Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (PTI Photo) India’s leading men’s doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty started their Hong Kong Open Super 500 tournament with a victory on Tuesday. On the same day, Kiran George successfully qualified for the men’s singles main draw.Fresh from their World Championships bronze medal in Paris, Satwik and…
Asia Cup set to begin on Tuesday The Asia Cup returns this week with India opening its title defence against the United Arab Emirates in Dubai on Wednesday. However, before that, Afghanistan will take on Hong Kong in the tournament opener on Tuesday.Fans have been anticipating details of an official curtain-raiser, usually a staple of…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has sparked a heated debate in the cricket fraternity after declaring that ODI skipper Rohit Sharma does not belong in the pantheon of India’s all-time batting greats.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking on The Great Indian Cricket Show on Doordarshan, Manjrekar drew a sharp…
At just 20, Matteo Dams went from earning €2,500 a month at PSV to €250,000 after his Saudi move/ Image:X At just 20, Matteo Dams was in the middle of contract extension talks with Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven. Then came a phone call that altered everything: a €10 million offer from Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli,…
Salman Agha and Suryakumar Yadav (ACC Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Salman Agha didn’t hold back when asked whether he planned to impose restrictions on his fast bowlers showing aggression on the field, particularly against India, in the upcoming Asia Cup starting Tuesday. The tournament opener will feature Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong at the…
Who will make the cut – Sanju Samson or Jitesh Sharma? (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Who should open for India? Who bats at No. 3? Who slots into the middle order? Team India management and captain Suryakumar Yadav have a happy headache ahead of their Asia Cup 2025 opener. But beyond these questions, perhaps…
Afghanistan will get the Asia Cup underway when they take on Hong Kong. (Photo by @ACBofficials on X) Afghanistan are set to begin their Asia Cup campaign against Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, entering as dark horse contenders following their impressive T20 World Cup semi-final appearance last year. The team has shown significant…
Arshdeep Singh (AFP Photo) If you ever find yourself listening to Salil Ankola discussing the craft of fast bowling, it’s worth dropping everything and paying attention. The former India pacer and selector has a way of breaking down the nuances of the trade that makes you lean in.When the conversation shifts to Arshdeep Singh, his…
Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has opened up on the moment he first realised MS Dhoni was destined to change the face of Indian cricket. Speaking about their time in an ‘A’ series in Kenya, Karthik revealed how Dhoni’s raw power and unique technique left everyone in awe.“I hadn’t seen him play much but during that…
Jasprit Bumrah in a practice session during the England tour. (Getty Images) Mumbai: India’s top sports surgeon Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, who has closely monitored Jasprit Bumrah, has an explanation for why the 31-year-old star pacer participated in only three out of five Tests in England this summer to manage his workload. Bumrah, who underwent back…
