NEW DELHI: Australia’s star batsman Steve Smith praised India’s premier pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, on Monday. Having played 109 Tests, 160 ODIs, and 67 T20Is for Australia, Smith shared his insights on facing Bumrah in various formats.“He’s a fantastic bowler, whether I’m up against him with the new ball, a slightly older ball, or even the…
Former Arsenal great Ian Wright has called Manchester City striker Erling Haaland cowardly for throwing the ball at Gunners’ centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes during their 2-2 draw in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Haaland threw the ball against the back of Gabriel’s head after City’s John Stones scored deep in added time…
NEW DELHI: The most celebrated love story of Virat Kohli, Indian cricket‘s superstar, and Anushka Sharma, one of Bollywood’s most successful actresses, began in 2013 during a professional engagement.They met while filming an advertisement for a shampoo brand. Virat, known for his aggressive and passionate demeanor on the field, and Anushka, celebrated for her grace…
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne should soon return from injury after missing Sunday’s Premier League clash at home to Arsenal, manager Pep Guardiola has said. The 33-year-old suffered a suspected groin problem in the 0-0 draw with Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday. City next hosts Championship (second-tier) side Watford in the…
NEW DELHI: India’s star wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant disclosed that his successful partnership with Shubman Gill on the field is a reflection of their camaraderie off the field. This partnership was crucial during the team’s second innings in the opening Test against Bangladesh.Despite a lackluster performance from both players in the first innings, they turned things…
The last time Real Madrid lost a La Liga match was on September 24, 2023. The Galacticos were handed a 1-3 defeat by city-rivals Atletico Madrid. Since then, Real has been on a 38-game unbeaten streak in the league. Carlo Ancelotti’s men have effectively gone unbeaten for a full league campaign, split between last season…
NEW DELHI: The pitch curators at the Chepauk came up with a perfect and balanced strip for the first India vs Bangladesh that saw a good competition with bat and ball.While the start of the Test saw assistance for the seamers, the surface aided the spinners as well throughout the Test. The third day of…
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is set to undergo surgery after he was taken off the field on a stretcher during the side’s 5-1 win over Villarreal in the La Liga on Sunday. The German will have the surgery to mend his ruptured knee tendon. “Tests carried out on the first team player Marc ter…
MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant (File photo) NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling Rishabh Pant had an emotional return to Test cricket after a long gap of 632 days as he fired a sizzling second-innings ton in India’s clinical win over Bangladesh in the Chepauk Test.With the impressive century, Pant also equalled legendary MS Dhoni‘s record for most…
FOOTBALL Punjab FC appoints Cristaldi as technical director of youth program Punjab FC appointed Giuseppe Cristaldi as the Technical Director of youth program, replacing Ed Engelkes, who served from December 2021 to July 2024. The 37-year-old San Severo-born Cristaldi has over 15 years of experience working with the youth sides of clubs like Empoli FC…
