New Delhi: Indian cricket stars Harmanpreet Kaur and Shafali Verma have made significant strides in the latest Women’s ICC T20 rankings, following their impressive performances against South Africa. Harmanpreet has ascended to 12th place with 613 rating points, while Shafali has moved up to the 15th spot, sharing it with New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr and…
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued a directive requiring all-star cricketers to participate in domestic cricket whenever they are free from national duties, with exceptions for senior players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah. This move underscores the BCCI’s commitment to enhancing the role of domestic…
New Delhi: Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to captain India in the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka, beginning July 27. The T20Is will take place from July 27 to 30 in Pallekele, followed by the ODI series from August 2 to 7 in Colombo. Pandya, who served as India’s T20 vice-captain…
New Delhi: Javelin thrower Kishore Jena, holder of the second-longest throw by an Indian, is aiming to achieve his personal best at his Olympic debut in Paris 2024. Jena’s story is unique. After stepping away from the sport for three years to focus on his job with the CISF, it was Neeraj Chopra’s Olympic success that…
Paris: In a momentous event, Jin, the eldest member of the internationally renowned K-pop group BTS, took center stage as the Olympic torchbearer in Paris on Sunday. He carried the Olympic flame near the iconic Louvre Museum, marking a significant appearance following the completion of his mandatory military service in South Korea. Photos and videos…
Florida: In a thrilling showdown at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, Argentina clinched the Copa America 2024 title by defeating Colombia 1-0, ending Los Cafeteros’ impressive 28-match unbeaten streak. The hard-fought victory underscores Argentina’s dominance in South American football and marks a significant milestone in their illustrious history. In what could be…
Berlin: Spain cemented their legacy as the most successful team in European Championship history by defeating England 2-1 in a thrilling final at Euro 2024 on Sunday in Berlin. This victory marks Spain’s fourth Euro Cup title, adding to their previous triumphs in 1964, 2008, and 2012, surpassing Germany’s record of three wins. The match,…
London: Carlos Alcaraz secured his place in tennis history by defending his Wimbledon title with a commanding straight-sets victory over Novak Djokovic. The 21-year-old Spaniard demonstrated his exceptional skill and resilience, winning 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) at the All England Club on Sunday, thus capturing his fourth Grand Slam title. This triumph comes hot on the…
Harare: India secured a commanding 4-1 series victory against Zimbabwe with a resounding 42-run win in the final T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday, July 14. Led by Shubman Gill, India bounced back emphatically after losing the first match, dominating the series with four consecutive wins. Zimbabwe’s captain Sikandar Raza opted to field…
New Delhi: Demonstrating a heartfelt commitment to its cricketing fraternity, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the release of ₹1 crore to support former India coach Anshuman Gaekwad in his battle against blood cancer. Gaekwad is currently receiving treatment at King’s College Hospital in London. The decision by the BCCI…
