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FC Barcelona confirms Xavi won't continue as head coach next season

Barcelona | May 24, 2024 10:03:04 PM IST

Spanish Giants FC Barcelona on Friday confirmed that Xavi will not continue as the first-team head coach for the next season. ... read..

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi stops Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad announcement

Lahore | May 24, 2024 10:02:30 PM IST

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Friday halted the formal announcement of the squad for the T20 World Cup, as reported by Geo News sources. ... read..

IPL 2024: Markram returns for SRH as RR win toss, opt to bowl first in Qualifier 2

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 24, 2024 10:02:23 PM IST

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. ... read..

Mumbai set for Night Racing after two decades

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 24, 2024 10:02:21 PM IST

Over 60 supercars and 25 superbikes will roar to life on Saturday evening as night racing returns to the vibrant city of Mumbai after nearly two decades. ... read..

Kobe 2024 World Para Athletics Championships: Rinku Hooda wins bronze in F-46 Javelin Throw event

Kobe | May 24, 2024 10:01:46 PM IST

The flurry of medals in India's tally continued after Rinku Hooda secured a bronze medal in the Men's F-46 Javelin Throw event in the ongoing Kobe 2024 World Para Athletics Championships on Friday. ... read..

AIFF Competition Committee holds virtual meeting

New Delhi | May 24, 2024 10:01:29 PM IST

The AIFF's Competition Committee met virtually on Friday under the chairmanship of Anilkumar Prabhakaran, as per a media release by AIFF. ... read..

Renovation of Moin-ul-Haq Stadium set to commence in September, BCA president hails it as "big step" for Bihar cricket

Patna (Bihar) | May 24, 2024 7:02:56 PM IST

Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Rakesh Tiwari has confirmed that the renovation of Moin Ul Haq stadium will begin in September this year. The main goal of BCA will be to make it a top-notch stadium. ... read..

Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi revealed as tournament ambassador for ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Dubai | May 24, 2024 7:02:48 PM IST

Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi has been announced as a tournament ambassador for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 which will be held in the West Indies and the USA, ICC said in a release on Friday. ... read..

IOC launches "Let's Move India"

New Delhi | May 24, 2024 7:02:43 PM IST

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the launch of Let's Move, India, inviting everyone to embrace the joy of movement and to celebrate athletes participating at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024. People all over the country can join the ... read..

It will be a 'double-digit' for sure: Mandeep Kaur on India's medal tally in Paris Paralympic

By Aniket Datta Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 24, 2024 7:02:38 PM IST

Indian para shuttler and Asian Para Games 2023 bronze medalist Mandeep Kaur has said that India's medal tally in the upcoming Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will be a "double-digit" for sure. ... read..

ICC announces star-studded commentary panel for ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Dubai | May 24, 2024 7:02:31 PM IST

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will continue to deliver an unmatched viewing experience during the Men's T20 World Cup 2024, bringing together some of the biggest names in cricket and broadcasting for the extravaganza from the nine locations acro ... read..

Disappointing first day for Indians, Diksha best with 72 at T-33rd in Jabra

Paris | May 24, 2024 7:02:16 PM IST

It was a rather disappointing opening day for the Indian contingent at the Jabra Ladies Open. Diksha Dagar at 1-over 72 had a modest round and was T-33 at the Evian Resort in France. ... read..

"He'll support you": Travis Head recalls addressing Indian players' curiosity about Cummins' captaincy

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 24, 2024 7:01:28 PM IST

Australia opener Travis Head lavished praise on skipper Pat Cummins for his leadership skills in field of cricket as well as behind the scenes. ... read..

IPL 2024: SRH, RR face-off to seal final date against Kolkata Knight Riders

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 24, 2024 4:01:42 PM IST

Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will lock horns against Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Qualifier 2 match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. ... read..

Ravichandran Ashwin calls on Chennai support ahead of Rajasthan Royals' Qualifier-2 against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 24, 2024 4:01:39 PM IST

Ahead of the Rajasthan Royals' face-off against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday, Chennai's own Ravichandran Ashwin urged the local fans to rally behind the Royals as he looks forward to playing at home again when his team takes ... read..

Indian junior hockey team goes down 4-5 to Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push

Breda | May 24, 2024 3:00:52 PM IST

After a narrow 2-2 (4-2 SO) penalty shootout victory and a 2-3 loss to Belgium over the first two matches, the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team took on Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push in the third game of their European tour and lost 4-5. Captain Rohit (18' ... read..

FIH Pro League 2023/24: Indian hockey team goes down 1-4 to Belgium

Antwerp | May 24, 2024 3:00:26 PM IST

The Indian Men's Hockey Team on Friday went down 1-4 against Belgium in their second match of the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24. For India, Abhishek (55') scored the lone goal, while for Belgium, Felix Denayer (22'), Alexander Hendrick ... read..

Giro D'Italia 2024: Tim Merlier pips Jonathan Milan in thrilling, chaotic sprint to win stage 18

Padova | May 24, 2024 3:00:06 PM IST

It was a thrilling victory for Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) on Stage 18 of the 2024 Giro d'Italia as he edged out the much-fancied Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) in a pulsating and dramatic sprint finish in Padua. Merlier and Milan both found themselves we ... read..

"Outstanding talent, brilliant batter to watch": Virat Kohli heaps praise on Dinesh Karthik

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 24, 2024 2:01:51 PM IST

Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli showered praise on wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik and said that the 38-year-old has an 'outstanding talent' and is a 'brilliant batter' to watch. ... read..

Hockey India congratulates Jarmanpreet Singh on completing 100 international caps

Antwerp | May 24, 2024 2:01:36 PM IST

Hockey India congratulated Jarmanpreet Singh on completing 100 International Caps when India took on Belgium in their second match of the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 in Antwerp, Belgium on Friday.Jarmanpreet Singh hails from Punjab - ... read..

Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu storms into semis after beating Han Yue

Kuala Lumpur | May 24, 2024 12:01:11 PM IST

Indian shuttler and two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu moved to the semifinals of the ongoing Malaysia Masters competition on Friday. ... read..

"Neither I nor BCCI approached any ex-Australian cricketer with coaching offer": Jay Shah

New Delhi | May 24, 2024 12:00:48 PM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah denied reports of him or the apex body of Indian Cricket approaching any former Australian cricketer for the role of Team India's head coach. ... read..

Indian Women's Hockey Team goes down 0-2 to Belgium in FIH Pro League 2023-24 match

Antwerp | May 24, 2024 12:00:44 PM IST

The Indian Women's Hockey Team went down 0-2 against Belgium in their closely-fought second match of the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24. Alexia 'T Serstevens (34') and Louise Dewaet (36') netted a goal each for Belgium. ... read..

Skipper Najmul Hossain reveals why Bangladesh lost 2nd T20I against US

Houston | May 24, 2024 10:00:38 AM IST

Following his side's 6-run loss against the US in the 2nd T20I match at the Prairie View Cricket Complex, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto said they conceded the defeat as the visitors lost wickets in the middle overs. ... read..

Skipper Monank Patel belives US 'played with a fighting attitude' against Bangladesh in 2nd T20I

Houston | May 24, 2024 10:00:34 AM IST

US skipper Monank Patel said they played with a fighting attitude against Bangladesh in the 2nd T20I match at the Prairie View Cricket Complex. ... read..

Hosts USA pull off back-to-back upsets over Bangladesh to seal maiden T20I series

Houston | May 24, 2024 3:00:55 AM IST

Twice in two games, rank cricketing upstarts USA humbled Bangladesh again as they sealed their maiden T20I series victory with a six-run win over the Tigers. ... read..

Julen Lopetegui replaces David Moyes as new West Ham manager

London | May 24, 2024 2:01:43 AM IST

Premier League club West Ham United announced Julen Lopetegui as their new manager for the upcoming season on Thursday following their loss to champions Manchester City in the last encounter of the 2023/24 edition. ... read..

Tilakratne Dilshan, Brett Lee back KKR to clinch IPL 2024 title

New Delhi | May 23, 2024 11:02:50 PM IST

Former Australia seamer Brett Lee and Sri Lanka opener Tilakratne Dilshan have backed the Shreyas Iyer-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to clinch the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 title. ... read..

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan drops major hint on franchise icon MS Dhoni's retirement plans

New Delhi | May 23, 2024 11:02:43 PM IST

Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan is hopeful about the return of franchise icon MS Dhoni in the next Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. ... read..

Going through a transition 'Jahan Meri Cricket Vishram Pe Aayegi', says Shikhar Dhawan

By Simran Sethi New Delhi | May 23, 2024 10:02:24 PM IST

Shikhar Dhawan, the renowned India opener, has admitted that he has entered a phase of transition and will soon stand on the threshold of a new chapter in his life. ... read..

Lakshya Sen to train in France ahead of Paris Olympics, PV Sindhu to train in Germany

New Delhi | May 23, 2024 10:02:22 PM IST

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has approved Indian Badminton ace Lakshya Sen's proposal for financial assistance towards a 12-day training session in Marseille, France, in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. ... read..

"Always enjoy a good challenge": Praggnanandhaa on playing against Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess

Stavanger | May 23, 2024 10:02:17 PM IST

Less than a week to go until the prestigious 12th edition of Norway Chess, India's chess sensation Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu expressed his excitement about playing the field which includes world no 1 Magnus Carlsen, world champion Ding Liren and world no ... read..

Abhinav Bindra, Pierre Beauchamp in panel highlighting importance of Sports Psychology in shooting

New Delhi | May 23, 2024 10:01:42 PM IST

A panel led by legend Abhinav Bindra and the Indian Shooting team's High-Performance Director (HPD) Pierre Beauchamp, were among those who addressed participants on the opening day of a five-day (May 20-24, 2024) workshop and certification program, focusi ... read..

No Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand in Graeme Swann's Top-4 picks for T20 World Cup

New Delhi | May 23, 2024 10:01:22 PM IST

Former England off-break spinner Graeme Swann picked his top four teams for the highly anticipated T20 World Cup, which is just more than a week away from kicking off in the USA. ... read..

RCB had special season turning it around with six wins in six: Skipper Faf

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 23, 2024 10:00:56 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru had a special IPL season, signified by their stunning turnaround of six wins in six games to reach the playoffs, feels Faf du Plessis. The RCB skipper also lauded the RCB 12th-man army for standing by their team through the ups ... read..

Pro Panja League to launch Panja B League tournament after second season

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 23, 2024 10:00:36 PM IST

Pro Panja League is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the Panja B League, a new platform to allow non-league players to showcase their talents in arm wrestling circuit in the country which will start after the second season of the PPL. The same ... read..

"He's so good": Bret Lee lauds Fraser-McGurk following his selection in T20 WC 2024

New Delhi | May 23, 2024 10:00:31 PM IST

Former right-arm seamer Bret Lee lauded the young Australian opener Jake Fraser-McGurk following his addition to the T20 World Cup 2024 squad as a reserve player after performing brilliantly in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024. ... read..

Boxing head coach Kuttappa says India can bag 4-5 quotas from Thailand qualifiers

New Delhi | May 23, 2024 10:00:11 PM IST

Indian boxing head coach CA Kuttappa is confident ahead of the final Paris Olympic qualifiers in Bangkok starting May 25. Kuttappa believes India can secure at least four to five more quota places at the tournament, which will ensure a strong presence at ... read..

Bangladesh win toss, opt to bowl first against USA in second T20I

Houston | May 23, 2024 9:59:58 PM IST

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bowl first against the United States in the second T20I of the three-match series at the Prairie View Cricket Complex on Thursday. ... read..

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan opens up about Fleming's possible stint as head coach with India

New Delhi | May 23, 2024 9:59:38 PM IST

Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan revealed that he had a conversation with franchise head coach Stephen Fleming about a possible stint with the Indian team. ... read..

"Youngsters played really good cricket": Tilakratne Dilshan ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

New Delhi | May 23, 2024 9:59:33 PM IST

Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, former Sri Lanka oper Tilakratne Dilshan hailed youngsters selected for the mega event saying that they play really good cricket. ... read..

Australian government, Cricket Australia to celebrate 'Summer of Cricket' in Chennai

Melbourne | May 23, 2024 8:59:55 PM IST

The Australian Government and Cricket Australia will begin the countdown to the blockbuster 2024-25 season with an event in Chennai on May 25. ... read..

"Never question that": Graeme Swann backs India's decision to pick four spinners for T20 WC

New Delhi | May 23, 2024 8:59:44 PM IST

Former England spinner Graeme Swann has backed India's decision to take four spinners for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies. ... read..

Former England spinner roots for KKR to lift IPL 2024 title

New Delhi | May 23, 2024 8:59:37 PM IST

Former England spinner Graeme Swann backed Kolkata Knight Riders to lift their third Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy on the back of their scintillating performances in the ongoing season. ... read..

Neeraj Goyat to debut on MVP card against Brazil's Whindersson Nunes

New Delhi | May 23, 2024 6:02:15 PM IST

India's leading boxer and WBC Asia titleholder, Neeraj Goyat, is set to make his debut with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) against Brazilian sensation Whindersson Nunes. This exciting matchup is part of the undercard for the Paul versus Tyson and Taylor v ... read..

Legends Intercontinental T-20 League unveiled in presence of Lee, Dilshan, Swann, Patel

New Delhi | May 23, 2024 6:01:50 PM IST

USA-based Brosid Sports LLC on Thursday announced the launch of the inaugural edition of the Legends Intercontinental T-20 League during a press event in New Delhi. ... read..

Diksha, Pranavi, Tvesa lead six Indians in Jabra Ladies in France

Paris | May 23, 2024 6:01:27 PM IST

Diksha Dagar, Pranavi Urs and Tvesa Malik lead the Indian challenge at this week's Jabra Ladies Open. The trio is being joined by Vani Kapoor, Amandeep Drall and Sneha Singh. ... read..

Virat Kohli continues with blockbuster performances in big tournaments, encouraging signs for India ahead of T20 WC

New Delhi | May 23, 2024 4:03:55 PM IST

Following the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the biggest positive for the franchise and Team India is the form of batter Virat Kohli, who reinvented himself with a more attacking gameplay, esp ... read..

Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu, Ashmita Chaliha in quarterfinals

Kuala Lumpur | May 23, 2024 4:03:25 PM IST

Indian shuttler and two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu moved to the quarterfinals of the ongoing Malaysia Masters competition on Thursday. ... read..

How India's pace battery fared in IPL 2024; Bumrah at top while Siraj, Avesh deliver solid 2nd half performance

New Delhi | May 23, 2024 4:02:28 PM IST

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 nears its conclusion, the focus is shifting towards the ICC T20 World Cup starting from June 1 onwards in West Indies and USA, where the Indian bowlers will be put to test in spin-friendly conditions in the Caribbea ... read..

"As far as recruitment for next year....": RCB coach Flower after loss to RR in eliminator

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 23, 2024 2:04:55 PM IST

Following his side's loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the eliminator, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower said that the team needs some "skilful and intelligent" bowlers to bowl at the home stadium of M Chinnnaswamy in Bengaluru and s ... read..

RCB register unwanted record, concede most defeats in IPL Playoffs

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 23, 2024 2:04:52 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) conceded the most defeats in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Playoffs after their loss against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Thursday in the Eliminator match. ... read..

I always give my 100 per cent: RR pacer Avesh Khan after star role in beating RCB in IPL 2024 Playoffs

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 23, 2024 2:04:30 PM IST

Following his side's four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs on Thursday, Rajasthan Royals (RR) bowler Avesh Khan said that he always gives his 100 per cent during a match. ... read..

"Haven't applied, won't be applying...": RCB coach Flower on coaching Team India

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 23, 2024 2:04:24 PM IST

Following his side's loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the eliminator, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower said that he has not applied for the position of Indian head coach. ... read..

AB De Villiers believes 'RCB will come back stronger' in next season of IPL

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 23, 2024 2:04:15 PM IST

Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) four-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Eliminator match, former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers said RCB will come back stronger in the next season of th ... read..

"With sports, there is no fairytale ending...": RCB stars on ups-and-downs, but inspirational season

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 23, 2024 2:04:03 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stars Virat Kohli, skipper Faf Du Plessis and wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik reflected on ups-and-downs, but an inspirational and memorable Indian Premier League (IPL) season following their loss to Rajasthan Royals ( ... read..

"There were few one-to-one conversations...": Ponting on being approached to coach Indian team

Melbourne | May 23, 2024 2:04:01 PM IST

Former Australian captain and batting great Ricky Ponting revealed that he was approached for the job of Team India head coach during the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but he declined because it does not fit into his current lifestyle ... read..

Ashwin overtakes Narine, becomes fifth-highest wicket-taker in IPL history

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 23, 2024 2:03:53 PM IST

Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday overtook Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) veteran Sunil Narine to become the fifth-highest wicket-taker in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). ... read..

Indian Junior Women's and Men's Hockey teams endure hard-fought losses during Europe tour

Breda | May 23, 2024 2:03:19 PM IST

The Indian Junior Women's and Men's Hockey Teams lost their respective matches against the Belgium teams on Wednesday during their Europe tour. Both the teams lost 2-3 to their Belgian counterparts. While Binima Dhan (49', 58') scored a brace for the Indi ... read..

Tejas Shirse establishes new national record in men's hurdles, misses Olympic qualification mark by seconds

Helsinki | May 23, 2024 2:03:01 PM IST

Indian athlete Tejas Shirse established a new national record in the men's 110 m hurdles at the Motonet GP Jyvaskyla athletics meet in Finland on Wednesday, but missed the Olympics qualification mark by a few seconds. ... read..

Need to have the character to bounce back: RR skipper Samson after beating RCB in playoffs

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 23, 2024 10:01:56 AM IST

Following his side's four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson said they need to have the character to bounce back. ... read..

"I felt my body wasn't moving too well....": RR's spinner Ashwin after win over RCB

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 23, 2024 10:01:55 AM IST

Following his side's four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the eliminator, Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said that he felt his body was not moving right in the first half of the season and he needed some time to get ... read..

Sanju Samson equals Shane Warne's record, achieves most wins as RR captain in IPL

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 23, 2024 10:01:45 AM IST

Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson equalled Shane Warne's record and achieved the most wins as Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL). ... read..

IPL: RR's Riyan Parag continues impressive run; rises in uncapped batter list

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 23, 2024 10:01:42 AM IST

Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Riyan Parag continues his impressive run in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), climbing to number three in the list of uncapped players with the most runs in a single season. ... read..

"We were 20 runs shy of good score": RCB captain Faf du Plessis after defeat to Rajasthan in Eliminator

Ahmedabad | May 23, 2024 3:01:18 AM IST

After a gut-wrenching defeat in the IPL 2024 Eliminator, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis feels that his side needed to push more for a few runs to make it a competitive total. ... read..

Virat Kohli hugs Dinesh Karthik as latter receives guard of honour, moment hints at last dance for veteran in IPL

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 23, 2024 3:01:16 AM IST

Royal Challengers Benglauru's star finisher Dinesh Karthik might well have had his last dance on a cricket field in the Indian Premier League (IPL). ... read..

Nepal spinner Sandeep Lamichhane denied US visa ahead of T20 World Cup

New Delhi | May 23, 2024 2:00:53 AM IST

Nepal spinner Sandeep Lamichhane's chances of featuring in the T20 World Cup took a hit after he was denied a US visa. ... read..

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Thisara Perera, Matheesha Pathirana add firepower to Colombo Strikers

Colombo | May 22, 2024 10:03:20 PM IST

Ahead of the fifth season of the Lanka Premier League 2024, the Colombo Strikers have announced the official squad at the LPL auction draft. ... read..

IPL Eliminator: RR opt to field, Faf du Plessis' RCB to play with same playing XI

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 22, 2024 9:01:08 PM IST

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to field against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Eliminator clash of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024 on Wednesday. ... read..

Umpires Shahid Saikat, Richard Illingworth to officiate T20 World Cup opening clash

Dubai | May 22, 2024 8:00:59 PM IST

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday named Shahid Saikat and Richard Illingworth as the stand-in umpires for the T20 World Cup tournament opener between the USA and Canada. ... read..

Andre Agassi to replace John McEnroe as captain of Team World at Laver Cup 2025

London | May 22, 2024 8:00:31 PM IST

The eight-time major champion and former World No. 1 Andre Agassi will captain the Laver Cup Team World, beginning his term at the 2025 event in San Francisco. ... read..

First batch of Team India players to depart for US on May 25 for T20 World Cup: Sources

New Delhi | May 22, 2024 5:00:41 PM IST

The first batch of Team India will leave for the US on May 25 to take part in the ICC T20 World Cup, sources said. ... read..

Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team start Europe tour with 2-0 win

Breda | May 22, 2024 4:05:06 PM IST

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team started their Tour of Europe with a stunning 2-0 victory over the Netherlands' club Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push in Netherlands' Breda. Hina Bano and Kanika Siwach etched their names on the scoresheet to secure the ... read..

Ricky Ponting feels Virat Kohli will serve India best as opener during T20 WC

New Delhi | May 22, 2024 4:04:56 PM IST

Australian batting legend Ricky Ponting said that star Indian batter Virat Kohli should open with skipper Rohit Sharma in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, starting from June 1 in West Indies and USA. ... read..

All-rounder Harmeet Singh believes Corey Anderson 'brings a lot of experience' to USA squad

Houston | May 22, 2024 4:04:47 PM IST

After his side's stunning five-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the 1st T20I match, USA bowling all-rounder Harmeet Singh showered praise on Corey Anderson and said he brought a lot of experience to the squad. ... read..

Ahead of eliminator against RCB, a look at issues Rajasthan Royals need to sort out

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 22, 2024 4:04:32 PM IST

Rajasthan Royals (RR) is heading into their eliminator clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) with four successive defeats in their previous games and has a lot to fix if it wants to secure its second Indian Premier League (IPL) title. ... read..

He was brilliant from ball one: Watson hails KKR pacer Starc's performance against SRH

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 22, 2024 4:04:30 PM IST

Former Australia cricketer Shane Watson showered praise on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Mitchell Starc and said he was 'brilliant from ball one' against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Qualifier 1 match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. ... read..

That was a beautiful delivery: Watson on Head's dismissal by Starc in IPL 2024 Qualifier 1

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 22, 2024 4:04:12 PM IST

Former Australia cricketer Shane Watson said the delivery by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Mitchell Starc which dismissed Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Travis Head in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Qualifier 1 match was 'beautiful'. ... read..

"Class and experience like that, you can't replace": Ricky Ponting on Virat Kohli

New Delhi | May 22, 2024 4:03:48 PM IST

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting lauded talisman India batter Virat Kohli and said one cannot replace the class and experience the 35-year-old has. ... read..

"He is getting the best out of all people around him....": Watson hails KKR skipper Shreyas

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 22, 2024 4:03:40 PM IST

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson lauded Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer for his performance as a leader in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), leading his team to the final, saying that a complete team performance by the Kn ... read..

Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu, Sumeeth-Sikki move to pre-quarterfinals

Kuala Lumpur | May 22, 2024 4:02:44 PM IST

Indian shuttler and two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu advanced to the pre-quarterfinal round of the Malaysia Masters badminton tournament on Wednesday. ... read..

Ahead of eliminator against RR, a look at numbers reflecting RCB's memorable second-half comeback

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 22, 2024 1:02:30 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), which overcame all possible odds, outdid expectations of all and defied all calculations and mathematics with six successive wins following a horrid first-half run, that saw them win just one in eight games, will be taki ... read..

Wasim Akram, Ravi Shastri among 54 named as Cricket Australia's Multicultural Ambassadors for two years

Melbourne | May 22, 2024 1:02:26 PM IST

Cricket Australia on Wednesday named former Pakistan and Indian stars Wasim Akram and Ravi Shastri among the 54 representatives of its 'Multicultural Ambassadors Program'. ... read..

KKR's Sunil Narine overtakes R Ashwin to become fifth highest wicket-taker in IPL

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 22, 2024 12:01:22 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Sunil Narine leapfrogged Ravichandran Ashwin to become the fifth-highest wicket-taker in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). ... read..

"We'll continue to play our aggressive brand of cricket...": SRH assistant coach Simon Helmot

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 22, 2024 12:01:20 PM IST

Following his side's loss to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) assistant coach Simon Helmot said that the team will move on quickly from this defeat and continue playing its aggressive brand of cricket. ... read..

"My mother is still recovering in the hospital": Gurbaz after KKR's victory over SRH

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 22, 2024 12:01:13 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz said his mother is still recovering in the hospital. ... read..

"Didn't want to give feeling we were a walkover": USA skipper Monak after beating Bangladesh

Houston | May 22, 2024 12:01:11 PM IST

Following his side's five-wicket win against Bangladesh, USA captain Monank Patel said that the team came hard at the opponents and tried not to give them a feeling that they were a walkover. He also lauded Corey Anderson, a former New Zealand all-rounder ... read..

"We didn't bat well": BAN skipper Shanto on disappointing loss against USA in 1st T20I

Houston | May 22, 2024 12:00:58 PM IST

Following his side's disappointing loss against the USA in the 1st T20I match, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto said they didn't bat well in the game on Tuesday. ... read..

"International cricket should not be clashing with IPL": England captain Buttler

Leeds | May 22, 2024 12:00:54 PM IST

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler said that the international cricket matches should not be clashing with the Indian Premier League (IPL) and for him leading up to the ICC T20 World Cup this year starting from June 1 this year in West Indies and USA, ... read..

"We tried not giving Head-Abhishek width while bowling....": KKR's Starc after win over SRH

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 22, 2024 10:00:45 AM IST

Following his side's eight-wicket win in the qualifier one clash, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Mitchell Starc, crowned 'Player of the Match' for his match-winning spell, opened up on how the pacers prevented Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) openers Travis H ... read..

Yuvraj backs struggling Hardik to do "something special" for India in T20 World Cup

New Delhi | May 22, 2024 10:00:31 AM IST

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has backed a struggling all-rounder Hardik Pandya to do "something really special" for Team India in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup starting from June 1 in West Indies and USA, pointing out that his fitness and bowling ... read..

"Took his captaincy to another level": Irfan Pathan hails KKR skipper Shreyas following victory over SRH

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 22, 2024 10:00:27 AM IST

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan heaped praise on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer and said that he took his captaincy to another level in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). ... read..

Abhishek Sharma: Struggles against pace, surfaces away from home during breakout season with SRH

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 22, 2024 10:00:23 AM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Abhishek Sharma has proven to be a breakout star of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) with his fearless batting and consistent six-hitting abilities. ... read..

All were eager to go out and showcase talent: KKR all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer on win over SRH

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 22, 2024 9:00:35 AM IST

Following his side's eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batting allrounder Venkatesh Iyer said that they were eager to go on the field and displ ... read..

Harmeet's power-hitting, Anderson's finishing cameo take USA to upset win over Bangladesh in 1st T20I

Houston | May 22, 2024 3:00:42 AM IST

Riding high on Corey Anderson and Harmeet Singh's valiant effort, cricketing upstarts US pulled off a major upset, defeating Bangladesh by 5 wickets in the first T20I of the three-match series here at the Prairie View Cricket Complex. ... read..

"We need to be in our zone in final": Skipper Shreyas Iyer says KKR to give their best for 3rd title

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 22, 2024 1:59:55 AM IST

Over the moon after leading his team to the IPL 2024 final, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Shreyas Iyer said his charges capitalised on maximising the opportunities and shared that his team have been true to their work ethics and not taking things li ... read..

Sunrisers captain Cummins explains rationale behind using Sanvir as impact sub ahead of Umran against KKR

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 22, 2024 1:59:53 AM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins explained the rationale behind using Sanvir Singh as an impact substitute as opposed to Umran Malik against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. ... read..

New talents, fresh faces need of the hour for women's football, says coach Chaoba Devi

New Delhi | May 22, 2024 1:59:51 AM IST

The Indian Senior Women's National Team will play two international friendlies against Uzbekistan in Tashkent on May 31 and June 4, 2024. They were last seen in action in the Turkish Women's Cup in February 2024, where they finished runners-up. ... read..

"Of Course": Head coach Gareth Southgate on England's chances of lifting Euro 2024 title

London | May 22, 2024 12:02:32 AM IST

England head coach Gareth Southgate believes that his team is one of those that are in contention to lift the upcoming Euro 2024. ... read..

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