Sports

Virat Kohli : “I have many fond memories of Independence Day”

15 Aug 2023 12:18 PM IST

On the occasion of Independence Day, former India captain Virat Kohli shared his feelings and explained why he finds the day to be so special. While Kohli was getting ready for the upcoming Asia Cup, he took a moment to emphasize the importance of Independence Day to everyone. In a

Venus Williams knocks out Veronika Kudermetova in Cincinnati opener

15 Aug 2023 12:04 PM IST

Venus Williams, a former World No. 1, defeated No. 16 seed Veronika Kudermetova in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5, in the opening round of the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati, earning her first Top 20 victory in four years. Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam winner, hadn’t defeated a Top 20

Independence Day 2023: A look at India’s top 5 achievements in sports

15 Aug 2023 10:27 AM IST

India will commemorate its 77th Independence Day on August 15, 2023, which will be a significant day for the nation. With our outstanding athletes and national teams proudly representing the nation at the biggest sporting events around the world, sports have experienced tremendous growth. India has developed into a sporting

Kumble’s Near-Perfect Ten-Wicket haul strengthens ties

15 Aug 2023 10:24 AM IST

Cricket, often dubbed the gentleman’s game, has the power to transcend boundaries and unite even the fiercest of rivals. An exemplary testament to this spirit unfolded during a historic Delhi Test match between India and Pakistan, where Anil Kumble’s near-magical performance came within touching distance of an unprecedented ten-wicket haul.

Pant “loves” watching KL Rahul, Shreyas in action

15 Aug 2023 10:23 AM IST

Indian batter Rishabh Pant was delighted to watch some live batting of India’s star batters KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, who are at National Cricket Academy (NCA) for a rehabilitation programme after suffering from injuries. Pant shared an Instagram story where he was enjoying the live-action at the NCA and

England’s Steven Finn announces retirement

15 Aug 2023 10:23 AM IST

England fast bowler Steven Finn on Monday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, calling time on his 18-year career. He suffered a knee injury that kept him out of action for most of 2023. Finn, who has been suffering from a knee ailment, appeared in 126 games for

Shaw continues with another century, completes 3,000 runs

15 Aug 2023 10:22 AM IST

Indian batter continued his fine form in the One Day Cup in England with yet another century for Northamptonshire against Durham. Shaw mesmerized the fans in Chester-le-Sreet with an explosive knock of 125 in just 76 balls. His century had 15 fours and seven sixes and runs came at a

Indian coach Dravid highlights batting issue after T20I series loss

15 Aug 2023 10:21 AM IST

Following his side’s T20I series loss to West Indies, Indian coach Rahul Dravid said that the lack of batting depth in the side is something that needs to be addressed without weakening the bowling attack so that team could get more flexibility in deciding the combinations. Nicholas Pooran and Brandon

Pacer Shaheen signs three-year contract with Desert Vipers

15 Aug 2023 10:20 AM IST

Pakistan’s star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has signed a three-year contract with Desert Vipers for UAE’s International League T20 (ILT20). “I am excited to join the Desert Vipers. I know there are many Pakistan cricket fans in the UAE and I hope they will support our team in the upcoming

BCCI Secretary looks back on Tendulkar’s first international hundred

15 Aug 2023 10:19 AM IST

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah reminisced on legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar’s first-ever international cricket century in 1990. On this day in 1990 during the second Test between India and England at Old Trafford, Sachin scored his first-ever international ton, scoring 119 in 189

First and foremost Tricolour in Foreign Land

15 Aug 2023 10:04 AM IST

76th Indian independence is indeed joyous and cheerful occasion, we Indian pay gigantic and grateful homage to all those who suffered and made sacrifices for India’s freedom. The rule Of law and democracy has succeeded. The idea of sport as tool to side by side peace and harmony in the

Wrestlers of Hanuman Akhada take part in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign

15 Aug 2023 09:59 AM IST

Ahead of the Independence Day on Tuesday, wrestlers of Hanuman Akhada in Delhi took part in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign on Monday. Wrestlers were seen exercising, practising wrestling and raising the Indian flag and slogans of patriotism and devotion to Lord Hanuman. Rajiv Tomar, the coach at Akhada said to,