Cadillac F1 2026 Driver Shortlist: Merit Over Nationality in Historic Debut The Cadillac Formula 1 team, set to debut as the sport’s 11th constructor in 2026, has narrowed its driver search to at least six candidates, with team principal Graeme Lowdon emphasizing a merit-based selection process. The General Motors-backed squad, approved for entry last week, is eyeing a mix […]
Oscar Piastri Signs Multi-Year McLaren Extension: F1’s Rising Star Commits to Long-Term Future Formula 1’s rising star Oscar Piastri has cemented his future with McLaren Racing, signing a multi-year contract extension that will keep him with the British team beyond 2026. The 23-year-old Australian, already a two-time Grand Prix winner, reinforces McLaren’s commitment to building a championship-winning duo alongside Lando […]
Sir Jim Ratcliffe Defends Ruben Amorim: “He’s Here for the Long Haul” Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has thrown his full support behind beleaguered manager Ruben Amorim, dismissing speculation of a summer exit and declaring the Portuguese tactician will remain at Old Trafford “for a long time.” Despite a dismal 14th-place Premier League start and fan protests against […]
HRW to ICC: Suspend Afghanistan Cricket Board Over Taliban’s Ban on Women’s Sports In a bold move underscoring the intersection of sports and human rights, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has formally urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to suspend Afghanistan’s membership and ban its men’s team from international competitions until the Taliban regime reverses its draconian restrictions on women’s […]
BCB Overhauls Contracts: Taskin Ahmed Lone A+ Star in New Grade-Based System The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has revamped its central contracts for 2025, replacing its format-based structure with a grade-based salary system to better reward Test specialists. Pace spearhead Taskin Ahmed emerges as the sole player in the elite Grade A+, earning BDT 1 million (USD 8,200) monthly, while captain Najmul Hossain […]
New Zealand Women’s Squad Shake-Up: Trio Ruled Out, Debutants Gear Up for Sri Lanka T20Is The New Zealand Women’s cricket team has been dealt a triple injury blow ahead of their three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, with Isabella Gaze, Hayley Jensen, and Bella James ruled out. Rising stars Polly Inglis (wicketkeeper-batter), Bree Illing (left-arm seamer), and uncapped allrounder Flora Devonshire have been named as replacements. Injury […]
Australia-England 150th Anniversary Test: Pink-Ball Day-Night Clash at MCG in 2027 Cricket Australia (CA) has unveiled plans for a historic day-night pink-ball Test between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in March 2027, commemorating 150 years of men’s Test cricket. The landmark match, scheduled for March 11–15, will mirror the 1877 and 1977 Tests but with a modern […]
New Zealand’s T20I Squad: Fresh Faces and Strategic Rotations New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has unveiled a restructured T20I squad for the five-match home series against Pakistan, starting March 16, 2025. Allrounder Michael Bracewell will lead the side, marking his second captaincy stint after previously guiding the team in Pakistan in April 2024. The squad blends experienced returnees and […]
PCB Snubbed at Champions Trophy Final: A Diplomatic Storm in Dubai The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy concluded with India lifting the trophy in Dubai, but the aftermath has been marred by controversy as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) accused the ICC of sidelining the host nation during the post-final presentation ceremony. The exclusion of PCB representatives—despite Pakistan being the […]
Harry Brook’s IPL Exit: A Recurring Saga with Major Consequences England’s rising star Harry Brook has withdrawn from the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season with the Delhi Capitals (DC) for the second consecutive year, a decision that could trigger a two-year ban under the league’s new regulations. The move reignites debates about player workload, national priorities, and the IPL’s tightening […]
