M. Boopathi Vaishna Kumar produced a fine counter-attacking unbeaten half-century (51 n.o., 25b, 1×4, 5×6) to guide Dindigul Dragons to a comfortable eight-wicket win over IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in rain-curtailed (13 overs) TNPL match at the Sri Ramakrishna College ground on Wednesday. Chasing 109 for victory, the Dragons were in a spot of bother at…
After a plea filed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over unpaid dues related to sponsorship rights, India’s edtech firm Byju’s parent company, Think and Learn Pvt Ltd, will challenge the insolvency proceedings against it in an attempt to block the process this week, two sources said on Wednesday. The National…
NEW DELHI: Los Angeles Knight Riders collected two valuable points to stay alive in the race for the Major League Cricket 2024 playoffs with a four-wicket victory against Seattle Orcas at Church Street Park in Morrisville on Wednesday.Batting first after winning the toss, Seattle Orcas were restricted to 142/6 despite a 52-ball 89-run blitzkrieg knock…
The Olympic Games, which had its inception in 1896, has been witness to a wide range of historic events throughout the years, some great and some not very. As much as one celebrates the showpiece event for its greatness and glory, it has had its fair share of controversies and scandals. With Paris 2024 lurking on the…
The month-long European Championship 2024 in Germany is on the verge of conclusion, with only two teams, out of 24, remaining in the hunt for the trophy. Spain beat France in the semifinal while England, the runner-up in the last edition, beat Netherlands in the other semis. Before the two European heavyweights locks horns in…
Cricket is slowly finding its feet in Mexico and driving the growth of the game is an award-winning project involving prisoners across the Latin American country. The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) announced its development awards on Wednesday recognising “groundbreaking initiatives and outstanding performances” by its associate members. ALSO READ | Six nations get ICC…
NEW DELHI: Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, emphasized the significance of maintaining a positive team environment as they prepare to face Pakistan in their opening match of the women’s Asia Cup.India, the current title holders, will begin their quest for an unprecedented eighth Asia Cup victory when they face their…
Luke Shaw made his first start in this edition of the European Championships, as Spain and England look to outplay each other in the Euro 2024 final in Germany on Sunday. Manchester United left back Shaw played his first game since February when he came off the bench Saturday in England’s quarterfinal game with Switzerland,…
Kraigg Brathwaite wants the West Indies to play more Test cricket as it looks to square its series with England. West Indies suffered a humiliating innings and 114-run defeat by England in the first Test at Lord’s last week, with the host wrapping up victory before lunch on the third day as it went 1-0…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fast-bowler Yash Dayal took to social media to express his admiration and respect for Virat Kohli, the former Indian captain.Dayal’s heartfelt message came in the wake of controversial statements made by former Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra, who alleged that Kohli’s aggressive nature has led to him having fewer friends…
