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Starc surpasses Lillee as Australia dominate New Zealand batters in Christchurch
Christchurch | March 8, 2024 2:26:12 PM IST
The experienced left-armer Mitchell Starc rose to fourth on the list of Australian Test wicket-takers following a three-wicket haul against New Zealand. ... read..


Shubman Gill completes 4000 international runs during Dharamshala Test
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 8, 2024 2:26:00 PM IST
Star India batter Shubman Gill completed 4000 international runs with his 110-run knock against England in the fifth Test match at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Friday. ... read..


India's Nishant enters pre-quarterfinals at 1st World Olympic Boxing Qualifier
Busto Arsizio | March 8, 2024 1:25:47 PM IST
Indian boxer Nishant Dev continued his dominant show to enter the men's 71kg pre-quarterfinals of the 1st World Olympic Boxing Qualifier after thrashing Georgia's Madiev Eskerkhan by a unanimous 5-0 margin in Busto Arsizio, Italy. ... read..


Rohit, Gill give upper hand to India over England at Day 2 Lunch
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 8, 2024 1:25:33 PM IST
A solid unbeaten partnership of 160 runs between skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave an upper hand to India at Lunch on the second day of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing series at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Friday. ... read..


PV Sindhu enters quarterfinals of BWF French Open 2024
New Delhi | March 8, 2024 12:26:19 PM IST
India's ace shuttler PV Sindhu defeated USA's Beiwen Zhang 13-21, 21-10, 21-14 in the second round of the BWF French Open 2024 on Thursday. ... read..


Kane Williamson, Tim Southee mark their 100th Test appearance in Christchurch
Christchurch | March 8, 2024 11:26:03 AM IST
New Zealand's leading Test run-scorer Kane Williamson and their second-highest wicket-taker in the format Tim Southee donned their 100th Test cap on Friday, 8 March, in the ICC World Test Championship series against Australia in Christchurch. ... read..


Wilmar Jordan's penalty secures crucial three points for Punjab FC
Guwahati (Assam) | March 8, 2024 11:25:43 AM IST
A second-half penalty from Wilmar Jordan Gil ensured Punjab FC secured an impressive win in the crucial encounter against NorthEast United FC in Round 18 of the Indian Super League 2023-24 season which was played here at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium ... read..


Gurbaz, Farooqi guide Afghanistan to victory over Ireland by 35 runs
Sharjah | March 8, 2024 10:26:15 AM IST
Outstanding performances from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Fazalhaq Farooqi guided the Afghanistan side to victory against Ireland in the first ODI of the three-match series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday. ... read..


"Hope women feel inspired by us," says opener Shafali as DC gear up to play UPW on International Women's Day
New Delhi | March 8, 2024 10:26:06 AM IST
With four wins and a loss in five matches so far, the JSW and GMR co-owned franchise Delhi Capitals are currently at the top of the WPL 2024 points table. They will look to extend their winning run when they take on the UP Warriorz in their sixth match at ... read..


World's Best Stand-Up Paddlers Converge in Mangalore for the India's first-ever International Stand-Up Paddling Event
Mangalore (Karnataka) | March 8, 2024 10:26:00 AM IST
The World's best Stand-Up Paddlers, including World No. 2 Spanish duo of Fernando Perez (Men's) and Esperanza Barreras (Women's) along with Bianca Toncelli, reigning SUP Junior Champion, and reigning national champion Sekar Patchai are all set are set to ... read..


"I am relieved that there's no ban on PCI," says Para athlete Manasi Joshi
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 9:25:08 AM IST
Para Asian Games 2022 medalist Manasi Joshi on Thursday said that she was "relieved" that there's no ban on the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI). ... read..


AIFF asks its former legal head to submit evidence against allegations made
Football | March 8, 2024 4:24:39 AM IST
New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI) The All India Football Federation on Thursday wrote a letter to its former Head of Legal, Nilanjan Bhattacharjee, asking him to furnish evidence against his allegations that "dummy cameras" were used for the production of ... read..


"We are working hard": India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh ahead of Paris Olympics 2024
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 2:24:50 AM IST
India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh stated that the team is working hard and qualifying for the quarter-finals will be a major thing for the team in the upcoming Paris Olympics. ... read..


"Failing to qualify for Paris Olympics was really heartbreaking": India women's hockey team captain Savita Punia
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 2:24:48 AM IST
India women's hockey team captain Savita Punia opened up about the heartbreak of failing to secure a spot in the Paris Olympics 2024. ... read..


Indian Super League: Struggling for playoffs spot, Punjab FC, NorthEast United FC to lock horns
Guwahati (Assam) | March 8, 2024 12:26:17 AM IST
Punjab FC will travel to face NorthEast United FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati in their Indian Super League (ISL) fixture on Thursday. ... read..


Ad-hoc Committee of WFI announces dates for trials of selection of wrestlers for Asian Championship, Olympics Games Qualifiers
New Delhi | March 8, 2024 12:26:02 AM IST
The Ad-hoc Committee of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Thursday announced the dates for the trials of the selection of Indian wrestlers for the upcoming Asian Championships and Olympic Games qualifiers. ... read..


"Masterclass in spin bowling": Mohammad Amir lauds Kuldeep, Ashwin's performance against England in fifth Test
New Delhi | March 8, 2024 12:25:53 AM IST
Following Kuldeep Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin's stupendous bowling spell on the first day of the fifth Test match against England in Dharamshala, former Pakistan cricketer showered praise on the Indian spinners said that they were "outstanding" with the ... read..


Yashasvi breaks Virat Kohli's record, is Indian batter with highest runs against England in Test series
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 8, 2024 12:25:52 AM IST
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Thursday overtook batting talisman Virat Kohli for the most runs for India in a Test series against England. ... read..


Gujarat Giants allrounder Harleen Deol ruled out for remainder of WPL 2024 season
New Delhi | March 8, 2024 12:25:50 AM IST
Gujarat Giants (GG) on Thursday announced that star allrounder Harleen Deol has been ruled out of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 after she sustained an injury. ... read..


"You're an inspiration to all": Sachin Tendulkar hails para cricketer Amir Hussain Lone
New Delhi | March 8, 2024 12:25:23 AM IST
'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar hailed the captain of the Jammu and Kashmir para team Amir Hussain Lone and called him an inspiration to all. ... read..


WPL 2024: Saika Ishaque's 3-wicket haul helps Mumbai clinch 42-run win over UP Warriorz
New Delhi | March 8, 2024 12:25:22 AM IST
Saika Ishaque's three-wicket haul helped Mumbai Indians clinch a massive 42 runs win over UP Warriorz in the 14th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 202 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday. ... read..


Shaheen Afridi becomes third bowler to hit 100-wicket mark in PSL
New Delhi | March 7, 2024 11:26:01 PM IST
Pakistan star pacer Shaheen Afridi became the third bowler to claim 100 wickets in the Pakistan Super League during the Lahore Qalandars clash against Islamabad United. ... read..


"We can beat anyone": India hockey team skipper Harmanpreet Singh on 2024 Paris Olympics fixtures
New Delhi | March 7, 2024 11:25:50 PM IST
The anticipation for the 2024 Paris Olympics has reached a crescendo as the International Hockey Federation (FIH) unveiled the much-anticipated schedule for the hockey tournaments of the XXXIII Olympiad. ... read..


Igor Stimac announces list of probables for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Afghanistan
New Delhi | March 7, 2024 10:26:26 PM IST
The Indian senior men's team head coach Igor Stimac on Thursday announced a list of 35 probables for the two matches against Afghanistan in Round 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification. ... read..


Jonny Bairstow goes past Hussain, Bell, Vaughan in record 100th Test appearance
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 7, 2024 10:26:19 PM IST
England batter Jonny Bairstow registered a massive feat on his record 100th Test game against India in the scenic HPCA stadium of Dharamsala on Thursday. ... read..


WPL 2024: Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr's fiery knocks propel MI to 160/6 against UP Warriorz
New Delhi | March 7, 2024 10:26:01 PM IST
Nat Sciver-Brunt and Amelia Kerr's brisk knocks help Mumbai Indians post 160/6 after UP Warriorz Chamari Athapaththu's early blows startled MI in their Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 match here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday. ... read..


BAI announces rewards for Asian Games, BATC success with cash awards of Rs 1.12 crore
New Delhi | March 7, 2024 9:26:02 PM IST
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Thursday announced a cash incentive of over Rs 1.12 crore to the players and support staff for their success in major international tournaments including the Asian Games, Badminton Asia Team Championship and the ... read..


Marais Erasmus calls time on his umpiring career, to retire after 2nd NZ-Australia Test
Christchurch | March 7, 2024 9:25:57 PM IST
One of the renowned umpires, Marais Erasmus will officiate for one last time starting this Friday during the second Test of the series between New Zealand and Australia. ... read..


Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar extends wishes to his "idol" Viv Richards on his 72nd birthday
New Delhi | March 7, 2024 9:25:50 PM IST
India's batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar extended birthday greetings to one of his idols and a cricketing icon Vivian Richards on Thursday. ... read..


Ireland likely to postpone their maiden men's bilateral series against Australia due to financial reasons
New Delhi | March 7, 2024 8:26:03 PM IST
Cricket Ireland's high-performance director Richard Holdsworth, stated that Ireland are considering postponing their first-ever men's bilateral series against Australia due to financial reasons. ... read..


"Last couple of Test matches have been disappointing": Southee ahead of 2nd Test against Australia
Christchurch | March 7, 2024 8:25:47 PM IST
New Zealand skipper Tim Southee on Thursday said that the last couple of matches have been disappointing for his team and he would like to take more wickets. ... read..


WPL 2024: MI win toss, opt to bat against UP Warriorz
New Delhi | March 7, 2024 8:25:43 PM IST
Mumbai Indians skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to bat against Up Warriorz in the ongoing season of the Women's Premier League on Thursday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. ... read..


Sanjeet, Ankushita crash out of World Boxing Qualification Tournament 2024
Busto Arsizio | March 7, 2024 8:25:33 PM IST
India pugilists Sanjeet Kumar and Ankushita Boro crashed out in the opening round of the World Boxing Qualification Tournament for the Paris 2024 Olympics in Busto Arsizio, Italy on Thursday. ... read..


"I liked the Zak Crawley wicket": India spinner Kuldeep Yadav after day one of Dharamashala Test
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 7, 2024 8:25:30 PM IST
After the end of the first day of the fifth Test match between India and England in Dharamshala on Thursday, star spinner Kuldeep Yadav said that he enjoyed picking up Zak Crawley's wicket. ... read..


Kuldeep's fifer, Rohit-Jaiswal partnership puts India ahead, England out for 218 (Day 1, 5th Test)
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 7, 2024 7:25:45 PM IST
India openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal's onslaught allowed India to exercise control on Day one of the final Test against England at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, on Thursday. ... read..


"Its good to play together with great Indian players, get wins": Sophie Ecclestone
By Gurmeet Raj Batra

New Delhi | March 7, 2024 6:25:47 PM IST
English left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone, who top-ranked in the ODI and T20I rankings, is confident of a turnaround in the fortunes of her team, saying her team is very "excited" for the Delhi leg and added that "it's great to play together" with some ... read..


Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes second quickest Indian to score 1000 runs in Test cricket
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 7, 2024 6:25:19 PM IST
India's star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Thursday completed 1000 runs in the Test and with this achievement he became the second fastest Indian to reach thousand Test runs. ... read..


"If you want to be treated as champion, you have to win": Sourav Ganguly
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 7, 2024 3:26:11 PM IST
Legendary Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly on Thursday spoke about handling pressure as a sportsperson, saying that sports are no longer about merely participating and to be treated as a champion, players have to win. ... read..


"This is the best prepared I've ever been...": Neeraj Chopra ahead of Paris Olympics 2024
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 7, 2024 3:25:42 PM IST
Indian world champion and Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said that ahead of Paris Olympics to be held this year, he feels at the very top preparation-wise and his best is yet to come. ... read..


IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Kuldeep's fifer puts England on backfoot, visitors at 194/8 (Day 1, Tea)
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 7, 2024 3:25:33 PM IST
Opener Zak Crawley did score a half-century but a five-wicket haul by Kuldeep Yadav and a dominant performance by Indian spinners restricted England to 194/8 at the end of the second session on day one of the fifth and final Test at Dharamsala on Thursday ... read..


"Sports teaches you friendship, respect, solidarity": Abhinav Bindra
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 7, 2024 2:25:18 PM IST
Indian Olympic gold medalist shooter Abhinav Bindra talked about the impact of sports, saying that it teaches people friendship, respect and solidarity and can shape people while making them health conscious. ... read..


IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Crawley's fifty helps England touch three-figures mark (Day 1, Lunch)
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 7, 2024 1:26:08 PM IST
An attacking half-century by opener Zak Crawley and his half-century partnership with Ben Duckett helped England end the first session on high, with a score of 100/2 on day one of the fifth and final Test against India at Dharamshala on Thursday. ... read..


Indian Wells Open: Andy Murray starts off with win over Goffin
California | March 7, 2024 1:25:41 PM IST
Just a week after his 500th hard-court win in Dubai, British tennis icon Andy Murray started his Indian Wells campaign with a win over veteran David Goffin late Wednesday night. ... read..


Inaugural Indian Street Premier League kicks off with star-studded opening ceremony
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 7, 2024 12:26:03 PM IST
The inaugural edition of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India's pioneering tennis ball T10 cricket tournament to be played inside a stadium, kicked off with a star-studded opening ceremony that witnessed a live musical performance and a scintill ... read..


Dinesh Karthik to call time on IPL career after 2024 season
New Delhi | March 7, 2024 12:25:40 PM IST
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik is all set to call time on his Indian Premier League (IPL) career after the upcoming season, reported ESPNCricinfo. ... read..


Rafael Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells Open
California | March 7, 2024 12:25:28 PM IST
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal withdrew from the ongoing Indian Wells Open competition on the eve of his first-round match, saying that he is "not ready to play at the highest level". ... read..


Australia unchanged, New Zealand pacer Ben Sears to debut in 2nd Test at Christchurch
Christchurch | March 7, 2024 11:26:31 AM IST
Australia have confirmed they will take an unchanged playing eleven into the second and final Test against New Zealand that commences on Friday, while the Kiwis have revealed that uncapped pace bowler Ben Sears will make his Test debut. ... read..


IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Ravichandran Ashwin felicitated by coach Rahul Dravid for completing 100 Tests
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 7, 2024 11:26:24 AM IST
Indian veteran spin-bowling all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin was felicitated by his head coach Rahul Dravid ahead of the fifth and final Test against England at Dharamsala on Thursday on the occasion of his 100th Test match. ... read..


UEFA Champions League: Manchester City, Real Madrid move to quarterfinals
Manchester | March 7, 2024 11:26:07 AM IST
Defending champions Manchester City secured their spot in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League with Erling Haaland among the strikers who helped the treble-holders beat FC Copenhagen 3-1 in the second leg of the round of 16 tie on late Wednesday ... read..


"It is built on cricket, to facilitate my career...": Ashwin opens up on role of family in journey towards 100th Test
New Delhi | March 7, 2024 10:27:02 AM IST
As he prepares to play his 100th Test match against England at Dharamshala, Indian veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin reflected on his family's role in his cricketing journey, saying that the ride towards the century of Tests has been a rollercoaster ... read..


Santosh Trophy: Services-Mizoram, Manipur-Goa set to battle in semifinals
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | March 7, 2024 10:27:01 AM IST
And then there were four! The 77th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy is down to the semifinals, where Services, Mizoram, Manipur, and Goa will fight it out for a spot in the final at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, on Thursday. ... read..


"The greatest lesson I learned....": Ashwin recalls struggle to retain spot after 2012-13 England series loss
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 7, 2024 10:26:51 AM IST
As he prepares to play his 100th Test, Indian veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin reminisced on a very difficult phase of his career back in 2012-13 following a home series loss to England, when on verge of being dropped, he learnt to exert more press ... read..


IND vs ENG, 5th Test: England wins toss, opts to bat first
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 7, 2024 10:26:48 AM IST
England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat first during the fifth and final Test against India at Dharamsala's Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium on Thursday. ... read..


Indian Super League: FC Goa end winless streak, beat East Bengal 1-0
Panaji (Goa) | March 7, 2024 10:26:44 AM IST
FC Goa secured their first win after going winless in their previous five games as they edged past East Bengal FC by 1-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 on Wednesday. ... read..


Indian Super League: Struggling for playoffs spot, Punjab FC, NorthEast United FC to lock horns
Guwahati (Assam) | March 7, 2024 10:26:40 AM IST
Punjab FC will travel to face NorthEast United FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati in their Indian Super League (ISL) fixture on Thursday. ... read..


'Nothing could mean more in my life': Bengaluru Torpedoes Captain Pankaj Sharma braces himself for fatherhood
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 7, 2024 9:27:13 AM IST
On the eve of the Bengaluru Torpedoes' match against Ahmedabad Defenders on February 26, Pankaj Sharma, Captain of the Bengaluru Torpedoes franchise of the Prime Volleyball League received the news that his wife would soon be expected to deliver their bab ... read..


French Open badminton 2024: PV Sindhu moves to pre-quarters with stunning comeback win over Michelle Li
Paris | March 7, 2024 9:27:07 AM IST
Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu secured a remarkable come-from-behind win against Michelle Li of Canada in her first-round match at the ongoing French Open badminton tournament on Wednesday. ... read..


"He used to be a batter, I played as a spinner...": Rohit recalls long-term association with Ashwin ahead of 100th Test
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 7, 2024 9:27:03 AM IST
Ahead of the fifth and final Test of the series against England, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma reminisced on his long-term association with veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, who is set to play his 100th Test on Thursday. ... read..


"Happy with the way we bowled": Najmul on Bangladesh's 8-wicket win over Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I
Sylhet | March 7, 2024 8:25:04 AM IST
Following Bangladesh's 8-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second T20I match at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Wednesday, the Bengal Tigers skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto said that he was happy with the way they bowled. ... read..


Najmul's captain knock helps Bangladesh clinch 8-wicket win over Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I
Sylhet | March 7, 2024 6:25:27 AM IST
Najmul Hossain Shanto's unbeaten 53-run knock helped Bangladesh seal an 8-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second T20I match at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Wednesday. ... read..


Arvind Kejriwal felicitates Delhi's Asian Games medal-winning athletes, says, "Govt will provide complete assistance to athletes"
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 11:56:10 PM IST
In a gesture of recognition and support, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal honoured 11 athletes and 3 coaches from Delhi who achieved remarkable success at the Asian Games 2022. ... read..


"Life and Test cricket are very synonymous": Ashwin ahead of playing 100th Test in Dharamshala
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 6, 2024 11:55:55 PM IST
Ahead of Ravichandran Ashwin's 100th Test in the fifth and final game against England on Thursday in Dharamshala, the 37-year-old spinner said that for him life and long format cricket are very "synonymous". ... read..


Nepal announces Rs 5 crores for its national cricket team's T20 WC preparation
Kathmandu | March 6, 2024 11:55:54 PM IST
The Nepal Government on Wednesday announced an amount of rupees five crores for the Nepali national cricket team to help in preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. ... read..


ISL forms power base for success of national team: Punjab FC coach Staikos Vergetis
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 11:55:28 PM IST
The Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season is special in many regards. In addition to being the 10th season of the competition, this edition of the tournament also marks the first time a club secured promotion to the ISL with I-League Champions Punjab F ... read..


WPL 2024: Wolvaardt, Mooney's fifties propel Gujarat Giants to 199/5 against RCB
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 10:55:25 PM IST
Brisk half-century by Laura Wolvaardt and Beth Mooney powered Gujarat Giants (GG) to 199/5 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 clash here at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. ... read..


Gujarat Open 2024: Young guns Saarthak Chhibber, Varun Chopra accompanied by seasoned pros Mani Ram, Angad Cheema in joint first round lead
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 6, 2024 9:56:16 PM IST
Young guns Saarthak Chhibber of Delhi and US-based Varun Chopra were accompanied by seasoned professionals Mani Ram of Karnal and Chandigarh's Angad Cheema at the top of the leaderboard at three-under 33 after round one of the Gujarat Open Golf Championsh ... read..


"Honestly don't know what Bazball means": Rohit Sharma ahead of 5th Test against England
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 6, 2024 9:56:05 PM IST
Ahead of the fifth and final Test of the five-match series against England in Dharamsala, India captain Rohit Sharma said he wasn't quite sure what "Bazball" meant. ... read..


Tvesa Malik cards 74 in South Africa
Gauteng | March 6, 2024 9:55:57 PM IST
Tvesa Malik, winner last fortnight in the Sunshine Tour, opened with a modest 2-over 74 in the first round of the Fidelity ADT Ladies Challenge at Blue Valley Golf Estate. She was placed T-37, as English golfer Georgia Coughlin took the lead at 4-under 68 ... read..


SAFF U16 Women's Championship: Young Tigresses look to bounce back against hosts Nepal
Kathmandu | March 6, 2024 9:55:48 PM IST
After a disappointing 1-3 loss to Bangladesh on Tuesday, India will look to bounce back and book their SAFF U16 Women's Championship final berth when they take on hosts Nepal on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the ANFA Complex. ... read..


New York Superstar Strikers onboards Colin de Grandhomme, Narsingh Deonarine for Legends Cricket Trophy
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 9:55:36 PM IST
Ahead of the upcoming season of the Legends Cricket Trophy, New York Superstar Strikers announced the inclusion of Colin de Grandhomme and Narsingh Deonarine to their roster. The cricket event marks the debut participation of the Superstar Strikers and is ... read..


Paris Olympic hockey tournaments begin on July 27, men's medal matches scheduled for Aug 8
Lausanne | March 6, 2024 8:55:47 PM IST
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach and FIH President Tayyab Ikram on Wednesday unveiled the competition schedule for hockey at Paris 2024, to be played from July 27 to August 9. ... read..


WPL 2024: Gujarat Giants win toss, decide to bat first against Bangalore
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 8:55:45 PM IST
Beth Mooney's Gujarat Giants (GGT) won the toss and decided to bat first against Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 13th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..


World Table Tennis Youth Contender 2024: Sarthak Arya clinches gold medal
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 8:55:43 PM IST
Sarthak Arya, a 9th-grade student won a gold medal in the World Table Tennis (WTT) Youth Contender Algeria, in the U15 Singles Category, gold medal in the U15 Mixed Doubles Category at La Coupole d Alger Arena Algiers, and a Silver Medal in the WTT Youth ... read..


England Cricket players meet Dalai Lama ahead of Dharamshala Test
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 6, 2024 7:55:30 PM IST
England Cricket Team players met with the Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama on Wednesday ahead of the fifth and final Test match against India in Dharamshala. ... read..


ISL: Punjab FC face NorthEast United in crucial encounter as race for playoff spots heats up
Guwahati (Assam) | March 6, 2024 7:55:17 PM IST
Punjab FC (PFC) will face NorthEast United FC in a crucial encounter on Thursday in Round 18 of the Indian Super League 2023-24 season which will be played here at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium. ... read..


"It's a huge achievement": Rohit Sharma on Ashwin's 100th Test in Dharamshala
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 6, 2024 6:55:04 PM IST
Ahead of India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's 100th Test match in Dharamshala, skipper Rohit Sharma said that it's a huge achievement for the 37-year-old. ... read..


Bumrah within sight as Australia bowlers rise in Test rankings
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 6:55:02 PM IST
Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon made ground on the India pacer after they shared 14 wickets between them in the opening Test against New Zealand. ... read..


It is a great moment for any bowler to play 100 Tests": Ashwin childhood coach expresses his feelings ahead of Dharamsala Test
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 6, 2024 5:55:38 PM IST
Ravichandran Ashwin's childhood coach Sunil Subramanian wished the experienced off-spinner ahead of his 100th Test as India is set to lock horns with England in the fifth and final Test of the five-match series at Dharamsala from Thursday. ... read..


"He hasn't seen Pant play": Rohit's witty reply to Duckett for his comments on Yashasvi's aggressive batting
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 6, 2024 5:55:27 PM IST
Ahead of the fifth and final Test match in Dharamshala, India skipper Rohit Sharma gave a witty reply to England opener Ben Duckett's comment that Yashasvi Jaiswal started playing aggressively after getting influenced by Bazball. ... read..


Centre revises eligibility criteria for sportspersons seeking government jobs, extends it to Khelo India medal winners
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 4:56:04 PM IST
In a significant decision, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said the Centre has revised eligibility criteria for sportspersons seeking government jobs and medal winners from the Khelo India Games - Youth, University, Para and Winter Games ... read..


Women's Premier League: Halfway through tournament, bowlers enjoy an upper hand
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 3:56:09 PM IST
The second leg of the Women's Premier League (WPL) started in Delhi on Tuesday with a high-octane match between 2023 finalists Delhi Capitals (DC) and defending champion Mumbai Indians (MI) and so far, fans have witnessed plenty of thrilling battles betwe ... read..


Mark Wood replaces Ollie Robinson in Playing XI for Dharamsala Test against India
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 6, 2024 3:55:51 PM IST
Right-arm seamer Mark Wood is set to replace Ollie Robinson in the England squad for the fifth and final Test against India at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium starting from Thursday. ... read..


Ranji Trophy: Rathod's ton helps Vidarbha set final clash against Mumbai, beat MP by 62 runs
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | March 6, 2024 2:56:57 PM IST
Yash Rathod's century was a major highlight as Vidarbha beat Madhya Pradesh by 62 runs in Nagpur on Wednesday to secure a shot at their third Ranji Trophy title, booking a title clash with 41-time champions Mumbai. ... read..


National Championship is important domestic tournament: HI president Dilip Tirkey
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 2:56:51 PM IST
All eyes will be on the forthcoming 14th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2024 Pune where India's top hockey players and budding stars will be vying for honours representing their respective state teams. ... read..


"They believe a lot in changing everything": Aakash Chopra on Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL 2024
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 2:56:43 PM IST
Former India opener Aakash Chopra feels that the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) team has believed in changing their head coach and captain every year for the last four seasons in order to taste success in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but they have failed to ... read..


Lyon keen to exploit a chink in Williamson's armour in milestone Test
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 2:56:32 PM IST
With Kane Williamson all set for his 100th Test appearance in Christchurch, rival Nathan Lyon is ready with a plan to curb the prolific batter. ... read..


"Remember seeing all my heroes, it was Tendulkar...": Williamson reminisces on debut ahead of 100th Test
Christchurch | March 6, 2024 2:56:26 PM IST
Ahead of the 100th Test match of his career, New Zealand batter Kane Williamson reminisced on his debut in a longer format against India, how he was taken aback by the presence of his childhood heroes like Sachin Tendulkar and how till this very day, he i ... read..


MotoGP World Championship: Repsol Honda Team begins 30th season
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 2:56:17 PM IST
A landmark season of the MotoGP World Championship awaits Joan Mir and Luca Marini, the young pairing ready to pilot their striking 2024 Repsol Honda Team RC213V machines across 21 rounds - starting under the floodlights of Qatar. ... read..


AIFF president clarifies his position on recent allegations against him
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 2:56:05 PM IST
AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, in a letter to the top office bearers of the Member Associations and the Executive Committee members, addressed the several allegations made against him in recent media reports. ... read..


Eckroat wins Cognizant, books ticket to Masters
Palm Beaches | March 6, 2024 2:56:04 PM IST
Austin Eckroat became the fourth first-time winner in nine events this season, and also ended a long wait to become a winner on the PGA TOUR. It just took a day extra as the action at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches ended on Monday. It was his 5 ... read..


1st World Olympic Qualifier: Indian boxer Nishant Dev makes winning start
Busto Arsizio | March 6, 2024 1:56:08 PM IST
World Championships bronze medallist Nishant Dev started his campaign at the 1st World Olympic Boxing Qualifier with an exciting 3-1 win against British boxer Lewis Richardson in Busto Arsizio, Italy. ... read..


Arshvant Srivastava leads by 4 shots in USKG Malaysian championships as 5 Indians in top 3
Kuala Lumpur | March 6, 2024 1:55:57 PM IST
Arshvant Srivastava of India blazed the Glenmarie Golf and Country Club with the day's best card of 3-under 69 in the Boys 13-14 age category on the opening day of the US Kids Malaysian Championships. ... read..


WPL 2024: RCB's Wareham stresses on consistency as key ahead of Delhi leg
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 6, 2024 1:55:52 PM IST
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) all-rounder Georgia Wareham said that heading into the Delhi leg of the tournament, consistency will be an important factor for the team. ... read..


Amandeep lands two eagles, takes 6-shot lead in 5th leg of WPGT
Gurugram (Haryana) | March 6, 2024 1:55:39 PM IST
Amandeep Drall landed two eagles besides five other birdies in a sensational round of 8-under 64, a ladies' course record at the Golden Greens Golf Club. Her best effort of the season so far, also gave her a six-shot lead after the opening round of the fi ... read..


Indian Street Premier League: Sumeet Dhekale to lead Chennai Singams
Mumbai (Maharastra) | March 6, 2024 1:55:32 PM IST
Chennai Singams announced left-handed batter, Sumeet Dhekale, as the captain to lead the Chennai Singams pride. Dhekale was acquired by the team for a whopping Rs 19 Lakhs making him the most expensive player in the Singams squad. ... read..


Beyond the Court: Onur Cukur's inspiring story of balancing volleyball and education
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 6, 2024 12:55:22 PM IST
Onur Cukur, a setter for Kolkata Thunderbolts in the ongoing third season of the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) has garnered a lot of fan-following because of his impressive showing on the court. ... read..


I loved the atmosphere: Jemimah Rodrigues following Delhi Capitals' memorable home debut
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 12:55:06 PM IST
The Delhi Capitals Women's team made their home debut memorable as they beat Mumbai Indians by 29 runs in their fifth match of the WPL 2024 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. ... read..


Ross Taylor calls Neil Wagner's retirement 'forced'; Williamson clarifies
Wellington | March 6, 2024 11:57:45 AM IST
Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor has said that the retirement of pacer Neil Wagner was a "forced" one. ... read..


Indian Super League: FC Goa look to get campaign back on track against East Bengal FC
Fatorda (Goa) | March 6, 2024 11:57:34 AM IST
FC Goa will host East Bengal FC at the Fatorda Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 on Wednesday. The Gaurs are still searching for their maiden win in the competition in the second half of this campaign. ... read..


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