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Asian Women’s Handball C'ship: India go down battling against Japan, finish third in in Group Stage

IANS | December 6, 2024 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Despite inflicting 15 goals on former winners Japan, more than any other team so far in the competition, India suffered a defeat in their third match of the Asian Women’s Handball Championship 2024. Beaten 48-15, India’s defeat means they failed to make it to the semifinals and will compete in the 5-8th place bracket for final placement.

BGT 2024-25: Starc is a magician with the pink ball, says Hayden after the pacer's 6-48 in 2nd Test

IANS | December 6, 2024 8:36 PM

Adelaide, Dec 6 (IANS) Mitchell Starc’s rampant bowling on the first day of the second Test saw Australia crash through the Indian batting line-up at the Adelaide Oval on Friday. His brilliant bowling effort prompted former Australia opening batter Matthew Hayden to label the left-arm pacer as a ‘magician with the pink ball'.

TPL Season 6: Mumbai Eagles move to top spot with win; Nagal’s Gujarat Panthers in 2nd place

IANS | December 6, 2024 8:21 PM

Mumbai, Dec 6 (IANS) Yash Mumbai Eagles and Gujarat Panthers scored dominant wins to move up to the top two positions on another enthralling day in the Tennis Premier League Season 6 at the Cricket Club of India here on Friday. In the first match of the day, Sumit Nagal’s Gujarat Panthers took on Bengal Wizards while Yash Mumbai Eagles, who took the court for the second match of the day, moved to the top of the table after a half-day of action.

India is unique place to play hockey, would love to interact with incredible fans, says David Harte

IANS | December 6, 2024 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Ireland's legendary goalkeeper David Harte is excited to play India for the first time in six years at the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 season with Tamil Nadu Dragons. Harte, who played in the HIL in 2017, is looking forward to getting the feel of passionate Indian fans in Rourkela and Ranchi.

Guwahati Masters 2024: Anmol Kharb upsets defending champion Chaiwan to reach semis; Ashwini-Tanisha also reach the last four

IANS | December 6, 2024 7:39 PM

Guwahati, Dec 6 (IANS) India’s rising women’s singles star Anmol Kharb kept her cool under relentless pressure to pack off defending champion Lalinrat Chaiwan of Thailand in the quarterfinals of the Guwahati Masters Super 100 badminton tournament here on Friday.

JP Duminy steps down as SA's white-ball batting coach due to personal reasons

IANS | December 6, 2024 6:47 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Former South African cricketer JP Duminy has stepped down from his role as the national white-ball batting coach, citing personal reasons. Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed his decision in an official statement, announcing that Duminy's departure was based on a mutual agreement effective immediately.

2nd Test: Starc dazzles with a six-fer, batters stay solid to put Australia on top (ld)

IANS | December 6, 2024 6:24 PM

Adelaide, Dec 6 (IANS) Mitchell Starc dazzled in operating with the pink ball yet again as his six-wicket haul blew away India, as the visitors were bowled out for 180 on Day One of the second Test at Adelaide Oval here on Friday. At stumps, Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne, unbeaten on 38 and 20 respectively, blunted India’s bowlers in a solid show of discipline and defence in a tricky phase to stitch an unbroken 62-run stand for the second wicket and helped Australia reach 86/1 in 33 overs and trail the visitors’ by 94 runs.

2nd Test: McSweeney, Labuschagne lead Australia’s charge after Starc six-fer blows away India

IANS | December 6, 2024 6:00 PM

Adelaide, Dec 6 (IANS) Opener Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne blunted India’s bowlers in a solid show of discipline and defence to help Australia reach 86/1 in 33 overs and trail the visitors by 94 runs at stumps on day one of the day-night second Test at the Adelaide Oval here on Friday.

Opportunity to play in HIL and earn money doesn't happen every day, says David Harte

Ankit Bisht | December 6, 2024 5:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Irish hockey legend David Harte is gearing up for an intense six weeks of action in the revived Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 season, starting on December 28. Harte was bought by Tamil Nadu Dragons for Rs 32 lakh at last month's auction and will play a key role in the team's journey in the tournament.

Howe calls for Liverpool-like performance from Newcastle vs Brentford

IANS | December 6, 2024 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Despite the draw against Liverpool on Thursday, Newcastle United have struggled to build momentum this season, which has seen them sit at 12th position in the table as the Toons will be hoping to win their first league game since November 10.

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Asian Women’s Handball C'ship: India go down battling against Japan, finish third in in Group Stage

BGT 2024-25: Starc is a magician with the pink ball, says Hayden after the pacer's 6-48 in 2nd Test

TPL Season 6: Mumbai Eagles move to top spot with win; Nagal’s Gujarat Panthers in 2nd place

India is unique place to play hockey, would love to interact with incredible fans, says David Harte

Guwahati Masters 2024: Anmol Kharb upsets defending champion Chaiwan to reach semis; Ashwini-Tanisha also reach the last four

JP Duminy steps down as SA's white-ball batting coach due to personal reasons

2nd Test: Starc dazzles with a six-fer, batters stay solid to put Australia on top (ld)

2nd Test: McSweeney, Labuschagne lead Australia’s charge after Starc six-fer blows away India

Opportunity to play in HIL and earn money doesn't happen every day, says David Harte

Howe calls for Liverpool-like performance from Newcastle vs Brentford

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