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…
Port of Spain: Star West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran on Tuesday stunningly announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 29 without specifying any reasons, but insisted that “much thought and reflection” had gone into taking the call. His decision came days after he opted out of selection for the T20I series against…
New Delhi: Former India captain MS Dhoni was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on Monday, June 9. During a special event in London, the former World Cup-winning skipper was among seven legendary players to have been inducted to the elite list. It “recognises the achievements of the legends of the game from cricket’s long…
Tenerife (Spain): (Jun 8) Indian golfer Diksha Dagar carded an even par 72 to hold her position within the top 10 after the third round of the Tenerife Women’s Open at Abama Golf here. Diksha was five-under for three days and is placed in sole 9th in the standings. She is three shots behind the…
Stavanger (Norway): Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen clinched his seventh Norway Chess title after American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana did a good turn by defeating star Indian player D Gukesh to grab three full points in the final round of Norway Chess here. It was an unforgettable day for Gukesh, who, after being in a disadvantageous…
