Gambhir approached by BCCI for India’s head coach role: Report
New Delhi, May 17 - Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has reportedly been approached by the BCCI to become the next head coach of the senior men’s team. Earlier this week, the BCCI officially invited applications for the India head coach’s post with
AIFF president congratulates Brazil for winning FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 bid
New Delhi, May 17 - The All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey on Friday, met Brazil Football Association (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues and extended his heartfelt congratulations for Brazil being allotted to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027.
‘I feel proud to still compete at highest level’: Ronaldo plays down retirement plans
New Delhi, May 17 - Portugal and Al-Nassr star striker Cristiano Ronaldo has played down his retirement plans saying he is still competitive at the highest level.
Come in numbers and enjoy the game: Sunil Chhetri’s ‘final’ message to home fans for farewell match
New Delhi, May 17 - The outgoing Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri urged home fans to come in numbers and enjoy his final international game against Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on June 6.
‘All Time Great’: La Liga pays tribute to Sunil Chhetri on his international retirement
New Delhi, May 17 La Liga paid homage to Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri by terming him 'all time great' after the star striker announced that he will retire after the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait on June 6.
Ambrose believes West Indies can take Men’s T20 WC trophy if they start playing consistent and smart cricket
New York, May 17 - Legendary fast-bowler Curtly Ambrose believes the Rovman Powell-led co-hosts West Indies have enough talent to win an unmatched third ICC Men's T20 World Cup title when the competition begins from June 1.
IPL 2024: CSK or RCB, who will seal final playoff spot amid rain threat in Chennai?
Chennai, May 17 - As the ongoing IPL 2024 inches closer to its culmination, the excitement remains at the pinnacle as five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fight for the final playoff berth in their last league stage
Man, who set afire French synagogue, neutralised
Paris, May 17 - A knife-wielding man, who set France's synagogue on fire on Friday, has been neutralised, Interior Minister Gerald Dermanin said.
Fionn Hand added to Ireland men’s squad for Netherlands T20I tri-series
Dublin, May 17 - Ireland have said its bowling all-rounder Fionn Hand will join the men’s T20I squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series in the Netherlands, with Graham Hume missing the trip due to visa delays.
‘You always lift your game to a new standard when Jimmy’s out on the field’, says Labuschagne
New Delhi, May 17 - Following James Anderson’s announcement of retiring from the game after England’s opening Test against the West Indies at Lord’s in July, Australia top-order batter Marnus Labuschagne paid tribute to the veteran pacer, saying he had to lift standards
Brazil named hosts for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027
Bangkok, May 17 - Brazil have been named hosts for the Women's World Cup 2027 at the 74th FIFA Congress, here on Friday.
‘I can still perform at the highest level’, says Khawaja on his future in Australian Test side
New Delhi, May 17 - Left-handed opener Usman Khawaja, who will be turning 38 in December this year, believes he still has it in him to perform at the highest level for the Australian Test side in future.
England pacer Josh Tongue sidelined for indefinite period with pectoral injury
London, May 17 - Ahead of the start of their Test summer, England have suffered a setback as pacer Josh Tongue has been ruled out for an 'indefinite period' due to his pectoral injury.
T20 WC: Misbah points out India’s struggle to finish strong in ICC events, hails current squad as ‘skillful’
New Delhi, May 17 - India's struggle in the mega tournaments has not been hidden from the world and ahead of the blockbuster T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and USA, former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq opined that the team is lacking
Archer Deepika Kumari to train in Korea ahead of World Qualifiers as MOC approves multiple proposals
New Delhi, May 17 - Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has approved recurve archer Deepika Kumari’s request for financial assistance towards training in South Korea later this month, ahead of the World Qualifiers for the Paris Olympics.
Brazilian para runner Jacques breaks Men’s 5,000m T11 world record
Kobe, Japan, May 17 - Brazilian para-athlete Yeltsin Jacques won the Men's 5,000m T11 Final with a new world record at the Para Athletics World Championships here on Friday.
T20 World Cup: India to play warm-up game against Bangladesh on June 1 in USA
New Delhi, May 17 - India are set to play their Men’s T20 World Cup warm-up game against Bangladesh at a yet to be decided location in the USA on June 1, said the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday. India, captained by
There has to be life after James Anderson, says Andrew Strauss on veteran pacer’s retirement
London, May 16 - Former England captain Andrew Strauss said veteran fast-bowler James Anderson, who is all set to retire after the Lord’s Test against West Indies in July, is one of the great bowlers of all time, but also stressed upon the
IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad qualify for playoffs after rain washes out game against Gujarat Titans
Hyderabad, May 16 - Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad have become the third team after Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals to secure a spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs after rain washed out their clash against Gujarat Titans at the Rajiv Gandhi International
Jack Leach to return to cricketing action for Somerset in County Championship after knee injury recovery
London, May 16 - England’s left-arm spinner Jack Leach will be returning to cricketing action for Somerset via their match against Kent in the County Championship on Friday, after recovering from a knee injury.