New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Lancashire coach Steven Croft spoke on rising English star Rocky Flintoff, son of legendary former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff. Croft admitted that the 18-year-old would be burdened with the pressure of being the son of such an iconic cricketer, but emphasised that he has done well so far.
Paris, Aug 15 (IANS) FIFA World Cup-winning Spain forward Ferran Torres has joined Paris Saint-Germain, signing a contract with the French club until 2031 and taking the No. 9 shirt.
Lucknow, Aug 15 (IANS) UPT20 League Chairman Dr Sanjay Kapoor has said the tournament could be hosted in Varanasi, Gorakhpur and other cities of Uttar Pradesh in the future, as the league looks to expand its reach and provide a bigger platform to emerging talent across the state.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) At 7:29 pm on August 15, 2020, Indian cricket witnessed the end of an era. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, one of the most influential cricketers in the country's history, announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 15-year career.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Singh has urged his team to treat every match in Pool D with equal importance at the FIH Hockey World Cup, with Wales, England and Pakistan standing between the hosts and their ambitions of making a deep run in the tournament.
Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) Day one’s play in the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka will resume at 2pm local time on Saturday following a rain delay during the lunch break at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) With some of Australian batters' troubles continuing in the first Test match against Bangladesh, former Aussie cricketers chalked up their long-term contenders to solve the batting jigsaw, putting their weight behind the return of the likes of Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney and Matt Renshaw in the Test side. Australia's 20 Test odyssey till next year is off to an underwhelming start after their batters failed to find the mojo, with the struggles continuing for Jake Weatherald, Cameron Green and Marnus Labuschagne.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) India hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh has credited the enduring bond with senior midfielder Manpreet Singh and the presence of experienced players across the squad as key factors in giving the team stability ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup.
Madrid, Aug 15 (IANS) Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Argentina defender Cristian Gabriel 'Cuti' Romero from Tottenham Hotspur, with the 28-year-old centre-back signing a contract until June 30, 2031.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) India men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh has set his sights on ending the country’s 51-year wait for the FIH Hockey World Cup title, saying the team is determined to turn its recent Olympic success into a sustained push for the biggest prize when the World Cup gets underway.
