In a heartfelt appeal, seven former Australian cricket captains have reached out to Foreign Minister Penny Wong, urging her to communicate humanitarian concerns regarding Imran Khan's imprisonment to the Pakistani authorities. With growing worries about his health and treatment, they emphasized the importance of sufficient medical care and the need for regular family contact, echoing similar sentiments expressed by other international cricketers. More

Animesh Kujur arrives in Aichi-Nagoya with a 10.14 personal best in the 100m and the national 200m record of 20.32. He has gained confidence from international competitions, learned how to manage his body, when to peak and when to reduce the load. With strong Asian competition ahead, including Japan's Shuhei Tada and Soshi Mizukubo, Kujur believes his Asian Championships mistakes will not be repeated and is targeting medals in all three events. More

India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday, but the team did not accept the trophy from Naqvi. It was the second year in a row that an Indian team skipped receiving the Asia Cup trophy from the ACC chairman, after the men's team did the same during the 2025 Asia Cup following the Pahalgam terror attack. More

Kris Srikkanth questioned why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left out of India's T20 opening match. He emphasized Sooryavanshi's remarkable performance against Zimbabwe, where he was named Player of the Series, and criticized the team management for not giving him a fair opportunity. Furthermore, Srikkanth expressed concern over the inconsistent selection of Sanju Samson and called for more transparent selection policies for both players. More

As the Australian cricket team gears up for a Test series in South Africa, captain Pat Cummins anticipates a wave of hostility from local fans. He feels the squad has put the 2018 ball-tampering incident behind them and admits that the expected backlash from supporters hasn't been as fierce as presumed. More

Captain Shreyas Iyer did go to Reddy first to bowl the quota of the fifth bowler, but couldn't throw the ball back to him after two overs. More

After a poor performance in England, Pakistan cricket is gearing up for a possible major shake-up. Reports indicate that the Pakistan Cricket Board is evaluating the national selection committee, with former player Aaqib Javed at risk of losing his position. Furthermore, the changes may extend to the women's team and coaching personnel, as Mohsin Naqvi confers with his team and board members to finalize the direction ahead. More

"Hyrox made a mistake by not reacting immediately during the race," Fuerste said in a statement on social media. More

Michael Holding, the former cricketer, has voiced support for improved treatment of Imran Khan, advocating that the former captain deserves humane conditions. With rising worries over Khan's health and the adequacy of prison facilities, international cricket figures have previously reached out to the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Holding’s emotions reflect a broader sentiment regarding the plight of the former leader in confinement. More

The celebration of India's Women's Asia Cup triumph was overshadowed when the team rejected the trophy presented by ACC president Mohsin Naqvi. This decision recalls a similar controversy during the men's Asia Cup final. Mohammad Kaif has voiced doubts regarding Naqvi's involvement in both political and sports spheres, reflecting wider issues related to his dual authority in the cricketing community. More

Sunil Gavaskar has put forth a suggestion to enhance the BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee by expanding its scope. He proposes that legendary former cricketers be included to ensure diverse perspectives. This broader committee could effectively tackle challenges related to both domestic and international cricket scheduling. Moreover, involving icons like Sachin Tendulkar would considerably elevate the credibility of the discussions. Gavaskar further insists on implementing a similar framework for women's cricket. More

Brendon McCullum has revealed that the decision to bring back Kevin Pietersen as a mentor was entirely his initiative. Joining the England coaching staff for the upcoming white-ball matches, Pietersen’s past criticisms haven’t deterred McCullum. He expects that Pietersen’s wealth of experience and distinctive insights will significantly aid the team. Players are reportedly eager to benefit from his expertise and contributions. More

Just two weeks before they come to Japan to defend their Asian Games crown, the duo won the China Masters title — thereby giving a timely reminder that when it matters the most, India’s formidable men’s doubles pair is hitting top gear once again. More

Equestrian Anush Agarwalla conceded his dream of competing in the 2026 Asian Games, which begin on September 19, is over. The rider said he felt 'betrayed' after his pleas to the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), Sports Ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) went unheard. More

The injury comes as a blow for Varun Chakaravarthy and India. He had recently recovered from a hamstring injury that had kept him out of white ball matches in England in July. In the first T20I against Afghanistan, the 35-year-old picked up a wicket while conceding just 16 runs in his four overs. More