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Tim David storms into Australia WC squad

Sep 01, 2022, at 10:08 pm

Melbourne/IBNS: T20 star Tim David has stormed into Australia's T20 World Cup squad on the back of a series of breathtaking performances in T20 leagues around the world.

Suryakumar Yadav's power-packed knock lugs India into Asia Cup Super 4s

Sep 01, 2022, at 04:23 pm

Dubai/UNI: Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 68 off 26 and Virat Kohli's 31st fifty powered India to a 40-run victory over Hong Kong in the fourth T20 match in 2022 Asia Cup at Dubai International Stadium here Wednesday.

We have to win, it’s like final: Chennaiyin FC coach on Durand Cup match against TRAU FC

Sep 01, 2022, at 02:00 am

Imphal/UNI: Chennaiyin FC will need a win when they take on I-League outfit TRAU FC in their third match of the Durand Cup here on Thursday.

Japan Open: Srikanth prevails; Lakshya, Saina bow out

Aug 31, 2022, at 11:58 pm

Osaka/UNI: Former world number 1 Kidambi Srikanth on Wednesday advanced to the men’s singles round of 16 while Lakshya Sen and Saina Nehwal suffered early exit at the Japan Open Super 750 badminton tournament.

Reliance Foundation & HSBC join AFI as key sponsors

Aug 31, 2022, at 11:06 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: IOS Sports and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, the commercial partners of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), have onboarded Reliance Foundation, a non-profit organisation owned by Reliance Industries Limited, along with multinational bank HSBC as sponsors.

India and Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in Asia Cup match

Aug 31, 2022, at 09:27 pm

Dubai: Both India and Pakistan have been fined 40 percent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate in their Group A match of the Asia Cup on Sunday, 28 August.

Asia Cup: Afghanistan qualify for Super 4 defeating Bangladesh

Aug 31, 2022, at 05:15 pm

Sharjah/UNI: After trampling Sri Lanka and then thrashing Bangladesh by seven wickets, Afghanistan became the first team to qualify for 2022 Asia Cup Super 4 contest here Tuesday.

Hockey Canada board supports its president Scott Smith amid calls for change

Aug 31, 2022, at 04:47 am

Toronto/IBNS: Amid calls for leadership change at Hockey Canada, its president-cum-chief executive officer Scott Smith and his executive team are getting support from its board of directors.

Manchester United agree to sign Ajax winger Antony

Aug 30, 2022, at 11:52 pm

English football giant Manchester United on Tuesday confirmed it has reached an agreement to sign Brazil winger Antony from Ajax.

Paris Olympic qualification to begin with Sudirman Cup: Badminton apex body

Aug 29, 2022, at 09:03 pm

Kuala Lumpur/UNI: Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Monday announced the 2023 and 2024 badminton calendar with Paris Olympic qualification starting with Sudirman Cup until Continental Championships the following year.

Asia Cup: Sachin Tendulkar,Sourav Ganguly praise India for beating Pakistan in Asia Cup thriller

Aug 29, 2022, at 06:37 pm

Mumbai: BCCI Chief Sourav Ganguly appreciated the Indian team for the victory against Pakistan in an Asia Cup clash and said the team showed lot of composure in a tight situation

From ministers to fans, Hardik Pandya's last over 'confidence' in India-Pak match impresses all

Aug 29, 2022, at 06:30 pm

Indian allrounder Hardik Pandya's performance both in international cricket as well as the Indian Premier League (IPL) since his return from the injury have drawn applause from all corners.

Jammu and Kashmir govt, private clubs promoting volleyball to draw more youth towards sports

Aug 29, 2022, at 03:41 pm

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government and private clubs are trying to engage youth of the Valley to positive activities by promoting Volleyball clubs.

Sweet Revenge: All-round show by Hardik Pandya helps India beat Pakistan by five wickets in Asia Cup thriller

Aug 29, 2022, at 05:18 am

Dubai: All-round performance by Hardik Pandya (33*) and Ravindra Jadeja's (35) strong show with the bat helped India beat Pakistan by five wickets in the Asia Cup clash here on Sunday.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Pandya restrict Pakistan to 147

Aug 29, 2022, at 04:30 am

Dubai: India looks well within their sight of avenging the World Cup T20 defeat after Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hardik Pandya, shared seven wickets between them, helping their team to restrict Pakistan to a paltry 147 in the second match of 2022 T20 Asia Cup here on Sunday.

ATK-Mohun Bagan beat East Bengal 1-0 in season's first derby

Aug 29, 2022, at 04:03 am

Kolkata: ATK-Mohun Bagan registered their first win in the ongoing Durand Cup getting past archrivals East Bengal 1-0, thanks to an own goal, at the packed Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) here on Sunday.

Asia Cup: India win toss, opt to field first against Pakistan, Dinesh Karthik added in Playing XI

Aug 29, 2022, at 01:23 am

Dubai: India won the toss and opted to field first against Pakistan in the high-voltage Asia Cup group stage match here on Sunday.

Rahul Dravid recovers from COVID-19, joins Indian team in Dubai

Aug 28, 2022, at 07:07 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Head coach Rahul Dravid has tested negative for COVID-19 and has joined the Indian team ahead of the Asia Cup clash against Pakistan on Sunday.

Asia Cup T20 tournament to become DP World Asia Cup

Aug 28, 2022, at 04:31 am

India/ Kolkata: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and DP World on Saturday jointly announced a new title sponsorship that will see the upcoming six-nation men’s T20 cricket tournament renamed as the DP World Asia Cup 2022.

Afghanistan register upset by beating Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in Asia Cup opener

Aug 28, 2022, at 04:28 am

Dubai: Afghanistan created an upset in the very first match of the Asia Cup as the side beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets here on Saturday.

I was feeling mentally weak, says Virat Kohli reflecting on break from cricket

Aug 28, 2022, at 12:54 am

Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, who still happens to be the supreme batter in Team India, has finally opened up about his break from cricket revealing the "weakness" he was feeling mentally.

I'm sure he has a formula to score runs: Sourav Ganguly on Virat Kohli

Aug 27, 2022, at 05:31 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli will be back in action in the Asia Cup 2022 after a hiatus, something which was suggested to him by various cricket experts as the star batsman was going through a lean patch after dominating the game for years.

India-Pakistan game just another match: Sourav Ganguly

Aug 27, 2022, at 05:32 am

Kolkata/UNI: Describing Sunday's India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash as just another match, Indian Cricket Board chief Sourav Ganguly on Friday said the Rohit Sharma-led side had the experience to handle any pressure situation.

FIFA lifts suspension of AIFF, India to remain host for U-17 Women's World Cup 2022

Aug 27, 2022, at 05:06 am

Zurich/IBNS: The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Friday lifted its suspension on the All India Football Federation (AIFF), allowing India to remain as the host country for the U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 in October.

National Sport Climbing Championship concluded successfully

Aug 26, 2022, at 08:08 pm

Uttarkashi/IBNS: Jharkhand, a constituent of eastern zonal chapter of Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), emerged as the power house of  sport climbing  in the country   as 26th National Sport Climbing Championship was successfully concluded with plaudits to Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) who organised the event on behalf of  IMF North Zone Committee under the aegis of IMF recently.

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic withdraws from US Open

Aug 26, 2022, at 03:38 pm

New York: Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic, who has remained unvaccinated from COVID-19 ever since the disease emerged, has announced he will not feature in the upcoming US Open.

Sajal & Ranendra clinch top spot In Shree Cement Weekly Pairs Bridge

Aug 25, 2022, at 10:28 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Sajal Paul & Ranendra Nath Mitra, who finished 5th in the last round, leap frogged into top position at the tenth round of 3rd edition in Shree Cement Weekly Pairs Bridge Tournament held online, according to West Bengal Bridge Association here Thursday.

VVS Laxman named interim head coach for Asia Cup 2022

Aug 25, 2022, at 03:49 am

Mumbai/IBNS: VVS Laxman, Head Cricket, NCA will be the interim head coach for team India (senior men) for the upcoming ACC Asia Cup 2022, to be played in the UAE.

Kagiso Rabada rises to number three in MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings

Aug 24, 2022, at 11:18 pm

Dubai: South African speedster, Kagiso Rabada gains two slots to rise to number three in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings following a thrilling bowling display in his side’s emphatic innings victory over England at Lord’s in the first of their three-match, World Test Championship series.

AIFF requests FIFA to reconsider suspension on Indian football

Aug 24, 2022, at 05:22 am

New Delhi/UNI: All India Football Federation (AIFF)'s acting general secretary Sunando Dhar has requested FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura to “reconsider their decision of suspending" the governing body of Indian football.