French Open: Alcaraz triumphs over Auger-Aliassime to set up Tsitsipas clash in QF
Paris, June 2 - Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 3, surged into the quarter-finals of the French Open with a commanding straight-sets 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 victory over struggling Felix Auger-Aliassime.
T20 World Cup: As soon as that belief comes, you can beat any side, says Rashid Khan
Georgetown, June 2 - Afghanistan’s leg-spinner Rashid Khan will be captaining the side for the first time in a men’s T20 World Cup through the upcoming edition of the tournament and he’s of the opinion that once the belief of beating top sides
Boxing World Qualifiers: Amit, Jaismine bag Paris Olympic tickets
New Delhi, June 2 - 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal (51kg) and Jaismine Lamboria (women’s 57 kg) clinched India’s fifth and sixth Paris Olympic quotas respectively by winning their quarterfinal bouts in the Boxing World Qualifiers in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sunday.
T20 World Cup: WI captain Powell ‘pleased’ to have three quality spinners in squad
Georgetown (Guyana) June 2 - Ahead of their T20 World Cup opener against Papua New Guinea, West Indies captain Rovman Powell is pleased to have three quality spinners in their squad and hopes to entertain the home fans with "good cricket".
Jaismine Lamboria secures India’s sixth Paris Olympic quota in boxing
Bangkok, June 2 - Jaismine Lamboria secured her spot for the Paris Olympics after defeating Mali’s Marine Camara 5-0 in the quarterfinals of the 57kg category at the World Olympic Boxing Qualifiers in Bangkok on Sunday.
T20 World Cup: Ground is a little bit soft and spongy, guys could feel effect on hamstring and calves, says Dravid
New York, June 2 - India head coach Rahul Dravid said the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium was a bit soft and spongy, adding that is effects could be felt by the players on their hamstring and calves. Dravid’s comments come after India
T20 World Cup: Babar Azam advises Pakistan team to ‘believe in their skills’ against India
Dallas, June 2 - Pakistan captain Babar Azam said it would be crucial for his side to keep themselves cool and calm, believe in their skills and hard work, which in turn will make things easier for them ahead of their highly-anticipated clash
When Pant is set and going, there’s no limit to what he can do: Biju George
New Delhi, June 2 - During India’s optional nets session at Cantiague Park, Long Island on Friday, Rishabh Pant enthusiastically practiced his reverse-sweeps, while being closely observed by batting coach Vikram Rathour and head coach Rahul Dravid, who were assessing his aggressive stroke-play
T20 World Cup: Jos Buttler backs Jonny Bairstow to excel as number four batter for England
Bridgetown, June 2 - England skipper Jos Buttler has backed wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow to excel as a number four batter for the defending champions during their T20 World Cup title defence in the upcoming tournament.
T20 World Cup: Marsh hopes to begin bowling in later stage of tournament
Port of Spain (Trinidad), June 2 - Australia captain Mitchell Marsh hopes to return to bowling at the back end of the T20 World Cup and will start the tournament as pure batter.
FIFA WC Qualifier: Stimac calls Kuwait game India’s ‘most important match in three decades’
Kolkata, June 2 - Igor Stimac is no stranger to cliffhangers. In his long and distinguished career, the classy center-back of the nineties had experienced many such nights on the pitch, when football wasn’t a matter of life and death, but much more
Boxing World Qualifiers: Amit Panghal clinches fifth Paris Olympic quota for India
Bangkok, June 2 - 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal earned a unanimous 5:0 verdict against China’s Liu Chuang in the 51kg quarterfinals of the Boxing World Qualifiers to become the fifth Indian boxer to earn a Paris Olympic quota on Sunday.
T20 World Cup: ‘We haven’t nailed batting line-up yet’, says Rohit after win over Bangladesh
New York, June 2 - India captain Rohit Sharma said that they haven't confirmed their batting line-up for the T20 World Cup after registering a comfortable 60-run win over Bangladesh in a warm-up match on Saturday.
Amit Panghal seals India’s fifth Paris Olympic quota in boxing
Bangkok, June 2 - Amit Panghal secured Paris Olympic quota in men's 51kg weight category after beating Chinese pugilist 5:0 in the quarterfinals of World Olympic Boxing Qualifiers, here on Sunday.
T20 World Cup: ‘We wanted to play aggressive cricket’, says Aaron Jones after heroics vs Canada
Dallas, June 2 - Team USA got off to a perfect start at the 2024 T20 World Cup as the host nation recorded the third highest ever run chase in a T20 World Cup against geographical rivals, Canada and won by seven wickets.
T20 World Cup: Injured Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam in doubt for Sri Lanka match
New York, June 2 - Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam sustained an injury to his left hand during the T20 World Cup warm-up match against India, resulting in a split in the webbing between his index and middle fingers which required six stitches.
T20 World Cup: Jones’ 94 powers USA to record victory over Canada in opener
Dallas (USA), June 2 - The USA launched their ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign in style, as Aaron Jones’ unbeaten 94 off 40 guided the hosts to a confident seven-wicket win over their neighbours Canada, in what was the debut for both
Winning an Olympic medal will be major career achievement: Aditi Ashok
New Delhi, June 2 - As the Indian golfer Aditi Ashok prepars herself for the Paris Olympics, every tournament will count for the 26-year-old athlete in quest of her first medal in her third Summer Games after debuting for India at Rio 2016.
‘It’s the best night of my life’, says Bellingham after maiden Champions League victory
London, June 2 - Jude Bellingham’s dream move to Real Madrid now has a perfect start as the British midfield sensation has won the La Liga and Champions League in his first season with the club.
Perez makes bold claim after Champions League victory, says ‘We want the 16th’
New Delhi, June 2 - Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund earned the team their record-extending 15th UEFA Champions League trophy. Following the final Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez claimed the club was already focused on the next one.