India head coach Gautam Gambhir praised his team for displaying the character and mental strength required in Test cricket after Shubman Gill’s side secured a 1-0 series victory over Sri Lanka. India had a chance to complete a 2-0 sweep after winning the series opener in Galle, but Sri Lanka mounted a spirited fightback in…
NEW DELHI: India women’s hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne has defended his decision to take leave shortly before the FIH World Cup, insisting his absence did not compromise the team’s preparations and that he remained closely involved in the build-up to the tournament.Marijne’s decision to take leave before the World Cup had come under…
Pat Cummins and Imran Khan NEW DELHI: Australia captain Pat Cummins has thrown his support behind a campaign led by former international cricket captains seeking proper medical care and family access for jailed Pakistan great Imran Khan, saying the former all-rounder should be treated with “the dignity anyone deserves”.Cummins, one of the leading active cricketers…
Marizanne Kapp and Anaya Bangar NEW DELHI: South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has strongly criticised Cricket Australia’s decision to offer transgender cricketer Anaya Bangar a pathway back into competitive women’s cricket, calling the development “absolutely ridiculous” and saying it “should not be allowed”.Kapp’s reaction came after Australian media reported that Cricket Australia (CA) had cleared…
Lionel Messi, left, goalkeepers Emiliano Martinez and Geronimo Rulli react during the World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP) Chelsea have agreed a £7.5 million deal to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez ahead of the summer transfer deadline, BBC reported.The 33-year-old Argentina…
ENG vs PAK Live: Pakistan will resume Day 2 of the second Test against England with the advantage after a disciplined seam-bowling display reduced the hosts to 248/9 on a weather-hit opening day at Lord’s. Only 56 overs were possible after morning rain delayed the start and bad light brought an early close. England’s immediate…
India’s javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the Diamond League Finals in Brussels on September 5, even though he competed in only two Diamond League meetings this season.The final standings were updated after the last Diamond League meeting in Zurich on Thursday. Chopra finished sixth in the standings with 12 points after securing second…
The All India cricket team on England tour, 1936. (left-right): Baqa Jilani, Lala Armanath, Syed Mohammad Hussain, Mushtaq Ali, Cotar Ramaswami, Khershed Meherhomji. Seated: Phiroze Edulji Palia, Cottari Kanakaiya Nayudu, Maharaj Kumar of Vizianagram, Mohammad Nissar, Vijay Merchant. (Photo/Getty Images) Only 13 cricketers in the history of Test cricket have made their debuts after turning…
Surrey groundsman who clashed with Gautam Gambhir Surrey groundsman Lee Fortis, who made headlines last year after a heated confrontation with India head coach Gautam Gambhir at The Oval, has been placed on leave following a separate altercation with an ECB employee.Fortis was involved in a heated exchange with the employee while preparations were under…
Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha plays a shot during day five of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: 1139 minutes, 722 balls, 420 runs and three hundreds. Over the last two weeks, Sonal Dinusha accumulated staggering numbers, but the time…