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India eye WTC title missing from their cabinet

08 Jun 2023 00:18 AM IST

The Indian Test team is set to face Australia in one of the games that could define their legacy and the prowess they have gained in recent times as they made their way into the World Test Championship 2023 final by defying the odds. On Wednesday, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma

Head-Smith partnership puts Australia in driver’s seat

08 Jun 2023 00:16 AM IST

Travis Head and Steve Smith have put Australia in a strong position. After tea, the Aussies were 231 for three in 63.2 overs when the last news was written. Head and Smith have already added 155 runs for the fourth wicket. Both are playing beautifully. Australia were 170/3 at tea on

WTC Final: India win toss, opt to field first against Australia

07 Jun 2023 16:07 PM IST

Team India Captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at The Oval in London on Wednesday. The Indian Test team is set to face Australia in one of the games that could define their legacy and the

Vinicius Junior wins EFE Trophy

07 Jun 2023 01:35 AM IST

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior won the EFE Trophy for the Best Ibero-American Player of 2022. He received the award on Monday. The EFE Trophy is an annual football award given by the EFE news agency since the 1990–91 season to the best Latin American player in Spanish football. Recipients are

India fight back to secure 2-2 draw against Korea

07 Jun 2023 01:34 AM IST

India came from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw against Korea in their third game of the women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament here on Tuesday. Yujin Lee (15th) and Jiyon Choi (30th) found the back of the net for Korea, while Deepika Soreng (43rd) and Deepika (54th) scored a

Srikanth wins India’s third gold in 10m air rifle event

07 Jun 2023 01:33 AM IST

Dhanush Srikanth won the men’s 10m air rifle on day three of the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, giving India their third gold of the competition so far on Monday. Dhanush posted 249.4 in the 24-shot final to leave silver-winning Swede Pontus Kallin

Real Madrid eye Harry Kane to replace Karim Benzema

07 Jun 2023 01:32 AM IST

Real Madrid has identified Harry Kane as the top choice to replace Karim Benzema. However, the club is aware that signing the Tottenham forward will pose significant challenges. While Kane possesses the desired profile to play for Real Madrid and has been in excellent form, there are concerns regarding his

Moeen Ali hopes to return to Test cricket ahead of Ashes series

07 Jun 2023 01:11 AM IST

All-rounder Moeen Ali, who had called his retirement from Test cricket in September 2021, is considering returning to the side after England’s team management approached him for the upcoming Ashes series starting from June 16, according to Sky Sports. England faced a big setback after Jack Leach was ruled out

Travis Head ‘likes’ the way Ben Stokes, McCullum leading England team

07 Jun 2023 01:10 AM IST

Australian batter Travis Head likes the way England skipper Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum are leading the English test team. He said that their style of cricket is «new and fresh». «I like it, I think the way they›re going about it is exciting. It›s new and it›s

India can win under any conditions: Nasser Hussain

07 Jun 2023 01:09 AM IST

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain feels India have an edge over Australia in the World Test Championship final and that they can win in any condition. “I think India, as they showed in Australia, can win in any conditions,” Hussain said. India will take on Australia in the final of

Sanjay Manjrekar backs Rahane, who is returning after long gap

07 Jun 2023 01:08 AM IST

Ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia in London, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar backed Ajinkya Rahane, who is returning to the Indian side after 18–19 months. India will take on Australia in the final of the ICC World Test Championship at The Oval from June 7

Rohit Sharma hit on thumb before WTC final

07 Jun 2023 01:07 AM IST

The Indian Test team may be on the verge of facing an injury scare ahead of the World Test Championship 2023 final against Australia as the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma’s left thumb was covered in a bandage. In the optional practice session Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara,