NEW DELHI: PV Sindhu‘s impressive resurgence continued at the China Open on Wednesday as the two-time Olympic medallist battled past rising Indian teenager Unnati Hooda to book her place in the second round, while Ayush Shetty stole the spotlight with a stunning upset over world No. 11 Alwi Farhan.Just days after ending a two-year title…
Spain’s Gavi, left, falls as he scuffles with Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (5) and Thiago Almada. (AP Photo) Former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has launched a scathing attack on Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes over the ugly scenes that unfolded after the FIFA World Cup final, saying he would have “headbutted” the midfielder had he been on…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has showered praise on teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him an “unbelievable” talent and claiming the youngster is achieving something “no one has ever done before” with his fearless approach to the game.Speaking on JioStar, Harbhajan said Sooryavanshi’s confidence and willingness to back his instincts…
Kuldeep Yadav (File Photo) India spinner Kuldeep Yadav has signed with Yorkshire as an overseas player for the remainder of the English domestic season. The left-arm wrist-spinner will play five One-Day Cup matches before returning in September for three County Championship games. His stint begins with Friday’s 50-over clash against Glamorgan.In the club’s statement, Kuldeep…
England’s 2-1 ODI series triumph over India has been rewarded in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings, with veteran batter Joe Root returning to the top 10 after a sensational series in which he remained unbeaten throughout.Root, who was named Player of the Series, produced unbeaten scores of 76, 99 and 74 to anchor…
Hedy Lamarr, widely known for her illustrious acting career, also made significant strides in technology by inventing a communication system that used frequency hopping to encrypt radio signals in wartime. Her pioneering work paved the way for the development of contemporary innovations such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Although her achievements were initially overlooked, she has…
As large portions of the western and central United States along with regions across Western Europe and Central Asia face dangerous and record-breaking heatwaves, a 14-year-old Arizona teen’s quick thinking has created headlines and awareness. An Arizona fire department will be formally honouring Royal Cothrun who helped save an elderly woman with dementia after she…
Pakistan cricket team (PTI Photo) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has introduced padel as a compulsory part of training at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore. Players attending long training camps will now have to play the racket sport for 40 minutes every alternate day as part of their fitness routine. The move is…
Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump wants FIFA president Gianni Infantino to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, according to a report by the New York Post. The report said Trump was impressed by Infantino’s role in organising the FIFA World Cup and believes…
Zimbabwe have named a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India, with uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga earning his first call-up in the format. All-rounder Wessly Madhevere and fast bowler Newman Nyamhuri have also returned to the squad, replacing Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa and Tashinga Musekiwa. The matches will be played in Harare…