Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa missed out twice on cashing in on winning positions, ending up at the bottom of the table after the first day of Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament. Starting off as black against Aroninan, the Indian started on a positive note with a draw but subsequently bungled in the endgame against Maxime…
NEW DELHI: Ian Bell, a former England batsman, has been named as the batting coach for the Sri Lankan national team. The announcement was made by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on their official website on Tuesday.Bell, who amassed an impressive 7727 runs in 118 Tests during his career, is set to begin his coaching duties…
East Bengal announced the signing of India centre-back Anwar Ali on a five-year deal on an undisclosed fee from Delhi FC, the Indian Super League (ISL) club announced on Tuesday. A regular centre-back for the National team, Anwar has played 22 matches for the Blue Tigers so far since making his international debut in March…
The 2024 Paris Olympics are officially over, leaving behind in their wake a host of great sporting moments and controversies. From comebacks and world records to gender rows and disqualifications, there was no lack of drama in the French capital in the last two weeks. Here are Sportstar’s top 10 moments from the Paris 2024…
NEW DELHI: Left-handed batsmen have left an indelible mark on the sport of cricket, delivering remarkable performances that have captivated fans worldwide. As we celebrate International Left Handers Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to revisit and appreciate some of the most outstanding innings played by these talented southpaws on the international stage.On this special day…
East Bengal, on Tuesday, announced the broadcast partner for its AFC Champions League 2 Prelims against Altyn Asyr, at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on August 14.
England’s Loughborough University has started a five-year scholarship for young Indian athletes to help face financial and other obstacles on Monday. An Indian entrepreneur Aman Dhall announced the ‘Virendra Kumar Dhall Scholarship for Sporting Excellence’ in memory of his late father, in his alma-mater. The scholarship is valued at GBP 12,500 and aims to support…
One of them delivered an underdog story for the ages, winning the title at preseason odds of 5,000-1 in 2016. Another was a mainstay in the league for 11 years on the back of its famous conveyor belt of young talent. The other’s back story in England’s top division is from pretty much a generation…
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NEW DELHI: Ricky Ponting, the former Australian captain, is confident that the current team, under the leadership of Pat Cummins, will be determined to make amends for their recent losses against India on home soil. The Australians have suffered back-to-back Test series defeats against the Indian side in their own backyard.Ponting predicts that Australia will…
