Australia powered to an eight-wicket win in the day-night second Test against England on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the Ashes series. England resumed day four on 134-6, trailing by 43 runs, before Ben Stokes (50) and Will Jacks (41) helped set a target of 65. Australia completed the chase with Steve Smith…
Steve Smith of Australia with Jofra Archer of England (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Australia captain Steve Smith has downplayed his fiery on-field confrontation with England fast bowler Jofra Archer during the closing stages of Australia’s eight-wicket win in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. The incident, which unfolded late on Sunday, added a flash…
India’s 2011 ODI World Cup-winning team (Reuters Photo) Former Indian cricket opener Murali Vijay has praised former captain MS Dhoni’s enduring legacy in cricket. He emphasised Dhoni’s natural leadership qualities and instinctive decision-making, particularly highlighting the memorable 2007 T20 World Cup final over given to Joginder Sharma.MS Dhoni, who now exclusively plays in the Indian…
Romario Shepherd of MI Emirates during the match SHARJAH: MI Emirates suffered a late scare but eventually pulled through courtesy an impressive final over from Romario Shepherd as they secured a four-run win over Sharjah Warriorz in the ILT20 here on Sunday. UAE star Muhammad Waseem was the highest run-getter for MI Emirates, scoring 39…
Germany made short work of India on Sunday as the host was beaten comprehensively by a 5-1 margin at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. Germany’s Lukas Kossel, Titus Wex, Jonas Gersum, and Ben Hasbach got on the scoresheet. Anmol Ekka was India’s sole goalscorer. More to follow… Published on Dec 07, 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) MUMBAI: Fresh off smashing his maiden ODI century against South Africa in the third and final ODI at Visakhapatnam on Saturday, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will turn out for Mumbai in the knockouts of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), which will be held from Dec 9 to 18 in…
Spain became the first team to book its spot in the final of the FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2025 with a narrow 2-1 victory over Argentina on Sunday at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium. Spain started with early possession, forcing Argentina into a defensive shape that suited the skilful Spanish players. Spain’s front three…
Team India coach Gautam Gambhir and Australia and England skippers Australia have secured a 2-0 lead in the 2025/26 Ashes series by defeating England with an eight-wicket victory in the Brisbane day-night Test on Sunday.Joe Root achieved his first Test century in Australia, helping England reach 334 in their first innings. Zak Crawley contributed 76…
England coach Brendon McCullum during an England nets session at Perth Stadium on November 19, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) England head coach Brendon McCullum said his team “trained too much” in the build-up to their heavy defeat in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday. England’s preparation for the series has been…
England’s captain Ben Stokes throws bat after loosing his wicket during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. (AP/PTI) England captain Ben Stokes said his team had not handled pressure in key passages after the defeat to Australia in the second Test at the Gabba on Sunday, but he added…
