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Iyer and Surya Seek to Shine in World cup dress rehearsal

22 Sep 2023 10:13 AM IST

Pillars of Indian batting skipper Rohit Sharma and the brilliant Virat Kohli resting for the first two games along with lead spinner Kuldeep Yadav and premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya, it will be head coach Rahul Dravid’s final chance to assess his bench strength. Rohit is unavailable, Ishan Kishan and Shubman

Sofia dominates Jelena, progresses to Guadalajara quarterfinal stage

22 Sep 2023 10:11 AM IST

Former World No. 4 Sofia Kenin advanced to her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal in four years by defeating No. 6 seed Jelena Ostapenko 6-4, 7-5 at the Guadalajara Open. While surviving 36 winners (and nine aces) from Ostapenko’s racquet in a high-calibre two-setter that lasted one hour and 44 minutes,

Arsenal makes a splash in CL return with dominating win

22 Sep 2023 10:11 AM IST

Arsenal made a stylish return to the Champions League by sweeping aside PSV Eindhoven 4-0 at Emirates Stadium after a six-year absence from the competition. Arsenal seemed determined to make up for lost time and jumped out to a 3-0 lead by the 38th minute. PSV goalkeeper Walter Benitez having

Disappointing start: Indian women’s football team falls 1-2 to Chinese Taipei

22 Sep 2023 10:09 AM IST

The Indian women’s football team began its Asian Games 2023 campaign with a 1-2 loss to Chinese Taipei in Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China. Anju Tamang (47’) began the scoring for India, but goals from Li-Chin Lai (69’) and Yu-Hsuan Su (84’) sealed all three points and propelled Chinese Taipei

Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra Set to Make Waves

22 Sep 2023 10:08 AM IST

The 10-member Indian table tennis squad, led by veteran Sharath Kamal and ace paddler Manika Batra, start its campaign at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou on Friday. Table Tennis will be the focus of unmatched fervour and excitement during the Asian Games in 2023. Fans from all around Asia

India triumphs 1-0 over Bangladesh thanks to Chhetri’s late heroics

22 Sep 2023 10:07 AM IST

India beat Bangladesh 1-0 in their second Group A encounter at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Thursday, September 21, 2023, thanks to a late Sunil Chhetri penalty. After a chastening loss to hosts China by 1-5. India created the first real chance of the game in the ninth

ODI series b/w India and Australia to be held at Mohali stadium

22 Sep 2023 09:14 AM IST

The first match of the three-day ODI series between India and Australia will be played from tomorrow at the IS Bindra International Cricket Stadium in Mohali. For this, both the teams have reached Chandigarh and are staying at The Lalit hotel located in IT Park, Chandigarh. Elaborate arrangements have been

Indian Women’s Cricket Team Makes Historic Debut as Cricket Returns to Asian Games in T20 Format

21 Sep 2023 11:47 AM IST

In a historic moment for cricket enthusiasts and fans alike, women’s cricket made its debut in the Asian Games, marking a significant milestone for the sport. The Indian women’s team will kick off their first match in the highly-anticipated event against Malaysia at 6:30 va.m. (India time), and India’s women’s

Siraj’s superb spell propels him no.1 spot in ODI bowling ranking

21 Sep 2023 11:46 AM IST

Indian speedster Mohammed Siraj on Wednesday climbed eight places to reclaim the number one spot in the ODI bowler’s rankings ahead of the ICC World Cup which begins on October 5. Siraj’s onslaught in the Asia Cup final bundled out Sri Lanka on 50 and helped him top the bowling

Southee’s World cup spot uncertain amid thumb surgery

21 Sep 2023 11:45 AM IST

New Zealand veteran fast bowler Tim Southee is set to undergo a surgery on his injured right thumb on Thursday and a call on his availability for the World Cup in India will be taken next week. Southee broke and dislocated his right thumb while attempting to take a catch

Rohit Sharma believes Ashwin can be a match-winner in ODIs

21 Sep 2023 11:45 AM IST

Former Indian wicketkeeper Saba Karim said that skipper Rohit Sharma went with Ravichandran Ashwin for the ODI series against Australia at home because of his match-winning abilities and attacking mind-set. India’s final assignment before the World Cup at home will be a three ODI series against Australia from September 22

ICC announces U.S venues for T20 World cup 2024

21 Sep 2023 11:44 AM IST

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday confirmed New York, Dallas and Florida as the three venues for the USA-leg of the ICC Men’s World Cup 2024. Broward County (Florida), Grand Prairie (Dallas) and Eisenhower Park (New York) will be the three stadiums hosting the matches in the US. This