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Rishabh Pant’s comeback outing ended on a disappointing note as the Indian wicketkeeper-batter was dismissed for just two runs in India’s warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI at the NCC Grounds in Colombo on Saturday. Pant walked out with his usual aggressive intent and immediately looked to attack the Sri Lankan bowlers. However, his innings lasted only five balls before he chipped a delivery straight into the hands of the mid-off fielder. Pant had earlier attempted an inside-out shot over mid-off and appeared to make decent contact, but the ball did not have enough power to beat the fielder. Two…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rapid rise in Indian cricket has made him one of the biggest talking points in recent times. The teenage batting sensation impressed everyone with his record-breaking performances in the IPL, leading to discussions about whether he could soon become a part of India’s Test setup. The 15-year-old opener was selected for India’s tour of Ireland and England, where he made his international debut. However, his first few appearances in T20 cricket were not as spectacular as expected, as he scored 42 runs across three matches. During the England series, Sooryavanshi created history by becoming the youngest Indian player…

Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi has received his maiden India call-up after being included in the squad as a replacement for Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. Bumrah has been ruled out of the series after failing to make a full recovery from a left knee injury sustained during the ODI series against England. The 29-year-old Nabi earned his place in the national team following two impressive Ranji Trophy seasons. He has taken 104 wickets during this period, including 60 wickets in the 2025-26 season, where he played a crucial role in helping Jammu…

A historic moment for Indian football. The Brazilian Football Federation has confirmed that its national football team will play a friendly match against India. The match will be held on 3rd October at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata. Since the FIFA ranking system began in 1992, Brazil will be the highest-ranked team to play against India. According to the Federation, India has the largest fan base for Brazil outside of Brazil itself. This match reflects the popularity of Brazilian football across the entire region. According to M. Satyanarayan, Deputy General Secretary of the All India Football…

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing an end to an illustrious career that saw him become one of India’s most dependable Test batters. Rahane revealed his decision through an emotional social media post on Thursday, reflecting on his journey and expressing gratitude for the support he received throughout his career. Rahane, who famously guided India to a historic Test series victory in Australia during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, received praise from Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president Ajinkya Naik. Calling it the end of a remarkable chapter in Indian cricket, Naik highlighted…

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has expressed his disappointment over the team management's decision to completely overlook veteran pacer Mohammed Shami across formats. Recently, Srikkanth was asked about India's possible fast-bowling options for the 2027 ODI World Cup. He immediately highlighted his concerns over Shami being left out of contention for a place in the squad. Shami was India's leading wicket-taker during the 2023 ODI World Cup, claiming 24 wickets in the tournament. However, he has not featured for India since the Champions Trophy 2025. Despite showing good form in domestic cricket, the experienced pacer was not selected for any series. Speaking on Star Sports, Srikkanth said that while players like Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar and Mohsin Khan are promising options and still have enough time to push for World Cup selection, Shami's exclusion remains surprising. "Shami was an outstanding bowler. I am surprised the management…

In a thrilling football match early Tuesday morning IST, Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to advance to the Round of 16 of the World Cup. After the match ended 1-1 in regulation and extra time, Morocco won 3-2 on penalties. Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved the Netherlands’ fifth penalty taken by Crysencio Summerville. Striker Ismael Saibari then scored to seal Morocco’s victory. The Netherlands took the lead in the second half through a goal from Cody Gakpo. But just before full time, in injury time, Issa Diop equalised for Morocco with a brilliant header, taking the match…

Tuesday night at the FIFA World Cup was a memorable one for Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo. After flopping in the first match, Ronaldo proved in the very next game that he isn’t called the GOAT, meaning Greatest Of All Time, for nothing. The legendary footballer created history by scoring two goals against Uzbekistan. Cristiano Ronaldo has now become the oldest player in the world to score multiple goals in a single FIFA World Cup match, breaking Lionel Messi’s record. Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in the Group K match. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice. The chants of "Ronaldo, Ronaldo!" echoed through…