s Test engagements shrink amid mushrooming T20 leagues across the world, former South Africa captain-turned-administrator Graeme Smith said the five-day format needs a balanced revenue-sharing model than a busy calendar to survive. Currently, India is the biggest beneficiary of the ICC’s revenue distribution model, assured of 38.5 per cent of the total earnings for the … Read more
New Zealand batter Kane Williamson crafted his second century of the match in the ongoing first Test against South Africa in Mount Maunganui, putting the hosts in control of the proceedings. The former New Zealand captain hit a quickfire 109 as the hosts reached 179-4 at stumps in their second innings at the Bay Oval … Read more
Mumbai (Maharashtra)[India], February 6 (ANI): Among the most promising Indian women’s tennis players in the main draw of the WTA 125K Mumbai Open , Shrivalli Bhamidipaty made a sensational start to the tournament, winning two very impressive games in the qualifying round. The 22-year-old from Hyderabad is keen on making a solid impression in this … Read more
Seven-time Formula One World Champion sent ripples throughout the auto racing world. Ahead of the actual start of the 2023 calendar, the huge Hamilton reveal has been one of the most exciting events to occur so far in 2024. Lewis will race in his final season with Mercedes this year before joining Ferrari in the … Read more
Saudi Arabia will host a new elite tennis exhibition featuring Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal with three other Grand Slam winners in October, the country’s General Entertainment Authority has announced. Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune will also play at the ‘Six Kings Slam’, which will form part of the Saudi cultural … Read more
Atletico Madrid’s Marcos Llorente scored deep in stoppage time to cancel out Brahim Diaz’s first-half opener for leaders Real Madrid as the city rivals drew 1-1 in the La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Real are on 58 points at the summit, two ahead of Girona, who they host on Saturday. Atletico remain … Read more
Hanuma Vihari last played for India in July 2022. Despite having chipped in with some key contributions to the Indian team in his 16-Test career, the Andhra batter hasn’t got the backing and the long rope that some of the others have managed to get. The 30-year-old conceded that he is disappointed about not being … Read more
Australia’s paceman Xavier Bartlett starred with the ball, with a splendid 4 for 21, as Steve Smith-led Aussies hammered West Indies by eight wickets after bundling them out for a paltry 86 in the third and final ODI, at Manuka Oval, Canberra on Tuesday (Feb 6). The hosts chased down the score in only 6.5 … Read more
On Monday in Visakhapatnam, Shreyas Iyer provided a classic example of making one’s own luck. Out of nowhere, he conjured a piece of fielding brilliance that broke the second Test against England wide open. Ben Stokes was the last realistic obstacle between India and a series-levelling victory. The England skipper had yet to hit his … Read more