Sports

Paris 2024 takes steps to safeguard Tahiti’s surfing venue

09 Dec 2023 10:04 AM IST

The Paris 2024 organising committee president said he still wants the surfing competition at next year’s Olympics to take place in Tahiti despite the controversy surrounding the construction of the judging tower at the site, where coral has been damaged. Speaking to local media Polynesie La Premiere on Thursday, Tony

Jon Rahm’s unexpected transfer rocks PGA Tour

09 Dec 2023 10:03 AM IST

Masters champion Jon Rahm bolted for Saudi-funded LIV Golf for what’s believed to be more money than the PGA Tour’s entire prize fund, a stunning blow that deepens the divide in golf as the two sides were negotiating a commercial deal. Rahm confirmed the move in an interview. Wearing a

Indian women’s hockey team clinches 3-1 victory against Korea

09 Dec 2023 10:02 AM IST

India came from behind to outwit Korea 3-1 in the 9th-12th place classification match of the Junior women’s hockey World Cup here. Ropni Kumari (23rd minute), Mumtaz Khan (44th) and Annu (46th) scored for India, while Jiyun Choi (19th) was the goal-getter for Korea. In the opening quarter, Korea dominated

Delhi Capitals hope to bolster their roster to their squad at WPL Auction 2024 on Saturday

08 Dec 2023 17:38 PM IST

The Delhi Capitals are prepared to bolster their team for Saturday’s Women’s Premier League 2024 auction, which is scheduled to take place in Mumbai. The Delhi-based team needs to add three players to round out their WPL roster, as they currently have 15 players on reserve. Prior to the auction,

Team India touches down in South Africa for multi-format series tour

08 Dec 2023 11:38 AM IST

Team India received a warm welcome upon their arrival in Durban for the upcoming multi-format series against South Africa, starting with the first T20I on Sunday. As the Men in Blue landed in the Rainbow Nation, they were cheered by fans at the airport and also posed for photos with

New logo of ICC T20 World Cup revealed ahead of 2024 edition

08 Dec 2023 11:36 AM IST

The ICC T20 World Cup has undergone a makeover, revealing a new logo for the marquee event of T20I cricket on Thursday. “The pinnacle of international T20 cricket just received a vibrant makeover with the unveiling of the new visual identity for the ICC T20 World Cup. This global cricket

Shami among nominees for ICC Player of Month for November

08 Dec 2023 11:35 AM IST

India pacer Mohammed Shami, who ended the recently concluded ICC World Cup as the leading wicket-taker of the tournament, has been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for November 2023 along with Australia’s batting sensation Travis Head and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell. “Two ICC Men’s Cricket World

Afghanistan to tour UAE for three-match T20I series

08 Dec 2023 11:34 AM IST

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed on Thursday that the team will embark on a tour to the United Arab Emirates later this month, playing a series of three T20Is and two 50-over warm-up matches against the hosts at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE. Both teams will meet

‘Gautam Gambhir called me a fixer’: Sreesanth

08 Dec 2023 11:33 AM IST

Former Indian pacer Sreesanth accused ex-teammate Gautam Gambhir of calling him a ‘fixer’ during a verbal argument that took place in their Legends League Cricket (LLC) match between India Capitals and Gujarat Giants. On Thursday morning, a video of an argument between these two former Indian players emerged. Gautam, leading

‘Pleasing to touch a milestone’ says England skipper Buttler

08 Dec 2023 11:32 AM IST

After his side’s six-wicket win over West Indies in the second ODI, England skipper Jos Buttler expressed his happiness with his knock, stating that he was searching for runs and pleased to reach the 5,000-run mark in ODIs. A return to form for bowling all-rounder Sam Curran, along with skipper

Smith’s manager debunks former Australian captain’s retirement talks

08 Dec 2023 11:32 AM IST

Steve Smith will not follow his teammate David Warner into Test retirement, as the former Australian captain believes he can still achieve a lot more, clarified Warren Craig, his long-time manager. Warner had expressed his desire for a Sydney farewell after the third and final Test against Pakistan starting from

Carlos Queiroz out as Qatar’s head coach

08 Dec 2023 11:28 AM IST

Carlos Queiroz was fired as Qatar’s head coach just over a month before the nation hosts the Asian Cup. Queiroz, former coach of Real Madrid, Portugal and Iran, was appointed on a four-year contract in February after Felix Sanchez left the position. Sanchez was in charge at the 2022 World