Sports
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World Senior Weightlifting Championship to kick off today in Riyadh
Riyadh: The World Senior Weightlifting Championship 2023 is to kick off on Sunday, Septmber 3, at the Ministry of Sports Hall of the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex in Saudi Arabia’s…
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Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player in history to score 850 career goals
Riyadh: Saudi club Al-Nassr player Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in history to score 850 goals in his career. The 38-year-old Ronaldo scored his 850th goal during his team’s Al-Nassr match,…
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‘Politics over sport,’ says PCB chief after India vs Pakistan match washes out
Pallekele: Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi has slammed the Asia Cup scheduling after the Indo-Pak match washout at Pallekele, saying his suggestion to play in the UAE was turned…
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KL Rahul to be included in India’s World Cup squad; Samson misses out
Pallekele: Having received a clearance certificate on his fitness from the NCA, KL Rahul is set to be included in India’s 15-member provisional World Cup squad, which will be announced on Sunday.…
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Asia Cup: India all out for 266 against Pakistan
Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Sept 2 (PTI) The wonderful rescue act of Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan helped India overcome a fiery opening spell from Shaheen Shah Afridi to post a healthy 266 against…
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Hyderabad FC signs midfielder Lalchhanhima Sailo
Hyderabad: Hyderabad FC has announced the signing of Mizoram-born midfielder Lalchhanhima Sailo, on Saturday, September 2. Further adding to the exciting midfield options in the squad, the 20-year-old joined the Nawabs on…
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Neeraj Chopra’s invitation to Nadeem and others wins hearts in India and Pakistan
Sportsmanship is about competing hard. It is also about upholding the concepts of decent behavior and gentlemanliness when dealing with rivals. Neeraj Chopra’s latest move of extending an invitation to his Pakistani rival Arshad…
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Liverpool rejects Al Ittihad’s Rs 1561 cr offer for Mohamed Salah
Liverpool Football Club has rejected a huge offer worth 150 million pounds (Rs 15,61,86,82,965) from the Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad for the transfer of Egyptian player Mohamed Salah. Salah’s name has recently…
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Survey shows Indians are no more interested in Test cricket
New Delhi: Not only India and its western neighbour, but the sports enthusiasts across the whole world are excited about the India-Pakistan face-off in the Asia Cup tournament on Saturday (September 2).…
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Asia Cup: Will rain play spoilsport in India vs Pakistan match?
Ahead of the much-awaited encounter between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, there is apprehension that rain may play spoilsport. According to weather.com at 9:09…
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‘No extra pressure..’: Pakistan captain Babar Azam on match against India
Pallekele: Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Friday played down the talks of pressure on his side and said they were banking on their experience in Sri Lankan conditions to do well against…
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My endeavour is to defend my Olympic gold in Paris next year: Neeraj Chopra
New Delhi: Superstar javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday said he will do everything under the sun to defend his Olympic gold in Paris next year and his World Championships title in…
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Mohamed Salah to make USD 190-million move to Al Ittihad
In yet another big move, Egyptian footballer and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is all set to transfer to the Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, Okaz, Saudi Arabian daily reported. Salah is likely to…
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Exercise caution against Shaheen Afridi in first three overs: Hayden to Rohit
Pallekele: Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden wants India skipper Rohit Sharma to negotiate Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi’s first three overs with “caution” to avoid a fate similar to the 2021 T20…
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Asia Cup: Task cut out for Rohit, Gill and Kohli against Pakistan’s pace trio
Pallekele: Virat Kohli won’t mind an encore of that magical moment against Haris Rauf while Rohit Sharma would be ready with his answers for Shaheen Shah Afridi’s banana inswingers in India’s ‘battle…
