France coach says Mbappé’s dip in form is due to both psychological and physical reasons
France coach Didier Deschamps said that there are both physical and psychological reasons for Kylian Mbappé’s rough patch of form. After France drew 0-0 with Israel in the Nations League, Deschamps was again asked about the reasons behind the Real Madrid striker’s absence from his squad. “It’s a fact that he is...
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Snooker player Mark King banned for five years for fixing match, providing inside information
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Ajaz Patel, hero of New Zealand’s clean sweep in India, dropped for England series
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Slovakia beats United States to advance in Billie Jean King Cup Finals, Japan defeats Romania
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Prajnesh Gunneswaran announces retirement from professional tennis
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My aim is to get back into T20 team: KL Rahul
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Messi, Vinicius have frustrating nights as Argentina loses and Brazil draws in World Cup qualifying
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Focus on Rinku's form and batting position as India aim series win
Rinku Singh's batting slot and circumspect approach must be a cause of concern for the India team going into the deciding fourth T20I against South Africa as the side aims for another bilateral series victory here Friday. Centuries by Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma on either side of an inept batting...
Mendis and Fernando tons earn Sri Lanka comfortable win over New Zealand in 1st ODI
Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando smashed centuries against a new-look New Zealand as Sri Lanka cruised to a 45-run win under the DLS method in a rain-hit first ODI. Mendis smashed a career-best 143 off 128 balls and Fernando made 100 off 115 in Sri Lanka's imposing total of 324-5 in...
Indian batters ‘can’t stand up’ to Aussie pacers: Haddin
Former captain Aaron Finch believes Rishabh Pant and Alex Carey will be crucial in determining the outcome of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, while retired wicketkeeper Brad Haddin predicts that Indian batters will struggle against the Australian pacers. Finch feels the two wicketkeepers have the ability to shift the momentum in their team’s...
Gambhir is prickly character, never took dig at Kohli: Ponting
Responding to Gautam Gambhir’s jibe at him, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Wednesday said the India head coach was a “prickly character” and insisted that his comments on Virat Kohli should not be construed as a dig on the star batter, who himself would be worried about his prolonged...
Ponting, Langer could skip Perth Test commentary gig due to IPL auction
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting and his longtime teammate Justin Langer could potentially miss out commentating on the opening Test against India at Perth, starting November 22, due to commitments with their respective IPL teams for the mega auctions in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah on November 24 and 25. According to Australian...
I’ve found ways and means to break it down: Ashwin on Smith’s batting
Senior India off-spinner R Ashwin says he has figured out ways to tackle Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith in the upcoming five-match Test series, extending their fascinating, decade-old rivalry in top-flight cricket. The two seasoned campaigners would face off during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting November 22 in Perth. They have in the...
Parthiv Patel joins Gujarat Titans’ support staff as batting and assistant coach
Gujarat Titans have entrusted former India keeper-batter Parthiv Patel with the dual responsibility of serving as their assistant and batting coach in the upcoming IPL, the franchise said on Wednesday. Parthiv will perform the dual role in the support staff led by head coach Ashish Nehra. “The Gujarat Titans are pleased to...
