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Tim Paine optimistic about Steve Smith’s Test opening prospects

15 Mar 2024 05:45 AM IST

Former Australia skipper Tim Paine on Thursday opened up Steve Smith’s recent Test performance and said that he would love to see the right-handed batter succeed as an opener. Smith has been struggling as an opener. During the recently-concluded two-Test series against New Zealand, he could score just 51 runs

Rishabh Pant praises Yashasvi Jaiswal: ‘He’s someone who likes to shine

15 Mar 2024 05:43 AM IST

Star India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant heaped praise on youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal and said that the 22-year-old is someone who stays in the present and doesn’t think about the future. Jaiswal recently won the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February 2024, beating competition from New Zealand superstar Kane Williamson

Delhi Capitals welcome ‘boss’ Ricky Ponting prior to IPL 2024

15 Mar 2024 05:41 AM IST

Former Australia skipper and Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Ricky Ponting joined the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise’s training camp ahead of the upcoming season. The Delhi-based franchise took to its official social media handle and shared a small clip of Ponting joining the training camp. “Everyone is a fan

Mumbai wins 42nd Ranji title with convincing victory over Vidarbha

15 Mar 2024 05:39 AM IST

Domestic heavyweights Mumbai ended their eight-year barren run to lift a record-extending 42nd Ranji Trophy title on Thursday, beating a resolute Vidarbha by 169 runs on the fifth and final day of a thoroughly engrossing summit clash. The fate of the final — Mumbai’s 48th in the 90 years of

UFC Fighter Mark Coleman Hospitalized After Rescuing Parents from Fire

13 Mar 2024 11:24 AM IST

Mark Coleman was hospitalized following his heroic act of saving his parents from a house fire in Toledo, Ohio, on Tuesday morning, as confirmed by his daughters Morgan and Kenzie on Instagram. Mark Coleman, a UFC Hall of Famer, rushed into a burning house to rescue his parents, Dan and

Nishant Dev Falls to Omari Jones at 1st Olympic Boxing Qualifier

12 Mar 2024 14:27 PM IST

Nishant Dev of India put up a valiant effort but ultimately lost 1-4 to USA’s Omari Jones, the 2021 World Championships silver medallist, in the men’s 71kg quarter-finals at the 1st World Olympic Boxing Qualifier held in Busto Arsizio, Italy. In a closely contested match, the initial two rounds showcased

Nepal strikes first, claiming two wickets as PNG scores 57 runs in powerplay

12 Mar 2024 09:49 AM IST

In the powerplay encounter against Papua New Guinea (PNG), Nepal achieved early breakthroughs, claiming two wickets. Having elected to bat after losing the toss, Nepal compiled a formidable total of 198 runs, losing six wickets, against Papua New Guinea (PNG). The initial wicket for Nepal was taken by Pratish GC,

Triangular T20 Series: Kushal Bhurtel lights up with half-century against PNG

12 Mar 2024 09:36 AM IST

In the ongoing Triangular T20 series held in Hong Kong, Nepal’s opening batsman, Kushal Bhurtel, demonstrated his skill by securing a noteworthy half-century against Papua New Guinea (PNG). Bhurtel faced 33 deliveries, skillfully crafting a fifty that included four boundaries and three impressive sixes. As the 13th over concluded, Nepal

Hockey India announces 28-member core probable group for national camp

12 Mar 2024 04:29 AM IST

Hockey India (HI) on Monday announced a 28-member core probable group for the senior men’s National Coaching Camp, scheduled to be held from March 12 to 30 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The camp is significant as the Indian Team will aim to fine-tune their preparations ahead of

In-form duo of Satwik and Chirag at fore front as Indians chase glory at All England

12 Mar 2024 04:28 AM IST

Hopes will be high on French Open champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty to end India’s 23-year-old title draught at the All England Championships as they lead the country’s charge in the tournament, starting here on Tuesday. Prakash Padukone (1980) and Pullela Gopichand (2001) were the last Indians to claim

Lecce sacks manager D’Aversa over headbutting incident

12 Mar 2024 04:26 AM IST

Lecce has parted ways with manager Roberto D’Aversa following his altercation with Verona striker Thomas Henry, culminating in a headbutt after their 1-0 home defeat on Sunday. The Serie A club confirmed the decision on Monday, citing the unsportsmanlike incident as the reason for D’Aversa’s dismissal. In a statement released

Ian Chappell questions Ben Stokes’ tactics against India

12 Mar 2024 04:25 AM IST

Legendary Australian cricketer Ian Chappell has punched holes in England skipper Ben Stokes’ aggressive leadership tactics during the just-concluded five-Test series against India, saying some of his decisions were responsible for the visitors’ 1-4 series humiliation. He said that while the need of the hour on the third evening of