Shubman Gill’s inclusion as vice-captain adds complexity to India’s T20I top-order selection for the Asia Cup. While Gill’s Test success highlights his leadership potential, Sanju Samson’s impressive opening form, including three centuries and a high strike rate, makes him a strong contender. Ravi Shastri advocates for Samson to continue opening, emphasizing his game-changing ability at…
Bruno Fernandes has firmly rejected multiple transfer offers from Saudi clubs, including a personal approach from Cristiano Ronaldo, choosing to stay at Manchester United through the 2025/26 season. Meanwhile, Ronaldo, now influential at Al-Nassr, continues to push for signings like Mason Greenwood and João Félix as the Saudi transfer window extends to September 23, aiming…
Teen chess prodigy GM Divya Deshmukh, after a shaky start at the Grand Swiss, stunned Africa’s top-rated GM Bassem Amin. Playing with black, Divya showcased resilience in the Sicilian Defence, capitalising on Amin’s aggressive play. Despite a challenging opening, she seized the initiative, converting a rook sacrifice into a decisive advantage.
Suryakumar Yadav’s T20 captaincy is under scrutiny as selectors prioritize individual performance alongside leadership. Despite a high winning percentage, his batting form dipped, raising concerns about his place in the team.
Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 75 runs in the tri-series final, with Mohammad Nawaz’s hat-trick being the highlight. Nawaz’s impressive figures of 5-19 helped Pakistan dismiss Afghanistan for a mere 66 runs. Captain Salman Agha expressed confidence in the team’s readiness for the upcoming Asia Cup, emphasising their strategic use of spinners and overall team performance.
Drake’s betting woes continue as Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open victory cost him $300,000, a wager placed on Jannik Sinner to win the 2025 title. This loss adds to Drake’s history of unsuccessful sports bets, including a previous US Open gamble and a significant Copa América wager.
England inflicted a historic 342-run defeat on South Africa in Southampton, marking the largest victory in men’s ODI history when batting first. Jacob Bethell’s maiden century and Jofra Archer’s destructive bowling led England to a massive 414 for 5. The Proteas crumbled, managing only 72 runs, their second-lowest ODI total, succumbing to relentless pressure and…
Carlos Alcaraz won against Jannik Sinner in the US Open final in New York. Alcaraz claimed his second US Open title and sixth Grand Slam championship. This victory allows Alcaraz to reclaim the world number one ranking. Former President Donald Trump attended the match, drawing mixed reactions. Alcaraz dominated the match, winning in four sets.
India showcased a dominant performance, defeating defending champions South Korea 4-1 in Rajgir to secure their fourth Asia Cup hockey title. This victory not only marked a return to continental supremacy after eight years but also guaranteed their qualification for the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Dilpreet Singh’s outstanding performance earned him the Player of the…
