India batter Tilak Varma had a memorable County debut as the southpaw hammered a century on his Hampshire debut. The 22-year-old, who was unbeaten on 98 against Essex on the opening day, completed his sixth first-class century on the second day. However, the southpaw fell right after reaching his milestone, as former South Africa captain…
Young Indian talents Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan made strong statements in red-ball cricket with impressive performances on their County Championship debuts in England. Playing for Hampshire in Division One, Tilak walked in when his team was under pressure at 34 for 2 against Essex in Chelmsford. The 22-year-old displayed remarkable composure and patience, finishing…
Jofra Archer in action for Sussex in the Rothesay County Championship Division 1 match against Durham (Image by Ian Horrocks/Getty Images) England pacer Jofra Archer marked a significant milestone in his comeback journey on Monday, stepping back onto the first-class stage for Sussex in their County Championship clash against Durham at Chester-le-Street. This appearance could…
South Africa beat Australia to win the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final. (AP) Former South Africa cricket captain AB de Villiers has called for changes to the World Test Championship (WTC) format, as the 2025-2027 cycle began on Tuesday with Bangladesh taking on Sri Lanka. His comments come after South Africa’s victory over Australia…
South African players celebrate (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) The International Cricket Council has announced the schedule for the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle, featuring 71 matches between nine participating teams over two years. The new edition begins on June 17 with Sri Lanka hosting Bangladesh in Galle. Australia will play the highest number of Test matches…
After 27 years of near misses, South Africa’s moment in the sun has finally arrived as they got their hands on the elusive ICC title, which had been the reason behind their endless pain and heartbreak over the years. Tema Bavuma and his men finally rose to the occasion, unlike their predecessors and etched their…
Young Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma will gain some crucial red-ball game time after securing a stint with Hampshire in the County Championship in England. Tilak is set to join Hampshire for a brief spell from 18 June to 2 August, according to media reports. The 22-year-old will feature in four County Championship matches during…
Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand is all set to make a return during the World Rapid and Blitz team chess championship as a part of the Freedom team. The side will be led by FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsly, which only features Anand as the sole Indian in the team. The hot favourites for the tournament…
McLaren’s Lando Norris clinched a dream victory at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, May 25, converting pole position into his second win of the season and slicing Oscar Piastri’s Formula One championship lead down to just three points. The streets of Monte Carlo offered little in terms of overtaking, but that didn’t stop Norris…
Parul Chaudhary opened her 2025 athletics season with a landmark performance, breaking the national record in the women’s 3000m steeplechase and qualifying for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Competing at the Doha Diamond League on Friday night, the 28-year-old clocked 9:13.39, bettering her own previous mark of 9:15.31 set at the World Championships in…