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In view of alarming rise of arthritis globally and in India, experts have referred arthritis as silent epidemic and called for avoiding delayed diagnosis while emphasising for detecting the disease early to prevent irreversible harm. Experts warn that Arthritis, often considered a disease of the elderly, has become one of the most widespread health conditions […]
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India has one-fourth of the world’s diabetes patients, according to a study published on the eve of the World Diabetes Day (November 14). India currently has 26 per cent of the world’s diabetes patients at 212 million (21.2 crore), according to the study by NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, an international collective of health scientists. The […]
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On World Diabetes Day, learn about diabetes symptoms, prevention strategies and the need for proactive lifestyle changes. Factors such as poor dietary habits, a heavy reliance on processed foods and misconceptions surrounding artificial sweeteners significantly contribute to the increasing global diabetes rates. read more A staggering 422 million people worldwide are grappling with diabetes, with […]
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High levels of lead have been detected in turmeric samples sold across India. The big question is: Should you be worried? Turmeric, often called the “golden spice,” is widely valued not only in Indian cuisine but also in traditional medicine for its compound curcumin, which is known to have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that […]
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A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organisations to create awareness about the dangers, around 1.3 billion people still use some form of tobacco and 80 per cent of them live in low to middle income […]
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The National Health Service (NHS) in England is introducing a new treatment to help smokers quit for good — a once-a-day pill called Varenicline. Hailed as a “game changer” by NHS Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard, this drug is expected to assist tens of thousands of people annually in overcoming smoking addiction. Its introduction is a […]
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India has previously been dubbed the ‘cancer capital of the world.’ A recent study points out just how significant this health crisis has become. The research published in the leading medical journal The Lancet Oncology revealed that India accounted for a staggering 83,400 of the global 120,200 oral cancer cases reported in 2022. The study […]
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Genetic screening is crucial in identifying potential genetic disorders, enabling couples to make informed decisions about their future. It includes testing for diseases like sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, and cystic fibrosis. read more In many Arab countries, such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, premarital genetic screening is mandatory due to the […]
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Forgetting is part of our daily lives. You may walk into a room only to forget why you went in there – or perhaps someone says hi on the street and you can’t remember their name. But why do we forget things? Is it simply a sign of memory impairment, or are there benefits? One […]
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Delhi’s air quality was in the poor category for a third day straight on Wednesday. From burning eyes to asthma attacks, here is how dangerous polluted air is for the human body read more With an air quality index (AQI) of 207, Delhi’s air remained in ‘poor’ quality on Thursday. Emissions from transportation account for […]
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Young people are now lonelier than ever — and young men are the loneliest. For decades, young people have reported declining friendships, declining quality of friendships, and rising loneliness. This is more acute among young men and is affecting not just their personal health but is emerging as a societal concern as well. In 2019, […]
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Kellogg’s is one of the most popular cereal brands in the US, however, the company has recently been facing the wrath of hundreds of consumers calling for the company to hold up a key promise: eliminating artificial dyes. Nearly a decade ago, Kellogg’s pledged to remove “harmful additives” from popular cereals such as Froot Loops […]
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Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer type among women worldwide and the leading cause of death in women. Annually, over 2.3 million breast cancer cases are reported, making it the most common cancer among adults. In 95% of countries, breast cancer ranks as the first or second leading cause of female cancer deaths. […]
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Break dancers are prone to developing a unique condition known as ‘headspin hole’, also called a ‘breakdancer bulge’. It entails a cone shaped mass forming on top of the scalp after repetitive head-spinning. The symptoms can include inflammation of their scalp, hair loss and even pain around the lump read more For those of a […]
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Ozempic, the well-known weight-loss drug, is back in the spotlight—this time for its potential to reduce cravings for alcohol and drugs. A recent study analysed millions of health records from nearly a decade and revealed that medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro might help individuals battling addiction. These drugs, primarily used to manage diabetes and promote […]
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Do you love wearing sarees? If so, you’re not alone. The saree holds a long cherished place in traditional garments in India, adored by women of all ages and cultures across the country. It is somewhat of a staple in all wardrobes. However, recent research reveals a hidden risk that might give saree lovers a […]
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Scurvy may not be a disease you might have heard of in the 21st century. Yet, about 300 years after naval surgeon James Lind discovered citrus juice as a remedy for this 15th-century disease, the condition has re-emerged. Caused by vitamin C deficiency, scurvy was once widespread, particularly among 18th-century sailors who spent long periods […]
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Osteoporosis has emerged as a significant public health concern in India, with alarming statistics revealing that approximately 61 million people are affected by the condition, of which 80 percent are women. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 30 percent of postmenopausal women globally suffer from osteoporosis, highlighting a pressing issue that requires urgent attention. […]
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The signs of male breast cancer can closely resemble those seen in women read more Many people are unaware that men can also be affected by breast cancer. Although male breast cancer accounts for less than 1 per cent of all breast cancer cases, this fact is significant and deserves attention. Men possess breast tissue, […]
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With the arrival of the festive season, Halloween, and holiday celebrations, children often indulge in sugary treats, including sweets and candies. However, new research suggests that it is recommended to keep a close eye on young children’s sugar intake. A study published Friday in the journal Science reveals that reducing sugar in a child’s first […]
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In a heartbreaking incident, a woman in China suffered from a severe psychological breakdown after she was reprimanded by her boss at work. According to the South China Morning Post, the woman, identified as Li from central China’s Henan province has become a “stiff wooden person” who doesn’t eat, drink or move and needs to […]
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The Telangana government in response to recent health scares has placed an immediate ban on the production and sale of mayonnaise made from raw eggs. This urgent move comes on the heels of troubling reports from Hyderabad, where a spate of foodborne illnesses—including one death and several hospitalisations—were linked to contaminated mayonnaise used in popular […]
IND vs ENG LIVE 3rd Test Day 3 After 40 overs, India 168/1 (Yashasvi Jaiswal 100, Shubman Gill 44) SIX! And now Gill decides to charge down the track against Root, hammering the ball over the bowler’s head and clearing the long off fence with ease, moving to 40 in the process. Collects […]
The BCCI added that it will stay in touch with Ravichandran Ashwin and will offer any support that may be needed. Ravichandran Ashwin has been forced to withdraw from third Test due to a family medical emergency. AP Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday withdrew midway from the third India-England Test at Rajkot and from the national […]
Ravichandran Ashwin also spoke about Jasprit Bumrah’s rise in ICC Test rankings. Sportzpics R Ashwin entered the 500 Test wickets club with the wicket of Zak Crawley in the third Test against England in Rajkot on Friday. Ashwin is the ninth bowler to take 500 Test wickets and second Indian in this club after Anil […]
IND vs ENG 3rd Test Live: The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium at Rajkot has been renamed as Niranjan Shah Stadium and India will hope the change of the name will also help them change the score line in the five-match Test series against England which is currently level 1-1 after first two matches. England won […]
Former India cricketer RP Singh feels the India skipper has had an “over-thinking” and “over-cautious” approach when it comes to his batting. And that, RP Singh says, is not good for Rohit as a batter or even a person. Rohit Sharma has endured a poor run of form in the ongoing Test series against England. […]
India haven’t been challenged in long time the way England have in the ongoing Test series and the contest could only get more intense with both teams gearing up for the third Test at Rajkot, starting on 15 February. The series is currently level 1-1 and while England spinners and batters have stepped up in […]
Representational image. AP Indian hammer thrower Rachna Kumari was on Tuesday handed a 12-year ban for failing multiple dope tests by the international federation’s Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). The 30-year-old Kumari’s dope sample, taken out-of-competition, was found to contain steroids Stanozolol, Metandienone, Dehydrochloromethyltestosterone (DHCMT) and Clenbuterol. “The AIU has banned Kumari (K.M.) Rachna (India) for 12 […]
Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant is expected to be fit ahead of the IPL 2024 season. Rishabh Pant shared a video on social media channels showing his journey of walking with crutches to sprinting now. Image: Rishabh Pant X account Indian wicket-keeper batsman, who has been out of action for quite a while after a […]
Skipper Uday Saharan was among the four Indian players included in ICC’s ‘Team of the Tournament’ for the U-19 World Cup that concluded on Sunday in Benoni. Saharan led the Indians from the front, finishing at the very top of the batting charts with 397 runs at an average of 56.71, smashing a century against […]
India might have finished on the wrong side of the result in the final against Australia after reaching a fifth consecutive final, but India U-19 coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar was confident at least a couple of members of the Uday Saharan-led batch of 2024 would go on to represent the country at the senior level. The […]
Team India’s curse of falling short in the final of global events continued with the Uday Saharan-led ‘Boys in Blue’ getting overpowered by Australia in the summit clash of the 2024 U-19 World Cup in Benoni on Sunday. After enjoying a unbeaten run throughout the tournament where they dished out one dominant victory after another, […]
Live Score, India vs Australia U19 World Cup Final: India skipper Uday Saharan switches to spin from both ends at the end of the powerplay after giving seamer Raj Limbani a five-over opening spell. Live Score, India vs Australia U19 World Cup Final: File image of Australia skipper Hugh Weibgen. Image credit: ICC Live Score, […]
The Palani Tuskers team celebrates after being crowned champions of the 2023 Yuva Kabaddi Series. Image credit: Yuva Kabaddi Series Puducherry: Riding on raider Dhanasekar Malayali’s outstanding performance, Palani Tuskers overcame Murthal Magnets 44-41 in a thrilling final to emerge champions in the Yuva Kabaddi Series Winter Edition 2023 at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium […]
Renowned cricket writer Peter Roebuck was “totally in despair” before jumping from a hotel window in South Africa after being questioned by police about an alleged sexual assault, an English inquest held almost 13 years after his death was told. The English-born Roebuck, 55, a former captain of first-class county Somerset, had been in Cape […]
File image of ace Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia. AP The wrestling selection trials for the 2024 Paris Olympics Qualifiers and the Asian Championships, that was earlier postponed, will now be held in March, the ad-hoc committee announced on Friday. The trials were previously scheduled to be held between 27 and 29 February, but now it […]
Shreyas Iyer is doubtful for the remaining three Tests against England and his name may not appear in the squad, which is expected to come out on Friday. The reason for dropping Iyer, however, would have nothing to do with his fitness as reported by a newspaper. Rather if he’s dropped, it could be a […]
Shanaka’s omission comes after his poor run in the 50-over format. In his last 21 innings, he has scored just one half-century and had an average of 12.25. File image of Dasun Shanaka. AP Former skipper Shanaka has been left out of Sri Lanka’s 16-member ODI squad for their upcoming Afghanistan series. Along with Shanaka, […]
It has been reported by multiple media outlets that Virat Kohli is set to miss the Rajkot Test against England. Suspense continues on Virat Kohli’s availability for India’s last three Tests against England. Reuters Virat Kohli is set to miss the third Test against England at Rajkot as per multiple media reports. The former India […]
At the start of the introduction of Test matches, the traditional format of the game, it was played in three days. This remained the case in England and Australia, the two teams involved at the onset of the game, for the first 50 years. From 1930, the Ashes — a series between England and Australia […]
With Bazball coming to India for the first time, there are many myths and misconceptions associated with England Test team’s style of play that has now been busted. The Indians fans have realised that Bazball doesn’t only mean scoring at a faster rate, but also inculcates playing aggressive cricket through their fielding, bowling and aggression […]
The BCCI is likely to announce India’s squad for the remaining Tests against England in 24-48 hours, according to reports doing the rounds, and are set to make a crucial decision on Virat Kohli’s inclusion. The board had initially announced India’s squad only for the first two Tests, including Kohli in the same only for […]
13:49 (IST) India U19 vs South Africa U19 LIVE Raj Limbani continues from the other end. There's an appeal for a caught behind against Lhuan dre-Pretorius but is given not out by the on-field umpire. Steve Stolk collects another boundary by pulling a short ball through square leg. South Africa 12/0 after 3 overs 13:45 […]
Urquiza, 42, currently one of Interpol’s three vice-presidents, said Brazil’s stated neutrality in global affairs was an advantage Image Courtesy Reuters Interpol should elect a new head from a developing nation to diversify the organisation and boost its credibility as crime becomes increasingly globalised, Brazil’s candidate to head the international police agency, Valdecy Urquiza, told […]
India vs England LIVE After 64 overs, England 271/7 (Ben Foakes 32, Tom Hartley 30) FOUR! Poor delivery from Ashwin as he fires one down leg, with Hartley comfortably sweeping it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. The Indians start celebrating later in the over with Ashwin thinking he’s got his […]
Colombo: A maiden Test hundred by Ibrahim Zadran helped Afghanistan recover in the one-off Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, as the tourists ended day three on 199-1 on Sunday. Afghanistan showed fight after being shot out for 198 in their first innings to concede a lead of 241. Ibrahim went past his previous best […]
India vs England 2nd Test LIVE Six runs come off Shoaib Bashir’s over, including a boundary from Shubman Gill who later gets to 96 at the end of the over. Hartley continues from the other ed next over. Gill gets to 97 with a single. Six runs off the over. Time for a breather as […]
China bounced back from a goal down, scoring in the third and final quarters to defeat India. Image credit: X/@FIH_Hockey Bhubaneswar: Indian women’s hockey team’s jinx against China continued with the home team going down 1-2 in their Hockey Pro League match in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Vandana Katariya (15th minute) scored the opening goal of […]
IND vs ENG 2nd Test match Live: Zak Crawley has scored a 52-ball half century after England lost Ben Duckett following a strong start. Crawley is looking in good touch at the moment with Ollie Pope at the other end. IND vs ENG 2nd Test match Live: Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope forged a half-century […]
Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone are among the top English stars set to be available for the second season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday announcing two squads for the upcoming tour of new Zealand. Besides Mumbai Indians all-rounder Sciver-Brunt and UP Warriorz left-arm spinner […]
India vs England 2nd Test match Live: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer will look to forge a formidable partnership, whereas England are looking for a breakthrough to dismantle this partnership. Yashasvi Jaiswal got to his third half-century in Tests. AP India vs England 2nd Test match Live: India are set for one of their toughest […]
Ravindra Jadeja, out with a hamstring injury, and Mohammed Shami, suffering an ankle issue, are unlikely to be fit for the England series. New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips congratulates India’s Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami on winning the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match between India and New Zealand in Dharamshala, India, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. […]
Ashleigh Gardner and Mitchell Marsh have taken top honours at the Australian Cricket Awards in Melbourne on Wednesday winning the prestigious Belinda Clark Award and Allan Border Medal respectively. At a ceremony which celebrated a remarkable year of achievement for Australian cricket, Gardner added a second Belinda Clark Award to the honour she first won […]
India trail England 1-0 in the five-match Test series, losing the opener by 28 runs in Hyderabad. The second match begins on Friday in Visakhapatnam. India’s Axar Patel during a practice session ahead of the second Test match against England in Visakhapatnam. PTI Ahead of the second Test in Visakhapatnam, India batters worked on getting […]
Kevin Pietersen also recalled the 2010 T20 World Cup which England won in West Indies. Former England star batter Kevin Pietersen was speaking on upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. PTI It has been a tough outing for young India batter Shubman Gill in recent times. In his last 11 Test innings, Gill has not been […]
West Indies’ Shamar Joseph became an overnight sensation when he took seven wickets on Day four of the second Test against Australia at Brisbane’s Gabba, helping his team clinch a historic win over the Aussies. However, it wasn’t easy for Shamar. The 24-year-old was struck on the toe while batting on Day three courtesy a […]
The Indian cricket team did not have a promising start to the five-match Test series against England having suffered a defeat in the opening contest. Team India will be desperate to script a comeback in the series and the Rohit Sharma-led side had to make some changes to their squad ahead of the second Test. […]
Rishabh Pant has revealed his first thought after being involved in a near-fatal car accident in December 2022 Rishabh Pant is likely to return to competitive cricket ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup. Image: X/Delhi Capitals Rishabh Pant has recalled his first thoughts after a near-fatal car accident in December 2022. The India wicketkeeper-batter […]
Dinesh Karthik felt that India were ‘too defensive’ in their approach in the first Test against England. ‘I can understand being defensive to Pope but to Tom Hartley, Jadeja and Ashwin should get attacking fielders and not so many sweepers,’ said Karthik. File image of Dinesh Karthik. Image: X / @SkySports Team India did not […]
“Absolutely thrilled for everyone. Tom Hartley on debut getting nine wickets, Ollie Pope coming back after his shoulder surgery, incredible effort from everyone,’ said Ben Stokes. England batter Ollie Pope celebrates after completing his century on Day 3 of the first Test against India in Hyderabad. AP England captain Ben Stokes was all praise for […]
Rohit Sharma remarked that Kohli has immense hunger which makes him so successful and the former India captain is never satisfied with his past performances. Rohit Sharma heaps praise on Virat Kohli and his work ethics. Reuters India captain Rohit Sharma has asked the youngsters to take inspiration from Virat Kohli’s passion for the sport […]
Paras Mhambrey also said the hosts were aware of the Bazball approach that England had taken the last couple of years and were very prepared to take them on. Paras Mhambrey feels the track will be on the slower side but doesn’t expect the turn to be “challenging”. Sportzpics India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey on […]
India vs England 1st Test Day 3 LIVE: Openers Zak Crawley (31) and Ben Duckett (38 not out) help England race to 89/1 after 15 overs at lunch after Joe Root (4/79) and Rehan Ahmed (2/105) collect the remaining wickets quickly to keep India’s lead to less than 200. India vs England 1st Test Day […]
Among the most powerful hitters in the game, Chamari Athapaththu is also one of the most experienced players. Chamari Athapaththu from Sri Lanka has been in top form recently. Reuters Join our Whatsapp channel to get the latest global news updates Published on: January 26, 2024 20:11:11 IST
Star batters Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra were named Friday in the New Zealand squad for the two-match home Test series, starting next week, against an inexperienced South Africa side. Williamson returns to the Black Caps after a hamstring strain sidelined him during the recent home Twenty20 series win over Pakistan, which New Zealand took […]
Bloemfontein: Musheer Khan gave ample display of his immense talent with a superb hundred as India steam-rolled minnows Ireland by a whopping 201 runs to virtually qualify for the Super Six round of the ICC U-19 World Cup here on Thursday. Courtesy Musheer’s blitzkrieg— 118 off 106 balls, India posted an imposing 301 for 7 […]
India vs England Day 1 LIVE: ENG 61/3; Ravichandran Ashwin gets rid of openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley after an aggressive partnership between the two while Ravindra Jadeja accounts for Ollie Pope’s wicket. IND vs ENG Day 1 LIVE: India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates after dismissing England opener Ben Duckett. Sportzpics India vs England […]
Former India head coach Anil Kumble believes the absence of Virat Kohli will be a “massive loss” for Team India in the first two Tests against England. Virat Kohli is set to miss the first two Tests in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam due to personal reasons, with 30-year-old Rajat Patidar having been named his replacement. The […]
Former India cricketers Ravi Shastri and Farokh Engineer were awarded the prestigious Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award on Tuesday during BCCI’s Naman Awards 2024. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Roger Binny and BCCI Secretary Jay Shah presented the award to Shastri and Farokh. In Shastri’s international cricket career which […]
Team India head coach Rahul Dravid believes that the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad would offer a “good wicket” but predicted that the track would begin assisting the spinners as the game progresses. India are slated to take on England in the first Test starting in Hyderabad from Thursday (25 January). “Hard one to […]
Rinku Singh, who had linked up with Uttar Pradesh to play Ranji Trophy cricket, has been included in India A squad vs England Lions. India’s Rinku Singh plays a shot during the third T20 cricket match between Afghanistan and India in Bengaluru, India, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Surjeet Yadav) Rinku Singh has been included […]
London: Former England cricketer Darren Gough is full of admiration for James Anderson’s unwavering commitment to the game, especially as the 41-year-old fast bowler made adjustments to his run-up ahead of the gruelling five-Test series in India. Set to become the oldest player to feature in an overseas Test for England in almost three decades, […]
Pujara might have been an out of favour batter as far as the Team India Test side is concerned, but he has been in prolific form in domestic cricket, having scored 444 runs from five innings in the Ranji Trophy this season already Cheteshwar Pujara joined an elite list comprising of Sunil Gavaskar (25,834 runs), […]
The Indian pair outshot local favourites Abdullah Alrashidi and Eman Al Shama 41-39 in the second bronze medal match. Image: X / @OfficialNRAI Kuwait City: Young Raiza Dhillon, who had secured a Paris Olympics quota for India, partnered with Gurjoat Khangura to clinch a bronze in the skeet mixed team event and pick up her […]
To begin with, Dhillon was on top of the table with six out of six targets. The Indian continued to lead the final with 14 hits, remaining two ahead of Gao. Image: X / @OfficialNRAI Raiza Dhillon and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka secured two more Paris Games quota for India to stretch the total number […]
Another intriguing Test series beckons as Rohit Sharma-led India host Ben Stokes’ England in a five-match series that starts in Hyderabad on 25 January. England have had more disappointments than fun whenever they have travelled to India for a Test series, but one such exception is when the team led by Alastair Cook in 2012 […]
The T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA isn’t by any means the only ICC event that will be taking place this year, with the U-19 World Cup having already commenced in South Africa on Friday, 19 January. Team India haven’t been winning too many ICC trophies at the senior level, having last […]
File image of D Gukesh. PTI Wijk Aan Zee: Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh produced a fine effort to outwit World Championship challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia in the fifth round of the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament here on Friday. With his second victory in the tournament, Gukesh now has 2.5 points from five rounds […]
‘All three individuals informed the Pakistan Cricket Board of their decision to leave their respective jobs by the end of January 2024,’ the PCB stated in a release File image of Mickey Arthur. Image: Screenshot Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick on Thursday resigned from their respective positions at the National Cricket Academy in […]
Virat Kohli was announced as the winner of the Fielder of the Series medal following his stunning catch in the third T20I between India and Afghanistan in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Kohli was instrumental on the field during Afghanistan’s innings, when Karim Janat slammed one towards the long-on fence. A highly alert Kohli leapt in the […]
Team India players pose with the T20I series trophy after completing a clean sweep against Afghanistan in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Sportzpics Rohit Sharma starred with an unbeaten 121 as India defeated Afghanistan in a dramatic Super Over to complete a T20I series sweep in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Sportzpics India won the toss and opted to […]
Preview: With the series already in the bag, Rohit Sharma-led Team India would look to sort out a few team combinations in the third and final T20I in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The4 third T20I will be the Men in Blue’s final match before the T20 World Cup that takes place in the West Indies and […]
Bengaluru: Arshdeep Singh’s chaotic journey in T20Is will reach its culmination point at the Chinnaswamy Stadium during the third match against Afghanistan on Wednesday, and he is banking on the recent experience of bowling with new-ball to ace the latest test of his skills. Arshdeep took four wickets from as many matches against the Aussies […]
Tendulkar, Dhoni and Kohli will be representing the cricket fraternity at the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony on Monday, 22 January in Ayodhya. Both Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have been invited to the Ram Mandir ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony that takes place in Ayodhya on 22 January. Image credit: X MS Dhoni has been invited alongside […]
Shreyas Iyer isn’t too bothered about missing out on the ongoing T20I series against Afghanistan nor is he fretting over his place in the Test side, instead focusing entirely on making a successful return to the Ranji Trophy after a gap of five years. Iyer had a poor run in the Test series against South […]
After a successful inaugural season, the Emirates Cricket Board is all set to bring the second edition of the International League T20 (ILT20) starting on 19 January. The Sharjah Cricket Stadium, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. in Abu Dhabi will be the three venues for the upcoming season that will […]
India skipper Rohit Sharma was all praise for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube following their match-winning heroics in the second T20I against Afghanistan in Indore on Sunday. Jaiswal (68) and Dube (63*) forged a 92-run stand off just 42 deliveries for the third wicket to help India cross the finish line and seal the series […]
Yogesh Singh poses with the gold medal that he won in the men’s 25m individual standard pistol event. Image credit: X/@Media_SAI Jakarta: Indian shooters continued to hit the bullseye in the Asia Olympic Qualifiers in Jakarta on Sunday, with Yogesh Singh winning the men’s 25m individual standard pistol gold before combining with Amit Kumar and […]
The SA20 has entered its second season and league commissioner Graeme Smith feels it has the potential to be the biggest T20 league in the world after the Indian Premier League. The inaugural edition of the league, which was won by Sunrisers Eastern Cape, turned out to be a roaring financial success for Cricket South […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) prohibits active Indian players from taking part in T20 leagues overseas. There were speculations last year about Indian players joining South Africa’s SA20 T20 league, considering that IPL teams owned the franchises. Several players, including MS Dhoni, were rumoured to be associated with the tournament. However, […]
South Africa on Friday removed David Teeger as their U-19 cricket captain for the pro-Israel comments that he had made in October. Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) decision comes at a time when the ‘Rainbow Nation’ has filed a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. […]
Flying in straight from his brother’s wedding in the Hunter Valley, the Warner’s chopper touched down on the outfield near the ‘Thanks Dave’ logo, which was painted for his last Test. David Warner took a helicopter ride to reach the SCG stadium. AP David Warner now owns one of the wildest entries for a cricket […]
India skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday said that a lot of positives could be taken from his team’s six-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first T20I in Mohali despite challenging conditions. It wasn’t an easy win for the hosts on a cold night in Mohali. The Men in Blue lost Rohit and Shubman Gill in […]
Rhythm Sangwan helped India win a historic 16th quota in shooting for Olympics. Image: SAI Media Rhythm Sangwan won the 16th Paris Olympics quota in shooting on Thursday as she won a bronze medal in the 25m sports pistol event at the Asia Qualifiers. With Sangwan’s bronze and quota, India have registered its highest-ever number […]
India narrowly missed a clean sweep in the women’s 10m air rifle final after Mehuli Ghosh finished fourth with 210 points, behind China’s Shen Yufan. Image: X / @OfficialNRAI Jakarta: Budding shooter Nancy and Olympian Elavenil Valarivan came up with a grand performance in women’s 10m air rifle, clinching gold and silver respectively at the […]
India chief selector Ajit Agarkar had a meeting with Virat Kohli in South Africa to discuss his role in T20Is. Virat Kohli’s batting will be in focus as he makes a comeback to T20Is. AP Virat Kohli is back with India’s T20I side after a gap of 14 years and his return to the team […]
Afghanistan on Saturday announced their squad for the T20I series against India that starts next week, including Rashid Khan in the side despite the fact that the star all-rounder is unlikely to play to due a recent surgery. The Afghans have instead continued with opening batter Ibrahim Zadran, who had an outstanding run in the […]
Navi Mumbai: A resurgent India Women produced a spotless effort to crush Australia by nine wickets in the first T20I and take a vital 1-0 lead in the three-match series here on Friday. After Titas Sadhu’s career-best figures of four for 17 helped India dismiss Australia for a mere 141, openers Smriti Mandhana (54) and […]
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule Announcement LIVE Updates: ICC will unveil the schedule at 7 PM IST. The 2024 T20 World Cup will be hosted in West Indies and USA The Men’s ICC T20 World Cup is set to take place in the West Indies and USA later this summer. Image credit: X ICC […]
Cape Town: South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad Thursday termed the Newlands surface on which the shortest Test match in the history of the game was played as “not great” and where sheer luck trumped pure skill. India beat South Africa by seven wickets in a match that was played for just 106.2 overs and […]
After 7 overs,India 45/1 ( Rohit Sharma (C) 11 , Shubman Gill 0) India vs South Africa 2nd Test LIVE Kagiso Rabada continues. Burger went for nine runs in the previous over, while taking the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Just one run, a single off Rohit, comes from the over. India need another 34 runs […]
Mohammed Siraj shone with the ball on Day 1 of the second Test between South Africa and India in Cape Town on Wednesday, registering figures of 6/15 in the first innings. And for Siraj, it was about correcting those mistakes which he had committed in the first Test in Centurion last week. Siraj’s career-best figures […]
India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1 Live: Rohit Sharma-led India face another difficult task in the second Test at Newlands, Cape Town as the visitors aim to bounce back in the final match. India are currently trailing South Africa 1-0 after an innings and 32 runs defeat in the first Test Centurion. The […]
Former Indian cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Irfan Pathan have pointed out where the focus of the Indian cricket team should be for the future. In a video shared by Star Sports, Gavaskar was heard saying, “You’re looking for the freshness and energy of the youth and you’re also looking for that you know wise, old, […]
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday closed two cases pertaining to alleged fixing of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches in the 2019 season due to lack of evidence. The CBI had filed two First Information Reports (FIR) in May 2022 against seven individuals on the basis of information that “a network of individuals […]
Having already conceded the three-match series with back-to-back defeats, the India women’s cricket team will be hoping to mount a fight back and salvage some pride when they face world champions Australia in the third and final ODI. India suffered a six-wicket defeat in the first one-dayer in Mumbai despite posting a challenging 282-run total […]
The year 2023 ended on a disappointing note for the Indian men’s cricket team, who had a superb run especially in the ODIs but failed win major global titles. In their final fixture of the year, the Rohit Sharma-led side were served a harsh reality check by South Africa in the form of an innings […]
‘He (Kohli) has proved again that he is a champion and the best batsman of this generation, been a phenomenal year for him. Would rate this as his best year, especially since it had come after a couple of difficult years for him,’ said Venkatesh Prasad. Virat Kohli celebrates his century against New Zealand in […]
In the post Warner-era, Bancroft is in contention to fill the opening role along with Marcus Harris, Matt Renshaw and Cameron Green. Cameron Bancroft last played a Test for Australia in August 2019 during an Ashes Test against England at Lord’s. Reuters Sydney: Veteran Australian batter Cameron Bancroft staked a claim to the vacant opener’s […]
Gerald Coetzee will be missing the Cape Town Test between India and South Africa after ‘developing pelvic inflammation during the first Test at SuperSport Park’, Cricket South Africa said. Gerald Coetzee is seen as future of South Africa pace bowling. Reuters Gerald Coetzee on Saturday was ruled out of the second India-South Africa Test which […]
The former England captain felt the Indian team’s achievements in recent years did not quite match the talent and resources at its disposal. File image of former England captain Michael Vaughan. AP Melbourne: Former England captain Michael Vaughan said on Friday that the Indian cricket team has not achieved the results to match its talent […]
“We were not good enough to win.” Rohit Sharma neatly summed up India’s performance in Centurion during the post-match presentation, in which he was interviewed as the losing captain for the second time in as many matches. For a team that entered the two-Test series against South Africa with the favourites billing only to get […]
India women vs Australia women, 1st ODI result: Jemimah Rodrigues’ 77-ball 82 goes in vain as Australia end up chasing the 283-run target set by the Women in Blue with six wickets and more than three overs to spare. Opener Phoebe Litchfield (78) and all-rounder Ellyse Perry (75) lead the way for the Southern Stars, […]
Jaipur Pink Panthers and Dabang Delhi players in action during the Pro Kabaddi League. Image: PKL Dabang Delhi KC and defending champions Jaipur Pink Panthers played out a nail-biting 32-32 tie in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 match at the SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. Ashu Malik was the star for […]
India vs South Africa Test Live: India will look to consolidate their first innings scores on Day 2 of the first Test against South Africa after a tough Day 1 that saw them reach 208/8 at Stumps. Only 59 overs of play was possible on Day of the Boxing Day Test at the SuperSPorts Park […]
The all-important Test series between South Africa and India got underway on Tuesday, 26 December at Centurion’s SuperSport Park, and things didn’t quite to as per plan for the visiting team. Team India arrived in the ‘Rainbow Nation’ with their sights firmly set on achieving the one feat that has eluded them for the past […]
India vs South Africa 1st Test Day 1 LIVE SCORE: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma wins the toss and opts to field. While the Proteas hand debuts to Nandre Burger and David Bedingham, India do the same for Prasidh Krishna. India vs South Africa LIVE: South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma with Indian counterpart Rohit Sharma […]
Melbourne: Australian captain Pat Cummins on Monday came in support of his teammate Usman Khawaja, saying the opener’s attempt to bring to the fore the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was “not offensive”. Cricket’s global governing body ICC has rejected Khawaja’s application to have a sticker showing a black dove holding an olive branch on his […]
‘Former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard has been appointed to the England Men’s coaching team for next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States,’ the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a media release. Kieron Pollard during the 2021 T20 World Cup. Reuters London: Former West Indies […]
File image of Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur. PTI Shortly after suspending the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Sunday, the Sports Ministry has instructed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to form an ad-hoc panel to run the day-to-day affairs at the federation. The Anurag Thakur-led Sports Ministry had on Sunday suspended the WFI until […]
Sanjay Singh has been appointed as the new Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief. PTI Newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh hit out at protesting grapplers for “engaging in politics” and asserted that he’s not a dummy candidate for the outgoing chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Sanjay, who was elected as president of […]
Mitchell Johnson and David Warner were teammates for a long time. Reuters Cricket Australia’s invitation to Mitchell Johnson for an awards night has been scoffed at by the former fast bowler. This comes only a week after the governing body cancelled two of Johnson’s speaking engagements after his rather controversial column that targeted David Warner […]
Sanju Samson was in the form of his life on Thursday when he scored his maiden international century during the third and final ODI against South Africa in Paarl. It was a redemption act of sorts for the Kerala batter who has been in and out of the team ever since making his international debut […]
India vs Australia LIVE Score, Women’s Test Day 1 Report: A good start from the batters ensured that India were in control after bowlers dismantled Australia on the first day of the one-off Test at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. At the time of stumps, India were 98/1 with Smriti Mandhana (43) and Sneh Rana (4) […]
Ace wrestler Sakshi Malik makes a gesture signalling her decision to hang up her boots. PTI Thursday, 21 December marked the end of an era in Indian wrestling with Sakshi Malik abruptly announcing her decision to retire at the age of 31. Malik will go down as one of India’s most decorated wrestlers of all […]
India women vs Australia women Test Day 1 LIVE: Australia have won the toss against India and will bat first at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Darcie Brown is unavailable for Australia, informs newly appointed skipper Alyssa Healy. Only one change for India fromt he win against England, with Richa Ghosh replacing the injured Shubha […]
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are set to be honoured with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Image courtesy: Reuters The Sports Ministry on Wednesday gave its approval to the list of athletes set to be honoured in the National Sports Awards in New Delhi next month. Ace badminton men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy […]
Records were expected to be broken in the player auction for the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) that took place in Dubai on Tuesday, and that indeed turned out to be the case. Australia pacers Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins headlined this year’s auction by fetching record bids from Kolkata Knight Riders (Rs 24.75 crore) […]
IPL 2024 mini-auction will witness teams bolster their squads further after retaining and trading players. With 333 players up for grabs and 77 slots to fill across 10 franchises, it is going to ensure big paydays for many and tussle for players that would otherwise go unsold or not grab attention at mega auctions. IPL […]
Josh Hazlewood is among the players widely expected to trigger a bidding war among the franchises heading into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Player Auction, which takes place in Dubai on Tuesday. The pacer, after all, was part of Australia’s successful ICC World Cup campaign and was especially effective in the business end of […]
MI’s decision to name Pandya captain sent shockwaves across cricketing circles but Chopra felt all parties, including skipper Rohit Sharma, would’ve been aware of it even before the trade was officially confirmed Screengrab of video posted by Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) on X in which all-rounder Hardik Pandya talks about his return to the franchise after […]
