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Why is Yuzvendra Chahal a regular for India in bilaterals, but never picked for World Cup squads?Subscriber Only

December 4, 2023 18:22 IST

The 33-year-old Chahal has not played a single World Cup game in the last three years despite being amongst the top wicket-takers in the country yet gets picked for the bilateral series.

Babar Azam is not a quick learner, he lacked aggression as a captain: Junaid KhanSubscriber Only

December 2, 2023 12:12 IST

Former Pakistan pacer says despite leading the team in all three formats for the past four years, there was no sign of improvement in Babar Azam's captaincy.

(Left) R Praggnanandhaa watches her sister Vaishali R plays a game; Vaishali is the third woman in India to become a grandmaster. (Chess dot com | Anna Shtourman/FIDE)

Vaishali and Praggnanandhaa make history as the first-ever brother-sister duo to become GrandmastersSubscriber Only

December 5, 2023 17:04 IST

The 22-year-old Vaishali Rameshbaabu crossed 2500 rating points to earn the Grandmaster title at the IV El Llobregat Open in Spain on Friday. She's only the third female grandmaster from India.

India vs Australia: Rinku Singh reveals the secrets behind the 100 metres long sixSubscriber Only

December 2, 2023 10:26 IST

Rinku Singh blazed away to a 29-ball 46 and put on a valuable 56-run stand for the fifth with Jitesh Sharma.

‘You will not be spared today’: Junaid Khan recalls rivalry with Virat KohliSubscriber Only

December 2, 2023 09:41 IST

Junaid Khan has bowled 24 balls to Virat Kohli and had dismissed him three times, while conceding only three runs.

Why Ahmedabad shouldn’t be criticised for not staying back to applaud Pat Cummins lift the World CupSubscriber Only

December 3, 2023 17:48 IST

Blaming the crowd, not our beloved all-conquering cricketers, was clearly a less troubling and more soothing thought post the anti-climactic loss at the World Cup final

‘Stuck to strengths, stayed strong mentally and bowled stump to stump’ – Axar Patel

December 2, 2023 07:20 IST

A day after being dropped from the T20 squad in favour of Ravindra Jadeja, Axar shows his utility claiming dangerous Travis Head with figures of 3/16 as he finishes with Man of the Match honours

India vs Australia: Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma personify new Indian intent as Suryakumar Yadav and Co complete series win in RaipurSubscriber Only

December 2, 2023 14:15 IST

In Raipur, India's batting unit was tested but Rinku and Jitesh counterpunched with intent to power the hosts to another series win at home.

Shreyanka Patil and Saika Ishaque in action during WPL

Shreyanka Patil, Saika Ishaque among fresh call-ups as India name Harmanpreet Kaur-led squads for England seriesSubscriber Only

December 2, 2023 18:18 IST

Shreyanka Patil is a spin-bowling all-rounder who was the leading wicket-taker in Caribbean Premier League and Saika Ishaque is a left-arm spinner who was one of the breakout stars in the WPL

Priyanshu, Tanisha-Ashwini reach Syed Modi semifinals

December 2, 2023 18:22 IST

The 21-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, who won the Orleans Masters Super 300 this season, registered a 21-15, 21-16 win over reigning world junior champion Farhan in a 49-minute quarterfinal clash at the BWF World Tour Super 300 tournament.

Rafael Nadal says that he will return to playing at the Brisbane International in Australia

Tennis: Rafael Nadal announces comeback, set to return playing in Australia

December 2, 2023 07:15 IST

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal is set to make his return to professional tennis at the Brisbane International in January after being sidelined for a year with a hip flexor injury

Hikaru Nakamura has been accused of cheating by Vladimir Kramnik.

Hikaru Nakamura, who once accused India’s Arjun Erigaisi of cheating without proof, now faces accusations himselfSubscriber Only

December 4, 2023 00:02 IST

As the Nakamura vs Kramnik mudslinging contest rages, Indian GM Srinath Narayanan speaks to The Indian Express about the paranoia surrounding cheating in chess.

Hans Niemann wins the Tournament of Peace. Photo: Hans Niemann via X

Hans Niemann faces new unsubstantiated cheating claims after winning Tournament of Peace with near-flawless runSubscriber Only

December 2, 2023 07:14 IST

American grandmaster Hans Niemann won seven games and drew two as he went unbeaten at a tournament in which everyone of the contenders was a grandmaster

After leading 2-0 in the first quarter, India ended up losing 3-4 to Germany in the Hockey Women's Junior World Cup. (PHOTO: Hockey India)

Hockey Women’s Junior WC: India’s quarterfinal hopes hit after a damaging 3-4 defeat against Germany in a thrillerSubscriber Only

December 2, 2023 07:25 IST

Germany rally from 0-2 down in the first quarter, as turnover mistakes from India result in a 3-4 loss leaving them with an uphill climb against Belgium in order to make World Jr last-8

Ravichandran Ashwin reveals what makes Rohit Sharma stand out as a captainSubscriber Only

December 1, 2023 18:06 IST

Ashwin also reflected on the pain the Indian players felt in the dressing room about missing out on the World Cup trophy, which would have been India's third.

India vs Australia highlights, 4th T20: Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi take IND to win by 20 runs and seal the series in Raipur

December 3, 2023 17:45 IST

India vs Australia 4th T20 highlights: India will look to win the five-match series against Australia at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Naya Raipur on Friday, India has the upper hand with a 2-1 lead.

Pakistan Cricket Board named three former Pakistan cricketers as consultants to Wahab Riaz

Ex-Pakistan cricketer, who confessed to spot-fixing and was jailed, named as consultant to chief selectorSubscriber Only

December 1, 2023 15:54 IST

The former Pakistan cricketer, who has been named as a consultant to Wahab Riaz, was jailed and banned from cricket for his role in spot-fixing in 2010.

Maverick Carter, LeBron James' business partner, told federal investigators he bet on NBA games through an illegal bookie.

LeBron James’ business manager Maverick Carter placed bets on NBA games through illegal bookieSubscriber Only

December 1, 2023 14:32 IST

Carter and James, the NBA's career scoring leader, are friends from Akron, Ohio, who together own SpringHill Company, an entertainment and production company.

‘I thought he would kill me’: Wasim Akram on when shirtless Viv Richards, bat in hand, came looking for himSubscriber Only

December 1, 2023 16:10 IST

Wasim Akram also spoke about picking up cuss words after being sledged by Australian fans and about the time a shirtless legendary Viv Richards stood outside the dressing room with a bat in hand to 'kill' him.

One of the photos posted by Pat Cummins shows Mitchell Marsh sitting on a sofa holding a pint in his hand with his feet resting on the World Cup trophy that is placed on the floor.

Mitchell Marsh defends controversial World Cup photo with his feet on trophy, says would probably do it again

December 1, 2023 16:14 IST

Australian all-rounder, pictured with his feet on the trophy after their World Cup title, says he would repeat it again as he lashes out on scheduling a T20I series soon after World Cup

India squads for South Africa, talking points: From Shreyas Iyer’s return to Tests to Ravindra Jadeja’s T20I promotion

December 1, 2023 18:58 IST

As the BCCI named the squads for India's all-format tour of South Africa, a few key takeaways emerged.

IND vs AUS Live Streaming: With the score in the India versus Australia series reading 2-1 in favour of the hosts, the two teams will face off at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur

India vs Australia 4th T20 Live Streaming: Advantage rests with India with Glenn Maxwell out and Shreyas Iyer likely coming inSubscriber Only

December 1, 2023 17:32 IST

India vs Australia 4th T20 Live Streaming: Australia chased down India's target off the last ball of the innings in the 3rd T20I, thereby keeping the series alive.

India’s tour of South Africa: The door shuts on Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya RahaneSubscriber Only

December 1, 2023 08:28 IST

Suddenly, India have struck a mouth-watering balance between the old and youth and the two veteran middle-order pillars have to now move on.

India vs Australia tip-off XI: Shreyas Iyer to make a mark, Mukesh Kumar back in action and watch out for Chris GreenSubscriber Only

December 1, 2023 08:29 IST

The Indian Express argues bringing in Mukesh Kumar will bolster the Indian bowling and Australia will look to replace last match's hero Glenn Maxwell with all-rounder Chris Green for the fourth T20I in Raipur

Will India play Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the T20 World Cup?Subscriber Only

December 1, 2023 08:30 IST

The selection for the T20 team for South Africa tour came with the caveat that two senior players were unavailable. India seem to prefer experience for T20s too