New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Former Barcelona and Chelsea winger Pedro Rodriguez has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 39, bringing the curtain down on a glittering career that saw him win the FIFA World Cup, European Championship and UEFA Champions League.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Former India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur believes that her team is in safe hands with Smriti Mandhana taking over the captaincy baton, backing her long-time teammate to take the team forward after a leadership journey that spanned more than a decade.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Former India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has made it clear that stepping down from the leadership role has not diminished her ambitions as a cricketer, saying she remains determined to contribute to the national team and add more trophies to her collection.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday paid tribute to Ajit Agarkar, thanking the former chairman of the senior men’s selection committee for his contribution to a successful period in Indian cricket.
Hyderabad, Oct 7 (IANS) Olympic champions, world No.1s and World Cup winners will headline the international contingent at the second season of the Archery Premier League (APL), with five established global stars set to bring their experience and high-pressure pedigree to Hyderabad.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 7 (IANS) The elevation of star opener Smriti Mandhana as captain of the Indian women’s cricket team has inspired a musical tribute from Kerala, with a cricket historian penning a song celebrating her remarkable career.
Navi Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) The Indian Racing Festival (IRF) has announced its complete 2026 calendar, with Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida set to host Rounds 4 and 5 on Oct 31-Nov 1 and Nov 28-29 respectively, before the Festival culminates in the season finale as a night race at the highly anticipated Navi Mumbai Street Circuit on Dec 5-6.
London, Oct 7 (IANS) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new long-term contract with the club that will keep him at the helm until June 2030, the Premier League side announced on Wednesday.
Johannesburg, Oct 7 (IANS) The stage is set for the SA20 season 5 player auction as four franchises prepare to battle it out for 19 available squad slots with a total purse of 2.10 million USD here on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) India captain Shreyas Iyer credited his long-time mentor and former Indian assistant coach Abhishek Nayar for helping him improve and correct his mistakes and produce a match-winning performance after smashing his maiden T20I century against West Indies in the opening game of the five-match series on Tuesday.
