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Shreyas Iyer update: Why he was rushed to ICU, nature of injury, and family travel plan
Team India’s Shreyas Iyer is in Sydney’s ICU after a severe fall during an ODI match. A splenic rupture caused dangerous internal bleeding, prompting an emergency hospital admission. Iyer is recovering well, with the BCCI closely monitoring his condition and arranging for family to join him. Source link
Pipe down, Surya! India need runs from their captain, not punchlines
Since taking charge as India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav’s form has nosedived even as his off-field antics grab headlines. Despite Gautam Gambhir’s public backing, Surya’s prolonged lean patch — 100 runs in 11 innings this year — raises concerns ahead of the T20 World Cup. His words may entertain, but India need runs, not rhetoric, […]
Venkatesh Prasad slams delay in KSCA elections, calls for transparency
Former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad has strongly criticized the Karnataka State Cricket Association for delaying elections, now nearly a month past their scheduled date. With most office-bearer positions vacant, Prasad demands transparency and accountability in the administration. He also expressed concern over the stadium’s declining condition, citing the loss of World Cup matches as a […]
FIFA begins second phase of 2026 World Cup ticket sales, offers exclusive window for US, Canada, Mexico fans
FIFA has launched the second phase of 2026 World Cup ticket sales, offering another million tickets through a global draw. A special window prioritizes fans from the US, Canada, and Mexico for single-match tickets in their countries. Interest is reportedly massive, with over a million tickets already sold globally, despite lingering visa concerns for international […]
Youth Asian Games: Indian shuttlers and paddlers impress, boxing and swimming stars advance
Indian athletes showcased strong performances at the Youth Asian Games in Bahrain. Shuttlers and table tennis players advanced to pre-quarterfinals. Swimmers qualified for multiple finals. The handball team secured a victory. The 3×3 basketball team faced a quarterfinal defeat. India currently holds ninth place on the medals table with 24 medals. Source link
AB de Villiers explodes: 'Cockroaches crawl out to attack' — defends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in fiery rant
Former cricketer AB de Villiers has strongly defended Indian stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. He criticized those spreading negativity about the players. De Villiers stated that both cricketers deserve celebration for their contributions. Kohli and Sharma recently silenced critics with strong performances in an ODI series against Australia. Their efforts secured a significant win […]
Rain threat looms over Women’s World Cup knockouts: Here’s how ICC’s reserve day rule works
The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 knockouts face potential rain disruptions in Guwahati and Navi Mumbai. Fortunately, reserve days are allocated for semi-finals and the final. If a match is unfinished, it will resume on the reserve day; otherwise, group stage rankings will decide progression, with a shared trophy in the event of a […]
Shafali Verma returns! replaces injured Pratika Rawal ahead of semi-final vs Australia
Shafali Verma replaces Pratika Rawal in India’s Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 squad due to Rawal’s knee and ankle injuries. Rawal’s absence is a significant blow, having been a consistent performer with 308 runs. Verma’s aggressive batting style and strong domestic form offer India a renewed spark at the top as they face Australia in […]
Ranji Trophy: After Ajinkya Rahane’s ton, Mumbai’s new generation shines as Chhattisgarh collapse
Youngsters Himanshu Singh and Musheer Khan spun Mumbai into a commanding position against Chhattisgarh on Day Three. After Mumbai posted 416, their bowlers reduced Chhattisgarh to 176/6, with spinners claiming crucial wickets. Despite a brief rain interruption, Mumbai holds a significant lead. Source link
Ranji Trophy: Arjun Tendulkar holds fort as Goa fight back against Karnataka
Goa’s lower-order batsmen Arjun Tendulkar and Mohit Redkar displayed resilience, forging an unbeaten 56-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Their stand halted Karnataka’s bowlers’ progress on a weather-affected Day 3, with Goa reaching 171/6 in response to Karnataka’s 371. Source link