Former Pakistan batting coach Younis Khan has said that his resignation had nothing to do with the spat with Hasan Ali during the South Africa tour. Younis asserted that his relation with the current team management was cordial. HIGHLIGHTS Younis Khan has said that his resignation has nothing to do with his spat with…
France forward Kylian Mbappe has apologised for missing the decisive spot kick in Monday’s 5-4 shootout loss to Switzerland that saw the world champions crash out of the European Championship in the last 16. HIGHLIGHTS Mbappe missed a decisive spot kick in France’s 5-4 shootout loss against Switzerland…
New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson has revealed that he resorted to hiding in the bathroom during the nerve-racking final session of the WTC final vs India in Southampton. HIGHLIGHTS Kyle Jamieson said that he spent time in the bathroom during the nerve-racking WTC final The Indian crowd was up and about after every…
Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray pulled out a seesaw victory against 24th-seeded Nikoloz Basilashvili. Murray won the match by 6-4, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 in four sets. Murray was playing at the Centre Court for the first time since 2017. HIGHLIGHTS Andy Murray beat Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-4, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 in four sets…
Lionel Messi passed Javier Mascherano as Argentina’s most capped international on Monday and scored twice as they beat Bolivia 4-1 to set up a Copa America quarterfinal against Ecuador. It was Messi’s 148th appearance for Argentina. HIGHLIGHTS Lionel scored twice as Argentina beat Bolivia 4-1 to set up Argentina…
Edinson Cavani’s penalty sealed an easy 1-0 win for Uruguay against neighbours Paraguay at the Copa America on Monday, setting up a quarterfinal tie against Colombia. HIGHLIGHTS Edinson Cavani scored the solitary goal in Uruguay’s 1-0 win over Paraguay Uruguay will face Colombia in the Copa America quarterfinal…
World No.1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic saw off an early scare from 19-year-old Jack Draper to move into round two of Wimbledon 2021 on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS Novak Djokovic launched his quest for a sixth Wimbledon title Novak Djokovic sealed 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 win over Jack Draper Feels great being back on most…
Ecuador held a below-strength Brazil to a 1-1 draw on Sunday to secure a spot in the Copa America quarterfinals. Brazil failed to win for the first time in 11 games but still qualified top in Group B. HIGHLIGHTS Brazil failed to win for the first time in 11 games since 2019 Neymar, Thiago Silva and Gabriel Jesus…
India’s sports fraternity hailed Deepika Kumari after the superstar athlete completed a hat-trick of gold medals at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Paris on Sunday after winning the women’s individual recurve event. HIGHLIGHTS Deepika completed a hat-trick of gold medals at the Archery World Cup Stage Sachin…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Monday cancelled the India Open and Hyderabad Open, which were earlier postponed. HIGHLIGHTS BWF said that Finland will host the Sudirman Cup Finals Hyderabad Open was slated to be held from August 24 to 29 Badminton calendar has been heavily impacted due to Covid-19 The…