Harare: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill showcased a masterclass in batting as they led India to a thumping 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe, clinching an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match T20I series. At the Harare Sports Club, India effortlessly chased down Zimbabwe’s total of 152/7, reaching 156 without losing a wicket in just 15.2 overs. Jaiswal,…
London: In an electrifying match on Friday, June 12, at Wimbledon 2024, Carlos Alcaraz showcased his resilience and elevated his game to defeat fifth-seed Daniil Medvedev. Despite a shaky start in the men’s singles semi-finals, Alcaraz rallied from a set down to secure his place in his second consecutive Wimbledon final with a 6-7(1), 6-3,…
New Delhi: To ensure India’s success at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired a high-level meeting today to review the country’s preparations. The meeting highlighted India’s robust plans and comprehensive support system designed to maximize the athletes’ performance and well-being. A…
London: Barbora Krejcikova will face Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon final after defeating former champion Elena Rybakina with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday. Krejcikova’s victory sets up a final clash with seventh seed Paolini on Saturday. “I’m so proud about my game and my fighting spirit today,” said Krejcikova after her hard-fought…
London: Jasmine Paolini becomes the first Italian to reach the women’s singles final at Wimbledon 2024. Paolini defeated Croatian Donna Vekic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10/8) in the longest women’s semi-final at the All England Club. Despite losing the first set, Paolini made an incredible comeback and won the second set with 6-4. Paolini’s outstanding performance…
New Delhi: Indian Racing Festival, a motorsport event in India gearing up for its third season, received a major shot in the arm with former India cricket captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly becoming an owner of the Kolkata Royal Tigers Racing team ahead of the 2024 season. With eight city-based teams — Kolkata, Hyderabad,…
Berlin: Substitute Ollie Watkins sent England to their second successive Euro final with a 2-1 victory over the resilient Netherlands in the semifinal. Ronald Koeman’s men got off to the perfect start when Xavi Simons danced through the England defense before unleashing a right-footed shot past goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to break the deadlock after just seven…
London: Lorenzo Musetti of Italy clinched a remarkable victory over Taylor Fritz in a five-set marathon at Wimbledon, securing his maiden Grand Slam semi-final appearance and setting up a highly anticipated showdown with Novak Djokovic. Musetti, 22, displayed resilience and skill in his quarter-final battle against Fritz, eventually triumphing 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 on…
London: The stage is set for an exhilarating showdown in the women’s singles semi-finals at Wimbledon, following impressive victories in the quarter-finals by Elena Rybakina and Barbora Krejcikova. Elena Rybakina, after a spirited comeback in her quarter-final match, emerged victorious over her Ukrainian opponent with a commanding score of 6-3, 6-2. Despite an early setback of…
London: Italian tennis star Jasmine Paolini has made history by reaching her first Wimbledon semi-final, defeating Emma Navarro in a commanding 6-2, 6-1 victory in the women’s singles quarter-final. Paolini’s triumph, achieved in just 58 minutes, marks a significant milestone in her career and in Italian tennis history. Prior to the ongoing tournament, Paolini had…
