US Open: Tiafoe stuns 22-time Slam champion Nadal
Sep 06, 2022, at 07:43 pm
New York/UNI: American player Frances Tiafoe stunned four-time champion Rafael Nadal 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 at the US Open to reach his second Grand Slam quarterfinal.
Suresh Raina retires from all forms of cricket
Sep 06, 2022, at 06:33 pm
Indian cricketer Suresh Raina Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
Asia Cup 2022: India eye claiming must-win match against Sri Lanka in Super 4 clash
Sep 06, 2022, at 05:46 pm
Dubai/UNI: After the last over defeat against Pakistan yesterday, India will not only crave to field the best playing XI, but also get the best out of an apparently lacklustre bowling unit as they face Sri Lanka in a must-win Super 4 encounter at Dubai International Stadium here Tuesday.
Sep 06, 2022, at 05:29 pm
India's star batsman Virat Kohli's recalling that it was only his immediate predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni who had texted him after he quit Test captaincy has not gone down well with cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar.
This former Indian cricketer changes Twitter DP in support of Arshdeep Singh
Sep 06, 2022, at 01:35 am
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has changed his Twitter picture in support of fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, who was brutally trolled online for dropping a crucial catch in the India-Pakistan Super Four match in Asia Cup 2022 Sunday.
Mastercard acquires title sponsorship rights for all BCCI international and domestic home matches
Sep 05, 2022, at 09:33 pm
Mumbai: Mastercard today announced its collaboration with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to broaden its strategic outreach to Indian audiences.
US Open: Kyrgios beats defending champ Medvedev
Sep 05, 2022, at 09:03 pm
New York: Australia's Nick Kyrgios stunned defending champion Daniil Medvedev at the US Open with a brilliant performance to reach the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows.
Only MS Dhoni reached out during my tumultuous phase: Kohli
Sep 05, 2022, at 07:22 pm
Dubai: Virat Kohli, who top-scored against Pakistan in Asia Cup Super 4 T20 match, gave a shocking statement that it was only Mahendra Singh Dhoni who reached out to him during his lowest phase till date.
Rizwan hits 71 as Pakistan beat India by five wickets in Asia Cup Super 4 stage clash
Sep 05, 2022, at 04:56 am
Dubai: Riding on Mohammad Rizwan's charismatic 71 runs knock, Pakistan defeated India by five wickets in a Super 4 state of the Asia Cup here on Sunday.
Pakistan win toss, opt to field against Pakistan in Asia Cup Super 4 clash
Sep 05, 2022, at 01:38 am
Dubai: Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first against India in a Super 4 match of the ongoing Asia Cup here on Sunday.
Commonwealth Games gold medalist Nayanmoni Saikia appointed as DSP
Sep 04, 2022, at 04:09 am
Guwahati: Assam government Saturday appointed Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medalist Nayanmoni Saikia as a Deputy Superintendent of Police.
Axar Patel replaces injured Ravindra Jadeja in Asia Cup squad
Sep 03, 2022, at 11:45 pm
Mumbai: Injured Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out from the ongoing Asia Cup and Axar Patel has been named as his replacement, BCCI said in a statement on Saturday.
Former West Indies skipper and batting icon Brian Lara named Sunriser Hyderabad head coach
Sep 03, 2022, at 11:15 pm
Hyderabad: Indian Premier League (IPL) team Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday appointed West Indies great Brian Lara as the head coach of the franchise, ending the long term association with Tom Moody.
Team India get into the 'groove' of Asia Cup Super Four
Sep 03, 2022, at 05:17 pm
The Indian cricket team, led by star batsman Rohit Sharma, is leaving no stone unturned to ensure a thorough preparation ahead of the Super Four match in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022.
Last match: Serena Williams crashes out of US Open
Sep 03, 2022, at 02:57 pm
New York: A moment of emotion gripped the court on Friday when American Tennis star Serena Williams waved farewell to her illustrious career after she lost to Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic in a US Open clash here.
Pakistan rout Hong Kong, set up date with India in Asia Cup Super 4
Sep 03, 2022, at 02:44 pm
Sharjah: Pakistan on Friday routed Hong Kong by 155 runs in a must-win match to set up a Super 4 date against India on September 4 in the Super 4 match of 2022 Asia Cup.
Rafael Nadal beats Fabio Fognini at US Open
Sep 02, 2022, at 11:10 pm
New York: Rafael Nadal isn’t one to hold a grudge. But if the Spaniard, 36, was seeking payback for his painful five-set loss to Italy’s Fabio Fognini in the third round of the 2015 US Open, he got it on Thursday night in Arthur Ashe Stadium -- though it didn’t come without a fight, one that left him bloodied.
Venus Williams, Serena Williams bow out of US Open
Sep 02, 2022, at 10:02 pm
New York:US Tennis stars Serena Williams and Venus Williams fell short on the scoreboard, dropping a 7-6(5), 6-4 decision against the Czech team of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday night.
Bridge Tournament: Hema & Gopinath finish at the top in 11th round
Sep 02, 2022, at 04:32 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Hema Deora, who represented India in the World Cup and an Asian Games bronze medalist & Gopinath Manna displaying fine form, finished at the top in the 11th Round of 3rd edition in the Shree Cement Weekly Pairs Bridge Tournament held on line, according to West Bengal Bridge Association here Thursday.
Mendis hits 50 to help Sri Lanka storm into Asia Cup Super 4s by beating Bangladesh by 2 wickets
Sep 02, 2022, at 03:33 pm
Dubai: Kusal Mendis and Captain Dasun Shanaka's splendid batting display helped Sri Lanka to beat Bangladesh by 2 wickets in a nail-biting contest and qualify for Super 4s in the 2022 Asia Cup T20 here last night.
Tim David storms into Australia WC squad
Sep 01, 2022, at 10:08 pm
Melbourne/IBNS: T20 star Tim David has stormed into Australia's T20 World Cup squad on the back of a series of breathtaking performances in T20 leagues around the world.
Suryakumar Yadav's power-packed knock lugs India into Asia Cup Super 4s
Sep 01, 2022, at 04:23 pm
Dubai/UNI: Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 68 off 26 and Virat Kohli's 31st fifty powered India to a 40-run victory over Hong Kong in the fourth T20 match in 2022 Asia Cup at Dubai International Stadium here Wednesday.
We have to win, it’s like final: Chennaiyin FC coach on Durand Cup match against TRAU FC
Sep 01, 2022, at 02:00 am
Imphal/UNI: Chennaiyin FC will need a win when they take on I-League outfit TRAU FC in their third match of the Durand Cup here on Thursday.
Japan Open: Srikanth prevails; Lakshya, Saina bow out
Aug 31, 2022, at 11:58 pm
Osaka/UNI: Former world number 1 Kidambi Srikanth on Wednesday advanced to the men’s singles round of 16 while Lakshya Sen and Saina Nehwal suffered early exit at the Japan Open Super 750 badminton tournament.
Reliance Foundation & HSBC join AFI as key sponsors
Aug 31, 2022, at 11:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: IOS Sports and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, the commercial partners of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), have onboarded Reliance Foundation, a non-profit organisation owned by Reliance Industries Limited, along with multinational bank HSBC as sponsors.
India and Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in Asia Cup match
Aug 31, 2022, at 09:27 pm
Dubai: Both India and Pakistan have been fined 40 percent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate in their Group A match of the Asia Cup on Sunday, 28 August.
Asia Cup: Afghanistan qualify for Super 4 defeating Bangladesh
Aug 31, 2022, at 05:15 pm
Sharjah/UNI: After trampling Sri Lanka and then thrashing Bangladesh by seven wickets, Afghanistan became the first team to qualify for 2022 Asia Cup Super 4 contest here Tuesday.
Hockey Canada board supports its president Scott Smith amid calls for change
Aug 31, 2022, at 04:47 am
Toronto/IBNS: Amid calls for leadership change at Hockey Canada, its president-cum-chief executive officer Scott Smith and his executive team are getting support from its board of directors.
Manchester United agree to sign Ajax winger Antony
Aug 30, 2022, at 11:52 pm
English football giant Manchester United on Tuesday confirmed it has reached an agreement to sign Brazil winger Antony from Ajax.
Paris Olympic qualification to begin with Sudirman Cup: Badminton apex body
Aug 29, 2022, at 09:03 pm
Kuala Lumpur/UNI: Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Monday announced the 2023 and 2024 badminton calendar with Paris Olympic qualification starting with Sudirman Cup until Continental Championships the following year.