Namibia vs South Africa, 3rd ODI Live Score: Namibia won the toss and opted to bat first in the third ODI. The Proteas have already sealed the series 2-0. Teams: South Africa (Playing XI): Jordan Hermann, Connor Esterhuizen(w), Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Jason Smith, Corbin Bosch, Eathan Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin(c), Nqobani Mokoena, Nqabayomzi Peter, Kwena…
NEW DELHI: It has been a rough initiation into the T20I captaincy for Shreyas Iyer, having returned winless from the tour of Ireland and England in June-July. However, the first T20I against Afghanistan here on Sunday will be the first time he can boast of having a first-choice team to work with.Iyer’s captaincy came in…
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Mohammed Shami Mohammed Shami’s chances of returning to international cricket for India appear uncertain, with the pacer having not played for the national team for one-and-a-half years. Now 36, Shami has dealt with recurring injuries in recent years, and the Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee appears to have moved towards…
MUD TO METAL: 1962 Asiad gold winner Maruti Mane (L-R), the legendary ‘Master’ Chandgi Ram and Hangzhou bronze medallist Antim Panghal Ever since wrestling made its Asian Games debut at the 1954 Manila Games, the continental arena has served as the battleground where India’s ancient combat tradition found its voice.For centuries, the sport had lived…
Aryna Sabalenka reacts during the women’s singles final of the US Open against Elena Rybakina (left) and Sabalenka smashes her racket after losing the women’s singles final, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in New York. Elena Rybakina came to New York and took everything that had belonged to Aryna Sabalenka. First, it was the No. 1…
Magnus Carlsen and Javokhir Sindarov (GCL Photos) BENGALURU: Saturday was the final day of the preliminary stages of the 2026 Global Chess League (GCL). Two teams, Viswanathan Anand‘s PBG Alaskan Knights and Alireza Firouzja’s Triveni Continental Kings, had already been eliminated. Javokhir Sindarov’s American Gambits had an outside chance of qualifying for the finals on…
Arsenal’s Bruno Guimaraes celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters Photo) Arsenal strengthened their grip on top spot in the Premier League on Saturday as defending champions extended their lead to three points after beating Sunderland 2-0, while Liverpool and Chelsea both dropped points at home.Arsenal were made to work hard for the victory at the…
For the first time since she began her education, Harita Bhadra gave herself a year without having to divide her attention between studies and athletics.Last year, she graduated from Loughborough University in the UK with a BSc in Sports Science, Coaching and Physical Education. This year, she decided to focus only on athletics.The decision has…
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey KOLKATA: The power struggle within Hockey India intensified on Saturday after president Dilip Tirkey issued a show-cause notice to director general Cdr RK Srivastava and directed him to immediately cease discharging functions of his office, citing eight instances of alleged non-compliance, governance lapses and failure to implement directions issued by…
Ben Shelton of the US celebrates winning his semi final match against Frances Tiafoe of the US. Ben Shelton said he is enjoying being in unfamiliar territory after reaching the first Grand Slam final of his career at the US Open. The American believes greater consistency has helped him make his breakthrough in New York.Shelton…
