T20 World Cup: ‘This SA team is different, we own what is ours’, says Rob Walter ahead of semis

T20 World Cup: ‘This SA team is different, we own what is ours’, says Rob Walter ahead of semis

Port of Spain (Trinidad), June 26 - As South Africa prepares to face Afghanistan on Thursday in the 2024 T20 World Cup semifinal, head coach Rob Walter is steering his team away from the ghosts of past knockout failures.

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T20 World Cup: Marsh and Co. look ahead as Australia faces transition after tournament exit

T20 World Cup: Marsh and Co. look ahead as Australia faces transition after tournament exit

New Delhi, June 26 - In the aftermath of Australia’s disappointing exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup, head coach Mitchell Marsh acknowledged the looming decisions about the future of the team’s veteran players.

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T20 World Cup: Rain threatens highly-anticipated India-England semi-final clash

T20 World Cup: Rain threatens highly-anticipated India-England semi-final clash

Georgetown, June 26 - A lot can change for teams in going from one edition of the T20 World Cup to another. For India, who showed sparks of embracing an attacking approach with the bat, only to go back to their timid and

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Cricket legend Kapil Dev takes over as president of Professional Golf Tour of India

Cricket legend Kapil Dev takes over as president of Professional Golf Tour of India

New Delhi, June 26 - World Cup-winning former India cricket captain Kapil Dev has taken over as the president of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI).

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T20 World Cup: Inzamam-ul-Haq accuses India of ball tampering against Australia

T20 World Cup: Inzamam-ul-Haq accuses India of ball tampering against Australia

New Delhi, June 26 - Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq accused India of ball tamparing during the Super 8 match against Australia on Monday.

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Paris Olympics: 14-year-old Dhinidhi and Srihari get ‘Universality Quota’ to represent India in swimming

Paris Olympics: 14-year-old Dhinidhi and Srihari get ‘Universality Quota’ to represent India in swimming

New Delhi, June 26 - 14-year-old Dhinidhi Desinghu and Srihari Nataraj are selected to represent India at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games under "Universality Quota", Swimming Federation of India (SFI) announced on Wednesday.

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Harmanpreet to lead 16-man Indian hockey squad at Paris Olympics

Harmanpreet to lead 16-man Indian hockey squad at Paris Olympics

New Delhi, June 26 - Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 16-member Indian men’s hockey team that will compete for the top honours at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11 in the French capital.

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PT Usha advocates for Yoga’s inclusion in Asian Games

PT Usha advocates for Yoga’s inclusion in Asian Games

New Delhi, June 26 - Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha made a strong pitch for the inclusion of Yoga in the Asian Games programe.

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‘No one likes a quiet goodbye’: Yuvraj pens special note as Warner retires from international cricket

‘No one likes a quiet goodbye’: Yuvraj pens special note as Warner retires from international cricket

New Delhi, June 26 - As veteran batter David Warner's storied 15-year international cricket career came to a quiet close following Australia's elimination from the T20 World Cup, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh penned a heartfelt note for his former IPL captain.

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T20 World Cup: England will look to go aggressive against Jasprit Bumrah, says Paul Collingwood

T20 World Cup: England will look to go aggressive against Jasprit Bumrah, says Paul Collingwood

New Delhi, June 26 - Paul Collingwood, who captained England to the 2010 Men’s T20 World Cup triumph in the Caribbean, believes the Jos Buttler-led side will be looking to take the aggressive route against India’s fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah during Thursday’s second

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T20 World Cup: Rohit and Virat are key to India’s success, says ex-fielding coach Robin Singh

T20 World Cup: Rohit and Virat are key to India’s success, says ex-fielding coach Robin Singh

New Delhi, June 26 - Come Thursday, India will be facing England in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final at the Providence Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana, to decide who goes into the title clash at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Sunday.

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Copa America and Euro schedule: Group Stage nears conclusion; Mexico hope to secure knockouts berth

Copa America and Euro schedule: Group Stage nears conclusion; Mexico hope to secure knockouts berth

New Delhi, June 26 - The 2024 Euros are closing in on the knockout stages. The final day of the Group Stages is here as the teams from Group E and F look to lock in their place in the Round of 16.

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T20 World Cup: India’s bowling combination better suited for Guyana than England, says Robin Singh

T20 World Cup: India’s bowling combination better suited for Guyana than England, says Robin Singh

New Delhi, June 26 - Robin Singh, the former India all-rounder, believes the bowling combination in the Rohit Sharma-led side will suit them more as compared to England when the two teams clash in the second semi-final of 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup

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‘It is creating unusual ­environment…’: Southgate reacts on boos from fans following Slovenia draw

‘It is creating unusual ­environment…’: Southgate reacts on boos from fans following Slovenia draw

Cologne, June 26 - England and Slovenia's battle saw the game ending in stalemate. The draw was enough for England to qualify top of Group C thanks to the 0-0 draw between Denmark and Serbia.

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Copa America: Martinez scores late winner as Argentina secure knockout berth

Copa America: Martinez scores late winner as Argentina secure knockout berth

Los Angeles, June 26 - Lionel Messi and Argentina have finally overcome their biggest hurdle. The side beat Chile through a late goal to win 1-0 and confirm their place in the quarterfinals of Copa America.

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Golf: Kapil Dev unanimously elected as PGTI president

Golf: Kapil Dev unanimously elected as PGTI president

New Delhi, June 26 - Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev, who led India to its first World Cup victory in 1983, is set to usher in a new era for Indian golf as he has been unanimously elected as the president of the Professional

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T20 World Cup: Gaffaney, Tucker named on-field umpires for India-England clash; Nitin Menon to officiate first SF

T20 World Cup: Gaffaney, Tucker named on-field umpires for India-England clash; Nitin Menon to officiate first SF

Arnos Vale (St Vincent), June 25 - Chris Gaffaney of New Zealand and Australia's Rodney Tucker will be the on-field umpires when India take on England in the semifinal for the second tournament running in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Thursday.

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T20 World Cup: Bravo thanks Afghan fans for ‘love and support ‘as crowds chant his name after Bangladesh win

T20 World Cup: Bravo thanks Afghan fans for ‘love and support ‘as crowds chant his name after Bangladesh win

Arnos Vale (St Vincent), June 25 - Former West Indies star Dwayne Bravo has thanked the people of Afghanistan for acknowledging his contribution to their cricket team's historic march into the semifinals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup here on Monday night.

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IOC welcomes United Nations’ appeal to observe Olympic Truce during Paris 2024

IOC welcomes United Nations’ appeal to observe Olympic Truce during Paris 2024

New York, June 25 - With just one month to go for the start of the Olympic Games 2024 in Paris, the chief of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday made a solemn appeal to the UN Member States for the observance

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India to meet Pakistan on July 19, opening day of Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024

India to meet Pakistan on July 19, opening day of Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024

Dambulla (Sri Lanka), June 25 - The Women's T20 Asia Cup 2024 will open with a blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan in the prime-time slot on July 19 here, according to the final fixtures of the tournament announced on Tuesday.

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