Mohammad Nawaz finished with career-best T20I figures of 5 for 19, dismantling Afghanistan for just 66 in 15.5 overs while defending a modest 142 on a challenging surface. (Photo credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Pakistan sent out a strong statement ahead of the Asia Cup as Mohammad Nawaz’s hat-trick inspired a thumping 75-run victory over Afghanistan…
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after beating Jannik Sinner to win the 2025 US Open. (AP) Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the US Open final on Sunday at Flushing Meadows, claiming his second trophy at the venue and sixth major overall. The victory also marked their third consecutive Grand Slam final matchup…
Jofra Archer of England reacts during the 3rd ODI against South Africa. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: South Africa endured a nightmarish outing in Southampton on Sunday, slumping to the heaviest defeat in ODI history as England romped to a record 342-run victory. The tourists were bundled out for a paltry 72 in just 20.5 overs…
World’s top two players Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will face each other in their third consecutive Grand Slam final at the US Open, with President Donald Trump set to attend the match. The event marks Trump’s first appearance at Flushing Meadows since 2015 and the first time a sitting president will attend the US…
CM Yogi Adityanath (Pic credit: CM’s X handle) NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to allot more Indian Premier League (IPL) teams to the state, citing its large population and growing sports infrastructure. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Uttar Pradesh…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Jacob Bethell (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Jacob Bethell of England (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Jacob Bethell (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Jacob Bethell of England (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Jacob Bethell (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Jacob Bethell has spoken openly about his desire for more opportunities in England’s…
BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar on day two of the Duleep Trophy 2025 first semifinal cricket match between South Zone and North Zone, at BCCI Centre of Excellence ground, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI) NEW DELHI: The buzz around team selection is always intense. Who will make the cut? Who should be included or left out?…
Sankar Subramanian (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Dented dreams, tournaments ending too soon and yet another underwhelming campaign: similar themes have played out for Indian shuttlers in recent times.What was a steady source of medals not so long ago has turned into disappointment for a country that boasts an Olympic silver medallist, world champions and some…
Ahmedabad: Chennai Super Kings’ batter Dewald Brevis celebrates his half century during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) South African youngster Dewald Brevis has spoken warmly about his experience with former India captain MS Dhoni during…
India’s Karun Nair plays a shot during the first day of the fifth cricket test match between England and India at The Kia Oval in London, Thursday, July 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Karun Nair, who had suffered an injury while batting in the fifth and final Test at The Oval against England and had…
