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BGT 2024-25: Nitish Kumar, Harshit Rana handed debuts, Washington in eleven as India elect to bat first India have handed debuts to seam-bowling all-rounders Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana, with Washington Sundar being the lone spinner, as stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener at the Perth Stadium here on Friday.   India won the last two Test series played in Australia by identical 2-1 margins in 2018/19 and 2020/21, respectively. They have also been trophy holders since 2016/17. Ravichandran As...
BGT 2024-25: Nitish Kumar, Harshit Rana handed debuts, Washington in eleven as India elect to bat first
BGT 2024-25: Nitish Kumar, Harshit Rana handed debuts, Washington in eleven as India elect to bat first
Source: IANS
2024-11-22 10:33:34 am
IPL 2025 to start on March 14 as BCCI reveals dates for next three seasons In a first-of-its-kind move, the IPL has announced the dates for the next three seasons. The 2025 season is set to run from March 14 to May 25, followed by the 2026 season from March 15 to May 31, and the 2027 season from March 14 to May 30.    In an email to franchises on Thursday, accessed by ESPNcricinfo, the IPL referred to these as "windows," though they are likely to become the final dates. The 2025 season will feature 74 matches, consistent with the previous thre...
IPL 2025 to start on March 14 as BCCI reveals dates for next three seasons
IPL 2025 to start on March 14 as BCCI reveals dates for next three seasons
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2024-11-22 10:26:59 am
Rohit Sharma to join Indian team in Australia on Sunday India skipper Rohit Sharma is set to reunite with his team in Australia, joining the squad in Perth on November 24, the third day of the ongoing first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Rohit’s departure was delayed due to personal reasons, as he and his wife Ritika Sajdeh celebrated the birth of their second child, a baby boy, on November 15.  While the Indian team departed for Australia in three batches between November 9 and 11, Rohit opted to stay back in India to be...
Rohit Sharma to join Indian team in Australia on Sunday
Rohit Sharma to join Indian team in Australia on Sunday
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2024-11-21 05:55:30 pm
Kravchenko, Won elected chair and second vice-chair of IPC Athletes`Council The Athlete’s Council of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has elected Vladyslava Kravchenko of Malta as Chairperson and Yoomin Won of South Korea as second Vice-Chair during a meeting held at the organisation’s headquarters here on Wednesday.  Vladyslava Kravchenko took over the role of Chairperson from Jitske Visser, who served from November 2021 to November 2024. The new Chair will serve for four years until 2028 and will be an ex-officio member of the IPC Go...
Kravchenko, Won elected chair and second vice-chair of IPC Athletes`Council
Kravchenko, Won elected chair and second vice-chair of IPC Athletes`Council
Source: IANS
2024-11-21 09:51:52 am
Tennis Premier League Race to Gold Masters tournament ends on high in Gujarat  The Tennis Premier League (TPL) Race to Gold Masters tournament was held at the Gujarat University Tennis Court on November 16 and 17, which saw a number of entertaining matches amongst the top talents, who competed during the course of two days. Race to Gold (RTG) is an initiative by TPL to unearth India's tennis gems and help build a robust domestic ecosystem.  Several young tennis players showcased their talent across eight different categories in a round robin format for...
Tennis Premier League Race to Gold Masters tournament ends on high in Gujarat
Tennis Premier League Race to Gold Masters tournament ends on high in Gujarat
Source: IANS
2024-11-18 10:55:31 am
Sinner caps historic season with tour-leading 8th title after lifting ATP Finals trophy Jannik Sinner wrapped up his stellar season in style with a tour-leading eighth title of the year by capturing his maiden Nitto ATP Finals trophy.  The home favourite produced a near-flawless performance to down Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 and become the first Italian champion in the tournament’s 55-year history. Moreover, with his straight-sets triumph, Sinner became the first player to win the ATP Finals without dropping a set since Ivan Lendl in 1986, highlighting the ruthless s...
Sinner caps historic season with tour-leading 8th title after lifting ATP Finals trophy
Sinner caps historic season with tour-leading 8th title after lifting ATP Finals trophy
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2024-11-18 10:51:00 am
Unbelievable feeling, never imagined making two centuries in South Africa: Tilak Varma India batter Tilak Varma was the standout performer of the T20I series against South Africa as he smashed back-to-back centuries in the final two matches to guide visitors to a 3-1 comprehensive win.   After hitting his maiden century in the third T20I in Centurion, the southpaw bettered his previous performance and launched a brutal onslaught on Proteas bowlers. He smacked 10 sixes and nine fours to accumulate an unbeaten 120 off 47 balls while opener Sanju Samson hammered 56-ball 10...
Unbelievable feeling, never imagined making two centuries in South Africa: Tilak Varma
Unbelievable feeling, never imagined making two centuries in South Africa: Tilak Varma
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2024-11-16 11:08:11 am
The quicker Mohammed Shami gets fit and is on a flight, it`s better for India, says Ravi Shastri According to former head coach Ravi Shastri, India would be better off with having returning fast-bowler Mohammed Shami back in the team as soon as possible for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.  After being out of competitive cricket action for 360 days due to an achilles injury needing surgery, Shami made a successful return to competitive action for Bengal in their ongoing Ranji Trophy clash against Madhya Pradesh at Holkar Stadium in Indore. Shami bowled for 19 ...
The quicker Mohammed Shami gets fit and is on a flight, it`s better for India, says Ravi Shastri
The quicker Mohammed Shami gets fit and is on a flight, it`s better for India, says Ravi Shastri
Source: IANS
2024-11-15 12:00:57 pm
Rohit Sharma, Virat have left Indian cricket in safe hands: Kaif reacts after strong show from youngsters Former India batter Mohammad Kaif feels that senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli must be happy after watching youngsters performing well in the T20Is following their retirements from the format.   Rohit led India to the T20 World Cup title in June earlier this year and announced his retirement from the format along with Kohli, who played a knock of 76 runs in the final against South Africa in Bridgetown. On the other hand, Rohit was the second-highest run-getter in the tourna...
Rohit Sharma, Virat have left Indian cricket in safe hands: Kaif reacts after strong show from youngsters
Rohit Sharma, Virat have left Indian cricket in safe hands: Kaif reacts after strong show from youngsters
Source: IANS
2024-11-14 05:43:55 pm
Skipper Gurpreet hails return of `once in a generation player`Sandesh Jhingan to national team India’s defensive stalwart Sandesh Jinghan, who was sidelined with injury since January, was named in the 26-man probables list for the friendly against Malaysia. Skipper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has hailed his return and compared his presence to that of Sunil Chhetri.    “For me personally I am very happy (with Jhingan’s return) because I have someone other than Amrinder (Singh) to have a conversation with because as you know the squad is pretty young and I am on...
Skipper Gurpreet hails return of `once in a generation player`Sandesh Jhingan to national team
Skipper Gurpreet hails return of `once in a generation player`Sandesh Jhingan to national team
Source: IANS
2024-11-13 04:39:15 pm
PM Narendra Modi hails Pankaj Advani`s `phenomenal accomplishment'`in World Billiards Championships Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian ace queist Pankaj Advani for becoming the world billiards champion for the 20th time.   Advani clinched his 28th World Championship title (his 20th in Billiards) at the IBSF World Billiards (150-Up) 2024, defeating England's Robert Hall 4-2 in the final. "Phenomenal accomplishment! Congratulations to you. Your dedication, passion and commitment are outstanding. You have time and again demonstrated what excellence is. Y...
PM Narendra Modi hails Pankaj Advani`s `phenomenal accomplishment'`in World Billiards Championships
PM Narendra Modi hails Pankaj Advani`s `phenomenal accomplishment'`in World Billiards Championships
Source: IANS
2024-11-12 06:15:27 pm
Ashwin shares `fan boy moment`with legendary Vishy Anand, posts picture on social media Veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shared his "fan moment" on social media, posting a picture with none other than chess legend Viswanathan Anand during a flight journey.   Ashwin shared a picture on Instagram on Sunday morning with the caption, "A fan boy moment and a flight journey to savour forever with the legendary @vishy.mindmaster". Earlier this year, in July, Ashwin became the co-owner of the team in the Global Chess League. He co-owns the team A...
Ashwin shares `fan boy moment`with legendary Vishy Anand, posts picture on social media
Ashwin shares `fan boy moment`with legendary Vishy Anand, posts picture on social media
Source: IANS
2024-11-10 05:33:19 pm
Harmanpreet Singh named FIH Player of the Year, PR Sreejesh gets best goalkeeper award Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh has been named Player of the Year 2024 while retired goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was awarded Goalkeeper of the Year accolade during the gala night of the 49th FIH Statutory Congress in Oman on Friday.   The winners were declared following a vote by an Expert Panel, National Associations - represented by their respective national teams’ captains and coaches - fans and media. Harmanpreet Singh was the standout player amongst the...
Harmanpreet Singh named FIH Player of the Year, PR Sreejesh gets best goalkeeper award
Harmanpreet Singh named FIH Player of the Year, PR Sreejesh gets best goalkeeper award
Source: IANS
2024-11-09 10:47:28 am
'Maximum utilisation of my current form': Samson after scoring successive T20I tons India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said he is utilising the best of his current form after scoring the second consecutive T20I century in the series opener against South Africa on Friday.   Samson, who opened the innings with Abhishek Sharma, slammed 107 off 50 balls studded with 10 sixes and seven fours to steer India to 202/8 in 20 overs after being put to bat first at Kingsmead in Durban.  The 29-year-old has been on the rise since replacing India captain Rohit Sharma a...
'Maximum utilisation of my current form': Samson after scoring successive T20I tons
'Maximum utilisation of my current form': Samson after scoring successive T20I tons
Source: IANS
2024-11-09 10:45:14 am
Golf: Filipino Rico Hoey soars into joint lead at World Wide Technology Championship Rico Hoey of the Philippines mastered high winds to fire an opening 5-under 67 for the joint first round lead at the World Wide Technology Championship on Thursday as he seeks a maiden PGA TOUR victory.   The 29-year-old fought his way to seven birdies against two bogeys at El Cardonal at Diamante in Los Cabos, Mexico to share the first day honours with Tom Whitney and Kevin Streelman in the FedExCup Fall tournament. Defending champion Erik van Rooyen of South Africa carded a 68 to l...
Golf: Filipino Rico Hoey soars into joint lead at World Wide Technology Championship
Golf: Filipino Rico Hoey soars into joint lead at World Wide Technology Championship
Source: IANS
2024-11-08 02:52:20 pm
Harmanpreet Kaur sole Indian in 50-player shortlist for WBBL Team of the Decade Captain Harmnapreet Kaur is the only Indian player in the 50-player shortlist for the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) Team of the Decade, released on Thursday.   The greatest players from across the 10-year history of the WBBL will be honoured this season, with the Big Bash to name an official Team of the Decade. The right-handed Indian batter has played 62 matches for Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades in the WBBL so far. She struck 1440 runs at an average of 37.89 inclu...
Harmanpreet Kaur sole Indian in 50-player shortlist for WBBL Team of the Decade
Harmanpreet Kaur sole Indian in 50-player shortlist for WBBL Team of the Decade
Source: IANS
2024-11-07 04:45:22 pm
Sindhu performs Bhumi Puja for badminton academy in Vizag Badminton star P.V. Sindhu performed the Bhumi puja for her badminton academy here on Thursday.   Accompanied by her parents, the Olympic silver medallist participated in the rituals conducted by priests in the Thotaguru area. The academy is coming up on two acres of land allotted by the Andhra Pradesh government in 2021. Sindhu, who is the only Indian to become the badminton world champion, said the construction work would start soon and hoped that the academy would be ready wi...
Sindhu performs Bhumi Puja for badminton academy in Vizag
Sindhu performs Bhumi Puja for badminton academy in Vizag
Source: IANS
2024-11-07 04:36:02 pm
Run for Inclusion to set tone for Special Olympics Asia Pacific Bocce and Bowling Competition pecial Olympics Bharat (SOB) will organise a unique Run for Inclusion on Saturday (Nov 9) to set the tone for the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Bocce and Bowling Competition, scheduled to take place at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex from November 18-23.    The Special Olympics Bharat is the National Sports Federation promoting sports for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and is affiliated with Special Olympics, which organises the Special Olympics Wor...
Run for Inclusion to set tone for Special Olympics Asia Pacific Bocce and Bowling Competition
Run for Inclusion to set tone for Special Olympics Asia Pacific Bocce and Bowling Competition
Source: IANS
2024-11-06 05:31:20 pm
Gasquet enters pre-quarters in his final Metz appearance Richard Gasquet secured a thrilling opening-round comeback against Thiago Monteiro to stay alive in his final campaign at the Moselle Open.  The 38-year-old, who made the first of his 33 ATP Tour finals in Metz, saved a match point to prevail 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(6) and record his first tour-level win since May. Former No. 7 Gasquet produced a clinical performance on serve throughout the match. The wild card, however, was particularly dialled in during the final set, during which he won 1...
Gasquet enters pre-quarters in his final Metz appearance
Gasquet enters pre-quarters in his final Metz appearance
Source: IANS
2024-11-05 11:27:02 am
La Liga: Barca goes 9 clear, Atletico recovers while Athletic and Betis draw thriller  FC Barcelona moved nine points clear at the top of La Liga on Sunday with a comfortable 3-1 win at home to Espanyol.  Dani Olmo scored twice, and Raphinha also got on the scoresheet in an impressive first-half display from the league leader, who had the points virtually secured after just half an hour against their city neighbors. Olmo put Barca ahead after 12 minutes following a spectacular pass from Lamine Yamal with the outside of his foot, reports Xinhua. Raphinha doub...
La Liga: Barca goes 9 clear, Atletico recovers while Athletic and Betis draw thriller
La Liga: Barca goes 9 clear, Atletico recovers while Athletic and Betis draw thriller
Source: IANS
2024-11-04 10:22:05 am
ISL 2024-25: Mohun Bagan sparkle amidst festive fireworks to secure a 2-0 win over Hyderabad FC Manvir Singh and Subhasish Bose scored a goal each as Mohun Bagan Super Giant produced sparkling fireworks to light up the commencement of the festive week with a sublime 2-0 victory against hosts Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli on Wednesday night.  With this win, the Mariners moved to the second place in the points table upon garnering 13 points from six games, behind top-placed Bengaluru FC (16) by on...
ISL 2024-25: Mohun Bagan sparkle amidst festive fireworks to secure a 2-0 win over Hyderabad FC
ISL 2024-25: Mohun Bagan sparkle amidst festive fireworks to secure a 2-0 win over Hyderabad FC
Source: IANS
2024-10-31 09:47:10 am
Mickey Arthur appointed head coach of Rangpur Riders Former South Africa head coach Mickey Authur has been appointed as coach of Rangpur Riders and will lead the side in the Global Super League which starts on November 26. He will also manage the Rangpur side in the Bangladesh Premier League. The 56-year-old Arthur, who has vast coaching experience having also managed the Pakistan and Sri Lanka senior men's teams for many years, has also been associated with many T20 franchises all around the World.  According to a report in ESPNCri...
Mickey Arthur appointed head coach of Rangpur Riders
Mickey Arthur appointed head coach of Rangpur Riders
Source: IANS
2024-10-29 10:58:36 am
Tsitsipas overcomes stomach ache to win in Paris opener Stefanos Tsitsipas forced his way into the second round of the Paris Masters after beating Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain in ATP 1000 event opener.  Tsitsipas hit 36 winners to Carballes Baena’s 15 to secure a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 triumph in one-hour, 59-minute. He will next face Alejandro Tabilo. Carballes Baena broke in the fifth game of the match and then fended off two break points in the 10th game before sealing the opening set. The Spaniard then reclaimed an early break i...
Tsitsipas overcomes stomach ache to win in Paris opener
Tsitsipas overcomes stomach ache to win in Paris opener
Source: IANS
2024-10-29 10:56:36 am
Women`s T20 WC: The last three overs saved our bacon, says Devine on reaching final New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine believes that late cameos from Brooke Halliday (18 from 9) and Isabella Gaze (20 from 14) helped them to beat West Indies in a thrilling semifinal to set up Women's T20 World Cup final with South Africa on Sunday.   The knockout match went down to the wire as West Indies were in the contest till the last over of the clash. Late cameos guided New Zealand to 128/9 after middle order collapse. In reply, the Kiwis took wickets early, removing their...
Women`s T20 WC: The last three overs saved our bacon, says Devine on reaching final
Women`s T20 WC: The last three overs saved our bacon, says Devine on reaching final
Source: IANS
2024-10-19 11:39:11 am
Boca Juniors unveil Fernando Gago as manager  Boca Juniors have appointed former midfielder Fernando Gago as manager on a contract that runs until December 2026, the Argentine club said. After spells at Aldosivi, Racing and Chivas, the former Real Madrid midfielder will take the reins at Los Xeneizes. The 38-year-old replaces Diego Martinez, who parted ways with the Buenos Aires outfit on September 29 amid a poor run of results. Gago set to lead South American giants into the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. "For all Boca fans,...
Boca Juniors unveil Fernando Gago as manager
Boca Juniors unveil Fernando Gago as manager
Source: IANS
2024-10-15 12:50:03 pm
We tried to back our skills: Suryakumar on India`s commanding win in 1st T20I  India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed his satisfaction on team's dominating seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first T20I and said they backed their skills.   It was Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy who set the tone of India's win after bundling out the visitors on 127 as the duo shared six wickets between them. In reply, the world champions played to their stature and got over the line with 49 balls to spare. Hardik Pandya led the carnage with the b...
We tried to back our skills: Suryakumar on India`s commanding win in 1st T20I
We tried to back our skills: Suryakumar on India`s commanding win in 1st T20I
Source: IANS
2024-10-07 10:08:07 am
Brown returns as Australia name Women`s T20 World Cup squad Darcie Brown has recovered from a foot injury to be named in the 15-player ICC Women's T20 World Cup squad, with experienced spinner Jess Jonassen missing out as six-time champions Australia have named their squad for the mega event on Monday. The Women's T20 World Cup 2024 has been moved to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) continuing to host the event.The tournament will take place across the two venues in the UAE - Dubai and Sharjah - from O...
Brown returns as Australia name Women`s T20 World Cup squad
Brown returns as Australia name Women`s T20 World Cup squad
Source: IANS
2024-08-26 10:46:31 am
Arsenal and Manchester City stars share spotlight in PFA PL Team of the Year The PFA Premier League Team of the Year was announced at the PFA Awards 2024. Arsenal players stole the show on the night with five Gunners having been nominated for the honour. Alongside Arsenal players, four spots were taken by Manchester City’s players.  The Player Football Association awards, announced on Wednesday (IST), are one of the most prestigious awards in the country as the winners are voted by players playing in the league. The current holder of the PFA Players&r...
Arsenal and Manchester City stars share spotlight in PFA PL Team of the Year
Arsenal and Manchester City stars share spotlight in PFA PL Team of the Year
Source: IANS
2024-08-21 02:25:45 pm
MLC: San Francisco Unicorns race to final with 10-run victory over Texas Super Kings In a nail-biting encounter at the Grand Prairie Stadium, the San Francisco Unicorns edged out the Texas Super Kings by 10 runs in the semifinal match of the 2024 Major League Cricket season to seal berth in final.    The San Franciso Unicorns posted a challenging total of 200/6, thanks to a vital innings from Finn Allen (101) that set the stage for a thrilling chase where the Texas Super Kings fell just short at 190/4. Following the day’s result, the Texas Super Kings will...
MLC: San Francisco Unicorns race to final with 10-run victory over Texas Super Kings
MLC: San Francisco Unicorns race to final with 10-run victory over Texas Super Kings
Source: IANS
2024-07-27 12:04:46 pm
Rohit & Virat are `irreplaceable` in Indian team in any format: Kapil Dev Former World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev has said veteran duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are "irreplaceable" in the Indian team across formats and called them "as same as Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni". Kohli announced retirement from T20Is after delivering a match-winning knock of 76 in India's thirlling win in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. Later, in the press conference, Rohit too called quits to his T20I career. "No one can take Virat ...
Rohit & Virat are `irreplaceable` in Indian team in any format: Kapil Dev
Rohit & Virat are `irreplaceable` in Indian team in any format: Kapil Dev
Source: IANS
2024-07-17 06:03:44 pm
Women`s Asia Cup: India would play with whoever has the best form, says Anjum on third spinner With left-arm spinner Radha Yadav's form on rise since her international return and off-spinner Deepti Sharma being reliable, India are sorted in their first two spinners. For the third spinner, there is a toss-up between off-spinner Shreyanka Patil and leg-spinner Asha Sobhana.   Both Shreyanka (13 scalps) and Asha (12 scalps) played instrumental roles in leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to WPL 2024 title. But the two are now in a tussle for the third spinner’s spot. Whil...
Women`s Asia Cup: India would play with whoever has the best form, says Anjum on third spinner
Women`s Asia Cup: India would play with whoever has the best form, says Anjum on third spinner
Source: IANS
2024-07-17 06:00:41 pm
Stuttgart sign Augsburg forward Ermedin Demirovic on four-year deal Stuttgart have signed Bosnia and Herzegovina forward Ermedin Demirovic from Augsburg on a four-year contract, the Bundesliga club announced on Tuesday.   Demirovic was Augsburg's captain in the 2023/24 season and finished the campaign with 15 goals and nine assists in 33 Bundesliga matches, putting him among the top five players for goal contributions in the league. Across his time with Augsburg and previously SC Freiburg, the Bosnian international has made a total 124 appearances ...
Stuttgart sign Augsburg forward Ermedin Demirovic on four-year deal
Stuttgart sign Augsburg forward Ermedin Demirovic on four-year deal
Source: IANS
2024-07-16 05:42:27 pm
Working to make India`s bid to host 2036 summer Olympics successful: Sports Secy India is working to make its bid to host the 2036 Olympics successful, Union Sports Secretary Sujata Chaturvedi said on Friday.   "As all of you are aware, the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed India’s wish to host the 2036 summer Olympics. We are working towards making the bid successful," she said in her address to the inaugural session of the sports tech startup conclave organised by IIT Madras’ Centre of Excellence in Sports Science and...
Working to make India`s bid to host 2036 summer Olympics successful: Sports Secy
Working to make India`s bid to host 2036 summer Olympics successful: Sports Secy
Source: IANS
2024-07-13 09:49:19 am
`It was Chahal & Kuldeep`s idea`: Rohit on unique walk at podium to receive trophy During the interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India skipper Rohit Sharma revealed that spin duo Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav suggested the distinctive walk at the podium to receive the T20 World Cup trophy to make the moment memorable.When PM Modi mentioned Rohit's distinctive walk saying, "I noticed two extreme things in which I could see emotion. When you are going to collect the trophy..."To which Rohit added, "It was such a huge moment for all of us. We all have been wai...
`It was Chahal & Kuldeep`s idea`: Rohit on unique walk at podium to receive trophy
`It was Chahal & Kuldeep`s idea`: Rohit on unique walk at podium to receive trophy
Source: IANS
2024-07-05 06:25:43 pm
Kerala Blasters FC sign forward Noah Sadaoui on two-year deal Kerala Blasters Football Club (KBFC) have secured the services of forward Noah Sadaoui on a two-year contract, which will keep him at the Club until 2026. The star forward become the club’s first foreign signing of the summer. He will link up with his new team in Thailand, where they are scheduled to kick-off preseason preparations. The 30-year-old has 54 appearances in the ISL, with a mouth-watering tally of 29 goals and 16 assists to his name over the last two seasons. Having...
Kerala Blasters FC sign forward Noah Sadaoui on two-year deal
Kerala Blasters FC sign forward Noah Sadaoui on two-year deal
Source: IANS
2024-07-02 06:30:05 pm
Emotional Team India celebrates T20 World Cup in wholesome fashion India defeated South Africa by seven runs in a nail-biting thriller in the men’s T20 World Cup final, ending their 17-year wait for the country’s second T20 World Cup. Following the final ball, the ecstatic Indian players broke into tears with emotions pouring out in full flow.  Captain Rohit Sharma was seen sliding into the turf, face first, as he screamed in delight. Tears could be seen on the faces of senior players, especially for the likes of Sharma, Virat Kohli, Moha...
Emotional Team India celebrates T20 World Cup in wholesome fashion
Emotional Team India celebrates T20 World Cup in wholesome fashion
Source: IANS
2024-06-30 09:53:12 am
Euros 2024: Bhaichung Bhutia hails Spain and Germany as favourites heading into knockout stages The Round of 16 is all set to begin on Saturday. Following the impressive performances by teams like Germany and Spain, many are wondering if the 2024 Euros is the tournament where these giants will end their trophy drought.  In an exclusive conversation with IANS, former Indian captain Bhaichung Bhutia revealed that he believes the Germans are the favourites heading into the knockout stages. “I think Germany's got a history of, it's like Real Madrid in the Champions ...
Euros 2024: Bhaichung Bhutia hails Spain and Germany as favourites heading into knockout stages
Euros 2024: Bhaichung Bhutia hails Spain and Germany as favourites heading into knockout stages
Source: IANS
2024-06-28 06:11:26 pm
India will clinch gold medal in Paris Olympics, says jr men`s team forward Gurjot Singh The Indian junior men's hockey team forward Gurjot Singh is confident that the senior team will clinch a gold medal in the upcoming Paris Olympics Games.  Only 50 days remain before the Indian men’s hockey team begins their Paris 2024 Olympics campaign in which they will strive to end the 44-year gold medal drought. India are placed in Pool B alongside, defending Champions Belgium, Australia, Argentina, New Zealand, and Ireland, and they will have to ensure a top-four finish...
India will clinch gold medal in Paris Olympics, says jr men`s team forward Gurjot Singh
India will clinch gold medal in Paris Olympics, says jr men`s team forward Gurjot Singh
Source: IANS
2024-06-06 06:27:42 pm
Graeme Swann picks KKR as favourites to lift IPL 2024 trophy Former England cricketer and ex-Rajasthan Royals member Graeme Swann named Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as his favourite to win the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 saying "they have all the areas covered." The IPL 2024 has reached its end stage of the tournament as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) marched into the final, beating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets in Qualfier 1 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In Eliminator 1, Rajasthan Royals (RR) knocked out ...
Graeme Swann picks KKR as favourites to lift IPL 2024 trophy
Graeme Swann picks KKR as favourites to lift IPL 2024 trophy
Source: IANS
2024-05-24 05:49:45 pm
T20 World Cup: `Four spinners... Rinku Singh should have been included`, feels Ex-Pak cricketer Rashid Latif  Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif believes instead of having four spinners, India would have taken three and added Rinku Singh to the squad for the ICC T20 World Cup, starting next month. There has been a lot of discussion over BCCI's decision to not include Rinku Singh in the 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar even clarified that it wasn't Rinku Singh's fault as he did nothing wrong. The explosive batter showed brilli...
T20 World Cup: `Four spinners... Rinku Singh should have been included`, feels Ex-Pak cricketer Rashid Latif
T20 World Cup: `Four spinners... Rinku Singh should have been included`, feels Ex-Pak cricketer Rashid Latif
Source: IANS
2024-05-03 05:56:27 pm
Shubhankar Sharma, Gaganjeet Bhullar seek golfing bromance on Paris Olympics debut  Leading Indian golfers Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar are set to make their Olympic debut in Paris 2024. Shubhankar and Gaganjeet are ranked 47 and 52, respectively, on the Olympic Golf Rankings (OGR) as of April 29 and are expected to be among the 60 professionals teeing off on August 1 at the Le Golf National. Talking about his preparation, Shubhankar said he has been following a well-planned schedule for the Olympics. "I am happy with myself and where I stand today. ...
Shubhankar Sharma, Gaganjeet Bhullar seek golfing bromance on Paris Olympics debut
Shubhankar Sharma, Gaganjeet Bhullar seek golfing bromance on Paris Olympics debut
Source: IANS
2024-05-03 05:51:05 pm
With IWL-2, home-and-away league in place, AIFF records historic rise in women’s footballers  With a full domestic calendar in place, Indian football has recorded a historic 138 percent surge in registration of women players for the last two years, indicating a healthy growth in the popularity of the sport as well as an increase in young female athletes opting for football, professionally. According to the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) Central Registration System (CRS) data, India has 27,936 registered female footballers as of March 2024. This is a massive 138 % rise i...
With IWL-2, home-and-away league in place, AIFF records historic rise in women’s footballers
With IWL-2, home-and-away league in place, AIFF records historic rise in women’s footballers
Source: IANS
2024-04-25 06:17:35 pm
Arjun breaches Air Rifle world record in Olympic Selection Trials Arjun Babuta shone brightest on Day Seven of the ongoing Olympic Selection Trials (OST) 1&2 for Rifle and Pistol, breaching the existing finals world record in Men’s 10M Air Rifle, to post a commanding win. His sensational tally of 254.0 in the OST T1 final, was 0.3 above the mark set by fellow finalist and India teammate Divyansh Singh Panwar, at the Cairo World Cup earlier this year. Also registering wins in their respective OST T1 final matches were Nancy (women’s 10M Ai...
Arjun breaches Air Rifle world record in Olympic Selection Trials
Arjun breaches Air Rifle world record in Olympic Selection Trials
Source: IANS
2024-04-25 06:15:10 pm
Olympic-bound Preeti to spearhead India`s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has selected 50 boxers, including Olympic-bound Preeti Sai Pawar (54kg) to represent India at the upcoming Asian U22 & Youth Boxing Championship 2024 to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan from April 27 to May 7. Preeti, who secured the Paris Olympic quota after winning a bronze medal at the 2022 Asian Games, will lead India’s charge in the U-22 category along with the former youth world champion and 2022 Asian elite boxing championship gold medalli...
Olympic-bound Preeti to spearhead India`s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing
Olympic-bound Preeti to spearhead India`s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing
Source: IANS
2024-04-24 06:28:15 pm
Former wrestler Narsingh elected chairman of WFI`s athletes` commission Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Narsingh Pancham Yadav was on Wednesday elected chairman of the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) Athletes' Commission, here. According to information received, a total of eight candidates were in fray for the seven positions and after polling, conducted on ballot paper, seven members got elected. They then chose Narsingh as chairman of the commission. While lifting suspension of WFI, the United World Wrestling (UWW) had clearly state...
Former wrestler Narsingh elected chairman of WFI`s athletes` commission
Former wrestler Narsingh elected chairman of WFI`s athletes` commission
Source: IANS
2024-04-24 06:26:02 pm
Indian chess body AICF exploring possibilities of hosting world title match between Gukesh and China`s Ding  The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is assessing the possibility of hosting the World Chess Championship in India with the 17-year-old chess Grandmaster (GM) D. Gukesh qualifying to challenge world champion China's GM Ding Liren, its chief said on Tuesday, AICF President Nitin Narang also said the federation will provide a handsome financial reward to Gukesh in recognition of his recent success. Gukesh created history on Monday by becoming the youngest player to win the FIDE...
Indian chess body AICF exploring possibilities of hosting world title match between Gukesh and China`s Ding
Indian chess body AICF exploring possibilities of hosting world title match between Gukesh and China`s Ding
Source: IANS
2024-04-23 05:26:25 pm
`Training camps by legends also contributed to India`s young chess masters Gukesh, Pragg scaling global heights` With Indian teenage chess Grandmaster D. Gukesh winning the 2024 FIDE Candidates tournament on Monday, former Tamil Nadu chess champion S. Kailasanathan, who had roped in several chess legends to train him and several other prodigies, is a happy and contented man. Kailasanathan had, through his former company Microsense, organised a coaching camp for upcoming talents under former World Chess Champion Grandmaster (GM) Vladimir Borisovich Kramnik in France in 2019. The boys were: GMs Guke...
`Training camps by legends also contributed to India`s young chess masters Gukesh, Pragg scaling global heights`
`Training camps by legends also contributed to India`s young chess masters Gukesh, Pragg scaling global heights`
Source: IANS
2024-04-22 05:32:05 pm
IPL 2024: Virat Kohli fined 50 percent match fee for dissent after dismissal in KKR match Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli, has been fined 50 percent of his match fees for breaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) Code of Conduct during Match 36 of the IPL 2024 against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Sunday evening. Kohli was hauled up for expressing dissent against the umpire's decision as he was unhappy with the manner of his dismissal as he believed the ball on which he got out was above the waist and thus should have been called a no-bal...
IPL 2024: Virat Kohli fined 50 percent match fee for dissent after dismissal in KKR match
IPL 2024: Virat Kohli fined 50 percent match fee for dissent after dismissal in KKR match
Source: IANS
2024-04-22 05:28:28 pm