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Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra on Saturday announced that he has parted ways with Czech javelin great Jan Zelezny after one season, bringing to an end a coaching partnership that saw the Indian breach the 90-metre mark for the first time. Chopra said the association was defined by “progress, respect, and a shared love for…
Smriti Mandhana (WPL Photo) NAVI MUMBAI: India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru pace-bowling all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar has been ruled out for at least two weeks of the ongoing Women’s Premier League due to a hamstring injury.The 26-year-old, who last played a competitive game in the T20 World Cup in October 2024, was brought for Rs 85…
Pakistan pacer Zaman Khan’s action questioned (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: A fresh controversy has erupted in the Big Bash League after Pakistan’s young fast bowler Zaman Khan was questioned over his unusual bowling action during a match on Saturday. The incident quickly grabbed attention as Australia star David Warner openly raised concerns on the field. Zaman…
NEW DELHI: Left out of next month’s T20 World Cup squad, India’s ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill on Saturday said he respects the selectors’ call and remains focused on performing whenever he gets the chance.The 26-year-old was not picked for the T20 World Cup despite leading India in the longer formats. Gill has played…
Wesley So vs R Praggnanandhaa (Photos by Vivek Sohani) NEW DELHI: American Grandmaster Wesley So clarified the confusion around his controversial game against R Praggnanandhaa at the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid. He said that the draw was suggested by him, not by the arbiters. Explaining the tense moment on Friday, So wrote on X:…
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Image credit: ICC) Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has admitted that the uncertainty over his team’s participation in next month’s T20 World Cup in India is taking a psychological toll on the players, even as they try to behave as if “everything is ok”. Shanto also criticised Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)…
Gujarat Giants Women vs Up Warriorz Women Live Score: UP Warriorz enter the tournament hoping for a turnaround under the leadership of Meg Lanning. The former Australia captain, who guided Delhi Capitals to three straight finals, has been brought in to halt a downward trend that saw the Warriorz slide from third to fourth and…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s rich vein of form is set to headline India’s ODI campaign as the hosts, at full strength, face a revamped New Zealand side in the opening match of the three-ODI series on Sunday.Even with the T20 World Cup less than a…
NEW DELHI: India has raised its Olympic medal ambitions while pursuing hosting rights for the 2036 Games, with Qatar seen as the strongest rival.After winning no gold at the Paris Games in 2024, India is now targeting 12-14 gold and 30-35 overall medals at the 2036 Olympics. Jay Shah’s 2036 Olympic blueprint for India: ‘8…
JAIPUR: Sikkim didn’t win a match in the Vijay Hazare Trophy this season, but their three-week stint in Jaipur may still prove a turning point. Up against seven stronger sides in Elite Group C, the northeast team finished last, as expected. Yet, armed with the experience, they will go back with a clearer roadmap of…
