Rituraj Borkakoty

Rituraj Borkakoty

rituraj@khaleejtimes.com

Rituraj Borkakoty is Sports Editor and has spent more than two decades writing on his sporting heroes. He also loves an underdog story, so if you have one, share it with him. He would love to bring it to life.

Shafali, Deepti shine as India march into Asia Cup final in Dubai

Shafali, Deepti shine as India march into Asia Cup final in Dubai

Shafali Verma’s attacking 64 and Deepti Sharma’s three-wicket spell helped India overpower Bangladesh by 40 runs and book their place in Sunday’s Women’s T20 Asia Cup final

From pace rivalry to UAE partnership: Lee and Akhtar reunite for ILT20

From pace rivalry to UAE partnership: Lee and Akhtar reunite for ILT20

Two of cricket’s fastest bowlers, once fierce rivals at 160kph, Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar reunite in Dubai as brand ambassadors for the fifth edition of ILT20

‘Smriti, Smriti’: One chant, 200 fans in Dubai and a women’s cricket revolution

‘Smriti, Smriti’: One chant, 200 fans in Dubai and a women’s cricket revolution

From near-empty stadiums to packed stands, Indian women’s cricket has undergone a remarkable transformation, driven by success, digital exposure and a new generation of fans

‘UAE, UAE’ chants from Dubai fans make Esha's Asia Cup special

‘UAE, UAE’ chants from Dubai fans make Esha's Asia Cup special

‘UAE, UAE’ chants echoed around Dubai International Stadium as the hosts’ Women’s T20 Asia Cup dream ended, but Esha Oza believes the young team can close the gap

Sandhu confident, but Pakistan need to improve batting in Sri Lanka semis

Sandhu confident, but Pakistan need to improve batting in Sri Lanka semis

Pakistan head into the Asia Cup semifinal against Sri Lanka with confidence, but their inconsistent batting remains a major concern ahead of the crucial knockout clash

UAE bowlers impress, but Bangladesh hold nerve to reach Asia Cup semis

UAE bowlers impress, but Bangladesh hold nerve to reach Asia Cup semis

UAE’s bowlers threatened to derail Bangladesh, but the 2018 champions held their nerve to secure a semifinal place and end the hosts’ hopes of reaching the knockout stage

Nashra Sandhu makes history as Pakistan storm into Asia Cup semis

Nashra Sandhu makes history as Pakistan storm into Asia Cup semis

Nashra Sandhu produced a historic six-wicket haul as Pakistan bounced back from their heavy defeat to India, beating Hong Kong by 72 runs to reach the semifinals

Team UAE: From ‘mothers and daughters’ to the battle for Asia Cup semis

Team UAE: From ‘mothers and daughters’ to the battle for Asia Cup semis

A victory in their final Group B game against Bangladesh — their opponents on their international debut in 2007 — in Dubai on Tuesday will earn Esha Oza’s UAE a historic place in the semifinal

From 44/5 to victory: Samarawickrama powers Sri Lanka into Asia Cup semis

From 44/5 to victory: Samarawickrama powers Sri Lanka into Asia Cup semis

Harshitha Samarawickrama held her nerve after Sri Lanka slipped to 44 for five, producing an unbeaten 48 to steer the defending champions past Bangladesh into the semifinals

Eala's rise reminds Gauff of Filipino boxing icon Pacquiao

Eala's rise reminds Gauff of Filipino boxing icon Pacquiao

Coco Gauff says Alexandra Eala is breaking barriers for the Philippines in the same way Manny Pacquiao did, while carrying the weight of huge expectations on her young shoulders