Manchester: In a major development for Team India, the side’s star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant has reportedly been advised six weeks of rest because of a fractured toe. It is worth noting that Pant was retired hurt on a score of 37 runs on day 1 of the fourth Test of the ongoing series against…
Manchester: Sai Sudharsan was shadow batting on a covered square at Old Trafford on the eve of the fourth Test, an old habit that keeps the top-order batter mentally ready for the next opportunity that comes his way. That daily ritual helped Sudharsan on day one as he ended up with his maiden Test fifty…
Manchester: India suffered a major setback during the fourth Test against England as wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was forced to leave the field after sustaining a painful injury to his right foot. The incident occurred in the 68th over of the day, when the 27-year-old attempted to play a reverse scoop but failed to time it….
New Delhi: In a landmark move that could end decades of special treatment for Indian cricket’s richest body, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will now fall under the ambit of the draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2025. Confirmed by top sources in the Sports Ministry on Tuesday, this development signals the…
Manchester: Former head coach Ravi Shastri believes Washington Sundar has all the attributes to become India’s next “genuine” Test all-rounder, as he is lethal with the ball in home conditions and is also a naturally gifted batter. The 25-year-old off-spinner, who made a memorable Test debut at the Gabba in 2021, has since had limited…
Berlin: Asian Games silver medallist Ancy Sojan made it to the women’s long jump finals courtesy her last attempt in the qualification round on an ordinary day for the Indians in the World University Games here on Monday. The 24-year-old Sojan fouled her first attempt and then jumped 5.97m next. She was languishing at seventh…
Eidhoven (Netherlands): The India A men’s hockey team ended its campaign in the European tour with an 2-8 loss against the Netherlands here. Young Indian midfielder Rajinder Singh and forward Selvam Karthi scored the two goals for India A in the final match on Sunday. India A had lost their previous game against the Netherlands…
New Delhi: India will host this year’s chess World Cup from October 30 to November 27, with a host city for the event to be named in “due course”, the sport’s global governing body FIDE announced on Monday. The tournament will see 206 players battling for the coveted title and qualification spots in the 2026…
Manchester: India suffered another major injury blow in the form of all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who is unlikely to take any further part in the ongoing five-match Test series against England. As per ANI, Reddy suffered a knee injury during training in the gym, and the scans revealed ligament damage, ruling the 22-year-old out of…
New Delhi: Speedster Mustafizur Rahman bettered Indian ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah in a major T20I record as he created history for Bangladesh during the first match of the series in Dhaka on Sunday, July 20. Mustafizur produced a breathtaking display of bowling in the first T20I at the Shere Bangla National Stadium after Bangladesh opted…
