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Australian Open: Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden storm into men's doubles final

Melbourne | January 25, 2024 12:53:38 PM IST

The pair of Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden sealed a spot in the men's doubles final of the Australian Open with a victory over ZZ Zhang and Tomas Machac in a tight three-set match 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 at the Rod Laver Arena on Thursday. ... read..

"I haven't announced retirement": Mary Kom

New Delhi | January 25, 2024 11:53:29 AM IST

Following news of hanging up her gloves earlier, six-time world champion and 2012 Olympic medallist Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom shot down suggestions that she had announced her retirement from boxing on Thursday. ... read..

England win toss, decide to bat first against India in 1st Test

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 25, 2024 10:53:35 AM IST

Ben Stokes' England won the toss and decided to bat first against Rohit Sharma-led India in the first Test match of the five-game series at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday. ... read..

West Indies win toss, decide to bat first against Australia in 2nd Test

Brisbane | January 25, 2024 10:53:21 AM IST

Kraigg Brathwaite's West Indies won the toss and decided to bat first against Pat Cummins' Australia in the second Test match at The Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday. ... read..

"We really miss Virat Kohli," says a fan ahead of India-England 1st Test

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 25, 2024 10:53:10 AM IST

Ahead of the first Test match between India and England at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, fans started to arrive at the stadium. ... read..

Tamil Thalaivas inflict massive loss on Telugu Titans in PKL Season 10

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 25, 2024 9:53:39 AM IST

Tamil Thalaivas silenced a raucous home crowd beating the Telugu Titans 54-29 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. An incredible defensive performance saw the Thalaivas log 24 tackle points and 3 super tackles as they took a well-deserved victor ... read..

Rohan Bopanna feels "amazing and incredible" after becoming World No 1 in men's doubles

New Delhi | January 25, 2024 9:53:37 AM IST

The Australian Open 2024 has been a remarkable tournament so far for Rohan Bopanna due to his exceptional form. Pairing with Matthew Ebden, the 43-year-old has reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time in his prolonged career. ... read..

Kalinga Super Cup: East Bengal clinches 2-0 win over Jamshedpur FC, advances to final

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 25, 2024 8:52:43 AM IST

Kolkata's East Bengal FC advanced to the Kalinga Super Cup 2024 final following a 2-0 win over Jamshedpur FC in the first semi-final match on Wednesday at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. ... read..

Bazball against India spinners, a story for five-match Test series about to unfold

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 25, 2024 1:52:56 AM IST

England's 'bazball' is set to face its biggest challenge as they gear up to face India on Thursday in the first Test of a five-match series on a likely spinning surface here which promises to test the batters' technique to its maximum potential. ... read..

Ashu Malik's stellar performance hands Dabang Delhi KC gripping victory over Haryana Steelers

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 25, 2024 12:23:32 AM IST

The Dabang Delhi K.C. and Haryana Steelers played out a neck-to-neck battle throughout the game, but Ashu Malik managed to pull off two raid points in the dying seconds of the match and took his team to a 35-32 victory in the end. ... read..

Telangana CM meets Arjuna Awardees, Asian Games medallists

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 25, 2024 12:23:02 AM IST

Arjuna Awardees and Asian Games medallists and participants from Telangana met state Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday at Dr BR Ambedkar Secretariat here. ... read..

"It's over": Star India boxer Mary Kom draws curtain on remarkable career

Dibrugarh (Assam) | January 25, 2024 12:22:28 AM IST

Six-time World Champion and 2012 Olympic medallist Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom on Wednesday announced her retirement from boxing. ... read..

India's double ace Bopanna backs former partner Shapovalov to bounce back from early Australian Open exit

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 11:23:19 PM IST

Veteran India tennis star Rohan Bopanna on Wednesday backed his former doubles partner, Canadian Denis Shapovalov, to achieve Grand Slam success following his early exit from the Australian Open. ... read..

"We have quality around our spin bowling, it's good headache": Rohit on selection challenges ahead of England Test

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 24, 2024 10:24:21 PM IST

India skipper Rohit Sharma opened up about the "headache" that the management faced ahead of the first Test against England here on Thursday in view of the availability of various good options. ... read..

Hayley Matthews crowned as ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year

Dubai | January 24, 2024 10:24:20 PM IST

West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews on Wednesday was named the ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year and became just the second women's cricketer from the Caribbean to get the honour. ... read..

India's veteran Tennis star Rohan Bopanna "extremely proud" after ensuring World No. 1 rank in men's doubles

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 10:24:06 PM IST

India's ace Tennis star Rohan Bopanna who is set to become the World No.1 ranked men's doubles player expressed his emotions after achieving a remarkable feat at the age of 43. ... read..

Shakib Al Hasan diagnosed with retinal condition in his left eye ahead of T20 World Cup

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 10:23:58 PM IST

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday confirmed that ODI skipper Shakib Al Hasan has been diagnosed with a retinal condition in his left eye. ... read..

Joe Root could open bowling for England, says skipper Ben Stokes ahead of 1st Test against India

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 24, 2024 9:22:29 PM IST

Skipper Ben Stokes revealed that England could go for a change in rhythm by making experienced batter Joe Root open the bowling for the visitors in the first Test against India in Hyderabad on Thursday. ... read..

Uncapped English spinner Shoaib Bashir receives visa after delay, to link up with Test squad for India series

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 8:23:59 PM IST

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday confirmed that uncapped off-spinner Shoaib Bashir received his visa to tour India for the five-match Test series is set to join the English squad soon. ... read..

Rachin Ravindra named ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year ahead of Yashasvi Jaiswal

Dubai | January 24, 2024 8:23:52 PM IST

New Zealand's young batter Rachin Ravindra was on Wednesday crowned ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year for 2023. ... read..

Suryakumar Yadav named ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year, second time in a row

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 7:24:38 PM IST

Star India batter Suryakumar Yadav was on Wednesday named the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20I Cricketer for 2023, making it the second consecutive year for him to get the honour. ... read..

"We need to play at higher level consistently": Igor Stimac after India's losses in AFC Asian Cup

Al Khor | January 24, 2024 7:23:53 PM IST

Following India's disappointing 1-0 loss to Syria in the Group B match of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 at the Al Bayt Stadium, Blue Tiger's head coach Igor Stimac on Wednesday said that they need to consistently play at a higher level to perform better. ... read..

"We've given him opportunity to rest and rehab": Australia head coach Andrew McDonald on Glenn Maxwell

Melbourne | January 24, 2024 5:23:47 PM IST

With star Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell recuperating after being briefly hospitalised following a fall during a night-out with some teammates, head coach Andrew McDonald on Wednesday said Cricket Australia (CA) and the support staff have allowed hi ... read..

England name 3 spinners and 1 quick for first test against India

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 24, 2024 4:23:45 PM IST

Ahead of the first Test match between India and England on Thursday at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the visitors announced their first eleven. Meanwhile, English bowler Tom Hartley is set to make his Test debut. ... read..

"Ashwin and Jadeja will be the biggest threat for England on tour of India," says Sam Billings

By Vipul Kashyap Dubai | January 24, 2024 2:24:40 PM IST

Ahead of the first Test match between India and England on Thursday in Hyderabad, English wicketkeeper batter Sam Billings on Wednesday said that Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be the biggest challenge for the visitors. ... read..

UP Warriorz launch new jersey inspired by state's history ahead of WPL 2024

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 2:24:32 PM IST

The countdown for the Women's Premier League's (WPL) second season is well and truly underway, with teams getting their act together, to ensure all the important aspects fall into place in time, once the tournament comes around. The UP Warriorz are making ... read..

"Not interested in how the opposition is going to play": Rohit Sharma on England's 'Bazball'

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 24, 2024 2:24:12 PM IST

Ahead of the first Test match between India and England at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said that they are not interested in how their opposition is going to play. ... read..

Manav, Ayhika kickstart WTT Star Contender Goa 2024 with wins, Sharath loses

Mapusa (Goa) | January 24, 2024 1:24:01 PM IST

Indian paddlers Manav Thakkar and Ayhika Mukherjee began their campaign at the WTT Star Contender Goa 2024 with comfortable victories on Tuesday at the Peddem Indoor Stadium in Mapusa. ... read..

"I find it particularly frustrating": Ben Stokes on Shoaib Bashir's visa delay

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 24, 2024 1:23:43 PM IST

Ahead of England's five-match Test series against India, skipper Ben Stokes on Tuesday opened up on Shoaib Bashir's visa delay and said that it is "frustrating". ... read..

AFC Asian Cup: "Good learning experience," says Stimac following India's 1-0 loss to Syria

Al Khor | January 24, 2024 12:23:59 PM IST

Following India's 1-0 loss to Syria in the Group B match of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday, the Blue Tigers head coach Igor Stimac said that it was a "good learning experience" for them. ... read..

Australia announce T20I squad to face West Indies, Mitchell Marsh to lead

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 12:23:43 PM IST

Cricket Australia on Wednesday announced a 14-member T20I squad to face West Indies in the upcoming three-match series which will start from February 9. ... read..

Former India cricketer K Srikkanth offers prayer at Tirumala temple in Tirupati

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | January 24, 2024 11:23:39 AM IST

Former India cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth on Wednesday visited Tirumala temple in Tirupati and offered prayers. ... read..

"It is always the last option": Ben Stokes opens up on his knee surgery

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 24, 2024 10:25:02 AM IST

Ahead of the much-anticipated five-match Test series against India, skipper Ben Stokes on Tuesday opened up on his knee surgery and said that it is always the "last option." ... read..

Rajat Patidar to replace Virat Kohli in India's first two Test matches against England: Sources

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 10:24:40 AM IST

Right-handed batter Rajat Patidar on Wednesday has been called up to replace Virat Kohli in India's first two Test matches against England, according to Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources. ... read..

Australian Open: Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden reach men's doubles semi-finals

Melbourne | January 24, 2024 10:24:36 AM IST

Star India Tennis player Rohan Bopanna on Wednesday became the oldest World No. 1 in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) rankings following his stupendous win in the men's doubles quarterfinals of the 2024 Australian Open. ... read..

"Watching Virat bhai win... I will never forget": Gill takes trip down memory lane after winning Polly Umrigar Award

New Delhi | January 24, 2024 2:22:49 AM IST

India's rising star Shubman Gill has vowed to "give everything" for India after he won the Polly Umrigar Award which is awarded to the Best International Cricketer in the Men's Category for the year 2022-23. ... read..

"He's pretty close to negative": Pat Cummins backs Travis Head to recover from COVID in time for Gabba Test

Brisbane | January 23, 2024 12:23:20 PM IST

Australia captain Pat Cummins is confident that star batter Travis Head will be able to take place in the second Test against West Indies despite having COVID-19 and believes that the left-handed batter is "pretty close to a negative." ... read..

Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka headline Qatar Open entry list

Doha | January 23, 2024 11:23:21 AM IST

Eleven Grand Slam winners, led by two-time defending champion Iga Swiatek headline the initial entry list for the 2024 Qatar Open. ... read..

Ben Stokes 'stripping fit' as he prepares to lead England in Tests against India

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 23, 2024 10:24:20 AM IST

Ahead of the much-anticipated five-match Test series against India, England coach Brendon McCullum said red-ball captain Ben Stokes appears "stripping fit" as he prepares to lead Three Lions against hosts at the "land of opportunity." ... read..

Rinku Singh added to India 'A' squad for 2nd four-day match against England Lions

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 23, 2024 10:23:58 AM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday added batter Rinku Singh to India 'A' squad for the second four-day match against England Lions, starting from January 24 in Ahmedabad. ... read..

Kalinga Super Cup: Odisha FC pip Goa to reach semis

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 23, 2024 9:23:00 AM IST

Indian Super League (ISL) side Odisha FC registered a thrilling victory against FC Goa at the Kalinga Stadium Main Pitch in their final group stage game on Monday to book their place in the Kalina Super Cup semi-final. ... read..

David Warner, Keshav Maharaj, Danish Kaneria express joy after 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony

Sydney | January 23, 2024 3:22:59 AM IST

Following the 'Ram Temple' Pran Pratistha ceremony in Ayodhya, star Australian batter David Warner took to social media and expressed his happiness at the event on Monday. ... read..

'Tears of joy': Cricket fraternity erupts with joy as Ram Lalla enthroned in Ayodhya

New Delhi | January 23, 2024 2:21:54 AM IST

As the doors of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya opened to the world after the 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol in a grand ceremony, the Indian cricket fraternity erupted in joy with many current and retired stars and icons taking to their social media handles to c ... read..

"May the blessings of Ram Lalla ji be upon all," Indian sportspersons express joy after 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 23, 2024 2:21:52 AM IST

Following the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony in Ayodhya, some of the leading sportspersons across India took to social media to express their joy at the monumental, history-defining occasion. ... read..

Rising stars Manush and Archana among 12 paddlers handed wildcard entries at WTT Star Contender Goa 2024

Panaji (Goa) | January 22, 2024 11:24:04 PM IST

Former World Youth Championships (U-19) bronze medalist Payas Jain, Asian Games 2022 men's doubles quarter-finalist Manush Shah, and 37th National Games champion Archana Kamath are among the eight Indian players who received wildcard entries in the single ... read..

Australian Open: Zheng Qinwen storms into first quarterfinal, beats Oceane Dodin

Melbourne | January 22, 2024 11:23:45 PM IST

The World No. 15 Zheng Qinwen raced into her second consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal, and maiden at the Australian Open, with a straight set 6-0, 6-3 victory over Oceane Dodin in just 59 minutes on Monday. ... read..

Maxwell hospitalised after fall while watching live gig, discharged later

Adelaide | January 22, 2024 11:23:39 PM IST

Star Australia cricketer Glenn Maxwell was hospitalised after a fall while watching former Australia players perform with pub band 'Six and Out' in Adelaide, The Sydney Morning Herald reported, adding that the incident took place Friday, last week. ... read..

Indian men's hockey team begins South Africa Tour with a stunning 4-0 win against France

Cape Town | January 22, 2024 11:23:31 PM IST

The Indian Men's Hockey Team kicked off their South Africa Tour on Monday with a stunning 4-0 win against the hosts of Paris Olympics Games France here in Cape Town. ... read..

Rohit Sharma walks the talk, is proven leader: Zaheer Khan

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 22, 2024 11:23:22 PM IST

Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan lauded skipper Rohit Sharma for his captaincy, saying he "walks the talk". ... read..

Khelo India Youth Games: Maharashtra gymnast Aaryan Davande wins boys artistic all-round gold

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2024 11:23:12 PM IST

Defending champions Maharashtra opened their gold medal account at the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 on Monday when gymnast Aaryan Davande clinched the artistic all-round crown at the SDAT Aquatics complex here. ... read..

ICC U19 World Cup: NZ's Snehith emulates Shubman Gill's celebration after ton, calls his timing 'exceptional'

East London | January 22, 2024 11:23:10 PM IST

As New Zealand batter of Indian origin, Snehith Reddy, took the cricketing world by storm with a century in an ICC U19 World Cup match against Nepal on Sunday, what stood out was his celebration as he acknowledged the cheers from the crowd. ... read..

Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev sees off Nuno Borges to reach quarterfinal

Melbourne | January 22, 2024 11:23:08 PM IST

Russian superstar Daniil Medvedev continued his fairytale run at the Australian Open 2024 as he sealed his place in the quarterfinal after beating Portugal's Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6(4) 5-7, 6-1 on Monday. ... read..

"One of the best in T20 cricket": Mark Butcher on Heinrich Klaasen

Johannesburg | January 22, 2024 11:23:06 PM IST

Former England batter Mark Butcher said that South African batter Heinrich Klaasen is one of the best T20 batters in world cricket right now. ... read..

"They will have a point to prove": NZ coach Stead not taking second-string South Africa side lightly

Wellington | January 22, 2024 11:23:05 PM IST

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead expressed that South Africa's second-string side for the two-Test tour to New Zealand cannot be taken lightly as they will have a point to prove and they are all "hardened guys" with plenty of first-class cricket experien ... read..

"Short, sharp spells...": England pacer Gus Atkinson on upcoming Tests against India

London | January 22, 2024 7:23:23 PM IST

England pacer Gus Atkinson, who is likely to make his Test debut during the five-match series against India in the subcontinent, said on Monday that he looking to emerge as an impact bowler and is likely to do it through short, sharp spells. ... read..

Naomi Osaka accepts wild card into Abu Dhabi Open

Abu Dhabi | January 22, 2024 7:23:02 PM IST

Former No.1 Naomi Osaka has accepted a wild card into the Abu Dhabi Open, the WTA 500 tournament begins on February 3. ... read..

ILT20: Tim David's power surge seals victory as MI Emirates triumphs over Gulf Giants by 18 runs

Abu Dhabi | January 22, 2024 7:23:00 PM IST

Late innings fireworks by Nicholas Pooran and Tim David helped the MI Emirates convert a lukewarm start into a comfortable 18-run victory against reigning champions Gulf Giants in the fourth match of the ongoing International League T20 (ILT20) season two ... read..

Usman Khawaja cleared to play in Brisbane Test against West Indies after blow to helmet in Adelaide

Brisbane | January 22, 2024 6:23:16 PM IST

Australia's star opener Usman Khawaja has been cleared to play in the second Test against West Indies in Brisbane after he passed all his concussion protocols following a blow to his helmet in the Adelaide Test. ... read..

Australian Open: Qualifier Dayana Yastremska ousts Victoria Azarenka to seal QF berth

Melbourne | January 22, 2024 6:22:55 PM IST

Qualifier Dayana Yastremska marched into the first Grand Slam quarterfinal of her career with a 7-6(6), 6-4 upset of two-time champion Victoria Azarenka in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Monday. ... read..

India's white-ball dynamo Suryakumar Yadav headlines ICC Men's T20I Team of Year for 2023

Dubai | January 22, 2024 5:23:28 PM IST

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the Men's T20I Team of the Year 2023, which includes Indian stars like Suryakumar Yadav, batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, pacer Arshdeep Singh and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi. ... read..

SA20: Paarl Royals secure first win over MI Cape Town

Paarl | January 22, 2024 5:23:14 PM IST

Paarl Royals made SA20 history when they claimed their first Cape Derby victory over MI Cape Town at boiling Boland Park on Sunday. ... read..

Australian Open: Sublime Carlos Alcaraz drubs Miomir Kecmanovic to seal QFs spot

Melbourne | January 22, 2024 5:23:10 PM IST

The World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz dazzled at the Rod Laver Arena on Monday to seal a quarterfinal berth for the first time at the Australian Open after the Spaniard raced past Miomir Kecmanovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 in the fourth round. ... read..

Pools for Paris Olympics hockey events revealed, Indian men's team drawn with defending champions Belgium

Lausanne | January 22, 2024 5:23:06 PM IST

The pools for the Paris Olympics 2024 men's and women's hockey tournaments have been revealed, with the Indian men's hockey team drawn along with top teams like the second-ranked team Belgium, which is also the defending champions in men's competition and ... read..

"Right decisions were made": Carlo Ancelotti on referee's decisions in Real Madrid-Almeria match

Madrid | January 22, 2024 4:25:18 PM IST

Following Real Madrid's 3-2 win over Almeria on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Los Blancos manager Carlo Ancelotti said that the referee made the right decisions. ... read..

Paris Olympics: Shiva Thapa, Jasmine to lead 9-member Boxing squad for first World Qualification

New Delhi | January 22, 2024 4:25:04 PM IST

Six-time Asian Championships medallist Shiva Thapa and 2022 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine are set to spearhead Indian challenge as the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) named nine-member Indian squad for the first World Qualification Tournam ... read..

Australian Open: Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden pair reach men's doubles quarterfinals

Melbourne | January 22, 2024 4:24:31 PM IST

The pair of Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden sealed a spot in the men's doubles quarterfinals of the Australian Open with a victory over Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektic in a tight two-set match 7-6 (8), 7-6 (4) in Melbourne Park on Monday. ... read..

ICC announces Women's T20I Team of the Year for 2023, Deepti Sharma included

New Delhi | January 22, 2024 4:24:08 PM IST

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the Women's T20I Team of the Year for 2023 which included Indian batting all-rounder Deepti Sharma. ... read..

Virat Kohli withdraws from first two Tests against England due to personal reasons

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 22, 2024 4:24:00 PM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced that India's batting talisman Virat Kohli has withdrawn from the first two Tests against England due to personal reasons. ... read..

"I am lucky... to attend 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony": Saina Nehwal

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 22, 2024 1:23:54 PM IST

Indian Olympic medalist shuttler Saina Nehwal on Monday said that she was lucky to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. ... read..

"Wonderful feeling": Anil Kumble ahead of Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 22, 2024 1:23:40 PM IST

Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, former India spinner Anil Kumble on Monday said that he was pleased to be there on the occasion. ... read..

"I'm confident he will be alright": Gary Stead speaks on Kane Williamson's injury

New Delhi | January 22, 2024 1:23:38 PM IST

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead opened up about Kane Williamson's injury on Monday and is "confident" that the batter will recover before the start of the first Test against South Africa on February 4. ... read..

Sachin Tendulkar reaches Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple for 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 22, 2024 1:23:20 PM IST

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar arrived at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya to attend the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony on Monday. ... read..

"Moment of our lives": Venkatesh Prasad ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 22, 2024 1:23:07 PM IST

Ahead of Ram Lalla's 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad said on Monday that he was going to witness the most cherished moment of their lives. ... read..

PT Usha shares picturesque moments by Sarayu river ahead of Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 22, 2024 11:24:16 AM IST

Ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha visited the ghats on the banks of the Sarayu River on Monday. ... read..

Australia announce ODI squad to face West Indies, drop off Maxwell, Richardson

New Delhi | January 22, 2024 11:23:41 AM IST

Australia on Monday announced the 13-member ODI squad to face West Indies with Glenn Maxwell rested and Jhye Richardson ruled out due to an injury. ... read..

England Cricket Team arrive in Hyderabad ahead of five-match Test series against India

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 22, 2024 10:24:13 AM IST

The England Cricket Team arrived at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Sunday evening ahead of their five-match Test series against India. ... read..

Sachin Tendulkar heads to Ayodhya for 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 22, 2024 10:23:34 AM IST

Ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was spotted at Mumbai airport on Monday morning as he headed to Ayodhya. ... read..

"We could have been a bit calmer": Chirag Shetty following India Open men's doubles loss

New Delhi | January 21, 2024 11:53:45 PM IST

Following their India Open men's doubles final loss, Chirag Shetty, one-half of the popular men's badminton duo with Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, said that they could have played more calmly and gave away some easy points. ... read..

"Biggest moment in my time with senior side": Suresh Wangjam on playing AFC Asian Cup

Doha | January 21, 2024 11:53:24 PM IST

It has been a difficult two matches for India in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup Qatar 2023, but the hope still lives on to qualify for the Round of 16 as one of the four best third-placed teams. Despite the two defeats against far superi ... read..

Khelo India Youth Games: Delhi jump to second spot after bagging two gold medals

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2024 10:53:29 PM IST

Hosts Tamil Nadu and Delhi clinched two gold medals each, while Punjab, Gujarat, Chandigarh and Manipur added one each to their tally on the second day of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 on Sunday. ... read..

PT Usha, Saina Nehwal reach UP ahead of Ram Temple 'Pran Pratistha'; South Africa's Keshav Maharaj extends wishes

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2024 10:53:23 PM IST

Indian Olympic medalist shuttler Saina Nehwal reached Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to take part in the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony to be held in Ayodhya on Monday and expressed their delight, saying that she feels fortunate to have come for the event. ... read..

Dubai Desert Classic: Shubhankar improves to 30th as McIlroy lies two behind Young

Dubai | January 21, 2024 10:53:19 PM IST

Shubhankar Sharma improved to 30th place with one more round to go at the Dubai Desert Classic, even as Cameron Young will take a two-shot lead into the final round after carding a gutsy 71 on day three at Emirates Golf Club. ... read..

Asian Shotgun Championships 2024: India sign off with bronze medal in mixed skeet team event

New Delhi | January 21, 2024 10:53:17 PM IST

Raiza Dhillon picked up her third medal of the Asia Olympic Qualification Shotgun in Kuwait, making it one of each colour, after she paired up with Gurjoat Khangura to clinch a bronze in the Skeet Mixed Team competition on Sunday. ... read..

"We learnt a lot from tour to India": Afghanistan's Karim Janat

By Vipul Kashyap Dubai | January 21, 2024 9:54:12 PM IST

Afghanistan all-rounder Karim Janat said that the team learnt a lot from their recently-concluded tour to India and expressed hope that they will deliver a fine performance in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup this year to be held in West Indies and UAE. ... read..

Kalinga Super Cup: Punjab FC finish third in Group C following goalless draw with Gokulam Kerala

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 21, 2024 9:53:41 PM IST

Punjab FC (PFC) were held on to a goalless draw by I-League side Gokulam Kerala FC in the final match of Group C in the Kalinga Super Cup 2024 on Sunday. ... read..

Cheteshwar Pujara becomes fourth Indian to complete 20,000 first-class runs

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2024 9:53:39 PM IST

Indian middle-order batting veteran Cheteshwar Pujara completed 20,000 runs in first-class cricket, becoming the fourth Indian batter to reach the mark. ... read..

Col CK Nayudu Trophy 2024: Bihar Cricket Association announces squad for match against Uttarakhand

Patna (Bihar) | January 21, 2024 9:53:13 PM IST

The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) has announced the squad for their upcoming match against Uttarakhand in the ongoing Col CK Nayudu Trophy 2024, which gets underway on Sunday. ... read..

Mumbai Marathon 2024: Lemi retains crown while Aberash clinches women's title

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2024 9:53:09 PM IST

Ethiopian Hayle Lemi Berhanu became only the second athlete to defend the men's crown in the history of the Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, as he successfully crossed the finish line in 2:07:50. ... read..

Keni named captain of Indian Physically Disabled cricket team for T20 series against England

New Delhi | January 21, 2024 9:53:07 PM IST

Mumbai's Vikrant Keni will lead the 16-member Indian Physically Disabled Cricket Team for the T20 five-match series against England to be held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, starting from January 28 to February 6. ... read..

India Open: Satwiksairaj-Chirag slip to third successive men's doubles final loss

New Delhi | January 21, 2024 7:52:26 PM IST

The star men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty ended their India Open 2024 campaign as runners-up following a loss to reigning World Champions Kang Min Hyuk and Seo Seung Jae from South Korea at Delhi on Sunday. ... read..

Indian men's hockey team gears up for South Africa tour ahead of Paris Olympics 2024

New Delhi | January 21, 2024 7:52:24 PM IST

With just over six months left before the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Indian Men's Hockey Team is set to compete in a series of preparatory matches in Cape Town, South Africa, between January 22-28, against France which is at 9th position, South ... read..

"The comeback king, you reinvented the wheel": Aakash Chopra on Virat Kohli

New Delhi | January 21, 2024 7:52:10 PM IST

Hailing Virat Kohli as the "comeback king," former Indian opener Aakash Chopra said with his 'Player of the Tournament' performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup last year, Kohli "reinvented the wheel". ... read..

Usman Khawaja in contention to feature in Australia's 2nd Test against West Indies

Brisbane | January 21, 2024 6:53:35 PM IST

Australia batter Usman Khawaja is in contention to face West Indies in the second Test of the series at Gabba on Thursday after passing his concussion protocols, according to ESPNcricinfo. ... read..

Indian team departs for FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 21, 2024 6:53:31 PM IST

The Indian women's Hockey5s team commenced their journey from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru to Muscat, Oman on Sunday to take part in the first edition of the FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup. ... read..

Squash players Ansh, Unnati looking to make it big in Khelo India Youth Games

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2024 6:53:27 PM IST

Squash players Ansh and Unnati Tripathi are looking to make the most of the opportunity that the Khelo India Youth Games present and use it to prepare for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028. ... read..

SA20: Joburg Super Kings, Sunrisers Eastern Cape secure valuable wins on 'Derby Saturday'

Johannesburg | January 21, 2024 6:53:12 PM IST

It was a day for the power hitters with Donovan Ferreira and Tristan Stubbs guiding their respective teams Joburg Super Kings and Sunrisers Eastern Cape to victory on "Derby Saturday" in the SA20. ... read..

Anil Kumble, Venkatesh Prasad reach Ayodhya to attend Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2024 6:52:55 PM IST

Legendary Indian bowlers Anil Kumble and Venkatesh Prasad have reached Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh to attend the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on Monday. ... read..

ILT20 season two: Gurbaz-McGurk heroics guide Dubai Capitals to 7 wicket win over MI Emirates

Dubai | January 21, 2024 6:52:49 PM IST

Dubai Capitals, riding on belligerent half-centuries from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Jake Fraser-McGurk, recorded an emphatic seven-wicket win over MI Emirates in the second match of the International League T20 (ILT20) season two at the Dubai International S ... read..

KIYG 2023: Encouraged to take up fencing by mother, Manipur's Zenith starts campaign with Epee individual silver

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2024 6:52:45 PM IST

Manipur's Zenith SH's phone started ringing soon after his Epee final against Tamil Nadu's N Anbless Gowin in the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 as his mother SH Romola Devi wanted to know how his match panned out. ... read..

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