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.

The Dallas Stars took a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 in Game 3 at the American Airlines Center on Sunday night. Led by Mikko Rantanen, who notched a goal and two assists, the Stars capitalized on third-period opportunities and took control of the series. Rantanen, acquired in a March 7 trade with the Carolina Hurricanes, has been red-hot in the postseason, amassing 17 points (nine goals, eight assis

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been suspended indefinitely, following growing hostilities between India and Pakistan. The decision, confirmed by a senior BCCI official on Friday, came in the wake of heightened military tension, multiple air raid alerts, and nationwide blackouts that disrupted not just civilian life but also major sporting events. The league’s suspension was triggered by the mid-match cancellation of Thursday’s clash between Punjab Kings and D

After weeks of speculation, Trent Alexander-Arnold has officially confirmed that he will part ways with Liverpool Football Club at the end of the 2024–25 season. The 25-year-old wingback, who has been with the club since the age of six, made the announcement through a heartfelt video on social media, declaring that this was the most difficult decision he has ever made. “After 20 years at Liverpool Football Club, now is the time for me to confirm that I will be leaving at the end of t

In a touching moment following one of the most intense matches of IPL 2025, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly took time to meet Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals’ 14-year-old batting prodigy, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The occasion was the aftermath of RR’s heartbreaking 1-run defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders, and Ganguly’s gesture brought both comfort and inspiration to the young player. Despite the loss, and a modest performance from Vaibhav who was

Cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar has made a startling prediction that the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) might face disbandment amid escalating political and diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan. With the Asia Cup 2025 fast approaching and India co-hosting the tournament alongside Sri Lanka, Gavaskar's comments come at a time of deep uncertainty surrounding Pakistan's participation. The comments were made during an interview with Sports Today, where Gavaskar

Chelsea moved one step closer to securing a spot in the UEFA Conference League final with a commanding 4-1 victory over Swedish side Djurgarden in Stockholm. The London club, under manager Enzo Maresca, showcased attacking flair and tactical control as they overpowered their injury-hit opponents in the first leg of the semi-final. Jadon Sancho opened the scoring early in the match, collecting a lofted through-ball and calmly finishing past the goalkeeper. A slice of misfortune follo

In a moment that reminded fans why cricket is more than just a game, Rajasthan Royals’ pacer Akash Madhwal was seen offering a humble gesture of folded hands to Mumbai Indians legend Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh following their IPL 2025 clash in Jaipur. The gesture, captured on video and widely circulated on social media, has been praised as a sign of pure respect, earning massive love from fans and fellow cricketers alike. Mumbai Indians (MI) had just crushed Rajas

The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has taken stern action against former Indian pacer S Sreesanth, suspending him for a period of three years following his remarks made in connection with the controversy surrounding Sanju Samson’s omission from the Indian squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy. The suspension was officially announced after a special General Body meeting held by the KCA on April 30 in Kochi. Sreesanth, who was part of India's victorious squads in both th

World Chess Champion D. Gukesh is set to lead Team India in an exciting five-board team match against Team USA, headlined by Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura. This high-stakes event titled "Checkmate: USA vs. India" will take place on October 4 at the Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match will bring together some of the top chess minds and influencers from both countries, blending elite competition with the energy of a globally watched event. Alongside Gukesh, Tea

For 22 minutes, it seemed as though Barcelona’s dream of reaching the Champions League final was slipping away. But then, 17-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal stepped up with a moment of pure brilliance, sparking a spirited comeback as Barcelona fought back from two goals down to draw 3-3 against Inter Milan in the semi-final first leg at Camp Nou on Wednesday night. Inter Milan, last year’s finalists, looked dominant early on. Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries each delive

An unsettling incident unfolded Wednesday night during a Major League Baseball game at PNC Park, where a Pittsburgh Pirates fan fell from the 21-foot-high Clemente Wall in right field. The fall occurred in the midst of the game between the Pirates and the Chicago Cubs, halting play and sending shockwaves through players and spectators alike. The individual, whose identity has not been made public, landed on the warning track and lay motionless, drawing immediate concern from both teams and on

Yuzvendra Chahal brought IPL 2025 to life with a sensational performance on Wednesday, securing his second career hat-trick in the league during Punjab Kings’ clash with Chennai Super Kings. The 19th over at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium turned into a nightmare for CSK and a moment of magic for PBKS, as Chahal dismissed four batters in just six deliveries swinging the match and delivering a crushing blow to CSK’s playoff hopes. Among the many fans and cricket personalit

The Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) Indian Premier League 2025 campaign came to a crushing end on Wednesday, as they became the first team to be officially knocked out of playoff contention following a four-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings (PBKS) at their home ground in Chennai. This exit marks a historic low point for the iconic franchise, led by MS Dhoni, as CSK have now missed the playoffs for two consecutive seasons something that has never happened in the team’s storied IPL journey.