UN-backed refugee athletes named Olympic flag bearers in Paris
Jul 24, 2024, at 02:03 pm
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has thrown its full support behind Cindy Ngamba and Yahya Al Ghotany, the athletes chosen as flag bearers for the Olympic Games which start on Friday in Paris, who will be proudly bear the banner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Andy Murray to retire from Tennis after Paris Olympics
Jul 23, 2024, at 11:58 pm
British Tennis icon Andy Murray has confirmed he will retire from the game after the upcoming Paris Olympics.
We are going to be on the same page: Gautam Gambhir on his equation shared with Virat Kohli
Jul 22, 2024, at 09:20 pm
Indian team's head coach Gautam Gambhir, whose stint will begin with the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, said his relationship with star batsman Virat Kohli is like the one shared between two 'matured individuals'.
Jul 22, 2024, at 02:01 am
The Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI, on Sunday announced it will provide Rs 8.5 crore to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Manolo Marquez appointed as new head coach of Indian football team
Jul 21, 2024, at 04:40 am
New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Saturday announced Manolo Marquez as the new head coach for the Indian men's senior team.
Jul 20, 2024, at 11:15 pm
Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has broken his silence on rumours involving him and Sania Mirza and said those circulating such news online should think before sharing such memes.
Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic announce divorce, call it a 'tough decision'
Jul 19, 2024, at 04:25 am
Model Natasa Stankovic and cricketer Hardik Pandya have confirmed their separation on Thursday evening after four years of marriage.
Suryakumar Yadav to lead Indian T20 squad in Sri Lanka, Rohit Sharma returns as ODI captain
Jul 19, 2024, at 04:03 am
Indian selectors on Thursday made a surprise pick when they named Suryakumar Yadav as the skipper of the T20 International squad which will visit the Island Nation to play a limited-over series against Sri Lanka.
Bengal Pro T20 makes impact in debut season
Jul 18, 2024, at 08:20 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The inaugural session of IPL-style Bengal Pro T20 League has showcased the potential for local cricket to rival international standards in terms of viewership and excitement.
Formula One icon Michael Schumacher's brother Ralf comes out as gay
Jul 16, 2024, at 03:16 pm
Seven times world champion and Ferrari great Michael Schumacher's brother Ralf has announced he is in a same-sex relationship.
Youngest CAB cricketer at age 11 awarded emerging player of England tour
Jul 16, 2024, at 05:47 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Sanglaap Basu, U-13 cricketer of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), playing in England against England County teams, has been awarded Emerging player of the tournament as the youngest selected player at the age of 11.
Argentina beat Colombia to lift Copa America title
Jul 15, 2024, at 04:11 pm
Continuing the dominant show, Argentina defeated Colombia in the final to lift the Copa America title on Sunday.
Spain beat England 2-1 to clinch Euro 2024 title for fourth time
Jul 15, 2024, at 03:08 pm
In a drama-filled second half of the contest, Spain beat England by a 2-1 margin to clinch their fourth Euro title in Berlin on Sunday.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz dominates over Serbia's Novak Djokovic to defend Wimbledon title
Jul 15, 2024, at 04:06 am
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz dominated the show and controlled the green grass court to beat Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the thrilling final to clinch the Wimbledon title on Sunday.
All-round India beat Zimbabwe by 42 runs to clinch T20 series 4-1
Jul 15, 2024, at 01:44 am
Riding on a strong show by young cricketers led by Sanju Samson's remarkable 58-run knock and Muksh Kumar's four wickets, India wrapped up the series with a 4-1 win after the visitors beat Zimbabwe by 42 runs in the fifth T20 International match of the series on Sunday.
BCCI assures financial aid of Rs 1 cr for ex-cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad's cancer treatment
Jul 14, 2024, at 09:24 pm
Mumbai: BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) Secretary Jay Shah has announced an aid of INR 1 crore for former India cricketer and ex-team India coach Anshuman Gaekwad, who is suffering from blood cancer. Shah personally reached out to Gaekwad's family to offer support during this difficult time.
Barbara Krejcikova defeats Jasmine Paolini to win her first Wimbledon Women's Single title
Jul 14, 2024, at 06:28 am
Wimbledon (UK): In a nerve-wracking, end-to-end Wimbledon Women's Singles final, Barbara Krejcikova of Czech Republic claimed her first Wimbledon title and second Grand Slam overall, defeating ItaItaly's lian Jasmine Paolini on Centre Court.
Kapil Dev urges BCCI to provide financial aid to ailing Anshuman Gaekwad
Jul 14, 2024, at 04:43 am
Mumbai: India's World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has called on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to provide financial support to his former teammate Anshuman Gaekwad, who is undergoing treatment for blood cancer.
Jul 13, 2024, at 12:10 am
Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Friday wrote a special message on X platform to wish English pacer James Anderson who retired from international cricket after the first Test against West Indies.
Sourav Ganguly becomes owner of Kolkata Royal Tigers Racing Team
Jul 12, 2024, at 05:45 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian Racing Festival, a premier motorsport event in India gearing up for its third season, received a major shot in the arm with former India cricket captain and ex-BCCI president, Sourav Ganguly, becoming an owner of the Kolkata Royal Tigers Racing team ahead of the 2024 season.
Jul 11, 2024, at 08:59 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Champions Trophy in 2025 could well be moved to either Sri Lanka or the UAE as the Indian cricket team has expressed its unwillingness to travel to Pakistan for the tournament, news agency ANI reported on Thursday (July 11).
Jul 11, 2024, at 05:49 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: India senior men's cricket team's outgoing head coach Rahul Dravid has reduced an additional Rs 2.5 crore bonus offered by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for leading the team to its second T20 World Cup title, and opted to take the same Rs 2.5 crore bonus as his other coaching staff to ensure equality, media reports said.
Shubman Gill hammers 66, Gaekwad contributes 49 as India post 182/4 against Zimbabwe
Jul 11, 2024, at 12:43 am
Indian skipper Shubman Gill hammered a 49-ball 66 runs knock and Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed 49 runs which helped India post a competitive 182 runs for the loss of four wickets in the third T20 match of the series against Zimbabwe on Wednesday.
Premier league to host footballers from India and South Africa at Next Generation Cup 2024
Jul 10, 2024, at 09:00 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Next Generation Cup is returning this summer to England, as academy teams from England, India and South Africa will compete with each other for the title.
Jul 10, 2024, at 08:45 pm
Rahul Dravid won more hearts with his gesture recently after he refused to take Rs 2.5 crore extra bonus awarded by the Indian cricket board (BCCI) to the players and coaching staff members following India's high-octane T20 World victory in West Indies after beating South Africa in the final.
Jul 10, 2024, at 08:26 pm
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday removed selectors Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq after the team's disappointing performance in the recently concluded T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies.
BCCI appoints Gautam Gambhir as Indian cricket team head coach
Jul 10, 2024, at 03:57 am
Gautam Gambhir has been named the Indian cricket team's next head coach, BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed on social media on Wednesday.
Sachin Tendulkar sends birthday wish to Sourav Ganguly from onside
Jul 08, 2024, at 11:18 pm
Opening partner Sachin Tendulkar wrote a special 'cricketing message' to wish former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on his birthday on Monday.
Abhishek Sharma hammers sizzling 100 to help India beat Zimbabwe by 100 runs
Jul 08, 2024, at 04:28 am
Riding on Abhishek Sharma's sizzling knock of 47-ball100, India bounced back after losing their first match and beat Zimbabwe by 100 runs in the second T20 match of the series to level it here on Sunday.
Rohit Sharma to lead India in WTC final and Champions Trophy, says BCCI secretary Jay Shah
Jul 08, 2024, at 02:26 am
BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Sunday confirmed that Rohit Sharma will lead India in the World Test Championship cycle and the Champions Trophy.