Asia Cup Gave Oman Understanding of ‘Standards Required at This Level’, We Are Ready for T20 World Cup: Sufyan Mehmood
Oman’s seam-bowling all-rounder Sufyan Mehmood has declared that the team is fully prepared for the…
Oman’s seam-bowling all-rounder Sufyan Mehmood has declared that the team is fully prepared for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, crediting their participation in the Asia Cup for providing invaluable lessons about the standards required at the elite level. Speaking ahead of Oman’s Group B fixtures, Mehmood emphasized that the Asia Cup experience helped…
Legendary shooter and coach Jaspal Rana was barred from the coaches’ corner during the Asian Shooting Championships at Delhi’s Karni Singh Shooting Range, after officials ruled that the brown trousers he was wearing violated the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) dress code. The incident occurred while his trainee, double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, was competing…
British tennis star Emma Raducanu was forced to withdraw from her Qatar Open first-round match against Colombian qualifier Camila Osorio after calling for a medical timeout in which her blood pressure was checked on court. The incident occurred just 48 hours after Raducanu had received medical attention during the Transylvania Open final, raising fresh concerns…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the central contracts for the 2025-26 season, covering October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. In a major shake-up, the board has scrapped the A+ category, reducing the structure to three grades: A, B, and C. This restructuring has led to significant changes, with…
Tennis legend Serena Williams has found herself at the center of a heated public debate after appearing in a Super Bowl LX advertisement promoting a telehealth company’s GLP-1 prescription weight-loss drug. The ad, which highlighted her 15 kg weight loss journey, sparked widespread criticism online, with many questioning whether a global sports icon should endorse…
Legendary South African fast bowler Dale Steyn found himself at the center of a heated online exchange following the India vs USA clash in the ongoing cricket tournament. A fan accused Steyn of showing bias in his commentary and analysis, suggesting that he favored India over the USA. Steyn, known for his fiery personality both…
Pakistan’s cricket team faced heavy criticism after narrowly escaping defeat against the Netherlands in a recent international fixture. Former cricketers Basit Ali and Kamran Akmal launched scathing attacks on the batting unit, questioning their intent and professionalism. Their remarks, particularly Basit Ali’s sarcastic jibe — “Baaki batsman chanafali bech rahe the kya?” — highlighted the…
Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Valencia at the Mestalla, thanks to a stunning solo goal from Alvaro Carreras and a late strike from Kylian Mbappe. Despite the win, Los Blancos looked far from convincing, struggling in the absence of Vinicius Jr. and relying on individual brilliance to stay within touching distance of Barcelona…
Speculation around Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket and the role of India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has dominated cricket discussions. Rumors suggested that Gambhir may have influenced or even forced Kohli’s decision, given their well-documented clashes during the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has now broken his silence, firmly dismissing…