New Delhi: Commonwealth Games doubles champion Sreeja Akula has climbed to the summit, surpassing Manika Batra to claim the title of the top-ranked Indian woman table tennis player. The latest International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rankings chart reveals Sreeja’s ascent to a career-high rank of 38. While Sreeja secured her position at the helm, Manika…
New Delhi: The Indian Super League (ISL) has set the stage for an electrifying finale to the 2023-24 season, with the much-anticipated final scheduled for May 4. In an exciting development, the final showdown will be hosted at the home ground of the higher-ranked team among the finalists. The league witnessed fierce competition throughout the…
Jaipur: In a riveting clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) showcased an outstanding performance, securing a commanding nine-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians. The match witnessed historical moments, including Yuzvendra Chahal’s milestone of becoming the first player in IPL history to claim 200 wickets. Sandeep Sharma’s Magnificent Bowling Display…
New Delhi: Marina Lalramnghaki, the dynamic midfielder hailing from Mizoram, has earned herself a coveted spot in the 33-member core group of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team. Her selection follows a rigorous evaluation process of a 60-member assessment squad during intensive trials held on April 6th and 7th, 2024, at the Sports Authority of India…
Jaipur: Star Rajasthan Royals (RR) bowler Yuzvendra Chahal created history by becoming the first bowler to claim 200 wickets in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL), against Mumbai Indians in Match 38 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Monday. Chahal grabbed the wicket of Mohammad Nabi for 23 runs to reach the landmark of 200…
Toronto: In a remarkable feat of chess prowess, 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh etched his name in history books by clinching victory in the FIDE Candidates tournament on Monday, securing the title as the youngest-ever winner. Gukesh sealed his triumph after a drawn final round game against Hikaru Nakamura, accumulating an impressive tally of 9/14 points…
Mullanpur: In a thrilling encounter at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Gujarat Titans held their nerve to secure a vital win over Punjab Kings in Match 37 of the TATA IPL 2024. An exceptional bowling display by Gujarat Titans’ spinners, led by R Sai Kishore’s impressive figures of 4/33, restricted Punjab Kings to…
Kolkata: In a nail-biting encounter at the Eden Gardens on Sunday, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged victorious by a slender margin of one run against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash. Captain Shreyas Iyer’s explosive 36-ball fifty, supported by Phil Salt’s blitzkrieg and Ramandeep Singh’s late fireworks, propelled KKR to…
Bhubaneswar: Sattwik Swain, a promising young chess talent from Bhubaneswar, has been provisionally selected to represent India at the inaugural FIDE World Cup for youngsters, slated to take place in Georgia from June 22. The prestigious tournament will feature competitions across three age categories – under-8, under-10, and under-12 – in addition to separate Open…
London: Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir made history at the London Marathon on Sunday, smashing the women-only world record by an astonishing 45 seconds. The Kenyan athlete crossed the finish line in 2:16:16, securing victory in the World Athletics Platinum Label Road Race. Jepchirchir’s remarkable performance marks her third victory in a World Marathon Majors race,…
