Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti on Friday brushed aside criticism of his side’s unattractive style, saying winning was more important than playing well. Unbeaten with five victories in seven games this season, Ancelotti’s focus is finding ways to win despite having several players injured and others struggling to reach peak form. “Real Madrid fans prefer…
NEW DELHI: In a thrilling day of cricket in Chennai, that saw 17 wickets tumble, India put on an impressive display, with Jasprit Bumrah spearheading the attack against Bangladesh. Bumrah set the pace by removing Shadman Islam early, who misjudged an in-cutter. He went on to dominate, claiming the wickets of Mushfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed,…
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany and his Bayer Leverkusen counterpart Xabi Alonso on Friday joined the growing chorus calling for action on player workload, amid talks of strikes. Kompany said a cap should be introduced on the amount of games a player can play each year, while Alonso said players must have greater involvement in…
NEW DELHI: Marnus Labuschagne has etched his name in cricketing history by becoming the first player to score over fifty runs, take three wickets, and grab four catches in a single ODI match.Labuschagne achieved this remarkable milestone during the first ODI against England in Nottingham. While England was batting, Labuschagne’s bowling figures were impressive as…
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is doubtful for the Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Saturday due to a muscle injury, manager Arne Slot said on Friday. “Alisson is still a doubt if he can train today, so let’s wait (to see) if he can train,” Slot told reporters. “If he can’t, he probably won’t play as…
NEW DELHI: Australia’s strategy for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy will focus on India’s newer Test players, according to fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood. In an interview with Star Sports, Hazlewood stated that while Australia are well-acquainted with experienced players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, they will study the less familiar talents such as Yashasvi Jaiswal and…
Manchester City laid down a marker in the first leg of round two of qualifying for the Women’s Champions League by dispatching Paris FC 5-0 away from home, while Arsenal lost 1-0 at Hacken. New star signing Vivianne Miedema opened the floodgates when she scored just after the half-hour, before Jessica Park got a double…
NEW DELHI: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah added another feather to his glittering cap when he became the sixth Indian fast bowler to take 400 international wickets.Bumrah dismissed Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud at the stroke of Tea on Day 2 of the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday to get…
Arsenal visits Atalanta in its opening 2024/25 Champions League fixture in the tournament’s new era. Mikel Arteta’s side is in the midst of a demanding seven days that started with a 1-0 victory at Tottenham in the north London derby last Sunday. The Gunners now head to Atalanta to kick off its European campaign before…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two of India’s greatest modern-day cricketers, began their international careers around the same time, and both had humble beginnings before rising to global stardom. Their early career journey together is marked by a mixture of learning, growth, and moments of brilliance. Rohit made his ODI debut in June…
