ATHLETICS Benson, Reena win Kochi Spice Coast Marathon Local runners C.B. Benson and Reena Manohar won the men’s and women’s titles respectively in the Ageas Federal Life Insurance Kochi Spice Coast Marathon at the Marine Drive here on Sunday. Benson, who had finished second in the two previous editions, comfortably tackled the men’s 42.2km in…
NEW DELHI: Australia’s batting maestro Steve Smith has picked Team India skipper Rohit Sharma as the opener in his World Test XI, praising the Indian captain for his aggressive style and ability to dominate bowlers. Speaking to Fox Cricket, Smith shared how Rohit’s attacking approach and adaptability make him a nightmare for bowlers.“He is so…
(Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane shared insights into how former skipper Virat Kohli had a significant impact on his approach to fitness, training, and nutrition. Rahane was inspired by Kohli’s unwavering commitment to maintaining a disciplined lifestyle.Rahane reflected on how he transformed his eating and training habits after observing Kohli’s remarkable…
Fakhar Zaman (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has come under fire from fans following the omission of star opener Fakhar Zaman from the 2024-25 list of centrally contracted players. Zaman, a key player in Pakistan’s white-ball setup, was notably left out despite regularly featuring in ODIs and T20Is…
NEW DELHI: India Women’s experienced spin bowler Radha Yadav demonstrated her exceptional fielding prowess during the second One-Day International against New Zealand Women at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.The seasoned player shone once again, pulling off a stunning catch to dismiss the White Ferns’ in-form opener, Georgia Plimmer.The moment unfolded in the…
NEW DELHI: Former captain Babar Azam, along with pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, are set to return to the Pakistan team for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia. The trio had been sidelined for two Tests against England.The Pakistani selectors have announced the squads for the One-Day International and T20I matches in Australia…
NEW DELHI: Former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar feels it would be unjust to blame coach Gautam Gambhir for the Test series defeat to New Zealand, but former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik feels the senior Indian players have the responsibility. The Black Caps established an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series when India lost the second Test…
Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The team should strive to have captain Ben Stokes bat at number three in future Test matches instead of Ollie Pope, who he believes lacks composure, according to former England captain Michael Vaughan.Pope only scored 55 runs in three games at an average…
Irfan Pathan with the T20 World Cup trophy (PTI Photo) Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan celebrates his 40th birthday on Sunday. From swinging the ball prodigiously to playing vital knocks, Pathan was one of India’s most versatile cricketers during his time with an illustrious career that saw him shine with both bat and ball.On his…
