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Defending champion Kento Momota pulls out of World Championships
Two-time defending champion Kento Momota of Japan on Wednesday withdrew from the BWF World Championships beginning on Sunday after failing to recover from a back injury.
“BWF can confirm the unfortunate news that world No.2 and men’s…
Novak Djokovic on Australian Open entry list, no Serena Williams
World number one Novak Djokovic was named on the official entry list for next year’s Australian Open on Wednesday but 23-times Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams was absent.
Djokovic has declined to disclose his vaccination…
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Punjab pacer Sandeep Sharma to play for Chandigarh
Having been overlooked by the Punjab selectors for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, medium-pacer Sandeep Sharma has decided to switch to Chandigarh.
The 28-year-old fast bowler secured a no-objection certificate from his parent state,…
South Africa announce 21-member squad for Test series against India
Johannesburg, Dec 7 (UNI) Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday announced a 21-member squad for the three-match Test series against India, which is set to take place from December 26 to January 15, 2022.
The series will form part of the…
Harbhajan Singh set to join support staff of major IPL franchise for next season
Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh will be seen in a different avatar during next year’s Indian Premier League as a key member of the support staff in one of the high-profile franchises.
The 41-year-old Harbhajan, who featured in a…
Sajid Khan rips through Bangladesh after Pakistan declare early
ICC Player of Month nominations for November announced; Abid Ali and David Warner shortlisted
Ashes Cup: Australia, England set to reignite Test cricket’s biggest rivalry
Brisbane, Dec 7 (UNI) Australia will be looking to keep a stranglehold on the urn, having held the
Ashes for two series in a row since 2017, as they host England in the first Test at the Gabba here on Wednesday.
A new era beckons for…
India reclaim top spot in ICC Test team rankings
Mumbai, Dec 6: Team India reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test team rankings after winning the two-match series against New Zealand on Monday.
India registered a mammoth 372-run victory over Blackcaps on fourth day of the second Test…
India win 2nd Test match by 372 runs and series 1-0 against NZ
Mumbai, Dec 6 (UNI) India won the second Test and the two-match series against New Zealand by a massive margin of 372 runs on day four here at the Wankhede stadium on Monday. The mammoth victory margin marks India's biggest ever win. The…
First India-South Africa Test to be on batting-friendly Centurion
India’s Test series in South Africa will commence at the Centurion on Boxing Day, Cricket South Africa has confirmed.
As per the revised itinerary, India will play three Tests and as many ODIs during their tour of South Africa, while the…
Saini takes 3/42, South Africa A reach 249-7 against India A on day 1
India A fast bowler Navdeep Saini snapped three wickets but South Africa A still managed to score 249 for seven on the opening day of the third unofficial Test here on Monday.
Opting to bat, South Africa A rode on a fifty each from…
ISL: Jamshedpur FC shock ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1
Jamshedpur FC continued their unbeaten run in the season as they handed ATK Mohun Bagan their second consecutive defeat with a 2-1 win in the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Monday.
The win took Jamshedpur to second spot in the points…
La Liga: Getafe extends Athletic Bilbao’s winless streak
Athletic Bilbao’s run without a win in the Spanish league reached seven consecutive matches after drawing at relegation-threatened Getafe 0-0 on Monday.
It was the fifth draw for Athletic during its winless streak, leaving the Basque…
USA boycotts Winter Olympics at Beijing
Washington, Dec 7 (UNI/Sputnik) The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) appreciates President Joe Biden’s support during the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland said after the White House announced…
Domene’s hat-trick fires Argentina to Men’s Junior World Cup title
Bhubneshwar, Dec 5: Lautaro Domene scored a hat-trick of penalty corners to help Argentina become Men’s Junior World Cup champions for the second time in their history, beating Germany 4-2 in a breathtaking final here on Sunday.
Domene’s…
Neutral venues could get IPL games
In the backdrop of some associations stating that they have built infrastructure but not getting international games, which can help them to maintain their stadium, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) is exploring the possibility of two IPL…
Nepo blunder gives Carlsen 5-3 lead; tiredness creeping in
After a quick draw to end Game 7 of the World Chess Championship, Ian Nepomniachtchi was asked by a reporter in the post match presser when he would start to finally attack Magnus Carlsen? After having lost the longest world championship…
Davis Cup: Russia beats Croatia to win title after 15-year wait
Russia’s 15-year wait for a Davis Cup title ended Sunday after another clutch performance by Daniil Medvedev. Medvedev beat Marin Cilic 7-6 (7), 6-2 in the second singles match to give Russia an insurmountable 2-0 lead over Croatia in the…
Lewis Hamilton wins crazy Saudi Grand Prix to level with Max Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton won a crazy, twice-halted Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday to go level on points with Red Bull rival Max Verstappen and set up a winner-takes-all title showdown. On a chaotic night in Jeddah, the first race in…
Mumbai Test: Ajaz inspired by watching Kumble take all 10 wickets
A boy from the Mumbai suburb of Jogeshwari, who had moved to New Zealand as a child, came back to the City of Dreams and wrote his name in the history books. On Saturday, Kiwi left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel became just the third bowler to take…
