Shikhar Dhawan (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) JODHPUR: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan on Wednesday revealed that he didn’t have the “inspiration” left to take the domestic cricket route for a place in the national side and that was the reason why he chose to retire from the game last month. The 38-year-old Dhawan retired…
A group of about 60 Lazio fans were stopped by German authorities after attempting to avoid a police escort ahead of a Europa League game against Dynamo Kyiv and were found to be carrying knives, clubs and other weapons, police said Wednesday. Fans were checked late Tuesday and detained until Wednesday. Lazio said in a…
KANPUR: Akash Deep, the latest addition to India’s ever-growing pace battery, on Wednesday credited skipper Rohit Sharma for his seamless transition from domestic to international cricket and said the exceptional work ethics of the legends in the team inspire him to push himself even harder.The 27-year-old made his Test debut against England in Ranchi early…
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said his appointment was not the result of preferential treatment from the Korea Football Association (KFA). South Korea brought back Hong for a second spell in charge of the team in July, ending a five-month wait for a new coach after Juergen Klinsmann was sacked in February. He has overseen…
NEW DELHI: Despite India securing a massive 280-run victory in the first Test against Bangladesh, skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli struggled to make an impact.The team went 1-0 up in the two-match series, thanks to standout performances from Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja.However, the underwhelming showing…
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has suffered a muscle injury, the La Liga club said on Wednesday, casting doubt over the French international’s participation in the weekend derby against Atletico Madrid. Mbappe, signed from Paris St Germain this year, has been in fine form this season, scoring seven goals for Real in nine matches across…
NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni’s ability to blend leadership with humour was on full display during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 season, as recalled by former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Mohit Sharma on the “2 Sloggers” podcast. Mohit recounted a moment involving fellow CSK bowler Deepak Chahar. During an IPL encounter in Chennai, Chahar…
India beat Mongolia 4-1 in the opening match of its AFC Under 20 Asian Cup qualifiers in Vientian, Laos on Wednesday. A brace from Manglenthang Kipgen and goals from Kelvin Singh and Korou Singh Thingujam gave India three points in Group G, which also has host Laos and Iran. Kelvin’s Olympico goal gave India the…
DUBAI: Riding on a sensational century in his Test comeback, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Wednesday re-entered the ICC rankings at an impressive sixth position but India skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli slipped in a major shake-up in standings.Pant (731), who smashed a stunning century in the opening game of the two-Test series against Bangladesh…
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has ligament damage in his right knee, the club said Wednesday without giving a time frame for his potential absence. The Spain international, among the favourites to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world, limped off after 20 minutes of the 2-2 draw against Arsenal…
