Portugal’s exit from the 2024 European Championships after a defeat to France in the quarter-finals raised a pertinent question: is this it for Cristiano Ronaldo (39) and Pepe (41) at the international stage. Manager Roberto Martinez was asked the same in the post-match press conference. “Everything is too raw. We are still suffering the defeat. …
It was an emotional moment when Rohit Sharma walked up to the president’s box at the Wankhede Stadium to meet his parents, with his mother having skipped an appointment with the doctor to be present at the special moment. Being surrounded by hordes of selfie-hunters, Sharma had to request them for some privacy as he …
Josh Hazlewood ruffled some feathers when he discussed the possibility of Australia doing their bit to nudge England out of the competition. He agreed to a question that it was in Australia’s best interests to perhaps prop up Scotland’s chances and precipitate an early exit for Jos Buttler and Co. But matters in Group B …
Mahmudullah’s facepalm summed up the mood. Needing six off the last two balls to post their first-ever win over South Africa in T20 Internationals, Mahmudullah couldn’t have asked for a better delivery. With all his pacers bowled out, South Africa skipper Aiden Markram had no choice but to turn to left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj for …
An overcast sky over Salt Lake Stadium reflected the sullen mood in the Indian camp as their talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri laced up his boots for one final time in the World Cup qualifier against Kuwait – a match that ultimately ended in 0-0, with India’s dream of qualifying for the next round getting even …
News Sports IPL 2024 IPL 2024 Award Winners: Orange Cap, Purple Cap, Fairplay and other award winners Complete list of award winners at IPL 2024 including Orange Cap, Purple Cap, Best Catch, Emerging Player, MVP. While Virat Kohli and Harshal Patel were the leading run and wicket takers, Sunil Narine finished as the valuable player …
“How does it feel, Rohit, to captain somebody, then be captained (by the same person) and captain (that player) again?” Rohit Sharma had been fashionably late. The India captain was in the building almost 45 minutes after the scheduled time for a press conference for which the selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar arrived almost 45 …
Three times Rohit bent down and touched Bajrang Punia’s feet after he had defeated the knackered-out Olympic bronze medalist 9-3. Rohit, a former national champion in the 65 kg category, did not gloat over the big win. The Bajrang he fought during the national trials on Sunday wasn’t the force he once was, Rohit voiced. …
There’s this old hill-lore about the scenic Dharamsala stadium. The narrator is the IPL chairman and Himachal Pradesh’s seasoned cricket administrator Arun Dhumal. It’s about former Test wicket-keeper Syed Kirmani’s first visit here. While walking past the front porch and the reception area, Kirmani got busy answering a phone call. That is till he reached …
News Sports Badminton Badminton Asia Team Championships Final, India vs Thailand Live Updates: Gayatri-Treesa take Game 1, after Sindhu gives India the lead Badminton Asia Team Championships Final, India vs Thailand Women Live: After a first-ever defeat for Sindhu against in 14 meetings, the Indians would bounce back to book a place in the final. …