There was room for nostalgia when Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20Is on Saturday. “I started my India career playing this format,” Rohit said. That start in international cricket came in fortuitous circumstances. The senior batters had opted out of the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, paving the way for a then 20-year-old Rohit. His…
NEW DELHI: The global press lauded India’s remarkable victory in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday. The match, which saw South Africa requiring a mere 30 runs from the final 30 deliveries with six wickets remaining, ended in a heart-wrenching defeat for the Proteas.In a stunning turn of events, South Africa’s batting lineup crumbled…
England and Slovakia will look to book a berth in the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 as they face off in the round of 16 clash at the Arena AufSchalke on Sunday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | ENGLAND VS SLOVAKIA LIVE SCORE, EURO 2024 Sportstar takes a look at the top talking points from the match:…
With his 79th appearance, Harry Kane broke the record held by former goalkeeper Peter Shilton.
NEW DELHI: Numerous Pakistani cricketing legends, including Wasim Akram and Javed Miandad, commended the Indian duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for their impeccable timing in announcing their retirement following the Indian team’s victorious campaign at the recently concluded T20 World Cup.In a closely contested final held in Barbados, India showcased their prowess by…
By this stage of the European Championship, favourites France and contenders Belgium would have wanted to be well into their stride and hitting their straps as they enter the knockout stages. Instead, the neighbours go spluttering into the last 16 and into a head-on collision in Duesseldorf on Monday after both failed to finish top…
Barring a parody advertisement, it is tough to recall a time when Rahul Dravid truly let loose. To see Dravid scream in joy while holding the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy aloft was a satisfying sight. It was reassuring to know that nice guys need not finish last. And to think that 17 years…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed its deep appreciation for the contributions of two giants in Indian cricket history, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The acknowledgment came after India’s thrilling seven-run victory against South Africa in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday.Following the match, Kohli revealed his decision…
The All India Football Federation condoled the death of former India winger Bhupinder Singh Rawat, who passed away in Surat, Gujarat, on Saturday, June 29, 2024, after a brief illness. He was 85. Rawat is survived by his wife, one son and one daughter. A speedy winger of the 1960s and 1970s, Rawat played for…
India beat South Africa by seven runs at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday to clinch its second T20 World Cup title. The Rohit Sharma-led side now holds the distinction of winning the World Cup without losing a single match through the tournament. India played nine games and won eight of those while one…
