Former England Test captain Ben Stokes has dismissed suggestions that England alone has a drinking problem, arguing that alcohol has long been embedded in cricket’s culture across all levels of the sport. Speaking on the For The Love of Cricket podcast with former teammates Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler, the 35-year-old reflected on cricket’s long-standing…
Rumesh Pathirage and Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The newest rivalry in men’s javelin is set to resume sooner than expected.Just days after Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage edged Neeraj Chopra to the Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow, the two South Asian stars will lock horns again at the Lausanne Diamond League on August…
The July export shipment volume was the highest recorded for the month since Kpler began tracking the data in 2017. Amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, India’s fuel exports have hit a 1-year high. Exports of refined petroleum products climbed to a one-year high in July, supported by strong diesel refining margins, Russia’s ban on diesel…
NEW DELHI: India chief national coach Pullela Gopichand believes badminton’s switch to the 15-point scoring format could dramatically reshape the sport, warning that while some players will thrive, others may struggle to survive the tactical transformation.The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has approved the introduction of the 15×3 scoring system from next year, replacing the current…
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices will continue to be influenced by US-Iran talks and macroeconomic data in America which would likely provide direction to the Federal Reserve on its rate decisions, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan. Source link
Former England captain Ben Stokes. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former England Test captain Ben Stokes could become the highest-paid player in Big Bash League (BBL) history after retiring from international cricket after series defeat against New Zeland. According to reports from Code Sports, the all-rounder is attracting significant interest from multiple BBL franchises, with…
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem (PTI Photo) Pakistan’s Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem has found himself at the centre of growing criticism following his disappointing Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow, with questions now being raised not just about his form but also about the support system that surrounded him in the lead-up to the competition.The defending Commonwealth Games…
RCB vs KKR match in Bengaluru (Image: Agencies) Former Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary has reflected on Virat Kohli‘s fiery on-field personality, recalling the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star’s infamous altercation with Gautam Gambhir during the 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL). While praising Kohli’s passion and intensity, Chaudhary stressed that aggression is an essential part of…
Bhaichung Bhutia (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The announcement of a glamour friendly between India and Brazil should have been a moment of celebration for Indian football. Instead, it has exposed the widening gap between spectacle and substance, prompting former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia to question both the timing and the purpose of the high-profile fixture.“The…
US oil giants are “making too much money”, and Donald Trump is not happy about it.US President Donald Trump on Monday took aim at Exxon Mobil and Chevron, accusing the oil producers of profiting from supply shortages while motorists continue to pay elevated fuel prices. He further urged them to cut retail fuel prices instead…