The domestic cricket circuit confirms the return of India’s Test and ODI captain, Shubman Gill, to the Ranji Trophy for his home state, Punjab. His inclusion is poised to be the major draw as the second round of India’s premier first-class competition gets underway across the nation on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The Star’s Return … Read more
Great Britain’s Sonay Kartal made WTA history as she defeated Jelena Ostapenko to reach the biggest final of her career at the Wuhan Open in China. Kartal began the tournament ranked No 170 in the world having missed six months of the season due to a back injury, but has made up for lost time … Read more
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Tri-Series 2026: With the 2027 World Cup nearly a year away, Pakistan will host Sri Lanka and England for a high-profile ODI tri-series from October 18 to 31. It will be the second ODI tri-series that the sub-continent nation hosts, having staged one in early 2025, with South Africa … Read more
Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi gave the vote of confidence to Babar Azam on Saturday ahead of the tri-series opener against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, saying the seasoned batter is under no pressure as he remains the backbone of the team. After the debacle on the UK tour, where Pakistan lost all three Tests … Read more
New Delhi: Former India spinner has questioned Yashasvi Jaiswal’s snub from the ODI squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand, warning that the lack of game time could hamper his confidence. He believes team management and selectors should find a way to play Jaiswal, especially after his recent form. but Jaiswal was dropped from … Read more
Rawalpindi: Experienced top-order batter Fakhar Zaman Saturday said Pakistan’s long wait for an ICC trophy could end next year in the 50-overs World Cup to be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Fakhar told the media here that the Pakistan players have had long discussions on the fact that they had not been able … Read more
Sporting Club Delhi suffered a 2-1 defeat against Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their MG Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday, despite taking a first-half lead in front of 14,971 spectators. Lalrinliana Hnamte put the hosts ahead in the 23rd minute, but second-half strikes from Lee Erwin and … Read more
IND vs WI 5th T20I, Bengaluru Weather Live: Rain concerns have intensified ahead of the fifth T20I between India and West Indies in Bengaluru, with drizzle and rainfall reported in parts of the city. The series decider is scheduled to take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, October 17, with the toss scheduled … Read more
Former Australian cricketer Michael Clarke lashed out at Indian team management for omitting spinner Kuldeep Yadav from the last two T20Is against West Indies, saying that he cannot believe that he is not a “first-choice spinner” for the Men in Blue. Shai Hope and his men rained fours and sixes against Indian pace during the … Read more
The Pragyan Ojha-headed selection committee on Friday (October 16) named the squads for the ODI and Test series against New Zealand. Ojha, the selector with the most Test caps, is continuing as the interim chief selector. The selection committee picked two squads for the ODI series, as the Test-bound players will leave the team after … Read more