Jepchirchir’s women-only marathon World Record ratified just before Paris Olympics
Monaco, July 3 - Just three weeks ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, World Athletics has ratified the women's marathon world record set by Peres Jepchirchir earlier this year.
Football: India to take on Vietnam, and Lebanon in Tri-Nation friendly tournament in October
New Delhi, July 3 - The senior Indian men's team will play a Tri-Nation friendly tournament in Vietnam during the October 2024 FIFA window.
Andy Murray to partner Raducanu in Wimbledon mixed doubles
London, July 3 - Former World No.1 Andy Murray will partner fellow Grand Slam champion Emma Raducanu in the mixed doubles event at Wimbledon.
Ben Stokes declares England Test team will ‘live forever’ in memory of cricket fans
New Delhi, July 3 - The England Test captain Ben Stokes has declared that his team 'will be remembered forever' by those fortunate enough to witness their brand of cricket.
Sanju Samson unveils team India’s special felicitation jersey
New Delhi, July 7 - India’s wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson shared a first glimpse of a special jersey designed to commemorate Team India's Men's T2O World Cup glory.
‘The 11-year wait is over’: Spirited fans give jubilant welcome to T20 champs on arrival
New Delhi, July 4 - The triumphant Indian cricket team returned home to a rousing reception on Thursday, as hundreds of fans braved the steady drizzle and heavy security outside the Indira Gandhi International Airport to welcome their heroes.
Suryakumar shows off dancing skills as T20 World Cup champions get grand welcome in Delhi
New Delhi, July 4 - Team India's batter Suryakumar Yadav stole the spotlight as he danced his heart out during a warm welcome celebration at the ITC Maurya Hotel on Thursday morning.
Special arrangements for T20 World champions at team hotel
New Delhi, July 4 - A special cake representing the World Cup Trophy has been made for the Indian cricket team which will be cut at the side’s arrival in the hotel - ITC Maurya.
Weather god showers love as champs return home! Rohit & Co. receive hero’s welcome
New Delhi, July 4 - It was calm and pleasant weather with little showers, the only thing that could be heard was police sirens, suddenly someone shouted "dekho vo aa gaye", and the shutterbugs went berserk...oh dear, what a sight!
After seeking ‘urgent help’ from authorities, Vinesh Phogat gets Schengen visa for Spain
New Delhi, July 3 - World Championship medallist wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday received a Schengen visa for Spain for training and competition in Madrid after seeking "urgent help" from Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of External Affairs and other authorities as the
Meeting with PM Modi to the victory parade in Mumbai: Team India’s full schedule after arriving home
New Delhi, July 3 - The ICC Men's T20 World Cup-winning Indian team will be honoured by a victory parade in Mumbai from Nariman Point to Wankhede Stadium on Thursday and will also be felicitated at a ceremony at the Stadium.
LPL 2024: ‘Elated’ Shadab Khan shares happiness of taking first career hat-trick against Kandy Falcons
Kandy, July 3 - The Colombo Strikers began their Lanka Premier League 2024 campaign with a convincing 51-run victory over the Kandy Falcons. The Falcons chasing a difficult target of 199 were dismissed for 147 in just 15. 5 overs.
India to host Armwrestling Asian International Cup in October
New Delhi, July 3 - The People’s Armwrestling Federation of India (PAFI) on Wednesday announced to host the Asian International Cup later this year. The tournament will take place in Mumbai from October 19-26.
Vinesh Phogat seeks ‘urgent help’ from authorities to get Spain visa
New Delhi, July 3 - World championships medallist wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday sought "urgent help" from Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, the Ministry of External Affairs, and other authorities after her visa for Spain got delayed.
Hardik Pandya becomes joint new top-ranked all-rounder in ICC Men’s T20I rankings
New Delhi, July 3 - Hardik Pandya's impressive show in India’s triumphant 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup campaign has seen him become the top-ranked all-rounder in the latest ICC Men's T20I Rankings update on Wednesday.
Shakib Al Hasan undecided on Bangladesh’s tour of India participation
New Delhi, July 3 - Bangladesh’s veteran left-arm spin all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan said he is unsure of being a part of the side’s tour of India happening later this year.
Team India ‘coming home’; set to meet PM in Delhi, to have an open-top bus parade in Mumbai
New Delhi, July 3 - The ICC Men's T20 World Cup-winning Indian team led by Rohit Sharma are set to arrive home as the players finally left for Delhi after being stranded in Barbados for three days due to Hurricane Beryl.
Graeme Smith lauds South Africa’s performance at ICC T20 World Cup
New Delhi, July 3 - Former South Africa cricketer and SA20 league commissioner, Graeme Smith has praised the performance of the Proteas men’s team at the T20 World Cup and noted the increased positivity around South African cricket, both locally and internationally.
‘God has its own plan’, says Pant on going from life-threatening accident to winning T20 World Cup
New Delhi, July 3 - Many were unsure how wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant would fare on his return to international cricket through the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies.
CA chief Hockley commits to resume bilateral cricket with Afghanistan
New Delhi, July 3 - Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley congratulated the Afghanistan men's cricket team for their victory over Australia in the league phase of the recently concluded T20 World Cup and reiterated commitment to resume bilateral cricket with the Asian nation.