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Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner Rashid Khan scripted history by becoming the first bowler to claim 200 wickets in men’s T20 Internationals during the second T20I against Zimbabwe at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday.Rashid reached the landmark by dismissing Zimbabwe wicketkeeper-batter Tadiwanashe Marumani, who scored just two runs while chasing a target of 222.The 200-wicket milestone…

Former cricketer MS Dhoni along with Women’s Cricket team captain Smriti Mandhana (PTI) Smriti Mandhana has revealed that former India captain MS Dhoni personally congratulated her after the Indian women’s team lifted their maiden ODI World Cup title in November 2025.Speaking at an event featuring Dhoni, Mandhana recalled receiving a WhatsApp message from the legendary…

Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai (PTI Photo) Azmatullah Omarzai produced a stunning rescue act with the bat, smashing a record-breaking century to help Afghanistan recover from a disastrous start and post 221/7 against Zimbabwe in the second T20I at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday.Walking in with Afghanistan reeling at 5/4, Omarzai launched a counter-attack that completely…

Kapil Pokhariya’s fascination with pro-wrestler Roman Reigns was well known in his locality. (Image credit: Special arrangement) NEW DELHI: Jumping on cotton-filled mattresses, punching pillows, throwing them over walls and hitting a homemade punching bag filled with mountain soil – Kapil Pokhariya’s childhood was all about pro-wrestling.His fascination with pro-wrestler Roman Reigns was well known…

Gukesh and Neem Karoli Baba NEW DELHI: Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh visited Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram on Thursday to seek blessings ahead of his much-anticipated World Chess Championship match against Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov.The visit comes as Gukesh prepares for a defining test in his young career, with the Indian grandmaster set to defend…

India beat China 5-2 (Image: ANI) Captain Harmanpreet Singh and forward Sukhjeet Singh struck twice each as India continued their winning run at the Asian Champions Trophy, defeating a spirited China 5-2 in front of the home crowd at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium on Thursday.India, who had opened their campaign with a commanding…

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (BCCI Photo) Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to India’s T20I setup has not gone according to plan, with former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin delivering a blunt assessment of the veteran pacer’s performance in the third T20I against New Zealand.Bhuvneshwar, who returned to the national side after nearly four years, has struggled to make an impact…

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts (Image: @Cristiano/X) Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked fans around the world after his 2008 Ballon d’Or-winning season was voted the greatest in the history of the prestigious award, beating Lionel Messi’s record-breaking 2012 campaign in the inaugural Ballon d’Or of All Time (B.O.A.T.) poll.The Portuguese superstar took to social media to acknowledge the…

India vs China Hockey Live Score: Defending champions India will aim to extend their winning run at the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 when they face China in their second league-stage match in Jalandhar on Thursday. The hosts made an impressive start to their campaign, registering a commanding 13-0 victory over Bangladesh and sending a strong…

Josh Inglis etched his name into Australian cricket history with a second Test century before Australia were bowled out for 429 on Day 3 of the series-deciding third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Thursday. The visitors secured a crucial 100-run first-innings lead after dismissing the hosts for 329.Inglis scored 102 off 135 balls,…