South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma celebrates with the winner’s trophy (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) NEW DELHI: Temba Bavuma not only led South Africa to a historic ICC triumph after 27 years, but he also became the subject of countless memes as fans flooded social media with humorous and heartfelt tributes. The Proteas skipper guided his team…
Kavya Maran and Anirudh Ravichander Music composer Anirudh Ravichander has put to rest the wave of speculation surrounding his alleged wedding plans with Sunrisers Hyderabad co-owner Kavya Maran. After social media buzzed with claims of the duo dating and preparing to tie the knot, Anirudh took to X on Saturday to clarify the situation.Go Beyond…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced significant changes to playing conditions in men’s international cricket, with the revised two-ball rule in ODIs and stricter concussion substitute regulations being the big updates. These changes, recommended by the ICC Men’s Cricket Committee, will come into effect from June 17 in Tests, July 2 in ODIs, and…
Australia’s Steve Smith reacts after getting hurt while fielding on day three of the World Test Championship final. (AP Photo) Australia have been dealt a significant injury blow, with veteran batter Steve Smith suffering a compound dislocation to his right little finger during the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s. The injury,…
Stewards in New York fined jockey Kendrick Carmouche $5,500 and suspended him one riding day for exceeding the limit for use of the riding crop in riding Deterministic to victory in the June 8 Manhattan Stakes (G1T) at Saratoga Race Course. He struck Deterministic seven times on the colt’s hindquarters, one more than the six-strike limit under Horseracing Integrity…
Footwears lie on the ground outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium following a stampede. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: In the aftermath of the tragic stampede at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to formulate standard guidelines for post-match and victory celebrations. On Saturday, June…
Liverpool are poised to complete the signing of Germany forward Florian Wirtz after the Premier League champions reportedly reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen on deal worth £116million including add-ons. The move will see Liverpool break the British transfer record to acquire Wirtz, who had previously been linked with Manchester City and Bayern Munich. Wirtz…
High-class talent Ghostwriter looks set to be the star attraction at this year’s Goffs London Sale, which takes place in Kensington Palace Gardens the evening of June 16. Owned by Jeff Smith and trained by Clive Cox, the 4-year-old son of Invincible Spirit breezed through an unbeaten juvenile campaign that culminated with victory in the…
Sarfaraz Khan and Ravindra Jadeja during the intra-squad game. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan continued his strong form in England with a blazing century for India A against the main Indian Test squad on Day 2 of the ongoing intra-squad warm-up game in Beckenham on Saturday. While the 27-year-old dazzled with a 76-ball…
Australia’s captain Pat Cummins (right) (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa defeated reigning champions Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on Saturday, successfully chasing down a target of 282 before lunch on the fourth day. Aiden Markram‘s superb 136 and captain Temba Bavuma’s 66 led South Africa to victory,…
