Fast bowler Johann Layne has been drafted into the West Indies squad for the upcoming two-Test series against India, replacing Shamar Joseph, who has been sidelined with injury. Joseph, the 24-year-old pace sensation, has been ruled out of the tour and will undergo further assessment before the team’s limited-overs series against Bangladesh later this year. …
Rangers remain winless Giroud on target Zaroury scores hat trick Captain John McGinn’s early goal was enough to give Aston Villa its first win of the season as the English side beat Bologna 1-0 in the Europa League on Thursday. McGinn beat Bologna goalkeeper Łukasz Skorupski with a low left-foot shot from outside the area…
Sri Lanka batting coach Thilina Kandamby says his batters will need to play with a positive mindset to tackle the spin threat from India in their inconsequential Asia Cup match here on Friday. With two losses in as many games in Super Fours, Sri Lanka is already out of the race for the final, while…
Liverpool’s 17-year-old forward Rio Ngumoha has signed his first professional contract, the Premier League club said on Thursday. Details of the deal were not disclosed, but British media reported Ngumoha signed a contract until 2028 as three years is the maximum contract term for players under the age of 18 under FA rules. Rio Ngumoha…
During the first four-day game between India A and Australia A at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow last week, Dhruv Jurel once again underlined his temperament and adaptability. His timely 140 had not only kept India A afloat in a drawn game but also reinforced the belief among the selectors that he is ready…
India showcased its cultural diversity during a colourful opening ceremony to mark the inauguration of the 12th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships here on Thursday. India is the fourth Asian nation after Qatar (2015), UAE (2019) and Japan (2024) to host the Championships. Its Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya declared the tournament ‘open’, one…
While Shafali Verma (70, 49b, 11×4, 1×6) helped set up India A’s four-wicket win (DLS method) against New Zealand in an ICC Women’s ODI World Cup warm-up match at the BCCI Centre of Excellence ground 2 in Bengaluru, it was Mamatha Madiwala (56 n.o., 60b, 6×4, 1×6), the other half-centurion, who took the team over the…
Former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar has died after sustaining a “significant brain injury” during a Non League Premier match in England. He was 21. His death was confirmed by his club, Chichester City, on Thursday. “We are devastated to hear that Billy Vigar has passed away,” the English Football Association said. “We send our…
Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 11 runs in their Super Fours match in Dubai on Thursday to advance to the final of the Asia Cup 2025, where it will meet arch-rival India. India had already booked a place in the title decider after its win over Bangladesh on Wednesday. The two teams will play the final…
It was a classic case of the occasion getting the better of Bangladesh as it fluffed a 136-run chase at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, setting up the first-ever Asia Cup final between archrivals India and Pakistan. With 39 runs needed off 20 balls, Bangladesh’s hopes were riding on Shamim Hossain. But when…