Sourav Ganguly needs to answer for betterment of Indian cricket: Salman Butt on Virat Kohli’s comments

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt came down hard on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the way they sacked Virat Kohli from ODI captaincy, which was followed by some shocking revelations made by the ex-skipper in the media. Kohli revealed on Wednesday that he wasn’t asked to continue leading…

Who is lying? BCCI president Sourav Ganguly or Virat Kohli?

There was no communication.” Of all the things Virat Kohli said at his press conference ahead of the Indian cricket team’s departure for South Africa, these words ring the loudest. Addressing the media after days of speculation over a rift, Kohli was clear he did not have a problem with Rohit Sharma, that…

Virat Kohli contradicts Sourav Ganguly’s claims over quitting T20I captaincy: Wasn’t told to not step down

India captain Virat Kohli did not hold anything back and even went on to refute Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly’s comments on his decision to quit T20I captaincy when he addressed the media on Wednesday, December 15. Virat Kohli highlighted the lack of communication with the…

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on alleged rift between Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma: Nobody is bigger than sports

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur reacted to the alleged rift between two Indian captains, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, saying nobody is bigger than sports and concerned federations or associations should provide information about the matter. “Sports is supreme & nobody is bigger than sports. I can’t…

Ruthless Manchester City hammer Leeds United 7-0 four seventh straight win in Premier League

Manchester City crushed Leeds United 7-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday to make it seven Premier League wins a row and move four points clear at the top of the table. Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds were simply brushed aside by a City side who were at their very best after they took an eighth-minute lead through Phil…

The Ashes: David Warner fit for second Test, Josh Hazlewood to be replaced by Jhye Richardson

Jhye Richardson will replace injured paceman Josh Hazlewood but opener David Warner has been cleared to play against England in the second day-night Ashes test, Australia captain Pat Cummins said on Wednesday. Richardson, who has played two Tests so far, last played a red ball match for Australia in 2019 against Sri…

ICC Women’s World Cup 2022: India face Pakistan in opening match as tournament starts on March 4

India will start the 2022 Women’s World Cup with a match against Pakistan on March 6 next year as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the schedule for the tournament on Wednesday. The World Cup is being hosted by New Zealand this year and the hosts will face the West Indies in the first match on…

Mohammad Azharuddin questions timing of Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma’s break: Substantiates speculation about rift

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin said that the timing of Rohit Sharma’s injury ahead of the Test series and Virat Kohli’s break from ODI matches against South Africa substantiates speculation about the rift between the two stalwarts. Azharuddin took to social media to point out his concern over…

Manchester United’s Premier League match against Brentford postponed due to Covid-19 outbreak within squad

Manchester United’s Premier League match at Brentford on Tuesday has been postponed due to a number of COVID-19 cases at the Old Trafford club, the league announced on Monday. United had reported a “small number” of cases discovered among first-team staff and players on Sunday, with the squad who…

The Ashes: David Warner’s dismissal off no-ball was frustrating, didn’t know I was overstepping – Ben Stokes

Australia opener David Warner’s dismissal getting chalked off in because of a no-ball the first Ashes Test was “frustrating”, Ben Stokes has said. The England all-rounder, who had bowled a number of no-balls without being called as a technical glitch limited the third umpire’s ability to monitor…