Chennai, May 22 (IANS) All‑rounder Vijay Shankar on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, bringing the curtains down on a career that saw him represent India in both white‑ball formats and feature in the 2019 Men’s ODI World Cup.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) With focus on stars like Chandermohan, Sachin Mor, Neha, and Kajal, the Pro Wrestling League’s (PWL) growing influence on India’s wrestling ecosystem will once again be reflected at the continental stage when India takes part in the U-17 & U-23 Asian Wrestling Championships beginning in Da Nang, Vietnam, from May 23 to 31.
Manchester, May 22 (IANS) English Football Club Manchester City has announced that the newly-expanded North Stand at the Etihad Stadium will be renamed ‘The Pep Guardiola Stand’ in honour of departing manager, who will step down after completing a historic decade at the club.
Bengaluru, May 22 (IANS) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues said the team’s triumph at the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup last year has given the squad fresh motivation to improve further, describing the hunger for success as ‘like an addiction.’ India go into the competition, to be played from June 12 to July 5 in England, on the back of winning the Women’s ODI World Cup on home soil last year.
Dublin, May 22 (IANS) Cricket Ireland has announced a squad led by Andrew Balbirnie to take the field when they host New Zealand for a one-off Test match at Stormont, Belfast, from May 27 to 30. Balbirnie is all set to lead the side for the 10th time in the longer format.
Liverpool, May 22 (IANS) Liverpool manager Arne Slot refused to confirm whether Mohamed Salah will start against Brentford F.C. on Sunday, despite the fixture being confirmed as the Egyptian star’s final appearance for the club at Anfield.
Bengaluru, May 22 (IANS) India women’s head coach Amol Muzumdar said the Women’s Premier League (WPL) has played a ‘massive part’ in the overall development of women’s sport in the country ahead of the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, to be played in England from June 12 to July 5.
Bengaluru, May 22 (IANS) India women’s head coach Amol Muzumdar said the team’s approach ahead of the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup remains unchanged, adding that the process and success mantra is the same and that players and support staff continue to work hard every day with honesty and ‘genuineness.’
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday questioned the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) decision to declare wrestler Vinesh Phogat ineligible to participate in domestic competitions and asked the Centre to explore measures to facilitate her participation in the upcoming Asian Games selection trials.
Manchester, May 22 (IANS): Manchester United have announced Michael Carrick as their permanent head coach, having signed a new contract that will run until 2028.
