Sports

Cricket officially included in 2028 Los Angeles Olympic programme

17 Oct 2023 11:01 AM IST

Cricket was on Monday formally included in the programme for the 2028 Los Angles Olympics, delivering a massive boost to the game’s global ambitions. Besides cricket, which will be played in the T20 format, the other sports approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during its 141st session, were squash,

AUS clinches 5-wicket win over SL, secures first tournament victory

17 Oct 2023 11:00 AM IST

Five-time champions Australia registered their first victory of the World Cup campaign with a commanding victory over Sri Lanka here on Monday. Australian bowling line-up set the tone of the game and the batters kept their focus to clinch a five-wicket victory. Australia stumbled early in the innings with David

ICC eyes permanent Olympic membership post-2028 inclusion

17 Oct 2023 10:59 AM IST

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is looking to become a permanent member of the Olympic Movement following the inclusion of T20 cricket in the programme of 2028 Olympics, its chairman Greg Barclay said on Monday. Cricket (men’s and women’s T20), along with four other sports of baseball/softball, lacrosse (sixes), squash

Excitement builds for South Africa-Netherlands cricket face-off

17 Oct 2023 10:59 AM IST

In a highly anticipated showdown, South Africa is gearing up to face the Netherlands at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. While South Africa enters as the favourites, cricket enthusiasts understand that the Netherlands should not be underestimated, adding an extra layer of excitement to the forthcoming match.

Jos Buttler’s perspective on England’s challenges

17 Oct 2023 10:58 AM IST

England will have to play some of their “best cricket” to come out of the hole they find themselves in following their shock defeat to Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup. England suffered a shock 69-run defeat to the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led side with the defending champions faltering in their chase

Afghanistan’s sensational victory stuns Cricket world

17 Oct 2023 10:57 AM IST

In a stunning upset at the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, Afghanistan secured a resounding 69-run victory over the defending champions, England. England’s batting order struggled against Afghanistan’s prowess as they chased a target of 285 runs but were dismissed for 215 runs, with Harry Brook as the lone standout,

Saurav Ghosal reconsiders career with squash’s Olympic Inclusion

17 Oct 2023 10:55 AM IST

There was not a chance in hell that India’s finest squash player Saurav Ghosal would continue playing the game in his 40s but the sport’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympics after decades of wait has forced the 37-year-old to rethink about his future plans. In a testament to his remarkable

Health issue forces Prannoy out of Denmark and French Open

17 Oct 2023 10:54 AM IST

Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy has pulled out of the Denmark Open Super 750 tournament due to a back injury that troubled him during his maiden bronze medal-winning run at the recently-concluded Asian Games. The 31-year-old Indian had battled excruciating back pain to secure India’s first medal in men’s singles

Lionel Messi’s starting position in question for Argentina; Neymar under pressure in Brazil

17 Oct 2023 10:53 AM IST

Lionel Messi’s involvement in a 1-0 win over Paraguay last week doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll be fit for Argentina’s next game in World Cup qualifying against Peru. Messi played most of the second half against Paraguay last Thursday despite struggling with muscular pains in the weeks leading up to the

Gavi’s strike seals European Championship spots for Spain and Scotland

17 Oct 2023 10:52 AM IST

Gavi’s winning goal for Spain against Norway in a European Championship qualifier will likely have been cheered as wildly in Glasgow as it was in Madrid. The Barcelona midfielder’s strike at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo secured a 1-0 win that means both Spain and Scotland have qualified for Euro 2024.

UWW chief on WFI’s suspension: No objections to democratic elections

17 Oct 2023 10:51 AM IST

United World Wrestling (UWW) president Nenad Lalovic said on Monday that the Wrestling Federation of India’s suspension will be lifted if elections are held democratically and there are no complaints from stakeholders. Lalovic, who is attending the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Mumbai, said if the problem is

Tom Kim celebrates second victory in Las Vegas on PGA Tour

17 Oct 2023 10:50 AM IST

Tom Kim now has something in common with Byron Nelson as the only players to have won the same PGA Tour event twice in the same season. Kim successfully defended his title Sunday in the Shriners Children’s Open when he closed with a 5-under 66 to emerge from a pack