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Intercontinental Cup: India, Lebanon play out goalless draw

June 15, 2023 22:24 IST

Continuing with his policy to make wholesome changes to his starting XI, head coach Igor Stimac benched a number of seniors including striker Sunil Chhetri and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.

Manchester United negotiating exclusivity with Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim in $6 bln-plus sale talks – Sources

June 15, 2023 21:52 IST

Manchester United is widely seen as one of the most prized assets in all of sport. A $6 billion deal would make the deal one of the biggest sports deals ever, following the similarly-sized sale of the National Football League's Washington Commanders earlier this year.

Protesting wrestlers tight-lipped about future of suspended stir

June 15, 2023 21:43 IST

The wresters had halted their protest till June 15 after being assured by Sports Minister Anurag Thakur that a chargesheet will be filed against Singh by then.

Pakistan confirm travelling to India for SAFF Cup

June 15, 2023 20:33 IST

India will lock horns against Pakistan on June 21 at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

Duleep Trophy: Yash Dhull dropped from North Zone, Prithvi Shaw makes the cut for West Zone

June 15, 2023 19:55 IST

On Tuesday, Hanuma Vihari and Mayank Agarwal are named the captain and Vice Captain of the South Zone ahead of the Duleep Trophy respectively.

‘Regret? Having been such a fine batter, I should have never become a bowler’ – R Ashwin opens up on the WTC drop and on being ‘traumatised’ in the past

June 15, 2023 20:01 IST

Ashwin explains why he finds the label “overthinker” was created to ‘work against’ him, talks about how leadership chances eluded him, and how he changed his action after severe pain .

Ben Stokes happy with own fitness, oozing positivity on eve of Ashes

June 15, 2023 18:51 IST

England, Stokes said, was ready for Australia with its “Bazball” approach — whether it proves successful this summer or not.

Watch: Lionel Messi scores in less than 2 minutes in friendly against Australia, his fastest for Argentina

June 15, 2023 22:10 IST

Messi latched on to a pass by Enzo Fernandez, took a touch and curled the ball sweetly past keeper Mathew Ryan.

Bangladesh lead Afghanistan by 370 runs after 16 wickets fall on Day 2

June 15, 2023 18:16 IST

Bangladesh suffered a sensational batting collapse in the morning, losing five wickets for nine runs to be bowled out for 382.

We understand the BCCI’s position: Najam Sethi after Asian Cricket Council approves hybrid model for Asia Cup 2023

June 15, 2023 18:16 IST

On Thursday, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced that the 16th edition of the Asia Cup will be hosted in a hybrid model with four matches being held in Pakistan, and the remaining nine matches being played in Sri Lanka.

Jude Bellingham given Zidane’s No. 5 after completing move to Real Madrid

June 15, 2023 17:29 IST

Only 19 years old, Bellingham joins a youth movement at Madrid that includes 22-year-old Brazil forwards Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo, French internationals Eduardo Camavinga (20) and Aurélien Tchouaméni (23), and Uruguay midfielder Federico Valverde (24).

Bayern Munich fined for not paying workers minimum wage

June 15, 2023 17:23 IST

The office is ordering Bayern to pay some 250,000 euros ($270,000) altogether including late payment penalties and social security payments that it evaded over the five years.

England’s bowling attack will struggle on flat pitches, says Ricky Ponting

June 15, 2023 17:07 IST

Ponting said England's bowling attack is already on the backfoot having lost fast bowler Jofra Archer and spinner Jack Leach to injuries.

Asia Cup schedule revealed: 4 matches in Pakistan, rest in Sri Lanka

June 15, 2023 16:44 IST

The Asia Cup 2023 will be hosted in a hybrid model with four matches being held in Pakistan, and the remaining nine matches being played in Sri Lanka.

Australia’s Pat Cummins predicts a ‘different’ David Warner in Ashes

June 15, 2023 16:43 IST

Warner has managed just one test hundred since January 2020 and intends to quit the format in January next year.

No individual decision will prevail in a committee: MSK Prasad defends himself after Ambati Rayudu’s 2019 WC comments

June 15, 2023 16:34 IST

Rayudu recently announced his retirement from cricket after helping Chennai Super Kings clinch their 5th Indian Premier League crown against the Gujarat Titans in the final.

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals the meaning of his iconic ‘Siuuuu’ celebration

June 15, 2023 16:27 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo finally explained the meaning behind his iconic 'Siu' goal celebration.

Virat Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq were involved in a heated argument after the match. (Screengrab)

Virat Kohli started the fight, caught my hand forcefully: Naveen-ul-Haq

June 15, 2023 16:15 IST

Afghan seamer Naveen-ul-Haq says, whether he is playing franchise cricket or representing his country … he won’t back off if someone says something to him.

Brazil forward Vinicius Jr to lead new anti-racism committee: FIFA

June 15, 2023 16:08 IST

Brazil forward Vinicius was racially abused by fans when Madrid played Valencia in May, the 10th such incident involving the 22-year-old that LaLiga has reported to prosecutors this season.

Manchester City starts EPL title defense against Vincent Kompany’s Burnley

June 15, 2023 15:06 IST

Kompany, who was City captain for eight years and won four Premier League titles, led Burnley back into the top division in his first season as a manager in English soccer.