New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) West Indies legend Ian Bishop hailed the national team's impressive win over Bangladesh in the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, on Saturday, calling it a significant victory at a time when the Windies cricket has been facing financial challenges.
London, Oct 31 (IANS) Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has backed Bruno Fernandes’ return to the starting line-up for their Premier League clash against Chelsea, describing the Portuguese midfielder as a key figure whose experience and contribution remain vital to the team.
Guangzhou, Oct 31 (IANS) American veteran tennis star Venus Williams lost in her first WTA Tour semifinal in eight years after going down in the Guangzhou Open doubles semifinals along with Janice Tjen here on Saturday.
Jaipur/Goa, Oct 31 (IANS) The opening weekend of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2026-27 season concludes on Sunday with a double-header featuring three top-six finishers from last season alongside the league's newest promoted outfit.
Dhaka, Oct 31 (IANS) India gained a crucial place in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table after the West Indies defeated Bangladesh in the first Test match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium near Dhaka on Saturday.
London, Oct 31 (IANS) Chelsea midfielder Jordan Henderson has described scoring on his home debut for the club as a special and emotional moment, saying he had been dreaming of making a strong start after spending a long time away from the game.
Hamilton, Oct 31 (IANS) India will consider a few tactical tweaks to their playing eleven when they take on New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I at Seddon Park on Sunday, India lead 3-1 but were beaten by 87 runs in Auckland, a result that could rattle the think tank’s long-held line on the starting eleven, as they aim to sign off from the series with a win.
Dakar, Oct 31 (IANS) A 17-member Indian contingent will compete across 11 sports at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, as the country looks to build on its strong record at the multi-sport event, which begins on Saturday and runs until November 13.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Former England batter Kevin Pietersen on Saturday said he is not a full-time employee of the side, but is associated with them as a consultant, and will not travel with the white-ball side for every game over the next 12 months.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Sudha Shah was part of the Indian side that played the country’s first women’s Test match against the West Indies in Bangalore on October 31, 1976. On its 50th anniversary, which was also India’s first international cricket game, Sudha recalled the crowd followed the team later in the series, especially in Patna, as it made the players feel ‘like we were superstars.’
