Sports

Hughes sets new indoor land-speed record

29 Jul 2023 11:25 AM IST

Jake Hughes, driving GENBETA, a Formula E electric race car, broke the indoor land-speed world record with a top speed of 218.71 kmh, setting a new mark in the Guinness World Records title. The existing land-speed record was 165.2 kmph, set in February 2021. Hughes who was driving for the

Lakshya enters semis, Satwik-Chirag duo suffer defeat

29 Jul 2023 11:24 AM IST

India’s star shuttler Lakshya Sen extended his excellent run, defeating local hope Koki Watanabe in straight games to enter the semifinals of the Japan Open Super 750 badminton competition in Tokyo. The 2022 Commonwealth Champion Sen registered a straight-set 21-15 21-19 victory over Watanabe to make his third successive semifinals,

AIFF hoping for strong show in Hangzhou Asian games

29 Jul 2023 11:19 AM IST

Indian football’s “rapid strides in recent past” and an upsurge in public interest in the sport presented a “compelling case” for the inclusion of the men’s and women’s teams for the upcoming Asian Games, national federation president Kalyan Chaubey said. The participation of the Indian men’s and women’s football sides

Papua New Guinea secure qualification for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

28 Jul 2023 14:19 PM IST

After crushing the Philippines in the ongoing East Asia Pacific Qualifier on Friday, Papua New Guinea guaranteed their place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The hosts of the competition, Papua New Guinea, entered the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier as the favorites, and

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra defines Pandya’s role

28 Jul 2023 10:37 AM IST

After comfortably wrapping up the Test series 1-0, Team India under Rohit Sharma will for another dominant show as they face Shai Hope-led West Indies in a three-match ODI series. This series marks the start of India’s preparation for the World Cup 2023 and Team India will look to get

Rain secures spot for Ireland

28 Jul 2023 10:36 AM IST

Ireland became one of the two teams to seal an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 berth from the ongoing Europe Qualifier following a washout against Germany on Thursday. The match between Ireland and Germany was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain on Thursday, 27 July. Ireland

No Siraj action in ODIs, flies back home

28 Jul 2023 10:35 AM IST

India pacer Mohammed Siraj has been rested for the ODIs against the West Indies as a precautionary measure due to a sore ankle, the BCCI said on Thursday. Siraj, who led the pace attack with aplomb in the Tests against the West Indies in the absence of seniors such as

Pakistan sealed series against Sri Lanka

28 Jul 2023 10:34 AM IST

In a stunning display of dominance, Pakistan’s cricket team secured a resounding victory against Sri Lanka in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. The visitors swept the two-match series with an innings and 222 runs win, showcasing their prowess in the longest format of the game.

Starc and Hazlewood Dominate Afternoon Session

28 Jul 2023 10:33 AM IST

Australia’s pacers dominate England’s opening order to end the first session of the first day of the final Ashes Test on a positive note on Thursday at the Oval. At the end of Lunch, England managed to put up a score of 131/3, with Harry Brook and Moeen Ali unbeaten

Indian spinners shine as India wins first ODI

28 Jul 2023 10:32 AM IST

Fantastic performances by spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja helped India restrict West Indies to just 114 runs in 23 overs during the first ODI of three-match series at Barbados on Thursday. Put to bat first by India, WI lost a quick wicket in their second over after Hardik Pandya

Hockey India announces 20-member squad

28 Jul 2023 10:30 AM IST

Hockey India on Thursday announced the 20-member Indian junior men’s hockey team that will participate in the 4 Nations Tournament from August 18 to 22 in Germany. India will play against England, Spain, and hosts Germany in the tournament, which will be part of the team’s preparations for the all-important

Dabang Delhi and Chennai Lions enter semi-finals

28 Jul 2023 10:29 AM IST

Sathiyan Gnanasekaran blanked veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal before Dabang Delhi TTC defeated defending champions Chennai Lions 9-6 to reach the semi-finals of the ongoing Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4 at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge-Balewadi in Pune. The Delhi franchise made their way to the last four with 42