Babette de Leede still vividly remembers the moment the Netherlands sealed qualification for the World Cup in Nepal earlier this year. Chasing 129 against the USA, the Dutch side was cruising at 90/2 after 12 overs when unexpected rain halted play. Having not seen rain throughout their stay in Nepal, the interruption came at the…
Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Indian men’s team rallies behind Women in Blue ahead of the T20 World Cup. (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: As India gear up for their highly anticipated ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 opener against arch-rivals Pakistan, the Women’s team received a major boost with members of the men’s side sending…
File Pic: Jaspal Rana and Manu Bhaker (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Grief-stricken by the untimely demise of legendary shooter and coach Jaspal Rana, double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker‘s father Ram Kishan has revealed that the biggest contribution the former marksman made to his daughter’s career was instilling discipline, self-belief and a result-oriented mindset that ultimately…
Gautam Gambhir (Video grab) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir could not hide his admiration as KL Rahul produced a moment of sheer class in the first ODI against Afghanistan, with his animated reaction from the dugout quickly becoming a talking point during the seven-wicket victory in Dharamsala on Saturday.A video shared by the…
The T20 Mumbai League 2026 final witnessed a dramatic flashpoint on Saturday as tensions spilled over near the dugout following a heated exchange during a thrilling title clash at the Wankhede Stadium.Videos of the incident quickly began circulating on social media, capturing the tense scenes that unfolded in the closing stages of the contest. The…
BAN vs AUS Live Score, 3rd ODI: Bangladesh opted to bat first after winning the toss in the third and final ODI against Australia in Dhaka, with skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto hoping his side could maintain the momentum that has already secured the series. Shanto pointed to the dry conditions and the likelihood of the…
Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Shubman Gill has revealed what Rohit Sharma told him after their costly mix-up resulted in the former India captain’s run-out during the first ODI against Afghanistan, saying the veteran opener brushed aside the incident after watching the replay.Rohit was looking in ominous touch before a misunderstanding with Gill…
Members of the English national team practice for the FIFA World Cup in Kansas City. (AP Photo) England’s FIFA World Cup preparations received a major boost after two men were charged over the theft of equipment belonging to the Three Lions, with authorities recovering most of the missing items ahead of the team’s campaign in…
Nitish Kumar Reddy (Video grab) NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy produced one of the most wholesome moments of the day following India’s victory over Afghanistan in the opening ODI in Dharamsala, briefly pausing his post-match press conference to attend a phone call from his mother.The light-hearted episode quickly won hearts, with the BCCI…
India’s T20 World Cup journey begins with a clash against Pakistan in Birmingham. Despite a strong historical record against their rivals, the Indian squad, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, is emphasizing focus. (Photo/ IANS) BENGALURU: The cross-border cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan may have lost some of its unpredictability over the years, with India enjoying…