India captain Shubman Gill, who has not trained since sustaining a neck spasm during the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata, and will take a fitness test on Friday to determine his availability for the second match, has been advised by former cricketer Aakash Chopra to take a break.Gill has become a central figure…
Pakistan’s former Test captain Azhar Ali has stepped down from the national selection committee and from his role as head of youth development at the Pakistan National Cricket Academy.Azhar submitted his resignation to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed was given full control of the Pakistan Shaheens and the under-19 teams,…
Kagiso Rabada’s availability for the 2nd Test still remains undecided despite the side bringing in Lungi Ngidi as his injury replacement. (Images via Getty) South Africa remain uncertain about Kagiso Rabada’s availability for the second Test against India, with bowling coach Piet Botha confirming that the team will wait another day before making a final…
India’s captain Shubman Gill is all set to miss out the second Test NEW DELHI: In a major blow to the Indian cricket team, captain Shubman Gill is set to miss the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, starting Saturday. The Indian captain had travelled with the team as his recovery was on the…
Shubman Gill not playing the 2nd Test will be a big blow for Team India who are already trailing 1-0 and need a win to salvage a draw. (Image via AP) India captain Shubman Gill is headed for a crucial fitness assessment, leaving the question of his availability for the second Test against South Africa…
Mushfiqur Rahim achieved a rare cricketing feat, scoring a century in his 100th Test, a milestone no Indian has reached. The Bangladeshi veteran’s emotional hundred against Ireland cemented his place in an elite club of legends. His innings provided crucial stability for Bangladesh, marking a historic moment for the nation’s cricket. NEW DELHI: Bangladesh veteran…
Showing incredible determination, Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem triumphed at the Islamic Solidarity Games, claiming gold even as he recovers from calf surgery that took place in July. His throw of 83.05m, while below his typical exceptional standards, still highlights his grit after a challenging stint that saw him finish 10th at the World Championships. Olympic…
Algeria’s Imane Khelif (AP Photo) GREATER NOIDA: The world’s leading women boxers have offered support to Olympic medallists Imane Khelif of Algeria and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting, who are at the centre of a gender eligibility row and face a possible ban from the Los Angeles Olympics 2028.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE…
Wei Yi and Arjun Erigaisi (Pic credit: FIDE) NEW DELHI: As India No. 1 Arjun Erigaisi walked down the playing hall toward the waiting area after losing the all-important rapid tie-break to China’s top-ranked Wei Yi on Wednesday, his wearied face said everything. It was a portrait of disbelief, burdened by the disloyal weight of…
India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) India head into the second Test against South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati knowing that nothing less than a win will keep the series alive. After the heavy defeat in the first Test, the pressure is immense, and much of it rests on Rishabh Pant’s shoulders….
Sania Mirza on motherhood, comebacks and life lessons from sport (ANI Photo) Sania Mirza has offered a candid look into her life as a single mother, admitting that raising her son Izhaan alone has been one of the toughest phases she has faced. The former tennis star, who married Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik in 2010…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Former India batter Manoj Tiwary has launched a scathing attack on the current team management, asserting that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were effectively nudged into ending their Test careers. Tiwary believes a “manufactured transition narrative” was created around the senior duo, despite both wanting…
Former India batter Robin Uthappa has called for major structural changes to the Indian Premier League, saying the tournament must evolve beyond its current model. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings star suggested that the IPL should move away from the traditional auction format and instead introduce…
India’s Jasprit Bumrah and teammates celebrate (ANI Photo) India’s Test side is facing intense scrutiny once again after their defeat to South Africa. The loss has pushed earlier concerns back into focus, especially after the recent home whitewash against New Zealand. With a young captain and a new head coach still settling in, many feel…
Trevon Diggs (Image Source: Getty) The new Trevon Diggs violence allegations claim his involvement in an elevator situation that has become highly publicized. Now, the surveillance footage of an incident taking place inside a Los Angeles apartment building has rekindled debate over who was ever in the lift that night and just what went on…
Erigaisi Arjun lost to Wei Yi in the quarterfinal tiebreak at the FIDE World Cup in Goa (Image via X/@narangnitin) Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi’s FIDE World Cup campaign came to a halt on Wednesday after a 1.5-2.5 loss to China’s Wei Yi in the first set of rapid tiebreaks in Panaji. Both classical games had ended…
R Ashwin has spoken on the rare dismissal by hitting the ball twice in the Ranji Trophy. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) An extremely rare mode of dismissal returned to the Ranji Trophy this week, with Manipur’s Lamabam Ajay Singh ruled out for “hitting the ball twice” during the match against Meghalaya. The incident occurred…
Shardul Thakur has shared his thoughts on the schedule of the Ranji Trophy and also spoke on Shreyas Iyer’s exploits with Mumbai (Images via Getty) Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur says the current domestic scheduling has brought much-needed balance for players moving between formats, especially those playing long stretches of First-Class cricket. After Mumbai’s innings-and-122-run win…
NEW DELHI: India will face the USA in their opening match of the 2026 Men’s U-19 World Cup, which will be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6. The U-19 Men’s World Cup will have 16 teams, divided into four groups, and will include 41 matches across 23 days.India are drawn…
West Indies’ Shai Hope celebrates making 100 runs against New Zealand during their One Day International cricket match in Napier, New Zealand, Wednesday Nov. 19, 2025. (AP) In what was almost a one-man show, West Indies captain Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 109 on Wednesday in the rain-affected second ODI against New Zealand, but his…
