India need 280 for win against Australia, end Day 4 at 164/3
London/UNI: India need 280 runs to win the WTC final as they ended Day 4 at 164/3, with Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane at the crease at The Oval here on Saturday.
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Iga Swiatek wins French Open 2023 women’s singles champion
Paris/UNI Iga Swiatek has survived a spirited Karolina Muchova and bucked a trend with her third Roland-Garros crown on Saturday.
WTC final: Australia lead India by 296 runs at close of Day 3
London/UNI: Marnus Labuscgane and Cameron Green ensured they did not lose their wickets and extended Australia's lead by 296 runs over India on Day 3 of the WTC final at The Oval here on Friday.
Arunachal Pradesh Increases prize money for Olympic medallists, introduces initiatives to promote sports
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced a significant increase in the prize money for Olympic medalists hailing from the state. The state government aims to inspire young athletes to give their best and bring glory to their region.
WTC final: Australia on top as India trail by 318 runs on Day 2
London/UNI: Australia are on top in the WTC Final 2023 after two days of splendid cricket showcased by them as they reduced India to 151/5 after putting up a massive 469 in their first innings at Day 2 at The Oval here on Thursday.
Lionel Messi says he will not go back to Barcelona, but sign with Inter Miami
Moscow/UNI: Argentine forward Lionel Messi said on Wednesday that he will not return to Barcelona football club, where he spent over 20 years of his career, but will sign for Major League Soccer's Inter Miami.
WTC final: Travis Head, Steve Smith put Australia in commanding position on Day 1
London/UNI: Travis Head's unbeaten century, and his 251 unconquered partnership for the fourth wicket with Steven Smith placed Australia in a very strong position on Day 1 of the WTC final at The Oval here on Wednesday.
The Ashes: Moeen Ali returns to England's Test squad
London/UNI: England spin bowling all-rounder Moeen Ali has come out of retirement to be added to the Ashes squad for the first two Tests.
WTC 2023 final: India, Australia get ready for final conquest
London/UNI: Australia and India seemed to be relaxed, but are ready for the World Test Championship finals beginning at The Oval here on Wednesday.
Whoever adjusts & adapts better will win the match: Kohli
London, June 6 (UNI) Indian cricket stalwart Virat Kohli emphasized the significance of adaptability ahead of the crucial match at The Oval.
MS Dhoni offers wicket-keeping advice to KS Bharat ahead of WTC23 final
London/UNI: KS Bharat couldn’t have asked for a better source of advice ahead of potentially playing his first ever Test in English conditions in the upcoming World Test Championship Final.
Cricket gains momentum in Mizoram amidst infrastructure challenges
Aizawl/Mizoram: A group of girls took to the Tlangnuam football field in Aizawl, Mizoram, engaging in a spirited game of cricket during scorching midday heat. Cricket, an unfamiliar sport in the region, has been overshadowed by the popularity of football and basketball.
Cricket gains momentum in Mizoram amidst infrastructure challenges
Aizawl/Mizoram: A group of girls took to the Tlangnuam football field in Aizawl, Mizoram, engaging in a spirited game of cricket during scorching midday heat. Cricket, an unfamiliar sport in the region, has been overshadowed by the popularity of football and basketball.
ICC World Test Championship: Wasim Akram advices Indian quicks to remain patient
London: Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram has adviced Indian quicks to be patient as they are gearing up to play the second ICC World Test Championship Final.
Karim Benzema to leave Real Madrid after 14 years journeyc
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has decided to part ways from his club after the end of a glittering era in the world of football.
Virat Kohli expresses grief over Coromandel train accident
India's cricket icon Virat Kohli on Saturday mourned the death of over 200 people in the triple train accident which occurred in Odisha's Balasore last evening.
Arunachal Pradesh's rising football star Omang Dodum makes national squad for AFC U-17 Asian Cup
Itanagar/IBNS: Arunachal Pradesh's sports legacy continues as another talented athlete, Omang Dodum, has secured a spot in India's final squad for the prestigious AFC U-17 Asian Cup, which will be held in Thailand in 2023.
Don't take hasty decision: 1983 World Cup winning team urges protesting wrestlers
New Delhi: Members of India's 1983 Cricket World Cup winning team have urged wrestlers, who are protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, not to take any extreme steps like throwing their medals in the Ganges.
India's Manjeet wins bronze in UWW ranking series wrestling event in Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)/IBNS: India's Manjeet clinched bronze in the men's Greco Roman 55kg category in the UWW Ranking Series wrestling event on Thursday.
WTC Final: Dismissal of Kohli and Smith will be key for Australia and India, says Aaron Finch
Former Australia captain Aaron Finch discussed the highly anticipated rivalry between India and Australia in the World Test Championship final, emphasizing the intense competition that brings out the best in both teams.
Novak Djokovic overcomes late-match wobble at French Open
Paris/UNI: The two-time French Open champion Novak Djokovic overcame a late-match wobble for a 7-6(2), 6-0, 6-3 win before reaching his 18th consecutive third round at Roland-Garros here on Wednesday.
Canada: Ontario soccer referees to be outfitted with body cameras to resist increasing abuse
Toronto/IBNS: In an effort to stop aggressive abuse at soccer games across Ontario, referees of soccer games will reportedly be outfitted with body cameras this summer.
French Open: Swiatek, Ruud, Zverev battle through
Paris/UNI: Top seed Iga Swiatek dispatched Spaniard Cristina Bucsa 6-4, 6-0, setting up a second-round clash against American No. 102 Claire Liu.
'If I had to lose, I don't mind losing to MS Dhoni': Hardik Pandya after CSK wins IPL 2023
Ahmedabad/IBNS: Cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings proved better than Gujarat Titans in the rain-interrupted Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Tuesday, winning the trophy for the fifth time in 16 seasons.
'Best time to announce my retirement but...': MS Dhoni keeps fans guessing even after IPL 2023
Ahmedabad/IBNS: India's cricket icon and Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni kept his countless fans guessing about his future on the field even after the 16th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) concluded on Tuesday.
Ravindra Jadeja powers CSK to fifth IPL title
Ahmedabad: Ravindra Jadeja hammered a six and a four with 10 needed off the last two balls to provide an exhilarating finish to power Chennai Super Kings to their fifth IPL title as they defeated defending champions Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets (DLS Method) in a humdinger at the Narendra Modi Stadium here early Tuesday morning.
Arunachal Pradesh: Futsal ground inaugurated in Siang
Boleng: Rumgong MLA Talem Taboh recently inaugurated a Futsal ground in Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik predicts India's bowling line-up for World Test Championship final
Mumbai: India wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik has used the latest episode of The ICC Review to reveal which bowlers he believes should get the nod and represent his side in next month's ICC World Test Championship final against Australia.
IPL 2023: CSK-GT final in Ahmedabad today after a Sunday washout due to rain
Ahmedabad/IBNS: All eyes of the cricket fans will be on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad where Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings will lock horns with the defending champions Gujarat Titans for the epic final battle of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Monday.
All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship: ‘Formidables’ from Delhi wins team championship
Kolkata: 'Formidables’ warmed up late to bag the team event of the All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship by defeating a fighting ‘Mavericks’, by 9 International Match Points (IMPs) in the final of the tournament at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre at New Town here on Sunday.