100 years of Indian hockey: From Gurmail Singh to Hardik Singh, a storied legacy lives on
India’s hockey story is not just about medals but also about families who carried the game forward. From Dhyan Chand, his brother Roop Singh and son Ashok Kumar, to Lawrie Fernandes and his daughter Lorraine, generations have worn the Indian jersey with pride. The latest link is Hardik Singh, whose uncle and aunt once did the same….
Gautam Gambhir under fire: ‘Were we wasting time with Karun Nair or Sai Sudharsan?’ – Ex-India cricketer questions | Cricket News
Kolkata: India’s Sai Sudharsan with head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) India’s evolving approach to their batting order has once again raised eyebrows, with head coach Gautam Gambhir and the team management making another unexpected shuffle during the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens. In a move that surprised many, India fielded…
‘Indian hockey is alive because of heritage tournaments’ — Dilip Tirkey
As Indian hockey marks a century since the formation of the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) in 1925, Hockey India (HI) — which later succeeded the IHF — is reflecting not only on the sport’s illustrious past but also on new ways to elevate its standard in the country. Coincidentally, as Indian hockey reaches this milestone,…
England 10/1 in 3.3 Overs | AUS vs ENG Live Score, 1st Ashes Test Day 1: Ben Stokes wins the toss; England opt to bat against Australia in Perth
AUS vs ENG Live Score, 1st Ashes Test Day 1: England opted to bat first in the opening Ashes Test in Perth after Ben Stokes won the toss, with the captain declaring his team ready for a major challenge against a strong Australian side despite England’s poor recent record away from home. Stokes said the…
‘Not even allowed to fail’: Former cricketer questions Sarfaraz Khan’s omission from Indian Test team | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan’s continued absence from the Indian Test team has led to questions from several former players. The Mumbai batter has not played a Test since November 2024. Meanwhile, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra said Sarfaraz has been affected by a perception issue. Sarfaraz has played six Tests so far, scoring 371 runs…
Owner of IPL franchise, which never won trophy, says ‘we don’t need the auction’ | Cricket News
PBKS reached the 2025 IPL final after a strong run, but fell in the final to RCB. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia says the franchise is in such a stable position after the IPL 2026 retentions that the upcoming auction may hold little more than formality for them. After years…
‘Red-tape style of working’: Crisis in Pakistan cricket! Former cricketer Azhar Ali resigns from PCB selection panel | Cricket News
Pakistan’s former Test captain Azhar Ali has stepped down from the national selection committee and from his role as head of youth development at the Pakistan National Cricket Academy.Azhar submitted his resignation to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed was given full control of the Pakistan Shaheens and the under-19 teams,…
‘No one wanted pitch to be like this’: India batting coach contradicts Gautam Gambhir; hits out at Kolkata wicket | Cricket News
Gautam Gambhir, Sitanshu Kotak NEW DELHI: India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has expressed strong displeasure over the criticism directed at head coach Gautam Gambhir after India’s defeat to South Africa in the opening Test in Kolkata. He said some of the criticism appears to come from people with personal motives.India lost the Kolkata Test by…
Double trouble for India? Kagiso Rabada not ruled out for Guwahati Test; Simon Harmer to play | Cricket News
Kagiso Rabada’s availability for the 2nd Test still remains undecided despite the side bringing in Lungi Ngidi as his injury replacement. (Images via Getty) South Africa remain uncertain about Kagiso Rabada’s availability for the second Test against India, with bowling coach Piet Botha confirming that the team will wait another day before making a final…