DUBAI: The stop clock system, which is currently on trial, will be made a permanent feature of all full-member ODIs and T20Is from the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, the ICC said on Friday. The ICC had introduced the stop clock rule in December 2023, and now it has been incorporated into the standard playing […]
NEW DELHI: Former India captain and ex-chairman of selection committee Kris Srikkanth has vehemently defended Virat Kohli’s place in the Indian T20 World Cup squad, dismissing rumors suggesting otherwise. In January, Virat Kohli made his T20 comeback against Afghanistan in a three-match series where he scored 29 & 0 in two matches after not playing […]
SYDNEY: Matthew Wade, the seasoned Australian cricketer, has announced his decision to retire from first-class cricket following the Sheffield Shield final. The 36-year-old Tasmanian wicketkeeper-batsman will bid adieu to the longer format after his 166th First-class match, representing Tasmania against Western Australia in Perth. The Hobart-born Wade has won four Shield titles with Victoria, including […]
‘Test cricket cannot be played like airplane on runway’ NEW DELHI: After England’s 1-4 Test series defeat against India, there has been a lot of questions about the future of Bazball, the style of play England have employed where they go for broke and try to dominate their opponents with aggression. Despite the doom and […]
MUMBAI: Mumbai ended an 8-year wait to clinch a record-extending 42nd Ranji Trophy title on Thursday, as the side defeated Vidarbha by 169 runs in the final at the Wankhede Stadium. Chasing a mammoth 538-run target, Vidarbha fought hard in the second innings but were eventually bowled out for 368 on Day 5. On Day […]
NEW DELHI: India’s Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala is among one of the picturesque grounds going around in World Cricket. The ground at the foothills of the Himalayas is at an altitude of 1457 meters above sea level and is a scenic beauty not only appreciated by Indian fans but also by visiting […]
NEW DELHI: Defending her decision to compete in two different weight categories (50kg and 53kg) at the recently-held selection trials for the Asian Olympic qualifiers and the Asian Championships, Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat on Thursday said that her only aim was to secure her path to the Olympics. “There have been claims circulating […]
ROME: It started with a head butt. A police raid at AC Milan followed. Then Serie A champion Napoli and last season’s finalist Inter Milan were eliminated from the Champions League on consecutive nights. It’s been a rough week for Italian soccer. A year after there was a Milan derby in the semifinals of Europe’s […]
NEW DELHI: India has recently won the five-match Test series against England 4-1. After losing the first Test in Hyderabad the hosts were under pressure in the absence of big names for the Vizag Test. However, Rohit Sharma’s on-field and off-field leadership shone through in blooding the youngsters into the side and tactically suppressing the […]
SRINAGAR: Hurriyah Showkat, and Mysha Bilal students of Class 9th and 8th respectively at DPS Srinagar secured gold medals at the 1st All India Pencak Silat Championship held in Nanded, Maharashtra, on February 18 and 19, 2024. Approximately 800 players from 25 states and UTs across India participated in the tournament. Both medalists demonstrated exceptional […]