Akash Deep (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj claimed six wickets, while Akash Deep picked up four as India secured a 180-run first-innings lead by bowling out England for 407 on Day 3 of the second Test at Edgbaston on Friday. The hosts had staged a strong comeback through middle-order batters Harry Brook…
Shubman Gill (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: A baggy blue cap on his head, hands on his teammates’ shoulders, and a few charged-up words to fire up his squad — it was a familiar huddle for Shubman Gill, but this one held extra weight. At the boundary ropes of Headingley Stadium in Leeds, Gill addressed his…
NEW DELHI: At one point not so long ago, Adriyan Karmakar, now 20, found himself quietly drifting away from the sport that had been part of his life for as long as he could remember.The child who once gleefully collected empty shells from his father’s rifle practice began to feel the weight of monotony, especially…
Pep Guardiola has claimed that he has told the Manchester City board he wants the squad size to be reduced for next season, otherwise he will quit the club. Guardiola said that it is impossible for him to leave out so many players from the matchday squad and wants a tighter squad next season. During…
Pep Guardiola furiously confronted Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson moments after Manchester City were stunned 1-0 in the FA Cup final, as tempers flared over a controversial first-half handball incident. Local boy Eberechi Eze volleyed in the winner after 16 minutes, scoring completely against the run of play. Palace, in their third FA Cup final,…
Pep Guardiola (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pep Guardiola has revealed he intends to pause his football career after departing Manchester City, though he remains uncertain about complete retirement.Having extended his contract until June 2027 last November, the 54-year-old’s tenure at the Etihad would reach 11 years.His City stint surpasses his previous managerial…
Manchester City are having a bad season, there is no doubt about that. But there is a difference of opinion when it comes to deciding why this is the case. Your more casual observer might put it down to Rodri’s absence with a long-term knee injury, and of course there is a lot of truth…
Pep Guardiola has thrown his support behind star striker Erling Haaland, highlighting the need for Manchester City to improve their overall play to maximize the Norwegian’s impact. This comes as City navigate a challenging spell of form, with only one win in their last 11 matches across all competitions – a stark contrast to the…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of Thursday’s series finale in Navi Mumbai, India’s stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana reminded her teammates that the team’s five-year wait to win a T20I series at home did not “reflect” their ability. India produced an impressive batting performance when put in to bat. As the hosts recorded their greatest T20I total of…
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola remains optimistic about turning his team’s challenging season around, believing that the return of key injured players will soon restore the squad’s depth and form. Despite enduring one of their worst runs in a decade, Guardiola remains confident that City’s struggles are primarily due to an injury crisis that has…