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Jaffer will also conduct coaching clinics. | Photo Credit: PTI The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has appointed Wasim Jaffer as mentor — cricketing activities for a two-year term. The former India opener, who will assume the role on August 1, will oversee all senior and age-group teams. Since retiring in 2020, Jaffer — the highest…
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Harshavardhan… better late than never | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement G.B. Harshavardhan must have heaved a sigh of relief after becoming India’s latest Grandmaster, achieving the title in his hometown, four years after securing his first norm. The 22-year-old is happy to end the wait after coming close several times. Now, he is keen to…
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Coach Muzumdar and skipper Harmanpreet have plenty of soul searching to do after India crashed out in the group stage. | Photo Credit: Alex Davidson-ICC India’s campaign at the T20 Women’s World Cup came to a disappointing end on Sunday. Again. The Women in Blue had crashed out of the last T20 World Cup at the league stage…
Nihal Sarin. | Photo Credit: File photo Newly-crowned Bullet Chess champion Nihal Sarin emerged as the biggest attraction at the Global Chess League (GCL) player draft on Monday, while five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand switched franchises for the first time in the league ahead of the fourth edition to be played in Bengaluru from September…
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Splendid: Stokes leaves the international arena as one of England’s most celebrated all-rounders. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The guarded player and the maverick talisman. English cricket has often thrown up players in these two categories. In the segment of the magician star, lit up by Ian Botham, and briefly embellished by Andrew Flintoff, Ben…
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Haaland has scored four goals in his first two World Cup appearances. | Photo Credit: AFP Sports has always rewarded those willing to wait. For some nations, reaching the World Cup knockout rounds is an expectation. For others, it is the culmination of decades of longing, setbacks and near misses. On Tuesday in Dallas, two…
Harmanpreet & Co. qualified as the highest-placed eligible finishers from Asia based on their performances in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup. | Photo Credit: ICC The Indian women’s cricket team has secured a place in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, while the men’s side is in a strong position to make the cut. The…
Zuccaro, Kings Gambit, Miracle Star, Ranquelino and Excellent Lass excelled when the horses were exercised here on Monday morning (June 29). Grass track: 1000m: Qualify (G. Praveen) 1-14.5, 600/41. Moved freely. Rising Knight (rb) 1-13.5, 600/42. Moved on the bit. Ashwa Balwan (rb) 1-12, 600/41. Shaped well. 1200m: Routing Run (G. Praveen), Immortal Star (Yash)…
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Saudi Arabian Football Federation President Yasser Al Misehal. File | Photo Credit: AP The president of Saudi Arabia’s Football Federation has announced his resignation after the Green Falcons were knocked out of the World Cup in the first round. Saudi Arabia finished bottom of Group H with two points, after two draws against Uruguay (1-1)…
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Serena Williams is set to return to Wimbledon on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) to face Maya Joint, her first match at the grass-court Grand Slam since 2022. She returned to the sport this month in a doubles match at the Queen’s Club grass-court tournament. However, the 23-time Grand Slam champion has criticised the sport’s anti-doping…