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Zimbabwe achieved a monumental innings victory over Afghanistan, their first home Test win since 2013. Richard Ngarava starred with a maiden five-wicket haul, while Ben Curran’s composed century earned him the Player of the Match award. Afghanistan’s batting faltered, with captain Shahidi citing inexperience as a factor in their collapse. Source link

Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed accused India head coach Gautam Gambhir of religious bias in team selection after Sarfaraz Khan’s exclusion from the India ‘A’ squad. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla strongly refuted the allegations, calling them divisive. Sarfaraz Khan has a strong first-class record and recently scored a century in his last international series. Source link

Former cricketer Irfan Pathan has voiced concerns over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s recent batting struggles, attributing them to a lack of match practice. Pathan stressed the importance of following proper preparation processes, even for seasoned players, citing Rishabh Pant’s proactive approach to regaining match fitness as an example of the correct procedure. Source link

Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra has been selected as a torchbearer for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Bindra, India’s first individual gold medalist in shooting, expressed his gratitude for the honor, calling it a reminder of sport’s unifying power. His selection recognizes his significant contribution to Indian sports and his trailblazing […]

Sarfaraz Khan’s consistent domestic brilliance and recent weight loss have not earned him a place in the India A squads, sparking widespread debate. Despite a stellar first-class average and scoring runs against England and New Zealand, the 28-year-old remains overlooked. Former cricketer R Ashwin expressed dismay, questioning the selectors’ rationale and suggesting Khan’s international door […]

FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky has slammed Vladimir Kramnik’s ‘appalling’ comments about the late Daniel Naroditsky, questioning the outpouring of posthumous support for the young Grandmaster. Sutovsky highlighted Naroditsky’s struggles following unsubstantiated cheating allegations and urged those claiming friendship to explain their inaction during his difficult period. Source link

Team India celebrated Diwali together at Adelaide’s British Raj restaurant, boosting morale after their ODI series opener loss. Players like Kohli and Rohit Sharma were seen interacting with fans. This pre-match dinner aims to foster team bonding and a renewed focus for the crucial second ODI at Adelaide Oval, where India seeks to level the […]

Pakistan’s Asif Afridi etched his name in cricket history, becoming the oldest debutant to claim a five-wicket haul at 38. Despite his impressive feat, South Africa’s tailenders fought back, reducing the deficit. Afridi’s remarkable performance places him among elite Pakistani spinners, surpassing a 92-year-old record. Source link

The Women’s Premier League auction is slated for November 26-27 in New Delhi, with teams submitting retained player lists by November 5. Franchises can keep up to five players, impacting their salary cap, and have a limited number of Right to Match options. This strategic retention phase precedes the main auction event. Source link

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya has confirmed his new relationship with Mahieka Sharma, sharing adorable videos and photos of their recent outings. The couple recently turned heads at a Diwali bash in coordinated red ethnic wear and were also spotted at the airport, radiating happiness. This comes after Pandya’s amicable separation from his ex-wife Natasa Stankovic. […]