ICC defines exact powerplay overs for shortened T20s
DUBAI, : The International Cricket Council on Thursday announced new powerplay rules for shortened T20 matches and clearly defined the number of overs allowed upfront with restricted field in its new Playing Conditions for the shortest format. As per the new rules effective from July, a reduced game of eight overs in an innings, which […]
England add Jofra Archer to squad for second Test against India
BIRMINGHAM,: England on Thursday added fast bowler Jofra Archer to their squad for the second Test against India, starting here from July 2. Archer has struggled with elbow-related injury to his bowling arm over the last several years. He last played in a Test more than four years ago against India in Ahmedabad. “The 30-year-old […]
Nissanka-Chandimal partnership power Sri Lanka to 290-2 after Bangladesh all out
COLOMBO (SRI LANKA), : Pathum Nissanka’s second successive test century led Sri Lanka to a formidable 290-2 after Bangladesh was bowled out for 247 on day two of the second test on Thursday.The opening batter’s chanceless unbeaten 146 off 238 balls with 18 fours followed his career-best 187 in the drawn first test at Galle […]
India wins all three titles in Asian Squash Doubles Championships
KUALA LUMPUR,: In a remarkable achievement, India swept all the three titles — men’s, women’s and mixed events — in the second Asian Squash Doubles Championships after beating their respective rivals in the finals here on Thursday. The top-seeded men’s pair of Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar lost the first set but made a comeback […]
Shoan Ganguly betters national meet record, Karnataka finish first
BHUBANESWAR,: Shoan Ganguly bettered his national meet record in 400m medley on the fifth and final day of the Senior National Aquatic Championships with Karnataka finishing at the top with a haul of total 41 medals. Karnataka’s Ganguly clocked 4:24.64 to finish first in the 400m medley whereas Advait Page came in second with 4:26.90, […]
India’s 2036 Oly dream: IOC pauses bidding process to figure out ‘appropriate’ time to elect host
New Delhi,: A decision on India’s bid for the 2036 Olympics is set to take longer than expected as the International Olympic Committee’s new President Kirsty Coventry on Thursday announced a “pause” on the entire process and set up a working group to figure out the “appropriate time” to identify a future host. In an […]
Working on patience, endurance to cope with changing women’s game: Sindhu
Bengaluru: Blistering aggression has given way to stamina-testing rallies in women’s singles badminton, says ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhu, who is reinventing her game to keep pace with the evolving tempo while navigating a challenging lean phase. This year has been far from ideal for the two-time Olympic-medallist. She has endured four first-round exits […]
BAI names 19-member team for Badminton Asian Junior C’ships in July
New Delhi, : The fast-rising Tanvi Sharma was on Thursday named in India’s 19-member squad for the Badminton Asian Junior Championships (team and individual) to be held in Solo, Indonesia from July 18 to 27. Tanvi won a gold in the Badminton Asia women’s team championship. Junior world No. 1 men’s doubles pair of Bhargava […]
Alia Bhatt recreates Rekha’s timeless saree look from Silsila at Umrao Jaan screening
Mumbai: It was a moment straight out of a fan’s dream — and Alia Bhatt was living it. The actress turned heads at the special screening of Umrao Jaan, dressed in a gorgeous saree inspired by one of Rekha’s most iconic looks from the 1981 film Silsila. Dressed in a light pink saree, Alia’s look […]
“My life is not your content…”: Aishwarya Sharma responds to rumours about her separation with Neil Bhatt after 3 years of marriage
Mumbai : Rumours of trouble in paradise between television couple Aishwarya Sharma and Neil Bhatt have been making headlines in recent weeks. Now, Aishwarya has finally addressed the speculation with a strong message shared on her Instagram, asking people not to use her name to spread “untrue” news. In a detailed post, the Bigg Boss […]
