The Indian cricket team has reportedly chosen a spinner to replace Ravichandran Ashwin in the Border Gavaskar Trophy after the veteran star announced his retirement after the third Test in Brisbane ended in a draw on December 18. According to a report in Sportstar, young Mumbai off-spinner Tanush Kotian has been included in …
Mitchell Santner in action© AFP Spin bowler Mitchell Santner was named New Zealand captain for both white ball formats Wednesday, filling a six-month vacancy since teammate Kane Williamson stood down. Santner, who has played 107 one-day internationals and 106 T20Is, will begin his tenure with a three-match home ODI series against Sri Lanka …
File photo of Aqib Javed.© X/@moiz_sports Jason Gillespie, who was appointed as Pakistan's Test team head coach in April this year, stepped down from his role. Following Gillespie's resignation, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named Aqib Javed as interim red-ball head coach of the Test team. In Gillespie's last assignment as the …
South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the remainder of the T20 International series against Pakistan and the following three-match One-Day International ODI series due to a left toe injury.The 31-year-old pacer sustained a contusion on his left big toe during training ahead of the first T20I on Tuesday. Initially sidelined …
Mumbai's distinctive food culture has received global recognition, thanks to a recent ranking released by the popular food and travel guide, Taste Atlas. As part of the Taste Atlas Awards 2024-25, the guide has published ranking-based lists across different food-related categories. Mumbai secured the 5th position on the list of the "100 Best Food Cities …
FIFA confirmed on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 Men's World Cup, while the 2030 edition will be held in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with additional matches in three South American countries.The decision was announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino following a virtual extraordinary Congress. The 2030 and 2034 World Cups each had …
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf and England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge were named the ICC (International Cricket Council) Player of the Month for November on Wednesday, December 11. The duo was bestowed with the award for the first time in their respective careers.Rauf had a phenomenal month as he starred in Pakistan’s first ODI series win …
File photo of Lionel Messi.© AFP Lionel Messi was named Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Player on Friday after leading Inter Miami to a record-breaking regular season campaign. The Argentine superstar was handed the accolade after his performances helped Miami to a record regular season points tally, earning the club its first ever …
Frank Lampard, a Chelsea icon as both a player and manager, has been appointed as the new head coach of EFL Championship side Coventry City. Lampard, 46, steps in with the club sitting precariously in 17th place, just two points clear of the relegation zone. This marks Lampard's fifth managerial stint after roles at Derby …
File photo of Azhar Ali.© AFP Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday appointed former Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali as head of youth development. The newly created role was filled after a recruitment process, according to the PCB. Apart from being a member of the selection committee for the men's national team, Azhar Ali …
