Virat Kohli has etched his name deeper into Indian Premier League (IPL) history by becoming the first-ever batter to score over 9000 runs for a single team in Men’s T20 cricket. Representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Kohli reached the landmark during his match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025, achieving the feat when he crossed 24 runs. The milestone also included a brisk half-century in 27 balls, ultimately ending his innings at 54. Kohli now stands at 9004 runs

A shocking incident turned a day of celebration into chaos when a vehicle rammed into a crowd gathered for Liverpool Football Club’s Premier League title victory parade. The accident occurred on Monday in Liverpool, UK, and has left nearly 50 people injured, including four children. A widely circulated video on social media captured the horrifying moment when a dark-colored car suddenly accelerated and ploughed into the packed street, throwing people into the air and knocking several to

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) may be planning a significant roster shake-up ahead of IPL 2026, with former India cricketer Aakash Chopra suggesting that the franchise could release ₹23.75 crore buy Venkatesh Iyer following his omission from the team’s final group-stage match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025. Despite being one of the most expensive buys in IPL history, Venkatesh was left on the bench and not even used as an impact substitute during the crucial mat

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced a major setback in their quest for a top-two finish in the IPL 2025 points table after a 42-run defeat to SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Lucknow. With just one league match remaining, RCB’s road to the top two is no longer solely in their hands. While a win in their final fixture is now non-negotiable, the team must also rely on other match outcomes and a favorable Net Run Rate (NRR) scenario to edge ahead. After the loss, RCB remains on 1

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to usher in a new era in Indian Test cricket with a fresh leadership duo as the selectors finalize the squad for the challenging five-match series in England, beginning June 20 in Leeds. According to reports, Shubman Gill is the frontrunner to be appointed the new captain of the Indian Test team, marking a significant generational shift following the recent retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. At just 25, Gill

Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem has broken his silence on Indian star Neeraj Chopra’s recent comments about their camaraderie, stating that he prefers not to speak due to the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. His statement comes ahead of the Asian Athletics Championships 2025, scheduled to begin May 27 in Gumi, South Korea. Arshad addressed the media in Lahore on May 22, where he was asked about Neeraj Chopra's clarification that the two

San Jose is moving forward with plans to boost its local economy in anticipation of the 2026 World Cup and Super Bowl by reintroducing large-scale building advertisements known as supergraphic signs. These giant ads, attached to downtown and North San Jose buildings, are being revived to capitalize on the surge in visitors expected during these global sporting events. The city council has unanimously approved the return of these supergraphic signs, which were previously phased out

Ange Postecoglou has brought long-awaited glory to Tottenham Hotspur by guiding the club to their first major trophy in 17 years, winning the UEFA Europa League with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the final held in Bilbao. The win not only ended Spurs’ trophy drought but also sparked celebrations across Australia, where Postecoglou is being hailed as a trailblazer for the next generation of Australian football coaches. Despite a lackluster domestic season that has lef

As Manchester United prepare for their Europa League final clash against Tottenham on Wednesday in Bilbao, defender Harry Maguire has emerged as both an unlikely wing wizard and a steady force in the backline. Despite his surprise attacking cameos in earlier rounds, the England international hopes to stick to his preferred central defensive role in what could be a season-defining game. Maguire, 32, made headlines during the Europa League knockout stages first scoring a decisive goal

Indian men's shuttlers HS Prannoy and Satish Karunakaran produced stellar performances to enter the second round of the Malaysia Masters 2025, while double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu’s struggles continued as she suffered a first-round exit in the Super 500 event held in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. In a thrilling men’s singles encounter, Prannoy pulled off a comeback victory over fifth seed Kenta Nishimoto of Japan. After losing the first game 19-21, Prannoy bounced b

Rohit Sharma's unexpected retirement from Test cricket has become a major talking point in Indian cricket, and new reports suggest that his exit may have come after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) rejected his preferred plan to retire mid-series during the England tour similar to MS Dhoni’s dramatic farewell in Australia in 2014. According to Sky Sports, Rohit had proposed to the selectors that he travel with the team for the five-Test series in E

Lucknow Super Giants’ young spinner Digvesh Rathi has been suspended for one match by the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council after breaching the Code of Conduct for the third time this season. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the decision following a heated on-field altercation between Rathi and Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma during their recent clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. According to the official IPL releas

Following the disappointing end to Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) IPL 2025 campaign, team owner Sanjiv Goenka broke his silence with a heartfelt social media post, sharing his thoughts on the season and his hopes for the future. The post included a powerful image featuring Goenka with LSG’s marquee signing Rishabh Pant, offering a moment of reflection and resilience after the team’s elimination from playoff contention. LSG had entered the season with high expectations

With Rohit Sharma calling time on his Test career earlier this month, India finds itself at a crucial crossroads. The decision on who takes over as the next red-ball captain will shape the team’s future in the 2023–25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, starting with a high-stakes series against England. Initially seen as the natural successor due to his leadership in Australia and the 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Jasprit Bumrah has opted out of the captai

Barcelona have been crowned La Liga champions for the 2024–25 season after a commanding 2-0 victory against city rivals Espanyol on Thursday night. The win, powered by a spectacular goal from teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and a late strike by Fermin Lopez, ensures that Real Madrid can no longer catch them at the top of the table. With two games to spare, Barca seal their 28th league title in style, completing a domestic treble under new manager Hansi Flick. Playing at Espanyo

Fresh troubles have struck Brazilian football as a court in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday ordered the dismissal of Ednaldo Rodrigues, president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), over allegations of forgery in his employment contract. This ruling marks yet another setback for Brazilian football governance, just days after the morale-boosting announcement of Carlo Ancelotti’s appointment as national team coach. The court found that a signatory of Rodrigues’s 2025

Legendary England fast bowler James Anderson is all set to make a much-anticipated return to competitive cricket on Friday as Lancashire take on Derbyshire in the County Championship at Old Trafford. This marks Anderson’s first professional appearance since his emotional farewell Test match at Lord's in June 2024 against the West Indies. With 704 Test wickets under his belt, Anderson remains the most successful fast bowler in the history of red-ball cricket and the top wic

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has expressed strong disappointment over the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) indecisiveness regarding the venue for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final. The match, which was originally scheduled to take place at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens on May 25, is now rescheduled to June 3 following a week-long suspension of the tournament due to heightened cross-border tensions with Pakistan. Although the IPL 2025 wil

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has ramped up efforts to ensure that foreign players return for the resumed IPL 2025 season, starting on May 17, despite lingering concerns over safety following the recent India-Pakistan military tensions. Following the suspension of the league on May 9 due to the heightened security risks triggered by the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the BCCI has been working tirelessly to reassure foreign boards and players that the situation has s

Virat Kohli’s sudden announcement to retire from Test cricket just weeks before India’s five-match Test series against England has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world. Widely regarded as one of the finest batters of his generation, Kohli made the announcement through a heartfelt statement on social media, marking the end of a 14-year-long Test career. His timing and decision have left fans and experts speculating on the possible reasons behind this unexpected move.