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Bangladesh stuns India in thrilling Asia cup clash with 6-run victory

16 Sep 2023 10:22 AM IST

In a thrilling encounter at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Bangladesh managed to secure a nail-biting victory against India by a margin of just 6 runs. This Asia Cup Super-Four clash had fans on the edge of their seats as both teams showcased their skills and determination. Bangladesh, after

Davis Cup finals upset: U.S falls short as Tiafoe falters again

16 Sep 2023 10:20 AM IST

Frances Tiafoe was beaten for the second straight time in the Davis Cup Finals, with his latest defeat coming after a code violation on match point for smashing his racket into the ground following a disagreement with the chair umpire. Tiafoe’s 6-3, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2) loss to Tallon Griekspoor

AITA commends Rohan Bopanna’s contributions to Indian tennis

16 Sep 2023 10:19 AM IST

All India Tennis Association (AITA) felicitated star India player Rohan Bopanna on Friday for his great contribution to Indian tennis. According to AITA release, the 43-year-old veteran player made history last week when he became the oldest player to compete in a Grand Slam doubles final at the US Open.

India unveils 23-member squad for AFC U17 Qualifiers

16 Sep 2023 10:19 AM IST

India’s U17 head coach Priya PV announced a 23-member squad for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualification Round 2 to be played in Buriram, Thailand. In April, the Indian women’s U17 team broke new ground by topping their Round 1 group and making it to Round 2 of the

22 new athletes added to 19th Asian Games contingent

16 Sep 2023 10:18 AM IST

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) released a revised list of the contingent for the upcoming 19th Asian Games, Hangzhou. The new updated list has added a total of 22 new athletes to the existing list and made changes for 25 members in the contingent (athletes/coaches or support

India hockey star Vaishnavi Phalke achieves father’s dream

16 Sep 2023 10:17 AM IST

The Indian Women’s Hockey Team midfielder Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke is originally from a small village named Asu in Satara, Maharashtra. Although her father is farmer by profession, was once a wrestler who participated in the regional wrestling competition ‘Kersari Kusthi’ in Maharashtra. His dream of winning the competition was never

Sagar Dangi secures sixth position in Rio World Cup

16 Sep 2023 10:16 AM IST

Competing in his first major international event in over a year and a half, former world number one Saurabh Chaudhary finished 30th in the men’s 10m air pistol event on day one of the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Rio de Janeiro. The multiple time World Cup gold medallist Saurabh,

Celebrating a decade of ISL: Indian football’s resilience and growth

16 Sep 2023 10:16 AM IST

The Indian Super League (ISL) is set to kick off its landmark 10th season on September 21st. FSDL has unveiled this season’s campaigns that seek to celebrate the growth of Indian football in the past decade. The national campaign, ‘Celebrating 10 years of the Indian Super League’, uses the metaphor

India announce 23-member squad for AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualification Round 2

15 Sep 2023 14:40 PM IST

India’s U17 head coach Priya PV on Thursday announced a 23-member squad for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualification Round 2 to be played in Buriram, Thailand. In April, the Indian women’s U17 team broke new ground by topping their Round 1 group and making it to Round 2

Trent Boult and Glenn Phillips rewrite NZ cricket history

15 Sep 2023 11:03 AM IST

New Zealand speedster Trent Boult surpassed legendary Kiwis all-rounder Richard Hadlee to register the most five-wicket hauls for his country in ODIs. Now, Boult has a total of six five-wicket hauls for Kiwis in ODIs. He has surpassed Hadlee, who had five five-wicket hauls in his ODI career. Boult accomplished

Stokes smashes England ODI record, Guides them to victory over NZ

15 Sep 2023 11:03 AM IST

Ben Stokes delivered a record-breaking performance, complemented by strong displays from England’s bowlers, as they secured a comprehensive 181-run victory over New Zealand in the third ODI of the four-match series at The Oval. This win puts England ahead in the series at 2-1, with a single game remaining. Put

Cricket Australia’s neck guard rule pressures Smith and Warner to comply

15 Sep 2023 11:02 AM IST

Veteran batters Steven Smith and David Warner, who have previously refused to wear neck guards, could be forced to do so under Cricket Australia’s new mandatory rule from October 1. Starting October 1, 2023, all Australian cricketers, both international and domestic, will be required to wear neck protectors when facing