Author: Tharun

The uncertainty surrounding Tamim Iqbal’s future with the Bangladesh national cricket team deepens as he finds himself excluded from the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) central contracts list for 2024. Tamim’s cricketing journey has been marked by twists, including a brief retirement last year, which he rescinded at the urging of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Despite returning for the World Cup after relinquishing the captaincy, Tamim’s relationship with the BCB has faced challenges, casting a shadow over his standing in the team. The recent exclusion from the central contracts list indicates a potential sidelining of Tamim from Bangladesh’s plans for 2024,…

Afghanistan has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, omitting Rahmat Shah and Ikram Alikhil. T20I captain Rashid Khan remains sidelined due to back surgery, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman is ruled out with a hand injury sustained before the ODI series. Additionally, Mohammad Saleem’s ongoing hamstring injury has led to his exclusion. The squad features changes from the T20I series against India, with the inclusion of wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Ishaq and the recall of fast bowler Wafadar Momand. Rashid Khan’s absence extends, as he continues rehabilitation from back surgery, missing competitive cricket since the ODI…

England’s cricket tour of India faced another visa hurdle as legspinner Rehan Ahmed was barred from leaving Hirasar airport in Rajkot due to inadequate paperwork. Reportedly, Rehan Ahmed possessed a single-entry visa, hindering his re-entry to India after the team’s mid-series break in Abu Dhabi. The local authorities managed a short-term solution after a delay, and England is optimistic about resolving the issue fully within the next 24 hours. Despite the hiccup, the entire squad and support staff were at the team hotel in Rajkot by Monday evening. This visa-related issue follows Shoaib Bashir’s delayed arrival in India by a…

The Puneri Paltan asserted their dominance in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 by securing a direct entry into the semi-finals after a commanding 56-29 victory over Tamil Thalaivas in Kolkata on a recent Sunday. The captain, Aslam Inamdar, expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance and highlighted the successful integration of new players. Inamdar emphasized the effective coordination against Tamil Thalaivas, praising the noteworthy contributions of the fresh faces in the squad. The captain acknowledged the consistent performance of the first seven players but also emphasized the importance of testing the strength of the team’s reserves. Reflecting on their journey…

In a highly anticipated clash of Pro Kabaddi League Season 10, Bengal Warriors faced off against U Mumba in Match 118 at the Netaji Indoor Stadium on February 12. The encounter, scheduled to commence at 09:00 PM IST, promised a fierce battle between the two teams with contrasting recent performances. Bengal Warriors entered the fixture on the back of a resounding victory against Telugu Titans on February 10, triumphing with a scoreline of 55-35. This win marked their eighth triumph in the ongoing PKL season, propelling them to the seventh position on the points table with 49 points, including two…

In the upcoming clash of Pro Kabaddi League season 10, U.P. Yoddhas will face off against Jaipur Pink Panthers on February 12 at the Netaji Indoor Stadium, scheduled to commence at 08:00 PM IST. U.P. Yoddhas enter this game following a defeat against Haryana Steelers on February 9, where they succumbed to a 34-50 loss, marking their fourteenth defeat in PKL season 10. Meanwhile, Jaipur Pink Panthers secured a victory in their last match against Dabang Delhi K.C. with a scoreline of 27-22 on February 7. The head-to-head record between U.P. Yoddhas and Jaipur Pink Panthers in PKL history reveals…

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh concluded the Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Challenge rapid play-offs in sixth place, facing tough competition. Nodirbek Abdusattarov emerged as the rapid play-off winner with an impressive 5.5 points out of seven. Vincent Keymer secured second place. Gukesh, despite a challenging day, will now advance to the Quarterfinals against Fabiano Caruana, competing under Classical time control, where he is expected to be a formidable opponent. Gukesh faced setbacks in the rapid play-offs, losing the last three rounds. His day began on a challenging note against Caruana, who executed a strategic plan, sacrificing a rook for a minor piece…

WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker expressed support for Cody Rhodes on his Six Feet Under podcast, praising Cody’s promo on the Feb. 2 SmackDown. Discussing the segment where Cody seemingly stepped aside for The Rock to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, The Undertaker expressed investment in the storyline. However, he revealed disappointment when Cody declared he wouldn’t challenge Reigns at WrestleMania. The Undertaker acknowledged the unpredictable nature of the road to WrestleMania. Following the segment, fans rallied behind Cody with #WeWantCody trending. The WWE Universe voiced displeasure at the possibility of Cody missing out on concluding his storyline on…

In the latest WWE RAW episode following The Rock’s surprising heel turn at the WrestleMania Kickoff press event, the storyline took an unexpected twist. This development was a direct response to Cody Rhodes replacing The Rock in the main event against Roman Reigns and subsequently addressing their family matters. During the confrontation, The Great One slapped Rhodes, who attempted to retaliate. Seth Rollins, present on stage, defended Rhodes and challenged Rock’s authority on TKO’s Board of Directors. In this week’s WWE SmackDown, Rock has been announced, but there’s speculation about a potential surprise appearance on RAW. If The Rock were…

Tommy Paul, the second seed, clinched his second ATP Tour title at the Dallas Open by defeating fellow American Marcos Giron in a hard-fought final. Paul secured victory with a 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-3 scoreline, showcasing his skills in a two-hour, 33-minute match. The win marked Paul’s second ATP title, following his triumph in Stockholm in 2021. The match between the 15th-ranked Paul and the 67th-ranked Giron represented the first all-American tour-level final since Tokyo two years ago. Paul dominated with a notable edge in winners (30-15) and aces (7-1), while Giron committed the only three double faults and had…