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John McGinn expressed that Aston Villa’s ambitions in the Champions League are limitless after their 2-0 victory over Bologna, placing them at the top of the table. This marks Villa’s return to top-tier European football since 1983, with 3 wins out of 3 matches under Unai Emery. McGinn’s free kick and Jhon Duran’s goal sealed […]
The Indian junior men’s hockey team is riding high with back-to-back victories in the prestigious Sultan of Johor Cup. They achieved a hat-trick by defeating Malaysia 4-2, securing their place at the top of the group with 9 points. The Sultan of Johor Cup is an annual men’s field hockey series, with India and the […]
Sunil Gavaskar has expressed concern over the diminishing status of the Ranji Trophy, citing player unavailability due to an overcrowded cricket calendar. In a Sportstar column, he criticized the Indian cricket system for prioritizing international series and A tours over the domestic tournament. Gavaskar lamented that since the advent of the IPL, the Ranji Trophy […]
Indian chess veteran Tania Sachdev has called on state governments to support athletes across various sports to foster a pipeline of young talent. Speaking at the NDTV World Summit, Sachdev, part of India’s historic double gold campaign at the 45th Chess Olympiad 2024, reminisced about the victory alongside teammate Vantika Agrawal and their pre-planned celebrations.
Khar Gymkhana has revoked Jemimah Rodrigues’s membership following complaints about her father, Ivan Rodrigues, misusing membership privileges. During the Annual General Meeting, it was revealed that he booked the Presidential Hall at discounted rates for religious activities, violating the Gymkhana’s by-laws. Investigations showed around 35 such events took place in the last 18 mon...
Former Australian opener David Warner has expressed his willingness to reverse his retirement from Test cricket to address a vacancy in the batting order for the upcoming series against India. Warner, who retired earlier this year after 112 Tests, stated he is ready to play in New South Wales’ next Sheffield Shield match to demonstrate […]
India is expected to field a nearly full-strength squad for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, with assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirming that Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill are fit for selection. Both players had injuries limiting their participation in the first Test, where India lost. Pant, who injured his knee, aims […]
Former Indian badminton player Parupalli Kashyap expressed shock at badminton’s exclusion from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, calling it “a very strange decision.” He noted the sport’s popularity and India’s strong presence in the event. Reflecting on his gold medal win in the 2014 Glasgow Games, Kashyap highlighted the enthusiastic fan support for badmint...
Ex England captain Alastair Cook believes Joe Root, currently in top form, could get “very close” to Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 15,921 Test runs. Recently, Root surpassed Cook to become England’s leading run-scorer and century-maker, amassing 12,716 runs, making him the fifth-highest run-scorer in Test history. Cook expressed his excitement during a round-table intervi...
International hockey is returning to New Delhi after a 10-year hiatus, as Olympic bronze-medallists India face world champions Germany in a two-Test series starting Wednesday. The matches aim to test new players and seek revenge for a recent defeat by Germany. The Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, once the spiritual home of hockey, has not […]
India’s medal prospects for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have been significantly impacted as key sports like hockey, cricket, wrestling, and badminton are excluded from the program. The Games, set for July 23 to August 2, 2026, will feature 10 sports, including athletics and swimming, across four venues, highlighting a focus on inclusivity and […]
The tournament organizers have announced the removal of hockey, wrestling, badminton, and table tennis from the 2026 Commonwealth Games, set to take place in Glasgow, Scotland. This decision is a significant blow to India’s medal prospects at the Commonwealth Games. In contrast, the 2022 mega event in Birmingham will feature 19 different sports.
Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, has arrived in Pune for the second Test match of the ongoing three-Test series against New Zealand. The players received a warm welcome from fans at the airport. After a disappointing performance in the first match, India is determined to secure a victory in the second Test. It has […]
Prithvi Shaw has been dropped from Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy squad, marking another setback in his cricket career. While the team management did not specify the reason for his exclusion, reports indicate that his attitude toward fitness and discipline is a concern. The Mumbai Cricket Association’s selection committee aims to address Shaw’s indiscipline by sidelining him […]
It appears that New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson, who missed the first Test against India due to injury, will also miss the second Test. Reports indicate that he has not fully recovered, and the New Zealand Cricket Board has confirmed that he will not be available for the match. The second Test is set to […]