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APRC Asia Rally: Gaurav Gill takes lead; Karna Kadur in third after Day 2

Chennai | Sunday, 2023 2:15:08 AM IST

Arjuna Awardee and three-time Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) winner, Gaurav Gill and co-driver Aniruddha Rangnekar piloted the Subaru Impreza with admirable control and authority after the rain in the Avisa stage made the dirt track slippery in th ... read..

WPL 2023: Mcgrath, Harris and bowlers star in UP Warriorz's thrilling 5-wicket win over Mumbai Indians

Navi Mumbai | Sunday, 2023 2:15:08 AM IST

Riding on some fine batting by Tahlia McGrath and Grace Harris and brilliant bowling efforts by their bowlers, UP Warriorz ended Mumbai Indians' unbeaten streak with a thrilling 5-wicket win in match 15 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) at DY Patil Stad ... read..

WPL: Sophie made my job easy, could have done with some popcorn, says RCB skipper Mandhana after win over Gujarat Giants

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 19, 2023 2:04:59 AM IST

Following her side's thumping eight-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in Women's Premier League (WPL) match, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana lauded Sophie Devine's knock, saying that it made her job easy as she took singles and watc ... read..

Inaugural Hockey India junior men, women zonal championships to start today

New Delhi | March 19, 2023 2:04:48 AM IST

The inaugural edition of Hockey India Junior Men and Junior Women Zonal Championships is set to begin on Sunday with the first matches of all four zones - North, South, East, and West - set to be played from March 19 to 26. ... read..

Shakib Al Hasan becomes third player to score 7,000 runs, take 300 wickets in ODIs

Sylhet | March 19, 2023 2:04:45 AM IST

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Saturday became the third player to score 7,000 ODI runs and 300 wickets in the 50-over format. ... read..

WPL 2023: Gujarat Giants win toss, elect to bat against RCB

Mumbai | Sunday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

Gujarat Giants Women won the toss and opted to bat first against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Women in their Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 match at the Brabourne Stadium here on Saturday. ... read..

IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals' Ishant Sharma picks Aman Khan as good prospect for future

New Delhi | Sunday, 2023 1:45:08 AM IST

Ahead of the 16th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), seasoned India pacer and Delhi Capitals spearhead Ishant Sharma has picked his young teammate Aman Khan as a good prospect for the future while also highlighting the impact of head coach Ricky P ... read..

Under PM Modi's leadership, India's sports culture has found an invigorated momentum: Union Minister Anurag Thakur

Kochi (Kerala) | March 19, 2023 12:05:28 AM IST

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur said on Saturday that incorporating sports into the curriculum is essential for a well-rounded education. ... read..

Indian senior women's football team to play first of two friendlies against Jordan on Sunday

Amman | March 19, 2023 12:05:18 AM IST

The Indian Senior Women's Team will take on Jordan in the first of two friendlies at the Petra Stadium in Amman, Jordan on Sunday. ... read..

Gayatri Gopichand-Treesa Jolly bow out of All England Open, lose in semifinals

Birmingham | March 18, 2023 11:35:14 PM IST

The Indian women's doubles duo of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly bowed out of the All England Open 2023 on Saturday after losing to South Korean pair of Ha Na Baek and So Hee Lee. ... read..

WPL: Devine's explosive knock helps Royal Challengers Bangalore clinch eight-wicket win over Gujarat Giants

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2023 11:34:51 PM IST

An explosive half-century by Sophie Devine and her 125-run partnership with Smriti Mandhana helped Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clinch an eight-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in a Women's Premier League (WPL) match at Brabourne Stadium on Saturday. ... read..

Rain likely to play spoilsport during second ODI between India and Australia

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | March 18, 2023 11:34:49 PM IST

Rain is likely to play a role in the second ODI between India and Australia at Visakhapatnam. ... read..

WPL: Top knocks from Laura, Gardner help Gujarat Giants post 188/4 against Royal Challengers Bangalore

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2023 10:35:20 PM IST

Top knocks from opener Laura Wolvaardt and all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner helped Gujarat Giants reach a total of 188/4 in the 20 overs of their Women's Premier League (WPL) match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Brabourne Stadium on Saturday. ... read..

WPL: Really proud of our spinners, says UP Warriorz skipper Alyssa Healy after win over Mumbai Indians

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2023 10:04:39 PM IST

Following her side's five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their Women's Premier League match, UP Warriorz skipper Alyssa Healy lauded the spinners for their performances and admitted that the side needs momentum heading towards the end of the tournament ... read..

WPL: Grace played a crucial role in bringing us back into game, admits UP Warriorz' Deepti Sharma after win over Mumbai Indians

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2023 10:04:34 PM IST

Following her side's five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, UP Warriorz all-rounder Deepti Sharma said that Grace Harris' knock played a crucial role in bringing her side back into the match and the bowling unit also delivered nicely. ... read..

WPL: Gujarat Giants win toss, opt to bat first against Royal Challengers Bangalore in must-win match

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2023 8:05:56 PM IST

Gujarat Giants skipper Sneh Rana won the toss and elected to bat first against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. ... read..

WPL: Grace-Tahlia partnership helps UP Warriorz clinch 5-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in last-over thriller

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2023 8:05:53 PM IST

Fiery bowling spells by Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma and Rajeshwari Gayakwad and a partnership between Tahlia McGrath and Grace Harris powered UP Warriorz to a five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match on Saturday ... read..

Women's World Boxing C'ship: Preeti, Nitu Ghangas, Manju Bamboriya advance to next round

New Delhi | March 18, 2023 7:35:17 PM IST

Defying the odds, Indian pugilist Preeti triumphed over 2022 World Championships silver medallist Lacramioara Perijoc on Saturday in a thrilling encounter while Nitu Ghanghas and Manju Bamboriya also secured emphatic victories at the IBA Women's World Box ... read..

Kane Williamson reaches special Test landmark, stitches 149-run stand with Henry Nicholls to put New Zealand at driver's seat against Sri Lanka in 2nd Test

Wellington | March 18, 2023 7:05:56 PM IST

On a day where New Zealand batters made merry at the expense of Sri Lankan bowlers' toil, Kane Williamson became the first ever Black Caps player to a special Test landmark on Saturday. ... read..

WPL: Spinners dominate as UP Warriorz bundles out Mumbai Indians for 127

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2023 6:04:35 PM IST

A fantastic show from UP Warriorz spinners, led by the world's number one T20I bowler Sophie Ecclestone helped them bundle out Mumbai Indians for just 127 runs in their 20 overs of the Women's Premier League (WPL) match at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai ... read..

How three points of El Clasico will define La Liga title race

Barcelona | March 18, 2023 5:04:29 PM IST

The El Clasico - Barcelona vs Real Madrid - one of the most heated rivalries in the world of football is back. Barcelona will host Real Madrid on Monday in La Liga at Spotify Camp Nou. ... read..

RCB announces Michael Bracewell as injured Will Jacks replacement for IPL 2023

Bangalore (Karnataka) | March 18, 2023 4:35:35 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bangalore has announced New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell as the replacement of Will Jacks in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. ... read..

Chennaiyin FC appoint Raman Vijayan as assistant coach

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 18, 2023 3:04:54 PM IST

Chennaiyin FC on Friday named former India striker Raman Vijayan as assistant coach to the first team. ... read..

RCB announces Michael Bracewell as injured Harry Brooks replacement for IPL 2023

Bangalore (Karnataka) | March 18, 2023 2:35:11 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bangalore has announced New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell as the replacement of Will Jacks in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. ... read..

Whole purpose of LLC Masters is to entertain crowds, says Suresh Raina

Doha | March 18, 2023 1:35:11 PM IST

The Legends League Cricket (LLC) Masters has almost reached its climax. India Maharajas have come close to winning twice, and once they have shown what they are capable of. But after the loss to the World Giants on March 15, 2023, it is the last chance fo ... read..

The 2nd State Women's Polo Tournament 2023 is officially underway

Imphal (Manipur) | March 18, 2023 12:35:15 PM IST

The second State Women's Polo Tournament 2023 which formally opened on Thursday by Khangabok MLA, Surajkumar Okram along with Olympian athlete Ksh.Thoiba, Rk. Tutusana, IPS Director MPTC and Dr S.Joykumar Singh, Ex-Director Vety and A H Services is underw ... read..

Premier League: Can Graham Potter's new Chelsea overcome resilient Everton

London | March 18, 2023 11:35:29 AM IST

Struggling Chelsea finally broke the spell of a bad run after defeating Dortmund to book their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals and producing a few results in their favour in the Premier League as well. ... read..

Virat Kohli's passion towards excellence is mind-boggling, says RCB S&C coach

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 18, 2023 10:34:47 AM IST

Virat Kohli's passion for fitness is a well-known, but beyond the personal spectrum it has also sparked a revolution in Indian cricket with the players embracing a new culture of fitness. ... read..

Hero ISL to recognise outstanding individual and club achievements as it crowns season 2022-23 champion

Goa | March 18, 2023 9:36:15 AM IST

At the end of a thrilling Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 season, the top performing players and clubs of the season will be recognized at the awards ceremony following the final between ATK Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC in Goa on Saturday. ... read..

1st ODI: Shami credits bowling in right areas for his magical second spell

Mumbai | Saturday, 2023 5:15:08 AM IST

Australia looked cruising towards a strong position and a big score in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Wankhede Stadium here on Friday when India pulled the game back from the brink for a memorable five-wicket win in a low-scoring affair. ... read..

Clare Connor appointed ECB's Deputy CEO and Managing Director of England Women

London | Saturday, 2023 4:45:09 AM IST

Former cricketer Clare Connor has been appointed as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of England and Wales Cricket Board, as well as Managing Director of England Women. ... read..

National Chess C'ship for visually challenged: Gangolli beats Pradhan to take lead

Mumbai | Saturday, 2023 4:45:09 AM IST

Top seed Kishan Ganolli got the better of defending champion Soundarya Kumar Pradhan to maintain his sole lead after the 8th round of the AICFB National Chess Championship for the Visually Impaired here on Friday. ... read..

Angelo Mathews, Kusal Perera back in Sri Lanka's squad for white-ball series vs New Zealand

Colombo | Saturday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST

Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee have brought back the experienced duo of Angelo Mathews and Kusal Perera for the white-ball series against New Zealand. ... read..

1st ODI: Played normal cricketing shots, avoided getting into a shell, says KL Rahul after guiding India to victory

Mumbai | Saturday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST

India's wicketkeeper batter K.L Rahul on Friday credited his batting partner Ravindra Jadeja's presence in the middle for making things a bit easier as the left-hander's entry broke the shackles of the Australian bowlers in the first ODI at the Wankhede S ... read..

Women's World Boxing: India's Jaismine, Shashi advance; China's Yang stuns Mesiano

New Delhi | Saturday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST

India's Jaismine Lamboria and Shashi Chopra produced power-packed performances to register impressive wins to progress to the next round of the Mahindra IBA Womens World Boxing Championships here on Friday. ... read..

1st ODI: Rahul's superb knock, Shami, Siraj bowling help India overcome Australia by 5 wkts (Ld)

Mumbai | Saturday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST

KL Rahul struck a well-controlled unbeaten 75 after fast bowling duo of Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj claimed three wickets apiece as India defeated Australia by five wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series at the Wankhede Stadium he ... read..

1st ODI: KL Rahul's brilliant knock guides India to victory after Shami, Siraj triple strikes

M0umbai | Saturday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

KL Rahul struck a well-controlled unbeaten 75 while being in a crucial sixth wicket partnership of 108 runs with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as India defeated Australia by five wickets with 61 balls to spare in a low-scoring affair. With the win at the Wa ... read..

Willow TV secures ICC cricket media rights in the USA and Canada until 2027

New Delhi | Saturday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced a new four-year direct deal with Times Internet Limited in the USA and Canada, making Willow TV the home of ICC cricket in both countries in TV and digital up until the end of 2027. ... read..

South Africa keeper Trisha Chetty retires from cricket due to recurring back injury

Johannesburg | Saturday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

South Africas veteran wicketkeeper-batter Trisha Chetty announced that she has retired from all forms of cricket due to a recurring back injury, bringing an end to a 21-year career in domestic and international cricket. ... read..

Gaurika prevails over Tvesa in playoff to win sixth leg of women's golf tour

Gurugram | Saturday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

Gaurika Bishnoi edged out Tvesa Malik in a tight title clash on the final day of the sixth leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) at the Classic Golf and Country Club here on Friday. ... read..

Arshdeep Singh to play five County Championship matches for Kent in June-July 2023

New Delhi | Saturday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

India's left-arm fast-bowler Arshdeep Singh has signed a deal with Kent to play five County Championship matches in June and July 2023. ... read..

Asian Handball Federation to back Premier Handball League

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2023 4:05:21 PM IST

The inaugural Premier Handball League (PHL) - already sanctioned by the Handball Association India, the National Sports Federation for the sport of Handball, affiliated with the International Handball Federation (IHF) and the Asian Handball Federation (AH ... read..

WPL 2023: Venkatesh Prasad feels UP Warriorz could join Mumbai Indians in the title clash

Mumbai | Saturday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

With the business end of the Women's Premier League (WPL) starting with a doubleheader on Saturday, four teams barring an unbeaten Mumbai Indians, are fighting for two spots in the playoffs. ... read..

Excellent composure under pressure: Venkatesh Prasad lauds KL Rahul's match-winning knock against Australia in 1st ODI

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 18, 2023 12:04:23 AM IST

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad praised KL Rahul's sublime unbeaten knock of 75 and insisted the wicket-keeper batter formulated his innings quite brilliantly. ... read..

Kent Cricket sign Arshdeep Singh for County Championship

London | March 17, 2023 10:35:55 PM IST

Kent Cricket on Friday announced that they have signed India's left-arm swing bowler Arshdeep Singh to play five County Championship matches. ... read..

Being called up to national football team is dream come true: Ritwik Kumar Das

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 17, 2023 10:35:52 PM IST

Dreams come true, perhaps more often on the silver screen. However, real life is more about a series of dreams, each aiming to take its protagonist to a better place with every tick of the clock. ... read..

Rahul's gritty fifty, Jadeja's 45 help India beat Australia by 5 wickets in first ODI

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2023 9:33:58 PM IST

A gritty and resilient half-century by KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja's crucial knock of unbeaten 45 guided India to 5 wickets victory with 61 balls remaining against Australia in the first ODI of three-match series here at Wankhede Stadium on Friday. ... read..

All England Open: Gayatri Gopichand-Treesa Jolly advance to semifinals

Birmingham | March 17, 2023 8:05:43 PM IST

India's Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly defeated China's Li Wen Mei and Liu Xuanxuan 21-14, 18-21, 21-12 in the women's doubles quarterfinals at the All England Open 2023 to make it to the semis in Birmingham on Friday. ... read..

India to take on Ireland in three-match T20I series in Malahide

Dublin | March 17, 2023 6:34:31 PM IST

Ireland to host Team India for a three-match T20I series set to be played in Malahide between August 18-23, before visiting England for a three-match ODI tour from September 20 to 26. ... read..

Sri Lanka name squad for ODI and T20I series against New Zealand

Colombo | March 17, 2023 6:04:19 PM IST

Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee on Friday named two 18-member squads for the ODI and T20I series against New Zealand. ... read..

Shami, Siraj's fiery bowling help India bundle out Australia for 188 in 1st ODI

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2023 5:37:15 PM IST

Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj scalped three and Ravindra Jadeja bagged two wickets to help India bundle out Australia for 188 in the 35.3 overs in the opening ODI of the three-match series here at Wankhede Stadium on Friday. ... read..

Crystal Palace sack Patrick Viera after winless streak

London | March 17, 2023 4:07:10 PM IST

Crystal Palace have parted ways with Patrick Viera after failing to secure a victory in their last 13 games. The club released an official statement to make this announcement. Along with Patrick Viera, Osian Roberts, Kristian Wilson and Said Aigoun have a ... read..

Blessing Muzarabani, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl return as Zimbabwe name squad for Netherlands ODIs

Bulawayo | March 17, 2023 4:07:03 PM IST

Zimbabwe have named a full-strength squad that features their premier players including Blessing Muzarabani, Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl for the ODI series against the Netherlands, all set to commence from March 21. ... read..

IPL 2023: David Warner shares special message for Rishabh Pant

New Delhi | March 17, 2023 3:06:58 PM IST

The newly-appointed Delhi Capitals Captain for the IPL 2023 season - David Warner sent out a special message for the franchise's regular skipper Rishabh Pant, who is currently undergoing rehab and recovery. ... read..

Hardik Pandya won't be part of World Test Championship Final

Mumbai | March 17, 2023 2:34:42 PM IST

Hardik Pandya the stand-in captain in India's ODI series against Australia has revealed that he won't be taking part in the World Test Championship final, ... read..

India vs Australia 1st ODI: India win toss, opt to field first

Mumbai | March 17, 2023 2:05:57 PM IST

India won the toss and opted to field first in the first ODI match against Australia at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Friday. ... read..

Should India travel to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023? Here's what Harbhajan Singh says

Doha | March 17, 2023 11:36:46 AM IST

The former Indian veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that India should not travel to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023. According to him, there are a lot of risks involved which have to be considered before making any decision. ... read..

World Giants march into final riding on Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis' half centuries

Doha | March 17, 2023 11:36:39 AM IST

Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis cracked elegant half-centuries to lead World Giants into the final of Legends League Cricket (LLC) Masters defeating Asia Lions by 20 runs. ... read..

Lakshya Sen crashes out of All England Open Badminton Championship

Birmingham | March 17, 2023 10:04:03 AM IST

Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen crashed out of the All England Open 2023 men's singles event after losing to Anders Antonsen of Denmark in straight games at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham on Thursday. ... read..

Sporting Lisbon book their place in last 8 as Arsenal crashes out of UEL

London | March 17, 2023 10:04:02 AM IST

Nuno Santos's fifth penalty sealed the spot for Sporting Lisbon in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League. Arsenal broke the deadlock with a goal from Granit Xhaka within 20 minutes of the game making it 3-2 on aggregate. ... read..

WPL 2023: Gujarat Giants hold their nerve to register 11-run win over Delhi Capitals (ld)

Mumbai | Friday, 2023 5:15:08 AM IST

The Gujarat Giants managed to hold their nerve to get back to winning ways by registering an 11-run win over Delhi Capitals in match 14 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) at the Brabourne Stadium on Thursday. ... read..

WPL 2023: Gujarat Giants hold their nerve to register 11-run win over Delhi Capitals

New Delhi | Friday, 2023 5:15:08 AM IST

Star boxer Nikhat Zareen kickstarted the defence of her title and India's challenge on an impressive note at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships with a dominating victory while Sakshi Chaudhary, Nupur Sheoran and Preeti also made winning starts on ... read..

IND v AUS: Hardik Pandya 'quite confident' of bowlers doing very well in Jasprit Bumrah's absence

Mumbai | Friday, 2023 4:45:09 AM IST

Hardik Pandya, India's stand-in captain for the first ODI against Australia to be held on Friday, backed the bowlers in the series to do very well in the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. ... read..

Sammer demanding increasing robustness and speed in German club football

Berlin | Friday, 2023 4:45:09 AM IST

For a good reason, former German international Matthias Sammer is demanding improvements in German club football. The 55-year-old demanded more effort when it comes to robustness, speed and agility. ... read..

Focus on fourth Clasico of season as La Liga goes into the international break (preview)

Madrid (Spain) | Friday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST

The El Clasico between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will again take pride of place in La Liga this weekend, although the last round of matches before the international break is vital at both ends of the league's table. ... read..

2023 ODI World Cup: Nepal punch Qualifier ticket after beating UAE by DLS method

Kirtipur (Nepal) | Friday, 2023 4:15:08 AM IST

Nepal pipped Namibia to make it to the third spot of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 after they beat UAE by nine runs (by DLS method) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground here on Thursday. ... read..

Women's World Boxing C'ships: Nikhat starts with a bang; Sakshi, Nupur and Preeti also advance (2nd lead)

New Delhi | Friday, 2023 3:45:08 AM IST

National Chess C'ship for Visually Impaired: Gangolli, Pradhan continue to lead

Mumbai | Friday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST

Kishan Gangolli and Soundarya Kumar Pradhan jointly continued to lead the race with 5.5 points after the 6th round of the AICFB National Chess Championship for the Visually Impaired while Somender BL followed the leaders with 5 points. ... read..

WPL 2023: Fifties from Laura Wolvaardt, Ashleigh Gardner take Gujarat Giants to 147/4

Mumbai | Friday, 2023 3:15:08 AM IST

Scintillating fifties from Laura Wolvaardt and Ashleigh Gardner took Gujarat Giants to 147/4 in 20 overs against Delhi Capitals in Match 14 of the Womens Premier League (WPL) at the Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday. ... read..

South Africa all-rounder Dane van Niekerk announces retirement from international cricket

Johannesburg | Friday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

South Africa's all-rounder Dane van Niekerk has announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket, ending a career that spanned more than 14 years. ... read..

IND v AUS: We will be trying different lineups, having lot of all-rounders is an advantage, says Mitchell Marsh

Mumbai | Friday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

Australia is looking at the upcoming three One-day Internationals and the three games the two teams will play in September to experiment with their lineups and buildup towards the 50-overs World Cup to be held in India later this year. ... read..

IND v AUS: Ishan, Shubman to be opening pair; wicket to give equal opportunities to both teams, says Hardik Pandya

Mumbai | Friday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

Hardik Pandya, the stand-in skipper for India's first ODI against Australia at the Wankhede Stadium, said Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill will be the opening pair for the hosts here on Friday. ... read..

Jehan Daruvala looking to fire up his F2 campaign with Saudi podium repeat

Mumbai | Friday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

India's Formula 2 racer Jehan Daruvala will be looking to bounce back in Saudi Arabia this weekend, as he returns to Jeddah's high-speed Corniche street track, which set the stage for a storming top-three finish for the young driver last year. ... read..

Women's World Boxing C'ship: Nikhat starts with a bang; Sakshi and Nupur also advance (Ld)

New Delhi | Friday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

Star boxer Nikhat Zareen kickstarted the defence of her title and India's challenge with an impressive win at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships with a dominating victory while Sakshi Chaudhary and Nupur Sheoran also made winning starts at the Ind ... read..

WPL 2023: Delhi Capitals win toss, elect to bowl first against Gujarat Giants

Mumbai | Friday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

Delhi Capitals skipper Meg Lanning has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Gujarat Giants in match 14 of Womens Premier League (WPL) at the Brabourne Stadium on Thursday. ... read..

IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians will have a point to prove after last year's performance, says Sunil Gavaskar

Mumbai | Friday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar believes five-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians will have a point to prove in the 2023 season after last year's performance, where they finished at bottom of the points table. ... read..

Pakistan's Aleem Dar steps down as umpire from ICC Elite Panel

Dubai | Friday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

Veteran Pakistan match official Aleem Dar has stepped down as an international umpire after 19 years on the Elite panel, standing in a record 435 mens international matches. ... read..

WPL 2023: Gujarat Giants take regular wickets, beat Delhi Capitals by 11 runs

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2023 12:05:01 AM IST

Ashleigh Gardner and Laura Wolvaardt's half-centuries followed by splendid bowling performance by Gujarat Giants (GG) bowlers helped them defeat Delhi Capitals (DC) by 11 runs in the Women's Premier League (WPL) match at Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday ... read..

India have strong side, they can dominate Australia in WTC final: Former England captain Paul Collingwood

By Vipul Kashyap

Doha | March 16, 2023 11:04:52 PM IST

Former England captain Paul Collingwood, who is currently playing in Legends League Cricket league in Doha, said that India have a very story side and Men in Blue can easily "dominate" Australia in ICC World Test Championship final in June. ... read..

Clifford Miranda named Odisha FC head coach until end of season

Cuttack (Odisha) | March 16, 2023 10:34:58 PM IST

Indian Super League (ISL) club Odisha FC on Thursday announced the appointment of Clifford Miranda as head coach until the end of the season. ... read..

WPL: Fifties from Gardner, Wolvaardt guide Gujarat Giants to 147/4 against Delhi Capitals

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 16, 2023 10:05:50 PM IST

Blistering fifties from Ashleigh Gardner and Laura Wolvaardt guided Gujarat Giants (GG) to 147/4 against Delhi Capitals (DC) in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match at Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday. ... read..

Former South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk announces retirement from international cricket

Johannesburg | March 16, 2023 9:36:12 PM IST

Former South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk on Thursday announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket calling curtains on a glorious career. ... read..

We aren't much bothered: Hardik Pandya on Jasprit Bumrah's absence in Indian pace attack

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 16, 2023 9:05:47 PM IST

Stand-in captain for the first ODI match against Australia, Hardik Pandya believes star pacer Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the match will not affect the Indian pace attack department's strength. ... read..

Nikhat starts IBA Women's World Boxing Championships with win; Sakshi and Nupur also advance

New Delhi | March 16, 2023 9:05:36 PM IST

Star boxer Nikhat Zareen kickstarted India's challenge impressively at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships with a dominating victory while Sakshi Chaudhary, Nupur Sheoran and Preeti also made winning starts at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in Ne ... read..

WPL 2023: Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning wins toss, opts to field against Gujarat Giants

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 16, 2023 8:05:10 PM IST

Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning won the toss and elected to field first against Gujarat Giants in their Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 match here at Brabourne Stadium on Thursday. ... read..

Adrian Holdstock, Ahsan Raza join ICC Elite Panel of Umpires as Aleem Dar steps down

Dubai | March 16, 2023 7:35:07 PM IST

South Africa's Adrian Holdstock and Pakistan's Ahsan Raza have been added to the ICC's Elite Panel of Umpires for 2023-24, with veteran Aleem Dar stepping down. ... read..

Nepal punch ICC World Cup Qualifiers ticket after beating UAE by DLS method

Kirtipur | March 16, 2023 7:04:19 PM IST

Nepal pipped Namibia to make it to the third spot of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 after they beat UAE by nine runs (by DLS method). ... read..

Indian Wells: Maria Sakkari rallies past Petra Kvitova to book semifinals berth

California | March 16, 2023 5:35:25 PM IST

World No. 7 Maria Sakkari on Thursday scripted a stunning comeback win as she rallied from a set and a breakdown to defeat 15th seed Petra Kvitova 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 and advance to her second straight semifinal of the ongoing Indian Wells in the California des ... read..

Thomas Dennerby names 23-member squad for preparatory tours to Jordan and Uzbekistan

New Delhi | March 16, 2023 5:04:40 PM IST

Senior Women's National Team head coach Thomas Dennerby named a 23-member squad that will play friendly matches in Jordan and Uzbekistan in March. The Senior Indian Women's National Team will play games in Jordan between March 17 to 22, and in Uzbekistan ... read..

PV Priya announces 20-member squad for SAFF U-17 Women's Championship

New Delhi | March 16, 2023 5:04:37 PM IST

India U-17 women's national team head coach PV Priya announced a 20-member squad that will travel to Dhaka, Bangladesh, for the SAFF U-17 Women's Championship starting on March 20. The tournament is held in collaboration with UEFA. ... read..

UEFA Champions League: Liverpool bow out of competition after 6-2 loss to Real Madrid

Madrid | March 16, 2023 4:35:20 PM IST

Liverpool bowed out of the UEFA Champions League after a 6-2 aggregate defeat to defending champions Real Madrid on Bernabeu on Thursday. ... read..

Neeraj Goyat set for professional boxing return against Jose Zepeda

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 16, 2023 3:05:01 PM IST

Neeraj Goyat returns to professional boxing against Jose Zepeda on March 25 in Guadalajara, Mexico. ... read..

"Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium is lucky for us," says India men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh

Rourkela (Odisha) | March 16, 2023 3:04:43 PM IST

Elated with the team's performance in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-2023 home games where India beat reigning World Champions Germany 3-2 and 6-3 followed by 5-4 and 2-2 (4-3 SO) win against Australia, Captain Harmanpreet Singh expressed that the Birsa M ... read..

Russia proposes to host first Shanghai Cooperation Organization Games

New Delhi | March 16, 2023 1:34:56 PM IST

Russia on Thursday proposed to hold the first Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Games in the country. ... read..

Aim to provide best facilities to national football team: Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi

New Delhi | March 16, 2023 1:07:21 PM IST

Gujarat Sorts Minister Harsh Sanghavivisited the Senior Women's National Team's training session at the TrasStadia in Ahmedabad, and interacted with the players and the staff after the session. ... read..

Sunrisers Hyderabad unveil jersey for IPL 2023

New Delhi | March 16, 2023 12:34:55 PM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad revealed their jersey for the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday. ... read..

Excited to lead such talented bunch; will miss Rishabh: New Delhi Capitals captain David Warner

New Delhi | March 16, 2023 12:05:23 PM IST

After being appointed as the skipper of Delhi Capitals for Indian Premier League 2023, star Australian opener David Warner said the team will miss wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, terming him a terrific leader, while expressing his excitement about leadi ... read..

There is still one per cent chance, what you think about it matters: Virat Kohli 's pep-talk with RCB women's team

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 16, 2023 12:05:21 PM IST

Star India batter Virat Kohli conducted a pep talk with the Royal Challengers Bangalore women's team, which is currently struggling in Women's Premier League (WPL), having won only one out of their six league stage matches so far. ... read..

Teen from tribal-dominated Jashpur selected by Mumbai Indians as support player for IPL 2023

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 16, 2023 11:35:57 AM IST

Proving that talent, ability and calibre are not confined to big cities, a teen from tribal-dominated Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh has been selected as a support player by Mumbai Indians for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). ... read..

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