New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Troy Cooley’s tenure as fast bowling coach at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) has come to an end. The decorated Australian coach came on board in late 2021 with an aim to build and nurture India’s next set of fast bowlers.
Mount Maunganui, Dec 20 (IANS) Kavem Hodge's unbeaten century has led the West Indies' fightback in response to New Zealand's mammoth first-innings score, as the visitors finished Day 3 of the final Test at 381/6 at Bay Oval on Saturday.
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) India all-rounder Hardik Pandya capped off a memorable T20I series against South Africa with a stunning display of power-hitting and a touching gesture of sportsmanship during the fifth and final match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, as he checked on the cameraman after one of his sixes bruised the latter’s shoulder.
Raipur, Dec 20 (IANS) The Badminton Association of India (BAI) is hosting its inaugural Coaches Development Program - Para Badminton (Grassroot) in Raipur from December 16 to 20. This marks a major step in enhancing the coaching infrastructure that supports the sport’s quick growth in the country.
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand (LTAT) has announced that the Thailand Tennis Masters 2026 will be held in February 2026 at the National Tennis Development Center in Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi. The international tournament is expected to bring together top tennis players from around the world alongside leading Thai athletes, marking a significant boost for the country’s tennis landscape.
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Former pace legend Dale Steyn was full of praise for India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah after the team’s commanding performance in the fifth and final T20I against South Africa that set the stage for the Men in Blue’s 3-1 series win on Friday as the hosts clinched a 30-run victory.
Bhubaneswar, Dec 20 (IANS) Ahead of the upcoming Hockey India League season, Kalinga Lancers announced on Saturday the appointment of India’s Sanjay and Belgium stalwart Arthur Van Doren as co-captains of the team.
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Former India batter Robin lauded Hardik Pandya’s energy on the field and compared him to the legendary Vivian Richards after the Indian all-rounder’s all-round show helped India clinch a victory against South Africa in the five-match T20I series 3-1 with a comprehensive 30-run win in the fifth T20I at Ahmedabad.
Riyadh, Dec 20 (IANS) Inter Milan knocked out of the Supercoppa Italiana after losing to Bologna on penalties in the semifinal.
Wellington, Dec 20 (IANS) Opening batter Tom Jones will captain New Zealand's 15-strong squad, which includes five domestic stars, for 2026 ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup, hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, scheduled to take place across Zimbabwe and Namibia from 15 January to 6 February.
