Sports

India’s Lakshya Sen wins Canada Open 2023 title

10 Jul 2023 13:40 PM IST

Indian Badminton player Lakshya Sen defeated China’s Li Shi Feng in straight sets 21-18 and 22-20 to clinch the men’s singles title at the Canada Open 2023 early Monday. The 21-year-old Lakshya Sen defeated the reigning All England Champion Li Shi Feng by winning the first set by 21-18 and

After ICC qualifiers win, Asia Cup on our radar: SL Coach

10 Jul 2023 01:52 AM IST

Sri Lanka emerged victorious in a thrilling World Cup Qualifier final against the Netherlands, winning by a comprehensive margin of 128 runs. The match, played at Harare Sports Club, saw the Netherlands winning the toss and electing to bowl first. The decision paid off initially as the Dutch fast bowlers

Pakistan’s strategic diplomacy: a game plan to challenge India’s dominance in cricket

10 Jul 2023 01:51 AM IST

In recent years, the Pakistan cricket team has played matches in Kolkata, Mohali, and Bengaluru during the World Cup held in India. They have even played T20 and ODI matches in Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and Delhi during the 2012-13 series. The situation between both countries has always been delicate,

Canada Open: PV Sindhu loses in the semifinals while Lakshya Sen advances to the final

09 Jul 2023 11:12 AM IST

Olympic medalist PV Sindhu lost in the semifinal of the women’s singles competition at the ongoing Canada Open 2023, while Commonwealth Games gold medalist Lakshya Sen stormed into the final of the men’s singles competition. In the semifinal, Lakshya defeated Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto by 21-17, 21-14. Sen was absolutely dominant

Exciting clash between Netherlands and Sri Lanka

08 Jul 2023 02:55 AM IST

Sri Lanka and the Netherlands have secured their spots in the upcoming 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup to be held in India later this year. Sri Lanka confirmed their place after a convincing 9-wicket victory against Zimbabwe on Sunday, July 2. Despite recent struggles and economic challenges back home,

Spain: Indian hockey team selected for 4-nation tournament

07 Jul 2023 14:07 PM IST

Hockey India announced on Friday the 24-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team that would compete in the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation – International Tournament, which will be held from July 25 to July 30 in Terrasa, Spain. India will compete against England, the Netherlands, and hosts Spain in the four-nation

BCCI appoints Ajit Agarkar as chairman of Senior Men’s Selection Committee

04 Jul 2023 22:58 PM IST

Former Indian pacer Ajit Agarkar was appointed as the Chairman of Senior Men’s Selection Committee by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday. BCCI released an official statement to announce his appointment which read, “The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), consisting of Ms Sulakshana Naik, Mr Ashok

West Indies to face England in 3 Tests in July 2024

04 Jul 2023 16:53 PM IST

The West Indies cricket team will travel England in the summer of 2024, playing three Test matches. The series will begin on July 10 at Lord’s, followed by the second Test at Trent Bridge on July 18 to July 22, and the final match at Edgbaston on July 26 to

Durand Cup trophy reaches Udhampur

04 Jul 2023 14:12 PM IST

On Monday, the trophy tour for the 132nd edition of the famous Durand Cup Football tournament arrived in Udhampur, the headquarters of the Indian Army’s Northern Command in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The three gleaming Durand trophies were accepted with much fanfare by the Chief of Staff,

Netherlands Clinches Comfortable Win Over Oman in World Cup Qualifier Super Six Match

04 Jul 2023 02:14 AM IST

In an exhilarating encounter during the Super Six stage of the World Cup Qualifier 2023, the Netherlands cricket team showcased their dominance, securing a commanding 74-run victory over Oman. The match, decided by the Duckworth-Lewis (DLS) method, witnessed an exceptional performance by left-handed batsman Vikramjit Singh, who registered his maiden

Ben Duckett completes 1,000 Test runs

03 Jul 2023 12:52 PM IST

On Sunday, England opener Ben Duckett reached 1,000 Test runs. The left-handed opener achieved this milestone during England’s second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord’s. Duckett performed admirably with the bat. He scored 98 in 134 balls in the first innings, including nine fours. In the second innings, he and

Teja Anil making waves for the Netherlands

03 Jul 2023 03:06 AM IST

Vijayawada-born & kiwi-bred Teja Anil has emerged as a national Dutch superstar, captivating cricket fans with his impressive performances on the field. In a recent World Cup Qualifiers 2023 group stage match against the West Indies, Teja played a match-winning knock of 111 runs, ensuring the Netherlands did not lose