
Chappell calls curtains on his five-decade-long journalistic career
Legendary cricketer Ian Chappell’s insightful writings, critical reviews and anecdotes from his playing days will be missed after the Australian icon called curtains on his more than five-decade-long journalistic career, penning his last piece on Sunday. The 81-year-old fondly recalled some of the best moments he has written about, including the...
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India beat Pakistan by six wickets, set to enter Champions Trophy semifinals
India beat Pakistan by six wickets in a one-sided Champions Trophy clash here on Sunday to all but seal a spot in the semifinals. India dismissed Pakistan for 241 after Saud Shakeel struck 62 off 76 balls while skipper Mohammad Rizwan made a laborious 46 from 77 deliveries. Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep...

India restrict Pakistan to 241 despite Shakeel's fifty
Indian bowlers were stunningly accurate but Pakistan managed to post a competitive 241 courtesy Saud Shakeel’s polished fifty and Khushdil Shah’s cameo in the Champions Trophy here on Sunday. Shakeel (62, 76b, 5x4) was largely fluent and added 104 runs for the third wicket with skipper Mohammad Rizwan (46), but Pakistan...

Pakistan opt to bat against India
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and elected to bat against India in their marquee Champions Trophy match here on Sunday. India, who won their opening match against Bangladesh, are unchanged. For Pakistan, Imam-ul-Haq came in for Fakhar Zaman, who was ruled out of the tournament due to an injury. Teams: India: Rohit...

I only eat one meal a day: Shami
Giving an insight into how he keeps match-fit even at the age of 34, Indian bowling stalwart Mohammed Shami says he prefers to eat only one meal a day and avoids sweets. Shami has been the standout bowler for India in the ongoing Champions Trophy with the pace spearhead grabbing five...
Aldrich Potgieter powers to four-shot lead in Mexico Open
Aldrich Potgieter showed his ability to shoot low in the Mexico Open, powering and putting his way to a 10-under 61 that gave the big-hitting South African a four-shot lead going into the weekend at Vidanta Vallarta. Potgieter chipped in for par after a tee shot into the water on the...
Ahlawat makes cut with birdie-birdie finish in Kenya
Veer Ahlawat's rounds of 70-72 gave him an even par total, allowing him to make a last minute cut at the Magical Kenya Open here. Ahlawat started his second round very early and then had to wait for the rest of the afternoon to know whether he had made the cut. The...
Manu Bhaker to lead 35-member team for SA World Cups
Ace pistol shooter Manu Bhaker will lead a 35-member Indian team in the season-opening International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cups in April in South America with almost all the shooters who featured in the Paris Olympics making the cut. A notable member of the team is air pistol ace Saurabh...