New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has backed the Indian team to be a strong contender to lift the ICC Champions Trophy despite the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.
Liverpool, Feb 14 (IANS) Liverpool and Everton battled it out for a 2-2 draw in the last Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday. The tempers were at an all-time high after the final whistle which saw Liverpool head coach Arne Slot getting shown a red card after the final whistle.
Chennai, Feb 14 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC will host Punjab FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Saturday.
Colombo, Feb 14 (IANS) Sri Lanka delivered a commanding performance, bowling Australia out for their lowest-ever ODI total in Asia to seal a 174-run victory and complete a dominant 3-0 series sweep at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Friday. The win marked Sri Lanka’s biggest-ever margin of victory against Australia in ODIs, a statement result as the visitors gear up for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) December 15, 2024, is a day that will forever be etched in young Nandini Kashyap’s memory. It was a joy where double the joy found Nandini’s way - Delhi Capitals signing her at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction for INR 10 lakh, and then being a part of the India squad for the first time via T20Is against the West Indies in Navi Mumbai.
London, Feb 14 (IANS) Arsenal were struck with disaster during their training camp in Dubai with their lone available striker Kai Havertz having torn his hamstring. The German forward has been ruled out of the season, further reducing the options left available for Arsenal’s frontline.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 14 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team, currently ranked fifth in the world, is all set to kickstart their highly anticipated FIH Pro League 2024-25 campaign at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Saturday.
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recalled MS Dhoni's on-field tactical brilliance during the 2013 Champions Trophy final against England and said he was left surprised with the latter's advice to get rid of Jonathan Trott.
Vadodra, Feb 14 (IANS) UP Warriorz are all set for season 3 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) and are going through the final paces before the Deepti Sharma-led side takes the field against Gujrat Giants on Sunday. In their second match of the season, UP Warriorz go against Delhi Capitals on February 19. Both the matches are scheduled at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Ahead of the Champions Trophy, Afghanistan batting coach Andrew Puttick heaped praise on wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz and lauded his talent and athleticism.
