At home, D Deepesh’s parents speak of a son who can’t eat a meal without watching the Japanese cartoon Shin-Chan. But hand him a cricket ball, and he can consistently bowl in excess of 140kmph. Earlier in the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League, playing for Madurai Panthers where he has picked up 5 wickets in … Read more
CNG cars are no longer considered budget options like before. Today, they are offered across multiple body styles and price points and even with automatic gearboxes. Moreover, with manufacturers now offering good features across the line-up, along with dual-tank or underbody CNG tank setups that free up boot space, these cars now don’t feel like … Read more
As Sri Lanka struggle to keep pace with India in the ongoing Test in Colombo, two of the country’s cricketing icons have offered fans a nostalgic reminder of a very different era. A video of 55-year-old Upul Chandana taking a stunning diving catch off Arjuna Ranatunga’s bowling during a charity match has gone viral on … Read more
Rain and persistent cloud cover are expected to play a major role on Day 3 of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo, with the weather potentially disrupting another important day of cricket. India are currently in a commanding position in the match, but the forecast suggests that both teams could face … Read more
Harry Kane has been voted Germany’s footballer of the year for 2026, becoming the first Englishman to win the award. The Bayern Munich striker scored 61 goals in all competitions last season as his side completed a league and cup double and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. Bundesliga players or German players playing … Read more
The world’s most infamous football has a new owner. The Adidas Azteca ball with which Diego Maradona scored his famous ‘Hand of God’ goal at the 1986 World Cup was sold at Heritage Auctions for £2.5m ($3.35m) on Saturday night. The auction of such memorabilia hasn’t often been so smooth though, since its authenticity has … Read more
Xabi Alonso made a winning start to his Chelsea tenure as Cole Palmer inspired an enthralling 3-2 derby victory over Fulham in the ongoing Premier League. Palmer scored one and set up another at Craven Cottage, where Joao Pedro fired Chelsea ahead after just 31 seconds. Robert Sanchez’s error gifted Josh King a 23rd-minute equaliser, … Read more
England have called up inexperienced pacer Sonny Baker to their squad for the second ICC World Test Championship clash against Pakistan, with Brydon Carse omitted from the 16-man group. Carse has been left out while the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) investigates an incident from the weekend. Baker, meanwhile, could earn his second Test … Read more
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (4/11) bowled Tamil Union to victory against Police SC, Rachintha de Silva rolled over Badureliya CC for 91 taking 4/10, Sachindu Colombage (4/13) stood out for Nugegoda SWC in their tied match Tamil Union virtually clinched a quarter-final place in the Major Clubs T20 tournament with their fourth straight win when they beat … Read more
Dhruv Jurel struck a responsible 115 not out off 177 balls to put India firmly in control of the second Test at the SSC in Colombo on Monday. On a rain-truncated second day, Shubman Gill’s men declared on 503/9 and then picked up two Sri Lankan wickets in three overs before play was called off … Read more