Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) Playing in Tests for the first time since November 2024, Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century as India dominated Sri Lanka by reaching 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps after bad light and rain brought an early close to the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Chen Yu Fei has won Olympic gold and established herself among the world’s elite, but one prize continues to elude her. Yet as the Chinese star returns to the World Championships in pursuit of that elusive gold, she believes the biggest challenge is not an opponent; it is herself.
Hull, Aug 15 (IANS) Premier League newcomers Hull City have completed the permanent signing of forward Joe Gelhardt from Leeds United for an undisclosed fee, the club announced on Saturday. The 24-year-old has signed a four-year contract with Hull, with the club holding an option to extend his stay by a further year.
Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) Playing in Tests for the first time since November 2024, Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century as India dominated Sri Lanka, reaching 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps after bad light and rain brought an early close to the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
Gandhinagar, Aug 15 (IANS) Young Indian athletes heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of a nationwide talent hunt programme in his speech from the Red Fort on the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day in New Delhi on Saturday.
Birmingham, Aug 15 (IANS) Top-order batter Pratika Rawal will miss her planned domestic stint with Warwickshire in the One-Day Cup in England after earning a maiden T20I call-up to India’s squad for the upcoming ACC Women’s Asia Cup.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) With China boasting a formidable collection of men's singles players at the top end of the world rankings, Li Shifeng could easily feel the weight of competing within one of badminton's deepest pools. But the world No. 7 insists the abundance of Chinese talent is not a source of pressure; it is an opportunity to learn, improve and push each other.
London, Aug 15 (IANS) English football club Crystal Palace have signed Israel international Anan Khalaili from Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on a long-term contract until 2031.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) World No. 3 Wang Zhi Yi believes her previous meetings with India’s ace shuttler PV Sindhu carried too much baggage for her mentally, and the Chinese is now determined to approach any potential clash with the Indian star with a clearer mindset at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Australian fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood exuded confidence, saying Australia can still go on to win the first Test against Bangladesh despite the Asian side bossing things in Darwin on Saturday.
