New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has a simple message for young cricketers waiting for their big break: keep scoring runs, trust your preparation, and let your bat do the talking, because the selectors will eventually find you.
New York, Aug 29 (IANS) Grand Slam champion and Olympic silver medallist Mirra Andreeva reflected on the person who has remained one of the biggest influences on her journey, saying her elder sister Erika has always been her role model as the two Russian players returned to the spotlight during the US Open.
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Star India batter Suryakumar Yadav has credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong push for sports with the significant transformation in the country’s sporting ecosystem, saying the change is now “massive and visible on the ground”.
Winston-Salem, Aug 29 (IANS) Ignacio Buse and Arthur Fery will battle for the Winston-Salem Open title after the Peruvian and Briton came through contrasting semi-final encounters to reach Saturday’s championship match in North Carolina.
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) From carrying his kit bag on bus and train journeys in the domestic circuit to leading India to T20 World Cup glory, Suryakumar Yadav’s journey is a reminder that sporting careers are not defined by a deadline. Now a two-time T20 World Cup winner, including India’s 2026 triumph under his captaincy, the flamboyant batter is keen to ensure his journey sends a broader message — “age is not a deadline; your preparation is.”
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his greetings to sports lovers across the country on National Sports Day, praising their dedication and determination while paying tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, whose birth anniversary is commemorated annually as the occasion.
Munich, Aug 29 (IANS) Bayern Munich began the new Bundesliga season with an emphatic reminder of their attacking strength, sweeping aside VfB Stuttgart 5-1 at the Allianz Arena to make a commanding start to their title defence.
Wavre, Aug 29 (IANS) India signed off from the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 with an eighth-place finish after losing to hosts Belgium 3-4 in the shootout in the 7th-8th place classification match at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre on Friday. The regulation period ended 3-3 after India’s last-minute goal to force a shootout to decide the winner.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Namibia pulled off a stunning 18-run victory over South Africa in the opening match of the Tri-nation T20I series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Friday, restricting the Proteas to 145 for 9 while defending a target of 164.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Indian men's hockey team defender Amit Rohidas on Friday earned his 250th International Cap for India, while midfielder Rajinder Singh completed his 50th international cap, with both milestones achieved during India's 7th/8th place classification match against Belgium at the FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2026.
