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Stephen Fleming is set to lead Texas Super Kings

Texas | March 22, 2023 8:06:25 PM IST

Former New Zealand captain and current Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming will lead Texas Super Kings in the inaugural season of Major League Cricket. ... read..

Former Arsenal, Real Madrid star Mesut Ozil announces retirement from football

Berlin | March 22, 2023 7:34:35 PM IST

Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil has announced his retirement at the age of 34. ... read..

Australia give India 270-run target in third ODI; Kuldeep, Pandya provide vital breakthroughs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2023 7:05:24 PM IST

Tight bowling spells by Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya helped India bundle out Australia for 269 in 49 overs in the third and final game of the three-match ODI series at MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Wednesday. ... read..

It's been great to learn from experienced players: Delhi Capitals' all-rounder Alice Capsey

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 22, 2023 7:05:15 PM IST

Delhi Capitals booked their place in the Women's Premier League 2023 final after registering a five-wicket victory over UP Warriorz at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday. With the win, the Delhi franchise finished at the top of the table. ... read..

IPL 2023 rule change: Captains allow naming of playing XI after toss

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 22, 2023 6:34:57 PM IST

Team captains in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 will walk in with two different team sheets before handing in their final Playing XI after the toss, reported ESPNcricinfo. ... read..

Nitu Ghangas confirms India's first medal at Women's Boxing World Championships

New Delhi | March 22, 2023 5:04:56 PM IST

Commonwealth Games champion Nitu Ghangas on Wednesday confirmed India's first medal at the Women's Boxing World Championships after reaching the semifinals. ... read..

Uncapped Rishad Hossain, Jaker Ali Anik named in Bangladesh's T20I squad for Ireland series

Sylhet | March 22, 2023 5:04:46 PM IST

Bangladesh Cricket on Wednesday named a 14-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Ireland, starting March 27. ... read..

Kevin De Bruyne will lead Belgium in Euro Qualifiers

Brussels | March 22, 2023 4:06:03 PM IST

Manchester City's star mid-fielder Kevin De Bruyne has been named the captain of Belgium after Eden Hazard's retirement. There were a few changes in the camp of Belgium after Roberto Martinez's exit and the 32-year-old Eden Hazard surprisingly announced h ... read..

Australia win toss, opt to bat first in third ODI against India

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2023 2:05:14 PM IST

Australian skipper Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the third ODI at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Wednesday. ... read..

Didier Deschamps appoints Kylian Mbappe as captain of France football team

Paris | March 22, 2023 1:34:54 PM IST

Kylian Mbappe, a player who has become one of the most decorated strikers in football, has been named the captain of France's national football team ahead of Antoine Griezmann on Tuesday. ... read..

Swiss Open 2023: Badminton duo of Gayatri Gopichand, Treesa Jolly crash out in first round

Basel | March 22, 2023 11:34:44 AM IST

The Indian Women's badminton double pair of Gayatri Gopichand and Tressa Jolly, who reached the semi-finals at All England Open in Birmingham last week, crashed out in the first round of Swiss Open 2023 in Basil on Tuesday. ... read..

He's proven he can play at the highest level: Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero praises Julian Alvarez

Manchester | March 22, 2023 11:06:26 AM IST

World Cup winner, the next Argentine sensation in making 23-year-old striker Julian Alvarez has already left his mark in his first Premier League season. It was Manchester City who ended up identifying this gem and secured his services within a blink of a ... read..

Arsenal is set to face MLS All Stars-Team at Audi Field

London | March 22, 2023 10:35:26 AM IST

Current Premier League leaders and one of the most decorated teams in the history of English Football, Arsenal is set to face MLS All-Stars Team. ... read..

He is learning the 50-over game: Dravid shrugs off concerns about Suryakumar's poor form

Chennai | Wednesday, 2023 5:15:09 AM IST

India coach Rahul Dravid brushed aside the concerns around the recent form of Suryakumar Yadav in the ongoing ODI series against Australia, saying that the Mumbai batter is learning the 50-over game a little bit. ... read..

WPL 2023: Capsey's all-round show helps Delhi Capitals beat UP Warriorz, reach final

Navi Mumbai | Wednesday, 2023 5:15:09 AM IST

A brilliant all-rounder performance by Alice Capsey helped Delhi Capitals beat UP Warriorz by five wickets with 13 balls to spare as they topped the table on net run rate over Mumbai Indians and powered their way into the final in the Women's Premier Leag ... read..

3rd ODI: We've narrowed it down to 17-18 players for 2023 ODI World Cup: Dravid

Chennai | Wednesday, 2023 4:45:08 AM IST

Head coach Rahul Dravid has said India have narrowed down on 17-18 players that will be part of their squad for the ODI World Cup at home, to be played in October-November this year. ... read..

Chennai pitch will favour Team India, Starc might not be as effective due to lack of swing: Wasim Jaffer

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST

Ahead of the ODI series decider against Australia, former India opener Wasim Jaffer has claimed that the Chennai pitch will favour India, adding that Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc might not be as effective due to lack of swing at the venue. ... read..

WPL 2023: Tahila McGrath's 58 not out helps UP Warriorz to 138/6

Navi Mumbai | Wednesday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST

Tahlia McGrath struck a 32-ball 58 as UP Warriorz struggled to 138/6 against Delhi Capitals in the last preliminary league match of the Women's Premier League at the Dr. D.Y Patil Cricket Academy here on Tuesday. ... read..

Women's World Boxing C'ships: Nikhat, Nitu lead Indian charge into the quarters (Ld)

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

Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen, Nitu Ghanghas, Manisha Moun and Jaismine continued with their dazzling show as they reached the quarterfinals with dominating victories in the Mahindra IBA Wome's World Boxing Championships here on Tuesday. ... read..

Top Indians in fray in Duncan Taylor Black Bull Challenge, promoted by golf legend Nick Faldo

Bengaluru | Wednesday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

Top Indian players like Olympian Udayan Mane, Khalin Joshi, Sachin Baisoya, Yuvraj Singh Sandhu and some next-generation golfing stars from abroad will be in action in the inaugural Duncan Taylor Black Bull Challenge golf tournament to be held here from M ... read..

WPL 2023: Mumbai Indians take provisional top spot with 4-wicket win over RCB

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

Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by four wickets in Match 19 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) on Tuesday at the D.Y Patil Stadium here to take the top spot. ... read..

3rd ODI: Focus on batters as India, Australia go into series decider at Chepauk

Chennai | Wednesday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

The three-match ODI series against Australia following the four Tests for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy were expected to give a glimpse into India's preparations for this year's ODI World Cup at home. ... read..

Women's World Boxing C'ships: Nikhat, Nitu and Manisha enter quarters

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

Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen, Nitu Ghanghas and Manisha Moun continued with their dazzling show at the Mahindra IBA Women's World Boxing Championships as they progressed into the quarterfinals with dominating victories here on Tuesday. ... read..

Gaurika, Rhea share lead after first round in seventh leg of WPGT

Gurugram | Wednesday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

Gaurika Bishnoi, looking for back-to-back wins and Rhea Jha, looking for a maiden win on the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour, were tied for the lead after the first round of the seventh leg of the 2023 season at the DLF Golf & Country Club here on Tuesday. ... read..

Afghanistan announces 17-member squad for home T20I series against Pakistan

Kabul | March 22, 2023 12:04:45 AM IST

Afghanistan Cricket Board's (ACB) selection committee on Tuesday named a 17-member squad for the home three-match T20I series against Pakistan, which will be played from March 24 to 27 in Sharjah. ... read..

I am eyeing gold medal in Asian Games 2022: Indian squash player Sourav Ghosal

New Delhi | March 22, 2023 12:04:38 AM IST

Indian ace squash player Sourav Ghosal has his eyes set on clinching a gold medal in the Asian Games 2022, which will be held in China this year from September to October. ... read..

WPL: League stage concludes, DC qualifies for final; UPW, MI to fight for spot in summit clash

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 22, 2023 12:04:31 AM IST

Delhi Capitals is the first finalist of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) after a five-wicket win over UP Warriorz in the final league stage match at the Brabourne Stadium, with the north-Indian side set to take on Mumbai Indians on March 24 in the ... read..

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 likely to start from October 5 onwards, final scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2023 11:35:04 PM IST

The upcoming 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, which will be hosted by India for the first time in its entirety, is likely to start from October 5 and will end on November 19, with the final scheduled to be at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which is th ... read..

WPL: All-round Capsey powers Delhi Capitals into final, UP Warriorz to take on MI in eliminator after five-wicket loss

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2023 11:34:56 PM IST

An all-round show by Alice Capsey and quick knocks from skipper Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma helped Delhi Capitals earn a direct qualification into the final of the Women's Premier League (WPL) after a five-wicket win over UP Warriorz in the final league ... read..

Major League Cricket: Finch, Hasaranga, Stoinis among international signings in inaugural player draft

Texas | March 21, 2023 11:34:51 PM IST

The draft for the inaugural season of the Major Cricket League (MLC) saw international cricket stars like former Australian skipper Aaron Finch, star Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, South African wicketkeep ... read..

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India announces fresh line up for 2023 International Racing Championships

Gurugram (Haryana) | March 21, 2023 10:36:35 PM IST

Challenging itself to strive to develop iconic Indian riders for international championships, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) today announced its international racing team for the 2023 season. ... read..

IBA Women's World Boxing C'ships: Jaismine, Nikhat, Nitu, Manisha advance to quarterfinals

New Delhi | March 21, 2023 10:36:19 PM IST

Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen, Nitu Ghanghas, Manisha Moun and Jaismine extended their dazzling show at the Mahindra IBA Women's World Boxing Championships as they progressed into the quarter-finals with dominating victories at the Indira Gandhi Sports Comp ... read..

WPL: Top spells from Alice Capsey, Radha Yadav help Delhi Capitals reduce UP Warriorz to 138/6

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2023 10:05:04 PM IST

A top bowling spell from all-rounder Alice Capsey helped Delhi Capitals reduce UP Warriorz to 138/6 in their 20 overs of the final league stage game of the Women's Premier League (WPL) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. ... read..

WPL: Amelia's all-round show powers Mumbai Indians to four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2023 8:35:31 PM IST

All-round performance by Amelia Kerr and a superb show by bowlers helped Mumbai Indians clinch a four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in their final league stage game of the Women's Premier League (WPL) at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai o ... read..

IBA Women's World Boxing C'ships: Nikhat, Nitu, Manisha advance to quarterfinals

New Delhi | March 21, 2023 8:35:27 PM IST

Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen, Nitu Ghanghas and Manisha Moun extended their dazzling show at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships to progress into the quarter-finals, with dominating victories at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi on Tuesd ... read..

Peter Handscomb signs deal with Leicestershire ahead of WTC final, Ashes

Leicestershire | March 21, 2023 8:05:25 PM IST

Australian batter Peter Handscomb has signed a deal with Leicestershire, presenting himself an opportunity to press his case for inclusion in national senior squads for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final against India and the Ashes series, rep ... read..

WPL: Delhi Capitals win toss, elect to field first against UP Warriorz

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2023 8:05:10 PM IST

Delhi Capitals skipper Meg Lanning won the toss and elected to field first against UP Warriorz in the final league stage match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. ... read..

More than 500 distinguished UP athletes to be absorbed in police force, admin: UP CM

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 21, 2023 7:37:04 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said more than 500 sportspersons from Uttar Pradesh, who have participated in world and national championships, will be absorbed into the state police force and other administrative departments of the state soon. ... read..

WPL: Mumbai Indians restrict Royal Challengers Bangalore to 125/9, Amelia picks up three wickets

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2023 6:06:15 PM IST

Tight spells from all-rounders Amelia Kerr and Nat Sciver Brunt helped Mumbai Indians restrict Royal Challengers Bangalore to 125/9 in 20 overs of their final league match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday. ... read..

WPL 2023: Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur wins toss, opts to field against Royal Challengers Bangalore

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2023 4:06:26 PM IST

Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to field against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Women's Premier League 2023 match here at DY Patil Sports Academy on Tuesday. ... read..

Steve Smith shouldn't lead Australia again as Pat Cummins is doing good job: Shane Watson

By Vipul Kashyap Doha | March 21, 2023 4:06:23 PM IST

Former Australia batter Shane Watson feels that Steve Smith shouldn't lead the national team again as the original skipper Pat Cummins is doing a great job. ... read..

TOPS approves requests by wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat to train abroad

New Delhi | March 21, 2023 1:04:48 PM IST

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) has approved wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat's request to attend International training camps in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, and Spala (Poland) respectively. ... read..

Carlos Alcaraz reflects on "perfect tournament" after winning first Indian Wells title

California | March 21, 2023 12:05:05 PM IST

After winning his maiden Indian Wells title, C said the tournament was perfect and it feels amazing to lift the trophy while regaining the World No. 1 rankings. ... read..

Karnataka, Odisha, Rajasthan register wins in Hockey India Junior Men Zonal Championships 2023

New Delhi | March 21, 2023 11:35:20 AM IST

The 1st Hockey India Junior Men Zonal Championships 2023 continued on Monday in the North, South, East, and West Zones with Hockey Karnataka, Hockey Association of Odisha, and Hockey Rajasthan registering big wins in their respective zones. ... read..

WPL 2023: Meg Lanning credits Delhi Capitals bowlers for thumping 9-wicket victory against Mumbai Indians

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2023 11:05:32 AM IST

Following their 9-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI), captain Meg Lanning credited the Delhi Capitals (DC) bowlers for the thumping victory and said that "to restrict them (MI) to about 100 was great". ... read..

Mushfiqur Rahim tops Shakib Al Hasan's 14-year-old record as Bangladesh reach new high

Sylhet | March 21, 2023 10:35:03 AM IST

Mushfiqur Rahim made a 60-ball hundred, getting to the landmark on the final ball of the innings, in the second ODI against Ireland in Sylhet. ... read..

Tharanga, Dilshan's breezy fifties help Asia Lions beat World Giants to emerge as Legends League Cricket Masters champions

Doha | March 21, 2023 9:36:50 AM IST

Asia Lions openers Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan cracked breezy half-centuries to blow away the World Giants and emerge as the new champions of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) Masters. ... read..

UP, Haryana, Punjab register wins in Hockey India Junior Women Intra Women Zonal Championships 2023

New Delhi | March 21, 2023 9:36:46 AM IST

Day 2 of the 1st Hockey India Junior Women Zonal Championships 2023 witnessed Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Haryana, and Hockey Punjab registering wins in the North Zone, while Hockey Karnataka, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, Telangana Hockey emerged victoriou ... read..

I think we were 40-50 runs short, surely have to bat well now: MI captain Harmanpreet Kaur after defeat against DC

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2023 9:04:56 AM IST

Following a 9-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur said that her team was 40-50 runs short in their total and they must bat up to its potential in the upcoming games. ... read..

Whole bowling group deserves this Player of the Match award: Delhi Capitals' Marizanne Kapp

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2023 8:36:15 AM IST

After registering a thumping 9-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals' all-rounder Marizanne Kapp believes her whole bowling group deserves this Player of the Match award. ... read..

WPL 2023: Whole bowling group deserves player of the match award, says Marizanne Kapp

Navi Mumbai | Tuesday, 2023 5:15:09 AM IST

Against Mumbai Indians, fast bowling all-rounder Marizanne Kapp produced yet another economical spell to set the base for a dominating nine-wicket victory for Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League (WPL). ... read..

WPL 2023: We put together a great performance with bat and ball, says Meg Lanning

Navi Mumbai | Tuesday, 2023 5:15:08 AM IST

After thrashing Mumbai Indians by nine wickets in the Women's Premier League (WPL), Delhi Capitals skipper Meg Lanning said she was pleased with her team dishing out great performances with bat and ball in the business end of the tournament. ... read..

WPL 2023: All-round Delhi Capitals thrash Mumbai Indians by 9 wickets, go on top of points table

Navi Mumbai | Tuesday, 2023 5:15:08 AM IST

Stellar performances in batting, bowling and fielding departments propelled a dominant Delhi Capitals to thrash Mumbai Indians by nine wickets in Match 18 of Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 at the DY Patil Stadium here on Monday. ... read..

WPL 2023: I knew with our batting order; we can chase it down, says UP Warriorz's Sophie Ecclestone

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

UP Warriorz's spinner Sophie Ecclestone said that she knew that with the kind of batting order her team has built, she was confident that they will chase down the 179-run target set by Gujarat Giants in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match here on Mon ... read..

Jr Women's Zonal Hockey C'ships: UP, MP, Punjab, and Karnataka win their matches

New Delhi | Tuesday, 2023 4:45:09 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Haryana, and Hockey Punjab registered easy wins in the North Zone, while Hockey Karnataka, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, and Telangana Hockey emerged victorious in the South on Day 2 of the 1st Hockey India Junior Women Zonal Cha ... read..

Indian Grand Prix 1: Krishan Kumar wins 800m, meets Asiad standard; long-jumper Ancy Sojan excels

Thiruvananthapuram | Tuesday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST

Haryana's Krishan Kumar stepped up the pace approaching the halfway mark and topped the men's 800m in the Indian Grand Prix 1 at the Laxmibai National College of Physical Education here on Monday. ... read..

WPL 2023: Delhi Capitals surge to top of the table with dominant 9-wicket win over Mumbai

Navi Mumbai | Tuesday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST

Powerful knocks from Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma and Alice Capsey helped Delhi Capitals boss a chase of 110 from start to finish to defeat Mumbai Indians by nine wickets in Match 18 of Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 at the Dr. D.Y Patil Stadium on Monda ... read..

Major League Cricket: Mumbai Indians pick nine US players in draft for New York franchise

New York | Tuesday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST

A day after acquiring the franchise and unveiling the team name and logo, MI New York drafted a very strong set of local players in the Major League Cricket (MLC) Draft held in Dallas, Texas. ... read..

WPL 2023: Marizanne, Shikha, Jess pick two wickets each as Delhi Capitals restrict Mumbai Indians to 109/8

Navi Mumbai | Tuesday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST

Marizanne Kapp, Shikha Pandey, and Jess Jonassen picked two wickets in a stellar bowling performance as Delhi Capitals restricted Mumbai Indians to a below-par 109/8 in 20 overs in Match 18 of Women's Premier League (WPL) at Dr. D.Y Patil Stadium on Monda ... read..

Jr Men's Zonal Hockey C'ships: Hockey Haryana win 2nd match; big wins for Odisha, Karnataka

New Delhi | Tuesday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

Hockey Haryana registered their second successive win; Odisha and Karnataka register big wins while Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra played out a thriller in their respective zones in 1st Hockey India Junior Men Zonal Championships 2023. Hockey Rajasthan to ... read..

Women's World Boxing C'ships: Lovlina, Sakshi cruise into quarterfinals (Ld)

New Delhi | Tuesday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and 2021 Asian Championships bronze medallist Sakshi Choudhary registered impressive victories to advance to the quarterfinals of the Mahindra IBA Women's World Boxing Championships at the Indira Gandh ... read..

Shooting World Cup: Bhopal all set for grand opening ceremony of historic edition in MP

Bhopal | Tuesday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, is all set for a grand opening ceremony of the historic Shooting World Cup stage, the first ever to be held in India outside the national capital of New Delhi. ... read..

Harris, McGrath shine as UP Warriorz book play-offs berth with 3-wicket win over Gujarat Giants

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

Riding high on classy knocks by Grace Harris and Tahlia McGrath along with Sophie Ecclestone's thrilling show in the final over, UP Warriorz stunned Gujarat Giants by three wickets here at Brabourne Stadium to seal their berth in play-offs in the inaugura ... read..

WPL 2023: Delhi Capitals win toss, elect to bowl first against Mumbai Indians

Navi Mumbai | Tuesday, 2023 1:45:08 AM IST

Delhi Capitals skipper Meg Lanning has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Mumbai Indians in match 18 of the Women's Premier League at the DY Patil Stadium on Monday. ... read..

Suryakumar has shown potential in white-ball cricket, will be given longer run: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | March 21, 2023 12:06:19 AM IST

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said that the team management will continue to back batter Suryakumar Yadav, who is under scrutiny after a string of low scores in ODIs despite experiencing one of the best peaks in T20I cricket. ... read..

Rajasthan Royals reveal coaching staff for IPL 2023, Kumar Sangakkara to continue as head coach

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 21, 2023 12:06:12 AM IST

Royals Sports Group-owned IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals on Monday revealed the full coaching staff for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. ... read..

Sports kits to be provided to every panchayat by next year: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 20, 2023 11:05:44 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday that the Government will provide sports kits to every village panchayat by next year. ... read..

Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz clinches maiden title, returns to top spot in ATP Rankings

California | March 20, 2023 11:05:39 PM IST

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reclaimed his world number one spot after clinching his maiden Indian Wells title by defeating Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the final of the tournament on Monday. ... read..

WPL: Delhi Capitals crush Mumbai Indians by nine wickets, emerge on top of points table

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 20, 2023 11:05:37 PM IST

An all-round show from Delhi Capitals marked by a top-notch spell from Marizanne Kapp and explosive knocks from Alice Capsey and Shafali Verma helped them chase down the target of 110 runs in just nine overs to clinch a nine-wicket win over Mumbai Indians ... read..

SAFF Women's U-17 C'ship: India start campaign with 4-1 win over Nepal

Dhaka | March 20, 2023 10:35:53 PM IST

India's U-17 team laid down the marker with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Nepal in the opening game of the 2023 SAFF U-17 Women's Championship campaign on Monday, March 20, 2023, at the BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh. ... read..

WPL: Superb show by bowlers helps Delhi Capitals restrict Mumbai Indians to 109/8

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 20, 2023 10:04:41 PM IST

A superb show by Delhi Capitals bowlers, particularly pacers, helped them restrict Mumbai Indians to just 109/8 in their 20 overs during their Women's Premier League (WPL) match at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Monday. ... read..

IBA Women's World Boxing C'ships: Lovlina, Sakshi advance to quarter-finals

New Delhi | March 20, 2023 10:04:29 PM IST

The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and 2021 Asian Championships bronze medallist Sakshi Choudhary put up stellar performances and registered impressive victories to advance to the quarter-finals of the IBA Women's World Boxing Champions ... read..

All-round New Zealand crush Sri Lanka by innings and 48 runs, finish at 6th position in ICC World Test Championship

Wellington | March 20, 2023 10:04:23 PM IST

Double centuries from Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls and top spells from Blair Tickner, Michael Bracewell and Tim Southee helped an all-round New Zealand crush Sri Lanka by an innings and 58 runs in the second Test of the two-match series in Wellingto ... read..

Pakistan Cricket Board confirms changes in white ball home series against New Zealand

Karachi | March 20, 2023 9:37:47 PM IST

Pakistan Cricket Board and New Zealand Cricket Board have announced changes in the dates of their upcoming T20I series which was supposed to begin on 13 April. ... read..

Cricket South Africa announces list of centrally contracted women's players for 2023-24 season

Johannesburg | March 20, 2023 9:37:39 PM IST

Cricket South Africa announced the 15 women players who have received the new central contracts ahead of the 2023-24 season, which are set to come in effect from May 1 onwards. The retired trio of Lizelle Lee, Dane van Niekerk and Trisha Chetty has been r ... read..

Women's World Boxing Championships: Sakshi Choudhary advances to quarterfinals in women's 52 kg category

New Delhi | March 20, 2023 9:05:09 PM IST

The 2021 Asian Championships bronze medallist Sakshi Choudhary put up a stellar performance and registered an impressive victory to advance to the 52kg quarter-finals of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New ... read..

WPL: Grace, Tahlia hit fifties, send UP Warriorz into playoffs after 3 wicket win over Gujarat Giants in last-over thriller

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 20, 2023 8:07:27 PM IST

UP Warriorz clinched the third and final playoff spot after half-centuries from Grace Harris and Tahlia McGrath helped them achieve a three-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in a last-over thriller during the Women's Premier League (WPL) match at Brabourne S ... read..

WPL: Delhi Capitals win toss, elect to field first against Mumbai Indians

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 20, 2023 8:07:18 PM IST

Delhi Capitals skipper Meg Lanning won the toss and elected to field first against Mumbai Indians in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Monday. ... read..

WPL: Fifties from Dayalan, Gardner help Gujarat Giants reach 178/6 against UP Warriorz

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 20, 2023 6:05:47 PM IST

Half-centuries from Ashleigh Gardner and Dayalan Hemalatha helped Gujarat Giants reach a challenging 178/6 in their 20 overs in Women's Premier League (WPL) match against UP Warriorz at the Brabourne Stadium here on Monday. ... read..

WPL: Gujarat Giants win toss, opts to bat first against UP Warriroz

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 20, 2023 4:04:45 PM IST

Gujarat Giants skipper Sneh Rana won the toss and opted to bat first against UP Warriorz in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. ... read..

Bukayo Saka becomes first player in Premier League to reach double digits in goals and asissts

London | March 20, 2023 4:04:43 PM IST

The young Gunner Bukayo Saka became the first player in the Premier League to reach double digits in both goals as well as assists. In 28 appearances Saka has registered 12 goals and 10 assists to his tally. ... read..

Deandra Dottin questions "bewildering reasoning" by Gujarat Giants on her exclusion from WPL

St Johns | March 20, 2023 2:35:33 PM IST

West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin has expressed her disappointment with the reasons given by Gujarat Giants to explain her exclusion from the Women's Premier League team ... read..

FA Cup: Manchester United's late comeback seals their place in semifinal

Manchester | March 20, 2023 2:06:14 PM IST

Three red cards in a span of two minutes to Fulham players allowed Manchester United to make a late comeback in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday at Old Trafford, as they defeated the London club by 3-1. ... read..

TOPS to fund Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra's training in Antalya, Turkey

New Delhi | March 20, 2023 1:04:41 PM IST

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) on March 16, approved Olympic Gold Medallist Neeraj Chopra's proposal to train at Gloria Sports Arena, Turkey for a period of 61 days. ... read..

With World Cup in sight, Starc warns batters about his reliance on swing

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | March 20, 2023 1:04:38 PM IST

Mitchell Starc played a key role in orchestrating India's worst defeat in the second ODI match at YS Raja Reddy Cricket Stadium. ... read..

PSG Manager Christophe Galtier defended his players after shocking defeat against Rennes

Paris | March 20, 2023 12:34:57 PM IST

Paris Saint-German (PSG) manager Christophe Galtier defended his players after a shocking defeat against Rennes. League leaders PSG suffered a jaw-dropping 2-0 defeat against Rennes on Sunday at Parc des Princes. ... read..

Chelsea Football Club Legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink visits Mumbai, conducts coaching clinic in Dharavi

Mumbai, (Maharashtra) | March 20, 2023 12:34:55 PM IST

Chelsea FC brought The Famous CFC to Mumbai last weekend, kickstarting a multi-city, global tour by the club. With a view to bring the club closer to its fans in India, the weekend saw the club host multiple events, engaging with a wide range of people in ... read..

Mumbai Indians expand #OneFamily with New York franchise in Major League Cricket

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 20, 2023 11:06:34 AM IST

Mumbai Indians, owned by Reliance Industries Limited, announced the proposed addition of a fifth cricket franchise - MI New York, to the growing MI #OneFamily, to be based in New York on Sunday. ... read..

Stimac calls Pritam Kotal, Naorem Mahesh Singh as replacements in senior national camp

Kolkata | Monday, 2023 5:15:08 AM IST

Igor Stimac, head coach of the senior India men's national football team, on Sunday announced that Pritam Kotal and Naorem Mahesh Singh have been called up to the national camp for the Tri-Nation International Tournament to be held in Imphal next week. ... read..

Bundesliga: Late bloomer Marius Bulter riding wave with revitalized Schalke

Berlin (Germany) | Monday, 2023 4:45:08 AM IST

Marius Bulter might be a perfect symbol for the fairytale-like story FC Schalke 04 are currently experiencing. ... read..

Football: Indian women go down 1-2 to Jordan in first friendly

Amman (Jordan) | Monday, 2023 4:15:08 AM IST

The Indian senior women's team suffered a 1-2 loss against hosts Jordan in the first of the two friendlies at the Petra Stadium here on Sunday. ... read..

Sisanda Magala joins Chennai Super Kings as a replacement for Kyle Jamieson

Mumbai | Monday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have signed South Africa pacer Sisanda Magala as a replacement for New Zealand bowler Kyle Jamieson for the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). ... read..

2nd ODI: We didn't apply ourselves and it wasn't a pitch to get out for 117, admits Rohit Sharma

Visakhapatnam | Monday, 2023 3:45:08 AM IST

India captain Rohit Sharma admitted that his players did not apply themselves well during the first innings of the second ODI against Australia, where they were bowled out for a paltry 117 in just 26 overs. He added that the nature of the pitch wasn't the ... read..

Asian Kho Kho: Assam girl Ranjana Sarania picked in Indian team; Akshay Bhangare to lead boys Team

Guwahati | Monday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST

Assam girl Ranjana Sarania has been selected for the 15-member Indian team, which will participate in the 4th Asian Kho Kho Championship slated to begin on Monday in Tamulpur in Baksa district in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). ... read..

Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink conducts coaching clinic in Mumbai's Dharavi

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

Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was the star attraction as the English football club brought its flagship community outreach programme, The Famous CFC, to Mumbai this weekend, kickstarting a multi-city, global tour by the club to bring the club clo ... read..

Pankaj Advani beats Brijesh Damani to retain Asian Billiards title

Doha (Qatar) | Monday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

India's Pankaj Advani retained his Asian Billiards title in the 100-up format, defeating fellow countryman Brijesh Damani 5-1 in the final played at Qatar Billiards and Snooker Federation (QBSF) Academy here on Sunday. ... read..

Top stars set for action as Asian Kho Kho Championship begins in Tamulpur on Monday

Tamulpur | Monday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

Top stars from 17 men's and women's teams will be in action in the 4th Asian Kho Kho Championship, which will begin in Tamulpur in Baksa district of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in Assam on Monday. ... read..

Football: Bengaluru to host 2023 SAFF Championship in June-July

Bengaluru | Monday, 2023 1:45:08 AM IST

Bengaluru will host the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship 2023 from June 21 to July 3, All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey announced here on Sunday. ... read..

2nd ODI: My role is to be slightly fuller and attacking than other guys, says Starc after a five-fer against India

Visakhapatnam | Monday, 2023 1:15:08 AM IST

In Australia's ten-wicket drubbing of India in the second ODI, left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc emerged as the wrecker in chief. On a pitch which was under covers due to rain threat, Starc scythed through the Indian top-order and then castled Mohammed ... read..

Indian National Rally C'ship: Aroor Arjun seals first win in seven years

Chennai | Monday, 2023 1:15:08 AM IST

Mangaluru's Aroor Arjun Rao, with co-driver Satish Rajagopal, took the Overall title in the Fmsci Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) which was held as part of the 46th South India Rally, at the Madras Motor Sports Club, here on Sunday. ... read..

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