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Rohit Sharma steps into big shoes
The transition of India’s white-ball squad was made official by the BCCI on Tuesday with the appointment of Rohit Sharma as the team’s new T20I captain and KL Rahul as his deputy. After the ouster from the T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli’s last…
Regroup, reset: Simone Biles to rest after trailblazing tour
There’s a video interlude during the “Gold Over America Tour” that Simone Biles spent the fall headlining where she offers advice to the audience of predominantly young women on how to deal with adversity.
“Regroup, reset, and everything…
Manu Bhaker, Rahi Sarnobat make 25m pistol final in ISSF President’s Cup
India’s Rahi Sarnobat and Manu Bhaker qualified for the finals in the women’s 25m pistol event on competition day five of the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) President’s Cup here on Monday.
Both the Olympians shot…
Denmark striker Kasper Dolberg diagnosed with diabetes
Denmark striker Kasper Dolberg has been diagnosed with diabetes and said Monday he will miss his national team’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers, to get used to the small treatment.
Dolberg, who also plays for French club Nice, said in a…
Cricketer Rafiq gets apology from English county over racism
Cricketer Azeem Rafiq was praised for his bravery in reporting racism and bullying at Yorkshire by the new chairman of the club on Monday.
The county has been widely criticized for its handling of the scandal and has already lost…
Big names set to be rested for New Zealand series
CHENNAI: Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and Rishabh Pant are expected to be rested for India's upcoming T20I series against New Zealand at home. The three-match series begins in…
2022 T20 World Cup: Bangladesh, Afghanistan earn direct entry; West Indies, Sri Lanka to play…
DUBAI: Bangladesh and Afghanistan were assured of a direct entry into the Super 12s in next year's T20 World Cup in Australia but two-time champions West Indies and former winners Sri Lanka will have to play the additional qualifying round.…
End of An Era: Shastri-Kohli partnership eyes winning end to significant chapter in Indian cricket
DUBAI: Outgoing head coach Ravi Shastri and skipper Virat Kohli, who will lead the country for one last time in the shortest format, would aim to finish India's underwhelming T20 World Cup campaign on a positive note with a victory over…
Manika eyes another doubles title at WTT Contender
Lasko, Nov 7 (UNI) Indian Table Tennis star Manika Batra aimed at adding another title to her kitty, as the star paddler reached Women's doubles final with her partner Archana Kamath at the WTT Contender 2021 here.
The Indian duo earned a…
Playing 5 bowlers always helped India win overseas series: Bowling Coach Bharat
Dubai, Nov 7 (UNI) India bowling coach Bharat Arun on Sunday said that the decision of Head Coach Ravi Shastri and Captain Virat Kohli to play five bowlers in all conditions have helped India win overseas series including Down Under…
England help Australia sneak into semifinals after Warner’s fiery 89 against Windies
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T20 World Cup 2021: England sweat over Jason Roy’s injury
England sweat over Jason Roy’s fitness, as the opener’s World Cup future hangs in the balance. This follows a calf muscle injury that Roy suffered while batting during England’s game against South Africa in Sharjah on Saturday.
Roy…
ICC congratulates Dwayne Bravo for a fine career
Dubai, Nov 6 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated former West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo for an impressive career that saw him stand out across formats and taste
great success in ICC tournaments over the…
India grabs five medals at ongoing U23 Wrestling Championships
Belgrade, Nov 6 (UNI) Women wrestlers Divya Kakran, Nisha Dahiya and Radhika claimed bronze medals in their respective weight categories on Day 5 of U23 Wrestling World Championships here.
Two-time Asia champion in 72kg weight…
T20 World Cup 2021: Jasprit Bumrah becomes leading wicket-taker for India in men’s T20Is
India’s bowlers led by Jasprit Bumrah made light work of the Scotland batting unit by bundling them out for just 85 in 17.4 overs in the Super 12 game of the ICC T20 World Cup on Friday. Bumrah (2/10), wreaked havoc among the Scottish…
If India plays like this, nobody can beat us: Ravindra Jadeja
India thrashed Scotland on Friday by eight wickets and kept alive its slim chance of reaching the semifinals next week. The men in blue squared its win-loss record at 2-2 with one more match remaining on Monday against Namibia. However,…
Yorkshire cricket boss quits as racism crisis shakes sport
The chairman of Yorkshire County Cricket Club quit on Friday as the club struggled to contain a crisis over its handling of a former player’s racism allegations that have shaken the sport.
Roger Hutton said he resigned “with immediate…
T20 World Cup: After loss, Scots get masterclass from Virat Kohli, KL Rahul
At the end of the match, Scotland players gathered around KL Rahul for a chat. Only minutes ago, the Indian opener had bludgeoned an 18-ball half-century. The game was over and the learning phase for the Scotland players began.
Off the…
New Zealand to be without Trent Boult for India tour, include five spinners in squad
Senior pacer Trent Boult has made himself unavailable for the two-Test series against India due to bio-bubble fatigue as New Zealand on Thursday named five spinners in its 15-man squad for the tour, starting November 25 in Kanpur.
Both…
T20 World Cup: Holders West Indies out of semi-finals race after loss to Sri Lanka
Defending champions West Indies were eliminated from the semi-final race in the T20 World Cup after a 20-run loss to Sri Lanka here on Thursday as their ageing stars failed to recreate the magic of the past.
Going into the game with two…