Australia captain Pat Cummins has warned India of another barrage of short-pitched deliveries in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane. After finding success with the strategy of targeting Indian batters with bouncers, the star fast bowler suggested Australia might continue the approach at the iconic Gabba.Cummins faced criticism for an underwhelming performance …
He used to be the cynosure of all eyes at training sessions during his captaincy days and Virat Kohli was once again the centre of attention as he addressed his teammates here on Thursday. After the demoralising 10-wicket defeat in the Adelaide day/night game, the visitors needed a bit of inspiration going into …
An investigation into alleged rape and sexual assault in Stockholm which Swedish media said targeted Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been closed due to insufficient evidence, the Swedish prosecutor said Thursday. Mbappe, the 25-year-old Frenchman who is one of the highest-profile players in world football, visited the Swedish capital October 9-11 with …
Kylian Mbappe walks off after suffering an injury during a UEFA Champions League game.© AFP Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe suffered a thigh injury in this week's Champions League match at Atalanta, the Spanish club confirmed Thursday without giving details on his absence. "Following tests carried out on Kylian Mbappe today by the …
Mitchell Marsh has backed Steve Smith to return to his best when Australia face India in the third Test, starting Saturday, December 14 at The Gabba in Brisbane. The 35-year-old Smith flattered to deceive in Perth and Adelaide, scoring only 19 runs at an average of 6.33. With scores of 0, 17 and 2, Smith …
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh for his historic triumph as the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. Gukesh, 18, achieved the feat after defeating reigning champion Ding Liren of China in a thrilling finale that kept fans on the edge of their seats in Singapore on Thursday, December 12. The …
The cameras followed World Champion D. Gukesh, capturing an emotional moment as his eyes searched for his father, who was waiting outside the venue. Spotting him, Gukesh quickly ran and embraced his father. The 18-year-old was in tears, overwhelmed by the significance of his achievement, as his father patted him on the back with immense …
Seamer Kwena Maphaka has earned his maiden South Africa call-up to the 50-over team, even as Kagiso Rabada, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen and Keshav Maharaj mark their return for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan. Maphaka, 18, has played four T20Is for South Africa, after being named Player of the Tournament at this …
Veteran opener Mayank Agarwal on Thursday was named as Karnataka's captain for the Vijay Hazare Trophy to be held in Ahmedabad from December 21 to January 5, 2025. It will be a chance for Agarwal to make amends as his side failed to enter the knockouts of the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. …
Chess legend Garry Kasparov hailed D Gukesh's historic World Chess Championship triumph on December 12 as a watershed moment for Indian chess and a continuation of Viswanathan Anand's enduring legacy. At 18, Gukesh became the youngest-ever world chess champion, defeating Ding Liren in the decisive 14th game in Singapore to claim a 7.5-6.5 victory. Kasparov, …
