Rohit Sharma and Shafali Verma (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: With the Indian women’s cricket team gearing up for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, star Indian opening batter Shafali Verma has revealed drawing inspiration from Indian men’s team skipper Rohit Sharma‘s explosive Powerplay batting.Shafali, known for her aggressive batting style, mentioned Rohit’s ability to…
Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is ready to come out of retirement to help Barcelona whose first-choice Marc-Andre ter Stegen is likely to be out injured for the rest of the season. Germany international Ter Stegen underwent surgery after rupturing the patella tendon in his right knee during a 5-1 win over Villarreal over the weekend….
Kamindu Mendis (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka sensation Kamindu Mendis has etched his name in the history books, becoming the first-ever batsman to score fifty or more in eight consecutive Test matches. The stylish left-hander achieved this remarkable feat during Sri Lanka’s second Test match against New Zealand at Galle International Stadium on Thursday.Coming…
A fan who racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr and Villarreal player Samuel Chukwueze in two games at Mallorca last year has been found guilty and handed a suspended prison sentence, Real Madrid said on Thursday. The aggressor, who was not named in the La Liga club’s statement, had his 12-month sentence suspended after…
(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former English cricketer and commentator David Lloyd expressed his concerns about the future of Test cricket, as ticket prices for the upcoming third Test between England and India at Lord’s next July have skyrocketed.The cost of tickets has increased, reaching an astonishing £175 (Rs 19,557). Even the most…
Violent clashes between rival fans after a Genoa derby resulted in nearly 40 people being treated for injuries at a local hospital, including 26 police officers, authorities said on Thursday. Fans also clashed on a city bridge and outside the stadium before Wednesday night’s Italian Cup match, in which Sampdoria beat Genoa in a penalty…
Dinesh Chandimal (AP Photo) GALLE: Dinesh Chandimal‘s century in Galle powered Sri Lanka to 306-3 at stumps on Thursday’s opening day of the second Test against New Zealand.The left-hander was bowled by Glenn Phillips in the final session after hitting 15 boundaries in his knock of 116 — his sixth Test century at the picturesque…
Not many professional footballers would pay for the privilege of playing in the French fourth-tier but former England striker Andy Carroll is a rare exception. Once the most expensive British footballer, when he signed for Liverpool in 2011, Carroll scored 54 goals in the Premier League earning millions a year, but now earns a reported…
NEW DELHI: Star India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant expressed his frustration and anger towards those spreading fake news about his potential transfer to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the upcoming season.Pant criticized an X user for spreading false information on the social media platform. The user, without providing any credible sources, alleged that Pant’s management had…
Premier League leaders Manchester City will have a Rodri-shaped hole in its midfield at Newcastle United on Saturday with its title rivals hoping to see early evidence that the Spaniard’s absence will leave the champions vulnerable. Without giving a definite time frame on Rodri’s recovery, champion City confirmed that the 28-year-old midfield anchor sustained ligament…
