‘I’m really proud…’: AB de Villiers responds to Kohli’s special Hall of Fame tribute
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) South African great AB de Villiers, who was one of the three players in the latest class of ICC Hall of Fame inductees alongside Alastair Cook and Neetu David, responded to the heart-touching letter that Virat Kohli wrote for him after he was honoured by ICC. After De Villiers was […]
2nd Test: India set target of 359 runs to win after bowling out NZ for 255
Pune, Oct 26 (IANS) India have been set a target of 359 runs to win the second Test after bowling out New Zealand 255 in 69.4 overs of their second innings in first hour of day three’s play at the MCA Stadium on Saturday. Resuming with a lead of 301 runs, New Zealand added 57 […]
Chelsea boss Maresca ‘expects more’ from James Recce ‘in terms of leadership’
London, Oct 26 (IANS) Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is expecting more from skipper Reece James “in terms of leadership” following his return from injury. James, 24, has endured a series of setbacks, having suffered seven hamstring injuries since joining Chelsea’s senior squad. He has also dealt with various other muscle-related issues, including knee problems. He […]
2nd Test: Key for India will be to get NZ all out around first drinks break, says Washington
Pune, Oct 26 (IANS) Washington Sundar, India’s standout bowler in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand at the MCA Stadium, said getting the visitors’ all out till the first drinks break will be a key aim for the hosts’. With New Zealand in a strong position by accumulating a lead of 301 runs at […]
Premier League: Wood’s double takes Forest to fifth in the table
Leicester, Oct 26 (IANS) Chris Wood continued his fine form for Nottingham Forest as his two goals helped them to a 3-1 East Midlands derby win over former boss Steve Cooper’s Leicester City to go fifth in the table. Ryan Yates profited from Leicester’s failure to clear their lines for the opening goal, curling an […]
Tennis: Siniakova reaches WTA Guangzhou Open semifinals
Guangzhou (China), Oct 26 (IANS) Top seed Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic advanced to the last four after beating Pera Bernarda of the United States in straight sets at the WTA Guangzhou Open here on Friday. Despite losing her serve in the third game of the first set, Siniakova overcame the setback to beat […]
PKL Season 11: All-round show helps Puneri Paltan win big against Bengaluru Bulls
Hyderabad, Oct 26 (IANS) The Puneri Paltan returned to winning ways with a clinical performance against the Bengaluru Bulls on Friday evening, at the GMCB Indoor Stadium, in Gachibowli, the Aslam Inamdar-led side romping to a 36-22 victory thanks to a brilliant all-round display. The Puneri Paltan began the game with a flurry of quick […]
