The Supreme Court on Friday said it will hear on September 9 a plea which has sought direction to the Centre to negotiate with the Sri Lankan government for release of arrested Indian fishermen.
Kusal Perera undergoes surgery
Sri Lanka’s wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Perera has reportedly undergone a shoulder surgery in the United Kingdom, which will further delay his comeback to the side and has virtually ruled him out of the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia in October-November this year.
Record win for Pak
Pakistan set up a second showdown against arch-rivals India in as many weeks with a record 155-run win over Hong Kong in a must-win Asia Cup match in Sharjah on Friday.
Kalyan Chaubey becomes the new AIFF Prez
Former Mohun Bagan and East Bengal goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey has become the new All India Football Federation President after besting former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia 33-1 in polls decided by the 34-member voters’ list made up of state association representatives.Chaubey, a Bharatiya Janta Party leader from West Bengal, has become the first former national team player to be elected as the head of Indian football’s governing body.
WC T20: No Jason Roy in England squad
England’s star opener Jason Roy has been left out as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced a 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in Australia in October-November.
US Open: Nadal storms into Round 3
A bruised and bloodied Rafael Nadal overcame an injury scare to storm into the third round of the US Open.
Jadeja out of Asia Cup with injury, Axar replaces him
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was on Friday ruled out of the remainder of the Asia Cup due to a knee injury and Axar Patel will replace him in the squad.
Student killed in US high school stabbing
One student was killed and another was injured in a stabbing at a high school in North Carolina on Thursday (local time).
Over 21mn under Covid lockdown in Chinese city
More than 21 million residents are subject to an Covid Lockdown in Chengdu following a new outbreak was discovered in the Chinese city, local media reported.
Myanmar court convicts Suu Kyi of vote fraud, adds jail time
Myanmar court convicts Suu Kyi of vote fraud, adds jail time
