New Delhi: Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj, World Cup-winning captains Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur were among the prominent sportspersons honoured in the Padma Awards for 2026, announced on Sunday. Amritraj was the only sportsperson to receive the Padma Bhushan this year. India’s third-highest civilian honour, it recognises his pioneering role in putting Indian tennis on…
Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday dismissed the impression that the announcement of the World Cup squad meant that the country has decided to take part in next month’s ICC mega event. Naqvi reiterated his earlier stand that the PCB has been waiting to know the Pakistan government’s stand to…
Vadodara: Delhi Capitals notched a comprehensive seven-wicket win over table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru to stay in contention for the playoffs of the Women’s Premier League, in Vadodara, Saturday. After opting to field, Delhi produced a clinical bowling show to dismiss RCB for 109 in 20 overs, and chased down the modest target with 26 balls to…
Johannesburg: South Africa pace spearhead Anrich Nortje on Friday played down the Proteas’ injury concerns ahead of the T20 World Cup, saying the team has the depth and quality to absorb the setbacks, with replacement players performing strongly and ready to step up for the global event. South Africa were forced to make two changes…
Raipur: During his two years of international wilderness, Ishan Kishan did some necessary soul-searching and asked himself one question: “Can I again wear that India jersey and perform?” The answer was an emphatic yes, and the result was a destructive 76 off 32 balls in his second international game since his comeback, making a target…
Raipur: Ishan Kishan justified his national recall with a sensational 32-ball-76 while captain Suryakumar Yadav scored his first fifty after 23 innings as India decimated New Zealand by seven wickets for a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20 series here on Friday. Ahead of the all-important T20 World Cup, it all seems to be falling…
Vadodara: Sophie Devine’s composed unbeaten half-century, followed by a disciplined bowling effort, powered Gujarat Giants to a clinical 45-run victory over UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League here on Thursday. Returning to form, Devine anchored the innings with a calm 50 not out as Gujarat recovered from early hiccups to post a modest 153/8…
Hyderabad: The Veterans Cricket Association of Telangana (VCAT) has named its squad for the BVCI South Zone Veterans Tournament, scheduled to be held from January 24 to 26 in Vijayawada. Hosted by the Andhra Veterans Cricket Association, the tournament will feature veteran teams from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Telangana, making it a…
Dhaka: Bangladesh on Thursday refused to send its national cricket team for the T20 World Cup in India, effectively paving the way for Scotland to take its place in the tournament roster after the ICC dismissed the country’s demand for a change of venue. Bangladesh had been served an ultimatum by the world body on…
Dubai: The Bangladesh Cricket Board has been given a 24-hour grace period to decide whether their team will play their T20 World Cup matches in India, following an emergent International Cricket Council board meeting on Wednesday afternoon that voted against the country’s request to relocate the matches to Sri Lanka. The 20-team tournament begins on…
