New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the remaining two T20Is against Afghanistan, to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, after suffering a fresh injury. The recent setback also leaves in doubt Chakaravarthy’s availability for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan.
Southampton, Sep 14 (IANS) England’s white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum welcomed Kevin Pietersen’s arrival as a mentor in the setup, adding that the former captain’s past criticisms of the team would bring valuable perspective to a side enforcing stricter off-field standards.
Hyderabad, Sep 14 (IANS) Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) lifted the title after a commanding 4-1 win in the final over All India Police Sports Control Board as the 6th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2026 concluded in Hyderabad on Monday.
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan said that calmness and some amount of teamwork are the key to adapting to switching formats in international cricket. In India’s seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the T20I series opener at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Kishan hit 42 while sharing a 121-run stand with Abhishek Sharma, who hit a sensational 82, to chase down 157.
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Before the chat with Pooja Vastrakar began, Shikha Pandey quizzed her on what the ongoing stint in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) had taught her so far. The answer from Pooja, who also went on a cruise trip, had nothing to do with her bowling, batting, or anything she might carry into a match.
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has explained that the team would look to "unlock" the potential in George Russell following his recent setback at the Spanish GP, where the Briton finished fifth and conceded that he is "not in the fight for the drivers' title".
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India's star opener Shafali Verma spoke on her change in approach for big games after having recently powered India to an eighth title in the Women's Asia Cup with a win over Sri Lanka in the final.
Madrid, Sep 14 (IANS) FC Barcelona maintained their perfect start to the season with a 4-2 win away to Levante, while Real Madrid also won and La Liga saw its first managerial casualty of the campaign.
Malahide, Sep 14 (IANS) Senior Australia batter Steve Smith has raised doubts over his participation in next year's Ashes tour of England, revealing he is managing his Test career on a series-by-series basis while targeting to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Nishu emerged as the winner in the 53kg category at the national selection trials on Monday, earning the right to challenge Asian Games-bound Antim Panghal in a final trial for India’s berth at the Senior World Wrestling Championships.
