N. Jagadeesan scored a blistering century to power India A to a comfortable 38-run victory over USA in their ICC T20 World Cup warm-up match at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Monday, February 2. Jagadeesan completed his century from 49 balls in a dazzling display that saw his score 11 fours and…
Pakistani fans holding a large flag cheer during the match (Photo by AP) NEW DELHI: Some will call it ruckus. Some will call it a mess. Others will simply call it chaos. The words may change, but the situation remains the same. Cricket, once again, finds itself caught between politics, security fears and unfinished business.On…
Cristiano Ronaldo is missing from the Al-Nassr squad for today’s game with Al-Riyadh Cristiano Ronaldo was, as expected, not named on the team sheet for Al-Nassr’s game with Al-Riyadh this afternoon. Reports earlier today suggested the Portugal international was effectively on strike after making himself unavailable for the game against Al-Nassr’s cross-town rivals. Ronaldo’s displeasure…
Mustafizur Rahman (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former ICC Head of Communications Sami-ul-Hasan Burney has criticised the BCCI’s handling of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s exit from the IPL, saying the Indian board could have prevented the current T20 World Cup turmoil with a more measured approach.Rahman’s release from his Kolkata Knight Riders contract set off a…
The rivalry between the two neighbours is so commercially powerful that the ICC routinely places them in the same group at global tournaments. (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: An India–Pakistan clash at an ICC tournament is estimated to generate a staggering “USD 250 million (over Rs 2200 crore)” in revenue, and the absence of this…
Match Preview for Albacete v Barcelona Barcelona have the chance to do what Real Madrid couldn’t and knock Albacete out of the Copa del Rey tomorrow night. The hosts’ win over Madrid on January 14 was a huge shock and ensured new coach Alvaro Arbeloa’s spell at the Bernabeu got off to the worst possible…
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha, on Monday, said the players will follow the instructions from the government or the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) with regard to boycotting the marquee T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 in Colombo. Salman told the media before leaving with the team for Colombo that the players had…
The Premier League legend says the former Newcastle strike should be worried about his place in the team Hugo Ekitike’s recent form has created a selection dilemma for Liverpool when Alexander Isak returns from injury, according to former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney. Ekitike scored twice as Liverpool came from behind to beat…
In Gujarat Giants’ run to the playoffs in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), Sophie Devine’s impact has been profound. Having spent two decades as a professional cricketer at the highest level, the 36-year-old has brought all her wisdom and know-how into play to help the franchise set up a clash with Delhi Capitals in Tuesday’s…
Sri Lanka fast bowler Eshan Malinga looks set to miss this month’s T20 World Cup on home soil after dislocating his shoulder during Sunday’s match against England, the country’s cricket board said on Monday. The 24-year-old, who has taken eight wickets in the same number of T20 matches for Sri Lanka, suffered the injury during…
