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"It's the most challenging, there's no doubt about that," said Gatland when asked on TNT television whether this was worst period he had experienced in a long, and distinguished, coaching career. "Obviously, we'll have a chat with a few people about what happens from here." Gatland said he wanted to ensure any decision on his future was best for Welsh rugby. "The thing is that I care passionately about Welsh rugby. You know, we've made lots of sacrifices as a family and stuff, and there's a lot of negativity around the game, and I want to make sure that whatever decisions are made, it's not about me. "What are the best decisions for the (Welsh) game in terms of going forward? I've spoken about that a few times in board meetings, about if we're going to do things and new strategies and stuff, sometimes we've got to be bold and brave about making some decisions." The 61-year-old Gatland is in his second stint as Wales coach and trying to rebuild his side after several key players retired after the last World Cup. But poor results are cutting into the considerable credit Gatland has enjoyed with the Welsh after leading them to four Six Nations titles, including three Grand Slams in his first spell at the helm of the team. "I've tried to be straight up and I'm comfortable with whatever decisions they make. I want the best decisions to be made about Welsh rugby," he added. "If that's about me going, and that's the best decision, then make the decision. We'll talk about that and we'll do that together." Matters will not get any easier next weekend as Wales face world champions South Africa in the last of their three November internationals. But he suggested not much could get worse after the mauling from the Wallabies. "I don't think we could play as bad as we did today in terms of certain things," Gatland said. "I do not think anything needs to change, we just need to click. We went into the halftime break with momentum and came back out thinking we are in this game. One try and we would have been ahead, but the game got away from us. We do not need to reinvent the wheel, we just need to take our points." (Writing by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Toby Davis)
CHENNAI: Former India captain Virat Kohli watched the Novak Djokovic vs Alex de Minaur at Wimbledon on Monday. During a chat with Star Sports and JioHotstar he spoke about his favourite tennis player Novak Djokovic and said he hoped Djoko wins the event. He said that would be a tremendous achievement. Kohli felt that playing in Centre Court must be very special. "The pressure these players must feel, especially on Centre Court, is tremendous. The only cricketing equivalent would be a high-intensity World Cup match -- like an India-Pakistan clash or a semifinal or final -- where your legs are l ...Read More >
Kolkata, Aug 14 (PTI) Dr Vece Paes, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, died here on Thursday morning owing to age-related ailments. He was 80. Paes, who was also suffering from Parkinson's disease, was admitted to the Woodlands Hospital here on Tuesday morning. His last rites will be performed either on Monday or Tuesday, as the family will wait for the arrival of his two daughters, who are both settled abroad. He was married to Jennifer, a former India basketball team captain. Paes, who donn ...Read More >
New Delhi: India will head into the Billie Jean King Cup (Asia/Oceania Group 1) women's team tennis competition starting at the DLTA courts here on Tuesday without Shrivalli Bhamidipati, who played a stellar role in taking the team to the playoffs last season. Shrivalli, who was training here with the India team, withdrew due to a back spasm. In Pune last year, Shrivalli came out with guns blazing, winning all her five singles matches and slaying higher-ranked opponents. It set the stage for Ind ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many claim they first learned of the revised fees only while trying to pay through the university's online ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 12 (PTI) Joe Burns' career was heading nowhere when Queensland omitted him from the contracted players' list in April 2024. It was a body blow for the Australian as he was mourning the tragic death of his brother in February that year. In an emotional Instagram post, Burns admitted that it was a "daily battle that I often lose." Also Read | ISL 2025-26 Season Put on Hold After IMG Reliance and AIFF Haggle Over Renewal of Commercial Rights Deal. But then sports often gives tiny escape routes to the truly committed ones, and for Burns it came in the shape of his link to Italy t ...Read More >
India is hosting the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup (BJKC) Asia/Oceania Group I event, which will be held at the DLTA Stadium in New Delhi from April 7 to 11. Ahead of the tournament opener, Sania shared a message of support for the contingent. The Indian team comprises Ankita Raina, Sahaja Yamalapalli, Vaishnavi Adkar, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Rutuja Bhosale, and Vaidehee Chaudhari. "Hi everyone, here's wishing the Billie Jean King Cup Indian team all the very best. The tournament starts in a couple of days and it's the greatest pride, greatest honour to represent our amazing country and I hope al ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A 50-year-old man died and his daughter was injured on Thursday morning when a tree fell on them while they were riding a motorcycle in southeast Delhi's Kalkaji area amid heavy rainfall in the national capital. According to a senior police officer, around 9:50 am, an old roadside Neem tree suddenly fell in front of HDFC Bank near Paras Chowk, Kalkaji. Two people a motorcycle trapped under it. They have been identified as Sudhir Kumar and his daughter Priya (22). Upon recieving information, local police came to the spot and started rescue operation immediately. A JCB was arranged ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): New Delhi is set to host the Billie Jean King Cup 2026 Asia & Oceania Group I Qualifiers from April 7 to 11, bringing together some of the top women's tennis teams from across the region. According to a release, often regarded as the World Cup of women's tennis, the tournament marks a significant moment for Indian tennis as the capital continues to emerge as a key destination for international events. India will enter the competition to secure a coveted spot in the World Group, a milestone the team will be keen to achieve on home soil. Top 5 Players to Watc ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the Indian women's tennis team is set to carry the national flag at the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I event, women's tennis trailblazer Sania Mirza has called on the squad to play with "greatest pride" and "100 per cent effort." India is hosting the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup (BJKC) Asia/Oceania Group I event, which will be held at the DLTA Stadium in New Delhi from April 7 to 11. Ahead of the tournament opener, Sania shared a message of support for the contingent. The Indian team comprises Ankita Raina, Sahaja Yamalapalli, Vaishnavi ...Read More >