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Sultan Johor Cup hockey: Indian Colts set to clash with Pakistan in opener

27 Oct 2023 11:09 AM IST

Indian hockey colts, following their title-winning feat in the men’s Junior Asia Cup earlier this year, will look to continue their fine run when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the Sultan of Johor Cup opener here on Friday. India is placed in Pool B along with Malaysia, Pakistan, and

Asian Para Games: Raman Sharma’s record-breaking run gives India another gold

27 Oct 2023 11:07 AM IST

In the men’s 1500m-T38 final of the ongoing 4th Asian Para Games on Friday, Raman Sharma stole the show with a run that broke both the Asian Record and his own record. Raman clocking in at 4:20.80s. Timor-Leste’s Teofilo Freitas clinched the silver medal with a timing of 4:21.75s while

Dipali Gursale, Prashant Koli break records to win weightlifting gold medal

26 Oct 2023 11:55 AM IST

On the first day of the weightlifting competition, Dipali Gursale and Prashant Koli of the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) of Maharashtra broke national records, winning the gold medals in the 37th National Games held at the Campal Sports Village here on Wednesday. Gursale achieved Maharashtra’s first gold medal at

Australia hammers Netherlands after fastest CWC century by Maxwell

26 Oct 2023 10:18 AM IST

Australia has achieved a historic victory, marking the highest-ever margin of victory by runs in the history of the Cricket World Cup. It was an overwhelming defeat for the Netherlands, who likely didn’t anticipate such a significant loss. Australia posted a formidable total of 399 runs, largely thanks to exceptional

Gill nears summit to oust Babar from top of ODI rankings

26 Oct 2023 10:18 AM IST

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam’s lead at the head of the ODI Batting Rankings has been reduced to just six rating points as India’s Shubman Gill and a host of stars in stunning form at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup close in on the Pakistan skipper. Babar has dropped a

De Kock and Klaasen leading from front in death overs

26 Oct 2023 10:17 AM IST

The South African team has been in formidable form at the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup. Opener Quinton de Kock has marked his ODI swansong with three centuries, while the middle-order trio of Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, and David Miller has been finishing innings with a level of precision not

Moeen supports ‘Bazball’ approach to boost England’s WC campaign

26 Oct 2023 10:16 AM IST

Spin all-rounder Moeen Ali suggested on Wednesday that England should draw inspiration from the Test team’s “Bazball” strategy and reinvigorate their 50-over World Cup campaign with a more aggressive approach when facing fellow strugglers Sri Lanka. While England, under Test coach Brendon “Baz” McCullum, has embraced a results-oriented style in

South Africa Dominates Bangladesh with a Resounding 149-Run Victory

26 Oct 2023 10:15 AM IST

In a thrilling showdown at Mumbai›s Wankhede, South Africa emerged victorious, defeating Bangladesh by a substantial margin of 149 runs in the 23rd match of the World Cup 2023. South African opener Quinton de Kock showcased a stellar performance, amassing an impressive 174 runs and leading his team to a

Crucial Showdown as England Faces Sri Lanka in CWC

26 Oct 2023 10:13 AM IST

The anticipation is mounting as cricket enthusiasts gear up for the 25th match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, which is set to unfold today at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This contest will feature England and Sri Lanka, two teams with distinct recent performances, igniting the curiosity

Karolina Muchova out, Maria Sakkari replaces her in WTA finals

26 Oct 2023 10:10 AM IST

French Open runner-up Karolina Muchova pulled out of the WTA Finals because of an injured right wrist and was replaced in the field for the season-ending tournament by Maria Sakkari. “Together with the team and doctors, we tried everything till the last moment to resolve my wrist injury. Unfortunately, the

Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou set to battle

26 Oct 2023 10:10 AM IST

Being the best heavyweight boxer in the world isn’t enough for Tyson Fury. Now is the time for the charismatic Brit with a personality as big as his punch to make the most of his ascent to the top of the sport, build his brand and rake in the cash.

Indian athletes prepare for testing experience in breezy Melbourne

26 Oct 2023 10:08 AM IST

It is going to be a windy week at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club as 120 amateurs, including seven Indians, tee up for the 14th edition of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championships on Thursday. It is one of the most awaited amateur events in this part of the world, and this