Bryson DeChambeau, Talor Gooch share lead at LIV Golf Korea - ESPN
Bryson DeChambeau and Talor Gooch share the lead at 7-under at LIV Golf South Korea after the opening 18 on Friday.
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Big Surprise As Virat Kohli Names RCB Player Who Had 'Biggest Impact On Him' During Early Days
Star India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli recalled how former South African wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher had an impact on him during his initial years in the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying that his conversations with the Protean legend "stunned" him. RCB's leading run-getter in IPL history was speaking on RCB Podcast's upcoming episode, a trailer of which was released on the team's official X handle.
Rohit Sharma's Incredible Gesture For Vaibhav Suryavanshi After RR Star's 2-Ball Duck
Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi couldn't continue his hot form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, as he was dismissed for a 2-ball duck against Mumbai Indians on Thursday. Vaibhav came into the fixture on the back of a lot of hype, having become the youngest batter to score a century in the IPL in the previous fixture. But, the Mumbai Indians battle turned out to be completely different for Vaibhav as he failed to even open his account. As RR ended up losing the game by a margin of 100 runs, MI superstar Rohit Sharma's gesture for the teenager went viral.
Lord's To Host 2026 Women's T20 World Cup Final
The iconic Lord's Cricket Ground will host the final of the expanded Women's T20 World Cup on July 5 next year, the International Cricket Council announced on Thursday. The 12-team tournament will begin on June 12 and feature 33 matches, culminating in a grand finale at Lord's, which also hosted the final of the 2017 Women's ODI World Cup. In addition to Lord's, six other venues will stage matches, including Old Trafford, Headingley, Edgbaston, The Oval, Hampshire Bowl, and the Bristol County Ground.
Veteran forward Fourie wins contract extension
CAPE TOWN :Veteran utility forward Deon Fourie has been given a one-year contract extension with the Stormers, despite an injury that has brought a premature end to his season, the South African franchise announced on Wednesday.
"Need To Improve...": Chennai Super Kings Batting Coach Makes Explosive IPL 2025 Revelation
Chennai Super Kings batting coach Mike Hussey on Tuesday admitted that the five-time champions need to improve in identifying and nurturing young talent. Currently languishing at the bottom of the points table, CSK's struggles this season have been largely attributed to an underwhelming auction strategy. While the franchise has successfully revived the careers of seasoned players like Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dube, it continues to face criticism for not investing enough in emerging talent. "I think one area that we've really identified that we want to improve on is the talent identification side of things," Hussey said.
India Top-Order Star Pratika Rawal Surpasses Charlotte Edwards To Break Massive Record
Young Indian top-order batter Pratika Rawal added another accomplishment to her growing career, as she became the fastest player to reach 500 women's ODI runs, surpassing England legend Charlotte Edwards, who had held this record since 1997. Pratika reached the 500-run mark in just eight innings, bettering Edwards' nine, during her brilliant knock of 78 against South Africa in the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka during the ongoing tri-nation series. Her knock consisted of seven fours and a six and came in 91 balls. Her runs came at a strike rate of 85.71. Having made her ODI debut against the West Indies in December 2024 at Vadodara, Pratika has scored 572 runs in eight matches at an average of 81.71, with a strike rate of 92.70. She has scored a century and five fifties. Her best score so far is 154, which came against Ireland.
Sneh Rana, Pratika Rawal Star As India Clinch Narrow 15-Run Win Over South Africa
Spinner Sneh Rana grabbed three wickets in a single over for her maiden five-wicket haul on WODIs while Pratika Rawal excelled with a well-crafted fifty to shape India's 15-run win over South Africa in the Women's Tri-series on Tuesday. Rawal continued her rich vein of form with a measured 78 off 91 balls, helping India post a competitive 276 for six after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur elected to bat first under sunny skies. Rana then snared five wickets as South Africa were bowled out for 261 in 49.2 overs despite Tazmin Brits 109. South Africa lost their last five wickets for 21 runs, giving India their second consecutive victory in the tournament.