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India crushes Canada 12-0 in Junior World Cup

01 Dec 2023 10:18 AM IST

The Indian team made a resounding start to its FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup campaign by securing a commanding 12-0 victory over Canada here. Annu (4th, 6th, 39th minute), Dipi Monika Toppo (21st), Mumtaz Khan (26th, 41st, 54th, 60th), Deepika Soreng (34th, 50th, 54th), and Neelam (45th) were the

2030 Winter Games in French Alps, 2034 in Salt Lake City

01 Dec 2023 10:18 AM IST

Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favouring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition. Aiming to finalise back-to-back Winter Games hosts next year, the International Olympic Committee executive board has decided to enter exclusive

Allyson Felix, Inbee Park among 32 IOC candidates

01 Dec 2023 10:16 AM IST

Seven-time Olympic champion sprinter Allyson Felix and seven-time golf major winner Inbee Park are candidates in elections at the Paris Games to represent their fellow athletes at the IOC. The International Olympic Committee announced a list of 32 candidates Wednesday for elections to be held during the July 26-Aug. 11

Harmanpreet to lead India in Valencia tournament

01 Dec 2023 10:15 AM IST

Ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will lead a 24-member Indian hockey squad in the 5-Nations Tournament, scheduled to be held in Valencia, Spain from December 15 to 22. The squad is a mix of youth and experience, with Sumit and Amit Rohidas being named vice-captains for the tour. The tournament, which

BCCI extends Rahul Dravid’s tenure as head coach of Team India

30 Nov 2023 11:33 AM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Wednesday the extension of contracts for head coach Rahul Dravid and the support staff of Team India. “The BCCI engaged in productive discussions with Rahul Dravid after the term of his contract ended following the recently concluded ICC Men’s

Shubman Gill expresses joy in leading Gujarat Titans

30 Nov 2023 11:32 AM IST

Star batsman Shubman Gill expressed his joy upon being named the captain of the Gujarat Titans (GT) for the upcoming 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In a video released by the Gujarat-based franchise, the 24-year-old shared his feelings after being appointed as the leader of the IPL

‘Kohli’s cricket journey far from over, more runs expected’

30 Nov 2023 11:31 AM IST

Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar expressed happiness at star batter Virat Kohli breaking his record of the most ODI centuries and said that Virat still has a lot of cricket and runs left in him. Though India succumbed to yet another heartbreaking defeat in the final of the ICC Cricket

‘Australia tour is an exciting challenge ahead of us’ Hafeez

30 Nov 2023 11:25 AM IST

Pakistan’s Director of Cricket, Mohammed Hafeez, expressed that the tour of Australia presents an exciting challenge for his team, emphasizing that they have ‘nothing to lose and a lot to gain.’ Pakistan is scheduled to embark on a three-match series in Australia as part of the ongoing ICC World Test

Gaikwad defends bowlers; chasing becomes easy in dew conditions

30 Nov 2023 11:24 AM IST

The dew-laden conditions were the primary reason for the poor performance of the Indian bowling attack in the third T20 International, where the home team failed to defend an imposing total of 222, according to vice captain and opener Ruturaj Gaikwad. Indian bowlers leaked 80 runs in the last 5

India to tour Sri Lanka for ODI and T20I series in July 2024

30 Nov 2023 11:22 AM IST

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced on Wednesday that Team India will tour the island nation for a three-match ODI series and three T20Is in July 2024. In 2024. The Sri Lanka men’s national team is set to compete in 52 international matches, comprising 10 Tests, 21 ODIs, and 21 T20Is.

Saim Ayub promises to remain fearless if he makes Test debut

30 Nov 2023 11:21 AM IST

Young Pakistani batter Saim Ayub has promised to stay fearless if he earns his first Test cap during Pakistan›s tour to Australia next month. Pakistan will travel to Australia for a three-match series as part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship, starting from December 14 onwards, and Ayub is

KKR holds special place in my heart, says Gautam Gambhir

30 Nov 2023 11:19 AM IST

Following his return to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a mentor, former India international Gautam Gambhir said the franchise is very close to his heart. In an interview with a leading news agency, Gambhir expressed his hope that he