I wanted to keep batting with a good strike rate, says Yashasvi Jaiswal

I wanted to keep batting with a good strike rate, says Yashasvi Jaiswal

Indore, Jan 15 - After hitting a match-winning 68 off 34 balls in India’s six-wicket win over Afghanistan, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal said his intention was to keep batting with a good strike-rate in the successful chase of 173 at the Holkar Stadium.

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Indian women’s team midfielder Beauty Dungdung enjoying return to international hockey at Olympic Qualifiers

Indian women’s team midfielder Beauty Dungdung enjoying return to international hockey at Olympic Qualifiers

Ranchi, Jan 15 - Indian Women's Hockey Team midfielder Beauty Dungdung has returned in the national side in the ongoing Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024. The hosts India, which are placed in Pool B, earned an emphatic 3-1 win over New Zealand in their

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We’ve ticked almost every box in last two games, says Rohit after T20I series win over Afghanistan

We’ve ticked almost every box in last two games, says Rohit after T20I series win over Afghanistan

Indore, Jan 15 - After half-centuries from opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and all-rounder Shivam Dube guided India to beat Afghanistan by six wickets and seal the series, captain Rohit Sharma said his team have almost ticked every box in both matches so far.

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Australia Open: It’s an extra motivation for me: Carlos Alcaraz eyes to dethrone Djokovic

Australia Open: It’s an extra motivation for me: Carlos Alcaraz eyes to dethrone Djokovic

Melbourne, Jan 13 - Carlos Alcaraz has said he fancies a crack at dethroning Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open 2024, starting on Sunday.

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Vijayveer Sidhu wins silver and Paris 2024 Olympics quota place

Vijayveer Sidhu wins silver and Paris 2024 Olympics quota place

New Delhi, Jan 13 - In yet another history making result for Indian Sport Shooting, Vijayveer Sidhu won silver in the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol (RFP) at the on-going Asia Olympic Qualification Rifle/Pistol in Jakarta, to give India their 17th Paris 2024 Olympics

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Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Germany’s Selin Oruz wants to add Olympic gold to stethoscope around her neck (Lead)

Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Germany’s Selin Oruz wants to add Olympic gold to stethoscope around her neck (Lead)

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan 13 - AS she turns out for the Germany women's hockey team at the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi, Selin Oruz nurtures a dream -- becoming a doctor with an Olympic gold medal around her neck.

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Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Japan open with 2-0 win over Czech Republic

Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Japan open with 2-0 win over Czech Republic

Ranchi, Jan 13 - Former Asian Games gold medallist Japan scored a goal in each half to open their campaign in the women's FIH HOckey Olympic Qualifiers with a comfortable 2-0 win over Czech Republic at the Marang Gomke Astro Turf Hockey Stadium

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Australia aiming to use white-ball tour of Bangladesh as preparation for Women’s T20 World Cup

Australia aiming to use white-ball tour of Bangladesh as preparation for Women’s T20 World Cup

Sydney, Jan 13 - Australia national selector Shawn Flegler said the women’s team will be aiming to use their first-ever bilateral tour of Bangladesh as preparation and gathering information for the Women’s T20 World Cup to be held in the country later in

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Antum Naqvi script history, only Zimbabwe player to hit 300 in any representative cricket

Antum Naqvi script history, only Zimbabwe player to hit 300 in any representative cricket

Harare, Jan 13 - 24-year-old Antum Naqvi, leading the Mid West Rhinos, etched his name in Zimbabwean cricket history by becoming the first player from a Zimbabwean team to hit a triple century at any level of representative cricket.

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Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Germany’s Selin Oruz wants to add an Olympic medal to stethoscope around her neck

Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Germany’s Selin Oruz wants to add an Olympic medal to stethoscope around her neck

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan 13 - AS she turns out for the Germany women's hockey team at the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi, Selin Oruz nurtures a dream -- becoming a doctor with an Olympic medal.

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ASB Classic: Alejandra Tabilo becomes first Chilean to win a hard-court tour-level title since Fernando Gonzalez in 2007

ASB Classic: Alejandra Tabilo becomes first Chilean to win a hard-court tour-level title since Fernando Gonzalez in 2007

Auckland, Jan 13 - Chilean qualifier Alejandro Tabilo clinched his maiden tour-level title on Saturday at the ASB Classic in Auckland.

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Adelaide International: Lehecka rallies past Draper to lift trophy

Adelaide International: Lehecka rallies past Draper to lift trophy

Adelaide, Jan 13 - Jiri Lehecka, the 22-year-old Czech sensation, showcased his resilience and firepower to secure his inaugural ATP Tour crown against Jack Draper at the Adelaide International, on Saturday

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Won’t complain if pitches spin from ball one; it’s about finding a method to combat it: Ollie Pope

Won’t complain if pitches spin from ball one; it’s about finding a method to combat it: Ollie Pope

New Delhi, Jan 13 - Ahead of England’s five-match Test series that starts in Hyderabad on January 25, vice-captain and top-order batter Ollie Pope said his team won’t be complaining if the pitches in the series spin from the first ball and added

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It was extremely tough not having any Pakistan support, says Mickey Arthur on World Cup game in Ahmedabad

It was extremely tough not having any Pakistan support, says Mickey Arthur on World Cup game in Ahmedabad

New Delhi, Jan 13 - Former Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur said playing against India for his team in the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup in Ahmedabad was extremely tough, especially in the absence of no crowd support for the visitors.

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Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: As Supreme Leader, India’s first Olympic hockey captain is still cherished in Jharkhand

Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: As Supreme Leader, India’s first Olympic hockey captain is still cherished in Jharkhand

Ranchi, Jan 13 - As players from the women's teams of World No.5 Germany and South American hopefuls Chile lined up for the opening match of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers on Saturday, one was not sure how many of them were aware

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Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: USA coach to use experience of Chile to tackle crowd pressure in India

Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: USA coach to use experience of Chile to tackle crowd pressure in India

Ranchi, Jan 12 - Having played against hosts Chile during the Pan-Am Games in Chile, the United States women's team has gained some experience in tackling partisan crows and are planning to use that experience when they take on hosts India at the

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‘I’d be terrified if I was playing’, Butcher slams England’s preparation for India Tests

‘I’d be terrified if I was playing’, Butcher slams England’s preparation for India Tests

New Delhi, Jan 12 - Former cricketer Mark Butcher has expressed concerns over England's preparation for their five-match Test series in India, with the tourists scheduled to reach India a few days before the commencement of the first Test.

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Tim Southee script history, only bowler to take 150 T20I wickets

Tim Southee script history, only bowler to take 150 T20I wickets

Auckland, Jan 12 - New Zealand veteran pacer Tim Southee etched his name in T20I history by becoming the first bowler to claim 150 wickets in the format. The milestone was achieved during the series opener against Pakistan, where Southee showcased his bowling

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Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Pressure on both India, USA in opener; hosts bank on crowd support

Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Pressure on both India, USA in opener; hosts bank on crowd support

Ranchi, Jan 12 -Two days before the Makar Sankranti festival when the sun transitions into Capricorn heralding the northward movement of the planet, the Indian women's hockey steps into the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Hockey Stadium here on Saturday for their opening match

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Sharath, Sathiyan star attractions as record 41 Indians to feature at WTT Star Contender Goa

Sharath, Sathiyan star attractions as record 41 Indians to feature at WTT Star Contender Goa

Mapusa, Jan 12 - Achanta Sharath Kamal and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, alongside 35 other Indian paddlers, are set to compete in the singles qualifiers, marking a significant milestone as the upcoming WTT Star Contender Goa gears up to achieve the highest-ever Indian participation in

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