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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
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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
Ruud to face Tsitsipas in Barcelona Open final  Norway's Casper Ruud will play Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in Sunday's final of the Barcelona Open tennis tournament after the Norwegian beat Tomas Etcheverry and the Greek defeated Dusan Lajovic in the semifinals. Ruud was leading 4-2 in the opening set before losing concentration, and he had to save two set points at 6-5 down in the first set against Etcheverry to force a tiebreak. He took the tiebreak and won 7-6 (6), 6-4 in an hour and 57 minutes to complete a passage...
Ruud to face Tsitsipas in Barcelona Open final
Ruud to face Tsitsipas in Barcelona Open final
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2024-04-21 10:05:59 am
Rafael Nadal makes winning return in Barcelona Rafael Nadal made a winning return at the Barcelona Open, where the 12-time champion defeated Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-2, 6-3. Nadal is playing just his second tournament of the year and first since January, when he made the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 in Brisbane. "Every time it is more difficult and especially when you are at an advanced age, it makes things even tougher," Nadal said of his return as quoted by ATP tour. "I’m going through tough moments but at ...
Rafael Nadal makes winning return in Barcelona
Rafael Nadal makes winning return in Barcelona
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2024-04-17 12:08:28 pm
Haven`t thought about retirement; hopefully India plays in 2025 WTC final, says Rohit Sharma India skipper Rohit Sharma said he hasn’t really thought about his retirement from the game, adding that he wishes to have a crack at playing the 2025 World Test Championship final after missing out on a chance to lift the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup title on home soil. Rohit, 36, was a member of India's 2007 Men’s T20 World Cup victory in South Africa and of 2013 Champions Trophy triumph in England. He and India were on the verge of lifting 2023 Men’s ODI World Cu...
Haven`t thought about retirement; hopefully India plays in 2025 WTC final, says Rohit Sharma
Haven`t thought about retirement; hopefully India plays in 2025 WTC final, says Rohit Sharma
Source: IANS
2024-04-12 05:17:58 pm
IPL 2024: Record 35 cr viewers tune in for live broadcast of first 10 matches, says BARC report Record 35 crore viewers tuned in to watch the live broadcast of the first 10 matches of the IPL 2024 on television, which is higher than any previous edition of the league including seasons played during the pandemic, according to BARC data. The overall watch-time for the tournament Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the IPL 2024, has sky-rocketed to 8028 crore minutes which is 20% higher than last year. The match ratings for the 17th season of the tournament have also galloped 22...
IPL 2024: Record 35 cr viewers tune in for live broadcast of first 10 matches, says BARC report
IPL 2024: Record 35 cr viewers tune in for live broadcast of first 10 matches, says BARC report
Source: IANS
2024-04-04 06:15:20 pm
I can help my family because of Hockey India, says Salima Tete after winning Player of the Year award  The Indian women's hockey team midfielder Salima Tete won the prestigious Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of The Year 2023 award in the Women's category at the Hockey India 6th Annual Awards 2023 on Sunday. Salima, who grew up to be an integral part of the team over the past year, was recognized for her consistent showing throughout the year. The 23-year-old was also a part of India's bronze medal-winning Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 team and scored 1 goal in ...
I can help my family because of Hockey India, says Salima Tete after winning Player of the Year award
I can help my family because of Hockey India, says Salima Tete after winning Player of the Year award
Source: IANS
2024-04-04 06:11:06 pm
India women to tour Bangladesh for 5 T20Is, series begins on April 28 India will tour Bangladesh for a T20I series, starting from April 28, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) released a schedule for a five-match tour. The teams will play five T20 internationals between April 28 to May 9 with all the matches scheduled to take place in Sylhet Three out of the five matches will be day-night encounters to be played in the main Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Rest two are day games to be held at the outer venue. The series will play a crucial role in ...
India women to tour Bangladesh for 5 T20Is, series begins on April 28
India women to tour Bangladesh for 5 T20Is, series begins on April 28
Source: IANS
2024-04-03 05:45:17 pm
Mazzantti leads Huracan to victory over River Plate Walter Mazzantti scored late and was sent off as Huracan secured a 1-0 home victory over River Plate in Argentina's Primera Division. The visitors dominated possession and looked more likely to score until the 78th minute when Mazzantti ran half the length of the pitch before deftly chipping his shot over Franco Armani, reports Xinhua. The 27-year-old, who had been cautioned for a bad foul only minutes earlier, was then shown a second yellow card for removing his shirt during the go...
Mazzantti leads Huracan to victory over River Plate
Mazzantti leads Huracan to victory over River Plate
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2024-03-31 09:39:42 am
IPL 2024: Full schedule released -- Playoffs from May 21, Final on May 26 The Playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will be held in Ahmedabad and Chennai between May 21 and May 24 with the final scheduled at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on May 26, as per the rest of the schedule announced on Monday. The IPL Governing Council had announced a part schedule till April 7 and had waited for the dates of the upcoming general elections to be held in seven phases across the country. As per the remaining part of the schedule released on Monday, the Qualifier ...
IPL 2024: Full schedule released -- Playoffs from May 21, Final on May 26
IPL 2024: Full schedule released -- Playoffs from May 21, Final on May 26
Source: IANS
2024-03-25 06:08:55 pm
Sub Jr Nationals: Haryana, Delhi boxers shine in semifinals Sixteen Haryana boxers and Delhi’s six pugilists clinched victories to enter the finals at the 3rd Sub Junior National Championship at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida. For Haryana, Uday Singh led the charge as he outclassed Chhattisgarh's Giraansh 5-0 in the boy’s 37kg semi-finals. Along with Uday, 15 more Haryana boxers entered the finals, eight each in the boys and girls category. For boys, Nitin (40kg), Sanchit Jayani (46kg), Ravi Sihag ...
Sub Jr Nationals: Haryana, Delhi boxers shine in semifinals
Sub Jr Nationals: Haryana, Delhi boxers shine in semifinals
Source: IANS
2024-03-25 05:11:36 pm
Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia extend to five Tests The Test rivalry between India and Australia will get bigger next summer as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket Australia (CA) announced the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played as a five-Test series. For the first time since 1991-92, Australia and India will compete across a five-Test series this summer. The extended series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be a headline of the 2024-25 home summer schedule set to be released in the coming days. Jay Shah, BCC...
Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia extend to five Tests
Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia extend to five Tests
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2024-03-25 11:19:25 am
Sub Jr Nationals: Haryana boxers confirm 19 medals  Continuing its dominant show in the tournament, 19 Haryana boxers entered the semifinals and confirmed medals at the 3rd Sub Junior National Championship at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida. The girls from Haryana managed to secure 10 medals while the boys sealed the semi-final berth in nine categories to assure themselves of at least bronze medals. Bhoomi (35kg) and Nischal Sharma (37kg) started the day for Haryana in girls section with contrasting v...
Sub Jr Nationals: Haryana boxers confirm 19 medals
Sub Jr Nationals: Haryana boxers confirm 19 medals
Source: IANS
2024-03-24 02:36:50 pm
IPL 2024: Sri Lanka`s Matheesha Pathirana reaches Chennai, will join CSK squad soon  Matheesha Pathirana’s manager Amila Kalugalage has confirmed that the Sri Lankan pacer has reached Chennai and will join the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squad soon. Pathirana suffered a hamstring injury during the second T20I of the three-match series against Bangladesh and had to miss the initial matches for CSK, including the season opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Friday at Chennai. However, in a recent development, Pathirana’s manager Amila Kalugalage...
IPL 2024: Sri Lanka`s Matheesha Pathirana reaches Chennai, will join CSK squad soon
IPL 2024: Sri Lanka`s Matheesha Pathirana reaches Chennai, will join CSK squad soon
Source: IANS
2024-03-23 06:17:34 pm
Sr Women`s Hockey Nationals: Manipur, Mizoram illuminate the rise of hockey in Northeast India Manipur and Mizoram, two states synonymous with their rich traditions and picturesque terrains, have emerged as the torchbearers of hockey prowess in the Northeast India, showcasing their mettle in the 14th Hockey India Senior Women's National Championship. The journey of Mizoram and Manipur in the ongoing marquee domestic championship has not only been remarkable but also symbolic of the burgeoning progress of hockey in the Northeast region. Both teams, defying odds and expectations, ...
Sr Women`s Hockey Nationals: Manipur, Mizoram illuminate the rise of hockey in Northeast India
Sr Women`s Hockey Nationals: Manipur, Mizoram illuminate the rise of hockey in Northeast India
Source: IANS
2024-03-22 05:44:52 pm
From 2009 to 2024, how LS polls have been a `nightmare`for IPL governing council For years, Indian cricket fans have known that general elections in the country, held every five years, decide the fate of the government. It was in the year 2009 that they first realised that general elections can also impact cricket tournaments. The second edition of the Indian Premier League (2009 IPL) ran into trouble because of the general elections and had to be moved out of India -- played entirely in South Africa in a spectacular manner. Though the Board of Control for Cricket i...
From 2009 to 2024, how LS polls have been a `nightmare`for IPL governing council
From 2009 to 2024, how LS polls have been a `nightmare`for IPL governing council
Source: IANS
2024-03-20 04:50:41 pm
`There`s no better feeling...`: Rashid Khan expresses joy on his winning return after injury layoff  Afghanistan's T20I captain Rashid Khan expressed his joy at making a triumphant return to action following an injury layoff, as his team delivered a commanding performance to secure a 57-run victory over Ireland in the third T20I, clinching the series 2-1. Rashid was awarded the player of the series for his figures of 8-45 off his 12 overs in the three-match series. Following the 2-1 series win, the leg-spinning all-rounder shared his words of excitement on social and wrote: &quo...
`There`s no better feeling...`: Rashid Khan expresses joy on his winning return after injury layoff
`There`s no better feeling...`: Rashid Khan expresses joy on his winning return after injury layoff
Source: IANS
2024-03-19 06:14:33 pm
Aroor Arjun Rao ahead in APRC-Asia Cup; Aditya Thakur leads South India Rally The Himachal pair of Aditya Thakur and co-driver Virender Kashyap gave themselves the best possible start for the 2024 season with a near-flawless drive to lead the timesheets in the 47th MMSC South India Rally, a round of the FIA APRC-Asia Cup and the Fmsci Indian National Rally Championship near here on Saturday. Meanwhile, in the Asia Cup, Mangaluru’s Aroor Arjun Rao along with Bengaluru-based co-driver Satish Rajagopal shrugged off a launch control issue with their Mandovi Racing...
Aroor Arjun Rao ahead in APRC-Asia Cup; Aditya Thakur leads South India Rally
Aroor Arjun Rao ahead in APRC-Asia Cup; Aditya Thakur leads South India Rally
Source: IANS
2024-03-17 09:14:30 am
India return to top in ICC Test team rankings after series win over England Following a 4-1 series win over England India reclaimed the top position in the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings, taking over defending Australia. India now has 122 rating points in the rankings table. Australia are second with 117 rating points, while England are at the third place with 111 rating points. India secured a massive victory by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala, propelling them to a 4-1 series win over England on Saturday. After losing the ...
India return to top in ICC Test team rankings after series win over England
India return to top in ICC Test team rankings after series win over England
Source: IANS
2024-03-10 05:49:40 pm
Women`s Day: How Women`s Premier League is helping women’s cricket in India come of age  For a multitude of reasons, 2023 can be considered a pivotal year for women's cricket in India. Under the captaincy of Shafali Verma, India secured a remarkable achievement by winning the inaugural Women's U19 World Cup in South Africa. Later in the year, the senior women’s team won a historic gold medal in T20 debut of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. It then played Tests at home after a gap of 11 years with back-to-back wins over England and Australia. Not to forge...
Women`s Day: How Women`s Premier League is helping women’s cricket in India come of age
Women`s Day: How Women`s Premier League is helping women’s cricket in India come of age
Source: IANS
2024-03-08 12:32:41 pm
Hero MotoSports Team Rally wins the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2024  Hero MotoSports Team Rally won the 33rd edition of the prestigious Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge on Saturday, registering the first triumph for the 7-year-old at a World Championship race. This follows their historic Dakar Rally podium finish in January 2024. Rally GP class rider Aaron Marè won the race for Hero MotoSports, showcasing a phenomenal performance at the 6-day desert rally. Even though Aaron joined the team as a substitute for factory rider Sebastian Buhler (who is st...
Hero MotoSports Team Rally wins the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2024
Hero MotoSports Team Rally wins the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2024
Source: IANS
2024-03-03 10:18:03 am
3rd Test: Jaiswal`s double ton, Sarfaraz & Gill`s fifties help India set mammoth 557-run target for England A phenomenal double century from Yashasvi Jaiswal coupled with fifties from Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan propelled India to set England a mammoth 557 runs to win the third Test after declaring their second innings at 430/4 in 98 overs. Jaiswal, who had to retire hurt on 104 on day three due to back cramps, remained unbeaten on a career-best score of 214 off 236 balls. He hit 14 fours and 12 sixes, and levelled with Wasim Akram for the world record for most sixes in a Test innings. Jaiswa...
3rd Test: Jaiswal`s double ton, Sarfaraz & Gill`s fifties help India set mammoth 557-run target for England
3rd Test: Jaiswal`s double ton, Sarfaraz & Gill`s fifties help India set mammoth 557-run target for England
Source: IANS
2024-02-18 02:39:41 pm
India women scripts history, crowned champions in Badminton Asia Team championships  Indian women's team on Sunday scripted history after clinching their first-ever Badminton Asia Team Championships title, beating Thailand in the summit clash. Indian team, led by ace shuttler PV Sindhu, defeated Thailand 3-2 to clinched the historic title. Sindhu gave India an early lead with 21-12, 21-12 win over world no 17 Katethong Supanida in the opening match. Then the women's pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand doubled India's lead after registering a 21-...
India women scripts history, crowned champions in Badminton Asia Team championships
India women scripts history, crowned champions in Badminton Asia Team championships
Source: IANS
2024-02-18 12:28:56 pm
FIH Hockey Pro League: Indian women`s team defeats Australia 1-0 for second win in the event Forward Vandana Katariya scored the lone winner as India defeated Australia 1-0 in the Women's FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 to bring up their second win of the tournament at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. The Indian women’s hockey team found themselves under pressure early in the first quarter as Australia was awarded a penalty corner in the third minute. However, the Indian captain and goalkeeper did well to keep the ball out. A few minutes later...
FIH Hockey Pro League: Indian women`s team defeats Australia 1-0 for second win in the event
FIH Hockey Pro League: Indian women`s team defeats Australia 1-0 for second win in the event
Source: IANS
2024-02-18 10:34:16 am
USA women clinch 8th world water polo title The United States women's water polo team secured their eighth world title by narrowly defeating Hungary 8-7 in the final match at the World Aquatics Championships on Friday. Heading into the fourth quarter, the final was deadlocked at 5-5. However, the U.S. rallied with crucial goals from Rachel Fattal, Maggie Steffens, and Ryann Neushul, propelling them to an 8-5 lead. Despite Hungary's late surge, the U.S. held on to secure the victory with a final score of 8-7.   Thi...
USA women clinch 8th world water polo title
USA women clinch 8th world water polo title
Source: IANS
2024-02-17 11:33:28 am
FIH Hockey Pro League: Indian women prepped to take on Australia, USA The Indian Women’s Hockey Team will play their final two games of the Rourkela leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24 on February 17 and 18 when they take on Australia and the United States of America respectively at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela. India has had a tough outing so far at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24, having lost four of their five matches. After suffering a 1-2 defeat in their first match against China, India went on to lose 1-3 to the Netherlands and...
FIH Hockey Pro League: Indian women prepped to take on Australia, USA
FIH Hockey Pro League: Indian women prepped to take on Australia, USA
Source: IANS
2024-02-16 04:29:42 pm
Swiatek eases into third straight Doha quarterfinal; faces Azarenka next World No.1 Iga Swiatek extended her impressive Qatar Open winning streak by defeating No.14 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-1, 6-4 in the Round of 16. Two-time defending champion Swiatek has now won 10 straight matches at the tournament after besting Alexandrova in their Wednesday evening showdown with the 1-hour and 31-minute victory. The Pole will now play another two-time Doha champion, Victoria Azarenka, in the quarterfinals. Former World No.1 Azarenka beat No.8 seed Jelena Ostapenko 6...
Swiatek eases into third straight Doha quarterfinal; faces Azarenka next
Swiatek eases into third straight Doha quarterfinal; faces Azarenka next
Source: IANS
2024-02-15 12:40:07 pm