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WATCH: Rain doesn’t dampen players’ spirits as India kick off Women’s World Cup preparatory camp in Vizag

WATCH: Rain doesn’t dampen players’ spirits as India kick off Women’s World Cup preparatory camp in Vizag

India's fielding coach Munish Bali gave the players an option to skip the training and stay indoors with the rain in Visakhapatnam, or have some fun fielding drills and the players chose the latter as the Women in Blue began their preparation for the Australia series and the World Cup. Visakhapatnam: The monsoon season in India has been in overdrive currently in most parts of the country. Major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and several other parts of the north, west, central, eastern and southern parts of India have been affected. It was the case withย Visakhapatnam as well, as the…
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Adam Zampa ‘keen to come back’ for Invincibles, confirms coach Tom Moody, ahead of the Hundred final

Adam Zampa ‘keen to come back’ for Invincibles, confirms coach Tom Moody, ahead of the Hundred final

Oval Invincibles have contacted Adam Zampa yet again, who missed this year's tournament due to Australia's white-ball series against South Africa. Rashid Khan, who picked 12 wickets in six matches for the Invincibles, left the tournament for international duty ahead of the tri-series and Asia Cup. London: The two-time defending champions Oval Invincibles, running for a third one in a row, are keen to get back the Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa in the Hundred, even if it's just for one game. The Invincibles, with a convincing win over the London Spirit on Monday, August 25, all but sealed their spot…
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Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova bids teary farewell to tennis after first-round exitย fromย USย Open

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova bids teary farewell to tennis after first-round exitย fromย USย Open

Former Czech tennis player Petra Kvitova bid adieu to the sport after her first-round exit from the US Open. Kvitova, who had already announced that the US Open would be her last tournament, wanted to come to New York and call it quits from a Grand Slam despite not being at her best physically. New York: 35-year-old Czech tennis star Petra Kvitova couldn't hold herself back from getting emotional as he bid adieu to the sport, bringing an end to an illustrious career spanning over 19ย years. Kvitova was visibly struggling to push her French opponent back in her first round…
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New Zealand injury update: Will O’Rourke, Allen ruled out for 3 months; Santner to undergo abdominal surgery

New Zealand injury update: Will O’Rourke, Allen ruled out for 3 months; Santner to undergo abdominal surgery

New Zealand white-ball captain Mitchell Santner will face a race against time to be fit for the three-match T20I series against Australia after opting to go for the surgery, while the trio of Will O'Rourke, Finn Allen and Glenn Phillips will miss the bus due to their respective injuries. Auckland: New Zealand pacer Will O'Rourke is set to be on the sidelines for at least three months with a back stress fracture, following the pacer experiencing stiffness during the first Test against Zimbabwe last month. O'Rourke subsequently was ruled out of the second Test and returned home for further assessment…
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ICA launches one-time benefit for spouses of deceased cricketers

ICA launches one-time benefit for spouses of deceased cricketers

The Indian Cricketers Association announced a โ‚น1 lakh one-time benefit for spouses of deceased members, with around 50 beneficiaries expected initially. The benefit will be periodically reviewed and may be adjusted based on future assessments. Mumbai: The Indian Cricketers Association (ICA) has announced a new welfare initiative aimed at supporting the spouses of its deceased members. Following its second board meeting for the financial year 2025โ€“26 held in Bangalore, the ICA confirmed the launch of a One-Time Benefit (OTB) scheme, under which eligible spouses will receive a lump sum of โ‚น1,00,000. The move is intended to provide timely financial assistance…
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Brendan Taylor returns to Zimbabwe ODI Squad after four years for Sri Lanka series

Brendan Taylor returns to Zimbabwe ODI Squad after four years for Sri Lanka series

Brendan Taylor returns to Zimbabweโ€™s ODI squad for the Sri Lanka series after completing his ICC ban. Zimbabwe named a 16-member squad for the two ODIs on August 29 and 31 in Harare, with Craig Ervine as captain and several new faces included. Harare: Brendan Taylor is set to make his much-anticipated return to ODIs for Zimbabwe in the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka in Harare. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter, who last featured in an ODI in September 2021 against Ireland, makes his comeback after serving a ban for breaching the ICC's anti-corruption code. Taylor recently marked his international return…
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Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner, who has better record at US Open? Check detailed stats here

Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner, who has better record at US Open? Check detailed stats here

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have shared all the previous seven Grand Slam titles since the start of 2023. The two are hot favourites to meet in the US Open final. Here are records of both Sinner and Alcaraz at Flushing Meadows. New Delhi: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have been the two emerging stars in modern tennis with their rivalry nicknamed 'Sincaraz'. The two have shared all the last seven Grand Slams and have seemingly taken over the baton from the 'Big Four', with Novak Djokovic being the only surviving member of that famous group. Alcaraz, ranked No.2 and…
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Oman announce 17-member squad for debut Asia Cup

Oman announce 17-member squad for debut Asia Cup

Oman have announed 17-member squad for the Asia Cup. They will play Pakistan, UAE and India in the group stage. Ahead of that, head coach Duleep Mendis spoke on the idea of causing an upset in the tournament. New Delhi: Oman have announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, slated to begin on September 9. They were drawn in Group A, where they will face the favourites India and Pakistan in the opening round. Notably, the Jatinder Singh-led side will kick off the tournament on September 12 against Pakistan and later play Oman, who are also part of…
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‘There is no better quality player in India than Sunil Chettri’: India coach Khalid Jamil

‘There is no better quality player in India than Sunil Chettri’: India coach Khalid Jamil

Sunil Chhetri was left out of India's squad for the national camp for the CAFA Nations Cup, with the coach Khalid Jamil saying that it was just a preparatory tournament for the crucial Asian Cup qualifiers matches in October. New Delhi: Newly-appointed India football head coach Khalid Jamil feels that there is no better player in India than the talisman Sunil Chhetri, even if he is 41. Chhetri was not picked in India's national camp for the CAFA Nations Cup that starts on August 29, with the coach saying that this was a preparatory tournament for the crucial Asian Cup…
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Neeraj Chopra’s Diamond League final opponents revealed, check line-up for Zurich event

Neeraj Chopra’s Diamond League final opponents revealed, check line-up for Zurich event

Neeraj Chopra won the Diamond League final in 2022 and finished runner-up in the last two editions in 2023 and 2024. Chopra looks to win his second title in Zurich. The line-up for the Diamond League final has been revealed. New Delhi: Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra is set to face a tough field of Javelin stars in the Diamond League final as he looks to reclaim the title that he won in 2022. Chopra will be up against the likes of Anderson Peters and Julian Weber in the final in Zurich, Switzerland, on August 28. A two-time Olympic medallist…
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