An otherwise fiercely contested Test series between India and South Africa last month in Kolkata was briefly overshadowed by an off-field controversy involving an on-field comment directed at South African captain Temba Bavuma. During the match, Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, with wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant nearby, was heard using the word “bauna”—a term meaning “dwarf” […]

Just days before the start of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), a major financial and administrative crisis has rocked the tournament, placing both players and organisers under intense scrutiny. The controversy centres on Chattogram Royals, a franchise that had created a stir at the BPL players’ auction by securing national team opener Mohammad Naim for […]