New Delhi, July 18 — Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Badminton Association of India (BAI) President and Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Saturday unveiled the official mascot, Peacko, and launched the official anthem for the BWF World…
London, July 18 — England's white-ball captain Harry Brook has urged his batters to learn from the rock-solid Joe Root, especially on how to rotate strike, ahead of their ODI series decider against India, to be played at Lord's on Sunday.Root hit a match-winning 99 not out in Cardiff on Thursday to…
Speaking at a press conference facilitated by the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) on Saturday, days after becoming the first woman to score a Test hundred at the iconic venue, Yastika said her only objective was to play according to the merit of the ball, irrespective of the score she was on.Asked
New Delhi, July 18 — Badminton Association of India (BAI) Secretary General Sanjay Mishra has expressed confidence that India's emerging crop of shuttlers will sustain the country's rise on the global stage, saying the federation's focus on grassroots coaching, sports science, and junior…
London, July 18 — India bowling coach Morne Morkel has thrown his weight behind Rohit Sharma ahead of the series-deciding third and final ODI against England at Lord's, expressing complete faith in the veteran opener's ability to overcome his lean patch and insisting there are "no worries or…
Speaking at a press conference facilitated by the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) on Saturday, days after scripting history with a maiden Test century at Lord's following her return from an ACL injury, the left-hander reflected on the emotional lows of missing major tournaments and the lessons that
Argentina's journey to the final has been anything but straightforward. It has featured dominant wins, dramatic comebacks, extra-time battles and, above all, another remarkable tournament from Lionel Messi.The 39-year-old captain has scored eight goals to lead the tournament scoring charts and once
Lahore, July 18 — Wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali Siddiqui has been named captain of the Pakistan women's T20I squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, in the absence of regular skipper Fatima Sana, who will give it a miss to play in The Hundred in England.The Women’s National Selection Committee…
New Delhi, July 18 — Former coach Pullela Gopichand believes PV Sindhu's recent performances are a sign that the former world champion is rediscovering her rhythm, with the national coach expressing confidence that a major result is around the corner as she prepares to contest the Japan Open final…
Madrid, July 18 — Spain legend Andres Iniesta believes stopping Lionel Messi completely will be almost impossible in Monday's FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, urging La Roja to focus instead on imposing their own style of play and maintaining the confidence that has taken them to the title…
NDTV Profit reported -- citing UKG -- that the tournament’s global impact was nearly $17 billion, due to higher absenteeism, late arrivals and early departures during the competition.In addition, the data from workplace platform Envoy showed highest work disruption coming the day after the United St
New Delhi, July 18 — Two months ago, Yastika Bhatia stood at Mahakaal, one of India's most revered temples, to offer her prayers before making her long-awaited international cricket comeback in May, coming after spending nearly 18 months on the sidelines after suffering an ACL injury.That knee…
Sindhu was leading 21-19, 15-10 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium when the former Olympic champion retired with a hamstring issue, sending the Indian into her maiden BWF Super 750 final and her first BWF World Tour title clash since December 2024.Speaking after the match, Sindhu said maintaining c
The midfielder said Spain's journey to the final is the result of years of steady progress, with triumphs in the UEFA Nations League and the European Championship helping the team build the confidence needed to compete for football's biggest prize."We've been gradually growing. We have to keep doing
New Delhi, July 18 — With India set to stage the BWF World Championships for the first time in 17 years, former All England winner Pullela Gopichand described the event as a landmark moment for both badminton and Indian sport, expressing confidence that home conditions could provide a significant…
In an official statement, the board also announced that players from all participating teams will wear black armbands during the day's fixtures as a mark of respect for one of the greatest cricketers the game has ever known.Expressing its condolences, SLC remembered Sobers not only for his unparalle
London, July 18 — Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey has been added to India’s squad for the third and final ODI against England, to be played at Lord's on Sunday, as a replacement for the injured Washington Sundar, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Saturday.Sundar…
New York, July 18 — Spain defender Marc Cucurella has revealed he could bring the curtain down on his international career if La Roja defeat defending champions Argentina in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final, saying there would be little left for him to achieve after winning both the UEFA European…
While backing Spain to lift the trophy, Fowler explains why La Roja's purposeful possession, tactical discipline and game management give them the edge, while warning that Lionel Messi remains Argentina's biggest match-winner and could still change the game in an instant. Fowler believes Spain's pur
England enter the decider with momentum after Joe Root once again showcased his class in Cardiff. His unbeaten 99 not only levelled the series but also extended an extraordinary run of form, with the former captain now boasting five consecutive ODI half-centuries.Root's composure against Jasprit Bum
Antwerp, July 18 — The Indian junior (U21) men’s hockey team concluded its highly competitive exposure tour of Belgium on Friday after a series of rigorous encounters against Europe's top hockey nations, and the team’s new coach, Frederic Soyez, is happy with the progress made during the tour.Over…