Jofra Archer (Reuters Photo) LONDON: England fast bowler Jofra Archer is in upbeat mood after coming through successive one-day internationals against Australia, although the express quick remains wary after years of injury turmoil.Archer, 29, has been plagued by persistent elbow trouble since starring in England’s victorious 2019 50-over World Cup campaign and that year’s ensuing…
Bengaluru FC will look to continue its strong home run as it hosts defending league-winner Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The Blues have won both their first two home games, beating East Bengal and Hyderabad FC in the process while…
NEW DELHI: The 1996 World Cup quarterfinal between India and Pakistan, held in Bangalore, has become one of the most iconic matches in the history of the sport, not just for its intense rivalry but for a legendary moment that unfolded between Indian fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad and Pakistani opener Aamir Sohail.India batted first, posting…
The Indian men’s team beat Nepal 4-2 in the semifinal of the ongoing SAFF U-17 Championship at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu on Saturday to reach a second-consecutive final. Midfielder Vishal Yadav starred with a brace showing brilliant instinct in front of goal. In the 61st minute, a cross came in from the right side…
NEW DELHI: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his concerns about the tactical decisions made by captain Rohit Sharma during the first day of the second Test match against Bangladesh in Kanpur on Friday.Manjrekar specifically questioned Rohit’s choice not to employ the left-arm spin of Ravindra Jadeja when facing left-handed batsmen from the opposing team.The…
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Musheer Khan. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) MUMBAI: A day after TOI exclusively reported that Mumbai’s top-order batsman and left-arm spinner Musheer Khan had suffered a fracture in a serious road accident in Uttar Pradesh while travelling from his native place Azamgarh with his father-cum-coach Naushad Khan for the Irani Cup match at Lucknow between…
Arsenal wanted to provoke Manchester City into a war during last weekend’s Premier League clash but the champion is ready for the challenge, City manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday. A stoppage-time equaliser let host City hold 10-man Arsenal 2-2 on Sunday in a match where City midfielder Rodri suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament…
Shoaib Bashir is bowled by Kyle Abbott which is later given as a no ball. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The success of a batsman in cricket is also determined by their luck. No matter how good or bad they are, luck does play a role in their career and dismissals.Suppose a batsman…
Australia defender Alessandro Circati will miss the rest of the third round of Asia’s World Cup preliminaries after his Serie A side Parma announced he had ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in training on Friday. The 20-year-old started both of Australia’s qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup earlier this month as the Socceroos lost to…
