Birmingham, July 4 (IANS) Former England fast-bowler Stuart Broad believes India still are in control of proceedings in the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, despite the rollicking 165-run sixth wicket stand between Jamie Smith and Harry Brook taking the hosts to 249/5 in 47 overs.
Birmingham, July 4 (IANS) India would have thought they were close to bowling out England cheaply after taking out Joe Root and Ben Stokes on Day Three of the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Edgbaston here on Friday. But Jamie Smith and Harry Brook had other ideas, smashing unbeaten knocks of 102 and 91 respectively to share a quickfire 165-run stand to lead a stunning counter-attack from England.
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Mohamed Salah took to social media on Friday to send his condolences after his Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva passed away in a car accident on Thursday. The accident took place around 12:30 am local time in the Spanish province of Zamora. According to the Spanish police, Jota’s car veered off the road while trying to overtake another vehicle. A tyre blowout caused the car to lose control and catch fire. Sadly, both Jota and his brother died at the scene.
Bengaluru, July 4 (IANS) Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has reaffirmed his long-term vision to transform the athletics landscape in India, starting with the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic (NC Classic). Speaking ahead of the javelin meet here on Friday, Chopra shared his dream of creating a platform where international and Indian athletes compete shoulder to shoulder in India.
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has invited applications for the position of head coach of the men’s national team, with the final day for applying set as July 13. This follows days after the AIFF mutually parted ways with national team head coach Manolo Marquez after his tenure saw India fall to 127 in the FIFA rankings.
Bengaluru, July 4 (IANS) As double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra steps into the shoes of both an organiser and an athlete, he admitted the dual role has been challenging as he juggles between organising an international javelin event while also preparing to compete.
Bilbao, July 4 (IANS) Spanish forward Nico Williams has signed an eight-year contract extension at Athletic Club. With his previous deal set to run out in 2027, he has put pen to paper on a deal keeping him in Bilbao until June 30, 2035.
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu unveiled and flagged off the trophies of the Durand Cup 2025 at a grand ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Friday.
Colombo, July 4 (IANS) Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons left Sri Lanka on Friday for a scheduled medical consultation in London.
Zagreb, July 4 (IANS) World Champion D. Gukesh caused another sensation in the chess world by defeating World No.1 and five-time champion Magnus Carlsen in the sixth round of the rapid section of the Grand Chess Tour's SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia here on Thursday.
