Sachin Tendulkar is now 'National Icon' for ECI, to bat for greater voter turnout
Aug 23, 2023, at 10:05 pm
Country's cricket legend and Bharat Ratna awardee Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar today began a new innings - as the ‘National Icon’ for voter awareness and education for the Election Commission of India.
'I'm alive and well': Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak rubbishing his death rumour
Aug 23, 2023, at 08:11 pm
"I'm alive and well," clarified former Zimbabwe cricket captain Heath Streak trashing reports of his death which were triggered by an X post by his fellow teammate Henry Olonga.
Meet Adira River Ohanian: Serena Williams, husband Alexis Ohanian welcome second child
Aug 23, 2023, at 07:08 pm
American Tennis star Serena Williams and her husband Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian have welcomed their second child.
Chess World Cup final 2023: R Praggnanandhaa draws with Magnus Carlsen in first game
Aug 23, 2023, at 04:19 am
Baku: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has secured a draw against the world's top-ranked Grandmaster, Magnus Carlsen, in the Chess World Cup final at Azerbaijan's capital Baku.
Rohit Sharma on No. 4 choices: 'It is not just one position that can win us a game and a tournament'
Aug 22, 2023, at 05:09 pm
With less than two months to go for the World Cup, the Indian cricket team are gearing up for Asia Cup 2023, which will be a test for the men-in-blue's One Day International (ODI) squad.
Arunachal shines in 22nd Junior National Wushu Championship, securing bronze, silver and gold
Aug 21, 2023, at 08:15 pm
Itanagar/IBNS: Arunachal Pradesh showcased its prowess in the 22nd Junior National Wushu Championship held in Patna, Bihar from 6 to 11 August, securing a commendable tally of six medals.
Asia Cup 2023: India's squad announced; Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul back
Aug 21, 2023, at 07:42 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian team for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, which is set to be a big warm-up ahead of the World Cup to be played in October, was announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s selection panel on Monday.
ICC and NIUM call on cricket loving technologists to compete in 'Next In' Hackathon
Aug 21, 2023, at 05:16 pm
Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council (ICC), together with official fintech infrastructure partner and leading real-time global payments platform, Nium, has invited all cricket-loving technologists to revolutionize the sport through cutting-edge innovation as part of the second edition of the Next In hackathon.
India seal T20I series against Ireland 2-0
Aug 21, 2023, at 04:26 pm
Dublin/UNI: Ruturaj Gaikwad's second T20I fifty and a 42-run flurry by Shivam Dube and debutant Rinku Sigh in the last two overs helped India win the three-match T20I series 2-0 against Ireland at The Village here on Sunday.
Fifa Women's WC: Spain beat England 1-0 to lift title
Aug 21, 2023, at 12:46 am
Sydney: Spain are the FIFA Women’s World Cup champions after a dominant and deserved 1-0 win over England at Stadium Australia here on Sunday.
ICC reveals mascots for Cricket World Cup 2023
Aug 19, 2023, at 11:28 pm
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday introduced brand mascots for upcoming World Cups, representing the spirit and unity that cricket promotes across the globe that will excite the next generation of cricket fans.
First T20I: India win against Ireland on DLS method
Aug 19, 2023, at 05:13 pm
Dublin/UNI: India edged out Ireland by a very thin margin of 2 runs on DLS method against Ireland in the first at The Village here on Friday.
Meghalaya: CM Conrad K Sangma and John Abraham deliberate on creation of NE United Football Academy
Aug 19, 2023, at 08:48 am
Shillong /IBNS: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma holds productive meeting with John Abraham, owner of NorthEast United FC, to discuss creation of North East United Football Academy.
Cricket World Cup: Sourav Ganguly picks Tilak Varma as one of India's options for No. 4 slot
Aug 19, 2023, at 05:41 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Rubbishing the opinions that Team India are not well settled to plunge into the World Cup battle, cricket icon Sourav Ganguly on Friday backed left-handed young batter Tilak Varma as a potential player to grab the fourth spot in the star-studded batting line up.
It’s shocking, says Sourav Ganguly on Jadavpur University student's death
Aug 18, 2023, at 11:27 pm
Kolkata: Former Indian cricket board chief and ex-skipper Sourav Ganguly has strongly reacted to the death of a 17-year-old boy by falling from the second floor of his hostel allegedly after being ragged at Jadavpur University in Kolkata.
Mitchell Marsh to lead Australia in South Africa white-ball tour
Aug 18, 2023, at 10:19 pm
Sydney: Mitchell Marsh will take over Australia's captaincy for the white-ball tour of South Africa after Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc were ruled out with injuries.
Lionel Messi says he does not think about UEFA best player award after winning World Cup
Aug 18, 2023, at 06:33 pm
Washington/UNI: Football legend Lionel Messi said that he does not think “a lot” about getting the UEFA best player of the year award after winning the World Cup.
New Zealand to tour Bangladesh after 10 years
Aug 17, 2023, at 08:30 pm
Dhaka/UNI: A long-awaited return to Bangladesh for the Blackcaps, who are set to tour the country for a split ODI and Test series, is marking the first such encounter since 2013.
Ben Stokes reverses ODI retirement decision, returns to squad against New Zealand
Aug 16, 2023, at 09:22 pm
All-rounder Ben Stokes might soon be a part of the World Cup and as a first step, he was named in the England squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand.
King's Cup: India to meet Iraq
Aug 16, 2023, at 08:56 pm
Bangkok: The Indian senior men's team have been drawn against Iraq in the semi-final of the 49th King's Cup 2023 after the draw ceremony was conducted by the Football Association of Thailand on Wednesday.
Agra: Video shoot of ICC World Cup trophy done at Taj Mahal
Aug 16, 2023, at 08:37 pm
Agra: Ahead of the cricket world cup to be held in India, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 trophy was brought to the Taj Mahal on Wednesday for a video shoot.
Brazilian football star Neymar officially joins Saudi club Al-Hilal
Aug 16, 2023, at 04:36 pm
Riyadh/UNI: Brazilian professional football player Neymar has officially left the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football club and joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal, the Saudi Arabian football club announced Tuesday.
Former India soccer captain Mohammed Habib dies; AIFF condoles
Aug 16, 2023, at 04:43 am
Kolkata: Former India forward Mohammed Habib passed away on Tuesday in his residence in Hyderabad after a long illness, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Tuesday.
Aug 14, 2023, at 05:27 pm
India's T20 skipper Hardik Pandya refrained from passing the buck to his teammates after India's defeat in the fifth match as well as the series against West Indies in the shortest format of the game.
Brandon King's unbeaten 85 helps West Indies to a series win against India
Aug 14, 2023, at 04:11 pm
Florida: Brandon King's magnificent 85 not out steered West Indies to a 3-2 series win in the 5-match rubber at Lauderhill's Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground here on Sunday.
Hockey: India stun Malaysia in a close match to lift 4th title in Asian Champions Trophy
Aug 13, 2023, at 05:01 am
Chennai: In a contest that got down to the wire, India, shot into the lead after trailing 1-3 to defeat a spirited Malaysia by the odd goal in seven--4-3--to lift the Asian Champions Hockey title for the fourth time in front of a packed stadium here on Saturday night.
Bangladesh announce Asia Cup squad, Tanzid and Shamim get maiden ODI call-ups
Aug 12, 2023, at 06:36 pm
Dhaka/UNI: Shakib Al Hasan will lead Bangladesh's 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2023, beginning August 30.
‘Master Blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar bats for children’s education, nutrition
Aug 11, 2023, at 06:35 pm
UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Goodwill Ambassador and legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has called for increased investments in children’s education and nutrition programmes, to help them achieve their full potential.
Rohit Sharma admits to India's issue ahead of World Cup
Aug 11, 2023, at 05:56 pm
Mumbai/UNI: India skipper Rohit Sharma admitted to a key issue for the team ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 at home in October-November.
Trent Boult aims to lift 2023 World Cup after two missed opportunities
Aug 10, 2023, at 09:09 pm
Wellington/UNI: After making it to two consecutive finals, Trent Boult aims for New Zealand to go all the way in the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.