New Delhi, Aug 24 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address young athletes and youth leaders on sports, leadership and nation-building as part of a nationwide initiative, ‘Khelo India Dialogue – Khel Ki Baat, Pradhan Mantri Modi Ke Saath’, to be held across more than 1,500 educational…
Colombo, Aug 24 — India declared their first innings at 503/9 in 138 overs after wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel reached his second Test century on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Monday.Jurel remained unbeaten on 115 off 177 balls, an…
Colombo, Aug 24 — India declared their first innings at 503/9 in 138 overs after wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel reached his second Test century on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Monday.Jurel remained unbeaten on 115 off 177 balls, an…
Kabul, Aug 24 — Fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has returned to the Afghanistan squad after recovering from a shoulder injury for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against India, scheduled to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on September 13, 15 and 17.The series will…
Colombo, Aug 24 — Day two’s play in the second Test between India and Sri Lanka is set to resume at 4:25 pm local time following a lengthy weather disruption that forced an early tea break at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Monday.Threatening dark skies and the initial droplets of rain…
New Delhi, Aug 24 — Former India captain Kapil Dev has reiterated his support for former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan, calling for humane treatment and adequate facilities for his long-time friend after 21 former international cricketers wrote to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz…
New Delhi, Aug 24 — Morgan Rogers has revealed that Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso’s footballing philosophy and willingness to give him freedom on the pitch played a major role in his decision to join the Premier League club, as the England international begins a new chapter at Stamford Bridge.Rogers,…
New Delhi, Aug 24 — England fast bowler Olly Stone has signed a contract extension with County Championship holders Nottinghamshire that will see him stay at Trent Bridge for two more years. This came two days after he powered his County side to a 145-run win over Surrey in three days with a match…
New Delhi, Aug 24 — The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) has introduced a new season-long race that will determine the leading performers of the 2026 campaign and add greater significance to the India Championship, with the season finale set to decide the Order of Merit champion for the first…
Bengaluru, Aug 24 — Bengaluru FC's continued faith has given Soham Varshneya renewed motivation, with the youngster vowing to repay the club's belief after extending his stay. Varshneya said he remains “happy, focused” and ready to give his all for the club as he looks forward to being part of its…
Colombo, Aug 24 — The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday confirmed the sanctions for India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando for their altercation on the first day of the second Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club here.The International body has handed…
Colombo, Aug 24 — Dhruv Jurel produced a flawless display of risk-free batting to reach 95 not out before heavy rain brought an early end to the second session on day two’s play against Sri Lanka at the SSC Ground on Monday.By the time early tea was taken, India reached 475/8 in 131.2 overs. High…
Colombo, Aug 24 — India star batter Rishabh Pant shattered MS Dhoni's record for most Test runs scored by an Indian wicketkeeper away from home. The swashbuckling batter Pant went past Dhoni's feat during Day 2 of the second Test match against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here on…
Johannesburg, Aug 24 — South Africa all-rounder Jason Smith has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I tri-series against Namibia and Zimbabwe due to an adductor strain, said Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday.Smith, 31, has sustained a right adductor strain, which is a big blow to the Proteas'…
New Delhi, Aug 24 — The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Monday that it is inviting applications for five positions on its junior men’s selection committee, with an aim to reconstitute the panel responsible for shaping the age-group pathway and building bench strength.According…
New Delhi, Aug 24 — BCCI president Mithun Manhas on Monday praised India’s differently-abled cricketers for their inspiring campaign in the United Kingdom, describing the team’s journey as a reflection of resilience, determination and an unwavering passion for the sport after meeting the…
Chandigarh, Aug 24 — For 20-year-old Kirandeep Singh, the upcoming Sher-e-Punjab T20 League could be another important step in a journey that has already seen several turning points.After catching the eye of India captain Shubman Gill, the young cricketer now has an opportunity to share the…
Cincinnati, Aug 24 — Jessica Pegula will head into the US Open as one of the leading contenders among the American contingent after a demanding stretch of hard-court tennis, with the World No. 3 using her deep run at the Cincinnati Open and a 10-3 record across her last three tournaments to build…
Guwahati, Aug 24 — The Assam Premier League (APL) on Sunday concluded its inaugural edition with Barpeta Braves being crowned champions after a five-wicket victory over Guwahati Royals in the Final on Sunday, bringing the tournament, to a close following a season that saw several impressive…
Colombo, Aug 24 — Wicketkeeper-batters Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel hit rollicking half-centuries in an unbroken 112-run stand to help India cross the 400-run mark and wrest control back from Sri Lanka on day two of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club.At lunch, India reached 419/6 in 112…
Chandigarh, Aug 24 — Naman Dhir is eager to represent Amritsar Soormas in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, excited to join a tournament that showcases Punjab’s top cricket talents and highlights the state’s rich cricketing heritage.Dhir is especially excited about the chance to join a squad that…