The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises appear divided on whether a mega auction should be held ahead of the next season. In a long meeting with the BCCI office-bearers that lasted for more than a couple of hours on Wednesday evening, some franchises apparently argued against having a mega auction and insisted on having more…
Paris Olympics Day 5 Top Moments in Pictures: Ledecky wins 12th Olympic gold; Adriana Ruano Oliva scripts history for Guatemala
Katie Ledecky blitzed the field to retain her 1,500 metres freestyle title at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, the American iron-woman securing a record-equalling eighth gold medal in the sport. World record holder Ledecky blew away the field in the gruelling, 30-lap race at La Defense Arena, touching the wall in an Olympic record 15.30.02,…
Mbappe, who won the 2018 World Cup with France and is the national team’s captain, completed a transfer to Real Madrid from Paris Saint Germain (PSG) two weeks ago. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Mbappe, who won the 2018 World Cup with France and is the national team’s captain, completed a transfer to Real Madrid from…
Gold Medalist Zhanle Pan of Team People’s Republic of China celebrates on the podium during the Swimming medal ceremony after the Men’s 100m Freestyle Final on day five of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. | Photo Credit: SARAH STIER Gold Medalist Zhanle Pan of Team People’s Republic of China celebrates on the podium during the…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passed away on Wednesday after a prolonged battle with cancer at the age of 71.Gaekwad, who played 40 Tests and 15 ODIs for India, was undergoing treatment for blood cancer at the King’s College Hospital in London before returning to India last month, PTI reported.The Board of Control…
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has been experiencing muscle discomfort, manager Pep Guardiola said after the Norwegian was substituted at half-time for the second straight match on its pre-season tour of the United States. City was beaten 4-1 on penalties by Barcelona after drawing 2-2 in Florida. Haaland was also replaced at half-time in its…
The 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics will take place in Paris from July 26 to August 11 this year. The Paris Olympics will feature 32 sports, including the 28 “core” disciplines, that include breaking, skateboarding, surfing and sports climbing. On August 1, Indian athletes will be in action across multiple disciplines such as athletics, badminton, shooting, archery…
NEW DELHI: Anshuman Gaekwad, a prominent figure in Indian cricket as both a player and coach, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 71 after a prolonged battle with cancer. His demise elicited condolences from various corners, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Gaekwad’s cricketing journey was marked by significant contributions both on and off…
Argentine striker Jorge Pereyra Díaz found the target twice to help Bengaluru FC prevail over a 10-man Indian Navy football team 4-0 in a Group B league match of the 133rd Durand Cup at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Wednesday. Rahul Bheke opened the scoring process before captain Sunil Chhetri doubled the lead off…
