Sediqullah, Omarzai, bowlers carry Afghanistan to 94-run win over Hong Kong
Once the top four batters returned to the hut contributing almost nothing, the Hong Kong middle and late-order batters did not have the technical nous or the patience to battle it out against the experienced Afghanistan bowlers. Babar Hayat top-scored for Hong Kong with 39 off 43 balls, but it was not even a token […]
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Hyderabad retain Buchi Babu title
CHENNAI: TNCA President’s XI had their task cut out the moment defending champions Hyderabad took a slender first innings lead on Day 3 of the final of the All India Buchi Babu Invitation Tournament. They have to bowl out their opponents as soon as possible and chase down the target on the final day on Tuesday. […]
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Hockey India welcomes Pakistan for Men’s Junior World Cup, says Dilip Tirkey
CHENNAI: Even before the function to unveil the schedule began, the major topic of discussion was whether Pakistan would be visiting Chennai during the Junior Hockey World Cup in November and December this year. There have been uncertainty after reports emerged from Pakistan that pointed towards the team not coming to India. However, during a […]
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Expect SKY to make his presence felt in the Asia Cup: WV Raman
On Surya’s form and captaincy See, as a captain, you need somebody who’s aggressive, who’s positive, who’s got a good temperament, who’s one among the boys. And I think Suryakumar Yadav is all this. And that’s the reason he’s been persisted with as captain. We all know in T20s, it’s not all about churning out […]
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Samson should be left alone as an opener, says Shastri
However, after enjoying a period of certainty in the squad as an opener, Samson’s place is once again becoming a point of debate. With the addition of Jitesh to the team, after his performances in the IPL for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru this year, and the induction of Gill as vice captain, Samson’s position, both […]
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India, Pakistan set for intense clash in Asia Cup since border conflict
NEW DELHI: A blockbuster between India and Pakistan headlines the Asia Cup starting on Tuesday as they face off for the first time in cricket since the military conflict in May. Along with regional bragging rights, the Twenty20 competition will serve as a build-up towards the T20 World Cup in February-March in India and Sri […]
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Sports world caught between Israel & Gaza
MONTHS after maintaining status quo, sports world has started reacting differently to Gaza attack. What has led to this shift with international footballers and teams lending their voices? Swaroop Swaminathan tries to finds out ON August 9, a veneer of silence was shattered; the rules of engagement had subtly changed with respect to how elite […]
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Unhappy return for Lovlina, cruise for Nikhat
In what was a major blow for Indian boxing, Lovlina Borgohain’s ongoing World Championships journey lasted just nine minutes inside the ring as she suffered a crushing defeat against Busra Isildar of Turkey in the Round of 16 at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Saturday. Nikhat Zareen, on the other hand, breezed past […]
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SA20’s goal to attract best players has been achieved, says Smith
The list of retained players include International stars like Sunil Narine, Noor Ahmed, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Andre Russell and Jonny Bairstow. “Buttler’s making his comeback this year, Russell will be playing for the Pretoria Capitals and so many international players put their name in the auction. So I have no doubt that […]
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New Zealand cricket great Ross Taylor to come out of retirement to play for Samoa
WELLINGTON: New Zealand cricket great Ross Taylor will come out of retirement to play for Samoa at the Twenty20 World Cup qualifying tournament in Oman next month. Taylor retired from international cricket in 2022 after playing more matches for New Zealand than any other player: 112 tests, 236 one-day internationals and 102 T20 internationals. He […]
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First-ever Golden Raid in PKL history sees Ashu seal thrilling win for Dabang Delhi vs Puneri Paltan
Building on that, Dabang Delhi’s captain continued to dominate, adding more points and stretching the lead to 18-11. Puneri Paltan managed to pull a few back before halftime, but Dabang Delhi went into the break comfortably ahead at 18-13. Puneri Paltan came out strong in the second half, reducing the gap to 17-19. A rare […]
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40 per cent GST on IPL tickets… What it means explained
From next year, watching Indian Premier League games from Stadia around the country is going to get more expensive after the centre came out with a more streamlined GST 2.0 on Wednesday night. A look… How much was I paying for my ticket till now and what’s the expected increase? For the last few years, […]
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State of affairs on and off the field
Tamil Nadu significantly upgraded their existing infrastructure at Chennai to host that event in 2023. In two months’ time, they will welcome a part of the hockey community for the junior World Cup in Chennai and Madurai (the stadium there is expected to be completed by the end of September). Ranchi has always had a […]
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Quarter-miler Summy Kaliraman handed two-year ban by NADA panel for doping offence
NEW DELHI: Summy Kaliraman, a member of India’s 2021 World U20 Championships 4x400m mixed relay bronze winning team, has been handed a two-year ban by the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) of the NADA for her doping offence committed in 2024. The 22-year-old Summy was handed provisional suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) last year […]
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It is India vs Nigeria for CWG 2030 hosting rights
On Tuesday, CS chief Donald Rukare confirmed that India and Nigeria have submitted formal proposals to host the centenary edition of the Games in 2030. “This positive response from two sporting powerhouse nations of the Commonwealth demonstrates the continued significance and legacy potential of the Commonwealth Games and the strength and appeal of our reimagined, […]
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Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s 29-year-old son elected MP Cricket Association president unopposed
BHOPAL: It will be the youngest generation of the Scindia family — the erstwhile royal family of Gwalior – which will head the cricketing establishment of Madhya Pradesh now. Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s son, 29-year-old Mahanaryaman Scindia, became on Tuesday, the youngest president of the Indore-headquartered Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA). Already the vice president of […]
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Defenders Sumit, Ashu shine on the night as UP mount comeback win vs Patna
A hard-fought comeback from the UP Yoddhas saw them beat the Patna Pirates 34-31 in what was a closely-fought contest to the very end at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag on Monday. Sumit and Ashu Singh got much-deserved High Fives, while Gagan Gowda scored seven points as the Yoddhas secured an impressive victory. In […]
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Taylor Fritz keeps flag flying for American men at US Open
“I’m happy to be here and hopefully, like I said, if the crowd can get behind me, we can do this.” Fritz has reached the last eight in New York three years running now. He lost to Jannik Sinner in the final in 2024, but the odds are stacked against the fourth seed repeating that […]
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We lost out on early talent identification in the past: Former hockey goalkeeper James
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: FORMER India hockey goalkeeper Romeo James touched upon key topics involving Indian sport, talent identification, in this interview to this daily. He was part of the panel that discussed the importance of the National Sports Policy on Saturday, which aims to rethink the way sport is approached in the country. Excerpts On the new […]
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Vinícius helps Madrid fight back for win over Mallorca; Atletico remains winless in La Liga
Atletico draws again to stay winless Atletico Madrid’s frustration deepened after Diego Simeone’s side drew 1-1 at Alaves to remain winless this season. Atletico was already having its worst start to La Liga in 14 seasons under Simeone after it lost 2-1 at Espanyol and drew 1-1 at home with promoted Elche. The stumble at […]
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Coco Gauff plays a stress-free match at the US Open and will play Naomi Osaka next
NEW YORK: For the first time at this U.S. Open, Coco Gauff didn’t double-fault in her first service game. And for the first time, she didn’t get broken to begin things, either. With her work-in-progress serve looking the best it has so far in this trip to Flushing Meadows, the No. 3-seeded Gauff turned in […]
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home hopes Shelton, Tiafoe exit in US Open tennis championships blow
Toilet humour Mannarino acknowledged his good fortune and said Shelton would likely have won the match had injury not struck. “It’s very unfortunate for him and lucky for me,” said Mannarino, who had disappeared for a bathroom break at the end of the fourth set when Shelton called it quits. “I’m 37 years old, it’s […]
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CAFA Nations Cup: Gurpreet, defenders earn India win over Tajikistan
HISOR: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu stood tall under the bar with a series of stunning saves, including a spot-kick, as India, under new coach Khalid Jamil, beat higher-ranked Tajikistan 2-1 in their opening match of the CAFA Nations Cup football tournament on Friday. World No. 133 India scored through defenders Anwar Ali (5th) and Sandesh Jhingan […]
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Jannik Sinner romps into US Open third round
NEW YORK: Jannik Sinner kept his bid to win back-to-back US Open titles firmly on track with an emphatic second round demolition of Australia’s Alexei Popyrin on Thursday. The Italian world number one needed just two hours and one minute to dispatch Popyrin 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. Sinner — who only dropped four games in his […]
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Fulton’s India start favourites but face jeopardy
There’s two ways to look at their Pro League results from the Summer when they lost seven on the bounce before breaking that rut with a 4-3 win over Belgium to round out their league fixtures for the season. They finished second from bottom, 18 points, 18 adrift of Netherlands, eventual champions. The Pro League […]
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Teenagers shining for Liverpool, Arsenal ahead of meeting of the Premier League title rivals
A 15-year-old still on summer vacation from school won a penalty for Arsenal on his Premier League debut. A 16-year-old scored a last-gasp winner for Liverpool in his first match in the top division. Kids are being given a chance by England’s top teams at the start of this season — and they are making the most of […]
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Sreeshankar qualifies for World Championships
CHENNAI: From career-threatening injury to World Championships in Tokyo next month, M Sreeshankar’s journey is nothing short of a miracle. What seemed even more dramatic was the time he had taken to achieve that feat after missing out for more than one and a half years. The former national record holder had just five competitions […]
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Kazakhstan check in for hockey’s Asia Cup
RAJGIR: The Kazakhstan men’s hockey team has landed here for the Asia Cup starting August 29, marking its first appearance in the continental showpiece since 1994. Led by Yerkebulan Dyussebekov, the team landed on Tuesday night, its maiden appearance on Indian soil. Kazakhstan’s 1994 Asia Cup outing in Hiroshima had ended in a fifth-place finish. […]
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Stars galore for domestic curtain
CHENNAI: EVEN as the Indian team is gearing up for the men’s T20 Asia Cup, all eyes will be on the star players who will take the field in the opening round of Duleep Trophy from Friday. Set to be played at the BCCI- Centre of Excellence, the first round of the tournament will be […]
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Praggnanandhaa in joint lead after facile win; Gukesh loses
Praggnanandhaa outclassed Alireza who apparently overrated his position after the opening. The Rossolimo against the Sicilian is known to be a potent weapon but Alireza went astray right from the early stages of the middle game. Praggnanandhaa found the right moves at the right time and seized the initiative by attacking the centre wherein his […]
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Not her best show but lifter Mirabai clinches gold
CHENNAI: Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu returned to competitive weightlifting after more than a year and as was expected, she clinched the gold medal in the 48kg at the Commonwealth Championships in Ahmedabad on Monday. En route to her gold, she also set new Commonwealth Championships records in snatch (84kg), clean and jerk (109kg) […]
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Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz get the American men off to a strong start at the US Open
They’re all chasing the same prize: the first Grand Slam singles trophy for an American man since Andy Roddick triumphed in New York in 2003. That’s quite a ways away at this point, though, especially considering that Sinner and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz have combined to win each of the past seven major titles. “As […]
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BCCI likely to lose Dream 11 as Team India title sponsor
NEW DELHI: Fantasy sports giants Dream 11, which recently shut down its real money games after central government passed the ‘Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025’ in both the Houses of Parliament, has intimated to the BCCI that it won’t be able to continue with the title sponsorship of the Indian cricket team […]
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Australian quick Lance Morris out for 12 months with back injury
MACKAY, Australia: Fast bowler Lance Morris was Sunday ruled out for 12 months due to back surgery, denying him the chance to be part of Australia’s squad for the Ashes series later this year. The 27-year-old, who has been in and around the Australian set-up for several years, was originally named to feature in the current […]
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Inside Indian athletics mission to revive 100m and relay races
There’s now a band of Indians threatening to breach the 10.15 second mark. In 2022, Amlan Borgohain set a time of 10.25 seconds. Manikanta Hoblidhar responded with a 10.22 in 2025. On the same day and track, Gurindervir Singh’s 10.20 set a new standard. A couple of months later, on July 5, Animesh Kujur, Indian […]
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US women keep reaching Slam finals and claiming titles. Can an American man win the 2025 US Open?
U.S. women keep winning Slam trophies and appeared in the last four finals American women, meanwhile, occupy four of the top nine places in the WTA rankings and five of the top 11. They keep earning spots in title matches — at least one has participated in each of the past four Slam finals, winning […]
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For better results, athletes must come out of comfort zone: Athletics chief national coach
CHENNAI: India’s chief national athletics coach P Radhakrishnan Nair is not a person who would readily agree for an interview. But on a rainy day when he was driven indoors at the JN Stadium in Chennai, he did sit down for a long chat on the sidelines of the Inter-state athletics competition. He spoke about […]
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Blockbuster ‘Sincaraz’ rivalry ready to light up US Open
‘A gift to our sport’ Australian legend Rod Laver meanwhile says simply that Sinner and Alcaraz are a godsend to tennis. “Their growing rivalry is a gift to our sport, and it’s matched by the genuine respect they show for each other,” Laver wrote on social media after Sinner’s Wimbledon win. “Win or lose, they […]
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Aboobacker aims for one final push to solidify Worlds berth
CHENNAI: After good outings throughout the season, triple-jumper Abdulla Aboobacker is keen on improving his mark in the men’s triple jump final at the national inter-state athletics championships on Friday. He began the season by equalling his personal best of 17.19m in the Open Jumps Competition in Bengaluru in March this year, following with gold […]
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No bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan, but cricket team for Asia Cup won’t be stopped: Sports Ministry
NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry on Thursday declared that India and Pakistan will not have any bilateral sporting ties even on neutral venues as per an unprecedented new policy but the cricket team won’t be stopped from playing the Asia Cup next month as it is a multi-lateral engagement. The ministry unveiled the new policy […]
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Post real money gaming bill, questions aplenty for Indian cricket
IPL may feel aftershocks One of the knock-on effects of a blanket ban could be felt by Indian cricket, especially the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL). Various IPL teams as well as the competition itself are tied up with various real money gaming firms, including Dream XI and My11Circle. Even if Indian cricket will not […]
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No major surprises as Lakra, Dilpreet retained in 18-member Indian men’s hockey team
NEW DELHI: There were no major surprises in the 18-member Indian men’s hockey team announced on Wednesday for the upcoming Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar, with midfielder Rajinder Singh and forwards Shilanand Lakra and Dilpreet Singh retaining their places in the squad. The tournament, scheduled to be held from 29 August to 7 September, will […]
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Prithvi Shaw hits reset button, restarts with century for Maharashtra in Buchi Babu
Shaw felt that looking too far ahead did not work for him and now, he is trying to stay in the present. “Whatever I have in my schedule, when I’m playing a match or when I’m not playing matches, I’m focusing day by day. I don’t want to see what happens after a month or […]
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Gill named T20 vice-captain for Asia Cup; big names Iyer, Jaiswal, Sundar, Krishna excluded
Washington Sundar’s exclusion too raised eyebrows. The all-rounder impressed in the recent Test series against England but was only included as a reserve. The selectors instead went with the spin trio of Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy for the UAE pitches. “Sundar is always in the scheme of things. This is not the […]
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Post accident, Musheer looks to make most out of the present
The young all-rounder marked his first appearance for Mumbai post the accident with a patient 75-ball 30. With two boundaries, he displayed good composure with the willow, before getting caught behind by wicketkeeper Rithik Easwaran, off Lokesh Raj. “I started well here and I enjoyed it. I hope to prepare well for the upcoming season,” […]
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England spinner Bashir on Siraj’s dismissal at Lord’s
Bashir said he had been working on the variation for some time but only gained the confidence to use it after Moeen was invited to England’s training camp. “I just wanted to show that I”ve got that strength in me. I bowled it a few times and it came out nicely. I got Siraj out […]
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Arsenal wins 1-0 at Man United as Chelsea held by Palace in Premier League opener
Arsenal kept at bay Manchester United’s expensively assembled forward line and scored again from a set piece to win 1-0 in the marquee match in the opening round of the Premier League on Sunday. Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori nodded in from close range in the 13th minute after United back-up goalkeeper Altay Bayındır — starting […]
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Gukesh returns to classical chess, Praggnanandhaa eyes podium finish
While Gukesh’s recent form in rapid and blitz may not make him a top favourite, classical chess remains his strongest format. Praggnanandhaa, on the other hand, has already qualified for the 2026 Candidates Tournament, where he may challenge Gukesh for the world title. Both Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa have also committed to playing in the Grand […]
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BCCI brings in ‘serious injury replacement’ for domestic red-ball tournaments
CHENNAI: WEEKS after India keeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s injury during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England, which had sparked debates about injury replacements, the BCCI has brought in a major rule change for the upcoming season of domestic cricket. Earlier in June, the ICC had said that replacement of players (domestic first-class cricket) for injuries will be […]
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Sabalenka and Gauff crash out in Cincinnati as Alcaraz survives to reach semis
CINCINNATI: World number one Aryna Sabalenka and second-ranked Coco Gauff were sent crashing out of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Friday as Carlos Alcaraz fought off a fierce challenge from Andrey Rublev to reach the semi-finals. Top seed and defending champion Sabalenka had no answer for Elena Rybakina, falling to the 2022 Wimbledon champion 6-1, […]
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Revitalised Satwik ahead of Worlds test
CHENNAI: Having weathered a tough spell earlier this summer, shuttler Satwiksairaj Rankireddy is at a place where he wants to be at the moment. With the BWF World Championships knocking on the door, the doubles specialist, along with partner Chirag Shetty, is striving to bring back the glory days. Satwik and Chirag have been a […]
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Cristiano’s Al Nassr to face FC Goa in AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 group stage
In 2023, Mumbai City FC was clubbed along Neymar Junior’s Al Hilal, also of Saudi Arabia, but the Brazilian superstar did not play his club’s away match at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai as he suffered an injury before the fixture. Mumbai City FC lost that match 0-6 on November 6, 2023. At that time, […]
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RO rejects Bhandari’s nomination for top post
CHENNAI: THINGS are heating up ahead of the all-important Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections which is scheduled to be held soon. Just days before the upcoming elections, Rajesh Bhandari, one of the officials aspiring to contest for the president’s post, is facing a roadblock for violation of Sports Code. Justice (Retd) Rajesh Tandon, the […]
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It’s just unbelievable how Gill led India in England: Yuvraj Singh
Despite being hit by injuries to wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh, and their pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah playing only three games to manage his workload, India’s determination was on show as they pulled off a thrilling six-run win in the fifth Test at Oval to level the series. Yuvraj, who has mentored […]
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Boxing head coach optimistic ahead of Liverpool test
CHENNAI: Indian boxing is in the process of scripting a new chapter inside the ring. As far as men’s boxing is concerned, the old guard has gradually been pushed aside after the conclusion of the Paris Olympics cycle and some of the new names who have stepped up. The fresh faces, currently breaking sweat at […]
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India to host ‘inclusive’ 2030 CWG if bid succeeds: IOA
With Canada having pulled out of the race, India’s chances of securing the 2030 CWG have allegedly brightened. “The plan is to have all our medal-earning sports like shooting, archery, wrestling etc. Our traditional sports like kabaddi and kho kho should also be there,” IOA joint secretary Kalyan Chaubey said. A team of officials from […]
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India on global surfing map after Asian C’ships: ASF secretary
MAHABALIPURAM (CHENNAI): As the curtain sets down on the Asian Surfing Championships on Tuesday evening surfers and top Asian surfing officials have lauded the ‘professional mindset and expertise’ in which this meet was managed. Organised by the Surfing Federation of India (SFI) and supported by the Tamil Nadu government, the Asian Surfing Championships kicked off […]
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Gukesh joint third after first day of St.Louis Rapid and Blitz
Liem and Oparin are next on two points, Nodirbek has one, and Sam Shankland is last after losing all his games. For Gukesh, the first round was a heartbreak as he went down in extreme complexities arising from a Caro Kann defense game. However, he recovered quickly, defeating Oparin in style. The finale was picturesque […]
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Stage set for gruelling Sumatra leg
MEDAN (INDONESIA): Set in the backdrop of two active volcanic mountains — Sinabung and Sibayak — and scenic tea plantations near Lake Toba, about 66 drivers will light up the Sumatera Utara International Rally from August 8-10 in Indonesia. As many as 15 drivers will fight it out in the third round of the FIA […]
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Frankfurt signs Japan winger Ritsu Doan for its Champions League return
GERMANY: Eintracht Frankfurt has signed Japanese winger Ritsu Doan to strengthen a squad depleted by the sale of Hugo Ekitiké as it prepares to return to the Champions League. Doan joins on a five-year contract from fellow German club Freiburg, where he was top scorer with 10 goals as the team placed fifth in the […]
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Asian surfing c'ships: Surfer Harish, 11, makes heads turn
Harish P’s sensational performance was the pick of Day three of the Asian Surfing Championships on Wednesday. The 11-year-old local boy finished with an impressive 7.97 points in the U18 category, earning a spot in round three. He finished second to Lucas Santiago of Malaysia (10.57 pts). Meanwhile, under 16 national champion Tayin Arun scored […]
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Pacer Siraj attains career-best 15th position in ICC rankings following The Oval show
DUBAI: India pacer Mohammed Siraj has attained a career-best 15th position in the latest ICC Test rankings following his match-winning performance in the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval. Siraj jumped 12 spots following his nine wickets in the match, including a five-for, as India defeated the hosts by six runs in […]
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In his pursuit of LA 2028, Smith aims to make a mark at The Hundred
CHENNAI: When Steve Smith announced his retirement from One Day Internationals after the Champions Trophy earlier this year, one of the key reasons behind it was his aspirations to represent Australia at the LA 2028 Olympics. Not a regular in the Australian T20I squad in recent years, Smith realised if he wanted to prolong his […]
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Former Arsenal player Thomas Partey granted bail on charges of 5 counts of rape
LONDON: Former Arsenal soccer player Thomas Partey was granted conditional bail on Tuesday after appearing in court charged with five counts of rape. The 32-year-old midfielder, who has also been charged with one count of sexual assault, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, London. The alleged offenses, between 2021-22, relate to three women. The conditions of […]
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Rohen screamer seals Victory for Real Kashmir FC in Imphal Thriller
IMPHAL: A stunning long-range strike from midfielder Rohen Singh proved to be the difference as Real Kashmir FC edged past a spirited TRAU FC 2-1 in a gripping Group F contest of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup, here at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium. Earlier, the match came alive with two quickfire goals in the […]
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Siraj five-for helps India level series with sensational six-run victory
Mohammed Siraj grabbed three of the last four wickets to lift India to a stunning six-run victory against England in the fifth and final Test at the Oval on Monday. India levelled the series 2-2 with the win. Siraj ended with figures of 5-104 while Prasidh Krishna was the ideal bowling partner at the other […]
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FIFTH TEST: Set for thrilling finish
LONDON: And there they were, walking off the field at The Oval on Sunday evening just when it seemed like the 35 runs England needed felt like climbing Mount Everest. What was an enthralling day of Test cricket, which looked set to end with a spectacular series finale, came to close abruptly because of bad […]
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KL Rahul spent every minute post last IPL match preparing for England series: Abhishek Nayar
Nayar said Rahul began his preparations for the England tour without wasting any time after the IPL. “He has worked very, very hard. Very few people know that after the birth of his child, he was in the IPL and came back immediately,” Nayar said. “He started preparing for the (England) Test series while a […]
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Jaiswal after his century on Day 3
The India opener said his team is well placed to win the game and they will be a confident lot going into Day 4. “Of course, I think we are quite confident. We just need to focus on our process and keep bowling in the right areas. That’s what we are thinking and we will […]
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Messi set for India tour in December; Kolkata to host opening leg with statue unveiling, GOAT Cup
KOLKATA: If all the pieces fall in place, football devotees in Kolkata will have the first sighting of iconic Lionel Messi after a decade. The City of Joy will be the first stop in the Argentine’s whirlwind journey across Ahmedabad, Mumbai and New Delhi, culminating in a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sources privy […]
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“Didnt expect my words would get big reaction from Root,” Prasidh on Root banter
India pacers were plundered for runs by England openers as Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett added 92 runs in no time. The script changed post lunch with India making inroads and restricting England to 247. Prasidh said the three pacers just had a little pep talk in the break and decided to bowl the right […]
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India bowled out for 224 in 1st innings of 5th Test against England
LONDON: Pacer Gus Atkinson grabbed five wickets as India collapsed on the second day morning of the fifth and final Test against England to be bowled out for 224 in their first innings, here on Friday. The overnight batters Karun Nair (57) and Washington Sundar (26) fell in the first 20 minutes of play, which […]
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Charles Leclerc hails Ferrari F1 boss Fred Vasseur’s ‘vision’ after contract extended
BUDAPEST: Charles Leclerc hailed Fred Vasseur’s “vision” and cold-blooded approach after the Ferrari team principal was handed a new contract following speculation about his future. Ferrari said the deal for Vasseur announced on Thursday was a sign of “trust in Fred’s leadership,” with the Italian team yet to win a Formula 1 race in 2025. “In Formula […]
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England wins toss, invites India to bat in overcast conditions in fifth Test
LONDON: England stand-in skipper Ollie Pope won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the fifth and final Test under overcast conditions at The Oval, here Thursday. Trailing 1-2, India made four changes to their playing XI, bringing in Dhruv Jurel, Karun Nair, Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna in place of injured Rishabh […]
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Divya Deshmukh credits late coach, family after stunning win over Humpy
Divya received a grand reception in Nagpur, with her relatives and fans arriving much in advance to receive her. “My parents have played the biggest role in my career. Without them, I would not have reached here. Credit to my family, my parents, my sister, and my first coach, Rahul Joshi sir. He always wanted […]
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No Stokes, Archer; Ollie Pope to lead England in fifth Test against India
LONDON: Injured skipper Ben Stokes and lead pacer Jofra Archer will not be part of the fifth and final Test against India, starting here from Thursday, as England made three changes to their playing XI for the series-deciding game. The hosts lead the series 2-1 after four intensely fought Test matches that has also had […]
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Parents' sacrifice for son's golden shot: Archer Sahil's tale
CHENNAI: On a calm evening in Essen, Germany, 24-year-old compound archer from Satara, Maharashtra Sahil Jadhav took the Zeche Zollverein arena by storm. After missing out on qualification for previous Archery World Cups, the FISU World University Games was his last opportunity. He made most of it, as he put up a perfect performance to […]
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Gautam Gambhir and Oval’s chief curator Fortis involve in heated exchange of words
While it was not clear why the two got into an argument, Gambhir and Fortis appeared to be arguing over the conditions of the pitches for practice. Batting coach Kotak then intervened and took Fortis to one corner of the practice arena and had a lengthy discussion with him. Fortis and Gambhir then went their […]
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Divya emerges from shadows of giants to create history
All through the tournament in Batumi, the 19-year-old teen had surprised her opponents with aggressive as well as varied openings. She continued that when she had the black pieces. After Humpy played the Catalan, Deshmukh’s usual aggressive style of play (4…dxc4, 5…Bb4+) was on display. On commentary for FIDE, Viswanathan Anand remarked: “This opening does […]
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Divya Deshmukh beats Humpy in Women’s World Cup final, becomes Grand Master
BATUMI: Teenaged Indian chess player Divya Deshmukh earned the biggest success of her career by clinching the FIDE Women’s World Cup with a tie-break win over compatriot and more experienced Koneru Humpy here on Monday. The victory not just earned the 19-year-old the prestigious title, but also made her a Grandmaster, something which looked improbable […]
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Going into Oval Test, we will be high on confidence: India head coach Gambhir
Gambhir did not give any clarity on Bumrah’s availability for the last Test starting at the Oval on July 31. He said no decision has been made in this regard yet. Speaking on Shubman Gill and his growth as a batter during the ongoing series, he said, “First of all, no one has any doubt […]
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America team at world swimming battles case of ‘acute gastroenteritis’ that damages performance
SINGAPORE: The United States team at the swimming world championships in Singapore is battling a case of “acute gastroenteritis” that compromised performances on Sunday, the opening day of eight days of competition in the pool. Nikki Warner, the spokeswoman for USA Swimming, confirmed the outbreak to The Associated Press and said it had its roots […]
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Rethin & Harshini crowned Champs in AITA tournament
CHENNAI: Young tennis talent Rethin Pranav rounded off what might be his last national level junior tennis tournament, as he breezed past Rishi Reddy of Karnataka in the men’s singles final at the AITA – INDIUM tennis tournament at the SDAT Tennis Stadium in Nungambakkam on Saturday. Second-seeded Rethin, who came in as the favourite, […]
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Spain’s women battled sexism and indifference. Now the world champions are eyeing European title
“I enjoyed playing for the national team, but the preparation and attention to the player was minimum. It felt, to put it bluntly, like a waste of time,” Torrejón said. “The level of practice and the level of physical training both plummeted compared to what we had (at Barcelona). It was like taking a step […]
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Getting pacers ready for five-Test series out of IPL tricky: Morne Morkel
Speaking on his workload and Kamboj’s not so impressive debut so far, the bowling coach said, “England, they’ve got a powerful batting line-up. As a batter, your initial first 20 balls is very crucial and in terms of a guy who’s accurate and asking those questions, he’s Booms. So, he’s going to be asked a lot […]
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FIDE Women’s World Cup title to go to India for the first time
“I think I could have played much better. I was winning at a certain point and then it got complicated. I think I messed up in the middlegame and that I should have had a much smoother win,” she said about her semifinal match. “She put up such a great fight at a certain point. […]
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Could have bowled better with new ball, admits Shardul Thakur
MANCHESTER: On Day 2 of the fourth Test against England here at the Old Trafford Ground on Thursday, India failed to extend the advantage they had before the innings resumed and conceded more ground as their bowlers allowed openers from the rival team to add 166 runs. All-rounder Shardul Thakur admitted the bowling unit gave […]
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Gill’s aggression is not new, he did nothing wrong at Lord’s: Parthiv Patel
On Gill’s India captaincy, he said, “This is new to him and he’s improving. With Gujarat Titans, whatever I’ve observed about him, he’s been very assertive. He knows what he wants. He’s very clear with his plans and ideas. I’m sure with the time, you will see very much improvement in his captaincy also.” Under […]
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Sai Sudharsan relishes his first Test fifty, says Pant was in a lot of pain
MANCHESTER: Pictures and videos of B Sai Sudharsan, left-hand batter from Tamil Nadu, doing shadow batting near the covered wicket started doing the rounds as soon as India announced their playing XI against England for the fourth Test here at the Old Trafford Ground on Wednesday morning. Dropped after the first match in Leeds, the […]
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England opt to bowl against India in 4th Test; Kamboj makes debut
MANCHESTER: England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the fourth Test here on Wednesday. Grappling with a spate of injuries, India made three changes to their playing XI, bringing in Sai Sudharsan, Shardul Thakur and Anshul Kamboj in place of Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy and Akash Deep. England […]
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India tops WADA anti-dopring rule violation charts
CHENNAI: India once again topped World Anti-Doping Agency charts. This time for Anti-Doping Rule Violations. The WADA has finally released the ADRV figures of both 2021 and 2022 on Tuesday. Going by the outcome by testing agency report, there are 120 ADRVs after 125 failed dope tests (Adverse Analytical Finding) in 2022. For India the […]
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Durand Cup kicks off amid uncertainty in Indian football
East Bengal’s fans will hope the new recruits can help reclaim the Durand Cup, which they last won 21 years back in 2004. With 16 titles, they remain the second-most successful club in the competition’s storied history behind arch-rivals Mohun Bagan, who clinched their record 17th crown in 2023 by defeating East Bengal 1-0 in […]
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With Kohli just a call away, Haseeb piles on runs in his quest for an England return
Kohli shared his number with Haseeb after that meeting. “Virat, in that first tour, playing against him, I was lucky enough to speak to him at the end of my tour. When I had my injury, he was kind enough to spare me a few moments. He shared his number with me and said, ‘If […]
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With Asia Cup uncertain, PCB’s revenue could take massive hit
According to the insider, PCB CEO Sumair Ahmed, who had gone for the ICC meeting, “didn’t get positive responses” from either the BCCI or the boards of Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan over attending the ACC meeting called on July 24 in Dhaka to finalise the Asia Cup arrangements. “The PCB met with plenty of resistance […]
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MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup: Railways beat Navy in final, complete hat-trick glory
HOLDERS Indian Railways bettered a youthful Indian Navy team 3-1 in the final of the MCC-Murugappa Hockey Gold Cup at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Sunday. With this win, the Railways complete its hat-trick of Gold Cup wins, making it the most decorated side with four titles. In the eighth minute, Shivam Anand scored, before […]
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Feel completely out of place when I see myself alongside Tendulkar with the trophy: James Anderson
“I watched him as a kid, played against him. He’s just such an iconic cricketer who’s carried the weight of a nation on his shoulders throughout his career and past it as well. So, to share something like this with him is an incredible honour.” Both Anderson and Tendulkar are widely regarded as all-time greats. […]
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Feel completely out of place when I see myself alongside Tendulkar with the trophy: James Anderson
“I watched him as a kid, played against him. He’s just such an iconic cricketer who’s carried the weight of a nation on his shoulders throughout his career and past it as well. So, to share something like this with him is an incredible honour.” Both Anderson and Tendulkar are widely regarded as all-time greats. […]
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Manchester — United through sport & history
Old Trafford has been United’s home since 1910. But the iconic venue was completely destroyed during the second World War II when Germans bombed Manchester. Except for the players’ tunnel, the stadium was razed to the ground. Situated in the center of the South Stand, where dugouts are located, the central tunnel, which survived the […]
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Shubman Gill’s real test starts now with India trailing 1-2, says Chappell
NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Greg Chappell believes Shubman Gill has displayed greatness with the bat and shown glimpses of his potential as a young captain, but said his real test begins now with India trailing 1-2 in the five-match Test series against England. India lost the third Test against England at Lord’s by 22 […]
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Surfer Tayin riding success crest
CHENNAI: AT only 16 years of age, Tayin Arun is at the forefront of a new generation of talented surfers, part of a brand-new movement of Indian surfing. Enjoying an almost meteoric rise in the junior divisions, the surfer broke through to the national surfing team last year, and is now looking to prove his […]
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Ons Jabeur, battling injuries and unhappy on the court, taking a hiatus from women’s tennis
Ons Jabeur is taking a hiatus from the women’s tennis tour, with the three-time major runner-up saying Thursday she wants to “rediscover the joy of simply living.” Once ranked No. 2 on the WTA Tour, Jabeur has battled injuries in recent years and has fallen to her current No. 71. The 30-year-old from Tunisia retired […]
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Mohammed Siraj — India’s quiet workhorse
The 31-year-old right-arm pacer is the leading wicket-taker in the series with 13 wickets. In the three Tests so far, Siraj has bowled 109 overs. He is third on the list of pacers with most overs in the series. England’s Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse, who have bowled 121 and 117 overs respectively, are the […]
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Praggnanandhaa and Erigaisi make cut; Carlsen out of title contention
Praggnanandhaa tied for the first spot on 4.5 points out of a possible seven in his group with Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Javokhir Sandarov, along with Aronian, finishing on four points. Carlsen ended fifth ahead of Vincent Keymer of Germany, Wesley So and lone woman participant Bibisara Assaubayeva of Kazakhstan. In the second group christened […]
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Pooja gets top billing at AITA event in Chennai
Indium Software-3rd Edition of the AITA Rs 7 lakhs tennis championship for men, women both regular and wheelchair events in association with the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association will be from July 19 to July 26th 2025 at the SDAT Tennis Stadium Nungambakkam Chennai. Indium Software is committed to nurturing promising young adults in various fields […]
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England docked WTC points for slow over-rate in Lord’s Test, slip to third in standings
“In addition, as per Article 16.11.2 of the ICC World Test Championship playing conditions, a side is penalised one point for each over short. Consequently, two World Test Championship points have been deducted from England’s points total,” it added. England’s tally in the World Test Championship standings dropped from 24 to 22 out of 36 […]
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Six years on, England pacer Archer has a moment to savour.. again
“The hardest part has been playing cricket for the last year and a half and still having the training wheels on talking about workloads – bowl today, don’t bowl tomorrow,” added Archer “Sometimes you think you are ready but you never know until you do it. The safer way is the best way so I […]
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Iga Swiatek is at No. 3 after Wimbledon and Amanda Anisimova is in the top 10. Sinner still No. 1
LONDON: Iga Swiatek’s Wimbledon championship moved her up to No. 3 in the WTA rankings Monday, and Amanda Anisimova’s runner-up finish allowed the American to break into the top 10 for the first time at No. 7. A year ago, Anisimova was ranked 189th and wasn’t able to get into the field at the All […]
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Shubman Gill on India’s 22-run loss against England
Following India’s narrow 22-run defeat to England in the third Test at Lord’s, captain Shubman Gill said he was extremely proud of the fight his team showed. However, he admitted that just one fifty-run partnership could have changed the course of the game. Gill also rued Rishabh Pant’s run out in the first innings, saying […]
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Rampant England, France reach Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-finals
ST. GALLEN: Holders England reached the quarter-finals of Women’s Euro 2025 on Sunday after thrashing Wales 6-1 and taking second place in Group D behind France, who won 5-2 in a thrilling match with the Netherlands. Georgia Stanway started England on their way from the penalty spot in the 13th minute and further goals from […]
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It’s sport and everyone is quite aggressive and quite intense in their own ways: Washington
LONDON: Tamil Nadu offie Washington Sundar was excellent with the ball on Sunday as he picked up four wickets helping India to bundle out England for 192 runs in the third Test here at Lord’s. Speaking on his show, the all-rounder admitted this was one of his best days with the ball outside India. “Definitely […]
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Muzumdar after women’s T20I series win
BIRMINGHAM: India coach Amol Muzumdar credited the landmark achievement of clinching the first-ever women’s T20I series win against England to the Women’s Premier League, saying it had played an “integral part” in the progress of the players. He also credited the competitive domestic season for the success. India lost the fifth and final match on […]
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Mental drills work wonders for India batter KL Rahul
LONDON: There was a lot of drama on the field in the dying minutes on Day 3 of the third Test between India and England here at the Lord’s Cricket Ground with Shubman Gill and Co not amused with Zak Crawley’s apparent attempts to delay the proceedings. In the end, the visitors could bowl only […]
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Steeplechaser Sable fails to finish in Monaco Diamond League
MONACO: Indian steeplechaser Avinash Sable failed to finish the 3000m race after suffering a nasty fall while the country’s latest sprint sensation Animesh Kujur continued his growing stature on the international circuit by ending a creditable fourth, in the Under-23 200m event at the Monaco Diamond League here. Olympian and national record holder Sable was […]
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Bumrah on slow over rate and new rules
Speaking on his role in developing the young bowlers in the team, he said, “These youngsters are very confident. And they don’t need a lot of over guidance or over information. Whenever in whatever capacity they need me, I am right there to help them out. And I share my experiences, what I learnt in […]
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Ben Stokes’ injury cloud a worry for England in Lord’s clash with India
LONDON: England will head into the second day of the third Test against India at Lord’s with fresh doubts over the fitness of inspirational captain Ben Stokes. The skipper pulled up with what appeared to be a groin issue late on Thursday’s opening day, with Stokes receiving on-field treatment before he batted on until the […]
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Self belief the key for bowler Nitish Reddy at Lord’s
LONDON: It was all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy who gave India two breakthroughs on Day One of the third Test here at the Lord’s Cricket Ground on Thursday. Reddy sent back both the openers in the same over to give India the much-needed success they were struggling for in the first hour of the play. Despite […]
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Spinner Radha Yadav after historic T20I series win against England
MANCHESTER: The desire to “create something big” played a pivotal role in India winning their first-ever women’s T20I series against England, said Radha Yadav, who played a key part in the historic triumph with her spin bowling. The left-arm spin pair of Radha (2/15) and Shree Charani (2/30) and the experienced Deepti Sharma (1/29) combined […]
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Djokovic battles past Cobolli to reach record 14th semifinal
LONDON: Novak Djokovic won a testing battle against Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday to reach a record 14th men’s Wimbledon semi-final, which will be a blockbuster clash against world number one Jannik Sinner. The Serb, chasing a historic 25th Grand Slam singles crown, was given the royal seal of approval by Britain’s Queen Camilla before his […]
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Mulder has the final hand as South Africa trounces Zimbabwe in heaviest innings defeat in 20 years
BULAWAYO: Wiaan Mulder had a fitting end to a fabulous debut as captain, taking the last catch for South Africa to hand Zimbabwe its heaviest innings defeat in 20 years and sweep the two-test cricket series. Mulder scored 367 not out — 33 shy of the world record held by West Indies great Brian Lara […]
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Imperious Alcaraz routs Norrie to reach semifinals
LONDON: Carlos Alcaraz swept into the Wimbledon semi-finals for a third successive year as the defending champion demolished Britain’s Cameron Norrie in a Centre Court masterclass on Tuesday. Alcaraz needed just 99 minutes to thrash Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 in his most commanding performance in this year’s tournament. The Spanish second seed dropped four sets […]
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Angel Di María makes emotional return to boyhood club Rosario Central after 18 years in Europe
ROSARIO: A teary-eyed Angel Di María was introduced as the latest signing by Rosario Central on Monday, 18 years after he left his boyhood club. Di María, who helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup, always wanted to return to Rosario, but he received death threats from drug dealer gangs. Located 300 kilometres north of […]
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Djokovic, Shelton and 18-year-old Andreeva reach the quarterfinals
LONDON: Right before Wimbledon began, Novak Djokovic declared it was the tournament that gave him the best chance to claim an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam singles trophy. Made sense, really, given that he’s won seven titles there already and reached the past six finals. For one uncharacteristically unsteady set in the fourth round Monday, it sure didn’t look as […]
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Winning at Edgbaston will be one of my “happiest memories” whenever I retire: Shubman Gill
“Jaisa first innings me bola tha, agar uski kismat me hai, to panja milega. Second innings, next day, dekho panja mil chuka hai (I had said in the first innings that if he has a five-for in his fate, he will get it. Look, he got one in the second innings), an elated Siraj added. […]
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Wimbledon's underdogs enjoy their week in the sun
As a series of big names melted under the Wimbledon heatwave, a number of surprise names are looking to make an impact on the second week at the All England club. AFP Sports looks at those who have grabbed their chance to shine. Clara Tauson The world number 22 had never won a match at […]
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England becomes first reigning champion to lose a Women’s Euro opener
It was a statement victory for France, which — despite being without injured captain Griedge Mbock — was in firm control for most of the match, apart from the opening 15 minutes and a tense finale after Walsh’s goal. However, France coach Laurent Bonadei was quick to dismiss any suggestion his team was emerging as […]
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Record play: Skipper Shubman show
CHENNAI: When Shubman Gill swept Joe Root hard to the fence in the 62nd over, he was only six runs away from yet another century. Much like his double hundred in the first innings, this too had seemed inevitable from the time he walked out to bat on Day Four. India had already gained a […]
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Another seed leaves when Madison Keys is surprised by Siegemund
Keys’ power vs. Siegemund’s spins and slices offered quite a contrast in styles, and this outcome was surprisingly one-way traffic on a windy afternoon at No. 2 Court. The key statistic, undoubtedly, was this: Keys made 31 unforced errors, 20 more than Siegemund. When it ended with one last backhand return from Keys that sailed […]
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Siraj steps up but stubborn Smith, Brook keep hosts alive
CHENNAI: It was the ninth ball on Day Three in Edgbaston. Mohammed Siraj ran in with all the hopes of giving India an early breakthrough, and bowled a full delivery that was drifting down the leg side. On any other day, Joe Root might have flicked it for a four or just completely missed. Friday […]
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Gill, Pant, Jaiswal can take India forward like Virat did alone: Michael Vaughan
Test cricket doesn’t need saving Vaughan believes Test cricket is not in danger, the packed crowds in England suggest so. However, for it to thrive outside India, England and Australia, the ICC must distribute the cash between full members more fairly if not equally. “Test cricket doesn’t need saving. Test cricket over the last three […]
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Asiad medallist Arjun among 35 in NADA’s latest doping list
CHENNAI: Asian Games medallist in canoe, international medallists and quite a few minors are on the latest list of provisionally suspended athletes. Arjun Singh, a canoeist from Uttarakhand but part of the Madhya Pradesh academy, won the bronze medal at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games held in 2023. The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) released the […]
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ENG vs IND | Gill’s strategy, body language on Day 1, traits of world-class player: Trott
MUMBAI: India captain Shubman Gill’s clearly thought-out strategy and body language on the opening day of the second Test against England are traits of a world-class player with a bright future, says former cricketer Jonathan Trott. Gill stood tall with a second consecutive ton in the five-Test series, reaching 114 not out (216 balls, 12 […]
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Words not aligning with action for coach Gambhir’s India
Yet, on Wednesday morning when Gill handed over the team sheet, it didn’t resonate with the team’s messaging. Jasprit Bumrah? Absent. Yadav? absent. Make it make sense because the bowling unit the visitors named didn’t have lots of it. It lacked the two things the visitors had that the hosts lacked. A supreme fast bowler […]
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Darren Sammy calls for justice, right process amid sexual assault allegations against West Indies player
ST GEORGE’S: West Indies cricket has been rocked by allegations of sexual abuse against an unnamed current player and the team’s head coach Darren Sammy has called for justice to be served but also stressed on the need to follow the due process. A report published last week by Guyana-based Kaieteur News claimed that 11 […]
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Indian delegates meet IOC officials, Amdavad India’s 2036 nominee
CHENNAI: India are successful in bidding for the 2036 Olympic Games, it will be hosted at Amdavad. Though the buzz was doing the rounds for a while, this is the first official communication that confirms that Amdavad in Gujarat will host the Games. What is interesting is that in the official communique between Indian stakeholders […]
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Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard hits tournament-record 153 mph serve against Taylor Fritz
LONDON: Fifth-seeded Taylor Fritz’s match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard — who hit a tournament-record 153 mph serve — in Wimbledon’s first round was suspended after four sets on Monday night in case they wouldn’t be able to finish before the tournament’s 11 p.m. curfew. They’ll resume on Tuesday. Mpetshi Perricard, whose speediest serve came in […]
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Ayush has the potential to become next Lakshya Sen or even better: Junior coach
CHENNAI: The wait is finally over for Indian badminton. In the wee hours (IST) on Monday, shuttler Ayush Shetty pulled off a noteworthy victory at the Mid America Centre in the USA. The 20-year-old from Karnataka captured India’s first title of the season on BWF World Tour. The lanky shuttler, who stands 6 feet, 4 […]
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Azhar Mahmood appointed Pakistan’s acting red-ball head coach
LAHORE: Former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood was on Monday elevated to the post of Pakistan’s acting red-ball head coach until the conclusion of his current contract, which runs until April next year. Mahmood had signed a two-year contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board in April last year as assistant coach across formats along with Australia’s Jason […]
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India in England: Missing quality support system
In these 11 Test wins between Johannesburg in 2018 and Perth in 2024, all Indian bowlers played a big role relieving Bumrah of this burden of being a lynchpin all the time. In their win over South Africa seven years ago, Bumrah was the star performer in the first innings picking up five wickets but […]
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A ton in T20Is is pretty special because it’s not one of my natural formats: Smriti Mandhana
NOTTINGHAM: Smashing a maiden T20I century against England was “pretty special” as the shortest format is “not one of my strengths”, said India stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana after powering her side to a 97-run victory in the opening match here. Mandhana struck her first T20I ton in her 149th game, a 62-ball 112 studded with […]
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Mandhana, Shree Charani sizzle as India crush England in 1st T20I
STAND-IN captain Smriti Mandhana hit a scintillating century (112 off 62 balls) while left-arm spinner N Shree Charani, with figures of 4/12, made a dream debut as India Women crushed England Women by 97 runs in the opening T20I at Nottingham on Saturday. Mandhana’s maiden century in T20 internationals guided India to 210/5, India’s second-highest […]
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Josh Hazlewood 5-for leads Australia to three-day win over West Indies in Barbados test
Rain of runs On day one, 14 wickets fell, and on day two 10 wickets. Before Friday’s play, Lyon said, “Every run is gold.” But Australia enjoyed a gold rush from Head, who made 61, Webster 63, and Carey 65. Australia, starting on 92-4 and a lead of 82, amassed a bonus 310 total. After […]
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All-rounder Kaur determined to make a mark for India
CHENNAI: WHEN Amanjot Kaur walked onto the field at the SSN College Ground, Chennai on January 7 for Team E during the senior women’s one-day challenger Trophy clash against Team A after an eight-month injury layoff, she did not feel nervous. Instead, Kaur was grateful to be back on the field. It was when a […]
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Pia Sundhage faces her ‘biggest challenge’ as she prepares host nation Switzerland for Euro 2025
GENEVA: Soccer great Pia Sundhage’s long international career stretches back a decade beyond the first Women’s European Championship she won decisively for Sweden in 1984. Now aged 65, the two-time Olympic title-winning coach — both times for the United States — is preparing host nation Switzerland’s team to kick off Euro 2025 next Wednesday. “I […]
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What to expect from Gautam Gambhir & Shubman Gill ahead of Edgbaston?
CHENNAI: During the journey from England’s north to the midlands, the Indian management will have been deep in thought with respect to the situation surrounding Jasprit Bumrah. He’s the ultimate plug and play operator in world cricket but there’s also the question about his workload. The allure of a Lord’s Test may see Bumrah missing […]
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Inter Milan advances at Club World Cup with 2-0 win over River Plate
SEATTLE: Francesco Pio Esposito scored in the 72nd minute and Alessandro Bastoni added an insurance goal in stoppage time to lead Inter Milan to a 2-0 win over River Plate on Wednesday night and into the second round of the Club World Cup. Esposito’s goal came just six minutes after River Plate’s Lucas Martínez Quarta […]
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Time for India to change playbook?
CHENNAI: As Jamie Smith sent Ravindra Jadeja into the Headingley stands to take England home — with Jasprit Bumrah watching from the dressing room — in the first Test against India, a familiar feeling lingered among the visitors. For the fourth time (second time in England) in the last three and a half years, the […]
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Liam Delap scores his 1st Chelsea goal in 3-0 win over Esperance in Club World Cup
Key moment Delap’s goal was his first since the 22-year-old joined Chelsea from Ipswich just before the tournament. Takeaways Chelsea finished with six points, one behind Group D leader Flamengo, and will play Benfica on Saturday at Charlotte, North Carolina, in the round of 16. Esperance finished third in Group D and was eliminated. What […]
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England chases down 371 runs to beat India in series opener at Headingley
In a big year for England with four more home tests against India followed by the Ashes in Australia, England said it was prioritizing winning over entertainment. And this wasn’t a typical “Bazball” crash-bang chase, but grown up “Bazball,” measured and controlled. The asking run rate was just under four an over and England stayed […]
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Pant reprimanded by ICC for showing dissent at umpire’s decision
LEEDS: India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant has been reprimanded by the ICC for showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during the third day’s play of the ongoing opening Test against England here. Pant, who had an exceptional outing with the bat during the Headingley Test with hundreds in both the innings, was reprimanded for his […]
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Pant, Rahul tons power India before England fight back at Headingley
LEEDS: Generational talent Rishabh Pant overcame a moment of self-reproach to etch his name in cricketing history, becoming only the second wicketkeeper to score centuries in both innings of a Test match. His 118 off 140 balls, combined with KL Rahul’s composed hundred, helped India set England a challenging 371-run target in the series opener […]
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Mexico wins CONCACAF Gold Cup group after 0-0 draw against Costa Rica
El Tri, which defeated the Dominican Republic and Suriname in their first two matches, will play Saudi Arabia on Saturday at Glendale, Arizona, while the Costa Ricans will face the United States the following day in Minneapolis. Costa Rica will be missing four regular starters. Forward Manfred Ugalde, who has three goals in the tournament, […]
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England’s favourite Harry makes India brood
In 2024, he pulled out of the England tour of India comprising five Test matches and the IPL taking compassionate leave so that he could spend time with his ailing paternal grandmother, who subsequently passed away. The reason for his no-show in the 2025 IPL was his intention to get ready for national duty. More […]
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Ex-players after his somersault goes viral
To perform a somersault like that after undergoing several surgeries is indeed awe-inspiring. “Rishabh being Rishabh, he does something unique. He does it really well. I think it was unique. No one expected him to do that. I’ve never tried it. I’ll need a lot of practice because that is something if you haven’t tried, […]
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Meet Tejal Salve, a record-breaking archer with golden dreams
Tejal described how the sport has changed her life. “Taking it up during the pandemic, I suffered for the first two years. Lokesh Chand sir has supported me through and I am glad that I have made a mark. I was a quiet girl initially and now knowing that I have an exciting future makes […]
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For paddler Diya, mental strength helps her take huge strides
CHENNAI: DIYA Chitale’s run in this season’s Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) here may have ended in defeat after her narrow defeat to Sreeja Akula of the Jaipur Patriot in the deciding women’s single match. But her demeanour with the paddle stood out in her performance, like it did in all her games. With a height […]
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Gill, Jaiswal hundreds power India to 359-3 against England on day one of series
England, despite a weakened pace attack, chose to bowl first hoping for some early movement off a green-tinged pitch, backed up by recent history: The last six test winners at Headingley all bowled first. But movement was limited and England struggled for consistent lines and lengths; only 35% right in the first hour, the second […]
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Richards’ 2nd-half goal gives US 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia, sends them into CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals
AUSTIN: Defender Chris Richards scored with a flick of the ball off a second-half free kick to lift the United States to a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Thursday night, sending the Americans on to the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals. Richards tracked the ball as it flew into the box on a curving free […]
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India tops dope charts again
CHENNAI: In another big embarrassment for the country, India topped the world doping chart yet again. The latest World Anti-Doping Agency 2023 Anti-Doping Testing Figures indicates that India has the maximum number of positive cases in terms of numbers and percentage. According to the latest report, the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) has tested 5412 […]
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KL Rahul lauds childhood buddy Karun Nair’s resolve
LEEDS: Senior batter K L Rahul is quite excited about Karun Nair’s return to India’s Test fold in the five-match series against England starting here on Friday as he believes that his childhood teammate has displayed commendable resolve while dealing with the hardships of being left out in the past. Nair and Rahul, both 33, […]
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Gill, the new No 4 for India
CHENNAI: The No. 4 position in Test cricket is the format’s holy grail. Sure, there were a few great pre-War No. 4s (Denis Compton and Wally Hammond) but the idea of a No. 4 being one of the side’s best bats was a more modern phenomenon with its roots around the late 1980s. Sachin Tendulkar […]
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Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun
CHENNAI: As the Indian team arrived in Leeds on Tuesday ahead of the first Test against England that begins on June 20, one of the biggest talking points has been the visitors’ bowling attack. Led by Jasprit Bumrah, they do have the experience, especially in Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja, but India will be tested, […]
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Why India face big decisions in the heat and drought of Leeds?
To add to the residents’ woes, there is now a yellow heat warning in place for most of England, including Leeds, with temperatures predicted to hit 30*c sometime during the course of the first Test. The visitors, who have only played two Tests at Leeds this century (one innings defeat, one victory by an innings), […]
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New Zealand women’s captain Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs after World Cup
Devine will lead the team in the ODI World Cup in September Devine was the permanent captain of the White Ferns in 2020, and has since led the team to new heights, including a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in 2022 and a maiden ICC Women’s T20 World Cup victory last year. NZC’s head […]
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KL Rahul, India's big man at the top
CHENNAI: Shortly after Day One of India’s intra-squad game in Beckenham, the BCCI had shared a bunch of photographs on social media. One among them caught everyone’s attention — KL Rahul down on one knee, front foot firmly planted not too far away with the straight face of the bat after a cover drive. It […]
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Bayern Munich routs Auckland 10-0 in Club World Cup as fans unfurl banner to ‘Smash FIFA!’
CINCINNATI: Bayern Munich romped to a 10-0 victory over Auckland City in its Club World Cup opener on Sunday as Jamal Musiala had a hat-trick in 17 minutes of the second half in front of a crowd that unfurled a banner urging to “Smash FIFA!” while accusing the governing body of mismanagement. Thomas Müller, Kingsley Coman, and Michael […]
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Gattuso named Italy coach as the Azzurri aim to avoid missing out on a third straight World Cup
FLORENCE: Former hard-tackling midfielder Gennaro Gattuso was named Italy coach on Sunday, tasked with reviving the country’s already-flagging World Cup qualifying hopes. Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was fired last week after Italy lost its opening qualifier 3-0 at Norway to spark fears that the four-time champion will fail to qualify for a third straight World Cup. Gattuso lifted […]
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‘I’m the head coach, not a mannequin’
SAN FRANCISCO: United States coach Mauricio Pochettino defended his decision to omit Christian Pulisic from recent friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland on Saturday, saying he alone was responsible for choosing his squad. AC Milan star Pulisic has been at the center of a simmering controversy over his request to be excused from US duty in […]
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Payas grateful to get valuable UTT experience
AHMEDABAD: The talented Payas Jain is making a name for himself. He may just be 20 but the paddler, mentored by A Sharath Kamal, representing Chennai Lions in the ongoing edition of Ultimate Table Tennis, is already showing glimpses of a promising future. Unlike a few other paddlers, he’s also using sports tech to become […]
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It’s important to know when to switch on: Prasidh Krishna
“I think all of us are experienced enough to know when to switch on and switch off.” Returning reinvigorated after a frustrating period on the sidelines due to recurrent injuries that required surgery, Prasidh said the match practice in the UK ahead of the Test series will greatly benefit the team. “It’s really important for […]
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WTC Final: Temba's garden of Aiden
AND, finally, at long last, South Africa can dream. Believe. Not with trepidation but hope. As a sun-kissed glorious early Summer day at London gave way to lengthening shadows, from South Africa’s perspective, it kind of acted as the opposite effect. After more than three decades of shadows, on and off the pitch, the men’s […]
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NR holder Tejas’ quest to leap hurdle of obsession for better output
CHENNAI: Success for many comes when they are obsessed with what they do. Be it in sports, academics, or in any walk of life. It was his obsession to improve that had driven hurdler Tejas Shirse to success. However, that same obsession had become some sort of a kryptonite for the national record holder in […]
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Ball dance continues on Day 2 but Oz hold upper hand
TEST cricket’s biennial showpiece careened towards a sensational and lightning finish after both batting units folded in the face of some tight and accurate bowling either side of tea. Even if the scores may suggest that the pitch may come under scrutiny, the Lord’s curator could escape censure. Ben Jones of CricViz posted that ‘… […]
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Kerala bets big on 3×3 basketball as U-23 national championship begins today
From backyards to Olympics 3×3 basketball has its roots in the gritty street courts of 1980s America — born not in academies but in neighbourhoods, parks, and high school gyms. But it took a global leap only in the last 15 years. FIBA, the sport’s world body, began standardising the format in the late 2000s, […]
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After Thailand high, boxer Deepak aiming for bigger bouts
CHENNAI: Indian boxers have largely been in the shadows due to the current predicament surrounding the Boxing Federation of India (BFI). In this unfavourable climate, two boxers stood out during the Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament that was held recently. Deepak Poonia, who plies his trade in the 75kg category, was one of the pugilists […]
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South Africa up against Australia
CHENNAI: WHEN the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle began six years ago, little did anyone know what was in store. The scheduling, points system, number of matches each team and many such factors were imperfect. It, perhaps, still is. But it lent context. Two years on, India and New Zealand went head-to-head in the summit […]
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Record-breaking Elavenil in happy space
CHENNAI: ELAVENIL Valarivan has a penchant for breaking records. Ever since her days as a junior shooter, she has been one of the certified talents from the country who has repeatedly raised the bar. The 25-year-old was in her happy space on Tuesday, flirting with the women’s 10m air rifle qualification world record before settling […]
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Australia’s champion pedigree faces South Africa’s gritty ambition
Sam Konstas made an audacious debut at age 19 in December against India, but Travis Head was preferred in Sri Lanka in February. They seem to be the main candidates. Marnus Labuschagne has opened only once since 2016, and his form has dropped to the point of concern. He averaged just 28.33 in the WTC […]
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MS Dhoni among seven others inducted into ICC’s Hall of Fame
LONDON: Former India captain MS Dhoni was on Monday inducted into the ICC’s Hall of Fame for the year 2025 along with Australian great Matthew Hayden and South Africa’s Hashim Amla. The International Cricket Council (ICC) will be inducting seven cricketers ‘five men and two women’ in its Hall of Fame 2025. “Celebrated for his […]
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Bumrah’s ‘special’ message filled Cameron Green with confidence ahead of his surgery
Green is expected to play the WTC Final against South Africa, starting this week, as a specialist batter. He heads to the marquee Test on the back of three centuries in five county cricket matches for Gloucestershire. “The silver lining to having back injuries is I’ve got four chances only to be a batter,” he […]
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WTC Final: Bavuma's Proteas chase long-awaited global glory
CHENNAI: WHEN Temba Bavuma, donning the South African blazer, walks onto the field at the Lords on June 11 for the World Test Championship final against Australia, it won’t just be about winning an ICC trophy, but a lot more. South Africa, across men and women, have been one of the consistent teams when it […]
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Magnus Carlsen has the final say
It’s kind of why the five-time world champion said that the kids aren’t ready to take over. “At the very least, it’s nice to see I can still play,” he after his seventh crown in Norway’s southwest. “And it’s nice to see that at least in parts of the game, I can still be quite […]
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Coco Gauff defeats top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to win her first French Open title
PARIS: Coco Gauff won the French Open for the first time by defeating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 in Saturday’s final for her second Grand Slam title. The second-ranked Gauff made fewer mistakes in a contest that was full of tension and momentum swings to get the better of Sabalenka for the second […]
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KSCA secretary and treasurer resign, taking moral responsibility
BENGALURU: A Shankar and E S Jairam have resigned from their respective posts as secretary and treasurer of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), taking moral responsibility for the stampede that led to the death of 11 people during RCB’s IPL trophy celebrations. In a joint statement, Shankar and Jairam said they had submitted their […]
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Bryne, the small speck in Norway’s map Erling Haaland calls home
He married that preternatural ability with an immeasurable spirit. “He had a lot of his own training,” Undheim adds. “He lived inside the indoor arena. Before training began, he would be on his own, shooting, and dribbling. After training, he would be playing games with his friends. Even if we were off on Saturdays and […]
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Coco Gauff stops fairytale Boisson run to reach French Open final against Aryna Sabalenka
Loud as the crowd was, repeatedly singing Boisson’s first name, Gauff’s play spoke volumes, too, as she took 20 of the first 30 points for a 4-0 lead. That pattern held, and by the end, Gauff had claimed 34 of the 51 points that lasted at least five strokes. Most remarkable about Sabalenka’s win was […]
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How chess became a content machine
To a lot of people, chess remains a very serious pursuit. But it’s also at odds with how the game, over the last few years at least, has become ‘cool’. It’s snackable, memeable and there’s content to be had in a lot of ways. You open Insta and there’s a chessfluencer giving you a breakdown […]
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Carlsen wanted to draw some line in the sand by beating Gukesh in Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand
The fact that he lost from a winning position perhaps exacerbated the frustration, opined Anand, who is international chess federation’s (FIDE) deputy president and is here for broadcasting commitments as well. “Against any opponent on earth, he would have hated losing such a good position. I mean to miss that the knight comes back. I […]
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India is very important for FIDE: President Dvorkovich
STAVANGER: Arkady Dvorkovich, the president of FIDE, the world governing body for chess, has a lot on his tray. The venue for the upcoming World Cup in India is yet to be decided. The threat to Classical chess is real. Will sponsors walk out if Magnus Carlsen walks out? Dvorkovich, currently in Stavanger for Norway […]
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RCB were adamant to get a good bowling attack, it was a huge first step in winning IPL: Andy Flower
“Players like Virat (Kohli), (Josh) Hazlewood, and Krunal Pandya were key. Their recruitment was guided by their big-match experience. Hazlewood has played in World Cup finals. Virat is used to the biggest stages. And for Krunal, this is now his fourth IPL title — so bringing in players like him was crucial.” Flower said while […]
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World Boxing apologizes for naming Olympic champion Imane Khelif in sex test policy
The president of World Boxing has apologized after Olympic champion Imane Khelif was singled out in the governing body’s announcement to make sex testing mandatory. Algerian boxer Khelif, who won gold at the Paris Games last summer amid intense scrutiny over her eligibility, was specifically mentioned when World Boxing released its new policy last Friday. […]
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Punjab Kings-Royal Challengers Bengaluru keep date with destiny
AHMEDABAD: Even before one enters the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday evening, the mood on the Motera road reveals what’s to be expected. Scores of Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans had already gathered in front of Gate 2 chanting RCB, RCB, RCB. The franchise from Bengaluru is already in the venue gearing up for […]
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For Shreyas Iyer, job only half done this season
AHMEDABAD: As Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar walked into the ground floor press conference room of the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, after finishing the captaincy photoshoot, the former looked tired. It was understandable considering the fact that less than 15 hours ago, Shreyas was out on the field after winning the Qualifier 2 game for […]
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At 11, Bengaluru’s Charvi making heads turn at Norway Open
STAVANGER: India’s chess conveyor belt shows no signs of slowing down. One of the latest to emerge from the seemingly limitless pool is Charvi A, who has already made the likes of Viswanathan Anand sit up and take notice. The 11-year-old, currently in action at the Norway Open event in the city, is a WFM […]
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Rise and rise of RCB captain Rajat Patidar
AHMEDABAD: As Rajat Patidar got down on one knee and smashed Musheer Khan into the New PCA Stadium stands, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru into the 2025 IPL final, he had become a part of an elite club of captains to achieve the feat. Patidar joined Anil Kumble, Daniel Vettori and Virat Kohli — they are […]
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The incredible story of Sara Khadem
STAAVENGER: On the opening day of Norway Chess, all 12 players posed for photos on the staircase just above the playing hall. The expressions of 11 of the 12 players were variations of bored, them just wanting to get on with it. The one exception? Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, an IM. She was smiling throughout the photoshoot, […]
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Olympic champ Khelif has to undergo gender test to continue fighting
CHENNAI: If the Paris Olympic Games were to be held this summer, then Imane Khelif might not have competed. The World Boxing (WB) has now come out with a contentious decision on “mandatory sex testing”. All boxers, including Khelif, will have to undergo the test. The WB is right now the International Olympic Committee-recognised body […]
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Rune deals with an angry fan at French Open by asking him to be removed
PARIS: Holger Rune asked for a spectator to be removed at the French Open on Friday, claiming the man shouted aggressively at him after Rune showed frustration by slamming his towel into his towel box. Rune was playing Frenchman Quentin Halys on Court Philippe-Chatrier when the incident happened near the end of the third set […]
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Bairstow, Rohit fire Mumbai Indians to 228/5 in Eliminator against Gujarat Titans
MULLANPUR: Rohit Sharma rode his luck to make a stroke-filled 81 after Jonny Bairstow made instant impact on his Mumbai Indians debut, propelling the five-time champions to a daunting 228/5 against a sloppy Gujarat Titans in the IPL Eliminator here on Friday. On a surface which had less grass compared to the one used on […]
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Watching Carlsen in Magnus country
STAVANGER: It’s 4.57 PM on a slightly cold summer afternoon in downtown Stavanger. The cold can be accentuated because the North Sea is just round the corner. The sun is out but the wind chill can be felt. The gates for the playing hall at the venue for Norway Chess opened over 30 minutes ago […]
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Royal performance by Hazlewood and Co
NEW CHANDIGARH: Josh Hazlewood was walking back to fine-leg from his bowling mark, wiping his face, at the New PCA Stadium. The buzz in the stands was electric and understandably so. As Hazlewood took his position along the ropes, the scoreboard read: Punjab Kings: 59/5 in 8 overs vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru. And Hazlewood: 3-0-21-2. […]
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