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India face New Zealand in must-win game at FIH Women's Hockey WC

Jul 06, 2022, at 08:41 pm

Amstelveen/UNI: The Indian Women's Hockey Team put up a spirited fight in their second match of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Spain & Netherlands 2022 as they drew 1-1 against Asian rivals China at the packed Wagener Hockey Stadium here Tuesday.

Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow hit tons, help England deny historic series win to India

Jul 06, 2022, at 06:08 am

Birmingham/UNI: Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow hit centuries to fetch England a historic seven-wicket win over India, finishing off their record-breaking 378-run chase in the first session of Day 5 of the delayed fifth Test at Edgbaston here Tuesday.

Wimbledon: Sania, Pavic pair enter mixed doubles semi-finale

Jul 05, 2022, at 07:11 pm

London/UNI: Sania Mirza will make her first semifinal appearance in a Grand Slam in five years after the Indian ace and her Croatian partner Mate Pavic entered Wimbledon mixed doubles semifinal.

Half-centurions Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow in pursuit of historic run chase against India

Jul 05, 2022, at 04:32 pm

Birmingham/UNI: Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow gave England an edge over India in a historic chase as they are just 119 runs away from levelling the series on Day 4 of the delayed fifth Test at Edgbaston here Monday.

Shivnarine Chanderpaul appointed as USA women's cricket head coach

Jul 04, 2022, at 07:25 pm

Los Altos/UNI: Former West Indies captain Shivnarine Chanderpaul has been appointed as the head coach of the USA national and Under-19 women’s teams, the USA Cricket board said.

Pujara's fifty keeps India ahead of England on absorbing Day 3 in Edgbaston

Jul 04, 2022, at 04:36 pm

Birmingham/UNI: An obdurate not out fifty by makeshift opener Cheteshwar Pujara kept India ahead of England despite Jonny Bairstow's scintillating 106 on Day 3 of the delayed fifth Test at Edgbaston here on Sunday.

Sourav Ganguly leaves this birthday message for Harbhajan Singh. Read

Jul 04, 2022, at 04:01 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket board (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly's fondness of his former teammate and spin bowling legend Harbhajan Singh is no secret.

Little faster than Southee, eh: Virat Kohli sledges Jonny Bairstow in Edgbaston

Jul 04, 2022, at 03:21 am

Birmingham/IBNS: India's star batsman Virat Kohli preferred to play the mental game during England's first innings as he locked horns with in-form English batter Jonny Bairstow here Sunday.

India bowl out England for 284 in Edgbaston, Bairstow 106

Jul 04, 2022, at 01:15 am

Birmingham/IBNS: Despite Jonny Bairstow's century, India bowled out England for 284 in the first innings of the fifth Test here Sunday.

Rohit Sharma tests Covid-19 negative, out of isolation

Jul 04, 2022, at 12:30 am

Birmingham/IBNS: Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma is now out of quarantine after testing negative for Covid-19, media reports said.

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Machester United: Reports

Jul 03, 2022, at 06:26 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United this summer if the Premier League club receive an appropriate offer, media reports said.

USA men seal first Olympic soccer berth since Beijing 2008

Jul 02, 2022, at 08:34 pm

San Pedro Sula (Honduras)/UNI) The United States men's soccer team has qualified for the Olympics for the first time since Beijing Olympics 2008 with a win over Honduras in the semifinals of the Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship (CMU20).

What did Rishabh Pant say after his blistering 100 against England in Edgbaston?

Jul 02, 2022, at 05:47 pm

Birmingham/IBNS: India's flamboyant wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant saved the visitors' face in the first innings of the fifth Test against England with a blistering century that has earned praise from cricket legends.

Rishabh Pant's 89-ball ton helps India recover from top-order collapse on Day 1

Jul 02, 2022, at 02:13 pm

Birmingham: Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant smashed 89-ball century to rescue India from dire straits and end Day 1 at 338 for 7 in the delayed fifth Test against England at Edgbaston here on Friday.

Olympic champion 10-days after winning the Tour de France: British cycling legend Bradley Wiggins reminisces a decade later

Jul 02, 2022, at 12:42 am

Paris : As the 2022 season of the Tour de France gets underway in the Danish capital of Copenhagen from July 1, former British cycling legend Bradley Wiggins in a press meet organized by Eurosport, has fondly recalled his historic feat of winning the Tour and Olympic gold just 10-days apart, achieved almost exactly a decade ago from date.

Fifth Test: England win toss, elect to bowl first against India

Jul 01, 2022, at 08:10 pm

Birmingham/IBNS: English skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the fifth Test match here Friday.

Angelo Mathews tests Covid-19 positive, Oshada Fernando replacement

Jul 01, 2022, at 06:49 pm

Galle/UNI: Sri Lankan allrounder Angelo Mathews tested Covid-19 positive ahead of the third day's play of the first Test against Australia here Friday.

Indian boxer Sachin storms into quarter-finals in Elorda Cup

Jul 01, 2022, at 05:34 am

New Delhi/UNI: Reigning youth world champion Sachin made his way into the men’s 57kg quarter-finals of Elorda Cup with a crushing win over Ykhlas Gylychjanov in Kazakhstan’s capital, Nur-Sultan on Thursday.

Jasprit Bumrah to lead India in 5th Test against England in Edgbaston

Jul 01, 2022, at 03:00 am

Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: Jasprit Bumrah is set to lead India in the fifth Test against England in Edgbaston, in what will be the first time he will lead the national side in any format as skipper Rohit Sharma is down with Covid-19.

Two Indian hockey players Covid-19 positive

Jun 30, 2022, at 11:54 pm

Bengaluru/UNI: Two players and three members of the support staff of the Indian Men's hockey team, currently preparing for the Commonwealth Games, have tested positive for Covid-19 here.

Rohit Sharma not yet ruled out of Edgbaston Test: Rahul Dravid

Jun 30, 2022, at 04:18 pm

Edgbaston/UNI: Team India head coach Rahul Dravid Wednesday said skipper Rohit Sharma, who tested Covid-19 positive last week, has not yet been ruled out from the all-important Edgbaston Test.

Rapper Badshah, businessman Punit Balan buy the 6th team in Ultimate Kho Kho

Jun 29, 2022, at 09:51 pm

Mumbai: A tinge of Bollywood has been added to Ultimate Kho Kho with popular singer Badshah joining the league as co-owner of the Mumbai franchise alongside renowned film producer, developer and sports enthusiast, Punit Balan.

Career bests for Mitchell, Blundell and Leach in MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings

Jun 29, 2022, at 09:23 pm

Dubai: The New Zealand batting pair of Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell have attained career-best positions in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings as has England spinner Jack Leach, after superb performances in the third match of their ICC World Test Championship series in Leeds.

Stuart Broad guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Jun 29, 2022, at 09:19 pm

Dubai/London: England fast bowler Stuart Broad has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third match of England’s ICC World Test Championship series against New Zealand in Leeds.

Malaysia Open: PV Sindhu enter Round 2, Saina Nehwal out

Jun 29, 2022, at 07:01 pm

Kuala Lumpur/UNI: Former World Champion PV Sindhu sailed into the second round while Saina Nehwal suffered an early exit at the Malaysia Open women’s singles event here on Wednesday.

World Cup winning England captain Eoin Morgan retires from international cricket

Jun 29, 2022, at 03:13 pm

London: Irish man Eoin Morgan, under whose leadership England won the 2019 World Cup, retired from international cricket on Tuesday, ending a glorious chapter in the history of English cricket.

Wimbledon: Serena Williams makes first round exit

Jun 29, 2022, at 02:50 pm

London: American Tennis icon Serena Williams suffered a first round exit at the ongoing Wimbledon on Tuesday when she was defeated by  Harmony Tan.

Deepak Hooda, Samson batting display help India clinch T20I series against Ireland

Jun 29, 2022, at 02:17 pm

Dublin: Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson's scintillating batting helped India clinch 2-0 whitewash against Ireland in T20I series after registering four runs victory in the thrilling second match at The Village here on Tuesday.

Nua partners with Hockey Maharashtra to help athletes manage period pain during their games

Jun 28, 2022, at 04:45 pm

Mumbai:  Nua, a Fem-tech brand, has announced its association with Hockey Maharashtra to distribute Cramp Comfort heat patches for women athletes. While most women withstand Dysmenorrhoea, or period pain, sometimes by popping painkillers or taking a break to rest, it becomes exceedingly difficult for those involved in heavy physical activity, such as athletes, who must go on despite the cramps and uneasiness.

Eoin Morgan set to retire from international cricket: Reports

Jun 28, 2022, at 03:07 pm

London: Eoin Morgan, under whose leadership England had won the World Cup in 2019, might retire from international cricket on Tuesday, media reports said.