The WTA announced a rebrand Thursday, and the initial discussion will likely center on the merits of the new logo, color scheme and mission statement to “rally the world.” Away from the new design and the soundbites, the governing body of women’s tennis is aiming to put itself at the forefront of women’s sports and…
NEW DELHI: Afghanistan off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman was signed by the five-time champion Mumbai Indians on Sunday to replace Allah Ghazanfar, who has been sidelined for the IPL 2025 due to an injury. The 18-year-old Afghan spinner will also miss the forthcoming Champions Trophy due to a fracture in his L4 vertebra, notably in his…
Indian opening batter Shubman Gill climbed one position to claim the second spot in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings, while skipper Rohit Sharma holds the third position.Both players secured their positions through well-timed hundreds in the recent home series versus England, as they prepare for the Champions Trophy, starting February 19.The two Indian batters…
Babar Azam. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Basit Ali believes that Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam will retain his place in the team regardless of his performance in the upcoming Champions Trophy.The tournament, set to begin in Karachi in just 17 days, will see defending champions Pakistan take on New Zealand in…
In the latest ICC T20 rankings, Tilak Varma climbed one place to second spot among the batters while Varun Chakravarthy, who took a fifer in the third match against England in Rajkot, jumped 25 places to fifth among the bowlers.Australia’s Travis Head continued to lead the batter rankings, with a 23-point lead now, Varma is…
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday took a holy dip in sacred Sangam on the occasion of Maha Kumbh, the event which he said “should not be used as space for negative or divisive politics“. Poll What Makes Mahakumbh a Unique and Unforgettable Experience? Uttar…
T20 World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma was named captain of the International Cricket Council T20I mens’ Team of the Year for 2024. Rohit leads a team that also has three more Indians – Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh. Pakistan star Babar Azam is also part of the team, announced by the global body…
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — He had walked through these massive red doors before — seven times before. But this was different. This was visit No. 8, on a frosty, 14-degree Thursday morning in January. This time, Ichiro Suzuki was walking through these doors, of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, as one of the legends. “This…
As Western diplomats explore establishing ties with the rebels who took power in Syria, a religious minority has been conducting its own diplomatic push to ensure protections for its members as the country rebuilds. A representative of the group, the Druse, recently went to Washington to meet with lawmakers, members of the Biden and Trump…
Shakib Al Hasan’s participation in the upcoming Champions Trophy is under serious doubt as the all-rounder failed the reassessment test of his bowling action in India last month. Shakib was found to have an illegal bowling action during a county match in England and was subsequently given a ban. This would extend into international cricket,…