Mustafizur Rahman (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Mustafizur Rahman’s recent post on X summed up both his mindset and his response to a turbulent phase in his career. “Pleased to step up when it matters. Glad to contribute in the victory. Onto the next one,” the Bangladesh left-arm pacer wrote after producing a decisive performance for…
Sikandar Raza of Paarl Royals celebrates getting the wicket of MI Cape Town captain Rashid Khan (SA20) Paarl Royals scripted history at Newlands on Sunday, defeating coastal rivals MI Cape Town at the venue for the first time with a commanding seven-wicket bonus-point win in SA20 Season 4.After suffering three previous defeats under the shadow…
Representative image (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The country’s top boxers were left cooling their heels for hours as chaos and confusion marked the opening day of the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida on Sunday, with the start of competition delayed by more than four hours due to what officials described…
A frustrated Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg on Monday vowed to raise concerns over what he described as “archaic” bad light rules with the sport’s governing body after nearly a third of the opening day at the fifth Ashes Test was washed out. Play was halted 15 minutes before the scheduled tea break on Sunday…
Mustafizur Rahman (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman has found himself in the spotlight again. On Saturday, the left-arm pacer was released by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), following a directive from the BCCI.The decision triggered a strong reaction back home, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Sunday announcing…
Matheus Cunha of Manchester United (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) MANCHESTER: Matheus Cunha rescued a point for Manchester United in a 1-1 draw at Leeds in the Premier League on Sunday.The Brazil forward equalized for United after U.S. international Brenden Aaronson put Leeds in front in the second half at Elland Road.Aaronson opened the scoring…
Boxing (Photo Credits: X) GREATER NOIDA: The country’s senior boxers were left anxiously waiting for hours as chaos marred the opening day of the boxing National Championships, which was delayed by over four hours after the rings were not ready due to “logistical” issues here on Sunday.The prolonged delay forced organisers to reschedule 32 women’s…
International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah on Sunday said that after hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2030, India is aiming to host the Olympic Games in Gujarat in 2036 and has set a target of winning 100 medals.Speaking at an event in Surat, Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a key role in…
Meg Lanning (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) MUMBAI: Former Australian skipper Meg Lanning was on Sunday named the captain of UP Warriorz ahead of the Women’s Premier League beginning January 9.The legendary Australian was the captain of Delhi Capitals for the first three editions of the competition, having led them to each of the summit…
Tyson Fury (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) MANCHESTER: Tyson Fury is returning to the ring after announcing on Sunday that he will step out of retirement.The former heavyweight world champion confirmed his comeback in a post on social media, which sets up the prospect of a long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua.“2026 is that year. Return…
