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Recognition at Hockey India Awards is a huge motivating factor for the team: Harmanpreet

NEW DELHI: India captain Harmanpreet Singh's blistering form over the past year has found him on the list of several awards, including the FIH Player of the Year 2024, but what truly holds a special place in his heart is the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year 2024 which is presented to the winner by the family member of the hockey great who was part of Indian Hockey's golden era. The awards were held earlier this month in New Delhi.

'Gaikwad was making 99 pc decisions,' Dhoni brushes off speculations of taking on-field calls for CSK skipper

CHENNAI: Former skipper MS Dhoni clarified that all crucial decisions, such as bowling changes and field placements, were solely made by captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, with his role being limited to offering guidance following his decision to pass the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captaincy to Gaikwad.

Djokovic praises Brazilian teenager Fonseca, calls him a 'complete player'

MIAMI: Novak Djokovic, who earned a record-breaking 411th ATP Masters 1000 match win at the Miami Open, believes the game is in great shape with newcomers such as Joao Fonseca, as well as talented World No. 1 and 2; 23-year-old Jannik Sinner and charismatic 21-year-old Alcaraz, who have combined to win seven Grand Slams.

Miami Open: Anisimova ends Andreeva's winning streak, Raducanu prevails after Kessler retires

MIAMI: Amanda Anisimova snapped Mirra Andreeva's 13-match winning streak with a gripping 7-6(5), 2-6, 6-3 victory in the third round of the Miami Open.

Miami Open: Djokovic breaks Nadal's record for most ATP Masters 1000 match wins

MIAMI: Novak Djokovic earned a record 411th ATP Masters 1000 match win when he defeated Camilo Ugo Carabelli of Argentina at the Miami Open, breaking a tie with Spaniard Rafael Nadal.

‘Tip your hat off to Nawaz, he was unbelievable” NZ skipper Bracewell applauds record-breaking ton

AUCKLAND: New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell tipped his hat off to Hasan Nawaz for his unbelievable batting after the right-hander scored Pakistan’s fastest-ever T20I century to help his side chase down 205 with 24 balls to spare in the third T20I at Eden Park on Friday.

Paranjape believes IPL 2025 can help India identify next new-ball fast bowling spearhead

NEW DELHI: Jatin Paranjape, the former India cricketer and national selector, believes the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) can help the national team identify their next new-ball fast-bowling spearhead, especially with Jasprit Bumrah recovering from a back injury.

IPL 2025: MI with Bumrah are always going to be a lot better team, says Boucher

NEW DELHI: Mark Boucher, the former South Africa cricketer who served as Mumbai Indians head coach in last two seasons of the IPL, said the side always looks a lot better when Jasprit is there, adding that his absence for the initial matches of IPL 2025 isn’t a great sign for them.

Physios knew about it; I'm still doing rehab: Khawaja on being accused of faking injury to attend F1 race

BRISBANE: Australia’s veteran Test opener Usman Khawaja lashed out over comments made by his state team Queensland's head of cricket on missing a crucial Sheffield Shield game, saying that the rumour about not wanting to play had left him disheartened.

'It's not only Virat works hard, we do too': Gaurav Bidhuri calls for equal recognition of Olympic sports in India

NEW DELHI: Indian boxer Gaurav Bidhuri, a World Championship bronze medallist, has called for greater recognition of Olympic sports in India, highlighting the disparity in attention given to different sports.

FIFA WC Qualifiers: Vini's late winner bags victory for Brazil as Peru snatch lifeline

BRASILIA: Vinicius Junior's last-gasp goal helped Brazil snatch a victory over Colombia and jumped to second place in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with 21 points.

Fonseca battles illness to prevail in Miami opener

MIAMI: Joao Fonseca made an electric debut at the Miami Open and powered past Learner Tien 6-7(1), 3-6, 6-4 in a thrilling opening-round clash.

Hemanta Kalita asked Lovlina to withdraw from women's Nationals, alleges BFI chief Ajay Singh

NEW DELHI: Boxing Federation of India (BFI) chief Ajay Singh alleged that Tokyo Olympic bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain and other boxers from Assam have been asked, by suspended BFI secretary general Hemanta Kalita, not to participate in the Women's National Championships, starting from March 21.

IPL 2025: You gain new insights with every match and week, says Gill on captaincy journey

NEW DELHI: Ahead of stepping into his second IPL season as the captain of Gujarat Titans, opener Shubman Gill said his captaincy journey has been a continuous endeavour, adding that he gains new insights with every match and week in the tournament.

Aviator in Indonesia: How to Play and Win Big

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Savita reflects on in-laws' support behind her success after top honours at Hockey India Awards

NEW DELHI: Former Indian women’s team captain and seasoned goalkeeper Savita, who was honoured with the Player of the Year (Women) and the Goalkeeper of the Year honour at the Hockey India Annual Awards, she sees these awards as recognition of the people in her life who have made this possible.

Adani, PGTI to launch Invitational Golf Championship

AHMEDABAD: The Adani Group is set to enter Indian professional golf with the launch of ‘Adani Invitational Golf Championship 2025’, in partnership with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of men’s professional golf in India.

Olympian boxer Ashish flags training issues for Himachal athletes, seeks CM Sukhu's support

NEW DELHI: Olympian boxer Ashish Chaudhary has sought Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's intervention to face off tje challenges faced by state athletes in securing dedicated training time.

Miami Open: Kenin beats former champ Kvitova to set meeting with Gauff

MIAMI: Sofia Kenin won a first-round clash between Grand Slam champions at the Miami Open to set up a second-round showdown against another Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff.

Khelo India Para Games making us more competitive: 2024 Paralympics champion Harvinder

NEW DELHI: The second edition of Khelo India Para Games (KIPG 2025) is set to begin on Thursday and the 2024 Paralympics gold-winning archer Harvinder Singh can’t be more excited. The 34-year-old archer believes KIPG has brought international standards of competition and has become a prominent platform for youngsters to showcase their talent.

IPL 2025: Pant, Iyer, Gill and Rahul headline the list of players to watch out for

NEW DELHI: As with every season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), there are always cricketers who will be the cynosure of everyone’s eyes, as the tournament has carved a reputation for being the platform where a player’s international career has taken off, as well as set the base for people to make a comeback into their respective national teams.

Kapil Dev calls for balanced approach to family travel on long cricket tours

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Kapil Dev shared his take on the ongoing debate over players' families travelling with them on long cricket tours, stating that while family presence is important, it should not overshadow the team’s focus.

PM Modi meets Special Olympics World Winter Games contingent in Parliament

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met the Special Olympics World Winter Games contingent in Parliament and congratulated the athletes for their historic campaign, where they won 33 medals, including 8 gold, 18 silver, and 7 bronze medals.

Bracewell lauds bowlers 'extraordinary’ show in win over Pakistan

DUNEDIN: New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell was full of praise for his bowlers after their commanding five-wicket win over Pakistan in the second T20I at University Oval.

IPL 2025: Aakash Chopra questions Rajasthan Royals squad balance

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised concerns about Rajasthan Royals' squad composition ahead of IPL 2025, questioning whether the team has weakened itself after the mega auction.

Gautam Gambhir to train young cricketers in Raipur

RAIPUR: Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir is set to train young cricketers in Chhattisgarh for the first time. A special Cricket Masterclass and Training Camp will be held in April and May, where aspiring players will receive high-level coaching under Gambhir’s guidance.

Memories still fresh: Ajit Pal Singh recalls 1975 WC glory ahead of golden jubilee celebrations

NEW DELHI: As the Hockey India 7th Annual Awards 2024 set to bring together the Indian hockey fraternity on March 15, the day holds a special significance, marking the golden jubilee of India's historic 1975 World Cup victory.

IPL 2025 is the biggest opportunity for Ishan Kishan, feels Aakash Chopra

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that Ishan Kishan has the biggest opportunity to revive his career in the upcoming IPL 2025 after being picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the mega auction.

Khawaja opts out of Sheffield game vs SA, Labuschagne to lead Queensland

ADELAIDE: Australia Test opener Usman Khawaja has opted out of Queensland's upcoming Sheffield Shield match against South Australia, where a win would seal their spot in the final.

Rohit has got no reason to retire or to take any criticism: AB de Villiers

NEW DELHI: South Africa batting great AB de Villiers hailed Rohit Sharma's record as a batter and captain after the India skipper lifted the ICC Champions Trophy and put an end to a lot of chatter about his retirement from the ODI format.

It's only a matter of time before NZ win ICC title: Ponting

DUBAI: Australian legend Ricky Ponting believes New Zealand were near flawless in their run at the ICC Champions Trophy and they can be proud of their runner-up finish in the tournament, adding that it's only a matter of time before they bag an ICC title.

Traditional Sports Proving Effective in Keeping Youth Away from Drugs: Harjeet Singh Grewal

SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB: Aiming to involve the youth energy in the sports to wean them away from habit forming drugs, Harjeet Singh Grewal, National President of the National Gatka Association of India and Joint Director of the Department of Information and Public Relations, Punjab, emphasized the significant role of traditional sports in steering youth away from drugs and promoting mental and physical well-being.