Belgium defender Arthur Van Doren believes India is a strong title contender in next year’s men’s hockey World Cup, saying it is “impossible to ignore” the Men in Blue for their consistency over the last few years. India’s performance at major tournaments, including successive Olympic medals, have firmly established it among the elite. “It’s impossible…
Mitchell Starc of Australia (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Mitchell Starc etched his name into the record books with a remarkable all-round performance as Australia sealed the Ashes in emphatic fashion, defeating England by 82 runs at the Adelaide Oval to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. The left-arm fast bowler capped…
Star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh and goalkeeper Savita Punia will continue to lead the Soorma Hockey Club’s (SHC) men’s and women’s teams, respectively, in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL). Midfielder Salima Tete will serve as the co-captain of the women’s team. India captain Harmanpreet’s command in defence and drag-flicking ability has been pivotal, bringing both…
Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins of Australia (Getty Images) Australia have left out Test captain Pat Cummins for the remainder of the Ashes series, opting to put the fast bowler “on ice” after sealing the urn, with coach Andrew McDonald adamant the decision is about protecting his long-term future.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
Krishnappa Gowtham on Monday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: Unapologetically honest and flamboyant, a man who wore his emotions on his sleeve, Krishnappa Gowtham was never one to blend into the background. For Karnataka, he was more than just an all-rounder. He was a cricketer who carried the team…
India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur with teammate Jemimah Rodrigues. (PTI Photo) VIZAG: The first women’s T20I between India and Sri Lanka at the ACA-VDCA Cricket stadium on Sunday highlighted the gulf between the two teams. India stamped their authority with a dominating eight-wicket victory to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. But there is…
Rohit Sharma. (Image: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma‘s renewed focus on fitness has silenced lingering doubts about his place in India’s ODI set-up, with former spinner Amit Mishra strongly backing the Indian opener and challenging conventional perceptions around body type and athleticism.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Questions around Rohit’s conditioning had…
Australian players celebrate England’s Ben Stokes was dismissed (AP Photo/James Elsby) Former England captain Nasser Hussain has delivered a blunt assessment of England’s Ashes campaign in Australia, insisting that despite a complete change in mindset under the Bazball era, the outcome has been “no different” from previous tours.Speaking on the Ashes Daily podcast on Sky…
Star wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been named the captain of Jharkhand for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025/26 season. The announcement was made by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association on Monday. The tournament will begin on December 24, and Jharkhand will play their first match against Karnataka in Ahmedabad. Why the Mumbai Maidans are…
Sarfaraz Ahmed (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Pakistan lifted the U19 Asia Cup title in style after crushing India by 191 runs in the final on Sunday, but the match also ended with strong words from Pakistan’s mentor Sarfaraz Ahmed. The former Pakistan captain accused the Indian team of showing poor behaviour during the one-sided contest. Suryakumar…
