NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed its deep appreciation for the contributions of two giants in Indian cricket history, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The acknowledgment came after India’s thrilling seven-run victory against South Africa in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday.Following the match, Kohli revealed his decision…
The All India Football Federation condoled the death of former India winger Bhupinder Singh Rawat, who passed away in Surat, Gujarat, on Saturday, June 29, 2024, after a brief illness. He was 85. Rawat is survived by his wife, one son and one daughter. A speedy winger of the 1960s and 1970s, Rawat played for…
India beat South Africa by seven runs at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday to clinch its second T20 World Cup title. The Rohit Sharma-led side now holds the distinction of winning the World Cup without losing a single match through the tournament. India played nine games and won eight of those while one…
NEW DELHI: Top-order batter Sune Luus scored a century as South Africa reached 232 for two in their second innings after India enforced follow-on on Day 3 of the one-off women’s Test. India’s off-spinner Sneh Rana had earlier taken eight wickets to bowl South Africa out for 266 in their first innings, trailing India’s 603…
Portugal’s talented squad led by captain Cristiano Ronaldo will be under scrutiny when it steps on to the Frankfurt Arena pitch to face underdog Slovenia in their Euro 2024 Round-of-16 clash on Monday. Despite finishing top of Group F with six points, Portugal stumbled to an unexpected defeat against lowly Georgia that raised many questions…
Venezuela faces Jamaica in their final Copa America group stage match on Sunday, but coach Fernando Batista will be absent after being suspended by CONMEBOL. Batista was handed a one-match ban after Venezuela’s late arrival to the field of play in their 1-0 win over Mexico, joining Chile coach Ricardo Gareca and Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni…
NEW DELHI: Seasoned India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja announced his retirement from T20 Internationals on Sunday, a day after the team’s World Cup victory in Barbados. He joins his esteemed teammates Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in bidding farewell to the format.Jadeja, widely regarded as one of the world’s best fielders, stated that he will continue…
Luciano Spalletti will stay on as Italy coach despite the Azzurri’s humbling elimination from Euro 2024, the country’s football chief said on Sunday. Italy was dumped out of the Euros at the last 16 stage after being soundly beaten 2-0 by Switzerland in Berlin on Saturday night, but a disastrous title defence has not cost…
Venezuela faces Jamaica in their final Copa America group stage match on Sunday, but coach Fernando Batista will be absent after being suspended by CONMEBOL. Batista was handed a one-match ban after Venezuela’s late arrival to the field of play in their 1-0 win over Mexico, joining Chile coach Ricardo Gareca and Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni…
NEW DELHI: England’s squad for the initial two Tests against the West Indies next month, announced on Sunday, did not include Jonny Bairstow. The wicketkeeping responsibilities will be handled by the uncapped Jamie Smith.The squad also lacked Ben Foakes, the primary wicketkeeper for Surrey, where the 23-year-old Smith often plays as a specialist batsman.Smith was…
