New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Farveez Maharoof feels that despite India’s batting vulnerabilities in facing spinners, the Shubman Gill-led side enters the upcoming two-game Test series far better prepared than the hosts.
Johannesburg, Aug 11 (IANS) South Africa have opted for a blend of experience and domestic form for their upcoming white-ball assignment in Namibia, with spinner Bjorn Fortuin named captain of a 15-member squad that will contest a T20I tri-series and a historic ODI series later this month.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Farveez Maharoof believes the absence of retired off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be a massive factor for India in the upcoming two-game Test series starting in Galle on Saturday. At the same time, Maharoof suggested that a spin troika of Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Manav Suthar could form the ideal spin-bowling combination for India in the island nation.
Dubai, Aug 11 (IANS) Pakistan’s consolation victory in the final T20I against Sri Lanka has translated into significant movement in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings, with Nashra Sandhu, Shawaal Zulfiqar and Tuba Hassan among those making notable gains despite Sri Lanka claiming the three-match series 2-1.
Guwahati, Aug 11 (IANS) Purple Cap holder Deepak Gohain credited his experience for adapting to different conditions after his heroics with the ball helped Guwahati Royals beat Dibrugarh Warriors and reach the top of the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 Points table on Monday.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) India women’s hockey captain Salima Tete has set her sights firmly on the gold medal at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026, insisting that the team has the belief and ability to challenge for top honours after an impressive Nations Cup triumph.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Former India fielding coach T Dilip has underlined Virat Kohli’s consistency in the field, saying the veteran batter carries the same intensity into matches that he displays during training and, in the process, pushes those around him to raise their own standards.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Former India shooter Abhinav Bindra reminisced about his historic gold medal win from the Beijing Olympics in 2008, when he became the country's first individual Olympic gold medallist after finishing in top spot in the men's 10m air rifle event.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) As India prepare for their upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka, former fielding coach T Dilip has identified precision in slip positioning as one of the key areas that could influence India’s catching efficiency, particularly with the contrasting demands posed by fast bowlers and spinners.
Washington, Aug 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning that football’s world governing body would make a 'terrible mistake' if it considered replacing the Swiss administrator amid mounting opposition to his leadership.
