Sports

-September 21, 2022

From mankading to use of saliva: ICC changes cricket rule book

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

-September 16, 2022

Learn to ignore trolls, say sportspersons

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

-September 11, 2022

No level playing field: Delhi cricket body allows only local players

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

-September 10, 2022

Virat Kohli gets Sourav Ganguly’s pat after his blazing century

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.

-September 9, 2022

Twitter bursts into joy after Kohli’s long-awaited 71st century

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.

-September 6, 2022

Suresh Raina retires from all forms of cricket

Suresh Raina retires from all forms of cricket

The 35-year-old cricketer, Suresh Raina, had followed M S Dhoni into international retirement on August 15, 2020.

-September 6, 2022

Blood, sweat and triumph

Blood, sweat and triumph

Little known to most citizens of the capital, rugby teams are training hard under dedicated coaches to represent Delhi and Haryana in tournaments. The game is fast losing its ‘foreign’ tag and going native

-September 3, 2022

Defying all odds, bodybuilder Harmeet Singh proves age is just a number

Defying all odds, bodybuilder Harmeet Singh proves age is just a number

Forty-two-year-old Singh has won Mister World 2021, held in Uzbekistan by Indian Body Builders Federation. Today, he owns a gym and trains young bodybuilders.