Chelsea sign Valentin Barco from Strasbourg until 2033
London, Aug 3 (IANS) Chelsea FC have confirmed the signing of Argentinian international Valentin Barco from RC Strasbourg. The midfielder has signed a contract until 2033. The 22-year-old Argentine will join up with manager Xabi Alonso and his new…
Ajinkya Rahane’s legacy will inspire generations to come: MCA President Naik
Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Describing former India captain Ajinkya Rahane as one of Mumbai cricket’s finest ambassadors, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Ajinkya Naik on Thursday said the veteran batter’s legacy will inspire generations…
Australia leg-spinner Zampa to play domestic cricket for Queensland after leaving NSW
Brisbane, July 30 (IANS) Australia’s premier white-ball leg-spinner Adam Zampa has signed up with Queensland for the upcoming 2026/27 domestic season after Cricket Australia formally approved his switch in state from New South Wales (NSW). Zampa, 34,…
It does not matter what they do: Priyanka Gandhi as ex-hockey captain asks ‘logic’ behind orange WC jersey
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Reacting to concerns raised by former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha over India’s traditional blue jersey allegedly being replaced by orange ones, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday said that no matter…
Hazlewood prioritises team success over 300 Test wickets ahead of Bangladesh series
Brisbane, July 30 (IANS) Standing just five wickets away from the coveted milestone of 300 Test wickets, Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood said his primary focus remains on team success rather than personal glory as the side prepares for a bumper…
Para-sports success inspiring able-bodied athletes to excel: Coach Satyanarayana
Glasgow, July 30 (IANS) After India’s gold and silver finish in the men’s 100m T47 at the Commonwealth Games 2026, the para-athletics coach Satyanarayana Shimoga said the success of para sports is also inspiring even the able-bodied athletes…
‘Saffron holds deep significance with Tricolour’: Hockey India on WC jersey row
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Hockey India on Thursday issued a clarification over the criticism surrounding the team’s new saffron-coloured kit for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, saying saffron was ultimately chosen for both functional reasons and its…
CWG 2026: Defence Min Rajnath Singh congratulates Gavit, Mohammed Basil on 1-2 finish
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday congratulated Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi after the Indian duo produced a historic one-two finish in the men’s T47 100m para athletics event at the…
‘I don’t want to give up the bowling just yet’: Sciver-Brunt targets all-round return after calf injury
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has reaffirmed her determination to continue contributing as an all-rounder despite an ongoing calf injury, saying she intends to return to bowling after completing rehabilitation following The…
‘India’s legacy & identity has always been blue’: Ex-hockey captain Rasquinha asks ‘logic’ behind orange WC jersey
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha has criticised Hockey India’s decision to unveil a predominantly saffron jersey for the men’s and women’s national teams ahead of the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and…