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‘Can be one of Sri Lanka’s greats’: Chetashwar Pujara draws Sangakkara, Jayawardene parallel for Sonal Dinusha | Cricket News

Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha celebrates his century on the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo) Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha emerged as one of the biggest positives from the drawn two-Test series against India, producing a remarkable display of resilience and consistency…

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‘Treated with the dignity anyone deserves’: Pat Cummins backs campaign for Imran Khan | Cricket News

Pat Cummins and Imran Khan NEW DELHI: Australia captain Pat Cummins has thrown his support behind a campaign led by former international cricket captains seeking proper medical care and family access for jailed Pakistan great Imran Khan, saying the former all-rounder should be treated with “the dignity anyone deserves”.Cummins, one of the leading active cricketers…

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‘Absolutely ridiculous’: Marizanne Kapp slams Cricket Australia’s decision on Anaya Bangar | Cricket News

Marizanne Kapp and Anaya Bangar NEW DELHI: South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has strongly criticised Cricket Australia’s decision to offer transgender cricketer Anaya Bangar a pathway back into competitive women’s cricket, calling the development “absolutely ridiculous” and saying it “should not be allowed”.Kapp’s reaction came after Australian media reported that Cricket Australia (CA) had cleared…

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Chelsea agree to sign Lionel Messi’s World Cup winning Argentina teammate in £7.5m deal | Football News

Lionel Messi, left, goalkeepers Emiliano Martinez and Geronimo Rulli react during the World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP) Chelsea have agreed a £7.5 million deal to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez ahead of the summer transfer deadline, BBC reported.The 33-year-old Argentina…

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England 252/9 in 56.2 Overs

ENG vs PAK Live: Pakistan will resume Day 2 of the second Test against England with the advantage after a disciplined seam-bowling display reduced the hosts to 248/9 on a weather-hit opening day at Lord’s. Only 56 overs were possible after morning rain delayed the start and bad light brought an early close. England’s immediate…

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Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Finals despite competing in just two events; here’s how | More sports News

India’s javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the Diamond League Finals in Brussels on September 5, even though he competed in only two Diamond League meetings this season.The final standings were updated after the last Diamond League meeting in Zurich on Thursday. Chopra finished sixth in the standings with 12 points after securing second…

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In 1936, Cotar Ramaswami became only second Indian to make Test debut after turning 40; he also played at Wimbledon, disappeared from his home in 1985 and remains listed as ‘death unknown’ | Cricket News

The All India cricket team on England tour, 1936. (left-right): Baqa Jilani, Lala Armanath, Syed Mohammad Hussain, Mushtaq Ali, Cotar Ramaswami, Khershed Meherhomji. Seated: Phiroze Edulji Palia, Cottari Kanakaiya Nayudu, Maharaj Kumar of Vizianagram, Mohammad Nissar, Vijay Merchant. (Photo/Getty Images) Only 13 cricketers in the history of Test cricket have made their debuts after turning…

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Groundsman who clashed with Gautam Gambhir placed on leave after fresh controversy | Cricket News

Surrey groundsman who clashed with Gautam Gambhir Surrey groundsman Lee Fortis, who made headlines last year after a heated confrontation with India head coach Gautam Gambhir at The Oval, has been placed on leave following a separate altercation with an ECB employee.Fortis was involved in a heated exchange with the employee while preparations were under…

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‘It takes only one moment of foolishness to lose a Test’: Ashwin’s blunt warning to Rishabh Pant | Cricket News

India’s Rishabh Pant plays a shot (PTI Photo) Ravichandran Ashwin believes Rishabh Pant needs to show greater awareness of match situations and take more responsibility with the bat, despite the wicketkeeper-batter putting together a respectable series against Sri Lanka.Pant finished the two-Test series with 168 runs and two half-centuries. However, Ashwin feels the numbers do…

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