Wellington: New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson etched his name in cricketing history with a breathtaking display during the T20 World Cup, achieving a remarkable feat that set a new benchmark in the sport. In an astonishing four-over spell against Papua New Guinea, Lockie Ferguson achieved an unprecedented milestone by taking three wickets without conceding…
New Delhi: Indian men’s hockey team defender Jarmanpreet Singh is eyeing to play his debut Olympics in Paris after missing out on the historic bronze medal campaign in Tokyo, Japan. Jarmanpreet has been a constant feature under chief coach Craig Fulton, starting every match of the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is all set to observe International Yoga Day on June 21 with extensive community participation across the state. This was announced during a comprehensive review chaired by Minister of State for Sports & Youth Services, Suryabanshi Suraj, at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday. During the review, Minister Suryabanshi Suraj directed…
Antalya: 18-year-old archer Bhajan Kaur clinched a gold medal in the recurve women’s individual event, securing India a coveted quota place for the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Final Olympic Qualifier on Sunday. Kaur’s triumph comes as a beacon of hope for Indian archery, especially after seasoned archer Deepika Kumari’s unexpected early exit. Despite the…
Bengaluru: After decimating South Africa by 143 in the ODI series opener at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur appreciated vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, as well as all-rounders Deepti Sharma and Pooja Vastrakar for contributing to team’s victory. On a slightly sluggish pitch, Smriti smashed a fantastic 117, her sixth ODI century, to take India…
New York: India secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over the United States at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, on Wednesday, confirming their place in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup. With this win, India now leads Group A with 6 points and has one match remaining. The result has…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC has officially signed midfielder Rohit Kumar on a two-year deal, making him the club’s first summer acquisition. Rohit Kumar, an India International, brings a wealth of experience to Odisha FC with over 80 ISL appearances and 9 caps for the national team. A graduate of DSK Shivajians, Kumar made his debut for…
New Delhi: India is set to host the Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup in December 2025, marking the tournament’s return to the country after nine years. The Executive Board of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) made the announcement on Tuesday. This upcoming edition will be historic as it will feature 24 teams for the first…
New York: Jasprit Bumrah delivered a match-winning performance as India narrowly defeated Pakistan by 6 runs at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. In a low-scoring thriller, India set a target of 120 runs, which Pakistan nearly chased down before Bumrah’s sensational spell turned the game in India’s favor. Chasing 120, Pakistan were well-placed at…
Paris: Last-minute pair, Coco Gauff and Katerina Siniakova clinched the French Open doubles title here on Sunday, overcoming Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini in a gripping final. The American-Czech registered a 7-6(5), 6-3 victory, marking Gauff’s first Grand Slam doubles title and Siniakova’s eighth. Seeded no. 5 in the draw, Gauff and Siniakova only paired…
