Sports
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B-town support ‘queen’ Sania Mirza for her retirement plans
Mumbai: Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor have extended their support for tennis superstar Sania Mirza after she announced her retirement plans on Wednesday. Taking to his Instagram Story, Ranveer posted…
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Women’s Asian Cup: China start favourite against arch-rivals Chinese Taipei
Mumbai: When it comes to rivalries in sports, one thinks of India vs Pakistan in cricket and hockey, Australia vs England in Ashes and Brazil vs Argentina in football. The China vs…
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Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu advances to round of 16
Lucknow: Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu advanced to the second round of the 2022 Syed Modi International in the women’s singles at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium, here on Wednesday. The…
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No Indian in ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year; Babar named captain
Dubai: There are no Indian players in the ICC Men’s T20I team of the year for 2021 with Pakistan skipper Babar Azam named as the captain of the team announced on Wednesday. The…
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ICC congratulates Erasmus on reaching 100-ODI landmark
Paarl: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated Marais Erasmus for officiating in 100 men’s One Day Internationals as an on-field umpire. Erasmus, a member of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of…
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ICC moots Second edition of 100 PC Cricket Future Leaders Programme
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that a further 20 future female leaders in cricket have been selected to be part of the second edition of the ICC 100 percent Cricket…
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‘This will be my last season’: Sania Mirza announces retirement from tennis
Melbourne: India’s first women’s tennis superstar, Sania Mirza on Wednesday announced her retirement plans, confirming that the 2022 season will be her last. The Indian tennis player has won six Grand Slams…
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Pro Kabaddi League: Dabang Delhi outclass Patna Pirates
Bengaluru: Dabang Delhi’s seasoned stars had a night to remember as they helped their team beat Patna Pirates 32-29 in Match 62 of the ongoing Pro Kabaddi League Season 8 at The…
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Footballer Nadia Nadim, who fled Afghanistan, is now a doctor
Nadia Nadim, a refugee from Afghanistan, who is now a footballer, has qualified as a doctor. After five years of studying while playing football, 33-year-old Nadia Nadim, a prolific Danish international with…
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Not looking for anything but if it happens, will try my best to take team forward: KL Rahul
Paarl: He hasn’t given a serious thought to the idea of being India’s full-time Test captain but KL Rahul on Tuesday said if chosen for the coveted job, he would try to take…
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To my superhero,’ Siraj’s heartfelt message to Virat Kohli
Johannesburg: India pace bowler Mohammed Siraj has called Virat Kohli his “superhero” after the latter stepped down as the Test skipper following the 1-2 series loss to the Dean Elgar-led South Africa.Siraj was…
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All preparations in place for AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022
Mumbai: Stage is all set for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup 2022 in Maharashtra with 10 out of the 12 teams reaching India and setting camp at their respective…
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Sometimes things get heated on the field: Jansen on clash with Bumrah
Paarl: South Africa’s young pace all-rounder Marco Jansen opened up on his clash with India pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the second Test at Johannesburg, saying things get heated up at times when…
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Rohit close to getting match-ready, likely to be available against West Indies
New Delhi: India’s white ball captain Rohit Sharma is recovering well from his left hamstring injury and has a bright chance of making a comeback for the six-match home white-ball series against…
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Novak Djokovic arrives in Dubai after deportation from Australia
Dubai: Novak Djokovic arrived early Monday in Dubai after his deportation from Australia over its required COVID-19 vaccination ended the No. 1-ranked men’s tennis player’s hopes of defending his Australian Open title.…
