New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India's women's doubles duo of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have staged an upset at the BWF World Championships after handing a shock loss to the world no. 4 Chinese pair of Ji Yifan and Zhang Shuxian to enter the semifinals, confirming a medal for the country.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) After his silver-winning show at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is all set to participate in the Lausanne Diamond League, also known as Athletissima Friday.
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Friday announced their squad for the second and final Test match against India. All-rounder Sahan Arachchige and batter Kamil Mishara have been drafted into the 14-member squad that will face the Shubman Gill-led side in the second Test in Colombo from Sunday.
Mackay, Aug 21 (IANS) History books will look to add another chapter of glory when Bangladesh take on Australia in the second Test of the series on Saturday as the Asian team can complete their first Test series win Down Under. However, amid talk of creating history, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is focusing only on playing good Test cricket and not on the result.
Chandigarh, Aug 20 (IANS) As the stage is set for the upcoming edition of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, scheduled to begin on August 30 at the I.S. Bindra Stadium in Chandigarh, Jalandhar Warriors captain Prabhsimran Singh is excited about the tournament and believes his team has prepared well for the challenge.
Colombo, Aug 21 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha has hosted the Indian team here at India House ahead of the second Test of the ongoing two-match series against Sri Lanka.
Mackay, Aug 21 (IANS) Australia captain Pat Cummins has confirmed recalled batter Matthew Renshaw will open in his return to the Test arena for the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay while veteran spinner Nathan Lyon has kept his spot in Australia's XI for the second Test after the skipper said an all-pace attack was under consideration in a bid to level the series in Mackay.
Cincinnati, Aug 21 (IANS) Arthur Fils charged into his third ATP Masters 1000 semi-final of the season at the Cincinnati Open, when he dispatched first-time Masters 1000 quarter-finalist Thiago Agustin Tirante 6-3, 6-2 in 64 minutes.
Cincinnati, Aug 21 (IANS) Elena Rybakina's quest to dethrone Aryna Sabalenka at the top of the WTA Rankings ended when she was forced to retire from her Cincinnati Open quarterfinal match against Iga Swiatek with a left ankle injury.
Lucknow, Aug 21 (IANS) Sahab Yuvraj Singh starred with a brilliant 91-run knock as defending champions Kashi Rudras hold their nerve to clinch a thrilling seven-run win over Kanpur Superstars in UP T20 League Season 4 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
