Sports
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Mary Kom disappointed with Indian boxers’ performance at Paris Olympics
New Delhi: Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom expressed her disappointment over Indian boxers’ below-par performance at the Paris Olympics, stating that as a medallist herself, it’s natural to feel bad about…
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BCCI Centre of Excellence a significant milestone in elevating Indian cricket, says Jay Shah
New Delhi: Jay Shah, the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), said the inauguration of the new ‘Centre of Excellence’ facility marks a significant milestone in the…
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IPL 2025: Franchise can retain a maximum of six players
Mumbai: In an unprecedented move, the Governing Council of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has allowed each franchise to retain as many as six players, either through retention or Right to Match…
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Dwayne Bravo: Ultimate T20 strategist joins Kolkata Knight Riders
The flamboyant Dwayne Bravo may never be included in the same bracket as the legends of West Indies cricket such as Gary Sobers, Viv Richards and Clive Lloyd but the livewire all…
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Bangladesh’s super fan ‘thrashed’ during Kanpur test, rushed to hospital
Kanpur: As India and Bangladesh battle on the field, it’s not unusual for tensions to rise among fans, sometimes leading to clashes in the stands. In one such incident, Bangladesh cricket team’s…
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India opt to bowl in second Test against Bangladesh
Kanpur: India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl in the second Test against Bangladesh here on Friday. Hosts India, who lead the two-match series 1-0, have fielded an…
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Dwayne Bravo retires from all forms of cricket
New Delhi: Dwayne Bravo has confirmed his retirement from all cricket after his final season in the CPL was cut short by injury. Bravo sustained a groin injury during the Tobago Knight…
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Mitchell Marsh praises Pant’s remarkable return to international cricket
New Delhi: Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh spoke highly of India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s return to international cricket after a tragic car accident. Pant completed his comeback for India with his Test return…
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Shakib Al Hasan announces T20I retirement
Kanpur: Bangladesh’s senior all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has announced his retirement from T20Is while also expressing his desire to retire from Test cricket at the end of the home series against South…
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Hansie Cronje’s Struggle with Money Addiction: Is It Time to Forgive Him?
Had Hansie Cronje been alive now, he would have celebrated his 55th birthday on Sep 25. Perhaps he would have been a well known cricket commentator and a television personality. He would…
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India aims for 2-0 series win against Bangladesh; Kohli & Rohit under pressure
Kanpur: India would want their big guns Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to fire when the mighty hosts aim for a clean sweep against a beleaguered Bangladesh in the second and final…
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Pant climbs to 6th in ICC test rankings, Gurbaz breaks into ODI top 10
Dubai: India’s wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has re-entered the top 10 Test batting rankings, cementing his return to form after a long gap as the latest ICC rankings across the format shake-up, with…
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Rahul bhai was regimented, Gambhir is relaxed: Ashwin
Chennai: Gautam Gambhir is more relaxed compared to his predecessor Rahul Dravid, who had a “regimented” style of functioning, feels Indian team’s oldest member Ravichandran Ashwin. Dravid, who was in charge of…
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Indian men and women win maiden Chess Olympiad gold medals
Budapest: India on Sunday scripted history in the Chess Olympiad as its men’s and women’s teams clinched their maiden titles in a rare sweep of gold medals after beating their respective opponents…
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Ashwin scalps six wickets, India trump Bangladesh by 280 runs
Chennai: Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s mastery over his craft, underlined by a six-wicket haul, proved too immense for Bangladesh as India cantered to a massive 280-run victory in the first Test with…
