Bengaluru: Unlike the previous two dispensations that relied on playing four specialist pacers, especially overseas, the current one under head coach Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill has leaned on all-rounders in a bid to strengthen their batting in red-ball cricket. A case in point is the five-Test tour to England last year where India played … Read more
Rain had the last laugh in Bengaluru as the fifth and final T20I was washed out, resulting in India and the West Indies sharing honours 2-2. The series decider was already reduced to a nine-over side, with the visitors winning the toss and sending India in to bat first. First-half action kept the fans at … Read more
Jasprit Bumrah vs New Zealand Tests:Former New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee has highlighted an unusual statistic involving Jasprit Bumrah ahead of India’s upcoming Test series against the Black Caps. Despite being one of the world’s most feared fast bowlers, Bumrah has yet to feature in an Indian team that has beaten New Zealand in … Read more
Indian para-athletes Pramod Bhagat and Simran Sharma will serve as flag-bearers at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026, with Simran replacing Bhavina Patel following a decision to prioritise the latter’s rest and recovery ahead of her quarter-final match scheduled for October 19. The decision has been taken to ensure that Bhavina, a wheelchair athlete, has … Read more
Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool continued their solid Premier League runs with wins on an action-packed Saturday. At Etihad Stadium, Manchester City played out a 3-2 thriller against Ipswich Town, while Chelsea entered top four with a 2-0 win over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Brentford led against Liverpool at the first half, but … Read more
The Houston Texans have parted ways with a rookie linebacker who helped Indiana secure a national championship, making the move ahead of their Sunday clash with the Jacksonville Jaguars. NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that Houston has released Aiden Fisher. “Sources: The #Texans are releasing rookie LB Aiden Fisher. The 7th-round pick was … Read more
Rangers passed up the chance to go top of the William Hill Premiership in a pulsating 2-2 draw against Dundee at Dens Park. The home side took a deserved lead in the 38th minutes through striker Bradley Fink but returning Gers attacker Badredine Bouanani fired in a stunning equaliser three minutes later with his first … Read more
Pakistan’s cricket captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, expressed confidence in his team’s preparations ahead of the ODI tri-series starting this Sunday in Rawalpindi. The team has benefited from three consecutive days of training, which Afridi believes will be crucial as they face Sri Lanka and England. The tri-series kicks off at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with … Read more
Football fever grips the globe as Major League Soccer delivers another thrilling encounter. Today, October 17, 2026, Atlanta United FC is set to clash with Inter Miami CF in a highly anticipated regular season fixture. The match promises to be a captivating contest as both teams vie for crucial points in the ongoing MLS campaign. … Read more
Shubman Gill, India’s Test and ODI captain, is set to play for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh starting Sunday in New Chandigarh. This decision comes as Gill aims to get some red-ball cricket experience before his upcoming tour to New Zealand. The 27-year-old cricketer was added to the team at the last … Read more