Cristiano Ronaldo reacts (Image: @Cristiano/X) Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked fans around the world after his 2008 Ballon d’Or-winning season was voted the greatest in the history of the prestigious award, beating Lionel Messi’s record-breaking 2012 campaign in the inaugural Ballon d’Or of All Time (B.O.A.T.) poll.The Portuguese superstar took to social media to acknowledge the…
Josh Inglis etched his name into Australian cricket history with a second Test century before Australia were bowled out for 429 on Day 3 of the series-deciding third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Thursday. The visitors secured a crucial 100-run first-innings lead after dismissing the hosts for 329.Inglis scored 102 off 135 balls,…
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina (Image: REUTERS) Elena Rybakina has added another milestone to an outstanding 2026 season, securing the year-end world No. 1 ranking for the first time in her career after defeating compatriot Yulia Putintseva in the second round of the Pan Pacific Open on Thursday.The Kazakh eased past Putintseva 6-2, 6-3 at the WTA…
Lasith Malinga (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Mumbai Indians have announced that Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson will leave their roles in the men’s team coaching staff. The franchise thanked the three coaches for their contributions and wished them well for the future.“Mumbai Indians thank Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson for their contributions,”…
Jasprit Bumrah (ANI Photo) Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has hailed Jasprit Bumrah as the standout bowler in modern-day white-ball cricket but believes the Indian fast bowler still has more to establish in the Test format.Despite Bumrah‘s impressive record of 234 wickets in 52 Tests at an average of 19.7 and a strike rate of…
Sachin Tendulkar, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Virat Kohli and Babar Azam (Image credit: Agencies) Former Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis has made some interesting choices while picking between Indian and Pakistani cricket stars. In a rapid-fire round, he backed Indian greats in most of the comparisons and picked only one Pakistan player in his combined India-Pakistan XI.Waqar, who…
Mumbai Indians have entered into a multi-year kit manufacturing deal with Nike. The partnership begins in 2027. NEW DELHI: On October 21, Nike and Mumbai Indians (MI) entered into a multi-year partnership for the men’s and women’s teams, starting from 2027. MI staff are slated to sport the new gear this month, while women’s and…
India vice-captain Tilak Varma says his move from No. 3 to the middle order has brought a shift in his batting approach, with the left-hander now looking to attack from the outset whenever the opportunity presents itself.Tilak, who has established himself as a reliable performer in run chases over the past 12 months, has adapted…
Whether it is his innocence or his blistering batting, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become a fan favourite. At just 15, Sooryavanshi is taking on international bowlers without fear. He can smash sixes, score runs at a stunning pace and put opposition attacks under pressure. Yet, away from the cricket field, he is still a young boy…
Indian cricket has found another teenage prospect to watch, with Karnataka’s Uma Kashvi making history at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction in Kochi on October 28.Delhi Capitals signed the 15-year-old for Rs 10 lakh, making her the youngest player ever to be bought at a WPL auction. At 15 years and 202 days,…
