New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) India’s most-capped hockey player Manpreet Singh has credited his longevity at the highest level to an unwavering focus on fitness, saying maintaining peak physical condition is essential to survive in modern international hockey.
Doha, June 18 (IANS) Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has revealed that he rarely revisits the video of the record-breaking 90m throw that made headlines at the Doha Diamond League last year, insisting it was far from his best effort technically.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The former India captain Anil Kumble recalled how questions over his bowling action as a teenager forced him to abandon pace bowling and unexpectedly embrace leg spin, a decision that would ultimately define his illustrious career.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Former England spinner Graeme Swann lavished praise on Ishan Kishan after the wicketkeeper-batter’s explosive century helped India register a commanding 170-run victory over Afghanistan in the second ODI in Lucknow and secure the three-match series.
Southampton, June 18 (IANS) New Zealand and Ireland lock horns in the 13th match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup with both sides desperately searching for their first points of the tournament. Having lost their opening two matches, the contest has effectively become a must-win fixture, with defeat likely to leave the losing side's hopes of reaching the semi-finals hanging by a thread.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has praised the Indian selection committee and team management for identifying and backing young pacer Gurnoor Brar, whose impressive performance helped India secure a commanding 170-run victory over Afghanistan in the second ODI in Lucknow.
Southampton, June 18 (IANS) New Zealand and Ireland enter their ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash knowing there is little room left for error, with both teams still searching for their first points of the tournament. A third straight defeat for either side would leave their semi-final hopes hanging by a thread, making this a must-win contest.
Zapopan, June 18 (IANS) Mexico and South Korea meet in a crucial Group A showdown at Estadio Akron, with top spot potentially on the line after both teams opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns with victories. While Mexico eased past South Africa 2-0, South Korea came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic, setting up an intriguing contest between two confident sides.
Auckland, June 18 (IANS) India continued its impressive run at the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26 with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Uruguay in their final pool match in Auckland on Thursday.
Los Angeles, June 18 (IANS) Canada and Qatar meet at BC Place in Vancouver, with both teams chasing a landmark first-ever FIFA World Cup victory. After opening their Group B campaigns with 1-1 draws, three points could prove crucial in the battle for a place in the knockout rounds.
