NEW DELHI: India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his support for the Impact Player rule introduced in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL), citing its strategic advantages despite some criticism. The rule permits teams to substitute a player during a match, allowing for tactical adjustments which Ashwin believes add value to the game. He also…
Paris 2024 Paralympics: Charles-Antoine Kouakou, Fabien Lamirault, Elodie Lorandi, Alexis Hanquinquant and Nantenin Keïta light the cauldron during the Opening Ceremony at Jardin des Tuileries on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Paris 2024 Paralympics: Charles-Antoine Kouakou, Fabien Lamirault, Elodie Lorandi, Alexis Hanquinquant and Nantenin Keïta light the cauldron during the Opening Ceremony at Jardin des…
NEW DELHI: India’s batting icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are two of the most celebrated cricketers of the modern era. Known for their match-winning performances and ability to change the course of a game, both have a massive fan-following worldwide, including in Pakistan despite not playing even a single international match in the country.Pakistan…
French president Emmanuel Macron declared the Paralympic Games open on Wednesday after a glorious ceremony in which competitors were celebrated by joyful volunteers and spectators on a sweet summer night. The event on the Champs Elysees and the Place de la Concorde was the first Paralympics curtain-raiser to be held outside a stadium. Security was…
Zaheer Khan, a former Indian left-arm fast-bowler, has been appointed as the mentor of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) during an event at the RPSG Group Headquarters in Kolkata on Wednesday. Zaheer takes over the mentor role previously held by Gautam Gambhir, who moved to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and led them to their third IPL…
West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel took to social media to announce his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, after spending over 12 years in the global circuit. “During the past 12 years. I have dedicated myself to playing international cricket for the West Indies,” Gabriel wrote on Instagram. “Playing this beloved game at the…
NEW DELHI: Legendary Sachin Tendulkar praised the outgoing BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Wednesday for his groundbreaking efforts in promoting gender equality in the sport. Shah, who has been elected as the new ICC Chairman, will assume his role from December 1, making him the youngest person to hold this position at the age of…
The 17th edition of the Summer Paralympics began in Paris with the Opening Ceremony on Wednesday. The Paris Games will feature 549 events across 22 sports and conclude on September 8. Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony LIVE UPDATES Here is the complete list of country-wise flagbearers for the opening ceremony: Afghanistan – Ebrahim Danishi (Para…
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…
