England internationals Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell are training apart from Chelsea’s first team, manager Enzo Maresca said on Wednesday as British media reports linked them with moves away from the Premier League club. Sterling and Chilwell, who missed Sunday’s 2-0 Premier League loss to champion Manchester City, may struggle to get playing time if…
NEW DELHI: Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate openly acknowledged that Indian batsmen’s eagerness to perform well in foreign conditions has negatively impacted their proficiency against spin bowling.He stated that his primary objective is to help them regain their expertise in this area as they prepare for a crucial season that includes five home Test matches.India,…
Chelsea has signed forward Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid on a seven-year deal, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. Financial details were not disclosed, but English media reported that Chelsea paid around 46 million pounds (59.95 million USD) to secure the 24-year-old’s return to Stamford Bridge. Felix impressed during his six-month loan spell at…
For the first time in 12 years, Bayern Munich is not the defending champion going into a new Bundesliga season. Bayer Leverkusen stayed undefeated last season to snap Bayern’s 11-year reign as German champion and completed a domestic double by winning the German Cup to underscore its credentials as the country’s best team. The question…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam faced intense trolling on social media after being dismissed for a duck in the first Test against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh, opting to bowl first after winning the toss, quickly put Pakistan under pressure, with Babar’s early dismissal adding to their woes.Pakistan’s innings began shakily,…
With the Paris Paralympics around the corner, hopes will be high for a strong performance from India again after a very positive performance in the 2020 Tokyo edition. Competition will yet again be fierce from August 28 to September 9, as countries look to compete in 549 events across 22 sports in Paris. What are…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan found themselves in a spot of bother as they lost three quick wickets after Bangladesh sent them to bat first in rain delayed first Test in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam triggered the collapse with the prized scalps of Pakistan captain Shan Masood and star batter Babar Azam for a duck….
Atletico Madrid has signed England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Chelsea on a five-year deal, the LaLiga and the Premier League clubs said on Wednesday. Gallagher, who had been at Chelsea since the age of eight, has signed contract until 2029 with Atletico, which paid €42 million for the 24-year-old, according to media reports. “We wish…
Denis Shapovalov was among a string of tennis players who called out what they said are double standards in the game after world number one Jannik Sinner was cleared of wrongdoing despite failing two drug tests this year. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said on Tuesday an independent tribunal had cleared Sinner to continue…
Chris Woakes to Nishan Madushka, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Oh, dear! A moment that Nishan Madushka will be thinking about on his way back but for now, England have got rid of both the Lankan openers and pretty cheaply as well. Chris Woakes dishes out a full and wide ball, swinging it away as well, Madushka extends his arms…
