A relentless Australia seized a 44-run lead over England in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Friday, with aggressive opener Jake Weatherald and Steve Smith leading the charge. By stumps the hosts had not only reeled in England’s first-innings 334 but raced clear, ending a draining day two on 378-6 in front of…
Tottenham v Brentford preview Thomas Frank welcomes former club Brentford to Tottenham this weekend in need of a win. Spurs are level on points with Brentford going into the weekend and Frank was full of praise for his successor Keith Andrews. “It’s big credit to Brentford to be brave enough to promote him, but also…
If you have followed Shikha Pandey’s career over the years, you know that introspection comes tightly woven with excellence for the pace bowling veteran. A voracious reader and one of the most curious minds in the game, Shikha is constantly searching for things, anecdotes, moments, and people who can inspire her and widen her horizons…
Tavish Pahwa is rapidly establishing himself as one of India’s most promising junior tennis players. The reigning U18 and U16 Fenesta National Champion recently sat down with Indian Tennis Daily to discuss his intense training in France, his recent success in doubles, and his ambitious goals for the future. Doubles Success and the European Circuit…
Australia’s captain Steve Smith celebrates his fifty (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard) Australia tightened their grip on the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, finishing Day 2 with a handy 44-run lead after powering their way to 378 for 6 under the lights at the Gabba. Jake Weatherald and Steve Smith set the tone with composed half-centuries, ensuring…
Riyan Parag of Rajasthan Royals (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) With Sanju Samson’s stunning trade to Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals suddenly find themselves searching for a new leader. And the name at the top of the list is Riyan Parag, who captained RR in eight matches last season when Samson…
Leeds v Liverpool preview Leeds moved out of the bottom three with a win over Chelsea in midweek and now face the faltering Premier League champions. Leeds have won just one of the last 12 league meetings of the sides but know that another three points will do their chances of survival the world of…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says the Champions have taken a ‘step forward’ despite only drawing with Sunderland in midweek Last Sunday’s 2-0 win at West Ham ended a run of three straight defeats that had included a 3-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest and a 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven, both at Anfield. But the…
India’s Riyan Parag (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Riyan Parag, who has not featured for India in more than a year, believes his current absence from the national sides is down to a troublesome shoulder and not a dip in ability. Speaking to The Hindu after guiding Assam to a 58-run win over Vidarbha in the Syed…
Arsenal could keep faith with midfielder Mikel Merino as a central striker even asas Viktor Gyokeres and Gabirel Jesus return from injury. No Arsenal player has scored more goals than Merino in 2025, with the Spain international on target against Brentford on Wednesday. And boss Mikel Arteta admits Merino’s performances up top mean he remains…
