Paris: France’s high-speed rail network was hit by arson attacks that disrupted travel for hundreds of thousands of passengers on Friday, just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The operator of Eurostar has announced the cancellation of multiple Paris-London trains due to an act of sabotage on the French rail lines. French…
Dambulla: India thrashed Bangladesh by 10 wickets at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on Friday to enter their ninth Women’s Asia Cup final. Pace Renuka Thakur jolted Bangladesh with an early burst of three Powerplay wickets as India restricted the opposition to 80/8 in 20 overs of the first semifinal. Renuka operated through…
Mumbai: India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday said he expects senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to be available for most of the ODIs and Tests after retiring from T20 Internationals, expressing hope that they would “keep their fitness” to be in the reckoning for the 2027 50-over World Cup. Both Rohit and…
New Delhi: He left the Caribbean basking in the glory of his success in India’s triumphal march to their first ICC tournament title in 11 years. However, in a mere three weeks, Hardik Pandya’s world has turned upside down. Elite sport can be ruthless and Pandya found that out when he was pipped by Suryakumar…
New Delhi: The firebrand Gautam Gambhir announced his arrival as India’s head coach by successfully ensuring the ascension of Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20 captain in place of Hardik Pandya, who seemed primed for the leadership role after Rohit Sharma’s international retirement from the format. India’s six-match white-ball series against Sri Lanka isn’t exactly…
Mumbai: After a prolonged wait, the Indian squads for the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka were finally released by the BCCI, with various new faces and changes having taken place. One of the biggest talking points that has emerged has been about the vice-captaincy for the ODI side. With the WC-winning Rohit Sharma still in…
Mumbai: As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad that will travel to Sri Lanka for the upcoming white-ball tour, some big names have certainly missed out. The Indian cricket team will take on Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series that will take place at the R Premadasa International…
New Delhi: India will be represented by 117 athletes at this month’s Paris Olympics after the sports ministry cleared the final contingent that also features 140 support staff and officials, of which 72 have been approved at “cost to the government” to meet the “requirements” of the travelling sportspersons. The only qualified athlete missing from…
New Delhi:Â The big-hitting Suryakumar Yadav has emerged as the dark horse to become India’s T20 captain till the 2026 World Cup and might just pip top contender Hardik Pandya, whose elevation from the vice-captain’s position was being seen as a natural progression up until now. Pandya made himself available for the shortest format games against…
New Delhi: Former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to provide financial support for his former teammate Anshuman Gaekwad. The former Indian opener is battling blood cancer and is unable to meet medical expenses. Gaekwad had been undergoing treatment for the past year at…
