Tamim Iqbal eyes comeback to cricketing action in BPL
New Delhi, Nov 28 - Bangladesh charismatic left-handed batter Tamim Iqbal eyes comeback to competitive cricket in the 2024 edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
Shiva Thapa, Amit Panghal storm into quarters at 7th Elite Men’s National Boxing
New Delhi, Nov 29 - Shiva Thapa, a six-time Asian Championships medalist (63.5kg), and Amit Panghal, the 2019 World Championships silver medalist (51kg), maintained their impressive form by securing victories and advancing to the quarterfinals on day four of the 7th Elite Men’s
Tami Nadu, SAIL, Odisha and Hubli hockey register win in the Sub Junior and Junior category matches
Kovilpatti, Nov 27 - Tamil Nadu and SAIL Hockey emerge victorious in their respective Sub Junior games, while Odisha and Hubli Hockey register win in their respective Junior category matches on Day 8 of the 1st Hockey India Junior and Sub Junior Men
Sachin & Sagar shine on day two of the 7th National Boxing Championships
New Delhi, Nov 27 - Commonwealth Games 2022 silver medalist Sagar (92+kg) and 2021 World Youth gold medalist Sachin (57kg) earned dominating wins on day two of the 7th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championships in Shillong on Sunday.
Sheetal Devi win best young athlete award in APC conference
Riyadh, Nov 27 - Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games gold medallist Asila Mirzayorova from Uzbekistan and the winner of China’s historic first cross-country skiing gold medal, Peng Zheng were announced as best female and best male athlete at the fourth edition of Asian
Record number of 3×3 Pro Events played in 2023
Mies, Switzerland, Nov 29 -(IANS) A record 73 3x3 basketball Pro Events have been played in 2023, a FIBA Executive Committee meeting heard here.
Real Madrid win, Real Sociedad draw and Sevilla crash out in Champions League
Madrid, Nov 30 - Real Madrid B-team player Nico Paz scored the vital third goal as his side beat Napoli 4-2 to maintain their 100 percent record in the UEFA Champions League.
Rajasthan United and Aizawl settle for a point each in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Nov 29 - Rajasthan United FC and Aizawl FC played out a 2-2 draw in the I-League 2023-24 at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad. It was the first draw of the season for both the Deccan Warriors and the Reds.
Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood given an upgrade in PCB’s central contract list
Lahore, Nov 30 - Pakistan’s Test skipper Shan Masood has been given an upgrade in the Pakistan Cricket Board’s central contract list, said the governing body (PCB) on Thursday. The upgrade sees Masood’s contract go from Category D to B.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to make first-ever India tour in December
Mumbai, Nov 28 - Former Manchester United footballer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is all set for his maiden visit to India for the exciting three-city tour from December 15 to 17.
Otago Oval to be temporarily named ‘Suzie Bates Oval’ as New Zealand name squad for Pakistan series
Dunedin, Nov 30 - Dunedin’s University of Otago Oval will temporarily hand its naming rights over to their former student Suzie Bates next week as New Zealand women open their international home summer against Pakistan.
PKL season 10 is a proud moment for kabaddi fraternity, say Pawan Sehrawat
Hyderabad, Nov 29 - The Pro Kabaddi League is all geared up to launch its tenth season on December 2, 2023 and the fans cannot keep calm.
PSV fightback ends Sevilla’s Champions League hopes
Madrid, Nov 30 - Sevilla surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 at home to PSV Eindhoven to crash out of the UEFA Champions League and leave the future of coach Diego Alonso hanging by a thread.
Pat Cummins in “no doubt” his captaincy getting better after World Cup title win
New Delhi, Nov 28 - Australia World Cup 2023 winning captain Pat Cummins has said that “no doubt” that his captaincy is getting better after leading Australia to their sixth ODI World Cup title.
Paarl Royals appoint Shane Bond as head coach ahead of second season of SA20
Paarl, Nov 29 - Paarl Royals have announced the appointment of former New Zealand fast-bowler Shane Bond as the new head coach of the franchise ahead of the second season of SA20. Bond replaces former South African all-rounder JP Duminy in the position,
Ponting backs Warner to be in Australia’s playing eleven for start of Test summer against Pakistan
Melbourne, Nov 30 - Legendary Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting has backed David Warner to be in the playing eleven to kickstart the home summer through the first Test against Pakistan starting on December 14 in Perth.
Kane Williamson equal Kohli’s 29-Test-ton tally
Sylhet, Nov 29 - New Zealand batter Kane Williamson on Wednesday equalled Indian batter Virat Kohli's Test century tally after he slammed his 29th test hundred playing against Bangladesh at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
It’s just that the conditions are slightly tougher for them, says Ruturaj Gaikwad on India’s death bowling
Guwahati, Nov 29 - India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad came out in defence of the death bowling performance during their five-wicket loss to Australia in the third T20I, saying the conditions were tough for the bowlers due to dew, which increased the difficulty of
Matching Babar with Smith is almost like matching Smith with Kohli: Usman Khawaja
Perth, Nov 30 - Ahead of Australia’s three-match Test series against Pakistan, veteran left-handed opener Usman Khawaja drew parallels in clash of batting titans between Steven Smith and Babar Azam, saying it is like comparing the Sydney-based right-handed batter with the talismanic Virat
La Liga: Real Madrid remain on top after Girona and Athletic Bilbao draw
Madrid, Nov 28 - Girona and Athletic Bilbao drew a hugely entertaining game 1-1 on Monday night, meaning Girona surrender top spot in La Liga to Real Madrid, while Athletic are back in fifth place.