Dhruv Jurel produced one of the defining performances of India’s second Test against Sri Lanka, scoring an unbeaten century to help the visitors build a commanding first-innings total. The young wicketkeeper-batter showed remarkable patience and maturity in Colombo, turning a potentially tricky middle-order situation into an opportunity to take India towards a position of strength….
India’s preparations for the 2026 Asian Games have entered a crucial phase, but the focus is no longer limited to medal hopes and athlete performances. The selection policy adopted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has become one of the biggest talking points ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya Games in Japan. The Sports Ministry…
Chennai Super Kings are entering a new chapter after the departure of long-time head coach Stephen Fleming, and former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has already put forward a name he believes could be the right fit for the five-time IPL champions. Hayden has backed former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik to take charge of CSK, arguing…
Marnus Labuschagne’s position in Australia’s Test batting order is facing its biggest challenge in recent years, with the selectors now having to seriously consider whether the experienced No. 3 should remain part of the side for the upcoming tour of South Africa. His latest failure against Bangladesh has intensified the debate around his place, just…
Dhruv Jurel’s second Test century against Sri Lanka in Colombo was memorable for more than just the runs he scored. After reaching the landmark, the India wicketkeeper-batter removed his helmet, raised his bat and then pulled up his sleeve to reveal a tattoo on his left bicep that read. What initially looked like an unusual…
India’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup came to a disappointing end after a 3-5 defeat against Argentina in Amstelveen. The result was particularly painful because India entered the match knowing that only a convincing victory would keep their semi-final hopes alive. Instead, a slow start and repeated…
Abid Mushtaq delivered one of the standout bowling performances of the 2026 Duleep Trophy as North Zone took control of their quarterfinal against West Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The Jammu & Kashmir left-arm spinner produced a superb five-wicket haul, helping North Zone dismiss West Zone for 187 and take a…
England have removed fast bowler Brydon Carse from their squad for the second Test against Pakistan after an off-field incident in Derby prompted an investigation by the Cricket Regulator. The decision comes just days after England produced a dominant performance in the opening Test at Headingley and leaves the team dealing with another unwanted distraction…
Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison has called for cricket to take a serious look at its long-standing relationship with alcohol after another off-field incident involving an England player reignited debate about drinking culture in the sport. Harmison’s comments came after England fast bowler Brydon Carse was removed from the squad for the second Test…
India’s disappointing campaign at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup has triggered a sharp debate over the direction of the national teams, and former goalkeeper P. R. Sreejesh has added his voice to the criticism. The two-time Olympic bronze medallist questioned the accountability of India’s hockey management after both the men’s and women’s teams failed…
