Racing Team India makes ALMS debut
Dubai: Racing Team India won its bid to become the first all-Indian squad to compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a solid debut over the opening two rounds of the Asian Le Mans Series in Dubai this weekend. The JK Tyres-backed team's ORECA 07 LMP2 car, driven by Narain Karthikeyan, Arjun Maini and Naveen Rao, with technical support from reigning ALMS champions Algarve Pro Racing, finished fifth and fourth in the two four-hour races held at the Dubai Autodrome on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
Naman Ojha announces retirement
Bhopal: Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha on Monday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing down curtains on a two-decade long illustrious domestic career. The 37-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, who holds the record for the most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in the Ranji Trophy, has featured in one Test, one ODI and two T20Is. “I would like to announce my retirement,” Ojha said in a virtual press conference. “It is time for me to move on. It was a long journey, I am grateful I had this opportunity and I could fulfil my dream of playing for country and state,” he said.
KXIP to be renamed Punjab Kings
New Delhi: Kings XI Punjab will be called Punjab Kings from the upcoming edition of the IPL, the franchise having opted for a change in name after giving it a long thought. “The team was planning to change the name for a long time and thought it should be done before this IPL. So it is not a sudden decision,” a BCCI source said on Monday.
FIR against Yuvi over casteist remarks
Hissar: The Haryana Police has filed an FIR against former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh over his alleged casteist remarks against Yuzvendra Chahal during an Instagram chat last year, officials said on Monday. It was during one of the Instagram Live sessions with Rohit Sharma that Yuvraj made the offensive comment about Chahal, while talking about his regular social media posts.
Proteas to visit Ireland in July
Johannesburg: South Africa will embark on a historic first full limited-overs tour of Ireland in July, the country's cricket board said on Monday. The matches are scheduled to be played from July 11-25 and will comprise three ODIs, that will form part of the ICC's Cricket World Cup Super League programme, and three T20 Internationals. The matches will be played in Malahide and Stormont.
Rose leaving gladbach for Dortmund
Monchengladbach: Borussia Mönchengladbach on Monday said that coach Marco Rose will leave at the end of the season for league rival Borussia Dortmund. Gladbach sporting director Max Eberl said that Rose would use a clause in his contract to make the move, subject to unspecified conditions.
Pahadi Billas lift Kho Kho c’ship
New Delhi: Maharashtra's Pratik Waikar continued his spectacular show at the Super League Kho Kho tournament as Pahadi Billas lifted the trophy with a convincing six-point win over Panthers in the final here on Monday. In the summit clash played at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, skipper Waikar dished out a solid all-round performance and guided his side to a 31-25 win. The winners and runners-up team in the men's event received `2 lakh and `1.50 lakh prize money respectively.