New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) India opener Pratika Rawal is set to miss India’s upcoming 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup semi-final against Australia after sustaining injuries to her right ankle and knee during the washed-out league stage match against Bangladesh at the D.Y. Patil Stadium on Sunday.
Canberra, Oct 27 (IANS) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes the upcoming T20I series against India will serve as a litmus test for the team’s revamped batting style, which has yielded success in recent months.
Chandigarh, Oct 27 (IANS) India opener Prithvi Shaw rediscovered his form as he converted his maiden hundred for Maharashtra into the second-fastest Ranji Trophy Elite double century on Monday in Chandigarh.
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist P.V Sindhu has decided to withdraw from all remaining BWF Tour 2025 events, saying she has not yet fully recovered from a foot injury she sustained during the European leg.
Johannesburg, Oct 27 (IANS) Temba Bavuma has made a return as South Africa’s Test captain for the upcoming two-match series against India happening next month, following his recovery from a left calf strain sustained during the England tour in September.
Shimoga, Oct 27 (IANS) Karun Nair was quite vocal about his non-selection in India’s squad for the recently concluded home Test series against the West Indies and said that he had been looking forward to making the team. The Karnataka batter expressed disappointment with the team’s decision to drop him, claiming he deserved much better.
Canberra, Oct 27 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir commended Rohit Sharma and Harshit Rana for their match-winning performances, leading to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Australia in the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. In the match, Rana took 4-39 while Rohit scored 121 not out - his 33rd century in ODIs.
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) For decades, Indian hockey exemplified excellence on the international stage. With a proud record of 13 Olympic medals -- Eight gold, one silver, and four bronze -- India became a dominant force in the sport. Few have witnessed this golden era more closely than M.M Somaya, who competed in three consecutive Olympics — 1980, 1984, and 1988.
Panaji, Oct 27 (IANS) World Chess Champion D. Gukesh is eager to return to Goa, a place that has special significance from his early playing days. He is getting ready to lead the Indian team at the esteemed FIDE World Cup 2025.
Canberra, Oct 27 (IANS) Leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha has been included in Australia’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against India due to first-choice spinner Adam Zampa’s unavailability for the initial matches due to personal reasons.
