NEW DELHI: Even though Virat Kohli is not playing well at the T20 World Cup, former West Indies opener and skipper Chris Gayle is not willing to “write off” the “special” player.Kohli was in top notch form for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2024, but throughout the current edition of the…
Davinson Sánchez and Jhon Córdoba scored three minutes apart in the second half, and Colombia advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals with a 3-0 win over Costa Rica on Friday. Colombia controlled possession (62%) for the second straight game and led 1-0 at halftime on Luis Díaz’s penalty kick in the 31st minute. Los Cafeteros…
Neymar does not feature in Brazil’s starting line-up ahead of its Copa America 2024 Group D match against Paraguay at the Allegiant Stadium in Nevada, Las Vegas. The forward also didn’t feature in Brazil’s goalless draw against Costa Rica in its opening match of the tournament. Head coach Dorival Júnior didn’t name Neymar on his…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar commended Indian captain Rohit Sharma for his leadership qualities, labelling him as a ‘selfless captain’ who prioritizes the team’s interests following India’s convincing 68-run victory over England in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024. Sharma’s performance was a highlight, contributing significantly with a 57-run innings…
Brazil faces Paraguay in its Copa America Group D match in Las Vegas on Friday after a disappointing goalless draw against lowly Costa Rica in its opener. As expected, Brazil has a superior head-to-head record and will be heavy favourites to win their second Group D match. However, Paraguay will hope to take inspiration from…
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has been suspended for one match and will miss his team’s last Copa America group match against Peru on Saturday. Scaloni was suspended because Argentina was late returning for the second half in its two Copa matches, a 2-0 win against Canada and a 1-0 triumph over Chile, the disciplinary commission…
NEW DELHI: India secured a commanding 68-run victory over England in the semi-final of the 2024 T20 World Cup, setting up a title clash against South Africa on Saturday. The match against England saw stellar performances from both Indian batters and bowlers, with Jasprit Bumrah‘s two wickets helping him achieve a significant milestone. ALSO SEE:…
Colombia will play Costa Rica on Friday in a Group D match in the ongoing Copa America 2024 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Uruguay’s Gustavo Tejera will be officiating the match between the two sides. Follow the match LIVE here. Having made his league debut back in 2015, Tejera has refereed…
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has welcomed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P. T. Usha’s move to get yoga included in the Asian Games programme. “It is only fair that in keeping with its wide popularity, yoga becomes a competitive sport and is in the Asian Games,” Mandaviya said in a statement. The IOA president…
NEW DELHI: Shafali Verma, the dynamic Indian opener, created history on Friday by smashing the quickest double-century in women’s Test cricket during the one-off match against South Africa. The 20-year-old surpassed Australia’s Annabel Sutherland, who had previously achieved the feat off 248 balls earlier this year. Shafali reached her double ton in just 194 deliveries.With…
