Month: January 2023

IND vs NZ 2023 1st ODI: Shubhman Gill become youngest to score double ton in ODIs

Right-handed India opener Shubman Gill on Wednesday stormed into the record books by smashing a magnificent double hundred in the first ODI against New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, here. Gill’s stunning knock saw him join elite company…

IND vs NZ 2022: Rajat Patidar replaced injured Shreyas Iyer for ODI series

Middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand due to a back injury, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Tuesday. “He will be heading to the…

Women’s IPL: Viacom18 wins media rights (2023-2027 cycle) for 951 Cr INR

Viacom18 on Monday won the media rights of Women’s Indian Premier League (IPL) for the period of 2023-2027. At an auction in Mumbai on Monday, Viacom18 won the rights with a bid of INR 951 crore, which translates to a…

IND vs SL 2023: India beat Sri-Lanka with historic 317 runs in 3rd ODI to sweep series

India completed a 3-0 series win by thrashing Sri Lanka by 317 runs, the biggest margin of victory in ODI history, in the third and final match of the series at Greenfield International Stadium on Sunday. After Virat Kohli dished…

Naseem takes 5-wicket haul as Pakistan beat NZ in first ODI

Pakistan strolled to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first one-day international on Monday after fast bowler Naseem Shah took five wickets in Karachi. The 19-year-old grabbed 5-57 for his second five-wicket haul in just four ODI appearances…

Roberto Martinez appointed Portugal football team head coach

Roberto Martinez was named as the new coach of Portugal on Monday, having stepped down as Belgium coach after their elimination from the World Cup in Qatar in the group stage. The 49-year-old Spaniard takes over from Fernando Santos and…

Dwaine Pretorius announced retirement from international cricket

South Africa all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Monday. Since making his international debut in 2016, the 33-year-old has represented South Africa across all three formats — 30…

Didier Deschamps to coach France until FIFA 2026 World Cup

Didier Deschamps said on Saturday he will remain France coach until the 2026 World Cup after leading the team to the final of the last two editions. Deschamps’ contract expired after the World Cup in Qatar where reigning champions France…

Sania Mirza to retire next month at Dubai Tennis Championships

Former doubles No.1 Sania Mirza has confirmed her plans to retire from professional tennis at Dubai Tennis Championships, a WTA 1000 event, which begins on February 19. The 36-year old Mirza initially intended to hang up her racquet at the…

Tennis great Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat, breast cancer

Tennis great Martina Navratilova said Monday that she has been diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer. In a statement released by her representative, the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion and member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame said…