Preparations for the hosting of the upcoming FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup are progressing well according to Hockey India treasurer Sekar J. Manoharan. Manoharan was speaking to Sportstar at the unveiling of the schedule for the tournament in Chennai on Monday. The tournament will be held from November 28 to December 10, and…
Suryakumar Yadav shakes hands with ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi during the Asia Cup press conference with the captains. (Image: Screenshot) India captain Suryakumar Yadav was one of the eight skippers who sat down in the pre-tournament press conference for the 2025 Asia Cup in Dubai on Tuesday. Before taking questions from the media, all captains…
India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha were not seated side by side. (Image credit: ACC) NEW DELHI: The stage was set in Dubai for the Asia Cup 2025 captains’ press conference, but one detail immediately caught everyone’s attention. India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha were not seated…
Pakistan’s participation in the FIH junior Hockey World Cup in India later this year has been a question mark hanging over the tournament. However, Hockey India (HI) president Dilip Tirkey was bullish about the chances of Pakistan playing, noting that while no official confirmation has come yet, the federation was preparing to welcome Pakistan. “India,…
Who will make the cut – Sanju Samson or Jitesh Sharma? (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Who should open for India? Who bats at No. 3? Who slots into the middle order? Team India management and captain Suryakumar Yadav have a happy headache ahead of their Asia Cup 2025 opener. But beyond these questions, perhaps…
The Indian men’s hockey team arrived at the Asia Cup 2025 with one clear goal: to secure its berth at the 2026 World Cup. By the end of the tournament, it not only punched its ticket to Belgium and the Netherlands but also reclaimed its throne as Asia’s best, winning the continental crown after an…
Afghanistan will get the Asia Cup underway when they take on Hong Kong. (Photo by @ACBofficials on X) Afghanistan are set to begin their Asia Cup campaign against Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, entering as dark horse contenders following their impressive T20 World Cup semi-final appearance last year. The team has shown significant…
Arshdeep Singh (AFP Photo) If you ever find yourself listening to Salil Ankola discussing the craft of fast bowling, it’s worth dropping everything and paying attention. The former India pacer and selector has a way of breaking down the nuances of the trade that makes you lean in.When the conversation shifts to Arshdeep Singh, his…
Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has opened up on the moment he first realised MS Dhoni was destined to change the face of Indian cricket. Speaking about their time in an ‘A’ series in Kenya, Karthik revealed how Dhoni’s raw power and unique technique left everyone in awe.“I hadn’t seen him play much but during that…
Jasprit Bumrah in a practice session during the England tour. (Getty Images) Mumbai: India’s top sports surgeon Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, who has closely monitored Jasprit Bumrah, has an explanation for why the 31-year-old star pacer participated in only three out of five Tests in England this summer to manage his workload. Bumrah, who underwent back…
