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India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur offers prayers at Siddhivinayak Ganapati temple

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 26, 2023 6:50:36 PM IST

India's women's team captain, Harmanpreet Kaur offered prayers at the Siddhivinayak Ganapati temple in Mumbai on Tuesday. ... read..

ISL 2023-24: Chennaiyin FC aims to end year on high against Mumbai City FC

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 26, 2023 5:51:32 PM IST

Chennaiyin FC will look to end the year on a high when they play Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 at the Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday in Mumbai. ... read..

Representing India in such significant tournament would be an absolute honour: Baljeet Kaur on Olympic Qualifiers

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 5:51:04 PM IST

Baljeet Kaur, a booming talent in the Indian Women's Hockey circuit who has been steadily carving her path to prominence within the squad, is aiming to make it to the squad for the forthcoming FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024, scheduled to take p ... read..

India struggle in Centurion after losing three early wickets (Lunch, Day 1)

Centurion | December 26, 2023 5:51:00 PM IST

After losing three early wickets, India toiled hard at the end of the first session on day one in the first test match against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Tuesday. ... read..

Elite Women's National Boxing Championships: Manju, Sonia shine as eight boxers from RSPB storm into semifinals

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | December 26, 2023 4:51:01 PM IST

Led by Manju Rani (48kg) and Sonia Lather (57kg), eight boxers from the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) stormed into the semifinals of the 7th Elite Women's National Boxing Championships held at the GBU Indoor Stadium in Greater Noida. ... read..

Aus vs Pak, 2nd Test: Khawaja, Labuschagne put Australia in driver's seat (Stumps, Day 1)

Melbourne | December 26, 2023 3:52:22 PM IST

Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja's knocks helped Australia reach 187/3 at the time of stumps of the opening day while Pakistan toiled hard through the day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with only three wickets to show in the second Test on Tuesday. ... read..

Yogesh Choudhary, Deepankar Mech win at Shillong Armfight-All India Championship 2023

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 3:52:17 PM IST

Haryana's Yogesh Choudhary and Assam's Deepankar Mech were adjudged as Female Champion of Champions and Male Champion of Champions at the recently concluded Shillong Armfight-All India Championship 2023, held in Shillong at the U Soso Tham Auditorium. The ... read..

Ultimate Kho Kho season 2: Rajasthan Warriors, Mumbai Khiladis look for first win

Cuttack (Odisha) | December 26, 2023 3:51:55 PM IST

Rajasthan Warriors and Mumbai Khiladis will look to register their first wins in the Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack on Wednesday. ... read..

Women's ODI Player Rankings: Fargana Hoque attains career-high 13th position; Marizanne Kapp moves up

Dubai | December 26, 2023 3:51:51 PM IST

Bangladesh opener Fargana Hoque and South Africa bowler Marizanne Kapp have made notable gains in the ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings after their ICC Women's Championship series which South Africa won 2-1," the International Cricket Council announced on T ... read..

Medvedev, Rublev, Sofia power PBG Eagles to win World Tennis League 2023

Dubai | December 26, 2023 2:51:18 PM IST

US Open Champion, Daniil Medvedev and 2023 Australian Open quarterfinalist Andrey Rublev led PBG Eagles won the World Tennis League title. ... read..

South Africa put India to bat in first Test; Prasidh Krishna makes debut

Centurion | December 26, 2023 2:51:00 PM IST

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in the first Test of a two-match series here at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday. ... read..

Toss for India's 1st Test clash against South Africa delayed due to wet patches on outfield

Centurion | December 26, 2023 1:51:18 PM IST

The toss for the first Test clash between India and South Africa on Tuesday has been delayed due to wet patches on the outfield of SuperSport Park. ... read..

Excited to win my first BWF Tour title: Sathish Kumar Karunakaran

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 1:51:16 PM IST

Emerging Indian badminton player Sathish Kumar Karunakaran etched his name in the badminton circuit as he clinched his maiden BWF Tour title at the recently concluded Odisha Masters 2023, held in Cuttack. ... read..

Told Pawan to give his 100 per cent against us: Bengaluru Bulls' head coach Randhir Singh

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 26, 2023 1:51:06 PM IST

The Bengaluru Bulls pulled off a gripping 33-31 victory over Telugu Titans in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10. ... read..

"Now I have nothing to do with any wrestling activity": Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 12:51:25 PM IST

Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said that he has "retired" from wrestling and has "nothing to do with it", stating now that the new federation has been formed it will take the further decisions. ... read..

AIFF president calls for meeting to review refereeing situation

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 12:51:02 PM IST

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey has called a meeting with the members of the Federation's Referees Committee, Chief Refereeing Officer Trevor Kettle and a team of Referee Assessors to review the refereeing situation in the country, and to discuss the way fo ... read..

"Would like to have four fast bowlers": Aakash Chopra predicts India's playing XI for 1st Test against SA

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 12:51:00 PM IST

Ahead of the blockbuster clash between India and South Africa in the first Test at Centurion, former Indian opener Aakash Chopra doesn't see Ravichandran Ashwin featuring in India's playing XI, stating that he would like to have four fast bowlers and star ... read..

Hockey India announces 34-member core probable group for National Women's Coaching Camp

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 26, 2023 12:50:56 PM IST

Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 34-member core probable group for the Senior Women's National Coaching Camp, which is scheduled to commence on December 27 at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru. The upcoming camp is significant as the Indian Team will aim ... read..

Khawaja, Warner give steady start to Australia against Pakistan in second Test (Tea, Day 1)

Melbourne | December 26, 2023 10:50:52 AM IST

Usman Khawaja and David Warner's opening partnership put Australia in a strong position against Pakistan at the time of Tea on Day 1 in the second Test match at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday. ... read..

"I'd be going for traditional, proper opener": Michael Hussey on David Warner's replacement

Melbourne | December 26, 2023 9:50:48 AM IST

Former Australia player Michael Hussey has warned the Australian selectors against replacing David Warner with a makeshift opener, stating he would want a specialist player to open for the team that has dominated Sheffield Shield cricket to be rewarded, h ... read..

ACB imposes sanctions, delays central contracts of Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Naveen Ul Haq Mureed

Kabul | December 26, 2023 9:50:43 AM IST

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has decided to delay the 2024 annual central contracts for national players, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, and Naveen Ul Haq Mureed. ... read..

Ravichandran Ashwin 11 wickets away from joining elite group of Test bowlers

New Delhi | December 26, 2023 12:22:10 AM IST

As the clock ticks ahead of the first Test between India and South Africa at Centurion, a Boxing Day affair, the Indian spin veteran is just 11 wickets away from entering an elite company of bowlers, the '500 Club'. ... read..

PKL: Captain Jaideep Dahiya leads Haryana Steelers to emphatic victory over Tamil Thalaivas

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 26, 2023 12:22:06 AM IST

Haryana Steelers cruised to a 42-29 victory over the Tamil Thalaivas at the SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 match on Monday. ... read..

Ramji Kashyap leads Chennai Quick Guns to first win in Ultimate Kho Kho season two

Cuttack (Odisha) | December 26, 2023 12:21:34 AM IST

Ramji Kashyap produced a scintillating all-round performance as Chennai Quick Guns registered a 38-32 win over Telugu Yoddhas while Gujarat Giants defeated Rajasthan Warriors 41-30 in their first match of the Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2 at the Jawaharlal Ne ... read..

IND vs SA: A look at Virat Kohli's Boxing Day Test statistics over the years

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 11:21:25 PM IST

A month after a heartbreaking ICC Cricket World Cup final loss to Australia, star India batter Virat Kohli will take to the field in whites during the first Test against South Africa in Centurion, a Boxing Day affair, on Tuesday. ... read..

IND vs SA 1st Test: 'Boxing Day' Jasprit Bumrah packs a knockout punch, a look at his stats

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 11:21:19 PM IST

During the first Test between India and South Africa at Centurion, a much-anticipated Boxing Day affair, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be wearing the whites for the first time in around one and the half years. ... read..

Gujarat Giants start off Ultimate Kho Kho season two with win over Rajasthan Warriors

Cuttack (Odisha) | December 25, 2023 11:21:16 PM IST

Gujarat Giants showcased a complete performance in attack and defence as they defeated Rajasthan Warriors 41-30 in their first match of the Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) Season 2 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack on Monday. ... read..

PKL: Naveen surpasses 1000 raid points as Dabang Delhi KC register convincing victory

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 25, 2023 11:21:10 PM IST

Naveen produced a masterclass as Dabang Delhi KC recorded a 38-29 victory over Bengal Warriors in Chennai on Monday. ... read..

"These four tours do not get any bigger": Australian skipper Pat Cummins reflects on trophy-filled 2023

Melbourne | December 25, 2023 9:21:04 PM IST

Australian skipper Pat Cummins on Monday expressed happiness at how the Australian team navigated through various challenges throughout the year, starting from their tour to India to triumphs in the ICC World Test Championship, the Ashes and ICC Cricket W ... read..

Ultimate Kho Kho: Mumbai Khiladis look for first win, Odisha Juggernauts aim to continue winning ways

Cuttack (Odisha) | December 25, 2023 9:20:55 PM IST

Mumbai Khiladis will continue their hunt for the maiden win in the second edition of the Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) when they clash with Gujarat Giants while defending champions Odisha Juggernauts will aim to continue their winning run against Chennai Quick G ... read..

Punjab FC aim to ride on highs of maiden ISL win, to locks horns with Odisha FC

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 9:20:47 PM IST

Punjab FC will look to ride on the highs of their maiden Indian Super League (ISL) victory last week as they prepare to host Odisha FC on December 26 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi to commence the 12th matchweek of the season. ... read..

"I feel Ashwin should play at number 8": Harbhajan ahead of Test clash against South Africa

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 9:20:45 PM IST

Former star spinner Harbhajan Singh picked Ravichandran Ashwin ahead of all-rounder Shardul Thakur for India's upcoming Boxing Day Test clash against South Africa in Centurion. ... read..

Former all-rounder Yasir Arafat joins Pakistan team as high-performance coach

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 9:20:39 PM IST

The recent shift in the Pakistan team's management has seen yet another change as former all-rounder Yasir Arafat is joining as high-performance coach, replacing Simon Helmot according to ESPNcricinfo. ... read..

Manchester United takeover: Jim Ratcliffe acquires 25 pc stake in club

Manchester | December 25, 2023 9:20:32 PM IST

Jim Ratcliffe, the CEO of INEOS Group, has acquired a 25 per cent stake in iconic England football club Manchester United and has also taken over the control of football operations, reported Sky Sports. ... read..

Manju Rani, Sakshi storm into quarters of 7th Elite Women's National Boxing Championships

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | December 25, 2023 8:21:35 PM IST

The 2019 World Championship silver medalist Manju Rani (48kg) and two-time youth world champion Sakshi (57kg) maintained their impressive form by advancing to the quarterfinals on day four of the 7th Elite Women's National Boxing Championships at the GBU ... read..

"Shami will be a big miss for us," says Indian skipper Rohit ahead of 1st South Africa Test

Centurion | December 25, 2023 8:21:29 PM IST

Ahead of India's first Test against South Africa at Centurion, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said that veteran pacer Mohammed Shami will be a big miss for the team in the series and pointed out that every bowler, including the spinners, will have a crucial ... read..

Pakistan cricketers give Christmas gifts to Australian players ahead of 2nd Test

Melbourne | December 25, 2023 8:21:10 PM IST

Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at Melbourne from Tuesday, Pakistan cricket team players and support staff did a heartwarming gesture by giving Christmas gifts to Aussie cricketers. ... read..

"Helped understand tenacity, mental strength needed at highest level": Jyoti Chhatri on five-nations tournament

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 6:21:24 PM IST

Indian women's Hockey Team forward Jyoti Chhatri believes her experience at the recently concluded 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023 has helped her grow as a player and understand the tenacity and mental strength needed to fight to win at the highest lev ... read..

Harmanpreet to lead India in white-ball series against Australia

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 5:21:00 PM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named India's women's team squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia. ... read..

Chelsea defender Axel Disasi "frustrated" following 2-1 defeat to Wolves

London | December 25, 2023 4:21:45 PM IST

Chelsea defender Axel Disasi was left frustrated following their 2-1 defeat at the Molineux Stadium but hailed Christopher Nkunku for scoring his first Premier League goal for the club. ... read..

"I have severed ties with wrestling": Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 3:20:56 PM IST

BJP MP and former wrestling federation chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on Monday he has severed all ties with the sport and his upcoming meeting with Union Home Minister Amit will have nothing to do with it. ... read..

Pochettino blames Chelsea's missed chances for 2-1 defeat against wolves

Wolverhampton | December 25, 2023 2:21:16 PM IST

Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino "blamed themselves" for their 2-1 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League. ... read..

Australia skipper Pat Cummins backs Khawaja after ICC rejects his bid to display 'dove' logo

Melbourne | December 25, 2023 11:20:20 AM IST

Australia skipper Pat Cummins backed his teammate Usman Khawaja in his attempts to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza but stated that the ICC rules need to be accepted. ... read..

Australia name unchanged playing XI for Boxing Day Test against Pakistan

Melbourne | December 25, 2023 11:20:15 AM IST

Melbourne's hometown star Scott Boland remains on the sidelines as Australia on Monday named an unchanged playing XI for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan. ... read..

Temba Bavuma feels India's strong bowling attack can "nullify" SA's advantage

Centurion | December 25, 2023 10:20:54 AM IST

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma, ahead of the Boxing Day Test on Tuesday, said that India's strong bowling attack can nullify the advantage of the experience that the hosts have in Centurion. ... read..

Sarfaraz makes way for Rizwan as Pakistan announce 12-player squad for Boxing Day Test against Australia

Melbourne | December 25, 2023 10:20:40 AM IST

Pakistan on Monday announced their 12-man squad for the upcoming Boxing Day clash against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with Mohammad Rizwan replacing experienced wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Ahmed. ... read..

"They yearned for the purest....": BCCI secretary Jay Shah lauds Team India for historic win over Australia

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 25, 2023 12:20:41 AM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah lauded the Indian women's team for their historic win over Australia in the one-off Test on Sunday. ... read..

From Virat Kohli to Pat Cummins, let us look at best cricketers of 2023

New Delhi | December 25, 2023 12:20:20 AM IST

Cricket is a team sport, but yet every day, every month and every year, we find some select faces who stand out in a crowd of hundreds of players out there representing their national flag on the pitch. ... read..

Anurag Thakur assures Centre's support to develop and promote sports in MP: CM Mohan Yadav

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 11:20:31 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stated that during his meeting with Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, he was given surety that the central government will support the state in their plans to promote youth and advance in different sports. ... read..

Defending champions Odisha Juggernauts start Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2 with win over Rajasthan Warriors

Cuttack (Odisha) | December 24, 2023 11:20:04 PM IST

Defending champions Odisha Juggernauts began the Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2 with a commanding 35-27 victory over Rajasthan Warriors at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday. ... read..

"Don't want any honour till sisters, daughters get justice": Bajrang on taking back Padma Shri

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 11:19:54 PM IST

Olympic medalist Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia on Sunday said that he will not take back his Padma Shri award that he returned to the government until justice is given to his "sisters and daughters" fighting against sexual harassment and their perpetrator ... read..

PKL: Zafardanesh stars in U Mumba's third win on trot, beat Bengal Warriors

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 24, 2023 11:19:48 PM IST

U Mumba secured their third victory on the trot as they defeated the Bengal Warriors 39-37 in Match 38 of the Pro Kabaddi League season 10 at the SDAT Multi-purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. ... read..

"Test matches give a different vibe....": India's Sneh Rana following eight-wicket win over Australia

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2023 10:20:25 PM IST

Following India's historic eight-wicket win over Australia in the one-off Test, the Indian all-rounder Sneh Rana said that the Test matches give a different vibe to the team and the love and support Indian team has received over last 15 days is amazing an ... read..

"A firm believer in best when fresh...": SA red-ball coach on Rabada, Ngidi availability in two Tests against India

Centurion | December 24, 2023 10:20:22 PM IST

South African red-ball coach Shukri Conrad has downplayed the readiness of pacers Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada for the two-Test series against India at home. ... read..

ISL: Bengaluru FC secure 1-1 draw against NorthEast United

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 24, 2023 10:20:18 PM IST

Bengaluru FC bounced back with a late equaliser by the 22-year-old Sivasakthi Narayanan to settle for a point after a 1-1 draw against NorthEast United at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 to start off the Sunday doubleh ... read..

"Haven't got much Test cricket....": SA red-ball coach on Dean Elgar's retirement

Centurion | December 24, 2023 10:20:14 PM IST

South Africa's red-ball coach, Shukri Conrad on Sunday said that the lack of Test cricket in the coming months was partially the reason why batter Dean Elgar has chosen to retire from international cricket. ... read..

"We don't have much time to stay down....": Dravid on overcoming World Cup heartbreak ahead of 1st Test against SA

Centurion | December 24, 2023 9:20:38 PM IST

Ahead of India's first Test against South Africa at Centurion, Indian head coach Rahul Dravid said on Sunday that the series being a short, two-match affair leaves India with less time to bounce back from any adversity and the team is motivated to roar ba ... read..

Kieron Pollard joins England as assistant coach for ICC T20 World Cup 2024

London | December 24, 2023 9:20:34 PM IST

West Indies legend Kieron Pollard will join England's coaching team as an assistant coach for next year's ICC T20 World Cup, which will be held in June in the West Indies and USA, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Sunday. ... read..

ICC denies Usman Khawaja's application as he attempts to spread awareness about Gaza crisis

Melbourne | December 24, 2023 9:20:26 PM IST

The International Cricket Council (ICC) denied Australia batter Usman Khawaja's attempt to spread awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. ... read..

England manager Gareth Southgate backs his decision to pick Maguire when he wasn't playing for his club

London | December 24, 2023 9:20:22 PM IST

Gareth Southgate, the head coach of the England national team, praised Manchester United defender Harry Maguire and expressed support for consistently including him in the national squad, even when he wasn't featuring in the Red Devils' starting lineup. ... read..

"It's not fair: Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino frustrated over lack of prepration time

London | December 24, 2023 9:19:53 PM IST

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino expressed his frustration over the Premier League's schedule which leaves players with minimum time to recover. ... read..

"Test cricket still at top of the tree": Australia's Mitchell Starc

Melbourne | December 24, 2023 9:19:52 PM IST

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc said on Sunday that despite his recent record-breaking Indian Premier League (IPL) deal, Test cricket still remains his top priority. ... read..

BBL dismisses Tom Curran's appeal, upholds four-match ban

Sydney | December 24, 2023 8:21:13 PM IST

Tom Curran's appeal to have his four-match ban for umpire intimidation overturned was dismissed by the Big Bash League (BBL). ... read..

Smriti Mandhana decodes India's gameplan on not so "tough" conditions

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2023 8:21:01 PM IST

India's opening batter Smriti Mandhana ruled out that it was tough to bat on the Wankhede pitch on Day 3 and Day 4 following India's record Test win over Australia on Sunday in the one-off Test clash. ... read..

'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra cuts cake to celebrate his 26th birthday

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 8:20:47 PM IST

India's Olympic gold medalist and World Champion javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, celebrated his 26th birthday by cutting cake on Sunday. ... read..

"Simply unstoppable": Anurag Thakur hails Indian women's historic win over Australia in one-off Test

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 7:20:53 PM IST

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur hailed the Indian women's cricket team as they secured their first-ever Test victory against Australia on Sunday. ... read..

That's womanhood in action: Indian cricket fraternity lauds Women in Blue for historic win over Australia in one-off Test

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 7:20:52 PM IST

The Indian cricket fraternity took to social media to laud Women in Blue for recording their first-ever Test match win over Australia on Sunday at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. ... read..

"Will talk to PM Modi, Sports Minister..., future of children getting ruined": WFI chief Sanjay Singh

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 7:20:44 PM IST

Newly elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh said on Sunday that some members of the executive committee of the federation will talk to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur after the minister sus ... read..

Yearender: The glittering high of India's record-making campaign at Asian Para Games 2023

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 6:20:49 PM IST

The Indian contingent displayed a scintillating performance during the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou. They ended their campaign in fifth place on the medals table with 111 medals - 29 gold, 31 silver and 51 bronze. ... read..

"Christmas has come early": Jemimah Rodrigues jubilant following India's record Test victory against Australia

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2023 6:20:47 PM IST

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues expressed her delight after the hosts clinched their first victory against Australia's women's team in Test format on Sunday. ... read..

7th Elite Women's National Boxing C'ships: Jaismine, Arundhati advance to quarters

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2023 6:20:44 PM IST

The 2022 Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Jaismine (60kg) and former youth world champion Arundhati Choudhary (66kg) registered victories on the third day to enter the quarter-finals of the ongoing 7th Elite Women's National Boxing Championships at the ... read..

Alyssa Healy clicks picture of victorious Team India in heartwarming gesture

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2023 6:20:28 PM IST

In a heartwarming gesture, Australia skipper Alyssa Healy took over the cameraman duties and clicked the photograph of the Indian women's team that made history by winning its first-ever Test match against a dominant Australia. ... read..

Union Sports Ministry instructs IOA to form ad-hoc committee for controlling day-to-day affairs of WFI

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 6:20:22 PM IST

The Union Sports Ministry on Sunday instructed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to form an ad-hoc committee to manage and control the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), as per a source from the ministry. ... read..

"Our fight is not with govt...": Former wrestler Sakshi Malik

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 5:20:22 PM IST

Former wrestler Sakshi Malik stated that she has not seen any in written about the suspension of newly elected body of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) or Sanjay Singh, adding that wrestlers fight is not with the government. ... read..

"Sanjay is not my relative, I have retired from wrestling": Brij Bhushan reacts to suspension of newly elected committee

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 5:20:14 PM IST

BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh stated that he has "retired" from the sport and has "nothing to do with it" following the Union Sports Ministry's decision to suspend the newly elected sport's premier g ... read..

A look at complete guide to Ultimate Kho Kho Season Two

Cuttack (Odisha) | December 24, 2023 5:20:12 PM IST

Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) is all set to enthral the fans as the second edition of India's first-ever franchise-based Kho-Kho league will kickstart at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack later on Sunday. ... read..

Para athletes Sumit Antil, Sheetal Devi win top para-sports honours in Delhi

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 5:20:10 PM IST

World record holder, world champion and 2020 Paralympic Games gold medalist Javelin thrower in the F64 category Sumit Antil, and recent Arjuna Awardee and double Asian Para Games gold medallist archer Sheetal Devi, won the coveted Best Male and Best Femal ... read..

"It's a reward for all hard work we have done": Harmanpreet Kaur

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2023 4:21:10 PM IST

After leading the Indian Eves to their maiden Test win against Australia on Sunday, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said their hard work for so many years finally paid off. ... read..

"We probably had one bad day," says Australia Women skipper Alyssa Healy

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2023 4:20:55 PM IST

Australia Women skipper Alyssa Healy said that they had just one bad day during the Test match against India at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. ... read..

"Haven't received any letter yet": Sanjay Singh opens up on WFI suspension

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | December 24, 2023 4:20:53 PM IST

In his first reaction to the Centre's decision to suspend wrestling's premier governing body in the country, Sanjay Singh, who was elected president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), on Sunday said he has yet to receive a copy of the letter issu ... read..

"Everyone in the team contributed": Harmanpreet Kaur on IND-W's 8-wicket win over AUS-W

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2023 4:20:45 PM IST

Following India Women's eight-wicket win over Australia at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said that everyone from her team contributed to the victory. ... read..

Pooja, Sneh brilliance take Indian Eves to first-ever Test win against Australia

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2023 3:21:08 PM IST

Pooja Vastrakar and Sneh Rana guided India Women to their maiden Test win against Australia after beating them by eight wickets at Wakhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. ... read..

"South Africa one of the most difficult countries to play Test cricket": Shardul Thakur

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 3:21:06 PM IST

Ahead of India's two-game Test series against the Proteas, bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur said playing the longest format cricket in South Africa is always difficult. ... read..

Perth Scorchers name Aaron Hardie as skipper ahead of Johs Inglis

Perth | December 24, 2023 3:20:59 PM IST

Big Bash League franchise Perth Scorchers named all-rounder Aaron Hardie as the stand-in captain for the remainder of the season. ... read..

Mitchell Starc says 'surprised' to see Pakistan's lack of pace in 1st Test

Melbourne | December 24, 2023 3:20:47 PM IST

Australia's experienced left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc was "surprised" to see Pakistan's lack of pace in the first Test which was one of the most talked about points. ... read..

Virat Kohli rejoins Team India ahead of 1st Test against South Africa

By Vipul Kashyap New Delhi | December 24, 2023 2:20:41 PM IST

Stalwart batter Virat Kohli has rejoined the Indian red-ball squad in South Africa ahead of the Boxing Day Test at Centurion against the Proteas, according to sources. ... read..

Amid outcry over WFI polls, Sports Ministry suspends wrestling federation over 'hasty' announcements

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 1:20:23 PM IST

In a major decision, coming in light of fresh protests by star wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia over the election of an aide of deposed WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as the new president of the wrestling federation, the Union Sports Mini ... read..

Liverpool and Arsenal split points after 1-1 draw in Premier League clash

Liverpool | December 24, 2023 12:20:25 PM IST

Liverpool shared points with Arsenal after a 1-1 draw in the Premier League (PL) clash at Anfield on Saturday. ... read..

"We deserved to win the game": FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 24, 2023 11:20:31 AM IST

FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez said they deserved to beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant by 4-1 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. ... read..

ISL: Noah Sadaoui's brace helps FC Goa register 4-1 win over Mohun Bagan SG

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 24, 2023 10:20:03 AM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant conceded their second consecutive defeat after FC Goa clinched a 4-1 victory over them in the Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. ... read..

"We are upset of course": Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Juan Ferrando

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 24, 2023 10:19:57 AM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Juan Ferrando expressed his disappointment after his side conceded a massive 4-1 defeat against FC Goa at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. ... read..

"Injuries are never fun": Suryakumar Yadav shares video of him walking with a crutch

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 2:21:01 AM IST

India's number one ranked T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav is down with an injury and shared an update with his fans on the same on Saturday. ... read..

Year Ender: From Virat's 50th ODI century to Maxwell's Wankhede epic, take a look at top cricketing moments

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 12:19:52 AM IST

Every year, every month, every day, cricket is a gift that keeps on giving. Be it breaking of records, unexpected upset victories, strokes filled with intent and positivity and stories highlighting resilience, determination, courage, heartbreak, humour an ... read..

Neeraj Chopra's 26th birthday: An epitome of consistency, hunger to succeed; Golden Boy who has won it all for India

New Delhi | December 24, 2023 12:19:42 AM IST

The Olympic gold medalist and World Champion Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will turn 26 on Sunday. ... read..

Chirag, Tanvi storm into final of Senior National Badminton Championships

Guwahati (Assam) | December 23, 2023 10:21:09 PM IST

Chirag Sen fought off a strong challenge from the second-seeded Kiran George, securing a 21-18, 21-18 victory as he advanced into the men's singles final of the 85th Senior National Badminton Championships 2023 held at the R. G. Baruah Sports Complex in G ... read..

I am worried about those junior women wrestlers....": Sakshee Malikkh raises objections to venue of upcoming wrestling nationals

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 10:21:07 PM IST

Former Indian wrestler and Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik expressed disappointment at the venue selection of junior nationals, which will take place in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh from December 28 onwards. ... read..

Pratik Waikar led Telugu Yoddhas to kick-off Ultimate Kho-Kho Season 2 campaign against Mumbai Khiladis

Cuttack (Odisha) | December 23, 2023 9:21:37 PM IST

Telugu Yoddhas, the GMR group-owned franchisee in the Ultimate Kho-Kho (UKK) League will kick off their Ultimate Kho-Kho Season 2 campaign on Sunday at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Cuttack, Odisha against Mumbai Khiladis. ... read..

"We have found out some good things," says England skipper Buttler following T20I series loss to West Indies

St John's | December 23, 2023 9:21:35 PM IST

Following England's loss to West Indies in both closely fought white-ball format series, skipper Jos Buttler said that there are some positives to take from the T20I series and his desire to take England to new heights of success still burns strongly afte ... read..

"I am really worried": Waqar Younis voices concern about declining speed of Pakistan quicks

New Delhi | December 23, 2023 9:21:19 PM IST

Former Pakistan pace great Waqar Younis expressed his concern over the declining pace of Pakistan fast bowlers during the first Test against Australia at Perth. ... read..

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