Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto. Both of these batsmen had struggled in the World Cup previously, but they delivered an impressive performance today, securing a relatively comfortable

AB de Villiers lauds Kohli’s terrific 49th ODI ton

07 Nov 2023 11:39 AM IST

Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers lauded star India batsman Virat Kohli for his record-equalling 49th ODI ton and revealed that his former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate and skipper looked laser-focussed when he met him in Kolkata before India’s Cricket World Cup match against South Africa. Virat tied

Jos Buttler expresses concern over his own form

07 Nov 2023 11:37 AM IST

After England were knocked out of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023, captain Jos Buttler admitted that his own performance is the biggest concern and said the defending champions’ exit from the marquee event is a low point for him. England’s title defence ended on a bitter note after Australia