McDonald defends dropping McSweeney for Konstas, says teenager will throw new challenge to India
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald on Tuesday defended the selection committee’s decision to drop Nathan McSweeney in middle of the series for Sam Konstas, saying the talented teenager will post a “new challenge” for India. McSweeney, a makeshift opener, was dropped because of a string of low scores in the first...
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Shaheen Afridi had requested PCB to not include him for Tests against SA
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Respect first half an hour: Gavaskar’s advice to Pant
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ICC announces Champions Trophy schedule, India-Pakistan clash on Feb 23
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Gill needs to back himself, he’s changed things up too much: Ricky Ponting
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Modern-day greats figure out their own path: Rohit backs Kohli
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Gukesh’s triumph underlines India’s status as global chess superpower
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Hero MotoSports names Nacho Cornejo as new rider
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Lindsey Vonn thinks her new titanium knee could start a trend in skiing
When Lindsey Vonn last raced on the World Cup circuit nearly six years ago, the constant pain in her knee left her in tears and led to retirement. Flash forward to Vonn’s comeback race on a titanium knee at age 40 last weekend, and the American skiing standout couldn’t have felt...
There’s been a lapse in filing nominations, may be on my part: Manu on Khel Ratna furore
Paris Olympics’ double bronze-medallist Manu Bhaker on Tuesday admitted that “there has been a lapse may be on my part” while filing nominations for this year’s National Sports Awards amid a raging controversy over her exclusion from the list of Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees. A day after the sports ministry...
Valencia fires coach Rubén Baraja after setback in La Liga
Valencia fired coach Rubén Baraja on Monday after another setback in La Liga left the club stuck in the relegation zone and sparked renewed protests against Singaporean owner Peter Lim. Valencia said it “decided to bring to an end Baraja’s time as first team coach” following a 2-2 home draw against...
Inter Milan beats Como 2-0 to cement third place in Serie A
Inter Milan beat Como 2-0 to cement third place in Serie A and close the gap on top two Atalanta and Napoli on Monday. Carlos Augusto got the opener when he headed home a corner kick in the 48th minute. Marcus Thuram scored the second in stoppage time with a potent strike...
Senior National Badminton: M Raghu, Devika Sihag clinch men’s and women’s singles title
Karnataka’s M Raghu and Haryana’s Devika Sihag secured their maiden senior national badminton titles, emerging champions in the men’s and women’s sections respectively at the 86th edition of the tournament here on Tuesday. Raghu, who won the Egypt international this year, saved three match points in the decider to beat former...
2nd Women's ODI: India win toss, elect to bat against West Indies
India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to bat in the second Women's One-day International against West Indies here on Tuesday. India named an unchanged side for the match. Harmanpreet would be looking to wrap up the three-match series after their massive 211-win win at the same venue on Sunday...
Gill needs to back himself, he's changed things up too much: Ponting
India top-order batter Shubman Gill has made far too many changes in his batting approach, which is hindering his run-scoring ability on away tours, feels former Australian captain Ricky Pointing, adding that the way out for the young cricketer is to trust his instincts. Gill missed the opening Test of the...
