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Ireland suffers quarterfinal heartbreak in Rugby World Cup

16 Oct 2023 10:28 AM IST

This was the Ireland team that was finally going to go all the way at the Rugby World Cup. Instead, the Irish were knocked out in yet another quarterfinal by 28-24 to an underdog New Zealand side that produced the special performance it needed to have a hope. Ireland had

HI reveals 34-member probable group for Women’s ACT preparations

16 Oct 2023 10:28 AM IST

Hockey India on Sunday announced a 34-member core probable group for the national coaching camp to be held in SAI, Bengaluru, from October 16. The national camp will conclude on October 22, while the prestigious Women’s Asian Champions Trophy will begin in Ranchi from October 27. The tournament is being

India wins toss and chooses to field against Pakistan in a high-profile World Cup match; Shubman Gill returns.

14 Oct 2023 14:07 PM IST

India won the toss and opted to field in the marquee World Cup match against Pakistan here on Saturday. India began their World Cup campaign with a victory over Australia and then a win against Afghanistan. Pakistan also has two victories in two matches so far. Shubman Gill has returned

Team India excited to witness loudest cheer in clash with Pakistan in Ahmedabad

14 Oct 2023 13:11 PM IST

When Team India takes against Pakistan at the Narendra Modi arena on Saturday, the stage is set for the biggest rivalry in the biggest arena. After a long time, India will play on their home turf against Pakistan, with a large crowd cheering “India-India” from the stadium. With only a

Fifties from Mitchell and Williamson lead New Zealand to easy victory

14 Oct 2023 12:40 PM IST

Scoring 246 runs was not an exceptionally challenging target; it could be considered somewhat uncertain. However, New Zealand comfortably won the match. Rachin Ravindra, who had been performing well, faced his first failure. Nevertheless, with Kane Williamson’s return, New Zealand celebrated his neat half-century. Williamson’s calm and composed approach contrasted

Security beefed up in Ahmedabad ahead of Indo-Pak clash

14 Oct 2023 12:40 PM IST

Security arrangements in Ahmedabad have been tightened ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup clash between India and Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will be locking horns against each other at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday. Ahead of this high-octane clash, drones have been

IOC recommends inclusion of T20 cricket in 2028 Olympics

14 Oct 2023 12:39 PM IST

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board on Friday officially recommended the inclusion of baseball/softball, cricket (T20), flag football, lacrosse (sixes), and squash in the 2028 Olympics, which will be hosted by Los Angeles, United States of America. The official announcement on the inclusion of these five sports is yet

South Africa Crushes Australia with Stunning Victory in World Cup

14 Oct 2023 12:37 PM IST

In a sensational showdown in the ongoing World Cup, South Africa delivered a stunning blow to Australia, securing a resounding victory by 134 runs. The highly anticipated 10th match of the tournament witnessed a gripping battle on the cricket field as the Kangaroo team failed to chase down a target

Tom Moody slams Australian team’s dismal performance in CWC

14 Oct 2023 12:36 PM IST

Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody said that the current Australian side is far from the best World Cup sides, which won five titles for the country, and added that things are not looking good. Australia lost their fourth successive ODI match to South Africa and their fourth successive WC match

India and Pakistan set for epic clash in ICC World Cup showdown

14 Oct 2023 12:34 PM IST

In what promises to be a thrilling encounter, the 12th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 is set to take place today at the illustrious Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This fixture will pit arch-rivals India and Pakistan against each other, with both teams having secured victories in their

PM Modi applauds talent from small towns at Amethi sports event

14 Oct 2023 12:31 PM IST

C iting sports and startups, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said talent from the country’s small towns is getting a chance to emerge in today’s India. In his video message played out at the closing ceremony of sports event Amethi Sansad Khel Pratiyogita 2023 here, Modi credited this to

Aakruti, Sohini shine bright with U-16 girls doubles victory at Nationals

14 Oct 2023 12:30 PM IST

Maharashtra’s Aakruti Narayan and Odisha’s Sohini Mohanty combined well to lift the U-16 girls doubles title at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship, here on Friday. The winners got the better of Nainika Bendram and Ishi Mahewari 6-4 6-4 in the title clash. In the boys doubles U-16 final, the