Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra is critical of T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav's poor batting performance in the Asia Cup 2025. Despite India's victory, Chopra emphasized the need for Yadav to analyze his individual performance in detail. Former India pacer Varun Aaron also points out Yadav's struggles in tournament finals, while Sportskeeda journalist Renin Wilben Albert sheds light on Yadav's journey from aspiring cricketer to cricket journalist.
During a friendly match between Mumbai and Maharashtra, former Indian and Mumbai opener Prithvi Shaw was involved in a heated altercation with his former teammates. This happened after Shaw scored a brilliant century and was subjected to intense sledging from the Mumbai side. While there is no official information on any escalation of the matter, video footage shows an on-field umpire stepping in to pacify Shaw and the incident lasting only a few minutes.
On his 47th birthday, Indian cricket fans reminisce about Zaheer Khan's journey from aspiring engineer to one of India's best left-arm fast bowlers. A nudge from his father, who recognized the dearth of genuine fast bowlers in India, and a love for cricket led Zaheer on a path to success. Overcoming some initial struggles in Test cricket, Zak honed his skills and became a vital member of India's 2011 World Cup winning team. His love story with actor Sagarika Ghatge is also recounted, highlighting the role of sports in bringing the two families together. As we celebrate his birthday, we remember Zak as a rare gem in Indian cricket, and his impact on the game.
Tazmin Brits' record-breaking innings propels South Africa to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Women's World Cup. Her 101 off 89 balls included 15 boundaries and a six, earning her the title of first woman to score five ODI hundreds in one year. Brits, a former junior world javelin champion, has been in incredible form this year and played a crucial role in redeeming her team's poor performance against England.
Amidst speculation about the ODI futures of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the inclusion of relatively unknown pacer Harshit Rana in India's squad for the Australia tour has raised eyebrows. This decision has been met with harsh criticism, with former player Kris Srikkanth accusing India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, of influencing the selection. Srikkanth also questioned the logic behind picking players with inconsistent performances while ignoring those with a proven track record. He emphasized the need for consistency and clear roles in the team, especially with the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching.
South African opener Tazmin Brits continued her sensational form in Women's ODI as she smashed her seventh century in the format during the team's World Cup 2025 clash against New Zealand. In the process, she shattered a couple of world records, including becoming the first batter to hit five ODI tons in a year. Her blazing century helped South Africa shock New Zealand in a paltry chase of 232 runs.
In a surprising move, Shubman Gill has been announced as the new captain for India's ODI squad against Australia, with former skipper Rohit Sharma being removed from the position. This decision is in line with the Indian team's aim to groom a young captain for future tournaments, as highlighted by former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar. While Rohit's contributions as a captain are acknowledged, the team is looking towards the future with Gill at the helm. Stay updated with the latest sports news, including live updates and in-depth coverage of ongoing matches across cricket, football, and chess.
The International League T20, which has recently been gaining more attention due to increased Indian participation, will see a number of well-known names from the Indian cricket world in its upcoming fourth edition. This includes players such as Dinesh Karthik, who has already confirmed his participation with Sharjah Warriorz, as well as other big names like R Ashwin, Ankit Rajpoot, Siddharth Kaul, and Priyank Panchal who are likely to be in the auction pool. With each team required to have a certain number of players from different countries, the league promises to be an exciting mix of international talent.
Lionel Messi further solidified his status as one of the greatest football players of all time as he achieved yet another milestone in his stellar career. During a match against the New England Revolution, Messi provided three assists, pushing his combined goals and assists for the 2025 season to over 40. This feat has him joining Carlos Vela in the exclusive club of players who have achieved over 40 goal involvements in a single MLS season.
Indian chess fans have much to look forward to as the FIDE World Cup 2025 is set to take place in Goa, with some of the biggest names in the game participating. The tournament will see top-seeded players like D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and Pragg and Erigaisi receive byes in the opening round, while Women's World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh will face off against Geek star Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis. In addition, other Indian players like Vidit Gujrathi, P. Harikrishna, and Nihal Sarin will also have a shot at the prestigious title. The event will also feature renowned international players like Anish Giri and Wesley So, making for an exciting and highly competitive tournament.