Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Sports

BCA president Rakesh Tiwari sees Moin-ul-Haq Stadium lease as major turning point in Bihar cricket

PATNA: Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Rakesh Tiwari feels securing the rights for Moin-ul-Haq Stadium on a long-term lease from the state government could be the turning point for the Bihar cricket.

CA postpones Afghanistan T20Is citing deteriorating human rights for women

NEW DELHI: Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday announced that they postponed the men's T20I series against Afghanistan scheduled for August this year, citing the deterioration of human rights for women and girls in Afghanistan.

Barca approach business end of the season with 10-match unbeaten run

NEW DELHI: On Sunday night, FC Barcelona put together one of their best performances of the 2023/24 season, thrashing Atletico de Madrid 3-0 on the road. The capital city side hadn’t lost a LaLiga match at the Estadio Civitas Metropolitano since January of 2023, also against Barca, but after 25 league games undefeated in front of their home fans Los Colchoneros were put to the sword by a clinical Azulgrana attack.

Imad Wasim caught smoking in dressing room during PSL final: Reports

NEW DELHI: Islamabad United all-rounder Imad Wasim was caught smoking in the dressing room following his outstanding performance in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final against Multan Sultans at Karachi's National Bank Stadium on Monday.

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim asked to reconsider retirement for T20 WC

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Imad Wasim has been urged to reconsider his retirement from international cricket and return for this year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup in June, following a string of excellent performances in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Messi to miss Argentina friendlies due to hamstring injury

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been ruled out of friendlies against El Salvador and Costa Rica due to a hamstring strain, the South American country's football association said.

Organisers start ticket refund process for Messi's no-show in Hong Kong game

HONG KONG: Organisers of a football friendly in Hong Kong that triggered huge outrage due to Lionel Messi's absence have started ticket refunds six weeks after the controversial game.

Indian Olympic Association dissolves ad hoc committee for wrestling

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday announced the dissolution of the ad hoc committee for the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

IPL 2024: I will be bowling this season, playing all 14 matches, says MI skipper Hardik Pandya

MUMBAI: A bit agitated over the captaincy change, Mumbai Indians fans would at least have one thing to look forward to watching the upcoming 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) -- a vintage Hardik Pandya essaying his role as an all-rounder.

Diksha finishes strongly to take tied-15th place on Epson Tour

FLORIDA: Diksha Dagar fired a 4-under 67 to rise up the leaderboard at the IOA Golf Classic on the Epson Tour event.

BFI to conduct Sub Jr Boxing Nationals in Greater Noida from March 18 to 25

NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) will be conducting the 3rd Sub Junior Boys and Girls National Boxing Championship 2024 at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh from March 18 to 25.

WPL 2024: Smriti Mandhana left in awe of Shreyanka-Sophie show spinning RCB to maiden title

NEW DELHI: At 64/0 in seven overs, Delhi Capitals had a dream start to their WPL 2024 final against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Shafali Verma was the main aggressor in the opening partnership, treating the crowd to delightful straight sixes, with Meg Lanning being the second fiddle.

Dame Laura Kenny announces retirement from cycling

NEW DELHI: Olympic gold medalist and seven-times World Championship title holder Dame Laura Kenny, announced her retirement from professional cycling on Monday.

Shadab Khan backs Shaheen Afridi to continue Pakistan T20I captaincy

NEW DELHI: Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan expressed his anguish over the reports of Shaheen Shah Afridi getting sacked from T20I captaincy following a disappointing series lost against New Zealand.

Indian Wells: Alcaraz, Swiatek win titles

CALIFORNIA: Carlos Alcaraz defended his trophy after beating Daniil Medvedev 7-6(5) 6-1, whereas Iga Swiatek bagged the 20th title of her career without dropping a single set across the tournament, defeating Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-0, at the Indian Wells Open final.

Vaughan believes 2024 could be the year for RCB “double celebration”

NEW DELHI: Following Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) maiden title win in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) final, former England captain Michael Vaughan voiced his belief that 2024 could be the year for a double celebration for the franchise.

WPL 2024: Left ourselves a few runs short after a fantastic start, admits DC head coach Batty

NEW DELHI: After becoming runners-up in WPL for the second straight time after losing Sunday’s final to the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals head coach Jonathan Batty admitted that his team fell a few runs short after a blistering start to their innings, resulting in them being bowled out for 113.

Clash of Titans steals the show as Chetan Shivram wins a triple

MYSURU: Former Indian National Rally champion Chetan Shivram showed great skills as he raced past the flag winning the title in three different classes at the mighty Clash of Titans, a feature event run for the winners of different events in the three-day of Autocross, on the 1.8-km twin track on Sunday.

CBA roundup: Guangdong overwhelms Sichuan, Shenzhen defeats Fujian

BEIJING: The Guangdong Southern Tigers crushed the Sichuan Blue Whales 104-92, while the Shenzhen Leopards prevailed over the Fujian Sturgeons 103-94 in the 2023-24 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league regular season on Sunday.

Vijay Mallya, Jay Shah, Virat Kohli, Chahal, Sehwag hail RCB Women on maiden WPL title

NEW DELHI: Businessman Vijay Mallya, the former owner of the franchise, India cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, former men's team captain Virat Kohli and Virender Sehwag led scores of Royal Challengers Bangalore fans in congratulating the RCB women's team for winning the maiden title for the franchise.

WPL 2024: Ellyse Perry wins Orange Cap with match-winning knock in final; Shreyanka bags Purple Cap

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Ellyse Perry won the Orange Cap after a brave show in the final against Delhi Capitals at the Women’s Premier League (WPL), here on Sunday.

‘I saw the pitch change its colour’: Mohammed Kaif blames Rohit-Dravid for 2023 WC final loss

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif has alleged that India ‘doctored’ the ODI World Cup final pitch against Australia in Ahmedabad. He also blamed skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid for the Men in Blue’s six-wicket defeat.

Diksha shoots even par in second round to make cut on Epson Tour in US

LONGWOOD, FLORIDA: India’s star woman golfer Diksha Dagar made the final round of the IOA Golf Classic on the Epson Tour in the United States. The two-time winner on Ladies European Tour, who came close to winning her home event, the Women’s Indian Open, added even par 71 to reach 3-over and make the cut. Diksha is lying T-58 in the three round event.

Player of the Match Chadwick Walton praises New York Superstar Strikers' Win and hopes to reach the finals

NEW DELHI: In a thrilling match against the Rajasthan Kings, the New York Superstar Strikers (NYSS) showcased their collective strength and determination, moving closer to their quest for the Legends Cricket Trophy Title.

Suryaveer Singh Bhullar unanimously elected president of Indian Pickleball Association

MUMBAI: Suryaveer Singh Bhullar has been unanimously elected as the president of the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA). The polls took place during the Annual General Meeting (AGM), here.

IPL: I am indebted to Dhoni for the rest of my life for what he gave me, says Ashwin

NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian spinner R Ashwin thanked MS Dhoni for helping him grow into one of the world’s best spinners, and said he would forever be “indebted” to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain.

China's Lin Xiaojun bags 500m gold at short track speed skating worlds

ROTTERDAM: China's Lin Xiaojun claimed the men's 500m title at the ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships here, bagging his seventh gold at the tournament.

Aroor Arjun Rao ahead in APRC-Asia Cup; Aditya Thakur leads South India Rally

CHENNAI: The Himachal pair of Aditya Thakur and co-driver Virender Kashyap gave themselves the best possible start for the 2024 season with a near-flawless drive to lead the timesheets in the 47th MMSC South India Rally, a round of the FIA APRC-Asia Cup and the Fmsci Indian National Rally Championship near here on Saturday.

Bangladesh to host Zimbabwe for five-match T20I series

DHAKA: Bangladesh will host Zimbabwe for a five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe slated for May ahead of the T20 World Cup co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies from June 1

Corrupt will not be spared, warns PM Modi at Telangana rally

TELANGANA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the corrupt will not be spared and sought support of the people of Telangana in punishing them.

WPL 2024: Formidable Delhi Capitals, confident Royal Challengers Bangalore face-off in tantalising title clash

NEW DELHI: The sell-out crowd at the Arun Jaitley Stadium will become witness to a tantalising title clash when the formidable Meg Lanning-led Delhi Capitals take on a confident Smriti Mandhana-captained Royal Challengers Bangalore to decide who lifts the glittering WPL 2024 trophy on Sunday.

Bangladesh drop struggling Litton Das from third ODI squad against SL

CHATTOGRAM: Bangladesh have dropped Litton Das ahead of the crucial third ODI against Sri Lanka, from the squad bringing in the promising wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali.

Theegala rises to 10th at The Players; Clark leads; many big names miss cut

PONTE VEDRA: Indian-American Sahith Theegala dropped one bogey against six birdies to card a 5-under 67 as he jumped up to 7-under and to Tied-10th, up from over T-37 at The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.

Rashid Khan breaks 14-year-old record to produce best T20I bowling figure by Afghan captain

SHARJAH: Rashid Khan etched his name into the record books, claiming the best figures by an Afghanistan captain in T20Is, a feat previously held by Nawroz Mangal for over 14 years during the opening T20I clash between Afghanistan and Ireland.

Aaqib Javed appointed fast bowling coach of Sri Lanka men's cricket team

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Saturday announced the appointment of former Pakistan pace bowler Aaqib Javed as the men’s cricket team fast bowling coach.

Swiatek to fight Sakkari in the final of Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS: World No. 1 Iga Swiatek secured her place in the Paribas Open final after a convincing 6-2, 6-1 victory over No. 31 seed Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine in the semifinals. She will next meet World No. 9 Maria Sakkari, who battled out Coco Gauff in three hard-fought sets on Friday to reach the summit clash.

Emma Raducanu joins Great Britain squad for BJK Cup

NEW DELHI: Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, has joined the Great Britain squad for the Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against France in April.

WPL 2024: Shreyanka is always in for a fight; that’s the spark you are looking for, says Rangarajan

NEW DELHI: With Harmanpreet Kaur at the crease alongside Amelia Kerr, Mumbai Indians had all the right to feel they had a chance to chase down 136 and enter the final at the expense of Royal Challengers Bangalore in front of more than 27,000 fans in the Eliminator at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Legends Cricket Trophy: Dubai Giants register biggest win of tournament, beat Kandy Samp Army

PALLEKELE: Dubai Giants continued their impressive form in the ongoing Legends Cricket Trophy (LCT) as they defeated Kandy Samp Army by 56 runs at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Friday. Earlier, in the first match on Friday, Punjab Royals hammered Colombo Lions by 8 wickets.

Singapore Smash TT: Sharath Kamal loses to World No. 6 in quarterfinals

NEW DELHI: Achanta Sharath Kamal's remarkable journey in the Singapore Smash 2024 came to an end as he succumbed to a 1-4 defeat against world No. 6, Felix Lebrun of France in the quarterfinal in Singapore on Friday. Sharath Kamal lost 9-11, 2-11, 7-11, 11-9, 8-11 to Lebrun in the 32-minute encounter.

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