Sports

Injury woes for Pakistan as Khurram Shazad ruled out of Australia series

22 Dec 2023 10:31 AM IST

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that pacer Khurram Shazad has been ruled out of the Test series against Australia due to a rib stress fracture and an abdominal muscle tear. PCB released a statement on Thursday to confirm that the 24-year-old won’t be a part of the final two

Sanjay Singh elected new president of Wrestling Federation of India

22 Dec 2023 10:30 AM IST

Sanjay Singh on Thursday elected as the new president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The Wrestling Federation of India elections were held on Thursday, December 21, after several postponements earlier in the year. The vote took place earlier in the day in New Delhi, and the counting began

Soumya Sarkar’s 169 goes in vain as NZ beats Bangladesh by 7 wickets

21 Dec 2023 10:48 AM IST

Bangladesh opener Soumya Sarkar’s 169-run knock went in vain as New Zealand clinched a seven-wicket victory in the second ODI match in Nelson on Wednesday. After winning the toss, New Zealand asked Bangladesh to bat first at Saxton Oval. Opener Soumya Sarkar (169 runs from 151 balls) was the lone

‘We felt like we needed to improve at home’: RCB skipper Du Plessis

21 Dec 2023 10:47 AM IST

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made strategic acquisitions to successfully achieve optimal team balance at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Auction in Dubai on Tuesday. As RCB executed well-thought-out six bids to shape a strong squad for the upcoming season, skipper Faf du Plessis highlighted that it was a busy

Facing setback with grace: Philip Salt reflects on IPL auction outcome

21 Dec 2023 10:45 AM IST

England opener Philip Salt opened up about not being picked in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction and said that he was expecting to be chosen by a franchise but “these things happen”. The wicketkeeper-batter’s century helped England register a 75-run win against West Indies in the 4th T20I

Mumbai City FC head coach Petr Kratky showers praise on Mohun Bagan SG

21 Dec 2023 10:41 AM IST

Mumbai City FC head coach Petr Kratky showered praise on their opponents and said that they have quality players in their squad. While speaking at the pre-match press conference, Kratky said that the Mumbai-based franchise lost a few players important players due to injury but still have a strong team.

Delhi Capitals bolster squad with sensational talents at IPL Auction 2024

21 Dec 2023 10:40 AM IST

Delhi Capitals (DC) made exciting additions to their squad at the IPL Auction 2024 in Dubai. The franchise bagged the hard-hitting Harry Brook for INR 4 crore along with Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson for INR 5 crore and West Indian wicketkeeper-batter Shai Hope for INR 75 lakh. The Delhi

‘Fantastic win, showed so much character’: Jos Buttler

21 Dec 2023 10:39 AM IST

England skipper Jos Buttler praised his side saying that they have shown character in the game to win the 4th T20I match against West Indies in Trinidad on Wednesday. England clinched a 75-run win against the Caribbeans in the fourth T20I match and levelled the series as of now. Speaking

Delight: Satwik, Chirag Honoured with Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

21 Dec 2023 10:34 AM IST

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2023 on Wednesday. The awardees will receive their awards from the President of India at a specially organized function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 9, 2024, as per a press release from the ministry. Based on the recommendations

IPL Auction: A look at every squad, with Starc emerging as the most expensive player in the league

20 Dec 2023 12:32 PM IST

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc made history on Tuesday at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in Dubai when he was purchased by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for an incredible Rs 24.75 crores. This was only hours after his captain, Pat Cummins, broke the Rs 20 crore mark after being signed

Salt on ENG’s 75-run victory over WI: “The boys have come out and done well”

20 Dec 2023 12:28 PM IST

Philip Salt, the England opener, complimented his colleagues and stated that the squad has performed well in the current series. In the fourth Twenty20 International match of the series, England defeated the West Indies by a score of 75 runs on Wednesday at Brian Lara Stadium. During the post-game press

Rakshith Dave bags creditable second in Malaysian SBK Championship debut

20 Dec 2023 12:27 PM IST

Indian teenager Rakshith Dave bagged two podium places in the third and final round to clinch a creditable runners-up spot, in his debut season, in the Malaysian Superbike Championship 2023, which concluded here at the Sepang International Circuit. Rakshith, who made his international debut in Round 1 with a stunning