NEW DELHI: IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka on Wednesday called KL Rahul ‘an integral part of the franchise’ despite the ongoing speculations about his future with the team. Goenka remained noncommittal about player retention and the captaincy for the next IPL season.Goenka’s animated discussion with Rahul after an embarassing defeat against Sunrisers…
Kolkata’s football fans — the Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, and Mohammedan Sporting loyalists who can’t agree on anything —recently found common ground in their grief and anger over the horrific rape and murder of a medical professional at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital. Though the Kolkata Derby, scheduled for August 18, had been called…
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NEW DELHI: India’s middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer recently surprised fans and spectators alike during the Buchi Babu Tournament as his bowling action drew comparisons to his Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) teammate Sunil Narine.The match between TNCA XI and Mumbai witnessed an intriguing decision by Mumbai’s captain Sarfaraz Khan on Tuesday. As the day’s play neared…
Excitement is ramping up in Naples over the rekindling of the winning combination of Romelu Lukaku and Antonio Conte. Chelsea forward Lukaku landed in the Italian city on Wednesday to finalise his transfer to Napoli, and more than 100 fans greeted the Belgian international when he arrived at the club’s clinic to complete his medical….
Romanian qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse bounced Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova from the second round of the US Open on Wednesday, beating the Czech 6-4, 7-5 to reach the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time. “Oh my God! I have no words at this moment,” said a beaming Ruse. “It’s just a dream…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru spinner Karn Sharma recently shared insights on former skipper Virat Kohli’s leadership during a conversation on Manjot Kalra’s YouTube channel. Reflecting on his Test debut against Australia in Adelaide in 2014, Karn, now 36, highlighted how Kohli’s approach as captain left an indelible mark on the team. Kohli, who took…
Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, who are both locked in possible transfer talks away from their Italian clubs, have been called up for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. There were also recalls Wednesday for William Ekong, Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi. The Super Eagles open their qualifying campaign…
Despite modest finishes at the BMW Championships, Indian Americans Sahith Theegala, Akshay Bhatia and Indo-British Aaron Rai have qualified for the season-ending Tour Championship beginning at the East Lake Golf Course on Thursday. Theegala, who scored 76 in the fourth round to lie tied 48th, is seeded 11th, Bhatia, who carded 77 for tied 45th…
NEW DELHI: After navigating a challenging period in his career, Indian batsman Karun Nair is meticulously rebuilding his path back to the top. While acknowledging the dream of donning the Indian jersey once more, Nair pointed out a present-focused approach, concentrating on consistent performance and continuous improvement.“You have to be prepared for the grind.It’s just…
