Sports
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Commando-style training secret behind Abhishek Sharma’s striking power
With 929 points, the slim and handsome Abhishek Sharma is now the world’s number one ranked batter in cricket’s T20 format. These days, Abhishek is being compared to Chris Gayle – the…
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Tilak Varma passes fitness test in flying colours as India A beat USA by 38 runs
Navi Mumbai: Indian team management will heave a sigh of relief with Tilak Varma ticking all the boxes on his return to competitive cricket after a lower abdominal surgery as the ‘A’…
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No India-Pakistan T20 match may cost USD 250 million to stakeholders
New Delhi: An India-Pakistan fixture in an International Cricket Council (ICC) event generates revenue to the tune of a staggering “USD 250 million (over Rs 2200 crore),” as per some estimates, and…
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ICC warns PCB of “serious implications” over boycott of T20 World Cup tie against India
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday, February 1, warned the Pakistan Cricket Board’s reported position of “selective participation” in the Men’s T20 World Cup could have far-reaching consequences for the…
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Pakistan has not targeted BCCI, it has taken issue to ICC: Rashid Latif
New Delhi: Former captain Rashif Latif, while reflecting on Pakistan decison to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India, said that they could face sanctions, and they must be aware of…
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T20 World Cup: Pakistan decides to boycott India
Lahore: Pakistan on Sunday, February 1, formally announced its decision to boycott its marquee ICC T20 World Cup group league match against India, even as the government cleared the national team’s participation…
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U19 World Cup: Kanishk-Khilan duo’s power hitting takes India to 252 against Pakistan
Bulawayo: All-rounders Kanishk Chouhan and Khilan Patel’s quickfire 50-run stand was the only silver lining in India’s par score of 252 against arch rivals Pakistan in a Super Six match of the…
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What happened to Virat Kohli’s Instagram account?
Mumbai: India’s star cricketer Virat Kohli’s Instagram account mysteriously disappeared overnight on January 30, triggering widespread concern among fans. One of the most-followed athletes in the world, Virat profile, which has over…
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Telangana govt to conduct Hyderabad Heritage Run on Feb 22
Hyderabad: The Telangana government will hold the Hyderabad Heritage Run on February 22, with the last date of registration on February 8, it said on Wednesday, January 28. The event is being…
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Bangladesh’s exclusion creates deep rifts within cricket community
The decision of the International Cricket Council (ICC) to exclude Bangladesh from the T20 World Cup has created deep fissures within the world cricket community. Opinions are sharply divided on the issue.…
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Final decision on T20 WC participation to be taken by next Monday: PCB
Lahore: Pakistan on Monday, January 26, kept the suspense alive over its participation in the upcoming men’s T20 World Cup, deferring a final decision until at least Friday and contemplating a boycott…
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Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur receive Padma Shri
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…
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Bishnoi, Bumrah, Hardik choke NZ to 153/9 in third T20I
Guwahati: Wrist spinner Ravi Bishnoi marked his return with a superb spell alongside the seasoned duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya as India strangled New Zealand with disciplined bowling to restrict…
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After veiled boycott threat, Pakistan name 15-member squad for T20 World Cup
Lahore: Pakistan on Sunday named a 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, effectively reversing a previous threat by board chairman Mohsin Naqvi to boycott the event in solidarity with Bangladesh.…
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Bangladesh accept ICC’s decision, out of T20 World Cup
Dhaka: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday, January 24, said it accepted the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision to replace its national team with Scotland in next month’s T20 World Cup, saying there…
