Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted that his side “fell apart mentally” after suffering a stunning 3–2 defeat to Japan in Tokyo on Tuesday — their first-ever loss to the Asian giants. The result marked a setback for the five-time world champions, who had been showing signs of progress under the Italian manager ahead of […]
A general view of the covers being removed after rain stops play (Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images) A Women’s Cricket World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was abandoned due to continuous rain on Tuesday. Sri Lanka had posted a strong total of 258-6, highlighted by Nilakshika de Silva’s tournament-fastest fifty.The rain during […]
Mohammed Shami dismissed fitness concerns while noting that the decision ultimately rests with the selectors. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami joined Bengal’s practice session at Eden Gardens on Tuesday ahead of their Ranji Trophy opener against Uttarakhand, addressing his exclusion from India’s upcoming white-ball series in Australia. The 35-year-old pacer, […]
The debate gathered steam when Rishabh Pant walked out to bat in the Manchester Test this July with a broken foot followed by Chris Woakes being unable to bowl in the second innings of the final Test of the series at Oval. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As the Ranji Trophy season gets underway, the Indian […]
Just after 5pm on Sunday, the phone rang inside Odisha’s Secretary of Sports Sachin Jadhav’s office on the third floor of the Kalinga Hockey Stadium. He had been waiting for that call. Jadhav listened, before answering excitedly: “Congratulations. He has done it. Yes, I’ll be there.” The caller was passing on the news that Pratik […]
Shubman Gill has “already passed his toughest test as captain in England,” asserted India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill has “already passed his toughest test as captain in England,” asserted India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday, lauding the young leader for earning the dressing room’s respect by […]
FC Barcelona have suffered a major blow ahead of a crucial phase in their season, as star striker Robert Lewandowski has been ruled out with a left thigh muscle injury sustained during international duty with Poland. The club confirmed on Tuesday that the 37-year-old has suffered a muscle injury in the biceps femoris of his […]
Former England all-rounder Ian Botham has publicly criticised England’s approach to the upcoming Ashes series in Australia, expressing concern over the team’s decision to play only one warm-up match before the start of the five-Test contest. Botham, a veteran of England’s victorious Ashes tours in the 1970s and 1980s, strongly questioned the team’s preparation strategy. […]
This special report focuses on the escalating controversy between senior Indian pacer Mohammed Shami and the BCCI’s selection committee, headed by chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Shami is quoted in the bulletin as saying, ‘The Indian team did not communicate with me regarding fitness. I am not the one who should inform them about my fitness.’ […]
New Delhi, Oct 14 (PTI) Shubman Gill has “already passed his toughest test as captain in England” and no one has done any favours by appointing him captain across two formats, head coach Gautam Gambhir couldn’t stop waxing eloquent about the young skipper. As he turned 44 on Tuesday, the birthday boy couldn’t have asked […]
