Mohammad Nawaz finished with career-best T20I figures of 5 for 19, dismantling Afghanistan for just 66 in 15.5 overs while defending a modest 142 on a challenging surface. (Photo credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Pakistan sent out a strong statement ahead of the Asia Cup as Mohammad Nawaz’s hat-trick inspired a thumping 75-run victory over Afghanistan…
England sealed a 342-run victory, the biggest in the history of men’s ODIs when batting first, eclipsing India’s 317-run triumph over Sri Lanka in 2023. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: South Africa suffered their heaviest defeat in One-Day International (ODI) cricket as England dismantled the tourists in record-breaking fashion at Southampton on Sunday. The hosts…
Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in four sets to clinch his second US Open title and sixth Grand Slam title. (AP) Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the US Open final on Sunday in New York, claiming his second US Open title and sixth Grand Slam championship overall, while former President…
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after beating Jannik Sinner to win the 2025 US Open. (AP) Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the US Open final on Sunday at Flushing Meadows, claiming his second trophy at the venue and sixth major overall. The victory also marked their third consecutive Grand Slam final matchup…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Jacob Bethell (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Jacob Bethell of England (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Jacob Bethell (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Jacob Bethell of England (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Jacob Bethell (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Jacob Bethell has spoken openly about his desire for more opportunities in England’s…
Arshdeep Singh with Harshit Rana (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) As India gears up for the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh is on the brink of a major milestone. The 26-year-old needs just one more wicket to become the first Indian bowler to reach 100 T20I wickets and the 25th player…
Team India seals direct qualification for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. RAJGIR: India couldn’t begin the tournament on a high like many had expected considering their world rankings. They struggled to win against China and Japan in the group stage and were also held to a draw against South Korea in the Super4s stage.But…
Jofra Archer of England reacts during the 3rd ODI against South Africa. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: South Africa endured a nightmarish outing in Southampton on Sunday, slumping to the heaviest defeat in ODI history as England romped to a record 342-run victory. The tourists were bundled out for a paltry 72 in just 20.5 overs…
World’s top two players Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will face each other in their third consecutive Grand Slam final at the US Open, with President Donald Trump set to attend the match. The event marks Trump’s first appearance at Flushing Meadows since 2015 and the first time a sitting president will attend the US…
Narayan Jagadeesan and Devdutt Padikkal (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) South Zone have finalised their squad for the Duleep Trophy final against Central Zone, starting September 11 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Mohammed Azharuddeen will lead the side, with Ricky Bhui as his deputy. The squad has seen two key changes after N Jagadeesan…
