New Delhi, Aug 15 — Australian fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood exuded confidence, saying Australia can still go on to win the first Test against Bangladesh despite the Asian side bossing things in Darwin on Saturday.Hazlewood stated that if the team can bat deep on Day 4, they can have the opportunity…
Galle, Aug 15 — India’s vice-captain KL Rahul was forced to retire hurt on 77 off 162 balls after suffering severe cramps at the start of the final session on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.Right-handed batter Rahul, who had batted…
Galle, Aug 15 — Vice-captain K.L. Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal hit unbeaten half-centuries as India dominated Sri Lanka by reaching 197/1 in 53 overs at tea in a rain-delayed afternoon session on the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.Following an extended…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Lancashire coach Steven Croft spoke on rising English star Rocky Flintoff, son of legendary former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff. Croft admitted that the 18-year-old would be burdened with the pressure of being the son of such an iconic cricketer, but emphasised that he has…
Paris, Aug 15 — FIFA World Cup-winning Spain forward Ferran Torres has joined Paris Saint-Germain, signing a contract with the French club until 2031 and taking the No. 9 shirt. Torres, who scored the winning goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, joins PSG after a successful…
Lucknow, Aug 15 — UPT20 League Chairman Dr Sanjay Kapoor has said the tournament could be hosted in Varanasi, Gorakhpur and other cities of Uttar Pradesh in the future, as the league looks to expand its reach and provide a bigger platform to emerging talent across the state.Speaking at the grand…
London, Aug 15 — Rhian Cleverly has been named as the captain of the Brentford women's team for the 2026-27 season. The centre-back joined the Bees from third-tier side Rugby Borough. She will have Maddie Phillips as her deputy, while Lucy Potter and Makeba Black also in leadership support.…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — At 7:29 pm on August 15, 2020, Indian cricket witnessed the end of an era. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, one of the most influential cricketers in the country's history, announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 15-year career. There…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — India captain Harmanpreet Singh has urged his team to treat every match in Pool D with equal importance at the FIH Hockey World Cup, with Wales, England and Pakistan standing between the hosts and their ambitions of making a deep run in the tournament.India have already faced…
Galle, Aug 15 — Day one’s play in the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka will resume at 2pm local time on Saturday following a rain delay during the lunch break at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.On-field umpires Rod Tucker and Sharfuddoula Saikat carried out an inspection at…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — With some of Australian batters' troubles continuing in the first Test match against Bangladesh, former Aussie cricketers chalked up their long-term contenders to solve the batting jigsaw, putting their weight behind the return of the likes of Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney and…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — India hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh has credited the enduring bond with senior midfielder Manpreet Singh and the presence of experienced players across the squad as key factors in giving the team stability ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup.Harmanpreet and Manpreet have shared…
Madrid, Aug 15 — Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Argentina defender Cristian Gabriel 'Cuti' Romero from Tottenham Hotspur, with the 28-year-old centre-back signing a contract until June 30, 2031.Romero joins Atletico after five seasons with Tottenham, where he established himself as a…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — India men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh has set his sights on ending the country’s 51-year wait for the FIH Hockey World Cup title, saying the team is determined to turn its recent Olympic success into a sustained push for the biggest prize when the World Cup gets underway.…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Former England batter Kevin Pietersen extended his greetings to India on Saturday, taking to X to celebrate his affection for the country and send a warm message to his Indian friends on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day. Pietersen, who has enjoyed a long association…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — SA20 League Commissioner and former South African cricketer Graeme Smith extended his warm wishes to Indians across the world on the country’s 80th Independence Day on Saturday, reflecting on his personal association with India and highlighting the role of cricket in…
Galle, Aug 15 — India reached 101/1 in 27 overs at lunch on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday, with Devdutt Padikkal (35 not out) and KL Rahul (32 not out) rebuilding the innings following a freakish run-out that cut short Yashasvi Jaiswal’s…
Ohio, Aug 15 — Venus Williams’ singles losing streak has stretched to 13 matches after the seven-time Grand Slam champion suffered a 6-2, 6-2 defeat to Colombian qualifier Emiliana Arango in the first round of the Cincinnati Open on Friday. The 46-year-old American was given a wildcard entry for…
Darwin, Aug 15 — Josh Hazlewood’s return to Test cricket reached another landmark on Saturday as the Australia fast bowler entered the 300-wicket club during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, prompting teammates Scott Boland, Travis Head and skipper Pat Cummins to praise the qualities…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Purani Dilli 6 owner Akash Nangia lauded his team’s fighting spirit and resilience after the side staged a remarkable comeback to secure a thrilling four-wicket victory over North Delhi Strikers in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 on Friday. The win was particularly…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, with members of the country’s sporting fraternity taking to social media to extend their wishes and reflect on the values of freedom, unity, sacrifice and national pride.Leading the wishes were ICC Chairman Jay…