NEW DELHI: The countdown to a crucial electoral transition in Indian Olympic sport has begun, with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) scheduling its Executive Council elections for December 5 and appointing former Election Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Srivastava as the returning officer to oversee the process.The elections come just five days before the present Executive Council’s…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik (Image: IANS) The Impact Player rule has remained one of the most debated aspects of the Indian Premier League, with questions over its influence on team strategies, high-scoring contests and India’s ability to develop quality all-rounders. Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik has…
Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson (Image credit: Agencies) India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed the decision to promote Shivam Dube to No. 4 despite the all-rounder failing to make an impact in the second T20 International against the West Indies in Ranchi.Dube scored seven off 10 balls before being dismissed by West Indies off-spinner…
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has questioned India’s bowling decisions during their six-wicket defeat to the West Indies in the second T20I in Ranchi.He believes India could have used fast bowlers Arshdeep Singh or Mayank Yadav for the 18th over instead of Axar Patel, as the visitors chased down a target of 250 to level…
Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Cristiano Ronaldo returned to action for Al-Nassr on Friday and scored in a 3-0 victory over Diriyah after a controversial international break with Portugal.The 41-year-old striker received a warm welcome from Al-Nassr supporters, who displayed a giant tifo carrying the message “Greatness is…
Will O’Rourke (Reuters Photo) New Zealand fast bowler Will O’Rourke will miss the upcoming home series against India as he continues recovering from injuries to his left hamstring and calf.The 25-year-old has been ruled out as a precaution, with New Zealand keen to ensure he is fully fit for their important four-Test tour of Australia…
Mayank Yadav finished with three wickets in three overs but conceded 36 runs at an economy rate of 12.00. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Mayank Yadav’s fiery opening spell was one of the positives for India in their second T20I against the West Indies in Ranchi on Friday. The fast bowler regularly clocked speeds above…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay honoured the state’s chess players (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay honoured the state’s chess players for their performances at the 2026 Chess Olympiad, awarding a total of Rs 60 lakh to five recipients at a ceremony in Chennai on Thursday.World champion D…
West Indies chased down a target of 250 in just 18.3 overs to register their highest successful T20I chase vs India (Image credit: Agencies) India head coach Gautam Gambhir refused to blame the toss, the dew or a dropped catch after India suffered a six-wicket defeat against the West Indies in the second T20I in…
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: Bangladesh ended the opening day of the Test against Afghanistan at 317/8 after an eventful day at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. After choosing to bat, the hosts made a flying start through Tanzid Hasan and Shadman Islam, but Afghanistan fought back with regular wickets to keep the…
