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David and Goliath clash India vs. Nepal today

04 Sep 2023 11:36 AM IST

In a monumental first, India and Nepal are poised to square off in an international cricket showdown as part of the ODI Asia Cup, set to take place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. This eagerly awaited encounter, occurring on the eve of the 2023 World Cup, presents

India’s rising star Usham shines in SAFF opener

04 Sep 2023 11:34 AM IST

After the India U-16 Men’s Team edged past Bangladesh in their opening game of the SAFF U16 Championship, Thoungamba Usham Singh said on Sunday that the match was a memorable day for their team. India secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bangladesh to open their SAFF U16 Championship campaign on

Gukesh India’s new No. 1 chess player sets sights on improvement

04 Sep 2023 11:32 AM IST

A day after D Gukesh ended his idol Viswanathan Anand’s 37-year reign as India’s No. 1 chess player, the 17-year-old looked committed and keen as ever to keep “improving” his game. Gukesh, who is here for the Asian Games camp and an invitational tournament, added that he has overcome the

Alcaraz and Medvedev dominate, secure spots in round of 16

04 Sep 2023 11:31 AM IST

World number one Carlos Alcaraz surged into the last 16 of the US Open as Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur kept her dream of a first Grand Slam title alive with victory in a three-set thriller. Alcaraz, looking to become the first man to successfully defend the title since Roger Federer in

India’s Nail-Biting win over Pakistan in 5s Asia cup final

04 Sep 2023 11:30 AM IST

The Indian men’s hockey team was crowned Champions at the inaugural Men’s Hockey5s Asia Cup, which also served as Asia’s qualifying tournament for the FIH Men’s Hockey 5s World Cup Oman 2024, defeating Pakistan 4-4 (2-0 SO) in the all-important final. Subsequently, India qualified for the FIH Men’s Hockey5s World

India sends six promising athletes to crucial Olympics qualifying event

04 Sep 2023 11:29 AM IST

A six-member Indian contingent featuring Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu will be participating at the World Weightlifting Championships 2023 at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from Monday onwards. The Indian contingent consists of Mirabai Chanu, Achinta Sheuli, Ajith Narayan, Bindyarani Devi, Gurdeep Singh and Shubham

23-Year wait ends: Mohun Bagan clinches title with 1-0 triumph over East Bengal

04 Sep 2023 11:28 AM IST

A moment of sheer brilliance from Dimitri Petratos proved decisive as 10-man Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat arch-rivals East Bengal 1-0 in a fiercely contested final to clinch Durand Cup title for the first time after 23 years here on Sunday. Mohun Bagan was one-man down after Anirudh Thapa was

Mohammed Shami turns 33

03 Sep 2023 14:14 PM IST

Mohammed Shami, a veteran Indian paceman also known as “Lalaji,” celebrated his 33rd birthday on Sunday. In particular during the ODI and Test formats, Shami has been a crucial member of the Indian team. He made his debut on November 6, 2013, in what is commonly referred to as “Master

UPT20: Noida Super Kings score second consecutive victory

02 Sep 2023 17:45 PM IST

The Noida Super Kings won their second consecutive match in the inaugural UPT20 tournament, defeating the Gorakhpur Lions by 43 runs at Green Park Stadium. Despite a shaky start, the Noida Super Kings set a tough goal of 183 for the Gorakhpur Lions, thanks to crucial contributions from their lower

India-Pakistan: A match much more beyond cricket

02 Sep 2023 12:36 PM IST

Whenever there is a discussion about India-Pakistan cricket, the focus often remains on Virat Kohli and Babar Azam. It is true that both are exceptional players and have played a significant role in changing the direction of world cricket. However, it is also true that a single individual cannot change

Rain casts shadow on India-Pakistan clash

02 Sep 2023 12:35 PM IST

Rain may ruin the excitement of fans for the big clash between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 as the weather forecast predicted rainfall on Saturday. On Friday the weather was cloudy and there is no prediction of clear weather for Saturday ahead of the much-anticipated match. However,

South Africa captain excited for historic first tour to Pakistan

02 Sep 2023 12:35 PM IST

Ahead of the three-match T20I series against Pakistan, South Africa interim captain Laura Wolvaardt is looking forward to leading her side into action for the first time in Karachi. Wolvaardt was announced as Sune Luus replacement as interim captain last week and the classy top-order batter is keen to get