Sports News

Australian skipper Steve Smith. (Photo/ANI)
Ashes 2026: Australia dominates England 4-1, sets record for highest run-rate

Jan 08, 2026

The Ashes 2026 concluded on Thursday with Australia retaining the trophy, winning the series 4-1. This series has made history by recording the highest run-rate in a Test series with a minimum of four matches, clocking in at 4.07.

Read More..
Ranchi Royals and SG Pipers in action. (Photo: HI Media)

Ranchi Royals overpower SG Pipers 5-2 to finish third in the Women's Hockey India League

Jan 08, 2026
Delhi and Bihar in action during men's sepaktakraw final. (Photo: KIBG 2026)

Khelo India Beach Games 2026: Haryana women, Delhi men clinch sepaktakraw gold

Jan 08, 2026
Jason Smith. (Photo/SA20)

"It was a must-win for us": MI Cape Town's Jason Smith after his side's first victory of SA20 2026

Jan 08, 2026
Ruturaj Gaikwad. (Photo: ANI)

Gaikwad's statement, Aquib's heist, Hardik-Jadeja show: Vijay Hazare Trophy round seven offers several highlights

Jan 08, 2026
Indian shooter Akhil Sheoran. (Photo: SLI)

"SLI can build bridge between elite shooters, fans": Asian Games gold medalist shooter Akhil Sheoran

Jan 08, 2026
Australia were a better fielding unit during this Ashes. (Photo: Reuters)

Catching efficiency, dropped chances prove to be major point of difference in 2025/26 Ashes

Jan 08, 2026
Laura Wolvaardt (Photo: ANI)

"She brings a lot of value to her team": Mithali Raj lauds Delhi Capitals' Laura Wolvaardt ahead of WPL 2026

Jan 08, 2026

More News

Steve Smith (File Photo/ANI)

"One of the best I've seen in my 15 years playing here": Steve Smith lauds SCG pitch

Jan 08, 2026

Smith finished as the fourth-highest run-getter in the Ashes series. The ace batter made 286 runs in four matches and eight innings at a superb average of 57.20. The right-handed batter notched up one fifty and as many centuries.
Mitchell Starc. (Photo: Reuters)

Starc headlines ICC Player of the Month December 2025 nominees list

Jan 08, 2026

The left-arm pacer was instrumental in sealing Australia's Ashes series win in December itself, taking 16 wickets and scoring 139 runs across the first three Tests at Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide. His dominant tenth-wicket haul in Perth set the tone for a largely Australian-dominant series and also posted useful fifties down the order, as per ICC.
Alex Carey. (Photo: Reuters)

Carey emulates Gilchrist, achieves Test series double of 300-plus runs and 25-plus dismissals behind wicket

Jan 08, 2026

It was a memorable Ashes series for Alex Carey, both with the bat and wicketkeeping gloves as he joined legendary Adam Gilchrist to be the second wicketkeeper-batter with 300-plus runs and 25-plus dismissals within a single series
Shafali Verma (Photo: ANI)

Verma, Wolvaardt, Luus nominated for ICC Women's Player of the Month for December

Jan 08, 2026
Nikhat Zareen (in red). (Photo: BFI)

Senior National Boxing: World champion Minakshi, Nikhat, Hitesh ease into semis

Jan 08, 2026
Travis Head. (Photo: Reuters)

"Pretty much locked away at top": Skipper Smith on Head's batting spot for near future after bumper Ashes series

Jan 08, 2026
Ben Stokes. (Photo: Reuters)

"If people are not willing or wanting....": England skipper Stokes warns team of his "ruthless side" after Ashes loss

Jan 08, 2026
Tiigers of Kolkata Players alongside the Owner Aksha Kamboj at the Jersey Unveling. (Photo/ISPL)

Five facts about Tiigers of Kolkata ahead of ISPL season 3

Jan 08, 2026
Ben Stokes. (Photo/ANI)

"I'm definitely keen to carry on": Ben Stokes expresses his commitment to continue captaining England Test side

Jan 08, 2026
Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum (Photo: ANI)

"I do expect him to be...": Ben Stokes backs Brendon McCullum as England's head coach after Ashes defeat

Jan 08, 2026
PV Sindhu. (Photo: ANI)

Malaysia Open: Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag march into quarterfinals

Jan 08, 2026
Steve Smith (File Photo/ANI)

"Whether I get there...": Steve Smith opens up on playing Ashes 2027

Jan 08, 2026
ICC logo (Photo: X/@ICC)

17 umpires and four match referees named for ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026

Jan 08, 2026
Ben Stokes file photo (Photo: ANI)

"Lack of execution": England captain Ben Stokes after Ashes humiliation in Australia

Jan 08, 2026
Keshav Maharaj (Photo: ANI)

"Not to think too far ahead": Keshav Maharaj on his approach ahead of ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Jan 08, 2026
Roston Chase. (Photo: ANI)

"Hopefully I can get some form": Roston Chase ahead of ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Jan 08, 2026
Ruturaj Gaikwad. (Photo: ANI)

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Ruturaj's statement, record-equalling ton, fifties from Jadeja, Hardik highlights so far

Jan 08, 2026
Ruturaj Gaikwad. (Photo: ANI)

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Ruturaj's statement, record-equalling ton, fifties from Jadeja, Hardik highlights so far

Jan 08, 2026