South African all-rounder Marco Jansen responded to legendary compatriot Dale Steyn’s “best cricketer in the world” compliment, saying that it is nice to hear such comments and that he often thinks about how he wants to be as a player. Jansen has played a major role in helping South Africa to a dominant position at … Read more
Swati Chaudhary created history at the Asian Para Games 2026 by winning India’s first-ever medal in the women’s W1 archery category, securing silver after losing to China’s Cen Mengkan in the individual final on Thursday, October 22. The top-seeded Indian archer was beaten 4-6 in a closely contested match in Nagoya after surrendering an early … Read more
The WPL 2027 player auction is scheduled for October 28 in Kochi, with 146 players registered across five base price tiers ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh. The pool includes 119 Indian players and 27 overseas players, all competing for just 27 available slots. With demand far outstripping supply, franchises will need to move … Read more
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has acknowledged his side’s batting failures after a dramatic collapse against South Africa in the second Test in Gqeberha. The visitors defeated the Proteas by 214 runs in the first match of the series and were expected to keep up with the momentum, but Marco Jansen was too hot to … Read more
Former Australian batter Michael Hussey has backed Marnus Labuschagne amid growing calls for changes to the national Test side following their disappointing performance against South Africa in Gqeberha. Australia endured a disastrous fourth day, getting bowled out for just 99 in their first innings before being forced to follow on for only the third time … Read more
Indian archers secure historic compound mixed team gold medals Indian para archers Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar secured gold in the compound mixed team event at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Nagoya. This victory marks India’s first archery top podium finish of the current edition. Sheetal and Toman displayed remarkable consistency in the final … Read more
Middlesex have signed Ali Orr from Hampshire on a three-year contract. The 25-year-old batter, once considered a prospect for Test cricket, moves to his third county after departing Sussex three years earlier following a disagreement with the club’s director of cricket, Paul Farbrace. Orr joined Hampshire in 2024 and has now secured a fresh opportunity … Read more
The highly anticipated five-match T20 International series between cricketing giants India and New Zealand is all set to get underway today, Thursday, October 22, 2026. The 1st T20I will see the two formidable sides clash at the scenic Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand, commencing at 8:00 PM local time (NZDT), which translates to 12:30 … Read more
Australian fast bowler Megan Schutt has been handed a two-match suspension for failing to comply with Cricket Australia’s Sports Science and Sports Medicine guidelines governing the use of prescription medication. The 33-year-old pacer will miss Australia’s third and final T20I against New Zealand at North Sydney Oval on Thursday, October 22. She will also be … Read more
India’s athletics community has suffered a major loss following the reported death of young sprinter Mrutyam Jayaram Dondapati in a road accident. Dondapati, who was among India’s fastest U23 sprinters in 2025, reportedly died in an accident on the Cuttack highway late at night. According to the information available, Dondapati was travelling with 400m runner … Read more