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Boycott

The pitch had too much grass on it and failed the standard expected for a five-day Test: Geoffrey Boycott

December 28, 2025 12:27 IST

"That is not good enough and the curator should be held to account by his bosses," said Boycott

IND W vs SL W livestreaming

India ​Women vs Sri Lanka ​Women 4th T20I ​Live Cricket Streaming: ​Where to Watch IND-W vs SL-W Women’s Third T20I ​Match Live Telecast & Stream?

December 28, 2025 11:06 IST

India Women (IND​-W) vs Sri Lanka (SL​-W) 4th T20I Live Cricket Score Streaming: The Indian Express gives all the livestreaming details of India taking on Sri Lanka in the fourth of the five match T20I series on Sunday

Tongue

R Ashwin on Josh Tongue: ‘He is able to produce those wicket-taking balls’

December 28, 2025 10:05 IST

Tongue, who had ruptured his right pectoral muscle in 2023 followed by a hamstring injury, has shared how he almost had ‘retired’

Bazballers

2025 Reimagined: What if…Bazballers didn’t go chasing the ball in Perth

December 28, 2025 09:20 IST

Game turned in a matter of three overs as Duckett, Pope, Harry Brook and Joe Root were dismissed in quick succession

Christo Popov

Christo Popov clinches badminton World Tour Finals: How France’s new star is redefining men’s singles and challenging Asia’s gripSubscriber Only

December 30, 2025 22:52 IST

Christo stayed unbeaten throughout the WTF week, and unexpectedly raced ahead of giant killing elder brother, Toma Jr

Antim

Olympic setback behind her, Antim Panghal on the path to redemption

December 28, 2025 16:07 IST

She was the only Indian to win a medal at the World Championships — her second — and remained dominant nationally, boding well for her ahead of a busy 2026

Manchester City's Rayan Cherki, left, celebrates with Erling Haaland after scoring his side's second goal during the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest. (PHOTO: AP)

Premier League: Manchester City continue winning run, hand Nottingham Forest 2-1 loss

December 28, 2025 01:31 IST

City dominated possession in a goalless first half but struggled to break down Forest's compact defensive shape, with striker Erling Haaland largely isolated up front.

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Yerson Mosquera, left, duels for the ball with Liverpool's Curtis Jones during the English Premier League match. (PHOTO: AP)

Premier League: Wolves record longest winless start in league’s history after losing to Liverpool

December 28, 2025 01:19 IST

Ruthless strikes from Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz a minute apart in the first half secured victory for the holders to leave them on 32 points after 18 matches, 10 behind leaders Arsenal.

Martin Odegaard celebrates goal with Declan Rice against Brighton. (PHOTO: AP)

Premier League: Odegaard back on target as Arsenal beat Brighton 2-1 to reclaim top spot

December 28, 2025 01:05 IST

Should Arsenal go on to claim the title for the first time since 2004, the narrow wins they have become so adept at grinding out will likely be a huge factor.

Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League match vs Newcastle. (PHOTO: AP)

Why Roy Keane called Man United’s victory over Newcastle “an ugly win”?

December 28, 2025 00:21 IST

Speaking after the game, Keane said: "We have seen a big win for Man Utd. To come out and win an ugly game, specifically from a defensive point of view, keeping that clean sheet.

The fourth edition of the SA20 got underway in South Africa on Friday. (PHOTO: X/SA20_League)

SA20 2025-26: Full squads, captains, head coach, home ground & live streaming info of South Africa T20 league

December 27, 2025 23:31 IST

MI Cape Town are the defending champions, having beaten inaugural champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final.

Salima Tete and Navneet Kaur, India’s captain and vice captain, will lead Soorma HC and SG Pipers in the HIL once more. (Credit: Hockey India)

Women’s HIL: Who are the captains, key Indian and overseas stars for four franchises – a quick guide for second season

December 28, 2025 09:53 IST

A World Cup qualifier in Hyderabad in March offers the last chance to qualify for the marquee tournament, and players would be hoping to make their mark across four teams.

Navneet Kaur, who will lead SG Pipers again in women's HIL, was part of the auction process too earlier this year. (PHOTO: SG Pipers)

For Navneet Kaur, Women’s HIL presents an opportunity to explore her game and attack with freedom

December 28, 2025 10:25 IST

Ahead of the auction for the second women's HIL, SG Pipers asked Navneet Kaur to be a part of the team selection process.

Magnus Carlsen shoves a camera after losing a game at World Rapid and Blitz Championship in Doha. (Screengrab/Instagram - ChessbaseIndia)

WATCH: Magnus Carlsen shoves away a camera after losing a game at World Rapid Championship in Doha

December 27, 2025 22:49 IST

Just as the photographer neared him, Carlsen angrily shoved the camera aside and exited the playing hall.

Ayush Mhatre (L) and Vihaan Malhotra (R) will lead India at U-19 World Cup. (PHOTO: CREIMAS FOR BCCI/X)

India Squad for 2026 ICC U-19 World Cup: Ayush Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra to lead India at WC; Suryavanshi captain for South Africa tour

December 27, 2025 20:21 IST

The 2026 ICC Men’s U19 World Cup will feature 16 teams divided into four groups, followed by a Super Six stage, semifinals, and a final in Harare.

Tongue

The Ashes: ‘I was in a tough situation with my body, potentially retiring…’: Boxing Day Test hero Josh Tongue on him almost quitting the sport

December 27, 2025 20:18 IST

28-year-old Josh Tongue became the first England pacer to take bag the Player of the Match award in an Ashes Test since Dean Headley achieved the feat in 1998

Hockey

Women’s Hockey India League season 2 starts on Sunday: Full squads, where to watch and ticket details

December 27, 2025 20:04 IST

The tournament will have four teams: Soorma Hockey Club, Ranchi Royals, Sharchi Bengal Tigers, and SG Pipers. Ranchi Royals have replaced the defending champions Odisha Warriors after they withdrew from this year's tournament

Rohit

Yashasvi Jaiswal recalls what Rohit Sharma said to him before his Test debut: ‘Jaisu khel neeche se, aaramse khel. Aise marega kya?’

December 27, 2025 19:53 IST

Jaiswal also revealed his first interaction with Rohit before making his debut

Stokes

The Ashes: ‘I’m pretty sure if that was somewhere else in the world, there’d be hell on…’ England skipper Ben Stokes declares his verdict on MCG pitch

December 27, 2025 19:26 IST

The Boxing Day Test between Australia and England was only the 26th test in Test history to finish in two days

Stokes

‘We play for a lot of people – not just ourselves’: Ben Stokes after win in MCG Test

December 27, 2025 18:21 IST

"Definitely very satisfying. There was a fair bit going on in the build-up to this match, a lot being thrown our way," said Stokes

Rohit

Aakash Chopra on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing Vijay Hazare Trophy: ‘The level gets elevated’

December 27, 2025 17:23 IST

"You suddenly become a point of discussion in mainstream news, and that's what you want," Chopra said

India needed a big score to stamp their authority on the Test and it was captain Rahane himself who stepped up. (Reuters Photo)

On this day: Ajinkya Rahane’s masterful century at MCG in early chapters of India’s stunning 2020/21 BGT win

December 27, 2025 16:57 IST

Ajinkya Rahane had captained India before but the 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy is where he truly cemented his legacy, and it all started with him putting together a masterclass at the MCG.

Jota

Diogo Jota’s son will join mascots as his former clubs Liverpool and Wolves face each other

December 27, 2025 16:51 IST

Portuguese forward Jota, who played for both Premier League clubs, died in a car crash alongside his younger brother in July in northwestern Spain. He was 28

Du Plessis

Faf du Plessis says he is ‘fortunate’ to play under MS Dhoni and Stephen Fleming

December 27, 2025 16:30 IST

“For someone like myself, you know, 10 years with them in the IPL and our three years at JSK and also Texas Super King. It’s a great franchise to be a part of," said du Plessis

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