Chandigarh, Aug 9 (IANS) Cricketer Ramandeep Singh believes the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League will provide a much-needed platform for talented cricketers from villages across the state, allowing them to showcase their abilities in front of a wider audience.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Former India spinner Anil Kumble on Sunday marked 36 years since his international debut for India, looking back on the August 9, 1990 Test against England in Manchester where he claimed Allan Lamb as his first international wicket and began a career that would eventually make him India's most successful Test bowler.
Colombo, Aug 9 (IANS) Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scored with 61 while fast bowler Mohammed Siraj showcased his power-hitting capabilities by blasting a hat-trick of sixes to propel India to a thrilling six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Cricket XI on the third and final day of their warm-up fixture at the NCC Ground on Sunday.
Ranchi, Aug 9 (IANS) Rodriguinho's first start for SC Delhi could hardly have gone better, but the Brazilian forward was quick to shift the focus away from his remarkable five-goal haul and towards the belief that brought him to India in the first place.
Madrid, Aug 9 (IANS) Barcelona's Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo is on the verge of joining Liverpool on a season-long loan, Barca coach Hansi Flick has confirmed on Sunday.
Shillong, Aug 9 (IANS) Langsning FC have made an emphatic entry into the Durand Cup, combining attacking flair with resilience to remain unbeaten after their opening two matches and establish themselves as serious contenders for a place in the knockout stage.
London, Aug 9 (IANS) England have received a big boost ahead of their test series against Pakistan starting on August 19, as their opener Emilio Gay, who suffered a shoulder injury while playing for Durham against Middlesex on Friday, is expected to be fit for the first test match at Headingley.
Lucknow, Aug 9 (IANS) India and Lucknow Falcons pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar refused to look too far ahead when asked about his chances of making the ODI World Cup squad, insisting that his immediate focus remains on playing and performing rather than predicting what the future may hold.
Bengaluru, Aug 9 (IANS) Amidst the list of injured players of the senior men’s team in double digits at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, it’s head VVS Laxman on Sunday said that they must meet strict, data-driven fitness benchmarks and complete two Return To Play (RTP) matches before being cleared to rejoin national or domestic teams.
Asan City, Aug 9 (IANS) Ashmita Chaliha’s breakthrough moment on the BWF World Tour left her struggling to put the achievement into words as the 26-year-old Indian overcame China’s fourth-seeded Han Qian Xi 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in 53 minutes to win the Korea Masters women’s singles title here on Sunday.
