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NEW DELHI: Team India batter Virat Kohli paid a visit to the Simhachalam Temple in Vizag on Sunday following his outstanding performance in the India vs South Africa ODI series. He showcased exceptional form throughout the three-match series, achieving two back-to-back centuries and an unbeaten knock with a half-century in the third one on Saturday.Kohli’s…

Australia’s Jake Weatherald, front, and Australia’s captain Steve Smith shake hands with England’s players after winning the second Ashes cricket test match (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard) Australia secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over England in the day-night second Ashes Test at Brisbane on Sunday, taking a 2-0 series lead. The hosts efficiently chased down the target…

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland at Anfield on December 03, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo/Getty Images) Liverpool coach Arne Slot was still processing Liverpool’s latest setback at Leeds when Mohamed Salah criticised him and the club’s management in a post-match interaction, raising questions about whether his time…

Steve Smith of Australia with Jofra Archer of England (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Australia captain Steve Smith has downplayed his fiery on-field confrontation with England fast bowler Jofra Archer during the closing stages of Australia’s eight-wicket win in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. The incident, which unfolded late on Sunday, added a flash…

India’s 2011 ODI World Cup-winning team (Reuters Photo) Former Indian cricket opener Murali Vijay has praised former captain MS Dhoni’s enduring legacy in cricket. He emphasised Dhoni’s natural leadership qualities and instinctive decision-making, particularly highlighting the memorable 2007 T20 World Cup final over given to Joginder Sharma.MS Dhoni, who now exclusively plays in the Indian…

India vs Germany (Photo Credit: @TheHockeyIndia on X) India’s hopes of winning the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup ended as they suffered a 1-5 defeat against defending champions Germany in Sunday’s semifinal. India’s last Junior World Cup victory was in 2016 in Lucknow.Germany displayed their dominance with goals from Lukas Kossel scoring twice at 14th…

Romario Shepherd of MI Emirates during the match SHARJAH: MI Emirates suffered a late scare but eventually pulled through courtesy an impressive final over from Romario Shepherd as they secured a four-run win over Sharjah Warriorz in the ILT20 here on Sunday. UAE star Muhammad Waseem was the highest run-getter for MI Emirates, scoring 39…

England coach Brendon McCullum during an England nets session at Perth Stadium on November 19, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) England head coach Brendon McCullum said his team “trained too much” in the build-up to their heavy defeat in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday. England’s preparation for the series has been…

Sanskar Saraswat (Screengrab) Sanskar Saraswat of India secured his first Super 100 title by defeating fellow countryman Mithun Manjunath in the men’s singles final at the Guwahati Masters on Sunday.The 19-year-old from Jodhpur demonstrated exceptional skill and power, winning the all-Indian final 21-11, 17-21, 21-13 in a 50-minute match.In the women’s singles category, Tanvi Sharma,…

Yashasvi Jaiswal (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) MUMBAI: Fresh off smashing his maiden ODI century against South Africa in the third and final ODI at Visakhapatnam on Saturday, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will turn out for Mumbai in the knockouts of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), which will be held from Dec 9 to 18 in…