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'Formidables' from Delhi sailed into the final of team event in All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship

Kolkata/IBNS: 'Formidables' from Delhi represented by Rajeshwar Tewari, Sumit Mukherjee, Kaustabh Nandi, Sagnik Roy, Sayantan Kushari and Sagnik Bendre justified their name and proved their mettle  as they sailed into the final  drubbing  local  challengers 'Pradeep' in the   penultimate round of the team event  in the 6th  All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship  at  Biswa Bangla Conventin centre in New Town here Saturday.

IPL now past, Virat Kohli focusses on 'white ball' cricket for WTC final

India's cricket icon Virat Kohli had one of the most memorable Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons this year as a batter with two consecutive centuries in as many matches for Royal Challengers Bangalore at the closing end of the T20 tournament's league matches.

All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship: R1S5 and Magnum qualify for knock-out stage

Kolkata/IBNS: 'R1S5' from Kolkata and 'Magnum' from Delhi qualified for the knock-out stage securing first and second position respectively  along with fourteen other teams as the eight -round swiss league of the team event ended  on the second day of the 6th All india Shree Cement Bridge Championship (category one) at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre here on Friday.

Shubman Gill powers Gujarat Titans to storm into IPL final decimating Mumbai Indians

Ahmedabad/UNI: Shubman Gill dazzled in the Ahmedabad night sky to power Gujarat Titans into the IPL 2023 final with a 62-run win over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Friday night.

Manipur fencer Jetlee Singh set to shine at Khelo India University Games 2022

Fencer Chingakham Jetlee Singh, hailing from Manipur, is set to demonstrate his skills once again at the upcoming Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2022.

Nagaland launches youth recreational centres to tackle social issues and empower the youth

Nagaland's Youth Resources and Sports Departmreent has established five additional youth recreational and impact centers as part of the State Innovative Programme.

Nagaland Men's Blind Football Team Impresses in National Tournament

The Nagaland men's blind football team recently made a remarkable debut at the Indian Blind Football Federation (IBFF) National Tournament held in Jamshedpur from May 17 to 20.

ICC World Test Championship winners to take home a purse of $1.6 million

Dubai/UNI: The Australia-India ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 will have a major incentive for both teams as other than the crowning glory in the longest format of the game, the winners will also collect $1.6 million as the winners’ prize money. The losing finalists will pocket $800,000.

ICC World Test Championship 2021-23: Do you know the prize money, all details here

Dubai: The ICC have announced the prize pot for the World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle with a total purse of $3.8 million to be shared between the nine teams.

Shree Cement Bridge Championship: Team Magnam led the field after 5th round

Kolkata/IBNS: Team Magnam, represented by Subhas Gupta, Srinivasan Iyengar, Subir Majumdar and Sapan Desai, led the field with 75.91 Victory Points (VPs) at the end of the 5th round of the team event on the inaugural day of the 6th All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship (Category One) at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre at New Town here Thursday.

Assam swimmers and athletes set to shine at Khelo India University Games 2023

Assam's promising swimmer, Bikram Changmai, along with six other medal prospects from the state, will represent their respective universities from other states at the upcoming 3rd edition of the Khelo India University Games.

Celebrating the Success of Athletes from Punjab

In recent years, the rise of Punjabi athletes in the global sporting arena has been remarkable. Despite facing numerous challenges, Punjabi athletes have broken barriers and significantly impacted the international stage. Their success stories are a testament to their hard work and dedication and the resilience and spirit of the Punjabi community.

IPL 2023: MI thrash LSG to set GT date in Qualifier 2

Chennai/IBNS: After posting a competitive total, Mumbai Indians, thanks to initial 3 wicket burst by medium pacer by Akash Madhwal, on Wednesday restricted Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and registered an emphatic 81 run win to make it to the Qualifier-2 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.

Top Indian players to take part in 6th All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship

Kolkata/IBNS: More than four hundred bridge players from all parts of the country and Bangladesh will stake their claim for the top honour in the 6th All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship (Category One) beginning at Biswa Bangla Auditorium in New Town here on Thursday.

'I have 8-9 months to decide...,' says MS Dhoni on IPL retirement

Chennai/UNI: Keeping the scores of yellow brigade fans guessing, India's cricket icon and Chennai Super Kings skipper M.S.Dhoni, did not rule out that this was not his last Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and said he has ample time to decide on it.

IPL 2023: Dhoni's CSK seal final berth, GT on hold

Chennai/UNI: Home favourites Chennai Super Kings, eyeing for a fifth title, stormed into the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 defeating defending champions Gujarat Titans in a tense finish to the first qualifier of the playoffs at the M.A.Chidambaram Stadium here on Tuesday.

Assam Taekwondo Academy Shines at 6th Kamrup District Championship, secures gold medals in multiple categories

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Taekwondo Academy's K Seleibi Chanu showcased her exceptional skills on the second day of the 6th Kamrup (Metro) district Taekwondo Championship, held at Nehru Stadium's DTRP Indoor Stadium in Guwahati.

BCCI and Adidas announce multi-year partnership as kit sponsor for Team India

Global sportswear brand Adidas will now design and manufacture jerseys, kits and other merchandise for India’s Men’s, Women’s, and U-19 cricket teams.

IPL 2023: Rashid Khan will be Gujarat Titans' trump card in Qualifier 1, says Virender Sehwag

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is all set to host the highly-anticipated Qualifier 1 between defending champions Gujarat Titans and four-time champions Chennai Super Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.

Anushka Sharma blows kisses after Virat Kohli slams ton against GT in IPL

Bengaluru/IBNS: Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma blew kisses in the air for her cricketer husband Virat Kohli after the latter slammed a century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans here on Sunday.

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma return home after RCB crash out of IPL 2023

Mumbai/IBNS: The 16th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) could not fulfill the long cherished dream of Royal Challengers Bangalore to win the trophy as the south Indian franchise crashed out of the cash-rich T20 tournament on Sunday.

IPL 2023: Gill storm sweeps away RCB out of IPL playoffs

Bengaluru/UNI: Shubman Gill's unbeaten 104 off 52 balls helped Gujarat Titans pip Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets and oust the hosts from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday.

IPL: Shubman Gill hammers century as Gujarat Titans beat RCB by six wickets

Bengaluru: Sensational Shubman Gill hit a magnificent 104 not out (52) to power Gujarat Titans to a thrilling win and knock Royal Challengers out of the tournament in IPL match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday night.

Former South African cricketer Lance Klusener set to join Tripura Cricket Association for 100 days

Agartala/Tripura: Former South African cricket all-rounder Lance Klusener, renowned for his explosive batting skills, is poised to sign a contract with the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) for a period of 100 days, according to Timir Chanda, the Vice President of the TCA.

Assamese athlete Prateek Talukdar makes history as first Indian to earn IFBB Pro Card in Europe

Guwahati/IBNS: Prateek Talukdar, an Assamese athlete, made history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious International Fitness and Bodybuilding (IFBB) Federation Pro Card in Europe, reported Guwahati Plus.

Assamese athlete Prateek Talukdar makes history as first Indian to earn IFBB Pro Card in Europe

Guwahati/IBNS: Prateek Talukdar, an Assamese athlete, made history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious International Fitness and Bodybuilding (IFBB) Federation Pro Card in Europe, reported Guwahati Plus.

IPL: Cameron Green's scintillating century helps Mumbai Indians beat SRH by 8 wickets

Mumbai: Cameron Green's scintillating century kept Mumbai Indians' (MI) hopes alive as the home side thumped Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets in IPL match at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday.

Former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener to coach Tripura team

Agartala: Former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener is expected to enter into a 100-day contract with the Tripura Cricket Association, media reports said.

Jammu and Kashmir: Over 200 athletes participate in sports events under 'My Youth My Pride' programme

Jammu: More than 200 athletes, who are belonging to different age groups, participated in sports events organised under 'My Youth My Pride' programme Phase-3 by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council here at Maulana Azad Stadium.

Assam's rising star Hriday Hazarika clinches silver medal at ISSF Shooting World Cup

Guwahati/IBNS: Hriday Hazarika, a talented rifle shooter from the remote village of Dhalpur in Upper Assam, has overcome numerous challenges to win a silver medal in the men's 10m Air Rifle event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Shooting World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan.