Sinner cruises past Auger-Aliassime to kick off ATP Finals campaign
Jannik Sinner began his ATP Finals title defence in style, defeating a physically hampered Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-5, 6-1 in front of a passionate home crowd in Turin. The Italian was imperious on serve, winning 24 of 27 first-serve points in the opening set and facing just one deuce in ten service games. Auger-Aliassime, seeded eighth, […]
Rybakina makes history with stunning WTA Finals win over Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina produced a breathtaking performance to defeat world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6 (7-0) in the WTA Finals final in Saudi Arabia. The 26-year-old’s win marks the biggest payday in women’s tennis history, with a record £3.98 million on offer, surpassing Sabalenka’s £3.74m from her US Open triumph earlier this year. Rybakina, who […]
Sabalenka and Rybakina set for Riyadh showdown after thrilling Semi-Finals
Aryna Sabalenka overcame Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in a gripping two-hour-21-minute semi-final to reach the Riyadh final. The match lived up to expectations, with both players producing high-quality tennis and epic rallies, including a decisive backhand return winner from Sabalenka in the third set. “I wouldn’t care if I had lost because we played […]
Sri Lanka, Pakistan set for ODI showdown filled with fresh storylines
Sri Lanka and Pakistan are set to clash in a three-match ODI series starting Tuesday, with both teams aiming to build towards the 2027 World Cup. While Sri Lanka have been on an upward curve, winning seven of their ten ODIs this year, Pakistan are looking to carry forward momentum from their 2-1 series win […]
West Indies to play Afghanistan in Sharjah ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup
West Indies and Afghanistan are set to clash in a three-match T20I series in Sharjah from January 19 to 22, 2026, just weeks before the ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. West Indies, who co-hosted the previous T20 World Cup, reached the Super Eight stage, while Afghanistan made history by advancing to […]
Reverse swing expected to dominate in Kolkata Test between India and South Africa
Reverse swing is likely to play a major role in the first Test between India and South Africa, starting November 14 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The pitch, made of black soil, is expected to offer good bounce early on but slow down as the match progresses. Four days before the match, the surface is already […]
Muzarabani ruled out of Pakistan Tri-Series; Nyamhuri steps in
Zimbabwe have been dealt a major blow ahead of the T20I tri-series in Pakistan as pace spearhead Blessing Muzarabani has been ruled out due to a back injury. Uncapped left-arm seamer Newman Nyamhuri has been drafted in as his replacement. The 19-year-old Nyamhuri, who has already represented Zimbabwe in four Tests and four ODIs, will […]
Ross Adair ruled out of Bangladesh T20Is with knee injury
Ireland suffered a setback ahead of their Bangladesh tour as opener Ross Adair was ruled out of the upcoming T20I series due to a bone stress injury in his knee. Jordan Neill, currently with the Test squad, will remain in Bangladesh as his replacement. Adair, who struck a blistering 58-ball century against South Africa last […]
Migael Pretorius returns to Somerset for 2026 season
Somerset have confirmed the return of South African allrounder Migael Pretorius as one of their overseas players for the 2026 season. The 30-year-old will be available across all formats, extending his successful stint in Taunton. Pretorius, who joined Somerset in 2024, has been a consistent performer with both bat and ball, scoring five fifties and […]
Peter Moores poised to lead Trent Rockets after Andy Flower exit
Peter Moores is set to be appointed as the new men’s head coach of the Trent Rockets for the 2026 Hundred season, following Andy Flower’s departure to London Spirit. Moores, currently Nottinghamshire’s head coach, emerged as the frontrunner after strong competition from Andrew Flintoff and Stephen Fleming. The Rockets, now under joint ownership between private […]