Friday, March 29, 2024
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Gillespie resigns from his role as South Australia, Adelaide strikers' head coach

Adelaide: Jason Gillespie has resigned from his role as Head Coach of the South Australia and Adelaide Strikers. He will finish his role with South Australia Cricket Association (SACA) at the end of June after a nine-year tenure, the association said on Thursday.

IPL 2024: 'Perplexed, beyond my understanding', Smith, Pathan slam Hardik's tactics of using Bumrah vs SRH

HYDERABAD: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya’s decision not to give Jasprit Bumrah more than one over until the 13th over of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) innings during the IPL 2024 match on Wednesday night came in for criticism from all the corners as the hosts blazed to 277/3, the highest total in the history of IPL.

IPL 2024: Cummins thanks 'amazing crowd' after 'insane' win over MI

HYDERABAD:Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins expressed relief and excitement at finishing on the winning side of the pulsating contest after the host clinched a victory by 31 runs against Mumbai Indians (MI) in a jaw-dropping IPL showdown on Wednesday and heaped praise on young batter Abhishek Shamra for scoring the fastest fifty of the tournament.

IPL 2024 opening day delivers record-breaking TV viewership with 16.8 cr viewers

MUMBAI: The opening day of the Indian Premier League's (IPL) 17th season delivered a record-breaking TV viewership with 16.8 Crore viewers.

IPL 2024: Definitely been a directive from Fleming to keep pushing the game forward, says Hussey

CHENNAI: Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey said the side has been continuing with the same aggressive approach of pushing the game forward with the bat, as laid down by head coach Stephen Fleming, something which was one of their keys to success in the 2023 IPL triumph.

IPL 2024: 'Wound back the clock', Steve Smith in awe of Dhoni's quick-reflex diving catch in Chepauk

CHENNAI: Though CSK innings ended on Tuesday without the former CSK skipper MS Dhoni needing to bat but the legendary wicketkeeper-batter elevated the excitement among the fans with a sensational diving catch during the match against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Miami Open: Bopanna-Ebden pair enter men's doubles semifinal

Florida: Indian tennis ace Rohan Bopanna and his Australian teammate Matthew Ebden sailed into men’s doubles semifinal at the Miami Open.

Cricket Namibia announce maiden central contracts for women's team

Windhoek, (Namibia): In a landmark move, Cricket Namibia has announced central contracts for the women's team, awarding professional contracts to 10 female cricketers.

Would not be here today if ISL had not given me a chance, says Mumbai City's Chhangte

MUMBAI: It has been another superb season for Mumbai City FC star forward Lallianzuala Chhangte at domestic and international levels and the forward says the Indian Super League (ISL) has played a big role in his progress as a player.

IPL 2024: No Hardik to tell bowlers what to do will give GT freedom, Sreesanth says ahead of their CSK clash

MUMBAI: Gujarat Titans made a superb start in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a victory over five-time winner Mumbai Indians in their opening match of IPL 2024 in Ahmedabad. The franchise fast making a name will next take on another five-time champion -- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Tuesday in a replay of the 2023 Indian Super League Final.

IPL 2024: Bowlers, Kohli and Karthik help RCB overpower PBKS by four wickets

Bengaluru: Talismanic batter Virat Kohli produced a vintage batting performance through a magnificent 77 while Dinesh Karthik blitzed an unbeaten 10-ball 28 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their first win of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 after beating Punjab Kings by four wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Monday.

Tennis: Alcaraz sinks Monfils to sail into fourth round in Miami

Florida: The World No. 2 Carlos Alacaraz of Spain defeated tour veteran Frenchman Gael Monfils 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the fourth round of the Miami Open as he took another step towards completing the coveted ‘Sunshine Double’.

Tennis: Alexandrova upsets No.1 Swiatek in Miami fourth round; Garcia topples Gauff

Florida: Ekaterina Alexandrova ended Iga Swiatek's quest for a second sweep of the Sunshine Double, defeating the World No.1 6-4, 6-2 in the Miami Open Round of 16.

Sri Lanka surge in WTC standings after win over Bangladesh

Sylhet: Sri Lanka have made a huge move up the latest ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings following their resounding victory against Bangladesh in the first Test on Monday.

Sub Jr Nationals: Haryana, Delhi boxers shine in semifinals

NEW DELHI: Sixteen Haryana boxers and Delhi’s six pugilists clinched victories to enter the finals at the 3rd Sub Junior National Championship at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida.

IPL 2024: Spencer, Umesh, Mohit overshadow Bumrah as Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians by six runs

Ahmedabad:In a match of comebacks, Jasprit Bumrah made a sensational return to IPL action after a year, but his brilliant effort was overshadowed by two-wicket overs each by Spencer Johnson and Umesh Yadav off the last two overs as Gujarat Titans won a nerve-wrecking thriller by six runs to start their Indian Premier League 2024 campaign on a winning note at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia extend to five Tests

NEW DELHI: The Test rivalry between India and Australia will get bigger next summer as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket Australia (CA) announced the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played as a five-Test series.

PVL Season 3: On cloud nine, Calicut Heroes' players express delight after lifting the maiden title

CHENNAI: Having finished runner-up in the Pro Volleyball League in 2019 and third in 2022, when the league was re-branded as Prime Volleyball League (PVL) after the COVID-19 pandemic, and 2023, Calicut Heroes went into the third season with high hopes of improving on their previous results. On Saturday, their players were on cloud nine after winning their maiden title in Season 3.

'Just like Roger Federer’: Robin Uthappa praises Dhoni's brilliance behind the wicket

NEW DELHI: Former Indian batter Robin Uthappa heaped praise on MS Dhoni after the former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper delivered a stunning run-out from behind the wicket on the last delivery of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) inning, dismissing Anuj Rawat in the opener match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

Miami Open: Sabalenka and Gauff cruise into third round

Miami: Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 2, displayed resilience and focus as she secured her place in the third round of the Miami Open with a composed 6-4, 6-3 victory over Paula Badosa in a match delayed by inclement weather.

Australian Grand Prix: Verstappen secures Pole position, Hamilton 11th

Melbourne: Red Bull's Max Verstappen showcased his mastery behind the wheel, clinching pole position after fending off a formidable challenge from Ferrari's Carlos Sainz In a thrilling qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday.

Sr Women’s Hockey Nationals: Manipur, Mizoram illuminate the rise of hockey in Northeast India

PUNE:Manipur and Mizoram, two states synonymous with their rich traditions and picturesque terrains, have emerged as the torchbearers of hockey prowess in the Northeast India, showcasing their mettle in the 14th Hockey India Senior Women's National Championship.

Badminton: India drawn in same group as Indonesia in Thomas Cup; with China in Uber Cup

Kuala Lumpur:The Indian men’s team has been placed in Group C of the Thomas Cup, while the women's team is placed in Group A of this year's Uber Cup. In the 2022 edition of the Thomas Cup, the Indian team won a historic title, defeating Indonesia in the final, and will look to defend the title this time.

IPL 2024: 'Last year itself, Mahi bhai hinted me about captaincy...', says Gaikwad after becoming CSK skipper

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) newly appointed captain Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that M S Dhoni himself has given him the hint of captaincy transition during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, saying "be ready for something big."

IPL 2024: Customised Indian sign language redefines viewing experience for differently abled fans

MUMBAI: For the first time, the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be customised for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Visually Impaired fans with a new Indian Sign Language Feed with Descriptive Commentary.

IPL 2024: GT name B R Sharath as Minz's replacement; RR rope in Tanush Kotian for Zampa

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans (GT) on Friday named B R Sharath as a replacement for Robin Minz whereas Tanush Kotian joined Rajasthan Royals (RR) in place of Adam Zampa for the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), starts on Friday.

Pakistan batter Javeria Khan announces retirement from international cricket

NEW DELHI:Pakistan’s veteran batter Javeria Khan has announced her retirement from international cricket, bringing curtains to her 15-year-long career.

World Championship of Legends unveil schedule; India-Pakistan match on July 6

NEW DELHI: World Championship of Legends (WCC) announced its schedule, set to commence on July 3 Edgbaston, United Kingdom. The much-anticipated showdown between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is scheduled on July 6.

The Hundred: Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh only Indians picked up in 2024 draft

NEW DELHI: India duo of left-handed opener Smriti Mandhana and wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh are the only players from the country to have been picked for participating in the 2024 The Hundred season via its draft.

IPL: Kwena now has opportunity to showcase skills at 'biggest tournament on the planet', says Allan Donald

NEW DELHI: A day after South Africa fast bowler Kwena Maphaka was drafted in by five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians as a replacement for injured Sri Lanka pacer Dilshan Madushanka, the legendary Allan Donald feels the 17-year-old has a golden opportunity to showcase his talent at the ‘biggest tournament on the planet’.

South African spinner Keshav Maharaj visits Ram Mandir in Ayodhya to seek blessings

NEW DELHI: South Africa cricketer Keshav Maharaj visited the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Thursday after linking up with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) camp ahead of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Dhoni understood a long time ago, cricket is important but it's not everything: Zaheer Khan

NEW DELHI: Former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan has expressed his views on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's interests beyond cricket, and said that the World Cup winning captain understood a long time ago that "cricket is important but it’s not everything".

Boxing: Haryana, Punjab off to flying starts at 3rd Sub Junior Nationals

NEW DELHI: Six boys from Haryana and four girls from Punjab moved to the next round with wins on day one at the 3rd Sub Junior National Boxing Championship at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida.

IPL: Top five teams and their analysis

NEW DELHI: The 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) gets underway at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday, when the Chennai Super Kings take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Bancroft suffers concussion after bike accident, ruled out of Shield final

NEW DELHI: Western Australia opener Cameron Bancroft suffered a concussion after falling from his bike and will miss the Marsh Sheffield Shield final against Tasmania, starting on Thursday at WACA ground in Perth.

WPL 2024: Bowling makes good strides; batting and fielding gaps need to be bridged (round-up)

NEW DELHI: The Women’s Premier League (WPL) concluded on Sunday night at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) crowned as the new champions in front of an electrified, sold-out crowd.

Badosa halts Halep's comeback in Miami; Venus Williams loses

Florida: Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep on her comeback was halted by Paula Badosa, who prevailed 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the Miami Open first round.

NRAI announces shotgun teams in quest for Olympic quota places

NEW DELHI:The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), the governing body for the Olympic sport of Shooting in the country, on Tuesday announced the Indian Shotgun squads for the various important international competitions leading right up to the marquee event of the year, the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, scheduled in July end.

Delhi Capitals' newcomers raring to go in IPL 2024

Visakhapatnam: Delhi Capitals picked up three exciting talents in all-rounder Sumit Kumar, wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra and batter Ricky Bhui in the IPL 2024 mini-auction and the trio are expressed their excitement about playing for the Delhi-based franchise in the 17th edition of the league.

India U23s should play according to senior team’s needs, says head coach Naushad Moosa

NEW DELHI: As the India U23 men's football team are preparing for their two friendly matches against Malaysia, head coach Naushad Moosa believes in the importance of working as per the needs of the senior team since the juniors graduating to the next level is a continuous process of taking football ahead.

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