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Mbappe recreates Ronaldo's famous gesture as Real Madrid unveil France captain

Kylian Mbappe received a Cristiano Ronaldo-like welcome at Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid officially unveiled the France captain as their new No.9.

Mbappe finished his speech by asking the crowd to join him and chant “Hala Madrid”(AP-X)

Football

Updated on Jul 17, 2024 03:54 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Wimbledon final: Carlos Alcaraz overpowers Novak Djokovic to bag 4th Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz crushed Novak Djokovic in straight sets to defend his Wimbledon crown. He has joined Roger Federer in a special club.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) in the Wimbledon men’s final(AP-Reuters)

Tennis News

Updated on Jul 15, 2024 04:59 AM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Kylian Mbappe takes Cristiano Ronaldo's jersey number at Real Madrid

Real Madrid will formally present Kylian Mbappe next week. Mbappe has taken Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic jersey number at his new club.

Mbappe has followed in the footsteps of his idol at Real Madrid(AFP-Getty Images)

Football

Published on Jul 10, 2024 10:41 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Gautam Gambhir replaces Rahul Dravid as Team India's new head coach

Gautam Gambhir has replaced Rahul Dravid as Team India's new head coach. BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed his appointment on Tuesday.

Jay Shah confirmed Gautam Gambhir’s appointment as India’s next head coach(Star Sports)

Cricket

Updated on Jul 10, 2024 12:06 AM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Paris Olympics: PV Sindhu, Sharath Kamal to be India's flag bearers

Badminton superstar PV Sindhu and table tennis ace Sharath Kamal are India's flag bearers for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal have been named India's flag bearers for the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in Paris(Getty Images)

PARIS OLYMPICS 2024

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 12:41 AM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Hardik stunned by never-before-seen Wankhede act, makes priceless gesture

Rohit Sharma saluted Hardik Pandya in his victory speech at the Wankhede Stadium. Hardik also reacted after the massive shoutout from the India captain.

Rohit Sharma was all praise for Hardik Pandya in his victory speech(ANI-BCCI)

Cricket

Updated on Jul 05, 2024 10:38 AM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

'Guy who brought us back in WC': Virat Kohli puts spotlight on Jasprit Bumrah

During the felicitation ceremony, Virat Kohli opted to put the spotlight on Jasprit Bumrah, and the Wankhede responded with ‘Boom Boom’ chants in Mumbai.

Speaking at Team India's felicitation in Mumbai, Kohli applauded Bumrah for bringing India back into games at the T20 World Cup (ICC-BCCI)

Cricket

Updated on Jul 04, 2024 11:56 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Watch: Virat Kohli asks everyone to move, calls Rohit Sharma to lift WC trophy

Virat Kohli shared an internet-beaking moment with Rohit Sharma during Team India's victory parade in Mumbai.

Kohli warmly embraced his longtime teammate Rohit as the duo lifted the T20 World Cup trophy in India's victory parade (PTI)

Cricket

Updated on Jul 05, 2024 08:24 AM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Hardik vs Bumrah vs SKY: MI star tipped to replace Rohit as India's T20I captain

Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav or Hardik Pandya, who can replace Rohit Sharma as India’s new T20I captain? HT’s verdict is out!

Who will replace Rohit Sharma as India's new T20I captain?(AFP-ANI-PTI)

Cricket

Updated on Jul 02, 2024 03:37 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Hardik's 'Graduation' at World Cup: MI loyalists Can't Tell Him Nothing

From unprecedented booing in IPL 2024 to non-stop cheering at the World Cup, Hardik Pandya remained on the path of redemption in the last six months.

Hardik's detractors have been silenced for good, and his haters, as Kanye rapped in his Grammy award-winning Graduation album - can't tell him nothing(AFP-ANI-HT)

Cricket

Updated on Jul 01, 2024 03:40 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

After Hardik Pandya's WC turnaround, Sanjay Manjrekar recalls schooling MI fans

With Hardik Pandya silencing his critics at the T20 World Cup, Sanjay Manjrekar recalled his famous on-air remark for the undefire Mumbai Indians skipper.

Manjrekar lauded big-stage player Hardik after the World Cup final(BCCI-PTI)

Cricket

Published on Jun 30, 2024 09:42 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Gautam Gambhir reacts after Kohli and Rohit announce retirements

Gautam Gambhir has issued his first reaction after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their T20I retirements at the World Cup final.

Cricket

Updated on Jul 01, 2024 12:54 AM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Pakistan cricket fraternity salutes Rohit Sharma as India clinch T20 World Cup

From Shahid Afridi to Shoaib Akhtar, here's how the Pakistan cricket fraternity reacted after India won the T20 World Cup.

Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar saluted Rohit Sharma after India were crowned champions (Getty Images-PTI)

Cricket

Updated on Jul 01, 2024 12:54 AM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

'Jobless' Dravid jokes about embracing unemployment era after India's WC win

Rahul Dravid joked about being unemployed after India won the T20 World Cup in his final assignment as head coach.

Dravid called India's T20 World Cup triumph the memory of a lifetime.(PTI-X)

Cricket

Updated on Jul 01, 2024 12:54 AM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Dravid's never-seen-before celebrations after Kohli hands IND coach T20WC trophy

On the last day of his assignment, outgoing head coach Rahul Dravid laid his hands on the World Cup title. Check out Virat Kohli's special gesture for Dravid.

Kohli came up with a special gesture as Dravid laid his hands on the World Cup trophy (Reuters-Star Sports)

Cricket

Updated on Jun 30, 2024 03:35 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

'Kohli was holding...': Teary-eyed Rohit Sharma reflects on India's WC triumph

Rohit Sharma also opened up about Virat Kohli’s impressive comeback in the final of the T20 World Cup against South Africa after a run of low scores.

India's Virat Kohli, left, and captain Rohit Sharma pose with the winners trophy after defeating South Africa in the final(PTI)

Cricket

Updated on Jun 30, 2024 04:42 AM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Hardik Pandya fails to hold back tears, recalls painful IPL stint after WC

An emotional Hardik Pandya recalled his painful IPL 2024 stint with Mumbai Indians after India claimed its second T20 World Cup crown.

Hardik Pandya was visibly emotional after India scripted history by winning its second T20 World Cup title. (Star Sports)

Cricket

Published on Jun 30, 2024 12:23 AM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

NBA Draft: LeBron and Bronny script history, become 1st father-son combination

Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James, was selected 55th overall in the NBA Draft.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, poses with his son Bronny after Sierra Canyon defeated Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary in a high school basketball game (AP)

Other Sports

Published on Jun 28, 2024 07:26 AM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Virat Kohli's cheap dismissal invites harsh Ravi Shastri verdict in T20 WC semis

Ravi Shastri questioned Virat Kohli’s batting approach in powerplay during the T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England.

Shastri voiced his concerns about the drastic change in Kohli's batting style(ANI)

Cricket

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 06:46 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

With Dhoni-like instincts, Rohit tipped to emulate India great in T20 WC semis

Rohit Sharma is tipped to emulate MS Dhoni in the T20 World Cup semi-finals as India are up against England.

Rohit Sharma earlier credited MS Dhoni for changing his career(ANI-Getty Images)

Cricket

Updated on Jun 27, 2024 05:11 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Roaring Rohit, let Bumrah boss Jos: Where IND vs ENG could be won and lost

A rollicking Rohit Sharma in the powerplay can give India an early lead over England in World Cup semi-finals. Jasprit Bumrah holds sway over Jos Buttler.

Bumarh versus Buttler encounter promises to be an absolute slobber knocker in the semi-final showdown(ANI-AP-HT)

Cricket

Updated on Jun 27, 2024 03:24 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

43 runs in 1 over: L Kimber destroys Ollie Robinson, breaks Ben Stokes' record

Louis Kimber smashed 43 runs in Ollie Robinson's to rewrite history. The England batter also shattered Ben Stokes' record in his batting masterclass.

Louis Kimber smashed multiple records in his entertaining knock
(AFP/X@CountyChamp)

Cricket

Published on Jun 26, 2024 07:40 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

‘Despite losing Kohli…': Gavaskar cautions England about revenge-hungry Rohit

Sunil Gavaskar fired a fresh Hitman warning to England after the Australia demolition. Rohit and Co. will meet England in the T20 World Cup semis on Thursday.

Gavaskar has put the spotlight on Rohit as Kohli-starrer India are up against England in the World Cup semi-finals(ANI-AFP)

Cricket

Updated on Jun 26, 2024 03:32 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Watch: Mask off for Kylian Mbappe as France captain ends goalless run at Euros

France captain Kylian Mbappe netted his first-ever goal at the UEFA Euros to match Just Fontaine's tally.

France's Kylian Mbappe reacts during the match(REUTERS)

Football

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:18 AM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Rashid's post with Rohit confirms IND-AFG joint force to dump AUS out of T20 WC

Rashid Khan shared a special post after Afghanistan and India outclassed Australia to enter the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Rashid Khan shared a special message for Rohit Sharma(Rashid Khan Instagram )

Cricket

Updated on Jun 26, 2024 03:33 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

'Played 2011 WC for Sachin': Sehwag demands fitting Dravid farewell from Rohit

Virender Sehwag also reflected on Rohit Sharma's majestic knock against Australia at the T20 World Cup.

Sehwag was all praise for Rohit after the Dravid-coached outclassed Australia(ANI)

Cricket

Updated on Jun 25, 2024 10:35 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Gavaskar's sucker punch after Rohit destroys AUS: ‘Another weakness segment?’

Sunil Gavaskar had the last laugh against Rohit Sharma’s critics after India outclassed Australia to enter the ICC T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Gavaskar reflected on Rohit’s brilliant 92-run knock against Australia
(AP-AFP)

Cricket

Published on Jun 25, 2024 03:25 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Rohit Sharma dethrones Babar with whirlwind 92 vs AUS: Full list of records

Rohit Sharma played a majestic knock of 92 to unlock multiple records in the Super 8 clash between India and Australia at the T20 World Cup.

India's captain Rohit Sharma celebrates after scoring 50 runs against Australia (PTI)

Cricket

Updated on Jun 24, 2024 10:05 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Can Pant open for India and Kohli return to No.3 position in Super 8?

With Virat Kohli embracing a lean phase and Rishabh Pant leading the charge, should India make changes to its lineup in Super 8 stage of T20 World Cup?

Can Kohli and Pant swap places in the Indian batting lineup for Super 8? (AFP)

Cricket

Published on Jun 19, 2024 07:12 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

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Kylian Mbappe received a Cristiano Ronaldo-like welcome at Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid officially unveiled the France captain as their new No.9.

Carlos Alcaraz crushed Novak Djokovic in straight sets to defend his Wimbledon crown. He has joined Roger Federer in a special club.

Real Madrid will formally present Kylian Mbappe next week. Mbappe has taken Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic jersey number at his new club.

Gautam Gambhir has replaced Rahul Dravid as Team India's new head coach. BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed his appointment on Tuesday.

Badminton superstar PV Sindhu and table tennis ace Sharath Kamal are India's flag bearers for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

Rohit Sharma saluted Hardik Pandya in his victory speech at the Wankhede Stadium. Hardik also reacted after the massive shoutout from the India captain.

During the felicitation ceremony, Virat Kohli opted to put the spotlight on Jasprit Bumrah, and the Wankhede responded with ‘Boom Boom’ chants in Mumbai.

Virat Kohli shared an internet-beaking moment with Rohit Sharma during Team India's victory parade in Mumbai.

Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav or Hardik Pandya, who can replace Rohit Sharma as India’s new T20I captain? HT’s verdict is out!

From unprecedented booing in IPL 2024 to non-stop cheering at the World Cup, Hardik Pandya remained on the path of redemption in the last six months.

With Hardik Pandya silencing his critics at the T20 World Cup, Sanjay Manjrekar recalled his famous on-air remark for the undefire Mumbai Indians skipper.

Gautam Gambhir has issued his first reaction after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their T20I retirements at the World Cup final.

From Shahid Afridi to Shoaib Akhtar, here's how the Pakistan cricket fraternity reacted after India won the T20 World Cup.

Rahul Dravid joked about being unemployed after India won the T20 World Cup in his final assignment as head coach.

On the last day of his assignment, outgoing head coach Rahul Dravid laid his hands on the World Cup title. Check out Virat Kohli's special gesture for Dravid.

Rohit Sharma also opened up about Virat Kohli’s impressive comeback in the final of the T20 World Cup against South Africa after a run of low scores.

An emotional Hardik Pandya recalled his painful IPL 2024 stint with Mumbai Indians after India claimed its second T20 World Cup crown.

Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James, was selected 55th overall in the NBA Draft.

Ravi Shastri questioned Virat Kohli’s batting approach in powerplay during the T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England.

Rohit Sharma is tipped to emulate MS Dhoni in the T20 World Cup semi-finals as India are up against England.

A rollicking Rohit Sharma in the powerplay can give India an early lead over England in World Cup semi-finals. Jasprit Bumrah holds sway over Jos Buttler.

Louis Kimber smashed 43 runs in Ollie Robinson's to rewrite history. The England batter also shattered Ben Stokes' record in his batting masterclass.

Sunil Gavaskar fired a fresh Hitman warning to England after the Australia demolition. Rohit and Co. will meet England in the T20 World Cup semis on Thursday.

France captain Kylian Mbappe netted his first-ever goal at the UEFA Euros to match Just Fontaine's tally.

Rashid Khan shared a special post after Afghanistan and India outclassed Australia to enter the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Virender Sehwag also reflected on Rohit Sharma's majestic knock against Australia at the T20 World Cup.

Sunil Gavaskar had the last laugh against Rohit Sharma’s critics after India outclassed Australia to enter the ICC T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Rohit Sharma played a majestic knock of 92 to unlock multiple records in the Super 8 clash between India and Australia at the T20 World Cup.

With Virat Kohli embracing a lean phase and Rishabh Pant leading the charge, should India make changes to its lineup in Super 8 stage of T20 World Cup?

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