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Saurabh Kumar and Nishant Sindhu, keeping conventional left-arm spin aliveSubscriber Only
July 5, 2023 07:33 IST
Former India spinner Sunil Joshi explains why Saurabh doesn’t rely on the surface and what Sindhu needs to improve to get better.
Ajit Agarkar appointed chief selector with promise of pay hikeSubscriber Only
July 5, 2023 07:34 IST
The five-man selection committee headed by Agarkar also consists of Shiv Sundar Das, Subroto Banerjee, Salil Ankola and Sridharan Sharath.
Alcaraz blasts past Chardy into second round
July 4, 2023 21:34 IST
At about the same time as eight-times champion Roger Federer was receiving a rapturous reception as a Royal Box guest on Centre Court, Alcaraz showed why he is billed as the future of men's tennis over on Court One.
3rd Ashes Test: After the Lord’s jeers, it’s Australia vs England and rowdy Western Terraces fans of LeedsSubscriber Only
July 5, 2023 07:36 IST
Headingley, the venue of the third Test, is infamous for its unruly and unwelcoming fans and is also the home ground of Jonny Bairstow; Two years ago, spectators hurled plastic balls at India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj.
WATCH: Roger Federer gets a rousing reception at the Centre Court during Wimbledon 2023
July 4, 2023 20:56 IST
Having won the grand slam eight times, Federer last participated in the event back in 2019 when he was beaten by Novak Djokovic in an exhilarating final, 6-7, 6-1, 6-7, 6-4, 12-13.
Dhull named India A captain for Emerging Asia Cup in SL, Delhi pacer Rana gets look-in
July 4, 2023 20:05 IST
The team comprised primarily U-23 players as requisite for the Emerging tournaments and Dhull's deputy would be Punjab Ranji captain Abhishek Sharma.
‘After Argentina won FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi hugged me and said…’: Emi Martinez reveals emotional moment after Qatar finalSubscriber Only
July 5, 2023 07:40 IST
When asked to compare Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Emiliano Martinez said that Messi is a born winner and has completed everything in football.
India vs Kuwait, SAFF Championship Final: Gurpreet’s save helps India win SAFF Championship, beat Kuwait on penalties
July 5, 2023 00:14 IST
SAFF Championship Final, India vs Kuwait Match: After five rounds of penalty kicks the scoreline remained 4-4 and sudden death rule was applied.
Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja make it to Harbhajan Singh’s list of top 5 best current Test players
July 4, 2023 17:41 IST
The spinner named Australia's Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, India's Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja as well as England skipper Ben Stokes.
PV Sindhu slips to world number 15 in BWF rankings
July 4, 2023 16:59 IST
Sindhu, who dropped out of the elite top 10 in April this year, now has 51,070 points from 13 tournaments.
England’s Ollie Pope ruled out of Ashes with dislocated shoulder
July 4, 2023 17:46 IST
Pope damaged his right shoulder while fielding and will undergo surgery.
Harmanpreet, Mandhana drop a place each in ODI batting chart; Deepti holds on to third in T20I all-rounder list
July 4, 2023 15:48 IST
Swashbuckling batter Harmanpreet has 716 rating points while Mandhana has 714. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu topped the chart with 758 points, the first player from the island nation to achieve the feat.
Pakistan to tour England next year in preparation for T20 World Cup
July 4, 2023 15:25 IST
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Tuesday that besides the men's squad, the national women's team will also tour England in May next year for three T20Is and three ICC Women's Championship 2022-25 fixtures.
IOC says is confident of Paris 2024 Games success despite riots
July 4, 2023 14:25 IST
Olympic venues have not been directly affected by the riots, although the facade of a Paris Olympics aquatic training centre was damaged during the violence.
It’s batter’s job to stay inside crease until the ball is dead: Mark Taylor
July 4, 2023 13:42 IST
England batter Jonny Bairstow's dismissal on the final day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's has brought stumping into focus again with discussion about spirit of the game overriding the rules of cricket.
‘Bloody oath I would’: Travis Head says Jonny Bairstow threatens to run him out in the first Ashes Test
July 4, 2023 13:09 IST
Travis Head said he reminded Jonny Bairstow when he wanted to run him out in the exact same way at the Edgbaston.
As clamour over Bairstow’s stumping grows, revisiting MS Dhoni’s show of sportsman spirit
July 4, 2023 12:59 IST
In the second Test of India's England tour in 2011, India recalled Ian Bell after controversially running him out at the stroke of Tea on Day 3.
‘There is one more year to go’: Mohammad Amir on playing in the IPL once he gets the British passport
September 10, 2023 17:26 IST
Pakistan pacer didn't comment on his future about playing in the IPL but at the same time didn't deny the prospect.
Alex Carey deputed songmaster’s role; security beefed up for Leeds
July 4, 2023 11:05 IST
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey, who controversially ran out England's Jonny Bairstow, has been given the privilege to lead the singing of 'Under the Southern Cross' as Nathan Lyon, who did the duty, has been ruled out because of injury.
Manchester United takeover: ‘I think the big issue is…’, Rio Ferdinand gives fresh update on sale by the Glazer family
July 4, 2023 09:25 IST
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is the frontrunner to buy Manchester United.
Jonny Bairstow stumping controversy: PM Rishi Sunak agrees with Ben Stokes, Aussie premier Anthony Albanese backs Pat Cummins
July 4, 2023 09:18 IST
The unusual manner in which Jonny Bairstow was stumped by Alex Carey has infuriated a debate whether it was under the "spirit of the game."
Watch: When Jonny Bairstow waited to stump a batsman in County cricket
July 4, 2023 10:11 IST
New footage proves that the England keeper himself tried to use the same stumping tactic that is now being deemed as 'not in the spirit of the game'.
‘Amazes me that not one Aussie thought the appeal was wrong’: Stuart Broad says nothing has changed since sandpaper gate
July 4, 2023 08:01 IST
Stuart Broad says he repeatedly reminded Australian captain Pat Cummins for his decision and told me that all the boos at the Lord's were for him and his decision.
Vikramjit Singh”s maiden ton keeps Netherlands afloat with win over Oman in rain-truncated game
July 3, 2023 23:52 IST
Singh's 110 off 109 balls and veteran Barresi's quickfire 65-ball 97 powered the Netherlands to a mammoth 362 for seven in 48 overs.
Marcelo Brozovic becomes the latest player leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr
July 3, 2023 23:08 IST
The move means Brozovic will go from having played in the Champions League final in his last match with Inter Milan — as team captain — to a league that is just starting to emerge on the international stage.
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