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Diksha Dagar aims to sizzle at Big Green egg Open

08 Sep 2023 12:16 PM IST

Diksha Dagar who is coming off two successive Top-10 finishes will be looking to make another charge at a title when she tees up at the Big Green Egg Open. Diksha, who has one win and five Top-10s this season and is third on the LET Order of Merit, is

Ronaldo’s 20-Year streak ends: Not among Ballon d’Or nominees in 2023

08 Sep 2023 12:13 PM IST

Premier League stars Erling Haaland, FIFA World Cup winner Lionel Messi and Paris Saint Germain star Kylian Mbappe are among the players who have been nominated for the men’s Ballon d’Or award, while English footballers Mary Earps, Millie Bright, Rachel Daly and Georgia Stanway have received nominations for the women’s

Alcaraz’s spectacular run continues: Semi-finals in sight

08 Sep 2023 12:12 PM IST

Carlos Alcaraz found himself in a hint of a predicament 35 minutes into his US Open quarterfinal against Alexander Zverev. At 3-all in the first set under the lights in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Zverev earned the first break points of the match. An opening, an opportunity to gain an early

Rain Threat looms over India-Pakistan Asia cup clash in Colombo

07 Sep 2023 10:23 AM IST

NEW DELHI Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are gearing up for a much-anticipated showdown in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023. The clash, originally scheduled for September 2 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, ended in disappointment as it got washed out due to relentless rain. Now, the stage is

Transition from India to Bharat is going to be really challenging, says Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh

06 Sep 2023 18:39 PM IST

PR Sreejesh, the Indian men’s hockey goalkeeper, said on Tuesday that the “Bharat” has always been there and that the transition from India to Bharat will be difficult. His remarks come amid the India-Bharat spat. President Draupadi Murmu’s invitations to heads of state, governments, and Chief Ministers of States for

Indian batting coach calls for greater discipline despite win

06 Sep 2023 12:22 PM IST

Following his side’s 10-wicket win over Nepal in their Asia Cup clash, India batting coach Vikram Rathour said that the “Nepal team batted well and India could have been more disciplined with the ball and their fielding”. Blistering batting display from Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma helped India defeat Nepal

Australia spinner Zampa aims for World Cup glory in India

06 Sep 2023 12:22 PM IST

Adam Zampa has already tasted success on the big stage by winning an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title and the first-choice Australia spinner wants to complete the double by helping his side hold aloft the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup trophy in India later this year. He played a

India and Pakistan Set for High-Stakes Clash in Asia Cup 2023 Super Four

06 Sep 2023 12:21 PM IST

The cricket world is abuzz with anticipation as India and Pakistan gear up for a rare showdown in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023. The arch-rivals will face off twice in the span of just 8 days, rekindling one of cricket’s greatest rivalries. The first encounter on September 2 was marred

Litton das back in action: Returns to squad for super 4 stage

06 Sep 2023 12:20 PM IST

Bangladesh batter Litton Das has re-joined the Bangladesh team for the Super 4 stage of Asia Cup 2023 after the opening batter made a recovery from viral fever. The illness had prevented Das from joining the squad in Sri Lanka for the tournament opener, but after a clearance certificate from

South Africa announces squad for ICC World Cup

06 Sep 2023 12:19 PM IST

South Africa have announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. Cricket South Africa has named their 15-member playing squad for the marquee event, on Tuesday, 5 September, which will be led by their regular ODI skipper Temba Bavuma. A notable name in South Africa’s World

India’s 1983 and 2011 World cup wins inspire hope amid selection scrutiny

06 Sep 2023 12:18 PM IST

Indeed, no matter how much we say that the selected team for the World Cup lacks off-spinners, left-arm pacers, or leg-spinners, there is no point in commenting on these matters now. The team that the selection committee has chosen under the guidance of Ajit Agarkar, based on Rahul Dravid’s advice,

India Announces Squad for ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023: Surprises, Speculation, and High Expectations

06 Sep 2023 12:18 PM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled India’s 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s ODI World Cup, igniting anticipation among cricket enthusiasts worldwide. The BCCI’s senior men’s selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, orchestrated a selection that has sparked discussions and surprises within the cricketing