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Former World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting predicts Travis Head as 'highest run-scorer' of T20 WC

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 9:03:23 PM IST

Former Australia World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting predicted that Baggy Greens star opener Travis Head will be the highest run-scorer of the upcoming T20 World Cup. ... read..

Boxing World qualifiers: With clinical wins Sachin, Sanjeet take step closer to Paris Olympics beth

Bangkok | May 30, 2024 9:02:49 PM IST

India pugilists Sachin Siwach (57kg) and Sanjeet Kumar (92kg) took a significant step towards Paris Olympic qualification as they registered convincing victories over their respective opponents to advance to the next round of the Boxing World Qualifiers o ... read..

French Open: Daniil Medvedev reaches third round after Miomir Kecmanovic retires

Paris | May 30, 2024 9:02:46 PM IST

The World No. 5 Daniil Medvedev reached the third round of the ongoing French Open 2024 after his opponent Miomir Kecmanovic was forced to retire in the second set on Thursday. ... read..

Singapore Open: PV Sindhu ousted by Carolina Marin in thriller; Treesa-Gayatri advances

Kallang | May 30, 2024 9:02:05 PM IST

PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, suffered a second-round defeat in the Singapore Open 2024 BWF Super 750 tournament in Kallang on Thursday. ... read..

"No chance": Bernardo Silva on swapping UCL title for Ballon d'Or

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 9:02:03 PM IST

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva admitted that there is "no chance" he would swap his Champions League trophy with Ballon d'Or. ... read..

Ahead of T20 WC, New Zealand looks 50-50 form-wise; skipper Williamson faces lack of game time

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 4:02:26 PM IST

New Zealand will be aiming to finally win their first-ever major white-ball world title as they start their ICC T20 World Cup 2024 campaign against Afghanistan on June 7. Far as form is concerned, the Kiwis have been 50-50 leading upto the competition, wi ... read..

FC Goa bid farewell to Brandon Fernandes

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 4:02:24 PM IST

FC Goa bid a fond and emotional farewell to local lad and one of their longest-serving players Brandon Fernandes, with his contract set to expire this summer. ... read..

Brother-sister duo of Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali lead Norway Chess 2024 after Round 3

Stavanger | May 30, 2024 4:01:56 PM IST

A delightful finish to Round 3 saw the brother-sister duo Praggnanandhaa R and Vaishali R leading their respective events at Norway Chess 2024, being held at the SpareBank 1 SR-Bank on Wednesday. ... read..

"Safest place to be will be inside the stadium": Nassau Police Commissioner on security for India-Pak T20 WC match

New York | May 30, 2024 3:01:50 PM IST

Patrick Ryder, the commissioner of the Nassau County Police Department, assured on Thursday that the safest place on June 9 to be in the county will be the Eisenhower Park stadium, where the ICC T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan will take pla ... read..

Marsh-led Australia's form almost spotless ahead of T20 WC opener; Maxwell, Warner struggle for runs

New Delhi | May 30, 2024 3:01:41 PM IST

The 2021 champions are looking in dangerous form ahead of the start of their ICC T20 World Cup campaign on June 5 against Oman, with several players performing at their peak, contributing to the series wins and very few negative points to talk about ahead ... read..

Sophie Ecclestone becomes fastest cricketer to complete 100 ODI wickets in Women's Cricket

Chelmsford | May 30, 2024 3:01:13 PM IST

During the third and final T20I of the series between England Women and Pakistan Women left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone broke the record for the fastest woman to 100 ODI wickets. ... read..

Nat Sciver-Brunt's all-round performance helps England to whitewash Pakistan in T20I series

Chelmsford | May 30, 2024 1:01:21 PM IST

Nat Sciver-Brunt's outstanding all-round performance guided England Women to victory over Pakistan Women by a huge margin of 178 runs in the third and final T20I of the series at the County Ground in Chelmsford on Wednesday. ... read..

Indian Cricket Team members receive 'Team of the Year caps ahead of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

New York | May 30, 2024 4:02:02 PM IST

Ahead of their start of the T20 World Cup 2024 campaign in the West Indies and the United States, Indian Cricket Team members received ICC awards and Team of the Year caps for their outstanding performance for their national side in recent times. ... read..

Singapore Open: Sindhu faces tough test against Carolina; Prannoy, Treesa-Gayatri to feature in pre-quarters

Kallang | May 30, 2024 12:02:30 PM IST

Indian shuttler and two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu, world championships bronze medalist HS Prannoy and the women's doubles duo of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will play in the pre-quarterfinals round of the ongoing Singapore Open tournament on ... read..

French Open: Sinner marches to third round following win over home favourite Gasquet

Paris | May 30, 2024 12:02:24 PM IST

Italian tennis star and Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner delivered a fine performance in the second round of the ongoing French Open competition, defeating home favourite Richard Gasquet on Wednesday night. ... read..

T20 World Cup: Rivals promise blockbuster action in Group D as South Africa aim to impress

Dubai | May 30, 2024 12:02:22 PM IST

Former ICC Men's T20 World Cup champions Sri Lanka find themselves in Group D alongside South Africa, Bangladesh, Netherlands and Nepal for the upcoming tournament. ... read..

Rishabh Pant enjoys first nets session in Indian jersey after 16 months, gears up for T20 WC

New York | May 30, 2024 12:02:12 PM IST

Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant had his first nets session for Team India after at least 16 months, ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup opener against Ireland, scheduled for June 5. ... read..

French Open: Iga Swiatek emerges victorious over Naomi Osaka in gruelling three-hour affair

Paris | May 30, 2024 12:01:51 PM IST

The world number one tennis star Iga Swiatek secured a win over former world number one Naomi Osaka in a gruelling, hard-fought second-round game at the ongoing French Open on Wednesday. ... read..

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa defeats Magnus Carlsen in classical format for first time

Stavanger | May 30, 2024 10:02:04 AM IST

Indian teenage chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa defeated the world number one Magnus Carlsen in the classical format for the first time at the ongoing Norway Chess tournament on Wednesday. ... read..

Security to be raised in New York ahead of India-Pakistan T20 WC clash

New York | May 30, 2024 10:01:56 AM IST

Ahead of the high-octane India versus Pakistan clash in the ICC T20 World Cup on June 9, security cover will be raised at New York's Eisenhower Park stadium following reports of threats to the match, reported ESPNCricinfo. ... read..

T20 World Cup: West Indies headline evenly matched quintet in Group C

Dubai | May 30, 2024 10:01:53 AM IST

Two-time champions and co-hosts West Indies are grouped with New Zealand, Afghanistan, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. ... read..

"Good to be back": Rohit Sharma trains with Team India ahead of T20 WC opener

New York | May 30, 2024 10:01:43 AM IST

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma had a training season with his Men in Blue ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup opening clash against Ireland scheduled for June 5 in New York. ... read..

West Indies get major boost in rankings ahead of the T20 World Cup

Dubai | May 30, 2024 9:00:23 AM IST

In the leadup to the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, co-hosts West Indies took on South Africa at home, and have made substantial gains in the ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings on the back of a 3-0 series win. ... read..

French Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas moves past Daniel Altmaier to reach third round

Paris | May 29, 2024 11:01:30 PM IST

Stefanos Tsitsipas did not have everything his way on Wednesday at Roland Garros, but he managed to advance to the third round of the French Open for the sixth time. ... read..

Indian football team arrives in Kolkata for Sunil Chhetri's farewell match

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 29, 2024 10:01:22 PM IST

The India football team landed in the Mecca of Indian football with their sights set on the crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6 at the Salt Lake Stadium. ... read..

Singapore Open: HS Prannoy secures place in second round after win over Julien Carraggi

Kallang | May 29, 2024 10:01:01 PM IST

India's leading men's singles player HS Prannoy secured his place in the second round of the ongoing Singapore Badminton Open 2024 BWF Super 750 tournament in Kallang on Wednesday. ... read..

Tripura CM Manik Saha felicitates Dipa Karmakar after she bagged India's first gold medal at Asian Championships

Agartala (Tripura) | May 29, 2024 8:02:32 PM IST

A jubilant reception was held on Wednesday for gymnast Dipa Karmakar and her coach, Bishweshwar Nandi, as they returned to Tripura after Dipa's historic gold medal win at the Asian Championships. ... read..

Netherlands women's team admits to field ineligible player in T20I against Italy

Amsterdam | May 29, 2024 8:01:53 PM IST

The Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) has taken responsibility after the Netherlands women's team fielded an ineligible player in the T20I against Italy on Monday, as per ESPNcricinfo. ... read..

Boxing World Qualifiers: Arundhati Choudhary moves to pre-quarters, Narender Berwal knocks out

Bangkok | May 29, 2024 7:02:47 PM IST

National champion Arundhati Choudhary recorded a convincing triumph in the 66kg weight category to reach the pre-quarter-finals while Narender Berwal lost in the +92kg category by a 3:2 verdict in the Boxing World Olympics Qualifiers in Bangkok on Wednesd ... read..

Singapore Open: India's Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth concede defeat in first round

Kallang | May 29, 2024 5:02:25 PM IST

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth suffered defeat in their respective matches of the men's singles in the Singapore Open 2024 on Wednesday. ... read..

Been caught in a bit of dilemma": India skipper Chhetri ahead of his final match with Blue Tigers

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | May 29, 2024 4:01:56 PM IST

Ahead of his final match with Team India, Blue Tigers skipper Sunil Chhetri said he has been caught in a bit of a dilemma since only a few days left with the National Team. ... read..

Kohli and Jaiswal should open in T20 World Cup 2024: Wasim Jaffer

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 4:01:48 PM IST

Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer said that Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal should open in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 for the Men in Blue side. ... read..

Defending champions England look dodgy, inconsistent ahead of T20 World Cup campaign

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 4:01:36 PM IST

England, the defending champions of the ICC T20 World Cup, have some things to fix if they want to defend their crown successfully in the West Indies and USA from June 1 onwards. ... read..

Singapore Open: India's PV Sindhu seals comfortable win in first round

Kallang | May 29, 2024 4:01:28 PM IST

Indian shuttler and two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu clinched a comfortable win in the first round of the Singapore Open 2024 against Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt on Wednesday. ... read..

UTT 2024: Eight teams set to serve up excitement in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 29, 2024 2:02:17 PM IST

Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is set to gear up for an exciting new season in Chennai. The tournament will kick off on August 22 and will conclude on September 7 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. ... read..

Norway Chess 2024, Round 2: Vaishali beats Koneru in classical game; Praggnanandhaa loses to reigning World Champion Liren

Stavanger | May 29, 2024 2:02:05 PM IST

Round 2 of the prestigious Norway Chess saw all three classical games ending up in a draw once again here at the SpareBank 1 SR-Bank on Tuesday. Magnus Carlsen, Alireza Firouzja and Ding Liren won with white in the subsequent Armageddon games to grab 1.5 ... read..

A look at South Africa's poor T20I run, batting woes ahead of T20 World Cup

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 1:01:10 PM IST

South Africa, the fourth-ranked side in the ICC T20I rankings, has many issues to fix as the ICC T20 World Cup starting from June 1 draws closer. The Proteas have not registered even a single series win leading up to the tournament. ... read..

Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team suffer heart-breaking loss against Germany

Monchengladbach | May 29, 2024 1:00:51 PM IST

The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team suffered a 2-3 to Germany in a match that went down to the final minute during their fourth game of the Europe tour in Monchengladbach. Yogember Rawat and Gurjot Singh scored for the Indian Junior Men's Hockey team.The ... read..

"Every ball, 100 per cent intensity": England's Will Jacks praises RCB teammate Virat Kohli

London | May 29, 2024 1:00:48 PM IST

England all-rounder Will Jacks commended star India batter and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate Virat Kohli for his intensity while training and opened up on his partnership with him during a match with Gujarat Titans (GT) in the recently conclu ... read..

Indian rifle, pistol teams announced for Munich ISSF World Cup

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 1:00:43 PM IST

A 23-member Indian Rifle and Pistol squad has been announced for the upcoming International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Munich, scheduled for an end-of-the-month start. The top three shooters recently seen in action during the first-ever ... read..

England Champions announce squad ahead of World Championship of Legends

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 1:00:36 PM IST

Ahead of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) inaugural season, England Champions announced their squad with legendary cricketers like Kevin Pietersen, and Ian Bell featured in the side. ... read..

A look at Team India's form, top performances, key talking points ahead of T20 WC

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 12:02:39 PM IST

Despite the talks around strike rate and lack of great pace bowling options, Team India is heading into the ICC T20 World Cup starting from June 1 with the most series wins and fine performances under their belt. ... read..

Gonna be fun: India all-rounder Jadeja on playing cricket in New York for first time

New York | May 29, 2024 12:02:37 PM IST

Following Team India's first training session ahead of their ICC T20 World Cup opening clash, star allrounder Ravindra Jadeja said it will be fun playing cricket in New York. ... read..

"On national duty": Hardik Pandya joins Team India ahead of T20 WC opener

New York | May 29, 2024 11:01:39 AM IST

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya joined Team India in New York ahead of their ICC T20 World Cup opening clash against Ireland that will take place on June 5. ... read..

T20 WC records that could be broken during upcoming edition in USA, West Indies

New Delhi | May 29, 2024 11:01:27 AM IST

The ICC T20 World Cup has witnessed many record-breaking performances over the years, that have immortalised the names of many superstars and legends in cricketing history. ... read..

Team India start training in New York ahead of T20 WC opener against Ireland

New York | May 29, 2024 10:02:10 AM IST

Team India started its training in New York ahead of their ICC T20 World Cup opening clash against Ireland on June 5. ... read..

Australia start T20 WC preparations with clinical win over Namibia; Warner hits fifty

Port of Spain | May 29, 2024 10:02:03 AM IST

In a warning to the other 19 participating teams, Australia delivered a clinical performance with a seven-wicket victory over Namibia in their opening warm-up fixture in Trinidad on Wednesday. ... read..

French Open: Djokovic kickstarts title defence with hard-fought win over Herbert

Paris | May 29, 2024 10:01:43 AM IST

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic kickstarted his French Open title defence with a hard-fought, challenging victory over French player Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the first round on Tuesday night. ... read..

"Like to be remembered as genuine player": Alize Cornet embraces retirement after French Open 2024 exit

Paris | May 28, 2024 10:31:12 PM IST

A month ago, Alize Cornet announced that the French Open 2024 would be the last tournament of her career and her career ended on Tuesday after her record-extending 69th consecutive Grand Slam appearance at the Roland Garros. ... read..

World No. 1 shuttler duo Chirag-Satwik crash out of Singapore Open 2024 following opening round defeat

Kallang | May 28, 2024 10:30:32 PM IST

The world No. 1 badminton duo Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy suffered a shocking early exit in the first round of the ongoing Singapore Open 2024 on Tuesday. ... read..

Rishabh Pant dons Team India jersey again ahead of T20 WC, BCCI posts video of wicketkeeper-batter

New Delhi | May 28, 2024 10:30:30 PM IST

Cricket fans are highly anticipating a fine comeback of star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant to the Indian team and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday treated supporters of the 26-year-old T20 World Cup-bound player with a video ... read..

Michael Vaughan's son, Archie signs first professional contract with Somerset

Somerset | May 28, 2024 8:32:20 PM IST

Former England captain Michael Vaughan's son, Archie, has signed his first professional contract with county club Somerset until the end of the 2026 season. ... read..

AIFF launches Blue Cubs Development Centre programme

New Delhi | May 28, 2024 8:31:53 PM IST

All India Football Federation earlier this month marked a significant milestone in the advancement of Blue Cubs with the launch of the Blue Cubs Development Centre programme. ... read..

Boxing World Olympic qualifiers: Nishant Dev punches out Otgonbaatar in two minutes; Abhinash Jamwal loses

Bangkok | May 28, 2024 8:31:46 PM IST

India's Nishant Dev outpunched and outclassed his Mongolian opponent Otgonbaatar Byamba-Erdeneto in just over two minutes to advance to the 71kg pre-quarterfinals of the second Boxing World Olympic Qualifiers in Bangkok on Tuesday. ... read..

India or Pakistan, Kamran Akmal predicts winner of marquee T20 WC clash

New Delhi | May 28, 2024 8:31:23 PM IST

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal backed India to emerge victorious in the clash between two teams at the upcoming T20 World Cup. ... read..

French Open: Elena Rybakina perfectly dominates Greet Minnen to reach second round

Paris | May 28, 2024 8:30:26 PM IST

The fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina scripted a fine victory of 6-2, 6-3 against Greet Minnen in the first round of the French Open 2024 after a slow start on Tuesday. ... read..

"Became goalkeeper because you don't need to run": PR Sreejesh shares his journey

New Delhi | May 28, 2024 5:32:37 PM IST

Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper Sreejesh on Tuesday revealed that he played various sports, including shot-put, before choosing hockey as his staple. ... read..

From Faridkot to Paris via Siachen: Sandeep Singh's unusual journey to the Olympics

New Delhi | May 28, 2024 5:32:23 PM IST

For most athletes, the Olympics is the pinnacle of their journey and the goal they are always working towards. Sandeep Singh, though, is not like most athletes. The Armyman has already served in Siachen, one of the toughest places on Earth to serve in, an ... read..

Ratnagiri Jets unveil new jersey ahead of Maharashtra Premier League Season 2

Pune (Maharashtra) | May 28, 2024 4:33:51 PM IST

Defending champions of MPL Season 2, Ratnagiri Jets, unveiled new colours that the team will don against Kolhapur Tuskers on June 2 at MCA International Stadium, Pune, in a repeat of last year's finals as they begin their championship campaign. ... read..

"Acclimatisation in Bahamas proved useful in earning Olympic berth": 4x400 m team athlete Amoj Jacob

New Delhi | May 28, 2024 4:33:41 PM IST

The Indian men's 4x400m relay team comprising Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Muhammed Ajmal, Arokia Rajiv and Amoj Jacob clocked 3:03.23 minutes to secure its berth in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games competition earlier in May. ... read..

Dabbawallahs wear Team India jerseys, extend support to Men in Blue ahead of T20 WC

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 28, 2024 4:33:29 PM IST

1,000 dabbawallahs in Mumbai on Tuesday expressed their support for Team India ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup starting from June 1 onwards in West Indies and USA, by wearing the team jerseys. ... read..

MCA secretary Ajinkya lauds Jay Shah's initiative of rewarding groundsmen, curators for their work in IPL 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 28, 2024 4:32:06 PM IST

Ajinkya Naik, the secretary of Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), lauded the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah for his move to reward the groundsmen and curators for their hard work during the recently-concluded Indian Premier ... read..

PV Sindhu to spearhead India's challenge at BWF Singapore Open 2024

Kallang | May 28, 2024 2:33:15 PM IST

India's ace shuttler, PV Sindhu is set to spearhead the Indian contingent at the Singapore Badminton Open 2024 BWF Super 750 tournament in order to end her drought in Singapore following her brilliant run in Kuala Lumpur's Malaysia Masters recently. ... read..

ICC T20 WC, Group A preview: Two Asian arch-rivals placed with three sides aiming to make mark in international cricket

Dubai | May 28, 2024 2:32:30 PM IST

The Group A teams in the ICC T20 World Cup feature two of the biggest rivals in sport's history and three teams, including the hosts USA, who are out to prove themselves once again on the biggest stage in cricket. ... read..

Norway Chess 2024 kicks off with thrilling classical draws; Armageddon decides all round 1 games

Stavanger | May 28, 2024 2:32:09 PM IST

Norway Chess 2024 commenced with a dynamic start, bringing together the world's elite chess players for a super-tournament held from May 27 to June 7 at SpareBank 1 SR-Bank. ... read..

"Could not even brush my teeth for two months...": Pant recalls struggling with injuries after car accident

New Delhi | May 28, 2024 2:31:36 PM IST

Star India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant revealed that after his life-threatening road accident in December 2022, his injuries were such that he could not even brush his teeth for two months. ... read..

"I don't follow records, records follow me...": Cristiano Ronaldo after breaking Saudi Pro League record

New Delhi | May 28, 2024 12:32:14 PM IST

Portugal and Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo took to social media to express happiness after establishing a new record of scoring the most goals in a single Saudi Pro League season. ... read..

Atiqa Mir Shines at IAME Summer Cup round one with double podium, new lap record

Ras Al Khaimah, | May 28, 2024 11:32:28 AM IST

Fresh from competing in European tracks, Indian-origin karting prodigy, Atiqa Mir participated in the IAME Summer Series Cup Round 1, held at the RAK Track in UAE. Competing in a field of 19 drivers, Atiqa achieved a commendable third place overall in the ... read..

USA's Major League Cricket acquires List A status from ICC

Dubai | May 28, 2024 11:32:26 AM IST

The United States Major League Cricket became the second Associate Franchise Tournament after the United Arab Emirate's International League T20 to acquire List A status from the International Cricket Council (ICC). ... read..

"The strength, depth is incredible...": Eoin Morgan on T20 WC "favourites" Team India

London | May 28, 2024 10:32:19 AM IST

England's World Cup-winning former skipper and batter Eoin Morgan picked India as his favourites to win the ICC T20 World Cup, starting from June 1 in West Indies and the USA, saying that the strength and depth of the side is incredible at the moment. ... read..

"Looks difficult for me to make the transition...": Nadal hints at skipping Wimbledon ahead of Olympics

Paris | May 28, 2024 10:32:01 AM IST

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal hinted at missing the upcoming Wimbledon competition ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024, saying that it would be difficult for him to make a transition from clay to grass surfaces so quickly. ... read..

Disciplined Canada plot perfect start to T20 WC preparation with win over Nepal in warm-up match

Dallas | May 28, 2024 9:32:28 AM IST

Canada and Nepal kicked off the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up action at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Dallas on Monday, with the former steamrolling their way to a 63-run victory. ... read..

Ricky Ponting backs Rishabh Pant to have a huge impact at T20 World Cup

New Delhi | May 28, 2024 9:32:26 AM IST

Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting has labelled Rishabh Pant's roaring comeback to professional cricket after a major car accident as "nothing short of spectacular." ... read..

DDCA Director lauds BCCI secretary Jay Shah for rewarding groundsmen, curators following IPL 2024

New Delhi | May 28, 2024 9:32:19 AM IST

Shyam Sharma, the Director of Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) lauded the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah for announcing rewards for groundsmen and curators for their hard work during the recently-concluded Ind ... read..

Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team falls short against Germany in spirited encounter

Dusseldorf | May 28, 2024 9:32:15 AM IST

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team was defeated by Germany, 4-6 on Monday in the fifth match of their Tour of Europe, here, in Dusseldorf, Germany. ... read..

India A, Australia A to play two first-class matches ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Melbourne | May 28, 2024 9:32:12 AM IST

Ahead of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, the India A and Australia A sides will play two first-class games starting from October 31 onwards in Mackay. ... read..

PM Modi hails India's para-athletes for "remarkable achievement" in Athletics Championships

New Delhi | May 28, 2024 2:31:34 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on India para-athletes for their exceptional rise in the World Para Athletics Championships following their "remarkable achievement" in the competition. ... read..

Three words defining KKR's IPL 2024 season: Nostalgia, records and domination

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 27, 2024 10:34:44 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captured their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a low-scoring and one-sided final, concluding a season defined by three words, nostalgia, domination and records. ... read..

"You have made us proud": SRH CEO Kavya Maran tells players after heartbreaking loss in final

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 27, 2024 10:33:50 PM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO Kavya Maran motivated the heart-broken SRH players after they fell short by a distance in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against Kolkata Knight Riders. ... read..

French Open: Iga Swiatek cruises past Leolia Jeanjean into second round; Ons Jabeur also advances

Paris | May 27, 2024 10:33:35 PM IST

The World No.1 Iga Swiatek unleashed stinging forehands in the first round of playing at the Philippe-Chatrier to wrap up a dominant straight-set victory against qualifier Leolia Jeanjean on Monday in the ongoing French Open 2024. ... read..

Boxing World Qualifiers: Ankushita wins opening bout, Abhimanyu loses

New Delhi | May 27, 2024 7:32:07 PM IST

Former world youth champion Ankushita Boro prevailed over Namuun Monkhor of Mongolia in the 60kg category while Abhimanyu Loura went down against Ireland's Kelyn Cassidy in the second round of the 80kg weight category in the 2nd Boxing World qualifiers fo ... read..

FMSCI Indian National Rally Sprint Championship 2024 to begin in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 27, 2024 7:32:02 PM IST

The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) Indian National Rally Sprint Championship 2024 will kick off from June 1 onwards in Chennai. ... read..

"It does not seem real, it is ineffable": KKR skipper Iyer on team's IPL title win

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 27, 2024 7:31:45 PM IST

Following his side's third Indian Premier League (IPL) title win, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer said that the feeling does not seem real and he wants to "soak this moment". ... read..

"Playing a part in final, it's special...": Andre Russell on KKR winning IPL 2024

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 27, 2024 7:31:20 PM IST

With the Kolkata Knight Riders lifting the IPL trophy, team all-rounder Andre Russell said he feels excited over his contributions to the team's journey in the IPL and it's a special feeling. ... read..

"You can't keep making same mistakes": SA skipper Dussen following series loss to WI

Jamaica | May 27, 2024 7:30:54 PM IST

Following his side's clean sweep defeat to West Indies in the T20I series, South African stand-in captain Rassie van der Dussen said that his team could have been much braver while batting and they should not make the same mistakes again and again. ... read..

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi motivates Shadab after latter registers worst T20I bowling figures

New Delhi | May 27, 2024 7:30:27 PM IST

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi revealed that he reached out to motivate Shadab Khan after the experienced all-rounder recorded his worst bowling figures in T20I format. ... read..

Cricketing greats mentor youth at YSCE High-Performance Camp supported by ILT20

Dubai | May 27, 2024 4:32:16 PM IST

In their quest to discover and nurture home-grown cricket talent in the UAE while providing an opportunity to aspiring cricketers from India and Pakistan as well, the Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence (YSCE) High-Performance Camp with the Champ - a collab ... read..

Opener Phil Salt celebrates KKR's third IPL title win on video call from UK

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 27, 2024 4:32:10 PM IST

England and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opener Phil Salt celebrated his side's third Indian Premier League (IPL) title win via video call following his team's victory. ... read..

Been progressively slow: Mitchell Marsh provides injury update ahead of T20 WC 2024

New Delhi | May 27, 2024 4:32:03 PM IST

Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh dropped a major update on his injury and said it has been "progressively slow". ... read..

Blue Tigresses' squad for Uzbekistan friendlies announced

New Delhi | May 27, 2024 4:31:37 PM IST

The 23-member India Senior Women's Team squad for the two international friendly matches against Uzbekistan was announced on Monday. ... read..

Ponting has his say on key Australian players following a mixed IPL

New Delhi | May 27, 2024 4:31:35 PM IST

Former Australia skipper and Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting gave his take on the IPL performance of some key Australian players with an eye on the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. ... read..

They deserved to win this season: KL Rahul on KKR winning IPL 2024 title

New Delhi | May 27, 2024 4:31:30 PM IST

Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) 8-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper KL Rahul said KKR deserved to win the title this season. ... read..

"Way to go, Knight Riders....": Indian cricket celebrates KKR's 3rd IPL title win

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 27, 2024 4:31:17 PM IST

The Indian cricketing fraternity took to social media to congratulate Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) following their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title win after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final at Chennai on Sunday. ... read..

"One format might drop off....": Mitchell Starc open to more franchise cricket in future

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 27, 2024 3:32:39 PM IST

Australian and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Mitchell Starc on Sunday hinted at droppping ODI format from his career in near future to pave way for some more participation in franchise cricket, most notably the Indian Premier League (IPL). ... read..

Venkatesh Iyer: Kolkata Knight Riders' 'Clutch Chief' in knockout stages

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 27, 2024 3:32:29 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer played a crucial role in his side's third Indian Premier League (IPL) title win with an unbeaten half-century against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium on Sunday ... read..

"Can't credit just one person": Rinku Singh on KKR's success in IPL 2024

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 27, 2024 3:32:16 PM IST

After winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 title, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh said one should not credit just a single person for their successful season. ... read..

Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Travis Head to miss Australia's warm-up matches of T20 World Cup 2024

Sydney | May 27, 2024 3:32:12 PM IST

Australia's T20 World Cup 2024 squad's core members such as Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Travis Head will miss their national side warm-up matches as they will travel back to Australia to take a short break ahead of the mega event. ... read..

Mitchell Starc: A match-winner in finals, a look at Aussie star's undefeated record in title clashes across all formats

New Delhi | May 27, 2024 3:32:04 PM IST

Over the years, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has established himself as one of the biggest match-winners in international cricket. No matter how he does in bilateral series or during the group stage games of an ICC tournament, Starc breaking the shackl ... read..

Team India reach New York ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

New York | May 27, 2024 2:35:20 PM IST

The first batch of Indian players who left for the United States ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024 have reached New York to take part in the upcoming ICC event. ... read..

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