Dhananjaya de Silva has stepped down as Sri Lanka’s Test captain with immediate effect, bringing an end to his stint as skipper after 18 matches. The 35-year-old will, however, continue to make himself available for selection as a player.De Silva informed the Sri Lanka Cricket Board’s selection committee of his decision in a letter, saying…
As part of the broadcast coverage, Agarkar assessed the playing conditions (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Ajit Agarkar will not be around the selection table when India take on West Indies in the second T20I at the JSCA International Stadium Complex on Friday. But the former India pacer has an interesting connection with Ranchi and…
Ronaldo pays tribute to Lionel Messi after farewell Cristiano Ronaldo put aside one of football’s most enduring rivalries to pay tribute to Lionel Messi after the Argentine bid an emotional farewell to international football.Messi, 39, made his final appearance for Argentina on Tuesday, signing off in style as he scored once and created two goals…
Virat Kohli pays tribute to Nana Patekar (Agency Image) India batting star Virat Kohli has paid tribute to veteran actor Nana Patekar, describing him as a “true legend of Indian cinema” following his death.Patekar passed away at his residence in Goa on Thursday morning after suffering a severe cardiac arrest. He was 75.Taking to social…
India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already generated enormous excitement around Indian cricket, but former India captain Kapil Dev believes it is far too early to judge whether the teenage sensation can go on to become the next big name in the game.At 15, Sooryavanshi has already made a significant impact at the…
Hardik Pandya (AFP Photo) Hardik Pandya’s prolonged absence from competitive cricket has once again brought the issue of player workload, game time and injuries into focus, with India also dealing with fitness concerns involving several other players.Pandya has not played competitive cricket since the final week of IPL 2026. He was expected to return for…
NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi’s final game for Argentina turned into an emotional farewell in Buenos Aires, with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo sharing a heartfelt message for the football superstar after his international career came to an end.Messi scored a penalty and set up Argentina’s other two goals as they beat Benin 3-0 on Tuesday. Soon…
The selection of India’s para-shooting team for the Aichi-Nagoya Para Asian Games has come under a cloud of controversy after a group of para-shooters alleged corruption and financial demands in the selection process.The shooters have sought an independent inquiry into what they described as financial corruption, extortion and manipulation by officials of the Paralympic Committee…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (BCCI Photo) Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to India’s T20I squad has received strong backing from former India batter Wasim Jaffer, who believes the experienced pacer’s selection is based on his performances and fitness, rather than any favour.Bhuvneshwar, 36, has been recalled for India’s five-match T20I series against New Zealand, beginning October 22. Jaffer feels…
Football – International Friendly – Argentina v Benin – Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina – October 6, 2026. Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts For football fans in Benin, Tuesday’s match against Argentina was less about the result and more about witnessing Lionel Messi’s final international appearance.Benin lost 3-0 in Buenos Aires in front of more than…