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Nigeria coach accuses DR Congo of using 'voodoo' magic after penalty shoot-out defeat in World Cup qualifier

India, Nov. 17 -- Nigeria's head coach, Eric Chelle, has accused DR Congo of using 'voodoo' magic during their penalty shoot-out victory in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. DR Congo beat Nigeria 4-3 o... Read More


Abhishek Nayar mastermind behind KKR releasing Andre Russell in IPL 2026? Ex-RCB star says 'He wants to make his own.'

New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made the most shocking release on IPL 2026 retentions day when the three-time champions let go Andre Russell ahead of the upcoming edition of Indian P... Read More


CSK's high-risk Matheesha Pathirana call jolted as KKR lurk with 'informal talks' ahead of IPL 2026 auction: Report

India, Nov. 17 -- Chennai Super Kings were the cynosure in the build-up to last week's retention deadline for the IPL 2026 auction, particularly over the blockbuster trade involving Sanju Samson. Whil... Read More


Venkatesh Prasad strongly condemns sudden postponement of KSCA elections

Bengaluru, Nov. 17 -- Venkatesh Prasad on Monday voiced his deep shock and disappointment over the abrupt postponement of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) elections, which were originall... Read More


Troy Parrott hat trick as Ireland reaches World Cup playoffs after stunning comeback against Hungary

New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- Ireland has kept its World Cup hopes alive with a stunning comeback win against Hungary. Troy Parrott, the unheralded Ireland striker who sent Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal to a ... Read More


Kumar Sangakkara replaces Rahul Dravid as Rajasthan Royals head coach for IPL 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Former Sri Lanka captain and wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Sangakkara will now hold a dual responsibility at the Rajasthan Royals after being appointed as the franchise's head coach ... Read More


Put World Cup miss behind you, focus on AFCON - Tinubu tells Super Eagles

Nigeria, Nov. 17 -- Following the exit from possible qualification for the 2026 World Cup, NigerianPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Super Eagles for what he described as their best efforts ... Read More


"They're leaving too much to chance...": Haddin on India losing to South Africa on 'spin-friendly' Kolkata pitch

New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- Former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin has criticised the Indian team, which lost their first Test at Eden Gardens in 13 years following a loss to South Africa by 31 runs, sayin... Read More


Pragmatism over loyalty as IPL teams name retentions

Mumbai, Nov. 17 -- "Money has value, but in a league like IPL, loyalty has a greater value." So read an extract from a 2010 IPL ruling under which Rajasthan Royals' Ravindra Jadeja was banned for a ye... Read More


'We'll try to make winning World Cups a habit'

Mumbai, Nov. 17 -- Like a destiny's child, after not being picked initially, Shafali Verma walked in as an injury replacement and delivered an all-round show (87-78b and 2/36) in the final against Sou... Read More