‘Like a lamb to the slaughter’: Dodda Ganesh warns against Rohit opening at Gabba

IANS | December 9, 2024 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Former pacer Dodda Ganesh has strongly cautioned the Indian team management against the idea of captain Rohit Sharma opening the batting in the crucial third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Gabba, labelling it a risky proposition given Rohit's current form and the challenging conditions in Brisbane.

UCL: Dortmund host Barcelona, Madrid faces do-or-die situation on Matchday 6

IANS | December 9, 2024 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) It has been one of the most interesting UEFA Champions League seasons so far, with the league stage producing some of the most unexpected results. With five matches already played by each team and three more to go, it remains unpredictable as to who will secure the direct qualification spots.

I-League 2024-25: Real Kashmir held 1-1 by Inter Kashi

IANS | December 9, 2024 6:21 PM

Srinagar, Dec 9 (IANS) Real Kashmir FC were held 1-1 by Inter Kashi in the fourth round of the I-League 2024-25 season at the TRC Football Turf ground here on Monday. Midfielder Lalramsanga (8’) put Real Kashmir in the lead before Inter Kashi drew level in the second half through their Spanish striker Domingo Berlanga (69’).

Ben Curran, brother of Tom & Sam, earns Zimbabwe call-up for Afghanistan ODIs

IANS | December 9, 2024 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Ben Curran, the brother of England men’s players Sam and Tom, has earned his maiden Zimbabwe call-up for their upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan. Apart from him, Zimbabwe have also handed a maiden call-up to young left-arm pacer Newman Nyamhuri, who’s also named in T20I squad.

Golf: Top stars line up for inaugural Vishwa Samudra Open, starting on Tuesday

IANS | December 9, 2024 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Top stars of the tour including SSP Chawrasia, Ajeetesh Sandhu, Rahil Gangjee, Gaurav Ghei, Rashid Khan, Khalin Joshi, Chikkarangappa S, Yuvraj Sandhu along with Olympian Udayan Mane and several foreign golfers will be in the fray for the title in the inaugural Vishwa Samudra Open to be played at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC) from December 10 -13.

Zlatan thriving in advisory role, says ‘I don't miss playing football’

IANS | December 9, 2024 5:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Zlatan Ibrahimovic hung up his boots in the summer of 2023, bringing down the curtain on a 24-year playing career. However, the former Sweden striker did not spend too long relaxing, returning to the club in an advisory role under the direction of Milan's new American owners.

'We can't look after him if he does not want to look after himself': Kapil on ailing Kambli

IANS | December 9, 2024 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) India’s iconic 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has expressed his willingness to assist former cricketer Vinod Kambli, provided the Mumbai star takes the initiative to address his struggles. Kambli represented India in 17 Tests and 104 One-Day Internationals between 1991 and 2000, amassing 3,561 runs across both formats.