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"Not Taking Anything Away...": Ex-South Africa Star's Huge 'Fab Four' Take On Virat Kohli

Indian cricket team batter Virat Kohli, who announced his retirement from Test cricket recently, was often compared to Joe Root, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson when it came to the 'modern greats' conversation. The four talented batters were dubbed cricket's 'Fab Four' and over the years, fans have engaged in a lot of debates over who is the best among the lot. While Virat finished his career as the fourth-highest run-scorer among the four, former South Africa star Daryll Cullinan picked him as the best among the 'Fab Four' because of the kind of responsibility he took in all forms of cricket.

Ex-South Africa Star Says Virat Kohli Retirement Not A 'Surprise', Makes Big 'Anxiety' Remark

Virat Kohli stunned the cricketing world as the Indian cricket team star batter announced his retirement from Tests. Kohli, who is considered to be one of the greatest batters of the modern era, took the decision just ahead of the five-match Test series against England. Kohli struggled massively in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in 2024 and his dismal run triggered a lot of criticism from both fans as well as experts. Former South Africa batter Daryll Cullinan, however, claimed that Kohli's retirement was not unexpected given his recent run of form and struggles.

Unnati Hooda, Malvika Bansod, Aakarshi Kashyap Exit Thailand Open; India's Campaign Ends

India's dismal run in elite international badminton tournaments continued, as all remaining shuttlers, including world number 10 women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand exited early, ending the country's campaign at the Thailand Open Super 500 in Bangkok on Thursday. Treesa and Gayatri, returned to action following an injury layoff but fell 20-22, 14-21 to Japan's Rui Hirokami and Sayaka Hobara in the second round. With Lakshya Sen having bowed out in the men's singles opening round on Wednesday, Treesa and Gayatri were the last elite Indian players in the fray.

IPL 2025: Full List Of Short-Term Replacements, Replaced Stars As Season Resumes

After a week-long suspension due to escalating tensions between Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to resume on May 17. The tournament, which had 13 matches remaining, will continue across six Indian cities, with the final now scheduled for June 3. The 18th season of IPL has been action-packed, as five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and last year's runners up Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have already been knocked out. After the resumption, the players are set to rejoin their respective teams. However, several teams have announced some short-term replacements due to injuries or national commitments. Here is a comprehensive list of the latest changes across all franchises.

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 Player Auction Set For May 31-June 1

Mashal Sports has announced the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 player auction is scheduled to take place on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai. The season 12 auction comes after the successful conclusion of PKL Season 11, which saw Haryana Steelers win the trophy for the first time after beating three-time champions Patna Pirates in the final on December 29, 2024. The league's journey began in 2014, and over the past 11 Seasons, there have been 8 different champions. Season 11 of PKL - held from October 18, 2024, to December 29, 2024 - was a significant milestone, as the league entered its second decade, which further solidifies PKL's position as one of India's premier sporting leagues, enabling sustained growth and interest in kabaddi.

IPL Resumes With The RCB vs KKR Face-Off; Virat Kohli's Outing In Focus

Brought to a halt by the recent India-Pakistan border tensions, the IPL will resume on Saturday with Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-stakes contest where the spotlight will firmly be on Virat Kohli following his recent Test retirement. The unexpected 10-day break has left both the RCB and the KKR with different goals to achieve and common challenges to hurdle over. The RCB are second on the table with 16 points from 11 matches, and a win here can propel them to the playoffs.

Stokes hopes to be dominant all-round force again after return from surgery

LONDON :England test captain Ben Stokes hopes he can become a dominant force with both bat and ball again when the all-rounder returns from hamstring surgery, with a busy summer ahead that includes high-profile series against India and Australia.

"Lives More Important": 2-Time IPL Winner Urges Overseas Stars Not To Return To India

One of the finest cricketers of his generation, Mitchell Johnson is one of the few players to have won multiple Indian Premier League (IPL) titles. He did so during his stint with the Mumbai Indians in 2013 and 2017. Despite witnessing the highs of lifting the IPL trophy twice, Johnson has urged Pat Cummins and other Australian stars not to return to the T20 league as it resumes on May 17, after a week-long disruption due to the Indo-Pak conflict.

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"Not Taking Anything Away...": Ex-South Africa Star's Huge 'Fab Four' Take On Virat Kohli

Ex-South Africa Star Says Virat Kohli Retirement Not A 'Surprise', Makes Big 'Anxiety' Remark

Unnati Hooda, Malvika Bansod, Aakarshi Kashyap Exit Thailand Open; India's Campaign Ends

IPL 2025: Full List Of Short-Term Replacements, Replaced Stars As Season Resumes

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 Player Auction Set For May 31-June 1

IPL Resumes With The RCB vs KKR Face-Off; Virat Kohli's Outing In Focus

Stokes hopes to be dominant all-round force again after return from surgery

"Lives More Important": 2-Time IPL Winner Urges Overseas Stars Not To Return To India