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Vaibhav Tripathi Australia’s preparations for the upcoming Ashes 2023 Test series have been shaken by a potential injury setback, as ace batter Steve Smith suffered a blow to his finger while batting in the nets, leaving him in discomfort, according to Fox Sports. The severity of the injury is yet to be determined. During Australia’s recent triumph in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India at The Oval, Smith showcased his brilliance by scoring a century. His contributions have been vital in previous Ashes encounters as well, notably in 2019 when he notched up centuries in both innings of…

The Delhi police has finally filed the chargesheet in the alleged case of sexual harassment involving Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) supremo. The next hearing has been fixed for July 4. The police has also filed a cancellation report in the minor’s case in the Delhi Patiala House Courts. A cancellation report, legal experts confirm, is filed in cases when no corroborative evidence is found. The chargesheet comes at a time when the WFI is bracing for elections, which are to be held on July 6, with the last date for filing nominations fixed for…

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi Moeen Ali, the spin-bowling all-rounder, has been officially included in the England team to take on Australia in the first Test at Edgbaston. The off-spinner made a comeback from retirement to fill the void left by the injured Jack Leach. Furthermore, James Anderson and Ollie Robinson have returned to the side, joining forces with Stuart Broad to lead the England pace attack. The duo missed the previous match against Ireland at Lord’s due to niggles. As a result, Josh Tongue and Matthew Potts have been omitted from the line-up. Anderson has successfully recovered from his mild…

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi Moeen Ali, the English all-rounder, shared that he couldn’t resist the opportunity to play Test cricket again, especially with Ben Stokes as captain and Brendon McCullum as head coach. He explained his decision to come out of retirement and be part of the first two Tests in the upcoming Ashes series. Moeen made a second U-turn on his retirement and made himself eligible for Test selection prior to the Ashes. “The fact that it is The Ashes and it is such a big series, to be part of it would be amazing. The exciting cricket the…

Michael Bracewell, New Zealand spin-bowling all-rounder is set to miss the upcoming 50-over World Cup to be held in India in October-November after suffering a right achilles injury in a T20 Blast game against Yorkshire. He will undergo a surgery in the United Kingdom this week, and is expected to be on the sidelines for 6-8 months. The all-rounder, who was playing for Worcestershire, sustained the injury while batting. “Michael’s a great team man and has had a fantastic 15 months for the BlackCaps since his international debut. We’ve seen his exceptional skills in all three facets of…

So, what exactly is Kylian Mbappe playing at? For half a decade now, Mbappe has been the world’s most-feared striker, a fact he reinforced with a brilliant hat-trick – albeit in a losing cause – in the World Cup final against Argentina. During that time, he has won Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) five times, and been leading scorer in the competition in each of the last five seasons. His numbers since he moved to the French capital from Monaco are astonishing – 212 goals and 98 assists in 260 games. Last summer, when it was widely expected that…

On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the League Committee of the All India Football Federation, headed by Mr. Lalnghinglova Hmar, conducted a virtual meeting. Attendees included Secretary General Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran and Committee Members Mr. M Satyanarayan, Mr. Arif Ali, Dr. Kiran Chougule, Mr. Amit Chaudhuri, Mr. Caetano Fernandes, Mr. Reginold Varghese, and AIFF CTO Mr. Vincent Subramaniam. Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran, the Secretary General, expressed satisfaction with the committee’s efforts to enhance the value of the league and clubs in India. He mentioned that there is a positive environment for more clubs to join the Hero I-League, and he expects the…

Vaibhav Tripathi Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the schedule for India’s tour of the West Indies in July and August. The tour begins with two Test matches, with the first taking place at Windsor Park in Dominica from July 12-16. The second Test, scheduled from July 20-24 at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad, will be the 100th between the two teams. Following the Test series, there will be a three-match ODI series. The first two matches will be held at Kensington Oval in Barbados on July 27 and 29. The final match will take place on August 1 at…

Vaibhav Tripathi Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar was unhappy with India’s approach after the Asian nation hurtled to an embarrassing loss in the WTC final versus Australia at The Oval. The Indian think-tank came in for some criticism over the non-selection of off-spinner Ravi Ashwin, and also there was a school that India could have batted first after winning the toss. “You have to be brutally honest and say from the beginning what was your approach. Was your approach in tune with what is expected for a World Test Championship Final? Was your approach a little too conservative in terms…

Vaibhav Tripathi In an interview with The Guardian, Mitchell Starc expressed his appreciation for his experiences in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and his previous stint at Yorkshire. However, he made it clear that representing Australia holds the utmost importance for him. Amidst the widespread participation of Australian players in T20 leagues worldwide, such as the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Big Bash, the left-arm pacer has made a conscious decision to prioritize his national team commitments over the allure of these lucrative tournaments. “I enjoyed it (IPL), likewise I enjoyed my time at Yorkshire 10 years ago. But Australia…