Coulter-Nile ruled out of IPL

April 6, 2022, 5:21 pm Mumbai, April 6 : Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday suffered a huge blow as Australian all-rounder Nathan Coulter-Nile has been ruled out of the remainder of 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) after sustaining an injury. Taking to Twitter, the franchise posted a farewell video with a caption: “Until we meet … Read more

Jos Buttler can destroy opposing captain’s plans if he gets going: Morkel

April 5, 2022, 4:00 pm Kolkata, April 5 : Former South African quick Morne Morkel believes Rajasthan Royals’ star opener Jos Buttler is one of those batters who can put the opposing captain’s plans and strategiesin disarray with his destructive batting. While speaking about the England batter’s match-winning century against Mumbai Indians in his previous … Read more

Alyssa Healy move into top ICC ODI Rankings

April 5, 2022, 4:22 pm Dubai, April 5 : Alyssa Healy leaps to the top of the ICC ODI Batter Rankings after her phenomenal 170 in the final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022. The Australian’s outstanding knock sent her soaring into number one spot, ending South African opener Laura Wolvaardt’s short stay … Read more

Zampa, Miller, Naseem join Welsh Fire

April 5, 2022, 5:22 pm Cardiff, April 5 : Welsh Fire on Tuesday captured the signatures of three overseas stars, securing Australia spinner Adam Zampa, South African big-hitter David Miller, and Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah at The Hundred Draft. They will join England batters Jonny Bairstow and Ollie Pope in Cardiff after two were retained … Read more

Sachin shares hearlfelt message for Ross Taylor

April 4, 2022, 9:09 pm Mumbai, April 4 : Sachin Tendulkar on Monday shared a heartfelt not for New Zealand’s batter Ross Taylor, who played his final match on Monday. Taking to Twiiter Sachin said: “You’ve been a great ambassador of the game Ross! It was wonderful playing against you. The way you reinvented yourself … Read more

Rahul, Hooda’s fifties propel LSG to 169/7

April 4, 2022, 10:11 pm Mumbai, April 4 : KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda’s fifties propelled Lucknow Super Giants to 169 for 7 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 12 match of Tata IPL at DY Patil Stadium here on Monday. It appeared as Rahul came into his grooves following a rough start to this IPL … Read more

Alcaraz wins maiden ATP Masters 1000 title

April 4, 2022, 1:47 pm Miami, April 4 : The 18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz of Spain claimed his maiden ATP Masters 1000 Title and his third tour-level crown at Miami Open. The Spaniard defeated sixth seeded Casper Ruud of Norway 7-5, 6-4 in the final at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. Alcaraz become the youngest Miami … Read more

SRH look to bounce back against LSG

Mumbai, April 4 : With an aim to register their first win in the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Tuesday here at DY Patil Cricket Academy. Sunrisers got off to a poor start losing their opening match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) and will look … Read more

SRH opt to field as Holder makes debut for LSG

April 4, 2022, 7:51 pm Mumbai, April 4 : While Jason Holder made his debut for Lucknow Super Giants, Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and opted to field in the 12th match of Indian Premier League at DY Patil Stadium here on Monday. Ahead of the match, Lucknow head coach Andy Flower handed the team’s … Read more

Monika stuns World C’ships medallist, enters SF

April 4, 2022, 6:49 pm Phuket, April 4 : Indian pugilist Monika handed a shock defeat to the two-time world championships medallist Josie Gabuco of Philippines to enter the women’s 48kg semi-finals at the 2022 Thailand Open International Boxing tournament on Monday. The 26-year-old pulled off an impressive 4-1 victory over experienced campaigner Gubuco, who … Read more

Emotional Ross bids adieu to international cricket

April 4, 2022, 7:25 pm Hamilton, April 4 : New Zealand batter Ross Taylor ended his 16-year long international cricket career by taking a match winning catch in his final appearance, as the Black Caps whitewashed the three-match ODI series against the Netherlands with a comprehensive 115-run victory and here at Seddon Park. An emotional … Read more

Lanning named captain of Upstox most valuable Team of CWC22

April 4, 2022, 1:24 pm Christchurch, April 4 : Australia’s Meg Lanning has been named captain of the Upstox Most Valuable Team of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 after guiding her side to the title and scoring 394 runs. Four Australians have made the team, including Player of the Tournament Alyssa Healy. The … Read more

Was mentally ready to lead CSK: Jadeja

April 4, 2022, 4:47 pm Mumbai, April 4 : Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ravindra Jadeja said that he felt no pressure of captaining the side as he was mentally ready to take up a leadership role. On March 26, a day before the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) opener, Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his … Read more

Aditi Ashok finishes T71 in LPGA major

April 4, 2022, 3:09 pm Rancho Mirage (California), April 4 : Indian golfer Aditi Ashok finished T71 among 115 golfers at the $ 5mn Chevron Championship here at Mission Hills Country Club. Tokyo Olympian has a total of 4-over score (76, 69, 74 and 73) after four rounds to make the cut at the season’s … Read more

Dhoni achieves another milestone

April 3, 2022, 8:32 pm Mumbai, April 3 : Former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Mahinder Singh Dhoni achieved another milestone as he become the second Indian cricketer to play 350 T20 matches when he took the field in the Indian Premier League(IPL) match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) here on Sunday. Current India … Read more

IPL: Rajat Patidar replaces injured Luvnith in RCB

April 3, 2022, 7:48 pm Mumbai, April 3 : The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have signed Rajat Patidar as replacement for injured Luvnith Sisodia for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, the franchise said on Sunday. The right-handed batter, who had previously represented the franchise four times, will join RCB at a … Read more

Mithun finishes second in Orleans Masters

April 3, 2022, 7:07 pm Orleans, April 3 : India’s Mithun Manjunath’s incredible run at the Orleans Masters badminton tournament ended as a runner-up after losing 21-11, 21-19 to Toma J or Popov of France in the final here on Sunday. The Indian shuttler, who is world No. 79, overcame his 189th-ranked Indonesian Christian Adinata … Read more

Livingstone’s allround display powers Punjab to win over CSK

April 3, 2022, 11:52 pm Mumbai, April 3 : Liam Livingstone’s allround performance with bat and ball, powered Punjab Kings to hand out Chennai Super Kings their third defeat by winning by 50 runs at Brabourne Stadium here on Sunday. Batting first, Livingstone cracked 60 off 32 balls and then bagged two wickets including a … Read more

CSK restrict Punjab to 180 for 8

April 3, 2022, 10:02 pm Mumbai, April 3 : Finally showing his class, Liam Livingstone smashed his maiden IPL fifty to power Punjab Kings to 180 for 8 in Match 11 of Tata IPL against Chennai Super Kings at Brabourne Stadium here on Sunday. Dropped early on by Ambati Rayudu, the Englishman made great use … Read more

Didn’t realise how good Moeen is until he joined CSK: Hussey

April 3, 2022, 5:21 pm Kolkata, April 3 : Chennai Super Kings(CSK) batting coach Michael Hussey is mighty impressed with Moeen Ali’s batting talent and said that he only realised his calibre when the England all-rounder joined the CSK squad last year. While speaking about Moeen Ali’s batting on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Mike … Read more

Hockey JrWC: India beat Germany, enter QF

April 3, 2022, 5:27 pm Potchefstroom, April 3 : India registered a 2-1 victory over Germany in their second Pool D match on Sunday and sealed their berth in J or Women’s Hockey World Cup quarterfinals. Goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam was awarded player of the match for her phenomenal performance at the goal post. Lalremsiami … Read more

Boxer Minakshi bows out of Thailand Open

April 3, 2022, 4:41 pm Phuket, April 3 : Indian boxer Minakshi bowed out of Thailand open after suffering a close defeat against local boxer Jutamas Jitpong in the 51kg opening round bout here on Sunday. In the first round, both the pugilists played from a distance and gauged each other’s strategy before upping the … Read more

Australia win Women’s World Cup for 7th time

April 3, 2022, 1:37 pm Christchurch, April 3 : Australia won the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup for a seventh time after crushing the defending champions England by 71 runs in the 2022 edition final at Hagley Oval here on Sunday. Alyssa Healy’s monumental knock of 170 off 138 balls powered Australia to an imposing … Read more

Meg Lanning completes 100 ODIs

April 3, 2022, 12:18 pm Christchurch, April 3 : Meg Lanning on Sunday completed her 100 One-Day International (ODI) matches for Australia. Lanning, who made her ODI debut in 2011, achieved the milestone in the 2022 ICC Women’s World Cup final against England at the Hagley Oval. Australia great Belinda Clark said, “It seems like … Read more

Alyssa Healy breaks Adam Gilchrist’s record

April 3, 2022, 11:42 am Christchurch, April 3 : Alyssa Healy has broken compatriot and former Australia cricketer Adam Gilchrist’s record of the highest run-getter in a World Cup final on Sunday. Healy achieved the milestone in the 2022 Women’s World Cup final. The right-hander’s monumental knock of 170 surpassed Gilchrist record (149 in the … Read more

Healy’s 170 powers Aus to 356/5 in WC final

April 3, 2022, 10:33 am Christchurch, April 3 : Alyssa Healy’s monumental knock of 170 off 138 balls powered Australia to an imposing total of 356/5 against England in the ICC Women’s World Cup final at Hagley Oval on Sunday. Openers Healy and Rachael Haynes started off cautiously, weathering out the powerplay after being put … Read more

Man City reclaim top spot

April 3, 2022, 7:06 am London, April 3 ( /Xinhua) Manchester City remain on top of the Premier League after a 2-0 win away to struggling Burnley on Saturday. Any pressure Pep Guardiola’s side could have felt after Liverpool’s win at home to Watford in Saturday’s early kick off was dispelled in the fifth minute … Read more

Gill’s 84 powers GT to 171/6 against DC

April 2, 2022, 10:04 pm Pune, April 2 : Shubman Gill’s 84 off 46 balls powered Gujarat Titans (GT) to 171/6 against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Saturday. Gill was a class act, an embodiment of elegance and grace. The languid opener started off nicely against Mustafizur Rahman and Shardul … Read more

Eng elect to bowl vs Aus, Perry returns for WC final

April 3, 2022, 6:21 am Christchurch, April 3 : England have won the toss and elected to bowl against Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup final at the Hagley Oval on Sunday. While England are unchanged, Ellyse Perry replaces Annabel Sutherland in Australia’s line-up. After winning the toss, England captain Heather Knight said, “It … Read more

BAI announces CWG, Asiad trials

April 2, 2022, 6:46 pm New Delhi, April 2 : The Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Saturday announced the selection trials for the upcoming Thomas and Uber Cup, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, which will be held here at the Indira Gandhi Stadium from April 15 to 20. The 32nd edition of Thomas Cup … Read more

Sachin, Yuvraj relive 2011 WC triumph.

April 2, 2022, 4:18 pm New Delhi, April 2 : It has been 11 years since Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Indian team fulfilled billion dreams when they lifted the World Cup trophy in 2011 after defeating Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India registered the historic 6-wicket win over the Islanders in the final … Read more

Women’s boxing events increased in Paris 2024

April 2, 2022, 5:16 pm Lausanne (Switzerland), April 2 : The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has increased the women’s boxing categories from five to six in the 2024 Paris Olympics, in order to achieve gender equality in athlete participation. In Paris men’s events, however, events have been reduced to seven from Tokyo Games 2020 (eight). … Read more

MI need 194 to win after RR Buttler’s ton

April 2, 2022, 5:54 pm Mumbai, April 2 : Riding high on Jos Buttler’s 100 off 68 Rajasthan Royals (RR) posted 193/8 on the board against Mumbai Indians here at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday. After his century knock against MI, Buttler became the orange cap holder. Put to bat first, RR had a … Read more

Medvedev to miss French Open after minor surgery

April 2, 2022, 8:40 pm Moscow, April 2 : World no 2 tennis player Daniil Medvedev’s participation in French Open Grand slam tournament is in doubt as he underwent hernia surgery. The Grand slam tournament will begin on May 22. Taking to Twitter on Saturday, Medvedev said: “Last months I have been playing with a … Read more

Hockey JrWC: India beat Wales 5-1 in opener

April 2, 2022, 6:04 pm Potchefstroom (South Africa), April 2 : Indian eve’s made a winning start in the FIH Hockey J or World Cup beating Wales 5-1 in their first pool D match on Saturday. Lalremsiami Hmar (4′), Lalrindiki (32′, 57′), Mumtaz Khan (41′) and Deepika (58′) were the goal scorer for India while … Read more

IPL: Rajasthan beat Mumbai by 23 runs

April 2, 2022, 8:09 pm Mumbai, April 2 : Rajasthan Royals (RR) registered their second win in 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) after defeating Mumbai Indians (MI) by 23 runs here at DY Patil Stadium on Saturday. With their second straight win, RR went on top of the points table. Tilak Verma (61) and Ishan … Read more

SAI releases Rs 7.22cr allowance to athletes

April 2, 2022, 3:53 pm New Delhi, April 2 : The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has released a total of Rs 7.22 crore as an out of pocket allowance (OPA) for 2,509 Khelo India athletes across 21 disciplines, including para athletes, for January to March, as per an official statement on Saturday. A financial … Read more

PCB estimates revenue from 4-nation series

April 2, 2022, 2:17 pm Lahore, April 2 : Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) proposed four-nation Super Series, involving India, could generate USD 650 million revenue for the participants as well as the ICC. The proposal, which sees Pakistan, India, England and Australia playing a quadrangular T20 tournament annually, will be presented formally at the ICC … Read more

MI win toss, elect to bowl vs RR

April 2, 2022, 3:26 pm Mumbai, April 2 : The Mumbai Indians (MI) won the toss and put Rajasthan Royals (RR) to bat first here at DY Patil Stadium on Saturday. Mumbai will take the field with the same playing XI while Rajasthan have one change with Navdeep Saini replacing Nathan Coulter-Nile. “It is a … Read more

Hardik’s comeback commendable: Suresh Raina

April 2, 2022, 3:50 pm Kolkata, April 2 : Former Indian cricketers Irfan Pathan and Suresh Raina have been impressed with Hardik Pandya’s fitness in the IPL 2022 and lauded his comeback as a bowler. Both Pathan and Raina claimed that the Gujarat Titans captain bowled nicely in the opening game and he will only … Read more

Unbeaten Aussies are ready for WC glory

April 2, 2022, 1:00 pm Christchurch, April 2 : The most successful side in ICC Women’s World Cup history, Australia will bid to clinch their seventh trophy as they take on the defending champions England on Sunday. Eight wins from as many matches suggests they will be tough to stop but England, the team tasked … Read more

WC final nerves are good thing: Lanning

April 2, 2022, 10:51 am Christchurch, April 2 : Meg Lanning is pleased her Australian side is nervous ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 final against England on Sunday. The captain is expecting her players to draw on their nerves as well as their excitement as they look to steal England’s crown … Read more

South American managers react to FIFA WC draw

April 2, 2022, 7:23 am Doha, April 2 ( /Xinhua) Managers of Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador and Uruguay national teams expressed their thoughts following the 2022 FIFA World Cup draw ceremony on Friday. The tournament will be held from November 21 to December 18 in 2022 at eight stadiums in Qatar. It is the first time … Read more

FIFA WC: Spain, Germany, Japan drawn together

Doha, April 2 ( /Xinhua) Spain, Germany and Japan have been drawn together in the so-called Group of Death for the 2022 FIFA World Cup following the draw ceremony on Friday. Group E gathers 2010 World Cup champion Spain, four-time title winner Germany, and Asian powerhouse Japan, who entered the knockout stage in Russia 2018. … Read more

Vijay Kumar qualifies for the 25m centerfire pistol event

April 1, 2022, 11:27 am Hamirpur (HP), April 1 : Olympian Vijay Kumar of Harsaur village of Hamirpur district has once again qualified for the international events in the 25m center fire event that he won at the National level selection trials held at Bhopal recently with 585 points. With this, he has now qualified … Read more