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Joe Root becomes 2nd player to score 14,000 runs in Test cricket history
England stand-in captain Joe Root on Saturday became the second cricketer after India legend Sachin Tendulkar to score 14,000 runs in Test cricket. Root reached the 14,000-run mark after scoring his second run in England's second innings in second Test against New Zealand. Sachin, who reached the mark in 2010, scored a total of 15,921 Test runs in his career.
Neeraj's sweet fan moment steals spotlight in Doha
A heartwarming moment involving Neeraj Chopra surfaced during the Doha Diamond League 2026 when a fan gifted the Indian javelin star a box of chocolates. In a video shared online, Chopra appeared touched by the gesture and interacted warmly with the supporter. The clip quickly gained attention among fans, highlighting the athlete's bond with admirers.
India record their fastest 200+ chase in ODI cricket, whitewash Afghanistan 3-0
India chased down 219-run target in 28.4 overs in the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai to record their fastest 200+ run chase in a completed ODI. With the win, India completed a 3-0 series whitewash over Afghanistan. Prasidh Krishna's five-wicket haul helped India dismiss Afghanistan for 218. India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma scored 110*(86) and 79(69), respectively.
Why did India's innings start at 5/0 instead of 0/0 against Afghanistan in third ODI?
India's innings in the third ODI against Afghanistan began at 5/0 instead of 0/0 after they were awarded five penalty runs. The penalty came after Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi repeatedly ran on the pitch's danger area during Afghanistan's innings despite being warned. In the 40th over, one of Shahidi's singles was also cancelled by the umpires for the same violation.
Who is Australia's Jordan Bos, fastest player at FIFA WC 2026 so far?
Jordan Bos, who is fastest player in FIFA World Cup 2026 so far, is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a defender. Bos was born in Point Cook, a suburb in Melbourne, on October 29, 2002. He has represented Australia in 29 international matches and scored four goals. Bos currently plays for the Dutch football club Feyenoord Rotterdam.
Fans boo Morocco's Hakimi in FIFA WC match over rape allegations
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi was booed by fans during a Group C match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday amid rape allegations against him. Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said the team is "behind" Hakimi, and he is feeling "very relaxed" in the ongoing tournament. Hakimi is set to stand trial in France after prosecutors confirmed legal proceedings.
Don't care, they're 10 yr older than me: Yamal on comparison with Messi, Mbappe
Speaking about being compared with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, Spanish forward Lamine Yamal said, "I don’t want this to become an obsession for me." "It’s not about impersonating Mbappe or, if Messi scores a goal, wanting to score one too. No, I don’t care about that," Yamal added. "They’re 10 years older than me," he stated.
Algeria lodge official complaint with FIFA after Messi escapes red card
Algeria have lodged official complaint with FIFA over alleged poor refereeing in their 0-3 World Cup defeat to Argentina. They have reportedly questioned why Lionel Messi escaped a red card for a challenge on captain Aissa Mandi's calf, and why an Alexis Mac Allister elbow on Ibrahim Maza went unpunished. The Group J clash was refereed by Poland's Szymon Marciniak.
Even at 50%, Rodri is better than most midfielders: Spain coach
Amid criticism of Spain captain Rodri following Spain's draw against Cabo Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, head coach Luis de la Fuente backed his skipper, saying, "Rodri is...best player in...world." "Even at 50%, he's better than most other midfielders in...world," Fuente added. "It seems incredibly insulting to me that people would say that about...best player in...world," he stated.
Murali Kartik's toss exchange with Hashmatullah Shahidi goes viral
A humorous exchange between Murali Kartik and Hashmatullah Shahidi stole the spotlight during the toss of the third ODI between India and Afghanistan in Chennai. After Shahidi chose to bat first, Kartik joked, "Don't tell me you are going to bowl first again," before playfully responding, "Good boy." The light-hearted interaction quickly became a fan favorite.