NEW DELHI: Despite persistent fitness worries, star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra put up a gutsy performance that resulted in a season’s best effort of 89.49 meters, finishing second in the Lausanne Diamond League. The 26-year-old started the fourth round in fourth place and shot his spear 85.58 meters on his fifth try. He left…
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering creating a special Test cricket fund worth at least USD 15 million. This fund would help with player match fees and solve the issue of talented players leaving for more lucrative T20 franchise leagues. Cricket Australia (CA) put out the plan, which has the backing of…
NEW DELHI: Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel showcased their batting prowess, scoring magnificent centuries to propel Pakistan to a commanding total of 448 for 6 declared against Bangladesh on the second day of the first Test match in Rawalpindi on Thursday.Rizwan’s unbeaten 171, his highest score in Test cricket and his third century in the…
NEW DELHI: Australian Cameron Green is hoping to make an impression in the high-profile India series that starts at his home ground of Perth on November 22. He is encouraged by his batting performance against New Zealand and plans to contribute with the bat as well as by bowling the ‘graveyard overs’. With four series…
NEW DELHI: KL Rahul, who recently returned to the Indian cricket team, is gearing up for the red-ball season. He made his comeback in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. This was his first game since playing for Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. Rahul is now preparing for the Duleep Trophy, which…
NEW DELHI: The ongoing England vs Sri Lanka first Test in Manchester on Friday had a special fan in the stands as Ben Stokes‘ doppelganger was seen making a re-appearance, delighting the England skipper and the fans alike. In his new avatar, Stokes’ doppelganger was seen showing off his Test jersey during the second session…
NEW DELHI: Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (August 24) that comprise the Pakistan vs Bangladesh, England vs Sri Lanka Test matches and English Premier League matches.Cricket10:30 AM: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 43:30 PM: England vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 4Football5 PM: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester…
NEW DELHI: Babar Azam, despite not captaining Pakistan’s Test cricket, appeared to be the favoured choice among fans who wished to see the star batter return to his former leadership role.During the third day of the first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Friday, a video captured the crowd’s affection for former…
NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra, the Indian javelin throw star, shared that a piece of advice from Julius Yego, his Kenyan rival, played a crucial role in helping him maintain composure before delivering a season-best performance to secure second place at the Diamond League in Lausanne.Chopra found himself in fourth position after the fourth round, but…
NEW DELHI: Shadman Islam, the Bangladeshi opener, fell just short of a valiant century by a mere seven runs, but his efforts propelled Bangladesh to a commendable 316/5 at stumps on the third day of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Friday.Islam’s patient knock of 93 off 183 balls kept Bangladesh’s hopes alive…
