Manager Steve Cooper said Leicester City’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Monday was a promising start to its Premier League return after a year away but reminded his players that only wins will satisfy the club’s fan base. Tottenham dominated the first half and took the lead through Pedro Porro in the 29th minute…
NEW DELHI: As the Duleep Trophy is set to commence on September 5, spinner R Sai Kishore has boldly declared his readiness for Test cricket, positioning himself as a top contender for the Indian Test squad. The tournament, to be held in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, and Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, marks the start of India’s…
Ace Indian player Sumit Nagal and France’s Hugo Gaston will be the main attractions in the men’s category of the sixth Tennis Premier League (TPL) to be held here from December 3-8. Poland’s Magda Linette, who is ranked 41st in the world, and Armenia’s world No 52 Elina Avanesyan, will headline the women’s category in…
NEW DELHI: Cricket is a serious game. A very serious one. Life-changing sagas and career-threatening injuries have been part and parcel of the game ever since its inception.But cricket can be funny at times too. Hilarious moments and funny situations lighten the moment on the field. A catch put down by a fielder, a mix-up…
Injured Argentina captain Lionel Messi was left out of the squad announced on Monday by the Argentine FA for next month’s South American World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia. The 37-year-old Messi was not included in the 28-man squad following an ankle injury sustained during last month’s Copa America final in the United States….
FOOTBALL Punjab FC announces signing of Argentine midfielder Ezequiel Vidal Punjab FC announced the signing of Argentine midfielder Norberto Ezequiel Vidal as the fifth foreign signing for the 2024-25 season. The Argentine player last featured for Indonesian top flight side Persita Tangerang. The 29-year-old started his professional career in 2011 with Club Olimpo and spent…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has responded to Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah‘s comments regarding the lack of opportunities for pace bowlers in leadership roles. In an interview last month, Bumrah expressed his belief that fast bowlers could make excellent captains, citing the successful captaincies of Kapil Dev and Imran Khan, who led…
Brighton & Hove Albion has signed forward Georginio Rutter from Championship side Leeds United on a five-year contract, both clubs said on Monday. While the financial details were not disclosed, English media reported the Premier League side had paid a club-record transfer fee of 40 million pounds (USD 51 million) for the 22-year-old Frenchman. Rutter…
Paris Olympics silver medallist Neeraj Chopra confirmed last week that he will be taking part at the Lausanne Diamond League meet on Thursday. Neeraj, who got a season-best of 89.45 metres in Paris, has participated in just one Diamond League event, in Doha, this season due to a groin injury. Despite the soliaty appearance, Neeraj…
NEW DELHI: Australian batsman Steve Smith, who just inked a long-term contract to play in the Big Bash League (BBL) with the Sydney Sixers, says he has no plans to retire from cricket.After signing a three-year deal with the Sixers, the 35-year-old may play four BBL matches at home in the summer in between the…
