Gongadi Trisha, the rising star of Indian women's cricket, made history by becoming the first player to score a century in the ongoing Women's T20 U-19 World Cup. Her dazzling 110* off 53 balls guided India to a commanding 150-run victory over Scotland in their Super Six encounter. India posted a massive 208/1, and Scotland was bowled out for a mere 58 runs. Trisha, who had previously shown great form with scores of 49 and 40 in the tournament, has been one of the standout players for

 The International Masters League (IML) is gearing up for its exciting inaugural season with a lineup of six powerhouse teams: India, Australia, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies. The tournament promises a nostalgic reunion for cricket fans, bringing together some of the greatest players in the history of the game. The opening match on February 22, 2025, will see India, led by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, face off against Sri Lanka, captained by the iconic Kumar Sa

Varun Chakravarthy's Rise in ICC T20I Rankings: India's mystery spinner, Varun Chakravarthy, has made a remarkable climb in the ICC Men's T20I Bowling Rankings, jumping 25 places to secure the fifth position. His performance in the ongoing five-match series against England, particularly his standout five-wicket haul in Rajkot during the third T20I, has caught the attention o

 In the third T20I between India and England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, cricket fans erupted with excitement as Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav announced the return of pacer Mohammed Shami to the playing XI. Shami, who had been sidelined since the ODI World Cup final in 2023, made his long-awaited comeback after 14 months. Although his return was highly anticipated, Shami’s performance on the field fell short of expectations. Bowling three overs, he conceded

Tamil Nadu’s professional boxer Sabari Jaishankar is set to headline the upcoming Super Fighter Series, an international boxing event scheduled for February 7 in Bangkok. Jaishankar, who is currently the WBC Middle East and WBC Australasia champion, will take on seasoned Thai boxer Rattakorn Tassaworn in an exciting match-up. Jaishankar is not the only Indian boxer participating in this high-profile event. His fellow countrymen, Laldinsanga and Vanlalawmpuia, both from Mizoram

Virat Kohli, one of India's cricketing icons, is making his much-awaited return to domestic cricket by featuring in the upcoming Ranji Trophy match for Delhi against Railways. This will be his first appearance in the competition in over 12 years, with his last appearance in a domestic red-ball event dating back to 2012. Kohli was seen participating in a practice session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, where he joined his Delhi teammates ahead of the match. Kohli had pr

A tragic accident occurred Sunday morning at a high school track and field meet in Colorado, where 57-year-old Wade Langston was fatally struck by a hammer weight thrown by a competitor. The incident took place at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (UCCS) campus during a meet for high school athletes.   The hammer, a weighted object attached to a grip, was thrown during the competition

India’s fast-bowling ace, Jasprit Bumrah, has been awarded the prestigious ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year 2024 title after an outstanding year where he picked up 71 wickets in 13 matches, averaging an impressive 14.92. This achievement made him the fourth Indian bowler to surpass 70 Test wickets in a calendar year, following in the footsteps of cricket legends like Ravichandran Ashwin, Anil Kumble, and Kapil Dev. Bumrah's 2024 was marked by his exceptional perfor

Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive Nick Hockley has hailed an upcoming exhibition match in Melbourne as a significant milestone for the Afghanistan Women's XI, a team composed of refugees now living in Australia. The team will face Cricket Without Borders XI in a T20 match at Junction Oval, scheduled for Thursday morning, just before the Women's Ashes Test opener at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This match marks the first time the Afghanistan Women’s team has

Noman Ali made history during Pakistan’s second Test against West Indies in Multan by taking a stunning hat-trick on Day 1. In the opening session of play, Noman dismissed Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach, and Kevin Sinclair, joining an elite group of bowlers to achieve the feat. He became the sixth bowler to take a Test hat-trick on the first day’s first session and only the second spinner to do so, after Australia’s Billy Bates in 1883. At 38 years old, Noman also became the s

In the eighth round of the prestigious Tata Steel Masters 2025 in Wijk Aan Zee, Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa continued his impressive form with a hard-fought draw against world champion D Gukesh. The game featured a Berlin Defense, where Praggnanandhaa, playing White, held a slight advantage, but Gukesh's resourceful pawn sacrifice in the early middle game kept the game balanced. Despite Praggnanandhaa's attempts to capitalize on the position, the game reached a rook-and-minor-

Pakistan and Nepal breezed through their respective fourth-place play-off matches in the ICC Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Pakistan, with a strong performance from pacer Haniah Ahmer, who took 4 wickets for 20 runs, defeated Samoa by 52 runs. Pakistan posted a total of 136/8 with contributions from Maham Anees (28) and Fatima Khan (25). In reply, Samoa could only manage 84 runs in 18.5 overs. Quratulain Ahsen (2/13) and Fatima Khan (2/19) supported Hani

In a heartfelt announcement on Friday, Indian equestrian Anush Agarwalla revealed the end of his seven-year partnership with his horse, Manni, who will now retire from competitive sport. The duo shared numerous successes, including a gold medal in the dressage team event and a bronze in the individual event at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games. In an emotional Instagram video, Agarwalla expressed gratitude for Manni's support, saying that the horse had been central to his achievemen

In a dramatic turn of events at the Australian Open 2025, Novak Djokovic was forced to retire from his semi-final clash against Alexander Zverev, citing injury concerns. The match, which saw Zverev win the first set 7-6, ended prematurely when Djokovic walked to the net and informed his opponent of his decision to withdraw. Djokovic had been battling an injury sustained during his quarter-final match against Carlos Alcaraz, which became more apparent as the match progressed, especially with t

As the 2025 Champions Trophy approaches, the Indian cricket team's participation remains surrounded by uncertainty, particularly over the issue of the opening ceremony and jersey logos. The tournament, set to take place from February 19 to March 9, will be held in Pakistan, but India’s participation has seen significant changes after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) refused to send its team to Pakistan. As a compromise, India will play its matches in Dubai, while Pak

D Gukesh has continued his rapid ascent in the world of chess by overtaking Arjun Erigaisi to become the highest-ranked Indian chess player in the latest FIDE rankings. The 18-year-old achieved this milestone after winning his second game in the prestigious Tata Steel Tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands, defeating Germany’s Vincent Keymer. Gukesh now holds an impressive rating of 2784 points, putting him at fourth place globally, while Erigaisi, the previous highest-ranked Indian, h

The Kho Kho World Cup 2025 has brought a new wave of excitement to the sport, highlighting its potential for international growth. Held in India, the event demonstrated how this traditional South Asian game is gaining traction across continents, from the United States to Brazil and beyond. The tournament not only showcased thrilling matches but also brought awareness to the possibilities for Kho Kho’s expansion, especially with low investment and minimal infrastructure requirements.

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen will spearhead a 14-member Indian team at the upcoming Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship 2025, set to be held in Qingdao, China, from February 11-16. India clinched a bronze medal at the last edition of the competition in Dubai in 2023, and the team is aiming for an even better performance this year, with the target set on reaching the finals. The squad, selected based on world rankings and

Jasprit Bumrah has maintained his position as the undisputed No. 1 Test bowler in the latest ICC rankings, while Ravindra Jadeja continues to dominate the all-rounders' category. Bumrah, who made history earlier in January by achieving the highest-ever ICC Rankings rating for an Indian bowler at 907 points, has now reached a career-best 908 points. Australia's Pat Cummins (841) and South Africa's Kagiso Rabada (837) occupy the second and third spots respectively, while P

Shreyas Iyer, the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) who led the team to victory in IPL 2024, has opened up about not being retained by the franchise for the upcoming season. In a candid interview, Iyer revealed that the lack of communication from the Shah Rukh Khan-owned team left him perplexed, making him uncertain about his future with KKR. He mentioned that despite winning the IPL title, there were no concrete talks regarding retention until just a week before the retention deadline,