New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa expressed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of US chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, saying it was hard to believe he would no longer witness his chess challenges.
Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) Khaleel Ahmed and Gurnoor Brar have been added to the India A squad for the first of the two four-day games against South Africa A, to be held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from October 30 to November 2. The duo are now a part of the squad for both Tests.
Melbourne, Oct 21 (IANS) Australian pacer Scott Boland has shared his excitement of facing England in the iconic Ashes series at home coming summer. The 36-year-old also stated that he doesn’t mind being the 12th man on the side and making way for someone, who deserves a place in the XI.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has dispatched a 23-member Indian boxing contingent to Manama, Bahrain, for the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, scheduled from October 23 to 30. The team will represent India across 14 weight categories, seven each for boys and girls in the U-17 age group.
Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) Rishabh Pant is set to return to competitive cricket after a long injury layoff, as the BCCI Selection Committee has named the wicketkeeper-batter captain of the India A squad for the two four-day matches against South Africa.
Sydney, Oct 21 (IANS) With just a month before the start of the Ashes, veteran Australian batter Steve Smith provided an update on Pat Cummins, who is struggling with a stress fracture in his back. Smith said that the bowler has a few things to tick off before returning to his bowling and that he doesn’t need much preparation for the series.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) England's top-order batter Heather Knight labelled arch-rivals Australia as favourites to win the ongoing Women’s World Cup ahead of the two teams’ mega clash in the tournament.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Australia batter Steve Smith said that he’s been training hard and trying to get stronger in his preparations for the Ashes Tests. He also revealed that his strength test results have been ‘as good as they’ve ever been.’
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Australia cricketer Steve Smith has backed Marnus Labuschagne to do well in the upcoming Ashes series. The former skipper revealed his conversation with the Queenslander and mentioned how difficult it is for a player to prove his worth after being dropped from the side.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) India legend Ravi Shastri and Australian great Ricky Ponting have shared their thoughts on whether they think the Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain on track to feature at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027 and said "only time will tell" whether the duo will still be around.
