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“I’m a coloured cricketer”: Usman Khawaja slams racial stereotyping
Jan 2, 2026Sydney , January 2 (ANI): Usman Khawaja, who has confirmed his international retirement after the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney against England, opened up about facing criticism after suffering a back injury at the start of... -
Usman Khawaja to retire from international cricket after fifth Ashes Test in Sydney
Jan 2, 2026Sydney , January 2 (ANI): Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja has confirmed that he will retire from international cricket after the conclusion of the fifth Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground, beginning later... -
Uthappa reveals two promising youngsters as Indian men’s, women’s cricketers to watch out for in 2026
Jan 1, 2026Mumbai (Maharashtra) , January 1 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa picked young women's batting sensation Pratika Rawal and hard-hitting number three Tilak Verma as Indian players to watch out for this year. Uthappa was speaking... -
Shrachi Bengal Tigers beat SG Pipers 3-3 (4-3 SO) in thrilling Women’s Hockey India League clash
Jan 1, 2026Ranchi (Jharkhand) , January 1 (ANI): Shrachi Bengal Tigers held their nerve in a dramatic Women's Hockey India League 2025-26 encounter to edge past SG Pipers in a shootout after the two sides were locked at... -
Irfan feels playing WPL ahead of women’s T20 WC will benefit Team India
Jan 1, 2026New Delhi , January 1 (ANI): As the Indian women's team enters a new year after having won their maiden 50-over World Cup last year, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan backed the Women in Blue to... -
Wickets tumble faster than ever; pace dominates spinners in record-breaking Ashes series
Jan 1, 2026New Delhi , January 1 (ANI): The ongoing Ashes series is redefining how quickly Test matches can move, with bowlers dominating to an extent rarely seen in the contest's long history. Across the four Tests played... -
Lionel Messi extends New Year wishes to fans, posts pictures with family
Jan 1, 2026Buenos Aires , January 1 (ANI): Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning football icon Lionel Messi extended Happy New Year wishes to his fans and shared a picture with his family on Thursday. Taking to Instagram, Messi wrote,... -
WFI president Sanjay welcomes Vinesh Phogat’s retirement u-turn ahead of LA28 Olympics
Jan 1, 2026Gonda (Uttar Pradesh) , January 1 (ANI): The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh welcomed ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat's return to the sport ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics 2028. Vinesh announced her return... -
The more responsibility he gets, the more he will grow: Irfan Pathan backs Shubman Gill
Jan 1, 2026New Delhi , January 1 (ANI): Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has shown his support to Shubman Gill, drawing parallels between the young batter's journey and the early advice he himself received from Rahul Dravid when... -
Irfan Pathan calls for more five-match ODI series, tri-nation tournaments as Rohit-Virat display impressive form
Jan 1, 2026New Delhi , January 1 (ANI): As India approaches a new year of cricketing action, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan questioned that with ODI-exclusive stalwarts in such impressive form, why there are no more five-match ODI...
