In an unusual move to prepare for the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup, which gets underway on August 28, Pakistan’s women’s team played T20 matches against a men’s side before travelling to Dubai for the continental tournament. Pakistan have never won the Women’s Asia Cup. Their closest attempts came in 2012 and 2016, when they reached … Read more
Bangladesh selection chief Habibul Bashar believes his side are well placed to reach the ICC World Test Championship Final for the first time. The Asian side returned from Australia on Monday after drawing their two-match Test series 1-1 and currently sit fourth in the World Test Championship standings, with six matches remaining in the cycle, … Read more
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