Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies

Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men’s team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness. He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women’s international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star. “Hockey Australia extends its deepest…

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‘He’s ready to go’: Ricky Ponting drops major hint on Steve Smith’s T20 World Cup participation | Cricket News

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has backed Glenn Maxwell to rediscover his spark at the upcoming T20 World Cup, insisting that a difficult Big Bash League season should not define what the all-rounder can deliver on the biggest stage. Maxwell endured a tough BBL campaign with Melbourne Stars, scoring just 76 runs at an average…

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‘They don’t have guts’: Ajinkya Rahane mocks Pakistan over T20 World Cup boycott threat | Cricket News

Pakistan cricket team (PTI Photo) Pakistan’s participation in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has been thrown into doubt following Bangladesh’s removal from the tournament, with the Pakistan Cricket Board issuing a strong warning that it could pull out in protest. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated that the final decision would rest with the government,…

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‘Why wait?’: Parthiv Patel wants Ishan Kishan in, Sanju Samson out for final IND vs NZ T20I | Cricket News

Ishan Kishan, right, arrives to bat as Sanju Samson walks off the field. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has made a strong case for a selection shake-up ahead of the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand, urging the team management to back Ishan Kishan over Sanju Samson as preparations intensify…

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Tickets booked, decision pending: Pakistan plan T20 World Cup departure amid boycott cloud — Report | Cricket News

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi with Pakistan cricketers. (Image credit: PCB) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s Twenty20 World Cup plans have taken a dramatic turn, with the team already booked to fly out to Colombo on Monday even as uncertainty continues over their participation in the tournament, scheduled from February 7 to March 8. According to a report,…

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Washington Sundar fitness test likely on Feb 4 as selectors delay T20 World Cup contingency plans | Cricket News

Washington Sundar (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Washington Sundar is scheduled to undergo a fitness test at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru on Feb 4, three days ahead of the start of India’s T20 World Cup campaign on Feb 7. The spin-bowling allrounder’s availability for the tournament is currently in doubt as his…

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‘Players upgrade… I can’t be the same as I was’: ‘Smarter’ Shivam Dube sends warning to bowlers ahead of T20 World Cup | Cricket News

Shivam Dube (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, Shivam Dube didn’t just dismantle New Zealand’s bowling attack — he delivered a statement about his evolution as a T20 cricketer ahead of the much-awaited T20 World Cup at home. The India all-rounder’s explosive 65 off 23 balls was powered as much by a sharpened mindset as…

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