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CWC 2023: Shami, Bumrah’s exceptional performances dismantle England

30 Oct 2023 10:46 AM IST

In front of a packed stadium in Lucknow, India convincingly defeated the defending champions. They were asked to bat on a challenging pitch and struggled, losing three of their top four batters with single-digit scores. Captain Rohit Sharma adapted well to the conditions, scoring 87, and formed a crucial 91-run

Indian team wears black armbands in memory of BS Bedi

30 Oct 2023 10:45 AM IST

The Indian cricket team wore black armbands in memory of the legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi who passed away earlier on Monday. The Indian team stepped on the pitch to face England at Lucknow’s Ekana Sports City on Sunday in the ongoing World Cup while wearing a black armband. Even

De Leede demands ICC’s attention for ‘bigger nation’ status

30 Oct 2023 10:42 AM IST

With two upset wins in the ongoing World Cup under their belt, the Netherlands have now called for the ICC’s attention for “bigger nation” status, batting all-rounder Bas de Leede has said. The Dutch, who are the only Associate Nation in the World Cup, first produced the biggest stunner of

Heavyweight clash: Fury narrowly defeats Ngannou in split decision win

30 Oct 2023 10:34 AM IST

Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou shockingly went the distance in his boxing debut early on Sunday morning, even knocking down reigning WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury at one point, but Fury remained undefeated after winning a split decision. Two judges gave Fury the fight by scores of 96-93 and 95-94,

Jose Ellickal and Trupti Chavan claim victory in Kochi Spice Coast Marathon

30 Oct 2023 10:29 AM IST

Local long distance runner Jose Ellickal and Trupti Katkar Chavan of Maharashtra won the men’s and women’s titles respectively at the Ageas Federal Life Insurance Kochi Spice Coast Marathon 2023 here on Sunday. Wayanad’s Jose planned his run brilliantly, taking the lead in the men’s category early in the race

Coach C R Kumar’s goal: Boosting India’s hockey success

30 Oct 2023 10:17 AM IST

In the latest episode of “Hockey Te Charcha,” a podcast series launched by Hockey India, Indian Junior Men’s Team Coach C R Kumar spoke about their preparations for the ongoing 11th Sultan Of Johor Cup 2023, as well as the upcoming FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2023. The team

Notable win for Vaishali as she downs Mariya Muzychuk

30 Oct 2023 10:16 AM IST

India’s R Vaishali crashed through the defences of former world champion Mariya Muzychuk of Ukraine to move to 3.5 points after the fourth round of FIDE women’s Grand Swiss, a part of the World Championship cycle. Vaishali, the sister of the more famous R Praggnanandhaa, had made her third and

CWC 2023: Skipper Rohit Sharma all set to raise a ton of a different kind against England today

29 Oct 2023 10:58 AM IST

On Sunday, India’s World Cup match against England will be remembered as a special day in the cricketing life of skipper Rohit Sharma, who will lead the ‘Men in Blue’ out on the field for the 100th time. While Rohit is no stranger to scoring hundreds for India, he is

Evolution and Innovation: The Future of Kabaddi Mats

28 Oct 2023 18:30 PM IST

India established its dominance in the world of Kabaddi by winning the Asian Kabaddi Championship title in June 2023 and now sets its eye on the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China slated to be held from September 23rd onwards. Kabaddi a traditional sport with deep roots in South Asian

Asian Para Games: Neeraj Yadav bags gold in Men’s Javelin Throw F55, sets new Para Games Record

28 Oct 2023 10:23 AM IST

India claimed a double podium finish in the Men’s Javelin Throw F55 at the ongoing Asian Para Games. Neeraj Yadav claimed a gold medal with a massive throw of 33.69m, setting a new Para Games Record. This is his second medal in this edition of the Asian Para Games. Tek

South Africa emerges victorious against Pakistan in thrilling contest

28 Oct 2023 10:03 AM IST

The tournament finally ignited on October 27, 2023 after 23 days, delivering its first closely contested match. South Africa claimed the top spot in the standings with a hard-fought victory. The MA Chidambaram stadium was the stage for this thrilling encounter. In pursuit of 271 runs under the floodlights, de

Cummins hails Starc as ‘rare bowler’ ahead of CWC clash

28 Oct 2023 10:02 AM IST

Australia skipper Pat Cummins hailed left-armer Mitchell Starc, calling him a “rare bowler,” ahead of their clash against New Zealand in the ongoing World Cup. Starc has been one of the best pacers to grace the field of cricket for the past decade, and even at the age of 33,