NEW DELHI: Tim Southee, the captain of the New Zealand men’s Test team, has praised India’s fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for his performances in all three formats, saying the bowler has been a force to be reckoned with ever since he returned to the game after an 11-month absence due to a back injury. After…
NEW DELHI: From facing the most balls in Test cricket to being the fourth-highest run-scorer in the history of the format, India batting great Rahul Dravid holds numerous records under his belt.Often referred to as “The Wall” of Indian cricket, Dravid was known for his exceptional technique, concentration, and ability to anchor the innings during…
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has once again demonstrated his immense global influence, this time in the digital realm. The 39-year-old Portuguese icon, known for his exceptional achievements on the pitch, has now broken new ground by setting a YouTube record for the fastest channel to reach 10 million subscribers.Ronaldo launched his YouTube channel, UR Cristiano,…
NEW DELHI: Armand Duplantis continued his impressive form from his world record-breaking, gold medal-winning performance at the Paris Olympics by dominating the men’s pole vault at the Lausanne Diamond League meet on Wednesday, the first meeting on World Athletics‘ elite circuit since the end of the Paris Games.The competition took place in a City Event…
NEW DELHI: Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (August 22) that comprise the Pakistan vs Bangladesh, England vs Sri Lanka Test matches and Neeraj Chopra‘s javelin throw at the Lausanne Diamond League.10 AM (Badminton – Japan Open)Sathish Kumar vs Kantaphon Wangcharoen (Thailand) in Men’s Singles Round of 1610:30 AM (Cricket)Pakistan vs…
NEW DELHI: Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma was honoured with the prestigious ‘Men’s International Cricketer of the Year’ award at the Ceat Cricket Rating Awards 2023-24. This recognition highlights his exceptional leadership and outstanding performances on the international stage.Former head coach Rahul Dravid, who has made an indelible mark on Indian cricket, was conferred…
NEW DELHI: Rahul Dravid, who previously served as India’s head coach, discussed the efforts made by the support staff to maintain the positive team dynamics from the 2023 ODI World Cup throughout the T20 World Cup campaign.He emphasized that this consistent approach played a crucial role in helping the Indian team break their drought in…
NEW DELHI: Star batter Rohit Sharma expressed his gratitude towards Rahul Dravid, Ajit Agarkar, and Jay Shah for their unwavering support during his tenure as the team’s leader.He acknowledged their backing in his endeavor to bring out the best in his players without being overly concerned about the outcomes. This approach ultimately led to India’s…
NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s performance in the Test series against England in February earlier this year was nothing short of extraordinary. Amassing 712 runs in five matches, he etched his name in Indian cricketing history, becoming only the second Indian batsman after Sunil Gavaskar to achieve this feat. His aggressive batting style drew widespread praise…
NEW DELHI: Saud Shakeel and Saim Ayub, both left-handed batsmen, played crucial knocks to rescue Pakistan from a precarious position on the first day of the opening Test match against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. The day’s play was affected by rain, but the duo managed to steer their team to a respectable score of 158-4 at…
