Shafali Verma in Rohtak on Sunday. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s swashbuckling opener Shafali Verma opened up on the intense emotions and thought process that powered her to a match-winning performance in the ICC Women’s World Cup final, saying she was determined to “stay calm and execute her plans” despite the nerves of the big…
File pic – Afghanistan cricket team (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Afghanistan cricketer and current chief selector Asadullah Khan has lashed out at Cricket Australia (CA) for its continued refusal to play bilateral series against Afghanistan, calling the move “unfair, political, and against the gentleman’s spirit” of the game.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Real Madrid settled for a goalless draw against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, maintaining their position at the top of La Liga. The result put them five points ahead of Villarreal and six points clear of Barcelona, who were scheduled to face Celta Vigo later.The derby…
Indian shooter Anish Bhanwala secured a silver medal in the 25m rapid-fire pistol event at the ISSF World Championships on Sunday, marking his career’s most significant achievement.The 23-year-old from Haryana demonstrated remarkable composure during two intense shoot-offs in the final, scoring 28 points to claim the second position.Bhanwala qualified for the finals in second place…
Sanju Samson and MS Dhoni NEW DELHI: Multiple IPL franchises have been tracking the conversations related to Sanju Samson ever since the glovesman expressed his desire to leave Rajasthan Royals (RR) after a seven-season association. Many enquired, most interacted, but months after chatter, negotiations and a lot of interest, Samson trade could well remain on…
GM Karthik Venkataraman (Picture Credit: Eteri Kublashvili/FIDE) Indian Grandmaster Karthik Venkataraman has advanced to the fourth round of the FIDE World Cup 2025 after defeating Romanian GM Bogdan-Daniel Deac in Panaji on Sunday. Karthik secured his victory in the second tiebreaker game with black pieces, using his bishop advantage to corner Deac’s king in 43…
South Africa A’s Jordan Hermann and Marques Ackerman walk back to the pavilion. (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: Much like the aircraft taking off at Kempegowda International Airport, which, together with picturesque Nandi Hills, makes for a stunning backdrop for the BCCI Centre of Excellence here, South Africa ‘A’ soared on Sunday, effecting an exhilarating come-from-behind win…
Pakistan beat Kuwait in the final. (Pic credit: Hong Kong Sixes) NEW DELHI: Pakistan etched their name in record books, becoming the most successful team in Hong Kong Sixes history with a commanding 43-run victory over Kuwait in the 2025 final on Sunday. The triumph at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, marks Pakistan’s sixth title,…
Sophie Devine’s bizarre dismissal (Video grabs) A bizarre dismissal of Perth Scorchers captain Sophie Devine left players and fans stunned during the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) clash against Sydney Sixers at the WACA Ground on Sunday. The strange sequence, captured on camera and later shared by the WBBL’s official handle with the caption “Now…
Jemimah Rodrigues of Brisbane Heat plays a shot. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After basking in the glory of India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup triumph, Jemimah Rodrigues’ return to competitive cricket proved to be an anti-climax. The star batter managed only six runs as her side Brisbane Heat suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Melbourne Renegades…
