New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Former Australia fast-bowler Jason Gillespie said giving teenaged opener Sam Konstas a call-up to the Test team for fourth and fifth Tests against India is quite exciting and wants the hosts’ to get the youngster in the playing eleven.
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Former Australia cricketer Greg Chappell believes that for the modern greats of cricket like Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, and Joe Root, the end will come, but not when others tell them, but when they know.
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The Australian 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas gears up for a potential Test debut in the iconic Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. His call-up, hailed as an “exciting” opportunity by cricket legend Mike Hussey, comes at the expense of Nathan McSweeney, who has been dropped after just three Tests—a decision that has sparked mixed reactions from players and pundits alike.
Brisbane, Dec 21 (IANS) Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios are set to team up in the doubles draw of the Brisbane International, an ATP 250 event scheduled from December 29 to January 5, 2025.
Madrid (Spain), Dec 20 (IANS) FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will end 2024 with a vital showcase match, while Real Madrid could finish the year top of the table in the top-flight of Spanish football this weekend.
London, Dec 20 (IANS) Most of the drama in the Premier League will have to wait until Sunday, with Liverpool visiting Tottenham, second-placed Chelsea testing the waters at Everton with new owners, and Manchester United having a difficult game at home to an in-form Bournemouth. There is plenty of drama in the weekend's opening game, however, when Manchester City visit Aston Villa still reeling at the way they managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in last weekend's Manchester derby.
Abu Dhabi, Dec 20 (IANS) Game Changers Falcons secured their second consecutive victory in World Tennis League Season 3, edging past Kites 24-21 at the iconic Etihad Arena here on Friday. With this win, the Falcons finished Day 2 atop the points table with a total of 53 points. TSL Hawks, who also claimed a win earlier in the day, ended in second place with 47 points, followed by Kites in third with 46 points, and HonorFX Eagles in fourth with 34 points.
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Dec 20 (IANS) Himalayan Tahrs and Vasco Vipers confirmed their spots in the Division 3 final as the 11th edition of the Yuva Kabaddi Series witnessed thrilling action on the penultimate day of the event at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education here on Friday.
Pune, Dec 20 (IANS) Pawan Sehrawat led the charge as the Telugu Titans had an excellent outing on the mat, storming past the Puneri Paltan 48-36 to stay alive in the race for the final Playoff berth in Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Badminton Hall of the Balewadi Sports Complex, here on Friday. The Telugu Titans won the crucial match with Pawan Sehrawat scoring 15 points, Ashish Narwal adding 11 and Ankit getting his High-5 as well.
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) After the resounding success of the Fit India Cycling Drive launch event on December 17, the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Manuskh Mandaviya announced the launch of Fit India Sunday on Cycle which will be held here on December 22. Sunday's campaign is aimed at bringing together Indians from across the country and across age groups and professions, to build the culture of cycling as a mode of fitness and for a greener environment, while building a sense of community.
