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Aronian Appeals to Kramnik for Forgiveness Amidst Defamation Lawsuit Fallout

In a public plea, Armenian chess grandmaster Levon Aronian has urged Vladimir Kramnik, a former World Champion, to reconcile amidst a defamation lawsuit. Aronian's letter, shared on social media, expresses deep respect for Kramnik, acknowledging his significant influence. This follows Kramnik's lawsuit against Chessdom, GM David Navara, and others, stemming from disputes over alleged online cheating.

Iyer's Test Debut on Hold? Cricket Analyst Urges Patience for India Star

Despite Shreyas Iyer's impressive performances in the ICC Champions Trophy, IPL, and domestic red-ball season, Aakash Chopra suggests a Test call-up isn't imminent. Chopra highlights that players like Karun Nair, Sarfaraz Khan, and Dhruv Jurel are ahead in the queue.

Junior Hockey World Cup: India to Host, Blockbuster India-Pakistan Match in Pool B

India is set to host the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10. The host nation finds itself in Pool B, facing Pakistan, Chile, and Switzerland. This edition marks a historic moment as the tournament expands to include 24 teams for the first time.

Pretorious, 19, Smashes 61-Year-Old Record to Become Youngest South African Test Centurion on Debut

Lhuan-dre Pretorious, a 19-year-old prodigy, etched his name in South African cricket history by becoming the youngest player to score a Test century on debut against Zimbabwe. He surpassed Graeme Pollock's 61-year-old record with an unbeaten 128, rescuing the Proteas from an early collapse.

Bumrah Returns to Bowling Practice as India Gears Up for Edgbaston Test

Jasprit Bumrah's return to training has boosted India's bowling preparations for the Edgbaston Test after their Headingley defeat. Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj bowled in the nets, injecting intensity into the team's practice. While Bumrah's inclusion remains uncertain due to workload management, his presence offers hope as Team India aims to level the series.

Wimbledon is targeting India to grow its brand, tapping into cricket’s popularity and engaging young audiences through collaborations, influencers, and technology. Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rohit Sharma have become key figures in this strategy. With key partnerships, Wimbledon aims to blend tradition with innovation for global appeal.

World Test Championship Standings: Australia and England Dominate as India Seeks Rebound After Loss

The new World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle has commenced with Australia and England leading with a perfect PCT of 100. Sri Lanka follows after their series against Bangladesh. India, despite Shubman Gill's team's impressive fight and five centurions, suffered a loss to England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy due to a middle-order collapse.

Mandhana Makes History: First Indian Woman to Score Centuries in All Cricket Formats

Smriti Mandhana made history on Saturday. She became the first Indian woman cricketer to score centuries in all formats. This happened during the T20I against England Women. Mandhana scored 112 runs off 62 balls. India Women posted 210/5, their highest T20I score against England. Her achievement places her among the elite cricketers globally.

Bumrah's Bowling Prowess and Kuldeep's All-Round Push Headline India's Birmingham Nets Session Ahead of Second Test

Jasprit Bumrah displayed intense focus during practice at Edgbaston, bowling with pace and accuracy alongside Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. Kuldeep Yadav is also working diligently on both his bowling and batting, potentially becoming a key option for the second Test given Birmingham's dry conditions. The team will now take a break before regrouping, with Bumrah's availability remaining uncertain.

India faced a setback in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy's first Test against England, with coach Gautam Gambhir committed to managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload, limiting him to three matches. Prasidh Krishna sees this as an opportunity, emphasizing team unity and learning from senior players like Bumrah.

Teenage Pretorius Smashes Record, Becomes Youngest Ever to Score 150 in Test History

South Africa's Lhuan-dre Pretorius, a 19-year-old debutant, etched his name in Test cricket history by becoming the youngest player to score 150 runs in an innings against Zimbabwe, surpassing Javed Miandad's 48-year-old record. Pretorius's counterattacking 153, along with Dewald Brevis's quickfire 51, helped South Africa recover from a shaky start.

After an expensive outing in Leeds, the 29-year-old reflected on the learning curve of Test cricket, and the responsibility that comes with Bumrah's absence

The recent release of ICC fixtures involving India and Pakistan women's teams in the Women's T20 World Cup points in that direction; a formal decision likely next week

Gujarat Cricket Association to Debut T20 League in 2025-26 Season

GCA secretary confirmed the decision to Cricbuzz and that the board is yet to find a suitable playing window to set the tournament in motion

Gambhir Stands by India's Lower Order Despite Test Collapse; Cites Missed Catches as Key Factor

India's head coach also reiterated that despite the loss, Jasprit Bumrah would play just two more Tests as per a pre-series plan

The veteran batter has started practicing and will join the squad in Barbados by Sunday

Rishabh Pant's Unorthodox Batting Revolutionizing Cricket, Claims Greg Chappell

The former Australia captain drew a parallel between Pant and Adam Gilchrist

Najmul Hossain Resigns as Bangladesh Test Captain Following Sri Lanka Defeat

Najmul made his decision known after the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo

Boxing's Mid-Year Report: Bivol, Eubank Jr., and the Biggest Moments of 2025 So Far

Andreas Hale and Nick Parkinson share their thoughts on what boxing has delivered thus far this year -- good and bad.

Broad Hails Akash Deep's Stump-Targeting Strategy in India-England Test

Stuart Broad lauded Akash Deep's effectiveness on a challenging Edgbaston pitch, highlighting his ability to target the stumps and generate movement, even with the older ball. Broad emphasized Deep's strategic use of the crease to deceive batsmen, exemplified by Root's dismissal, and advised India to utilize him wisely with the new ball.