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BCCI exploring alternatives for India-Pakistan World Cup match

27 Jul 2023 12:17 PM IST

The original schedule for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 has the highly-anticipated India v/s Pakistan clash scheduled for October 15 in Ahmedabad. The ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan is likely to be rescheduled and advanced by a day to October 14, BCCI sources said. They

Training camp for Indian women team

27 Jul 2023 12:16 PM IST

A 34-member list of probable has been announced for the Senior Indian Women’s Football Team that is set to play in the AFC Olympic Qualifiers Round 2, later this year. As per the All India Football Federation (AIFF), The Blue Tigresses will begin their camp in Bhubaneswar from July 30

Sports Ministry ease norms for Indian football teams

27 Jul 2023 12:14 PM IST

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur announced on Wednesday that the Indian men’s and women’s football teams will participate in the upcoming Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou. The Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8, but the football competition will

Vinesh, Bajrang face possible withdrawal from Asian games

27 Jul 2023 12:13 PM IST

Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat should be withdrawn from India’s Asian Games squad if they lose the upcoming trials for the World Championships, it will be proposed to the IOA’s ad-hoc pane. Punia (men’s freestyle 65kg) and Phogat (women’s 53kg) were given direct entries for the quadrennial showpiece while other

Misbah-ul-Haq set to work with PCB again

26 Jul 2023 10:58 AM IST

Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq is set to return to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) nearly two years after he resigned as head coach of the national team, as reports said. According to report, he will also be the advisor on cricketing affairs to the current head of the PCB, Zaka

Nida Dar to lead 15-member squad for Asian Games

26 Jul 2023 10:57 AM IST

Left-arm spinner Anoosha Nasir and right-handed batter Shawaal Zulfiqar have been rewarded for their strong performances in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup and Emerging Women’s Teams Asia Cup with maiden call-ups in Pakistan’s senior women’s squad for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. “The 15-player squad also features

ICC player rankings released

26 Jul 2023 10:56 AM IST

India’s Harleen Deol and Jemimah Rodrigues made substantial gains in the ICC women’s player rankings for batters released on Tuesday, following their impressive performances in the recently-concluded series against Bangladesh. India and Bangladesh shared the honours after the third and final ODI of the series ended in a tie in

Rain spoils day 2 of Pak vs SL

26 Jul 2023 10:55 AM IST

Pakistan finds itself in a commanding position against Sri Lanka on Day 2. Unfortunately, play was called off due to relentless heavy rain, causing the outfield to suffer. Only 10 overs were possible in the morning session, during which both Shafique and Babar showed great resilience and determination, propelling Pakistan

Rohit lauds virat after series win

26 Jul 2023 10:54 AM IST

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma lauded Ishan Kishan and Virat Kohli for their contrasting, but yet fantastic performances with the bat in the match. The rain did not allow any play on the final day of the second Test between India and West Indies being held in Port of Spain on

Porsche commits to Formula E

26 Jul 2023 10:53 AM IST

Porsche and Formula E have announced that the sports car manufacturer has extended its involvement in the electric racing series through season 2025/2026. Porsche entered Formula E in 2019 with an initial five-year commitment until the end of the forthcoming Season 10 which will conclude in July 2024. Announcement confirms

Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia repond to critics

26 Jul 2023 10:52 AM IST

In a recent turn of events, Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia found themselves facing criticism and legal challenges after receiving direct entries to the Hangzhou Asian Games. The decision by the IOA to exempt them from trials stirred anger within the wrestling fraternity, with young wrestlers Antim Panghal

Sarina Bolden header brings historic win

26 Jul 2023 10:51 AM IST

The Philippines claimed a historic first World Cup win on Tuesday as they stunned co-hosts New Zealand 1-0 thanks to a first-half Sarina Bolden header. New Zealand created a string of second-half chances and had a goal disallowed but the Philippines held on for a famous win in front of