As Day 1 of the 3rd Test between India and New Zealand unfolds at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the Indian team has made a strong start by bowling out New Zealand for 235 runs. Ravindra Jadeja was the standout performer for India, claiming his 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, showcasing his exceptional skill and resilience on the field. Washington Sundar also played a crucial role in the bowling attack, contributing with four wickets, further solidifying India's dominance in the match

As the deadline for IPL 2025 player retentions approaches, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has shared a creative puzzle for their fans, featuring nine potential player names. This fun engagement comes as franchises prepare for the mega auction, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) setting a retention deadline of October 31. The players included in RCB's puzzle are cricketing stars Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Rajat Patidar, Faf du Plessis, Cameron Green, Glenn

With just two days remaining before the IPL 2025 retention deadline, excitement is building around the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the pivotal decisions they will make. A key focus of speculation is whether MS Dhoni, the legendary captain, will return for another season. As an uncapped player since his international retirement over five years ago, Dhoni's status has generated heated discussions among fans and analysts alike. A recent post by CSK on social media, featuring cryp

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the appointment of Jason Gillespie as the interim white-ball coach for the national cricket team, taking over from Gary Kirsten, who recently resigned from the position. Gillespie, who has been serving as the head coach of the Test team, will lead the squad during the upcoming series against Australia and Zimbabwe. Kirsten's resignation comes just six months into his tenure, sparked by growing tensions with the PCB regard

In the ongoing second Test against New Zealand at Pune, the Indian cricket team is grappling with a significant challenge as they attempt to salvage the match. After giving up a first-innings lead of over 100 runs, the Rohit Sharma-led side has struggled to make inroads into New Zealand's batting lineup. Washington Sundar's exceptional seven-wicket haul restricted New Zealand to 259 runs, but India's response was underwhelming as they only managed to score 156 in their first innin

In a historic shift for the Ashes series, Perth will host the first Test of the 2025-26 Ashes, ending Brisbane's nearly 40-year tradition of kicking off the Australia-England rivalry. The first Test is set to take place at Perth Stadium from November 21-25, 2025. This will be the inaugural Ashes Test at the new venue, which replaced the old WACA ground, last utilized in 2017. Following the Perth Test, the second match will be a day-night affair at Brisbane's Gabba, scheduled

Spain will face Denmark and Serbia in the Nations League without key striker Nico Williams, who has been sidelined due to an injury sustained while with Athletic Bilbao. Williams reported to the national team's training camp at Las Rozas, near Madrid, but was released after discussions between the medical teams of his club and the national team, as confirmed by a statement from the Spanish football federation. The absence of Williams is a significant blow for Spain, especially g

The Haryana election results are generating significant buzz nationwide, particularly with the notable victory of Olympian and former wrestler Vinesh Phogat in the Julana assembly segment. Running as a Congress candidate, Phogat triumphed over BJP's Captain Yogesh Bairagi, a former Army officer, and Kavita Dalal from the Aam Aadmi Party, also a wrestler, securing her win by a remarkable margin of over 6,000 votes. Despite Phogat's standout performance, the broader picture in

US stocks experienced a lower opening on Friday as investors took a moment to reassess following a robust rally spurred by the Federal Reserve's significant interest rate cut earlier this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 120 points, or 0.3%, landing at 41,906.55. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite decreased by 0.2%, settling at 17,950.7. The S&P 500 also saw a dip, declining by as much as 0.26% to 5,698.93. Despite the overall market downturn, nine of t

In a surprising move, Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has been appointed as the head coach of Punjab Kings, taking over from Trevor Bayliss, who oversaw the team for the past two seasons. Ponting, who previously spent seven years with Delhi Capitals, signed a four-year contract with Punjab, highlighting the franchise’s long-term vision to rebuild its squad. Under Ponting's leadership, Delhi Capitals became a formidable team in the IPL, reaching the final in 2020 bu

The second day of the one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand was unfortunately called off due to persistent issues with a wet outfield at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground. Despite multiple inspections throughout the day, conditions did not improve, and the decision to cancel play was made around 3:04 pm. The unplayable conditions have left cricket fans and players waiting for updates on the rescheduled fixtures. Groundstaff made several attempts to address the

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has announced the appointment of Satish Kumar as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Indian Railway Board. Kumar's appointment comes as Jaya Verma Sinha, who has served as the Chairman and CEO since September of last year, is set to transition to a new role as an administrative member of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). Kumar will take on his new responsibilities until his superannuation and may serve on a con

In a significant political move, Thalapathy Vijay, a major figure in the Tamil film industry, has officially launched the flag and symbol of his newly established party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The unveiling event showcased a flag featuring a red and yellow color scheme with flower and elephant symbols. This marks a crucial step in Vijay's transition from cinema to politics. During the e