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After nine years with Kerala, Jalaj Saxena officially confirmed his move to Maharashtra for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season. (Image via X/@TiyasArsenalKK) Ranji Trophy season opener between Maharashtra and Kerala had already witnessed a dramatic start with the former starting off miserably, being reduced to 5/4 and then 18/5. It got even more dramatic and embarrassing with the commentary that happened as Jalaj Saxena batted.Former India players and selectors Salil Ankola and Chetan Sharma expressed surprise during live commentary that veteran Jalaj Saxena had never represented India at the international level, despite being one of the most successful players in…

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Former cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has revealed his predicted playing XI for India’s upcoming ODI series opener against Australia, scheduled for Sunday at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The series marks Shubman Gill’s first stint as captain in the 50-over format, with India beginning preparations for the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.Batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to return to international cricket for the first time since India’s Champions Trophy victory in March. Rohit will play solely as an opener after handing…

Caitlin Clark will miss the rest of the Indiana Fever’s season because of a right groin injury. “I had hoped to share a better update, but I will not be returning to play this season,” Clark said in a statement. “I spent hours in the gym every day with the singular goal of getting back out there, disappointed isn’t a big enough word to describe how I am feeling. I want to thank everyone who had my back through all the uncertainty. “This has been incredibly frustrating, but even in the bad, there is good. The way the…

File photo of De’Aaron Fox© X (Twitter) San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox has agreed to a four-year, $228 million max contract extension, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday. Fox is under contract this season for the final year of his five-year, $163 million contract. The extension begins in 2026-27, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Spurs have not yet announced the deal. When they did they didn’t give specific conditions. ESPN first reported the deal. The move was expected after the Spurs made a big…

Chris Paul is rejoining the Los Angeles Clippers in what is expected to be the point guard’s 21st and final NBA season. The team confirmed on Monday afternoon that Paul had signed. The 12-time All-Star was a free agent last season after playing 82 games for the San Antonio Spurs, becoming the first NBA player to do so in his 20th season or later. He averaged 8.8 points and 7.4 assists while shooting 43% from the floor. Paul said he wants to play the upcoming season near his family, who live in Los Angeles. He joins an experienced…

The signature shoe is ready for part of the Indianapolis spotlight during All-Star Weekend. Bright orange All-Star versions of Sabrina Ionescu’s and A’Jay Wilson’s new sneakers went into the hands of their rabid fans on Friday, now joining WNBA signature shoes on courts across the league. It’s the latest installation in a busy boom for WNBA signature sneakers. Over the past three years, Brenna Stewart, Ionescu and Wilson have all released signature shoes, including signatures from Caitlin Clarke and Angel Reese. “We knew there would be an adoption, but we didn’t know it would be this fast and…

Sabrina Ionescu put on another shooting clinic Friday night to win the 3-point contest for the second time during All-Star weekend. Liberty’s star guard, who also won the title in 2023 with a record performance, had a strong final round, scoring 30 points to defeat defending champion Alisha Gray. It completed a New York sweep of the night by winning the skills competition over Liberty teammate Natasha Cloud. “It’s funny, I was so excited for him, we were talking about it before we got here,” Ionescu said. “It’s about being able to participate together and encourage each other.”…

Bradley Beal in action© X (Twitter) The Los Angeles Clippers signed three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal earlier this week after the Phoenix Suns bought out the final two years of his contract. The team announced his signing on Friday. Bell has agreed to an $11 million, two-year deal, his agent Mark Bartelstein told The Arizona Republic. Beal averaged 17 points, 3.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 32.1 minutes while starting 38 of 53 games for the Suns last season. Beal shot 50% from the floor, 39% from 3-point range and 80% from the foul line. “He’s a great guy,”…

The sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to billionaire Mark Walters is expected to close later this year in a deal that will keep Jenny Buss as the club’s governor “for the foreseeable future,” Walters and Buss announced Wednesday. The official confirmation comes a week after US media reported that the Bass family would sell a controlling interest in the iconic NBA franchise in a record-breaking US$10 billion deal that makes the Lakers the most-valuable team in US sports history. “Businessman and philanthropist Mark Walter has reached an agreement with the Bass Family Trust to acquire a majority…

The Oklahoma City Thunder crowned a stunning season with an NBA title on Sunday, pulling away relentlessly in the second half to beat the injury-riddled Indiana Pacers 103-91 in game seven of the NBA Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and dished out 12 assists, and the Thunder’s stinging defense finally proved too much for a Pacers team that lost talisman Tyrese Halliburton to a leg injury just seven minutes into the contest. The underdog Pacers held a 48-47 lead at halftime, but the Thunder outscored them 34-20 in the third quarter and pushed the lead to as…