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"Need Absolute Danda...": Ex-BCCI Administrator Criticises Indian Cricket Team After Women's T20 World Cup Exit

Former captain Diana Edulji has no qualms in saying that India's U-19 stars fielded way better in their victorious T20 World Cup campaign in comparison to the seniors' effort in South Africa and reckons that most of them will struggle if the 'yo yo' test becomes mandatory in women's cricket. Edulji, who was part of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee which ran the BCCI for 33 months, was appalled at the fielding effort displayed by India in the T20 World Cup semifinal in Cape Town on Thursday.

"If Selectors Feel I Am Not Worthy...": David Warner's Crucial Update On His Test Career Future

Australia opener David Warner provided a massive update on his Test career after returning home from India midway into the series due to an elbow injury. Warner, who also suffered a concussion during the second Test in Delhi, said that he intends to play international cricket till 2024 even if the selectors do not consider him for the longest format of the sport. Warner did not enjoy a good run of form in India with various ex-cricketers urging the Australian team management to look at alternatives. Warner is expected to lead Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year.

"He Said That?": Harmanpreet Kaur's Fiery Response To Nasser Hussain's 'School Girl Error' Comment After T20 World Cup Exit

Harmanpreet Kaur looked on course to guide India to victory over Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-final but a freak run-out ended her innings and the hopes of reaching the tournament's final. The India skipper was very close to completing her run but her bat got stuck in the ground and Alyssa Healy completed a crucial dismissal. The Indian batters were unable to finish the chase as India fell agonisingly short of the target. Former England Skipper Nasser Hussain called it a 'school girl error' on her part and blamed her slow start to the first run for the dismissal.

PV Sindhu Parts Ways With Coach Park Tae Sang, Who Feels 'Responsible' For Her "Disappointing Moves"

PV Sindhu's coach Park Tae Sang has parted ways with the Indian badminton star. Park joined hands with Sindhu in 2019. Under Park Tae-Sang, Sindhu won three BWF World Tour tiles – the Syed Modi International, Swiss Open and Singapore Open. She also won the women's singles gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham and the bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and then a gold at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

"Will Never Forget...": Indian Cricket Fans Equate Harmanpreet Kaur's Run Out With MS Dhoni's At 2019 World Cup

India came agonisingly close yet ended on the losing side against Australia in the first semi-final of the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup. Australia won by five runs when India finished on 167 for eight in reply to Australia's 172 for four. Australia will face either England or South Africa in Sunday's final. India batted with aggressive intent from the first ball and for much of the innings were ahead of Australia's total at the equivalent stage despite losing three wickets in the six-over power play.

Ministry Unhappy With Top Wrestlers For Skipping International Meets

The Sports Ministry is apparently livid with country's top wrestlers for opting out of international events in the wake of their ongoing stand-off with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and its chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The top wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya, Deepak Punia, Anshu Malik and Sangita Mor have skipped UWW Ranking Series events in Zagreb and Alexandria as a probe panel is investigating the sexual abuse allegations against WFI chief, who has stepped aside pending enquiry.

First Time In 145 Years! Harry Brook Surpasses Legends To Claim Historic Feat

Harry Brook has emerged as a consistent performer for England in the past year and the right-hander continued to impress everyone with a brilliant century on Day 1 of the second Test against New Zealand. Brook, who was bought by Sunrisers Hyderbad for Rs 13.25 crore, was unbeaten on 184 off 169 deliveries. Thanks to this innings, the England youngster became the first batsman in history to score 800 runs after just 9 Test innings. Previously, the record for most runs after 9 Test innings belonged to India's Vinod Kambli (798) but Brook took his tally to 807 on Friday. He also went past legends like Herbert Sutcliffe (780 runs in nine innings), Sunil Gavaskar (778 runs in nine innings) and Everton Weekes (777 runs in nine innings) to add a massive milestone to his name.

"Harmanpreet Kaur's Run Out Was Turning Point": India Greats React To Semis Loss

India's wait for a world title continued as they succumbed to a heartbreaking five-run loss to Australia in the semifinal of the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Thursday, where nerves of the defending champions prevailed over top knocks from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues. Following Team India's five-run loss to Australia in the semi-final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, former India cricketer VVS Laxman called Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's run out a 'Turning point' of the game.

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"Need Absolute Danda...": Ex-BCCI Administrator Criticises Indian Cricket Team After Women's T20 World Cup Exit

"If Selectors Feel I Am Not Worthy...": David Warner's Crucial Update On His Test Career Future

"He Said That?": Harmanpreet Kaur's Fiery Response To Nasser Hussain's 'School Girl Error' Comment After T20 World Cup Exit

PV Sindhu Parts Ways With Coach Park Tae Sang, Who Feels 'Responsible' For Her "Disappointing Moves"

"Will Never Forget...": Indian Cricket Fans Equate Harmanpreet Kaur's Run Out With MS Dhoni's At 2019 World Cup

Ministry Unhappy With Top Wrestlers For Skipping International Meets

First Time In 145 Years! Harry Brook Surpasses Legends To Claim Historic Feat

"Harmanpreet Kaur's Run Out Was Turning Point": India Greats React To Semis Loss