Captain Virgil van Dijk has committed his future to the Netherlands until the 2026 World Cup at least, but the door is shut on Steven Bergwijn following the striker’s transfer to Saudi Arabia, coach Ronald Koeman confirmed on Tuesday. Koeman, who led the Dutch to the Euro 2024 semifinals before a loss to England, is…
Zaka Ashraf, the former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, held responsible for starting a slide in the fortunes of the national team, has denied any groupings in the dressing room. Ashraf also brushed aside that his decision to appoint Shaheen Shah Afridi as the national T20 captain and Shan Masood as the Test captain after…
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh achieved a historic sweep of their two-Test series against Pakistan on Tuesday, completing a six-wicket victory in the second Test. The tourists reached their target of 143 runs on the final day, losing only four wickets in the process. Shakib Al Hasan hit the winning boundary, with Mushfiqur Rahim also unbeaten at…
Head coach Roelant Oltmans ended his association with the Pakistan hockey team after he refused to join the side in China for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy, citing the lack of a long-term contract. Oltmans, who has been working with the senior team from earlier this year, was scheduled to join the team directly in…
The Indian men’s national football team is set to begin its chapter under head coach Manolo Marquez in the three-nation Intercontinental Cup being held at Hyderabad from September 3 to 9. Marquez, who took charge of the Blue Tigers after Igor Stimac’s dismissal, has special memories in the city, as he had coached Hyderabad FC…
Bangladesh beat Pakistan by six wickets in the second Test on Tuesday in Rawalpindi to complete a stunning 2-0 series sweep. Chasing 185 to win, Bangladesh openers provided the team with a strong start, laying the foundation with a 58-run partnership. Shadman Islam (24), captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (38) and Mominul Haque (34) made meaningful…
NEW DELHI: Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins eagerly awaits the five-match Test series against India starting on November 22 in Perth, viewing it as a chance for Australia to redeem recent home defeats to their rivals. Cummins, buoyed by recent success, expects a fiercely contested series against India at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.Australia have faced two…
Manolo Marquez will begin his venture as the head coach of the Indian men’s national football team when it takes part in the three-nation Intercontinental Cup from September 3 to 9 in Hyderabad. India, currently ranked 124th, will face Syria, placed 93rd in the latest FIFA rankings and Mauritius, who stand at 179 in the…
June 11, Doha. A deft cut-in by Brandon Fernandes was followed by an opportunistic finish from Lallianzuala Chhangte. The Blue Tigers roared, which engulfed the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. The Qataris were stunned that the ‘Men in Blue’ had shown the audacity to not only take the game to their team but also find the…
NEW DELHI: Indian top-order batter Shubman Gill has begun preparations for the upcoming Duleep Trophy starting on September 5, where he will lead the India A side. Gill shared a video on Instagram showcasing his practice session as he gears up for the significant red-ball assignment.Shubman Gill is seen playing his signature shots, including drives…
