Cricket

Cricket-Former carpenter Doggett eyes Ashes debut after chipping away

(Reuters) -After spending years carving out a name for himself in Australian domestic cricket, qualified carpenter Brendan Doggett is now eyeing a second life as a test bowler and a dream debut in the Ashes.

Cricket

Cricket-South Africa coach lauds Bavuma as one of the best in the world

(Reuters) -South Africa coach Shukri Conrad hailed captain Temba Bavuma as one of the best batters in the world over the past two years after his gutsy match-winning innings at Eden Gardens secured a 30-run win in the first test against hosts India.

Hannah calls for BAM and professional shuttlers to spar together under RTG

PETALING JAYA: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh wants the nation's best shuttlers - independent and BAM - to train together under the Road to Gold (RTG) programme instead of relying on foreign sparring partners.

Rugby

Rugby-Samoa chasing World Cup place to keep up proud record

DUBAI (Reuters) -Samoa have a last chance to preserve a proud record and book a berth at the 2027 World Cup when they face Belgium in the final qualifying tournament in Dubai on Tuesday.

Badminton

A timely lift - Tat Meng grateful as Yogendran checks in before Australian Open

PETALING JAYA: Former Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) coach Wong Tat Meng was deeply touched when national men's singles coach K. Yogendran and his wife, Sugita, dropped by to visit him in a hospital in Sydney.

Football

Soccer-France boss Deschamps pleased with squad for stepping up in absence of big names

-Jean-Philippe Mateta and Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike can provide France with more attacking options as they prepare for next year's World Cup, manager Didier Deschamps said after their 3-1 win over Azerbaijan in a qualifier on Sunday.

Badminton

Japan in hand, Pearly-Thinaah now eye China's stronghold at Finals

PETALING JAYA: Red-hot shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah have set their sights on an even bigger prize - toppling China's formidable top two women's doubles pairs.

Cricket

Cricket-Dropped Konstas to face England in tour match

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Dropped Australia opener Sam Konstas will face England in a two-day tour match between the first and second Ashes tests as part of the Prime Minister's XI squad.

Cricket

Cricket-India confront batting blind spot after Kolkata pitch boomerangs

KOLKATA, India (Reuters) -India have long curated home tracks that accentuate turn, but the assumption their own batters would master such conditions no longer appears safe following their defeat in the opening test against South Africa.

Football

Soccer-Australia coach hails Fowler's courage after revealing mental health battle

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Australia coach Joe Montemurro praised Mary Fowler for being open about her mental health challenges after the Matildas forward said she struggled with self-harm and suicidal thoughts.

Hockey

Former national hockey player and coach Rajan passes away in Ipoh

PETALING JAYA: Former national hockey player and a respected coach K. Rajan has passed away at the age of 68.

Cycling

Cycling-Australia Paralympics gold medalist Paige Greco dies at 28

-Australian Paralympic gold medalist Paige Greco died at the age of 28 on Sunday, after experiencing what authorities in South Australia state described as a "sudden medical episode" in her Adelaide home.

Football

Cklamovski commits to Harimau Malaya beyond 2025

PETALING JAYA: National football coach Peter Cklamovski has made it clear - he is not going anywhere.

Badminton

Season over for Zii Jia after India withdrawal

PETALING JAYA: Professional men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has officially ended his season after withdrawing from the Syed Modi India International starting on Tuesday (Nov 25) in Lucknow.

Football

Soccer-Italy fans brace for more World Cup playoff drama

MILAN (Reuters) -Frustrated Italy fans streamed out of the San Siro, bracing for more World Cup playoff drama, after their team slumped to a humiliating 4-1 defeat against Norway on Sunday in their last qualifier.

Football

Jordan stays driven for national debut despite setbacks

PETALING JAYA: Life may be throwing Jordan Mintah one hurdle after another, but the Kuching City striker believes the challenges are only shaping him to return stronger than ever.

Football

Selangor to appeal FAM sanctions

PETALING JAYA: Selangor will appeal to the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) over the RM100,000 fine and two-match fan suspension imposed on the team for their supporters' unruly behaviour.

Football

Peter, we are behind you!

PETALING JAYA: National goalkeeper Sikh Izhan Nazrel Sikh Azman has dismissed the rumours surrounding the future of national coach Peter Cklamovski, making it clear that the Harimau Malaya players remain strongly behind the Australian.

Football

Luqman sees return as chance to rebuild career with Harimau Malaya

PETALING JAYA: Striker Luqman Hakim Shamsuddin (pic) is back in the Harimau Malaya fold after three long years and he intends to make every minute count.

Golf

Ervin’s Asian Tour card bid takes a hit

PETALING JAYA: Golfer Ervin Chang's hopes of securing his playing rights on the Asian Tour next year hangs in the balance after a poor finish at the Taifong Open in Taiwan yesterday.