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We showed great fight, says KKR skipper Nitish Rana after victory against RCB

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 7, 2023 10:06:30 AM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders defied the odds in the first innings with a memorable 103-run partnership between Shardul Thakur and Rinku Singh on Thursday at Eden Gardens in the Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL). ... read..

IPL 2023: KKR spinners wreak havoc to hand RCB huge 81-run defeat

Kolkata | Friday, 2023 5:15:09 AM IST

Spin trio of Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine and debutant Suyash Sharma wreaked havoc as Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore by 81 runs to register their first win of IPL 2023 on return to Eden Gardens after four years, here on Thu ... read..

Orleans Masters 2023: Priyanshu Rajawat stuns Nishimoto to storm into quarter-finals

Orleans (France) | Friday, 2023 5:15:09 AM IST

Indian badminton player Priyanshu Rajawat stunned top seed Kenta Nishimoto of Japan to advance into the quarter-finals of the mens singles event at the Orleans Master 2023, here on Thursday. ... read..

Cup semis to leave hangover for weekend La Liga clashes (Preview)

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

Matchday 28 in La Liga could see a major hangover from this week's Copa del Rey semifinals that will affect both the top and the bottom of the table. ... read..

Mumbai City FC announce all-Indian squad for Super Cup

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

Indian Super League (ISL) club Mumbai City FC on Thursday announced an all-Indian 24-member squad for the upcoming 2023 Super Cup. ... read..

IPL 2023: RCB's Reece Topley ruled out of tournament with shoulder injury, confirms Sanjay Bangar

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

England's tall left-arm fast bowler Reece Topley has been ruled out of IPL 2023 after dislocating his right shoulder during Royal Challengers Bangalore's tournament opener against Mumbai Indians on April 2, confirmed head coach Sanjay Bangar here on Thurs ... read..

Delhi-NCR Open Golf: Shamim Khan shoots day's best of 68, takes 3rd round lead

Noida | Friday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST

The seasoned Shamim Khan brought all his experience to the fore that helped him weather the windy conditions and shoot the day's best score of four-under 68 to take the third round lead at the Rs. 1 crore Delhi-NCR Open 2023, here on Thursday. ... read..

IPL 2023: Shardul, Gurbaz, Rinku propel KKR to 204/7 against RCB

Kolkata | Friday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST

Shardul Thakur slammed the joint-fastest fifty of the IPL 2023 season while Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a stroke-filled half-century and Rinku Singh chipped in with a vital 46 to propel Kolkata Knight Riders to 204/7 against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the ... read..

Nida Dar named captain of Pakistan women's team, Mark Coles reappointed head coach

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

Veteran all-rounder Nida Dar has been appointed as the captain of Pakistan womens cricket team, while Mark Coles has been reappointed as the head coach, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Thursday. ... read..

RoundGlass Punjab FC announce squad for Super Cup 2023

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

I-League 2022-23 champions RoundGlass Punjab FC, who will begin their Super Cup 2023 campaign against Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters FC on Saturday, have announced their 26-member squad for the tournament. ... read..

IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians name Riley Meredith as replacement for injured Jhye Richardson

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

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on Thursday named Riley Meredith as a replacement for fellow Australian and injured fast bowler Jhye Richardson. ... read..

Chelsea appoint Frank Lampard as caretaker manager until end of season

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

Chelsea FC on Thursday appointed club legend Frank Lampard as caretaker manager until the end of the season. ... read..

IPL 2023: RCB win toss, elect to bowl first against KKR

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

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL 2023 match at Eden Gardens, here on Thursday. ... read..

AFC Asian Cup 2023 to take place from January 12 next year

Kuala Lumpur | April 7, 2023 12:07:32 AM IST

The AFC Asian Cup 2023 football competition will take place in Qatar from January 12 to February 10, 2024, and the Indian men's football team will participate along with the other top 23 countries in Asia. ... read..

IPL 2023: KKR spinners bundle out RCB for 123, clinch 81-run win on return to home venue

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 7, 2023 12:07:29 AM IST

A superb performance by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spinners, led by Varun Chakravarthy and debutant Suyash Sharma helped the home side clinch an 81-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Eden Gardens, ... read..

TOPS to financially assist Para-Badminton Players including Pramod Bhagat, Manasi Joshi for upcoming Brazil Para-Badminton International

New Delhi | April 7, 2023 12:07:27 AM IST

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) in their recent meeting has approved the proposal to financially assist 12 Para-Badminton players to participate in the upcoming Brazil Para-Badminton International, which is a Level 2 ... read..

ICC announces nominees for Women's Player of Month for March 2023

Dubai | April 7, 2023 12:06:58 AM IST

ICC has released the shortlisted three players for the ICC Women's Player of the Month for March 2023. They include two from Papua New Guinea and one player from Rwanda. ... read..

Liam Livingstone expecting ECB clearance for IPL this weekend

Mohali (Punjab) | April 6, 2023 11:37:36 PM IST

Punjab Kings (PBKS) and England all-rounder Liam Livingstone is likely to miss his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday but could arrive in India in time to return from injury in the match against Gujarat Tit ... read..

Slum Soccer join Messi, Swiatek in being nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards 2023

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 6, 2023 11:07:48 PM IST

A project based in Chennai, with a mission of using soccer to tackle the root causes of homelessness in India, has been shortlisted for an Award at the 2023 Laureus World Sports Awards, to be held in April. ... read..

IPL 2023: RCB's Reece Topley ruled out the competition due to shoulder injury

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 6, 2023 11:07:46 PM IST

England pacer Reece Topley, who was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, has been ruled out of the league after suffering a right shoulder dislocation during his side's opening match against Mumbai ... read..

Indian hockey stars share special messages to celebrate #WhiteCard Campaign on International Day of Sport for Development, Peace

New Delhi | April 6, 2023 10:35:54 PM IST

As the world observes the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on Thursday, the Indian hockey stars joined the #WhiteCard Campaign to support peace through the sport movement. ... read..

Governing Body approves Kalikesh N Singh Deo taking over charge at NRAI

New Delhi | April 6, 2023 10:05:47 PM IST

The Governing Body of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), today was informed of the long leave of absence tendered by its President, Raninder Singh and unanimously approved the subsequent handing over of charge to Kalikesh N Singh Deo, Senior ... read..

FC Goa complete hat-trick of wins in RFDL, edges past Salgaocar FC

Panjim (Goa) | April 6, 2023 10:05:42 PM IST

Goals by captain Rayan Roger Menezes and Shanon Viegas powered the FC Goa Development Team to their third successive win in the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL), this time against Salgaocar FC at the Monte de Guirim ground. ... read..

IPL 2023: Top knocks from Shardul, Gurbaz, Rinku power KKR to 204/7 against RCB after some early wickets

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 6, 2023 10:05:35 PM IST

Explosive half-centuries by opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz and lower-order batter Shardul Thakur and Rinku Singh's century stand for the sixth wicket with Shardul helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) reach a massive total of 204/7 against Royal Challengers Banga ... read..

KKR's Sunil Narine completes 150 appearances in Indian Premier League

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 6, 2023 10:05:30 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and West Indies bowling all-rounder Sunil Narine completed 150 matches in his Indian Premier League (IPL) career on Thursday. ... read..

No DRS for ICC Men's World Cup 2023 Qualifier in Zimbabwe

New Delhi | April 6, 2023 9:07:33 PM IST

Decision Review System (DRS) will not be a part of this year's ICC men's World Cup Qualifier which will be held in June in Zimbabwe, according to ESPNcricinfo. ... read..

United States, United Arab Emirates clinch ICC Men's Cricket World Cup qualifier spots

Windhoek | April 6, 2023 9:07:31 PM IST

The United States of America (USA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have secured a place at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier after finishing in the top two places of an evenly contested, six-team ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play- ... read..

IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians name Riley Meredith as replacement for injured pacer Jhye Richardson

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 6, 2023 9:07:23 PM IST

Mumbai Indians (MI) announced on Thursday that Australia pacer Riley Meredith will replace compatriot Jhye Richardson, who has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 due to a hamstring injury. ... read..

Ambernath United Atlanta FC gear up for crucial home double-header

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 6, 2023 8:37:18 PM IST

AUA FC and Goa Reserves, are set to face off in what promises to be an intense and exciting match. The match will kick off at the Cooperage stadium, AUA FC's home stadium, on Friday, April 7th 2023 at 4 pm. ... read..

ICC Development Awards 2022 nominees announced

Dubai | April 6, 2023 8:37:05 PM IST

Coinciding with the United Nations International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday revealed the outstanding programmes and performances that have been unveiled as the regional winners in the 2022 e ... read..

Happy with my performance against Jose Zepeda despite loss, Americans realise we are on a different level: India professional boxer Neeraj Goyat

Ottawa | April 6, 2023 8:36:58 PM IST

Indian professional boxer Neeraj Goyat expressed happiness with his performance in the bout against Jose Zepeda, saying that despite a loss, his performance helped him win the hearts of people in Mexico and made them realise the true level of Indian pro b ... read..

Aleksandra Goryachkina seals top spot after nail-biting end to third leg of FIDE Women's Grand Prix 2022-23

New Delhi | April 6, 2023 8:08:15 PM IST

The FIDE Women's Grand Prix 2022-23 in New Delhi came to a dramatic conclusion with the top three players finishing on the same points. However, Aleksandra Goryachkina sealed the top spot due to a better tie-breaker score. ... read..

IPL 2023: Royal Challengers Bangalore win toss, chose to field against Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 6, 2023 8:08:09 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss against Kolkata Knight Riders and opted to field first in the 9th match of IPL 2023 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. ... read..

Sai Sudharsan constructed innings perfectly: Anil Kumble

New Delhi | April 6, 2023 7:38:02 PM IST

Sai Sudharsan, the young batter from Tamil Nadu, rose to the occasion as defending champions Gujarat Titans recorded their second straight win of the IPL 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday night. ... read..

Nic Pothas appointed as Bangladesh assistant coach

Dhaka | April 6, 2023 7:37:44 PM IST

Former South African batter Nic Pothas has been appointed as the assistant coach of Bangladesh men's senior team, announced the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday. ... read..

Tom Kim ready for Masters test after dream start at Augusta National

Augusta | April 6, 2023 7:05:35 PM IST

Debutant Tom Kim couldn't have asked for a better way to begin his first Masters Tournament appearance following "a dream" practice round on Monday in the company of golf legend Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Fred Couples. ... read..

Gayle, Morgan, Swann spill beans on conversations during strategic time-outs

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 6, 2023 6:35:39 PM IST

It was 2009 when strategic time-outs were introduced in the IPL for the first time. Originally intended as a time to huddle together and re-group on game strategy during an inning, time-outs have now become the mainstay of how IPL sides plan their run cha ... read..

Orleans Masters 2023: Priyanshu Rajawat storms into QFs, upsets top seed Kenta Nishimoto in round of 16

Orleans | April 6, 2023 6:06:51 PM IST

Indian men's singles shuttler Priyanshu Rajawat stormed into the quarterfinal of the men's singles competition in the ongoing Orleans Masters 2023, defeating the top seed and world number 12 Kenta Nishimoto of Japan in a shocker in his round of 16 match a ... read..

ICC Player of the Month: Kane Williamson, Shakib al Hasan, Asif Khan nominated for March 2023

Dubai | April 6, 2023 5:35:36 PM IST

New Zealand's Kane Williamson, Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan and UAE's Asif Khan have been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for March 2023, announced the global governing body of the sport on Thursday. ... read..

'Stubborn' Woods accepts current 'lack of mobility' but feels he can still win

Augusta | April 6, 2023 5:35:30 PM IST

Stubborn is how Tiger Woods described himself on the eve of his 25th Masters, a tournament he won five times between 1997 and 2019. Even though he was happy to have made the cut last year overcoming so many physical hurdles, he yearns to win it once more ... read..

Jaiswal, Muthuswamy crowned champions of Himalayan Drive 9

Darjeeling (West Bengal) | April 6, 2023 5:07:45 PM IST

The team of Joginder Jaiswal and Prakash Muthuswamy lifted the coveted Himalayan Drive 9 crown by defeating the five-time champion team of Sk. Ajgar Ali and Mohammed Musthafa. ... read..

DC Toli thronged Arun Jaitley Stadium to show their support for Delhi Capitals

New Delhi | April 6, 2023 5:07:37 PM IST

The DC Toli who is the official fan community of the IPL Franchise Delhi Capitals turned out in large numbers to the stadium to see their favourite players playing against the defending champions Gujarat Titans. ... read..

Delhi-NCR Open 2023: Sudhir Sharma maintains lead in Round-2

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | April 6, 2023 5:07:32 PM IST

Greater Noida golfer Sudhir Sharma's steady even-par 72 helped him maintain his lead at the halfway stage of the Delhi-NCR Open 2023 being played at the Noida Golf Course. ... read..

"Want to keep the intent, aggression going," says Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan after win over RR

Guwahati (Assam) | April 6, 2023 4:35:58 PM IST

After winning the consecutive 2nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shikhar Dhawan said that he wants to keep the intent and aggression going in the upcoming matches also. ... read..

Trying my best to prove that I can mix it in IPL with best players: LSG bowler Mark Wood

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 6, 2023 3:38:21 PM IST

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Mark Wood is looking forward to proving that he is a fine player to play with and against the best players in the world in the Indian Premier League (IPL), five years after a harrowing first tournament experience. ... read..

Casper Ruud rallies past Joao Sousa to advance in Estoril Open

Estoril | April 6, 2023 1:37:55 PM IST

Norwegian Casper Ruud made a good start at the Estoril Open on Wednesday when he rallied past Portugal's Joao Sousa 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals at the ATP 250 clay-court event. ... read..

Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys cruise into Charleston Open Round of 16

Charleston | April 6, 2023 12:37:11 PM IST

No.1 seed Jessica Pegula and former champion Madison Keys cruised into the round of 16 on home soil at the Charleston Open on Wednesday. ... read..

Chief selector George Bailey provides hint on Australia's next Test opener

Melbourne | April 6, 2023 12:07:37 PM IST

Cricket Australia selection chair George Bailey has hinted that Marcus Harris is first in line to be David Warner's successor and become Australia's next Test opener. ... read..

With couple of boundaries here and there, we could have won: RR captain Sanju Samson

Guwahati (Assam) | April 6, 2023 11:38:35 AM IST

After suffering a defeat against Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson said they could have won the game if their batters had slammed more boundaries at regular intervals and believes that the decline in momentum during their innings is what ... read..

Karim Benzema's hat-trick against Barcelona in Camp Nou powers Real Madrid to Copa del Rey final

Barcelona | April 6, 2023 10:35:42 AM IST

Karim Benzema struck a hat-trick as Real Madrid trounced arch-rivals and league leaders Barcelona 4-0 to book their place in the Copa del Rey final in a stunning manner at Camp Nou on Wednesday. ... read..

Paula Badosa beats Leylah Fernandez, Diana Shnaider upsets Veronika Kudermetova in Charleston Open

Charleston | April 6, 2023 10:06:46 AM IST

No.12 seeded Paula Badosa defeated Leylah Fernandez to reach the third round of the Charleston Open for the third time in as many appearances. ... read..

New Zealand's Kane Williamson likely to miss ODI World Cup after IPL knee injury

Christchurch | April 6, 2023 9:36:59 AM IST

New Zealand are likely to be without the services of Kane Williamson for this year's ICC Men's World Cup after the veteran batter was forced to undergo surgery on his knee. ... read..

Gokulam Kerala outshine Mohammedan Sporting to book Super Cup Group Stage spot

Manjeri (Kerala) | April 6, 2023 9:05:32 AM IST

Gokulam Kerala FC booked their place in the Group Stage of the Super Cup when they made short work of the formidable Mohammedan Sporting 5-2 in the qualifying encounter at the Payyanad Stadium on Wednesday. ... read..

Todd Murphy, Lance Morris among 24 players on Cricket Australia central contract list

Melbourne | April 6, 2023 9:05:30 AM IST

Spinner Todd Murphy and pacer Lance Morris earn their first Cricket Australia central contract on the expanded 24-strong list with Ashes and ODI World Cup in mind, CA announced the 24 players to have won contracts for 2023-24. ... read..

Indian clubs can be competitive in continent, says Mumbai City's Rahul Bheke

Manjeri (Kerala) | Thursday, 2023 5:15:09 AM IST

Having won two Indian Super League (ISL) League Winners' Shields in three seasons, Mumbai City FC have once again qualified for the AFC Champions League and are looking forward to their second stint. ... read..

Top Indian players make the grade for World TT Championship in Durban

Mumbai | Thursday, 2023 5:15:09 AM IST

Three players in men's singles and four in women's singles will represent India in the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals 2023 to be held in Durban from May 20-28 this year. ... read..

Super Cup: Sreenidi Deccan beat NEROCA challenge to ensure Group Stage spot

Manjeri (Kerala) | Thursday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST

I-League runners-up Sreenidi Deccan FC left it late to edge past NEROCA FC 4-2 in the Hero Super Cup Qualifiers at the Payyanad Stadium here on Wednesday. ... read..

IPL 2023: Dhawan's unbeaten 85, Prabhsimran's 60 help PBKS to 197/4 against Rajasthan Royals

Guwahati | Thursday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST

A captain's knock of an unbeaten 85 by Shikhar Dhawan along with Prabhsimran Singh's maiden fifty helped Punjab Kings (PBKS) set a 198-run target for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 8 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) here at Barsapara Cricket Stadiu ... read..

It was one of those special moments, all players came and lifted me: Kumble recalls his historic 10-wicket haul

New Delhi | Thursday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST

India's legendary spin bowler Anil Kumble has recalled his historic all-10 wicket haul against Pakistan, saying that it was one of those special moments when all the players came and lifted him and that's when he realised the magnitude of what had happene ... read..

La Liga: Things we can expect in Spanish top division in the final 11 matchdays

Madrid | Thursday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST

With just 11 matchdays to go, things are seriously heating up in La Liga and the Spanish top-division football league could come to a boil in the upcoming matches. ... read..

Former India cricketer and Mumbai great Sudhir Naik passes, aged 78

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

Former Mumbai great and India cricketer Sudhir Naik passed away at a City hospital here on Wednesday evening due to complications arising from a fall he suffered a few days back at his residence. He was 78. ... read..

Aleksander Ceferin re-elected UEFA President unopposed until 2027

Lisbon | Thursday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

Aleksander Ceferin was re-elected unopposed as UEFA President for a new four-year term from 2023-27 at the 47th UEFA Congress held here on Wednesday. ... read..

IPL: Ellis' four-fer helps Punjab Kings clinch five-run win over Rajasthan Royals in last over thriller

Guwahati (Assam) | April 6, 2023 2:05:48 AM IST

A fiery four-wicket haul by Nathan Ellis and a skilful exhibition of death bowling by Sam Curran in the final over helped Punjab Kings overcome a late flourish by the duo of Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel to clinch a five-run win over Rajasthan Royals in ... read..

IPL 2023: I keep talking to boys about plans and how to improve, says Mumbai Indians' Brad Hogg

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

Mumbai Indians' spin coach Bradd Hogg is highly impressed with youngsters Kumar Kartikeya and Raghav Goyal and says he keeps talking with the boys about how to improve during the ongoing Indian Premier League 2023. ... read..

Wrestler Anuj Kumar selected for coaching camp, Centre tells Delhi HC

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

The Delhi High Court, which had last month permitted five wrestlers to participate in the 2023 Asian Wrestling Championships trials last month, was on Wednesday informed by the Centre that grappler Anuj Kumar has been selected for the coaching camp. ... read..

IPL 2023: Rajasthan Royals win toss; elect to bowl first against Punjab Kings

Guwahati | Thursday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

Rajasthan Royals (RR) have won the toss and opted to bowl first against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 8 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) here at Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. ... read..

Orleans Masters 2023: Saina, Sameer, and Aakarshi ousted; Tanya, Mithun, Priyanshu advance

Orleans (France) | Thursday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

India's London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal suffered another setback in her return in her comeback trial as she went down to Neslihan Yigit of Turkey in the women's singles first round of Orleans Masters Badminton 2023 here on Wednesday. ... read..

Proud to represent Indian Football at highest level in AFC Champions League, says Mumbai City coach Des Buckingham

Manjeri (Kerala) | April 6, 2023 12:06:07 AM IST

Mumbai City FC head coach Des Buckingham said that his side is extremely proud of representing the country's football at the highest level in Asia at the AFC Champions League Group Stage, something which his side has done twice. ... read..

Yorkshire sign Shai Hope for first three matches of County Championship

Yorkshire | April 6, 2023 12:06:04 AM IST

Yorkshire County Cricket Club announced on Wednesday that it has acquired the services of West Indies top-order batter Shai Hope on a short-term basis for three matches of the County Championship 2023, which will start from April 6 onwards. ... read..

New Zealand batter Tom Latham signs with Surrey for five County Championship matches

Surrey | April 6, 2023 12:06:02 AM IST

Surrey County Cricket Club announced that it has acquired the services of New Zealand batter Tom Latham for five County Championship matches in June and July. ... read..

Orleans Masters 2023: Saina Nehwal crashes out in opening round

Paris | April 6, 2023 12:05:50 AM IST

At the women's singles competition at the Orleans Master 2023 BWF Super 300 badminton tournament in France on Wednesday, Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal lost in the opening round. ... read..

IPL 2023: Jason Roy expresses excitement on joining Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 5, 2023 11:37:29 PM IST

After being signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, England batter Jason Roy expressed his excitement at joining the two-time champions on Wednesday. ... read..

IPL 2023: Yuzvendra Chahal surpasses Lasith Malinga to become second-highest wicket-taker in league's history

Guwahati (Assam) | April 5, 2023 11:37:23 PM IST

India and Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Wednesday leapfrogged past legendary Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga to become the second-highest wicket-taker in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. ... read..

IPL 2023: Explosive fifties from Shikhar, Prabhsimran power Punjab Kings to 197/4 against Rajasthan Royals

Guwahati (Assam) | April 5, 2023 10:35:36 PM IST

Explosive half-centuries by openers Prabhsimran Singh and skipper Shikhar Dhawan and an opening partnership of 90 runs between the duo powered Punjab Kings (PBKS) to a massive 197/4 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) ... read..

MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina among former players awarded honorary life membership of MCC

London | April 5, 2023 10:05:53 PM IST

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the custodian of laws of cricket, announced Indian legends MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami among the former players awarded with the honorary life membership of the club, recognising thei ... read..

ICC Men's ODI Rankings: Shubman Gill climbs to career-best fourth spot, Virat Kohli at sixth position

Dubai | April 5, 2023 9:36:59 PM IST

Star Indian batters Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli have made gains in ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings released on Wednesday. ... read..

We want to prove our mettle in AFC Champions League: Mumbai City captain Rahul Bheke

Manjeri (Kerala) | April 5, 2023 9:36:50 PM IST

Following his side's qualification to Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Group Stage, the Mumbai City FC skipper said that the side is happy to play in the league for the second time and they want to prove their mettle in the league. ... read..

ICC Men's Player Rankings: New Zealand pacer Matt Henry fifth among bowlers in ODIs

Dunedin | April 5, 2023 8:06:02 PM IST

New Zealand's strong white-ball form against Sri Lanka has been rewarded with a host of their key performers making significant gains in the latest ICC Men's Player Rankings. ... read..

IPL 2023: Rajasthan Royals win toss, elect to field first against Punjab Kings

Guwahati (Assam) | April 5, 2023 8:05:53 PM IST

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and elected to field first against Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. ... read..

Kim Cotton creates history, first female to umpire in men's international match featuring full-member countries

Dunedin | April 5, 2023 7:05:45 PM IST

Kim Cotton made history on Wednesday, becoming the first-ever female umpire to stand in a men's international cricket match featuring two full member countries. ... read..

IPL 2023: Told Rishabh that one-handed six I hit was for him, says DC vice-captain Axar after loss to GT at first home game in 4 years

New Delhi | April 5, 2023 6:36:57 PM IST

Following his side's first home game at Arun Jaitley Stadium in four years, Delhi Capitals vice-captain Axar Patel said that he told the team's regular skipper Rishabh Pant, currently recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident last year, that th ... read..

PL 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders sign Jason Roy

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 5, 2023 4:05:51 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday announced English batter Jason Roy will join the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the current season. ... read..

I don't know if there is any chance, says Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool's Premier League top four chances

London | April 5, 2023 3:38:19 PM IST

Liverpool played out a draw against Chelsea on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge. ... read..

Chelsea and Liverpool play out fourth consecutive goalless draws in all competitions

London | April 5, 2023 2:36:02 PM IST

Chelsea and Liverpool played out a fourth consecutive goalless draw in all competitions on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge. ... read..

Punjab Kings sign Gurnoor Singh Brar as Raj Angad Bawa's replacement in IPL 2023

Mohali (Punjab) | April 5, 2023 2:05:35 PM IST

Punjab Kings have signed Gurnoor Singh Brar as the replacement for the injured Raj Angad Bawa. ... read..

17 women players to be offered national contracts for 2023-24: Cricket Australia

Canberra | April 5, 2023 12:35:46 PM IST

Cricket Australia have announced the list of 17 women players to be offered national contracts for 2023-24. Thirteen players have been retained from the last season. ... read..

He'll do something great for India cricket: GT skipper Hardik Pandya hails Sai Sudharsan after victory against DC in IPL

New Delhi | April 5, 2023 11:36:25 AM IST

The chase masters of the Indian Premier League, Gujarat Titans got their tenth victory out of eleven while chasing a target in their short-lived history of the IPL. GT conquered Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley stadium on Tuesday. ... read..

2023 Cricket World Cup: US clinches Qualifier spot after victory against Jersey

Windhoek | April 5, 2023 11:36:09 AM IST

The US has sealed their place in the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in a thrilling encounter against Jersey on Tuesday at United Ground. ... read..

Orleans Masters: MR Arjun-Dhruv Kapila advance to men's doubles second round

Orleans | April 5, 2023 11:06:37 AM IST

The Indian duo of MR Arjun and Dhruv Kapila booked their place in the second round of the men's doubles competition at the Orleans Master 2023 BWF Super 300 badminton tournament in France on Tuesday. ... read..

Mumbai City clinches AFC Champions League 2023-24 Group Stage Spot against Jamshedpur FC

Manjeri (Kerala) | April 5, 2023 10:37:37 AM IST

Mumbai City FC edged past Jamshedpur FC with a score of 3-1 in their Club Playoff clash at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri, Kerala on Tuesday. ... read..

They showed how to adapt to situations: David Warner after loss against GT in IPL

New Delhi | April 5, 2023 10:37:36 AM IST

Delhi Capitals returned to their fortress after almost three years to play in front of their fans with hopes of claiming their first victory of IPL 2023. However, fate had written a different story for them. ... read..

Mumbai City beat Jamshedpur FC 3-1, seal AFC Champions League 2023-24 Group Stage Spot

M0anjeri (Kerala) | Wednesday, 2023 5:15:09 AM IST

Mumbai City FC defeated Jamshedpur FC 3-1 in their Hero Club Playoff clash here at the Payyanad Stadium on Tuesday, to seal a place in the group stage of the 2023-24 edition of AFC Champions League. ... read..

CWC Qualifier Play-off: USA seal Qualifier spot; Namibia stay alive

Windhoek (Namibia) | Wednesday, 2023 5:15:09 AM IST

The United States became the first team to punch their ticket to the Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier with a thrilling win over Jersey while Namibia managed to stay alive to fight another day with a comfortable win over Canada. ... read..

Women's Olympic Qualifiers Round 1: Dominant India toy with Kyrgyz Republic to win 5-0

Bishkek (Kyrgyz Republic) | Wednesday, 2023 4:45:09 AM IST

India finally won their first match of the 2023 season when they outplayed and outclassed the Kyrgyz Republic 5-0 in the first of the two-legged tie in the Group G AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Round 1 on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. ... read..

Super Cup football: Battle begins for Group Stage spots

Manjeri (Kerala) | Wednesday, 2023 4:45:09 AM IST

Local favourites Gokulum FC will take on Kolkata;s Mohammedan Sporting on the opening day of the Hero Super Cup qualifiers here on Tuesday. ... read..

England defender Luke Shaw extends Man Utd stay to 2027

London | Wednesday, 2023 4:15:10 AM IST

Manchester United's 27-year-old England international left back Luke Shaw has signed a new contract with the club. ... read..

Shaheen Afridi returns as Pakistan announce white-ball squads for New Zealand series

Lahore | Wednesday, 2023 4:15:10 AM IST

Pakistan's pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has been named in the full-strength squads led by Babar Azam for the home T20I and ODI series against New Zealand, starting on April 14, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) informed on Tuesday. ... read..

IPL 2023: Shami, Rashid pick three-wicket hauls each for Gujarat as Delhi post 162/8

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST

Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan picked three-wicket hauls each for Gujarat Titans as they restricted Delhi Capitals to 162/8 in 20 overs on a pitch that had plenty of pace and bounce in Match Seven of IPL 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here. ... read..

IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans name Dasun Shanaka as a replacement for Kane Williamson

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

Defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) have named Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka as a replacement for the injured Kane Williamson for the entire Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. ... read..

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