First-of-its-kind hybrid cricket pitch marks its arrival in India via Dharamshala

First-of-its-kind hybrid cricket pitch marks its arrival in India via Dharamshala

New Delhi, May 10 - Since the start of this millennium, innovation has been gaining currency in cricket – be it be via zing bails, spider cam, cricket bat sensor or hawk eye technology. In terms of pitches, a vital factor in teams

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‘I had the intuition something good would happen’: Khaleel on India comeback

‘I had the intuition something good would happen’: Khaleel on India comeback

Bengaluru, May 10 - Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer Khaleel Ahmed is delighted to be included in the Indian reserve list of the T20 World Cup squad 2024 after a splendid run in the IPL 2024, having picked up 14 wickets in 12 matches

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IPL 2024: ‘For India’s sake, you’d want Kohli’s form to continue in T20 WC’, says Kumble

IPL 2024: ‘For India’s sake, you’d want Kohli’s form to continue in T20 WC’, says Kumble

Dharamshala, May 10 - Former India cricketer Anil Kumble heaped praise on Virat Kohli and expects the star Indian batter to continue his prime IPL form in the T20 World Cup as well.

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Bajrang reiterates ‘he didnt refused to give dope test’, says NADA failed to respond to his query

Bajrang reiterates ‘he didnt refused to give dope test’, says NADA failed to respond to his query

New Delhi, May 10 - Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist freestyle wrestler Bajrang Punia reiterated that he didn't refused to give dope test and it was NADA which failed to give answers to his query on sending expired kits for dope test.

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‘Chess training may look easy and cheap but it’s expensive’, Praggnanandhaa opens up about need for corporate support

‘Chess training may look easy and cheap but it’s expensive’, Praggnanandhaa opens up about need for corporate support

Ahmedabad, 10 May - Indian chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, who recently competed at the FIDE Candidates in Canada for the first time, stressed on the need for corporate sponsors in an sport of Chess where training may seem "easy and cheap" but in

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IPL 2024: ‘I’ve brought out the slog-sweep to the spinners’, says Virat Kohli on 92 against PBKS

IPL 2024: ‘I’ve brought out the slog-sweep to the spinners’, says Virat Kohli on 92 against PBKS

Dharamshala, May 10 - Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli emphasised his counter-batting style against the spinners in IPL 2024 and said that the sweep has been a "key scoring option for him."

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‘If Dravid wants to re-apply, he can’: BCCI to invite application for men’s head coach position

‘If Dravid wants to re-apply, he can’: BCCI to invite application for men’s head coach position

Mumbai, May 10 - The appointment process for the head coach of India’s men’s cricket team is set to begin in the coming week, confirmed Jay Shah, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary.

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IPL 2024: ‘We lost because of dropped catches’, admits PBKS assistant coach Brad Haddin after RCB defeat

IPL 2024: ‘We lost because of dropped catches’, admits PBKS assistant coach Brad Haddin after RCB defeat

Dharamshala, May 10 - After Punjab Kings (PBKS) suffered elimination from IPL 2024 following a 60-run defeat at the hands of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), assistant coach Brad Haddin admitted "dropped catches cost his side the match."

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Funding boosted for Australian Institute of Sport ahead of 2032 Brisbane Olympics

Funding boosted for Australian Institute of Sport ahead of 2032 Brisbane Olympics

Canberra, May 10 - The Australian government has announced a funding boost for the nation's high-performance sports institute ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

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NZ’s Colin Munro announces retirement from international cricket

NZ’s Colin Munro announces retirement from international cricket

Christchurch, May 10 - New Zealand batter Colin Munro has decided to draw curtains on his international career that spanned 123 matches.

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Jyothi Yarraji wins 100 hurdles gold in Holland, misses Olympic berth by 0.10 secs

Jyothi Yarraji wins 100 hurdles gold in Holland, misses Olympic berth by 0.10 secs

Mumbai, May 10 - Indian athlete Jyothi Yarraji won the women's 100m hurdles event at the Harry Schulting Games 2024 athletics meet in Vught, Netherlands on Thursday. However, she was unlucky to miss the qualification mark for the Paris Olympic Games by one-tenth

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IPL 2024: RCB keep their Playoffs hopes alive as PBKS are eliminated after 60-run defeat

IPL 2024: RCB keep their Playoffs hopes alive as PBKS are eliminated after 60-run defeat

Dharamsala, May 10 - Virat Kohli’s majestic 92 off 47 balls, coupled with a collective bowling effort helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru get a 60-run win over Punjab Kings in Match 58 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the HPCA Stadium here on

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WPL has given our players a lot of confidence, says Harmanpreet Kaur after India’s series win over Bangladesh

WPL has given our players a lot of confidence, says Harmanpreet Kaur after India’s series win over Bangladesh

Sylhet, May 9 - After India secured a 5-0 sweep in the T20I series against Bangladesh, captain Harmanpreet Kaur was quick to credit her team’s stellar performance to the confidence gained from playing in the Women’s Premier League (WPL).

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Batters, Radha and Asha star in India’s 21-run win over Bangladesh; clinch series 5-0

Batters, Radha and Asha star in India’s 21-run win over Bangladesh; clinch series 5-0

Sylhet, May 9 - Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, and Dayalan Hemalatha made 30s respectively, while spinners Radha Yadav and Asha Sobhana picked five wickets between themselves as India beat Bangladesh by 21 runs in the fifth and final T20I to secure

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IPL 2024: Bowlers have been coming into their own in last three weeks: Brett Lee

IPL 2024: Bowlers have been coming into their own in last three weeks: Brett Lee

New Delhi, May 9 - The high scores by batters and bowlers being taken to the cleaners constantly in the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been the biggest talking point of the tournament. But Brett Lee, the legendary Australia

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Govt approves Nikhat Zareen’s request for Game-ready Equipment; Sharath’s trip to Germany

Govt approves Nikhat Zareen’s request for Game-ready Equipment; Sharath’s trip to Germany

New Delhi, May 9 - The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved boxer Nikhat Zareen’s request for game-ready equipment that includes Laser Unit-BTL, Ankle wrap Game Ready, Full Leg Wrap Game Ready, Hand wrist wrap

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T20 World Cup: Hasaranga to lead star-studded Sri Lanka side as Angelo Mathews returns

T20 World Cup: Hasaranga to lead star-studded Sri Lanka side as Angelo Mathews returns

Colombo, May 9 - Veteran Angelo Mathews returns to the squad as all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga will lead an experienced Sri Lanka outfit for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, the Sri Lanka Cricket announced on Thursday.

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IPL 2024: Only KL Rahul will lead LSG, everything is fine between team and owner: Sources

IPL 2024: Only KL Rahul will lead LSG, everything is fine between team and owner: Sources

New Delhi, May 9 - The animated chat on-field between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka and skipper K.L Rahul following their humiliating 10-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has triggered speculation that the Karnataka batter might quit captaincy. However, LSG sources

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Diksha to play her 100th event on Ladies European Tour

Diksha to play her 100th event on Ladies European Tour

Seoul (South Korea), May 9 - India’s Diksha Dagar is all set for a new landmark, The 23-year-old will make a historic 100th start on the Ladies European Tour, when she starts at the Aramco Team Series Korea. Diksha, who has two wins

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Meeting behind closed doors a better option than whole world watching, says Lee on Rahul-Goenka animated meeting

Meeting behind closed doors a better option than whole world watching, says Lee on Rahul-Goenka animated meeting

New Delhi, May 9 - Brett Lee, the legendary Australia fast-bowler, feels the KL Rahul-Sanjiv Goenka animated meeting in the aftermath of Lucknow Super Giants’ 10-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad could have been better if it happened behind closed doors rather than being

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