Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has praised Mohammed Shami for his impressive performance in India’s Champions Trophy opener. Shami’s five-wicket haul against Bangladesh helped India secure a six-wicket win, showcasing his resilience and skill. Ponting described Shami as the best version of himself after overcoming a long injury layoff. Shami’s return to ICC tournaments was…
India captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday became the second fastest batter to complete 11,000 runs in One-day Internationals (ODIs), achieving this milestone during India’s Champions Trophy clash against Bangladesh. Rohit is only the fourth Indian and the 10th batter overall to reach this mark in the 50-over format. #### Milestone Achievement Rohit Sharma reached the…
Pakistan’s campaign in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy began on a disappointing note as the defending champions suffered a 60-run defeat against New Zealand in their tournament opener at the National Cricket Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday. The situation worsened on Thursday when the International Cricket Council (ICC) penalised Pakistan for maintaining a slow over-rate…
As India prepares to face arch-rivals Pakistan in their second ICC Champions Trophy match at Dubai on Sunday, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh reminisced about his first-ever India versus Pakistan match during the 2003 50-over World Cup. Yuvraj called it “one of the greatest ODI games he has played,” which helped him understand the intensity…
The ICC Event Technical Committee has approved the inclusion of opener Imam-ul-Haq as a replacement for Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Zaman was ruled out of the tournament after suffering an injury while fielding in the first over against New Zealand in Pakistan’s opening match. The decision was made…
Real Madrid fans erupted with joy as Kylian Mbappe delivered a stunning hat-trick to propel Los Blancos into the Champions League Round of 16, securing a 3-1 victory over Manchester City on February 20. The win sealed Real Madrid’s qualification with an impressive 6-3 aggregate score across both legs, reinforcing their status as serious contenders…
The Ranji Trophy semi-final between Gujarat and Kerala witnessed a controversial moment when Gujarat spinner Ravi Bishnoi was forced off the field following a concussion. Bishnoi, who had earlier dismissed Kerala opener Rohan Kunnummal, suffered a blow while attempting to stop a ball at point. The ball deflected off his hand and struck his face,…
Veteran Pakistan opening batter Fakhar Zaman has announced his withdrawal from the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a lower-back injury. The left-handed batter shared an emotional statement on X, expressing his disappointment and determination to support his team from the sidelines. Zaman sustained the injury during a fielding effort in the first over,…
In the wake of a distressing incident involving Emma Raducanu at the Dubai Tennis Championships, fellow tennis stars have come forward to share their own harrowing experiences. Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, was brought to tears during her match against Karolina Muchova when a “fixated” fan was identified in the crowd. The WTA has…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s £61 million private jet has been grounded at Manchester Airport following the discovery of a technical issue. The Bombardier Global Express 6500, which arrived in the city last week, remains stationed after a routine inspection revealed a crack in one of its windows. It is currently unclear whether Ronaldo was on board at…
