Jurgen Klopp gave Arne Slot perfect gift when he quit – it’s key to Liverpool title quest

When Presidents and Prime Ministers leave office, it’s tradition to leave a note to their successor. But when Jurgen Klopp left Anfield in the summer he left something a whole lot better than just words of encouragement to Arne Slot. 4 Klopp has an incredible legacy at Liverpool and this season is proving itCredit: Getty … Read more

‘Ndoye finally broke his drought, Bologna need more goals’ after positive 3-0 victory

epa11750411 Bologna’s coach Vincenzo Italiano in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Bologna FC 1909 and Venezia FC, in Bologna, Italy, 30 November 2024. EPA-EFE/SERENA CAMPANINI Vincenzo Italiano is glad Dan Ndoye ‘finally’ broke his goal drought with a double and trusts his Bologna teammates can follow suit after crushing Venezia 3-0. … Read more

England captain Ben Stokes plays down fitness concerns after pulling up while bowling in first Test vs New Zealand | Cricket News

England captain Ben Stokes played down any injury concerns and insisted he was “raring to go” for the second Test against New Zealand after pulling up while bowling during the tourists’ win in the series opener. Stokes withdrew himself from the attack on the fourth and final morning in Christchurch but stayed on the field … Read more

Bouncers to Don Bradman, a tale of Sandeep Patil’s Adelaide heroics

MUMBAI: The picturesque Adelaide Oval, the venue for the second Test from Dec 6, holds plenty of special memories for fans. When India first toured Australia in Jan 1948, Vijay Hazare scored a century in each innings (116 and 145) against ‘Bradman’s Invincibles.’ In Dec 2003, Rahul Dravid scored a double century (233) and 72 … Read more

‘Cricket Should Win’: PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi Justifies Pakistan’s Hybrid Model U-Turn For CT 2025

Pakistan have taken a U-turn regarding the hybrid model for ICC CT 2025 | Image: PCB and Screengrab from X There is a lot of speculation going around on whether India will be a part of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 which is being hosted by Pakistan. India have cited that they will not be … Read more

People who choose Test cricket over T20s should be financially wealthy & have enough opportunities to compete: Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik (TOI Photo) MUMBAI: Batting for many cricketers around the world who only play Test cricket and thus miss out on the lucrative bandwagon of T20 leagues, former India wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has emphasized the need for cricket boards and governing bodies to support players across formats through financial incentives. “It is the duty … Read more

Ibrahima Konate out as Arne Slot makes key choice for Liverpool vs Man City – predicted line-ups and how to follow

Liverpool have the chance to go 11 points clear of Premier League champions Manchester City when the two sides meet this afternoon. The title rivals are in polar opposite form for their latest encounter but the Reds have struggled to best Pep Guardiola in recent times. 9 Liverpool and City is usually a Premier League … Read more

England cricket player ratings: Brydon Carse and Harry Brook star but Zak Crawley struggles vs New Zealand | Cricket News

We rate England’s players out of 10 after their eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the series opener at Christchurch. Zak Crawley – 3/10 0 off 12 balls 1 off 8 balls The spotlight is always on someone and perhaps that glare has now moved to Crawley after the under-the-pump Ollie Pope silenced some of … Read more

Cameras catch bizarre moment ‘desperate’ Premier League fan strips down to pants to put off penalty taker

Opposition fans will always try to put a penalty taker off – but one supporter went the extra mile to try to stop his side conceding. Wolverhampton Wanderers hosted Bournemouth at Molineux on Saturday, with the Cherries claiming all three points with a 4-2 away win. 5 The Wolves fan was wrapped up for the … Read more

Pink-Ball Warm-up: Fit-again Shubman Gill, Harshit Rana shine; Rohit Sharma disappoints | Cricket News

Shubman Gill (Photo credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: A fit-again Shubman Gill struck a stylish half-century easing concerns over his thumb injury while skipper Rohit Sharma batted at No.4 and fell cheaply, leaving questions over his position and form for the second Test as India eased past Australia Prime Minister’s XI in the pink-ball warm-up in … Read more