Riding on the winning momentum and an unbeaten run to clinch the FIH Nations Cup title, India captain Salima Tete is optimistic about the team going the distance and creating history.Drawn in Pool D, India will open their campaign against China on August 16, followed by matches against South Africa
The stage could hardly be grander as Lord's, the Home of Cricket, gears up to the decisive decider. After India struck first at Edgbaston and England responded through Joe Root's masterclass in Cardiff, the battle now shifts to one of the sport's most iconic venues, where both teams have one final o
New Delhi, July 18 — Olympic legends Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will be the flag and baton bearers when the Indian contingent steps out, dressed nattily, for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 23.Announcing the names on Saturday, Indian Olympic…
France's hopes of reaching a second successive World Cup final were ended by an impressive Spain side, while England endured a heartbreaking exit after conceding late against defending champions Argentina. Although neither team would have envisioned ending its campaign in a playoff for third place,
Tendulkar, who shared several memorable interactions with Sobers during his career, reflected on the personal bond they had built over the years.Remembering moments that ranged from the 2003 ODI World Cup to their final meeting in London, the Indian batting great wrote on X, “It’s incredibly tough t
Sindhu was in complete control of the match, leading 21-19, 15-10, when former Olympic champion Chen had to withdraw due to a possible hamstring injury.The Indian player started strong, building a four-point lead midway through the first game with her aggressive play and quick movements. Chen rallie
Early this morning, she was spotted loitering aimlessly near Ramkrishnapur Ferry Jetty in Kolkata-adjacent Howrah district.A couple of morning-walkers could identify her and they immediately contacted the family members of the missing shooter.Dhrubajyoti Sen, the father of the 15-year-old national l
Argentina will bid to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cup trophies since Brazil in 1962 when it meets Spain in the title decider in New Jersey."He is pure history. He is a legend," Scaloni was quoted by Xinhua as saying. "For him to reach a final at 39 years of age is something unbel
Reflecting on the 2-1 defeat to Argentina, Tuchel responded to the criticism regarding England's late-game passivity. "I view them in the same way - that we were too passive," he said on Friday.However, the coach refused to apologize for switching to a back-five system. "I don't regret my decisions.
"I don't want to be making the headlines," the 33-year-old was quoted by Xinhua as saying. "I want my teammates and the manager to trust me. That's more important to me than making the headlines. I want my teammates to be the stars. Goalkeepers are the only ones who don't need to score goals. They d
Yamal, 19, was seen limping after Spain's 2-0 win over France in the semifinals and missed his team's training session on Thursday."He had a strong knock, which was very painful," De la Fuente was quoted by Xinhua as saying. "Just to err on the side of caution, we decided to give him some rest. He w
Argentina captain Messi reflected Friday on his unlikely first meeting with Spain forward Lamine Yamal, recalling the viral 2007 photo ahead of their first-ever meeting on a football pitch."Honestly, that photo of us is crazy, because, well, that's life, right? I was in that photo with him as a baby
Continuing her breakthrough year on the senior circuit, Neha displayed exceptional tactical composure under pressure to overcome the USA's Abigail E. Nette in the championship bout. Holding her nerve in a closely contested tactical encounter against a tough American opponent, the Indian wrestler edg
Speculation had broken out on social media on Thursday night that the Lord's ODI would be Rohit Sharma's last. Sources had told IANS that Rohit was unlikely to be picked for ODIs following Sunday’s match against England.But BCCI secretary Saikia rubbished those claims on Friday night and affirmed th
Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder the game has ever produced, leaves behind an unmatched legacy built on remarkable achievements with both bat and ball. The West Indies icon will always be remembered as the first player to hit six sixes in a single over in first-class cricket. He a
Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder the game has ever produced, leaves behind an unmatched legacy built on remarkable achievements with both bat and ball. The West Indies icon will always be remembered as the first player to hit six sixes in a single over in first-class cricket. He a
The top seed and 2023 champion in Bastad dispatched Argentina’s Baez 6-1, 6-2 in just an hour on Friday afternoon to book his semifinal spot. For Rublev, it was a satisfying victory against a player who had prevailed in straight sets in the pair’s only previous ATP head-to-head meeting, at the same
"Rest in peace, Sir Garry. There will never, ever be another like you," Gavaskar, the first batter to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket, said in his note, in which he called the former West Indies captain "the ultimate standard of what a cricketer could be".Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest al
Earlier in the day, Ayhika Mukherjee became the first player to defeat Sofia Polcanova this season as HVR Kolkata ThunderBlades registered a crucial 9-6 victory over Ahmedabad APL Pipers to boost their playoff hopes.Goa’s victory was built on absolute domination throughout, with Alvaro Robles, Abhin
Quentin Halys overcame Bublik in three sets while Juan Manuel Cerundolo stunned Norwegian Casper Ruud, the second seed in the event. Cerundolo, who rallied from two sets and a double break down to stun the physically struggling World No. 1 Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros in May, rediscovered his penc
Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder the game has ever produced, leaves behind an unmatched legacy built on remarkable achievements with both bat and ball. The West Indies icon will always be remembered as the first player to hit six sixes in a single over in first-class cricket. He a