Stokes keen to get Anderson, Broad in Test squad; says no to Root for vice-captain’s job
England’s newly-appointed captain, Ben Stokes, has stated that he is eager to get pace-bowling stalwarts Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad back in the Test squad for the three-match series against New Zealand, which begins on June 2 at Lord’s. The two ageing warhorses were strangely left out of England’s three-Test tour of the Caribbean earlier […]
Mohamed Salah and Sam Kerr win FWA Footballers of the Year
The Football Writers’ Association has named Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah the ‘Footballer of the Year’ for the second time, and Chelsea striker Sam Kerr the ‘Women’s Footballer of the Year.’ Mohamed Salah of Liverpool received 48% of the vote, beating out Kevin De Bruyne and Declan Rice, who finished second and third in the poll. […]
Rishabh Pant says ‘was not worried even at 84/5 in match’ against KKR
Delhi Capitals’ skipper Rishabh Pant said he was confident of their chances of winning the match against Kolkata Knight Riders despite his team being reduced to 84/5 at one time. Pant said he was sure they would pull it through if they managed to take it deep into the death overs. David Warner (42) and […]
Pakistan to host seniors Over-40 World Cup
KARACHI: Pakistan will host the Inaugural Seniors Over 40 Cricket World Cup from Sept 23 to Oct 8 next year at prominent six venues of Karachi, it has been announced officially. According to Pakistan Veterans Cricket Association (PVCA) chairman Fawad Ijaz Khan, the World Cup Over 40s/50s Steering Committee had announced this decision on Tuesday […]
Sen, Ashwin star as Rajasthan defend 144 to beat Bangalore by 29 runs
Young pacer Kuldeep Sen (4/20) and senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (3/17) took seven wickets between themselves as Rajasthan Royals successfully defended 144 to defeat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 29 runs at the MCA Stadium here on Tuesday. After Riyan Parag’s unbeaten 56 took Rajasthan Royals to a score from which their bowlers could make a […]
Patient Shikhar Dhawan makes Chennai Super Kings pay
For the first time in this IPL, Ambati Rayudu was able to convert his start into a 50-plus score. It went quite close to trumping Shikhar Dhawan’s unbeaten 88 at the Wankhede in Mumbai on Monday. But in spite of his brilliant effort, the 36-year-old couldn’t get Chennai Super Kings over the line as Punjab […]
LSG centurion KL Rahul fined Rs 24 lakh after win against Mumbai Indians
The Lucknow Super Giants have been fined after they maintained a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 match under KL Rahul’s leadership against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. This was the team’s second offence of the season under the IPL’s code of conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences. Lucknow […]
I love to open batting with Prithvi Shaw, says DC’s David Warner
Senior Australia batsman David Warner is enjoying opening innings with Delhi Capitals’ Prithvi Shaw in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Warner’s new opening partner, Shaw, is giving the team an explosive start up front in the most exciting season of TATA IPL. Shaw taking the pressure off the senior Aussie in the powerplay has […]
Ten Hag to become United manager next season
MANCHESTER: Erik ten Hag will leave Ajax to become Manchester United manager next season, the English giants confirmed on Thursday. The 52-year-old, who has signed a three-year contract, faces a huge task to revive the Red Devils fortunes after a fifth consecutive trophyless season. The deal is subject to work visa requirements. The Dutchman, who […]
Focus on match helps Rishabh Pant & team
Delhi Capitals were confused and nervous after Tim Seifert became the sixth member in their camp to test positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday morning. But the Capitals’ focus was quickly back on the clash against Punjab Kings and that approach helped them deal with the virus blow, and record a thumping nine-wicket win in the […]