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CWC 2023: Crushing victory for South Africa as Black Caps falter early

02 Nov 2023 10:38 AM IST

South Africa has secured another convincing victory! They’ve consistently posted high scores throughout this tournament, and New Zealand played right into their hands by choosing to bowl first. Bavuma and his teammates fully capitalised on that decision, and the top-order batsmen once again displayed their exceptional skills. Quinton de Kock

Maxwell falls off golf cart, to miss England clash

02 Nov 2023 10:38 AM IST

Australia batter Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the World Cup clash against England on November 4 after he fell off a golf cart, resulting in a concussion and facial bruising. Cricket.com.au reported that Maxwell was riding on the back of a golf cart after a round on Monday

Shreyas Iyer can learn from Sachin, Sourav to address his technical issues

02 Nov 2023 10:37 AM IST

Excessive homework often has detrimental effects, as is currently the case with Indian batter Shreyas Iyer. Experts on Tuesday engaged in intense practice sessions, specifically focusing on short-pitched deliveries. During the second session, even Rahul Dravid joined in as a throw-down specialist to assist Shreyas Iyer for a while. Batsmen

Shaheen Afridi becomes No.1 ODI bowler for first time

02 Nov 2023 10:35 AM IST

Pakistan’s lead pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi on Wednesday became the new number one bowler in ODIs, achieving the feat for the first time in his eventful career that has been a mix of many highs and few lows. He jumped seven places to displace Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood from

Willey to retire from international cricket after World Cup

02 Nov 2023 10:19 AM IST

England all-rounder David Willey announced on Wednesday that he will retire from international cricket at the end of the ODI World Cup. The 33-year-old made his debut for England in 2015, and since then he has earned 70 ODI caps and 43 in T20Is. He amassed 627 runs in the

India and Sri Lanka gear up for an epic showdown

02 Nov 2023 10:17 AM IST

The cricket world is abuzz with anticipation as the 33rd match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is scheduled to take place on November 2 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This venue holds special significance for Indian cricket fans, as it was the same ground where MS

Khade retires after securing gold at National Games victory

02 Nov 2023 10:16 AM IST

Veteran Indian swimmer Virdhawal Khade has retired from domestic competitions after winning the 50m freestyle gold at the National Games here. Khade touched the wall to pip India’s upcoming swimming sensation Srihari Nataraj for the 50m freestyle gold on Tuesday night. It was quite clear from the celebration that the

Jessica Pegula upsets No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at WTA Finals

02 Nov 2023 10:15 AM IST

As match point after match point came and went — there were six in all she didn’t convert — Jessica Pegula made sure she stayed calm and didn’t, as she put it, “freak out” against No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka at the WTA Finals. When her seventh chance to end things

Justin Thomas joins Atlanta team in TGL

02 Nov 2023 10:14 AM IST

This isn’t exactly an expansion draft, but Justin Thomas is the first player to join one of the six teams in the new TGL League. Thomas, a two-time PGA champion, is the first of four players to join Atlanta Drive Golf Club. The TGL League starts in January and will

U.S. track and field athletes forgo vacation at Pan American Games

02 Nov 2023 10:13 AM IST

Most of the top track and field athletes in the world are taking a much-deserved vacation since September. With the Pan American Games running so late in the sport’s calendar, opportunities came for other competitors who are enjoying their time in Chile as they win some medals to take back

Semi-final clash: India aims to maintain unbeaten record against South Korea

02 Nov 2023 10:12 AM IST

Already through to the semifinals, India would look to maintain their unbeaten run and top the points table when they face South Korea in their last league match of the women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Thursday. India is currently leading the six-team league table with 12 points

Aishwary Tomar shines with gold in 50m rifle 3P

02 Nov 2023 10:11 AM IST

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar won the gold medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions individual event and helped India grab a team silver at the Asian Shooting Championship in Changwon, Korea on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Tomar shot 463.5 in the final to win the gold. China’s Tian Jiaming took