Sub-junior women’s hockey: Odisha Academy, Khelo India centre Chhattisgarh win matches
New Delhi, Dec 25 - Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High-Performance Centre, Khelo India Sports Excellence Centre, Chhattisgarh and Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy won their respective matches on Day 5 of the 2nd Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League - Phase 1 here
Women’s National Boxing: Manju Rani, Sakshi storm into quarters
Greater Noida, Dec 25 - The 2019 World championship silver medalist Manju Rani (48kg) and two-time youth world champion Sakshi (57kg) maintained their impressive form by advancing to the quarterfinals on day four of the 7th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championships at the
Wouldn’t be a surprise if Nathan Lyon plays into his 40s, says Mark Taylor
Melbourne, Dec 25 - Former Australia captain Mark Taylor said he is confident veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon could play Test cricket into his 40s, adding that it shouldn’t be a surprise if the same happens in future.
Sunil Gavaskar expecting “lot of runs” from Indian batters against Proteas bowlers
New Delhi, Dec 25 - Former India cricketer turned commentator Sunil Gavaskar contends that the Indian team has experienced batters over Proteas bowlers who do not have that much of an edge for the two-match Test series starting from December 26 at the
Shreyanka, Mannat, Saika, Titas earn maiden call-ups to India ODI squad for series against Australia
Mumbai, Dec 25 + Shreyanka Patil, Mannat Kashyap, Saika Ishaque and Titas Sadhu have been handed maiden call-ups to India’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against Australia, starting from December 28 at the Wankhede Stadium.
Yasir Arafat appointed Pakistan high-performance coach for New Zealand T20I series
Lahore, Dec 25 - Former Pakistan cricketer Yasir Arafat has been appointed high-performance coach for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand starting from January 12.
India’s bowling attack kind of nullifies the advantage South Africa have, says Temba Bavuma
Centurion, Dec 25 - South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma believes India’s bowling attack has ample strength and ability to nullify the advantage the hosts’ have ahead of the start of two-match Test series at SuperSport Park on Tuesday.
I’ve really found my way, and who I am as a Test cricketer. I’m loving it: Mitchell Marsh
New Delhi, Dec 25 - Australia cricketer Mitchell Marsh has shared his love for the longest format of the game, and how he found his lost touch with the bat as the hosts gear up for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan in
Mohammad Rizwan replaces Sarfaraz Ahmed as Pakistan announce 12-players squad for Boxing Day Test
Melbourne, Dec 25 Wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed makes way for Mohammad Rizwan as Pakistan on Monday announced a twelve players squad for the Boxing day Test against Australia from December 26-30.
Hardik Pandya in recovery mode, ankle not in a cast; IPL 2024 availability talk far-fetched: Sources
New Delhi, Dec 23 - Of late, there has been a lot of chatter around Hardik Pandya’s availability for IPL 2024, with many reports claiming that he will not be available for the tournament.
Women’s National Boxing: Saweety Boora, Pooja Rani advance to round-of-16
Greater Noida, Dec 23 - The reigning world champion Saweety Boora and two-time Asian Championships gold medallist Pooja Rani with contrasting victories on the second day entered the round-of-16 at the 7th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championships at the GBU Indoor Stadium.
Hardik Pandya likely to miss Afghanistan T20I series with ankle injury: Report
New Delhi, Dec 23 - India captain Hardik Pandya is likely to miss the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, starting from January 11, 2024, because of an ankle injury, a report claimed on Saturday.
England looking to bring in Kieron Pollard as a consultant for 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup: Report
London, Dec 23 - England are apparently looking to bring in former West Indies cricketer Kieron Pollard as their consultant for the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup, happening in the Caribbean and the USA from June 4-30.
IND W v AUS W: Australia, 156/3 at tea, trail India by 31 runs in one-off Test
Mumbai, Dec 23 - Australia Women continued to fight back in the one-off Test against India Women as they reached 156/3 in 50 overs, whittling away the 187-run lead they had conceded on the first innings to just 31 at Tea on the
Sangram Singh’s ‘Udaan Zindagi Ki’ is how a guy hustles to realise his dream of sports
Mumbai, Dec 23 - Indian wrestler Sangram Singh, who is known for ‘Bigg Boss 7’ and ‘Nach Baliye 7’, will be soon seen in the upcoming film ‘Udaan Zindagi Ki’.
Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out of India’s Tests against South Africa due to finger injury; Abhimanyu Easwaran named replacement
Centurion, Dec 23 - Opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out of India’s upcoming two- match Test series against South Africa because of a finger injury. Abhimanyu Easwaran, who is currently in South Africa as part of the India A squad, has been
India Colts to feature in U19 tri-series against South Africa, Afghanistan
Mumbai, Dec 23 - The India men's U19 cricket team will feature in a tri-series against under-19 teams from South Africa and Afghanistan ahead of the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup.
Venezuelan playmaker Soteldo joins Gremio on loan
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 23 - Venezuela international playmaker Yeferson Soteldo has joined Gremio on loan from Brazilian rivals Santos, the Porto Alegre club said on Friday.
Alex Craey says, lots of T20 cricket left in me, as he gears up for Boxing Day Test
Melbourne, Dec 23 - Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey believes there is a lot of T20 cricket still left in him as he relives a tremendous 2023 season that has steeled him to further his fortunes in all formats of the game.
AIFF appoints Shukla Dutta as chief coach of women’s U19 team for SAFF Championships
New Delhi, Dec 23 - The All India Football Federation on Saturday appointed former India woman international Shukla Dutta as chief coach of the India U19 women's team with Sradhanjali Samantaray as the assistant coach and Lourembam Ronibala Chanu as the goalkeeper coach