NEW DELHI: Ricky Ponting, the former Australian captain, has been appointed as the head coach of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Following his departure from the Delhi Capitals (DC), Ponting revealed that his availability had become an issue, leading the franchise to seek a full-time head coach.Ponting will take charge…
Al Ettifaq will play Al Nassr in a Saudi Pro League 2024-25 match on Friday at the Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium in Damman, Saudi Arabia. Currently, Al Ettifaq, with three wins out of three, is third in the Saudi Pro League standings, whereas Al Nassr, with one win and two draws, is in seventh place. Al…
NEW DELHI: A hilarious moment unfolded on the second day of the first Test between India and Bangladesh in Chennai on Friday when Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill shared a playful exchange in the dressing room that had everyone in splits.Rohit, in a casual gesture, playfully tapped Gill on the jaw. The young opener appeared…
Mohammedan Sporting will be looking to pick up its first points in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 campaign when it hosts former league shield winner FC Goa at the Kishore Bharati Stadium here on Saturday. Having lost its debut outing by a lone goal scored by NorthEast United FC FC in injury time at…
NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian pacer, emerged as the top performer with the ball on the challenging Chepauk pitch, claiming 4 wickets for 50 runs. His efforts helped dismiss Bangladesh for a modest total of 149 in the first Test being played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.Given the lack of assistance…
HOCKEY Maharashtra comes from behind to beat BPCL, Odisha thrashes Karnataka Maharashtra displayed exemplary fighting spirit to script a stunning 5-4 win over former champion BPCL in the 95th MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup All-India hockey tournament held here on Friday. Earlier, Odisha registered a compact 4-1 victory over Karnataka, last year’s finalist, for its first win…
Germany will bid to host the 2029 women’s European Championships in football, the country’s Football Association (DFB) announced on Friday. DFB president Bernd Neuendorf said in a statement the bid was the organisation’s “flagship project” which will give an “additional boost” to women’s football in the country. Germany hosted the men’s Euros in 2024 and…
NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli couldn’t help but lighten the mood with a hilarious remark aimed at Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan during the second day of the first Test in Chennai.Kohli found himself at the crease early in the second innings, just like the first, as India lost two quick wickets in the…
Manchester United has appointed globally renowned architects Foster and Partners to develop the master plan for the area around Old Trafford as part of an ambitious regeneration project. Foster and Partners has been globally known for development of some iconic sports projects like the Lusail Stadium in Qatar, which hosted the FIFA World Cup 2022…
NEW DELHI: Seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is eyeing his 300th Test wicket at Chepauk. On Friday, he mentioned that all five Indian bowlers “will be in play” when Bangladesh come to bat in their second innings of the series opener in Chennai.Jadeja claimed two wickets in Bangladesh’s first innings, bringing his total to 296 in…
