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Vikramjit Singh creates ripples in world cricket

03 Jul 2023 03:04 AM IST

Vikramjit Singh, the prodigious twenty-year-old cricketer, has become a sensation in the cricketing world with his exceptional talent and remarkable achievements. His meteoric rise has captivated fans and experts alike, as he establishes himself as one of the youngest debutants in international cricket. With his composed demeanor and powerful batting

Hyderabad: Senior National Aquatic Championship begins on 2 July

02 Jul 2023 16:15 PM IST

The Senior National Aquatic Championship 2023 is set to begin on Sunday at the GMC Balayogi Sports Complex in Hyderabad. The 76th edition of the national swimming championships will feature men’s and women’s competitions in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and individual medley. The programme also includes freestyle, medley, and mixed

Mallorca: Yuki Bhambri bags maiden ATP doubles title

02 Jul 2023 15:30 PM IST

Yuki Bhambri of India won his first ATP Tour victory on Saturday when he won the men’s doubles final of the Mallorca Championships 2023 in Spain. Bhambri and Lloyd Harris continued their unblemished start to their partnership by winning the Mallorca Championships doubles championship, defeating the Indian-South African combination Robin

Anurag Thakur lauds Neeraj Chopra on Lausanne Diamond League title win

01 Jul 2023 15:32 PM IST

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur congratulated India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on his title win at the Lausanne Diamond League 2023 on Friday. He also lauded the efforts of long jump athlete Sreeshankar who finished fifth in the event. Thakur on his Twitter handle wrote, “Neeraj is back with

Lausanne Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra clinches title with best throw of 87.66 m

01 Jul 2023 03:36 AM IST

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra clinched the Lausanne Diamond League 2023 title with the best throw of 87.66 m on Friday. Neeraj was making a return from an injury that had caused him to miss some competitions after his win at Diamond League 2023 event in Doha in May.

WI coach Sammy remains positive despite challenges

29 Jun 2023 00:09 AM IST

Harare: West Indies Coach Daren Sammy remains positive that they will perform better in the upcoming Super Six stage matches to qualify for the ICC Men’s World Cup. “I’m a very positive thinker, and I understand the journey that I have to take with this team. Sometimes you’ve got to

Can’t concentrate only on south region: BCCI

29 Jun 2023 00:08 AM IST

According to a source at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Thiruvananthapuram did not get a chance to host the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 because there can only be 10 venues for the tournament and they can’t just focus on the south region as Bangalore,

Indian team faces extensive travel as World Cup countdown begins

29 Jun 2023 00:05 AM IST

With just 99 days remaining until the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, the Indian cricket team is gearing up for a home-ground battle in India starting on October 5. As one of the favorites, Team India aims to claim the ODI World Champion title. The recently announced match schedule,

Lyon appears in 100 consecutive Test matches

29 Jun 2023 00:02 AM IST

Australia have made 129 for 2 in the second session of the play in the Lord’s Test. After the departure of both openers, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne were on the crease, and both batters were playing confidently. Smith was looking aggressive, and he was batting at 24 in just

India continue winning run with 62-17 victory over Japan

28 Jun 2023 23:56 PM IST

The Indian men’s Kabaddi team kept its unbeaten streak alive after defeating Japan 62-17 in their Asian Kabaddi Championships 2023 match in Busan, South Korea, on Wednesday, clinching their third successive win at the tournament. Aslam Inamdar, who was impressive on his debut against Korea on Tuesday, got his second

Odisha FC hires Amey Ranawade from Mumbai City FC

28 Jun 2023 23:53 PM IST

Bhubaneswar: Indian Super League (ISL) side Odisha FC announced on Tuesday that they have signed Amey Ranawade on a season-long loan from Mumbai City FC. The young defender has made a name for himself in the Indian football circuit, impressing fans and critics alike with his adaptability and consistent defensive

Australia hold advantage after thrilling opening Ashes Test at Lord’s

28 Jun 2023 01:44 AM IST

The opening match of the 2023 Ashes series between England and Australia lived up to expectations, with Australia winning by 2 wickets and taking a crucial 1-0 lead. The intensity displayed in the first Test has set the stage for an exciting series ahead. Now the second match of the