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Virat Kohli joins RCB players via video call after Smriti Mandhana's team lift maiden WPL trophy

Mar 18, 2024, at 07:59 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a unique gesture, India's cricket icon Virat Kohli joined Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) women's team after they lifted the trophy of the second Women's Premier League (WPL) on Sunday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore clinch maiden WPL title

Mar 18, 2024, at 05:30 am

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clinched their first-ever Women's Premier League (WPL) title, putting an end to their trophy drought.

Sri Lanka appoints former Pakistan cricketer Aaqib Javed as fast bowling coach

Mar 18, 2024, at 02:30 am

Former Pakistani cricketer and 1992 World Cup champion Aaqib Javed has been appointed as Sri Lanka's fast bowling coach.

Rowers from Australia, Thailand, India to compete in 80th ARAE-FEARA Regatta in Kolkata's Lake Club

Mar 17, 2024, at 07:55 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Over 300 rowers, both men and women, from different Indian states as well as from Australia and Thailand will participate in the 80th Amateur Rowing Association of the East (ARAE) and Far East Amateur Rowing Association (FEARA) Championship that to be held by the Lake Club in Kolkata's Rabindra Sarovar lake during March 18 to 23.

Pakistan to host cricket tri-series after 20 years in February 2025, to feature New Zealand and South Africa

Mar 16, 2024, at 11:13 pm

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said it would host a one-day international (ODI) triangular series for the first time in 20 years, with New Zealand and South Africa set to tour the country in February 2025.

Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen in All England semifinal by beating champion Lee

Mar 16, 2024, at 09:42 pm

Despite facing a tough opponent in the 10th-ranked Malaysian, Lakshya Sen managed to secure a thrilling come-from-behind victory with scores of 20-22, 21-16, 21-19 in the All England Open quarterfinals against former champion Lee Zii Jia showcased his resilience and skill on the badminton court.

ICC to start stop clock use from T20 World Cup 2024

Mar 16, 2024, at 07:08 pm

Dubai/UNI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has mandated the use of stop-clocks in between overs in limited-overs international matches, approved the playing conditions for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 and announced the qualification process for the 2026 edition.

Royal Challengers Bangalore stun Mumbai Indians to reach WPL final

Mar 16, 2024, at 06:03 pm

Delhi/IBNS: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pulled off a stunning victory over Mumbai Indians to reach the Women's Premier League (WPL) final.

Recovering Ngidi ruled out of IPL, expected to recover before T20 World Cup

Mar 15, 2024, at 08:16 pm

Johannesburg/UNI: Injury has struck South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi once again, this time ruling him out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he continues his recovery from a lower back injury sustained during the playoffs of the SA20 last month while playing for Paarl Royals.

DCCI raises curtain on Physical Disability Triangular T20 Trophy 2024

Mar 15, 2024, at 05:06 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI), the umbrella body for all types of Differently Abled Cricket in the country, on Thursday uncovered the Physical Disability Triangular T20 Trophy 2024.

European footballer Quincy Promes arrested in Dubai at Dutch request over involvement in drug smuggling

Mar 15, 2024, at 02:55 pm

European football player Quincy Promes, who was convicted in absentia for drug smuggling last month in the Netherlands, has been arrested in Dubai, media reports said.

Qatar to hold next five editions of FIFA U17 World Cup

Mar 15, 2024, at 02:39 pm

Qatar will be host of the next five editions of the U-17 World Cup from 2025, FIFA announced on Thursday.

WPL: DC finish on top of table with convincing win over GG

Mar 14, 2024, at 05:40 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Capitals (DC) marked their entry into the final by finishing on the top of the table with a convincing 7-wicket win over Gujarat Giants (GG) in Match 20 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 on Wednesday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. on Wednesday

Rishabh Pant expresses excitement over comeback, says he feels like making his debut again

Mar 13, 2024, at 11:08 pm

Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant has expressed a mix of excitement and nervousness as he prepares to make his comeback to professional cricket including the IPL 2024 season after 14 months.

Very excited to work alongside Australian pacer Starc while playing for KKR this IPL: Harshit Rana

Mar 13, 2024, at 09:54 pm

Harshit Rana has developed himself into a terrific pacer since the last couple of years and has been making waves in the Indian cricketing circuit.

R Ashwin reclaims number 1 position in ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings following strong performance against England

Mar 13, 2024, at 09:41 pm

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is back at the top of the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings after finishing with a nine-wicket match haul in his 100th Test match.

ISL: Mumbai City FC beat North East United FC 4-1

Mar 13, 2024, at 05:26 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Mumbai City FC outplayed North East United FC by 4-1 at the Mumbai Football Arena (MFA) to go up to 39 points and strengthen their position at the top of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 points table on Tuesday night.

WPL: RCB in playoffs after a clinical win over MI

Mar 13, 2024, at 05:11 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) chased down a target of 114 runs set by defending champions Mumbai Indians to secure their spot in the WPL playoffs after securing a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Tuesday.

Musheer Khan breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Ranji Trophy final record

Mar 13, 2024, at 04:44 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan's brother Musheer Khan on Tuesday broke cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's 30-year-old record in the Ranji Trophy final, which is underway between Mumbai and Vidarbha here.

Rishabh Pant fit to play IPL 2024

Mar 12, 2024, at 06:27 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who met a life-threatening road mishap in 2022, has now recovered fully to play the upcoming season of Indian Premier League (IPL).

WPL: Gujarat Giants register 8-run win against UP Warriorz

Mar 12, 2024, at 04:59 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Gujarat Giants (GG) registered an eight-run win against UP Warriorz (UPW) in Match 18 of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 here on Monday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Nishant Dev gets one step closer to Paris 2024 quota in Boxing

Mar 11, 2024, at 07:30 pm

Busto Arsizio/UNI: 2023 World Championships bronze medallist Nishant Dev registered a convincing 5-0 win over Christos Karaitis of Greece to enter the men’s 71kg quarter-finals at the 1st World Olympic Boxing Qualifier here.

IPL 2024: KKR name Phil Salt as replacement for Jason Roy

Mar 11, 2024, at 05:05 pm

Kolkata/UNI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday named Phil Salt as a replacement for Jason Roy after the latter pulled out of the upcoming TATA IPL 2024 owing to personal reasons.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant bags Kolkata Derby of Indian Super League

Mar 11, 2024, at 02:05 pm

Mohun Bagan Super Giant jumped to the top of the points table with an emphatic 3-1 victory against East Bengal FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here in the second Kolkata Derby of the Indian Super League (ISL) match on Sunday night.

Satwik-Chirag beat Chinese Taipei pair to lift French Open badminton men's doubles title

Mar 11, 2024, at 06:10 am

Paris/UNI: India's badminton pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty thrashed Chinese Taipei pair of Lee Jhe Huei and Yang Po Hsuan 21-11, 21-17 to lift the French Open men's doubles title for a second time here on Sunday.

Services clinches Santosh Trophy seventh time

Mar 10, 2024, at 10:52 pm

Services lifted the Santosh Trophy for the seventh time, beating Goa 1-0 in the 77th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy Final at the Golden Jubilee Stadium here on Saturday night.

There's need to see whether some tournaments are really necessary, says Indian team coach Dravid

Mar 10, 2024, at 10:24 pm

Team India Coach Rahul Dravid said there is a need to see whether some of the tournaments are necessary to be conducted.

India dominate all ICC ranking lists after 4-1 Test series triumph over England

Mar 10, 2024, at 06:31 pm

India dominated the five-match Test series against England and clinched it to ensure the team tops the chart in all ICC formats, including the newest addition World Test Championship.

Britsh pace icon James Anderson breaches 700 Test wickets mark

Mar 09, 2024, at 10:01 pm

James Anderson claimed his 700th by dismissing India's Kuldeep Yadav in Dharamsala on the morning of Day 3 of the fifth and final Test of the ICC World Test Championship series.

R Ashwin picks up five wickets as India beat England by an innings and 64 runs to clinch series 4-1

Mar 09, 2024, at 09:19 pm

Indian spinning spearhead R Ashwin picked up five wickets and rattled the British batting lineup as the home side beat the visitors by an innings and 64 runs to clinch the series 4-1 in Dharamshala here on Saturday.