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Sunil Gavaskar’s sarcastic comments on MCG pitch: ‘Might drop the word ‘very’ from the ‘very good’ that Madugalle gave for the Perth pitch’
December 29, 2025 09:49 IST
Gavaskar also slammed the double standards of the match referees, saying that if the batters manage to score more runs, pitches are rated poor, and if the bowlers pick wickets, they are good. “
2025 Reimagined: What if… Cristiano Ronaldo had joined Inter Miami
December 29, 2025 08:55 IST
Miami could have been football’s Hollywood; a Messi-Ronaldo collaboration would look like the instances when Al Pacino and Robert de Niro have come together for the odd caper.
After breaching Korean barrier in 2025, archer Ankita Bhakat targets bigger things in the new year
December 29, 2025 08:54 IST
After coming fourth at the Paris Olympics, 2025 was about reworking her technique for more individual success. The coming year will see whether archer Ankita Bhakat can build on this year and make her mark at the Asian Games.
Harmanpreet Kaur admits being concerned over India’s over-rate during fourth T20I: ‘I try to improve from my mistakes’
December 29, 2025 01:53 IST
Harmanpreet was seen worked up towards the end while instructing her teammates towards the end of Sri Lanka's innings in the second half of the game.
South Africa coach Hugo Broos blasts lack of ‘AFCON vibe’ at Africa Cup in Morocco
December 29, 2025 01:36 IST
Even Morocco games, which were all sold out, have featured empty seats with touts blamed for snapping up tickets, frustrating fans’ efforts to get access to the near 70,000-capacity Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, where the home team is playing all its group games.
Anrich Nortje hopeful for South Africa national team call-up for 2026 T20I World Cup
December 29, 2025 01:30 IST
Nortje has played just two games for South Africa in the last 18 months and was out of action from October 2024 to April 2025 and from May to November this year while recovering from his injuries.
AFCON 2025: Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi asks fans to stop whistling the team at Africa Cup
December 29, 2025 01:18 IST
“It’s not normal for the supporters to whistle,” Hakimi said Sunday before Morocco’s final group game against Zambia on Monday. “We need that 12th man.”
Why was Koneru Humpy, undefeated at World Rapid C’ship, denied a shot at tiebreaks even after tying for top spot?
December 29, 2025 00:48 IST
An unusual FIDE regulation denied India's Koneru Humpy a shot at the playoffs.
Women’s HIL: Navneet Kaur checks off one item pre-season to-do list as SG Pipers start season with win over Ranchi Royals
December 29, 2025 12:27 IST
Having won just one match last year, the early signs are good for Navneet and her side this season.
Battle of the Sexes: Nick Kyrgios beats Aryna Sabalenka, but tennis lost in cold, cynical spectacle
December 29, 2025 09:05 IST
Other than the fact that, for all concerned, including the showrunners, some easy money was made, what was really achieved from this cynical spectacle?
Badminton nationals: 14-year-old Tanvi Patri goes down against local favourite Surya Charishma but walks away with rich praise from PV Sindhu
December 28, 2025 23:55 IST
Surya Charishma Tamiri prevailed in three games against the 14-year-old prodigy Tanvi Patri 17-21, 21-12, 21-14.
Women’s World Rapid Championship: How a questionable bishop move crashed Koneru Humpy’s title defence dreams; Settles for bronze
December 29, 2025 09:08 IST
She was in ideal position to beat Savitha in the final round but for a slip-up that forced a draw and a bronze medal
IND-W vs SL-W: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma’s record stand powers India to 30-run win, take 4-0 series lead
December 29, 2025 07:15 IST
Smriti Mandhana produced her best innings of the series, and Vaishnavi Sharma impressed again as India maintained their winning run in the series.
Arjun Erigaisi snatches historic bronze at World Rapid Championship, Magnus Carlsen takes home gold
December 29, 2025 10:33 IST
Nihal Sarin and world champion Gukesh Dommaraju were 19th and 20th in the final standings. R Praggnanandhaa could only manage 28th spot.
Alex de Minaur’s packs muscles, more risks on court to attempt taking down Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
December 28, 2025 20:29 IST
De Minaur will start his season in Sydney at the United Cup, after taking a short break for the first time in seven years.
WATCH | Magnus Carlsen dismantles Hans Niemann in 60 moves at World Rapid Championship in Doha
December 28, 2025 20:35 IST
Niemann was unbeaten in the competition with six wins and four draws until he faced Carlsen.
‘It’s not too clever to say outside’: Former Man United midfielder Eriksen slams Ruben Amorim for his “worst in history” comments
December 28, 2025 18:09 IST
Amorim, who took over the managerial role from Erik ten Hag, had claimed that last season's side was the "worst in history".
Travis Head backs Jake Weatherald as his opening partner
December 28, 2025 17:12 IST
Since his test debut in the Ashes opener in Perth, Weatherald's average is under 21 and it has been dragged down by scores of 10 and 5 in the loss against England on a tough pitch in the fourth Test in Melbourne.
India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 4th T20I Updates: IND win 4th T20I by 30 runs
December 29, 2025 00:01 IST
India, who had already sealed the series, made two changes to the XI: Jemimah Rodrigues and Kranti Gaud are out while Harleen Deol and Arundhati Reddy come in.
‘Absolute lottery’: Alastair Cook slams MCG pitch after England win Boxing Day Test match in 2 days against Australia
December 28, 2025 16:33 IST
Alastair Cook slammed the surface that was used for the 2025-26 Ashes Test, calling it ‘sub-standard’, citing how batters like Joe Root and Steve Smith had found it hard to bat on that surface.
Aryna Sabalenka on playing Nick Kyrgios in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match: ‘Don’t know what to expect’
December 28, 2025 16:30 IST
The ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match at Dubai’s Coca-Cola arena will take place in modified rules in which both Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka will be permitted only one serve per point, instead of two.
Watch: Indian-origin Jerrssis Wadia smash three consecutive sixes in BBL
December 28, 2025 16:21 IST
Coming at number six after Jamie Overton's wicket, Wadia needed no invitation and smashed Wildermuth from the word go hitting three sixes and one four in the first balls
Watch | ‘Everyone’s still human’: Travis Head reacts to media scrutiny on Ben Duckett over Noosa video
December 28, 2025 16:10 IST
“I was jealous. Everyone else has made a lot more out of it than what it should have been. We’ve done the same thing on past tours, so I didn’t have an issue with it," said Head
Manager Slot asks Writz to keep going after breaking his goal drought
December 28, 2025 15:15 IST
Liverpool signed Wirtz in June for a reported fee of 100 million pounds ($135 million), with a further 16 million pounds in potential bonuses.
MCG curator in ‘state of shock’ after Ashes Test ends in two days
December 29, 2025 14:40 IST
This was the second two-day finish of a Test match in this Ashes series with the opener in Perth also being short-lived
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