Raipur, Oct 16 (IANS) Newly appointed Indian women's cricket team captain Smriti Mandhana has called the six T20I matches scheduled to take place this year crucial for the team ahead of the inaugural Champions Trophy 2027.
Las Vegas, Oct 16 (IANS) Indian wrestler Komal opened country medal account in the women's wrestling at the U23 World Championships, bagging a bronze medal in the 59 kg category here on Friday.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Former Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper Aditya Tare has backed English club Arsenal to defend their Premier League title, while he also believes that the Gunners will have a dominant phase in the competition in the coming years.
Wuhan, Oct 16 (IANS) Jelena Ostapenko staged a stellar comeback to defeat Diana Shnaider 7-6 (6), 6-1 in the first quarterfinal of the Wuhan Open at the Dongfeng Voyah Centre Court to march into the semifinals of the event here on Friday.
Riyadh, Oct 16 (IANS) The Local Organising Committee for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 said that preparations remain on schedule for the tournament, set to kick off in January next year, despite the recent attacks in the region.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Zheng Qinwen will miss her second straight WTA event after pulling out of Japan Open with a shoulder injury, following her withdrawal from the Wuhan Open for the same reason.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Bournemouth had a dream outing in their first-ever European home match as they defeated Sturm Graz at the Vitality Stadium 3-0 to start the Europa League with back-to-back wins.
Sydney, Oct 16 (IANS) Australia captain Sophie Molineux has declared herself fit for opening T20I against New Zealand at North Sydney Oval after overcoming a hip injury. However, No.3 batter Phoebe Litchfield still remains in doubt.
Chirstchurch, Oct 16 (IANS) The Rose Bowl, which has been awarded to the winner of the ODI series between the Australia and New Zealand women's teams, will be up for grabs every time two teams meet in a bilateral series, as it has been introduced to the T20Is as well.
Brighton and Hove, Oct 16 (IANS) Brighton and Hove Albion coasted past Kauno Zalgiris in their opening UEFA Conference League league phase match, sealing a 4-0 win over the visiting Lithuanians.
