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Prannoy, Rajawat to face off in semis; Sindhu, Srikanth out

05 Aug 2023 09:36 AM IST

Star shuttler PV Sindhu bowed out but HS Prannoy and young Priyanshu Rajawat notched up contrasting wins to set up an enticing all-Indian men’s singles semifinal clash in the Australian Open Super 500 badminton tournament on Friday. Orleans Masters champion Rajawat will make his maiden appearance in a semifinal of

Former England captain looks forward to Bazball tactic

04 Aug 2023 10:32 AM IST

India will host England for a five-match Test series starting January 25, 2024. The Test series will be played at Hyderabad, Vizag, Rajkot, Ranchi, and Dharamsala. The spotlight will be on England’s ‘Bazball’ tactic, which has evolved with each series against a new opponent. They now face India in their

Sunil Dev, manager of 2007 World T20 team passed away

04 Aug 2023 10:31 AM IST

Former Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) secretary Sunil Dev passed away after a prolonged illness. He was 75 and is survived by his wife and children. Dev, who was synonymous with DDCA from late ‘70s till 2015, also served in various BCCI sub-committees during his tenure as sports administrator.

Manoj Tiwary announces retirement from all forms of cricket

04 Aug 2023 10:30 AM IST

Former India batsman Manoj Tiwary on Thursday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, drawing curtains to a very unique career. Tiwary, who played 12 ODIs and three T20Is between 2008 and 2015, ventured into politics even while he remained an active cricketer, and became a minister of state

Moeen Ali confirms retirement

04 Aug 2023 10:30 AM IST

Confirming that the fifth Ashes Test against Australia was the last traditional format match of his career, England all-rounder Moeen Ali said he will not travel to India next year for a Test series. India will host England for a five-match Test series across January and March 2024. “There is

Netherlands to arrive India for practice matches before ICC World Cup

04 Aug 2023 10:29 AM IST

In a significant boost to Netherlands’ preparation for the ICC World Cup 2023, the Dutch outfit will arrive here in the second week of September for a few warm-up matches. The details of the matches, like dates and venues, are still being worked out, as these will be played a

Indian Blind Cricket made announcement

04 Aug 2023 10:28 AM IST

Cricket Association for the Blind in India on Thursday announced the captains for the Indian Blind Cricket teams (both men and women) that will represent the country in the upcoming International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023, Birmingham. Ajay Kumar Reddy Illuri (B2 Category) has been named as the

Windies gets a flying start in T20 series

04 Aug 2023 10:27 AM IST

In a thrilling T20 clash, the West Indies secured a heart-stopping victory against India by a mere four runs. The riveting match unfolded at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad, leaving spectators captivated by the roller-coaster of emotions and high-stakes cricket action. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, the

Andy Murray progress into last 16 round

04 Aug 2023 10:25 AM IST

Three-time grand slam winner Andy Murray defeated American tennis player Brandon Nakashima 7(7)-6(5), 6-4 in the Washington Open on Thursday. Murray had played two doubles matches alongside Dan Evans earlier this week, which ended in defeat on Tuesday, but he was in singles action for the first time since losing

A chance for youngsters to impress

04 Aug 2023 10:24 AM IST

The Durand Cup has been a breeding ground for new talent and many of India’s finest footballers have made a name for themselves with exploits in this competition. In recent years, teams have used the Durand Cup to test their best budding talents ahead of the league season and the

Messi master class secures Inter Miami’s spot

04 Aug 2023 10:23 AM IST

Lionel Messi once again displayed his master class as his brace powered Inter Miami to the Round of 16 of the League Cup. Since his arrival in the Major League Soccer, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has made his impact from the moment he set foot on the pitch for

Indian shuttlers secure place in quarterfinals

04 Aug 2023 10:22 AM IST

Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth and Priyanshu Rajawat continued their fine run in the ongoing Australian Open, reaching the quarterfinals of the men’s singles competition after winning their pre-quarters matches on Thursday. Prannoy survived a big scare against Chinese Taipei’s world number 42 player Chi Yu Jen, clinching a