England have named a 16-member squad for the first two Tests of the three-match series against Pakistan, which begins later this month and is part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle.The squad marks the start of a new phase for England after the retirement of Ben Stokes and the departure of head coach…
This crossroads has defined almost every emerging sport. At first, popularity is enough. It fuels participation, dominates social media, attracts celebrities, and creates a sense that the sport is unstoppable. For a game as addictive as pickleball, that boom has been evident across India. But every emerging sport eventually reaches the same question: who pays…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami (Agency Image) Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar‘s lack of regular 50-over and first-class cricket could prove to be a major hurdle if he is to force his way into India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.While praising the veteran seamer’s performances in the IPL, Chopra said…
New Delhi, After spending nearly two years honing his skills in India, American shooter Jeff Browning returned to the United States with a sharper edge, and a national title has underlined the progress. American rifle shooter trains in India, returns home to win national title The seasoned marksman capped off his journey by winning the…
India’s doubles coach Tan Kim Her, left, chief coach Pullela Gopichand, centre, BAI General Secretary Sanjay Mishra, second right, and others. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Months after the India Open came under fire over the condition of its facilities, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) has assured players and fans that New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi…
The race for the playoffs intensified on Day 4 of Season 3 of the JetSynthesys Global e-Cricket Premier League, which witnessed several high-intensity clashes, with Peyush Bansal-owned Delhi Sharks emerging as the biggest winners. Delhi won both of their matches to move to the top of the points table, overtaking defending champions Chennai Falcons. Nikhil…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino (AP Photo) FIFA has sought to draw a line under the controversy surrounding Gianni Infantino’s abandoned World Cup sell-off plan, saying senior officials have reaffirmed their full support for the president after the governing body admitted mistakes and issued an apology over the handling of the proposal.The governing body made the…
The FIFA World Cup may have concluded last month, but Lionel Messi has wasted no time getting back to breaking records. Making his first start since the tournament, the Inter Miami captain struck twice in a 4-2 win over Atletico San Luis in their opening Leagues Cup group-stage match. The brace took Messi to the…
India will field 14 shuttlers across the five events when the BWF World Championships begin at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium next week, hoping to continue a medal-winning streak that stretches back to 2011. PV Sindhu reacts during the match against Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi. (AFP) (HT_PRINT) Since the tournament’s inception, India have won 15…
Mitchell Starc (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc is just one wicket away from drawing level with Indian great Kapil Dev on the all-time list of Test wicket-takers, but the veteran left-armer insists the milestone will only truly sink in once his playing days are over.Starc, who has claimed 433 wickets in…
