MIAMI: Argentine Mauricio Pochettino has been named as the new head coach of the United States national team, the US Soccer federation announced on Tuesday. The former Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Espanyol coach replaces American Gregg Berhalter who was fired in July after a disappointing Copa America campaign. Pochettino is the biggest name … Read more
Chandika Hathurusingha, the head coach of the Bangladesh national cricket team, has responded to the sharp criticisms directed at him by the newly appointed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President, Faruque Ahmed. These comments have cast uncertainty over Hathurusingha’s future with the team. In his first official press conference as BCB President, Ahmed openly questioned Hathurusingha’s … Read more
Listen to article Bangladesh national cricket team head coach Chandika Hathurusingha has responded to recent critical remarks made by the newly appointed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President, Faruque Ahmed. In his inaugural press conference, Ahmed expressed doubts about Hathurusingha’s future as head coach, hinting at a thorough review of his tenure. Ahmed did not mince words in … Read more
Listen to article Bangladesh’s pace bowling coach, Andre Adams, has shared insights into the team’s approach for the second Test against Pakistan, following their historic first-ever Test win over the hosts in Rawalpindi. In an interview with The Daily Star, Adams highlighted the significance of patience in Test cricket, especially given the uncertainty surrounding the pitch conditions … Read more
Listen to article Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha has expressed confidence in his team’s readiness for the upcoming first Test against Pakistan, set to begin on Wednesday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Addressing the media, Hathurusingha emphasised that his squad is well-prepared to handle any challenge that Pakistan might pose. “We are ready for whatever challenge Pakistan throws … Read more
FRANCE: Lille coach Bruno Genesio said he had received “reassuring news” on Angel Gomes after the midfielder was taken to hospital Saturday following a clash of heads in a Ligue 1 match that knocked him unconscious. The former Manchester United player was left motionless lying on his back after a collision with Reims midfielder Amadou … Read more
Listen to article Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to take over as coach of the United States men’s team, according to an ESPN report on Thursday. The report said the Argentine, who has been out of work since parting ways with Chelsea in May after one season with the Premier League side, would lead the … Read more
Pakistan’s Test coach Jason Gillespie (left) and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting. — AFP/File Veteran cricketer and former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has opened up on his former teammate Jason Gillespie’s role as Pakistan team’s Test coach saying that the former pacer’s record has been good with at every team that he has worked with. “[Jason] … Read more
Claudia Mancinelli has emerged as the unexpected ‘queen’ of social media, captivating audiences with a powerful video that has gone viral. Just ten months before the Paris Olympics, Mancinelli took on the daunting task of guiding Sofia Raffaeli and Milena Baldassarri to Olympic success. After the abrupt departure of their legendary coach, Julieta Cantaluppi, who … Read more