Bengaluru, Aug 13 (IANS) Former India right-arm pacer Vinay Kumar has been appointed as head coach of the Karnataka senior men’s team for the upcoming 2026/27 domestic season, said the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Thursday.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) India are coming off a period of vulnerability against quality spin in series defeats to New Zealand and South Africa at home, and their upcoming two-match challenge in Sri Lanka looms as a genuine litmus test.
Agra, Aug 13 (IANS) Former Union Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi has taken on a new responsibility as the Chairperson of the Divyang Cricket Control Board of India (DCCBI), the organisation working for and promoting the Indian Divyang Cricket Team and Indian Wheelchair Cricket Team.
Guwahati, Aug 13 (IANS) Local boy and former India international Halicharan Narzary produced a stunning individual performance for Bodoland FC, scoring four goals and providing two assists as they cruised to a 6-0 victory over local rivals Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC in their final Group F fixture of the 135th Durand Cup at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Thursday.
Kolkata, Aug 13 (IANS) Jamal Hossain carded a seven-under 63 to take a two-shot lead following the completion of the rain-delayed second round of the Coal India Open at Tollygunge Club in Kolkata on Thursday.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Former India batter WV Raman said he would prefer Sarfaraz Khan over Dhruv Jurel in the side’s playing eleven for the first Test against Sri Lanka, starting in Galle on Saturday, citing the visitors' need for a frontline batter in the middle order who can attack the hosts' spin bowling line-up.
Manchester, Aug 13 (IANS) Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has signed a new five-year contract with the club, extending his stay at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2031.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar has opened up about the winding road that eventually led him to the IPL, recalling how he once had to choose between pursuing cricket and joining the Punjab Police, while seven years of repeated selection setbacks tested his patience. Brar, who ultimately broke through after moving to Mohali and impressing in the domestic circuit, says the journey has strengthened his belief that opportunities arrive when their time comes.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Around 17 years after representing India at the World Championships in Hyderabad, former badminton player Trupti Murgunde believes the return of the prestigious tournament to the country reflects India’s remarkable growth as a sporting nation and will provide a major boost to the next generation of shuttlers.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) A franchise like Punjab Kings used to be perpetually trapped in the cycle of mid-table rebuilds till a grand change at the top happened in 2025. Under head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer, PBKS reached the summit clash, but fell short of the trophy.
