India bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Abhishek Sharma despite his poor T20 World Cup run, says there's no concern over his form ahead of South Africa clash.
Shikhar Dhawan and Sophie Shine's wedding celebrations have begun with a stylish sangeet night, as shared by the former cricketer on Instagram.
Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan emphasised the need for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team's victory over Canada in the T20 World Cup. He highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in batting and death overs bowling, and acknowledged the painful setback of a narrow defeat to South Africa.
Already out of Super Eights contention, Australia beat Oman by nine wickets in their inconsequential final group clash of the T20 World Cup, in Kandy, on Friday.
'Someone with a strong record against Australia, especially as a coach, is worth considering. Looking ahead to the Ashes in 2027, England might benefit from a different voice -- that extra 1% that helps teams win.'
Mitu, a doctor, said Shikder was rushed to Khulna Medical College Hospital in a critical condition.
The BJP protesters, carrying placards and raising slogans, slammed the Congress and its leader, Rahul Gandhi, calling them "traitors" for allegedly tarnishing the nation's image.
Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan marries long-time girlfriend Sophie Shine in a private Delhi NCR ceremony; Yuzvendra Chahal shares wedding pictures.
Ibrahim Zadran dedicated his player of the match award to coach Jonathan Trott as the Afghanistan opener's unbeaten 95 helped secure an 82-run win over Canada on Thursday, ending their Twenty20 World Cup with a consolation victory in Group D.
Top Maoist commander Thippiri Tirupati alias Devji has surrendered to police, marking a significant blow to the outlawed organisation. His surrender comes ahead of the Union government's deadline to eliminate Naxalism.
Brentford scraped into the FA Cup fifth round with a narrow 1-0 win over sixth-tier Macclesfield, sealed by Sam Heathcote's second-half own goal after a spirited display from the hosts.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza says his team's unbeaten T20 World Cup group-stage run has earned global respect, as they prepare to face India, West Indies and South Africa in the Super Eights.
Indore in Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry and Prakasam in Andhra Pradesh also witnessed a tense atmosphere amid confrontation between the party workers.
FC Goa defeated Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-0 in their Indian Super League match, with goals from Pol Moreno and Dejan Drazic.
South Africa say Ahmedabad familiarity and recent India series help preparation for T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash.
Priyanka Chopra mounts her status as an icon and legend with her recent look and we can't stop staring.
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy believes Zimbabwe's unexpected success in the T20 World Cup was driven by the motivation of being underestimated and grouped with higher-ranked teams.
Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean star in Britain's New Year honours
A 24-year-old woman was killed in Ambala after being hit by a car allegedly driven by a police head constable. The incident occurred near Kali Paltan Bridge, and the driver has been apprehended.
Cricket Australia is exploring the possibility of hosting a Big Bash League game in India to capitalize on the lucrative Indian market, potentially in Chennai.
Auqib Nabi, Jammu and Kashmir's key bowler, is focused on performing well in the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka, aiming to leverage his adaptive skills and contribute to his team's success.
Pakistan is set to drop senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi from their next T20 World Cup match against Namibia after the duo's failure to come good in the high-stakes game against India in Colombo, a reliable source in the team management said on Monday.
Eberechi Eze timed his return to the Arsenal scoresheet to perfection with two goals in a 4-1 derby rout of Tottenham Hotspur.
India bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Varun Chakaravarthy as a key strike bowler, stresses collective pressure ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8 clash vs South Africa.
Overall, the official data shows that over 7.85 crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir from 2023 to 2025, while over 4.76 crore tourists visited the Union Territory during 2016-18.
Australia will aim to salvage pride against Oman in their final T20 World Cup match after a disappointing campaign marked by injuries and poor form.
Analysts predict continued volatility in Indian equity markets due to domestic macroeconomic data, F&O expiry, global developments including US tariff policies, and geopolitical tensions.
Barcelona missed the chance to reclaim the LaLiga summit after suffering a 2-1 derby defeat to Girona, who roared back in the second half to leave Real Madrid top of the table.
Pakistan coach Mike Hesson says Babar Azam's demotion and Shaheen Afridi's omission after India defeat were tactical moves ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8.
Bodo/Glimt secured an upset 3-1 victory over Serie A leaders Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday.
The absence of NCP-SP leaders from a key Maha Vikas Aghadi meeting in Maharashtra has ignited concerns about opposition unity ahead of the crucial budget session and upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan praised outgoing head coach Jonathan Trott for his significant contribution to the team's progress and elevated standards. Khan also discussed the team's future and the upcoming World Cup.
Ireland, after two consecutive defeats, will look to captain Paul Stirling for inspiration as they seek their first victory against Oman in a T20 World Cup Group B match.
England captain Harry Brook expressed satisfaction after his side qualified for the Super 8 stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup after beating Italy by 24 runs.
Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott praises his team's improved mental resilience after their T20 World Cup win against UAE, highlighting the impact of senior players and the need for more exposure against stronger nations.
Travis Head was named as Australia's captain against Ireland, while left-hander Matt Renshaw made his T20 World Cup debut.
The move follows a quiet visit by National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram.
India name six uncapped players in 26-member squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia, targeting quarterfinals and World Cup qualification.
Stock markets closed higher for the second straight session on Tuesday, driven by gains in bank, IT and capital goods shares.
Benchmark Sensex tumbled 1,236 points or 1.5 per cent while Nifty closed near 25,450 on Thursday following an across-the-board sell-off amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.
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