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Pak relay on reverse swing while India on batting: Chris Mpofu

02 Sep 2023 12:34 PM IST

Cricket fans around the world are holding their breath as the most awaited match of the Asia Cup 2023, the clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, is scheduled to take place today at Sri Lanka’s Pallekel International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. This highly anticipated match marks India’s debut in the

Mahika Gaur’s unique feat of representing two Nations

02 Sep 2023 12:33 PM IST

Having made her international debut at the age of 12, cricketer Mahika Gaur made history on Friday as she made her international debut for the second time, but on this occasion for England. As England took on Sri Lanka in a T20I, Mahika found her name in the playing XI.

Ravi Shastri pumps up India’s spirit for epic clash

02 Sep 2023 12:32 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri has backed the Indian team to emerge victorious in their much-awaited clash against Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Even though Shastri believes that India are “favourites” in the battle of Asian Giants, Pakistan are not to be taken lightly as he feels that they have

D Gukesh tops India’s FIDE rating list

02 Sep 2023 12:27 PM IST

India’s Grandmaster D Gukesh achieved a milestone by surpassing former five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand to become India’s number one chess player after the International Chess Federation (FIDE) released their recent rating list on Friday. International Chess Federation (FIDE) shared this news on their X (formerly Twitter) handle. “It’s

Neeraj Chopra shines with runner-up finish

02 Sep 2023 12:27 PM IST

Newly-crowned world champion Neeraj Chopra missed out on a top podium finish to settle for second position with a final round throw of 85.71 metres in the men’s javelin event of the Diamond League Meeting. The 25-year-old Chopra, also the reigning Olympic champion, produced three legal throws of 80.79m, 85.22m

Diksha Dagar takes early lead after impressive first round

02 Sep 2023 12:26 PM IST

Diksha Dagar fired an opening round of 65 (-7) to set the pace on the first day of the Women’s Irish Open at Dromoland Castle. The two-time LET winner was bogey-free on day one of the competition as she began her round on the 10th tee. Indian American Gurleen Kaur

East Bengal FC v/s Mohun Bagan: The Kolkata Derby final awaits

02 Sep 2023 12:25 PM IST

Mohun Bagan edged past FC Goa 2-1 to set up a Kolkata Derby final of the 132nd Durand Cup played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. Albanian Armando Sadiku shrugged off his poor form to inspire Mohun Bagan to a come-from-behind 2-1 win over FC Goa semi-final. The win paved

Alcaraz keeps a keen eye on rivals’ moves

02 Sep 2023 12:25 PM IST

Carlos Alcaraz loves the morning-to-midnight action of Grand Slam tennis, saying he spends all day checking the scores. Then he already knows his side of the U.S. Open draw has grown significantly tougher than Novak Djokovic’s. The defending champion beat Lloyd Harris 6-3, 6-1, 7-6 (4) to reach the third

Team India prepares for high stakes semi-final clash

02 Sep 2023 12:24 PM IST

The Indian men’s hockey team booked a spot in the semi-finals of the Men’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier on Thursday after recording a thumping win over Japan and Malaysia. India beat Malaysia 7-5 with Gurjot Singh scoring five goals, Maninder Singh and Mohammed Raheel getting a goal each

Anurag Singh Thakur congratulates R Praggnanandhaa, the FIDE World Cup 2023 runner-up

01 Sep 2023 12:11 PM IST

The International Chess Federation FIDE World Cup 2023 runner-up, R Praggnanandhaa, and his parents were honored by Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Friday for their remarkable play in the World Cup in New Delhi. Praggnanandhaa expressed his gratitude for the wishes he has received and claimed that it

Respect and Fear for Virat Kohli in Pakistan’s cricket fraternity

01 Sep 2023 11:53 AM IST

Since December, Virat Kohli has scored six centuries in international matches until now. Three in ODIs, two in Tests, and one in T20Is. When it comes to chasing runs in ODIs, his average goes up to 66 runs per innings. These statistics are enough to intimidate the Pakistan team. No

Rayudu withdraws from CPL due to personal reasons

01 Sep 2023 11:50 AM IST

Ambati Rayudu who announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League earlier this year ended his stint with the Caribbean Premier League’s outfit St Kitts and Nevis Patriots due to personal reasons. A report said that Rayudu has cut short his time with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots due to