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South Africa's Dewald Brevis in action during first ODI vs India in Ranchi. (PHOTO: AP)

Dewald Brevis has six-hitting options to every ball: Dale Steyn on the no-look six wonder who has Tilak Varma on his speed dial

December 4, 2025 19:33 IST

Fan of AB de Villiers, the 22-year-old Dewald (pronounced Day-vuhld) has happily adapted to ODIs, and alongwith Aiden Markram provides a spine to Proteas chases

India's only winners at the Syed Modi Super 300 in Lucknow last weekend, shuttlers Treesa Jolly-Gayatri both dread the 'Running Days' at the Hyderabad Pullela Gopichand academy. (BAI Photo)

Treadmill, Yoganidra and building endurance: The themes that defined the resurgence of Gayatri and Treesa

December 4, 2025 19:20 IST

A mature mindset is aiding Treesa; Gayatri keeps honing her strength in creating openings for her partner

The Nobel Academy denied him, much to his wrath. Infantino, his good friend for years, sympathises with him. The US co-hosts the biggest World Cup ever next year. The full portrait emerges. (AP Photo)

FIFA World Cup draw: As Donald Trump-Gianni Infantino bromance deepens, the US president may finally get a peace prize

December 4, 2025 19:01 IST

US president Donald Trump will be at the FIFA World Cup draw on Friday; the awarding of a new Fifa Peace Prize will also take place, with Trump expected to be the recipient; Trump and Infantino have developed a strong friendship over the years

England pacer Mark Wood in action during first Ashes Test against Australia at Perth. (PHOTO: AP)

Ashes 2025-26: Mark Wood doubtful for Adelaide Test too after missing Pink-Ball Test at Gabba

December 4, 2025 18:50 IST

Mark Wood wore a brace on his left knee during Day 1 of the second Test in Brisbane

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, centre, warms up before the English Premier League match against Sunderland. (PHOTO: AP)

‘Mo Salah is an elite player, there’s no way he wants to be sitting on the bench’: Jamie Redknapp after Liverpool star benched again

December 4, 2025 18:05 IST

Salah was brought on at half-time against Sunderland as Liverpool sought a breakthrough but struggled to make a significant impact.

With his partnership with Root on 54 off 69, Brook went for a big booming drive off Mitchell Starc with minimal footwork second ball of the 40th over. (AP Photo)

‘Oh Harry!’: Michael Vaughan in disbelief, Stuart Broad raises questions as ex-England stars react to Brook’s dismissal

December 4, 2025 18:14 IST

Harry Brook's steady stand with Joe Root on Day 1 of the pink-ball Test ended in a way that left some of England's former stars visibly frustrated in commentary boxes.

East Bengal players celebrate a goal in the Super Cup tournament. (AIFF Media)

East Bengal vs Punjab FC Live Streaming, Super Cup Semifinal: Teams with unbeaten streaks fight it out for final spot

December 4, 2025 16:18 IST

East Bengal FC (EBFC) vs Punjab FC (PFC) Live Score Streaming, AIFF Super Cup Semifinal 2025-26 Football Match Today Streaming Online: While East Bengal are champions of the 2024 edition, Punjab are first-time semi-finalists.

Ruturaj Gaikwad of India and Virat Kohli running between the wickets during the 2nd ODI match between India and South Africa at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur, India, on December 3, 2025. (Photo: CREIMAS for BCCI)

Ruturaj Gaikwad learns the mid-overs momentum game from maestro Kohli

December 4, 2025 15:47 IST

In coming months, Gaikwad will need to compete with the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Verma, and even Kohli, to retain his place in India's ODI side, so Raipur held plenty of lessons despite the century

Australia's Mitchell Starc, centre, celebrates with teammate the wicket of during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.. (AP Photo)

WATCH | Ashes 2025-26: Mitchell Starc breaks Wasim Akram’s record to become leading wicket-taker among left-arm pacers in Test history

December 4, 2025 15:08 IST

Mitchell Starc dismissed Harry Brook for 31, caught by Steve Smith at second slip, to claim his 415th Test wicket and go past Wasim Akram’s tally of 414 wickets in 104 Tests.

The UEFA Playoff tree is shown on a screen next to Manolo Zubiria, Chief Tournament Officer for the FIFA World Cup 2026, left, and host Melanie Winiger during the FIFA World Cup 2026 playoff draw in Zurich, Switzerland, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. (Claudio Thoma/Keystone via AP)

How the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw works with 48 teams in the fray

December 4, 2025 13:01 IST

Going into the draw, 42 teams have qualified and 6 are left to punch their tickets with 4-time champions Italy the biggest name among them

India's Virat Kohli , left, chats with India's Harshit Rana during the first One Day International match between India and South Africa in Ranchi, India, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (AP Photo)

‘Ball felt like bar of soap’: Sunil Gavaskar on how toss at Raipur had made ‘big difference’ in 2nd IND vs SA ODI

December 4, 2025 12:17 IST

"Just look at how wet the outfield was. The ball was always going to get wet. That affects not just the bowlers but the fielders too, you can’t get a proper grip. The ball feels like a bar of soap," Gavaskar said.

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Arjun Erigaisi bounces back from FIDE World Cup heartbreak to claim Jerusalem Masters title, defeats Viswanathan Anand in final

December 4, 2025 10:49 IST

Arjun and Anand had played out draws in the two rapid games, which then necessitated that the pair settle the matter over two blitz games.

AUS vs ENG 2nd Ashes Test Live Cricket Score.

Ashes 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: England 325/9 at Stumps on Day 1, Root unbeaten on 135 off 202

December 4, 2025 18:12 IST

Ashes 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: Joe Root finally scored his first Test century in Australia but Mitchell Starc has led the way in keeping England in check with a six-wicket haul.

India's captain KL Rahul, right, flips coin for the toss as South Africa's captain Aiden Markram looks on during the first One Day International match between India and South Africa in Ranchi, India, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (AP Photo)

‘Kicking myself for losing 2 tosses in row’: KL Rahul jokes after India lose 2nd ODI to South Africa

December 4, 2025 00:24 IST

When asked if there were areas where India could have done better, Rahul first said "yeah, win the toss".

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in action during first ODI vs South Africa in Ranchi. (PHOTO: AP)

Age just a number for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma as 2027 WC still possible for them: Tim Southee

December 3, 2025 23:21 IST

Kohli, retired from T20Is and Tests, has been in imperious touch, scoring back-to-back hundreds against the visiting South Africa in the ongoing three-match ODI series, while Rohit also underlined his form with a century and fifty in the last three outings.

Australia vs England Ashes 2nd Test livestreaming

Australia vs England Ashes 2nd Test Live Streaming: When, How to Watch AUS vs ENG Match Live on TV and Online?

December 3, 2025 23:13 IST

Australia (AUS) vs England (ENG) Ashes 2nd Test Match Date, Time, Live Cricket Score & Streaming Online: The Indian Express provides all the info on how you can catch the Brisbane Test match between AUS and ENG.

Three-year-old Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, who hails from Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar, is now the world’s youngest rated player in chess history. (Photo: Special arrangement)

Meet Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, 3-year-old from Madhya Pradesh who’s the youngest rated chess player in history

December 3, 2025 23:45 IST

Hailing from Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar, Sarwagya is still in nursery school but holds a rapid rating of 1,572. He dethroned Kolkata’s Anish Sarkar, who, in November last year, had become the youngest rated player in history at the age of three years, eight months and 19 days.

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI

India vs SA 2nd ODI: How Raipur conditions defanged Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana after tons by Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli

December 4, 2025 11:37 IST

Aiden Markram's hundred and contributions throughout the order nullify centuries from Ruturaj Gaikwad and Virat Kohli.

Prashant Veer and Sameer Rizvi with Mohd Amaan in the middle in Mumbai. (Special arrangement)

Five flights in eight days: How two Uttar Pradesh players shuttled between Mumbai and Kolkata to play two tournaments for their state’s teams

December 3, 2025 22:52 IST

Prashant Veer and Sameer Rizvi clocked 5,147.5 air miles between the two cities from November 25 to December 2 as two sides wanted them in two different formats

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Hockey, FIH Junior World Cup: Indian women’s team go down fighting against Germany 1-3, quarterfinal hopes hang in the balance

December 3, 2025 23:26 IST

The defeat means India now have to hope they can beat Ireland, first of all to reach six points, and then hope to have a superior goal difference across all teams that finish second in the six groups.

Manmeet Singh in action at the FIH Junior World Cup. (Photo: Hockey India)

Hockey, Junior World Cup: What makes midfielder Manmeet Singh one for the future

December 3, 2025 22:28 IST

Hailing from Akashdeep Singh’s hometown, scores and creates goals, besides wielding authority at the heart of the midfield

Australia's Mitchell Starc bowls a delivery on day two of the first Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Perth, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. (AP Photo)

Mitchell Starc’s skills and Australia’s high winning percentage makes pink-ball Ashes Test a one-sided affair

December 3, 2025 18:32 IST

Since the inaugural game in 2015, Australia have won 13 of the 14 pink-ball Tests they have played while England have played only six games, winning only two.

India's T20 World Cup 2026 jersey was launched during the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur on Wednesday. (CREIMAS)

India’s T20 World Cup 2026 jersey: Rohit Sharma unveils Men in Blue’s new kit during IND vs SA Raipur ODI

December 3, 2025 18:17 IST

The jersey unveiling ceremony, held during the mid-innings break of the second India vs South Africa ODI in Raipur, featured former India captain Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma alongside BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia.

Kohli celebrates his century in the 2nd ODI match between India and South Africa at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur. (Photo: CREIMAS for BCCI)

Furious Virat, Calm Kohli — how Virat Kohli’s Raipur hundred was different from his century in Ranchi

December 4, 2025 13:31 IST

Other than an occasion shot of aggression, Virat Kohli played a composed and calculated innings without having to stretch himself in Raipur

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‘The brutal truth is that bowling seriously fast means living permanently on the edge of…’: Greg Chappell on pacers like Pat Cummins and Josh Hazelwood’s injuries

December 3, 2025 17:49 IST

Australian pacers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazelwood missed the opening Test of the Ashes at Perth with Cummins still in contention for a spot in the Australian team for the Brisbane Test

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