Arshin Kulkarni made optimum use of reprieves and went on to score his second List-A century as Maharashtra halted Mumbai’s unbeaten run in the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a 153-run victory. After Maharashtra opted to bat on a foggy Saturday, openers Kulkarni (114, 114b, 11×4, 3×6) and Prithvi Shaw (71, 75b, 10×4, 1×6) set the…
Aston Villa’s 11-match winning run may have ended, but they have no time to mull over the loss at the Emirates, as they welcome Nottingham Forest for a Midlands derby. The Tricky Trees also lost last time out, falling at home to Everton in a shock result. Both will be keen to get back to…
Shubman Gill will lead India’s squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11, BCCI announced on Saturday. Shreyas Iyer has been named Gill’s deputy for the series. Iyer has been out of the Indian setup after sustaining an injury to his spleen during India’s tour of Australia last October. He is…
Mustafizur Rahman (PTI Photo) Masood Uz Zafar Amini, the coach of Indian batter Rinku Singh, has shared his views on the BCCI’s decision to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the 2026 Indian Premier League season. Amini said that while opinions may differ, the decision taken by the BCCI must be respected by everyone.His…
India’s Sanju Samson (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) Sanju Samson’s timing could not have been better. With the Indian ODI squad set to be picked on Saturday, the Kerala batter produced a commanding century against Jharkhand, putting himself firmly back into the selection conversation. Chasing a stiff target of 312, Samson led Kerala’s charge with a fluent…
Manchester United travel to Elland Road on Sunday looking to respond to a damaging midweek result, as they face Leeds in a renewed Premier League rivalry. The Red Devils were held to a disappointing draw by Wolves at Old Trafford, while Leeds arrive in buoyant mood after extending their unbeaten run with a point at…
Sanju Samson scored a century for Kerala against Jharkhand in a Vijay Hazare Trophy fixture in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Opening the batting for Kerala, Samson and Rohan Kunnummal took charge of a competitive 312-run chase. Kunnummal played aggressor as he raced away to a century. He was dismissed after amassing 124 runs in just 78…
Shashi Tharoor, Mustafizur Rahman NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said cricket should not be dragged into attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, reacting to Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) decision to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from its IPL 2026 squad following a directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).Sharing…
South Africa take on Cameroon on Sunday in the Africa Cup of Nations. South Africa v Cameroon match preview South Africa take on Cameroon in the Round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Two of the biggest names in African football meet for a place in the quarter-finals in what is…
Shah Rukh Khan and Mustafizur Rahman (Agency Image) Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has weighed in on the growing controversy surrounding Kolkata Knight Riders and the release of Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman, saying the criticism directed at co-owner Shah Rukh Khan is misplaced and removing one player achieves little.The issue escalated after the Board of…
