File photo of Ajinkya Rahane. Veteran Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane announced his decision to step down as Mumbai’s captain in domestic cricket through a social media post on Thursday. The 37-year-old batter, who led Mumbai to victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy last season, stated he wants to create opportunities for grooming new leadership…
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori successfully defended their US Open mixed doubles title. (AP) Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori successfully defended their US Open mixed doubles title on Wednesday night, defeating third-seeded Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3, 5-7, 10-6 at Arthur Ashe Stadium, earning a $1 million prize in a revamped tournament format that…
India vs Pakistan (File Photo) Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has made a bold prediction about the India versus Pakistan Asia Cup clash on September 14. The eight-nation Asia Cup will be the first major event in the build-up to next year’s T20 World Cup in India in February and March. The Asia Cup will…
Eberechi Eze Palace controls the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. (Getty Images) Arsenal are set to outmanoeuvre Tottenham Hotspur in securing Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze for approximately £68 million, with the Gunners intensifying their interest following Kai Havertz’s knee injury concern, according to reports on Wednesday…
Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif on Wednesday dismissed claims from her former manager suggesting she was stepping away from the sport. Khelif, who won gold in the women’s 66kg category at the Paris Games, was recently at the centre of a gender controversy.“I would like to make it clear to the public that the…
Hardik Pandya (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: The Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection panel on Tuesday announced India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, a decision that sparked mixed reactions. The team will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, with Shubman Gill named vice-captain. Among the notable omissions were Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer.Former India cricketer and selector…
Abhinav Bindra (Photo by George Mattock/Getty Images) Abhinav Bindra, an Olympic champion, has voiced his support for the National Sports Governance Act, emphasising its benefits for sports development in India. The National Sport Governance Bill, 2025 received approval from the Lok Sabha on August 11, with the Rajya Sabha following suit the next day after…
Harshit Rana (Pic credit: X) NEW DELHI: The announcement of India’s Asia Cup squad on Tuesday has ignited intense debate, with Ajit Agarkar and his panel facing scrutiny over the omission of proven performers like Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. One of the most polarising decisions has been the inclusion of…
The 2025 Asia Cup will be played in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) confirmed earlier this month, ending weeks of speculation over India’s participation. The uncertainty had stemmed from the worsening political climate between India and Pakistan, with growing calls for boycotts of bilateral fixtures at…
South Africa players during the first ODI against Australia. (Pic credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: South Africa’s convincing start to the ODI series in Australia was overshadowed by an unexpected setback, as off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen was reported for a suspect bowling action following the opening match in Cairns on Tuesday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
