The day that millions of Lionel Messi fans all over the world were dreading came and became a part of history books. Messi, who is arguably the greatest to set foot on the field, played his farewell game for Argentina on Tuesday against Benin (a country in West Africa). Argentina won the match 3-0, with … Read more
Agarkar’s three-year tenure as chief selector saw India reach the 2023 ODI World Cup final and win major titles across formats The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday thanked Ajit Agarkar for his contribution as chairman of the Men’s Selection Committee. Agarkar’s tenure as the Chairman of the Selection Committee, which … Read more
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad received a bomb threat by email on Wednesday while the India Under-19 and Australia Under-19 teams were still at the venue for the second Youth Test. The threat triggered a security response shortly before the match concluded, with authorities investigating the email and subsequently confirming that it was a … Read more
Belgian tennis player Elise Mertens achieved a significant victory on Wednesday at the China Open, defeating American Coco Gauff with a score of 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals. This win not only marked Mertens’ entry into the next round but also ended her five-match losing streak against Gauff. Ranked 13th, Mertens had previously … Read more
7th October marks exactly one year since India’s first game in the 2027 Cricket World Cup. 365 days later, the Shubman Gill-led side will take the field at the scenic Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town against defending champions Australia in a repeat of the 2023 final. While the countdown has officially begun to the … Read more
New Delhi: Former India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur believes that her team is in safe hands with Smriti Mandhana taking over the captaincy baton, backing her long-time teammate to take the team forward after a leadership journey that spanned more than a decade. Harmanpreet, who took over the responsibility of leading India in 2012, stepped down … Read more
International cricket has always rewarded consistency, but a handful of Indian players have shown that persistence beyond a long absence can also earn a recall. Several cricketers have returned to the national side after gaps of multiple years, driven by strong domestic or franchise performances. The most recent example arrived on October 6, 2026, when … Read more
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma anticipates a fiercely competitive three-match Test series against Australia, commencing on October 9. Reflecting on his decade-long international career, Bavuma emphasised his commitment to aligning with both his personal aspirations and those of the team. The reigning ICC World Test Championship champions return to Test cricket after a landmark victory … Read more
Noni Madueke’s future at Arsenal is shrouded in uncertainty as new details about a pivotal contract clause have come to light, casting fresh doubts over the English winger’s stay in north London. The 22-year-old, who arrived with high expectations, now finds his position at the Emirates Stadium under intense scrutiny amid a rapidly evolving transfer … Read more
Hardik Pandya has once again emerged as a potential name in the IPL trade market, with multiple franchises reportedly contacting Mumbai Indians over a possible deal for the all-rounder. The 32-year-old remains one of the most valuable players in the league when fully fit, but it is still too early to determine whether the latest … Read more