Pat Cummins during a practice session. (Getty Images) Australia have resisted the temptation to rush back their two premier fast bowlers, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, naming an unchanged 14-man squad for the second Ashes Test beginning Thursday at the Gabba. The decision means Cummins’ anticipated return will be delayed by another two weeks, while…
Yuvraj Singh and Ravi Shastri (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer on Monday came out in support of former India allrounder Yuvraj Singh, who recently revealed that he did not receive clear communication from then captain Virat Kohli, head coach Ravi Shastri and selectors while reflecting on his retirement.In a recent…
Stand-up comedian Samay Raina (ANI file photo) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina, along with three other comedians, to host shows on their platforms featuring specially-abled individuals who have inspiring success stories. The top court said the events should be used to raise funds that would support the…
Babar Azam (Pic credit: X) Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood has launched a strong defence of Babar Azam, calling it “unfair” to single him out over strike-rate concerns in T20 cricket while insisting the country lacks ultra-aggressive batters.Speaking after a Pakistan Super League match, Mahmood, assistant and bowling coach for Peshawar Zalmi, questioned the narrative…
NEW DELHI: Jharkhand government on Friday said it was ready to consider the demands of protesting students after a delegation of ministers met representatives of the JPSC/JSSC Reforms Manch.According to the students’ delegation, the meeting was held in a positive atmosphere, with the government assuring them that their demands would be considered.“We met the delegation…
KOLKATA: A hippopotamus at Alipore zoo, unable to move probably because of a neurological disease or a leg injury, has stayed put in a pool of water in its enclosure for the past fortnight and refused to leave even in the evening for its night sheltera sharp departure from its normal routine.Zoo authorities have set…
President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that most of the US’ trading partners want to continue trade arrangements negotiated under his tariffs despite the recent ruling by the Supreme Court striking down many of them.Speaking at the joint session of Congress during his 2026 State of the Union address, Trump also reiterated that tariff revenue…
Mamdani-backed 3 candidates projected to sweep NY Democratic House primaries. Photo Credit: ANI All three candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their primary races on Tuesday, boosting the Democratic Party’s progressive wing in America’s largest city. The victories included defeats for two incumbents and a win in the open 7th Congressional District,…
Chloe Abel of Scotland celebrate victory with her teammates during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match between Scotland and Ireland at Old Trafford Cricket Ground on June 13, 2026 in Manchester, England. Scotland created history on Saturday by registering their first-ever win in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, beating Ireland by 40…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the BJP and the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has been “turned into a weapon to dismantle the constitutional right” to vote. He further alleged that the…