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Junior Hockey World Cup Tamil: Indian Junior Mens Hockey Team Captain and defender Rohit reflected on the teams character and resilience after Indias recent bronze medal win at the FIH Hockey Mens Junior Hockey World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, following a sensational 4-2 comeback victory over Argentina in the third-place play-off match. After finishing fourth in the previous two editions of the Junior Hockey World Cup, India finally returned to the podium in dramatic fashion, producing one of the most

AUS vs ENG , 3rd Test , Cricket Tips :The first two tests of the Ashes 2025-26 have proved to be disappointing for Ben Stokes and his men. His team have surrendered in both departments and are trailing by 0-2. Australia have been totally dominant, and Mitchell Starc has been setting the tone for Australia in both games. But now, Pat Cummins is back for the hosts and will lead the hosts. Nathan Lyon has also been added for the third test. This game will be played at Adelaide Oval on December 17

Adelaide Test: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald maintained complete confidence in Usman Khawaja despite the veteran opener being axed from the playing XI for the third Ashes Test, calling him the important part of the group. Khawaja, who missed the second Test victory in Brisbane due to back spasms, was unable to open in Australias first innings after spending a lengthy period off the field with a back injury during Englands batting in the series opener in Perth. Although Khawaja stated he w

Asian Youth Para Games: Indian youngsters delivered a remarkable performance at the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games, winning 8 gold medals in the Para badminton events. The Indian team proved to be a formidable force, securing an impressive 17 medals 8 gold, 3 silver, and 6 bronze. At the core of Indias success was Jatin Azad, whose composed and confident performances defined the teams spirit. Azad achieved double gold in the SU5 category; first capturing the mens singles title before returni

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming revealed that the teams planning for the upcoming season effectively began midway through the last campaign, when performances dipped, and injuries disrupted momentum. He also stated that the work they carried out in the back-half of the previous season has helped them curate a blueprint for the upcoming auction, to be held on Tuesday. In a video shared by the franchise on X, Fleming said, Well it was actually halfway thro

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite: India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer delivered a timely reminder of his credentials with a polished 70 off 43 deliveries for Madhya Pradesh in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2025 Super League Group A fixture against Punjab at the DY Patil Academy, Ambi, Pune, on Tuesday. His innings was laced with eight boundaries and two sixes, underlining his ability to control the tempo in the middle order. The performance came just a few hours before the IPL 2026 auction, set to t

Even before the start of India vs South Africa 3rd ODI at Vizag, India captain KL Rahul was seen to be very happy, laughing and punching the air in delight. The India team dug out was also elated. Occasion: India ended its toss losing spree after 21 attempts in ODIs. The last toss India had won was during the World Cup 2023 semi-final against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, on November 15, 2023. The question is not the impact the loss of toss in 20 ODIs had on the results for Indi

Big Bash League: Australia captain Pat Cummins has signed with Sydney Thunder as a CA marquee supplementary player for the Big Bash League (BBL) 15. The 32-year-old pacer was also included in the Thunder's marquee supplementary list last season but has not played in the BBL since February 2019. As the 19th supplementary player, the international star sits outside the 18-strong playing squad but could be brought in should he become available, Thunder said in a statement. Cummins is a successful T

South Australia State Premier Peter: Authorities have announced heightened security measures for the third Ashes Test match between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval, set to begin on Wednesday, after shooting attacks at Sydneys Bondi Beach. South Australia State Premier Peter Malinauskas confirmed that additional protocols, including the presence of rifle-armed police, will be in place around the venue. Given the events that have occurred in Sydney, there will be additional protocols put in

Captain Ben Stokes has demanded England show a bit of dog in the must-win third Ashes Test against Australia on Wednesday after raw conversations following heavy defeats in Perth and Brisbane. The tourists have crashed to consecutive eight-wicket losses and must snap a 17-match winless streak in Australia at Adelaide Oval to keep the five-match series alive. They have made one change with Josh Tongue replacing fellow quick Gus Atkinson, while off-spinning all-rounder Will Jacks kept his place ah

The Sharjah Warriorz produced a composed all-round performance to outclass the Gulf Giants by 11 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday. Led by an outstanding batting performance by Tom Abell in the middle overs, and Matheesha Pathiranas key strikes with the ball, the Warriorz sealed their second straight win of the DP World ILT20 Season 4. Abells 68 off 41 balls included five fours and three sixes, helping the Warriorz post a competitive 174/6. With the ball, Wasim Akram and Pathiranas t

Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) could look to buy Englands batting all-rounder Liam Livingstone at the IPL 2026 auction to bolster their lower-order firepower, said former India batter Mohammad Kaif. The IPL 2026 auction will be held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, and they come in with a purse of Rs 22.95 crore to fill six slots, four of which are for roping in overseas players. With David Miller released ahead of the auction, LSGs primary goal will be to get a pla

Skipper Pat Cummins: Skipper Pat Cummins and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon have returned to the Australia's playing XI for the crucial third Test at Adelaide Oval. Allrounder Michael Neser is the unluckiest of Australia's two omissions from their eight-wicket win at the Gabba, with fellow seamer Brendan Doggett also making way. For Cummins the match will mark his first Test appearance since he featured against the West Indies in the middle of the year, with the right-armer revealing he was ready t

Fit-again opener Usman Khawaja was left out of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide starting Wednesday as skipper Pat Cummins and veteran Nathan Lyon were named in an Australia side looking to seal the series. Khawaja, who turns 39 this month, had back spasms and failed to open in the first Test victory against England in Perth then was ruled out injured for the second in Brisbane. He has since recovered but selectors opted to stick with Travis Head and Jake Weatherald at the top of the order, leavi

Zimbabwe Cricket Vice Chairman Sylvester: The countdown to the ICC U19 Mens Cricket World Cup 2026 officially began as Zimbabwe unveiled the tournament trophy for the event to be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia at a ceremony in Harare on Monday. The event will run from January 15 to February 6 and will feature 16 teams, including debutants Tanzania, as the next generation of global stars take centre stage. Former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu, who was also a former U19 World Cup player, havin

Karnataka State Cricket Association: The 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be held from March 26 to May 31, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed the franchises, a report claimed on Monday. The IPL franchises were informed about the dates by Hemang Amin, the league's CDO, during a briefing ahead of Tuesday's auction in Abu Dhabi, Cricbuzz said in a report. The 19th edition of India's domestic T20 franchise will start on March 26 with defending champions Roy

Indian Premier League: Bengal opening batter Abhimanyu Easwaran, who has been on the verge of international debut on a couple of occasions, along with New Zealand pacer Ben Sears and South Africa's Ethan Bosch, are among the late additions made to the auction list for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Monday night. Easwaran, who was part of the Indian squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in the 2024-25 season, was included in the list of 19 players that were added to the list. Ethan, broth

Gokaraju Liala Gangaaraju MSK Prasad: Uttarakhand outplayed defending champions Andhra Pradesh by 47 runs, while Gujarat and Goa won in the Nagesh Trophy Mens National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025 (8th Edition Phase II), currently being held in different venues across the country. Besides, Cricket Association of Blind (CAB) Delhi, Jharkhand, Goa, and CAB Vidarbha also registered wins on the opening day of matches held in three venues -- Vijayawada, New Delhi, and Gandhinagar. The n

Axar Patel: India all-rounder Axar Patel has been ruled out of the remaining two matches of the five-match T20I series against South Africa due to illness. Patel also didn't feature in the third T20I in Dharamshala. However, he continues with the team in Lucknow, where he will be further medically assessed. The Mens Selection Committee has named Shahbaz Ahmed as his replacement for the T20Is in Lucknow and Ahmedabad. The 31-year-old has already participated in five international games for India,

The BPL Governing Council: Bangladesh is set to become the latest country to make match-fixing a criminal offence, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) Integrity Unit working with the government to introduce a law against the menace. A news report said on Monday. Mahin M. Rahman, BCB Integrity Units counsel, has informed that they are working to make match-fixing a criminal offence after the Bangladesh Premier Leagues governing council recently, on advice of the Integrity Unit, kept nine cr

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction now a day away, all eyes will be on the uncapped domestic players expected to land big paydays and instant recognition from the cricketing world. Once the IPL 2025 season was over, coaches and scouts of all ten teams were busy criss-crossing the country to see various state T20 league games and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches to identify the gems who can be of great value to their teams. With limited purses and multiple s

CCI Western India Squash Tournament: The Cricket Club of India (CCI) on Monday announced the dates for the 80th CCI Western India Squash Tournament, Indias oldest and longest-running squash competition, which began in 1943. The tournament will be played from December 17 to 21, 2025, across the iconic glass-backed courts of the CCI, Mumbai. Organised under the auspices of the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) and the Maharashtra Squash Racquets Association (MSRA), this years edition conti

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta: History was witnessed at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday as Argentina football legend Lionel Messi made his much-awaited visit, drawing massive crowds and admiration from fans in Delhi. Thousands gathered to see the global icon, and the event passed off smoothly, earning widespread praise for the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) and Delhi Police. Fans were delighted with the seamless arrangements and unobstructed views, with no VIP or political hij

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Australias seam bowling all-rounder Cameron Green underlined his status as the most sought-after player ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, fetching Rs 30.5 crore from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a mock bidding exercise. Registered as a batter, owing to a goof-up by his manager during the player auction registration, Green is expected to be hotly pursued by both KKR and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) when the real auction begins at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. I kn

Ben Stokes: England captain Ben Stokes has called on his side to show a bit of dog in the must-win third Ashes Test against Australia, starting at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. The clash in Adelaide marks a return for Stokes to the venue where he made his Test debut 12 years ago, adding further weight to the occasion as England look to mount a fightback. England are 2-0 behind in the five-match series and must snap a 17-match winless run in Australia to keep alive hopes of regaining the urn. D

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: Argentina football legend Lionel Messi was presented with India vs USA Men's T20 World Cup 2026 tickets by ICC chairman Jay Shah on the last leg of the GOAT India Tour, here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta also attended the event along with DDCA president Rohan Jaitley. Messi was also gifted with a framed cricket bat and a Team India jersey, along with Rodrigo de Paul and Luis Suarez. Former Indian goalkeeper Aditi Chauh

CEO Sunil Gupta: Delhi Capitals' (DC) CEO Sunil Gupta said the franchise is clear in the players they wish to target and complete their squad ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, to be held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. DC, the IPL 2020 runners-up, head into the mini auction with a purse of Rs 21.80 crore and have to fill eight slots, including five in the overseas category. We have arrived in Abu Dhabi, and our preparations for the auction have been underway for

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: The spotlight will be on the likes of Cameron Green, Liam Livingstone and Ravi Bishnoi as ten franchises gear up for the IPL 2026 auction, set to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. It will mark the third straight time of an IPL auction happening outside India after Dubai (2024) and Jeddah (2025). All ten teams are expected to loosen their purse strings in pursuit of marquee talent and have a squad which can win the IPL 2026 trophy. A total of 77 slot

Shaheen Shah Afridi: Shaheen Shah Afridi endured a difficult start to his Big Bash League career after being taken out of the attack for dangerous bowling during Brisbane Heats clash with Melbourne Renegades here at the Simonds Stadium on Tuesday. In the 18th over of the first innings, the Pakistani fast bowlers night fell apart when he bowled two waist-high full tosses one to Tim Seifert and another to Ollie Peake. The umpires deemed the deliveries dangerous, forcing Afridi to stop bowling and

Arun Jaitley Stadium: A wave of excitement swept through the national capital on Monday as fans turned up in large numbers to witness football legend Lionel Messi at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium. From early morning, long queues formed outside the venue, with supporters of all ages eager to catch a glimpse of the Argentine superstar, turning the area around the stadium into a sea of blue and white jerseys. Messis presence in Delhi sparked unprecedented enthusiasm among football lovers, many of

Harry Brook: England vice-captain Harry Brook has vowed to improve his shot selection in the remainder of the Ashes after admitting to playing shocking shots in the opening two Tests. Brook, who is on his first Ashes tour, scored 52, 0, 31, and 15 in the first two Tests of the series held in Perth and Brisbane. Speaking to reporters after England were done with their practice session at the Adelaide Oval, Brook said, It hasn't been an ideal series. Sometimes, I've got to rein it in a little bit:

ICC World Test Championship: South Africa off-spinner Simon Harmer has been named as winner of the ICC Mens Player of the Month honour for November, following his inspired bowling helping the Proteas secure a 2-0 Test series win in India. Harmer, 36, edged competition from Bangladeshs Taijul Islam and Pakistans left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz to win the monthly award for the first time. Harmer claimed a remarkable 17 wickets and play a pivotal role in South Africa, the reigning

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi arrived in New Delhi on Monday afternoon for the final stop of his G.O.A.T. Tour, after a weather-related delay postponed his flight. Messi was scheduled to land in the national capital earlier this morning, but his charter flight was delayed due to foggy conditions here. He immediately proceeded to the Leela Palace Hotel, where he will have a meet-and-greet session for around an hour with a select group of peop

Indian Deaf Cricket Association Team: IDCA Team achieved a comprehensive victory in the three-match T20 series with strong performances across all departments against the Inclusive Warriors Deaf Dubai (IWDD) team at Sharjah's DCS YOU SELECTS Arena. In the opening match on December 11, IDCA scored a formidable 212 for 5 after choosing to bat, before bowling out IWDD for 123 in 17.2 overs to secure an emphatic 89-run victory. Santosh Kumar Mahapatra was named Player of the Match for his crucial co

ODI World Cup: India opener Shafali Verma has been named ICC Womens Player of the Month for November 2025, following her decisive performance in the ODI World Cup final against South Africa. Drafted as a late replacement for the injured Pratika Rawal, Shafali seized her moment in the spotlight with a fluent 87 off 78 balls the highest score by an Indian opener in a World Cup final. Her aggressive start, combined with a record 100-run partnership alongside Indias vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, se

Harshit Rana: Indias seam-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana said he relishes sharing the new ball with Arshdeep Singh and credited the left-arm fast bowler for building pressure from the opposite end. In the third T20I at the HPCA Stadium on Sunday, Arshdeep and Rana, playing in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, who was unavailable due to personal reasons, set the tone for Indias seven-wicket win by making the most of seam-friendly conditions and picking three wickets in the powerplay. The duo claim

Adelaide Test: Australia's veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon said he has nothing to prove as he prepares to return for the upcoming third Ashes Test, starting at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. Lyon has played in 140 Tests for Australia, but the seasoned off-spinner has been omitted from the playing XI twice in the last three matches. For the third Ashes Test, with hot conditions and a dry surface likely to favour spin, Lyon is expected to return as Australia aims to secure an unassailable 3-0 lea

HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh: Jaipur Polo concluded another outstanding season by winning the Gwalior Cup, securing a calm 6.53 victory over Mayfair Polo in the final. This victory marks Jaipur's sixth tournament win of the current polo season, underlining the teams consistency and dominance throughout competitions. Jaipur Polo set the tone early, making full use of their handicap advantage and sharp attacking intent to close the opening chukker at 2.50. Lance Watson led the charge with inc

Physical Disability T20 Series: Mumbai will host a historic inclusive cricket event, the Physical Disability T20 Series, from December 16 to 18 at the renowned Wankhede Stadium. All three matches will take place at the same venue, giving fans a special opportunity to enjoy top-tier cricket and witness the inspiring determination of athletes with physical disabilities. The three-day T20 series aims to promote inclusivity, resilience, and sporting excellence, while showcasing the growing prominenc

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: India opener Abhishek Sharma has supported captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill to win matches for the team in the run-up to next years Mens T20 World Cup, which will be held from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka. In Indias seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the third T20I at the HPCA Stadium, Gill scored a run-a-ball 28 while Suryakumar made just 12. Ill tell you one thing straight away. Trust me, Suryakumar and Shubman will wi

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association: Former South African pacer Dale Steyn expressed concerns over South Africas lack of consistency after the teams seven-wicket defeat in the third T20I, saying the Proteas need stability in selection as frequent changes are affecting the team's performance. The two teams squared off at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday, with the hosts taking a 2-1 series lead. The visitors were bowled out for 117 in 20 overs as the

Wales Cricket Board: England have announced their playing XI for the upcoming third Test of the Ashes series, which begins on Wednesday at Adelaide Oval. Gus Atkinson has been replaced by Josh Tongue. With the Ben Stokes-led team trailing Australia 0-2, the remaining three games of the iconic series are must-win matches for the visitors if they are to claim the Ashes urn. Tongue making his way to the lineup means that the team will continue to bench Shoaib Bashir, a decision that draws mixed rea

Recently in a Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates match in ILT20 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE, the nail-biting finish (Vipers won by 1 run) was not the only highlight of match, a strange Desert Vipers move proved to be the game-changer and big education on the tactical front. The Vipers were 117/1 in 15.5 overs (only 20 runs were scored from the previous four overs) with Max Holden, batting on 42 off 36 balls. At this moment, Holden stepped out for a big shot off Rashid Khan, missed but sur

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association: Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa reserved high praise for opener Abhishek Sharma, comparing the youngster to former Sri Lankan great Sanath Jayasuriya after his quick-fire knock set the tone for the teams win against South Africa in the third T20I. The Men in Blue beat the Proteas by seven wickets at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala to take a 2-1 lead in the series. The Indian bowling attack dominated the game as ever

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar underlined that disciplined execution was the key component of Team Indias bowling attack after the Men in Blue secured a seven-wicket win against South Africa at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala. India took a 2-1 lead in the five-match T20I series with a commanding victory over the Proteas in the third match, where the conditions favoured the bowlers. Bangar highlighted how Indias

The Desert Vipers booked their place in the DP World ILT20 Season 4 playoffs with a five-wicket win over the Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday night. It was also a moment of history for the Vipers, who became the first team has to win six consecutive matches in the DP World ILT20. After the Capitals posted a challenging 166/4, the Vipers rode on the all-round performance of Sam Curran to seal the win. He took two crucial wickets with the balls, and followed it u

Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell: New Zealand off-spinner Ajaz Patel has been selected for the third and final Tegel Test against the West Indies, starting on Thursday in Mt Maunganui. He joined the side in place of Blair Tickner, who dislocated his shoulder while fielding on the boundary during the second Test in Wellington. The 37-year-old spinner, who famously took all ten wickets in a Test innings against India at the Wankhede Stadium in 2021, could be in line to play his first Test match on home s

England are on the ropes and need a miracle heading into Wednesday's third Ashes Test in Adelaide, with ruthless Australia boosted by the return of Pat Cummins as they look to seal the series. Eight-wicket defeats in Perth and Brisbane mean England have now gone 17 Tests since winning in Australia, dating back to their last series victory there in 2010-11. Equally damning, a win for the hosts will ensure the five-match showdown will be over inside three Tests for the fourth consecutive series in

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel is in line to play his first Test match in more than a year after being recalled ahead of the third Test against the West Indies. The 37-year-old has not played a Test in New Zealand since February 2020. The Central Districts left-arm orthodox bowler took 11 wickets in his last Test against India at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, as New Zealand wrapped up a 3-0 series victory over the hosts in 2024. Patel has 85 Test wickets in 21 matches, at an average of 29.25. Desp

Arshdeep Singh: Indias left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh credited his success in the third T20I against South Africa to sticking to the basics and exploiting helpful conditions in Dharamsala Arshdeep took 2-13 in his four overs to set the base for a seven-wicket win over South Africa in the third T20I at the HPCA Stadium on Sunday and took home the Player of the Match award. Nothing changed. I just pitched the ball in the right areas and tried to get as much help from the wicket. There was som