I am living an absolute dream, thankful to a lot of people for it: Skipper Sunil Chhetri
Jul 11, 2023, at 08:51 pm
Kolkata: Eighteen years and 92 international goals since his India debut, skipper Sunil Chhetri says that he could not have ever scripted his career the way it has unfolded in the last two decades.
Teenage judoka Linthoi Chanambam eyes global dominance amidst Manipur turmoil
Jul 11, 2023, at 07:35 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Linthoi Chanambam, 17-year-old judoka from Manipur, India, is forging ahead in her judo career while her home state grapples with communal clashes.
Skipper Pat Cummins ponders big selection calls for crucial fourth Ashes Test
Jul 10, 2023, at 09:49 pm
Leeds: Australia captain Pat Cummins says all selection options will be considered when he chooses the XI for the critical fourth Ashes Test against England in Manchester.
Major League Cricket: Sunil Narine to lead Los Angeles Knight Riders
Jul 10, 2023, at 08:54 pm
Kolkata: Star bowler Sunil Narine, Knight Riders’ long-serving allrounder, will captain the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) team that is set to take part in the inaugural season of Major League Cricket MLC) in the USA, KKR sources here on Monday said.
Harry Brook's cavalier 75 keeps England alive in The Ashes
Jul 10, 2023, at 05:59 pm
Leeds/UNI: Harry Brook's cavalier 75 off 93 balls saw England win the third Ashes Test against Australia by three wickets at Headingley here on Sunday.
Jul 09, 2023, at 09:39 pm
The minister in-charge of sports in Pakistan, Ehsaan Mazari, has warned that the national side will withdraw from the World Cup in India if the Men in Blue avoid the Asia Cup.
Sourav Ganguly announces app for online course on leadership on 51st birthday
Jul 08, 2023, at 07:49 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: India's cricket icon and former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly announced an app for an online course on leadership on the occasion of his 51st birthday on Saturday.
Tamim Iqbal reverses retirement decision following Sheikh Hasina's intervention
Jul 08, 2023, at 07:07 pm
Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has reversed his decision to quit international cricket upon a request from his country's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Indian Bengali diaspora in UK organises football tournament
Jul 07, 2023, at 11:15 pm
The Indian Bengali diaspora in the UK is organising a football tournament called IFA Shield UK, where IFA stands for Indian Fans Alliance, which is accredited by the FA of England on July 9.
MS Dhoni turns 42: Wishes pour in for 'Captain Cool'
Jul 07, 2023, at 07:29 pm
Indian cricket legend and iconic captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is heaped with wishes as the World Cup winning skipper turned 42 on Friday.
Pukhraj Singh Brar: The Golfing sensation taking the PGA World by Storm
Jul 07, 2023, at 07:03 pm
Pukhraj Singh Brar, a rising golf talent from Chandigarh, has achieved an impressive third-place finish in the John Deere Classic Pro-Am tournament held at the esteemed TPC Deere Run course in Silvis, Illinois.
Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal retires from international cricket
Jul 06, 2023, at 07:04 pm
Chattogram/IBNS: Three months before the 50-over World Cup, Bangladesh One Day International (ODI) captain Tamim Iqbal on Thursday announced his retirement from international cricket.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma get maiden Team India call-up for WI T20I series
Jul 06, 2023, at 05:09 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma on Wednesday received maiden call-ups for the 5-match T20I series against the West Indies in August.
England and Wales Cricket Board announces squad for third Ashes Test without James Anderson
Jul 05, 2023, at 11:11 pm
England and Wales Cricket Board on Wednesday announced the squad for the upcoming third Test of the Ashes series but James Anderson was not named in the team.
Steve Smith on verge of regaining his place as best Test batter in world
Jul 05, 2023, at 08:30 pm
Australia veteran Steve Smith is on the verge of regaining his place as the best Test batter in the world following a major shake-up on the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings.
Speedcubing takes Assam by storm, showcasing talent at North-East India's largest competition
Jul 05, 2023, at 05:05 pm
In the realm of competitive puzzle-solving, Assam has emerged as a thriving hub for speedcubing, captivating the interest of young enthusiasts. Originating from the world-renowned Rubik's Cube, created in 1974 by Hungarian architecture professor Ernõ Rubik, the sport of speedcubing gained formal recognition with the inaugural World Rubik’s Cube Championship in 1982
Gurpreet's sudden death save helps India clinch SAFF Championships for 9th time
Jul 05, 2023, at 02:12 pm
The Indian fans could not stop rendering "Vande Mataram" after Team India put the country on the highest pedestal. When Kuwait was almost on the brink of a victory, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu once again proved that he is cut out for such occasions.
Ex- Indian all rounder Ajit Agarkar appointed BCCI chief selector
Jul 05, 2023, at 05:23 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Former India all-rounder Ajit Agarkar was on Tuesday appointed as the head of the BCCI's selection panel for the men's cricket team.
AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey chairs AGM in Bengaluru
Jul 04, 2023, at 10:55 pm
Bengaluru: The All India Football Federation held it’s Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) under the leadership of President Kalyan Chaubey here on Tuesday.
All-round Australia deny centurion Stokes to make it 2-0
Jul 03, 2023, at 04:09 am
London: One of the best fourth innings knocks ever from Ben Stokes wasn't enough to stop Australia from going 2-0 up in the series at Lord's in a cliffhanger of a fifth day at Lord's on Sunday.
Ashwajit Senjam sweeps titles at CLTA-AITA Championship Series Tennis Tournament
Jul 03, 2023, at 03:43 am
In an impressive display of skill and determination, Ashwajit Senjam, a trainee at the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association (CLTA), emerged victorious in both the singles and doubles categories of the boys’ under-18 events at the CLTA-AITA Championship Series (CS-7) Tennis Tournament for Boys & Girls under-14 and under-18.
Sri Lanka qualify for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
Jul 03, 2023, at 02:42 am
Dubai/Harare: Sri Lanka secured their place at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 by breezing past Zimbabwe in their Super Six encounter on Sunday.
Sikkim Chief Minister lays foundation stone for Archery Academy named after Olympian Tarundeep Rai
Jul 02, 2023, at 06:30 am
Gangtok/IBNS: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Golay laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art archery academy in Namchi district. The academy, named after renowned Olympian archer Padmashri Tarundeep Rai, aims to provide comprehensive training and modern facilities to aspiring archers.
Mary Kom honored as Global Indian Icon of the Year at UK-India Awards
Jul 02, 2023, at 06:20 am
London/IBNS: Indian boxing legend Mary Kom, renowned as India's first-ever Olympic medalist in women's boxing, was recognized with the prestigious Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards held in Windsor, England.
Sri Lanka's Hasaranga reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Jul 02, 2023, at 05:26 am
Sri Lanka player Wanindu Hasaranga has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier match against Netherlands on Friday at Queen’s Sports Club in Bulawayo.
FIFA working on changing offside rule: Reports
Jul 02, 2023, at 04:58 am
Zurich, July 1 (UNI) The International Football Federation (FIFA) and the International Football Association Board (IFAB) are working on a new offside concept, Spanish sports news portal Mundo Deportivo reported on Saturday.
England keep target below 400 with bodyline attack led by Broad
Jul 02, 2023, at 04:52 am
London, July 1 (UNI) England did exceedingly well to keep the target to 371 as Stuart Broad led the bodyline attack to bundle out Australia for 279 in the second innings on Day 4 of the second Ashes Test at Lord's here on Saturday.
Hockey Maharashtra & Le Puducherry shine on Day 5 of Junior Women National Championship
Jul 02, 2023, at 02:33 am
Rourkela/UNI: Hockey Maharashtra and Le Puducherry Hockey registered wins in their respective matches on Saturday in the ongoing 13th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2023 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here in Odisha.
UK-India Award: Mary Kom wins Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards
Jul 01, 2023, at 11:43 pm
Indian Olympic boxing icon Mary Kom has been honoured with the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards in Windsor.
The Ashes: Australia lead England by 221 as Khawaja cracks unbeaten fifty
Jul 01, 2023, at 04:48 pm
London/UNI: Usman Khawaja's unbeaten fifty helped Australia extend their lead to 221 at the close of Day 3 of the second Ashes Test at Lord's here on Friday.