Lakshya Sen kept his chances of an Olympic medal alive by beating compatriot H.S. Prannoy in the men’s singles pre-quarterfinals but the country’s strong medal hopes, the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, lost their last-eight encounter in badminton competitions at the Porte de La Chapell arena here on Thursday. World No.13…
NEW DELHI: Regarding his future in the Indian Premier League (IPL), legendary cricketer and former Indian captain MS Dhoni, aged 43, remained non-committal amid speculation about his participation in the 2025 edition. “There is a lot of time for it. We have to see what decision they take on player retention etc. Right now, the…
India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh always knew the Paris Olympics would be his last major tournament after an illustrious 18-year career and a final chance to win Olympic gold. India broke a 41-year medal drought in men’s Olympic hockey with bronze in Tokyo three years ago and its veteran team is seeking inspiration from the stalwart…
Punjab FC’s late surge fell just short as its under-21 side lost 2-3 to Aston Villa’s under-18 side in the opening match of the Next Generation Cup 2024, at the Bodymoor Heath Academy Training Ground here on Thursday. Though the side from India maintained a low block from the beginning, it shifted gears after conceding…
World number three Carlos Alcaraz edged closer to an Olympic Games showdown against Novak Djokovic on Thursday with a storming display which brought the queen of Spain to her feet. Alcaraz, playing on the same Court Philippe Chatrier at Roland Garros where he captured the French Open in June, saw off 13th-ranked Tommy Paul of…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has instructed his office and colleagues not to issue any statements regarding India’s participation in the ICC Champions Trophy next year. Adopting a policy of silence, Naqvi is allowing the ICC to handle the matter independently while continuing preparations for the tournament assuming India will attend,…
Swapnil Kusale won bronze for India in the men’s rifle 50m 3 position final at the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Chateauroux Shooting Range on Thursday. Kusale even had a chance to finish in second place but ultimately conceded that to Ukraine’s Serhiy Kulish. In badminton, Indian pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost the quarterfinals of the men’s…
Odisha FC announced its reserves team squad for the upcoming Durand Cup 2024. The Kalinga Warriors have assembled a talented roster featuring experienced players and promising youngsters. The squad boasts a strong contingent of promising Odia talents, including players like Tankadhar Bag, Siddhanta Padhan, Kartik Hantal, and Rahul Mukhi. Odisha FC has also included several…
Spaniard Alex Rins will remain with the Yamaha MotoGP Team for the 2025 and 2026 seasons after signing a two-year contract extension, the Japanese manufacturer announced on Thursday. Rins, a six-time MotoGP race winner, joined Yamaha from LCR Honda for the 2024 season and will continue to race alongside Fabio Quartararo, who also extended his…
NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged the difficulty in selecting the team’s wicketkeeper batter for ODIs, with both KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant being strong contenders. He emphasized that each player brings unique strengths to the table, describing them as “match-winners” in their own right.Having recently featured in the T20 World Cup, Pant is…
