WEIGHTLIFTING Raja shines during the National weightlifting championships M. Raja bettered his National record twice each in clean and jerk (159kg and 165kg) and total (283kg, 289kg) on his way to win the men’s 61kg crown in the National weightlifting championships here on Wednesday. Services’ Ch. Rishikanta Singh bettered the National record in snatch (new…
The Indian women’s cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, is set to face Sri Lanka in a crucial showdown in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. This encounter, taking place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, comes at a vital stage in the tournament. For India, the match presents an opportunity to strengthen their position…
Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, the city-based franchise making its debut in the Hockey India League (HIL) on its resumption this year, will have Australians Colin Batch and Glenn Turner as coaches of its men and women’s teams respectively. The franchise shared the information at a press conference here on Wednesday. The Bengal Tigers teams will…
Harry Brook survives (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Star batter Harry Brook had a stroke of incredible luck during England’s first Test against Pakistan in Multan on Wednesday.In a moment that has left the spectators in awe, Pakistan’s Aamer Jamal bowled a delivery at Brook during the 75th over, only for the ball to roll back onto…
Olivia Bell to Tazmin Brits, OUT! CAUGHT! Tazmin Brits holes out this time around. She also has to walk back in her 40s. Both the South African openers got off to starts, but could not convert it. This is tossed up, full and outside off. Tazmin Brits comes down the track and launches this towards long off,…
Joe Root jumped places in the list of all-time scorers in Test cricket during the first Pakistan vs England match in Multan. Sachin Tendulkar leads the all-time highest scorers list. On the third day of England’s opening Test in Pakistan, Joe Root surpassed Alastair Cook on the all-time Test run-scorers list, now only trailing three…
Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: On a high after a triumphant series against Bangladesh, India captain Rohit Sharma hit the ground running ahead of the Test series against New Zealand.The Kiwis are scheduled to play a three-Test series in India with the first Test starting in Bengaluru from October 16.In a…
Marnus Labuschagne with his fielder. (Video grab) In a memorable moment during the Sheffield Shield 2024-25 match between Western Australia (WA) and Queensland at the WACA in Perth, Queensland captain Marnus Labuschagne made headlines with an unconventional and bold fielding tactic that left fans and commentators astonished. Labuschagne went beyond the usual strategies, positioning a…
Arshdeep Singh celebrates the wicket of Bangladesh’s Mustafizur during their first T20I match at New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, in Gwalior. ANI Photo Arshdeep Singh, who debuted for India in 2022, has firmly established himself in India’s lineup in the T20I format. Renowned for his outstanding abilities as a left-arm pacer, Arshdeep has consistently delivered…
Mumbai are the reigning Ranji Trophy champions. India’s domestic cricket season began with the Duleep Trophy followed by the Irani Cup and now is the turn of the premier first-class competition – Ranji Trophy. As the 90th season of India’s domestic cricket tournament braces to begin on 11 October, it will do so with an…
