Rishabh Pant made history in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, becoming the most expensive player ever.Source : @RishabhPant17 / X Rishabh Pant made history in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, becoming the most expensive player ever after being signed by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore. This marks a mega shift in Pant's IPL journey as he bids an emotional farewell to Delhi Capitals, his team for the past nine years. Delhi Capitals, despit...Read More
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has backed Marnus Labuschagne to come out of his slump. This comes after a poor outing by Labuschagne in Australia's 295-run defeat against India in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. Although McDonald didn't confirm if the same XI would take the field in Adelaide, he admitted Labuschagne's dip is a major concern for the team. Once a key player in Australia's batting lineup, Labuschagne has been struggling with his form. He has only man...Read More
D Gukesh lost the Round 1 against Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship on Monday and currently trails 1-0 in the 14-game series. As he takes on Lirend in Round 2 in Singapore today (26 November), we bring you all the latest scores and updates. D Gukesh vs Ding Liren World Chess Championship 2024 Round 2 LIVE Updates: Indian chess Grandmaster D Gukesh will look to stage a quick comeback in the ongoing World Chess Championship 2024 on Tuesday (26 November) against Ding Liren after losing th...Read More
Abu Dhabi [UAE], : New York Strikers showcased their championship potential with a commanding performance at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The match witnessed an exceptional bowling display by Pakistan's pace sensation Mohammad Amir, while Sri Lankan opener Kusal Perera's explosive batting ensured a comprehensive victory for the Strikers. New York Strikers demonstrated their prowess with a clinical performance against Team Abu Dhabi, securing a convincing 10-wicket victory in the 2024 Abu...Read More
While Trent Boult was signed for Rs 12.50 crore, the Mumbai-based franchise spent an amount of Rs 9.25 crore to land Deepak Chahar. Mumbai Indians' have assembled a lethal pace attack at the two-day IPL 2025 auction held in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). The five-time IPL champions had already retained their star pacer Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the auction. At the mega auction, MI decided to acquire the services of two other quality fast bowlers - Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar. While Boult was signed fo...Read More
His journey to fame is a fascinating tale of a strong-willed man making his own destiny. Brought up in penury, the sensational Yashasvi Jaiswal says he now uses the experience gained from those difficult days as ammunition to conquer the battles on and off the field. Jaiswal stamped his class with a masterful hundred in the first Test against Australia and is poised to take over the mantle of being India's batting mainstay from the great Virat Kohli, who also made a century after a long time. ...Read More
The IPL 2025 auction saw the 10 franchises spend a massive Rs 639.15 crore to sign 182 players the included 62 overseas stars. From Rishabh Pant commanding a record-breaking price of Rs 27 crore to 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi becoming the youngest player to be signed for the tournament, there was no shortage of brilliant stories in the auction. However, there were some big names that failed to get any buyers and for some of them, it can be the end of the road as far as IPL is concerned. Here...Read More
Nigeria will engage in a highly anticipated matchup with Eswatini in the eighth match of the ICC Men's T20 WC Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C 2024 at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos on November 26th at 6:20 PM IST. Get the best NIG vs SWZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 8th match of the ICC Men's T20 WC Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C2024. Expert analysis and more. Nigeria has emerged as a formidable force, securing victori...Read More
Bangla Tigers and Northern Warriors are set to compete in the twentieth match of the Abu Dhabi T10 2024, with the match set to unfold at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on November 26th at 7:15 PM IST. Get the best BT vs NW Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 20th match of the Abu Dhabi T10 2024. Expert analysis and more. Bangla Tigers has played three matches and won one, resulting in a seventh-place ranking on the points table. Meanw...Read More
New Zealand's veteran fast bowler, Tim Southee, has announced his retirement from Test cricket. The 35-year-old cricketer will play his last match on home soil in Hamilton next month, which will be the third and final Test of England's tour of New Zealand. Meanwhile, the pacer has enjoyed operating against the Brits in whites. Here we decode his Test numbers against England. As per ESPNcricinfo, Southee has claimed 72 wickets across 19 Tests against the English side at a higher average of 34.81...Read More
Parth Jindal penned an emotional farewell note for Rishabh Pant who played nine years for the Delhi Capitals. After nine years with the Delhi franchise, Rishabh Pant will play for the Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming IPL season. Delhi Capitals' co-owner Parth Jindal on Tuesday (November 26) lamented Rishabh Pant's departure from the franchise and hoped to reunite in the foreseeable future. Capitals had released their captain Pant ahead of the IPL mega auction where he drew a record bid of ...Read More
Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal expressed regret over Rishabh Pant's departure from the team after he was released and bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore. In an emotional post, Jindal referred to Pant as a "younger brother" and expressed hope for a future reunion. Jindal also praised the team's successful IPL auction strategy, resulting in a balanced squad.Delhi Capitals' co-owner Parth Jindal on Tuesday lamented Rishabh Pant's departure from the franchise and hoped to reunite i...Read More
Rajasthan Royals on Monday created history by purchasing the youngest player at the IPL mega auction in Jeddah. The champions of the inaugural edition roped in 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for Rs 1.10 crore and the prodigy is now all set to work under the mentorship of India legend Rahul Dravid. Apart from him if we focus at the squad Rajasthan have assemble, their skipper Sanju Samson will be seen doing most of the heavylifting. Samson recently became the first Indian batter to smash consecu...Read More
Six men linked to Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba go on trial on Tuesday, accused of blackmail, attempted extortion of millions of euros and holding the player at gunpoint. The case at the Paris criminal court has shocked the French football world - all the more so because the perpetrators include three childhood friends and Pogba's own brother Mathias. The trial comes as Pogba battles professional woes, with Juventus this month cancelling his contract following his suspension until ...Read More
Australia lost the first Test by 295 runsAustralia faced their first Test defeat in PerthAustralia are looking to make a comeback in Adelaide Australia retained their 13-member squad for their second Test against India, confirmed selector and coach Andrew McDonald. On Monday, the Aussies lost the Perth Test by 295 runs to go 0-1 down in the five-match series against India. It was also the first time Australia lost at the Optus Stadium after winning four matches on the trot since 2018. McDonald...Read More
Nigeria routed Ivory Coast by a staggering 264 runs in a T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier Group C match on Sunday. The Ivory Coast's total of just seven runs shattered the record for the lowest-ever score in men's T20 international cricket, surpassing the previous mark of 10 runs, jointly held by Mongolia and the Isle of Man. Playing at Lagos' Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Nigeria's Selim Salau lit up the stage with a blistering knock of 112 off just 53 balls, studded with 13 fo...Read More
NEW ZEALAND: A pair of former cricket legends Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe will be honoured as New Zealand and England announced that future Test matches between the two sides will be played for the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, according to ICC. The trophy will pay tribute to New Zealand legend Martin Crowe and England great Graham Thorpe, with the winner of all future series between the two countries to be awarded the trophy. Crowe made 17 Test centuries at an average of 45.36 across a 14-year inte...Read More
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in collaboration with the families of greats of their respective countries Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe honoured them both by unveiling the trophy in the duo's name ahead of the three-match Test series between the two teams. Designed by David Ngawati, who made the Tangiwai Shield for the New Zealand v South Africa Test series earlier, the trophy is made using part of the bats of the two legends. Thorpe, who died earlier this ...Read More
Popular franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced flak on social media for letting Mohammed Siraj and Will Jacks leave in the IPL 2025 (Indian Premier League) mega-auction. The franchise only bought Liam Livingstone from the marquee list and was criticised on socials for not bidding enough for KL Rahul, who joined Delhi Capitals for INR 14 crore. However, RCB's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, seemed unfazed about the backlash and spoke about the importance of having the right strategy. B...Read More
Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), Nov 26 (AP) Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat in the second One-Day International against Pakistan on Tuesday. Pakistan made two changes after Zimbabwe recorded a stunning 80-run win on the DLS method in the rain-affected first match to lead the three-game series 1-0 on Monday. Also Read | What Will Happen to Unsold Players at IPL 2025 Auction? Can Prithvi Shaw, Kane Williamson, David Warner and Others Still Play in Indian Premier League Season 18?. Middle-or...Read More
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at the age of 13 years, became the youngest cricketer to get an IPL contract when Rajasthan Royals bought the Bihar lad for ₹1.10 crore. Ever since Rajasthan Royals bought Vaibhav Suryavanshi for ₹1.10 crore at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction on Monday in Saudi Arabia, the 13-year-old Bihar has created quite a buzz in the cricketing circles around the world. Currently studying at eighth standard, Suryavanshi became the youngest cricketer to bag an IPL contrac...Read More
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction took take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, with 577 players up for signing. The 10 teams spent a total of Rs 639.15 crore on acquiring 182 players in the biggest IPL auction ever. There were 13 Australian cricketers among the 182 players to be sold in the auction, with pacer Josh Hazlewood earning the biggest paycheck among them. He was signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs. 12.50 crore. Left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc too bag...Read More
Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], November 26 (ANI): Delhi Capitals celebrated a successful outing at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction as they assembled a robust squad for the upcoming season. The Delhi-based franchise secured the services of former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis (Rs 2 crore), India pacer Mukesh Kumar (Rs 8 crore - RTM), and Sri Lanka bowler Dushmantha Chameera (Rs 75 lakh), along with domestic all-rounders Darshan Nalkande (Rs 30 lakh) and Vipraj Nigam (Rs 50 lakh...Read More
Jeddah: After the end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega-auction, Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani talked about who his team retained and left. He heaped praise on the New Zealand seamer Trent Boult and said that he will add an invaluable skill by taking the new ball. Boult was picked up by the Mumbai-based franchise for Rs 12.50 crores at the IPL mega-auction in Jeddah on Sunday Boult, who has played 104 IPL matches in his career and has 121 wickets, has played a crucial role i...Read More
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) This year, for Dakar 2025, the team's approach consists of two distinct components. The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing crew, representing Toyota Motor Europe, features rising stars Lucas Moraes with co-driver Armand Monleon, and Seth Quintero with co-driver Dennis Zenz. This youthful duo embodies TGR's philosophy of nurturing young talent, providing them with unparalleled experience and opportunities to develop in the world of rally-raid. Building on their success in the 2024 Wo...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
Christian Braun, showcasing a stellar performance against the Memphis Grizzlies, credits Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Jamal Murray for his growth. Braun emphasizes the importance of consistent practice and simple strategies, highlighting how their guidance, both on and off the court, has shaped his game. Christian Braun has diverted the spotlight towards himself with his terrific performance against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 23-year-old is already on the path of creating a name for himself in ...Read More
After his Denver Nuggets "got embarrassed" in a 145-118 blowout loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night, coach Michael Malone was adamant this is one game that he won't be "flushing." "F--- that man, no. No, we're not flushing," Malone said in response to a reporter's question. "You don't flush when you get embarrassed, you don't flush when you gave up 145 points, you don't flush when you didn't play hard, didn't play with effort, physicality, I'm not flushing anything." The Knicks led by ...Read More
Since when was one not enough? While Travis Hunter is receiving all the plaudits he can imagine, his Colorado Buffaloes teammate, Shedeur Sanders, is apparently not getting enough love, according to CU's vocal athletic director, Rick George. Last year, Colorado was 4-8, and a lot of hearts were going out to Shedeur, who was playing behind possibly the worst offensive line in the nation. His 195 dropbacks while facing pressure and 49 sacks were both 2nd most in the nation, which is saying someth...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting on November 22 in Perth, former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar spoke about Virat Kohli aiming to regain form during Border-Gavaskar trophy tour and his past record on Australian pitches. Gavaskar expressed confidence that Kohli wo uld excel in the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, drawing on his past successes in Perth and Adelaide. "Because he hasn't got runs against New Zealand, he'll be very, very hungry. Even in ...Read More