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India sails into Asian Games Cricket Semi-finals with Jaiswal’s century

04 Oct 2023 10:55 AM IST

In a thrilling showdown at the Asian Games 2023, the Indian cricket team emerged victorious in the quarter-finals, securing a coveted spot in the semi-finals. Team India, who had previously secured a direct entry to the quarter-finals, faced off against Nepal in a nail-biting encounter, triumphing by a margin of

Rohit Sharma likely to field Shami, Bumrah and Siraj together in CWC

04 Oct 2023 10:54 AM IST

The title of ‘the world’s top pace attack’ might seem unbelievable to those who have followed India’s World Cup journey since the 1970s. Historically, this distinction was primarily associated with the West Indies, then passed on to Pakistan and later to Australia. However, as we approach the 13th edition, there

Irani Cup: Rest of India crowned champions

04 Oct 2023 10:53 AM IST

The rest of India secured a convincing victory within three days, thanks to challenging batting conditions on a spin-friendly pitch. Facing a target of 254, they bowled out Saurashtra for a mere 79 runs, marking the lowest-ever total in the history of the Irani Trophy. Saurabh Kumar was declared player

Rohit Sharma likely to field Shami, Bumrah and Siraj together in CWC

04 Oct 2023 10:52 AM IST

ICC World Cup set to boost domestic travel industry

04 Oct 2023 10:51 AM IST

The ICC World Cup 2023 is all set to kick off on October 5 and is giving a big fillip to the travel and hospitality industry in India. Taking place in India after a 12-year gap, the ICC World Cup will see five matches each in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi,

MS Dhoni adopts new hairstyle, Bollywood stars, fans react

04 Oct 2023 10:50 AM IST

Known to draw eyeballs with literally everything he does, former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is yet again courting headlines with his new hairstyle, and his fans simply can’t stop gushing over it. On Tuesday morning, celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim took to his Instagram account to share a series

World Cup cricket trophy reaches Gujarat

04 Oct 2023 10:48 AM IST

The prestigious ICC men’s cricket World Cup trophy made a pit stop at the world’s tallest Statue of Unity in Gujarat’s Narmada district on Tuesday ahead of the opening match to be played in Ahmedabad on October 5. Ahmedabad is preparing to host the opening match of the World Cup

Veteran cricket stars go under hammer at Bharat Veteran Premier League’s Mumbai auction

04 Oct 2023 10:47 AM IST

The most anticipated grand auction ceremony by the Board for Veteran Cricket in India (BVCI) skyrocketed in Mumbai, organised meticulously by the IPCA (Indian Power Cricket Academy). It marked the launch of the much-awaited Bharat Veteran Premier League (BVPL), a league dedicated to veteran cricket players. The BVPL is all

Arjun and Sunil create history with India’s first canoe medal since 1994

04 Oct 2023 09:50 AM IST

Canoers Arjun Singh and Sunil Singh Salam combined well to win India’s first medal at the Asian Games since 1994, bagging for a bronze in the men’s double 1000m event, here on Tuesday. The Indian duo clocked 3:53.329 seconds to finish third, winning the country’s only second medal in the

Parul Chaudhary clinches gold in women’s 5000m race

04 Oct 2023 09:44 AM IST

Indian runner Parul Chaudhary etched her name into the history books on Tuesday as she secured a well-deserved gold medal in the Women’s 5000m event at the Asian Games. After her impressive performance that earned her a silver medal in the women’s 3000-meter steeplechase just a day prior, Parul once

Lovlina clinches Paris Olympics berth, Preeti shines with bronze

04 Oct 2023 09:44 AM IST

World champion Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) locked an Olympic quota for herself by moving to the final while young Indian boxer Preeti Pawar (54kg) signed off with a bronze medal at the Asian Games here on Tuesday. Borgohain, the Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist, cleverly managed her bout against Asian Championship silver

Indian men rout Bangladesh, women outwit South Korea

04 Oct 2023 09:42 AM IST

Indian kabaddi players had a good day in office as both the men’s and women’s teams notched up comprehensive victories in their group fixtures at the Asian Games here on Tuesday. The Indian men’s team, who are a record seven-time champions, began their campaign with an emphatic 55-18 win over