NEW DELHI: The Afghanistan cricket team encountered an unexpected challenge during their stay in Bridgetown for the T20 World Cup Super Eights match against India. The absence of halal meat, a crucial component of their dietary requirements, at their hotel left them in a predicament.The team, accustomed to the abundant hospitality they experienced in India…
Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams lost to host nation Belgium in the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2023-24 season in Antwerp on Thursday. Harmanpreet Singh-led men’s team, who defeated Argentina in a shootout on Wednesday, lost 1-4 to Olympic champion Belgium. In the early exchanges, it was Belgium which looked more dangerous;…
Kylian Mbappe suffered a broken nose during France’s 1-0 win against Austria in Euro 2024 and will wear a protective mask for the remainder the tournament. He sustained the injury in an aerial collision when his face struck Kevin Danso’s shoulder. Images showed Mbappe’s nose was bloodied and swollen as he was subbed off mid-game. France’s…
Roman Yaremchuk came off the bench to score the winner in Ukraine’s second group stage match of the 2024 European Championship, as it beat Slovakia 2-1 in Germany on Friday.
NEW DELHI: In a post-match interaction following India’s victory over Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash on Thursday, an amusing exchange was shared between Suryakumar Yadav, the Player of the Match, and his teammate Axar Patel, highlighting a conversation that took place with Virat Kohli during the game.The exchange centred around a…
SQUASH Senthilkumar, Abhay power into QSF 3 squash quarters in Doha Velavan Senthilkumar and Abhay Singh have powered into the quarterfinals of the prestigious USD 53,500 QSF 3 squash – a PSA World Tour Bronze event – in Doha with stunning second-round wins over seeded opponents. Reigning National champion Senthilkumar defeated Egyptian seventh seed Omar…
Scotland defender Kieran Tierney will return to Arsenal for treatment on a hamstring injury after being ruled out for the remainder of his country’s Euro 2024 campaign. Tierney was stretchered off during Scotland’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Wednesday, a result which kept its hopes alive of reaching the last 16. “He’s got an issue…
The Friedkin Group is in exclusive talks to buy Everton, the Premier League football club said on Friday, weeks after a takeover agreement with prospective owner 777 Partners fell through. The Friedkin Group are also majority owners of Italian Serie A club AS Roma. “Blue Heaven Holdings has received significant interest from several highly respected…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on Rishabh Pant‘s performance following India’s resounding victory over Afghanistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup.While acknowledging Pant’s quickfire 20 runs off 11 balls, Gavaskar’s praise extended beyond the immediate statistics, focusing on the wicketkeeper-batsman’s improved fitness and growing maturity. T20 World Cup 2024: Points Table…
GOLF Diksha likely to make cut at Jabra Ladies Open Diksha Dagar could be the only Indian golfer making the cut at the weather-hit Jabra Ladies Open after being placed tied 26th, even as Sneha Singh waits in suspense. Diksha was 1-over through 12 holes in the second and was 2-over for the tournament following…
