NEW DELHI: Pakistan and Bangladesh were on Monday penalized for maintaining slow over-rate in the first Test at Rawalpindi, leading to a crucial deduction of World Test Championship points. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that Pakistan lost six WTC points and Bangladesh three, following the match referees’ findings. Financial penalties were also imposed, with…
India lost to Bangladesh 3-4 in a penalty shootout in the SAFF U-20 Championship 2024 semifinal on Monday. | Photo Credit: AIFF India lost to Bangladesh 3-4 in a penalty shootout in the SAFF U-20 Championship 2024 semifinal on Monday. | Photo Credit: AIFF
Motorsport has long been a domain where power and precision converge, with Formula One and NASCAR leading the way in what has often been regarded as a largely male-dominated sport ecosystem. However, this narrative is increasingly challenged by the growing presence and success of female drivers, as seen in the case of Jamie Chadwick, who…
NEW DELHI: Mudassar Nazar, the former head coach of Pakistan, expressed his disappointment with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials on Monday. He described them as a group of individuals who lack clarity and fail to learn from their past errors.Mudassar’s remarks were made following Pakistan’s crushing 10-wicket loss to Bangladesh in the opening Test…
Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, who became the first foreigner to lead the England national team, died on Monday at the age of 76, his agent said. Eriksson, a charismatic coach who led Swedish, Portuguese and Italian clubs to major trophies in the 1980s and 1990s before taking on the England job in 2001, announced…
The Paris 2024 Paralympics will be underway on August 28, 2024, with India sending its highest-ever contingent of 84 para-athletes. In this article, Sportstar looks at 10 Indians to watch out for in Paris. Sumit Antil (Men’s Javelin Throw – F64) Sumit Antil reacts during the men’s Javelin Throw – F64 medal ceremony at the…
NEW DELHI: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Monday expressed shock at Pakistan cricket team‘s recent downturn in performance, highlighting the sharp contrast to their young talent pool during his time in Pakistan Super League (PSL).Pietersen, known for his candid opinions, questioned the team’s downfall on social media after their loss against Bangladesh in the…
Lynda Kom scored a brace in a dominating 4-1 victory for Odisha FC (OFC) over Singapore’s Lion City Sailors. This was the club’s first foray on the continental stage as it aims to qualify into the AFC Women’s Champions League group stage. In a tightly contested start to the game, Odisha took the lead in…
Despite being the sole I-League side left in the competition, Shillong Lajong has proved that it can punch above its weight, shocking Kolkata giant East Bengal FC in the quarterfinals. On the other hand, NEUFC will boast of a better head-to-head record against Shillong Lajong, but cannot leave anything to chance as it faces a…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali believes that Shaheen Afridi should take a break from playing after his lackluster performance in the first Test against Bangladesh, which Pakistan lost by 10 wickets.In the first innings of the match, Shaheen managed to take only two wickets while conceding 88 runs. His wickets came towards the…
