Pune, Aug 14 (IANS) Right-handed batter Ruturaj Gaikwad and Prithvi Shaw have been named in Maharashtra’s 17-member squad for the All India Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament happening in Chennai from August 18 to September 9.
Ahmedabad, Aug 14 (IANS) In a significant boost to India’s international school sports movement, the International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) on Thursday said it is collaborating with the Adani International School to enhance the nation’s sports education framework for globally aligned schools.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Seasoned raider Maninder Singh is happy to find a new home at Patna Pirates after spending seven seasons of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) with Bengal Warriorz. The change will not only reflect on the colour of the jersey that he will don, but also on the competitive mentality that the team carries with itself.
Dubai, Aug 14 (IANS) The third edition of the International League T20 Development Tournament will begin on August 24 here at the ICC Academy Oval 1. The 18-match tournament will feature six teams and will be conducted in a single-league, round-robin format.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) In a historic first for the indigenous sport, players from the Indian men’s and women’s Kho Kho World Cup-winning teams have been invited as special guests to the 79th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. The invitation marks the first time Kho Kho players will be part of India’s Independence Day ceremony.
Worcester (United Kingdom), Aug 14 (IANS) India’s left-handed batter Tilak Varma said his short spell of playing county cricket for Hampshire has given him lessons he will ‘carry for life’. Varma’s time at the club ended with him being dismissed for a duck as Hampshire suffered a five-wicket defeat to Worcestershire in Group A of the One-Day Cup.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh said he was very proud of his mentee Shubman Gill showcasing a rich vein of form while leading the side to a memorable 2-2 drawn Test series against England.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The sports fraternity has mourned the passing of Dr. Vece Paes, an Olympic medallist and father of tennis legend Leander Paes, who died on Thursday at the age of 80. A prominent midfielder from the golden era of Indian hockey, Dr. Paes was a member of the Indian team that clinched the bronze medal at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Australia have been dealt a major injury blow as their three key players will miss three-match ODI series against South Africa, that commences in Cairns on August 19.
Patna (Bihar), Aug 13 (IANS) Indian pacer Akash Deep on Wednesday met Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) President Rakesh Tiwari at the BCA office here. The BCA president lauded Akash Deep for his performance during the England tour.
