Graeme Smith lauds South Africa’s performance at ICC T20 World Cup
New Delhi, July 3 - Former South Africa cricketer and SA20 league commissioner, Graeme Smith has praised the performance of the Proteas men’s team at the T20 World Cup and noted the increased positivity around South African cricket, both locally and internationally.
‘God has its own plan’, says Pant on going from life-threatening accident to winning T20 World Cup
New Delhi, July 3 - Many were unsure how wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant would fare on his return to international cricket through the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies.
CA chief Hockley commits to resume bilateral cricket with Afghanistan
New Delhi, July 3 - Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley congratulated the Afghanistan men's cricket team for their victory over Australia in the league phase of the recently concluded T20 World Cup and reiterated commitment to resume bilateral cricket with the Asian nation.
Mizuho bank to support 30 high-potential swimmers at Inspire Institute of Sport
Bellary (Karnataka), July 3 - The Inspire Institute of Sport on Tuesday announced that Mizuho Bank Ltd is set to support 30 high-potential swimmers, as part of their newly-launched swimming programme.
We’ve to learn to play without big stars’, says Brazil coach after Vini Jr suspension
California, July 3 - Brazil faced Colombia in their final game of the Group Stage at the Levi's Stadium. The game finished 1-1 resulting in Colombia topping Group D with the Selecao finishing in second place.
Stranded journalists in the Caribbean thank Jay Shah for taking them in Team India’s chartered flight
Bridgetown (Barbados), July 3 - The stranded Indian journalists, who went to the West Indies to cover the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup, have thanked BCCI secretary Jay Shah for helping them fly on the special chartered flight for the men’s side set
South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp signs up with Melbourne Stars on three-year deal
New Delhi, July 3 - South Africa women’s fast-bowling all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has signed up with the Melbourne Stars for the next three seasons of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL).
Paris-bound wrestler Anshu Malik advised 2-week rest after shoulder sprain: Report
New Delhi, July 3 - Indian wrestler Anshu Malik, who has qualfied for the Paris Olympics in women's 57kg weight category, has reportedly been advised a two-week rest following a strain she sustained on her left shoulder during a training session.
‘We deserve criticism’: Rizwan admits flaws in team after Pakistan’s early T20 World Cup exit
New Delhi, July 3 - As Pakistan cricket team faced a lot of flak for their disappointing T20 world cup camipgn opening batter, opening batter Mohammad Rizwan admitted the shortcomings and said the criticism his side faced over their dismal performance is "justified".
Shubman Gill-led Indian team touches down in Harare for T20Is against Zimbabwe
Harare, July 3 - A youthful Indian team, led by Shubman Gill and having VVS Laxman, the National Cricket Academy (NCA) head of cricket as the coach touched down at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport ahead of the five-match T20I series against
Euro 2024: Rangnick pins Austria’s loss to Turkey on team’s poor defence
Leipzig, July 3 - Turkey scripted history as the side defeated Austria 2-1 to progress to the quarter-finals of the European Championship for the first time in 16 years.
Geoffrey Boycott reveals second throat cancer diagnosis; set to undergo surgery
New Delhi, July 3 - Legendary England batter Sir Geoffrey Boycott has revealed about his diagnosis with throat cancer for the second time and said he is set to undergo surgery as part of the treatment in two weeks' time.
Mark Waugh urges Australia to have specialist white-ball coach post T20 World Cup exit
New Delhi, July 3 - Former Australia cricketer Mark Waugh has called for the senior men’s team to appoint a specialist white-ball coach after the Mitchell Marsh-led side failed to enter the semi-finals of 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup last month.
German winger Leroy Sane hoping for magic moments against Spain
Berlin, July 3 - Not every defeat seems to be a problem for German winger Leroy Sane. With just days remaining until the delicate duel against Euro 2024 favorites Spain this Friday, the Bayern winger ventured into new territory by playing a friendly
Abhay-Senthilkumar get top billing in Asian Doubles Squash Championships
Johor (Malaysia), July 3 - The Indian duo of Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar have been given top billing in men’s doubles in the four-day Asian Doubles Squash Championships, which begin in on Thursday.
Alvarez, Otamendi named in Argentina squad for Paris Olympics
Buenos Aires, July 3 - Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez and veteran Benfica defender Nicolas Otamendi are the two overage players named in Argentina's squad for the Paris Olympic Games.
Euro 2024: Turkiye upset Austria to book quarterfinal berth
Leipzig, July 3 - Merih Demiral's double strike was enough for Turkiye to eliminate stubborn Austria 2-1 in a Euro 2024 round of 16 match at Leipzig's Red Bull Arena late on Tuesday.
Euro 2024: Dominant Netherlands outplay Romania 3-0; through to quarterfinals
Munich, July 3 - Two late goals from substitute Donyell Malen helped the Netherlands reach the UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinals for the first time in 16 years, after a comfortable and dominant 3-0 victory over Romania in a Round of 16 match here
Taskin clarifies bus incident ahead of T20 World Cup game against India, says ‘I was little late’
New Delhi, July 2 - Bangladesh's vice-captain, Taskin Ahmed, has addressed the speculation surrounding his absence from the team for their Super Eight match against India in the T20 World Cup 2024. Taskin admitted to missing the team bus on the morning of
Wimbledon 2024: Alexander Zverev shines, Andrey Rublev falls in first round
London, July 2 - Alexander Zverev led a strong show at Wimbledon on Tuesday, though World No. 6 Andrey Rublev became the highest-ranked player to exit the tournament so far. Fourth-seeded Zverev delivered a commanding performance on No. 1 Court, dispatching Roberto Carballes