Women’s Asia Cup: Having an off day has to be rare, says Anjum Chopra on India’s inconsistent fielding

Women’s Asia Cup: Having an off day has to be rare, says Anjum Chopra on India’s inconsistent fielding

New Delhi, July 17 - Since taking over as India women’s head coach last year, Amol Muzumdar has stressed hugely on fitness and fielding being two non-negotiable aspects in on-field performances.

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Ellis eyes to become Aussie mainstay in Cummins & Starc’s absence on UK tour

Ellis eyes to become Aussie mainstay in Cummins & Starc’s absence on UK tour

New Delhi, July 17 - As Australia prepares for a T20I series against Scotland and England, Nathan Ellis is gearing up to step out of the shadows of his fast bowling idols, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.

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Women’s Asia Cup: India would play with whoever has the best form, says Anjum on third spinner

Women’s Asia Cup: India would play with whoever has the best form, says Anjum on third spinner

New Delhi, July 17 - With left-arm spinner Radha Yadav's form on rise since her international return and off-spinner Deepti Sharma being reliable, India are sorted in their first two spinners. For the third spinner, there is a toss-up between off-spinner Shreyanka Patil

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Women’s Asia Cup: Jemimah, Hemalatha, Harmanpreet – solving India’s number three conundrum

Women’s Asia Cup: Jemimah, Hemalatha, Harmanpreet – solving India’s number three conundrum

New Delhi, July 17 - The upcoming Women’s Asia Cup in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, serves as a big chance for India to firmly nail their plans ahead of the T20 World Cup in Bangladesh in October.

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Rohit & Virat are ‘irreplaceable’ in Indian team in any format: Kapil Dev

Rohit & Virat are ‘irreplaceable’ in Indian team in any format: Kapil Dev

New Delhi, July 17 - Former World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev has said veteran duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are "irreplaceable" in the Indian team across formats and called them "as same as Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni".

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A nip here, a tuck there: Jyothi Yarraji banking on tweaked technique for Olympics glory

A nip here, a tuck there: Jyothi Yarraji banking on tweaked technique for Olympics glory

Mumbai, July 18 - A well-planned preparation, explosive strength, tough mental approach, do-or-die attitude, and a harmoniously rhythmic running style bolstered by a new approach, India's top hurdler Jyothi Yarraji is banking on a newly tweaked running style to produce her best performance

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ICC Development Awards: Six nations recognised for transformative contributions to global cricket

ICC Development Awards: Six nations recognised for transformative contributions to global cricket

Dubai, July 17 - In a significant recognition for transformative efforts in Associate Members, Mexico, Oman, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Nepal, and Scotland have been honoured with the ICC Development Award for 2023.

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Gambhir discusses squad for Sri Lanka tour with national selection committee: Report

Gambhir discusses squad for Sri Lanka tour with national selection committee: Report

New Delhi, July 17 - The national selection committee and Gautam Gambhir held an hour-long virtual introductory meeting to lay down the vision the newly appointed head coach had for Team India, according to the reports.

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Chess Olympiad 2024: India likely to be seeded second in Open section

Chess Olympiad 2024: India likely to be seeded second in Open section

Chennai, July 15 - For the second time in succession, a five-member Indian chess team is likely to be seeded second in the Open section of the upcoming Budapest Olympiad to be held this September.

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Lamine Yamal: The Catalonian boy poised to replace Lionel Messi at Barcelona

Lamine Yamal: The Catalonian boy poised to replace Lionel Messi at Barcelona

New Delhi, July 15 - Over the past two decades the football world had gotten used to an FC Barcelona forward tormenting the defenders, scoring outrageous goals, possessing exceptional playmaking skills, and lighting up the right wing.

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Tony Hemming appointed Pakistan’s chief curator on a two-year contract

Tony Hemming appointed Pakistan’s chief curator on a two-year contract

Lahore, July 15 - Tony Hemming has been appointed as the new head curator on a two-year contract, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday. Perth-based Hemming will arrive in Lahore on Wednesday to begin his role.

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PCB revises central contracts to 12 months but decides against pay cut

PCB revises central contracts to 12 months but decides against pay cut

Lahore, July 15 - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday decided to reduce the players' central contracts from three years to one year while announcing no pay cuts on the fees offered.

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Paris Olympics: Satwik/Chirag, seeded third, gets favourable draw in Group C

Paris Olympics: Satwik/Chirag, seeded third, gets favourable draw in Group C

New Delhi, July 15 - Star Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have got a favourable draw in Group C against Indonesia’s world No. 6 combination of Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto for the upcoming Paris Olympics, set to begin on

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Hayley Matthews rejoins Melbourne Renegades ahead of WBBL season 10

Hayley Matthews rejoins Melbourne Renegades ahead of WBBL season 10

New Delhi, July 15 - West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has rejoined the Melbourne Renegades ahead of WBBL season ten as part of her penning a one-year deal with the club, which comes under the league’s new contract provision of clubs having the

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David Warner to be not considered for 2025 Champions Trophy: George Bailey

David Warner to be not considered for 2025 Champions Trophy: George Bailey

Melbourne, July 15 - Australia men's chief selector George Bailey has said veteran left-handed opener David Warner will not be considered for selection in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

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German legend Thomas Muller retires from international football

German legend Thomas Muller retires from international football

New Delhi, June 15 - One of football’s finest and most charismatic players Thomas Muller has called curtains on what has been an illustrious international career for the German international.

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No better feeling than winning game for India, says Yuvraj after lifting WCL title

No better feeling than winning game for India, says Yuvraj after lifting WCL title

New Delhi, July 15 - Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh reflected on the recent World Championship of Legends title win against Pakistan Champions and said the feeling of winning for the country is unmatched.

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Australia’s tour of UK chance to explore newer guys in T20Is, says George Bailey

Australia’s tour of UK chance to explore newer guys in T20Is, says George Bailey

Melbourne, July 15 - Chief selector George Bailey has said Australia’s tour of United Kingdom is a great opportunity to explore what newer guys bring to the table, especially in the T20I format.

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Virat Kohli wishes good luck to Paris-bound Indian athletes

Virat Kohli wishes good luck to Paris-bound Indian athletes

New Delhi, July 15 - Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has made a heartfelt appeal to the nation, urging countrymen to back India’s Olympic athletes as they head to Paris for the quadrennial extravaganza, starting on July 26.

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Football festival comes to a close: Records broken at Euro 2024 and Copa America

Football festival comes to a close: Records broken at Euro 2024 and Copa America

New Delhi, July 15 - A football fans' favourite festival has finally ended as the 2024 European Championship and Copa America has reached its conclusion with Spain and Argentina prevailing as the champions of their respective continents.

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