Men’s ODI WC: Buttler is just horribly out of nick; never seen him in this kind of form, says Hussain

Men’s ODI WC: Buttler is just horribly out of nick; never seen him in this kind of form, says Hussain

Pune, Nov 9 - Former captain Nasser Hussain believes skipper Jos Buttler is just horribly out of touch with the bat in the ongoing 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup and that he had never seen the wicketkeeper-batter in this kind of form ever.

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Men’s ODI WC: Ponting wishes for Maxwell’s astonishing knock to inspire Australia to trophy glory

Men’s ODI WC: Ponting wishes for Maxwell’s astonishing knock to inspire Australia to trophy glory

Pune, Nov 9 - Two-time Men’s ODI World Cup winning captain Ricky Ponting said he wishes for Australia to take immense faith from Glenn Maxwell’s astonishing 201 not out off 128 balls against Afghanistan and use it as an inspirational moment to win

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Asian Archery C’ships: Parneet edges out Jyothi for gold; India finishes campaign with 7 medals

Asian Archery C’ships: Parneet edges out Jyothi for gold; India finishes campaign with 7 medals

Bangkok, Nov 9 - Eighteen-year-old Parneet Kaur got the better of the seasoned archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam to win the gold medal in the women’s compound individual event at the Asian Archery Championships 2023, here on Thursday.

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‘I’ve always admired your dedication and commitment’, Mithali Raj posts heartfelt message on Meg Lanning’s retirement

‘I’ve always admired your dedication and commitment’, Mithali Raj posts heartfelt message on Meg Lanning’s retirement

New Delhi, Nov 9 - Former Indian skipper Mithali Raj on Thursday posted a heartfelt message for Meg Lanning after the Australian captain bids farewell to her 13-year-long international cricket career on Thursday.

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Men’s ODI WC: It was an emotional rollercoaster for everyone, says McDonald on Maxwell’s astonishing knock

Men’s ODI WC: It was an emotional rollercoaster for everyone, says McDonald on Maxwell’s astonishing knock

Pune, Nov 9 - Australia head coach Andrew McDonald admitted he was thinking about Glenn Maxwell’s impact on the team’s net run rate during their come-from-behind three-wicket win over Afghanistan, and added that watching the astonishing 201 not out was an emotional rollercoaster

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After successfully hosting National Games, Goa eye more sporting extravaganza

After successfully hosting National Games, Goa eye more sporting extravaganza

Panaji, Nov 8 - When the National Games hosting rights were awarded to Goa, there were mixed reactions from all and sundry about the tiny coastal state’s ability to pull it off without any hiccups.

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Sri Lanka Cricket refutes false accusations regarding U-19 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket refutes false accusations regarding U-19 World Cup

Colombo, Nov 8 - Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has addressed there false, malicious and misleading information circulated by the Minister of Sports under the cover of parliamentary privileges on November 7.

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How the Indian Army turned windsurfer Eabad Ali’s dream into reality

How the Indian Army turned windsurfer Eabad Ali’s dream into reality

Panaji, Nov 8 - Asian Games 2023 Bronze medal-winning windsurfer Eabad Ali of Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) continued his rich vein of form in the 37th National Games Goa as he claimed top spot in all 10 races in the RS:X category

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Men’s ODI WC: England’s senior players, coach shirked responsibility by not facing media ahead of Netherlands match, says Morgan

Men’s ODI WC: England’s senior players, coach shirked responsibility by not facing media ahead of Netherlands match, says Morgan

Pune, Nov 8 (IANS) Eoin Morgan, England’s 2019 Men’s ODI World Cup winning captain, said senior players and head coach Matthew Mott shirked their responsibility by not facing the media ahead of their match against Netherlands.

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Saudi Pro League champion Al-Ittihad part ways with coach Espirito Santo

Saudi Pro League champion Al-Ittihad part ways with coach Espirito Santo

Riyadh, Nov 8 (IANS) Al Ittihad have parted ways with Nuno Espirito Santo, the Saudi Pro League champions said, following a poor run of results under the Portuguese coach.

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Men’s ODI WC: Shubman Gill replaces Babar Azam as new top-ranked men’s ODI batter

Men’s ODI WC: Shubman Gill replaces Babar Azam as new top-ranked men’s ODI batter

New Delhi, Nov 8 - India opener Shubman Gill has replaced Pakistan captain Babar Azam as the new top-ranked men’s ODI batter in the latest ICC men's batting rankings released on Wednesday.

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BCCI seeks copy of FIR in World Cup 2023 ticket black marketing case

BCCI seeks copy of FIR in World Cup 2023 ticket black marketing case

Kolkata, Nov 8 - The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sought the copy of an FIR filed by Kolkata Police in the case of Cricket World Cup 2023 match ticket black marketing case in the city.

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Men’s ODI WC: It wasn’t all just chaotic swinging but there was a bit of planning to it, says Maxwell

Men’s ODI WC: It wasn’t all just chaotic swinging but there was a bit of planning to it, says Maxwell

Mumbai, Nov 8 - Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has revealed his record-breaking innings of 201 not out off 128 balls against Afghanistan at the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup on Tuesday wasn’t all about swinging in a chaotic manner, and added that there

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AIFF sacks secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran; reports

AIFF sacks secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran; reports

New Delhi, Nov 8 - In a shocking turn of events, All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Wednesday sacked its secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran, say reports.

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Diana Puketapu-Lyndon first woman to become chair of New Zealand Cricket

Diana Puketapu-Lyndon first woman to become chair of New Zealand Cricket

Christchurch (NZ), Nov 8 Diana Puketapu-Lyndon will replace Martin Snedden as chair of New Zealand Cricket, the first woman in the history of the organisation to fill the role, country's cricket board said on Wednesday.

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Champions League: Manchester City maintains perfect start to secure Round of 16 spot

Champions League: Manchester City maintains perfect start to secure Round of 16 spot

Manchester, Nov 8 - Manchester City clinched a place in the Champions League knockout stages with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Swiss side Young Boys.

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Uganda Cricket team to train in Zimbabwe ahead of ICC T20 World Cup qualifiers

Uganda Cricket team to train in Zimbabwe ahead of ICC T20 World Cup qualifiers

Kampala, Nov 8 - The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) has confirmed that the national team will camp in Zimbabwe ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup qualifiers.

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Billy Jean King Cup Finals: Czech Republic and Slovenia start with wins in Seville

Billy Jean King Cup Finals: Czech Republic and Slovenia start with wins in Seville

Seville, Nov 8 The 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals got off to a historic start as Slovenia beat Australia 2-1 and the Czech Republic stunned defending champions Switzerland 3-0 to make a winning start to their campaign.

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Men’s ODI WC: Did not think we can win it till Australia needed 40 off 40, says Cummins after memorable win

Men’s ODI WC: Did not think we can win it till Australia needed 40 off 40, says Cummins after memorable win

Mumbai, Nov 7 Describing Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten 201 off 128 balls as the greatest ODI innings he has ever seen, Australia captain Pat Cummins said survival was the only thing on their mind when he came in to bat after Afghanistan had reduced

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Flamengo: No plans for Barbosa-Antony swap deal

Flamengo: No plans for Barbosa-Antony swap deal

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 8 Serie 1 club CR Flamengo have quashed speculation that striker Gabriel Barbosa could leave the club to join Manchester United in the Premier League's January transfer window.

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