New Zealand name South African Walter as new coach in all formats
South African Rob Walter was appointed New Zealand coach in all formats on Friday in the wake of Gary Stead's decision to stand down after seven years in charge.
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Smith replaces Salt in England squad for West Indies T20s
LONDON :England have called up Jamie Smith to their squad for the three-match Twenty20 series against West Indies as a replacement for Phil Salt, who has left the team on paternity leave, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday.
India test captain Gill ready to lead in his own way
India's new test captain Shubman Gill knows he has big shoes to fill after the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli but he wants to develop his own style of leadership, he said on Thursday.
IPL's Bengaluru pledge financial aid for victims of crowd surge
BENGALURU, India :Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru have pledged one million Indian rupees ($11,654) to each family of the 11 fans who died in a crowd surge outside the team's home stadium on Wednesday during celebrations following their maiden IPL title.
UAE’s ‘giant-killing’ of Bangladesh not as unlikely as some might think
“Giant-killing” in sport is often associated with cup competitions in soccer, when a team from a lower division beats one placed in a higher division.
Indian cricket titan Virat Kohli wins elusive league title after retirement announcement
When Virat Kohli, one of India's greatest cricketers, realized his 17-year dream of winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) title with his longtime team the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the moment brought tears to his eyes.
Middlesbrough sack manager Michael Carrick
LONDON: Middlesbrough on Wednesday sacked manager Michael Carrick after the Championship club missed out on a play-off place during the 2024/25 season.
Saudi footballer Abdulmalik Al-Jaber shines on European stage
BEIRUT: Midfielder Abdulmalik Al-Jaber has been a guiding light among Saudi players making their mark in Europe following his impressive spell at Bosnia’s FK Zeljeznicar.