Leeds (England): England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to field first at Headingley, Leeds on Friday, June 20. Stokes suggested that Headingley is always a good cricket wicket and was hoping to use the early assistance for the bowlers, with the pitch expected to get better later on to bat. Indian skipper…
New Delhi: Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday said he reached out to the family of late Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi as soon as he got to know that the India-England Test series trophy was being renamed and tried to ensure that the former captain’s association with the marquee showdown remained intact. The Pataudi…
Girja Shankar Dixit Shivnath Singh stands as one of the greatest long-distance runners in Indian history, yet his legacy remains underappreciated outside athletic circles. Born on July 11, 1946, in Majharia village, Buxar, Bihar, Singh’s journey from humble beginnings to national icon is a story of extraordinary grit and determination. Growing up in a family…
California: Sunil Narine’s poor form in the ongoing edition of the Major League Cricket (MLC) continued on Tuesday, June 17, as the bowling all-rounder went wicketless for a second game in a row and was even dismissed for a duck twice in as many matches. After Saurabh Netravalkar of Washington Freedom sent back Alex Hales for…
New Delhi: Social media platform Reddit on Wednesday announced Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador. Sports fans will now have exclusive opportunities to engage with Tendulkar in Reddit communities, the company said in a statement. Through his official Reddit profile, batting icon Tendulkar will share personal reflections, match insights, and exclusive content….
London: There’s a dawn to a new era in Indian cricket with Shubman Gill set to lead the team in the Test format, starting with the five-match series against England from tomorrow. Gill will have big shoes to fill as he takes on the baton from predecessors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both of whom…
Paris: Neeraj Chopra will be eyeing the first major title of the season after finishing second in back-to-back competitions as the superstar Indian javelin thrower returns to the Paris Diamond League after eight years to compete in a top-class field on June 20. The 27-year-old Indian had skipped the Paris DL last year to focus…
London: The Indian women’s hockey team fought valiantly after conceding three goals against Australia but eventually lost 2-3 in a FIH Pro League match here on Saturday. Australia took a 3-0 lead through field goals from Courtney Schonell (16th minute), Lexie Pickering (26th), and penalty stroke conversion by Tatum Stewart (35th). The Indians, however, mounted…
London: 1999, 2003, 2015, 2022, 2024 – South Africa has witnessed heartbreaks like no other cricketing nation. They were called the ‘chokers’ for several years before Temba Bavuma’s men produced an extraordinary show at Lord’s to win their maiden ICC title in 27 years. In the World Test Championship finale against Australia, the Proteas were…
Dubai: India’s Tilak Varma climbed one spot to third in the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings, while spinners Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi held on to the third and seventh positions respectively in the latest bowling chart released on Wednesday. Tilak now has 804 rating points, behind compatriot Abhishek Sharma, who is placed second. Australia’s…
