New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) With the Indian national team struggling and free-falling through FIFA rankings, and a spot in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 looking doubtful, football coach Ravi Kumar Punia believes the need of the hour is to have an Indian head coach at the helm of the senior men’s national team.
Jaipur, July 8 (IANS) The moment Uday Parte's name echoed through the Pro Kabaddi Season 12 League Player Auction hall on June 1 as the second most expensive player from Category D, the 23-year-old from Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, felt a surge of emotions he could barely contain.
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Football coach Ravi Kumar Punia, who is also working with Indian Women’s League side HOPS FC, is confident that after securing qualification for the AFC Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in Australia, the national team is going to qualify for the Women’s FIFA World Cup in the coming years.
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Former India captain Virat Kohli expressed his joy of being at the Centre Court for the Wimbledon match and recalled his first visit to the iconic venue from 10 years back in 2015.
Dubai, July 8 (IANS) India’s star spinner Deepti Sharma is on the verge of becoming the No. 1 ranked T20I bowler after the 27-year-old moved up to the second spot, just eight rating points shy of Pakistan’s Sadia Iqbal, who currently holds the top spot.
Manchester, July 8 (IANS) Ahead of the fourth T20I against England, the Indian women's cricket team was accorded a rousing welcome by the Consul General of India, Manchester, Vishakha Yaduvanshi at the Old Trafford Stadium.
Dubai, July 8 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah has expressed its sorrow at the death of Afghanistan umpire Bismillah Jan Shinwari at the age of 41.
Lahore, July 8 (IANS) Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan and pacer Haris Rauf have been left out of the 15-member squad due to injuries for the upcoming Bangladesh T20I tour.
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) With 80 overs of play possible after rain delayed the start of day five’s play at Edgbaston by an hour and 40 minutes, anticipation about the end result was at its high amongst fans. Despite England’s win being far-fetched, the hosts still held onto a glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak situation – an unlikely draw.
Perth, July 8 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Tim David has ruled out the possibility of making his return to the ODI format after the shock retirements of Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis from the 50-over cricket.
