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Miomir Kecmanovic knocks out top seed Holger Rune to reach Stockholm QFs

Stockholm | October 19, 2023 11:48:37 AM IST

The World No. 53 Miomir Kecmanovic registered his first Top 10 win since last season in Miami with a dominant performance against defending champion Holger Rune at the Stockholm Open. ... read..

Injured Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Swiss Indoors Basel

Basel | October 19, 2023 10:48:00 AM IST

The World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the upcoming Swiss Indoors Basel tournament due to muscle fatigue to his lower back and an injury in his left foot, the Spaniard confirmed on social media. ... read..

Djokovic headlines Paris Masters doubles, to partner compatriot Kecmanovic

Paris | October 19, 2023 10:47:44 AM IST

World No.1 Novak Djokovic will headline a star-studded doubles fixture at the Paris Masters, where he will play alongside fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic for the first time. ... read..

"Defeat against Afghanistan doesn't make us bad cricketers": Bairstow backs England to turnaround World Cup campaign

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2023 9:51:30 AM IST

England batter Jonny Bairstow backs defending champions to return to winning ways and also insisted their firepower with the bat can't be criticised despite the early defeats in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. ... read..

Red-hot India aim to continue winning streak in World Cup 2023 as they face Bangladesh today

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2023 9:51:23 AM IST

The Rohit Sharma-led red-hot team India aim to continue its winning streak in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 at home as they face Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune today. ... read..

CWC 2023: India look forward to continue their winning streak ahead of ODI WC clash with Bangladesh

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2023 4:48:32 AM IST

Two Asian cricket giants, India and Bangladesh, are set to clash in the 17th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday. ... read..

CWC 2023: 'Afghanistan spinners are incredibly talented, strong', says New Zealand batsman Glenn Phillips

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 19, 2023 4:48:30 AM IST

Following New Zealand's 149-run win against Afghanistan in the 16th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, Kiwi batsman Glenn Phillips said that the Afghanistan spinners were incredibly talented and strong i ... read..

'Dropping Latham twice cost us a little bit', says Afghanistan head coach

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 19, 2023 4:48:26 AM IST

Following Afghanistan's 149-run loss against New Zealand in the 16th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott said that New Zealand had played well in the game. ... read..

Syed Kirmani weighs in on Pakistan's formal ICC complaint about 'inappropriate conduct' after Ahmedabad defeat

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 19, 2023 3:47:21 AM IST

Former Indian cricketer Syed Kirmani on Wednesday expressed his opinion about the recent controversy surrounding alleged crowd behaviour during India's victory over Pakistan in the World Cup in Ahmedabad. ... read..

"I don't know": Bangladesh coach Hathurusinghe on whether Tamim Iqbal is missed in top-order

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 18, 2023 11:48:06 PM IST

Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusinghe expressed his inability to address whether the absence of Tamim Iqbal is affecting the Tigers' underperforming top-order ahead of their World Cup match against India on Thursday. ... read..

Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi "disappointed" on Afghanistan's dozy fielding against New Zealand

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 18, 2023 11:47:56 PM IST

Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi was "disappointed" with Afghanistan's fielding performance following their 149-run defeat against New Zealand on Wednesday. ... read..

"Bumrah has almost come to his best...": Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 18, 2023 11:47:26 PM IST

Ahead of the match between India and Bangladesh in the 17th game of the ODI World Cup at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday, Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha said that Jasprit Bumrah has impressed him in the Men in Blue squ ... read..

"It is a great one-day wicket": Bangladesh bowling coach Allan Doland on Pune's pitch

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 18, 2023 10:48:11 PM IST

Ahead of Bangladesh's clash against India in the 17th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday, Bangladesh bowling coach Allan Doland said the authorities have changed the pitch in Pune and now it is a ... read..

New Zealand outplays Afghanistan to clinch comfortable 149-run win in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 18, 2023 10:47:57 PM IST

Tom Latham-led New Zealand continued to enjoy their success in the ODI World Cup 2023 as they beat Afghanistan by 149 runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. ... read..

"At the moment he is...": Bangladesh coach Chandika provides update on Shakib's fitness

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 18, 2023 10:47:41 PM IST

Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha issued an update about skipper Shakib Al Hasan ahead of their clash against India in the ongoing World Cup. ... read..

Kerala government announces cash award for athletes who clinched medals in 19th Asian Games

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | October 18, 2023 10:47:39 PM IST

A cash award was announced for athletes from Kerala who participated in the recently concluded 19th Asian Games in Zhangzhou, China and won medals. ... read..

Rohit Sharma back in top 10, Gill stays at second place in latest ICC rankings

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 7:47:57 PM IST

India skipper and opener Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock and Trent Boult are the big movers in the top 10 of the ODI Rankings' in the latest update released on Wednesday. ... read..

David Warner explains his outburst after dismissal against Sri Lanka, asks umpire stats on screen

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 6:47:01 PM IST

Australia opener David Warner expressed his discontent over the ball-tracking technology following his lbw dismissal in their victory over Sri Lanka in Lucknow. ... read..

Virat Kohli comes out as "biggest impact" after phenomenal fielding in World Cup

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 6:46:46 PM IST

India's unbeaten run in the ongoing World Cup has been a result of their all-round performances with the bat and the ball as well as one of the less talked about aspects in cricket, fielding. ... read..

CWC 2023: Phillips, Latham shine to take New Zealand at 288/6 against Afghanistan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 18, 2023 6:46:28 PM IST

New Zealand scored 288 runs at the loss of six wickets against Afghanistan in the first inning of the 16th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 in MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. ... read..

CWC 2023: Paras Mhambrey heaps praise on Suryakumar Yadav, says 'he is a difficult batsman to bowl'

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 18, 2023 5:47:04 PM IST

Ahead of the 17th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 between India and Bangladesh at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday, Indian bowling coach Paras Mhambrey showered praise on Suryakumar Yadav and said that he is a match winner and c ... read..

"Honestly, it is never an easy decision": India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey on leaving Mohammed Shami out of playing XI

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 18, 2023 4:48:46 PM IST

Ahead of the clash against Bangladesh, India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey admitted that leaving the star pacer Mohammed Shami out of the playing 11 is a "difficult decision" to make but they pick the team according to the wicket conditions. ... read..

"He's probably best batter in modern era": Shakib Al Hasan lauds 'special batsman' Virat Kohli

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 18, 2023 3:46:52 PM IST

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan showered praise on India's talismanic batter Virat Kohli and described the former India captain as probably the best batter in the modern era. ... read..

Subroto Cup Junior Boys: Manipur, Mizoram, Jharkhand schools qualify for quarterfinals

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 2:46:56 PM IST

T.G English School, Bishnupur, Manipur, Govt. Haulawang High School, Haulawang, Lunglei, Mizoram and Mother International School, Zahir, Brambey, Ranchi, Jharkhand booked their places for the quarterfinals from Group C, E and Group F respectively in the 6 ... read..

World Cup: Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi wins toss, opts to bowl against New Zealand

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 18, 2023 2:46:08 PM IST

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and opted to field against New Zealand in the World Cup match being played at MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Wednesday. ... read..

Hockey India Sub-Junior South Zone Championship 2023: Karnataka, AP, TN shine on day-1

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 18, 2023 1:49:53 PM IST

The first day of the 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Women and Men South Zone Championship 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, saw Hockey Karnataka, Hockey Andhra Pradesh and Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu register wins in the Sub-Junior Women's category, while Hockey Ka ... read..

Polosak and Sheridan to become first female umpires to officiate in Sheffield Shield

Sydney | October 18, 2023 1:49:51 PM IST

Claire Polosak and Eloise Sheridan are poised to make history for Australian cricket by becoming the first female umpires to officiate in the Sheffield Shield. ... read..

ITF Dharwad World Tennis Tour 2023: Suraj, Madhwin score upset wins, enter main round

Dharwad (Karnataka) | October 18, 2023 1:49:49 PM IST

Karnataka's Suraj Prabodh and Gujarat's Madhwin Kamath scored upset victories to make it to the main draw after knocking out fancied players in the ITF Dharwad Men's World Tennis Tour 2023 at the Dharwad District Lawn Tennis Association courts. The main d ... read..

IPL: Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond parts ways with MI franchise after nine-year-long stint

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 18, 2023 1:49:23 PM IST

Mumbai Indians on Wednesday announced that Shane Bond's successful tenure that began in 2015 has ended after a nine-year stint with the team, bringing down the curtains on an illustrious career that included 4 Indian Premier League (IPL) trophies as bowli ... read..

Women's Indian Open 2023: Top contenders display their skills ahead of main competition

Gurugram (Haryana) | October 18, 2023 1:49:16 PM IST

Led by Diksha Dagar and Johanna Gustavsson, two of the leading contenders this week for the Women's Indian Open 2023, the star players got off to a fine start for the $ 400,000 event. ... read..

F1: Toto Wolff backs Hamilton and Russell ahead of Austin following Qatar crash

Texas | October 18, 2023 12:48:28 PM IST

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff stated that it was disappointing not to score more points in Qatar after Lewis Hamilton and George Russell crashed on the first lap. ... read..

Indian women's softball team aims to popularize sport ahead of 2028 LA Olympics

New Delhi | October 18, 2023 12:48:20 PM IST

With the inclusion of softball as one of the five sports disciplines for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the Softball Association of India (SBAI) views this as a golden opportunity to promote and popularize the sport within the country. ... read..

Sergio Perez opens up about his "bulletproof" relationship with Red Bull race engineer

Texas | October 18, 2023 12:48:10 PM IST

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez has opened up about his "bulletproof" friendship with race engineer Hugh Bird, explaining how they assist one other get through difficult times. ... read..

Asian Games gold medalists Muhammed Ajmal, Muhammed Anas Yahiya receive warm welcome in Kochi

Kochi (Kerala) | October 18, 2023 11:48:50 AM IST

The members of Indian men's 4x400m relay team who won a gold medal in the 19th Asian Games, Muhammed Ajmal and Muhammed Anas Yahiya received a warm welcome at the Cochin International Airport in Kochi on Wednesday. ... read..

Stan Wawrinka downs Borna Gojo to reach Round of 16 in Stockholm

Stockholm | October 18, 2023 10:49:31 AM IST

Stan Wawrinka wasted no time getting back to business in Stockholm as he defeated Borna Gojo 7-5, 6-4 in the first round at the Stockholm Open. ... read..

"It's not panic stations yet": Head coach Matthew Mott backs England to turnaround World Cup campaign

Mumbai (Maharastra) | October 18, 2023 9:50:34 AM IST

England white-ball head coach Matthew Mott confessed that his team 'didn't fire a shot' in Sunday's shocking 69-run defeat against Afghanistan and that they needed to re-establish confidence to make a comeback in their ICC World Cup campaign. ... read..

"Fingers crossed": England Coach Matthew Mott on Ben Stokes making it to playing 11 against SA

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 18, 2023 9:50:24 AM IST

England white ball head coach Matthew Mott is keeping his "fingers crossed" and is hoping star all-rounder Ben Stokes will make a full recovery for the ICC World Cup encounter against South Africa. ... read..

ICC CWC 2023: "Should not have let them cross 200 runs, could have controlled extras better," says SA skipper Bavuma after loss to Netherlands

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | October 18, 2023 1:48:03 AM IST

Following his side's 38-run loss to Netherlands in their ICC Cricket World Cup match on Tuesday, South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma said that his side should have not allowed the Dutch to go past 200 runs and they could have controlled extra runs better. ... read..

Denmark Open: PV Sindhu, Aakarshi Kashyap move to pre-quarters

Odense | October 17, 2023 11:48:25 PM IST

India's ace badminton player PV Sindhu on Tuesday defeated Scotland's Kirsty Gilmour in the women's singles round of 32 match at the Denmark Open. ... read..

Pak players Shaheen, Shafique, Zaman down with viral infection ahead of WC clash against Australia

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 17, 2023 11:48:22 PM IST

In a shocking turn of events, members of the Pakistan cricket team have fallen ill with viral infections ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup match against Australia on Friday. ... read..

PCB lodges formal protest with ICC over delay in journalists' visas for CWC 2023

Islamabad | October 17, 2023 11:47:52 PM IST

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a formal protest with the International Cricket Council (ICC) alleging delays in visas for Pakistan journalists, absence of visa policy for fans and '"inappropriate conduct" targeted at its team during the World ... read..

World Cup: South Africa's Kagiso Rabada completes 150 ODI wickets

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 11:47:50 PM IST

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada completed 150 wickets in ODI cricket on Tuesday. ... read..

Indian sub-junior men defeat Netherlands U16 4-0, women's team goes down 1-4

Amsterdam | October 17, 2023 10:49:07 PM IST

The maiden Indian sub-junior tour yielded contrasting results on the final day as the sub-junior men's team beat Netherlands' U16 boys 4-0 while the sub-junior women lost to the Netherlands U16 girls 1-4. ... read..

ICC CWC 2023: Scott Edwards becomes Netherlands' second-highest run-getter in ODIs

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 9:49:00 PM IST

Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards took over Tom Cooper to become the country's second-highest run-scorer in ODIs. ... read..

World Cup: Khaled Mahmud hopeful of Shakib Al Hasan's availability for India clash

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2023 9:48:50 PM IST

Bangladesh cricket team Director Khaled Mahmud remains optimistic that captain Shakib Al Hasan will play the important game against India in the ongoing ICC World Cup on Thursday. ... read..

"Win against England will give us confidence": Afghanistan skipper Shahidi ahead of NZ clash

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2023 8:49:32 PM IST

Ahead of Afghanistan's ICC Cricket World Cup clash against New Zealand at Chennai, captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said that the win against defending champions England in the previous game has given them a lot of confidence and talked about spinner Mujeeb U ... read..

World Cup: Netherlands set 246-run target for South Africa, Edwards scores fifty

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 8:49:22 PM IST

Half-century by skipper Scott Edwards and his quickfire stands with Roelof van der Merwe and Aryan Dutt helped the Netherlands reach a respectable 245/8 in 43 overs in the World Cup match against South Africa at Dharamshala on Tuesday. ... read..

NRAI felicitates successful Asian Games squad

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 7:52:08 PM IST

The successful 19th Asian Games Indian Shooting squad, including coaches and support staff, were felicitated at a simple ceremony organized by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), here at the Finals Hall of the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting range (D ... read..

AIFF Grassroots Committee launches Blue Cubs League

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 7:52:06 PM IST

The All India Football Federation's Grassroots Committee meeting was held over video conferencing on Tuesday under chairperson Mulrajsinh Chudasama. ... read..

Wishes continue to pour for Anil Kumble on 53rd birthday as Sachin, Raina, Yuvraj extended greetings

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 7:52:01 PM IST

Wishes continue to pour in for legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble, who is celebrating his 53rd birthday on Tuesday. ... read..

Yuva Kabaddi Series 2023: Eight teams qualify for playoffs, title race begins in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2023 6:48:41 PM IST

Palani Tuskers and Chola Veerans among eight teams extended their sensational run to qualify for the Summit round of the Yuva Kabaddi Series Monsoon Edition 2023 which kickstarts at the Fatima College Indoor Stadium in Madurai. ... read..

Ahead of WC clash against Australia: Some Pakistan players got fever in past few days, most fully recovered

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 17, 2023 6:48:39 PM IST

Ahead of their ICC Cricket World Cup match against Australia on October 20, some Pakistani players got fever in the past few days, but most of them have fully recovered, as per Pakistan Cricket Board's statement. ... read..

Eight teams qualify for playoffs of Yuva Kabaddi Series 2023; title race begins in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2023 6:48:31 PM IST

Palani Tuskers and Chola Veerans are among eight teams extended their great run of form to qualify for the summit round of the Yuva Kabaddi Series Monsoon Edition 2023 here. ... read..

AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers: Bumpy roads, undaunted Dennerby's Blue Tigresses

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 6:48:10 PM IST

The Indian senior women's football team have been kept busy for the last couple of months. After camping for more than six weeks in Bhubaneswar, the Blue Tigresses participated in the Asian Games for the first time in nine years. Now, the Thomas Dennerby- ... read..

ICC CWC 2023: Rahmanullah Gurbaz reprimanded for breaching code of conduct

Dubai | October 17, 2023 5:49:20 PM IST

Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Cricket World Cup match against England on Sunday. ... read..

ITF Dharwad Men's World Tennis Tour 2023 begins; Ramanathan seeded fourth

Dharwad (Karnataka) | October 17, 2023 5:49:18 PM IST

Dharwad will host the ITF Men's World Tennis Tour event, the main rounds of which will commence at Dharwad District Lawn Tennis Association courts here from Tuesday. ... read..

Phillip Island awaits Repsol Honda Team

Phillip Island | October 17, 2023 5:49:00 PM IST

The non-stop schedule of the 2023 World Championship season keeps on coming as the Repsol Honda Team heads to the most southern GP of the year. ... read..

"He's a young Indian boy": Mujeeb ur Rahman on from viral photo with fan after England win

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 3:49:18 PM IST

Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman fulfilled a young fan's wish by meeting him following his side's 2023 World Cup victory over defending champions England in Delhi on Sunday. ... read..

Hockey India Sub-Junior: Hockey Madhya Pradesh claim top spot in both Men's and Women's category

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) | October 17, 2023 3:49:10 PM IST

The 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Men and Women West Zone Championship 2023 concluded on Monday in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh with Hockey Madhya Pradesh being crowned Champions in the Sub Junior Women's category after their 3-1 triumph over Chhattisgarh Hock ... read..

CWC 2023: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma wins toss, opts to bowl against Netherlands

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 3:49:05 PM IST

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to field against Netherlands in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 here at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Tuesday. ... read..

Sports Ministry sanctions 303 athletes, 143 coaches, support staff for upcoming Asian Para Games

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 3:48:58 PM IST

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has sanctioned a total of 303 sportspersons across 17 sporting disciplines for participation in the upcoming Asian Para Games. ... read..

Drifting ace Sanam Sekhon crowned first ever Drift Challenge champion

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 2:49:28 PM IST

Sanam Sekhon, hailed as the Drift champ of India, dominated proceedings at the inaugural Drift Challenge as he swept unopposed to victory in two out of three categories at country's first-ever official drifting competition. Seasoned drifter, Mudit Grover ... read..

Rohit turned his career around after setback: Amol Mazumdar on India skipper's World Cup 2011 snub

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 2:48:33 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Amol Muzumdar stated that India captain Rohit Sharma handled the World Cup 2011 snub with grace and turned his career around. ... read..

Asian Champions Trophy 2023 will help us in preparing for Paris Olympics Qualifiers: Bichu Devi Kharibam

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | October 17, 2023 1:47:46 PM IST

Anticipation is running high in the realm of women's hockey as the eagerly awaited Jharkhand Women's Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023 approaches, set to take place from October 27 to November 5. The Indian Women's Hockey Team goalkeeper Bichu Devi Khari ... read..

Korea's Tom Kim successfully defends title at Shriners Children's Open

Las Vegas | October 17, 2023 1:47:36 PM IST

Korean star Tom Kim became the first golfer to successfully defend the Shriners Children's Open in 24 years after he closed with a 5-under 66 on Sunday, clinching a one-stroke win over Canada's Adam Hadwin. ... read..

International Olympic Committee approves 8 candidates in committee as IOC Members

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2023 1:47:28 PM IST

During its proceedings on Tuesday, The 141st IOC Session meeting in Mumbai elected eight new IOC Members, four women and four men for election as IOC Members by the upcoming Session. ... read..

BCCI, Harbhajan Singh extend wishes to 'Jumbo' Anil Kumble on his 53rd birthday

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 12:48:57 PM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) extended birthday greetings to former Indian spinner Anil Kumble as he turned 53 on Tuesday. ... read..

Subroto Cup: Kerala, Chandigarh schools qualify for quarterfinals of Junior Boys

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 12:48:47 PM IST

M.I.C English Medium H.S, Athanikal, Malappuram, Kerala and Govt. Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 37 B, Chandigarh qualified for the quarterfinals from Group B and Group A respectively in the 62nd Subroto Cup Inter School International Football Tour ... read..

"Someone like Virat would probably find it bit harder": Ponting believes Rohit Sharma is ideal captain for India

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 11:49:40 AM IST

Australia great Ricky Ponting pointed out that India skipper Rohit Sharma is the key to India rising in the ongoing marquee tournament and believes that the right-handed batter is the ideal captain to lead the Men in Blue to victory in the 2023 World Cup ... read..

"Like tiger in cage": Roger Federer on Rafael Nadal's game personality

Shanghai | October 17, 2023 10:50:59 AM IST

Swiss legend Roger Federer has compared rival and 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal's attitude on the tennis court as a "tiger in a cage". ... read..

"They're going to be extremely hard to beat": Ricky Ponting on India's prospects for victory in World Cup

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 10:50:52 AM IST

Former Australia great Ricky Ponting discussed Team India's prospects for victory in the World Cup and believes that Men in Blue will be an "extremely hard" side to beat given their ability to hold up under extreme pressure well. ... read..

CWC 2023: England's Adil Rashid "not too concerned" by Afghanistan setback

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2023 9:48:38 AM IST

Adil Rashid said that England is "not too concerned" about their shocking defeat to Afghanistan and added that the team is confident that they can revive their faltering ICC World Cup 2023 campaign. ... read..

Odisha Sports Minister felicitates Kishore Jena for Asian Games success

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 17, 2023 9:48:35 AM IST

Odisha Sports and Youth Services Minister Tusharkanti Behera felicitated Javelin star Kishore Kumar Jena at the Tennis Centre in the Kalinga Sports Complex for his stellar efforts at the recently concluded 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. ... read..

"It will bolster our Olympics performance": Anurag Thakur lauds inclusion of cricket, squash in Los Angeles games

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 12:18:19 AM IST

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has lauded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decision to include cricket and squash along with three other sports in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. ... read..

"Cricket format in Olympics will probably have 6-8 teams, the US will be...": US envoy Garcetti

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 12:18:05 AM IST

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti talked about the format of the cricket in the Olympics 2028 and asserted that the US will be one of the teams to feature in the event. ... read..

Inclusion in Los Angeles Olympics great news for India: Neeraj Chopra

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 12:17:58 AM IST

India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra feels that cricket's inclusion in the Los Angeles Olympics will allow the sport to expand and get more global recognition. ... read..

Grand ceremony organised to kick off 46th BSF Inter Frontier Football Competition

Agartala (Tripura) | October 17, 2023 12:17:43 AM IST

A grand opening ceremony was organized on the occasion of the 46th Inter Frontier Football Competition- 2023 at Salbagan, Agartala on Monday. ... read..

Australian spinner Adam Zampa sporting back spasms for couple of days, reveals after victory against Sri Lanka

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 12:17:26 AM IST

Australia legbreak spinner Adam Zampa revealed that he had been suffering from a back spasm for a couple of days which played a major role in his low performance in their last World Cup match. ... read..

"If we scored 290-300, it would have been..": Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis on loss against Australia

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2023 12:17:24 AM IST

Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis admitted that their team fell short of putting up a competitive score in the first innings against Australia which eventually affected their chances of victory. ... read..

"Dawn of a new era": Sachin Tendulkar on inclusion of cricket in LA28 Olympics

New Delhi | October 17, 2023 12:17:20 AM IST

'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar on Monday expressed his delight over cricket's return to the Olympics after more than a century. ... read..

CWC 2023: South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma asserts that Netherlands will not be taken "lightly"

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | October 16, 2023 11:18:35 PM IST

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma assured that the Proteas won't take the Netherlands lightly as they gear up for their World Cup encounter. ... read..

Australia clinch first victory of World Cup campaign, move to eighth spot after defeating Sri Lanka

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 16, 2023 11:18:03 PM IST

Five-time champions Australia registered their first victory of the World Cup campaign with a commanding victory over Sri Lanka here on Monday. ... read..

Mitchell Starc's World Cup streak continues, Australian pacer has taken wicket in every match

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 16, 2023 10:18:27 PM IST

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has continued his good run across Cricket World Cups, keeping up his record of taking at least a wicket in every match he has been part of. ... read..

"As cricket loving nation, we specially welcome...": PM Modi on inclusion of cricket in 2028 Olympics

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 10:18:04 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his delight over the inclusion of cricket in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. ... read..

India women team looking forward to playing cricket at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

New Delhi | October 16, 2023 9:17:25 PM IST

Indian women's skipper Harmanpreet Kaur expressed her happiness at cricket being included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, saying that the team is looking forward to it. ... read..

Two members elected to Executive Board during 141st IOC session

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 16, 2023 9:17:20 PM IST

Two members were elected to the Executive Board of the International Olympics Committee (IOC) at the 141st session of IOC on Monday, announced the body. ... read..

"I think that's fantastic": Netherlands coach Ryan Cook on cricket's inclusion in Olympics

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | October 16, 2023 9:16:43 PM IST

Ahead of their World Cup clash against South Africa, Netherlands coach Ryan Cook expressed his thoughts on cricket's forthcoming inclusion in the Olympics, over a century before the event's scheduled return. ... read..

"I would like to think the sport would hold permanent place in Olympics": ICC Chairman Greg Barclay

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 16, 2023 8:20:15 PM IST

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Greg Barclay on Monday expressed his hope that cricket would go on to hold a permanent place in the Olympics. ... read..

ICC CWC 2023: Zampa's four-fer overwhelms Sri Lanka, Australia need 210 to win first game of tournament

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 16, 2023 8:19:40 PM IST

A game-changing spell byleg- spinner Adam Zampa rattled the Sri Lankan batting line-up, not allowing them to cash on the momentum of a century partnership for the first wicket during their ICC Cricket World Cup match against Australia at Lucknow on Monday ... read..

"Will open new frontiers for the sport": BCCI lauds cricket's inclusion in 2028 Olympics

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 16, 2023 8:19:48 PM IST

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah expressed his happiness at the inclusion of cricket in the Los Angeles Olympics 2028, saying that BCCI has been a staunch supporter of International Cricket Council (ICC)'s efforts to get the ... read..

"He remains our main player": Rodrygo defends Neymar following recent criticism

Montevideo | October 16, 2023 8:18:51 PM IST

Brazilian winger Rogrygo asserted that the nation's all-time goal scorer Neymar is still the "main man" following his recent move to Saudi Pro League Al Hilal. ... read..

IOC President Thomas Bach explains cricket's absence from Olympics for more than a century

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 16, 2023 8:18:41 PM IST

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach talked about the reason why it took more than a century to include cricket in the Olympics. ... read..

"We are not happy with the participation of Russia": IOC member from Ukraine Valeriy Borzov

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 16, 2023 8:18:36 PM IST

On the second day of the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session that is underway in Mumbai, Valeriy Borzov IOC member from Ukraine said that they are not happy with the participation of Russia in the Olympic Games since they support the war i ... read..

On a historic day for cricket at IOC's 141st session, Virat Kohli's name finds mention during event

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 16, 2023 6:18:50 PM IST

In an example of Indian cricket and its star batter Virat Kohli's global status as the face of the sport, a mention of the former Indian skipper was made during the International Olympic Committee (IOC) 141st session, during which the decision to include ... read..

Indian Sub Junior Teams split results against the Netherlands U16 squads: Men triumph 4-2, Women go down 2-6

Amsterdam | October 16, 2023 6:18:41 PM IST

A day of mixed results unfolded for the Indian Sub Junior Teams in their maiden international tour. The men's side secured an impressive 4-2 victory against the Netherlands U-16 Men's Team while the Women faced a challenging 2-6 defeat against the Netherl ... read..

"If democratic elections are held, we will have no objections": United World Wrestling chief on WFI's suspension

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 16, 2023 6:18:26 PM IST

United World Wrestling (UWW) president Nenad Lalovic said on Monday that the Wrestling Federation of India's suspension will be lifted if elections are held democratically and there are no complaints from stakeholders. ... read..

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes gives his take on whether there will be next Ronaldo or not

Zenica | October 16, 2023 6:18:18 PM IST

Giving his analysis of whether there will be a next Cristiano Ronaldo or not ahead of their UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said that the soccer is aware of the impact that Ronaldo w ... read..

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho inaugurates Sreebhumi Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 16, 2023 5:20:41 PM IST

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho inaugurated the Sreebhumi Durga Puja Pandal on Monday during a two-day visit to West Bengal. ... read..

"A big decision for South-East Asian nations...": IOC member Nita Ambani on cricket's inclusion in LA2028 Olympics

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 16, 2023 5:20:04 PM IST

International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Nita Ambani expressed her happiness at cricket being included in the sports programme for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028. ... read..

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