The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has refused to give fast bowler Shoriful Islam a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for a County Championship stint with Kent. BCB officials said the decision was taken due to concerns over Shoriful’s international commitments and workload in the coming months. “Shoriful was not given NOC considering his workload and upcoming … Read more
Hyderabad: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Anthony Andrews as the assistant coach of the India U17 women’s national team, with Joakim Alexandersson continuing as the head coach. Andrews, who also serves as head coach of East Bengal FC, will take up the role on a dual basis with the club and country. … Read more
Guwahati, Aug 26: The Japanese players did not stop running. Whether it was an Under-18 side protecting a narrow lead or chasing an equaliser, the intensity remained the same. Three, four or five players would close down together, fight for the ball and keep going until the final whistle. For the Indian coaches and young footballers … Read more
Colombo: India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj said he relishes the responsibility of leading the attack and is focused on building pressure on Sri Lanka despite not yet feeling at his best following a two-month break, as India pushed for the remaining two wickets ahead of Day 4 of the Test on Tuesday. Siraj, who has been … Read more
Along-held dream came true for Shristi Selvan on August 15, 2026. She received a Gold Ball from Billie Jean King in San Diego. Standing beside her was another Indian-origin girl, Aarini Bhattacharya. The teenagers, whose parents hail from Chennai and Kolkata respectively, were the two finalists in the girls’ singles final at the USTA Under-16 … Read more
India will look to put the disappointment of missing out on a semifinal spot behind them and sign off from the Women’s Hockey World Cup with a win when they face higher-ranked Germany in the fifth-place playoff here on Wednesday. For India, the contest is not just about finishing fifth but also about carrying the … Read more
Jack Miller Set to Join Yamaha’s WorldSBK Factory Team in 2027, Signaling Major Strategic Move Beyond Jack Miller has reportedly secured a contract to race for Yamaha’s official World Superbike team in 2027, ending his long tenure in MotoGP and marking a pivotal shift in the high-stakes chess game between premier-class and production-based . The … Read more
Defending US Open champion and WTA World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is bringing more than just her powerful game to the courts of New York this year. The tennis star continues to stun not just with her performance but also the custom jewellery that she has been wearing since last year. After competing in custom … Read more
Asian Games-bound young table tennis players Syndrela Das and Payas Jain have been included in the Sports Ministry’s flagship Target Olympic Podium Scheme’s (TOPS) Development group, while senior star Manika Batra’s request for funding to participate in international events next month has also been approved. The 17-year-old Syndrela, who hails from Kolkata, bagged a silver … Read more
Sri Lanka reached 83/2 at lunch in their second innings on Day 4 of the second Test against India after being forced to follow on, with Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Kamindu Mendis holding firm to keep the hosts’ hopes of extending the contest alive at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Wednesday. Sri Lanka still trail … Read more