Jaipur, Dec 3 (IANS) Reigning Asian champion high-jumper Pooja underlined the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 as the perfect springboard for her return to competition, breaking the meet record with a 1.77m effort to clinch gold in her maiden appearance in the athletics competition of the event for youngsters.
Raipur, Dec 3 (IANS) Veteran opener Rohit Sharma and young batter Tilak Varma unveiled India’s new jersey for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup during the innings break in the second ODI against South Africa at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The All India Football Federation on Wednesday mourned the passing of former India forward Mohammed Rahmatullah. One of the foremost forwards of his time, Rahmatullah represented India on 12 occasions, scoring five times for the country.
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) India pacer Mohit Sharma has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket, bringing the curtains down on a career that spanned nearly 14 years. Mohit made his international debut in 2013 and represented India in 26 ODIs and eight T20Is, claiming 37 wickets across formats.
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) At 37, Virat Kohli’s bat has spoken louder than ever, drowning out any debate about his ability to play cricket that has surrounded him in recent months. With back-to-back hundreds—135 in Ranchi and 102 in Raipur—against South Africa, the former India captain has delivered a resounding reminder of his enduring class and competitive fire.
Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) senior men’s selection committee has picked India’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa. ODI and Test skipper Shubman Gill and all-rounder Hardik Pandya are set to mark their return from injuries, but the former’s participation is subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI CoE (Centre of Excellence).
Raipur, Dec 3 (IANS) Riding on scintillating centuries by Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad, along with captain KL Rahul’s unbeaten 66, India posted a massive 358/5 in their 50 overs against South Africa in the second ODI at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday.
Raipur, Dec 3 (IANS) Right-handed batter Ruturaj Gaikwad credited Virat Kohli for guiding him fantastically on his way to hitting his maiden ODI century in the second game against South Africa, adding that their 195‑run stand was a "wonderful partnership".
Brisbane, Dec 3 (IANS) England skipper Ben Stokes has backed all-rounder Will Jacks' inclusion in the second Test of the five-match Ashes series, starting on Thursday. The 27-year-old returns to Test cricket after 2022, with Stokes choosing him over spinner Shoaib Bashir due to his batting capabilities.
Christchurch, Dec 3 (IANS) Medium-pacer Jacob Duffy’s maiden five-wicket haul in Tests put New Zealand firmly in control on the second day of the first Test against the West Indies at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Wednesday.
