Indian defender Udita was the most expensive player at the auction of the inaugural women’s Hockey India League 2024-25 season in New Delhi on Tuesday. The auction featured over 250 domestic women’s players and more than 70 overseas players vying for a spot in the league. The 26-year-old Udita will play for Shrachi Rarh Bengal…
KL Rahul and Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India are set to lock horns with New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series, starting Wednesday at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.With six consecutive Test victories under their belt, India now aim to extend their winning streak against the Tom Latham-led…
Rani Rampal waited for the women’s Hockey India League as a player for years but now that the league will finally see the light of the day, the former India captain will wear a different hat. Rani, who captained India to a historic fourth place finish at the Tokyo Olympics, will be the mentor and…
Cheteshwar Pujara and Pat Cummins. (File Pic – AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Australian captain Pat Cummins on Tuesday acknowledged the absence of India’s batting stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara from the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, calling it a ‘shame’ that the dependable No. 3 won’t be part of the series.Pujara, known for his resilience and grit, has often…
India international Vandana Katariya was roped in by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers for Rs 10.5 lakh during the women’s Hockey India League auction in New Delhi on Tuesday. The 32-year-old veteran was the franchise’s first buy in the auction and will be adding a lot of expertise and firepower to the side’s frontline. The forward…
Chandika Hathurusingha and Phil Simmons DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has suspended men’s team head coach Chandika Hathurusingha due to inappropriate conduct during last year’s ODI World Cup in India. Hathurusingha, the former Sri Lanka all-rounder, has faced scrutiny after Bangladesh’s disappointing performance on their recent tour of India, where they were whitewashed in…
The Hockey India League (HIL) women’s auction for the 2024-25 season was held in Delhi on October 15. Here is the full squad and list of players bought at the auction by Delhi SG Pipers. Delhi SG Pipers (women) Full Squad Defenders: Emma Puvrez (Rs 10 lakh), Jyoti Singh (Rs 2 lakh), Stephanie De Groof…
NEW DELHI: The Indian squad is fortunate to have a strong batting lineup, according to captain Rohit Sharma, and he wants to develop a similar stock in fast bowling to ensure that injuries no longer affect the team’s equilibrium. The senior pacer Mohammed Shami‘s slow recovery and left-arm quick Yash Dayal‘s shoulder injury-Dayal was called…
Indian skipper Salima Tete will play for Soorma Hockey Club in women’s Hockey India League 2024-25 after being picked for Rs 20 lakh during the players’ auction in Delhi on Tuesday.
Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Brendon McCullum (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India-New Zealand Test cricket encounters have produced several memorable knocks in India, showcasing the batting prowess of both teams.These innings have not only shaped key India-New Zealand Test encounters but have also highlighted the skill and resilience of players from both teams.Here are…
