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Liverpool falls 3-2, but Luis Díaz shines

11 Nov 2023 10:59 AM IST

Liverpool’s comeback fell short in a 3-2 loss at Toulouse in the Europa League on Thursday but it was still a victorious day for striker Luis Díaz. Díaz’s father was released hours before the match, 12 days after his kidnapping in northern Colombia by members of the guerrilla group National

New Zealand boosts SEMI-FINAL hopes, defeats Sri Lanka

10 Nov 2023 11:47 AM IST

New Zealand solidifies their position to qualify for the semifinal of the ongoing World Cup with a 5-wicket victory against Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday. The Kiwis are now in the fourth spot with 10 points and an NRR of 0.743, leaving Pakistan needing to win

Syed Kirmani predicts: India will win World Cup

10 Nov 2023 11:47 AM IST

Syed Kirmani, a crucial figure in India’s 1983 World Cup, has endorsed India’s chances to win the World Cup based on their exceptional performances throughout the tournament. Kirmani, along with South Africa’s iconic cricketer Jonty Rhodes, travelled on the Vande Bharat Express from Bhopal to Delhi on Thursday. Upon arriving

Buttler eager to lead white-ball team again

10 Nov 2023 11:46 AM IST

Limited overs skipper Jos Buttler has expressed his desire to continue leading England in both the white-ball formats despite a dismal ODI World Cup campaign. Defending champions England, who have made an embarrassing early exit from the World Cup, defeated Netherlands by 160 runs to snap their five-match losing streak

Afghanistan targets victory in must-win clash vs. South Africa

10 Nov 2023 11:33 AM IST

In the 42nd match of the ICC World Cup 2023, the formidable South African team, already securing a spot in the semi-finals, is set to take on Afghanistan at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 10. The encounter promises intense competition as both teams, under the leadership of Temba

Meg Lanning announces retirement from international cricket

10 Nov 2023 11:24 AM IST

Meg Lanning, captain of Australia’s all conquering women’s team, on Thursday announced her retirement from international cricket after a decorated 13-year-old career in which she won seven world titles, including five as skipper. The 31-year-old also led Australia to a Commonwealth Games gold medal last year and is the country’s

England’s dominant comeback: Victory over Netherlands

10 Nov 2023 11:23 AM IST

In a decisive match at Pune, England eliminated the Netherlands from the ODI World Cup 2023, securing a resounding victory by 160 runs. The defending champions, led by a stellar century from Ben Stokes, dominated the proceedings. With this win, England climbed to the 7th position on the points table,

Kalaripayattu shines in National Games debut

10 Nov 2023 11:20 AM IST

Amidst the lush green coastal areas of Kerala, where coconut palms sway in the breeze and the air is filled with the scent of spices, a centuries-old martial art form has quietly flourished over centuries. Kalaripayattu, often referred to as the mother of all martial arts, is a captivating blend

Boxer Manish Kaushik roars back with gold

10 Nov 2023 11:19 AM IST

Back after a seven-month injury lay-off, Olympian boxer Manish Kaushik reminded the critics of his prowess in the men’s light welterweight category by winning the gold medal at the 37th National Games in Goa and is now looking forward to qualifying for the Paris Olympics. Down with L4 and L5

Parneet claims maiden gold; Indian archers secure 7 medals

10 Nov 2023 11:18 AM IST

Teenager Parneet Kaur secured the biggest win of her career when she pipped ace Indian compound archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam to clinch the individual crown at the Asian Championships here on Thursday. Compound archers once again overshadowed their recurve teammates as India bagged three gold, one silver, and three bronze

ICC CWC 2023: New Zealand win toss, opt to field first against Sri Lanka

09 Nov 2023 14:14 PM IST

Kane Williamson, the captain of New Zealand, won the toss and decided to field first against Sri Lanka in their ICC Cricket World Cup match on Thursday against Bengaluru. The game pits Sri Lanka’s hopes of qualifying for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand’s aspirations to reach the

“End of an Era: Australian Captain Meg Lanning Calls Time on International Cricket”

09 Nov 2023 11:31 AM IST

Australia Women’s cricket captain Meg Lanning has stunned the cricketing world with her immediate retirement from international cricket at the age of 31. A two-time ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup winner and holder of five ICC Women’s T20 World Cup titles, Lanning concludes her illustrious 13-year career, amassing over 8000