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Neeraj Chopra Claims Ostrava Golden Spike Title, But Underwhelmed by Winning Throw

Neeraj Chopra won the Ostrava Golden Spike title at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event with a best throw of 85.29m. The Olympic champion expressed dissatisfaction despite the win and recalled watching the event as a child and dreaming of winning.

Gambhir Stands by Lower Order After India's Headingley Test Collapse, Cites Missed Catches and First Innings Failure

India's head coach also reiterated that despite the loss, Jasprit Bumrah would play just two more Tests as per a pre-series plan

Prithvi Shaw Acknowledges Career Downturn, Cites Distractions and Poor Choices

Prithvi Shaw, once hailed as a future star, candidly admits to making poor choices and losing focus on cricket, leading to a decline in his career. After being dropped due to fitness issues and going unsold in the IPL, Shaw seeks a fresh start by leaving the Mumbai Cricket Association to play for Maharashtra.

Shadman Islam Defends Bangladesh Batting Lineup After Day 1 Setbacks Against Sri Lanka

Shadman defended his team's batters after they finished the opening day on 220/8

Nine-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Holds Magnus Carlsen to Draw; Indian Player Wins Tournament OR Carlsen Held to Draw by 9-Year-Old as Indian Chess Star Shines in Online Tournament

Nine-year-old Aarit Kapil drew against world champion Magnus Carlsen in an online chess tournament, showcasing his impressive skills. While Aarit competed in Georgia, V Pranav secured first place in the 'Early Titled Tuesday' event. Carlsen also achieved a historic 2900 rating in freestyle chess, surpassing his previous classical peak and demonstrating his dominance in the chess world.

ICC Test Rankings: Pant Soars to Career Best, Bumrah Retains Top Spot as Root Reigns Supreme

Rishabh Pant's historic twin centuries at Headingley propelled him to seventh in ICC Test rankings, while Ben Duckett's stellar performance secured him eighth position. Shubman Gill climbed to 20th after a century. Jasprit Bumrah remains the top Test bowler. In T20Is, Michael Levitt and Brandon McMullen made significant gains, reflecting the growing competitiveness in international cricket.

Sunil Gavaskar Urges India to Unleash Kuldeep Yadav in Second Test Against England; Questions Bumrah's Fitness and Middle Order Stability

Following India's defeat to England, Sunil Gavaskar suggested that spinner Kuldeep Yadav should replace Shardul Thakur for the Birmingham Test, anticipating favorable conditions for wrist spin. Gavaskar also expressed concerns about the middle order, particularly Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair after their dismissals.

Jaiswal's Fielding Under Fire: Headingley Errors Spark Resurfacing of MCG Drop Compilation

Despite Yashasvi Jaiswal's century in the Leeds Test, his fielding woes became a talking point after dropping four catches, a first for an Indian in a Test innings. An old video of him missing catches in a previous match resurfaced. However, coach Gautam Gambhir and Jasprit Bumrah defended Jaiswal, citing difficult conditions.

Bangladesh Coach Phil Simmons Briefly Leaves Sri Lanka Tour for Medical Reasons

The Bangladesh head coach, who is going to London for a medical appointment, will return before the third ODI

Sanjog Gupta to Take Helm as ICC's New Chief Executive, Effective July 2025

Set to take charge on July 7, Sanjog Gupta will become the seventh CEO in ICC history

Sri Lanka's Electric Fielding Prowess Fuels ODI Victory; Hasaranga Highlights Key Run-Out and Catch

Bangladesh were cruising in the run chase before collapsing in spectacular fashion

Wimbledon's All-White Rule: Unraveling the Tradition, Controversies, and Evolution of the Dress Code

Wimbledon, renowned for its strict all-white dress code since the Victorian era, has faced controversies and undergone occasional updates. The All England Club eased restrictions in 2023, allowing dark-colored undershorts to address concerns about menstruation.

Carlsen Tempers Expectations for World Champion Gukesh, Cites Praggnanandhaa's Impressive Form

Magnus Carlsen, after the first day of the SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz 2025, acknowledged Gukesh's improvement but stated he's yet to be truly impressed by the young Indian chess players. He praised Praggnanandhaa's recent classical tournament wins, highlighting his consistent performance.

Kavya Maran on Viral IPL Reactions: 'Cameraman Always Finds Me' - SRH CEO Addresses Meme Fame

Kavya Maran, CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad, has addressed her viral reactions during IPL matches, attributing them to her deep personal investment in the team's performance. Under her leadership, SRH has experienced fluctuating success, including a bottom finish in 2023 and a second-place finish in 2024. Maran also oversees the successful Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20.

Smith Targets Second Test Return After Baseball Cage Rehab in New York

The veteran Australian missed his side's opening Test after getting injured during the WTC Final

Doctor Reacts to Rishabh Pant's Risky Somersault Celebration After Comeback From Near-Fatal Accident

Rishabh Pant's explosive batting display, marked by two centuries in the first Test against England, has captivated fans. However, his post-century somersault celebration has drawn mixed reactions. Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, Pant's surgeon, acknowledged the move as 'unnecessary' despite Pant's gymnastic background.

Ex-India Cricketer Laments Pataudi Trophy Name Change, Calls for Acknowledgment of Cricket Legacy

Farokh Engineer, a close friend of Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, criticized the ECB's initial decision to rename the India-England Test series trophy, feeling the subsequent introduction of a winning captain's medal named after the Pataudi family was merely an afterthought.

IND vs ENG Test: Arshdeep Singh Reveals Wrestling Ritual with Coach Morne Morkel as End-of-Practice Signal

During a net session in Birmingham, a video surfaced showing Indian pacers Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep playfully wrestling with bowling coach Morne Morkel. Arshdeep explained that Morkel initiated the wrestling as a fun way to conclude practice sessions. Despite the lighthearted moment, Team India is currently trailing 0-1 in the five-match series after a loss at Headingley.

Rohit Sharma Relives Heart-in-Mouth Moment of Suryakumar Yadav's Stunning Catch in T20 World Cup

Rohit Sharma reflects on India's T20 World Cup victory, highlighting Suryakumar Yadav's crucial catch of David Miller as the turning point. He also reveals convincing Rahul Dravid to extend his coaching stint for one last shot at glory.

Pretorius, 19, Smashes 61-Year-Old Record, Becomes Youngest South African Test Centurion on Debut

Lhuan-dre Pretorious, a 19-year-old prodigy, etched his name in South African cricket history by becoming the youngest player to score a Test century on debut against Zimbabwe. He surpassed Graeme Pollock's 61-year-old record with an unbeaten 128, rescuing the Proteas from an early collapse.