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JAIPUR: All eyes were on star attraction Shubman Gill, but his stay at the crease proved brief, lasting just 12 balls. After surviving a couple of early catching chances, the India skipper — here as Punjab opener — fell to seamer Vasuki Koushik, edging a delivery to second slip as he departed for 11.Go Beyond…

Aryna Sabalenka (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images for Tennis Australia) World number one Aryna Sabalenka has pushed back against the criticism surrounding her much-debated “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios, saying the negative reaction left her feeling “sad” and misunderstood. The Belarusian, who lost 6-3, 6-3 to Kyrgios in the high-profile Dubai…

Liam Rosenior (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Chelsea have confirmed Liam Rosenior as their new manager, signing the 41-year-old on a six-year contract until 2032 after he left French side Strasbourg on Tuesday. Rosenior, known for his attack-minded approach, becomes only the second Black manager in Chelsea’s history, following Ruud Gullit. Rosenior earned praise for…

Sanjay Manjrekar, Virat Kohli Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar’s reaction to Virat Kohli’s Test retirement has brought back memories of a comment he made more than a decade ago, when Kohli’s place in the Indian Test side was under question during the 2011–12 tour of Australia.In Januray 2012, after India’s heavy loss in the second…

Mustafizur Rahman (Photo by Kerry Marshall/Getty Images) Former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful has said that Mustafizur Rahman remains unaffected by the circumstances surrounding his release from Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. The Bangladesh pacer was let go by KKR following a directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, issued…

Sikandar Raza of Paarl Royals celebrates getting the wicket of MI Cape Town captain Rashid Khan during match 13 of the Betway SA20 season 4 between MI Cape Town (MICT) and Paarl Royals (PR) held at the Newlands Cricket Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on the 4th January 2026. (Photo Credit: Shaun Roy /…

Kapil Dev. (Photo/Getty Images) January 6 holds a distinct place in cricket’s calendar. It was on this day that Steve Waugh played his final Test, at his home ground, the Sydney Cricket Ground. It was also the day when three Australian greats — Greg Chappell, Dennis Lillee and Rod Marsh — played their last Test…

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has signed with the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after being excluded from the Indian Premier League (IPL) following directives from the BCCI. The PSL confirmed Rahman’s signing through a post on its social media handles.“Batters better shake carefully… its going to Fizz in the #NewEra. Mustafizur Rahman joins HBL…

Squads across the SA20 have seen notable changes as the tournament heads into a decisive phase, with franchises reshaping their line-ups to cover injuries, international commitments and form concerns. Durban’s Super Giants have made a high-profile move by bringing in England all-rounder Liam Livingstone as a replacement for Tony de Zorzi, who has departed to…

Photo credit: X/@tndragonshockey CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Dragons moved to the top of the men’s Hockey India League (HIL) table with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over JSW Soorma Club here on Tuesday. Dominant for much of the match, the Dragons were pushed to the limit in the closing stages as Soorma mounted a late fightback, but…