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PAKISTAN VS ENGLAND: 5 RECORDS ACHIEVED IN FIRST TEST

Root and Brook put on a partnership of 454 runs, the highest ever for England and the fourth highest in test history. The biggest remains 624 between Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene for Sri Lanka against South Africa in 2006...

5 REASONS WHY DROPPING BABAR AZAM AGAINST ENGLAND MAKES NO SENSE

To have someone like Babar Azam removed from the Test unit is akin to removing the leading actor from a proper big-budget potboiler just days before the shooting is to begin. For the past half a decade, if there is a batsman...

Is Joe Root The Best Batter Among The Fab 4?

Joe Root's ability to perform in all conditions sets him apart. Although he hasn't yet scored a century in Australia, he averages nearly 40 on their challenging pitches. More importantly, he has scored centuries across various countries...

5 Reasons Why Suryakumar Yadav Must Stick To T20I Cricket

At 34 years old, Suryakumar Yadav is at a crucial juncture in his career. While age may be a concern for some cricketers, in SKY'S case, it could be a blessing in disguise. By focusing solely on T20ls, he can maximize his longevity in the game...

5 Reasons Why BCCI Should Stop Giving Special Treatment To Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are two of the most successful and iconic cricketers India has ever produced. Their contributions to Indian cricket are unparalleled, with both players boasting impressive records across all formats...

TOP-RANKED JANNIK SINNER AND WOMEN'S NO. 2 ARYNA SABALENKA WIN TITLES IN CINCINNATI

An American man hasn't won the title in Cincinnati since Andy Roddick in 2006. Sabalenka moved up a spot to No. 2 in the rankings before the match...

HIDEKI MATSUYAMA WINS FEDEX CUP PLAYOFFS OPENER

Birdies on the final two holes — among the toughest on the TPC Southwind - gave the Japanese star an even-par 70 and a two-shot victory over Xander Schauffele and Viktor Hovland, who thought they were playing for cash and FedEx Cup points...

AT THE PARIS OLYMPICS, CITIES AND COUNTRIES WERE DISCREETLY MAKING THEIR CASE TO HOST IN 2036

If the 2036 Olympics must go to Asia — a logical option to follow Paris, Los Angeles in 2028 and Brisbane in 2032 — then Indonesia will push its case as a fast-emerging economy of 280 million people...

STEPHEN CURRY'S BARRAGE SEALS ANOTHER OLYMPIC MEN'S BASKETBALL TITLE FOR USA

Kevin Durant - the first four-time men's gold medalist in Olympic basketball history - scored 15 for the Americans, as did Devin Booker. LeBron James, wearing metallic gold shoes that needed no explanation, scored 14...

MAN CITY BEAT MAN UNITED IN SHOOTOUT TO WIN COMMUNITY SHIELD

The game went straight to penalties - there is no extra time in the Community Shield and Silva saw his shot saved by Andre Onana off City's first attempt. Jadon Sancho failed off United's fourth kick...

5 REASONS WHY PAKISTAN IS OVERRATED IN TEST CRICKET

One of the primary reasons for Pakistan's struggles in Test cricket is the imbalance in team selections. The frequent introduction of new players disrupts team cohesion, causing tensions between newcomers and established member...

BANGLADESH REGISTER HISTORIC CRICKET TRIUMPH IN PAKISTAN

The recent civil unrest that toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina caused Bangladesh to be stripped of the Women's Twenty20 World Cup, and in the past week, the country has been hit by deadly flash floods that have affected millions of people...

PAKISTAN TEST CRICKETERS CRITICIZED AT HOME AFTER DEBACLE AGAINST BANGLADESH

Masood blamed lack of fitness and long gaps between test matches among the reasons for the debacle against Bangladesh as he suffered a second successive whitewash after losing 3-0 to Australia earlier this year...

CRICKET GREAT ANDREW FLINTOFF GETS NEW ROLE FOR ENGLAND

Flintoff has signed up for the winter tours of South Africa and Australia as well as summer fixtures against India A and Zimbabwe. Since returning to cricket over the past year, the 46-year-old Flintoff has been an assistant coach at this summer's T20 World Cup...

MOEEN ALI RETIRES FROM INTERNATIONAL CRICKET

Ali is one of only five men to take 200 wickets and score 3,000 runs in tests for England, the others being Stokes, Ian Botham, Andrew Flintoff and Broad. He brought up both landmarks in successive tests in the 2023 Ashes series...

'BAZBALL' SPREADING IN ENGLISH CRICKET AS BRENDON MCCULLUM TAKES OVER WHITE-BALL TEAMS

England announced that Brendon McCullum, the coach of the test side since 2022, will also take charge of the one-day international and Twenty20 teams from the start of next year as part of a rejigged leadership structure...

7 PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN THE INDIA-BANGLADESH TEST SERIES

Yashasvi Jaiswal has quickly become one of the most talked-about young talents in world cricket. The 21-year-old opener has already made a significant impact in his short Test career, playing nine matches and amassing 1,028 runs. With an average of 68.5, including four centuries and two half-centuries...

WHY RISHABH PANT MUST BAT AT NUMBER 5 IN TESTs

Rishabh Pant's track record at number 5 in Test cricket is nothing short of exceptional. In his 8 matches and 10 innings at this position, Pant has scored 721 runs, including 1 century and 6 fifties, with an impressive average of 80.11...

5 Reasons Why Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli Should Not Feature In The ICC 2027 ODI World Cup

By the time the ICC 2027 ODI World Cup rolls around, both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be well into their late 30s. While age is just a number for some, it often brings with it a natural decline in physical prowess and reflexes, which are crucial in a fast-paced format like ODIs...

Will WTC 2025 And Champions Trophy 2025 Mark The End Of Rohit Sharma's India Career?

Rohit has done a commendable job as a leader, winning 10 matches, losing four, and drawing two. He has the canvas to ensure India performs well and vies for the prize next June. If India do reach the final and either win or lose the same...

SPAIN OUT OF ITS 'TIKI-TAKA' RUT

The team flew to Madrid when captain Álvaro Morata showed off the trophy on the stairs leading down to the tarmac. The team then visited Spain's King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro...

ARGENTINA WINS RECORD 16th COPA AMERICA TITLE

Appearing to be limping after the final whistle sounded well past midnight, Messi beckoned for his senior teammates to lift the trophy with him: 36-year-old Nicolás Ottamendi and Ángel Di María, who is retiring from the national team...

BARBORA KREJCIKOVA CLINCHES WIMBLEDON TITLE

Krejcikova wrote a letter to one of her idols, 1998 Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna, and dropped it off at her home in their native Czech Republic. Not only did Novotna tell Krejcikova she had talent and...

CARLOS ALCARAZ WINS WIMBLEDON

Carlos Alcaraz was ready from the get-go this time. A year ago in the Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic, Alcaraz got off to a slow start, dropped the opening set and needed five to claim his first championship...

END OF MATTHEW MOTT'S TENURE WITH ENGLAND

Mott and Buttler won the Twenty20 World Cup together in 2022, within months of starting work together, but the last two tournaments were a major disappointment. England surrendered the 50-over crown last year in dismal fashion, losing six of...

FORMER ENGLAND CRICKETER GRAHAM THORPE DIES AT 55

His 6,744 runs came at a sterling average of 44.66 at a time when England was struggling. But the gritty, left-handed Thorpe was key to England's gradual improvement. He was also capped 82 times in one-day internationals for 2,380 runs...

SRI LANKA END 27-YEAR WAIT IN ODIS

Sri Lanka ended a long drought of 27 years without beating India in a bilateral one-day international series when it surged to an emphatic 110-run win in the third and final match. Sri Lanka won the series 2-0. It pulled off a thrilling tie in the first ODI before winning the second by 32 runs...

CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025: 5 QUESTIONS SURROUNDING TEAM INDIA SQUAD

India appointed Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach. Gambhir replaced the outgoing Rahul Dravid, and India's journey has already begun in the series away in Sri Lanka. The ongoing ODI series sees India behind the Lankans...

5 UNDERACHIEVERS WHO WILL GET A LONG RUN IN GAUTAM GAMBHIR'S COACHING TENURE

Riyan Parag, a promising all-rounder, had a sensational breakthrough season with Rajasthan Royals in 2024, amassing over 500 runs. His explosive batting and newfound bowling prowess, highlighted by his career-best figures of 3/5 in the second T201 against Sri Lanka, have made him...

SURYAKUMAR YADAV, RINKU SINGH, AND RIYAN PARAG: THE NEW SACHIN, SEHWAG, AND YUVRAJ?

In the recent 3-0 T201 series win against Sri Lanka, India showcased the significance of having batters who can contribute with the ball. Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh were instrumental in clinching the final match with their bowling. In a nail-biting finish...