India's young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel made headlines during the first Test between India and West Indies in Ahmedabad, slamming his maiden international hundred. His unique celebration after reaching the milestone caught everyone's attention as he dedicated it to the Indian Army. Jurel used to be the backup wicketkeeper for Rishabh Pant, who is currently injured, but took full advantage of the opportunity and joined Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul to make it a hat-trick of centuries for India on the second day. The hosts have taken complete control of the Test, with a lead of 286 runs over the visitors.
England's new manager Thomas Tuchel has announced the squad for the upcoming international matches, leaving out star players Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, and Jude Bellingham. Tuchel has also made efforts to create a club atmosphere within the team, opting for replacements Bukayo Saka and Jarell Quansah. Fans can make their own opinion known by clicking 'Get Involved' on the top of the page.
India showed their dominance in the first Test against the West Indies, with Ravindra Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel's impressive partnership leading them to a commanding position. Jadeja's strike rate of 75-ball half-century and four massive sixes helped him achieve a feat of being the player with the most sixes in Tests. With India's lead now at 164, a declaration in the final session could lead to an early finish to the match.
After a torrid Thursday evening where Nottingham Forest fans were calling for his sacking, Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou maintains that he does not fear for his job. Meanwhile, Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has expressed confidence that young talent Phil Foden will bounce back after being omitted from the England team. Other top Premier League managers also spoke on their key players and provided the latest updates on team news, injuries, and more. Submit your questions for a live FPL Q&A with FPL Heisenberg.
The England cricket team made a strong start to their Cricket World Cup campaign by defeating South Africa with a 10-wicket win in Guwahati. Led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, the team has previously won the tournament four times, most recently in 2017. The return of star player Heather Knight after an injury further solidifies England's position as a top contender for the title.
Zimbabwe and Namibia secured their spots at the T20 World Cup after defeating Kenya and Tanzania, respectively, in the African qualifying event. Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett and Namibia's J.J. Smit played match-winning innings to lead their teams to victory and seal a spot for the upcoming tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. With 17 teams now confirmed, the remaining three slots will be decided through qualifiers in Oman next week. Zimbabwe will make their seventh appearance, while Namibia will appear for the fourth consecutive time.
Former Pakistan women’s captain, Sana Mir, has received heavy criticism on social media for making a controversial remark during the clash between Pakistan and Bangladesh in the ongoing Women’s World Cup 2025. Mir, who was on commentator duty, was seen making a controversial comment about a player's place of belonging, sparking backlash from fans. The match ended with Bangladesh securing a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan, with skipper Nigar Sultana praising the young and mature performance of Marufa, contributing to their win.
Sri Lanka wins toss and chooses to bowl, rain interrupts play after 10 overs. India suffers early blow with loss of star opener Smriti Mandhana. India and Sri Lanka's journey leading up to this moment highlighted.
In a scathing critique of modern day cricket, former Indian wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani expressed disappointment at the loss of gentlemen's spirit on the field and the growing trend of politics seeping into the game. Kirmani highlighted the recent incident of India refusing to shake hands with Pakistan and not accepting the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi due to his anti-India social media posts. He urged players to leave political differences behind and play the game with good sportsmanship, as exemplified by Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav who dedicated the recent Asia Cup victory to the Indian Armed Forces and pledged to donate his match fees to them.
Indian cricketer Syed Kirmani expresses concern over the negative influence of politics on sports and calls for a separation between the two. Meanwhile, Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav announces his generous initiative to donate all his match fees from the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 to the Indian Armed Forces, highlighting his dedication and patriotism towards the country.