NEW DELHI: India Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara will not be returning to Sussex for the County Championship next year after the English club side decided to relieve him in order to retain Australian Daniel Hughes.Next season, left-handed Hughes will be available for every Championship and T20 Vitality Blast game. Jayden Sales, a right-arm fast bowler…
Just two weeks after becoming the first Indian to win back-to-back Olympic medals in athletics, Neeraj Chopra will be back on the track for the Lausanne Diamond League meet on Thursday. Neeraj recorded a season-best throw of 89.45 metres on August 8 to finish on the podium at the Stade de France. This, however, was…
NEW DELHI: From facing the most balls in Test cricket to being the fourth-highest run-scorer in the history of the format, India batting great Rahul Dravid holds numerous records under his belt.Often referred to as “The Wall” of Indian cricket, Dravid was known for his exceptional technique, concentration, and ability to anchor the innings during…
French defender Pierre Kalulu has joined Juventus on a season-long loan from AC Milan, the Turin giant announced on Wednesday. The 24-year-old has made 112 appearances for Milan since signing in 2020 after coming through the academy at Ligue 1 club Lyon. Juventus has an option to buy Kalulu permanently for 14 million euros ($15.6…
Uruguayan Diego Rossi scored twice as Major League Soccer champion Columbus Crew reached the final of the Leagues Cup with a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday. The Crew will host the winner of Wednesday’s other semifinal, between Los Angeles FC and the Colorado Rapids in Sunday’s final. The Leagues Cup brings together…
NEW DELHI: In a remarkable feat, Sri Lankan debutant Milan Rathnayake shattered a long-standing Test record by scoring the highest runs by a number 9 batter in men’s red-ball cricket. The 28-year-old surpassed India’s Balwinder Sandhu‘s record of 71, a splendid knock that came against Pakistan in Hyderabad in 1983. Sandhu scored 71 in the…
Two-time Olympic champion Armand Duplantis soared to another victory in his illustrious resume, winning the city pole vault competition on Wednesday to open the Lausanne Diamond League meeting. The 24-year-old cleared a meeting record of 6.15 metres at Place de la Navigation, two weeks after he captured his second consecutive Olympic title with a stunning…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma’s approach to managing Indian players on the field combines freedom with accountability. With his calm demeanor, Rohit empowers his teammates to play their natural game while setting clear expectations. He provides constructive feedback when necessary, and if a player falls short, his subtle yet telling reactions effectively communicate his message without…
If you’re an Indian kabaddi fan, there’s likely a special place in your heart for Rahul Chaudhari. As one of the sport’s original superstars, Chaudhari became the face of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) and, by extension, the sport in India during a time when fans were searching for the next big name to follow…
MotoGP’s next two seasons will begin with the Thai Grand Prix at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, organisers said on Wednesday. The Thai Grand Prix began in 2018 and has always been held in October. It will kick off the 2025 season on March 2. “Southeast Asia is one of our most important markets,…
