Kildare on the brink as resurgent Cork claim crucial win
Kildare have slipped ever closer to the Division 2 trapdoor after a resurgent Cork second half boosted the Rebels' survival prospects.
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Hearts feel sorry for Celtic but Shankland and Naismith offer alternative verdicts on Tynecastle ref drama
Lawrence Shankland reckons the decision to send Celtic midfielder Yang Hyun-jun off against Hearts at Tynecastle was harsh.
"Made Him The Captain Because...": Sourav Ganguly Opens Up On Decision To Replace Virat Kohli With Rohit Sharma
Former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has opened up on his decision to replace Virat Kohli with Rohit Sharma as the captain of the Indian men's cricket team. Rohit replaced Virat as the full-time captain of India after the latter stepped down from his role in Tests and T20Is in 2022. Back then, Ganguly was the BCCI chief and there were reports of a possible rift between him and Kohli. Ganguly had earlier revealed that the BCCI had asked Kohli to reconsider his decision to step down as T20I captain.
On MS Dhoni Comparisons, Sourav Ganguly's "Different League" Reminder To India Star
Young India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has played just two Tests, but he has been already compared to the legendary MS Dhoni by several former cricketers. Former India batter Sunil Gavaskar labelled Jurel as the next Dhoni, while ex-spinner Anil Kumble feels the yougster has all the tools to become as good as the former India captain. Jurel scored a match-winning 90 in the first innings of the 4th Test against England and also hit an unbeaten 39 in the second innings to help India get the win.
"BCCI Has To Re-Look": India Star On Packed Domestic Cricket Schedule
India and Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Sunday said that the BCCI will have to relook next year's Ranji Trophy schedule as playing 10 matches with just three-day gaps between games could lead to injuries to players. Thakur said it's difficult for players to adjust to the three-day gap between knockout matches, which was not the case earlier. "B"It's difficult because we are playing first-class games in (a) three days' gap - that has never happened in Ranji Trophy season ever," Thakur told the media here after making a fine century in the semifinal against Tamil Nadu.
Deepak Bhoria Goes Down Fighting On Opening Day Of 1st World Olympic Boxing Qualifier
India's campaign at the first World Olympic Boxing Qualifier was off to a disappointing start as World Championships bronze medallist Deepak Bhoria (51kg) went down fighting to Azerbaijan's Huseynov Nijat on the opening day in Busto Arsizio on Sunday. Bhoria, who pipped 2019 World Championships silver medallist Amit Panghal to make the Indian squad, lost via 2-3 split verdict. The first two rounds saw a tight contest as both the boxers went into attacking mode from the word go. The young pugilist from Azerbaijan took full advantage of his pace and swift movements to make life difficult for Bhoria in the ring. Bhoria lost both the first and second rounds with an identical 2-3 scoreline.
Roy Keane makes derby prediction and gives verdict on Erik ten Hag's Manchester United future
Roy Keane has warned there is 'huge pressure' on Erik ten Hag amid uncertainty around his future as Manchester United manager.
"Made Him The Captain Because...": Sourav Ganguly Opens Up On Decision To Replace Rohit Sharma With Virat Kohli
Former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has opened up on his decision to replace Virat Kohli with Rohit Sharma as the captain of the Indian men's cricket team. Rohit replaced Virat as the full-time captain of India after the latter stepped down from his role in Tests and T20Is in 2022. Back then, Ganguly was the BCCI chief and there were reports of a possible rift between him and Kohli. Ganguly had earlier revealed that the BCCI had asked Kohli to reconsider his decision to step down as T20I captain.