New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Amid a controversy over the hockey team’s new saffron-coloured kit for the 2026 World Cup, Opposition leaders on Thursday hit out at the ruling BJP-led NDA, cautioning that "politicisation of colours" should not lead to divisions among people.
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Rewarded for a decade of relentless toil in domestic cricket, Madhya Pradesh off-spinner Saransh Jain said age is merely a number and that he never lost faith in his ability to earn a maiden India Test call-up, which he got by being included in the squad for the upcoming two-game tour of Sri Lanka.
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) India's leading discus thrower Seema Kaliramna has revealed that returning to competitive sport after motherhood taught her to be more patient with herself, and that the experience also made her mentally stronger as she prepares to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu paid tribute to Ajinkya Rahane after the veteran batter announced his retirement from international cricket and all formats on Thursday, praising his composure, resilience and ability to deliver in the toughest conditions.
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday congratulated Indian para-athletes Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi for their historic gold-silver finish in the men’s T47 100m event and lauded long-jumper Murali Sreeshankar for winning his second consecutive Commonwealth Games silver medal.
Geneva, July 30 (IANS) UEFA is set to hold an emergency meeting with its member associations on Thursday to discuss a possible response to FIFA's controversial proposal to create a commercial subsidiary and the growing opposition in Europe, including the possibility of a boycott of the World Cup.
Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Describing former India captain Ajinkya Rahane as one of Mumbai cricket's finest ambassadors, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Ajinkya Naik on Thursday said the veteran batter's legacy will inspire generations to come following his decision to retire from international and all formats of cricket.
Brisbane, July 30 (IANS) Australia’s premier white-ball leg-spinner Adam Zampa has signed up with Queensland for the upcoming 2026/27 domestic season after Cricket Australia formally approved his switch in state from New South Wales (NSW).
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Reacting to concerns raised by former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha over India's traditional blue jersey allegedly being replaced by orange ones, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday said that no matter what changes are made, the youth of the country have already made their views clear.
Brisbane, July 30 (IANS) Standing just five wickets away from the coveted milestone of 300 Test wickets, Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood said his primary focus remains on team success rather than personal glory as the side prepares for a bumper schedule of 21 Test matches over the next 12 months.
