Cricket played in Apia, Samoa. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) Former New Zealand cricket star Ross Taylor has announced his return to cricket after a four-year retirement to help Samoa qualify for the upcoming T20 World Cup.The 41-year-old ex-Blackcaps captain will represent Samoa, his mother’s native country.“It’s official -– I’m proud to announce that I’ll…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth has expressed surprise over Ravichandran Ashwin’s sudden retirement from the Indian Premier League, insisting that the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend still had at least two more seasons left in him.Ashwin, 38, announced his IPL retirement on Wednesday after a disappointing 2025 campaign, where he managed only seven…
Venus Williams (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Tennis legend Venus Williams faced an emotional first-round defeat at the US Open on Monday, leaving uncertainty about her future in tennis. The former world number one put up a strong fight before losing to Czech 11th seed Karolina Muchova with a score of 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 at the Arthur…
India head coach Khalid Jamil has clarified that the national team door remains wide open for Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri, even though the 40-year-old striker has been left out of India’s squad for the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup. Chhetri, who has been the face of Indian football for nearly two decades, was notably absent…
D Gukesh and Garry Kasparov (Agency Photos) Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov has shared his views on the current state of world chess championship during the Sinquefield Cup tournament’s fifth round broadcast. On Friday, he specifically commented on Gukesh’s recent world championship title.Following Magnus Carlsen‘s departure from the world championship cycle in 2023, Ding…
NEW DELHI: Off-spinner Shoaib Bashir says the joy of dismissing India’s Mohammed Siraj to seal the Lord’s Test win for England will stay with him “forever.” The 21-year-old also credited former teammate Moeen Ali for inspiring him to use the carrom ball, the delivery that ultimately brought him success. Bashir, who fractured his little finger…
Roger Federer is gearing up for a memorable comeback at the 2025 Shanghai Masters. On August 10, he revealed he will play in the “Roger & Friends” celebrity doubles event on October 10 at Qizhong Stadium. This will be his first time competing in Shanghai since his 2017 victory, where he won his second singles…
South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada (AP Photo) Kagiso Rabada continues to prove his potential as South Africa’s leading bowler across formats with his outstanding performance in the first T20I against Australia on Sunday. His impressive form carried into the T20I series, leaving Australian batsmen struggling against his bowling prowess.South Africa’s decision to field first after winning…
Former Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal smiles (AP Photo) Rafael Nadal and his wife, Mery Perelló, have joyfully welcomed their second child, marking a tender new chapter for the retired tennis legend. The baby boy, named Miquel, was born at the Quirónsalud Palmaplanas Hospital in Palma. The name holds deep meaning for the couple. It…
Kevin Pietersen (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen on Saturday summed up the 2005 Ashes victory on X, calling it both the best team he ever played in and the best Test series ever. His succinct tribute speaks volumes: it was more than just cricket; it was a defining moment in…