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Marcus Rashford disregards ‘ridiculous’ reports surrounding Man Utd exit

IANS | January 1, 2025 8:29 PM

Manchester, Jan 1 (IANS) With Marcus Rashford’s Manchester United career hanging by a thread, the English forward had disregarded ‘ridiculous’ reports that have surrounded him in recent weeks. Rashford has not featured for the Premier League side since December 1 when he scored a brace in the 4-0 win against Everton, which was Amorim’s first league win at the club.

Alexandersson names six changes for second friendly after 14-0 rout of Maldives

IANS | January 1, 2025 8:14 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 1 (IANS) In the first game of 2025, the Indian senior women's team will face Maldives in the second of two FIFA international friendlies at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence here on Thursday. After winning 14-0 in the first meeting on December 30, coach Joakim Alexandersson has made six changes to his squad of 23 for Thursday's match.

When you're captain, you probably get a little bit more leeway as well, says Clarke on Rohit

IANS | January 1, 2025 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Rohit Sharma has earned the right to decide on his future in the Test team, citing that one gets a little bit more leeway when the person is the skipper of the team. Rohit has made just 31 runs in three Tests of the ongoing tour of Australia, which has meant his average as India’s captain is at 30.58, as compared to an average of 46.87 in the longer format before taking up captaincy.

HIL is a great initiative for global hockey, says FIH President Tayyab Ikram

IANS | January 1, 2025 6:58 PM

Rourkela, Jan 1 (IANS) After a grand opening on December 28, the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 is in full swing, with eight men’s teams delivering spectacular performances at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha. International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Dato Tayyab Ikram believes the tournament is a great initiative for global hockey.

Prodigies like Gukesh inspire new generation to dominate global chess, says Gautam Adani

IANS | January 1, 2025 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The youngest-ever World Champion in the history of the game, Gukesh Dommaraju met with one of the leading business tycoons of the country, Gautam Adani, who heaped praise on the 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster for his tremendous achievement in the world of Chess.

HIL 2024-25: Soorma Hockey Club gear up for tactical test against UP Rudras

IANS | January 1, 2025 5:05 PM

Rourkela, Jan 1 (IANS) After fighting back from a goal deficit to claim two points in their opening match, the Soorma Hockey Club are set to take on the UP Rudras in their second match of the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Thursday, hoping to ride the momentum and gain full points with an outright win.

ISL: Hyderabad aim to end five-game winless streak against table-toppers Mohun Bagan SG

IANS | January 1, 2025 4:12 PM

Kolkata, Jan 1 (IANS) Mohun Bagan Super Giant will host Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Thursday at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.

BGT: Don’t think Australia will go with Marsh in Sydney Test, says Finch

IANS | January 1, 2025 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Former Australia white-ball captain Aaron Finch believes the hosts’ will not go in with Mitchell Marsh in their playing eleven for the upcoming final Test against India at Sydney, and wishes to see uncapped Beau Webster in his place.

Bumrah surpasses Ashwin to become highest-ranked Indian bowler in Test ranking history

IANS | January 1, 2025 2:17 PM

Dubai, Jan 1 (IANS) Jasprit Bumrah’s scintillating performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia has elevated him to the highest rating points ever achieved by an Indian bowler in Test cricket as he consolidated his lead as the No. 1 bowler in the recent rankings update.

United Cup: Kazakhstan stun Germany to reach SF; Poland battles past Czechia for QF spot

IANS | January 1, 2025 12:38 PM

Perth, Jan 1 (IANS) Kazakhstan secured a spot in the United Cup semifinals as it knocked out the defending champions Germany with a 2-0 unassailable lead in the quarterfinal tie on Wednesday.

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Marcus Rashford disregards ‘ridiculous’ reports surrounding Man Utd exit

Alexandersson names six changes for second friendly after 14-0 rout of Maldives

When you're captain, you probably get a little bit more leeway as well, says Clarke on Rohit

HIL is a great initiative for global hockey, says FIH President Tayyab Ikram

Prodigies like Gukesh inspire new generation to dominate global chess, says Gautam Adani

HIL 2024-25: Soorma Hockey Club gear up for tactical test against UP Rudras

ISL: Hyderabad aim to end five-game winless streak against table-toppers Mohun Bagan SG

BGT: Don’t think Australia will go with Marsh in Sydney Test, says Finch

Bumrah surpasses Ashwin to become highest-ranked Indian bowler in Test ranking history

United Cup: Kazakhstan stun Germany to reach SF; Poland battles past Czechia for QF spot

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