Costa Rica edge New Zealand to clinch final World Cup 2022 spot
Costa Rica will join Germany, Spain, Japan in the Group E of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after beating New Zealand on Joel Campbell’s sole goal at the last…
Joe Root used to practice batting on one leg during pandemic phase, reveals father Matt
Nottingham, June 14 (IANS) England batting stalwart Joe Root’s father, Matt, gave a rare insight into his son’s dedication to become the best batter in the world, saying that during…
Thomas Brdaric appointed Chennaiyin FC’s new head coach
Chennai, June 14 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC have appointed Thomas Brdaric as head coach ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League season. In his most recent spell, the German coach led…
We just want to put our best foot forward against Hong Kong, says India captain Sunil Chhetri
Kolkata, June 13 (IANS) Indian men’s football ball team captain Sunil Chhetri stated that his team really wants to win and qualify for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 on Tuesday…
FC Goa appoint Gorka Azkorra and Joel Dones as part of new coaching team
Panaji, June 13 (IANS) FC Goa have appointed Gorka Azkorra and Joel Dones as the club’s new assistant coach and strength & conditioning coach respectively for the upcoming season. Azkorra,…
FIFA bans Ivory Coast goalkeeper Sylvain Gbohouo on doping charges
Zurich, June 13 (IANS) Ivory Coast goalkeeper Sylvain Gbohouo has been banned for 18 months after testing positive for a prohibited substance, FIFA announced on Monday. The 33-year-old footballer from…
Sairaj Bahutule, Sitanshu Kotak to be part of Laxman’s support staff
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Former India cricketer Sairaj Bahutule, National Cricket Academy (NCA) coaches Sitanshu Kotak and Munish Bali will be part of VVS Laxman’s support staff during India’s forthcoming…
Australia vs Sri Lanka ODIs: Why ICC rules are preventing Starc from bowling with a taped finger
Colombo, June 14 (IANS) Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc hit the training session at Pallekele stadium ahead of the five-match One-day International series against Sri Lanka, but it’s unlikely he…
Test in the balance, says Foakes; hopes Root’s charisma will carry England to victory
Nottingham, June 14 (IANS) England wicketlkeeper-batter Ben Foakes has said that winning the second Test on the final day on Tuesday might not be as easy as it might seem,…
When batting captains decided to take their bowling ‘seriously’
Batting captains donning the role of bowlers is rare in international cricket, but there have been occasions when they have taken the matters into their hands and made an impact.…