Rourkela: The much-anticipated Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 season began with an electrifying match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. Delhi SG Pipers edged out Gonasika in a tightly contested penalty shootout after the teams were locked at 2-2 during regulation time. Argentina’s Tomas Domene (5’, 39’) starred for Delhi SG Pipers…
Vadodara: Harmanpreet Kaur has etched her name in Indian cricket history by becoming only the second woman from India to score over 1,000 runs as captain in One Day Internationals (ODIs). She achieved this milestone during the first ODI of a three-match series against the West Indies on December 22 at the Kotambi Stadium in…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha cricket team clinched the coveted title in the IDC Under-19 National Cricket Tournament for the hearing impaired, delivering a stellar performance that highlighted their exceptional skill and determination. The victory has brought immense pride to the state and stands as a testament to the resilience and talent of differently-abled athletes. The Director of…
Kuala Lumpur: G Trisha stood tall to hit a fine 52 while spinners took seven wickets collectively as India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs to become first-ever winners of the inaugural U19 Women’s Asia Cup at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval on Sunday. Trisha, who was a member of the Indian team winning the first-ever U19 Women’s…
Kuala Lumpur: Left-arm spinner Aayushi Shukla picked a brilliant four-wicket haul to set the base for India entering the final of the U19 Women’s Asia Cup with four-wicket win over Sri Lanka at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval on Friday. Aayushi, who picked three wickets in India’s previous Super Four win over Bangladesh, clinched figures of 4-10…
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that all matches between India and Pakistan in ICC events through 2027, including the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, will take place at neutral venues. This decision, confirmed by the ICC Executive Board on Thursday, aims to ensure smooth operations amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the…
Brisbane: Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. Ashwin revealed his decision at the end of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Brisbane, which ended in a draw due to rain. “This will be my last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats at the international level. I…
New Delhi: Hockey India has announced that tickets for all matches of the upcoming Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 in Ranchi and Rourkela will be free of cost. This move aims to bring the sport closer to its fans while encouraging greater participation and support for the game. The decision aligns with Hockey India’s…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharat Gopichand Odisha Badminton High-Performance Centre, a state-of-the-art facility designed to elevate the standards of badminton in India, was inaugurated today at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Spread across 77,000 square feet, the centre boasts eight air-conditioned badminton courts, seating for 400 spectators, and cutting-edge amenities to accommodate 36 players. Inspired by the…
Singapore: D Gukesh, the 18-year-old chess prodigy from Chennai, has etched his name in history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating China’s Ding Liren in a nail-biting 14-game match held in Singapore. Gukesh secured the championship with a 7.5 to 6.5 score, capitalizing on a critical blunder by Ding in the decisive final…
