Singamayum Shami, India’s U-19 football captain, has captured global attention with a sensational free-kick goal reminiscent of Ronaldinho’s iconic strike against England in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Shami’s audacious effort helped India secure the SAFF U-19 Championship title, defeating Bangladesh in a dramatic penalty shootout at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Arunachal Pradesh. Shami’s…
Kidambi Srikanth has stormed into the Malaysia Masters 2025 final, marking his first BWF World Tour final in six years. His straight-game victory over Japan’s Yushi Tanaka (21-18, 24-22) in the semi-finals has reignited optimism for Indian badminton’s resurgence. Srikanth’s Road to the Final The 32-year-old former World No. 1, currently ranked 65, showcased sharp…
Shubman Gill, India’s newly appointed Test captain, is facing scrutiny as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selects what some analysts are calling India’s “weakest” squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England. Azharuddin’s Famous Question Resurfaces Gill’s appointment as India’s 37th Test captain has drawn comparisons to Mohammad Azharuddin’s unexpected…
Punjab Kings (PBKS) all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has revealed that he tested positive for COVID-19 during the IPL 2025 break while in Australia. Despite the setback, Stoinis returned to the field with a blistering 44-run knock off 16 balls against Delhi Capitals (DC), helping PBKS post 206/8 in their 20 overs. Stoinis’ COVID-19 Diagnosis and Recovery…
India’s senior pacer Mohammed Shami has been excluded from the 18-member squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, with Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar citing fitness concerns as the primary reason. Agarkar’s Statement on Shami’s Exclusion During a press conference in Mumbai, Agarkar revealed that Shami’s workload is not where it needs to be,…
Former Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) coach Tom Moody has backed Ishan Kishan’s retention for the IPL 2026 season, following his stellar unbeaten 94-run knock against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on May 23, 2025. Kishan’s innings powered SRH to a commanding 231/6, leading to a 42-run victory at the Ekana International Stadium, Lucknow. Moody’s Verdict on Kishan’s…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled a revamped squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, marking the end of the Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli era and introducing five new players. Key Changes in India’s Test Squad India’s squad for the England tour features five fresh inclusions, while six players…
Former Indian cricketer Kiran More has slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and head coach Gautam Gambhir, accusing them of poor planning following the shock retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket. More described the situation as a “big wake-up call”, questioning why the selectors failed to anticipate…
Former cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has described India’s 18-member Test squad for the England tour as a “strange team”, sparking discussions among cricket analysts and fans. Manjrekar, however, maintained that India has nothing to lose, emphasizing that the squad is in transition following the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin. Manjrekar’s…
Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has advised Sarfaraz Khan to draw inspiration from Karun Nair in his bid to return to the Indian Test squad. Sarfaraz, who made his Test debut against England, was dropped from the squad for the upcoming England tour, while Nair secured a comeback after eight years, following his stellar performances in…
