Women’s Test: India win toss, opt to bat first against South Africa

Women’s Test: India win toss, opt to bat first against South Africa

Chennai, June 28 - India have won toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in the one-off women's Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, here on Friday.

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Kiran Pahal qualifies for Olympics, Gulveer improves meet record in Inter-State Athletics

Kiran Pahal qualifies for Olympics, Gulveer improves meet record in Inter-State Athletics

Panchkula, June 27 - The Athletics Federation of India has scheduled the 63rd National Inter-state Athletics Championships 2024 just a month before the Olympic Games to help the Indian athletes qualify and the move paid on the opening day itself with Kiran Pahal

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South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt demands more red-ball matches in women’s cricket

South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt demands more red-ball matches in women’s cricket

New Delhi, June 27 - Ahead of the one-off Test against India in Chennai, South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has urged for more Tests in the women's cricket calendar and the inclusion of red-ball tournaments in Proteas' domestic structure.

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T20 World Cup: Don’t want this type of pitch at any game, says Moody on semis strip

T20 World Cup: Don’t want this type of pitch at any game, says Moody on semis strip

Tarouba (Trinidad), June 27 - Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody gave a huge thumbs-down to the pitch at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium in Trinidad used for the first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 between South Africa and Afghanistan,

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Ajinkya Rahane signs up with Leicestershire for One-Day Cup, five County Championship games

Ajinkya Rahane signs up with Leicestershire for One-Day Cup, five County Championship games

London, June 27 - Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane has signed up with county side Leicestershire and will play in the entire One-Day Cup campaign, as well as five County Championship matches.

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T20 World Cup: It always hurts when you lose games like this, says Trott on Afghanistan’s exit

T20 World Cup: It always hurts when you lose games like this, says Trott on Afghanistan’s exit

Tarouba (Trinidad), June 27 - After Afghanistan’s incredible run in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup ended in a heavy nine-wicket defeat in the first semifinal to South Africa, head coach Jonathan Trott said the side is hurting over the manner in which

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T20 World Cup: Rohit, Axar, Kuldeep excel as India outclass England, set up title clash with SA

T20 World Cup: Rohit, Axar, Kuldeep excel as India outclass England, set up title clash with SA

Georgetown (Guyana), June 28 - Captain Rohit Sharma slammed his 32nd T20I fifty through a 39-ball 57, while Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel picked three wickets each as India stormed into the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup final after outclassing defending champions England

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IND v SA, Women’s Test: When and where to watch, date, time, live streaming, live broadcast, venue

IND v SA, Women’s Test: When and where to watch, date, time, live streaming, live broadcast, venue

Chennai, June 27 - India will host South Africa for a one-off women's Test match, starting on Friday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

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T20 World Cup: England could go with four spinners against India, says Collingwood

T20 World Cup: England could go with four spinners against India, says Collingwood

New Delhi, June 27 - Former England captain Paul Collingwood believes the Jos Buttler-led side will play four spinners against India in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup in Guyana on Thursday.

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Euro 2024: Ronaldo should not have started in the first place, says Hutchison

Euro 2024: Ronaldo should not have started in the first place, says Hutchison

New Delhi, June 27 - In a dramatic turn of events, Georgia sent shockwaves across the footballing world by defeating heavyweights Portugal to qualify for the UEFA Euro 2024 Round of 16.

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T20 World Cup: What will happen if India v England semifinal washed out in Guyana?

T20 World Cup: What will happen if India v England semifinal washed out in Guyana?

New Delhi, June 27 - After South Africa's thumping nine-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first semi-final, the focus shifts to the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup between India and England at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday.

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‘Hockey India League is crucial in talent identification’, says ex-Indian dragflicker VR Raghunath

‘Hockey India League is crucial in talent identification’, says ex-Indian dragflicker VR Raghunath

New Delhi, June 27 - Former Indian defender and dragflick icon VR Raghunath believed that Hockey India League (HIL) will play a crucial role in talent identification and at the same time will also help the domestic players to showcase their skills to

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London to host the second edition of Global Chess League

London to host the second edition of Global Chess League

Chennai, June 27 - The second edition of the Global Chess League will be held in London from October 3 to 12, said the International Chess Federation or FIDE on Thursday.

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After career-high world no. 24 ranking, Sreeja aims to create upsets at Paris Olympics

After career-high world no. 24 ranking, Sreeja aims to create upsets at Paris Olympics

New Delhi, June 27 - Sreeja Akula created history earlier this week by becoming the first Indian table tennis player to win a WTT Contender singles title and on Tuesday she became India’s top-most paddler with a career-high ranking of 24. The 25-year-old

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India’s Santhosh Suvarna wins his second World Series of Poker title

India’s Santhosh Suvarna wins his second World Series of Poker title

New Delhi, June 27 - Indian Poker maestro Santhosh Suvrana scripted history by winning his second bracelet in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and taking home a record prize money of over Rs 45 crore.

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Avoid football model, prioritise international cricket over franchise leagues: Ross Taylor

Avoid football model, prioritise international cricket over franchise leagues: Ross Taylor

Delhi, June 27 - Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor feels international cricket can still reach the pinnacle amid the rising popularity of the T20 leagues as cricket can't replicate football's league model.

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T20 World Cup: India vs England head-to-head and overall stats

T20 World Cup: India vs England head-to-head and overall stats

Georgetown (Guyana), June 27 - Unbeaten India are geared up to face the defending champions England in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup, eyeing to avenge the 10-wicket drubbing against the Jos Buttler-led side in the semifinal of the 2022 edition.

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T20 World Cup: ‘Kuldeep is ready to make substantial impact against England’, says Piyush Chawla

T20 World Cup: ‘Kuldeep is ready to make substantial impact against England’, says Piyush Chawla

New Delhi, June 27 - Piyush Chawla, the veteran India leg-spinner, believes left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav is in prime form and is ready to make a substantial impact for the Rohit Sharma-led side in their 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup semifinal clash against

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T20 World Cup: Vaughan criticises semifinals schedule, says ‘geared towards India, unfair on others’

T20 World Cup: Vaughan criticises semifinals schedule, says ‘geared towards India, unfair on others’

New Delhi, June 27 - Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticised the scheduling of the T20 World Cup semifinals, alleging that the whole tournament is planned to favour India and is "unfair" to other teams.

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T20 World Cup: ‘England have prepared well for Kohli’, says head coach Mott ahead of semis

T20 World Cup: ‘England have prepared well for Kohli’, says head coach Mott ahead of semis

Georgetown (Guyana), June 27 - As the defending champions England are ready to face India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Thursday, head coach Matthew Mott is wary of the threat posed by Virat Kohli and said his team is well-prepared

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