Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) India have opted to use their talismanic pacer for three overs in the powerplay in search of early scalps, leaving skipper Suryakumar with weaker options at the death. It’s a gamble the team is willing to take…DUBAI: The Indian team was engaged in a lengthy training session on a hot and…
Saim Ayub of Pakistan leaves the field after being dismissed. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan set up another high-stakes clash with arch-rivals India in the Asia Cup after a 41-run win over the United Arab Emirates in Dubai on Wednesday. But amid the victory and the off-field dramas, all eyes were on young opener Saim…
Portugal’s Isaac Nader reacts after winning the men’s 1,500 meters final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. (AP) Tokyo: The beauty of sport is its ability to surprise and Isaac Nader produced one of the biggest ever in international 1,500 metres finals as he won the world title on Wednesday while Katie Moon was…
Andy Pycroft (left) during the toss for the match between India and Pakistan. NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has accused International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Andy Pycroft of blatant bias, branding him a “favourite for the Indians” in the wake of the handshake controversy and mounting tensions at the…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan set up another politically charged clash with arch-rivals India after securing a 41-run win over the United Arab Emirates in Dubai on Wednesday. The result confirmed both teams’ progression from Group A into the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!With the win,…
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, centre, reacts during the Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Atalanta. (AP Photo) Title-holder Paris Saint-Germain roared to victory in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Liverpool once again left it late to continue their stunning start to the season.At the Parc des Princes, PSG dismantled Atalanta 4-0 with style and confidence….
Smriti Mandhana celebrates after scoring century against Australia. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW CHANDIGARH: Inspired by peerless Smriti Mandhana’s scintillating 77-ball century – the fastest-ever against Australia in WODIs – India finally slayed their Aussie demons, ending their eight-match losing streak against the seven-time world champions in grand style with a thumping 102-run victory in the…
India captain Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands with Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha at the toss. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Fresh off the handshake controversy and the recently resolved stand-off with match referee Andy Pycroft, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha struck a defiant note ahead of the blockbuster Super Four clash against India, declaring…
India wanted Mike Dennes removed as match umpire for their 3rd unofficial Test against South Africa back in 2001 (Images via Getty Images) A major moment in cricket’s power dynamics erupted in November 2001 when India, with the backing of South Africa, forced the removal of International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Mike Denness. In…
Haris Rauf and Suryakumar Yadav TimesofIndia.com in Dubai:Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf admitted that batting in Dubai has been challenging as several players are struggling to adjust in the ongoing Asia Cup.Speaking after Pakistan’s 41-run win over the UAE, Rauf said the team is working on strategies to help the top three batters play deeper into…
