NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering creating a special Test cricket fund worth at least USD 15 million. This fund would help with player match fees and solve the issue of talented players leaving for more lucrative T20 franchise leagues. Cricket Australia (CA) put out the plan, which has the backing of…
Former England left-back Ashley Cole will be an assistant coach alongside interim manager Lee Carsley, the Football Association said on Friday. Cole, who represented England more than 100 times between 2001 and 2014, played at the 2002, 2006 and 2010 World Cups, as well as the 2004 and 2012 European Championships. ALSO READ: Lionel Messi…
Former Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto has joined newly-promoted Serie A side Como on a two-year deal, the Italian club said on Friday. The former Barcelona captain, who had joined the Spanish side as a 14-year-old, signed with Como as a free agent after his Barca contract ended last season. “Sergi has played his whole career…
NEW DELHI: Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel showcased their batting prowess, scoring magnificent centuries to propel Pakistan to a commanding total of 448 for 6 declared against Bangladesh on the second day of the first Test match in Rawalpindi on Thursday.Rizwan’s unbeaten 171, his highest score in Test cricket and his third century in the…
Conor Gallagher is feeling right at home after receiving a rousing welcome from Atletico Madrid fans, the England midfielder said at his presentation at the Metropolitano Stadium on Friday, days after completing his move from Chelsea. Gallagher, who joined Chelsea at the age of six, penned a five-year contract with LaLiga club Atletico on Wednesday,…
A mouthwatering clash featuring Indian stars Achanta Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra, tickets priced as low as ₹49, an air-conditioned venue on a sultry Friday evening, easy accessibility to local transport, and ambient LED lights flashing in sync with peppy Tamil numbers. A five-minute contemplation might throw up five more reasons why it could have…
NEW DELHI: Babar Azam, despite not captaining Pakistan’s Test cricket, appeared to be the favoured choice among fans who wished to see the star batter return to his former leadership role.During the third day of the first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Friday, a video captured the crowd’s affection for former…
Chelsea will not shy away from bringing in a new number nine before the transfer window deadline if the player improves its squad, coach Enzo Maresca said on Friday. Chelsea has splashed out over 160 million pounds ($210.7 million) on signing players such as winger Pedro Neto, forward Joao Felix, midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Swedish-Danish…
Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino seems headed for Arsenal after his current club coach gave him a public sending off. Imanol Alguacil said Friday in a pre-match news conference that Merino “deserves some words in form of farewell. “I have thanked him for all he has given me, this team and this club,” Alguacil said….
NEW DELHI: The ongoing England vs Sri Lanka first Test in Manchester on Friday had a special fan in the stands as Ben Stokes‘ doppelganger was seen making a re-appearance, delighting the England skipper and the fans alike. In his new avatar, Stokes’ doppelganger was seen showing off his Test jersey during the second session…
