Former India captain Kapil Dev has joined 21 other former international cricket captains in urging Pakistan to ensure proper medical care and humane treatment for jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.The group has written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, asking authorities to follow court orders related to Khan’s medical treatment and family visits.Kapil said…
Two-time Asian Games gold medallist Rohan Bopanna has questioned the changes made to India’s tennis squad for the 2026 Asian Games, saying players who had earned their place through rankings were left out after the selection process was changed.The sports ministry’s guidelines limited the Asian Games tennis squad to players ranked among the top eight…
India coach Sjoerd Marijne NEW DELHI: India women’s hockey team coach Sjoerd Marijne admitted nerves got the better of his side in their crucial 0-0 draw against Australia, as a lack of rhythm, unforced errors and missed opportunities ended their hopes of reaching the World Cup semifinals.India needed a win against Australia on Sunday to…
Giuliano Simeone scored a late equaliser as Atletico Madrid came back to draw 2-2 with Villarreal after playing the final stages of the match with 10 men.The late goal came after Villarreal had taken the lead from the penalty spot following Robin Le Normand’s red card in the 76th minute.Le Normand was sent off for…
Shoriful Islam became the first left-arm fast bowler in 140 years to take a seven-wicket haul in a Test innings against Australia, producing Bangladesh’s standout performance in the second Test in Mackay.The 25-year-old pacer from Panchagarh returned figures of 7/48 from 15 overs as Bangladesh bowled Australia out for 210 in their first innings at…
Rishabh Pant returned to the middle on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo and immediately produced a shot that caused damage to the stadium roof.Pant, who had retired hurt on the opening day after being struck on his left arm, resumed his innings after Saransh Jain was dismissed early on…
File Pic: UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin, right, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. (AP Photo) UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has ruled out challenging Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency but delivered his strongest warning yet to the world football chief, saying Infantino must either step down or face a challenger at next year’s election.Infantino has come…
England fast bowler Brydon Carse is under investigation after an incident at a nightclub in Derby on Saturday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Sunday.Videos circulating on social media appeared to show Carse being led away from a club in handcuffs by four police officers. Carse, who is part of England’s squad…
North Zone vs West Zone Live Score: Pacer Tushar Deshpande and off-spinner Tanish Kotian headlined a fine bowling performance with four wickets apiece as West Zone bowled out North for a lowly 251 on the opening day of their Duleep Trophy match at the Centre of Excellence. Deshpande (4/57) and Tanush Kotian (4/72) shared the…
Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring his side’s second goal. (AP Photo) The first Sunday of the new Premier League season delivered late drama, stirring comebacks and a statement win, with Manchester City and Liverpool both scoring deep into stoppage time while Brighton produced a ruthless 4-0 demolition of Aston Villa.For…