Daryl Powell hailed Wakefield’s Grand Final “fairy tale” after a stunning first-half performance saw them sink Warrington 23-10 and claim their first league title since 1968. Three years after taking charge of the club following their plunge into the sport’s second tier, Powell saw his side out-muscle their opponents in front of a sold-out Old … Read more
Indian faced a setback on Saturday, losing the third ODI against by five wickets. Despite the defeat, captain Shubman Gill expressed satisfaction with his team’s overall performance in the series, which they won 2-1. However, he acknowledged significant areas for improvement, particularly in fielding and bowling during the death overs. Batting first, India scored 351 … Read more
India head coach Khalid Jamil points to a lack of mental toughness among the Indian players, but acknowledges the baby steps forward after their 4-0 defeat to Brazil on Saturday (October 3). The Indian team showcased glimpses of encouragement but suffered a defeat at the hands of the Selecao, as more than fifty thousand witnessed … Read more
India showed fleeting moments of brilliance and enterprise, particularly in the opening minutes, but ultimately fell 0-4 to Brazil’s class in a lively FIFA international friendly at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Saturday night. Samuel Lino struck a brace, while Estevao and Pedro scored one apiece for the Samba magicians, who led 2-0 … Read more
Ravichandran Smaran’s unbeaten 126 rescued Rest of India from a precarious 197/8 as the visitors recovered to 306/8 in 94 overs, stretching their overall lead over Jammu and Kashmir to 265 runs at the close of Day 3 of the Irani Cup at Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium here today. Smaran, who hit 15 fours and five sixes … Read more
As the West Indies chased down 352 in the third and final ODI against India, skipper Shubman Gill acknowledged the team’s progress, saying that while several boxes had been ticked, there were still areas that needed fine-tuning. Gill felt India posted a decent total but dew and being four overs behind allowed the opposition to … Read more
Kolkata: For 27 minutes, India dared to make a contest of an enormous mismatch but by the end of it Brazil reminded just how wide the gulf remains. The five-time world champions handed Khalid Jamil’s men a 4-0 defeat in their historic first international meeting at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Saturday, with Estevao … Read more
During a challenging 352-run chase against India, Shai Hope recalled advice from former Indian captain MS Dhoni. Dhoni’s words, ‘You always have more time than you think,’ encouraged Hope to maintain his composure, ultimately leading him to score an impressive unbeaten 162 and secure a remarkable five-wicket victory for the West Indies. In the third … Read more
Kolkata: Barely months after the Lionel Messi tour descended into chaos in Kolkata, another marquee football occasion witnessed uncomfortable scenes on Friday, with Brazil players left waiting during a State dinner on the eve of their historic friendly against India. The dinner with the State leadership was part of Brazil’s itinerary but prolonged proceedings and … Read more
West Indies produced their highest successful ODI chase on Saturday, reaching 352 to beat India by five wickets with 10 balls left in the third match at the PCA International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. India still won the series 2-1. The night belonged to Shai Hope, who remained unbeaten for 50 overs and scored … Read more