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David Warner "relieved" after finding iconic baggy green cap

Sydney | January 5, 2024 9:52:00 AM IST

Australia opener David Warner announced on Friday that he has found his baggy green cap after losing it four days ago while travelling from Melbourne to Sydney before the start of the third Test match against Pakistan. ... read..

"I always say to aim for bigger prize": Sandesh Jhingan

New Delhi | January 5, 2024 9:51:58 AM IST

Indian veteran footballer Sandesh Jhingan said on Thursday that he is looking forward to the big prize that is the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup and urged players to think big and put in hard work to win big tournaments like these. ... read..

IDCA announces maiden T10 Women's Deaf Premier League in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 5, 2024 9:51:38 AM IST

The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) announced the first-ever T-10 Women's Deaf Premier League in Mumbai, Maharashtra, from January 8-11 this year, announced IDCA. ... read..

Australia scores 199/4 against Pakistan at end of first session in Sydney (Day 03, Lunch)

Sydney | January 5, 2024 8:51:41 AM IST

Marnus Labuschagne's 60-run knock powered Australia to 199/4 against Pakistan after the end of the first session on day three at Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. ... read..

US women's hockey team arrives in Ranchi ahead of FIH Olympic qualifiers

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 5, 2024 1:50:11 AM IST

The US women's hockey team arrived in Ranchi on Thursday ahead of the FIH Olympic qualifiers, which is slated to begin from January 13-19 2024, at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium. ... read..

Indian Street Premier League announces Pataudi Royalty; Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor as owners of Kolkata team

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 4, 2024 11:50:47 PM IST

The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India's pioneering tennis ball T10 cricket tournament to be played inside a stadium, proudly announces Bollywood Star couple, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan as owners of the Kolkata team. ... read..

'Mature man' Chhangte ready for road ahead

Doha | January 4, 2024 11:50:45 PM IST

Lallianzuala Chhangte is a man resurrected. In the international arena. Since his debut as a teenager in 2015, the 26-year-old has been erratically a part of the National Team; until 2023. ... read..

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur feels 'luck' has played 'big role' in her recent struggle for runs

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 4, 2024 11:50:43 PM IST

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur reflected on her recent barren form with the bat and stated that "luck" has played a crucial role in it ahead of the T20I series against Australia at the DY Patil Stadium. ... read..

AFC Asian Cup: Three wise men dream of displaying right intent in Doha

Doha | January 4, 2024 11:50:30 PM IST

India are all set to participate in the AFC Asian Cup for the fifth time in history, once the ball gets rolling in Doha, Qatar, on January 13, the previous editions being in 1964, 1984, 2011 and 2019. ... read..

U Mumba's return reignites kabaddi fervour in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 4, 2024 11:50:24 PM IST

U Mumba will be looking to carry their momentum in the ongoing 10th season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) as they return to Mumbai after a four-year-long hiatus. U Mumba will play four high-octane matches at the DOME, NSCI, during the Mumbai leg which wi ... read..

Australia spinner Georgia Wareham names India batter who has been hard to deal with

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 4, 2024 11:50:21 PM IST

Australia leg-spinner Georgia Wareham named India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana as one opposition batter who has given their bowlers a hard time on the eve of the T20I series. ... read..

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announce 'Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar' 2023

New Delhi | January 4, 2024 11:50:11 PM IST

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced 'Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar' 2023 today. The awardees will receive their awards from the President of India at a specially organized function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 9, 2024 (Tuesday) at 1 ... read..

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur attends program organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra in Diu

New Delhi | January 4, 2024 11:49:56 PM IST

Diu Beach Games 2024 is being organized under the leadership and guidance of Praful Patel, Administrator of Union Territories of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Lakshadweep. As part of the various programs, a youth dialogue program was also or ... read..

DDCA allows fans to watch Ranji Trophy matches on free entry starting tomorrow

By Vipul Kashyap

New Delhi | January 4, 2024 10:51:07 PM IST

Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) has allowed the fans to watch Ranji Trophy matches for free. The premier domestic red-ball event kicks off on Friday. ... read..

Women's National T20 Cricket Tournament for Blind 2024 to begin from January 8

Hubli (Karnataka) | January 4, 2024 10:51:00 PM IST

The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), Karnataka Cricket Association for the Blind(KCAB) in association with Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled on Wednesday announced that the Women's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2024 will ... read..

Rohit says Cape Town Test win right up with famous Gabba triumph

Cape Town | January 4, 2024 10:50:58 PM IST

Skipper Rohit Sharma labelled their maiden Cape Town Test victory as being right up with India's famous Gabba victory in 2021. ... read..

Khelo India Sub-Junior Women's Hockey League: SAI Bal, SAI Shakti register wins

New Delhi | January 4, 2024 10:50:46 PM IST

Day 4 of the 2nd Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League - Phase 2 witnessed SAI Bal Team, Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High-Performance Centre and SAI Shakti Team win their respective matches. ... read..

Top NRI athletes welcome PM Modi's vision for Pravasi Sports

New Delhi | January 4, 2024 9:51:52 PM IST

Indian golf legend Arjun Atwal has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for Pravasi Sports. Atwal, who is the only Indian to win on the coveted PGA Tour, shared his thoughts with the Holistic International Pravasi Sports Association (HIPSA), the ... read..

Jasprit Bumrah takes one step closer to eclipsing Kapil Dev's overseas record

Cape Town | January 4, 2024 9:51:47 PM IST

Star speedster Jasprit Bumrah further etched his name as one of the most successful Test bowlers for India in overseas conditions following the visitors' seven-wicket victory against South Africa in the second Test on Thursday. ... read..

Honda team get ready to kick off 2024 with Dakar Rally

Riyadh | January 4, 2024 9:51:33 PM IST

A new season of the World Rally-Raid Championship kicks off this week with the Honda Team all set to tackle the Dakar Rally aboard the new Honda CRF450 Rally. The current FIM Manufacturers' World Championship holders will see a lineup featuring world-lead ... read..

Rohit calls out ICC, match referees, asks for neutral rating of pitches after winning Cape Town Test inside 2 days

Cape Town | January 4, 2024 9:51:28 PM IST

India skipper Rohit Sharma called out the International Cricket Council (ICC) as well as the match referees over the standard of rating pitches after the second Test between India and South Africa ended inside two days on Thursday. ... read..

South Africa skipper Elgar terms Newlands pitch for 2nd Test against India as "ripper"

Cape Town | January 4, 2024 9:51:20 PM IST

South Africa skipper Dean Elgar labelled the Newlands pitch as a "ripper" following India's seven-wicket victory on Thursday in the second Test. ... read..

"You don't get to see a player like that": Rohit Sharma lauds Dean Elgar

Cape Town | January 4, 2024 8:50:51 PM IST

India skipper Rohit Sharma had some special words in store for his counterpart Dean Elgar who played his final game of his international career during the visitors' seven-wicket victory against South Africa on Thursday. ... read..

ILT20: Strength, Conditioning coach Darren Veness offers insights into fitness regime for Desert Vipers players in season-2

Dubai | January 4, 2024 8:50:40 PM IST

The Vipers Voices podcast featuring Desert Vipers Strength and Conditioning Coach Darren 'Daz' Veness, is now live across all major podcast platforms. The conversation offers some great insights into how a team's strength and conditioning coach can help p ... read..

"Bumrah is a world-class bowler": South Africa skipper Dean Elgar

Cape Town | January 4, 2024 8:50:36 PM IST

Dean Elgar labelled Jasprit Bumrah as a "world-class" bowler following India's seven-wicket victory against South Africa on Thursday. ... read..

ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of Year 2023 nominees named

Dubai | January 4, 2024 8:50:32 PM IST

Four of the best stars in the 50-over format Chamari Athapaththu, Ashleigh Gardner, Amelia Kerr and Nat Sciver-Brunt have been shortlisted for the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 award. ... read..

India's 7-wicket victory against South Africa becomes shortest Test in terms of number of balls bowled

Cape Town | January 4, 2024 7:51:30 PM IST

The second Test between South Africa and India saw the shortest red ball cricket played between two teams in terms of a number of balls bowled on Thursday. ... read..

Redemption in two days: India conquers spiteful Cape Town deck, level series with SA

Cape Town | January 4, 2024 6:51:46 PM IST

In what would go down as one of the shortest Tests in the history of red-ball cricket, India thumped hosts South Africa at Cape Town on Thursday in a low-scoring affair, drawing level in the 2-match series after losing the opener at Centurion. ... read..

Kohli, Gill, Shami named nominees of ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of Year 2023

Dubai | January 4, 2024 6:51:42 PM IST

Four players Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami and Daryl Mitchell who had an impressive Cricket World Cup in India have been shortlisted for the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 Award. ... read..

"Warner was told to play certain way by coaching staff": Usman Khawaja

Sydney | January 4, 2024 6:51:38 PM IST

Australia's opening batter Usman Khawaja revealed that David Warner's behaviour before he received a one-year ban because of ball tampering came down much to the team instructions. ... read..

Bumrah's six-fer matches Markram's scintillating ton as SA set target of 79 for India (Day 2, Lunch)

Cape Town | January 4, 2024 5:51:10 PM IST

India took a step closer to levelling the series following Jasprit Bumrah's six-wicket haul which made South Africa succumb to a total of 176 on Day 2 of the second Test in Newlands. ... read..

UKK: Telugu Yoddhas looks to continue winning run; Gujarat Giants aim to get back on top

Cuttack (Odisha) | January 4, 2024 5:51:01 PM IST

Telugu Yoddhas will look to continue their winning form when they take on Chennai Quick Guns in the ongoing Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2 on Friday, while Gujarat Giants will seek to get back on top of the points table as they go up against Rajasthan Warriors ... read..

Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards called in as replacement for Joe Clarke by Melbourne Renegades

Melbourne | January 4, 2024 5:50:43 PM IST

Big Bash League franchise Melbourne Renegades have called in Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards as the replacement for injured Joe Clarke, according to ESPNcricinfo. ... read..

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games preparations set to drive Indian Esports trends in 2024

New Delhi | January 4, 2024 5:50:42 PM IST

With the meteoric rise of the Indian Esports industry last year, the sector is poised for rapid growth in 2024, acquiring a substantial player base and generating significant revenue. ... read..

"I've cut back on a lot of things": Daniel Ricciardo opens up on his approach after F1 return

London | January 4, 2024 3:52:36 PM IST

Upon his return to the Formula One grid for the 2023 season, Daniel Ricciardo emphasising that racing is "the priority" moving forward. ... read..

Aaron Finch announces retirement from Big Bash League

Melbourne | January 4, 2024 3:52:32 PM IST

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch announced his retirement from the Big Bash League (BBL) after 13 seasons with Melbourne Renegades. ... read..

Jharkhand gears up to host FIH Hockey Olympics Qualifiers Ranchi 2024

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 4, 2024 3:51:40 PM IST

Jharkhand is all set to host the FIH Hockey Olympics Qualifiers Ranchi 2024, scheduled to take place from January 13-19 2024 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi. ... read..

Former champion Victoria Azarenka seals spot in Brisbane quarterfinals

Brisbane | January 4, 2024 2:52:26 PM IST

Two-time former champion Victoria Azarenka advanced to the Brisbane International quarterfinals with a 7-5, 6-2 victory against France's Clara Burel. ... read..

PSG starts off 2024 by Trophee des Champions title win, Mbappe hits winning goal

Paris | January 4, 2024 2:52:23 PM IST

Paris Saint Germain started off 2024 with a title win as goals from Lee Kang-in and Kylian Mbappe helped them secure their 12th Trophee des Champions title win, beating Toulouse in the final on late Wednesday night at Paris. ... read..

Italy women's hockey team expresses hope of earning maiden Olympic berth, arrives in Ranchi for FIH Olympic Qualifiers

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 4, 2024 1:52:09 PM IST

With sights set on their maiden Olympic berth, the Italy women's hockey team arrived in Ranchi, Jharkhand on Thursday morning for the highly-awaited FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024. ... read..

"Cummins is going to be Australia's greatest cricketer after Bradman": Michael Vaughan

Sydney | January 4, 2024 1:51:55 PM IST

Former England captain Michael Vaughan said that Australian skipper Pat Cummins will be remembered as Australia's greatest cricketer after batting great Don Bradman because of his brilliant numbers and performances. ... read..

Aus vs Pak, 3rd Test: Bad light curtails final session; hosts, visitors evenly poised on Day 2 (Stumps)

Sydney | January 4, 2024 1:51:34 PM IST

Rain and bad light curtailed the final session of Day 2 of the ongoing third Test of the three-match series between Pakistan and Australia here at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday. ... read..

Sri Lanka Cricket announces Dhananjaya de Silva as new Test captain

Colombo | January 4, 2024 12:51:04 PM IST

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) newly-appointed Chairman of Selectors Upul Tharanga on Thursday announced batter Dhananjaya de Silva as the new captain of the Test team. ... read..

Australia's Usman Khawaja completes 7,000 international runs

Sydney | January 4, 2024 12:50:53 PM IST

Australian opener Usman Khawaja completed 7,000 international runs on Thursday. Khawaja accomplished this milestone during Australia's third and final Test against Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). ... read..

"We'll keep advocating, championing that": CA chief Nick Hockley advocates minimum three-match Test series

Perth | January 4, 2024 12:50:44 PM IST

Cricket Australia (CA) will advocate for the series in the World Test Championship (WTC) to be a minimum of three matches long, amid growing concern over the format's soundness, as ESPNcricinfo reported. ... read..

"This match will be over on Day 2": Akash Chopra after 23 wickets fell on Day 1

New Delhi | January 4, 2024 12:50:34 PM IST

After an action-packed day one of the second Test between India and South Africa which saw 23 wickets falling, former Indian opener Aakash Chopra said that the only way India loses the match is if Proteas gets a 150-run lead atleast. ... read..

"I'll be okay": Novak Djokovic plays down injury concerns ahead of Australian Open

Perth | January 4, 2024 11:51:58 AM IST

The 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic lost to Australian Alex de Minaur in the United Cup in Perth on Wednesday, his first loss on Australian soil since 2018. ... read..

Defending champion Coco Gauff storms into Auckland quarterfinals

Auckland | January 4, 2024 11:51:29 AM IST

The defending champion Coco Gauff advanced to the quarterfinals of the ASB Classic on Thursday with a 6-3, 6-0 triumph against Brenda Fruhvirtova. ... read..

"Time to work with more intensity, passion": Sandesh Jhingan on AFC Asian Cup

Doha | January 4, 2024 10:52:40 AM IST

India is all set to participate in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup for the fifth time in history, once the ball gets rolling in Doha, Qatar, on January 13, the previous editions being in 1964, 1984, 2011, and 2019. ... read..

"No question in my mind he can": Shane Watson backs Cameron Green to open for Australia in Test Cricket

Sydney | January 4, 2024 10:52:35 AM IST

Former Australia player Shane Watson said star all-rounder Cameron Green has all the means to succeed as a Test opener. ... read..

"My record on our wickets has been pretty good": SA skipper Elgar on pitch following day one of second Test

Cape Town | January 4, 2024 10:52:14 AM IST

Following a chaotic first day of the second Test between India and South Africa which saw a total of 23 wickets falling, South African skipper Dean Elgar refused to label the pitch as bad but said that it is challenging instead. ... read..

AUS vs PAK, 3rd Test: Australia at 116/2 at end of second session at Sydney

Sydney | January 4, 2024 10:52:05 AM IST

Aamer Jamal removed Australia batter Usman Khawaja just before the end of the second session, leaving Australia at 116/2 during the day two of the third and final Test against Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Thursday. ... read..

UKK: Odisha Juggernauts pick up 32-21 win over Rajasthan Warriors

Cuttack (Odisha) | January 4, 2024 9:52:06 AM IST

Defending champions Odisha Juggernauts notched up a 32-21 victory over Rajasthan Warriors, in Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) season two at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack on Wednesday. ... read..

PKL: Arjun, Reza shine as Jaipur Pink Panthers ease past Haryana Steelers

Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | January 4, 2024 9:52:04 AM IST

Defending champions Jaipur Pink Panthers rode on Arjun Deshwal's raiding brilliance as they beat Haryana Steelers 45-34 in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 match at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. ... read..

PKL: Puneri Paltan demolish UP Yoddhas for sixth successive win

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | January 4, 2024 9:52:02 AM IST

Puneri Paltan recorded their sixth victory in a row beating the UP Yoddhas 40-31 in front of their home crowd at the last home Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 10 game for UP Yoddhas at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. ... read..

IND vs SA, 2nd Test: A look at records tumbled during chaotic day one

Cape Town | January 4, 2024 9:51:58 AM IST

During an action-packed day one of second Test between India and South Africa on day one, a total of 23 wickets fell, which is the second highest number of wickets falling on day one of a Test. ... read..

Mohun Bagan SG part ways with Ferrando, appoint Habas as new head coach

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 4, 2024 12:22:05 AM IST

The Indian Super League (ISL) side Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Wednesday announced that they have parted ways with head coach Juan Ferrando and appointed Antonio Lopez Habas to take over for the same role. ... read..

Sri Lanka announce 17-member squad for ODI series against Zimbabwe

Colombo | January 4, 2024 12:22:04 AM IST

Sri Lanka Cricket on Wednesday announced a 17-member ODI squad for their 50-over series against Zimbabwe. Kusal Mendis will lead the Sri Lankan side and Charith Asalanka will be his deputy. ... read..

Indian Women's Hockey team arrive in Ranchi for Olympic Qualifiers 2024

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 4, 2024 12:21:56 AM IST

The Indian Women's Hockey team arrived in Ranchi ahead of the upcoming FIH (International Hockey Federation) Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024 matches. ... read..

Saina Nehwal meets Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar

New Delhi | January 4, 2024 12:21:37 AM IST

Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal called on Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at the CM's residence in Chandigarh on Wednesday. ... read..

Ace gymnast Dipa Karmakar tops in all-around Sr. Nationals on comeback, eyes Paris qualification

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 4, 2024 12:21:29 AM IST

Olympian Dipa Karmakar hogged the limelight on day 2 of the Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championship 2024 on Wednesday as she topped the all-around performance with a total of 49.55 points in Bhubaneswar. Railways emerged champions in the women's ... read..

Suryakumar Yadav in race for ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023

Dubai | January 4, 2024 12:21:20 AM IST

Number one T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav was on Wednesday nominated for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023. ... read..

Ind vs SA: Markram, Bedingham power Proteas to 62/3, trail by 36 runs at Newlands (Day 1, Stumps)

Cape Town | January 3, 2024 11:20:47 PM IST

Aiden Markram and David Bedingham took South Africa to 62/3 at Stumps on dramatic day one of the second Test match in Cape Town on Wednesday. ... read..

South Africa's 55 in Cape Town Test lowest score by a team against India

Cape Town | January 3, 2024 11:20:17 PM IST

South Africa were bundled out for a paltry 55 against India in the first innings of the second Test and became the team with the lowest score against the men in blue. ... read..

"Siraj weaving magic at Newlands": Sachin Tendulkar lauds Indian pacer's performance against South Africa

Cape Town | January 3, 2024 9:21:38 PM IST

Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday hailed India pacer Mohammad Siraj whose fiery spell helped India bundle out South Africa for a paltry 55 runs on the first day of the second Test. ... read..

"It means the world to me": Pakistan's Aamer Jamal on his maiden Test half-century against Australia

Sydney | January 3, 2024 9:21:12 PM IST

On the first day of the third long-format match between Australia and Pakistan in Sydney on Wednesday, batting all-rounder Aamer Jamal scored his maiden Test half-century on which he said that it meant the world to him. ... read..

"If you want to know what is called domination...": Anjum Chopra after Australia women sweep ODI series against India

New Delhi | January 3, 2024 9:21:04 PM IST

Former India cricketer Anjum Chopra has said that Australia's 3-0 success over India in the one-day international series is a reflection of their dominance over the years. ... read..

India lose 4 for 111 after dismissing South Africa for 55 (Day 1, Tea)

Cape Town | January 3, 2024 8:21:48 PM IST

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill took India to 111/4 and have a lead by 56 runs at Tea break on the first day of the second Test match against South Africa in Cape Town on Wednesday. ... read..

ICC reveals women's emerging cricketer of the year 2023 nominees

Dubai | January 3, 2024 8:21:38 PM IST

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the nominees for the Women's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2023 award. ... read..

Head coach Juan Pedro Benali signs new contract with Northeast United FC

Guwahati (Assam) | January 3, 2024 8:21:34 PM IST

NorthEast United FC head coach Juan Pedro Benali has penned a contract that will run through the next season with an option of extending it by one more season, the Indian Super League (ISL) club announced on Wednesday. ... read..

"We will win the match easily if...," says Sourav Ganguly on SA-IND 2nd Test match

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | January 3, 2024 7:21:11 PM IST

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday praised India's bowling attack against South Africa in the second Test match in Cape Town and said that if the visitors perform well with the bat then they will easily win the long-format game. ... read..

United Cup: Maria Sakkari dominates Leylah Fernandez; seals quarterfinal spot for Greece

Perth | January 3, 2024 7:21:07 PM IST

World No.8 Maria Sakkari clinched Greece's spot in the United Cup quarterfinals after scripting a fine comeback from 3-1 down in the second to defeat Leylah Fernandez 7-6(2), 6-3 in Sydney on Wednesday. ... read..

U-15 and U-20 National Wrestling Championships will be held in February: Ad Hoc Committee

New Delhi | January 3, 2024 6:21:40 PM IST

The Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) Ad Hoc Committee reassured the young wrestlers that the U-15 and U-20 national championships will be held in February 2024 in Gwalior. Earlier on December 27, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) set up the Ad Hoc ... read..

Yashasvi Jaiswal among nominees for ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2023

Dubai | January 3, 2024 6:21:11 PM IST

India's star batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has been nominated for the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2023 award with three other international stars, The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday. ... read..

SA vs Ind, 2nd Test: Rampant Siraj wreaks havoc on host batters, puts visitors in command (Lunch, Day 1)

Cape Town | January 3, 2024 5:21:30 PM IST

Rampant Mohammed Siraj produced an irresistible spell on day one to crush South Africa's batting order with his 6-wicket haul to bundle out hosts for 55 in the second Test at the Newlands on Wednesday. ... read..

ICC Player Rankings: Virat Kohli surges into top 10 in Test rankings, Jasprit Bumrah re-enters top 5

Dubai | January 3, 2024 4:21:32 PM IST

India's batting talisman Virat Kohli started the new year on a good note as he re-entered the top 10 in the ICC Test rankings, climbing to ninth position, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the latest ranking update on Wednesday. ... read..

"They are running propaganda of Brij Bhushan": Sakshi Malik on protests against veteran wrestlers

New Delhi | January 3, 2024 4:21:30 PM IST

Former India wrestler and Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik on Wednesday accused the wrestlers protesting against her and other veteran wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia of running propaganda against them for former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) ... read..

David Warner receives 'Guard of Honour' from Pakistan players in his farewell Test in Sydney

Sydney | January 3, 2024 4:21:22 PM IST

Star Australia batter David Warner received 'Guard of Honour' from Pakistan players on Wednesday as he came out to bat on the first day of the third and final Test match of the bilateral series in Sydney. ... read..

Australia skipper Pat Cummins completes 450 international wickets

Sydney | January 3, 2024 3:20:42 PM IST

Australian skipper Pat Cummins completed 450 international wickets on Wednesday. ... read..

Aus vs Pak, 2nd Test: Rizwan, Jamal lead visitors' fightback after collapse (Stumps, Day 1)

Sydney | January 3, 2024 3:20:34 PM IST

After Mohammad Rizwan's blistering knock, No. 9 batter Aamir Jamal repulsed Australia with aggressive play, helping Pakistan script a comeback from a top-order collapse to post a fighting 313 on the board on the opening day of the third Test here at Sydne ... read..

Young wrestlers hold protest against Bajrang, Sakshi, Vinesh in Delhi, accusing them of "ruining" wrestling

New Delhi | January 3, 2024 3:20:29 PM IST

Young wrestlers held a protest against veteran grapplers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat, accusing them of putting all wrestling-related activities to a halt and ruining the future of children pursuing the sport. ... read..

Aus vs Pak, 3rd Test: Rizwan, Jamal lead visitors' fightback after collapse on Day 1

Sydney | January 3, 2024 3:20:23 PM IST

Iga Swiatek, Hubert Hurkacz fire Poland to semifinals in United Cup

Perth | January 3, 2024 2:21:26 PM IST

World No.1 Iga Swiatek guided Team Poland into the semifinals of the ongoing United Cup for the second straight year by overpowering China's Zheng Qinwen 6-2, 6-3 in Perth on Wednesday. ... read..

Alphonse Areola shines as Brighton-West Ham game ends in goalless draw

Football | January 3, 2024 2:21:20 PM IST

In the English Premier league gameweek 20, the match between Brighton and West Ham United ended in a goalless draw. This is Brighton's first clean sheet against the home side since May last year. ... read..

South Africa win toss, put India to bowl first in 2nd Test

Cape Town | January 3, 2024 2:21:19 PM IST

South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the must-win second and last Test of the two-match series here at Newlands on Wednesday. ... read..

IPL auction draws increase of 57 per cent in viewers as compared to 2022 edition

New Delhi | January 3, 2024 1:20:25 PM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah on Wednesday said that the recently-held Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction recorded an increase of 57 per cent from the previous auction's viewers. ... read..

"Scoring in subcontinent alone does not help": Srikkanth on Shubman Gill's Test form

New Delhi | January 3, 2024 12:20:38 PM IST

Former Indian skipper Kris Srikkanth said that Shubman Gill has to perform well in different conditions worldwide so that he can live up to his hype in international cricket. ... read..

Interesting statistic reveals David Warner's consistency as Test match opener

Sydney | January 3, 2024 11:20:44 AM IST

As Australian opener David Warner awaits his first shot with the bat during his Test farewell, a statistic has emerged that proves why he is possibly the greatest opener of his generation. ... read..

Ultimate Kho Kho has brought the sport to mat from 'mitti': Telugu Yoddhas' Arun Gunki

New Delhi | January 3, 2024 11:20:41 AM IST

Arun Gunki, a Kho Kho player currently representing Telugu Yoddhas in the Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) season two, opened up on his team's performances in the ongoing tournament as well as his performance. ... read..

"Have utmost respect for Test cricket": CSA following criticism over sending second-string side to New Zealand

Johannesburg | January 3, 2024 11:20:31 AM IST

Following the criticism over selecting a second-string side for the tour of New Zealand from next month, Cricket South Africa (CSA) released a statement saying that the board has the utmost respect for the oldest and longest format of the game, adding tha ... read..

AUS vs PAK, 3rd Test: Cummins gets Rizwan after counterattacking knock, Asian side at 199/6 (Day 1, Tea)

Sydney | January 3, 2024 11:20:29 AM IST

A three-wicket haul by Pat Cummins kept Australia in command despite a fighting half-century by Mohammed Rizwan at the end of the second session of the third Test against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Wednesday. ... read..

Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championship: Rakesh Patra from Odisha finishes on top in all-around

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 3, 2024 10:20:38 AM IST

The opening day of the Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championship saw some enthralling performances at the Gymnastics Centre in Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. ... read..

Matt Henry returns from injury as New Zealand name squad for home T20I series against Pakistan

Wellington | January 3, 2024 10:20:34 AM IST

Pacer Matt Henry has been included in New Zealand's T20I squad to face Pakistan after taking time off with a hamstring injury sustained during the ICC Cricket World Cup in India. Henry is set to make his return to domestic action on Friday, before joinin ... read..

Nasser Hussain predicts T20 World Cup finalists, winner and Player of the Tournament

New Delhi | January 3, 2024 10:20:32 AM IST

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has revealed the teams he thinks will battle it out in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which is to be held from June onwards in West Indies and USA and also the contenders to claim the 'Player of the Tournam ... read..

"Decide if you want to be a great or a millionaire," Wasim on decision to rest Shaheen in final Australia Test

Sydney | January 3, 2024 10:20:15 AM IST

Former Pakistan pace greats Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis criticised the decision to rest fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi in the third and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), with Akram warning players to decide if they want to ... read..

PKL: Captain Anshu stars in Dabang Delhi's 35-28 win over Gujarat Giants

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | January 3, 2024 9:20:41 AM IST

Dabang Delhi extended their unbeaten run to four games as they earned a 35-28 comeback win over Gujarat Giants in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 10 match at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Tuesday. ... read..

Ultimate Kho Kho: Chennai-Odisha, Gujarat-Mumbai play thrilling ties

Cuttack (Odisha) | January 3, 2024 9:20:39 AM IST

Lightning struck twice at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack on Tuesday as both matches of the day in Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2 finished in ties. ... read..

"Prasidh Krishna got good ability to succeed at this level": Rohit Sharma

Cape Town | January 3, 2024 2:20:49 AM IST

India skipper Rohit Sharma showered praise on pacer Prasidh Krishna and said that he can succeed in the Test format. ... read..

Jemimah Rodrigues comes out in support of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur who struggles to score runs

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 3, 2024 12:21:57 AM IST

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues backed skipper Harmanpreet Kaur who continues to go through a barren run with the bat. ... read..

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