Mumbai, Dec 2 (IANS) Former captain Viren Rasquinha is delighted to see the transformation in the country's hockey for the better with retired players joining the coaching setup to share their knowledge and experience with the next generation.
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced that the 38th National Games will be hosted by Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, 2025. This grand event will bring together the finest athletes from across the nation to compete in a total of 36 sporting disciplines, showcasing the spirit of sportsmanship and excellence.
Dhaka, Dec 2 (IANS) Sharmin Akhter and Fargana Hoque stitched a 143-run partnership as Bangladesh beat Ireland by seven wickets to win the series 3-0 and boost their chances of sealing a direct qualification for the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup.
Christchurch, Dec 2 (IANS) After hitting an unbeaten 50 off 37 balls, including smashing the winning runs, in England's 8-wicket win over New Zealand in the first Test, batter Jacob Bethell said he would have asked to bat at No.3 on debut if he wasn’t given the surprise invitation by the team think-tank.
Dhaka, Dec 2 (IANS) All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz will lead Bangladesh in the upcoming three-match ODI series against West Indies, starting on December 8 in Saint Kitts. Mehidy will captain Bangladesh for the first time in the format as regular captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is still recovering from a groin injury, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said.
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has endorsed pace-ace Jasprit Bumrah as a viable long-term captaincy candidate for India, once Rohit Sharma steps down. Pujara’s comments come in the wake of Bumrah’s exemplary leadership during India’s recent triumph against Australia, where he showcased his ability to lead under immense pressure.
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 2 (IANS) India's Paralympic champion Nitesh Kumar has been nominated for the Men’s Para-Badminton Player of the Year honour as Olympic champions Denmark's Viktor Axelsen, South Korea's An Se Young headlined BWF Annual Awards nominations.
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Ahead of the second Test against Australia, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh recollected his memories of playing against Aussies and said the battle between the teams forced them to put in extra effort on the field.
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Former National Rugby League (NRL) boss Todd Greenberg is reportedly set to be named as the new Cricket Australia chief executive.
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) After Punjab FC’s huge 3-0 win over Mumbai City FC at the Mumbai Football Arena, a video of head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis did the rounds on social media in which the Greek manager could be heard saying ‘I told you we’re the best,’ to his team.
