WPL 2026: Honey Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez and Harnaaz Sandhu to perform at star-studded opening ceremony in Navi Mumbai | Cricket News

Honey Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez and Harnaaz Sandhu (Agency Image) The Women’s Premier League 2026 is set to begin on a spectacular note in Navi Mumbai, where cricket and entertainment will come together for a vibrant opening ceremony at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy. The pre-match show promises a high-energy start to the season, with…

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Exclusive: Why no Hikaru Nakamura? Inside story of how FIDE, Freestyle Chess agreed terms on World Championship | Chess News

FIDE and Freestyle Chess agree terms on World Championship (Photos by Michal Walusza and ChessBase India) NEW DELHI: Late on Wednesday night, Emil Sutovsky, the chief executive officer (CEO) of FIDE, the International Chess Federation, chose a phrase heavy with symbolism.“Burying the hatchet!” he wrote on X, announcing that FIDE and Freestyle Chess had finally…

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Sarfaraz Khan scripts history, smokes 30 in an over off Abhishek Sharma to record fastest-ever fifty | Cricket News

Sarfaraz Khan delivered a staggering reminder of his credentials by rewriting the Vijay Hazare Trophy record books, even as his heroics went unrewarded in Mumbai’s narrow defeat to Punjab. Overlooked for the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand and still outside the Test set-up despite a strong domestic record, Sarfaraz produced a breathtaking assault in…

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‘Deeply disappointing’: ECB launches sweeping review of England after Ashes collapse, targets 2027 redemption | Cricket News

England’s Ben Stokes, centre, gestures to teammate Brydon Carse in Sydney. (AP Photo) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has launched an immediate and “thorough” review of the men’s Ashes tour after England slumped to a demoralising 4–1 defeat against Australia, with chief executive Richard Gould admitting the campaign fell well short of expectations.Go…

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Rahila Firdous’ journey: Engineering degree, wicketkeeping gloves and MS Dhoni as idol | EXCLUSIVE | Cricket News

Rahila Firdous (Pic credit: Mumbai Indians) NEW DELHI: Rahila Firdous has already ticked off several milestones in her young career. From playing elegant cover drives inspired by Virat Kohli to studying MS Dhoni’s videos to sharpen her wicketkeeping skills, the Bhopal-born cricketer has shaped her game by learning from the very best.Go Beyond The Boundary…

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WTC standings shake up after Ashes: Australia tighten grip at top, England slip as India stay in contention | Cricket News

Australian players celebrate with the Ashes Waterford Crystal trophy after winning the Ashes series 4-1. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia’s emphatic 4–1 Ashes series victory over England has had a significant impact on the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 standings, with the former champions extending their lead at the top while England’s campaign continues…

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Enna thambi! ‘You can’t explain this at 14’: R Ashwin’s awe sums up Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s unstoppable rise | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Pic credit: ACC) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s extraordinary surge through age-group and domestic cricket has reached a point where even seasoned internationals are struggling to put it into words. At just 14, the teenage opener has forced the cricketing world to sit up and take notice — and few reactions have captured the…

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