Rishabh Pant’s return to Delhi Capitals has already sparked debate over the franchise’s captaincy plans, but former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes the wicketkeeper-batter should stay away from the leadership role if it is offered to him.Pant made a high-profile return to DC following the 2026 IPL season after the franchise agreed a trade with…
(From left) Bichu Devi Kharibam with Pirmin Blaak and Savita Bichu Devi Kharibam never planned to play hockey. Goalkeeping was even further from her thoughts. She had gone to SAI Imphal with one ambition — to make it as a footballer. But arriving two days late for the trials meant the selections were complete and…
Australia bounced back from their nine-wicket defeat in the first Test at Darwin by bowling Bangladesh out for just 64 on the first day of the second and final Test in Mackay on Saturday.After winning the toss, Australia captain Pat Cummins chose to bowl first, and Mitchell Starc made an immediate impact. The left-arm fast…
Former Tennis player Leander Paes (PTI Photo) Pune: In an indication of his intention to contest for the All India Tennis Association (AITA) president’s post, Olympic medallist and multiple Grand Slam winner Leander Paes has decided to place himself in the roster of Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SoM).As per the National Sports Governance Act (2025)…
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been handed a 10-match ban by FIFA following a scuffle with Spain players moments after the World Cup final. Paredes received the longest suspension among three Argentina players punished for the incident. The sanctions were announced by FIFA on Friday.Argentina defender Nahuel Molina has been suspended for seven matches, while…
Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open (Image: AP) World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open due to a persistent right knee injury, dealing a major blow to the men’s singles draw ahead of the final Grand Slam of the season. The 25-year-old Italian announced his decision on Friday, August 21,…
Neeraj Chopra, of India, competes in the javelin during the World Athletics Diamond League athletics meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, Friday, August 21, 2026. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP) Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage edged out Neeraj Chopra by just nine centimetres in Lausanne, securing his third victory over the Indian star this season and tightening his…
Lausanne Diamond League 2026 Live Updates: Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra takes centre stage in the men’s javelin throw at the Lausanne Diamond League on Friday. Follow all the live updates, throws, standings and results from the men’s javelin competition here. Chopra will compete in a star-studded field featuring Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage, Pakistan’s…
Image credit: Hockey India The Indian women’s hockey team suffered a 0-2 defeat to the Netherlands in their second-round match of the FIH World Cup on Friday.The Netherlands, the reigning Olympic and world champions, controlled much of the contest and scored once in each of the first and third quarters. Jansen, Matla score from PCs…
Jamal Musiala collapses again during Bayern match, reveals diagnosis and reassures fans he remains optimistic/ Image: X Bayern Munich will be without Jamal Musiala for Saturday’s German Supercup against Borussia Dortmund, with the club choosing not to rush the midfielder back after he collapsed during two successive pre-season matches.The decision comes after Musiala revealed earlier…
