Guwahati, July 22 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested an alleged key operator of an organised illegal IPL betting syndicate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with an ongoing money laundering probe linked to illegal betting activities during the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, officials said on Wednesday. According to an official statement, the Guwahati Zonal Office, Assam, of the ED arrested Alok Kumar Jain under the provisions of the P…
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New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has described teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an ‘unbelievable’ talent, saying he has never seen or faced a player with such fearless ability while praising the 15-year-old’s bold approach to the game. Speaking about the youngster’s rapid rise, Harbhajan said modern cricket has become more accepting of players who back their natural instincts instead of playing conservatively.”The difference between today’s youth an…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Uncapped India batting all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma has signed up to represent Hampshire for the upcoming edition of the men’s One-Day Cup, the English county club announced.Ashutosh, 27, represents Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), a franchise co-owned by GMR Group, which also owns Hampshire. Across the last two IPL seasons, he has scored over 350 runs for DC, with an impressive strike rate of 170 and an average of 31.25.“We’re really pleased to s…
London, July 17 (IANS) Royal Challengers Coach Andy Flower has ruled himself out of the race for becoming the next head coach of the England national team after Brendon McCullum’s exit, saying he is happy with his current coaching stint with the Indian Premier League franchise RCB and The Hundred team London Spirit. “The bottom line for me is that I’m very happy in the work that I’m doing at the moment… I’m really comfortable with what I’m doing, I have [ruled myself out], yes,” Flower said at…
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Punjab have been dealt a blow ahead of the upcoming domestic season as their top batter Nehal Wadhera has decided to leave the team and play for Himachal Pradesh in the upcoming season, providing the hill state a significant boost as they look to revamp after a poor performance last year.According to ESPNcricinfo, Wadhera decided to move after finding limited opportunities with Punjab during the 2025-26 season. The left-hander also becomes the third guest player from Pu…
Chennai, July 13 (IANS) Five-time Indian Premier League champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and head coach Stephen Fleming have mutually agreed to end their 18-year association, the franchise announced on Monday, bringing to a close one of the longest and most successful coaching tenures in the league’s history. The decision was reached following discussions between Fleming and the franchise management, ending a partnership that began when the former New Zealand captain joined CSK as a player du…
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has slammed the team management for mishandling batters Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson in the 4-0 T20I series defeat to England, adding that he has ‘never seen a more confused Indian cricket team management.’India, the current T20 World Cup holders, endured a forgettable tour, losing 2-0 to Ireland before receiving a drubbing in England, which also led to them losing their top spot in the ICC Men’s T20I rankings.The tour…
Manchester, July 11 (IANS) New Zealand great Kane Williamson, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, will now step into a coaching role as the Manchester Super Giants have named him their batting coach for the upcoming men’s edition of The Hundred.“Charisma. Coolness. Kane. Delighted to have Kane Williamson at Manchester Super Giants as the men’s team batting coach ahead of the upcoming #TheHundred campaign,” the franchise wrote on X while making the announceme…
Bristol, July 8 (IANS) India left-arm spinner R. Sai Kishore has signed with Gloucestershire for the remaining six matches of the 2026 County Championship season, the club announced on Wednesday.Kishore, 29, will be available for selection starting from Gloucestershire’s Championship fixture against Worcestershire at Cheltenham, which begins on Thursday (August 20). Kishore previously enjoyed a successful stint in the County Championship with Surrey in 2025, where he took 11 wickets in two games…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Former India captain MS Dhoni, who is universally regarded as the best finisher in the modern game, is celebrating his 45th Birthday on Tuesday. On his special day, the sports fraternity shared heartwarming wishes on social media.Adding a unique touch to the celebrations, the FIFA World Cup 2026 instagram account shared a picture featuring Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, each with seven goals in the ongoing tournament, alongside the caption, “7 Goals. Tha…