Two-time Olympic champion Armand Duplantis soared to another victory in his illustrious resume, winning the city pole vault competition on Wednesday to open the Lausanne Diamond League meeting. The 24-year-old cleared a meeting record of 6.15 metres at Place de la Navigation, two weeks after he captured his second consecutive Olympic title with a stunning…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma’s approach to managing Indian players on the field combines freedom with accountability. With his calm demeanor, Rohit empowers his teammates to play their natural game while setting clear expectations. He provides constructive feedback when necessary, and if a player falls short, his subtle yet telling reactions effectively communicate his message without…
If you’re an Indian kabaddi fan, there’s likely a special place in your heart for Rahul Chaudhari. As one of the sport’s original superstars, Chaudhari became the face of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) and, by extension, the sport in India during a time when fans were searching for the next big name to follow…
MotoGP’s next two seasons will begin with the Thai Grand Prix at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, organisers said on Wednesday. The Thai Grand Prix began in 2018 and has always been held in October. It will kick off the 2025 season on March 2. “Southeast Asia is one of our most important markets,…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the England vs Sri Lanka Test series, Ollie Pope, the stand-in captain for England, revealed that the English players will wear black armbands during the Manchester Test as a tribute to the late Graham Thorpe. And on Wednesday, they indeed wore the black armbands to pay homage to the former cricketer….
Bangladesh pace bowlers made full use of favorable conditions on a greenish wicket before half centuries from Saim Ayub and Saud Shakeel rescued Pakistan to 158/4 on the opening day of the first Test on Wednesday. The tourist had Pakistan on the mat at 16-3 after wet patches on the outfield of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium…
NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla recently shared his insights into his long-standing friendship with Virat Kohli. According to the spin maestro, this bond dates back to their formative years in the under-19 cricket circuit. In a podcast with 2 Sloggers, Chawla provided contrasting perspectives on the evolution of Virat Kohli’s personality over the…
Star India all-rounder Deepti Sharma is focusing on delivering the best for her team in the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup and feels the sudden change of venue won’t impact her side’s preparations. The ICC on Tuesday moved the T20 World Cup from Bangaldesh to the UAE following unrest in the South Asian nation. The…
NEW DELHI: Zaheer Khan, a former Indian bowler, is reportedly in discussions with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) regarding a potential role as the team’s mentor, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.The report suggests that LSG is eager to include the ex-India player in their coaching staff. Additionally, two other franchises have expressed interest in securing the services…
East Bengal will look to continue its pursuit of winning its first silverware of the 2024-25 season when it faces Shillong Lajong in the quarterfinals of Durand Cup 2024 in Shillong on Wednesday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE HERE: East Bengal vs Shillong Lajong LIVE SCORE The Red-and-Gold Brigade, who are the second most-successful side in…
