Wellalage in elite list 0 The number of spin bowlers to claim a five-wicket haul against India on multiple occasions before Dunith Wellalage’s 5/27 in the final ODI match of the series in Premadasa on 7 August 2024. The left-arm spinner had previously claimed a five-wicket haul (5/40 also in Premadasa on 12 September…
A couple of months ago, India’s veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik decided to bid the game adieu, retiring from all forms of cricket. But he remains actively involved as a commentator and expert, sharing his views on the game. However, during the latest episode of Cricbuzz video series ‘HeyCB’, Karthik was asked a question that had…
Caretaker England men’s manager Lee Carsley said Thursday he aimed to help the Three Lions take the “next step” as they bid to end a 60-year span without a major trophy. Carsley was promoted last week from his role as England Under-21 manager to take temporary control following Gareth Southgate’s resignation. Southgate stepped down as…
Aman Sehrawat extended India’s wrestling medal streak at the Olympics, which began at the Beijing Games in 2008, by winning a bronze in the 57kg category at the Paris Olympics. At 21, Aman became the youngest Indian to win an individual Olympic medal. He joins the ranks as the country’s sixth wrestler and fifth from…
Two years ago, Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche was playing in the fifth division of Spanish soccer. On Thursday, he scored in his debut with top-tier club Getafe on the opening day of La Liga. Uche netted with a firm header from near the penalty spot after a corner kick in the 64th minute to help…
Mohammad Nabibakhsh was bought back by Gujarat Giants for 13.60 lakhs during the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 Season 11 Auction being held in Mumbai. The Iranian Raider was released by Puneri Paltan ahead of the 2023 Auction after being reduced to a strategic sub, with the season 9 runner-up using him sparingly through the…
It took Ajax 34 penalties to beat Panathinaikos 13-12 in a marathon shootout on Thursday, setting a UEFA competition record after their Europa League third qualifying round tie ended 1-1 over two legs and extra time. Ajax, who won 1-0 at Panathinaikos last week, conceded in the 89th minute in Amsterdam, leading to the shootout…
Chelsea will face Switzerland’s Servette in the Europa Conference League playoffs four days after its Premier League opener as the Swiss side failed to advance past Braga in its Europa League third qualifying round return leg on Thursday. The tie was goalless following the first leg in Portugal before Braga beat Servette 2-1 at the…
When Mysore Warriors took the field against Namma Shivamogga side in their Maharaja Trophy match, there was a familiar surname in the Mysore team’s lineup — Samit Dravid. Son of India’s batting legend and former coach, Rahul Dravid, Samit made his Maharaja Trophy debut on Thursday, which understandably got the fans excited and it exhibited…
Lifelong Ipswich fan Ed Sheeran has bought a small stake in the club ahead of its return to the Premier League. Ipswich said Thursday that the British musician has acquired a 1.4 ownership stake, but will be a passive investor and not part of the club’s board of directors. The club did not disclose the…
