New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) India have named a strong 36-member squad for the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Hangzhou, China, with Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and Swapnil Kusale leading the challenge in the prestigious competition scheduled from July 20 to 29.
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) India opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed captain of a star-studded West Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, with seasoned left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Shams Mulani named as his vice-captain.
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim believes India's batting unit emerged with plenty of positives from the ODI series against England, but says the team's immediate priority should be settling on a pace attack capable of delivering in Jasprit Bumrah's absence and fine-tuning combinations ahead of future assignments.
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has lauded Rohit Sharma for his brilliant century against England in the third and final ODI at Lord's, stating that the opener has ‘shut everyone up’ on speculations about his future in the 50-over format.
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Virat Kohli's reputation does not hinge on scoring runs at Lord's, saying the batting great has already proven himself across the world and that his latest half-century should be appreciated for the quality of the innings rather than the venue where it came.
Chennai, July 20 (IANS) Marking World Chess Day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay extended his greetings to chess players, coaches and enthusiasts across the world, while reaffirming his government’s commitment to strengthening the state’s position as India’s and the world’s leading chess hub.
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes the decisive difference in the third ODI at Lord's was England's explosive finish with the bat, saying India paced their record chase admirably for most of the innings before falling short in the closing stages as England sealed a 2-1 series victory.
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh believes India's recent struggles on the tour of the United Kingdom should be viewed in the context of a team undergoing transition, urging patience while also calling for introspection after a disappointing run of results.
New York, July 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino faced jeers from spectators upon taking the field to present the World Cup trophy, following Spain's victory in the final, before the US president attempted to gatecrash Spain’s victory party.
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has urged the team management to give Yashasvi Jaiswal a longer run in the ODI setup ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, warning that a lack of match practice could leave the young opener under immense pressure if called upon during the tournament.
