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Sanju Samson and MS Dhoni NEW DELHI: Multiple IPL franchises have been tracking the conversations related to Sanju Samson ever since the glovesman expressed his desire to leave Rajasthan Royals (RR) after a seven-season association. Many enquired, most interacted, but months after chatter, negotiations and a lot of interest, Samson trade could well remain on…

Indian shooter Anish Bhanwala secured a silver medal in the 25m rapid-fire pistol event at the ISSF World Championships on Sunday, marking his career’s most significant achievement.The 23-year-old from Haryana demonstrated remarkable composure during two intense shoot-offs in the final, scoring 28 points to claim the second position.Bhanwala qualified for the finals in second place…

South Africa A’s Jordan Hermann and Marques Ackerman walk back to the pavilion. (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: Much like the aircraft taking off at Kempegowda International Airport, which, together with picturesque Nandi Hills, makes for a stunning backdrop for the BCCI Centre of Excellence here, South Africa ‘A’ soared on Sunday, effecting an exhilarating come-from-behind win…

Shafali Verma in Rohtak on Sunday. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s swashbuckling opener Shafali Verma opened up on the intense emotions and thought process that powered her to a match-winning performance in the ICC Women’s World Cup final, saying she was determined to “stay calm and execute her plans” despite the nerves of the big…

Pakistan beat Kuwait in the final. (Pic credit: Hong Kong Sixes) NEW DELHI: Pakistan etched their name in record books, becoming the most successful team in Hong Kong Sixes history with a commanding 43-run victory over Kuwait in the 2025 final on Sunday. The triumph at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, marks Pakistan’s sixth title,…

Sophie Devine’s bizarre dismissal (Video grabs) A bizarre dismissal of Perth Scorchers captain Sophie Devine left players and fans stunned during the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) clash against Sydney Sixers at the WACA Ground on Sunday. The strange sequence, captured on camera and later shared by the WBBL’s official handle with the caption “Now…

Jasprit Bumrah (Linda Higginson/AAP Image via AP) Former Indian batter Subramaniam Badrinath has praised Varun Chakaravarthy, currently ranked as the world’s number one T20I bowler, stating he is more valuable than Jasprit Bumrah.In the recent five-match T20I series between India and Australia, Chakaravarthy, aged 34, demonstrated his bowling prowess. He participated in all five matches…

Quinton de Kock and MS Dhoni (Agency Photos) South Africa’s wicket-keeper-batter Quinton de Kock has made a remarkable return to international cricket after coming out of retirement. In his first ODI series against Pakistan at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium, he demonstrated exceptional batting prowess.De Kock opened for South Africa in all three matches, accumulating 239 runs…

After the World Cup win, Jemimah Rodrigues has teamed up with Brisbane Heat in the Women’s Big Bash League in Australia (Images via AP, Getty) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues shared a light-hearted moment as she joined Brisbane Heat for the 2025 Women’s Big Bash League, making a witty remark about arriving in Australia just days…

Washington Sundar was named the Impact Player of the Series after India sealed a 2-1 win on Saturday (Screenrgabs/X) Washington Sundar’s consistency and composure through India’s T20I series in Australia were rewarded when he was named the “Impact Player of the Series” after the visitors clinched the contest 2-1. The all-rounder received the medal from…