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Madrid: Real Madrid have apologised to the Chinese people after forward Kylian Mbappe Mao Zedong a "dictator", reaffirming the club’s respect for China’s history, culture and citizens amid the growing controversy. The Spanish giants issued their apology over the discomfort caused by the France captain’s...

Dubai: India opener Abhishek Sharma Wednesday reclaimed the world No. 1 spot in the ICC men's T20 International batting rankings following his sensational century against New Zealand in Wellington. Abhishek hammered his fourth T20I century Tuesday, smashing 113 off just 38 balls in the third...

Vadodara: Zimbabwe opted to bat against India in third Women's ODI Wednesday, with the hosts making three changes to its playing eleven for the inconsequential match. Keeper-batter Yastika Bhatia came in for Richa Ghosh while batter Harleen Deol replaced Tejal Hasabnis. The third change is...

New Delhi: Asian Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav has allegedly died by suicide after consuming poison at his residence, with a postmortem examination underway at a Delhi hospital Wednesday. S Satyanarayana, head coach of the Indian para-athletics team, confirmed the incident, saying he had...

New Delhi: Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has apologised to Chinese fans over his comments about a meme featuring former Chinese leader Mao Zedong, following an apology from Spanish football league La Liga, with three Chinese companies reportedly ending their commercial partnerships with the French...

Wellington: Abhishek Sharma credited "preparation" behind his masterful knock of 113 from 38 balls during the third T20I against New Zealand, which the Southpaw stated he "manifested" to play. Abhishek slammed his 11th T20 hundred to help India hunt down 199 in just 13.2 overs...

New Delhi: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh hailed Abhishek Sharma’s explosive century and praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s contribution as India crushed New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20I to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Abhishek, who has flourished under Yuvraj’s...

Wellington: Abhishek Sharma smashed a 38-ball 113 as India beat New Zealand by six wickets to win the third T20 Tuesday, giving the visitors an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Abhishek and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (45 off 19) made mincemeat of New Zealand's bowling...

Wellington: India produced an insane display of big hitting as they registered several huge records during their third T20I against New Zealand at Henry Stadium Tuesday. Abhishek Sharma and the promoted Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's carnage helped the Indian team break the world record for the highest-ever...

New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings Tuesday announced wholesale changes to their support staff ahead of the 2027 season, bringing in the likes of Albie Morkel and Mohit Sharma who had long playing careers for the storied IPL franchise. Former South Africa international Morkel joins CSK...