NEW DELHI: Despite enduring a failure with the bat in India’s T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Bangladesh, Suryakumar Yadav found himself in a memorable moment off the field. After playing a pivotal role with a catch that dismissed Litton Das, Surya was bestowed the Best Fielder of the Match award by legendary cricketer…
The Indian men’s hockey team has left for Australia to compete in a five-match Test series beginning April 6, a crucial assignment ahead of the Paris Olympics in July-August. The Harmanpreet Singh-led side left on Monday night. The team has been in good form and recently won three out of its four matches during the…
With wounds to dress and points to prove, Italy and Croatia face each other knowing their Euro 2024 survival is on the line in Monday’s decisive Group B match. Italy’s chastening 1-0 defeat by a dominant Spain on Thursday and Croatia’s 2-2 draw with Albania after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser left both teams anxiously glancing…
India faces Australia in a crucial Super 8 match at the Daren Sammy Ground in Gros Islet, St. Lucia on Monday. With two wins out of two games and healthy Net Run Rate, the Men in Blue are very close to securing a spot in the semifinals. On the other hand, Mitchell Marsh-led Aussies are…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian batter Sanjay Manjrekar shared why Virat Kohli appeared frustrated with Rishabh Pant‘s dismissal in the T20 World Cup encounter against Bangladesh on Saturday. Pant, known for his aggressive batting style, opted for a reverse sweep against Rishad Hossain, resulting in his catch at short third man. This moment of play drew…
If it was not for a timely advise from his uncle and former India drag-flicker Jugraj Singh, men’s team vice captain Hardik Singh would have shifted to the Netherlands back in 2017 when he was striving hard to kick open the door of national camp for himself without success. Hardik, a star midfielder from Khusropur…
The first match of Copa America 2024 Group C will pit hosts United States against Bolivia at the AT&T Stadium in Texas, United States. This is USA’s second participation in Copa America since 2016. Meanwhile, Bolivia, which won the tournament in 1963, went home from the group stage over the last three tournaments. With the…
Impressive Spain has secured top spot in Group B and a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 but it will not be taking its foot off the gas against Albania in Dusseldorf on Monday. While coach Luis de la Fuente has the luxury of being able to rest players for the final group…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram has expressed his disappointment with the Pakistan Cricket Board‘s (PCB) decision to remove Shaheen Afridi as captain after just one series. In a viral video, Akram criticized the management for their lack of consistency and stability in leadership roles.“They replaced Babar with Shaheen as Pakistan captain.The latter lost…
The escalating crisis over its governance notwithstanding, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has approached renowned dutch coach Roelant Oltmans to take charge of the national team ahead of two major events this year. The crisis-ridden and cash-strapped PHF, which has now split into two bodies, has asked Oltmans to coach the Pakistan team in the…
