New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) India's Maaya Rajeshwaran capped an impressive week in a befitting manner, emerging the girls' singles champion at the ITF J300 event while Korean player Donghyon Hwang grabbed the boys' singles title at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Complex here on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Indian top order batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have borne a majority of the brunt for India’s 1-3 defeat in the recently-concluded 2024/25 Border Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia. However, former South African great Jonty Rhodes has backed the duo, claiming that India’s two series victory in Australia have resulted in the fans forgetting the conditions are tough in Down Under.
Lahore, Jan 11 (IANS) Pakistan have recalled the spin duo of Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmed for the upcoming two-match home Test series against West Indies, to be played in Multan from January 17. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made seven changes in the squad that toured South Africa and faced a 0-2 whitewash in the Test series.
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 11 (IANS) India's top men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out of the Malaysia Open BWF World Tour Super 1000 event after losing to a South Korean pair in the semifinals on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in attendance at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue and National Youth Festival, for the support and attention he has shown on Sports. The football great believes the Sports and Education Ministries need to work hand in hand, for the country to truly develop as a sporting nation.
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Bhaichung Bhutia, former captian of the Indian football team, praised the Central Government for organising the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue and providing a platform for the youth to share their innovative ideas and solutions.
Sydney, Jan 11 (IANS) Ahead of the first ODI against Australia, England captain Heather Knight said it will be "really tough" to beat the world champions in the 50-over format.
Liverpool, Jan 11 (IANS) Everton have announced the appointment of David Moyes as the head coach on a two-and-a-half year contract after sacking Sean Dyche earlier in the week.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 11 (IANS) Three Odisha players have been selected to represent India at the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup to be held in New Delhi.
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) After being crowned junior national champion in the men's artistic gymnastics at the All Age Group National Gymnastics Championships 2024-25 in Surat recently, the 17-year-old Mann Kothari is aiming to replicate the success in the senior category before fulfilling his dream of representing India in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
