New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Neeraj Chopra and Parul Chaudhary were presented the Best Athlete Awards, male and female, respectively, at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards here on Saturday evening. Shahnavaz Khan and Pooja were named the Best Emerging Athletes at a glittering ceremony.
Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) Riding on a brilliant hat-trick by Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Sobisco Smashers Malda beat Servotech Siliguri Strikers by 11 runs in the second semifinal to set up a summit clash against Shrachi Rarh Tigers in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 in Kolkata on Saturday.
Mysuru, June 20 (IANS) Shivamogga Yodhas made an impressive start on the opening day of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament in Mysuru on Saturday, beating Mysore Warriors by 90 runs after Bengaluru Blasters beat Gulbarga Mystics by six wickets in the first match on Saturday.
Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) Riding on a dominant all-round performance, Shrachi Rarh Tigers outclassed Novus Royals Purulia by seven wickets in a one-sided first semifinal in the men's section and stormed into the final of Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League on Saturday.
Mohali, June 20 (IANS) Punjab FC confirmed that goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh has signed a two-year contract extension, now remaining at the club until May 31, 2028.
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) A day after returning to action with a fourth-place finish in the Wanda Diamond League event in Doha, India's legendary javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expressed satisfaction with his performance and said he is looking forward to the remaining season.
Southampton, June 20 (IANS) Left-arm spinners Sanjida Akter Meghla and Nahida Akter claimed three wickets apiece as Bangladesh scripted memorable fightbacks both with the bat and ball to hand Pakistan a 23-run defeat in a low-scoring thriller in a Group A clash in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton on Saturday.
Mysore, June 20 (IANS) Bengaluru Blasters scored a thrilling six-wicket victory over Gulbarga Mystics in the opening match of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament in Mysore on Saturday.
Seattle, June 20 (IANS) USA defender Alex Freeman described his maiden FIFA World Cup goal as an emotional and unforgettable moment after helping his side secure a 2-0 victory over Australia and seal top spot in Group D in Seattle on Saturday.
Hyderabad, June 20 (IANS) The fifth day of the Rugby Premier League Season 2 witnessed Mumbai Dreamers continue their undefeated run, and Chennai Bulls (women) defeat the table toppers at the Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad on Saturday.
