Porthcawl (Wales), Aug 4 (IANS) Diksha Dagar had a rough finish on a day that began with rain and wind, but improved later on at the AIG Women’s Open. However, the Indian had to take on the tough weather as she shot 5-over 77. She had eight bogeys against three birdies as she finished the week at 6-over with rounds of 71-73-73-77 to tie for 46th place.
Greensboro (USA), Aug 4 (IANS) Defending champion Aaron Rai had a chance to finish runner-up, but a double bogey on the front nine and a bogey on the back nine ruined the chances, and he finished with a round of 2-under 68 that saw him finish Tied-fifth at the Wyndham Championship by six shots.
Kakinada, Aug 4 (IANS) Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Hockey Gujarat and Hockey Mizoram won their respective matches in Division ‘C’ while Manipur Hockey, Assam Hockey, Hockey Himachal and Hockey Association of Bihar won their respective matches in Division ‘B’ on the fourth day of the 15th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship here on Monday.
Kolkata, Aug 4 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha has taken charge as the head coach of the Bengal under-23 men’s team, who had their first training session of three hours at the Eden Gardens on Monday.
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif called “a big win for India” despite the series ending in a 2-2 draw, India pulled off one of their most sensational Test victories — a six-run triumph in the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval. From being written off before the series began to levelling it on the final day with nerves of steel and a clutch bowling effort, this Indian team showcased what Kaif hailed as a triumph “won on the field — not on paper.”
Bangkok, Aug 4 (IANS) India is assured of six more medals in the U22 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 on Monday after Priya (women’s 60kg), Paranjal Yadav (women’s 70kg), Harsh (men’s 60kg), Neeraj (men’s 75kg), Rockey Chaudhary (men’s 85kg) and Ishan Kataria (men’s 90+kg) sealed their semifinals berth with comfortable victories in their respective bouts.
London, Aug 4 (IANS) India captain Shubman Gill said his side’s series-levelling six-run win over England in the fifth Test at The Oval was built on their belief that any small opening created by them could be used to create a path of victory.
Imphal, Aug 4 (IANS) A stunning long-range strike from midfielder Rohen Singh proved to be the difference as Real Kashmir FC edged past a spirited TRAU FC 2-1 in a gripping Group F contest of the 134th Durand Cup, here at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium on Monday.
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif called it “real Test cricket” — a drama soaked in pressure, tactics, grit, and late twists. India’s astonishing six-run win over England in the fifth and final Test at The Oval ticked every box, and for Latif, it was a throwback to the finest traditions of the format.
London, Aug 4 (IANS) Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes the nail-biting six-run victory in the thrilling fifth Test at The Oval should ease the scrutiny on Shubman Gill’s captaincy as he adjusts to life at the top job. Gill’s first assignment as India’s Test captain ended in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, finishing with a 2-2 scoreline.
