Jay Shah and Harmanpreet Kaur unveil India’s new ODI jersey ahead of Australia tour

IANS | November 29, 2024 9:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah and India women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Friday unveiled the team's new ODI jersey ahead of their upcoming three-match tour of Australia. But Harmanpreet said the new India jersey will be worn by the team during their home ODI series against the West Indies, set to happen in Baroda from December 22-27.

Aishwarya Pissay all set to participate in final round of FIM Bajas World Cup

IANS | November 29, 2024 9:19 PM

Dubai, Nov 29 (IANS) India's lone World Cup winner in motorsports, Aishwarya Pissay will be hoping for her second title when she competes in the Dubai International Baja, the eighth and final round of the FIM Bajas World Cup, starting here on Saturday. The Bengaluru-based Indian champion, who re-launched her international campaign at Baja Spain Aragon, the third round of the championship in which she finished a creditable second, will be representing the Sherco TVS Rally Team.

World Chess Championship: Gukesh holds Ding Liren with black pieces in Game 4 (Ld)

IANS | November 29, 2024 8:35 PM

Singapore, Nov 29 (IANS) India's Gukesh Dommaraju held reigning champion Ding Liren of China to a draw in Game 4 of their 14-game FIDE World Chess Championship Final Match at the Resorts World Sentosa here on Friday, overcoming another surprise opening to fight for equality in a game in which both players spent time trying to keep the game going.

Mandla Mashimbyi appointed as new South Africa women's head coach

IANS | November 29, 2024 8:11 PM

Johannesburg, Nov 29 (IANS) Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the appointment of Mandla Mashimbyi as the new head coach of the South Africa women’s team. He steps into the role that Hilton Moreeng held for a decade before Dillon du Preez became the interim coach.

Mikel Arteta rallies Arsenal to sustain winning momentum ahead of West Ham clash

IANS | November 29, 2024 7:35 PM

London, Nov 29 (IANS) Arsenal returned from the international break in style with two wins from two games and Mikel Arteta urged his side to build on that momentum going into a busy winter schedule, starting with West Ham United on Saturday. After drawing away to Chelsea before the last international break, Arsenal Returned with two high-scoring wins against Nottingham Forest and Sporting CP this week.

ISL 2024-25: Mumbai City FC, Hyderabad FC look to overcome recent setbacks

IANS | November 29, 2024 6:59 PM

Mumbai, Nov 29 (IANS) Mumbai City FC will be up against Hyderabad FC in their upcoming Indian Super League 2024-25 clash at the Mumbai Football Arena here on Saturday. Mumbai City FC get into this game on the back of a 0-3 defeat to Punjab FC earlier this week. With 10 points from their first eight fixtures, courtesy of two wins and four draws, the Islanders sit in the 10th place in the ISL table.