Practicality over loyalty: Matheesha Pathirana, Andre Russell releases reflect IPL’s strategic transition | Cricket News

Practicality over loyalty: Matheesha Pathirana, Andre Russell releases reflect IPL’s strategic transition | Cricket News

Matheesha Pathirana (left) and Andre Russell Ahmedabad: MS Dhoni is known for his simple and straightforward responses, especially when it comes to his players, deflecting pressure and comparisons astutely. However, fans were left stunned after a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL), when the former…

Pittsburgh Steelers to discover more today with reports suggesting veteran QB has broken wrist

Pittsburgh Steelers to discover more today with reports suggesting veteran QB has broken wrist

The Pittsburgh Steelers should discover today the extent of the injury to Aaron Rodgers that saw the veteran quarterback exit yesterday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rodgers went down on his left wrist seconds before half-time after being tackled and did not appear for the rest of the game. ESPN reported he has suffered a…

Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Karnataka batter R Smaran scores second double hundred of season

Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Karnataka batter R Smaran scores second double hundred of season

Karnataka batter R. Smaran on Monday scored a double hundred against Chandigarh in their Ranji Trophy fifth round match in Hubli. The southpaw reached the mark in 343 balls with 16 fours and a maximum. This was Smaran’s second double ton this season. He had scored an unbeaten 220 against Kerala in the third round…

Ashes 2025-26: Former carpenter Doggett eyes debut after chipping away

Ashes 2025-26: Former carpenter Doggett eyes debut after chipping away

After spending years carving out a name for himself in Australian domestic cricket, qualified carpenter Brendan Doggett is now eyeing a second life as a Test bowler and a dream debut in the Ashes. Doggett chipped away on building sites and on the fringes of the test squad in relative obscurity, but injuries have opened…

Blame me, says Patrick Mahomes as the Kansas City Chiefs lose again to leave playoff hopes hanging by a thread

Blame me, says Patrick Mahomes as the Kansas City Chiefs lose again to leave playoff hopes hanging by a thread

Patrick Mahomes cut a frustrated figure and blamed himself after the Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff hopes took another hit after defeat at the Denver Broncos. Mahomes threw for 276 yards and one touchdown as the Broncos edged it 22-19 with the Chiefs now sitting third in the AFC West with a 5-5 record. Will Lutz…

‘Big achievement’: ODI captain Shaheen Afridi drags in Pakistan’s victory over India A after Sri Lanka series win | Cricket News

‘Big achievement’: ODI captain Shaheen Afridi drags in Pakistan’s victory over India A after Sri Lanka series win | Cricket News

Pakistan’s ODI’s team captain Shaheen Shah Afridi (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Pakistan secured a comprehensive 3-0 ODI series victory against Sri Lanka, winning the final match on November 16 by six wickets. The triumph was particularly special as it coincided with Pakistan A’s win over India A in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 tournament.Later, in…

‘Have faith in Mohammed Shami’: Sourav Ganguly’s message to Gautam Gambhir after India’s Eden shocker | Cricket News

‘Have faith in Mohammed Shami’: Sourav Ganguly’s message to Gautam Gambhir after India’s Eden shocker | Cricket News

Sourav Ganguly and Gautam Gambhir NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has doubled down on his demand for Mohammed Shami’s Test comeback, saying India cannot afford to overlook the veteran pacer after their dramatic 30-run defeat to South Africa at the Eden Gardens. With India’s thin bowling depth exposed and the pitch coming under…

Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025: How can India A qualify for semifinals after loss to Pakistan Shaheens?

Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025: How can India A qualify for semifinals after loss to Pakistan Shaheens?

India A suffered a crushing eight-wicket defeat to Pakistan Shaheens in a Group B encounter at the Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha on Sunday. While the Shaheens became the first team to book a semifinal berth in the ongoing competition, India A has it all to do if it is to make the last…

‘Done well in domestic, that’s why they’re playing international cricket’: Gautam Gambhir backs Team India despite Kolkata defeat | Cricket News

‘Done well in domestic, that’s why they’re playing international cricket’: Gautam Gambhir backs Team India despite Kolkata defeat | Cricket News

KOLKATA: Sunday saw India suffer their fourth consecutive Test defeat to a SENA country at home, all of them mostly on turning wickets. A cause for concern, surely. Either the wickets are not suiting India or the technique of playing on them is lacking. Despite playing with four spinners, a relatively unknown Simon Harmer dazzled.And…