Pat Cummins scripts history with 6/28 in WTC final

Australia’s captain Pat Cummins holds up the ball to celebrate his six-wicket haul on day two of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, on June 12, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Australia skipper Pat Cummins etched his name into the record books with a sensational … Read more

TNPL 2025 | Teams will be eager to recalibrate ahead of the Salem leg

Room for improvement: Last year’s top teams, including Shahrukh’s Kovai Kings, have had a disappointing campaign so far. | Photo Credit: M. PERIASAMY The big talking point heading into the Salem leg of the ninth edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) is the form of defending champion Dindigul Dragons and last season’s runner-up … Read more

WTC final, Day 2: Australia’s Cummins rips through South Africa batting

Australia’s Pat Cummins celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada. | Photo Credit: Reuters Australia captain Pat Cummins produced a sensational spell of four wickets for just one run as the title-holders seized control of the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s on Thursday (June 12, 2025). South Africa … Read more

Anatomy of an IPL fan: cricketers, experts and fans examine why the game matters to them

In the beginning of May, the Indian Premier League (IPL) juggernaut, with more than two-thirds of the fixtures completed, came to an abrupt halt. Stadium lights dimmed. Commentary boxes fell silent. With military tensions mounting between India and Pakistan, the fate of the 18th edition of the franchise-based cricket league hung in the balance. Then … Read more

Brendon McCullum says India will be well prepared but we know where we want to get to as Test team

England’s head coach Brendon McCullum says that India have arrived well-prepared and full of belief for the upcoming five-match Test series against his team.. File | Photo Credit: AP England head coach Brendon McCullum believes India have arrived well-prepared and full of belief for the upcoming five-match Test series but his team is also clear … Read more

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc removed Ryan Rickleton and Aiden Markram to became the highest wicket-taker in ICC finals

Australia’s Mitchell Starc celebrates the wicket of South African Ryan Rickleton on day 1 of the WTC final at Lords on June 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Australia’s pace ace Mitchell Starc added another feather to his cap on Wednesday (June 11, 2025), becoming the highest wicket-taker in ICC tournament finals. The left-arm quick … Read more

Tilak Varma set to play for Hampshire in County Championship

Tilak Varma in action for the Mumbai Indians during the second qualifier of the IPL 2025 against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on May 01, 2025. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Left-handed batter Tilak Varma is set to represent Hampshire in the County Championship after being approached by the English … Read more

Privilege to ring bell at historic Lord’s: ICC chairman Jay Shah in attendance at WTC final

“A privilege to ring the bell at the historic Lord’s ground before the start of play on day one of the @icc World Test Championship final,” Jay Shah said. Picture: X/@JayShah International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah expressed his feelings after ringing the bell at London’s iconic Lord’s stadium on Wednesday, where the World … Read more

Usman Khawaja joins unwanted list during 20-ball duck in WTC final

Australia’s Usman Khawaja walks after losing his wicket during the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s cricket ground in London, on June 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Australia left-hand batter Usman Khawaja registered an unfortunate record, becoming the Aussie with joint-third longest duck during the World Test Championship (WTC) final at … Read more

Steve Smith has maximum runs as overseas player at Lord’s; scores 66 runs in WTC final

Australia’s Steve Smith celebrates after scoring fifty runs during the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, on June 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Former Australian captain Steve Smith became the highest run-getter among overseas players in the longest format of the game at London’s iconic … Read more

Ram Arvindh and Chaturved sizzle as Panthers take down Kovai Kings

Ram Arvindh’s knock of 64 was instrumental in Madurai Panthers putting it across Lyca Kovai Kings in a TNPL match in Coimbatore on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: M. PERIASAMY R. Ram Arvindh’s well-crafted 64 (48b, 4×4, 3×6) and a quickfire cameo from skipper N. S.  Chaturved (46 n.o., 23b, 4×4, 3×6) helped Siechem Madurai Panthers beat Lyca Kovai Kings by seven wickets in the … Read more

Exclusion of Arunachal weightlifter from Commonwealth trials slammed

Arunachal Olympic Association (AOA) and other organisations in the State have slammed the exclusion of weightlifter Sambo Lapung, a consistent gold medal winner, from the trials for the Commonwealth Championships 2025. GUWAHATI The Arunachal Olympic Association (AOA) and other organisations in the State have slammed the exclusion of weightlifter Sambo Lapung, a consistent gold medal … Read more

The concentric circles of guilt in a sports-loving city

For no fault of the players, RCB’s first IPL title will always be associated with death and disaster. Rajat Patidar and his boys deserved better, as did the lakhs of fans who turned up that Wednesday morning to share in the triumph. Sport is a life-affirming activity, and to die in its support goes against … Read more

World Cup Stage-3 – The Hindu

The Indian campaign at the Archery World Cup Stage-3 ended without a medal with the exit of the country’s recurve individual archers on Saturday. Simranjeet Kaur, who was beaten 6-5 (shoot-off 11-8) by former World and Olympic champion An San of Korea in the quarterfinals, was the best Indian performer of the day. The results: … Read more

U Mumba TT, Jaipur Patriots

Prateek Tulsani and Ananya Muralidharan eked out a thrilling 11-8, 11-10, 11-10 mixed doubles victory over Trishall Surapureddy and Shreya Dhar to put U Mumba TT in the final with a 5-2 victory over Jaipur Patriots in the Dream UTT Juniors table tennis tournament at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad on Saturday. In the other … Read more