London – Young Indian player Prithvi Shah has suffered a huge blow after showing good performances in England county cricket. Northamptonshire announced on social media that the player was injured while fielding in the match against Durham. The young Indian player’s knee was injured. Prithvi Shah will miss the rest of the county cricket. Northampton … Read more
During the victory celebration of the Indian hockey team who won the Asian Champions Trophy, cricket fans were reminded of a person who was with the team: as if they have seen this face somewhere! Their suspicions were correct. It was South African Paddy Upton who was with the team when the Indian cricket team … Read more
New Delhi ∙ The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has moved to consider Overseas Indians (OCIs) and Indians of Indian Origin (PIOs) in the Indian football team. The Federation formed a working committee to study the matter and submit a report. According to the current law, both sides cannot participate in international competitions as part … Read more
Bengaluru – Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble spoke openly about the pressure of India-Pakistan cricket matches. Kumble responded that the pressure is on all the stars and just like any other match India-Pak match should be considered. “When I was playing, even if India lost to Kenya, there would be no problem with the fans. … Read more
New York – A US street photographer took pictures of Australian cricketer Marcus Stoinis and his girlfriend Sarah without anyone knowing. Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis is currently in the US as part of the US Major League Cricket Tournament. Photographer David Guerrero, who did not recognize the cricketer, was asking them if they would cooperate … Read more
Providence – Young Indian player Yashaswi Jaiswal had a disappointing performance in his debut match. Jaiswal, who got a chance in the Twenty20 team after his impressive performance in the Test, was dismissed in the second ball he faced. Jaiswal faced two balls and got out for just one run. Obed Mako’s ball was lifted … Read more
London ∙ Dilip Jajodia, the owner of the Dukes cricket ball manufacturing company, will investigate the ‘ball-tampering’ controversy in the fifth Ashes cricket test. Former cricketers and others have demanded an official inquiry into the alleged use of a 5-year-old ball in the match. Following this, Dukes Company also announced that there will be an … Read more
New Delhi ∙ An Olympic champion, 5 Asian champions, 6 Commonwealth medalists… India is heavy with expectations as it prepares for the World Athletics Championship with a line-up of superstars who have shone on international platforms. The 33-member Indian team left for Budapest, Hungary this morning. This is India’s largest contingent in the history of … Read more
Buenos Aires – During the Copa Libertadores match, Brazilian player Marcelo’s foul broke the leg of the Argentine football player. The 29-year-old defensive player of the Argentinos Juniors team, Luciano Sanchez, was injured during the match. When Marcelo made a foul while trying to block the ball, the player broke the part below the knee … Read more
BRUSSELS ∙ Marx Verstappen and Red Bull continue their surge on the Formula One podium with victory at the Belgian Grand Prix. It was Verstappen’s 8th consecutive F1 win as he crossed the checkered flag with a 22.3 second lead over Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez in second place. Red Bull’s 13th win in a … Read more