In a major blow to India’s chess ambitions, the much-anticipated Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour event scheduled for September in New Delhi has been officially cancelled due to lack of sponsorship, leaving fans and players disappointed. The decision was confirmed by Jan Henric Buettner, co-founder and outgoing CEO of Freestyle Chess, who cited persistent funding…
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has lavished praise on pace ace Jasprit Bumrah, calling himself the bowler’s “No. 1 fan” and hailing him as one of the greatest legends of Indian cricket. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin reflected on Bumrah’s recent match-winning spells and explained why the pacer’s execution and awareness set him apart…
As the Indian women’s cricket team gears up to face England in a five-match T20I series starting June 28 at Trent Bridge, fans are revisiting the rich statistical history between the two sides. With 30 T20Is played over the past 19 years, England holds a dominant edge, but India’s top performers have carved out their…
West Indies pacer Jayden Seales has been fined 15% of his match fee and handed one demerit point by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for a fiery send-off directed at Australian captain Pat Cummins during the first Test in Barbados. The incident occurred on Day 1, when Seales dismissed Cummins in the 55th over and…
England’s aggressive red-ball revolution under Brendon McCullum continues to rewrite Test cricket history, with eight of the nine batsmen involved in multiple successful 350+ fourth-innings chases being English players. The only non-Englishman on the elite list is Sri Lanka’s Upul Tharanga, highlighting the sheer dominance of the Bazball era in high-pressure pursuits. 🏏 The Bazball…
Cricketer Shivanti Gupta, once hailed as the next Mithali Raj, has made an inspiring return to professional cricket after a decade-long break, proving that passion and perseverance can defy time. The Jammu-born batter, now representing the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), resumed her career in 2022 after stepping away from the sport in 2011…
A fresh controversy has erupted in the ongoing West Indies vs Australia Test series, as WI head coach Daren Sammy confronted match referee Javagal Srinath over a string of contentious umpiring decisions during the first Test in Barbados. The flashpoint came after Day 2, when Sammy sought clarity on multiple calls made by TV umpire…
Former England pacer Stuart Broad has criticized India’s team selection in the first Test at Headingley, calling the omission of Kuldeep Yadav a major tactical error. Speaking on his podcast For the Love of Cricket, Broad said Shardul Thakur’s inclusion over Kuldeep cost India the match, which they lost by five wickets despite scoring five…
As NBA Draft buzz builds around Duke sensation Cooper Flagg, fans are equally curious about his off-court life—especially his rumored relationship with Wake Forest soccer player Lola Ressler. While neither has confirmed the romance publicly, speculation has intensified since the two attended prom together during their time at Montverde Academy in Florida. Prom Night Sparked…
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese delivered a heartfelt tribute to WNBA legend Lisa Leslie following her team’s 97–86 win over the Los Angeles Sparks, revealing the deep personal and professional impact Leslie has had on her journey. The emotional moment came during the post-game press conference on June 25, with Leslie in attendance at Wintrust…
