New Chandigarh, June 4 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim believes the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan presents India with a valuable opportunity to address shortcomings in the longest format while also laying the foundation for the future of the team.
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes vice-captain KL Rahul has entered the defining phase of his Test career and must embrace a leadership role in India’s batting unit as one of the experienced cricketer.
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Test captain Shubman Gill to become the cornerstone of India’s red-ball future, saying the opener’s success in the longest format could play a defining role in shaping the team’s next era.
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Just a week before the start of the World Cup, which will be held from June 11 to July 19 at locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico, FIFA has updated its stadium policy, banning the use of reusable plastic water bottles inside the stadium.
Berlin, June 4 (IANS) German Football club TSG Hoffenheim has announced the signing of Austria international Patrick Wimmer, adding an attacking option for coach Christian Ilzer as the team prepares for European football.
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) India have been dealt a massive blow ahead of the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, as star batter Virat Kohli will reportedly miss the series due to injury.
Ahmedabad, June 4 (IANS) After Praggnanandhaa R continued his remarkable run at Norway Chess by defeating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen for the second time in the tournament, Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises Limited, lauded the Indian Grandmaster's effort, saying the double win reflects "the confidence, maturity and competitive spirit" Praggnanandha brings to the event.
Paris, June 4 (IANS) After a hip injury ended Matteo Berrettini's Roland Garros campaign after the Italian retired midway through his quarter-final match with Matteo Arnaldi, the Italian conceded it's the worst feeling ever but admitted, "It's the right thing to do," as it's not the last tournament he was playing in his career.
Madrid, June 4 (IANS) Florentino Perez announced that Jose Mourinho will return as Real Madrid head coach if he is re-elected club president in Sunday's elections.
Paris, June 4 (IANS) Matteo Arnaldi moved into his maiden Grand Slam semi-final at Roland Garros after his fellow Italian, Matteo Berrettini, retired from the pair’s quarterfinal clash with hip injury.
