Birmingham, July 16 (IANS) Formula One rookie Arvid Lindblad believes Indian cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is part of a new wave of teenage stars redefining elite sport, saying advances in technology and access to better information are enabling athletes to reach the highest level at increasingly younger ages.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has opened up about his blockbuster trade from Rajasthan Royals to Chennai Super Kings before IPL 2026 began, stating that he felt his long-standing franchise was finally ready to transition into a new phase without him.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the ODI series against England will provide the Indian dressing room with much-needed confidence after a disappointing 4-0 defeat in the preceding T20I series. Reflecting on India's struggles, Pujara attributed the batting unit's difficulties to its lack of experience in English conditions and expressed hope that the presence of two seasoned campaigners would help the team respond positively in the 50-over format.
Dubai, July 16 (IANS) India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has been handed an official warning and handed one demerit point for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against England at Edgbaston.
Atlanta, July 16 (IANS) England midfielder Jude Bellingham admitted he was 'gutted' after the Three Lions suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, saying he had desperately hoped to be part of the squad that finally ended the nation’s long wait for global glory.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has highlighted Virat Kohli's unwavering belief in his own methods as the defining trait behind the batting great's sustained success, recalling a conversation with the former India captain during a difficult phase in Australia.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The India U17 women's team have been drawn with Malaysia, Syria and Iraq in Group E of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Hockey India on Thursday announced the launch of its nationwide Coaching and Officiating Education Pathway Workshops, with the programme set to begin on July 18 as part of its continued efforts to strengthen the sport's development ecosystem across the country.
London, July 16 (IANS) The Football Association (FA) has reaffirmed its support for England head coach Thomas Tuchel despite the team's FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final defeat to Argentina, with the German expected to remain in charge until UEFA Euro 2028.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Kolhapur’s Sonam Uttam Maskar went from casually taking up shooting to preparing to represent India at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. She revealed that her father sold a property to provide her with the necessary equipment to follow her ambitions.
