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Pakistani cricketers have once again grabbed headlines in the Big Bash League (BBL), but this time for all the wrong reasons. After Mohammad Rizwan’s ‘retired out’ incident, fast bowler Hasan Ali came under scrutiny for a major fielding lapse during the Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers match on Tuesday. Hasan Ali’s Costly MistakeMelbourne Stars were chasing a modest target of 84 runs, having lost 2 wickets for 35 runs in the 8th over. Tabriz Shamsi was bowling, and on his fifth delivery, the batter played the ball towards cover. Hasan Ali sprinted to stop the ball from reaching the boundary but misjudged its trajectory completely. Despite his efforts, the ball sailed past him for a boundary, which was confirmed by the third umpire. The incident quickly went viral on social media. ...

RCB wicketkeeper-batsman Jitesh Sharma has surprised cricket fans by naming his all-time IPL playing XI without Virat Kohli. The announcement comes as Sharma prepares for his second season with RCB in IPL 2026. Sharma joined RCB in 2025 for ₹11 crore during the mega auction and played a pivotal role in the franchise’s historic title win, ending an 18-year wait for the trophy. Serving primarily as a finisher, he scored 261 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 176.35, helping the team secure the championship. His consistent performances also earned him a spot in the Indian national squad, though he could not retain his place for the T20 World Cup 2026 after Ishan Kishan’s return. MS Dhoni Named CaptainIn his all-time IPL XI, Sharma appointed MS Dhoni as captain. In an interview with ...

Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur has set a major milestone in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), becoming the first Indian player to reach 1,000 career runs in the tournament. This achievement came during Mumbai Indians’ commanding 7-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants on 13 January at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. Mumbai chased down 193 runs successfully, marking the second-highest successful chase in WPL history. Kaur played a masterful innings, remaining 71 not out off 43 balls, including 7 fours and 2 sixes, reaching her 10th WPL fifty in just 33 balls. She was well-supported by Amanjot Kaur, who scored 40 runs off 26 balls, forming a crucial 72-run partnership that shifted the momentum firmly in Mumbai’s favor. Nicola Carey then added 37 not out off 22 balls, helping seal the...

In a high-scoring encounter of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Giants by 7 wickets on 13 January at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. With this victory, Mumbai continued their dominance over Gujarat in the league, handing them their eighth consecutive loss against MI. Gujarat Giants, batting first, posted a competitive 192/5 in 20 overs, with Georgia Wareham top-scoring at 43. Bharti Phulmali remained unbeaten on 36 off just 15 balls, while Kanika Ahuja (35) and Beth Mooney (33) also contributed with crucial knocks. For Mumbai, Amelia Kerr, Nicola Carey, Hayley Matthews, and Shabnam Ismail claimed one wicket each. MI Chase Second-Highest Target in WPL HistoryMumbai Indians successfully chased the challenging target, scoring 193/3 in 19.2 overs, mar...

The schedule for the cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games has been officially announced. The Games will be held in Japan, with cricket matches set to begin on September 17. India had a stellar performance in the previous edition in 2023, winning gold medals in both the men’s and women’s cricket events in Hangzhou, China. According to information released by Olympic.com, the 2026 Asian Games cricket tournament will run from 17 September to 3 October, featuring the T20 format. All matches will be played at the Korogi Athletic Park in Achi Prefecture. Women’s Tournament:The women’s cricket event will commence on September 17, with medal matches scheduled to start on September 22. A total of eight teams will participate, with defending champions India entering directly into the qua...

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has a golden opportunity to break a long-standing record held by Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi in the second ODI against New Zealand. The veteran batsman needs just two more sixes to surpass Afridi’s tally against the Kiwis. Rohit had a modest outing in the first ODI, scoring 26 runs and hitting two sixes. The second match of the series will be played on 14 January at Rajkot’s Narendra Modi Stadium. This fixture presents Rohit with a chance to etch his name further into the record books. Afridi holds the record for hitting the most sixes in ODIs against New Zealand, having struck 50 sixes in 35 innings across 38 matches between 1996 and 2015. Rohit Sharma has already hit 49 sixes against New Zealand in 30 innings over 32 matches. Two sixes in Rajko...

Indian cricket star and captain of the ODI and Test teams, Shubman Gill, recently surprised former Test player Sarfaraz Khan with a special gift — a Casio G-Shock watch. Sarfaraz shared the gesture on his official Instagram story, expressing his gratitude to Gill. Gill, who is currently leading India in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, has been in fine form. In the first ODI played at Vadodara, India secured a four-wicket win, with Gill opening the innings alongside Rohit Sharma. He scored a well-crafted 56 runs off 71 balls, including three boundaries and two sixes, marking his first ODI fifty in quite some time. Fans are eagerly anticipating another big innings from the captain in the second ODI. Sarfaraz Khan in Red-Hot FormSarfaraz Khan is also enjoying exceptional...

The India Open is currently underway at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi, but players have raised concerns over the conditions. Danish shuttler Mia Blichfeldt openly criticized the venue, citing unhygienic surroundings and extreme cold, calling it unfit for professional competition. She has urged the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to intervene and ensure improvements ahead of the World Championship. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) had moved this year’s India Open Super 750 tournament from KD Jadhav Hall to IG Stadium, keeping in mind the upcoming World Championships scheduled for August. India will host the event after a 17-year gap. Speaking after reaching the second round, Blichfeldt said, “I had expected conditions here to be better than the previous hall, but ...

In the sixth match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, played at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, history was made as the league witnessed its first-ever retired out. The clash was between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indians’ captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and chose to bowl first, putting Gujarat Titans in to bat. Ayushi Soni came in at number six but was struggling with her pace, scoring only 11 runs off 14 balls. With a strike rate below 80 and the team needing quick runs, Gujarat recalled her, declaring her retired out — the first instance of its kind in WPL history. Gujarat Titans Post 192 RunsBatting first, Gujarat Titans scored 192 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Georgia Wareham remained unbeaten at 43, while Bharti Phulmali, ...

New Delhi: Former Olympic medalist Mary Kom’s ex-husband, Karung Onkholer, has made shocking claims regarding her personal life. Onkholer denied allegations of financial fraud and land disputes leveled by Mary Kom, calling them “false,” and instead alleged that the boxing champion was involved in extramarital relationships. Claims of Past AffairsOnkholer stated that Mary Kom had an affair with a junior boxer in 2013, which caused significant conflict between their families at the time. He further claimed that since 2017, Mary Kom has been in a relationship with someone associated with the Mary Kom Boxing Academy. Onkholer said he possesses WhatsApp messages and other proof identifying the person involved. Ex-Husband Speaks OutSpeaking to IANS, Onkholer said:"I will address what she t...