Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Cheteshwar Pujara wants K L Rahul to open the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second Test against Australia despite the arrival of skipper Rohit Sharma. Canberra, Nov 29 (PTI) Cheteshwar Pujara wants K L Rahul to open the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second Test against Australia despite the arrival of skipper Rohit Sharma. Rohit's absence in the series opener in Perth allowed India to move Rahul to the top of the or...Read More
Melbourne, Nov 29 (PTI) Former Australia captain Allan Border has expressed his disappointment over the team's inability to contain Virat Kohli during the first Test in Perth and feels that can potentially cost the hosts the five-match series. Kohli, who had not scored a Test century in 18 months, roared back to form with an unbeaten 100 in the second innings as India secured a thumping 295-run victory over the hosts. Also Read | La Liga 2024-25: Straightforward Matches for Real Madrid, Barcel...Read More
The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games...Read More
IMAGE: McLaren could clinch their first constructors' crown since 1998 on Sunday if they outscore Ferrari by 21 points at the Qatar F1 Grand Prix. Photograph: Henry Romero/Reuters Ferrari and McLaren, Formula One's oldest rivals, take their constructors' title fight into a penultimate round in Qatar this weekend with both battling to end years of waiting to be champions again. After Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrated his fourth successive drivers' title in Las Vegas last Saturday, the focus ...Read More
Warwickshire have signed New Zealand Test captain and opening batter Tom Latham for the 2025 season. Latham - who recently guided New Zealand to a historic 3-0 Test whitewash against India in his first series as Captain - has signed a one-year deal to play all formats at Edgbaston. The 32-year-old has been a mainstay of the Blackcaps' top order for a decade - averaging 38.78 in 85 Tests - and has more than 250 international caps to his name. And he's a vastly experienced First Class cricketer...Read More
The 1983 World Cup-winner picked Anil Kumble as his top pick. With 619 wickets to his name, Kumble is India's most successful Test bowler in history. "I'll say the one I've seen the latest. That's why I put a three. It has to be Anil Kumble. He was lethal, especially in our conditions. He was relentless. He was a competitor. It was not just bowling in India. He would bowl his heart out wherever he played across the globe. And to take over 600 wickets is no mean achievement," said Shastri to Fox ...Read More
Chris Silverwood has been appointed as Essex's new Director of Cricket, completing a return to the Club with whom he won the 2017 County Championship title. Silverwood, 49, succeeds Anthony McGrath after seven years away, and will begin the role in mid-December. He previously spent eight seasons on the Eagles coaching staff, two of which were as Head Coach, before departing to become England Men's fast bowling coach after the 2017 title triumph. Silverwood was initially appointed as bowling c...Read More
CU football standout athlete Travis Hunter flashes a No. 1 with his finger after a win against CSU in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Canvas Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colo. Cris Tiller / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Travis Hunter believes that the Kansas Jayhawks were "playing dirty" throughout the entire game during last week's 37-21 win over the Colorado Buffaloes. On top of that, they may have had the referees on their side, Hunter argues. On the latest epis...Read More
Sharjah [United Arab Emirates], November 28 (ANI): Indian film director Srijit Mukherji has shared his thoughts on the recent 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) Mega Auction, praising several teams for their strategic purchases and retention of key players. According to Mukherji, the Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged as the standout performers in the auction. "Sunrisers Hyderabad were the best performers of the IPL auction as they bought well-performing cricketers like Adam Zampa," said Mukherji to ANI...Read More
The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games...Read More
November 28, 2024: In the first Test against England at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand's Kane Williamson played a pivotal role, helping the hosts reach 319/8 at stumps on Day 1. Williamson, making his return to international cricket after injury, played a composed innings, narrowly missing out on his 33rd Test century, as he was dismissed for 93. His knock was crucial in steadying the Black Caps' innings, following an early setback where Devon Conway (2) was dismissed cheaply. Willia...Read More
A summary of current sports news includes NFL Thanksgiving games overview, significant NBA and NHL achievements, notable performances in golf at the Australian Open, a major soccer career choice, a football player's mistaken death announcement, and a retirement notice from longtime Giant Brandon Crawford. This week in sports saw a host of captivating stories unfold across various leagues. The NFL's Thanksgiving games featured critical showdowns, with the Giants and Cowboys drawing traditional r...Read More
Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), Nov 28 (AP) Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat in the third and final One-Day International against Zimbabwe on Wednesday. Pakistan bounced back from a shocking loss in the rain-affected first match with a 10-wicket win in the second game after a maiden ODI century from Saim Ayub. Also Read | Pakistan vs Zimbabwe Live Score Updates of 3rd ODI 2024: Check Playing XIs As PAK Choose To Bat. The tourists retained the same winning combination with Faisal Akram, Abrar Ahm...Read More
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Kiwi batter Kane Williamson helped New Zealand seat in the driver's seat of the first Test match against England at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday. Christchurch [New Zealand], November 28 (ANI): Kiwi batter Kane Williamson helped New Zealand seat in the driver's seat of the first Test match against England at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday. At Day 01 stumps, New Zealand stood at 319/8 with Glenn Phillips (41*) and Tim Sou...Read More
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], November 28 (ANI): The Punjab Kings (PBKS) think tank assembled a squad built for success at the end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction. The Kings entered the auction to create a solid core for years to come and succeeded, courtesy of the hard work and effort of the coaches, scouts, and analysts in the build-up to the auction. While reflecting on successful auctions, Ness Wadia, co-owner of the team, praised the team's scouts and analysts and ackno...Read More
Beau Webster has been added to Australia's squad for the second Test against India Uncapped all-rounder Beau Webster was Thursday added to Australia's squad for next week's second Test against India in Adelaide as cover for Mitchell Marsh. The 30-year-old is on standby after Marsh pulled up sore following their 295-run thrashing by the visitors in the first Test at Perth on Monday. Webster has been in red-hot form for Tasmania in the domestic Sheffield Shield over the past 18 months, with his...Read More
Sikandar Raza to Saim Ayub, Comes from around the wicket and drops it short outside off. Saim Ayub cuts the ball off the back foot but straight to covers to start the game. All in readiness to get going in the series decider. Bright blue skies and sunshine welcome the two umpires as they stride out to the middle. Craig Ervine and his men break from their huddle and take their respective positions on the field. It will be the left-hand right-hand combination of Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique to...Read More
Australia's preparations for the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar series against India have been shaken by fitness concerns surrounding all-rounder Mitchell Marsh. Notably, Marsh, who bowled 17 overs in the first Test at Perth -- his heaviest bowling workload in three years -- was left sore after the home team's 295-run defeat. Head coach Andrew McDonald acknowledged Marsh's limited preparation, noting the absence of Cameron Green, who was ruled out of the series due to a stress fracture in h...Read More
Kylian Mbappe hoped his move to Real Madrid would finally end his wait to win the Champions League. That felt a long way off on Wednesday after a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool left the defending champion in danger of being eliminated from European club soccer's elite tournament at the first stage and in a fight just to make the playoffs for the next round. If Madrid does make an early exit, Mbappe may look back on a miserable night at Anfield where he was humbled by a young defender and then missed a...Read More
Williamson's impressive performance despite early setback Williamson walked out at his usual number three position after Devon Conway's early exit. NZ were earlier invited to bat. He soon found his groove and stitched a solid partnership with captain Tom Latham. While the likes of Latham, Rachin Ravindra, and Daryl Mitchell couldn't make the most of their starts, Williamson remained unfazed. His masterful navigation of the field was a treat to watch. Williamson's 93 off 197 balls took New Zeal...Read More
Magic Badalona will challenge Ripoll Warriors in a thrilling double-header, comprising the fiftieth and fifty-first matches of the ECS T10 Spain 2024, at the Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona on November 28th at 1:15 PM IST and 3:15 PM IST, respectively. Get the best RIW vs MGC Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 50th and 51st match of the ECS T10 Spain 2024. Expert analysis and more. The cricket tournament has witnessed intense competitio...Read More
Seven promising young West Indian cricketers will undergo an intense two-week specialised training camp from December 1 at the Chennai Super Kings Academy, the CWI announced. Accompanied by the West Indies Academy head coach Ramesh Subasinghe and assistant coach Rohan Nurse, the group will depart for India on November 29. Among the selected players are three contracted franchise players -- Kirk McKenzie, Matthew Nandu, and Kevin Wickham -- along with current and former West Indies Academy player...Read More
ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd ODI Pakistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024 Expert Advice: A thrilling encounter is on the horizon as Zimbabwe prepares to take on Pakistan in the third ODI match, scheduled to take place at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on November 28th at 1:00 PM IST. Get the best ZIM vs PAK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd ODI match of the Pakistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024. Expert analysis and more. Pakistan s...Read More
Australia have added uncapped all-rounder Beau Webster to the squad for the second Test against India as cover for Mitchell Marsh, whose fitness remains a concern. Marsh had pulled up "sore" following Australia's 295-run hammering in the series opener in Perth earlier this week. Webster, also a right-hand pace all-rounder like Marsh, has been the stand out performer in the Sheffield Shield over the past two years. The 30-year-old has collected 1788 runs including five hundreds and nine fifties. ...Read More
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal will get more than 40 Test hundreds and write some different records: Glenn Maxwell Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his fourth Test ton in the first Test between India and Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth and Glenn Maxwell reckons he will score a lot many centuries in his career. (Read More) West Indies will tour India for a white-ball series consisting of three ODIs and as many T20I matches in December. (Read More) Hardik Pandya scored 69 runs in 30 deliveries as Baroda ch...Read More
Champions Trophy 2025: Amid rising political unrest in Pakistan, security concerns have escalated, jeopardizing the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy just days before a crucial International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting on November 29. The situation has raised doubts over Pakistan's ability to host the tournament, which would mark their first ICC event since the 1996 World Cup. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had earlier declared that India would not travel to Pakistan for the tourn...Read More
Both players are competing for the World Chess Championship title in the 14 Games battle. Indian grandmaster D Gukesh is currently playing the biggest tournament of his chess career as he lock horns against China's Ding Liren in a series of matches for the World Chess Championship title. The Indian is the youngest challenger for the world title. The crown for the best chess player in the world also comes with lucrative prize money. Both players also earn money by winning single game in the...Read More
Lahore: The PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has made it clear that it is not possible for Pakistan to travel to India for tournaments in future while India continue to refuse to send the team to the neighbouring nation, a situation he termed 'unequal.' The fate of the Champions Trophy hangs in balance after BCCI conveyed to ICC its inability to send the team to Pakistan, and the global body has convened a virtual meeting of its executive board members on Friday to take a final decision. "It is j...Read More
The IPL changes the fortunes of young cricketers like no other sporting event. Every year, the IPL auction brings a windfall to behold, changing lives and making budding cricketers overnight millionaires. The IPL auction 2025 was no different. The two-day mega auction at Jeddah in Saudi Arabia saw records being shattered, history being rewritten, and franchises spending money in a never-before-seen manner. Indian players were the biggest earners as 10 franchises spent ₹383.4 crore on 120 Indian ...Read More
In a dazzling display of power hitting, Gujarat opener Urvil Patel smashed a 28-ball century during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) match against Tripura in Indore on Wednesday. This incredible feat, made him the second-fastest century scorer in T20 cricket history and the fastest ever by an Indian. Patel's innings helped Gujarat chase down a target of 156 in just 10.2 overs. He remained unbeaten on 113 off 35 balls, an innings laced with seven boundaries and 12 sixes. The young opener targe...Read More