Category: SPORTS

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has recently accused the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of attempting to sway other cricketing nations to oppose the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. According to a report, the BCCI has allegedly promised increased bilateral series with these countries if they agree to oppose the tournament being held in Pakistan. This claim suggests that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is not officially aware of these alleged dealings. The Champions Trophy is set to take place in February-March 2025, but the uncertainty around…

In the latest update of the ICC T20I player rankings, Hardik Pandya has regained his top spot among T20I all-rounders. Meanwhile, young star Tilak Varma made a significant leap, moving up 69 places to secure third in the batters’ standings. Pandya’s recent form in India’s series against South Africa played a key role in his rise. The 31-year-old showcased his skills with both bat and ball, surpassing England’s Liam Livingstone and Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee to reclaim the top position. One of his notable contributions was a crucial 39 not…

India’s opening batter, Shafali Verma, has been left out of the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia next month due to her ongoing struggles with the bat. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed the squad for the three-match series, which will be held in Australia in December. With Verma dropped, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh returns to the squad after missing the previous home series against New Zealand due to her board exams. Ghosh is joined by Priya Punia, Harleen Deol, legspinner Minnu Mani, and pacer…

A viral video circulating on social media has ignited widespread outrage, exposing alleged inappropriate conduct by a gym instructor in Delhi. The video showcases a male trainer, identified as Bilal Ahmed Khan, allegedly groping a woman under the guise of offering coaching assistance in a gym. The footage, originally shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), shows the trainer inappropriately touching a female gym-goer under the pretense of helping her maintain proper form during her workout. The incident reportedly took place in a gym located in Krishna Nagar, owned…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) officials are trying to urge the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to work towards the hybrid model for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy next year through back-channel talks, as per sources. Sources said that back-channel talks are going on to make PCB understand why the hybrid model is the best way to go for the tournament and why there cannot be an ICC tournament without the Indian cricket team. The sources have also said that top ICC officials are trying to get Pakistan stop making any…

Spencer Johnson’s outstanding performance, claiming five wickets, helped Australia secure a 13-run victory over Pakistan in the second Twenty20 International (T20I) on Saturday, clinching the series 2-0. Pakistan, chasing 148 to win, struggled from the start and found themselves at 44-4 after losing key wickets. Mohammad Rizwan was dismissed for 16, while Salman Agha was out for a duck, both falling to Johnson as he dominated the top order with three quick wickets. Usman Khan fought back with a defiant 52 after being dropped by Matthew Short, but Johnson struck…

Haryana clinched a 3-2 victory over Uttar Pradesh in the semifinals of the 14th Hockey India Senior Men’s National Championship 2024, held at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Friday. This win marks Haryana’s third consecutive appearance in the tournament final. As a two-time champion since Hockey India’s 2011 reorganization, Haryana overcame a strong Uttar Pradesh team, which included current Indian players Lalit Upadhyay and Rajkumar Pal. Despite holding a 3-1 lead, Haryana faced a challenge when captain Pardeep Mor received a yellow card in the 50th minute, forcing the…

Australian broadcaster Fox Cricket, one of the official channels airing the recent ODI series between Pakistan and Australia, stirred controversy during the live coverage of the third match by revealing their promotional poster for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Surprisingly, the poster did not feature India’s current captain, Rohit Sharma. Instead, former India skipper Virat Kohli appeared alongside Australian captain Pat Cummins, leading to an uproar on social media. Fox Cricket’s choice to spotlight Kohli, rather than Rohit, could be a strategic move to capture the attention of both Indian…

South African fast bowler Patrick Kruger bowled an unusually lengthy 11-ball over, ultimately dismissing Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav on the last ball during the first T20I in Durban on Friday. Kruger, struggling with his rhythm, bowled three wides and two no-balls in his opening over, conceding extra runs to India. However, his final delivery, a well-executed knuckleball, led Suryakumar to mistime his shot, sending the ball toward deep square leg where Andile Simelane completed the catch. Despite the setback, India dominated the game, largely due to an explosive century from…

A video circulating on social media has won the hearts of fans everywhere, showing Virat Kohli’s endearing interaction with a fan in Mumbai. The video captures a young female fan eagerly reaching out to Kohli, even grabbing his hand in an attempt to get a selfie. Unfazed and showing his famous calm demeanor, Kohli stood patiently, allowing the fan to get the perfect shot. Known for his strong connection with fans, Kohli has always made time for them, on and off the field. Whether it’s during matches or in his…