Smith’s Close Call on Day 1 of the Test During the first Test of the two-match series at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on August 13, Australian cricketer Steve Smith acknowledged that technology played a crucial role in his survival after a near-dismissal. Smith scored a resilient 71 runs off 109 balls and formed a … Read more
is set to clash with Sri Lanka in the two-match Test series. The first match is scheduled to be played from August 15 at the Galle International Cricket Stadium near Galle Fort. Ahead of the match, former Team India cricketer Murali Kartik feels that skipper Shubman Gill’s fitness would be crucial for the visitors. “I’m … Read more
Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra believes Jasprit Bumrah’s workload must be managed carefully, arguing that India cannot afford to treat a generational fast bowler like any other player. Speaking on The Great Indian Cricket Show on Doordarshan, Chopra said the debate around resting pace bowlers needs to be viewed through the lens of … Read more
The pandemic was raging in Sri Lanka. Prabath Jayasuriya had nowhere to go. The grounds were empty; the gyms were shuttered down; the streets were lonely. Then one evening in May 2021, his phone buzzed. A national selector’s voice crackled. He was in the squad for the Test series against Bangladesh. A dream was fulfilled. … Read more
The Indian women’s hockey team heads into the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 on a high after winning the FIH Nations Cup and will look to carry that momentum into the tournament. Speaking to JioStar, India Women’s Hockey Team goalkeeper Savita Punia discussed the significance of playing in her third consecutive FIH Hockey Women’s … Read more
India bowling coach Morne Morkel has backed KL Rahul to play a key role in the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, praising his experience and ability to help younger players understand and adapt to the conditions. India will face Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series from Aug 15 at the … Read more
India’s men and women begin their FIH Hockey World Cup campaigns this weekend at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. Both teams have been drawn into Pool D of their respective draw, and, catastrophe forbidding, should make it out of the first stage. The bigger question is what happens next; not since the 1970s … Read more
Rahul Gandhi slammed the Modi govt’s diplomacy, saying it should focus on national interest, not ‘hugging politicians’. He also claimed the RSS has been co-opted by ‘large capital’ and no longer represents its original base. Gandhi on Modi’s Diplomacy Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday criticised the Modi administration’s diplomatic approach, … Read more
Actor Arun Vijay has teamed up with director M Muthaiah for a rural drama titled ‘Irulan’. The makers released the first-look motion poster, showing Arun in a rustic look. The film also stars Mirnaa, Samuthirakani, and John Kokken in key roles. Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 13 (ANI): Actor Arun Vijay has teamed up with … Read more
Management expects to begin shipping substantial production volumes for customer qualification during the remaining quarters of 2026, with further updates expected in September. POET Technologies reported $569,925 in second-quarter revenue, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth. The company ended the quarter with $796.3 million in cash and short-term investments after completing a … Read more