The Ashes: Rain-curtailed Day 4 sets up epic finale
London/UNI: Less than 40 overs of play was possible on Day 4 of the final Ashes Test as rain played spoilsport at The Oval.
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Rahul Dravid defends decision to exclude Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for 2nd ODI against West Indies
Barbados: India coach Rahul Dravid has defended his decision to leave out two key players from the side that lost the second ODI to the West Indies in Barbados on Saturday.
Second ODI: West Indies draw level with victory over India
Barbados: West Indies drew level in the three-match ODI series with a facile six-wicket win in rain-hit second ODI against India by riding high on Shai Hope's fifty and three-fers from Romario Shepherd and Gudkesh Motie at Bridgetown's Kensington Oval here on Saturday.
Juventus will not play in Europe next season for breaching UEFA's Club Licensing and Financial Fair Play rules
Major football governing body UEFA on Friday announced football club Juventus will not participate in Europe next season after being banned over breaches of UEFA's Club Licensing and Financial Fair Play rules.
Scotland seal berth in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024
Edinburgh/UNI: Scotland become the second of the two teams to seal an ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 berth from the ongoing Europe Qualifier.
India thump West Indies as Ishan Kishan, Kuldeep Yadav shine in first ODI
Barbados/IBNS/UNI: Ishan Kishan's fifty and Kuldeep Yadav's 4/6 gave India a thumping 5-wicket win against West Indies in the first ODI at Bridgetown's Kensington Oval here on Thursday.
Indian Men's Hockey Team records 1-1 draw with Netherlands
Barcelona/UNI: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team came up with a valiant performance against the Netherlands, which recently won the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-23 title, to record a 1-1 draw in an intensely-fought match here at the ongoing 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation - International Tournament.
Three day wushu workshop in Kamrup district ignites sporting potential
A three-day Wushu and judging workshop recently took place in Boko, Kamrup district. Organized by the Kamrup District Wushu Association the workshop aimed to equip 35 trainees from Kamrup and Goalpara districts with essential skills and knowledge.
India-Pakistan World Cup clash may be rescheduled: Reports
The 50-over World Cup match between India and Pakistan which is scheduled to be held on Oct 15 in Ahemadabad might be rescheduled due to the Hindu festival of Navaratri.
Official countdown to Paris 2024 Olympic Games begins
As Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games, the Swiss watchmaker OMEGA has officially begun the one-year countdown to Paris 2024.
BCCI announces fixtures for International Home Season 2023-24
Mumbai/UNI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s tours, fixtures and technical committee on Tuesday confirmed the venues for the home season 2023-24.
Boxing Association Mokokchung Promotes Discipline Among Young Boxers Through Community Service**
Mokokchung/Nagaland: The Boxing Association Mokokchung (BAM) organized a free boxing coaching camp. As part of this initiative, around forty senior category participants volunteered in a cleanliness drive at the Multipurpose Sports Complex.
West Indies include Shimron Hetmyer in squad against India in ODI contest
Barbados/UNI: West Indies have recalled star batter Shimron Hetmyer for their upcoming ODI series against India at home.
India clinch Test series 1-0 against West Indies
Trinidad/UNI: India clinched the two-match Test series 1-0 against West Indies after the second Test ended in a draw as the last day's play was called off due to incessant rains at Port of Spain here on Monday.
Women's World Cup: Brazil thrash Panama 4-0
Adelaide/UNI: Ary Borges scored a brilliant hat-trick as Brazil made a dominant start to their FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign, thrashing Panama 4-0 in Group F match here on Monday.
No time to celebrate yet as Cummins eyes off Ashes series triumph
Manchester, July 24 (UNI) Australia captain Pat Cummins said his side will refrain from celebrating the fact they have retained the Ashes and will put all their efforts into winning the final Test of the series in London and claiming a first series triumph on England soil since 2001.
Swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika becomes first Assamese to cross English Channel two ways
Assamese swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika has made the nation proud by becoming the first Assamese person to cross the English Channel two ways.
Trinidad test: West Indies fight riding on Kraigg Brathwaite watchful 75, trail India by 209 runs
Trinidad: Kraigg Brathwaite's watchful knock of 75 off 235 balls helped West Indies to chip away at the deficit, but was not enough as they are still trailing India by 209 runs with the second new ball just 5 overs away.
Trinidad test: Virat Kohli's record century puts India in a strong position against West Indies
Trinidad: Sir Don Bradman's equalling Test hundred by Virat Kohli has put India in a strong position on Day 2 of the second Port of Spain Test here on Friday.
Ashes: Bairstow's knock helps England take control of Old Trafford Test against World Champions Australia
Manchester, July 21 (UNI) Riding on Jonny Bairstow's rollicking unbeaten knock of 99, England helped themselves to a commanding position at the end of Day 3 of the 4th Ashes Test at Old Trafford here on Friday.
Virat Kohli ends his overseas ton drought by smashing 121 against West Indies in Port of Spain
Trinidad: Virat Kohli hammered his 29th Test century at Port of Spain on Friday against West Indies in the second Test of the World Test Championship series.
Bhutanese sporting community excited over participation in Asian Games, focus on two promising swimmers
The Bhutanese sporting community is feeling excited as the athletes are gearing up to participate in the Asian Games (AG).
India men's football team moves up on rung in FIFA rankings
Indian men's football team moved up one rung to the 99th slot in the latest FIFA rankings announced on Thursday, achieving its best position since 2018 when it took the 96th place.
The Ashes: Crawley's fiery 189 puts England in commanding position
Manchester/UNI: Zak Crawley notched up a deadly hundred and then stitched over 200-run stand with Joe Root to put England in complete control of proceedings on Day 2 of 4th Ashes Test at Old Trafford here on Thursday.
Trinidad Test: After Rohit-Jaiswal opening century stand, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja consolidate
Trinidad/UNI: After an impressive opening stand of 139 by Rohit Sharma and Yashashvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja consolidated the innings by taking India to 288/4 at the end of Day 1 of the second Test at Port-of-Spain here on Thursday.
Ashes Series: Zak Crawley's fiery 189 puts England in commanding position
Manchester: Zak Crawley notched up a heroic hundred and then stitched a 200+ runs stand with Joe Root to put England in complete control of proceedings on Day 2 of 4th Ashes Test at Old Trafford here on Thursday.
UN teams up with FIFA at Women’s World Cup in score for gender equality
New York: UN Women and FIFA have come together just ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand to advance gender equality in football, and help end abuse and discrimination on and off the pitch.
ICC shares picture of SRK with World Cup trophy and fans can't keep calm
Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council (ICC) took to social media to share a picture of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan with the ODI World Cup trophy and fans can't seem to get over it.
The Ashes: Pat Cummins confirms Australia's swap for Manchester Test
Manchester/UNI: Australia skipper Pat Cummins has confirmed that Australia would make a change for the fourth Ashes Test here.
132nd Durand Cup trophies unveiled in Guwahati, football tournament to kick off on August 3
Guwahati/IBNS: Guwahati held a grand ceremony in which the trophies for the prestigious 132nd Durand Cup were officially unveiled on Saturday, marking the beginning of their three-day city tour.