<div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Arun Rawal, a producer at Sports Tak, is a daydreamer, movie buff, and cricket fanatic. He could not play cricket, so did the next best thing, writing for it. He loves to play the flick shot over square leg, and believes Sachin Tendulkar is God. </div>

Arun Rawal

<div class="text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Arun Rawal, a producer at Sports Tak, is a daydreamer, movie buff, and cricket fanatic. He could not play cricket, so did the next best thing, writing for it. He loves to play the flick shot over square leg, and believes Sachin Tendulkar is God. </div>

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Caribbean Premier League 2024

West Indies' Nicholas Pooran has been in stupendous form this year and broke the record for most runs in the T20 format in a calendar year.

Nicholas Pooran plays a shot against Barbados Royals (Getty Images)

Nicholas Pooran breaks Mohammad Rizwan's all-time T20 record, likely to leave him far behind by end of year

Indian Premier League March 2024

As per the new IPL retention rules, young pacers Mayank Yadav, Harshit Rana and fast-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy may get big bucks in the mega auction.

Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy in action during IPL 2024 (Getty Images)

How India vs Bangladesh T20I series will make these 3 IPL franchises lose out on crores and mess up with their retention plans

New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024

After a cleansweep in the two-Test series, Tim Southee said that Sri Lanka is a tough place to tour and the conditions will be similar on Indian soil next month.

New Zealand captain Tim Southee during Test against Sri Lanka (Getty Images)

'Tough place to come': New Zealand captain Tim Southee disappointed after historic defeat to Sri Lanka, sends message to teammates for India tour

CPL 2024: Ahead of IPL retentions, LSG's Nicholas Pooran proved his mettle with a century for Trinbago Knight Riders against Guyana Amazon Warriors.

Nicholas Pooran celebrates his century in CPL 2024 (Getty Images)

CPL 2024: Nicholas Pooran's 2nd T20 ton helps Trinbago Knight Riders humble table-toppers Guyana Amazon Warriors with 74-run win

Bangladesh tour of India 2024

IND vs BAN 2nd Test: On Day 4 of the second Test at Kanpur, Bangladesh's top-order batter Mominul Haque reached his maiden Test century on Indian soil.

Centurion Mominul Haque at the end of first session on Day 4 (Getty Images)

IND vs BAN: Mominul Haque becomes first visiting batter in 20 years to hit century in Kanpur, breaks Ricky Ponting's unique record on Indian soil too

IND vs BAN 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal took Bangladesh bowlers by surprise as they completed the fifty-run partnership in just 18 balls.

Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal during the partnership on Day 4 of Kanpur Test (Getty Images)

Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal blow Bazball away to create Test cricket history in Kanpur with fastest team fifty

Australia tour of England 2024

ENG vs AUS: Australia were outclassed in all departments of the game by England in the fourth ODI. The 186-run win is England's second-biggest at Lord's in ODIs.

Harry Brook and Matthew Potts celebrate a wicket during 4th ODI against Australia (Getty Images)

After Brook, Livingstone's carnage-filled knocks, Australia lose 10 wickets within 58 runs as England set up decider with 186-run win

SL vs NZ 2nd Test: Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs to complete cleansweep and rise up in WTC 2023-25 points table.

Nishan Peiris celebrates a wicket with his teammates against New Zealand (Getty Images)

SL vs NZ: Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs to complete cleansweep, register their biggest Test win over Kiwis

Bowled out for 88 at Galle International Stadium, New Zealand need to bat well in the second innings to avoid their worst defeat in Tests by an innings and runs.

Prabath Jayasuriya celebrates a wicket against New Zealand on Day 3 (Getty Images)

New Zealand bowled out for their lowest score on Sri Lanka soil, face biggest 1st innings deficit in their 94-year-old Test history

WTC 2023-25 Points Table: Dhananjaya de Silva-led Sri Lanka climbed to third spot on the table with a massive win over New Zealand to complete clean sweep.

Sri Lankan players celebrate the series win over New Zealand (Getty Images)

Sri Lanka rise to 3rd spot in WTC 2023-25 standings after historic win over New Zealand, keep their hopes of playing maiden final alive

Ireland tour of South Africa in United Arab Emirates 2024

IRE vs SA 2nd T20I: South Africa's rough patch continued as Ireland registered their first ever T20I win over them on the back of Adair brothers' spectacular performances.

Ross Adair plays a shot in 2nd T20I against South Africa (Getty Images)

IRE vs SA: Ross Adair's maiden ton leads Ireland to first-ever T20I win over T20 World Cup 2024 runner-ups South Africa

IND vs BAN 2nd Test, Day 4: Captain Rohit Sharma plucked one out of thin air to dismiss Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das in the first session.

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill celebrate Litton Das' catch on Day 4 of 2nd Test (Screengrab: X)

WATCH: Shubman Gill couldn’t believe what he witnessed as skipper Rohit Sharma takes one-handed stunner to dismiss Litton Das

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ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27

ICC T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier C, 2024

India tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

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BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla has assured that the ground will remain as a permament centre and will undergo a makeover. 

Day 3 of the second Test in Kanpur was washed out due to wet outfield.

India have a chance to win Kanpur Test despite no play for more than two and a half days. 

Groundsman covering the ground as rain stops play during the first day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh

Green Park Stadium, Kanpur

BCCI vice president defends Kanpur venue amidst backlash, says 'It is our heritage ground... permanent Test centre'

Basketball

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James revealed during the team's Media Day that his wife, Savannah James recently got the chance to play NBA 2K25. She went into practice mode to play as her son, Bronny.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James revealed during the team's Media Day that his wife, Savannah James recently got the chance to play NBA 2K25

She went into practice mode to play as her son, Bronny.

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LeBron James opens up about wife Savannah James' competitive spirit while playing NBA 2K with son Bronny

American Football

During one of the training camps, the 28-year-old Christian McCaffrey suffered calf and Achilles issues that saw him sidelined during the preseason. The injury carried forward as McCaffrey missed the first game of the regular season.

During one of the training camps, the 28-year-old Christian McCaffrey suffered calf and Achilles issues that saw him sidelined during the preseason

Jordan Mason has been performing well in the absence of Christian McCaffrey

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Christian McCaffrey in the frame

NFL insider delivers worrying update on San Francisco 49ers Christian McCaffrey's injury status 

Baseball

There is no denying that what Shohei Ohtani has achieved this season is next to historic but it could have been even more if he was able to pull off the Triple Crown he nearly missed out on.

Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani achieved the 50-50 historic landmark this season

Shohei Ohtani nearly missed the Triple Crown after lacking behind in batting average to San Diego Padres' Luis Arraez

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Shohei Ohtani in the frame

How close was Shohei Ohtani to the Triple Crown this season?

The Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is among the most popular players in MLB and the potential three-time MVP is a fan favourite and his jersey is the most popular in the sport.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is among the most popular players in Major League Baseball

The potential three-time MVP is a fan favourite and his jersey is the most popular in the sport

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