India Names 18-Member Squad for Border-Gavaskar Series; Easwaran, Rana, and Reddy Among New Picks

India Names 18-Member Squad for Border-Gavaskar Series; Easwaran, Rana, and Reddy Among New Picks

Mumbai: India has unveiled its 18-member squad for the eagerly awaited Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia, set to begin on November 22 in Perth. The team includes new faces Abhimanyu Easwaran, Harshit Rana, and Nitish Reddy, while spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been sidelined to address a chronic groin injury at the BCCI Centre of Excellence following the ongoing Test series with New Zealand.

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Rani Rampal Announces Retirement, Bids Emotional Farewell to International Hockey

New Delhi: Indian hockey legend Rani Rampal announced her retirement from international hockey in front of an emotional crowd at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Thursday. The veteran forward, who captained the Indian women’s hockey team during some of its most memorable moments, took the opportunity to reflect on her illustrious 16-year career and…

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Odisha Sports Department Conducts Workshop to Shape Comprehensive Sports Policy

Bhubaneswar: The Sports & Youth Services Department (DSYS) of Odisha held a significant workshop today at the Kalinga Stadium to refine the draft Odisha Sports Policy. The event brought together key stakeholders, including State Sports Associations, the Odisha Sports Journalists Association, and prominent sportspersons, to gather insights aimed at elevating the sports ecosystem in the…

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New Zealand Clinches Maiden ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Title, Defeats South Africa in Final

Dubai: New Zealand’s women’s cricket team made history on Sunday, winning their first-ever ICC Women’s T20 World Cup by defeating South Africa in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The victory marks a milestone for the White Ferns, as they become only the fourth nation to claim the prestigious title in the tournament’s…

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Hockey India Announces 22-Member Squad for Bilateral Series Against World Champions Germany

New Delhi: Hockey India on Sunday unveiled the 22-member Indian Men’s Hockey team set to compete in a highly anticipated two-match bilateral series against reigning World Champions Germany. The matches, scheduled for 23rd and 24th October at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, mark the return of international hockey to the national capital and are expected…

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Virat Kohli Becomes Fourth Indian To Reach 9000 Test Runs Milestone

Bengaluru: India batter Virat Kohli has added another feather to his highly illustrious cap as he completed 9,000 Test runs in the ongoing match against New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. He reached the milestone during India’s second innings. Kohli became the fourth Indian batter to reach the feat after Sachin Tendulkar (15,921), Rahul Dravid (13,265)…

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Odisha Hosts Trophy Gaurav Yatra, Celebrating Women’s Asian Hockey Championship

Bhubaneswar: In a moment of pride and enthusiasm, Odisha welcomed the “Trophy Gaurav Yatra” today as it made a grand and symbolic stop in the state ahead of the upcoming Bihar Women’s Asian Hockey Championship Trophy 2024. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the iconic Peace Pagoda at Dhauligiri, senior officials from the Sports &…

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India and Colombia Strengthen Environmental Cooperation in High-Level Meeting

New Delhi: In a significant step toward bolstering international environmental cooperation,Kirti Vardhan Singh, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, met with Jorge Enrique Rojas Rodriguez, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Colombia, today in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed key global challenges, including climate change and biodiversity…

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