NEW DELHI: Former South Africa cricketer David Richardson had a remarkable career both on and off the field. He made his debut for South Africa in a Test match against India in November 1992, marking the country’s return to international cricket after a long period of isolation due to apartheid.Richardson was a skilled wicketkeeper, known…
Napoli coach Antonio Conte heaped praise on Romelu Lukaku for his performance in Sunday’s victory at Cagliari and said the striker was essential to the club’s hopes of success this season. The Belgian joined Napoli after former Inter Milan and Chelsea manager Conte identified him as a key target in the transfer window. He delivered…
India’s 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle will culminate with the five-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, and it seems the hosts are already preparing for one of India’s young batsmen, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who they think is a future super star. In a video posted on social media by Star Sports Tamil, some of the…
The arrival of English midfielder Conor Gallagher and Argentine striker Julian Alvarez has energised Atletico Madrid, coach Diego Simeone said on Sunday . Gallagher, who joined this summer from Premier League side Chelsea, scored his first La Liga goal in Sunday’s 3-0 home win over Valencia. “He came with a lot of enthusiasm and we…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has criticised star batter Babar Azam and other players for prioritizing personal gains over team goals. Babar’s recent form and leadership have drawn harsh criticism from former players, as he hasn’t scored a half-century in his last 16 Test innings.Younis expressed his disappointment, stating, “If Babar and other…
Champion Inter Milan was knocked off the Serie A summit on Sunday after it came from behind to play out a surprise 1-1 draw at lowly Monza. Monza took the lead in the 81st minute through substitute forward Dany Mota, who headed the ball into the top corner before Denzel Dumfries levelled for Inter in…
NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest cricketers of all time, was known for a wide array of classic shots that demonstrated his technical brilliance and adaptability. Tendulkar’s shot-making was a perfect blend of technical mastery and timing. His ability to play a wide range of strokes against all types of bowling made him…
Saudi Arabia football player Fahad Al-Muwallad is in intensive care after falling from a second-floor balcony while vacationing in Dubai. Dubai Police General Command said late Saturday that Al-Muwallad was “involved in an accident while on a short vacation in Dubai, when he fell from the balcony of his second-floor home.” The winger, who just…
NEW DELHI: For the first time in a women’s Twenty20 international match, Ireland defeated England on Sunday. Their thrilling five-wicket victory in Dublin with one ball remaining meant that the two-game series finished even at 1-1.After being put into bat at Castle Avenue, Dublin, England, who had won the first game of the series by…
Gabriel Magalhaes’ second-half header earned Arsenal a crucial 1-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur in a feisty North London Derby on Sunday to keep pace with early Premier League leader Manchester City. Spurs started sharper and David Raya was forced into early saves, turning Dejan Kulusevski’s first-time effort behind before he clawed away a dangerous cross…
