Sports
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Saudi footballer suffers fractures after falling from balcony in Dubai
Saudi Arabian football player Fahad Al-Muwallad suffered multiple fractures after falling from a second-floor balcony at his home in Dubai. The 30-year-old is currently undergoing treatment at Rashid Hospital in Dubai. The…
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Pakistan is a team with eleven captains, says ex-player Danish Kaneria
Pakistan is going through one of the worst phases in its cricket history. In the past this land had produced some of the best cricketers of the world. Abdul Hafeez Kardar, Fazal…
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Being India’s bowling coach is quite a special moment for me: Morne Morkel
New Delhi: Following his appointment as the Indian men’s team bowling coach, Morne Morkel spoke candidly about the heartfelt exchange he had with his father, expressing his emotions about the prestigious role.…
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Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up in Women’s T20 World Cup colours
Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest edifice in Dubai, was illuminated in the colours of the Women’s T20 World Cup, ahead of the upcoming tournament. Taking to Instagram, International Cricket Council (ICC)…
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Wrestler Bajrang Punia moves Delhi HC against suspension by NADA
New Delhi: Ahead of the Senior World Wrestling Championships to be held in Albania in October, wrestler Bajrang Punia has approached the Delhi High Court challenging his suspension by the National Anti-Doping…
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Railways accepts Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia’s resignation with immediate effect
New Delhi: The Railways on Monday accepted the resignations of wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, officials said. In separate notices issued on Monday, the Northern Railway said their resignations tendered on…
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‘Special & historical’: PM Modi applauds India’s best-ever performance at Paralympics
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commended Indian para-athletes who bagged 29 medals at the Paralympic Games held in Paris, marking the country’s best-ever performance at the Games. The Prime Minister…
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Indian cricket is extremely powerful because talent comes from everywhere: Dravid
Bengaluru: The legendary Rahul Dravid on Sunday said that Indian cricket has evolved into an “extremely powerful” force, thanks to the growing talent pool that now extends to even the remotest corners…
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England allrounder Moeen Ali retires from international cricket
New Delhi: England allrounder Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket after being left out of the white-ball series against Australia. Moeen last represented England in their semifinal loss to…
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Railways initiate process to relieve Phogat, Punia
New Delhi: The Northern Railway has initiated the process of accepting the resignation of wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, with both players expected to be relieved “as early as possible,” railway…
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Hyderabad: Para-Olympic medalist Deepthi Jeevanji welcomed home
Hyderabad: The Para-Olympic Bronze medal winner from Telangana, Deepthi Jeevanji returned from Paris, and was given a warm welcome by well-wishers and the sporting fraternity at Hyderabad airport on Friday, September 6.…
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Harvinder Singh’s journey: From adversity to Paralympic gold glory
Paris: Dealing with the unexpected, whether in archery or life in general, is no big deal for Harvinder Singh. He has aced the anticipation game thanks to the hard lessons that came…
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Middle East’s first-ever professional baseball park to be built in Dubai
Baseball United, the professional league focused on the Middle East and South Asia, is set to build the region’s first-ever professional baseball field and ballpark in Dubai. The new facility will be…
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Pakistan drop to 8th in Test rankings following loss to Bangladesh
Dubai: Pakistan’s first-ever series loss to Bangladesh has resulted in Shan Masood’s team slipping down to the eighth position in the ICC Test rankings besides hitting a historic low of lowest rating…
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Legendary Clive Lloyd is 80: He pulverised Hyderabad batting 50 years ago
The legendary captain of the West Indies, Sir Clive Lloyd, is a very senior citizen now. He celebrated his 80th birthday on August 31st. Not only was he a charismatic leader of a great team he…
