At just 20, Matteo Dams went from earning €2,500 a month at PSV to €250,000 after his Saudi move/ Image:X At just 20, Matteo Dams was in the middle of contract extension talks with Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven. Then came a phone call that altered everything: a €10 million offer from Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli,…
Suryakumar Yadav (left) and Sanju Samson Captain Suryakumar Yadav has opened up about the Jitesh Sharma vs Sanju Samson debate ahead of India’s first Asia Cup match against UAE, to be played at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday.When asked about who between Jitesh and Sanju will be India’s No. 1 choice, the Indian captain…
India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha were not seated side by side. (Image credit: ACC) NEW DELHI: The stage was set in Dubai for the Asia Cup 2025 captains’ press conference, but one detail immediately caught everyone’s attention. India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha were not seated…
Salman Agha and Suryakumar Yadav (ACC Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Salman Agha didn’t hold back when asked whether he planned to impose restrictions on his fast bowlers showing aggression on the field, particularly against India, in the upcoming Asia Cup starting Tuesday. The tournament opener will feature Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong at the…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma of India celebrates with the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup following the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 Final match between South Africa and India at Kensington Oval on June 29, 2024 in Bridgetown, Barbados. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) The Indian selectors are…
Carlos Alcaraz holds the US Open championship trophy after defeating Jannik Sinner in the men’s singles final in New York. (AP) Carlos Alcaraz secured his second US Open title and sixth Grand Slam championship by defeating Jannik Sinner on Sunday, earning a record prize money of $5 million. But it would incur significant tax deductions…
Who will make the cut – Sanju Samson or Jitesh Sharma? (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Who should open for India? Who bats at No. 3? Who slots into the middle order? Team India management and captain Suryakumar Yadav have a happy headache ahead of their Asia Cup 2025 opener. But beyond these questions, perhaps…
Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma NEW DELHI: India will kick off their Asia Cup 2025 journey against hosts UAE on September 10 at the Dubai International Stadium, before a high-octane clash with arch-rivals Pakistan on September 14. The tournament marks India’s return to T20I cricket after a seven-month break, making their playing XI…
Afghanistan will get the Asia Cup underway when they take on Hong Kong. (Photo by @ACBofficials on X) Afghanistan are set to begin their Asia Cup campaign against Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, entering as dark horse contenders following their impressive T20 World Cup semi-final appearance last year. The team has shown significant…
Carlos Alcaraz holds up the championship trophy after defeating Jannik Sinner in the men’s singles final of the US Open. (AP/PTI) Tennis legend Mats Wilander has predicted that Carlos Alcaraz has a “good chance” of matching Roger Federer‘s 20 Grand Slam titles following the Spaniard’s victory at the US Open. The 22-year-old defeated Jannik Sinner…
