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Arsenal's Jurrien Timber, left, kicks the ball ahead of Chelsea's Marc Cucurella during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Arsenal in London, England, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (AP Photo)

Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak sets up much-needed Liverpool win and Man United beats Palace

December 1, 2025 01:34 IST

Arsenal is five points clear of second-placed Manchester City, with Chelsea a point further back in third.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen celebrates in front of second-placed McLaren driver Oscar Piastri after winning the Qatar Grand Prix, in Lusail.(AP Photo)

Max Verstappen wins Qatar GP as F1 title fight with Norris and Piastri goes to final race

December 1, 2025 01:19 IST

All three title contenders have won seven races this season. Verstappen is aiming for a fifth straight F1 title, with Piastri and Norris chasing their first.

Virat Kohli of India during the 1st ODI match between India and South Africa at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, India on November 30, 2025. (Photo: CREIMAS for BCCI)

As BCCI pushes for seniors to play domestic cricket, Virat Kohli says, ‘I’ve never been a big believer of a lot of preparation’

December 1, 2025 00:27 IST

His 52nd hundred showcased his famed fitness, mental strength and drive and he says that s long as he's hitting the ball well, he can keep performing

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in action during first ODI vs South Africa in Ranchi. (PHOTO: AP)

Kevin Pietersen on Kohli-Rohit Test comeback rumours: ‘If true, it must be taken very seriously’

December 1, 2025 00:15 IST

The former England cricketer highlighted that the survival of Test cricket is a hot topic, and if Kohli and Sharma want to play again, they must play.

Virat Kohli scored his 52nd ODI century during the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi. (PHOTO: AP)

Virat Kohli confirms he will only play one form of game for India: ‘That’s how it’s always going to be’

December 1, 2025 00:35 IST

Virat Kohli, after player of match award, talks about mental readiness versus physical fitness: 'Never been big believer of lot of preparation... all my cricket has been mental'

India defeated South Africa by 17 runs in the first ODI in Ranchi. (PHOTO: AP)

In Kohli’s run-flood, how South Africa slipped on Ranchi’s dew

November 30, 2025 22:16 IST

The dew factor was supposed to make chasing easier for the batting, and though it appeared copiously after the halfway mark to trouble India, it had helped the Indian seamers to pick wickets with the new ball.

India beat South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi. (PHOTO: AP)

IND vs SA, 1st ODI: Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch knock in vain as India beat South Africa by 17 runs to win thriller in Ranchi

November 30, 2025 21:58 IST

Kohli's 136-run stand with Rohit (57 off 51) for the second wicket set up India's big total on a largely flat track in Ranchi.

Abhishek Sharma in action during SMAT 2025 match against Bengal. (PHOTO: PCACricket/X)

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025: Abhishek Sharma’s smack day headlines SMAT Sunday

November 30, 2025 21:25 IST

The dashing opener struck 148 off 52 balls to destroy Bengal; Mumbai's Mhatre too his hundred

India’s Abhishek in action against Belgium at Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. (PHOTO: Hockey India)

Hockey: Goalkeepers Pawan, Mohith shine but India beaten by Belgium 1-0 in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final

November 30, 2025 20:57 IST

Mohith HS and Pawan Malik emerged as the big positives in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final, even as India lost 0-1 to Belgium in a tight final.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in action during first ODI vs South Africa in Ranchi. (PHOTO: AP)

‘Kohli has zidd to prove critics wrong,’ ‘Age is just a number’: Mohammad Kaif heaps praise on Rohit-Kohli after Ranchi masterclass

November 30, 2025 20:49 IST

Courtesy of Kohli's 83rd international ton, India posted 349/8 in 50 overs after being inserted by Aiden Markram. 

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah applauds after the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Liverpool and PSV in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. (AP Photo)

Mo Salah left out of Liverpool team for Premier League clash with West Ham

November 30, 2025 20:38 IST

After their defeat in the Champions League to PSV Eindhoven, Slot had said: "There’s a lot of pressure if you work or play at a top club and even more so if you start losing more games than this club, or these players or this manager, is used to. So then there’s always pressure.”

England pacer Mark Wood in action during first Ashes Test against Australia at Perth. (PHOTO: AP)

AUS vs ENG, Ashes 2025-26: Mark Wood in doubt for Pink-Ball Test at Gabba? Joe Root provides clarity

November 30, 2025 19:56 IST

The opening Test at Perth was Wood's first competitive appearance in close to nine months after returning from knee surgery in March

India's Virat Kohli plays a shot during the first One Day International match between India and South Africa in Ranchi, India, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (AP Photo)

Sunil Gavaskar declares Virat Kohli as ODI G.O.A.T: ‘When you pass the great Sachin Tendulkar…’

November 30, 2025 19:54 IST

Tendulkar had struck 51 Test centuries in his career, which was overtaken by Kohli's 52nd ODI ton on Sunday. Kohli thus has the most centuries in a single international format

India's Virat Kohli celebrating his 52nd ODI century during first One-Day International against South Africa in Ranchi. (BCCI)

Virat Kohli gets rolling in Ranchi, rolls back years with 52nd ODI ton

November 30, 2025 19:50 IST

A vintage hundred replete with his favourite showed why there is still the fire and legs in him to boss this format

Indian opener Rohit Sharma during the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi. (PHOTO: AP)

How Rohit Sharma became the batsman with most sixes in ODIs

November 30, 2025 18:34 IST

Opener overtakes Afridi in all-time record and now leads a list that has Afridi, Chris Gayle, Sanath Jayasuriya and MS Dhoni

Indian Women's Doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand in action at the Syed Modi International Super 300. (PHOTO: Amit Verma/UPBA)

Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand retain Syed Modi crown with 17-21, 21-13, 21-15 win over Osawa-Tanabe

November 30, 2025 23:12 IST

The 74-minute final at Lucknow saw the Indian women's doubles pair return from an injury-related break as Treesa unveiled sharper net skills

Australia batter Travis Head in action during the first Ashes against England. (PHOTO: AP)

After match-winning Ashes century, Travis Head ready to keep opening the batting

November 30, 2025 16:31 IST

Traivs Head has had a lot of success in Tests at No.5 but opens in white-ball cricket.

IND vs SA: Virat Kohli smashed his 52nd ODI hundred against South Africa in Ranchi. (CREIMAS)

Virat Kohli records 52nd ODI century, surpasses Sachin Tendulkar for most tons against South Africa in Ranchi

November 30, 2025 19:55 IST

IND vs SA: Virat Kohli's 52nd ODI century took him past a slew of Sachin Tendulkar feats, including the record for most centuries against South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday.

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Bavuma’s Indian summer in November: Favourite Hindi word – ‘theek hai’ and choosing butter chicken over peri peri chicken

November 30, 2025 16:22 IST

South African captain who has been impressing India with his calm leadership, and got compared to MS Dhoni by ABdV, also spoke of what he'd be doing in life, if not for cricket

Andre Russell spent 11 years with KKR, scoring over 2600 runs and pick 120-plus wickets before being released last Sundar. (BCCI)

Andre Russell retires from IPL, will be KKR’s ‘power coach’

November 30, 2025 15:15 IST

Russell, who won the IPL title with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2014 and 2024, had not been retained by the franchise, but will be part of their support staff as the ‘power coach.’ The Jamaican, however, said that he would continue to play in other leagues around the world.

IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma broke Shahid Afridi's ODI sixes world record. (CREIMAS)

IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma breaks Shahid Afridi’s world record for most ODI sixes in history

November 30, 2025 15:07 IST

IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma cracked his 350th ODI six with a thumping slog-sweep off South Africa off-spinner Prenalen Subrayan over cow corner and proceeded to repeat the stroke off the next delivery to equal Afridi at 351 maximums in 100 fewer innings

Always a junior amongst giants of Proteas cricket, Quinton de Kock is excited to now be a senior.

Quinton de Kock, on what brought him back: ‘I missed the camaraderie and the whole thing of representing the Proteas’

November 30, 2025 14:19 IST

The 10th most capped South African in ODIs, who had dream figures in his retirement World Cup, realises he loves to bat and play more.

Ashes 2025: Joe Root says the rivalry doesn't need the pink-ball Tests. (Reuters)

Ashes don’t need pink-ball Tests, says Joe Root

November 30, 2025 13:36 IST

Ashes 2025; The pink-ball innovation was brought to boost Test match attendances and cater to TV viewership, with the latter part of the day’s play taking place during prime time. The first three days of the Brisbane Test are already sold out.

IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are appearing an Indian record 392nd international match together against South Africa in Ranchi. (File)

IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli break Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid’s Indian record in 392nd match together in Ranchi ODI

November 30, 2025 13:10 IST

IND vs SA 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli appearing in their 392nd international match together in Ranchi against South Africa, broke the joint-appearances record held by Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid among all Indian cricketers.

Rishabh Pant has only played one ODI in three years. (PTI)

‘I see no place for Rishabh Pant’: Former India wicket-keeper picks ideal No. 4 for IND in South Africa ODI series

November 30, 2025 12:06 IST

Rishabh Pant last featured in an ODI in August 2024 in Sri Lanka, scoring six runs in his only outing. In 27 innings in the 50-over format, Pant has aggregated only 877 runs at a 33.50 average.

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