Category: Sports

Stubbs Mimics Warner Celebration After Suryakumar Yadav Falls to Perfect Yorker in Second T20I

Manish Kumar

In an action-packed second T20I between India and South Africa on November 10, Tristan Stubbs celebrated wildly after Andile Simelane dismissed India’s skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, with a perfect yorker. Stubbs’ jubilant celebration, reminiscent of David Warner’s iconic air-punching leap, added to the electrifying atmosphere at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. India’s batting line-up struggled on the challenging pitch, and Suryakumar, having managed only four runs off nine balls, was dismissed in the fourth over, leaving India reeling at 15/3. Simelane’s lethal yorker hit Suryakumar’s back foot, and after a brief…

Suryakumar Yadav Calms Mid-Pitch Tussle Between Marco Jansen and Sanju Samson

Manish Kumar

Sanju Samson smashed a 50-ball 107 at the Kingsmead in Durban during the first T20I against South Africa and was adjudged the Player of the Match (POTM). He became only the fourth international player to score consecutive men’s T20I hundreds. Tempers flared during the South Africa vs India T20I series opener at the Kingsmead in Durban when Marco Jansen and Sanju Samson got into a mid-pitch argy-bargy. The incident unfolded after the second delivery of the 15th over when Samson got onto the pitch while trying to collect the ball.…

European Football Marred by Anti-Israel Incidents: Tensions Rise in Amsterdam and Paris

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European football thrilled fans this week with intense matchups across the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League. Yet, the competition was shadowed by incidents off the pitch that have sparked debate and concern. Israeli fans faced violent clashes in Amsterdam following a Europa League match, while in Paris, fans of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) unfurled a controversial “Free Palestine” banner during a Champions League game. The incidents highlight the increasing intersection of politics and sports, particularly in the current context of Middle Eastern tensions. Exciting Matches and Major Upsets Across…

India vs South Africa T20I Series Preview

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India is set to face South Africa in a brief four-match T20 series starting on November 8 in Durban. This series, added to the schedule through mutual agreement by the BCCI and Cricket South Africa (CSA), will feature an Indian team led by Suryakumar Yadav, with many senior players absent as they prepare for the Test series against Australia. Young players Ramandeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, and Yash Dayal have received maiden T20I call-ups, with two expected to debut in the opening match. This series marks the first time the two…

Aaron Finch Defends Rohit Sharma Amid Sunil Gavaskar’s Suggestion for New BGT Captain

Manish Kumar

Former Australian white-ball captain Aaron Finch has voiced support for Rohit Sharma after Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar suggested replacing him as captain for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 if he misses the first Test. Gavaskar’s comments stemmed from reports that Rohit might be unavailable for the first or second Test due to the anticipated birth of his second child. Gavaskar proposed that Jasprit Bumrah should lead the Indian team for the entire five-match series if Rohit is absent initially, stating on Sports Tak: “If Rohit Sharma might not play…

IPL 2025 Mega Auction: A Blockbuster Event with Over 1,500 Players Eyeing 204 Spots

Manish Kumar

A Decade of Cricketing Glory in IPL The Indian Premier League (IPL) has become one of the most celebrated cricket leagues globally, uniting fans across borders and establishing itself as the gold standard of franchise-based cricket. Since its inaugural season in 2008, the IPL has not only popularized T20 cricket but has also opened up unparalleled opportunities for emerging cricketers to share the stage with international superstars. The league has produced countless thrilling moments and unforgettable matches, solidifying its reputation as a premier cricketing spectacle. As the league gears up…

From Rishabh Pant to Mitchell Starc: Top Stars at ₹2 Crore Base Price in IPL 2025 Auction

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IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Over 1,500 Cricketers Register as Event Heads to Jeddah The upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction has drawn a record-breaking 1,574 player registrations, including 1,165 Indian cricketers, as announced by the BCCI on Tuesday. The auction will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, marking the second consecutive overseas location after Dubai hosted last year’s event. Among the registrants, 25 players have set a base price of INR 2 crore, with some expected to attract bids exceeding INR 20 crore. This top-tier list…

Women’s T20 Tournaments Get Dedicated Window, WPL Shifts to Early 2026

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently revealed the Women’s Future Tours Programme (FTP) for 2025-2029, featuring dedicated windows for women’s T20 leagues around the world to maximize player availability. Among these, the Women’s Premier League (WPL) window has been shifted from February-March to January-February beginning in 2026. This move allows major leagues like The Hundred (August) and the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) (November) to operate without overlap, thereby increasing player participation across tournaments.   The newly announced FTP also introduces the Women’s Champions Trophy, set to debut in 2027,…

Virat Kohli at 36: Birthday Boy Aims to Roll Back the Years in Australia

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Virat Kohli, despite facing recent form challenges, remains an icon in Indian cricket, especially with his track record on Australian soil. As he turns 36, Kohli prepares for what could be a career-defining Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Australia has been a place where Kohli’s mental resilience, emotional depth, and technical prowess have consistently shone, and this tour might offer him the stage to rediscover his best form amid whispers of a “sunset phase” for him and other Indian Test veterans. With the Indian team reeling from a surprising 0-3 home…

Gavaskar Demands Rohit Sharma’s Removal Ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy Over ‘Shocking’ Issue

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Sunil Gavaskar’s comments ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 have sparked significant debate. He suggested that if Rohit Sharma cannot lead the Indian team in the first Test against Australia due to personal reasons, then the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) should appoint a new captain for the entire series. Reports indicate that Rohit may miss one of the first two Tests, and he himself hinted at potential unavailability for the Perth Test. In Rohit’s absence, vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah is likely to lead the team. Gavaskar argued…