Sports
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Cricket: Furore over non-selection of Sarfaraz in spite of his outstanding performance
In Indian domestic cricket, the Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan has been one of the most consistent performers for three years. However, despite piling up massive scores regularly, he has not been picked…
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Viacom18 wins Women’s IPL media rights for 2023-2027 period at Rs 951 cr
New Delhi: Viacom18 on Monday won the media rights of the Women’s Indian Premier League (IPL) for the period of 2023-2027. At an auction in Mumbai on Monday, Viacom18 won the rights…
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‘What a guy,’ Anushka Sharma heaps praise on Kohli for 46th ODI century
Delhi: Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma on Sunday lauded Virat Kohli’s fantastic 46th ODI century innings, which helped India to a thumping 317-run win and 3-0 series victory over Sri Lanka at the…
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Mandela’s grandson in solidarity with Palestine at CHAN opening
The grandson of late South African leader Nelson Mandela expressed his solidarity with Palestine during the opening ceremony of the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Algeria on Friday. Zwelivelile Mandla Mandela, named after his grandfather…
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Virat and Rohit praise Siraj’s performance ahead of World Cup
Thiruvananthapuram: Senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma feel pacer Mohammed Siraj’s outstanding run of form in 50-over cricket augers well for the Indian team heading into the World Cup later this…
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India dominates Sri Lanka in third ODI, wins series 3-0
Thiruvananthapuram: Virat Kohli dished out another batting masterclass with his 46th ODI century while Shubman Gill notched up his second hundred and Mohammed Siraj picked a four-fer to give India a 3-0…
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Iranian chess referee removed from commission over ‘Women, Life, Freedom’ T-shirt
Tehran: Iranian chess referee Shohreh Bayat was removed from a commission amid a dispute with the head of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), because of a gesture of solidarity with protests in…
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In a 1st, Saudi hosts women’s international football tournament
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) marked another milestone for the kingdom by hosting the first ever women’s international football tournament. The tournament, which began on Wednesday and ends on January…
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Islahuddin, lion of Pakistan hockey, celebrates 75th birthday amidst fading glory
Islahuddin Siddique, one of the legendary figures of Pakistan hockey, recently reached a landmark when he celebrated his 75th birthday. Islahuddin belonged to the golden generation of Pakistan’s hockey history and led…
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Reliance to offer free digital streaming of IPL 2023: Report
New Delhi: After its free live streaming of FIFA World Cup on the JioCinema app last year, Reliance is reportedly looking to disrupt the live sports streaming market as it plans to…
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Ticket bid to watch Ronaldo, Messi match in Saudi hits Rs 20 Cr
Riyadh: The bidding for a golden ticket to see a much-anticipated match between a Saudi team consisting of Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr players take on the mighty Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) of France in…
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World number 1 golfer Lydia Ko to play for Saudi tournament
The world number one female golfer and 2021 champion, New Zealander Lydia Ko, will play in the 2023 Aramco Saudi Ladies International in February. The Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by Public…