England just made history by being the first team in more than 27 years to score over 800 runs in Test cricket during the first Test against Pakistan in Multan. Harry Brook totally crushed it with a score of 317 off 322 balls, becoming the sixth Englishman to hit a triple century and the second fastest in Test history. Joe Root also came good, scoring 262 runs, as the pair put on a colossal 454-run, the fourth biggest in Test cricket. After lunch, the score had read 658/3 when Brook reached 250 without much hesitation, matching Root's feats. It was just the third time two batsmen have s
Joe Root scored 12,473 runs in the first Test against Pakistan in Multan, passing Alastair Cook as the highest run-scorer for England in Test cricket. Root might challenge Sachin Tendulkar for the record of 15,921 runs, according to England captain Ben Stokes. Stokes lauded Root's accomplishments and suggested that, if Root continues to play until he is approximately 39 years old, he may equal or surpass Tendulkar's record in a video produced by the England and Wales Cricket Board. Tendulkar, Ponting, Kallis, and Dravid are still ahead of Root on the all-time list, however, Root now has 12
At the Asian Table Tennis Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, India's women's table tennis team achieved a historic bronze medal, their first-ever podium result in the women's team division. China lost 0-3 to Hong Kong in the other semifinal, while India made it to the semifinals but was defeated 1-3 by Japan. Bronze medals are given to both losing semifinalists in accordance with the tournament regulations. In a thrilling semifinal match, Ayhika Mukherjee fell short, finishing 2-3 against Miwa Harimoto of Japan. But Manika Batra pulled off a stunning comeback for India, defeating Satsuki
India defeated Pakistan in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, their 25th triumph against their arch-rivals in all World Cup formats combined. Following a setback to New Zealand, India entered this must-win game under duress but provided a superb effort to revive their championship chances. Pakistan, headed by Fatima Sana, began confidently but struggled with the bat, as India's bowlers tightened their hold at critical times. Pakistan managed just a low score due to a lack of partnerships, presenting their bowlers with a difficult task. The Indian
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar introduced the logo and mascot for the 2024 Women's Asian Champions Trophy, which will take place in Rajgir from November 11 to 20. The state bird of Bihar, the sparrow, served as inspiration for the championship's mascot, "Gudiya," which embodies the spirit of the competition put on by Hockey India and the Bihar government. The state government has allocated Rs 10 crore for the event, which will be held at the newly built Rajgir Hockey Stadium. Six countries, including India, China, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan, will vie for the title. Ac
In 2025, India will host the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup, which has been declared by the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) in collaboration with the International Kho Kho Federation. There will be 16 men's and 16 women's teams competing at this historic event, representing 24 nations across 6 continents. Kho Kho is a mat-based sport that originated in India and has expanded to 54 nations across the world. Culturally significant and competitive, Kho Kho is set to be the focus of the World Cup. As a pre-event measure, KKFI intends to promote the sport and sign up fifty lakh players by intr
Sri Lanka won the series against New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs on the fourth day in Galle. This victory was Sri Lanka's first test series win over New Zealand in 15 years, and it was one of the team's most dominant performances against the Kiwis. Prabath Jayasuriya, a left-arm spinner, was voted Player of the Series after taking 18 wickets in two matches. His unrelenting bowling decimated New Zealand's batting line-up, especially in the second test. Kamindu Mendis was named Man of the Match for scoring an undefeated 182, helping Sri Lanka's mammoth score of 602-5 declared. New
Indian shooters made a strong start at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Peru, winning gold medals in the men's and women's 10m air pistol team categories. However, a potential gold medal in the individual category slipped away as a result of a penalty imposed on an Indian marksman for being late to the final. In the men's team competition, Umesh Choudhary, Pradhyumn Singh, and Mukesh Nelavalli scored 1726 points to take first place, 10 points ahead of Romania. Italy won the bronze medal with a total of 1707 points. Despite the team's win, Choudhary missed an opportunity for individual
After three days of incredible gaming, passionate rivalries, and dramatic final moments, Team Xspark, the defending BGIS 2024 champions, claimed victory once more by raising the BMPS 2024 trophy. The grand finals saw one of the most competitive finishes in recent BGMI history, with any of the top three teams—Team Xspark, Numen Gaming, or Godlike Esports—having a chance to win the title. In the early phases of the match, Xspark engaged in a fierce battle with Ignite Gaming at Yasnaya Polyana, but they managed to survive with two members. Despite Godlike and Numen Forever losing crucial
On Thursday, Italy won the Youth America's Cup defeating the United States in a thrilling head-to-head final conducted in the Mediterranean Sea off Barcelona. The victory highlighted a strong effort by the Italian squad, who captured the prized trophy. This event acts as a warm-up for the forthcoming America's Cup in October, when defending champions New Zealand will meet either Britain or Italy. Following the finish line, the Italian crew celebrated joyously aboard their AC40 foiling monohull, exchanging heartfelt hugs and cheers. Unfortunately, the US team made a vital time error before