T20 World Cup: Marsh hopes to begin bowling in later stage of tournament

T20 World Cup: Marsh hopes to begin bowling in later stage of tournament

Port of Spain (Trinidad), June 2 - Australia captain Mitchell Marsh hopes to return to bowling at the back end of the T20 World Cup and will start the tournament as pure batter.

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FIFA WC Qualifier: Stimac calls Kuwait game India’s ‘most important match in three decades’

FIFA WC Qualifier: Stimac calls Kuwait game India’s ‘most important match in three decades’

Kolkata, June 2 - Igor Stimac is no stranger to cliffhangers. In his long and distinguished career, the classy center-back of the nineties had experienced many such nights on the pitch, when football wasn’t a matter of life and death, but much more

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Boxing World Qualifiers: Amit Panghal clinches fifth Paris Olympic quota for India

Boxing World Qualifiers: Amit Panghal clinches fifth Paris Olympic quota for India

Bangkok, June 2 - 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal earned a unanimous 5:0 verdict against China’s Liu Chuang in the 51kg quarterfinals of the Boxing World Qualifiers to become the fifth Indian boxer to earn a Paris Olympic quota on Sunday.

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T20 World Cup: ‘We haven’t nailed batting line-up yet’, says Rohit after win over Bangladesh

T20 World Cup: ‘We haven’t nailed batting line-up yet’, says Rohit after win over Bangladesh

New York, June 2 - India captain Rohit Sharma said that they haven't confirmed their batting line-up for the T20 World Cup after registering a comfortable 60-run win over Bangladesh in a warm-up match on Saturday.

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Amit Panghal seals India’s fifth Paris Olympic quota in boxing

Amit Panghal seals India’s fifth Paris Olympic quota in boxing

Bangkok, June 2 - Amit Panghal secured Paris Olympic quota in men's 51kg weight category after beating Chinese pugilist 5:0 in the quarterfinals of World Olympic Boxing Qualifiers, here on Sunday.

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T20 World Cup: ‘We wanted to play aggressive cricket’, says Aaron Jones after heroics vs Canada

T20 World Cup: ‘We wanted to play aggressive cricket’, says Aaron Jones after heroics vs Canada

Dallas, June 2 - Team USA got off to a perfect start at the 2024 T20 World Cup as the host nation recorded the third highest ever run chase in a T20 World Cup against geographical rivals, Canada and won by seven wickets.

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T20 World Cup: Injured Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam in doubt for Sri Lanka match

T20 World Cup: Injured Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam in doubt for Sri Lanka match

New York, June 2 - Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam sustained an injury to his left hand during the T20 World Cup warm-up match against India, resulting in a split in the webbing between his index and middle fingers which required six stitches.

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T20 World Cup: Jones’ 94 powers USA to record victory over Canada in opener

T20 World Cup: Jones’ 94 powers USA to record victory over Canada in opener

Dallas (USA), June 2 - The USA launched their ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign in style, as Aaron Jones’ unbeaten 94 off 40 guided the hosts to a confident seven-wicket win over their neighbours Canada, in what was the debut for both

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Winning an Olympic medal will be major career achievement: Aditi Ashok

Winning an Olympic medal will be major career achievement: Aditi Ashok

New Delhi, June 2 - As the Indian golfer Aditi Ashok prepars herself for the Paris Olympics, every tournament will count for the 26-year-old athlete in quest of her first medal in her third Summer Games after debuting for India at Rio 2016.

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‘It’s the best night of my life’, says Bellingham after maiden Champions League victory

‘It’s the best night of my life’, says Bellingham after maiden Champions League victory

London, June 2 - Jude Bellingham’s dream move to Real Madrid now has a perfect start as the British midfield sensation has won the La Liga and Champions League in his first season with the club.

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Perez makes bold claim after Champions League victory, says ‘We want the 16th’

Perez makes bold claim after Champions League victory, says ‘We want the 16th’

New Delhi, June 2 - Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund earned the team their record-extending 15th UEFA Champions League trophy. Following the final Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez claimed the club was already focused on the next one.

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Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa stuns world no. 2 Caruana in Rd-5

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa stuns world no. 2 Caruana in Rd-5

Stavanger (Norway), June 2 - India's prodigy R Praggnanandhaa stunned the chess world again by defeating World No.2 Fabiano Caruana in Round 5 of the Norway Chess tournament.

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T20 World Cup: Rishabh Pant hits fifty, Pandya slams 40* as Indians beat Bangla in warm-up match

T20 World Cup: Rishabh Pant hits fifty, Pandya slams 40* as Indians beat Bangla in warm-up match

Dallas, June 2 - The 2007 champion India proved their preparations for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2004 are on track with a comprehensive 60-run victory over neighbours Bangladesh in their one-off warm-up match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New

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Jemimah, Sajana, Priya in Board President XI squad for tour game against South Africa

Jemimah, Sajana, Priya in Board President XI squad for tour game against South Africa

New Delhi, June 1 - Jemimah Rodrigues, Sajana Sajeevan, and Priya Punia are amongst the notable names included in the Board President XI squad for the tour game against South Africa, to be played in Bengaluru on June 13.

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GM Vishy Anand to inaugurate FIDE World Junior Chess Championship in Gandhinagar

GM Vishy Anand to inaugurate FIDE World Junior Chess Championship in Gandhinagar

Ahmedabad, June 1 - Padma Vibhushan Awardee and former 5-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand will inaugurate the FIDE World Junior Chess Championship at Radisson GIFT City Club at Gandhinagar on Sunday.

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T20 World Cup: Have a chance to redeem ourselves, make Caribbean fans proud, says Pooran

T20 World Cup: Have a chance to redeem ourselves, make Caribbean fans proud, says Pooran

Georgetown, June 1 - The big-hitting West Indies left-handed batter Nicholas Pooran believes his side has an opportunity to redeem itself through the upcoming 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup and make the fans in the Caribbean proud of the team.

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T20 World Cup: Lack of buzz leads to a lukewarm build-up in the USA

T20 World Cup: Lack of buzz leads to a lukewarm build-up in the USA

New Delhi, June 1 - The year 1994 played a crucial role in shaping the USA’s connection with football (called soccer in America) when it hosted the FIFA World Cup.

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Dinesh Karthik posts emotional letter confirming retirement from cricket

Dinesh Karthik posts emotional letter confirming retirement from cricket

New Delhi, June 1 - Reports have been floating around about Dinesh Karthik’s retirement since Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) final game of the season against Royal Rajasthan in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Eliminator match. The wicket-keeper batsman has officially put the

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Champions League: Wembley Stadium tightens security for final

Champions League: Wembley Stadium tightens security for final

London, June 1 - Ahead of the much-anticipated Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, security has been beefed up at Wembley Stadium to counter any threat of violence by ardent football fans.

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World Cup qualifiers: With eyes on Sunil Chhetri, India gear up for key clash with Kuwait

World Cup qualifiers: With eyes on Sunil Chhetri, India gear up for key clash with Kuwait

Kolkata, June 1 - India's all-important FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait is inching closer with every day. The West Asians are a familiar side for the Blue Tigers and this is set to be their fourth meeting in less than a year,

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