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West Indies star all-rounder Hayley Matthews closes in on top ranking after Proteas series
New Delhi | June 24, 2025 3:14:43 PM IST
Hayley Matthews' heroics against South Africa has seen the West Indies star close in on top spot on the latest ICC Women's T20I Batter Rankings, according to the ICC website. ... read..


"He could even surpass Rahul Dravid's six Test hundreds": Manjrekar after Pant's twin tons in England
New Delhi | June 24, 2025 3:14:34 PM IST
Following India's vice-captain Rishabh Pant's twin centuries in the ongoing Leeds Test at Headingley, former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes that Pant can surpass former skipper Rahul Dravid in scoring the most centuries for India on English soil. ... read..


VVS Laxman pays condolences to former India spinner Dilip Doshi, who passed away at 77
New Delhi | June 24, 2025 3:14:32 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman pays condolences to former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi, who passed away on Monday in London, aged 77. ... read..


"I can't understand how I can have a problem against them": Usman Khawaja opens up on his struggles against seamers
New Delhi | June 24, 2025 2:45:08 PM IST
Australian batter, Usman Khawaja, reflected on how he can be perceived as having a problem against seam bowling, citing his high scores in the Sheffield Shield and for Australia, and the nature of opening the batting. ... read..


Rishabh Pant reprimanded for his on-field conduct during Leeds Test against England
Leeds | June 24, 2025 1:44:57 PM IST
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was reprimanded for his on-field conduct during England's first innings on Day 3 of the ongoing Leeds Test at Headingley. ... read..


MLC: Seattle Orcas all-rounder Sikandar Raza fined 15% of his match fee
Dallas | June 24, 2025 1:44:35 PM IST
Sikandar Raza of the Seattle Orcas has been found to have breached the Major League Cricket (MLC) Code of Conduct during his team's match against LA Knight Riders on Sunday, June 22, 2025, according to the MLC website. ... read..


Indian Cricket Board mourns the passing of India spinner Dilip Doshi, who died at 77
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 24, 2025 1:14:25 PM IST
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed profound grief and sorrow at the demise of former India cricketer and left-arm spinner, Dilip Doshi, who passed away at the age of 77, according to a BCCI media advisory. ... read..


San Francisco Unicorns reaches top of table in MLC after defeating MI New York
Dallas | June 24, 2025 12:14:35 PM IST
After their fourth 200-plus score in five games, San Francisco Unicorns extend their lead at the top of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 table with a 47-run thumping of MI New York on Monday. ... read..


"40% of India's districts play rugby..." claims Rahul Bose
New Delhi | June 24, 2025 11:44:28 AM IST
Indian Rugby Football Union President Rahul Bose claimed that in India, out of 760 districts, Rugby is played in 322, which is approximately 40% of the country's districts. ... read..


Sachin Tendulkar pays tribute to former India spinner Dilip Doshi, who passed away at 77
New Delhi | June 24, 2025 10:14:26 AM IST
Former Indian cricketer and legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi, who passed away on Monday in London, aged 77. ... read..


India thrash Mongolia 13-0 in Women's Asian Cup qualification opener
Chiang Mai | June 24, 2025 9:14:23 AM IST
India began their AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers with a 13-0 victory against Mongolia at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on Monday, June 23, 2025. The Blue Tigresses led 4-0 at half-time. ... read..


Caribbean all-rounder Hayley Matthews' fifty broke a 12-year drought, with a series-clinching six-wicket victory against Proteas
Barbados | June 24, 2025 8:44:20 AM IST
Hayley Matthews is once again the star as the West Indies broke a 12-year drought with a series-clinching six-wicket victory over South Africa in the third T20I at Cave Hill on Monday, according to the ICC website. ... read..


Former quick Stuart Broad picks India as "favourites" to stand victorious in opening Test against England
Leeds | June 24, 2025 2:44:20 AM IST
England's former pace spearhead Stuart Broad has put the tag of "favourites" on India to stand triumphant against his former side on day five of an enthralling series opener at Headingley. ... read..


KL admits being hurt by his Test batting average, explains recent mindset shift following Leeds masterclass
Leeds | June 24, 2025 2:14:20 AM IST
Following his brilliant century at Leeds, Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul spoke on his mindset shift in international cricket over the last few months, saying that now he is in a space of enjoying hitting balls instead of being in "quality of over qua ... read..


England batting maestro Joe Root goes level with Rahul Dravid for elusive feat in Test format
Leeds | June 24, 2025 1:44:42 AM IST
England's talismanic batter Joe Root went level with India's former maestro Rahul Dravid for the most outfield catches in Test cricket following his exploits at Headingley. ... read..


Former India spinner Dilip Doshi passes away at 77
New Delhi | June 24, 2025 1:44:37 AM IST
Former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi passed away on Monday in London, aged 77. ... read..


"An element of sharp cricket brain..": Shastri on Pant's counter-attack at Leeds
Leeds | June 23, 2025 11:44:54 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri has hailed wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's audacious century in the second innings at Leeds against England, saying that there is an " element of a sharp cricket brain" behind Pant's batting. ... read..


Ostrava Golden Spike: Neeraj recalls watching Usain Bolt as a kid ahead of competition debut
Ostrava | June 23, 2025 11:44:47 PM IST
Ahead of the Ostrava Golden Spike event taking place on Tuesday, India's world champion and Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra recalled and admired legendary 11-time world champion sprinter Usain Bolt, who was a regular fixture at the eve ... read..


"Two good": LSG owner Goenka lauds former, current captains for blistering centuries against England
New Delhi | June 23, 2025 11:44:28 PM IST
Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka lavished praise on the franchise's current and former captains Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul for their blistering centuries against England in the second innings on day four of the first Test at Headingley. ... read..


350 runs separate England from victory, India need 10 wickets on final day to clinch 1st Test
Leeds | June 23, 2025 11:44:25 PM IST
In pursuit of a 371-run target, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett ensured England walked out of day four unscathed to set up the final day of the opening Test perfectly against India at Headingley. ... read..


RPL: Hyderabad Heroes return to top of points table after dominating Chennai Bulls
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 23, 2025 10:44:50 PM IST
The Hyderabad Heroes produced a scintillating display of rugby, as they went back to the top of the points table, after swatting aside the challenge of the Chennai Bulls by a scoreline of 28-7, here in Mumbai, at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (A ... read..


Atherton launches scathing tirade on England for "unusual" tactics against Pant, Rahul
Leeds | June 23, 2025 10:44:40 PM IST
Former cricketer Michael Atherton didn't mince his words as he lampooned Ben Stokes-led England's tactical ploy for India's KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant on day four of the opening Test at Headingley. ... read..


Top shooters of the country to feature in National Selection Trials 3 and 4
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | June 23, 2025 10:44:37 PM IST
India's top shooters will be seen in action as the National Selection Trials 3 and 4 for Group 'A' athletes commence on Tuesday at the Trishul Shooting Range, Maharana Pratap Sports College, Raipur, Dehradun. ... read..


RPL: Dominant Delhi Redz return to winning ways against Bengaluru Bravehearts
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 23, 2025 10:14:16 PM IST
The Delhi Redz have registered their third win of the tournament, after they defeated the Bengaluru Bravehearts with a scoreline of 22-12, here at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex), during Season 1 of the Rugby Premier Leagu ... read..


Records galore for vice-captain Rishabh Pant with twin centuries at Headingley against England
Leeds | June 23, 2025 9:44:42 PM IST
India vice-captain Rishabh Pant shattered a handful of records with his flamboyant yet composed century on Day 4 of the second innings of the first Test against England at Headingley. ... read..


"KL Rahul's calm, Rishabh Pant's flair...": Sachin hails centuries by star batters at Leeds
New Delhi | June 23, 2025 9:44:38 PM IST
Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Monday hailed centuries by KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant during the first Test against England, which has put India in a strong position, and highlighted KL's "calm" and Pant's "flair". ... read..


India achieve unique first-time feat following brilliant batting exhibition at Leeds
Leeds | June 23, 2025 9:44:33 PM IST
The Indian team made a historic record during their Leeds Test against England, as for the first time, they registered a total of five centuries in a Test match. ... read..


KL Rahul continues rich SENA run, overtakes Dravid with third Test ton as opener in England
Leeds | June 23, 2025 9:14:20 PM IST
Indian opener KL Rahul continued his brilliant run in South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia (SENA) conditions, re-writing record books with yet another classy century against England during the first Test at Leeds on Monday. ... read..


Rathnayake ruled out of second Test as Sri Lanka name 19-player squad for second Test against Bangladesh
Colombo | June 23, 2025 8:44:20 PM IST
Sri Lanka quick Milan Rathnayake has been ruled out of the second Test against Bangladesh due to a side strain, scheduled to begin on Wednesday in Colombo. Left-arm seamer Vishwa Fernando has been brought in as Rathnayake's replacement. ... read..


KL Rahul, Pant score classy tons to steer India to 298 at Tea against England
Leeds | June 23, 2025 8:44:17 PM IST
Historic centuries from KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant helped India reassert their dominance over England, with the visitors increasing their lead against the hosts to 304 runs at the end of the second session on the fourth day of the first Test at Leeds. ... read..


Stuart Broad weighs in on factors contributing to several dropped catches by India, England fielders
Leeds | June 23, 2025 8:14:28 PM IST
Former Three Lions pace bowling stalwart Stuart Broad weighed in on the factors conspiring against fielders, resulting in several dropped chances during the first Test between England and India at Headingley. ... read..


A look at day six results of 1st Hockey India Masters Cup 2025
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 23, 2025 8:14:26 PM IST
The action at the inaugural Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 intensified on Day 6 as the women's category concluded its pool stage matches, while the men's category witnessed its first set of Quarter-Final clashes at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium he ... read..


"I haven't seen any of that": Hazlewood responds to Mitchell Johnson's harsh criticism after WTC loss
New Delhi | June 23, 2025 7:44:42 PM IST
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood and spinner Nathan Lyon responded to ex Aussie pacer Mitchell Johnson's harsh criticism of the team's bowling attack following their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) loss and Hazlewood defended his move to play in the Indi ... read..


"A lot has changed since Brisbane win," admits WI pacer Shamar ahead of home series against Australia
St John's | June 23, 2025 7:44:37 PM IST
Ahead of his side's first Test against Australia, West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph, who shot to fame after his seven-wicket haul in a winning cause at Brisbane against ex-World Test Champions with a toe injury, said that a lot have changed for him since th ... read..


Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth to lead India in US Open 2025
New Delhi | June 23, 2025 7:44:28 PM IST
Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth returns to court to lead India's charge at the US Open 2025 badminton tournament, which gets underway in Lowa on Tuesday, according to Olympics.com. ... read..


"Everyday, I thank my fate...": Manu Bhaker, Neeraj Chopra celebrate 77th Olympic Day
New Delhi | June 23, 2025 7:44:25 PM IST
Indian world champion and Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and double Olympic medalist shooter Manu Bhaker shared the Olympic Day wishes with their fans and fellow players on Monday. ... read..


Hussain, Broad mesmerised by "elegant" Rahul's batting "masterclass" against England
Leeds | June 23, 2025 7:14:20 PM IST
Former captain Nasser Hussain and decorated speedster Stuart Broad were left enchanted by "elegant" India star KL Rahul's batting "masterclass" in English conditions on day four of the opening Test at Headingley. ... read..


India's celebrated stars Abhinav Bindra, PV Sindhu extend wishes on Olympic Day 2025
New Delhi | June 23, 2025 6:44:32 PM IST
Former shooter Abhinav Bindra, top shuttler PV Sindhu and other athletes led Olympic Day 2025 celebrations on Monday and shared inspiring messages. ... read..


A milestone-heavy, chart-climbing Test series against West Indies awaits Australia's iconic bowling quartet
St John's | June 23, 2025 6:44:25 PM IST
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc will have two major milestones to tick off, as he will be aiming to become only the fourth Aussie to reach 400 Test wickets and become the 16th player from his team to feature in 100 Tests during the tour of West Indies fro ... read..


Ishan Kishan scores fiery 87 on County Championship debut for Nottinghamshire
Nottingham | June 23, 2025 6:44:22 PM IST
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan kickstarted his County Championship campaign with Nottinghamshire with a fiery half-century against Yorkshire on Monday. ... read..


Rahul, Pant's 50-runs partnership power India to 153/3 at lunch against England; leading by 159
Leeds | June 23, 2025 6:14:20 PM IST
KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant stand tall after the early fall of Indian captain Shubman Gill in the 1st session as their fifty-plus partnership powered India to 153/3 at lunch on Day 4 in the first test against England at Headingley, Leeds on Monday. ... read..


"They probably needed two-three wickets to break the game open...": Broad on England's 1st session day 4 of Leeds Test
Leeds | June 23, 2025 6:14:16 PM IST
Former English cricketer Stuart Broad said that nothing really "quite happen" for the Three Lions in the first session during day four of the Leeds Test, as they failed to take two-three wickets to "break the game open". ... read..


Hockey India celebrates 77th Olympic Day with member units across country
New Delhi | June 23, 2025 5:44:55 PM IST
Hockey India and its member units celebrated the 77th Olympic Day by hosting various sporting events and activities across the country. The events included friendly tournaments, exhibition matches, fitness and training sessions, poster-making and quiz com ... read..


Oman Cricket confirms players dues to be cleared from T20 World Cup 2024
Muscat | June 23, 2025 5:44:44 PM IST
Oman Cricket (OC) has confirmed that the prize money awarded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the team's participation in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will be disbursed by July 2025 to its full squad comprising players and support staff. ... read..


Pro Panja League co founder Parvinn Dabass shares vision at WOW awards 2025
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 23, 2025 5:14:28 PM IST
Pro Panja League co-founder Parvinn Dabass spoke at the WOW Awards & Convention 2025 (WOW Awards Asia) today at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, according to a release from Pro Panja League. ... read..


Jasprit Bumrah lone warrior of Indian bowling line-up since 2024 in test
Leeds | June 23, 2025 3:44:17 PM IST
Veteran Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah continued to shine as the backbone of India's bowling attack, picking up his 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket during the first Test against England at Leeds on Sunday, despite four catches being dropped off h ... read..


International Olympians featuring in RPL believe there is massive scope for Rugby sevens in India
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 23, 2025 3:14:37 PM IST
Rugby sevens, the faster, sharper version of traditional Rugby 15s, has exploded in popularity globally, especially since its inclusion in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, according to a release from Rugby Premier League (RPL). ... read..


Washington Freedom registers highest chase in MLC to beat Texas Super Kings
Dallas | June 23, 2025 2:44:24 PM IST
Mitchell Owen's fluent run of form continued as he and a free-flowing Andries Gous put on 119 for the second wicket off just 57 deliveries to help chase Washington Freedomdown 221 against Texas Super Kings at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas in the ongoin ... read..


Litton Das returns as Bangladesh announce five changes for ODI Series against Sri Lanka
Dhaka | June 23, 2025 2:14:42 PM IST
Bangladesh have recalled Litton Das to their ODI squad as part of five changes ahead of next month's three-match series against Sri Lanka, as per ESPNcricinfo. ... read..


"Cricket has joined the Olympic movement"; Jay Shah, BCCI celebrates International Olympic Day
New Delhi | June 23, 2025 2:14:33 PM IST
ICC Chairman Jay Shah and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) celebrate International Olympic Day by urging that cricket has always united us, and now, it's part of the Olympic movement ... read..


"Forever grateful": Rohit Sharma completes 18 years in international cricket
New Delhi | June 23, 2025 1:44:45 PM IST
It was in June 2007, against Ireland, that a baby-faced 20-year-old Rohit Sharma made his international debut 18 years ago on this day. The two-time ICC Trophy-winning captain for India shared his gratitude for completing 18 years in international cricket ... read..


Legends return home: Morgan, Cook, Moeen & Bell lead England Champions into WCL 2025
Birmingham | June 23, 2025 12:44:58 PM IST
World Championship of Legends reunites England's cricketing icons such as Eoin Morgan, Alastair Cook, Moeen Ali, and Ian Bell suit up for glory in the United Kingdom, July 18 to August 2, as per a release from England Champions. ... read..


Gundogan brace powers Man City to 6-0 rout of Al Ain, seals Club World Cup last-16 spot
Atlanta | June 23, 2025 12:44:32 PM IST
Ilkay Gundogan struck twice as Manchester City cruised to a dominant 6-0 victory over Al Ain, booking their place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup, as per Sky Sports. ... read..


Unmukt Chand, Andre Russell shine as LA Knight Riders snap losing streak in MLC 2025
Dallas | June 23, 2025 12:14:40 PM IST
Unmukt Chand's unbeaten 86 off 58 balls and a three-wicket haul from Andre Russell powered Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) to a six-wicket win over the Seattle Orcas in Dallas, ending their three-match losing run in the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) ... read..


"Virbhadra Singh's name is an inspiration in itself": Himachal Governor at International Boxing Championship
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | June 23, 2025 11:44:50 AM IST
The International Professional Boxing Championship, organised in memory of former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, witnessed enthusiastic participation and powerful messages from top dignitaries, who praised the initiative not only for cel ... read..


Travis Head urges Australia to move on from WTC Final defeat ahead of West Indies Series
Melbourne | June 23, 2025 11:14:29 AM IST
Australia batter Travis Head has called on his teammates to swiftly put their recent ICC World Test Championship Final loss to South Africa behind them, as they prepare to kick off a new cycle against the West Indies in Barbados. ... read..


Real Madrid hold firm with 10 men to beat Pachuca; Juventus cruise past Wydad
North Carolina | June 23, 2025 10:14:15 AM IST
Ten-man Real Madrid overcame an early setback to secure a 3-1 win over Mexico's Pachuca, with Jude Bellingham opening the scoring in a commanding performance despite being a player down, as per Sky Sports. ... read..


Tiri: Ever-reliable defender who defines ISL consistency
New Delhi | June 23, 2025 9:44:37 AM IST
Jose Luis Espinosa Arroyo, also known as Tiri, has marked his name into the annals of the Indian Super League (ISL) as one of its most distinguished and dependable defenders, according to the official website of the ISL. ... read..


Apuia Ralte: Evolution of ISL's midfield engine
New Delhi | June 23, 2025 9:14:16 AM IST
The central midfield role is a specialist position in football, and in the context of the Indian Super League (ISL), Lalengmawia 'Apuia' Ralte's name naturally emerges among the most effective players to have mastered it, according to the official website ... read..


AFC Women's Asian Cup: Mongolia, first obstacle in Blue Tigresses' road to Australia
Chiang Mai | June 23, 2025 8:44:33 AM IST
India's road to the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 will officially begin on Monday when the Blue Tigresses take on Mongolia in the opening match of Group B of the Qualifiers at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium, a ... read..


Chennai Bulls back on top at RPL, win big against Delhi Redz
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 23, 2025 8:14:21 AM IST
The Chennai Bulls returned to the top of the points table after a comprehensive 24-7 win against the Delhi Redz, in Mumbai, at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex, during the inaugural edition of the Rugby Premier League (RPL), according to a press re ... read..


After five-wicket haul, Jasprit Bumrah downplays dropped catches, says "cannot sit and cry about it"
Leeds | June 23, 2025 3:14:20 AM IST
After claiming a five-wicket haul in the first innings of the opening Test against England at Leeds on Sunday, veteran Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah reflected on missed catching opportunities off his bowling and emphasised the need to move on during the ga ... read..


"Tried not to let it affect me too much": Ollie Pope on his century against India
Cricket | June 23, 2025 2:44:24 AM IST
Leeds [UK], June 23 (ANI) England batter Ollie Pope reflected on his century in the first match of the five-test series against India on Monday at Leeds. Pope said he has tried not to be affected much by it and wants to make the most of every opportunity. ... read..


"Will keep playing as long as God...": Bumrah lashes out at critics following Leeds fifer
Leeds | June 23, 2025 2:44:21 AM IST
Following a brilliant five-wicket haul against England at Leeds, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, playing his first international game after an injury lay-off, dismissed his critics and said that he does not take their words seriously. He added that ... read..


RPL: Chennai Bulls, Bengaluru Bravehearts register win; Kaling Black Tigers salvage impressive tie against Mumbai Dreamers
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 23, 2025 1:44:23 AM IST
The Chennai Bulls are back at the top of the points table, and the Hyderabad Heroes' juggernaut was brought to a halt by the dynamic Bengaluru Bravehearts. ... read..


Prasidh Krishna registers unfortunate record during expensive three-wicket spell at Leeds
Leeds | June 23, 2025 1:44:22 AM IST
Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna made an unfortunate record during his spell of 3/128 against England during the first Test at Leeds, delivering the worst economy rate by an Indian bowler in a spell of at least 20 overs. ... read..


India bags 4 medals on opening day of Para Powerlifting World Cup in Beijing
Beijing | June 22, 2025 11:44:22 PM IST
India made a powerful statement on the opening day of the World Para Powerlifting World Cup 2025, being held in Beijing, China, by clinching four medals, one Gold, one Silver, and two Bronze, marking a strong start to its international campaign. ... read..


Rain cuts short final session, India secure 96-run lead at Leeds (Day 3, Stumps)
Leeds | June 22, 2025 11:14:18 PM IST
A very entertaining day of Test cricket, mostly dominated by England, came to an end with India taking a 96-run lead following the final session of the first Test at Leeds on Sunday. ... read..


"It's joyful to watch him bat": Dinesh Karthik hails Rishabh Pant's 134 against England
New Delhi | June 22, 2025 10:44:35 PM IST
Former cricketer Dinesh Karthik praised the Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant for his "bold, audacious shots" on the second day of the Leeds Test against England at Headingley on Sunday. ... read..


Men's FIH Hockey Pro League: India end campaign with 4-3 win over Belgium
Antwerp | June 22, 2025 10:44:26 PM IST
Indian Men's Hockey Team showed character as they snatched a heart-winning 4-3 win against hosts Belgium to end their campaign at the FIH Hockey Pro League (Men) 2024-25 here in Antwerp on Sunday. ... read..


Five in the lead after Round 6; Aansh, Madhesh lead juniors
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2025 10:14:32 PM IST
Overnight leaders, GM Lalit Babu (India) and IM Arsen Davtyan (Armenia) could gain no supremacy over the other and ended their match in a balanced draw, leaving the door open for others to climb into the lead after Round 6 of the Rs 40 lakh prize money Au ... read..


"A no ball and three missed chances stood between..." Tendulkar hails Bumrah's fifer at Leeds
Leeds | June 22, 2025 10:14:29 PM IST
Following a magnificent five-wicket haul, Indian cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar congratulated pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for his bowling spell, also highlighting his lack of luck and poor fielding, which denied him more wickets. ... read..


"Average of 25 will not bring us success...": WI coach Sammy slams poor first-class cricket system
St John's | June 22, 2025 10:14:23 PM IST
Ahead of his side's three-match Test series at home against Australia, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy spoke on the team's poor first-class cricket system, saying that players averaging below 35 and being "undroppable" shows how poor the system is. ... read..


Chris Woakes joins Flintoff, Ali, and Stokes after achieving double feat
Leeds | June 22, 2025 9:44:50 PM IST
England all-rounder Chris Woakes joined the elite list of veteran three lions players Ian Botham, Andrew Flintoff, Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, and other stars to have 150 wickets and 2000 runs in test cricket. ... read..


"We are seeing adaptation of very best of Harry Brook": Nick Knight praises England batter for his aggressive approach
Leeds | June 22, 2025 9:44:45 PM IST
After England batter Harry Brook's aggressive batting performance on Day 3 of the Leeds Test at Headingley against India on Sunday, former cricketer Nick Knight weighed in on the right-hand batter's approach during the session. ... read..


Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Haryana register victories on Day 5 of Hockey India Masters Cup
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | June 22, 2025 9:14:25 PM IST
On Day 5 of the inaugural edition of the Hockey India Masters Cup 2025, Hockey Karnataka and Kerala Hockey won their respective matches in the women's category whereas in the men's category, Hockey Maharashtra and Hockey Haryana also didn't let any stone ... read..


Jasprit Bumrah's five wicket haul ends England innings on 465 at Tea; India lead by 6 runs
Leeds | June 22, 2025 9:14:23 PM IST
A brilliant five-wicket haul from Jasprit Bumrah, the backbone of India's bowling line-up, bowled out England on 465 in their first innings at tea, giving India a lead of six runs on Day 3 in the first test at Headingley, Leeds. The duo of Chris Woakes a ... read..


Bumrah continues SENA supremacy with another set of records, levels with Kapil Dev
Leeds | June 22, 2025 9:14:20 PM IST
Another day, another record for Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as he became the first Asian player ever to have 150 wickets in South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia (SENA) nations. ... read..


"He has looked best to me...": Manjrekar on Prasidh's performance in first session on day 3 of Leeds Test
Leeds | June 22, 2025 8:44:37 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar spoke on pacer Prasidh Krishna's first session spell on day three of the first Test against England, saying that he has performed to the best of his ability and looked better than the likes of Mohammed Siraj and Sh ... read..


Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh to lead India at Asian Squash Doubles Championship 2025
New Delhi | June 22, 2025 8:44:33 PM IST
Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh will lead the Indian challenge at the Asian Squash Doubles Championship 2025, which will take place at the Arena Emas in Johor, Malaysia on Monday, according to Olympics.com. ... read..


FIH Pro League: Fighting Indian Women's Hockey Team lose 0-2 to hosts Belgium
Antwerp | June 22, 2025 8:14:15 PM IST
With a 0-2 loss against Belgium, the Indian Women's Hockey Team suffered its sixth defeat in the European leg of the FIH Pro League on Sunday. ... read..


Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team enjoy dominant 3-1 win over Australia in 4 Nations Tournament
Berlin | June 22, 2025 7:44:40 PM IST
The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team enjoyed a dominant 3-1 win over Australia in their second match in the 4 Nations Tournament at the TC 1899 Blau Weiss stadium in Berlin. ... read..


India, England players wear black armbands to pay tribute to David 'Syd' Lawrence
Leeds | June 22, 2025 7:14:19 PM IST
Indian and England players wore black armbands on Day 3 of the first test at Leeds, to pay their respect to former England cricketer and club president of Gloucestershire David 'Syd' Lawrence, who passed away at the age of 61 on Sunday. ... read..


Rishabh Pant becomes third Indian to take 150 Test catches as wicketkeeper
Leeds | June 22, 2025 7:14:15 PM IST
Indian star Rishabh Pant completed 150 catches as a designated wicketkeeper, making him the third from his team to do so. ... read..


"Evenly poised...": Hussain on Eng-Ind 1st Test, praises hosts for attacking Bumrah
Leeds | June 22, 2025 6:44:40 PM IST
Former England captain Nasser Hussain hailed batter Harry Brook's counter-attack against Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and added that heading into the second session, the match looks "evenly poised" with Bumrah's new ball spell being crucial. ... read..


India secures a record-breaking 27 medals at Asian Para Badminton Championships 2025
Bangkok | June 22, 2025 6:44:32 PM IST
Team India won 27 medals at the Asian Para-Badminton Championship 2025 in Thailand, marking its best-ever performance at the event. This includes four gold medals, 10 silver medals and 13 bronze medals. ... read..


Former England cricketer David Lawrence dies at 61
Gloucestershire | June 22, 2025 6:14:33 PM IST
Gloucestershire Cricket announced the unfortunate demise of former cricketer and club president David 'Syd' Lawrence at the age of 61. ... read..


Brook helps England maintain balance as India strike twice (Day 3, Lunch)
Leeds | June 22, 2025 6:14:32 PM IST
A half-century by Harry Brook and his vital partnerships with skipper Ben Stokes and Jamie Smith helped England have a slight edge over India at the end of a balanced first session during day three of first Test at Leeds on Sunday. ... read..


"India will miss his energy, positivity, and aggression": RCB head coach Andy Flower reflects on Virat Kohli's test retirement
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) | June 22, 2025 6:14:20 PM IST
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower reflected on Indian veteran batter Virat Kohli's retirement from test cricket. He felt 'Men in Blue' would miss Kohli's energy, positivity, and aggression on the field, but also said "India are luck ... read..


Fit India Sundays on Cycle Pandharpur Edition 2025 sees over 5000 cyclists
Pandharpur, (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2025 5:44:42 PM IST
In a remarkable fusion of spiritual devotion, physical fitness, and environmental consciousness, the 4th Akhil Maharashtra Pandharpur Cycle Wari Sammelan - 2025 was celebrated with great fervour and unity, according to a release from Sai Media. ... read..


"He's been consistent since moving to no 5 slot": Shastri lauds Rishabh Pant's ton against England
New Delhi | June 22, 2025 5:14:43 PM IST
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri heaped praise on the team's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant following his exceptional batting performance on the second day of the Leeds Test against England at Headingley.. ... read..


"We are making India a fitness powerhouse": Mansukh Mandaviya leads Fit India Sundays on Cycle
New Delhi | June 22, 2025 4:44:28 PM IST
The Fit India Sundays on Cycle event rolled out in full force at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday in the presence of Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya. ... read..


It's Numbers Game - Statistical Deep Dive of Rugby Premier League after Week 1
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2025 4:14:26 PM IST
After the completion of one week of non-stop high-adrenaline action of the Rugby Premier League (RPL), the race to the playoffs is beginning to shape up as teams fight for the top four spots on the points table. ... read..


"A master of his trade": Manjrekar hails Bumrah's brilliance amid batting dominance in Leeds Test
Leeds | June 22, 2025 2:44:47 PM IST
On a day when little went right with the ball for Team India, Jasprit Bumrah stood tall as the lone bright spot. As England reached 209/3 at stumps on Day 2 of the Leeds Test, Bumrah was the only Indian bowler who posed a consistent threat, picking up all ... read..


"RPL might change landscape of Sevens," says Mumbai Dreamers' Aaron Cummings
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 22, 2025 2:44:46 PM IST
It's been exactly a week since the Rugby Premier League (RPL) kicked off its inaugural season, held at the Shahaji Raje Krida Sankul (Andheri Sports Complex). ... read..


Overwhelming response to distance track races in U20 national competition
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | June 22, 2025 2:44:43 PM IST
More than 40 athletes have registered themselves for the men's 3000m track race scheduled for day-one of the three-day 23rd National Junior (U20) Federation Athletics Championships starting here at Madan Mohan Malaviya Sports Complex in Uttar Pradesh on S ... read..


Blue Tigresses ready for road to AFC Women's Asian Cup
Chiang Mai | June 22, 2025 2:14:31 PM IST
In just over 24 hours, the Indian senior women's team will kick off their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers campaign in the northern Thai city of Chiang MaiIt wouldn't be completely wrong to note that the continent's premier competition has ... read..


"I Want to Become a Champion Again": Naveen Kumar Joins Haryana Steelers for PKL 12
New Delhi | June 22, 2025 1:44:47 PM IST
In one of the most exciting moves during the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 12 Player Auction, legendary raider Naveen Kumar has signed with defending champions Haryana Steelers for Rs 1.20 Crores, marking his much-anticipated return to his home state and setti ... read..


India, Kyrgyz Republic play out a stalemate in U23 friendly
New Delhi | June 22, 2025 1:44:36 PM IST
The India U23 national team played a goalless draw against Kyrgyz Republic at the Hisor Central Stadium, in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Saturday, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF). ... read..


Bengal Pro T20 League: Siliguri Strikers register second consecutive win, strengthen position on points table
Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 22, 2025 1:44:27 PM IST
Siliguri Strikers on Saturday delivered a stellar performance by defeating Harbour Diamonds by 5 wickets in the ongoing Bengal Pro T20 League here in Kolkata. The match, held at Eden Gardens, saw Siliguri Strikers' disciplined bowling restrict Harbour Dia ... read..


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