Copa America: Martinez scores late winner as Argentina secure knockout berth

Copa America: Martinez scores late winner as Argentina secure knockout berth

Los Angeles, June 26 - Lionel Messi and Argentina have finally overcome their biggest hurdle. The side beat Chile through a late goal to win 1-0 and confirm their place in the quarterfinals of Copa America.

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Golf: Kapil Dev unanimously elected as PGTI president

Golf: Kapil Dev unanimously elected as PGTI president

New Delhi, June 26 - Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev, who led India to its first World Cup victory in 1983, is set to usher in a new era for Indian golf as he has been unanimously elected as the president of the Professional

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T20 World Cup: Gaffaney, Tucker named on-field umpires for India-England clash; Nitin Menon to officiate first SF

T20 World Cup: Gaffaney, Tucker named on-field umpires for India-England clash; Nitin Menon to officiate first SF

Arnos Vale (St Vincent), June 25 - Chris Gaffaney of New Zealand and Australia's Rodney Tucker will be the on-field umpires when India take on England in the semifinal for the second tournament running in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Thursday.

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T20 World Cup: Bravo thanks Afghan fans for ‘love and support ‘as crowds chant his name after Bangladesh win

T20 World Cup: Bravo thanks Afghan fans for ‘love and support ‘as crowds chant his name after Bangladesh win

Arnos Vale (St Vincent), June 25 - Former West Indies star Dwayne Bravo has thanked the people of Afghanistan for acknowledging his contribution to their cricket team's historic march into the semifinals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup here on Monday night.

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IOC welcomes United Nations’ appeal to observe Olympic Truce during Paris 2024

IOC welcomes United Nations’ appeal to observe Olympic Truce during Paris 2024

New York, June 25 - With just one month to go for the start of the Olympic Games 2024 in Paris, the chief of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday made a solemn appeal to the UN Member States for the observance

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India to meet Pakistan on July 19, opening day of Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024

India to meet Pakistan on July 19, opening day of Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024

Dambulla (Sri Lanka), June 25 - The Women's T20 Asia Cup 2024 will open with a blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan in the prime-time slot on July 19 here, according to the final fixtures of the tournament announced on Tuesday.

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England hand maiden call-up to pacer Ryana MacDonald-Gay for New Zealand ODIs

England hand maiden call-up to pacer Ryana MacDonald-Gay for New Zealand ODIs

London, June 25 - Ahead of their first ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday, England Women have handed a maiden call-up to South-East Stars seamer Ryana MacDonald-Gay.

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Frank Duckworth, co-inventor of cricket’s DLS method, passes away aged 84

Frank Duckworth, co-inventor of cricket’s DLS method, passes away aged 84

New Delhi, June 25 - Frank Duckworth, one of the pioneering minds behind the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, passed away at the age of 84.

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T20 World Cup: Huge thanks to BCCI for hosting them, says Sreesanth on Afghanistan’s semis entry

T20 World Cup: Huge thanks to BCCI for hosting them, says Sreesanth on Afghanistan’s semis entry

New Delhi, June 25 - Former India pacer S. Sreesanth lauded Afghanistan for their historic achievement of reaching the semifinals at the T20 World Cup and also highlighted BCCI's constant support during their meteoric rise in international cricket.

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Sai Sudarshan returns to Surrey for County Championship fixture

Sai Sudarshan returns to Surrey for County Championship fixture

London, June 25 - Surrey have secured the services of Indian cricketer B. Sai Sudharsan for the upcoming round of County Championship fixture against Essex in a highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash.

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Prannoy hopeful of returning with a medal from Paris Olympics

Prannoy hopeful of returning with a medal from Paris Olympics

New Delhi, June 25 - India's highest-ranked men's singles shuttler HS Prannoy, who is set to make his Olympic debut at Paris 2024, is hopeful of retuning with a medal and emphasised the importance of both mental and physical readiness.

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T20 World Cup: ‘8th wonder of world’, Ian Smith’s cheeky dig at Gulbadin’s cramp

T20 World Cup: ‘8th wonder of world’, Ian Smith’s cheeky dig at Gulbadin’s cramp

Kingstown (St Vincent), June 25 - After Afghanistan's thrilling win over Bangladesh in the last Super Eight encounter, which led them to their first ICC T20 World Cup semifinal, former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith sarcastically called Gulbadin Naib the "8th wonder of

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IOA officials to get $300 per day for Paris Olympics, athletes to receive only $50: Report

IOA officials to get $300 per day for Paris Olympics, athletes to receive only $50: Report

New Delhi, June 25 - The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) executive council members will receive USD 300 per day in dearness allowance for their five-day stay during the Paris Olympics which is exactly double of USD 150 per day in Tokyo. In contrast,

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T20 World Cup: ‘Unbelievable career across all three formats for Australia’, says Ponting on Warner

T20 World Cup: ‘Unbelievable career across all three formats for Australia’, says Ponting on Warner

New Delhi, June 25 - Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting took a moment to offer David Warner some heartfelt advice after Australia’s journey in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup ended in disappointment with a loss to India and Afghanistan's win against Bangladesh,

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T20 World Cup: Arshdeep credits Bumrah for his bowling show vs Australia

T20 World Cup: Arshdeep credits Bumrah for his bowling show vs Australia

Gros Islet (St Lucia), June 25 - After India's strategic brilliance and adaptability to challenging conditions propelled them to a 24-run victory over Australia in the Super match of the T20 World Cup, pacer Arshdeep Singh gave credit to Jasprit Bumrah for his

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T20 World Cup: Watching Rohit bat against Australia ‘felt like a dream’, says Suryakumar

T20 World Cup: Watching Rohit bat against Australia ‘felt like a dream’, says Suryakumar

Gros Islet (St Lucia), June 25 - Suryakumar Yadav was in awe with the batting brilliance of Indian skipper Rohit Sharma in the Super Eight face-off in Men’s T20 World Cup against Australia, delivering a masterclass innings, scoring 92 off just 41 balls.

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T20 World Cup: Warner’s international career comes to an end after Australia’s exit

T20 World Cup: Warner’s international career comes to an end after Australia’s exit

Kingstown, June 25 - David Warner's storied 15-year international cricket career came to a quiet close as Australia's elimination from the T20 World Cup was confirmed following Afghanistan's victory over Bangladesh in St Vincent.

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T20 World Cup: Afghanistan to take on South Africa, India lock horns with England in SFs

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan to take on South Africa, India lock horns with England in SFs

New Delhi, June 25 - After Afghanistan's thrilling win against Bangladesh in the final Super Eight clash of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, the four teams have been finalised for the semifinals - England, South Africa, India and Afghanistan.

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T20 World Cup: ’50s & 100 doesn’t matter…’, says Rohit after fiery 92 vs Aus

T20 World Cup: ’50s & 100 doesn’t matter…’, says Rohit after fiery 92 vs Aus

Gros Islet (St Lucia), June 25 - India skipper Rohit Sharma, who was named the Player of the Match against Australia for his stupendous 92 off 41, said that '50s and 100 doesn't matter' for him as he wanted to put pressure on

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T20 World Cup: ‘Something like a dream, proud of this team’, says Rashid on sealing SF berth

T20 World Cup: ‘Something like a dream, proud of this team’, says Rashid on sealing SF berth

Kingstown (St Vincent), June 25 - Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan and his boys have finally done it for the country with a thrilling win against Bangladesh in the Super Eight to enter their first-ever semi-final in the T20 World Cup.

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