Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Fast-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana has been included in India's squad for the first Test against England to be played at Leeds from Friday (June 20). Rana was part of the Indian squad in England and has been asked to stay back to bolster the senior squad.
Madrid (Spain), June 17 (IANS) La Liga outfit Real Betis have announced the signing of goalkeeper Alvaro Valles from Las Palmas with a five-year contract. The 27-year-old, who began his career in the Betis youth system, returns on a free transfer after spending last season in the stands after rejecting a new contract with the recently relegated outfit, for whom he made 132 league appearances.
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) From streets and local grounds, tennis ball cricket will be getting an elevation to the international stage with the launch of the Global Tennis Cricket League (GTCL60) in Mumbai. A bold new chapter in the world of tennis ball cricket, GTCL60 is designed as the world’s premier 60-ball tennis cricket league and will feature eight dynamic international teams competing in Sharjah.
Philadelphia, June 17 (IANS) A new-look Manchester City make their Club World Cup debut against Moroccan side Wydad AC at the Lincoln Field Stadium in Philadelphia on Wednesday night. The Club World Cup has taken on an extra importance after Pep Guardiola's side finished last season a disappointing third in the Premier League, went out of the Champions League early and ended the campaign with a defeat to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final.
London, June 17 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team endured a 1-4 loss to Argentina in their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women) match at the Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre on Tuesday. Deepika’s powerful drag-flick (30') brought India level just before half-time after Victoria Falasco (29') had opened the scoring moments earlier, but a clinical late performance saw Argentina take control.
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) The Chennai Bulls and the Hyderabad Heroes put in commanding performances on Tuesday evening at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex), during Season 1 of the Rugby Premier League (RPL).
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri revealed what he believes to be India’s ideal starting XI for the upcoming five-Test series against England, which begins on June 20 at the Headingley Cricket Ground. Joining Crystal Arnold on The ICC Review, Shastri put forward the left-right combination at the top for the first Test against England, beginning on June 20 in Leeds, and is a debutant at first drop.
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) With the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the five-match Test series against England undoubtedly marks a new era for the Indian team led by Shubman Gill. Ironically, when India begins their new World Test Championship cycle against England in Leeds on June 20, it coincides with the day Kohli made his Test debut against the West Indies in 2011.
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) The Chennai Bulls continued their strong run as they won three out of three games in Season 1 of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex) here on Tuesday and maintained their position at the top of the table.
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) As Shubman Gill leads a new-look Indian Test team when the five-match series against England begins on June 20, the spotlight will be huge on premier fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah and his ability to tilt results single-handedly in the visitors’ favour under testing conditions.
