New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Purani Dilli 6, the semi-finalist of the 2024 edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL), have officially announced the retention of star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for the upcoming season. Pant has been retained as a marquee player.
Bengaluru, July 3 (IANS) In a defining milestone for Indian sports, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, the country’s first-ever international javelin competition, is all set to unfold at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday.
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Former Australian batter Michael Hussey feels that teenage Test opener Sam Konstas will take time to learn things after a flop show in the first Test against West Indies in Barbados.
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Hockey India has announced the India A squad for the upcoming European tour, and among the selected players is 25-year-old Parmod, a defender from the small town of Narwana, Haryana. This marks his first time donning Indian colours in an international setting, a milestone achieved through sheer hard work and consistent domestic performances.
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Former England batter Jonathan Trott was full of praise for captain Shubman Gill’s commanding innings on the opening day of the second Test at Edgbaston. Trott described Gill as a world-class player with a promising future.
Birmingham, July 2 (IANS) Shubman Gill was at his determined best to hit a hard-fought seventh Test hundred – his second as India’s captain – as the visitors reached 310/5 in 85 overs at stumps on Day One of the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series against England at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
London, July 2 (IANS) Carlos Alcaraz produced a dominant performance on Wednesday to book his place in the third round at Wimbledon, defeating British qualifier Oliver Tarvet 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 on Centre Court. After being pushed to five sets in his opening-round battle against Fabio Fognini, the Spaniard looked far more comfortable in his second match, showcasing his trademark power, variety, and confidence.
New Delhi, Jul 2 (IANS) Olympians Anjum Moudgil (also world championship silver medalist) and Saurabh Chaudhary and world championship bronze medallist Mehuli Ghosh, are back in reckoning for team India spots after the conclusion of the National Selection Trials 3&4 for Rifle and Pistol shooters, at the Trishul Shooting Range in Dehradun.
Grenada, July 2 (IANS) Richard Kettleborough will become England’s most capped on-field Test umpire when he stands in the second Test between West Indies and Australia starting in Grenada on Thursday. The Sheffield-born Kettleborough, whose Test career began in Galle 15 years ago, will umpire his 93rd on-field Test and in doing so overtake his original mentor David Shepherd.
Kildare (Ireland), July 2 (IANS) Diksha Dagar, who is currently in the Top-10 of the Ladies European Tour, will tee up at the Irish Open, and has also confirmed her place in the AIG Women’s Open, the last of the five Majors held each year for women.
