Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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IPL 2024: MI coach Boucher says new captain will bring new perspective to the team

MUMBAI: In his second year as head coach at the Mumbai Indians, Mark Boucher will be working with a new captain in Hardik Pandya and has said he will be looking forward to the association as the all-rounder will bring his new perspective to the job.

Ireland batter Balbirnie fined 25 per cent match fee for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

NEW DELHI: Ireland batter and former captain Andrew Balbirnie has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second T20I against Afghanistan in Sharjah on Sunday, which also marked his 100th appearance in the format.

Hoeness expects Bayern to be vital force in Champions League

Berlin: Uli Hoeness, the former president and board member of Bayern Munich, believes it's premature to dismiss Bayern Munich's chances in the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League, despite a challenging season.

Clash of Titans steals the show as Chetan Shivram wins a triple

Mysuru: Former Indian National Rally champion Chetan Shivram showed great skills as he raced past the flag winning the title in three different classes at the mighty Clash of Titans, a feature event run for the winners of different events in the three-day of Autocross, on the 1.8-km twin track on Sunday.

WPL 2024: Left ourselves a few runs short after a fantastic start, admits DC head coach Batty

NEW DELHI:After becoming runners-up in WPL for the second straight time after losing Sunday’s final to the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals head coach Jonathan Batty admitted that his team fell a few runs short after a blistering start to their innings, resulting in them being bowled out for 113.

Vaughan believes 2024 could be the year for RCB “double celebration”

NEW DELHI: Following Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) maiden title win in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) final, former England captain Michael Vaughan voiced his belief that 2024 could be the year for a double celebration for the franchise.

Grace Harris named replacement for injured Darcie Brown for Bangladesh ODIs

Melbourne:Australia women all-rounder Grace Harris has been called up to the ODI squad as a replacement for the injured Darcie Brown ahead of Australia's tour of Bangladesh scheduled to commence on March 21.

Indian men’s senior team leaves for Saudi Arabia to play Afghanistan in World Cup Qualifiers

NEW DELHI:A 25-member Indian Senior Men’s Team left for Abha, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, March 15, 2024, to play the away tie against Afghanistan in the Round 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification.

Mahesh Bhupathi enters TT arena as UTT announces eighth team

MUMBAI:Ahmedabad SG Pipers has been named the eighth franchise to the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) league roster for season 2024. Mahesh Bhupathi's SG Sports Entertainment (SGSE) owned unit will represent the city of Ahmedabad.

Alcaraz to face Sinner in Indian Wells semis; Paul to meet Medvedev

Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz moved into the Indian Wells semifinal after beating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-1 in a quarterfinal match like no other.

BCA in talks with government to facilitate government jobs for cricket players in the state

PATNA:Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Rakesh Tiwari has stated that the cricket governing body of the state is in talks with the Bihar government to have government jobs in the pipeline for cricket players.

Shami returns to India post successful Achilles surgery

NEW DELHI: Pace bowler Mohammad Shami has returned to India after undergoing successful surgery on his heel to repair his Achilles tendon at the United Kingdom (UK).

Ranji Final: Mumbai ends eight-year drought to clinch 42nd title

MUMBAI: The eight-year Ranji Title drought ended for Mumbai as they beat Vidarbha by 169 runs on day 5 of the final to clinch their record-42nd championship title, here at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

Ranji Final: Mumbai ends eight-year drought to clinch 42nd title

MUMBAI: The eight-year Ranji Title drought ended for Mumbai as they beat Vidarbha by 169 runs on day 5 of the final to clinch their record-42nd championship title, here at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

WPL 2024: Smriti Mandhana has been very strong in bringing calmness to the group, says RCB coach Williams

NEW DELHI: Ahead of their Eliminator clash against Mumbai Indians in WPL 2024 on Friday, Luke Williams, the head coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore, has credited captain Smriti Mandhana for being a very strong figure in terms of bringing calmness to the team, which in turn has been one of the key reasons behind them making the playoffs for the first time.

IPL 2024: DC’s Harry Brook pulls out of tournament for personal reasons, says report

NEW DELHI: Middle-order England batter Harry Brook has withdrawn from the 2204 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), starting from March 22, citing personal reasons.

IPL 2024: 'Feels like I’m making my debut again', says Rishabh Pant on joining DC’s pre-season camp

Visakhapatnam:Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant said he feels like it’s his debut all over again ahead of his return to competitive cricketing action after 14 long months. He was declared fit by the BCCI on Tuesday to participate in the upcoming edition of the IPL.

'Everyone has a right to free speech...thanks PM Modi', ex-Pakistan cricketer Kaneria supports CAA

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has expressed his delight following the Indian government's notification of rules related to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which aims to provide citizenship to individuals of certain faiths facing persecution in neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

I would've felt more excited if we'd won the Test or series: Anderson on 700 Test scalps milestone

NEW DELHI: Veteran fast-bowler James Anderson said the excitement to reach 700 Test wickets would have been more if England had won the fifth and final Test against India at Dharamshala, where the visitors suffered defeat by an innings and 64 runs to lose the five-game series 4-1.

WPL 2024: 'The greatest player I have seen...', Charlotte Edwards hails Ellyse Perry after her heroics against MI

NEW DELHI: After Ellyse Perry’s spell of 6-15 in four overs and an unbeaten 40 with the bat helped Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) qualify for 2024 WPL playoffs, Charlotte Edwards, the head coach of Mumbai Indians, said the fast-bowling all-rounder is the greatest female cricketer we're ever going to see.

Ranji Trophy: Musheer Khan surpasses Sachin to become youngest Mumbai batter to score century in final

MUMBAI: Musheer Khan broke legendary Sachin Tendulkar's 29-year-old record to become the youngest Mumbai batter to score a century in the Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha, here at the Wankhede Stadium.

Sr Women Nationals: Madhya Pradesh to take on Chhattisgarh in season opener

PUNE: The 14th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship is all set to kick off on Wednesday here at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium Pimpri with Madhya Pradesh taking on Chhattisgarh in the tournament opener.

Calm after storm in AICF as new office-bearers check in

CHENNAI:After the storm -- the elections, charges, and counter-charges -- there is calm at the All India Chess Federation (AICF), the apex body for Indian chess.

'England can’t be picking Anderson on sentiment forever; have to find some young seamers', says Boycott

NEW DELHI: Legendary England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott said England need to move on from James Anderson, as they can’t be picking him on sentiment forever and has urged the side to find young and reliable fast bowlers for the Ashes trip to Australia in 2025-26.

Virat and I connected so well in my first season at RCB: Du Plessis

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis highlighted the striking similarities between himself and Virat Kohli, emphasising their shared dedication to athleticism, rigorous training regimes, and holistic approaches to professional sportsmanship.

5th Test: Padikkal, Sarfaraz take India to 376/3 at Tea after Rohit, Gill depart

Dharamshala: Debutant Devdutt Padikkal and Sarfaraz Khan steered India into a dominating position as the host reached 376/3 at Tea on day 2 of the fifth and final Test against England, here at the HPCA Stadium on Friday.

Stimac named list of probables for FIFA WC qualifiers against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: The Indian senior men's football team head coach Igor Stimac on Thursday announced a list of 35 probables for the two matches against Afghanistan in the Round 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 preliminary joint qualification.

5th Test: Kuldeep Yadav scythes through England with sensational five-wicket haul in dominating session for India

Dharamshala: Left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav scythed through England with a sensational five-wicket haul to make it a dominating second session for India on day one of the first Test at the HPCA Stadium on Thursday.

5th Test: Kuldeep Yadav scythes through England with sensational five-wicket haul in dominating session for India

Dharamshala: Left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav scythed through England with a sensational five-wicket haul to make it a dominating second session for India on day one of the first Test at the HPCA Stadium on Thursday.

5th Test: Kuldeep’s five-wicket haul, Ashwin’s four scalps help India bowl out England for 218

Dharamshala: Left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav scythed through England with a sensational five-wicket haul while off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took four wickets as the visitors’ were bowled out for 218 by India on day one of the fifth and final Test at the HPCA Stadium on Thursday.

Hazlewood, Lyon rise in Test bowlers' rankings, Bumrah continues to lead

Dubai: Australia's Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon have narrowed the gap with ace Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings following their exceptional performance in the opening game against New Zealand.

Ind vs Eng, 5th Test: I just don't know what bazball means, says Rohit Sharma

Dharamshala: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma admits that he is still puzzled by the term “bazball” despite praising England’s valiant approach and aggressive mindset of play ahead of the fifth and final Test match at HPCA starting on Thursday.

French Open badminton: Satwiksairaj-Chirag, Tressa-Gayatri move into second round

Paris:Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Tuesday beat the Malaysian pair Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi in straight games to move into the next round at the French Open badminton tournament. The Indian double combine won 21-13, 24-22 in the BWF World Tour Super 750 event being played at Arena de la Chapelle in the French capital.

‘Play really good cricket but... live your life': Cummins shares leadership mantra inspired by his mother

NEW DELHI: Australian captain Pat Cummins has revealed the personal struggles and lessons that have shaped his leadership style, emphasising the importance of living a full life both on and off the cricket field.

Yashasvi Jaiswal amongst nominees for ICC Men's Player of the Month award for February 2024

NEW DELHI: India’s in-form opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for February 2024 alongside New Zealand’s Kane Williamson and Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka.

K.L. Rahul back in India, set for IPL comeback following a medical checkup

NEW DELHI: Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter K.L. Rahul has returned from London after a medical check-up as he was experiencing some discomfort in his right quadriceps. He suffered an injury during the first Test against England in Hyderabad and was ruled out of the remaining games.

Saddened with the happenings in AIFF: Shaji Prabhakaran

NEW DELHI:It all started when the All India Football Federation (AIFF) sacked its secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran in November last year due to "breach of trust".

World Athletics Indoor C'ships: Duplantis retains pole vault title in Glasgow

Glasgow:Olympic and world champion Armand Duplantis made a successful defence of his pole vault title at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, clearing a world-leading 6.05m.

WPL 2024: We have a belief that even if we lose a match, we will bounce back, says Deepti Sharma

Bengaluru: UP Warriorz’ all-rounder Deepti Sharma praised her team’s desire to bounce back after having two losses in the initial part of 2024 WPL, which they have managed to turn over with wins over Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants.

Yuvraj Singh denies reports he will be contesting Lok Sabha polls

NEW DELHI: Taking to social media late on Friday, former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh issued a clarification, denying media reports that he will be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha from his home state of Punjab.

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