India blind cricket team (Pic Credit – X) India have officially withdrawn from the T20 Blind World Cup that was due to be played in Pakistan from November 22 to December 3. The decision came after the team was not given clearance by the central government to play the competition in the neighbouring country.“While this

Team India fielding coach T Dilip (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: With the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy just two days away, Team India is leaving no stone unturned in its preparations for the five-match series against Australia, set to commence on Friday in Perth. The intense build-up has seen players participate in focused practice and simulation sessions

NEW DELHI: Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel has picked Nitish Kumar Reddy as a player to watch in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which begins Friday in Perth.Speaking to the media ahead of the first Test of the five-match series, Morkel praised Reddy for his potential impact.“He is one of the young guys. Batting all-round

Australia’s Josh Hazlewood Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood expressed his relief at not having to bowl to veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.Pujara was instrumental in India’s historic Test series victory in Australia during 2018-19, amassing an impressive 521 runs at an average of 74.42, including three centuries across four matches. India

Andrew McDonald and Daniel Vettori inspect the pitch at Optus Stadium in Perth. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The opening Test of the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India is set to kick off on Friday at Perth Stadium, and all eyes are on the pitch curated by 27-year-old Isaac McDonald.

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting has likened the Australia-India rivalry to the iconic Ashes, describing it as one of the most anticipated battles in world cricket.The first Test of the much-awaited series will be held at Perth’s Optus Stadium, starting on November 22.Ponting, a former Australian skipper,

Kuldeep Yadav (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: It seems the wounds of losing the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia still linger for Team India and its fans. One year after India’s defeat in the November 19, 2023, final, spinner Kuldeep Yadav found himself facing online criticism for his performance in that crucial match.As

File Pic: Ding Liren and D Gukesh (X Photo) ‘It’s not just luck but what you make out of luck that matters more,’ goes the famous adage. While that holds true for both the finalists of the World Chess Championship Match — champion Ding Liren and challenger D Gukesh — the Indian’s story is even

Rafael Nadal reacts during his final professional match in Malaga. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Rafael Nadal, one of tennis’s greatest icons, retired from professional tennis on Tuesday, marking the end of an illustrious 23-year career. The 38-year-old Spanish legend was honored with a heartfelt tribute at the Davis Cup quarter-finals in Malaga, where the Netherlands

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer (Photo credit: X) From the sweltering courts of Miami to an emotional farewell in London, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer shared one of tennis’s most iconic rivalries, leaving behind a legacy that transcended the sport. Their 40 meetings across 18 years weren’t just battles for titles but a testament to