Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Just a few days before the start of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, former India captain and two-time Olympic medallist PR Sreejesh has listed the Indian team as a favourite to make it to the last-four stage and termed anything better than that as "a bonus".
London, Aug 12 (IANS) England opening batter Emilio Gay has been named in a 14-player Professional County Club (PCC) Select XI squad for a three-day warm-up fixture against the touring Pakistan side, starting at Beckenham on Thursday. It is followed by matches between the two teams at Lord’s (August 27-31) and Edgbaston (September 9-13) respectively.
London, Aug 12 (IANS) In his second spell as England’s Test captain, Joe Root has done away with the midnight curfew imposed on his side and has urged players to behave like ‘grown adults’ as they prepare for the upcoming series against Pakistan, starting at Headingley on August 19.
Manchester, Aug 12 (IANS) Manchester United's new signing Youri Tielemans has revealed that he was not expecting to leave Aston Villa during the summer transfer window, admitting that his move to Old Trafford came as a surprise even to him.
Guwahati, Aug 12 (IANS) Diwiz Pathak's unbeaten half-century guided Dibrugarh Warriors to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Nagaon Rangers in Match 23 of the Imperial Blue Packaged Drinking Water Assam Premier League 2026 at the ACA Stadium here on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Following a disappointing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 campaign, where they managed just two victories in eight matches to finish at the bottom of the points table, UP Warriorz have kicked off their pre-season preparations with an ongoing four-day training camp at the serene-looking Sai Krishnan Grounds in Bengaluru ahead of the 2027 season.
Kolkata, Aug 12 (IANS) Kshitij Naveed Kaul carded a four-under 66 to take a one-shot clubhouse lead before heavy rain forced the suspension of the second round of the Coal India Open at Tollygunge Club in Kolkata on Wednesday.
Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) A strong field of 157 players, representing 10 countries, among them six International Masters and 24 FIDE Masters and Women FIDE Masters, will feature in the Asian Junior Chess Championships 2026, to be hosted by the Maharashtra Chess Association, from August 16 to 26, 2026.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Former India left-arm spinner Murali Kartik believes the upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka starting on Saturday will be crucial in establishing India’s next generation of spin bowlers, as veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja approaches the twilight of his international career.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Sussex all-rounder Danny Lamb has announced his retirement from professional cricket at the age of 30 after a serious neck injury brought his career to an untimely end.
