Dilip Tirkey on saffron jersey row: Nothing is permanent, decision can be changed
Amidst the controversy around the change of Indian hockey teams’ jersey, Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has made it clear that the decision could well be reversed or changed after review. “Changes have been made earlier also and this is also not something permanent. We will review feedback from players and staff after the World…
Propriety, procedure and internal cracks — Saffron jersey change leaves Hockey India red-faced
The exchange of letters on Friday between Hockey India (HI) functionaries over the controversial change in the colour of the Indian team’s jersey ahead of the FIH World Cup has made it clear that the issue is one of propriety and procedure. A day after publicly defending the decision to change the jersey colour from…
Tamim Iqbal hopeful as BCB turns to government over India’s Bangladesh tour | Cricket News
BCB president Tamim Iqbal (Image credit: BCB) Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal has stepped up efforts to ensure India’s scheduled white-ball tour of Bangladesh goes ahead in September, with the board seeking government-level intervention to reassure New Delhi over the proposed series, according to a report by Cricbuzz.The development comes amid continued uncertainty…
Indian sports wrap, July 31: Indian men secure bronze at World Squash Junior team competition
SQUASH Indian men registered a second successive bronze medal finish at the World Squash Junior Team Championships in Ontario, Canada, on Thursday. Fifth-seed Indian men lost 0-2 to the United States in the semifinals, a day after the women’s team went down to their American counterparts in the quarterfinals. Gurveer Singh was edged by Brendan…
‘It’s just too soon’: Rob Key reveals why England overlooked Harry Brook for Test captaincy | Cricket News
England’s Joe Root runs between the wickets with teammate Harry Brook, left, during play on day one of the fifth and final Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Sydney, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo) England men’s team managing director Rob Key has said it would have been “too soon” to make Harry…
India likely to play waiting game with Jasprit Bumrah for Sri Lanka Tests | Exclusive | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: The Indian team management is likely to play the waiting game with seamer Jasprit Bumrah for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka starting August 15 in Galle. TimesofIndia.com has learnt that while nothing serious is wrong with his left knee, the stakeholders are in no mood to rush the fast bowler for…
‘Brilliant story if he does’: England leave door open for Ben Stokes’ Ashes return | Cricket News
England men’s team managing director Rob Key has not ruled out the possibility of Ben Stokes returning to international cricket before next year’s Ashes, saying “anything is possible with Ben.”Stokes stepped down as England’s Test captain and retired from international cricket after England lost the Test series to New Zealand 2-1 in June. That defeat…
Dilip Tirkey Says Hockey India Jersey Colour Change Happened Without Executive Board’s Knowledge
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has questioned the process behind the decision to change the colour of the Indian hockey team’s jersey, saying it was implemented without the knowledge of the federation’s elected leadership or Executive Board. He has also sought a detailed explanation from officials. In an email addressed to the Hockey India Executive…
‘I am sad, I couldn’t be selected’: 17-year-old aspiring woman cricketer dies by suicide | Cricket News
Representational photo (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: A 17-year-old aspiring woman cricketer allegedly died by suicide in Nagpur after reportedly being upset over not getting selected for a higher-level team. The incident came to light on Thursday morning in Laxmi Nagar under the Bajaj Nagar police station area. The deceased, Aditi Chaukhande, was originally from…
‘We don’t have an MS Dhoni’: Ex-England captain’s blunt warning to Stephen Fleming | Cricket News
MS Dhoni and Stephen Fleming (PTI Photo) Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes newly-appointed Test coach Stephen Fleming should have taken charge immediately instead of delaying his arrival until England’s tour of South Africa later this year.Fleming was named England’s new Test coach after Brendon McCullum was removed from the role earlier this month, though…
