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Shubman Gill reveals why his opening stand with Rohit will be vital for India in World Cup

23 Aug 2023 12:56 PM IST

The opening partnership between India’s rising star Shubman Gill and captain Rohit Sharma, in his opinion, could be a turning point for the hosts in their upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup campaign in October and November. The newly formed Indian pair has had a successful start in one-day international

Controversy over Unfit Players, Ishan and Samson’s Selection dilemma

23 Aug 2023 11:16 AM IST

Are KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer not fully fit? Was complete information about their fitness was not provided to the selectors? Did the selectors take the risk of including them in the team despite knowing their fitness, under the pressure of Rahul Dravid? These are some questions that Team India

Sachin Tendulkar to be recognized as “National Icon”

23 Aug 2023 11:16 AM IST

India’s iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is set to be recognized as the National Icon of the Election Commission of India. An event will take place at the Rang Bhawan Auditorium, New Delhi on Wedneday, August 23 to recognize the Bharat Ratna awardee as the national icon of the Election Commission.

Steve Smith speaks about his injury

23 Aug 2023 11:15 AM IST

Australia batter Steve Smith revealed that he suffered an injury in his left wrist during the second Test at Lord’s and he carried it for the final three Tests against England during the Ashes 2023 series. Smith suffered a small tear in the tendon of his left wrist which made

Sweep in sight: India’s bench strength gets the spotlights

23 Aug 2023 11:14 AM IST

Jasprit Bumrah will have to balance between adding miles to his legs and checking his team’s bench-strength as India looks to complete a comfortable clean-sweep against Ireland in the three-match T20 series on Wednesday. The Indian skipper for the series has looked comfortable in the eight overs across two matches

Jay Shah congratulates Indian blind cricket teams

23 Aug 2023 11:13 AM IST

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has congratulated the Indian blind cricket teams for their victories in the ongoing International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023 in Birmingham. Indian men’s blind cricket team registered their first win of the tournament as they defeated Australia

Bangladesh fast bowler Ebadot ruled out of Asia Cup

23 Aug 2023 11:12 AM IST

Bangladesh fast bowler Ebadot Hossain has been ruled out of the Bangladesh squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 with an injury and has been replaced with an uncapped pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Bangladesh had announced their 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 10 days ago, naming Shakib Al Hasan

Morgan rates India as favourites

23 Aug 2023 11:12 AM IST

Eoin Morgan is the defending world cup winning captain having led England to an extraordinary World Cup title win in July 2019. While he will not be there to defend his title in October 2023, the former captain reckons England are second favourite to India going into the world cup

Praggnanandhaa ends first game in draw

23 Aug 2023 11:10 AM IST

The first game of the Federation Internationale des Echecs (FIDE) World Cup final between Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and Norway’s World Number one Magnus Carlsen ended in a draw after 35 moves on Tuesday. Both Grandmasters will continue their play where Magnus will have white pieces in the second classical

Spain’s Prime minister calls FIFA champions an inspiration

23 Aug 2023 11:09 AM IST

Spain’s acting prime minister greeted the country’s FIFA Women’s World Cup champions at the presidential palace on Tuesday. “You have achieved something very important. The girls who watch you see soccer as a place where they can develop athletically and personally,” Pedro Sánchez said while posing for a group photo

UTT unveils new franchise in league

23 Aug 2023 11:08 AM IST

The Ultimate Table Tennis on Tuesday unveiled Jaipur Patriots as the newest franchise in the league. UTT, a franchise-based league started by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani, in collaboration with the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), recently concluded its fourth season. Commenting on the Jaipur side’s addition, UTT promoter

Prannoy, Sen advance’s to next round, Srikanth bows out

23 Aug 2023 11:07 AM IST

Star Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen progressed to the men’s singles next round of the World Championships with straight-game wins over Finland’s Kalle Koljonen and Mauritius’ Georges Julien Paul respectively. Lakshya Sen advanced to the third round of World Championships with a straight-game demolition of Korea’s Jeon Hyeok