Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians on Saturday have appointed former first-class cricketer Zubin Bharucha as their Director of Performance across the franchise's global ecosystem.
London, Aug 22 (IANS) Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has signed a new contract with the Premier League club that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2034, the Blues announced on Saturday.
Slovakia, Aug 22 (IANS) The Indian women's wrestling contingent added three more medals to their U20 World Championships tally in Slovakia, securing one silver and two bronze medals on the latest day of competition.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) India's teenage prodigy will be passing through the lens of several cricket fans over the next fortnight as he gears up for a red-ball and leadership challenge. The now 15-year-old was made the vice-captain of the Ishan Kishan-led East Zone side for the upcoming Duleep Trophy as the tournament kicks off India's domestic season.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Captain Simarjeet Singh opened up about the team's refreshed mindset and lethal bowling partnership with Mayank Yadav after East Delhi Riders delivered a disciplined all-round performance to secure a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Outer Delhi Warriors in their Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 clash on Friday.
New Delhi, August 22 (IANS) Former India captain Rahul Dravid believes the game needs players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to develop into all-format cricketers, while stressing the importance of giving the 15-year-old enough time and exposure to red-ball cricket.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) India returned to winning ways in the World Test Championship with their victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test match at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday. Just four days after their 165-run win, they will hit the ground running in Colombo for the second and final Test of their trip to the island nation, which begins on Sunday as focus remains on one of India's star bowlers, Kuldeep Yadav.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Manchester City's new manager Enzo Maresca has set his sights on continuing the club's winning culture and maintaining the high standards established during Pep Guardiola’s hugely successful tenure.
Kansas City, Aug 22 (IANS) Dubai-born Indian Rayhan Thomas produced another spectacular round at the AdventHealth Championship, following his opening 64 with a seven-under 65 to move into a share of the halfway lead at 15-under 129.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Mitchell Starc etched his name in the history books as the Australia pacer became the leading wicket-taker in World Test Championship (WTC) history, producing a sensational spell against Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay on Saturday.
