India captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has thrown his weight behind captain Rohit Sharma, insisting that the veteran batter still has plenty of cricket left in him. Sidhu believes that Sharma will retain his leadership position for India’s upcoming five-match away…
File Pic: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi speaks with Pakistan cricketers in Dubai. (AFP Photo) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has found itself at the center of controversy after ordering a review of its decision to reduce match fees for players and reserves participating in the National T20 Championship. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi directed the review…
Abdul Razzaq and Hardik Pandya NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has stirred a fresh debate in the cricketing world by claiming that Abdul Razzaq was a better all-rounder than India’s Hardik Pandya. In a viral clip of the Pakistan show ‘Game on Hai’, Hafeez asserted that Razzaq’s performances and potential far outweighed those…
Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion, showcased his dominance at the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday. The world number three from Spain overcame the challenging windy conditions on Stadium Court to deliver a commanding performance against Grigor Dimitrov, defeating him 6-1, 6-1.Alcaraz’s victory denied Dimitrov’s bid to join…
Stuart MacGill (Photo Source: X) A Sydney District Court jury on Thursday found former Australia spinner Stuart MacGill guilty on a reduced charge for being part of drug supply, but cleared him of involvement in a large-scale commercial drug transaction that occurred in April 2021.Evidence presented showed that MacGill’s regular drug supplier and his brother-in-law…
NEW DELHI: South Africa batting legend AB de Villiers lauded Rohit Sharma’s legacy both as a batter and captain after India’s thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final. The victory marked India’s third Champions Trophy title and added another feather to Rohit’s already impressive cap. Under Rohit’s leadership, India lifted…
Syed Abid Ali died at the age of 83 (Photo Source: @azharflicks on X) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday condoled the passing away of former India all-rounder Abid Ali.The 83-year-old cricketer died on March 12.“Syed Abid Ali was a pivotal figure in Indian cricket during the 1960s and 70s,…
Brij Bhushan Singh (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Tuesday lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), restoring its recognition as a National Sports Federation (NSF) for the sport. Former WFI president and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh shared his thoughts…
NEW DELHI: Indian shuttler PV Sindhu faced an early exit from the All-England Open 2025 badminton tournament after suffering a defeat against Kim Ga Eun of South Korea in the first round of the women’s singles event on Wednesday. Despite a promising start, Sindhu, currently ranked 16th in the world, lost to the 21st-ranked Kim…
DIFFERENT ROLES: Rishabh Pant will be turning out for a new IPL franchise this season as captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, but his limited-overs career for India has largely stagnated. (BCCI Photo) He was the most expensive player at the auction but in India colours, didn’t even get a game in the Champions Trophy….
