Ranchi, Nov 30 (IANS) India's stalwart Rohit Sharma played a superb innings against South Africa in the first ODI on Sunday and another feather to his already illustrious cap by breaking the former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi's world record for most sixes in ODIs by hitting three maximums at the JSCA International Stadium Complex on Sunday.
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Bangladesh have recalled middle-order batter Shamim Hossain for the third and final T20I against Ireland, a decision that follows an unusual public disagreement between captain Litton Das and the national selectors. The match is scheduled to be played on Tuesday.
Bharatpur, Nov 30 (IANS) The Khelo India Games once again demonstrated their commitment to inclusivity as Shalina Sayer Siddhi of Karnatak University, Dharwad, clinched her first medal at the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) on Friday. Competing in the women’s 57kg freestyle wrestling event at Lohagarh Stadium, Shalina secured bronze, an achievement that carries symbolic weight for the Siddi community she represents.
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) In the 128th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated what he described as a “super hit month” for Indian sports, applauding a series of landmark achievements by athletes across disciplines.
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) England batter Joe Root questions the necessity of a pink-ball Test in the Ashes as England prepares for their day-night clash against Australia in Brisbane.
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) West Indies all-rounder and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) power hitter Andre Russell announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of the mini auction slated for December 16 but added that he would join the three-time champions as the power coach.
Ranchi, Nov 30 (IANS) South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the first ODI of the three-match series here at the JSCA International Stadium Complex.
Ranchi, Nov 30 (IANS) As India's three-match ODI series against South Africa gets underway here on Sunday afternoon at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, India pacer Arshdeep Singh reflected on Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form and said the duo will "do the talking with their bats rather than words."
Hyderabad, Nov 30 (IANS) Punjab captain Abhishek Sharma unleashed carnage with a record-breaking half century enroute to his 32-ball century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against an experienced Bengal bowling attack here on Sunday at the Gymkhana Ground.
Lima, Nov 30 (IANS) Danilo struck a second-half winner as Flamengo claimed its fourth Copa Libertadores title with a 1-0 victory over Palmeiras in all-Brazilian final.
