ED summons Mohammad Azharuddin in HCA money laundering case

HYDERABAD: The Enforcement Directorate has summoned former Indian cricket captain and Congress politician Mohammad Azharuddin for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in the Hyderabad Cricket Association, official sources said Thursday. The 61-year-old former Member of Parliament was asked to depose before the federal agency at its office here on […]

ICC launches AI tool to shield players from ‘toxic content’ in Women’s T20 World Cup

DUBAI: In a proactive step to safeguard the mental health of athletes and fans alike, the ICC has introduced advanced software designed to protect the cricket community from toxic online content. This initiative is part of a broader suite of digital products that the ICC is rolling out for the tournament, aimed at promoting healthier […]

BCCI extends athlete monitoring system for state associations

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday informed that state associations will be able to access the Athlete Monitoring System (AMS) and the costs of it will be borne by the board. In a letter addressed to the president and honorary secretary of BCCI member associations, […]

Jasprit Bumrah regains top spot in ICC Test rankings, Yashasvi Jaiswal jumps to No.3

DUBAI: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is back at the summit of the ICC Test bowling rankings following his match haul of six wickets in the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. The 30-year-old replaced his India team-mate Ravichandran Ashwin – Player of the Series against Bangladesh – at the top of the chart. Spinner […]

India extend lead on ICC WTC standings after Kanpur victory

KANPUR: India’s thumping seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Kanpur not only helped them complete a clean sweep of the eastern neighbours but also consolidate their stay at the top of the World Test Championships standings, with an improved point percentage of 74.24. For Bangladesh, Tuesday’s loss means a point percentage of 34.38 and they slip […]

Mohammad Yousuf steps down as Pakistan men’s selector, citing personal reasons

KARACHI: Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf has stepped down from his role as a member of the selection committee for the senior men’s cricket team, citing “personal reasons.” The development comes weeks after Pakistan suffered a 2-0 Test series defeat to Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, which further compounded their poor form in the ongoing World Test […]

Indian Street Premier League Season 2 trials will begin today

Season 2 will be a combination of talent and technology whose trials will be held in 55 cities including Srinagar around the nation SRINAGAR: The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 2 is set to kick off on January 26th – February 9th, 2025, promising an exhilarating showcase of talent and entertainment across the cricketing […]

Why did Lionel Messi celebrate his stunning goal with Iron Man celebration

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi turned back the clock with his outside-the-box strike that helped Inter Miami stay on top of the Major League Soccer (MLS) points table with a 1-1 draw against Charlotte. If the goal was a reminder of one of the Argentine’s trademark genius – a feint, a finish he has delivered over […]

PT Usha vs 12 IOA EC members: Three points from legend’s explosive letter

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) chief PT Usha on Sunday issued an explosive press release, slamming the 12 Executive Council IOA members who had condemned her “autocratic” methods in office in a letter addressed to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Director of International Relations Jerome Poivey. In a meeting between the warring factions on […]

IPL 2025: Franchise can retain max of 6, uncapped players defined; Impact Players rule to stay till 2027

NEW DELHI: In an unprecedented move, the Governing Council of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has allowed each franchise to retain as many as six players, either through retention or Right to Match (RTM) option, from their existing squad for the upcoming 2025 edition so that they can keep together the nucleus of their squad […]