Madurai, Aug 19 — The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has permitted a kabaddi tournament in Madurai district, subject to stringent conditions aimed at preventing substance abuse, political or communal mobilisation and disturbances to public order. Justice L. Victoria Gowri allowed the…
New Delhi, Aug 19 — India’s M.R Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan blamed costly mistakes and their inability to close out a tight opening game after their men’s doubles campaign at the BWF World Championships 2026 ended with a straight-game defeat to South Korea’s M.H. Kang and D. Ki in the Round of…
New Delhi, Aug 19 — Unnati Hooda's campaign at her debut BWF World Championships ended in the second round after the Indian suffered a close, hard-fought loss at the hands of Michelle Li of Canada on Wednesday. The 18-year-old Indian, agonisingly close to shocking her higher-ranked Canadian…
Galle, Aug 19 — India's robust first-class ecosystem and 'A' team exposure tours have significantly reduced the gap for youngsters stepping into the high-pressure environment of Test cricket, said vice-captain KL Rahul after the side secured a dominant 165-run victory over Sri Lanka here on…
Mackay, Aug 19 — Wicketkeeper batter Alex Carey believes Matt Renshaw is in the right mental space to make an immediate impact on his Test return as Australia look to bounce back from their nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the series opener. Renshaw has been recalled to Australia’s Test squad…
London, Aug 19 — Aston Villa have strengthened their squad ahead of the new Premier League season by completing permanent deals for Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri.The English club confirmed the arrivals on Wednesday, with both players joining as Villa look to build…
London, Aug 19 — The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has provisionally suspended Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios under the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme after the 31-year-old tested positive for a metabolite of cocaine in June.Kyrgios provided a sample during an ATP 250 event in…
New Delhi, Aug 19 — Former India spinner and Women’s ODI World Cup-winning selector Neetu David has been appointed as the head of scouting for UP Warriorz (UPW) ahead of the 2027 Women's Premier League (WPL) season, the franchise announced on Wednesday. Neetu had joined the support staff led by…
Dubai, Aug 19 — England batter Harry Brook reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, dethroning Australia opener Travis Head, who dropped down the list following his low scores in the first match of the ICC World Test Championship series against Bangladesh. Bangladesh produced…
Johannesburg, Aug 19 — Young fast bowlers Caitlin Wyngaard, Nthabiseng Nini, and off-spinner Luyanda Nzuza have earned their maiden national call-ups to South Africa women’s team for the historic, first-ever T20I series against Zimbabwe starting next month.Regular skipper Laura Wolvaardt will lead…
New Delhi, Aug 19 — India received a significant boost in their World Test Championship (WTC) final qualification hopes after defeating Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test in Galle on Wednesday, although the Shubman Gill-led side remained fifth in the latest points table.India’s percentage of…
Galle, Aug 19 — Having kicked off his Test career at challenging venues like Dharamshala, Perth, and now finally announcing his arrival in the arena in Galle, Player of the Match Devdutt Padikkal said he couldn't have asked for a better start to his international journey after starring in India’s…
Lucknow, Aug 19 — Defending champions Kashi Rudras produced a strong all-round performance as captain Karan Sharma’s unbeaten 92 helped them defeat Gorakhpur Lions by 15 runs in the UPT20 League at the Ekana Cricket Stadium here. The victory was Kashi Rudras’ second in three matches and…
Galle, Aug 19 — Indian captain Shubman Gill lavished praise on young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar and left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal following their standout performances in India's commanding 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening Test here on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 372, Sri…
Galle, Aug 19 — The threat of an impending downpour forced India to adopt an aggressive approach and wrap up the game quickly in their favour on day five of the opening Test against Sri Lanka, admitted vice-captain KL Rahul after the visitors got a clinical 165-run victory here at the Galle…
Galle, Aug 19 — Powered by a scintillating spell of 6-55 from young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, India sealed a commanding 165-run victory over Sri Lanka on day five of the opening Test at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday. In only his second Test appearance, Suthar ripped through the…
Galle, Aug 19 — Riding on a scintillating spell of 6-55 from young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, India wrapped up a dominant 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday. Playing in just his second Test, Suthar claimed six scalps in the second…
Cuttack, Aug 19 — Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) Secretary Sanjay Behera has hailed the the Odisha T20 League as the competitive platform for the young players where they learn from experienced cricketers and gain confidence for furture. Odisha T20 League is all set to kickstart at the iconic…
New Delhi, Aug 19 — PV Sindhu has revealed how Virat Kohli’s simple advice during one of the toughest phases of her career helped change her perspective, with the Indian badminton star saying the Indian cricketer reminded her of the importance of simply turning up and trusting her preparation.…
Dar es Salaam, Aug 19 — Italy strengthened their case for a place in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 after finishing top of Challenge League B with a convincing eight-wicket victory over Tanzania in Dar es Salaam. Italy entered the final matchday with their fate in their own hands and…
New Delhi, Aug 19 — India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty’s BWF World Championships campaign got underway without the fifth seeds having to step onto court, after Scotland’s Alexander Dunn and Adam Pringle withdrew from their opening-round fixture at the Indira…