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India spinner Ravi Bishnoi expressed immense joy after being bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 7.2 crore in the IPL mini-auction, calling it a ‘ghar wapsi’ (homecoming). He is eager to play in front of his home crowd and contribute to the team’s success, aiming to create good memories with wickets and wins. Source link

Dense fog and smog forced the abandonment of the India-South Africa T20I in Lucknow without a ball bowled, leaving thousands of fans deeply disappointed. Despite ticket refunds being available, many felt compensation couldn’t replace the missed experience. The incident has sparked renewed criticism over scheduling matches in North India during peak pollution season. Source link

Nathan Lyon achieved a significant milestone, surpassing Glenn McGrath on the all-time Test wickets list with his 564th dismissal. The off-spinner’s impactful spell, claiming two wickets in four balls, turned the tide for Australia against England on day two of the third Ashes Test. Lyon’s enduring form at 38 underscores his continued value to the […]

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah was seen losing his temper at an airport, snatching a fan’s phone who was recording him without permission. After a brief exchange, Bumrah returned the device. The cricketer is currently part of India’s T20I series against South Africa, with India leading 2-1. Source link

Ravichandran Ashwin believes Chennai Super Kings missed a significant opportunity by not securing Cameron Green at the IPL 2026 mini-auction. He suggests Kolkata Knight Riders could have employed a more patient bidding strategy to force CSK’s hand earlier. Ashwin lauded Green as a generational talent, calling his acquisition by KKR brilliant. Source link

Dense fog and smog led to the abandonment of the fourth T20 International between India and South Africa in Lucknow without a ball being bowled. Umpires conducted multiple inspections throughout the evening, ultimately deeming conditions unsafe for play due to poor visibility. India maintains a 2-1 series lead heading into the final match. Source link

India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Olympic silver medallists Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in their BWF World Tour Finals opener. After losing the first game, the Indian duo saved a match point in the second before dominating the decider for a hard-fought victory. […]

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has banned Mohun Bagan Super Giant from continental competitions for one season and fined them over USD 100,000 for withdrawing from the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Two. This decision comes amid significant administrative uncertainty in Indian football, with domestic leagues yet to be confirmed. Source link

England considered a formal complaint after Snickometer technology showed a possible error during Alex Carey’s crucial innings. The company behind the system admitted operator error, potentially misinterpreting audio spikes. Carey, who admitted he thought he’d edged the ball, went on to score a century, significantly impacting the match’s first day where Australia finished strongly. Source […]

Adelaide Strikers clinched a thrilling three-wicket victory against Sydney Sixers in the BBL 2025-26 season. Jamie Overton’s stellar all-round performance earned him Player of the Match. The Strikers successfully chased down 160, securing their first win and climbing to third in the standings. Source link