Rajesh Banik played 42 first-class matches and 24 List A games (Image credit – tripurainfo) Former Tripura all-rounder Rajesh Banik, who represented India in the Under-19 World Cup, died in a road accident at Anandanagar in west Tripura, officials said on Saturday. Banik, aged 40, is survived by his father, mother and brother.His death on…
With Sanju Samson clear on leaving the Rajasthan unit, both DC and RR have been locked in negotiations and many tradable options were discussed along the way. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson and Tristan Stubbs are likely to be involved in the first big trade before the IPL auction later this year as both…
Lionel Messi’s visit to India has taken a new twist, with a new venue in South India being named. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated ‘GOAT Tour to India 2025’ has undergone a major change, with a new venue officially added as the new southern leg of the tour following the cancellation of Argentina’s proposed…
NEW DELHI: Indian women’s cricket stands on the verge of a defining chapter in its history, echoing the spirit of the men’s iconic 1983 World Cup triumph. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, the team is preparing to take on a formidable South Africa in the ICC Women’s World Cup final on Sunday — a…
WWE legend John Cena expressed his gratitude to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on social media (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: WWE legend John Cena expressed his gratitude to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on social media after Khan praised him as a “rock star” during a pre-60th birthday #AskSRK session. Their exchange revealed that…
File photo of BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia. (Agencies) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will raise the Asia Cup trophy handover issue at the upcoming International Cricket Council meeting in Dubai on November 4. The controversy arose when India refused to accept the trophy from Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Asian Cricket Council…
Indian tennis icon Rohan Bopanna has bid adieu to professional tennis after a stellar 20-year career. His final match was at the Paris Masters. Bopanna etched his name in history this year as the oldest Grand Slam winner and World No. 1 in doubles. He expressed immense pride in representing India throughout his journey. Rohan…
Australia’s Josh Hazlewood (center) (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia’s wrecker-in-chief Josh Hazlewood, who tore through India’s batting lineup with a masterclass in control and bounce at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, will not feature in the third T20 International in Hobart on Sunday. The decision, though strategic, comes as a massive sigh of relief for India’s…
Jemimah Rodrigues and Amanjot Kaur of India celebrate with team mates (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) India’s women’s cricket team has scripted a stunning turnaround to book their place in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final, where they will take on South Africa on November 2 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy…
Shivam Dube (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) India’s four-wicket loss to Australia in the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground not only gave the hosts a 1-0 lead in the three-match series but also brought an end to one of the most remarkable streaks in international cricket. All-rounder Shivam Dube’s record run of 37…
