In a thrilling display of resilience and attacking prowess at the FIFA Club World Cup, European giants Real Madrid and Manchester City delivered standout performances on Sunday. Despite facing an early setback with a red card, Real Madrid managed to secure a 3-1 victory over Pachuca, while Manchester City overwhelmed Al-Ain with a stunning 6-0…
Indian hockey stalwart Lalit Kumar Upadhyay has officially retired from international hockey, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable career that spanned over a decade and included two Olympic bronze medals. The 31-year-old forward made the announcement on Olympic Day, shortly after India’s 4-3 win over Belgium in their final FIH Pro League 2024–25 match….
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has offered strong words of support for Gautam Gambhir, praising the current Team India head coach for his passion, transparency, and deep respect for senior players. Speaking ahead of India’s crucial Test series against England, Ganguly reflected on Gambhir’s evolution as a leader and his early challenges in the coaching…
Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has strongly criticized the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for naming the ongoing India-England Test series the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, arguing that Sachin Tendulkar’s achievements far surpass those of James Anderson and that the batting maestro’s name should come first. “Anderson’s record is nowhere as good as Tendulkar’s in one-day…
England opener Ben Duckett has shed light on the team’s tactical approach to neutralize India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah during the ongoing third Test at Headingley, emphasizing the importance of a positive mindset and strike rotation. Duckett, who stitched a crucial 122-run partnership with Ollie Pope after the early dismissal of Zak Crawley, credited their…
Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia has launched a blistering attack on All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey, accusing him of turning the national football body into a “circus” plagued by mismanagement, lack of transparency, and poor decision-making. “The AIFF today is a circus. And when you put jokers in those positions, it’s bound…
In a surprising twist to the 2024–25 Premier League season accolades, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has been left out of the six-man shortlist for the prestigious PFA Players’ Player of the Year award, despite leading his team to a dominant title win. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes has made the list, sparking debate among…
In a landmark moment for Indian chess, R Praggnanandhaa has overtaken reigning world champion D Gukesh in the live FIDE world rankings, marking a dramatic reshuffle in the pecking order of Indian chess prodigies. With a live rating of 2777.2, Praggnanandhaa now stands as India’s No. 2, pushing Gukesh to third place nationally. ♟️ A…
As India embarks on a fresh five-match Test series against England under the leadership of Shubman Gill, the spotlight returns to one of cricket’s most storied rivalries. With the first Test underway at Headingley, here’s a comprehensive look at India’s Test record in England, including top run-scorers, wicket-takers, and series outcomes. 🏏 India’s Overall Test…
In a moment that had cricket fans and commentators in splits, Cheteshwar Pujara playfully mocked former England captain Michael Vaughan on live television by presenting him with a framed copy of his infamous 4-0 prediction from the 2020–21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy—and cheekily asked for his autograph on it. 📺 The Viral Moment During the pre-match show…
