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Chhetri confident as India readies for qualifier

15 Nov 2023 10:20 AM IST

Talking about India’s upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Kuwait on Thursday, skipper Sunil Chhetri kept faith in his team and said “We are prepared.” The 39-year-old footballer also accepted that they are in a strong group in the World Cup qualifiers. “I think we are at the right

India’s standout moments in FIFA qualifiers history

15 Nov 2023 10:19 AM IST

The rise of Indian football has been gradual yet consistent. The journey for the Blue Tigers in World Cup Qualifying matches has been challenging thus far. The Indian Men’s Football Team experienced their first taste of World Cup Qualifying matches in 1985 for the 1986 FIFA World Cup. Their debut

Siakam’s 39 points lead Raptors’ comeback win

15 Nov 2023 10:18 AM IST

Pascal Siakam scored a season-high 39 points and the Toronto Raptors overcame a 23-point deficit to beat the Washington Wizards 111-107. Siakam sparked Toronto’s comeback with 22 points in the third quarter. He finished with 11 rebounds. Washington’s Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 34 points but turned the ball over

Hockey India reveals squad for FIH Junior World Cup

15 Nov 2023 10:17 AM IST

Hockey India on Tuesday named the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team for the highly anticipated FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023, set to take place from 5th December to 16th December in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. India finds itself in an exciting Pool C alongside Canada, Korea, and Spain.

“We may see his 50th hundred”: Mohammad Ashraful’s prediction about Virat Kohli’s performance against New Zealand

15 Nov 2023 09:59 AM IST

Mohammad Ashraful, the former captain of Bangladesh, believes that India’s legendary batsman Virat Kohli will hit the historic 50th century in the one-day international match against New Zealand on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium during the World Cup semifinal. Virat has performed admirably throughout the World Cup; he has proven

OUT NOW : Junior Men’s Hockey Team for FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023

14 Nov 2023 14:18 PM IST

The Indian junior men’s hockey team was announced by Hockey India on Tuesday in advance of the much awaited FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023, which is scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from December 5–16. India is in an intriguing Pool C with Korea, Spain,

Rahul Dravid said: “India gave themselves a little bit of challenge for World Cup”

14 Nov 2023 13:44 PM IST

India head coach Rahul Dravid described a very specific goal that the Men in Blue had set for themselves while evaluating his team’s performance in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023. India is the only team remaining unbeaten in the 2023 World Cup after winning all nine of their group

Indian bowlers’ performance against New Zealand in ODI

14 Nov 2023 13:02 PM IST

At Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, the Rohit Sharma-led Team India will square off against Kane Williamson’s New Zealand in the opening semi-final of the ODI World Cup 2023. The ‘Men in Blue’ have fallen short against the Kiwis in their last four knockout stage encounters across all formats. In

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, India’s Top Batsmen Gear Up Against New Zealand in ODIs

14 Nov 2023 12:33 PM IST

On Wednesday, India will meet New Zealand in the much-anticipated semi-final of the ODI World Cup 2023 in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Rohit Sharma’s ‘Men in Blue’ finished the league stage as the table-toppers with an outstanding 18 points and a net run rate of +2.570, riding high on a nine-match

India’s World Cup chances brighter than previous editions: Bhogle

14 Nov 2023 11:35 AM IST

Prominent commentator Harsha Bhogle believes that the current Indian team is better positioned to win the World Cup compared to the last two editions. According to him, the optimal decision after winning the toss would be to choose batting. The 2019 World Cup semi-final clash is about to unfold as

Gautam Gambhir hails Rohit Sharma’s captaincy skills

14 Nov 2023 11:33 AM IST

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir hailed Rohit Sharma’s captaincy skills, praising him for keeping the dressing room secure and making players feel that they have the captain’s backing. Under Rohit’s leadership, India has marched into the semi-final stage of the ongoing World Cup 2023 unbeaten after playing nine games. Gambhir

Rohit Sharma’s aggression sparks India’s batting brilliance: Finch

14 Nov 2023 11:33 AM IST

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch defined the role of skipper Rohit Sharma, which has allowed India to get off to a quick start throughout the World Cup even against tough opposition. Finch talked about the quick-fire approach that Rohit has adopted, which has resulted in easing the pressure on the