PREVIEW By this stage of the European Championship, favourites France and contenders Belgium would have wanted to be well into their stride and hitting their straps as they enter the knockout stages. Instead, the neighbours go spluttering into the last 16 and into a head-on collision in Duesseldorf on Monday after both failed to finish…
Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray said he was improving every day after back surgery but would leave it until Monday evening to decide if he would compete in the singles tournament. Murray, 37, had surgery last weekend to remove a cyst in his back which was compressing his nerves and had made him lose control…
MUMBAI: The Royal Challengers Bangalore have appointed former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik as their batting coach and mentor. “Welcome our keeper in every sense, Dinesh Karthik, back into RCB in an all new avatar. DK will be the batting coach and mentor of RCB Men’s team! You can take the man out of cricket but…
Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg will take charge of the big round of 16 match of Euro 2024 between France and Belgium in Dusseldorf Arena. Nyberg will be joined by fellow countrymen Mahbod Beigi and Andreas Soderkvist as the assistant referees. Donatas Rumsas will be the VAR referee. Complete list of match officials Referee: Glenn Nyberg (SWE)…
A 17-year-old Chinese badminton player died after collapsing on court during an international tournament in Indonesia, officials said on Monday, mourning him as “outstanding” and “talented”. Zhang Zhijie was suddenly taken ill during a match late Sunday against Japan’s Kazuma Kawano at the Asia Junior Championships in Yogyakarta. The score was 11-11 in the first…
NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma expressed his overwhelming emotions after leading India to victory in the T20 World Cup 2024 and subsequently announcing his retirement from the format. Sharma, who scored 4231 runs in 159 games, retires as the format’s top scorer and holds the record for the most hundreds in T20 internationals with…
PREVIEW By this stage of the European Championship, favourites France and contenders Belgium would have wanted to be well into their stride and hitting their straps as they enter the knockout stages. Instead, the neighbours go spluttering into the last 16 and into a head-on collision in Duesseldorf on Monday after both failed to finish…
World champion Argentina had an extra chip on its shoulder heading into Copa America 2024 – defending the title. But it has ticked all the right boxes so far: it has won all three group matches, conceded zero goals and booked a place in the quarterfinals. The Albiceleste look well on course to defend their…
NEW DELHI: BCCI secretary Jay Shah has set ambitious goals for the Indian cricket team after their recent T20 World Cup victory. Shah emphasized the aim of winning the World Test Championship and the Champions Trophy, stressing the importance of a squad that includes experienced senior players.“The way this team is progressing, our target is…
The 17th edition of the European Championship started with a bang as the host, Germany, thrashed Scotland 5-1 in the opening match, at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The Euro 2024 is living up to its promise of high-quality football. Following are the matches that are scheduled to be played on July 1, the Round…
