NEW DELHI: In a major development in Indian cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday made players’ participation in domestic matches mandatory for selection in the national team.The board also announced a slew of restrictions, including cuts on personal staff and families’ stay during tours.The whip comes after India’s disappointing…
Theirry Brinkman struck a magnificent brace as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers decimated Delhi SG Pipers 5-1 in the Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Thursday. Lancers’ third win improved their position to the third spot, while Pipers, which wasted 11 penalty corners, continued to languish at the bottom after their sixth successive…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the schedule of the 2025 edition of the Women’s Premier League which will see defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru square off against Gujarat Giants in opener on February 14. Poll Which Team Are You Most Excited to Watch in the WPL…
The Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers will be kicking itself after losing 3-2 against Odisha Warriors in the first shoot-out of the Women’s Hockey India League at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium here. The sides were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time. Although the Tigers ran the Warriors ragged for a major…
NEW DELHI: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu advanced to the quarterfinals, while Kiran George delivered a spirited performance to keep India’s hopes alive in men’s singles at the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Thursday.Sindhu dominated her match against Japan’s world No.46 Manami Suizu, securing a convincing 21-15, 21-13 win. Meanwhile, Kiran staged a…
NEW DELHI: Young Pakistan opener Saim Ayub will remain in London this month for rehabilitation under the care of two renowned sports injury specialists as the country’s cricket board (PCB) remains optimistic about his recovery from an ankle injury ahead of the Champions Trophy next month.Ayub sustained an ankle fracture while fielding during the second…
When is the men’s Hockey India League match between Delhi SG Pipers and Kalinga Lancers? The men’s Hockey India League 2024-25 match between Delhi SG Pipers and Kalinga Lancers will begin at 8:15 PM IST on Thursday at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. Where to watch Delhi SG Pipers and Kalinga Lancers HIL…
Karun Nair (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Going through a purple patch, Vidarbha captain Karun Nair on Thursday smoked a dazzling 44-ball 88 not out in the Vijay Hazare Trophy second semi-final to power his side to 380 for 3 against Maharashtra in Vadodara.Nair, who came in at No.3, took the Maharashtra bowlers for a…
The Hockey India League (HIL) has provided much-needed support to the players from Manipur as they try to lift the sport despite the troubled background in the state. Internationals Nilakanta Sharma, Kothajit Singh, Sushila Chanu and some up-and-coming players from the state are featuring in the HIL. They feel the league will woo others as…
Sitanshu Kotak. (Pic Credit – X) The Indian cricket team is set to receive an addition to the support staff as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to add Sitanshu Kotak, currently the India A head coach, as the batting coach. Kotak will join head coach Gautam Gambhir from the…
