London, July 24 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has lavished praise on veteran opener Shikhar Dhawan, calling him a "fun-loving character" and a "fighter" for the positivity that Delhi batter brought to the game and the dressing room.
London, July 24 (IANS) Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has credited ex-skipper MS Dhoni for playing a pivotal role in shaping his international career, saying he was the key figure who stood by him and backed him during the formative years of his international career.
Washington, July 24 (IANS) Maria Sakkari scored a 7-5, 7-6 (1) win over Emma Navarro to advance to the quarterfinals of the DC Open. Sakkari, who received a wild card into the main draw, has now won three of four career matches against the 24-year-old American.
Solo (Indonesia), July 24 (IANS) Vennala Kalagotla, Tanvi Sharma won their respective matches as India’s campaign at the Badminton Asia Junior Individual Championships 2025 began on a strong note, led by commanding performances in the singles events.
Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has said that openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal showed excellent defensive technique and strong minds as they went unseparated in the morning session on the opening day of the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Changzhou (China), July 24 (IANS) India's campaign in the men's singles section of the BWF China Open came to a screeching end with H.S. Prannoy slumping to defeat against sixth seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in a Round-of-16 clash at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium here on Thursday.
Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has complemented the Indian batters for the way they batted on the opening day of the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series and said that their performance was proof that they can only score on flat pitches or against weak attacks.
London, July 24 (IANS) Premier League champion Liverpool continued a big-spending summer with the signing of striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for an initial fee of 79 million pounds (106 million US dollars). "We have reached an agreement for the transfer of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike, subject to international clearance," announced Liverpool's social media sites on Wednesday.
Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been taken for scans from the Old Trafford Stadium after he was hit on his right foot while batting on Day 1 of the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series in Manchester on Wednesday. The medical team of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is monitoring his progress, the board has informed in a statement released on social media.
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Despite a delayed start due to heavy morning showers, Day 3 of the Oriental Cup 2025 delivered thrilling action at the Dr. Ambedkar Stadium here on Wednesday, as St. Francis De Sales Senior Secondary School, Janakpuri stamped their authority in both the boys’ and girls’ categories with clinical victories.
