Sports

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes on Ronaldo’s successor

17 Oct 2023 10:49 AM IST

Giving his analysis of whether there will be another Cristiano Ronaldo or not ahead of their UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said that soccer is aware of the impact Ronaldo will have on the future of Portuguese players and the way

Massive upset: Afghanistan breaks its losing streak with historic win

16 Oct 2023 10:37 AM IST

It was a historic day for Afghanistan cricket as they secured only their second World Cup victory by defeating one of the tournament favorites. The defending champions had a disappointing performance both in batting and bowling, but credit must go to Afghanistan for their hard-earned win. It was a collective

‘Team is right now focusing on recovery’: Jasprit Bumrah

16 Oct 2023 10:37 AM IST

Following India›s easy win against Pakistan at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah said that the team is now focusing on recovery after playing back-to-back matches in the initial stage of the tournament. While speaking to the ICC, Bumrah talked about the atmosphere at Narendra

Travis Head returns to nets, ready to join Australian WC squad

16 Oct 2023 10:36 AM IST

Australian batsman Travis Head made his return to the nets for the first time after he suffered a fractured hand in South Africa and is expected to be able to fly out to join the World Cup squad in India on Thursday. The 29-year-old had the cast removed late last

India fielding coach gives best fielding award to KL Rahul

16 Oct 2023 10:35 AM IST

Following India’s seven-wicket win against Pakistan in the 12th match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, India fielding coach T Dilip gave the best fielding award of the game to wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul. Before giving the award, Dilip

Australia and Sri Lanka Seek Redemption in Crucial ICC World Cup 2023 Clash

16 Oct 2023 10:34 AM IST

In the 14th fixture of the ICC World Cup 2023, cricket fans are in for a thrilling contest as Australia and Sri Lanka prepare to face off at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Both teams have encountered a challenging start to the tournament,

ICC CWC 2023: India knocked out Pakistan to bite dust

16 Oct 2023 10:33 AM IST

In a high-stakes showdown at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, India emerged victorious in a spectacular encounter against arch-rivals Pakistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup. Opting to field after winning the toss, India’s calculated strategy paid off, as they systematically dismantled Pakistan’s batting line-up, limiting them to a mere

Railways team clinches overall title at National Open Athletics

16 Oct 2023 10:32 AM IST

Railways team walked away with the overall title with 220 points in its kitty as the National Open Athletics Championships ended here on Sunday. The men’s team title went to Services with 175 points, while the women’s trophy was claimed by the Railways with 156 points. Services’ javelin thrower Manu

Thomas Bach encouraged to extend tenure as IOC president

16 Oct 2023 10:31 AM IST

Members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Sunday urged the incumbent president Thomas Bach to stay on in his role after he completes his term in 2025. Bach, the former Olympian from Germany, is the ninth president of the IOC. He was elected to an eight-year term at the

Ebenyo and Ayana triumph in Delhi Half Marathon

16 Oct 2023 10:31 AM IST

Kenya’s Daniel Ebenyo and Ethiopian Almaz Ayana lived up to the expectations as they won the men’s and women’s elite races respectively at the Delhi Half Marathon here on Sunday. The 28-year-old Ebenyo, who won a silver medal in the 10000m race at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, finished

F1’s regulator FIA to assess Hamilton’s actions following Qatar GP

16 Oct 2023 10:30 AM IST

Formula One’s governing body is reviewing a penalty given to seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton for crossing the track after climbing out of his car following a first-lap collision at last Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix. Hamilton tangled with his Mercedes teammate George Russell after making a flying start and went spinning

Hurkacz seizes Shanghai Masters title with victory over Rublev

16 Oct 2023 10:29 AM IST

Hubert Hurkacz claimed his second Masters title in a dramatic final at the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, saving a match point before prevailing 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (8) against Andrey Rublev. Like he did in his impressive semifinal win over Sebastian Korda, the Polish player’s serve was again his strike weapon