Aaqib Javed, the former Pakistan fast bowler, who was contacted by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) with a proposal to take over as the bowling coach of the national side, has reportedly turned down the offer. Javed joined Lahore Qalandars, the Pakistan Super League franchise, as the director of their cricket operations, and wants to focus on the same without […]
» Read moreNovak Djokovic captured a first French Open at the 12th time of asking on Sunday, becoming just the third man in history to hold all four Grand Slam titles at the same time. The world number one downed old rival Andy Murray 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to claim a 12th career major and join Don Budge in 1938 and Rod […]
» Read moreCaroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic hold the trophy (AFP Photo) France’s Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic overcome their Russian opponents 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 on Sunday to take the French Open women’s doubles title, giving the home fans reason to cheer on the final day of a cold, damp tournament.
» Read morePakistan Cricket Board has announced a 15-member squad for the Women’s upcoming limited-overs tour of England, on Saturday (June 4). Sana Mir, who stepped down from captaincy after Pakistan’s failed 2016 ICC Women’s World Twenty20 campaign, will be replaced by her deputy Bismah Maroof in the shortest format, though she will continue as a player. Javeria Wadood has been appointed […]
» Read moreCharges have been filed against Chetan Dessai, the president of Goa Cricket Association (GCA), Vinod Phadke, the secretary of the association and Akbar Mulla, the treasurer, by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Goa Police in connection with a fraud of INR 3.13 crore in two different cases. The First Information Report (FIR) was filed based on the complaints made […]
» Read moreThe BCCI invited applications for the vacant post of India senior men’s team head coach through its website, chief selector Sandeep Patil has thrown his hat into the ring for the high-profile job. “I have just applied (for the post),” said Patil on Saturday.
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