Spain midfielder Rodri and 17-year-old Lamine Yamal were among six Spain players named in UEFA’s team of the tournament for Euro 2024 on Tuesday. UEFA’s technical observers chose a 4-3-3 formation, which was one of the most frequently used during the tournament, with defender Kyle Walker earning his second successive appearance in it. He was…
The JSW Group unveiled the official Indian team kit during an athletes’ send-off ceremony that was hosted by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) in New Delhi on June 30. The Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, and IOA president PT Usha were among the dignitaries present at the event. Shooters Anish…
NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma finally revealed the most nerve-wracking moment of the T20 World Cup final that ultimately sealed the fate of the championship.India found themselves in a challenging situation as South Africa closed in on victory, needing a mere 30 runs from the final 30 deliveries with six wickets remaining.Heinrich Klaasen was…
A rule that only a team captain can talk to referees, introduced at Euro 2024, will be applied to all levels of German football, the German FA (DFB) announced Tuesday. Under the rule, players who approach a referee to discuss a decision will be given yellow cards. The German FA said the rule would be…
Overcoming mental demons after being left out of the Indian team from last year’s Asian Games and the World Championships was key to shooter Anjum Moudgil securing a Paris Olympic berth. Former world no.1 Moudgil, a world championships and Commonwealth Games medallist, competed in two events during the last edition in Tokyo. She finished 15th…
NEW DELHI: Indian opener Shafali Verma on Tuesday advanced to the 15th position, while her captain Harmanpreet Kaur moved to the 12th spot, following their impressive performances in the series against South Africa, in the latest ICC T20 rankings.Harmanpreet gained three places and now possesses 613 rating points, while Shafali climbed two positions to share…
FOOTBALL Punjab FC retains five Indian Players ahead of upcoming season Punjab FC has announced the retention of five Indian players ahead of the upcoming 2024-25 season. Young Midfielders Ashis Pradhan, Ricky Shabong, Manglenthang Kipgen, experienced defender Suresh Meitei and goalkeeper Ravi Kumar have extended their stay at the club signing multiple year contracts. Ravi…
Stamps and the Olympic Games have had an enduring relationship since the event’s modern inception. Olympic stamps have not only been a collectible or an item of curiosity but have also helped host countries finance the event. The Greek government had issued a series of 12 stamps on the opening day of the inaugural Olympic…
NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya will captain India in the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka starting July 27, but he will not participate in the subsequent ODI series in August due to personal reasons. According to a report, Pandya has already communicated his decision to regular skipper Rohit Sharma, who is also taking…
Gareth Southgate announced that he is parting ways with England after its Euro 2024 final defeat against Spain on Sunday. The 53-year-old, who joined as the national side’s head coach in 2016, leaves his role after 102 games in-charge. “As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England…
