Turin (Italy), Nov 13 (IANS) Spain's Carlos Alcaraz brought his trademark energy back to the court on Wednesday at the ATP Finals, overcoming Andrey Rublev 6-3, 7-6(8) in a preliminary group match. The win was a vital response from the Spaniard, who had dropped his opening match to Casper Ruud after dealing with a stomach issue.
Jaipur, Nov 13 (IANS) Delhi golfer Arjun Prasad shot a sizzling opening round of eight-under 62, a bogey-free effort, to take the lead in the INR 1 crore Jaipur Open 2024 being played at the Rambagh Golf Club here on Wednesday. Pune’s Pranav Mardikar came up with a seven-under 63 at the par-70 course to be placed second.
Turin (Italy), Nov 13 (IANS) Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic overcame their defeat in the opener to claim a crucial victory at the ATP Finals, defeating Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden 7-5, 6-3 in a pivotal round-robin clash on Wednesday. The win keeps the top-seeded duo's hopes alive of advancing to the knockout rounds. Arevalo and Pavic, riding a powerful mid-match surge in which they won 15 consecutive points, wrapped up the 68-minute match in style.
Centurion, Nov 13 (IANS) Ramandeep Singh has been handed a debut, while Lutho Sipamla returns to the international scene for the first time after February 2021 as South Africa elected to bowl first against India in the third T20I at SuperSport Park on Wednesday. The four-match series is currently tied 1-1.
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The India women’s cricket team will be playing white-ball games against West Indies and Ireland from December 15 to January 15, 2025, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday. West Indies last toured India in November 2016, when they won the T20I series 3-0, while India emerged victorious in ODIs by the same margin in Vijayawada, the BCCI informed in a statement on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Delhi Capitals (DC) have brought in former India cricketer Vijay Bharadwaj as their head of talent search ahead of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Bharadwaj’s appointment to the role comes just a day after ex-India fast-bowler Munaf Patel was unveiled as their new bowling coach.
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) India have been placed with Pakistan and Nepal in Group A of the inaugural Women’s U19 Asia Cup, to be played in the 20-over format at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval in Malaysia from December 15-22. Group B comprises hosts Malaysia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The Women’s U19 Asia Cup will serve as a key preparatory tournament for all Asian teams before the 2025 ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup, to be hosted by Malaysia from January 18 to February 2.
Chennai, Nov 13 (IANS) Manipur, Haryana, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh emerged victorious in intense quarterfinal action on Day 10 of the 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship advancing to the semifinals at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here on Wednesday. In the last-four stage clashes on Friday, Hockey Haryana will clash with Uttar Pradesh Hockey while Manipur Hockey will take on the Hockey Association of Odisha.
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) has voiced extreme concerns over some countries yet to pay their players the full prize money earned from playing in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup, held in the USA and the West Indies.
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Six time Grand slam champion and former women's doubles number one, Sania Mirza and former cricketer Harbhajan Singh have been named as Dubai Sports Ambassadors. The announcement was made at the “Dubai Sports Retreat” held on Monday at the futuristic Museum of the Future, organised by the Dubai Sports Council.
