Avesh Khan added to India’s squad for 2nd Test vs South Africa
New Delhi, Dec 29 - The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced Avesh Khan as the replacement of injured Mohammed Shami for the second Test match against South Africa.
Premier League: Brighton stun Spurs in six-goal thriller
East Sussex, Dec 29 - Brighton & Hove Albion stunned Tottenham Hotspur, triumphing 4-2 in a thrilling end-to-end match here at Falmer Stadium.
Thomas Bach sees Olympic Games as hope of bringing world together
Geneva, Dec 29 - International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has sent out his New Year's message to the world, seeking for the Olympic Games to be the hope of unifying and bringing the world together.
Premier League: West Ham win derby to stop Arsenal returning to top
London, Dec 29 - West Ham United denied Arsenal a return to the top of the table as they inflicted on the Gunners a first home defeat of the season, winning 2-0 at Emirates Stadium.
IND v SA: Injured Bavuma ruled out; Elgar to captain SA in Cape Town Test
Centurian, Dec 29 - Captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the second Test against India due to a left hamstring strain, Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed after the conclusion of the first Test on Thursday.
Sub Jr Women’s Hockey: SAI Shakti, SAI Bal and Ghumanhera Risers win matches
New Delhi, Dec 28 - SAI Shakti, SAI Bal and Ghumanhera Risers Hockey won their respective matches while Anantpur Sports Academy held Raja Karan Hockey Academy for a draw on Day 8 of the 2nd Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League -
IND v SA: Jansen stranded on 84 as South Africa’s first innings ends at 408, lead India by 163 runs
Centurion, Dec 28 - Marco Jansen was on the verge of completing his first Test hundred, but was left stranded at 84 not out as South Africa’s first innings ended at 408 on day three of the first Test against India at SuperSport
David Warner set to miss West Indies tour for ILT20
Melbourne, Dec 28 - Australia batter David Warner is likely to miss the West Indies tour of Australia in February as he has signed a deal with Dubai Capitals in the ILT20 which is scheduled from January 20 through to the final on
Mohammad Kaif hails KL Rahul’s century against SA as ‘historic knock’
New Delhi, Dec 28 - Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has heaped praise on wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul’s magnificent century against South Africa in Centurian, calling it a historic knock that nobody will forget.
IND v SA: Elgar’s 185, Jansen’s unbeaten fifty pushes South Africa into ascendancy against India
Centurion, Dec 28 - Opener Dean Elgar scored a majestic 185 while all-rounder Marco Jansen smashed an unbeaten half-century as the duo pushed South Africa into ascendancy with dominating batting display on day three of first Test against India at SuperSport Park on
Justice Mukul Mudgal (Rtd) takes helm as Chairman of the Ethics and Governance Committee for Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2
New Delhi, Dec 28 - Ultimate Kho Kho, India's trailblazing professional Kho Kho league, proudly announces the esteemed appointment of Justice Mukul Mudgal (Rtd) as the Chairman of the Ethics and Governance Committee for Season 2.
‘We’re going to Abu Dhabi for training camp’, says Stokes over Harmison’s criticism on India tour preparation
London, Dec 28 - England Test captain Ben Stokes has hit back at former fast-bowler Steve Harmison’s criticism over England’s preparation for the upcoming five-match Test series in India starting next month.
Earning opportunities from T20 leagues will put more pressure on domestic, bilateral cricket: ACA CEO
Melbourne, Dec 28 - Todd Greenberg, CEO of the Australian Cricketers’ Association, believes that the increase in earning opportunities for players from the franchise T20 leagues circuit will put more pressure on domestic and bilateral cricket systems.
Women’s National Boxing: Saweety, Jaismine clinch gold; Railway crowned champions
Greater Noida, Dec 28 - The reigning world champion Saweety Boora (81kg) and 2022 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine (60kg) clinch title in the 7th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championships at the GBU Indoor Stadium.
Adam Gilchrist backs Alex Carey to reclaim white-ball spot via Tests against Pakistan
Melbourne, Dec 28 - Australia’s legendary wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist has backed Alex Carey to reclaim his spot in the side’s white-ball team via the ongoing Test series against Pakistan. Carey is unbeaten on 16 at stumps on day three of the Boxing Day
‘He will hopefully return in January’: Guardiola gives update on injured Haaland
New Delhi, Dec 28 - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has given an update on Erling Haaland's possible return date saying that he hopes the striker will be back in the new year.
Rondon poised for Pachuca move
Mexico City, Dec 28 - Salomon Rondon is set to join Mexico's Pachuca after parting ways with Argentine side River Plate, according to widespread media reports.
Uruguay’s Fossati takes charge of Peru
Lima, Dec 28 - Uruguayan manager Jorge Fossati has been named head coach of Peru's national team in a deal that runs until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) said.
Asian Games glory headlines meteoric rise of India’s sports sector in 2023
New Delhi, Dec 28 - Backed by a historic campaign at the Asian Games 2022, India's sports sector has undergone a remarkable paradigm shift in 2023, achieving historic milestones and witnessing the flourishing of various sporting disciplines.
‘Massive win for us’, Guardiola praises City’s turnaround victory at Everton
Liverpool, Dec 28 - Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola described his side's Wednesday’s 3-1 victory at Everton as 'a massive win" as City's newly crowned world champions returned to Premier League action with a vengeance.