Sports

Indian women’s softball team set for debut

25 Jul 2023 10:30 AM IST

Softball Association of India (SBAI) on Monday announced a 16-member Indian women’s team, which is all set to make its debut at the upcoming Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou, China. With softball making its debut at the continental event, starting on September 23, SBAI announced the squad along

Max Verstappen clinches 12th successive win

25 Jul 2023 10:28 AM IST

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen stormed to victory over Lando Norris and Sergio Perez with another commanding performance in the Hungarian Grand Prix. With the victory the reigning double world champion clinched his seventh straight victory and the Red Bull their 12th in a row beating McLaren’s long-standing record. With their

Al-Hilal makes record $332 mn bid for Kylian Mbappe to psg

25 Jul 2023 10:27 AM IST

After missing out on Lionel Messi, Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal made a record 300 million euro ($332 million) bid for Kylian Mbappe on Monday, which could see the France striker join Cristiano Ronaldo in the oil-rich kingdom. PSG confirmed the offer for its player and has given Al-Hilal permission

Opportunity for younger players: Zimbabwean skipper

24 Jul 2023 13:02 PM IST

The Durban Qalandars have been one of the finest performing teams in the inaugural edition of the Zim Cyber City Zim Afro T10 in Harare. The tournament has been a historic addition to the calendar for Zimbabwean cricket, and the national team captain, Craig Ervine, is all praise for what

Yuzvendra Chahal turns 33

24 Jul 2023 13:01 PM IST

Yuzvendra Chahal, one of the finest white-ball spinners of modern era, turned 33 on Sunday. Ever since his international debut in 2016, Chahal has been a key part of Team India and has played a big role in its success in white-ball cricket. Chahal has represented India in 72 ODI

Sri Lanka aims for comeback in 2nd test

24 Jul 2023 12:58 PM IST

As the second Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan starts on 24 July and at the inhalese Sports Club, Colombo, memories of a similar situation come flooding back. Last year, Pakistan emerged victorious at Galle by four wickets and appeared poised to clinch the series. However, the hosts staged a

Thirimanne announces retirement from international cricket

24 Jul 2023 12:56 PM IST

Sri Lanka batter Lahiru Thirimanne announced his retirement from international cricket after a long career. The 33-year-old featured in 197 international matches for Sri Lanka and scored 5573 runs with seven hundred and 31 fifties. “As a player I have given my best, I have tried my best, I have

India dominates against WI, despite rain interruptions

24 Jul 2023 12:54 PM IST

India’s second innings got off to an explosive start, with Rohit Sharma showcasing his prowess with a quick-fire half-century. He blazed his way to 57 runs off just 44 balls, displaying some terrific batting skills. Yashasvi Jaiswal, at the other end, complemented Rohit’s aggression with his own impressive stroke play.

India A Displays Fighting Spirit, but Pakistan A Clinches victory

24 Jul 2023 12:52 PM IST

In a thrilling and high-stakes showdown, Pakistan A emerged victorious against India A in the final of the Emerging Asia Cup 2023 held in Colombo. Yash Dhull, the captain of India A, won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to capitalize on the early conditions. However, Pakistan A’s

Moussa Diaby joins Aston Villa FC

24 Jul 2023 12:49 PM IST

Aston Villa football club captain John McGinn is excited to welcome new signing Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen. In a recent interview, John McGinn said, “He’s a little bit faster than me”. French national Moussa Diaby has joined Premier League club Aston Villa from Bayer Leverkusen. After the signing, Aston

Ravi Dahiya knocked out in trials of Asian games

24 Jul 2023 12:48 PM IST

Silver-medalist at Tokyo Olympics 2020, Ravi Kumar Dahiya won’t be travelling for the Asian Games 2023 as he was knocked out of the wrestling trials by Maharashtra’s Atish Todkar by 20-8 at the Indira Gandhi Arena on Sunday. Olympic and World medalist, Ravi Dahiya crashed out in the first round

Sumit Nagal wins Tampere Open title

24 Jul 2023 12:46 PM IST

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal beat Dalibor Svrcina of the Czech Republic in straight sets to clinch the Tampere Open title here. Nagal beat Svrcina 6-4 7-5 to emerge victorious. It happens to be Nagal’s fourth ATP Challenger title in five outings, with this being his second crown this year,