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Boxer Amit Panghal secures Paris Olympics 2024 quota

Bangkok | June 2, 2024 4:31:21 PM IST

Indian boxer Amit Panghal beat Chuang Liu of China in the 51kg quarterfinal of the 2nd World Qualification Tournament held here on Sunday to book his quota for the Paris Olympics. ... read..

Team Sea Sakthi from India set to participate in 11th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 4:31:19 PM IST

Sea Sakthi, a 15-member contingent from Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT), Coimbatore, India, will participate in the 11th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) 2024, scheduled from July 1 to July 6 in Monaco. The team is ready to compete with its inno ... read..

Bhatia makes cut in RBC Canadian Open

Hamilton | June 2, 2024 3:31:26 PM IST

Akshay Bhatia shot a second straight 69 and made the cut comfortably in tied 30th place at the RBC Canadian Open. ... read..

Indian Open of Surfing: Tamil Nadu's surfers continue their dominance on day 2

Mangaluru (Karnataka) | June 2, 2024 3:31:19 PM IST

The second day of the fifth edition of the Indian Open of Surfing began with a beautiful morning and enticing waves at the Sasihithlu beach here. ... read..

French Open: Djokovic marches to fourth round with brilliant comeback win against Musetti

Paris | June 2, 2024 3:31:12 PM IST

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic continued his fine run in the ongoing French Open competition with a brilliant come-from-behind win against young Italian Lorenzo Musetti on Sunday. ... read..

"Jonny has got experience, game to play at number four...": England skipper Buttler

Port of Spain | June 2, 2024 2:31:27 PM IST

England skipper Jos Buttler backed hard-hitting batter Jonny Bairstow to come good at number four position ahead of the start of their ICC T20 World Cup campaign against Scotland on June 4 in Barbados. ... read..

"Don't want to change our fearless approach....": USA skipper Monank after beating Canada in T20 WC opener

Dallas | June 2, 2024 1:31:11 PM IST

Following his side's seven-wicket win over Canada in the ICC T20 World Cup campaign opener, USA skipper Monank Patel remarked that they would not change their fearless brand of cricket against Asian giants India and Pakistan. ... read..

Five questions for Buttler's England to think over ahead of T20 World Cup defence

London | June 2, 2024 1:31:10 PM IST

As Jos Buttler's England team fly out to begin their efforts to retain the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title they won in 2022, they have some issues to consider. Buttler had plenty of reasons to be cheerful as he led his team on to their flight to Barbados on ... read..

I won't be bowling early in T20 WC 2024: Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 1:31:06 PM IST

Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh said he won't be bowling early in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. ... read..

USA, batter Aaron Jones rewrite record books following historic win against Canada in T20 WC opener

New York | June 2, 2024 1:31:02 PM IST

USA and middle-order batter Aaron Jones made history on Sunday during their ICC T20 World Cup opening clash against Canada as the co-hosts pulled off the third-most successful run-chase in the tournament's history and Aaron re-wrote several record books w ... read..

"Pressure brings out the best in me...": USA's Aaron after win over Canada in T20 WC opener

Dallas | June 2, 2024 1:30:51 PM IST

After his side's win over Canada in their ICC T20 World Cup match, USA batter Aaron Jones, who played a match-winning knock of 94* in just 40 balls, said that he likes to bat when his team is under pressure as it brings the best out of him. ... read..

Explosive 94 from Aaron helps USA kickstart T20 World Cup with thumping win over Canada

Dallas | June 2, 2024 12:31:20 PM IST

With the help of an explosive 94-run knock by Aaron Jones and his game-turning century stand with Andries Gous, the co-hosts USA kicked off their ICC T20 World Cup on a high with a seven-wicket win over Canada at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, on Sunday. ... read..

"You're on a roll": Gautam Adani lauds Praggnanandhaa for beating top-two ranked players at Norway Chess

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 12:31:18 PM IST

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani on Sunday lauded Indian teen chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa following his stunning victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen and world number two Fabiano Caruana at the ongoing Norway Chess competition. ... read..

It's an incredible thing, not everyone can win UCL so many times: Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 11:30:13 AM IST

After Real Madrid sealed their 15th UEFA Champions League (UCL) title by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0, the Los Blancos attacker Vinicius Junior said it is an incredible thing and not everyone can experience it. ... read..

"Rahul has done well for India as a coach....": Mohammed Kaif

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 2, 2024 10:32:21 AM IST

Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif said that the current Indian head coach Rahul Dravid has done well for the team, especially during the 50-over World Cup last year, in which India reached the finals. ... read..

T20 WC: Navneet, Nicholas' half-centuries propel Canada to 194/5 against US

Dallas | June 2, 2024 10:32:18 AM IST

Navneet Dhaliwal and Nicholas Kirton's half-centuries helped Canada score 194/5 against the US in the inaugural match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Sunday. ... read..

Norway Chess: R Pragananadhaa stuns world number two, achieves unique feat in classical chess

Stavanger | June 2, 2024 10:32:16 AM IST

Indian teenage chess sensation R Pragananadhaa continued with his dominating ways in the ongoing Norway Chess competition as he defeated the world number two player Fabiano Caruana in round five in a classical chess game on Saturday night. ... read..

Our batting didn't do well: Bangladesh skipper Shanto after losing to India in warm-up match

New York | June 2, 2024 10:32:09 AM IST

After conceding a 60-run loss against India in the warm-up match before the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto said the batting lineup did not do well in the game. ... read..

"Very happy with our effort": Canada batter Navneet Dhaliwal after playing 61-run knock against US

Dallas | June 2, 2024 10:32:01 AM IST

After playing a 61-run knock against the US in the inaugural match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Canada batter Navneet Dhaliwal said he was happy with their efforts in the first inning. ... read..

FIFA WC Qualifier: India set to battle Kuwait at its happy hunting ground, Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 2, 2024 10:32:00 AM IST

India's all-important FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait is inching closer with every day. The West Asians are a familiar side for the Blue Tigers and this is set to be their fourth meeting in less than a year, and without a shadow of a doubt, the mo ... read..

Virat Kohli receives ICC ODI Player of the Year 2023 award

New York | June 2, 2024 8:31:52 AM IST

Star India batter Virat Kohli received his ICC ODI Player of the Year award and was also selected for ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year 2023 in New York as his side prepares to play the T20 World Cup opener against Ireland on June 5. ... read..

"We have not nailed the batting line-up yet": Rohit Sharma

New York | June 2, 2024 8:31:51 AM IST

Following his side's win over Bangladesh in their ICC T20 World Cup warm-up match against Bangladesh, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said that the Men in Blue have not decided on the batting line-up yet. ... read..

"UCL was won with both sacrifice, quality": Real Madrid manager Ancelotti

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 8:31:49 AM IST

After beating Borussia Dortmund by 2-0 in the final of the UEFA Champions League (UCL), Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti said their 15th UCL title was won with both sacrifice and quality. ... read..

T20 WC: United States win toss, opt to bowl against Canada

Dallas | June 2, 2024 7:32:04 AM IST

Monank Patel-led United States won the toss and decided to field against Canada in the inaugural match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Sunday. ... read..

Real midfielder Valverde accepts they 'suffered in the first half' against Dortmund in UCL Final

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 7:32:00 AM IST

Following his side's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund to win their record 15th title in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) final match on Sunday, Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde accepted that they suffered in the first half. ... read..

Vinicius, Carvajal help Real Madrid beat Dortmund to win record 15th UCL title

New Delhi | June 2, 2024 6:29:49 AM IST

Vinicius Junior and Daniel Carvajal helped Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to win a record 15th UEFA Champions League (UCL) title at the iconic Wembley Stadium on Sunday. ... read..

T20 WC: India captain Rohit Sharma wins toss, opts to bat against Bangladesh in warm-up match; Kohli misses out

New York | June 1, 2024 10:32:44 PM IST

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat against Bangladesh in their ICC Mens T20 World Cup warm-up match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Saturday. ... read..

Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand to inaugurate World Junior Chess Championship 2024 in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | June 1, 2024 10:32:13 PM IST

The Gujarat State Chess Association (GSCA) under the aggies of the All India Chess Federation (AICF) and Federation Internationale des Echecs (FIDE) is set to host the prestigious World Junior Chess Championship 2024 at GIFT City Club, Gandhinagar, Gujara ... read..

ISL: Mumbai City FC sign Brandon Fernandes on three-year contract

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 1, 2024 10:32:06 PM IST

Mumbai City FC on Saturday announced the signing of Brandon Fernandes on a free transfer. ... read..

French Open: Felix Auger-Aliassime downs Ben Shelton to set up Carlos Alcaraz clash in fourth-round

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 1, 2024 10:31:48 PM IST

Felix Auger-Aliassime on Saturday delivered one of his best performances of the season to storm past Ben Shelton 6-4, 6-2, 6-1 in the ongoing French Open 2024. ... read..

Kolhapur Tuskers unveil team jersey ahead of Maharashtra Premier League season 2

Pune (Maharashtra) | June 1, 2024 8:31:43 PM IST

The Kolhapur Tuskers unveiled their team jersey for the second season of the Maharashtra Premier League T20 cricket tournament as the last edition runners-up officially kicked off their title challenge at a glitzy ceremony here on Friday.The function was ... read..

Singapore Open: India's Treesa-Gopichand suffers defeat against Shida-Matsuyama in semi-final

Kallang | June 1, 2024 8:31:36 PM IST

The Indian women's pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand on Saturday suffered a defeat in the semi-final of the Singapore Open against Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida of Japan. ... read..

West Indies announce 15-player squad against Sri Lanka for white-ball series

Port of Spain | June 1, 2024 8:31:08 PM IST

West Indies on Friday announced their 15-player squad for the tour of Sri Lanka with crucial ICC Women's Championship points on the line. ... read..

"Have decided to move on": Dinesh Karthik announces retirement from all forms of cricket on his 39th birthday

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 8:30:44 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)'s star finisher and India batter Dinesh Karthik on Saturday announced his retirement from all forms of representative cricket and the 39-year-old picked his birthday to bid farewell to the sport. ... read..

"It's been a chaotic kind of start": Mitchell Santner on New Zealand's T20 WC preparations

Georgetown | June 1, 2024 8:30:36 PM IST

Star all-rounder Mitchell Santner admitted that New Zealand had a "chaotic start" to the T20 World Cup 2024 as the squad chose extra training sessions over an actual warm-up game due to logistical constraints and with players arriving in three batches due ... read..

FIH Pro League: Indian men's hockey team defeat World Champions Germany 3-0 in thrilling match

London | June 1, 2024 6:30:59 PM IST

The Indian men's hockey team started their final leg of the FIH Pro League season on Saturday as they put up a resilient performance to beat reigning World Champions Germany 3-0. ... read..

"Virat will have to bat with freedom": Sourav Ganguly picks batting maestro to open for India in T20 WC

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 6:30:49 PM IST

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly picked batting maestro Virat Kohli to open with India captain Rohit Sharma in the ICC T20 World Cup, taking place in the USA and West Indies from June 1 to 29. ... read..

England all-rounder Chris Woakes reveals why he was out of professional cricket for months

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 5:33:38 PM IST

Star England all-rounder Chris Woakes revealed that his father passed away at the beginning of May which forced him out of professional cricket for months. ... read..

I have utmost confidence in this team: Real skipper Nacho ahead of UCL Final clash

London | June 1, 2024 5:33:06 PM IST

Real Madrid skipper Nacho Fernandez said he has 'utmost confidence' in his side as they take on Borussia Dortmund in the final match of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday. ... read..

"We're very happy to be here": Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric ahead of UCL Final clash

London | June 1, 2024 5:32:35 PM IST

Star Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric said that the Los Blancos are very happy to happy to play the final match of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) against Borussia Dortmund in London. ... read..

Real manager Ancelotti believes his players are 'focused and concentrated' before facing Dortmund in UCL Final

London | June 1, 2024 5:32:25 PM IST

Ahead of his side's clash against Borussia Dortmund in the final of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) at the iconic Wembley in London, Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti said the Los Blancos players are 'focused and concentrated'. ... read..

"His captaincy has been fantastic": KKR pacer Starc heaps praise on skipper Shreyas Iyer

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 5:31:44 PM IST

Days after the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Mitchell Starc showered praise on his skipper Shreyas Iyer and said his captaincy was fantastic throughout the season. ... read..

Both teams will be under pressure: US vice-captain Jones on facing Canada in T20 WC 2024

Dallas | June 1, 2024 5:31:02 PM IST

Ahead of the inaugural match of the T20 World Cup 2024, USA vice-captain Aaron Jones said there will be pressure on both Canada and his side before the start of the ICC event. ... read..

"Play freely in T20 format": Sourav Ganguly's advice to Team India for T20 World Cup

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | June 1, 2024 5:30:24 PM IST

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday adviced Team India for their upcoming ICC T20 World Cup campaign and said the Men in Blue players should play freely from the start of their innings in the ICC event. ... read..

Harbhajan Singh cast his vote in last and final phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Jalandhar | June 1, 2024 12:33:30 PM IST

Former India spinner and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh cast his vote in the last and final phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on Saturday. ... read..

FIFA WC Qualifiers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu promises to keep raising the bar

Football | June 1, 2024 12:33:20 PM IST

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 1: After arriving in Kolkata in high spirits on Wednesday, the Indian senior men's team held their first training session on Thursday evening. With less than a week to go for the all-important FIFA World Cup Qualifiers ... read..

Real Madrid eye 15th UCL title against Borussia Dortmund at iconic Wembley

London | June 1, 2024 12:32:56 PM IST

Nacho Fernandez-led Real Madrid will eye their 15th UEFA Champions League (UCL) title against Emre Can's Borussia Dortmund in the final match of the marquee event at the iconic Wembley Stadium on Saturday night. ... read..

Defender Mehtab Singh set to miss clash against Kuwait in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Kolkata (West Bengal) | June 1, 2024 12:32:40 PM IST

: Defender Mehtab Singh left the India Senior Men's Team camp in Kolkata because of personal reasons on Friday. ... read..

"Only focused on enjoying the game": Bumrah on his mindset after returning from injury

New York | June 1, 2024 12:32:29 PM IST

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah opened up on his mindset after returning from injury and said he only focused on enjoying the game. ... read..

T20 warm up game: Afghanistan excel in all departments in win over Scotland

Port of Spain | June 1, 2024 12:32:08 PM IST

Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman starred for Afghanistan in a confident win over Scotland in Trinidad. ... read..

'Things change during World Cup': RP Singh's insight on high-voltage India-Pakistan clash

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 12:02:33 AM IST

Former India pacer RP Singh believes there will be a lot of pressure on the players during the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup. ... read..

French Open: Jannik Sinner knocks out Pavel Kotov, seals place in fourth round

Paris | June 1, 2024 12:02:15 AM IST

World No. 2 Jannik Sinner continued his flawless form in the clay-court major by defeating Pavel Kotov 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 for his third straight-set victory in French Open 2024. ... read..

Uzbekistan topple India women's football team with 3-0 win

Tashkent | June 1, 2024 12:02:12 AM IST

The Indian women's football team suffered a 0-3 loss to Uzbekistan in the first friendly at the Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent on Friday. ... read..

"Never thought would be playing in the States": Virat Kohli talks about development of cricket in America

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 12:02:10 AM IST

India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli opened up about the growing impact of cricket in the United States, as they are set to co-host the upcoming T20 World Cup with the West Indies. ... read..

Hull City announce Tim Walter as new head coach ahead of upcoming season

Kingston | June 1, 2024 12:01:55 AM IST

English Championship outfit Hull City on Friday announced Tim Walter as the club's new head coach. ... read..

RP Singh picks Arshdeep alongside Bumrah as India's death-bowling duo for T20 World Cup

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 12:01:52 AM IST

Former India pacer RP Singh backed Arshdeep Singh ahead of Mohammed Siraj in death overs because of the variation that the left-arm pacer brings to the team. ... read..

"Oh Larry paaji, kya haal chaal": India captain Rohit Sharma's funny exchange with NBA trophy

New York | June 1, 2024 12:01:48 AM IST

As India gears up for their T20 World Cup campaign, Men in Blue captain Rohit Sharma on Friday posed with the NBA trophy at the Nassau County International Stadium and the skipper also discussed his love for the sport of basketball. ... read..

French Open: Matteo Arnaldi upsets Andrey Rublev in straight sets to reach fourth round

Paris | June 1, 2024 12:01:44 AM IST

Matteo Arnaldi registered one of the biggest wins of his career at Roland Garros on Friday as he upset sixth seed Andrey Rublev in the third round of the ongoing French Open 2024. ... read..

Pool of talent, familiarity with home conditions, USA eye win over Canada in T20 WC opener

Houston | June 1, 2024 12:01:31 AM IST

The USA men's cricket team is all set for their maiden appearance in the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup, as they take on fellow debutants and arch-rival Canada in the tournament opener on June 1 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, T ... read..

"Sanju, Rishabh should be in Playing 11": RP Singh on India's batting choices for T20 World Cup

New Delhi | June 1, 2024 12:01:27 AM IST

Former Indian pacer RP Singh on Friday suggested that India should include both wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant in their playing XI in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup and also the veteran left-arm fast-medium said that Hardik Pandya's bow ... read..

Tazmin Brits returns as South Africa announce ODI, Test squads for India tour

Johannesburg | June 1, 2024 12:01:22 AM IST

South Africa opening batter Tazmin Brits is set to make an international comeback after suffering a meniscus rupture and damaged ligament in her left knee in April. ... read..

Healthier choices today for happier tomorrow: PV Sindhu's message to youth on World No Tobacco Day

New Delhi | May 31, 2024 12:00:59 AM IST

To motivate children and youth to steer clear of tobacco in all forms, Indian badminton maestro PV Sindhu has been designated as the brand ambassador for Tobacco Control by the Union Health Ministry. ... read..

Siliguri Strikers' Akash Deep says Bengal Pro T20 League will boost emerging talent

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 31, 2024 12:00:53 AM IST

Akash Deep, the pace bowler for Servotech Siliguri Strikers and Indian pacer, feels the upcoming Bengal Pro T20 League will provide a significant platform for new cricketing talent in Bengal. ... read..

"Greatest rival that I ever had": Novak Djokovic on facing Rafael Nadal on clay

Paris | May 31, 2024 9:00:32 PM IST

The 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic reflected on the challenges he faced while playing against the 14-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal and hailed the tennis great Spaniard as his "greatest-ever rival." ... read..

"They may not need me": Australia opener David Warner on playing 2025 Champions Trophy

Port of Spain | May 31, 2024 8:00:53 PM IST

The seasoned Australia batter David Warner is aiming for a spectacular finish on his final lap as an international player, saying that Aussies will play "fearless" cricket during the T20I World Cup to create a unique piece of history. ... read..

"Team ka satyanash kar diya hai": Ramiz Raja's brutal take after Pakistan's T20I series loss

New Delhi | May 31, 2024 8:00:34 PM IST

Former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja slammed the management following Pakistan's 2-0 T20I series defeat against England just before the T20 World Cup. ... read..

MOC approves Vinesh Phogat's request to include strength and conditioning coach in Hungary training camp

New Delhi | May 31, 2024 6:01:39 PM IST

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) on Thursday approved Asian Games gold medalist Vinesh Phogat's proposal to include strength and conditioning coach Wayne Patrick Lombard for the international training camp in Hungary fr ... read..

Boxing World qualifiers: India's Nishant Dev secures Paris Olympics quota

Bangkok | May 31, 2024 6:01:28 PM IST

Nishant Dev on Friday secured the Paris 2024 Olympics quota with a 5-0 win in the men's 71kg quarterfinals of the ongoing Boxing World Qualifiers in Bangkok. ... read..

Indian Men's, Women's Team primed for London stage of FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24

London | May 31, 2024 4:02:11 PM IST

The Indian Men's and Women's Hockey teams have four matches remaining in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24. They will battle against Germany on the 1st and 8th of June and against Great Britain on the 2nd and 9th of June in a bid to end their campaign wit ... read..

Andrew McDonald believes Mitchell Marsh is 'all set for first game' of T20 WC 2024

New Delhi | May 31, 2024 4:01:51 PM IST

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald opened up on skipper Mitchell Marsh's recovery and said that the all-rounder is all set for the first match of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. ... read..

"He should work on his fitness": Salman Butt's blunt take on Pakistan's Azam Khan

London | May 31, 2024 4:01:34 PM IST

Following Pakistan's seven-wicket loss against England in the fourth T20I match, former Pakistan cricketer Salman Butt asked wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan to work on his fitness or else it will be "very difficult" for him to play. ... read..

Sandeep Lamichane's US visa denied for second time despite Cricket Association of Nepal's interference

Kathmandu | May 31, 2024 3:03:59 PM IST

Nepal leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichane is set to miss the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World 2024 which is scheduled to take place in the West Indies and the United States, as his US visa application was rejected for the second time. ... read..

A look at Pakistan's form, talking points, key players ahead of T20 WC

New Delhi | May 31, 2024 3:03:52 PM IST

The Pakistan cricket team has a lot to introspect on and think about as they gear up for their ICC T20 World Cup campaign opener against USA on June 6 and the highly-anticipated clash against arch-rivals India in New York on June 9. ... read..

"Momentum shifted as wickets fell": Pakisran skipper Babar Azam following loss against England in 4th T20I

London | May 31, 2024 3:03:46 PM IST

Following the loss against England in the fourth and final T20I of the series, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam revealed the reason behind his team's loss in the match, saying that the fall of wickets shifted the momentum towards the hosts on Thursday. ... read..

"It was more about assessing the conditions": Adil Rashid following England, Pakistan fourth T20I

London | May 31, 2024 3:03:44 PM IST

After his magnificent performance in the fourth T20I against Pakistan, England leg-spinner Adil Rashid spoke about his performance, which gave him the Player of the Match award on Thursday. ... read..

Nasser Hussain believes England are in 'good place' before T20 World Cup 2024

New Delhi | May 31, 2024 3:03:43 PM IST

Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain believes that Jos Buttler-led Team England are in a 'good place' before the start of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. ... read..

All-rounder Hardik Pandya sweats out ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

New York | May 31, 2024 3:03:09 PM IST

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was seen during the net practice ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, which will be starting on June 1. ... read..

Singapore Open: India's Treesa-Gopichand move into semi-final round after beating Yeong-Yong

Kallang | May 31, 2024 3:02:50 PM IST

The Indian women's pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand made it into the semi-final after beating Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee Yong of South Korea on Friday. ... read..

Norway Chess, Round 4: Vaishali extends lead; Praggnanandhaa, Humpy suffer losses in classical games

Stavanger | May 31, 2024 3:02:26 PM IST

Just a day after registering his first classical win over the five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen, India's star prodigy Praggnanandhaa R went down against America's Hikaru Nakamura in Round 4 of the Norway Chess 2024 at the SpareBank 1 SR-Bank on Thur ... read..

Babar Azam should bat at number 3: Former Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik

London | May 31, 2024 3:02:08 PM IST

After Pakistan's disappointing seven-wicket loss against England in the fourth T20I match at the Kennington Oval, former cricketer Shoaib Malik said the 'Men in Green' skipper Babar Azam should bat at number three. ... read..

Kerala Blasters FC announce departure of assistant coach Frank Dauwen

Kochi (Kerala) | May 31, 2024 3:01:52 PM IST

Kerala Blasters Football Club announced the departure of assistant coach Frank Dauwen on Friday. ... read..

"I think India has taken a risk": Michael Clarke on Men in Blue's T20 WC squad

New Delhi | May 31, 2024 12:02:15 PM IST

Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke said that Team India has taken a huge risk with the spin-reliant squad they have picked for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup and they are the favourites in the tournament because of the preparations they have done le ... read..

Kiwi wicketkeeper Bernadine Bezuidenhout retires from international cricket

New Delhi | May 31, 2024 12:02:02 PM IST

New Zealand cricketer Bernadine Bezuidenhout announced her retirement from international cricket on Friday. ... read..

Top surfers converge in Mangaluru as 5th Indian Open of Surfing kickstarts on Friday

Mangaluru (Karnataka) | May 31, 2024 11:01:24 AM IST

The coastal city is ready to witness a spectacle of surfing prowess as the 5th edition of the Indian Open of Surfing (IOS), the nation's premier surfing competition, is set to kick-off on Friday. ... read..

West Indies show ominous signs as Pooran, Powell fire big, beat Australia by 35 runs in warm-up game

Port of Spain | May 31, 2024 11:01:22 AM IST

The West Indies, led by a ferocious assault from Nicholas Pooran and skipper Rovman Powell showed some ominous signs as the ICC Men's T20 World Cup co-hosts registered an impressive 35-run victory over Australia in their warm-up fixture in Trinidad on Thu ... read..

Indian Cricket Team practice ahead of warm-up fixture against Bangladesh in T20 WC 2024

New York | May 31, 2024 11:01:11 AM IST

Ahead of the warm-up fixture against Bangladesh in the much-awaited ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in the United States and the West Indies, the Indian Cricket Team was seen practising at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Friday. ... read..

"Can't wait to feel the atmosphere...": Rohit Sharma takes trip of Nassau County Stadium ahead of T20 WC

New York | May 31, 2024 11:01:09 AM IST

Stating that Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York looks "beautiful," Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said that they cannot wait to kickstart their ICC T20 World Cup campaign in the US. ... read..

Blue Tigresses brimming with confidence on eve of Uzbekistan test

New Delhi | May 31, 2024 10:00:59 AM IST

The Indian Senior Women's National Team, who touched down in Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan, in the early hours of Thursday, are already gearing up for their upcoming first friendly match against Uzbekistan tomorrow, on Friday, May 31, 2024. ... read..

All-round England crush Pakistan by seven wickets in fourth T20I, secure T20I series 2-0

London | May 31, 2024 10:00:57 AM IST

Fine bowling spells by pacer Mark Wood and spinner Adil Rashid combined with some ferocious hitting by openers Phil Salt and Jos Buttler helped England secure a series victory after a seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the fourth and final T20I at London o ... read..

England skipper Buttler lauds pacers Archer, Wood for match-winning spells after beating Pakistan in 4th T20I

London | May 31, 2024 10:00:53 AM IST

Following his side's seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the second T20I, England skipper Jos Buttler expressed happiness with his team's performance, particularly of pacers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood on a surface that helped them. ... read..

Dube, Gaikwad and other Indian stars teach "nuts and bolts" of cricket to US diplomats

New Delhi | May 31, 2024 2:00:22 AM IST

As India continues to gear up for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies, some of the Indian star players, including Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and others, gave insights about cricket to US diplomats based in Mumbai. ... read..

"My leading wicket-taker...": Ricky Ponting picks India pacer Jasprit Bumrah to dominate T20 WC

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 11:01:36 PM IST

Australia great Ricky Ponting threw his weight behind Indian ace Jasprit Bumrah, predicting the seamer to finish at the top wicket-taker list in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. ... read..

"It feels great, there were a lot of struggles...": Gymnast Dipa on her journey to Asian C'ships gold

By Sahil Kohli New Delhi | May 30, 2024 11:01:30 PM IST

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who secured the gold medal at the Asian Championships, expressed happiness on finally securing the cherished medal after missing out on some opportunities by a narrow margin earlier and opened up on the tough journey towards the top ... read..

French Open: Aryna Sabalenka eases into third round; Elena Rybakina reaches R3

Paris | May 30, 2024 11:01:07 PM IST

The second seed Aryna Sabalenka and World No. 4 Elena Rybakina advanced in the ongoing French Open 2024 after registering straight-set victories in their second-round matches, respectively, at Roland Garros on Thursday. ... read..

Norwich City FC appoint Johannes Hoff Thorup to replace David Wagner as new head coach

Norwich | May 30, 2024 11:00:58 PM IST

Norwich City FC on Thursday announced the appointment of Johannes Hoff Thorup as the new head coach of the club. ... read..

Head coach Kieran McKenna extends stay with Ipswich Town after signing four-year contract

Ipswich | May 30, 2024 11:00:52 PM IST

Ipswich Town on Thursday announced that Kieran McKenna has signed a four-year contract extension which will keep him with the club until the summer of 2028. ... read..

"He complements rest of attack really well": Tim Paine pitches for Ellis' inclusion in Australia's playing 11

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 11:00:50 PM IST

Former wicketkeeper-batter Tim Paine thinks that right-arm seamer Nathan Ellis should be in Australia's bowling line-up for the T20 World Cup 2024 which is scheduled to take place in the West Indies and the United States. ... read..

"There will be no excuses...": England pacer Mark Wood on World Cup preparations in rain-affected series

London | May 30, 2024 11:00:43 PM IST

After rain-marred ICC T20 World Cup preparation, England pacer Mark Wood insisted that the Three Lions will make "no excuses" and said few players are gaming to get more runouts at the Oval to boost their confidence. ... read..

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman says strategy in place for T20 World Cup, urges fans to fully back team

London | May 30, 2024 9:03:30 PM IST

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that the team has a strategy in place for the T20 World Cup and appealed to supports and fans to back the team irrespective of whether it wins or loses matches. ... read..

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