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  Jasprit Bumrah six wickets away from all-time India record, set to surpass Kapil Dev

  December 21, 2024 14:05 IST

  Jasprit Bumrah has been the most successful bowler in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India's pace spearhead has claimed 21 wickets in the ongoing bilateral Test series at a jaw-dropping average of 10.90 in three games.

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  Robin Uthappa faces arrest warrant for alleged Provident Fund fraud | Report

  December 21, 2024 13:11 IST

  Robin Uthappa played for India in both white-ball formats (ODIs and T20Is). He announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on September 14, 2022. He made his international debut on April 15, 2006.

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  Ravindra Jadeja left 'shocked' by Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement

  December 21, 2024 12:22 IST

  Ravindra Jadeja is now India's lead spinner in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Jadeja played a monumental role in helping India draw the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Gabba.

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  Yearender 2024: How did Indian men's and women's hockey teams perform?

  December 21, 2024 11:58 IST

  The Indian men's hockey team successfully defended its bronze medal at the Paris Olympics and beat China in the summit clash to defend its Asian Champions Trophy title. Harmanpreet Singh was remarkable as the leader of the pack.

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  India TV Sports Wrap on December 21: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  December 21, 2024 9:49 IST

  India TV Sports Wrap on December 21: From all the kabaddi action to the cricketing circuit, here are all the top 10 trending sports news stories and the latest happenings from the world of sports on December 21.

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  Nathan McSweeney reacts after getting dropped from Australia's squad for India series | WATCH

  December 21, 2024 9:16 IST

  Nathan McSweeney was picked ahead of players like Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, Matt Renshaw and Marcus Harris. McSweeney could not score a single half-century after playing the first three Tests of the series.

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  Sri Lanka Cricket amends constitution for 'good governance and transparency'

  December 21, 2024 8:10 IST

  Sri Lanka Cricket drafted its constitution after the team's triumph at the 1996 ODI World Cup. Since then, there have been little to no reforms to the constitution of the cricketing governing body.

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  Series wins at home but global tournaments still remain Achilles Heel for Indian women's team

  December 23, 2024 8:02 IST

  It was a really mixed year for the Indian women as they failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup semis and also faltered in the Asia Cup final. There were a few series wins at home and also a Test victory but selection issues and lack of accountability continued to be major talking points in 2024.

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  Ravichandran Ashwin's wife Prithi pens down emotional tribute to 'all-time favourite cricketer'

  December 21, 2024 7:05 IST

  Ravichandran Ashwin retired from all forms of the game on December 18 - the last day of the Gabba Test between India and Australia. Ashwin did a cameo at the post-match press conference and informed everyone about his retirement from all forms of the game.

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  Prithvi Shaw shares cryptic social media post after MCA official slammed Mumbai batter for fitness

  December 20, 2024 23:45 IST

  Prithvi Shaw has been targeted for flouting disciplinary norms. He was recently snubbed from the Mumbai squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy. An MCA official opened up on him, stating that 'he is his own enemy'. Shaw has now shared a cryptic post on it.

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  'This could end his career': Michael Clarke on Nathan McSweeney's exclusion from BGT squad

  December 20, 2024 22:53 IST

  Nathan McSweeney opened the innings for Australia in all three matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy so far but has been dropped from the squad for the remainder of the series. Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has come down hard on the decision.

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  Heinrich Klaasen fined for kicking stumps during South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd ODI in Cape Town

  December 20, 2024 21:13 IST

  Heinrich Klaasen fought the lone battle in South Africa's mountain chase of 330 against Pakistan in the second ODI in Cape Town. He has been handed a fine of 15% of his match fees after he kicked his stumps during the second game.

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  Another blow to South Africa's pace stocks, Ottneil Baartman ruled out of next game against Pakistan

  December 20, 2024 20:52 IST

  South Africa are fretting over injuries to their fast bowlers and have another addition to that list. Ottneil Baartman has picked up an issue in his right knee and has been ruled out of South Africa's next game against Pakistan.

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  From Ravi Ashwin to James Anderson, star cricketers who bid adieu to the game in 2024

  December 20, 2024 19:52 IST

  The 22-yards would not feel the same after some of the best said goodbye to the sport that they loved the most in 2024. A few Indian legends and a few overseas icons have left the stage for someone else to come and take over. Here is a list of star cricketers who have retired in 2024.

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  After leading Bangladesh to historic sweep over Windies, Litton Das ready for long-term captaincy

  December 20, 2024 18:45 IST

  Litton Das led Bangladesh to their first-ever T20I series sweep over West Indies. Das was named the captain of the side after Najmul Hossain Shanto missed the tour due to an injury. Das has now stated that he is ready to lead the team for a longer term if required.

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  The peaks and valleys in Indian cricket in 2024: The end of World Cup drought and a new low in Tests

  December 20, 2024 17:10 IST

  India dived into euphoria when Rohit Sharma lifted the T20 World Cup crown with a Ric Flair walk in Barbados. The wait was over, India could call themselves a World Champion after a long break. Here is a timeline of India's performance in cricket in 2024.

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  IND vs AUS: Why did Australia pick 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas for Boxing Day Test?

  December 20, 2024 16:47 IST

  IND vs AUS: Australia have made multiple changes to their Test squad for the last two matches of the five-match series against India. The 19-year-old Sam Konstas is set to make his debut as an opener with Nathan McSweeney dropped. Chief selector George Bailey has revealed the motive behind this move

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  Rinku Singh named captain ahead of IPL 2025, set to lead THIS team

  December 20, 2024 15:47 IST

  Rinku Singh has been retained by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The franchise is yet to announce its captain for the next season of the cash-rich league. Rinku being appointed the captain could just be the perfect audition.

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  Top 5 controversies that shook Indian sports in 2024

  December 20, 2024 15:17 IST

  Olympics, Paralympics, Men's T20 World Cup, Women's T20 World Cup, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Chess World Cup—Indian sports had a lot to look forward to in 2024. However, along with many highs, Indian sports witnessed quite a few controversies as well. Here, we list some of them.

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  Bangladesh record maiden T20I clean sweep against WI, hammer hosts by 80 runs in series finale

  December 20, 2024 14:45 IST

  West Indies were not just good enough with the bat, especially in the whole series as they were folded for 140, 102 and 109 in the three matches. It has been a coming-of-age tour for Jaker Ali as the middle-order batter scored two Test fifties, an unbeaten 62 in ODIs and now a match-winning 72*.

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  'Prithvi Shaw is his own enemy': MCA spills beans on opening batter's Vijay Hazare Trophy snub

  December 20, 2024 14:13 IST

  Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) official broke silence on Prithvi Shaw's snub from the squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Shaw had even expressed his displeasure after being dropped while mentioning his statistics in List-A career. The Vijay Hazare Trophy begins on Saturday, December 21.

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  India TV Sports Wrap on December 20: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  December 20, 2024 13:15 IST

  Smriti Mandhana created history by achieving two iconic women's T20I records, leaving behind Suzie Bates while Pakistan beat South Africa by 80 runs in the second ODI to win their third straight overseas series in the format. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on December 20.

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  Mohammed Shami rested for Bengal's next game after Rohit Sharma's ultimatum to NCA

  December 20, 2024 13:11 IST

  Mohammed Shami not returning to India's Test squad for the ongoing Australia tour despite proving fitness in domestic cricket has been the topic of discussion. Rohit Sharma recently asked NCA to come up with a statement on Shami's fitness after asking about the pacer's return to Test team.

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  'Would've had a heart attack...': R Ashwin shares star-studded call history from his retirement day

  December 20, 2024 11:09 IST

  R Ashwin has been in the news since his retirement at the international level, naturally. But more so because of his father's statements, his own statement about the decision being instinctive and playing for CSK as long as he can. On Friday, he shared the call history from his retirement day.

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  Australia drop squad bombshell, make major changes for last two Tests vs India; bring in Konstas

  December 20, 2024 10:22 IST

  New South Wales' Sam Konstas is set to be the youngest Test opener for Australia in 70 years as Australia showed a bit of ruthlessness as they announced their squad for the remaining two Tests against India in Melbourne and Sydney. One of the pacers has returned to the Test side after three years.

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  Shaheen Afridi, Kamran Ghulam shine as Pakistan seal third straight overseas ODI series win

  December 20, 2024 9:13 IST

  South Africa with a depleted bowling unit but most of the first-choice batting side just weren't good enough against Pakistan as the visitors ended up winning the second ODI and hence, took a 2-0 unassailable series victory after posting a massive score of 329 runs on the board.

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  India end T20I series win drought at home after record-breaking fifties from Mandhana, Richa

  December 19, 2024 23:03 IST

  The stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana smashed her record-breaking 30th fifty-plus score in women's T20I while youngster Richa Ghosh hit an 18-ball fifty to help India women post their biggest-ever innings total of 217 while batting first.

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  Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh create history as India women post their biggest-ever T20I total

  December 19, 2024 21:03 IST

  In-form Indian batter Smriti Mandhana top-scored with 77 runs off 46 balls in the third T20I game against West Indies. She registered two major milestones in women's T20I cricket history during her knock at Dr Dy Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.