Sports
Run out: SAI academies in Delhi face coach crunch
While private academies flourish, less privileged youngsters who depend on state-run facilities will be left high and dry if the indifferent attitude of the government continues
India squad gets Umesh Yadav, Shreyas Iyer and Shahbaz Ahmed for T20 series against South Africa
BCCI has confirmed that Hooda is battling a back injury and Mohammed Shami is recovering from coronavirus. Both of them will not be able to play in the tournament
Delhi Sports School gets delayed as it eyes pan-India reach
The state government’s plan of setting up a specialized sports school is taking shape rather slowly and is unlikely to see the light of day this academic year, as per earlier plans
From mankading to use of saliva: ICC changes cricket rule book
A few days before the forthcoming Twenty-20 World Cup, which will be hosted in Australia beginning on 10 October, 2022, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a number of significant changes to the game's existing playing rules that could play a major role in it
Learn to ignore trolls, say sportspersons
During an India vs Pakistan match in Asia Cup 2022, in which the latter won, Arshdeep dropped a catch. Entitled social media users started trolling the cricketer, just like they had done with several other players in the past
No level playing field: Delhi cricket body allows only local players
To give more exposure to local talent, Delhi cricket does not allow players from outside Delhi, including the NCR, to play in its domestic leagues. Cricket players and coaches debate the consequences of this exclusionary rule
Virat Kohli gets Sourav Ganguly’s pat after his blazing century
Both played aggressive brand of cricket as captains, but Ganguly said in terms of skill set, Kohli is ahead of him.
Twitter bursts into joy after Kohli’s long-awaited 71st century
Despite India being eliminated from the group stage, Kohli's performance as the highest run-scorer in the Asia Cup has increased the morale and hopes of the entire country for the upcoming World Cup in Australia.
