Spells of Markram and Shamsi tilted the game in South Africa’s favour, says Tilak Varma

Spells of Markram and Shamsi tilted the game in South Africa’s favour, says Tilak Varma

Gqeberha, Dec 13 - India’s left-handed batter Tilak Varma said spells of South Africa spinners Tabraiz Shamsi and captain Aiden Markram played a decisive role in tilting the second T20I in their favour, adding that if not for the duo, the visitors’ could

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Lema takes charge of Mexico’s Pumas

Lema takes charge of Mexico’s Pumas

Mexico City, Dec 13 - Gustavo Lema has been named manager of Pumas UNAM for the 2024 Liga MX season, the Mexico City club said.

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Santos pursuing Carpini for manager’s job

Santos pursuing Carpini for manager’s job

Rio De Janeiro, Dec 13 - Santos has made an offer to sign Thiago Carpini as their new head coach, as they seek a swift return to Brazilian football's top tier, according to widespread media reports.

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River Plate president backs manager Demichelis

River Plate president backs manager Demichelis

Buenos Aires, Dec 13 - River Plate president Jorge Brito has denied speculation that manager Martin Demichelis could lose his job amid a poor run of results.

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Flamengo’s Barbosa motivated to prove doubters wrong

Flamengo’s Barbosa motivated to prove doubters wrong

Rio De Janeiro, Dec 13 - Striker Gabriel Barbosa has revealed he is unhappy at Flamengo after losing his regular starting berth with the Rio de Janeiro club.

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South Africa batted beautifully in the first five-six overs, says Suryakumar Yadav

South Africa batted beautifully in the first five-six overs, says Suryakumar Yadav

Gqeberha, Dec 13 - After suffering a five-wicket defeat to South Africa in the second T20I, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav admitted that the Proteas’ batting unit beautifully batted in the first five-six overs of the rain-hit chase, which eventually proved to be match-winning

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FIFA announces finalists of best goalkeeper awards

FIFA announces finalists of best goalkeeper awards

Geneva, Dec 13 - The International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) announced the finalists of the Best Women's Goalkeeper and Best Men's Goalkeeper awards.

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World Test Championship: Australia finalise playing XI for Perth Test against Pakistan

World Test Championship: Australia finalise playing XI for Perth Test against Pakistan

Perth, Dec 13 - Australia have named the side that will take on Pakistan in the opening match of their ICC World Test Championship series, here.

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Losing a leg was not a deterrent for 200m champion Rajesh 

Losing a leg was not a deterrent for 200m champion Rajesh 

New Delhi, Dec 12 - When the 200m final of the T64 category started at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday, it was being telecast live on a big screen at Annai Vailankanni College in Tambaram, Tamil Nadu, thousands of kilometers away from

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IND v ENG: Got our ‘whites’ today, looking forward to playing Test after a long gap, says Mandhana

IND v ENG: Got our ‘whites’ today, looking forward to playing Test after a long gap, says Mandhana

Mumbai, Dec 12 - In ten years of international cricket, Smriti Mandhana has played in only four Women's Test matches. In the next three weeks, she is scheduled to be part of two Test matches -- one-off Tests against England at the DY

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Bangladesh beat India to win inaugural SCG Multicultural Cup

Bangladesh beat India to win inaugural SCG Multicultural Cup

Sydney, Dec 12 - Bangladesh won the inaugural SCG Multicultural Cup 2023, held at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, defeating India in the final.

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Double blow for Pakistan women’s team as Daina Baig, Nida Dar sustain injuries during NZ tour

Double blow for Pakistan women’s team as Daina Baig, Nida Dar sustain injuries during NZ tour

Queenstown, Dec 12 - Pakistan women's team suffered injuries to a pair of experienced players -- pacer Diana Baig and skipper Nida Dar as New Zealand cruised to victory in the opening match of their ODI series on Tuesday.

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Global Esports Games 2023: eFootball star Hemanth Kommu to lead India’s medal charge

Global Esports Games 2023: eFootball star Hemanth Kommu to lead India’s medal charge

New Delhi, Dec 12 - After a triumphant performance in the Asian Qualifiers, India's eFootball star, Hemanth Kommu, is set to represent the nation at the prestigious Global Esports Games 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Sport programme for Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games revealed

Sport programme for Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games revealed

Dubai, Dec 12 - The Asian Paralympic Committee (AsPC) and the Local Organising Committee (AINAPGOC) on Tuesday announced the list of 18 sports that will feature in the 2026 Asian Para Games, which will take place in the City of Nagoya in Aichi

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LALIGA EA Sports FC ‘Beat the Best’ prepares for its international debut in India

LALIGA EA Sports FC ‘Beat the Best’ prepares for its international debut in India

Mumbai, Dec 12 - LALIGA EA Sports FC makes its leap into the international arena with its Beat the Best tournaments, which opens on Tuesday for the first of two tournaments to be held in Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, Indonesia, India, Turkey, Egypt

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‘He is saying what 90 percent of people thinking’, Ed Cowan backs Johnson’s stunning attack on retiring Warner

‘He is saying what 90 percent of people thinking’, Ed Cowan backs Johnson’s stunning attack on retiring Warner

New Delhi, Dec 12 - Former Australian Test batter Ed Cowan has moved to defend Mitchell Johnson’s criticism of David Warner saying that Johnson is echoing "what 90 percent of people have been thinking".

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Jr men’s hockey WC: India dispatch Netherlands 4-3 in thrilling quarterfinal encounter

Jr men’s hockey WC: India dispatch Netherlands 4-3 in thrilling quarterfinal encounter

Kuala Lumpur, Dec 12 - The Indian junior men’s hockey team produced a spectacular display of grit and character to beat the Netherlands 4-3 after trailing 0-2 at half-time and 2-3 in the third quarter in a thrilling quarterfinal of the FIH Men’s

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Igor Stimac names 50-member list of probables for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023

Igor Stimac names 50-member list of probables for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023

New Delhi, Dec 12 - Senior India National Team head coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday announced a 50-member list of probables for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, set to take place in Doha, next month.

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‘May get absolutely destroyed’: Michael Vaughan’s big ‘Bazball’ warning to England ahead of India Tests

‘May get absolutely destroyed’: Michael Vaughan’s big ‘Bazball’ warning to England ahead of India Tests

New Delhi, Dec 12 - Former captain Michael Vaughan issued a dire warning to England ahead of their tour of India, saying that he is unsure their aggressive approach, often dubbed as 'Bazball', may come down crumbling against a world-class Indian spin attack

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IPL 2024: Sanjay Bangar appointed Punjab Kings’ Head of Cricket Development

IPL 2024: Sanjay Bangar appointed Punjab Kings’ Head of Cricket Development

New Delhi, Dec 8 - Former India allrounder Sanjay Bangar has been appointed the head of cricket development at Punjab Kings (PBKS), the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise said on Friday.

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