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5 PLAYERS RCB COULD TARGET IN IPL 2024 AUCTION TO WIN THEIR FIRST TITLE

Faf Du Plessis and Virat Kohli did an excellent job for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2023. However, there were games in which the duo could not quite accelerate despite being well-set. As a result, RCB ended up putting up below-par scores...

7 PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN AUSTRALIA vs PAKISTAN TEST SERIES

David Warner has confirmed that he will be retiring from Test cricket after the series against Pakistan. However, the build-up to the series has not been very smooth for him in the wake of former teammate Mitchell Johnson’s open assault on him in a recent column...

CAN ROHIT SHARMA, VIRAT KOHLI LEAD INDIA TO MAIDEN TEST SERIES WIN IN SOUTH AFRICA?

Rohit Sharma often hailed as the \"Hitman,\" has not just been a limited-overs but has also proven his mettle in the Test format, particularly overseas. His ability to adapt and succeed in challenging conditions was evident in his maestro outstanding performances during the...

5 Players CSK Will Target In The IPL 2024 Auction

With Ambati Rayudu bidding farewell to the Chennai Super Kings, the franchise looks to fill the void with the seasoned campaigner Manish Pandey. Known for his composed batting and ability to anchor an innings...

MIN WOO LEE SERVES UP A VICTORY AT THE AUSTRALIAN PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

He narrowly missed par at the last but still closed with a 3-under 68 to finish 20 under for the tournament and a three-shot win over Japan's Riyuka Hoshino, who also closed with 68...

F1 CHAMPION MAX VERSTAPPEN'S RECORD-EXTENDING 19TH WIN UNDERLINES HIS RELENTLESS DRIVE

To round off a remarkable season, he also passed the landmark of 1,000 laps led in a season. \"I knew it was on the cards going into the race,\" said Verstappen, who moved onto 54 wins overall and into third on the alltime list. Verstappen finished...

SINNER LEADS ITALY TO ITS FIRST DAVIS CUP TITLE IN NEARLY 50 YEARS

The No. 4 Sinner beat top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the singles and doubles matches in Saturday's semifinal showdown against Serbia. The 22-year-old Italian needed 1 hour, 21 minutes to seal Italy's victory against Australia...

MS DHONI'S RETENTION: IS THIS THE LAST IPL YEAR FOR CAPTAIN COOL?

The relentless march of time is one of the most glaring factors that point towards the likelihood of this being MSD's last dance. The cricketer, who will be well into his 40s during the 2024 IPL season, faces the inevitable challenges of aging in a physically demanding sport...

IS RINKU SINGH INDIA'S NEXT BEST FINISHER?

Rinku Singh's journey to becoming a potential finisher for the Indian team traces back to the IPL 2023 season. Before this pivotal season, Singh had been a reliable contributor for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), playing handy knocks and showcasing his talent in glimpses...

What To Expect From Rahul Dravid 2.0?

Like the case under the Virat Kohli-Shastri combine, the Rohit Sharma-Dravid pair have also delivered good results, but the team has again stumbled in critical moments. India should have gone for the kill in the second Test during their previous tour of South Africa...

5 Players Who Can Take India's Captain Armband For 2027 World Cup

KL Rahul's emergence as a leader in the shortest format of the game positions him as a strong contender for the ODI captaincy in 2027. At 35, Rahul would bring a mature and strategic approach, having already captained IPL franchises like Punjab...

Major Controversies That Shook The ICC World Cup 2023

The India versus Bangladesh clash in Pune sparked a disputable moment when spinner Nasum Ahmed tried to bowl a wide ball in the 42nd over in an attempt to prevent Virat Kohli from reaching his 48th ODI century. India were 255/3 at the end of 41...

Should Virat And Rohit Play In The 2024 ODI World Cup?

The drought of ICC trophies haunting Indian cricket since 2013 underscores the urgency for a recalibration. The 2023 ODI World Cup loss amplifies the need for a shift in strategy. The barren trophy cabinet raises questions about the efficacy of continuing with the same formula. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma...

BRAZIL ENDS YEAR IN POOR SHAPE

The top six teams in the South American qualifying group will gain direct entry to the 48-team tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The seventh-place team can earn a berth in an intercontinental playoff...

F1 HITS THE JACKPOT IN LAS VEGAS ON ITS $500 MILLION GAMBLE

The three-time reigning world champion would not let up and had ys another tirade after qualifying third around:l-a.m. on Saturday. He hated all the showy stuff and just wanted Fl fo race. Verstappen...

DJOKOVIC WINS RECORD 7th ATP FINALS TITLE

He started 2023 with a record-extending 10th Australian Open title and went on to claim his 23rd Grand Slam singles trophy at the French Open, breaking Rafael Nadal's mark. Djokovic, who lost the Wimbledon final to Carlos Alcaraz, also won the U.S. Open...

5 YOUNGSTERS WHO IMPRESSED LARGE AT THE ICC WORLD CUP 2023

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra burst out loud with his exceptional show at the 2023 WC. He batted like a champion from the word go and blasted a century on his World Cup debut versus England

BREAKING DOWN THE MAJOR RECORDS SCRIPTED TEAM-WISE IN ODI WORLD CUP 2023

Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 201 versus Afghanistan in match 39, helping his side chase down Afghanistan's score of 291. Maxwell became just the third batter in ODI WCs to smash a double-ton and the first Aussie to do so. Maxwell and Pat Cummins shared 202* runs...

7 Big Players Who Disappointed The Most In The 2023 World Cup

England came into the World Cup as defending champions and one of the strongest sides in the competition. However, they were the worst-performing side among the top nations, with only three wins from nine games, two of them coming at the fag end of the...

Are India The Biggest Chokers In World Cricket?

The loss in the 2023 World Cup final came despite India getting what they wanted to do in the final (bat first), even after losing the toss. But a strong Indian batting line-up came up with a poor effort on the day that mattered the most. Barring Rohit Sharma, who gave the team another good start...

HOW GROWING INTEREST IN FORMULA ONE IS FELT ACROSS THE MUSIC WORLD

A prime example is this week's inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, which will see F1 drivers zipping down the strip, bathed in the electric glow of its opulent casinos. Music will mix with the motorsport at countless events beginning Wednesday...

CAMILO VILLEGAS'S COMEBACK WAS SPARKED BY A CADDIE WHO LOVES TO COACH

Jose Luis Campra — his friends call him “Pepa” — grew up at the same course in Cordoba that produced Angel Cabrera and Eduardo Romero. He had aspirations of playing after getting a finance degree from Jacksonville State in Alabama...

CANADA TOPS ITALY TO WIN BILLIE JEAN KING CUP FOR 1st TIME

Canada men's team will try to defend its first Davis Cup title later this month in Malaga, Spain. Stakusic, ranked 258th in the world, put Canada ahead by defeating No. 43 Martina Trevisan 7-5, 6-3 for the biggest win of her career...

POST MORTEM OF PAKISTAN CRICKET TEAM: 6 REASONS WHY THEY FAILED IN ICC WORLD CUP 2023

Pakistan also finished their 2023 World Cup journey with a shambolic defeat to fellow strugglers England. The Pakistani side finished fifth for the second consecutive World Cup, and somewhere one feels stuck in a cycle. Pakistan bowling coach.

ROHIT SHARMA TO LEAD TEAM OF 2023 WORLD CUP, FIVE INDIANS IN DREAM TEAM

Indian captain Rohit Sharma is the deserved leader of the pack. He set the tone for India with his selfless knocks, getting the team to some brilliant starts. It speaks a lot about Rohit's talent that he finished as the second-leading run-getter...

AUSTRALIA HUMBLE INDIA TO LIFT A SIXTH ODI WORLD CUP CROWN: LIST OF RECORDS BROKEN

Kohli struck a patient fifty, clocking 4 fours. Kohli, who raced to 1795 ODI WC runs, surpassed Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest scorer in the global event. Ponting managed 1743 runs...

INDIA'S KING KOHLI WINS PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT AWARD

Kohli finished the campaign with an astonishing average of 95.62 in 11 innings and was named player of the tournament. He scored three hundreds against Bangladesh, South Africa, and New Zealand and six half-centuries in the tournament...

CRICKET WORLD CUP REVIEW: AUSTRALIA COMPLETE SUPERB 2023, INDIA FALL SHORT AND SEE YOU SOON USA

Australia regained its status as the king of ODI cricket to cap a stunning second half of 2023 when the team became world champion in test cricket and also retained the Ashes — for some, the pinnacle of the sport — by drawing a high-octane test series  in England...

AUSTRALIA WIN THE CRICKET WORLD CUP FOR 6th TIME

Australia regained its status as the king of one-day cricket by claiming a record-extending sixth World Cup title on Sunday, ending India's dominant run in its home tournament with a six-wicket victory in a lowscoring final on the back of a brilliant innings of 137 by Travis Head...

Virat Kohli: The Flag Bearer Of International Cricket

Kohli's recent century against South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens underscored his consistency and showcased his ability to handle pressure in high stakes situations. With this century, he equalled Tendulkar's record and demonstrated his unwavering focus...