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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (Pic credit: badmintonphoto/X) India’s premier men’s doubles badminton pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, credit their recent success to game evolution and service variations developed over the past 16 months.The former world number one duo has shown exceptional performance after recovering from injuries and illness that kept them away from…

Jasprit Bumrah (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif has stirred debate around Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management and role in India’s white-ball setup. Sharing his observations from the recent Asia Cup, Kaif pointed out that Bumrah, under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy, bowled a three-over spell at the start of the innings, rather than being reserved for…

After nine years with Kerala, Jalaj Saxena officially confirmed his move to Maharashtra for the upcoming Ranji Trophy seasonto (Image via X/@TiyasArsenalKK) Kochi: Having officially confirmed his move to Maharashtra for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season, veteran all-rounder Jalaj Saxena reflects on his nine-year stint with Kerala with pride and a tinge of emotion.The 38-year-old…

Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) The BCCI on Thursday announced India’s 15-member squad for the two home Tests against the West Indies, led by Shubman Gill, with senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja named vice-captain and Devdutt Padikkal making a return. One of the notable absentees is Shreyas Iyer. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed his unavailability, saying,…

File photo of India batter Shreyas Iyer. (Image credit: X) Shreyas Iyer has decided to take a six-month break from red-ball cricket due to recurring back problems, it was confirmed by the BCCI on Thursday. He informed the BCCI about his decision after experiencing back spasms and stiffness having undergone recent surgery in the UK….

India’s captain Surya Kumar Yadav (Creimas/Asian Cricket Council via PTI Photo) India secured their spot in the Asia Cup 2025 final after a 41-run win over Bangladesh in the second Super 4 match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. While the victory added another win to their campaign, it also raised serious concerns…

Varun Chakravarthy of India speaks to Suryakumar Yadav of India (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Since Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav took charge of India’s T20 setup, Varun Chakravarthy has emerged as a vital cog in the team’s white-ball spin plans. The 34-year-old mystery spinner, renowned for his subtle variations, has enjoyed a remarkable career…

Julian Alvarez scored a hat-trick in Atletico Madrid’s win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. (Getty Images) Julian Alvarez scored a hat-trick to snatch Atletico Madrid a thrilling 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Wednesday. The Rojiblancos fell behind in the 78th minute but Alvarez, who had opened the scoring, struck twice…

Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium (Image Source: Wikipedia) A country with such enormous stadiums can definitely boast of architectural splendour as well as regional sports enthusiasm. Here comes an account of the five largest stadiums in the UAE serving football and multipurpose sports, concerning their actual size, uniqueness, and notable features. Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu…

Pakistan can meet India in the final by winning against Bangladesh on Wednesday (Images via Getty Images) India confirmed their place in the Asia Cup 2025 final after a 41-run win over Bangladesh in the Super Fours clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The result also knocked Sri Lanka out of the tournament, leaving…