Doha, June 18 (IANS) Neeraj Chopra has revealed that his return to competitive action at the Wanda Diamond League in Doha was confirmed only days before the event, with the Olympic champion requesting organisers to allow him extra time before committing to the season opener.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Former India captain and the country’s most-capped hockey player Manpreet Singh has expressed confidence in the national team’s prospects at the upcoming Hockey World Cup, saying the squad has every reason to believe it can mount a strong challenge for a medal.
Birmingham, June 18 (IANS) South Africa’s seam-bowling all‑rounder Annerie Dercksen admitted she felt immense relief after the side beat Pakistan by two wickets to register their first win of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, adding that ending up on the right side of the result was the main thing for them.
Guiyang, June 18 (IANS) Indian boxer Minakshi secured a win on the fourth day of the Boxing World Cup (Stage 2) in China, moving on to the quarterfinals in her weight class.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) India’s most-capped hockey player Manpreet Singh has credited his longevity at the highest level to an unwavering focus on fitness, saying maintaining peak physical condition is essential to survive in modern international hockey.
Doha, June 18 (IANS) Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has revealed that he rarely revisits the video of the record-breaking 90m throw that made headlines at the Doha Diamond League last year, insisting it was far from his best effort technically.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The former India captain Anil Kumble recalled how questions over his bowling action as a teenager forced him to abandon pace bowling and unexpectedly embrace leg spin, a decision that would ultimately define his illustrious career.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Former England spinner Graeme Swann lavished praise on Ishan Kishan after the wicketkeeper-batter’s explosive century helped India register a commanding 170-run victory over Afghanistan in the second ODI in Lucknow and secure the three-match series.
Southampton, June 18 (IANS) New Zealand and Ireland lock horns in the 13th match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup with both sides desperately searching for their first points of the tournament. Having lost their opening two matches, the contest has effectively become a must-win fixture, with defeat likely to leave the losing side's hopes of reaching the semi-finals hanging by a thread.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has praised the Indian selection committee and team management for identifying and backing young pacer Gurnoor Brar, whose impressive performance helped India secure a commanding 170-run victory over Afghanistan in the second ODI in Lucknow.
