India, England first Test gets underway, Ben Stokes wins toss
The much-anticipated first Test between India and England is currently underway in Leeds, with skipper Ben Stokes winning the toss and opting to field first on Friday.
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Shubman Gill to bat at number four in first Test against England: Rishabh Pant
Leeds/IBNS: India's new vice-captain Rishabh Pant has revealed skipper Shubman Gill will bat at number four in the first of five Tests against England beginning in Leeds on Friday.
Bengal Pro T20 League: A week of thrills, spills and rain interruptions
Kolkata/IBNS: The Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2 began with unmatched fanfare at the iconic Eden Gardens here on June 11.
Aaliyah Alleyne and Qiana Joseph found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct
West Indies women’s players, Aaliyah Alleyne and Qiana Joseph have been found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct in the second Women’s ODI against South Africa at the 3Ws Oval in Barbados over the weekend.
Smriti Mandhana returns to number one in the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings
VVS Laxman to oversee India's preparation for Test series against England in Gambhir's absence
Cricket icon VVS Laxman will oversee the Indian team's preparation for the first Test against England in the absence of head coach Gautam Gambhir, media reports said.
Aiden Markram hits heroic 136 to help South Africa beat Australia by five wickets to clinch WTC
Riding on a sensational century by Aiden Markram (136), South Africa defeated Australia by five wickets to clinch the World Test Championship at Lord's on Saturday.
Markram, Bavuma's grit take South Africa at cusp of WTC win over Australia at Lord's
London/IBNS: Aiden Markram and skipper Temba Bavuma's gritty knocks on day three of the World Test Championship 2025 Final powered South Africa to inch closer to their second ICC trophy at the Lord's in London.
Gautam Gambhir returns to India due to family emergency ahead of first Test
Indian cricket team coach Gautam Gambhir urgently returned home ahead of the beginning of the Test series between England and India in the upcoming days.
WTC 2025 Final: Australia-South Africa epic clash heads for a thrilling finish
London/IBNS: The World Test Championship 2025 Final is headed for a thrilling finish as South Africa counter-attacked Australia after the Aussies took a modest lead over Proteas on day two of the match at Lord's in London on Thursday.
Australia fight back after posting mere 212 against South Africa in WTC Final 2025
London/IBNS: Australia fought back hard in reducing South Africa to 43-4 at stumps on day one of World Test Championship Final 2025 after getting bowled out for only 212 in the first innings at Lord's in London on Wednesday.
Sourav Ganguly graces Campus Bengal Pro T-20 League Season 2 inauguration, Sunidhi Chauhan performs at opening ceremony
Kolkata/IBNS: The Second season of Campus Bengal Pro T-20 League got off to a rollicking start with Bollywood singing sensation Sunidhi Chauhan entertaining the crowd at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.
Sourav Ganguly questions Shreyas Iyer's absence in Indian squad for England tour
Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has questioned the absence of 30-year-old batter Shreyas Iyer in the Indian squad selected for the England Test series.
Kolkata: Campus Bengal Pro T20 League set to kick off today at Eden Gardens
The stage is set for an electrifying start to the 2nd season of the Campus Bengal Pro T20 League, with a grand opening ceremony at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.
WTC 2025 Final: Take a look at playing XIs of Australia and South Africa
London/IBNS: Australia and South Africa have named their playing XIs for the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s.
Former India captain MS Dhoni inducted to ICC Hall of Fame
Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been inducted to the ICC Hall of Fame, in another feather in the cap of the country's World Cup winning skipper.
Portugal beat Spain to win second Nations League final
Portugal became the first team to win the UEFA Nations League on two occasions after beating Spain 5-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in the final at the Munich Football Arena.
Carlos Alcaraz rebounds from early setbacks to win longest-ever French Open final
Paris/IBNS: Spanish tennis icon and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz scripted a memorable comeback from early setbacks to win the longest-ever French Open men's single final in Paris on Sunday.
Test cricket 'in a great place' ahead of showpiece at Lord's: Marnus Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne believes Test cricket is in a ‘great place’ ahead of the ICC World Test Championship Final as his Australia side bid to defend their crown.
Case filed against Virat Kohli in Bengaluru stampede case
A police complaint was filed against Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli on Friday in connection with the Bengaluru stampede case that claimed 11 lives and occurred during a felicitation ceremony of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after their IPL win, media report said.
Can't lose 11 people, we need to be responsible: Gautam Gambhir on Bengaluru stampede
Bengaluru/IBNS: Indian cricket head coach Gautam Gambhir has strongly reacted to the deadly stampede that occurred outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru amid the celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maiden title win in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
'Absolutely gutted': Virat Kohli on Bengaluru stampede during RCB's IPL victory celebration
Bengaluru/IBNS: India's cricket icon Virat Kohli, who is also the face of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and lifted the IPL trophy for his team after 18 years, on Wednesday, said the stampede incident outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in which 11 people lost their lives left him 'absolutely gutted'.
'Together all the way through': Virat Kohli shares joy of winning IPL with Anushka Sharma
Bengaluru/IBNS: India's cricket icon Virat Kohli's biggest supporter in his career was perhaps his wife Anushka Sharma, who is a familiar face in the stands of a stadium.
'Ee sala cup namdu': Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty join Virat-Anushka's IPL victory celebration
Ahmedabad/IBNS: Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Bengaluru-born wife Akshata Murty cheered for Royal Challengers Bengaluru from the stands during the final match of 18th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
I always dreamt of winning IPL title with RCB: Virat Kohli
Ahmedabad/IBNS: India's cricket icon Virat Kohli on Tuesday fulfilled his dream of lifting his maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the only franchise he has played for since the tournament's inception in 2008.
Virat Kohli's wait for IPL trophy ends as RCB win maiden title in 18 years
Ahmedabad/IBNS: India's cricket icon Virat Kohli's wait for maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy ended on Tuesday as Royal Challengers Bengaluru scripted their first ever title win in the cash-rich T20 tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Kohli eyes maiden IPL win, Iyer on doorstep of scripting history
Ahmedabad/IBNS: The Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat's Ahmedabad will host an epic battle between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings who would hustle for one last time to win the 18th edition of cash-rich mega T20 domestic tournament, Indian Premier League (IPL).
South African batsman Heinrich Klaasen retires at 33
South African batsman Heinrich Klaasen, who is known for his stylish batting and one of the best white-ball performers in the world, announced his retirement on Monday.
D Gukesh beats former World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen with late turnaround in Norway Chess 2025
World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh defeated former World Number 1 Magnus Carlsen with a late turnaround in the Norway Chess 2025 on Sunday.
IPL 2025: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer fined for slow over rate against Mumbai Indians
Ahmedabad/IBNS: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined after his team maintained a slow over rate during Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.