Sports

Inter Miami’s Messi strikes again to seal 2-0 victory

28 Aug 2023 10:05 AM IST

Lionel Andres Messi once again worked his magic in his Major League Soccer (MLS) debut to seal off an impressive 2-0 victory against NY Red Bulls at the Red Bull Arena on Sunday. Miami manager Gerardo Martino named the playing XI with Messi being the most notable absentee. However, he

Lucky loser Sara beats Ekaterina for the championship

28 Aug 2023 10:04 AM IST

Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain, who received a lucky loser berth into the tournament, captured her second career singles title with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory over fourth-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia at Tennis in the Land. Sorribes Tormo, ranked No. 95 in the world, overcame a 4-2 deficit in

Prime Minister applauds Indian athletes’ success in Mann Ki Baat

28 Aug 2023 10:03 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed Indian athletes’ performance at the World University Games in Chengdu, saying they had done the nation proud by returning home with a record haul of 26 medals. India won 11 gold, five silver and 10 bronze, the best ever performance by the country’s

Indian women’s defeat Thailand in Asian Hockey 5s Qualifier

28 Aug 2023 10:02 AM IST

The Indian Women’s Hockey team defeated Thailand 5-4 at Salalah in Oman on Sunday at the Women’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier. For India, Navjot Kaur (1’), Monika Dipi Toppo (1’,7’), Mahima Choudhary (20’) and Ajmina Kujur (30’) were on target. For Thailand, Piresram Anongnat (3’), Aunjai Natthakarn (10’,

Mumbai City FC’s Rahul Bheke ready to challenge Neymar’s brilliance

28 Aug 2023 10:02 AM IST

Mumbai City FC captain Rahul Bheke is looking forward to facing Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in the AFC Champions League and said that he will not be fazed by the prospect of facing the likes of Neymar. The Saudi Arabian side have significantly strengthened in the transfer market bringing in

Australia’s well-wounded squad aims for World Cup

26 Aug 2023 10:14 AM IST

Marcus Stoinis will be key to the Australian middle order and will also have the responsibility of picking key wickets with the ball. With a fantastic behind him where he scored 480 runs at a strike rate of 170 plus for the Lucknow Super Giants, Stoinis is a confident man

PCB announces squad for Asian Games

26 Aug 2023 10:14 AM IST

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that all-rounder Qasim Akram will lead Pakistan Shaheens in the 19th Asian Games, set to take place in Hangzhou, China. The event will be played in a T20 format from September 28 to October 7. 20-year-old Qasim, has till date featured in 20 first-class

Tim Paine joins Adelaide strikers with new role

26 Aug 2023 10:01 AM IST

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine has joined the Big Bash League (BBL) outfit Adelaide Strikers as an assistant coach ahead of the new season. Former Australia pacer and Strikers coach Jason Gillespie feels Paine, who retired from first-class cricket at the end of last season, can turn out to

Pakistan eyes on No. 1 ODI Ranking

26 Aug 2023 09:59 AM IST

Pakistan team is just one win away from claiming the No.1 ODI team ranking ahead of the Asia Cup 2023 and ICC Cricket World Cup. Pakistan clinched an exciting one-wicket victory over Afghanistan in Hambantota on Thursday and in the process clinched an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-game series.

Indian pace sensation Umesh joins Essex for final matches

26 Aug 2023 09:58 AM IST

India pacer Umesh Yadav has signed with Essex for the final three matches of the ongoing County Division One Championship. Essex Cricket Club has announced Umesh as the replacement of New Zealand fast bowler Doug Bracewell in the squad. Umesh has been a part of Middlesex in the past season

KL Rahul’s return: Star Batsman showcases form in training Camp

26 Aug 2023 09:57 AM IST

In the early hours of Friday morning, August 25th, the Indian cricket team’s practice session saw KL Rahul embarking on a specialized training regimen. The 31-year-old, donning a fitness-tracking vest, engaged in rigorous exercises meticulously guided by the team’s conditioning coaches. His routine kicked off with a series of stretches

Indian stars Abhinav and Ibrahim ready to lead at World Stage

26 Aug 2023 09:55 AM IST

Two of India’s biggest E-sports talents, Abhinav Tejan and Ibrahim Gulrez will carry the nation’s flag and fight for glory at the 15th World E-sports Championships (WEC) in Iasi, Romania from August 26. While Tejan will be competing in the Tekken 7 title, Gulrez will battle it out in E-Football