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The first ODI in Perth was a disappointing return for Rohit Sharma, as he managed just eight runs off 14 balls, hitting only a single boundary. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: While his long-time teammate Virat Kohli will be looking to continue his stellar form at a familiar Adelaide Oval during the second ODI against Australia…

By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted October 21, 2025 6:24 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors exercised the fourth-year team option on the rookie contract of guard-forward Gradey Dick and the third-year team option on the rookie contract of guard Ja’Kobe Walter,…

The ACB spokesperson confirmed that the board has officially decided to withdraw from the upcoming tri-series hosted by Pakistan. (AFP Photo) Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) spokesperson Sayed Naseem Sadaat announced on Tuesday that the board possesses clear evidence, including video footage, implicating Pakistan in an attack that killed three local cricketers in Afghanistan’s Urgun district….

Daniel Naroditsky (Kelly Centrelli/Charlotte Chess Center via AP) Daniel Naroditsky, a prominent American chess grandmaster and instructor, has passed away at the age of 29. The Charlotte Chess Center announced his death on October 20, 2025, with the cause remaining undisclosed.Naroditsky, a Stanford graduate, achieved remarkable success in the chess world, becoming a grandmaster at…

The Toronto Blue Jays made history on Monday, punching their ticket to their first World Series appearance in 32 years. Whether you’re looking to learn more about baseball, host a World Series viewing party or simply want to make small talk about the Jays making a historic playoff run, here are some basics you should…

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 21: Steve Smith speaks to the media at Cricket Central on October 21, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) Steve Smith, who will lead Australia in the opening Ashes Test against England starting November 21 in Perth, revealed that focusing solely on Test cricket has helped him stay…

India’s Lakshya Sen (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)( India’s Lakshya Sen exited the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament after losing to Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen in the men’s singles first round. The straight-game defeat ended with scores of 7-21, 16-21 against world number 29 Nhat.Despite defeating Nhat in three games at the Denmark Open last week, the…

TORONTO – Morgan Rielly says conversations inside the Maple Leafs’ locker room Tuesday morning were similar to the ones happening around kitchen tables and water coolers across Canada. Non-stop Blue Jays talk. Toronto’s baseball team advanced to the World Series in dramatic fashion Monday night with a spine-tingling, hair-raising 4-3 victory in Game 7 over…

South Africa vs Pakistan (Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images) South Africa secured a decisive 150-run victory against Pakistan in a rain-affected World Cup match on Tuesday at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, moving to the top of the points table.With 10 points from six matches, South Africa temporarily lead Australia and England, both with 9 points,…

West Indies vs Bangladesh West Indies created history in one-day international cricket by bowling 50 overs of spin against Bangladesh in their second ODI on Tuesday. The visitors won the match in a super over after both teams scored 213 runs.The match featured 92 overs of spin bowling, setting a new ODI record. The previous…