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Sachin Tendulkar (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images) We do not often see Sachin Tendulkar on the receiving end of selection debates, but a recent podcast moment turned that idea on its head and delivered a genuinely funny twist.During an episode of Stick to Cricket, a discussion around an all-time XI took an unexpected turn when…

Babar Azam (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) Babar Azam’s difficult run in the 2025–26 Big Bash League showed no signs of easing as the Pakistan star endured another low return in Sydney Sixers’ must-win clash against Brisbane Heat at the Gabba on Sunday, January 18. Opening the batting once again alongside Steve Smith, Babar struggled…

Steve Smith (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) Steve Smith finally cleared the air on Sunday, addressing the growing speculation around his equation with Sydney Sixers teammate Babar Azam after reports suggested the Pakistan star felt disrespected during their Big Bash League outing last week.On Sunday, Smith addressed the chatter around his relationship with Sydney Sixers…

India National Team cyclists (Photo by @PuneGrandTour on X) NEW DELHI: “I was in school when I came to know about cycling. One day, I was riding on the road in my hometown, Rourkela, Odisha. I saw a cyclist. It was amazing. His cycle was different with all those gears, helmet, and goggles, I thought,…

India’s Virat Kohli (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Virat Kohli once again proved why he remains the heartbeat of India’s ODI batting, producing a majestic century against New Zealand in the third and final match of the series on Sunday. In a chase that looked to be slipping away early, Kohli stood tall, registering his record-extending 54th…

India’s Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) NEW DELHI: India suffered a historic home series defeat to New Zealand as Virat Kohli’s brilliant 124 off 108 balls proved insufficient in the third ODI at Holkar Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a challenging target of 338, India was bowled out for 296 in 46 overs, marking the first-ever…

India captain Shubman Gill did not shy away from the shortcomings after his side lost the decisive third ODI against New Zealand by 41 runs at the Holkar Cricket Stadium on Sunday, handing the visitors a historic series win. With the series locked at 1-1 heading into the do-or-die clash, Gill admitted the performance fell…

Vidarbha’s Atharva Taide (PTI Photo) Atharva Taide delivered a knock of exceptional quality to headline Vidarbha’s historic triumph in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, as a composed batting effort backed by disciplined bowling sealed a comfortable 38-run victory over Saurashtra in the final on Sunday. Vidarbha laid the foundation with a commanding total of 317 for…

Alexander Zverev of Germany (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) Aryna Sabalenka began her pursuit of a third Australian Open crown in four years on Sunday, but not without early stumbles, as Alexander Zverev also had to steady himself to reach the second round on a record-breaking opening day in Melbourne. As day one unfolded, attention later turned…

India’s Rohit Sharma (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Rohit Sharma walked into the three-match ODI series against New Zealand with form firmly on his side and expectations riding high. Four fifty-plus scores in his previous six ODI innings had underlined that the veteran opener was still timing the ball as sweetly as ever. But the series told…