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Sports 2024: Fields of glory for India

2024 will go down in the books of history as one of those years when India remained a bright spot in the world of sports with the cricket team clinching the World T20 after a gap of 17 years and athletes putting up a spirited performance in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Away from the shores of India, Tennis legend Rafael Nadal announced his retirement while Spain recaptured the Euro title, all events making the passing year a thrilling and memorable journey for sports enthusiasts. IBNS-TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra observes all those major sporting moments of the year. Excerpts

Sports 2024: Fields of glory for India

2024 will go down in the books of history as one of those years when India remained a bright spot in the world of sports with the cricket team clinching the World T20 after a gap of 17 years and athletes putting up a spirited performance in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Away from the shores of India, Tennis legend Rafael Nadal announced his retirement while Spain recaptured the Euro title, all events making the passing year a thrilling and memorable journey for sports enthusiasts. IBNS-TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra observes all those major sporting moments of the year. Excerpts

Jaiswal, Kohli's departures trouble India against Australia's giant score in Boxing Day Test

Melbourne/IBNS: Yashasvi Jaiswal's runout in a bid to steal a risky single followed by Virat Kohli's return caused worries for India after Australia mounted 474 in the first innings of the Boxing Day Test at MCG in Melbourne on Friday.

Jaiswal, Kohli's departures trouble India against Australia's giant score in Boxing Day Test

Melbourne/IBNS: Yashasvi Jaiswal's runout in a bid to steal a risky single followed by Virat Kohli's return caused worries for India after Australia mounted 474 in the first innings of the Boxing Day Test at MCG in Melbourne on Friday.

Boxing Day Test: Steven Smith's colossal hundred powers Australia to post 474 in Melbourne

Melbourne/IBNS: A massive hundred by Steven Smith powered Australia to 474 in the first innings of Boxing Day Test against India at MCG in Melbourne on Friday.

India Vs Aus 4th test: Kohli escapes suspension, slapped fine over clash with Konstas in Melbourne

Melbourne: Virat Kohli, former India captain, has been penalised 20% of his match fee and given one demerit point during the 4th Test against Australia in Melbourne.

Australia steady, India make slow comeback on dramatic day 1 of Boxing Day Test

Melbourne/IBNS: Australia scored 311/6 at stumps riding on four half-centuries followed by a subtle comeback by India on the dramatic first day of fourth Test in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024 at MCG in Melbourne on Thursday.

Virat Kohli, Australian debutant Sam Konstas shoulder mid-pitch at MCG, heated argument follows

Melbourne/IBNS: India's cricket icon Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas were engaged in a heated argument after they crossed their path and shouldered each other mid-pitch at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on Thursday.

Virat Kohli, Australian debutant Sam Konstas shoulder mid-pitch at MCG, heated argument follows

Melbourne/IBNS: India's cricket icon Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas were engaged in a heated argument after they crossed their path and shouldered each other mid-pitch at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on Thursday.

PV Sindhu, Venkata Datta Sai set new fashion statement by sporting matched stunning emerald and diamond jewels, check out images

Away from the badminton court where she is seen fighting her opponents to bring laurels for the country, Olympic medalist PV Sindhu matched with her husband Venkata Datta Sai to look perfect as bride and groom when they got married in Rajasthan's Udaipur city recently.

Australia announces two changes in squad for fourth Test against India

Australia made two major changes in the playing XI for the Melbourne Test against India with the series currently evenly balanced at 1-1.

Australia announces two changes in squad for fourth Test against India

Australia made two major changes in the playing XI for the Melbourne Test against India with the series currently evenly balanced at 1-1.

New high for India's speed bowling icon Jasprit Bumrah in ICC Men's Test bowling rankings

India vice-captain and bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has attained the joint-highest rating points ever achieved by a Test bowler from his country after another excellent performance in the third match of their ICC World Test Championship series against Australia in Melbourne.

New high for India's speed bowling icon Jasprit Bumrah in ICC Men's Test bowling rankings

India vice-captain and bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has attained the joint-highest rating points ever achieved by a Test bowler from his country after another excellent performance in the third match of their ICC World Test Championship series against Australia in Melbourne.

Vinod Kambli thanks childhood friend Sachin Tendulkar from hospital bed for his blessings

Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli, who was hospitalized after his health deteriorated, said his childhood friend and ex-teammate Sachin Tendulkar's blessings have always been with him.

Vinod Kambli thanks childhood friend Sachin Tendulkar from hospital bed for his blessings

Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli, who was hospitalized after his health deteriorated, said his childhood friend and ex-teammate Sachin Tendulkar's blessings have always been with him.

PV Sindhu drops pictures from her dreamy wedding with entrepreneur Venkatta Datta Sai

India's badminton icon PV Sindhu has tied her nuptial knot with Hyderabad-based entrepreneur Venkatta Datta Sai in an intimate ceremony.

Hospitalised Vinod Kambli battles brain clots, finds strength in unwavering support from friend Sachin Tendulkar

Mumbai: Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli is under medical care at Akruti Hospital in Thane after a critical health scare, media reports said.

Amid Khel Ratna controversy, double Olympic bronze-medallist Manu Bhaker reacts, acknowledges lapse in nomination process

New Delhi: Double Olympic bronze-medallist Manu Bhaker admitted a possible lapse in her nomination process for the prestigious Khel Ratna award. Amid controversy surrounding her omission, she clarified her stance through social media on Tuesday.

Amid Khel Ratna controversy, double Olympic bronze-medallist Manu Bhaker reacts, acknowledges lapse in nomination process

New Delhi: Double Olympic bronze-medallist Manu Bhaker admitted a possible lapse in her nomination process for the prestigious Khel Ratna award. Amid controversy surrounding her omission, she clarified her stance through social media on Tuesday.

Champions Trophy fixture announced, India to play Pakistan in group stage match on February 23 in Dubai

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced the schedule for the Champions Trophy which showed India and Pakistan will face in a group stage clash on February 23 in Dubai, a neutral venue.

'They know what is expected of them': Rohit Sharma reposes faith in India's batting trio

India skipper Rohit Sharma backed Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant to do well, ahead of the Melbourne Test.

Annabel Sutherland gains big in ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings

Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland’s match-winning efforts in the ICC Women’s Championship series against New Zealand have helped her make rapid gains in the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings.

Tanush Kotian to join Indian squad as R Ashwin's replacement ahead of fourth Test against Australia

The Indian selectors have named Mumbai's all-rounder Tanush Kotian for the last two Test matches of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy to fill in the gap set by the sudden retirement of R Ashwin, media reports said.

Tanush Kotian to join Indian squad as R Ashwin's replacement ahead of fourth Test against Australia

The Indian selectors have named Mumbai's all-rounder Tanush Kotian for the last two Test matches of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy to fill in the gap set by the sudden retirement of R Ashwin, media reports said.

Tanush Kotian to join Indian squad as R Ashwin's replace ahead of fourth Test against Australia

The Indian selectors have named Mumbai's all-rounder Tanush Kotian for the last two Test matches of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy to fill in the gap set by the sudden retirement of R Ashwin, media reports said.

Olympic medalist PV Sindhu marries Venkata Datta Sai in Udaipur, check out the first picture

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has tied the knot with fiance Venkata Datta Sai in Udaipur city on Sunday.

Olympic medalist PV Sindhu marries Venkata Datta Sai in Udaipur, check out the first picture

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has tied the knot with fiance Venkata Datta Sai in Udaipur city on Sunday.

Liverpool thrash Tottenham Hotspur to lead Premier League table

London/IBNS: Liverpool maintained their dominance at the top of the points table thrashing Tottenham 6-3 in a match of nine goals in total at the Premier League on Sunday.

Ready to face the challenge: Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim after embarrassing defeat against Bournemouth

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he is "ready to face the challenge" after his side lost 3-0 at home to AFC Bournemouth, their third loss in four league matches that leaves them in the bottom half of the table at Christmas for the first time in Premier League history.