Lahore, Aug 24 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi has been ruled out of Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup due to a knee injury, with right-handed batter Sadaf Shamas named as her replacement.
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday praised India’s differently-abled cricketers for their determination and achievements after meeting the Indian Mixed Disability Men’s Cricket Team and office bearers of the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI), along with BCCI President Mithun Manhas and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, following their successful tour of England.
Colombo, Aug 24 (IANS) Breaking his silence following a fiery altercation with Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit back by saying that observers should refrain from judging the incident without knowing the full context of what was said on the field.
New York, Aug 24 (IANS) Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams will begin their much-anticipated US Open 2026 mixed doubles campaign against a qualifier after the wildcard pair was handed their first-round opponent in the 16-team event on Sunday.
Colombo, Aug 24 (IANS) Expecting a grueling battle over the next few days, Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten feels that to get ahead of India in the ongoing Test match, the hosts need to get things in their favour in the first session and look to take it big from there.
Colombo, Aug 24 (IANS) Confident of his abilities after years of consistent domestic grind, off-spin bowling all-rounder Saransh Jain on Monday said he always maintained a deep faith in earning his Test cap, adding that it was only a matter of time for him to grab it.
Sao Paulo Aug 24 (IANS) Jose Manuel Lopez scored twice as Palmeiras extended its lead at the top of Brazil's Serie A on Sunday with a 4-1 home win over Vasco da Gama.
Cincinnati, Aug 24 (IANS) Arthur Fils clinched his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title after producing a dominant final-set performance to defeat American Frances Tiafoe, while Coco Gauff powered past compatriot Jessica Pegula to win her second Cincinnati Open title on Sunday.
Madrid, Aug 24 (IANS) FC Barcelona kicked off its La Liga title defense with a convincing 5-0 win away to Elche on Sunday.
London, Aug 24 (IANS) Manchester City came from a goal down to open its English Premier League campaign with a 2-1 home win over Bournemouth on Sunday.
