New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has thrown his weight behind Valtteri Bottas’s bid to return to Formula 1, as speculation grows around the Finn’s potential move to the new Cadillac F1 Team ahead of their debut in the 2026 season.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) With Shubman Gill returning to the squad for the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup, the focus has shifted to what would be India’s opening combination for the tournament. Veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane feels that in his opinion, Gill and Abhishek Sharma are likely to open the batting.
Bengaluru, Aug 21 (IANS) It’s a new start for the Indian senior men’s national team under head coach Khalid Jamil, who began his first camp on Independence Day. Six days and five training sessions into the new coach’s system, the Blue Tigers’ old stripes have begun to blend in with the new.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) English football club Leeds United have bolstered their squad with the signing of Switzerland striker Noah Okafor from AC Milan in an £18m deal, taking the overall Premier League spending this summer to a record-breaking £2.37bn.
Johannesburg, Aug 21 (IANS) Former South African cabinet minister Trevor Manuel has been appointed chair of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) board for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, announced Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday.
Colombo, Aug 21 (IANS) Leg-spin bowling all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has not been included in Sri Lanka’s 16-member squad for their upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe in Harare. Hasaranga had picked up a hamstring injury during the T20I series against Bangladesh back in July and has been recovering since then, thus leading to his exclusion from the squad for two ODIs against Zimbabwe.
Hosur (Tamil Nadu), Aug 21 (IANS) Yuvraj Sandhu of Chandigarh shot an extraordinary 10-under 61, his best score in two years, to stretch his lead to three strokes after round three of the Rs 1 crore PGTI Players Championship 2025 being played at the Clover Greens Golf Course & Resort near here on Thursday.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Subroto Cup witnessed a day of thrilling football action with dominant performances from West Bengal, Assam, and Rudrapur, alongside tightly fought draws that showcased the competitive spirit of the tournament.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday unveiled a new policy outlining India’s stance on international sporting engagements, with particular emphasis on its relations with Pakistan ahead of the Asia Cup 2025.
Brisbane, Aug 21 (IANS) Fast bowler Georgia Prestwidge’s early burst put Australia A on top, but heavy rain and persistent interruptions meant early stumps was taken on Day One of their one-off red-ball match against India A at the Allan Border Field here on Thursday.
