Cricket
Marizanne Kapp, the South African all-rounder, has revealed that she had decided to retire from international cricket earlier this year. However, she was persuaded to reconsider by CSA director of cricket Enoch Nkwe and is now grateful that she did not go through with it. Kapp had been feeling the
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England Test captain Ben Stokes and opener Zak Crawley have suffered injuries that will impact their availability for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Stokes, 33, was carried off the field while playing for the Northern Superchargers in the Hundred on Sunday. The all-rounder appeared to suffer a hamstring
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West Indies Cricketers Prioritize T20 Leagues Over Tests, Says Andre Russell Andre Russell, the explosive West Indian all-rounder, has shed light on the ongoing issue of premier West Indian cricketers opting out of Test matches in favor of lucrative T20 leagues around the world. Russell believes that the lack of
Badminton
India's Top Shuttlers Withdraw from BWF Japan Open India's top badminton players, including PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, and the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, have withdrawn from the upcoming BWF Japan Open, scheduled to commence on August 24.
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Former India head coach Rahul Dravid has heaped praise on skipper Rohit Sharma, describing him as a "fantastic leader" and a privilege to work with. Dravid's comments come after Rohit's successful tenure as India's T20I captain, during which he led the team
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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has announced plans to meet with the bronze medal-winning Indian men's hockey team before September 10th to discuss future strategies for achieving a gold medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Mandaviya praised the team's performance in Paris, stating, "It'
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Ian Bell, the former England batter, has been appointed as Sri Lanka's batting coach for their upcoming tour of England. The tour will feature three Tests, commencing on August 21st. Bell's role will commence on August 16th and continue until the conclusion of the series. Sri
Badminton
Indian doubles badminton specialist Ashwini Ponnappa has expressed shock and disappointment over the Sports Authority of India's (SAI) claim that she received significant financial assistance in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics. Ponnappa asserts that she received minimal individual support and that her request for a coach was
Football
Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. has become the latest target of Saudi Arabia's ambitious sports investment strategy. The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has reportedly approached the Brazilian forward with a lucrative offer to join the Saudi Pro League (SPL) on a five-year contract. The offer, which
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After securing consecutive bronze medals at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, the Indian men's hockey team has demonstrated their unwavering determination and potential to achieve even greater heights. According to renowned explorer Mike Horn, the team has laid a solid foundation for future success, including the possibility of
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Ravichandran Ashwin, the enigmatic Indian cricketer, has emerged as a multi-faceted personality beyond the realm of the sport. From his engineering background to his literary pursuits, Ashwin's life is a testament to his versatility and fearlessness. As an engineer, Ashwin's analytical mind has translated into his
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Legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting has expressed confidence in Jason Gillespie's ability to succeed as the red-ball coach of the Pakistan men's team. Gillespie, a former Australian pacer, was appointed to the role in April 2024. Ponting, who played alongside Gillespie for Australia, praised his former