World Sports – Page 129

Another word record! Armand Duplantis soars to new heights; achieves career-defining milestone at Stockholm DL | More sports News

Armand Duplantis (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images) Armand “Mondo” Duplantis set a new world record in pole vault by clearing 6.28 meters at the Stockholm Diamond League meeting on Sunday, surpassing his previous record of 6.27 meters from February.The Swedish pole vaulter had earlier won at the Oslo Diamond League meet, achieving a meet record […]

India vs England: Spin to win? Kuldeep Yadav sees encouraging signs for spinners ahead of first England Test | Cricket News

Kuldeep Yadav (PTI Photo) As India prepare for their five-Test tour of England beginning June 20 in Leeds, Kuldeep Yadav sees promising signs for spinners amid seam-friendly conditions. With Ravichandran Ashwin retiring earlier this year, the spotlight now falls on the left-arm wrist spinner to support Ravindra Jadeja as India eye their first series win […]

‘It’s okay’: Yuvraj Singh takes a cheeky dig at Australia as South Africa win WTC title | Cricket News

Yuvraj Singh and Australian cricket team India’s 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh congratulated South Africa in style – while also taking a playful jab at Australia – after the Proteas ended their 27-year ICC trophy drought with a memorable five-wicket win in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s.South Africa, chasing 282 in […]

After WTC loss, Johnson urges selectors to look beyond Mitchell Starc, Lyon, Hazlewood

Former Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson has urged the Australian selectors to introduce younger talents to the Test side. He believes that the ageing veterans should not be considered a guaranteed spot going forward, following their defeat in the World Test Championship final to South Africa at Lord’s. Johnson wrote in a column for The West […]

Surinder describes Delhis best pitch award in IPL 2025 ‘special’, DDCA Director reveals steps taken to promote womens cricket

New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI): Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) Director Shyam Sunder Sharma lavished praise on the impact Delhi Premier League (DPL) has made and outlined steps being taken to promote women’s cricket and its growth. According to Sharma, 14 players earned a spot in the 18th season of the Indian Premier […]

WTC final: Australia head coach backs Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne after Lord’s heartbreak | Cricket News

Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne, right, and batting partner Usman Khawaja react as they walk past each other during the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Australia head coach, Andrew McDonald, has backed old guard Usman Khawaja and out of form […]

Jannik Sinner says he’s had ‘a few sleepless nights’ since losing to Carlos Alcaraz in French Open | Tennis News

Second placed Italy’s Jannik Sinner reacts after the final match of the French Tennis Open against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has revealed that he has had trouble sleeping after he lost the French Open final to Carlos Alcaraz […]

News In Frames | Surf, sand and sports

The inaugural edition of Khelo India Beach Games organised in May in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu was a show of mixed emotions. The elation of victories paralleled the disappointments of falling short. During the open water swimming event, which was held under adverse weather conditions, parents were […]

What should India captain Shubman Gill improve in England? Sourav Ganguly reveals

Sourav Ganguly has pointed out the things that Shubman Gill can improve with his batting ahead of his first assignment as India’s new Test captain. Gill took over from Rohit Sharma as the new captain after the veteran batter announced his retirement from the longest format of the game in May. Ganguly started off by […]

Lionel Messis Inter Miami and Egypts Al Ahly battle to scoreless draw in Club World Cup opener

MIAMI GARDENS (AP) — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were held to a scoreless draw against Egypt’s Al Ahly in the opening game of the Club World Cup on Saturday night. In front of more than 60,000 fans at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami survived a first half onslaught by 12-time African champion Al Ahly, […]