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Lando Norris arrives in Las Vegas this week full of confidence after back-to-back wins and in control of the Formula One world championship race as he eyes a maiden title. The Briton boasts a 24-point lead in the drivers’ standings over McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri heading into Sunday’s race after a remarkable turnaround in form. Australian Piastri, who was 34 points clear after winning the Dutch Grand Prix on August 31, has failed to even post a podium finish in the past five races. Norris has found consistency at the right time, following up his victory from pole…

Former India batter Robin Uthappa has called for major structural changes to the Indian Premier League, saying the tournament must evolve beyond its current model. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings star suggested that the IPL should move away from the traditional auction format and instead introduce year round trade windows along with a draft system. Uthappa, who scored 4,952 runs in 205 IPL matches and won titles with both KKR and CSK, said the league has outgrown its early stage identity. He argued, “They are not taking it beyond the start-up…

England captain Ben Stokes with coach Brendon McCullum during a net session at The Kia Oval on July 30, 2025 in London, England. (Photo/Getty Images) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting said England’s use of Bazball over the past three years has been designed “only” for this Ashes series.Ponting said England are unlikely to change their top-order because the batting group has been built for the fast, attacking style they have followed under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.England have arrived in Australia with the tag of being an “aggressive” Test side. They plan to score at high rates with…

NEW DELHI: Former India men’s cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly said Washington Sundar is not the right option to bat at No. 3 for India in Test cricket. Sundar made 29 and 31 in the first Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, where India lost by 30 runs and went 0-1 down in the three-match series.Ganguly, who is now the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), said Sundar may find it difficult to manage the role of a No. 3 batter in places like South Africa, England, Australia or New Zealand. He said India…

File photo of the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The stadium will host the second Test between India and South Africa starting November 22. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: When India and South Africa players will take the field at Barsapara Stadium for the second Test of the series on Saturday, it will be a momentous occasion for the Guwahati venue. With play scheduled to start half an hour earlier than the traditional 9:30 am IST, Test cricket in India will mark its 28th different venue.In the process, Barsapara Stadium will join the likes of Eden Gardens (Kolkata), venue of the…

Multan Sultans owner Ali Khan Tareen has warned of a legal notice after the league ‘ghosted’ his side. (Images via X/@TOKSports021) The standoff between Multan Sultans owner Ali Khan Tareen and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has intensified, with Tareen publicly claiming that the franchise has been shut out of the Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) valuation and renewal process. In a recent post on X made on Wednesday, he accused the league’s management of refusing to engage with the team despite repeated attempts.Tareen said the franchise has been waiting for clarity on its valuation and renewal letter, which he noted…

Shardul Thakur has shared his thoughts on the schedule of the Ranji Trophy and also spoke on Shreyas Iyer’s exploits with Mumbai (Images via Getty) Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur says the current domestic scheduling has brought much-needed balance for players moving between formats, especially those playing long stretches of First-Class cricket. After Mumbai’s innings-and-122-run win over Pondicherry at the Wankhede Stadium, he said that the break between Ranji Trophy phases has helped players manage workload and stay mentally sharper. Thakur noted that continuous red-ball cricket can be demanding and welcomed the mix of formats this season. “There would always be…

Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya. (Photo/Agencies) NEW DELHI: With next year’s T20 World Cup being the main priority, all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who is recovering from a quadriceps injury, is unlikely to play in the ODI series against South Africa starting November 30. He is expected to focus only on T20s for now.Jasprit Bumrah is also likely to be rested from the three-match ODI series as part of workload management for fast bowlers. The ODI games have limited relevance in the build-up to the T20 World Cup.’Control your temptations’: Jasprit Bumrah reacts after stunning fifer against South Africa in 1st TestAlso read…

As per Balwinder Sandhu, the Team India management is yet to answer the question of who will succeed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. (Images via PTI, AP) Former India fast bowler Balwinder Singh Sandhu has questioned the current batting group’s preparation standards following India’s 30-run defeat to South Africa in the Kolkata Test. The 69-year-old said the fourth-innings collapse, while chasing 124, highlighted issues that go beyond the pitch. He argued that the batters struggled to trust their defence under pressure. “Losing to South Africa’s two spinners while chasing only 120 on the third day is beyond shocking. To me,…

Team India stars have arrived in Guwahati ahead of the 2nd Test against South Africa at Barsapara stadium. (Images via PTI, X/@assamcric) India captain Shubman Gill reached Guwahati with the rest of the squad on Wednesday, offering a small but encouraging sign of recovery as he stepped out without the neck brace he had been wearing since the Kolkata Test. A short video of his arrival quickly circulated on social media, with fans noting the absence of support gear and hoping it indicates progress in his recovery.Inside Eden Debacle: How India missed many tricks during their shocking defeat Gill had…