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Image Credit : Leo Messi Instagram In a spectacular debut for Inter Miami, Lionel Messi, the legendary footballer, wrote a captivating chapter in American sports history. Messi seized a golden opportunity from just outside the box as the match against Mexican club Cruz Azul approached its end with the team level at 1-1. With his renowned left foot, he expertly curled the ball into the top corner, securing a dramatic injury-time winner. The 20,000-strong crowd at Miami’s DRV PNK Stadium erupted with joy, witnessing this magical moment. Some enthusiastic fans even rushed on to the field before being apprehended by…

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi James Anderson, the veteran England pacer, has quashed retirement talks while expressing his excitement for the upcoming fifth Ashes Test. The 40-year-old still relishes bowling and maintains a strong desire for success on the cricket field as he said he feels he is still bowling well despite an underwhelming Ashes series so far. Having taken 689 Test wickets, Anderson has carved his status as one of the all-time greats in the format. With 182 Test appearances for the national side, he continues to be a valuable asset. However, his form in the Ashes series has been…

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi Andrew McDonald, Australia head coach, has firmly rejected any speculation about Pat Cummins stepping down as Test captain post the Ashes. Despite facing challenges during the series, including England’s attempt to level the competition, inclement weather favored Australia in the fourth Test, allowing them to retain the Ashes urn. Cummins’ captaincy has seen significant achievements, including a rare Test series win in Pakistan, victorious home Ashes series, and Test victories in India and Sri Lanka. Notably, Australia also clinched the coveted World Test Championship (WTC) under his leadership. However, Cummins faced some criticism for his tactics…

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi A massive controversy embroiled during the third women’s ODI between India and Bangladesh after Harmanpreet Kaur, Indian skipper, smashed the stumps while showcasing her dismay over umpire’s decision to rule her out. The episode didn’t end there as Harmanpreet went on to slam the umpiring decision during the post-match presentation while irking fans with her actions and comments, which were uncalled for. The match ended in a thrilling tie as India suffered a batting collapse. During India’s pursuit of 226 runs, three contentious decisions added controversy to the game, made worse by the absence of the…

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi On the opening day of the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester, veteran England pacer Stuart Broad reached the remarkable milestone of 600 wickets in this format of the game. He joined teammate James Anderson as the only other fast bowler to achieve this feat, and the fifth man in history to reach this mark. During the final session of the opening day, the 37-year-old dismissed a well-set Travis Head (48) to reach the landmark, showcasing his exceptional skill and prowess. Earlier in the day, he had accounted for opener Usman Khawaja for three. Broad’s Test career…

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi Prithvi Shaw, the promising young opener of Indian cricket, has expressed his lack of understanding and communication regarding his exclusion from the national team. Despite a strong start to his international career, including a century on Test debut, Shaw faced several challenges along the way. After being away from the Indian set-up since the Sri Lanka tour in 2021, he made a comeback in the T20I side for the series against New Zealand but did not get a chance to play. He was then not considered for the West Indies tour or the Asian Games. “When…

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins has backed veteran opener David Warner to maintain his position at the top of the batting order in the upcoming fourth Ashes Test in Manchester. Warner has faced difficulties in finding his form during the Ashes, with only one half-century across six innings and scores ranging from 9 to 66. Despite calls from ex-cricketers to replace Warner, Cummins and the team management have chosen to keep faith in him. “We’ll chat about it, but I imagine it will stay the same. I think (Warner) has been going really well. I thought…

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi All-rounder Andre Russell has expressed his eagerness to represent the West Indies in next year’s T20 World Cup. He also stated his willingness to prioritise national duty over certain franchise league commitments. Known as a T20 globetrotter, the 35-year-old has made a significant impact in franchise T20 competitions worldwide. However, he had a disagreement with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) last year when Phil Simmons (then head coach) raised concerns about the lack of clarity regarding Russell’s availability for the West Indies. “I am available. I want to be a part of the next World…

Bangladesh registered a historic victory over India in the first ODI of the three-match series, winning by 40 runs. India’s batting unit put up a poor display, leading to their first-ever loss against Bangladesh in ODIs in what will be counted as an embarrassing show for Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. Chasing a target of 154 runs (DLS), India got off to a shaky start as they lost early wickets. Smriti Mandhana showed some promise with a couple of boundaries but was dismissed by Marufa Akter for 11 runs. Priya Punia, Yastika Bhatia and captain Harmanpreet failed to make a significant…

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi Rinku Singh and Prabhsimran Singh received their maiden call-ups as the BCCI announced the men’s cricket squad for the Asian Games 2023. Jitesh Sharma and Washington Sundar are included after missing out on the T20I series against West Indies. Shivam Dube, known for his power hitting, is also part of the 15-member squad, which will be led by Ruturaj Gaikwad. In addition to the main squad, the BCCI has named a list of standby players who will be ready to step in if needed. The standby list includes Yash Thakur, Sai Kishore, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda,…