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Carragher Slams Liverpool's 'Basketball' Style, Questions Team's Top Tier Status After Galatasaray Defeat

Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher has likened his former side to a basketball team after their Champions League defeat to Galatasaray.

India vs. West Indies 1st Test: Ahmedabad Pitch Report, Predicted XI, and Kuldeep Yadav's Potential Comeback

India return home for their first WTC cycle Test series against West Indies, with Shubman Gill leading a balanced XI. Key questions include Bumrah's workload, Kuldeep Yadav's comeback, Nitish Reddy's role, and Ahmedabad pitch conditions.

Gill's India Eye Home Test Dominance Against West Indies in Series Opener

IND vs WI, 1st Test preview: India will head into a home Test series without Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and R Ashwin for the first time in more than a decade. With the scars of a 0-3 loss to New Zealand still remaining fresh, Shubman Gill and his men will not take the West Indies lightly. With wet weather forecast, the conditions in Ahmedabad may not be straightforward. 

Afghanistan Set for Zimbabwe Tour: Test Match and T20 Series on the Cards

Having toured Zimbabwe already 10 months ago, Afghanistan will return for a one-off Test and three T20Is

South Africa's World Cup Ambitions: Overcoming England Hurdle, Australia an Exception?

England have won six of their eight World Cup clashes against South Africa

Will Cristiano Ronaldo feature tonight as Al-Nassr take on Al-Zawraa in AFC Champions League?

Al-Nassr faces Al-Zawra’a in a highly anticipated AFC Champions League clash, with uncertainty surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo's starting role despite his recent scoring form. Al-Nassr enters with strong momentum, having won their opener without Ronaldo. Al-Zawra’a, struggling domestically, aims to leverage home advantage against the tournament favorites.

Roger Federer Heads 2026 International Tennis Hall of Fame Nominees: Full List Revealed

Roger Federer leads the nominees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s class of 2026, recognized for his 20 Grand Slam singles titles and era-defining dominance. His remarkable career included numerous records and an all-court style. Svetlana Kuznetsova and Juan Martin del Potro are also on the ballot.

West Indies Contract Exclusions: Brathwaite, Connell Miss Out on Retainer Deals OR Brathwaite, Connell Omitted as West Indies Announces 2025-26 Retainer Contracts

Five players were handed starter contracts, while 15 men and 14 women were also handed academy contracts

NFL Week 5 latest buzz, questions, news and fantasy tips

Here's the latest intel on the Ravens' disappointing start, options for 0-4 Tennessee, precocious rookies and possible QB trades.

Women's World Cup: Ashleigh Gardner scripts history with breathtaking century vs NZ

Ashleigh Gardner etched her name in the record books, becoming the first batter in the history of the Women's World Cup to score a century batting at number six or below. She played a breathtaking innings of 115 (83), with the help of 16 fours and a six against New Zealand, to help Australia post 326 on the board.

Roger Federer leads the 2026 nominees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Roger Federer leads the list of 2026 International Tennis Hall of Fame nominees, joined by Svetlana Kuznetsova and Juan Martin del Potro. The nominations highlight remarkable careers and achievements, underscoring their impact on tennis history.

No more rank turners: Shubman Gill's pitch message ahead of 1st home Test vs West Indies

India captain Shubman Gill said that the wickets for the upcoming Test series against West Indies will have a good balance between bat and ball. India and the West Indies are set to lock horns in a two-match series set to begin on October 2 in Ahmedabad.

Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer headline batting onslaught as India A sets record total

India A smashed a record total of 413/6 against Australia A in an unofficial ODI at Kanpur. The dominant batting performance showcased the blend of experienced leadership and young talent, signalling strong prospects ahead.

World Cup Winner Madan Lal Slams PCB Chief Naqvi's Conduct After Asia Cup Trophy Fiasco

Former India cricketer Madan Lal has slammed Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi for his antics in the Asia Cup final. The player has said that Mohsin Naqvi has no knowledge of the sport.

Saim Ayub Ascends to No. 1 T20I All-Rounder Despite Asia Cup Batting Woes

Saim Ayub has risen to the top of the ICC T20I all-rounder rankings. His bowling form shines, but his batting slump raises concerns about his future role.

Gill Mum on Bumrah's West Indies Test Role: India to Manage Pacer's Workload "Match-to-Match"

India captain Shubman Gill has refused to reveal Jasprit Bumrah's exact role in the upcoming Test series against West Indies, stressing that the pacer's workload will be managed on a match-to-match basis.

Shahid Afridi Calls for PCB Chief Naqvi's Resignation Amid Pakistan Cricket Crisis After Asia Cup Debacle

Shahid Afridi has called on Mohsin Naqvi to step down as PCB chairman following the Asia Cup debacle. Afridi highlighted growing concerns over Naqvi's ability to manage cricket alongside his ministerial duties.

Gael Monfils, Veteran Tennis Star, Announces Retirement Plans for 2026

Perennial crowd favorite and former world No. 6-ranked Gael Monfils says he will retire at the end of the 2026 tennis season.

Shakib Al Hasan will not play for Bangladesh again: Sports advisor

The door to Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh return might have been shut permanently. Shakib, who has not played for Bangladesh in the past year, has fallen out with the country's sports advisor.

Women's World Cup: Will India shake hands with Pakistan? Amanjot ducks question

Women's World Cup 2025: After the drama-filled Asia Cup, where politics and cricket became inseparable in the India-Pakistan clashes, the women's teams are set to meet in Colombo on Sunday. Following India's win over Sri Lanka in Guwahati, all-rounder Amanjot Kaur was asked whether Harmanpreet Kaur and her side would shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts.