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Mohammad Hafeez to serve as Pakistan head coach for Australia, NZ tours

17 Nov 2023 13:42 PM IST

ESPNcricinfo reports that Mohammad Hafeez, a former cricket player, has been named Pakistan’s head coach for the upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand. The director of the Pakistan team was named Hafeez. Mickey Arthur had previously held the position until a reorganization and captain Babar Azam’s resignation. The Pakistan

Kohli could emulate Sachin’s feat of scoring 100 tons: Shastri

17 Nov 2023 12:08 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri believes Virat Kohli’s demanding approach to preparation and physical performance sets him up to push for the iconic Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 100 tons. Riding high on confidence, Kohli surpassed the Indian legend to become the first player to have 50 ODI centuries. With his

Beckham shares ‘Goosebumps’ moment walking at Wankhede with Sachin

17 Nov 2023 12:07 PM IST

Iconic football player David Beckham admitted that he got goosebumps when he stepped into the Wankhede Stadium with Sachin Tendulkar and added that the cheering by the fans left him unable to decide whether football fans are louder or cricket fans. Beckham was one of the renowned celebrities present at

Indian dressing room erupts in emotion after triumph

17 Nov 2023 12:06 PM IST

From Ravichandran Ashwin kissing Mohammed Shami’s hand to Yuzvendra Chahal visiting the dressing room to congratulate players, emotions were running high in the dressing room after India sealed their place in the World Cup 2023 final after earning a hard-fought victory over New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium. Head coach

Australia edges victory in tense finish to set up final date with India

17 Nov 2023 12:05 PM IST

What an intense game! Truly befitting of a semi-final, without a doubt! Unfortunately, it concludes with heartbreak for South Africa, maintaining their less-than-stellar record in World Cup knockouts. Meanwhile, the formidable Australian team continues their march to the final, securing their 8th consecutive win in the competition. This game had

Wasim Akram applauds Shami’s seven-wicket haul against Kiwis

17 Nov 2023 11:43 AM IST

After Mohammed Shami’s remarkable seven-wicket performance in the semi-final against New Zealand at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, former Pakistani captain Wasim Akram praised the Indian fast bowler, highlighting the precision of his deliveries that consistently hit the stumps. In an interview, Akram expressed his enjoyment of watching Shami’s bowling,

Next level: Nadal’s outlook for 2024 season

17 Nov 2023 10:58 AM IST

As the ATP Tour season 2023 is yet to reach its conclusion, with the ATP Finals approaching its final rounds in Italy, the 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has set his mind on the 2024 season. The Spanish player, who hasn’t played since the Australian Open and had surgery

Senior men’s National Hockey Championship to begin today

17 Nov 2023 10:57 AM IST

The 13th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship will begin on Friday in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The tournament will have 29 teams which will be divided into eight groups and the final of the tournament will be played on 28th November. The National Championship will be held at the same

Shoaib Akhtar believes individuals like Virat Kohli deserve respect

17 Nov 2023 10:54 AM IST

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar showered praise on Virat Kohli for his record-breaking ton against New Zealand during the World Cup semi-final match at the Wankhede Stadium. Kohli surpassed “Master Blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar and became the first player in the history of ODI cricket to score 50 centuries. Moments later,

Kohli’s century, Shami’s record propel India to World Cup final

17 Nov 2023 10:52 AM IST

In a spectacular showdown at the ODI World Cup, host nation India triumphed over New Zealand in the first semi-final, securing their place in the final battle in Ahmedabad. The clash marked a redemption for India, avenging the heartbreak of 2019 when New Zealand dashed their hopes in the semi-finals.

F1 Vegas race week: Golf, glamour, parties galore

17 Nov 2023 10:45 AM IST

Racing in Texas and then Mexico City and then Brazil, followed by a quick trip back to the United Kingdom before finally arriving in Las Vegas, Formula One driver Alex Albon could not stop thinking about his golf game. He felt up to speed on the Las Vegas Street circuit

Israel-Switzerland qualifying match ends in 1-1 draw

17 Nov 2023 10:44 AM IST

A European Championship qualifying game between Switzerland and Israel ended with a 1-1 draw, a match that brought the Israeli team to Hungary after all scheduled games in Tel Aviv were postponed due to the Israel-Hamas war. The match was one of two “home games” Israel is hosting in Felcsut,