Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood given an upgrade in PCB’s central contract list

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood given an upgrade in PCB’s central contract list

Lahore, Nov 30 - Pakistan’s Test skipper Shan Masood has been given an upgrade in the Pakistan Cricket Board’s central contract list, said the governing body (PCB) on Thursday. The upgrade sees Masood’s contract go from Category D to B.

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Ponting backs Warner to be in Australia’s playing eleven for start of Test summer against Pakistan

Ponting backs Warner to be in Australia’s playing eleven for start of Test summer against Pakistan

Melbourne, Nov 30 - Legendary Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting has backed David Warner to be in the playing eleven to kickstart the home summer through the first Test against Pakistan starting on December 14 in Perth.

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PSV fightback ends Sevilla’s Champions League hopes

PSV fightback ends Sevilla’s Champions League hopes

Madrid, Nov 30 - Sevilla surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 at home to PSV Eindhoven to crash out of the UEFA Champions League and leave the future of coach Diego Alonso hanging by a thread.

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Paarl Royals appoint Shane Bond as head coach ahead of second season of SA20

Paarl Royals appoint Shane Bond as head coach ahead of second season of SA20

Paarl, Nov 29 - Paarl Royals have announced the appointment of former New Zealand fast-bowler Shane Bond as the new head coach of the franchise ahead of the second season of SA20. Bond replaces former South African all-rounder JP Duminy in the position,

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PKL season 10 is a proud moment for kabaddi fraternity, say Pawan Sehrawat

PKL season 10 is a proud moment for kabaddi fraternity, say Pawan Sehrawat

Hyderabad, Nov 29 - The Pro Kabaddi League is all geared up to launch its tenth season on December 2, 2023 and the fans cannot keep calm.

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Rajasthan United and Aizawl settle for a point each in Hyderabad

Rajasthan United and Aizawl settle for a point each in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Nov 29 - Rajasthan United FC and Aizawl FC played out a 2-2 draw in the I-League 2023-24 at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad. It was the first draw of the season for both the Deccan Warriors and the Reds.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to make first-ever India tour in December

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to make first-ever India tour in December

Mumbai, Nov 28 - Former Manchester United footballer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is all set for his maiden visit to India for the exciting three-city tour from December 15 to 17.

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Pat Cummins in “no doubt” his captaincy getting better after World Cup title win

Pat Cummins in “no doubt” his captaincy getting better after World Cup title win

New Delhi, Nov 28 - Australia World Cup 2023 winning captain Pat Cummins has said that “no doubt” that his captaincy is getting better after leading Australia to their sixth ODI World Cup title.

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Men’s national boxing: Amit Panghal, Sanjeet lead 12 Services pugilists into semis

Men’s national boxing: Amit Panghal, Sanjeet lead 12 Services pugilists into semis

New Delhi, Nov 30 - Amit Panghal, the 2019 World Championships silver medalist, and Sanjeet, the 2021 Asian Champion, secured commanding victories in the quarterfinals as they led their 10 other teammates from Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) into the semifinals on day

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Nathan Lyon joins Lancashire Cricket for season 2024

Nathan Lyon joins Lancashire Cricket for season 2024

Old Trafford, Nov 30 - Australia spin wizard Nathan Lyon has signed a contract with Lancashire Cricket and will be available for all competitions in 2024 after putting pen to paper on a contract for the duration of next summer.

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Matching Babar with Smith is almost like matching Smith with Kohli: Usman Khawaja

Matching Babar with Smith is almost like matching Smith with Kohli: Usman Khawaja

Perth, Nov 30 - Ahead of Australia’s three-match Test series against Pakistan, veteran left-handed opener Usman Khawaja drew parallels in clash of batting titans between Steven Smith and Babar Azam, saying it is like comparing the Sydney-based right-handed batter with the talismanic Virat

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Lopez nets brace as Palmeiras eye Brazilian top flight title

Lopez nets brace as Palmeiras eye Brazilian top flight title

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 30 - Argentine striker Jose Lopez scored two late goals as Palmeiras edged closer to their second consecutive Brazilian Serie A title with a 4-0 home win over America Mineiro on Wednesday.

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Kane Williamson equal Kohli’s 29-Test-ton tally

Kane Williamson equal Kohli’s 29-Test-ton tally

Sylhet, Nov 29 - New Zealand batter Kane Williamson on Wednesday equalled Indian batter Virat Kohli's Test century tally after he slammed his 29th test hundred playing against Bangladesh at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

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It would be exciting to bowl against Babar Azam, says Australia off-spinner Todd Murphy

It would be exciting to bowl against Babar Azam, says Australia off-spinner Todd Murphy

Melbourne, Nov 29 - Ahead of Australia facing Pakistan in three Tests next month, young off-spinner Todd Murphy acknowledged the skill and prowess of Pakistan's batters, while adding that it would be exciting for him to bowl to their premier batter Babar Azam.

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It’s just that the conditions are slightly tougher for them, says Ruturaj Gaikwad on India’s death bowling

It’s just that the conditions are slightly tougher for them, says Ruturaj Gaikwad on India’s death bowling

Guwahati, Nov 29 - India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad came out in defence of the death bowling performance during their five-wicket loss to Australia in the third T20I, saying the conditions were tough for the bowlers due to dew, which increased the difficulty of

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Lakshmi Ammal, SAIL, Berar hockey academy register win in the Sub Junior and Junior category matches

Lakshmi Ammal, SAIL, Berar hockey academy register win in the Sub Junior and Junior category matches

Kovilpatti, Nov 28 - Lakshmi Ammal Sports and SAIL Hockey Academy emerge victorious in their respective Sub Junior games on Day 9 of the 1st Hockey India Junior and Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 – (Zone B).

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La Liga: Real Madrid remain on top after Girona and Athletic Bilbao draw

La Liga: Real Madrid remain on top after Girona and Athletic Bilbao draw

Madrid, Nov 28 - Girona and Athletic Bilbao drew a hugely entertaining game 1-1 on Monday night, meaning Girona surrender top spot in La Liga to Real Madrid, while Athletic are back in fifth place.

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ISL 2023-24: Chennaiyin FC play out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Kerala Blasters

ISL 2023-24: Chennaiyin FC play out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Kerala Blasters

Kochi, Nov 30 - Jordan Murray netted two goals as Chennaiyin FC played out a thrilling 3-3 draw against Kerala Blasters FC in the 2023-24 Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium on Wednesday.

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IOC announces 32 candidates for Athletes’ Commission election

IOC announces 32 candidates for Athletes’ Commission election

Paris, Nov 30 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Wednesday that 32 athletes would seek election to the IOC Athletes' Commission (AC) next year at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

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Indian junior women’s hockey secures 12-0 win against Canada in their World Cup 2023 opener

Indian junior women’s hockey secures 12-0 win against Canada in their World Cup 2023 opener

Santiago, Nov 30 - The Indian junior women’s hockey team made a resounding start to their FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 campaign by securing a commanding 12-0 victory against Canada in their opening match of the tournament held on Wednesday.

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