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Cricinfo staffPublished: Oct 22, 2026, 6:54 AM (9 mins ago) Toss India chose to bowl vs New ZealandIndia captain Shreyas Iyer has chosen to bowl in the first T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch. India are playing...
Is Bhuvneshwar Kumar playing 1st T20I between India and New Zealand? The veteran seamer is confirmed in India's Playing XI at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, as Shreyas Iyer's side begin their T20I series against New...
I hadn't seen many athletes come back to sport after maternity, but I was sure I could do it, says Devika Vaidya The 29-year-old leg-spin allrounder discusses her two-year break, fitness journey and comeback to...
Anthony Davis had a rousing debut with the Washington Wizards, leading them to victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, 128-116, in their season opener at Capital One Arena on Wednesday. Davis, who failed to suit up for the...
Sanju Samson should open with Abhishek Sharma in all five T20Is in New Zealand, says Subramaniam Badrinath Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath has backed Sanju Samson to continue opening alongside Abhishek Sharma...
The Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg did not hold back his frustration toward Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic during his debut game. The two players were seen exchanging words on the court. However...
The Los Angeles Rams' season is quickly spiralling out of control. Pegged as the top contender to win the Super Bowl this year, Los Angeles' season is in danger of dying before the halfway point of the season. They are...
Simon Katich warns Australian players are playing for their careers amid Marnus Labuschagne's struggles Simon Katich questions Marnus Labuschagne's shot selection after dismissal for 39 in Gqeberha Test as Australia...
Every run's worth two, says Michael Hussey as Australia face Day 5 survival test Michael Hussey offers tactical advice to under-fire Australia as Travis Head nears a maiden overseas Test century on Day 5 in Gqeberha...
After a productive offseason, Yaxel Lendeborg made his debut for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. His first task? Try to stop Luka Doncic. It was an unenviable assignment for the rookie forward. But it was also a...
Luka Doncic isn't just settling into life with the Los Angeles Lakers; he is fully embracing the spotlight as the new face of the iconic franchise. Following a dominant 127-105 season-opening victory over the Golden...
'Greg Chappell divided players, made them fight' - Harbhajan Singh on Aussie coach's destructive tenure Harbhajan Singh has criticised Greg Chappell's tenure as India coach, describing his management style as divisive...
If Bhuvneshwar Kumar does well in New Zealand, he should be considered for 2027 ODI World Cup: Subramaniam Badrinath Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar's performance in the New Zealand...
The Brooklyn Nets kick off the 2026-27 campaign on Wednesday vs. the Charlotte Hornets. Following two tanking seasons that featured 118 combined losses, Jordi Fernandez and co. will look to take a step back towards...
NEW ORLEANS -- Tyrese Haliburton believed that the first time he would truly get emotional in his long-awaited return from a torn Achilles tendon was during the Indiana Pacers' home opener on Friday. That expectation...
ATLANTA – Sometimes, it's just about who wants it more. After letting Game 1 slip through their hands, the Atlanta Dream have responded in the best way possible, and it's started with Angel Reese herself. In Game 2, her...
The Detroit Red Wings are going through a bit of a rough patch at this time. Detroit has two ongoing trade requests on the table: Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson. Larkin recently expanded his trade list, while there...
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg pointed to poor organization and defensive breakdowns following Wednesday's 18-point loss to the Houston Rockets. The defeat marked a disappointing beginning to the Mavericks' new...
'Steve Smith will bat on Day 5' - Andrew McDonald backs Australian legend to recover in time in Gqeberha Test Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald expressed confidence that Steve Smith will recover from his neck...
The Los Angeles Lakers took care of business in their season opener against the Golden State Warriors, 127-105, at Crypto.com Arena, with the new trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler leading the...
Megan Schutt handed two-match suspension for prescription medication breach Cricket Australia has suspended fast bowler Megan Schutt for two matches after she failed to follow Sports Science and Sports Medicine...
Ali Orr joins Middlesex on three-year deal after Hampshire exit The 25-year-old batter has signed a three-year deal with Middlesex after averaging 23.48 in County Championship cricket at Hampshire. Middlesex have signed...
On opening night, new Los Angeles Lakers starting center Walker Kessler stood tall and took advantage of a matchup against the small Golden State Warriors — proving himself to be well worth thus far of the $130 million...
'Looking quite good' - Hussey backs Marnus Labuschagne despite Test struggles Michael Hussey defended Marnus Labuschagne's form during Australia's second Test collapse in Gqeberha, where the hosts enforced a follow-on...
The Arizona Cardinals are coming off an incredible high. Amid their turbulent 2026 season, Arizona was able to snag a win against one of the best teams in the league on paper. Their 18-16 win over the Los Angeles Rams...
Alex MalcolmPublished: Oct 22, 2026, 5:41 AM (5 mins ago) Australia seamer Megan Schutt has been suspended by Cricket Australia for two matches for not adhering to strict rules regarding the use of prescription...
Mohammad IsamPublished: Oct 22, 2026, 5:34 AM (12 mins ago) Bangladesh's batters have failed to perform in their recent white-ball tours, and the problem is with the mindset, stand-in captain Towhid Hridoy said after...
Top 5 players who could trigger a bidding war at WPL 2027 auction With 146 players competing for just 27 slots, the October 28 auction in Kochi promises fierce franchise battles. The WPL 2027 player auction is scheduled...
The Golden State Warriors failed to start their season with a win as they fell prey to a 127-105 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers. However, apart from the loss, the Warriors rookie star Yaxel Lendeborg was...
Kawhi Leonard is eager to move on from his controversial stint with the Los Angeles Clippers in his return to the Toronto Raptors. He is off to a good start. Leonard helped the Raptors blow out the Chicago Bulls...
Dale Steyn explains why Marco Jansen, not Harry Brook, is the 'best cricketer right now' Dale Steyn's three-word reply to a fan debate settled his position on who deserves the title between Marco Jansen and Harry Brook...
MIAMI -- Following an opening night 131-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Giannis Antetokounmpo preached trust as the primary area that needs improvement for his new-look Miami Heat. "We got to trust each other...
In his first NBA game, Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg made headlines after exchanging words with Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic during their season opener. Such moments can be part of a rookie's...
LAWRENCE, Kansas -- Louisville standout Flory Bidunga, who won Big 12 defensive player of the year at Kansas last season, said he expected the profanity-laced chants from the student section at Allen Fieldhouse during...
Bengal cricket gave me a name, says Mohammed Shami, vowing to end career with state team The 36-year-old fast bowler expressed his deep connection to Bengal cricket after the team's Ranji Trophy win over Services...
NZ vs IND T20I series: 3 player battles to watch out for The five-match T20I series between New Zealand and India gets underway on October 22, 2026, with several intriguing individual contests set to shape the outcome...
3 New Zealand players who could trouble India in T20Is New Zealand host India for five T20Is starting October 22, and these players could make life difficult for the visitors. New Zealand will host India in a five-match...
The new era of the Toronto Raptors is off to a blazing start. With Kawhi Leonard back in town, Toronto completely dominated their first opponent of the season, the Chicago Bulls. While Leonard's return was welcomed by...
MIAMI – With a new era starting for the Miami Heat with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the forefront, it began with disappointment as the team dropped the regular-season opener to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday...
The Ottawa Senators picked up a big win over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. Brady Tkachuk scored a goal in his return to Ottawa, but it wasn't enough. The biggest takeaway from this game, though, is the Ottawa...
