Hooray for Volleyball!

Hooray for Volleyball!

Vazhakulam St. George Volleyball Club players are the ones who blew away Delhi, who were undefeated in volleyball six decades ago, with powerful smashes and serves. That match was held on Wednesday, November 9, 1955 at Wazhakulam. Satprakashum of Delhi, N.N. VJ Joseph and TP Nair of Banana St George’s Volleyball Club, a star-studded line-up … Read more

‘No one has any problem coming to Pakistan; What is the security concern for India alone?’

‘No one has any problem coming to Pakistan;  What is the security concern for India alone?’

Islamabad – Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Najam Sethi has criticized India’s stance of not going to Pakistan for Asia Cup cricket. Najam Sethi asked in the press conference that there is no problem for any other team to come to Pakistan to play the Asia Cup and why only India is so worried about security. … Read more

World Cup gloves sold at auction; Emiliano Martinez’s donation to the Cancer Hospital

World Cup gloves sold at auction;  Emiliano Martinez’s donation to the Cancer Hospital

Buenos Aires – Goal keeper Emiliano Martinez auctioned gloves used in World Cup matches for Argentina. The glove used in the penalty shootout against France in the finals was worth $45,000. The Argentine star auctioned the glove to help a hospital that provides cancer treatment for children. The auction process was conducted online last Friday. … Read more

This pitch needs applause; Indian spinners under pressure, will Aussies backfire?

This pitch needs applause;  Indian spinners under pressure, will Aussies backfire?

Pace Yesterday saw a classical Test match first day wicket with the bowlers and batsmen getting help and the spinners not having much to offer on the first day. We have seen the spinners come under pressure with no turn. The batsmen will be able to shine on this pitch in the first 3 days … Read more

anti-vaccine stance; Djokovic will not play in the US

anti-vaccine stance;  Djokovic will not play in the US

Los Angeles: World No. 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic has been disqualified from the Indian Wells tennis tournament for not taking the vaccine against Covid. The expulsion comes after the US government rejected Djokovic’s request for an exemption from the vaccine law. English Summary: anti-vaccine stance; Djokovic won’t play in US

Did Chhetri Cheat Blasters?; The referee gave a yellow card to Messi who scored that day!

Did Chhetri Cheat Blasters?;  The referee gave a yellow card to Messi who scored that day!

Bengaluru ∙ ‘Sunil Chhetri cheated Kerala Blasters fans’ – This is the general sentiment shared by Kerala Blasters fans on social media after the controversial goal in the ISL play-off match at Srikanthirava Stadium in Bengaluru. A match that had progressed excitingly was plunged into controversy by Chhetri’s goal in extra time. It is also … Read more

Vote to select Manorama Sports Star 2022 award winner

Vote to select Manorama Sports Star 2022 award winner

Vote to select Manorama Sports Star 2022 award winner. SMS Voting: Type MSA followed by a space and send an SMS to 56767123 with the English option provided along with the name of the star you wish to vote for.Eg: If your selected answer is B then MSA Space B. *Charges applicable Readers will get … Read more

Manchester City Quarters; Leicester out

Manchester City Quarters;  Leicester out

London – Manchester City entered the quarterfinals of the FA Cup after beating English second division club Bristol City 3-0. England player Phil Foden scored a double for City. Foden’s goals were in the 7th and 74th minutes. Kevin De Bruyne scored City’s third goal in the 81st minute. Former English Premier League champions Leicester … Read more

Stadium cameras stolen, batteries and cables smuggled in during Pakistan League

Stadium cameras stolen, batteries and cables smuggled in during Pakistan League

LAHORE: Thieves have stolen eight security cameras from the stadium in Lahore where the Pakistan Super League matches are held. Along with cameras, generator batteries and fiber cables were also stolen. The loss is estimated to be lakhs of rupees. The police have started an investigation into the incident. Meanwhile, video footage of the thieves … Read more

‘Mangading bowlers are not villains’: MCC to spread mangading

‘Mangading bowlers are not villains’: MCC to spread mangading

LONDON ∙ Marlibon Cricket Club (MCC), cricket’s law-making and reform body, has reiterated that ‘mangading’ run-outs are a fair form of dismissal. Mankading bowlers are not villains. Non-strikers are breaking the law here – MCC said. Mankading, which runs out a non-striker who leaves the crease before the ball is released, was legalized by the … Read more