New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes said India’s ODI captain Shubman Gill must embrace support from senior stars such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli while staying true to his leadership style. Rhodes backed the youngster to thrive as a skipper despite the intense pressures of international captaincy.
London, Sep 2 (IANS) India's Anahat Singh and Ramit Tandon made winning starts to their London Squash Classic campaigns, advancing to the pre-quarterfinals of the PSA Gold tournament with straight-game victories, while Veer Chotrani bowed out in the opening round on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes believes having someone of Rohit Sharma's vast experience in the Indian squad will be an invaluable asset for the two-time champions as they go further in their plans to prepare for the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup.
Lucknow, Sep 2 (IANS) Defending champions Kashi Rudras captain Karan Sharma has expressed confidence in his side to carry their winning momentum into the playoffs of the UPT20 league 2026. Having finished third in the league stage with five wins and 10 points, Kashi Rudras will need to defeat Noida Super Kings in the Eliminator to keep their hopes of securing a consecutive title alive.
New York, Sep 2 (IANS) Portugal’s Jaime Faria will take another significant step in his rapidly developing career when he faces defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the second round of the US Open on Wednesday, with the 23-year-old arriving at Arthur Ashe Stadium after claiming a landmark five-set victory over American Jenson Brooksby and insisting he is determined to continue pushing his limits.
Bengaluru, Sep 2 (IANS) Captain Tilak Varma hit an unbeaten half-century to lead South Zone to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over North Zone in the 2026/27 Duleep Trophy semi-final and secure their place in the title clash, where they will take on East Zone.
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil spoke about his return to the Premier League, saying he has put a lot into his development since his last time in the league and is aiming to lead the club through their latest top-flight challenge.
Dubai, Sep 2 (IANS) Seven-time champions India will aim for a far more complete batting performance when they face Hong Kong China in their second 2026 Women's T20 Asia Cup Group A fixture at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 2 (IANS) At a time when Kerala is busy unravelling the tangled threads of its failed Lionel Messi visit, Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister Elma Aveiro’s visit to the state has provided a rather different footballing connection for Malayalis.
Dubai, Sep 2 (IANS) England fast bowlers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue have continued their impressive climb in the latest ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings after playing key roles in England’s commanding 2-0 lead over Pakistan in their ICC World Test Championship series.
