Boxer Chandni Mehra

January 2024

Novak Djokovic makes shock ‘really wanted to lose’ admission after win over Mannarino

Novak Djokovic has secured his spot in the Australian Open 2024 quarterfinal with an easy win over Adrian Mannarino. The 36-year-old came out on the Rod Laver Arena like a man possessed. Having struggled against Dino Prizmic and Alexei Popyrin, the 10-time champion was in no mood to play games. He thrashed Mannarino in the […]

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Kerala government outlines 100 crores budget to host Lionel Messi-led Argentina NT in India

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has shown a keen interest in playing friendly matches in Kerala, with the event scheduled for October 2025. Initially planned for June, the matches were delayed due to monsoon-related considerations. Despite the optimistic outlook from the Kerala government, a significant challenge looms in the form of financial constraints associated with

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Rangpur Riders’ Shakib al Hasan set to miss remaining first-phase BPL matches

Rangpur Riders’ Shakib al Hasan is set to be absent for the remaining first-phase matches of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in Dhaka. He will be leaving for Singapore on Sunday, January 21, for an eye check-up, as confirmed by Ishtiaque Sadeque, the CEO of the Riders. Sadeque expressed optimism about Shakib’s potential availability during

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NZ vs PAK 5th T20I: Pakistan bloom late with 42-run consolation win to end series 4-1

Pakistan finally ended their losing streak after winning NZ vs PAK 5th T20I at Christchurch on Sunday. The victory marked the first one under the captaincy of Shaheen Afridi and the first win of this year. Ifthikar Ahmed was adjudged the Player of the Match for his 3-24 spell from four overs. The win further

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World Cup 2034: Saudi Arabia unveil plans for state-of-the-art cliff top stadium for showpiece event

Saudi Arabia is making substantial investments in sports, with plans for a state-of-the-art stadium as part of its preparations for the World Cup 2034. FIFA is expected to confirm Saudi Arabia as the host later this year. The proposed stadium, named after the crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, boasts of being the “most modern in

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Jack Leach: England’s spin savior or hype surplus? Gillespie weighs in

Jack Leach, Three Lions’ resident left-arm spinner, finds himself under the spotlight ahead of the crucial India vs England Test series. With some hailing him as the missing piece in the Ashes puzzle and others labeling him simply a role player, the pressure is on. But Jason Gillespie, former Australian fast bowler and now commentator,

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‘Chahal being ignored, no braver…’: Harbhajan Singh puzzled by spinner’s snub

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh is puzzled by Yuzvendra Chahal’s exclusion from the white-ball formats of the game. The veteran’s remarks over Chahal’s absence come after the latter was left out of IND vs SA and IND vs AFG series. Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, for which preparations have already begun, Bhajji explained

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‘Can’t even’: Ex-Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed vehemently denies migrating to UK

Former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed rubbished reports that claimed that he had moved to the United Kingdom (UK) along with his family and called it fabricated. A day earlier, reports claimed that the wicketkeeper-batter was all set to make the move as his future with the Pakistan team was very uncertain. Sarfaraz Ahmed has no

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‘Hamare pass Viratball hai’ Gavaskar draws battle lines for England’s ‘Bazball’ approach

Cricket fever grips India as the stage is set for a captivating five-match Test series against England, starting January 25 in Hyderabad. But this isn’t just any clash of titans; it’s a war of philosophies, with England’s audacious “Bazball” approach facing off against India’s formidable spin machine. In the corner of unwavering confidence stands Virat

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NZ vs PAK 5th T20I: Pakistan fails another change challenge as debutant opener flops

It looks like nothing is going in the way of Pakistan after yet another failure was witnessed in the NZ vs PAK 5th T20I at Christchurch on Sunday. Aiming for a consolation win, the Men in Green dropped young opener Saim Ayub and handed Hazeebullah Khan a debut instead. NZ vs PAK: Pakistan’s unending woes

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