Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi came out in support of ace batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and dismissed attempts to sideline the two legends from the Indian ODI side, claiming they are the backbone of the team and must be continued until the 2027 World Cup, a news report said on Monday.
Ahmedabad, Dec 8 (IANS) Former Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna called the commencement of the seventh season of Tennis Premier League (TPL) fun, exciting, and for everyone to enjoy. The TPL is all set for its seventh season, taking place at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium from December 9 to 14. With the league completing seven consecutive editions, it becomes only the fourth sports league in India to achieve this milestone.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) India’s seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur said veteran opener Rohit Sharma made him feel comfortable and encouraged self-expression, something which he is now eager to experience again in the Mumbai Indians' camp for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) World championship bronze medallist Zorawar Singh Sandhu finished seventh in the men’s trap final with seven hits in the first 10 targets, as India concluded their second-best ever campaign at an International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Finals (WCF) with a total of six medals, including two gold medals.
Ahilyanagar (Maharashtra), Dec 8 (IANS) Dharashiv and Sangli emerged as champions in the boys' and girls' categories, respectively, in the 51st Junior State Kho Kho Championship conducted by Maharashtra State Kho Kho Association (MSKKA) held in Ahilyanagar.
Cuttack, Dec 8 (IANS) South Africa veteran batter David Miller says he is prepared to take on any role assigned to him by head coach Shukri Conrad in the upcoming T20I series against India, starting at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Mitchell Marsh has notified his Western Australia teammates that this season will be his final one in red-ball cricket at the state level, reports Nine newspapers. The experienced all-rounder has chosen to retire from long-format domestic cricket but hasn't completely dismissed the possibility of being called up for Australia if selectors call on him during the ongoing Ashes campaign.
Santiago (Chile), Dec 8 (IANS) Japan stunned neighbours South Korea, while New Zealand, Spain, and Chile won their respective matches on the day of the Classification Phase in Santiago, which delivered a varied storyline, ranging from dramatic finishes to dominant attacking displays.
Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS) Team India recorded an impressive victory at the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) Children’s Classic – Silver Tour, securing the gold medal in the Team category, a competitive field of riders from Zone 9 countries.
London, Dec 8 (IANS) Former England captain Alec Stewart will resume his full-time role as Surrey’s director of cricket after stepping back from it last year to care for his wife Lynn.
