Stay Connected. Stay Informed.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was less than five years old when the French footballer Zenedine Zidane headbutted Italian defender Marco Materazzi in the final of the 2006 World Cup football. It earned Zidane a red card in the final match of his career. Zidane claimed that the defender had insulted his sister (professional lip readers couldn’t agree…
Read More “When things come to a head, butting is not a proper response” »
Imran Khan. | Photo Credit: File photo Former Australian captain Greg Chappell, with the support of 20 other former international skippers, appealed on Sunday to the Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to provide ‘humane treatment and proper medical care’ for former Pakistan cricket captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan. The letter is reproduced below:…
Read More “Former captains appeal to Pakistan PM for humane treatment for Imran Khan” »
Indian cricketing legend Kapil Dev in Chennai | Photo Credit: VELANKANNI RAJ B Kapil Dev throws a quick glance at the bat and ball placed at the entrance of the Madras Management Association’s auditorium. They are a photo prop — for the members attending the launch of popular banker Shyam Srinivasan’s latest book, Better Never…
Read More “Kapil Dev interview: On Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and India’s obsession with cricket” »
“If it’s a batting-friendly pitch, I become a batter. If it’s a bowler-friendly pitch, I become a bowler. It is simple.” When Ravindra Jadeja was asked to shed light on his sustained all-round excellence during India’s second Test against West Indies in New Delhi last month, a throwaway response that evoked chuckles from the press…
Read More “Ravindra Jadeja: The ultimate all-rounder for all pitches” »
World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev on Friday (February 14, 2025) expressed concern over the rising number of injuries among Indian cricketers, attributing it to the demanding schedule that keeps players in action for almost 10 months each year. The National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru has turned into a rehabilitation hub, with players spending more time…
Read More “Playing 10 months a year will lead to more injuries, says Kapil Dev” »
Kapil Dev during an interview on June 27, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Iconic former India all-rounder Kapil Dev feels Jasprit Bumrah is a “1000 times better” bowler than what he was at his prime. Bumrah, who has been doing exceptionally well in the ongoing T20 World Cup, snaring 11 wickets at an outstanding economy…
Read More “Bumrah is 1000 times better than me: Kapil Dev” »
The matter will be heard next on December 19. New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday sought the Centre and the Delhi government’s stand on a petition by former India cricketer Kapil Dev and his wife against cruelty to animals. A bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma issued notice to the governments…
Read More “Centre’s Stand Sought On Kapil Dev’s Petition Against Cruelty To Animals” »
The high court listed the petition for further hearing on October 13. (File) New Delhi: Legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev and his wife have approached the Delhi High Court challenging certain provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act that allow destruction of stray dogs in lethal chambers and extermination or destruction of any…
Read More “Cricketer Kapil Dev Goes To Court For Stricter Laws Against Animal Cruelty” »