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Ravichandran Ashwin calls Shreyas Iyer a ‘standout performer’

25 Nov 2023 10:43 AM IST

ndian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin applauded Shreyas Iyer and said that playing spin and taking them down is the right-handed batter’s specialty. Speaking on his official YouTube channel, Ashwin called Iyer a standout performer for ‘Men in Blue’. He also added that people don’t appreciate him much; instead, they ask him

Brisbane to rebuild main stadium for 2032 Olympics

25 Nov 2023 10:31 AM IST

The cricket stadium that Brisbane Olympics backers pitched as the centrepiece venue for the 2032 Summer Games is set to be demolished and rebuilt. Queensland state’s Deputy Premier Steven Miles on Friday confirmed the 2.7 billion Australian dollar (US$1.8 billion) redevelopment of the stadium, widely known as the Gabba, would

Djokovic leads Serbia; Sinner triumphs for Italy

25 Nov 2023 10:31 AM IST

Novak Djokovic became the outright most successful Serbian player in the history of the Davis Cup as he took his nation to the semifinals for the second time in three years with his 21st straight singles victory. The top-ranked Djokovic beat Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4 to give Serbia a 2-0

Lakra discusses team improvements for FIH Junior WC

25 Nov 2023 10:30 AM IST

India defender Amandeep Lakra on Friday said the team has “identified” and addressed the chinks in their armour to ensure all bases are covered before the upcoming FIH Junior Hockey World Cup in Kuala Lumpur. The tournament will be held from December 5 to 16, with India starting their campaign

Smith out, Lee leads Australian PGA Championship

25 Nov 2023 10:29 AM IST

Cam Smith missed the cut in his Australian PGA Championship title defence after slumping to 9 over Friday after a 78 in the second round, finishing 21 shots off the pace. Min Woo Lee took the lead at 12 under at the halfway point after a 5-under 66 on Friday,

Savo Miloševic eyes Euro 2024 playoffs with Bosnia

25 Nov 2023 10:28 AM IST

After a hat trick of European Championship qualifications this week for soccer teams from the former Yugoslavia, Bosnia-Herzegovina aims to make it a record four at the tournament next year. The sense of history was appreciated Thursday by Bosnia’s coach Savo Miloševic, the former Aston Villa forward who represented Serbia

Israel, Ukraine potential Euro 2024 playoff clash

25 Nov 2023 10:27 AM IST

Israel and Ukraine, two countries currently fighting wars, could face each other for a spot at next year’s European Championship. The two national teams were put on the same qualifying path in Thursday’s playoff draw, with a possible deciding match in March. Israel was paired with Iceland, while Ukraine will

Satwik-Chirag advance to China Masters semi-finals

25 Nov 2023 10:27 AM IST

Asian Games champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the men’s doubles semifinal with a straight-game win over Indonesia’s Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin at the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament here on Friday. The top seeded Indian pair dished out an attacking game to outwit the

Djokovic eyes Davis Cup title in finale

24 Nov 2023 10:20 AM IST

Novak Djokovic is not ready to start letting down just yet. The top-ranked Djokovic wants to keep his momentum going for one last week and cap a great season in style with the Davis Cup title. Djokovic, who won three Grand Slams this year, will lead Serbia against Britain in

India reveals 26-member squad for Junior Boxing Championships

24 Nov 2023 10:18 AM IST

A strong 26-member contingent will represent India at the IBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia, starting on Friday. The prestigious event, which will continue till December 4, marks a significant milestone in junior boxing as it hosts a total of 448 young talents from 58 nations across 26

China Masters: Prannoy, Satwik-Chirag secure quarterfinal spots

24 Nov 2023 10:18 AM IST

Ace Indian shuttler HS Prannoy and Asian Games gold winning pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty entered the quarterfinals in their respective events at the China Masters badminton tournament here on Thursday. World championship bronze medallist Prannoy, the only surviving Indian in the men’s singles event, registered a comfortable

Rinku singh maintains composure to guide India to a two-wicket victory

24 Nov 2023 10:15 AM IST

Attempting to settle scores post-World Cup, although the two games differ significantly in magnitude, this victory will bring satisfaction to the youthful Indian side. While it may not completely heal the wounds from the World Cup, Indian fans can take joy in reclaiming a win against the Australians just three