Sports
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Asia Cup: Laxman named as India’s interim head coach in Dravid’s absence
New Delhi: Former batsman and present National Cricket Academy (NCA) head VVS Laxman on Wednesday was named as the interim head coach of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming Asia Cup…
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Telangana: TRS MLC Kavitha felicitates CWG gold medalist Nikhat Zareen
Hyderabad: Telangana Rashtriya Samithi (TRS) member, Nizamabad MLC Kalvakuntala Kavitha congratulated and felicitated Boxer Nikhat Zareen for winning the gold medal in Women’s 50 kg boxing at Commonwealth Games 2022. During the…
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AIFF hopeful FIFA can lift ban on India in the coming days
New Delhi: Despite the turmoil in the All India Football Federation (AIFF), it is hopeful the international football federation (FIFA) could lift the ban from India in the coming days and clear…
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Injured Sania Mirza puts retirement plans on hold after pulling out of US Open
New Delhi: The Indian tennis star Sania Mirza on Tuesday pulled out of the US Open 2022 due to a tendon injury in her forearm and hinted about some change in her…
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India remain static on third in ICC ODI Team Rankings
Dubai: A clean sweep of Zimbabwe helped India maintain their third spot in the latest ICC ODI Team Rankings, released here on Tuesday. India now have 111 rating points on the back…
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Pakistan: Army to assist Qatar with security in FIFA World Cup
Islamabad: The Pakistan Army will assist Qatar with security in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 being held in the Middle Eastern country. The approval was given by the federal cabinet to…
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India coach Rahul Dravid tests positive for Covid-19: Report
Mumbai: Days before India’s opening campaign in the Asia Cup T20 tournament in the UAE, the team has suffered a big blow with a report saying that head coach Rahul Dravid has…
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SC terminates mandate of CoA to manage affairs of AIFF
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday terminated the mandate of the Committee of Administrator (CoA) to manage the affairs of All India Football Federation (AIFF) and also postponed the election, earlier scheduled…
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Saudi: Ramla Ali wins 1st professional women’s boxing match in 1 min
Riyadh: Ramla Ali, a British woman of Somali descent, has made history by defeating Dominican opponent Crystal Garcia Nova, in the first professional women’s boxing match in Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. 32-year-old…
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Plan was to hit one area consistently: Mohammed Siraj following win over Zimbabwe
Harare: Following his side’s five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second ODI, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj said that his plan was to hit one area consistently. Top knocks from Sanju Samson, Shubman…
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IND v ZIM, 2nd ODI: Shardul replaces Deepak as India win toss
Harare: Stand-in captain KL Rahul has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Zimbabwe in the second ODI at Harare Sports Club on Saturday. India are currently leading the three-match…
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AIFF ban: Sports Ministry requests FIFA, AFC to allow Indian clubs play AFC tournaments
New Delhi: The Sports Ministry has requested the world football governing body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to allow Indian clubs — Sree Gokulam Kerala FC and ATK Mohun Bagan…
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In a first, Saudi Arabia gets ready for pro women’s boxing match
Riyadh: For the first time in Saudi Arabia’s history, two female boxers will compete in a professional women’s boxing match on Saturday, August 20 at the King Abdullah Sports City Arena in…
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Champions Chess Tour: Pragg, Carlsen score similar 3-1 wins
Miami :The FTX Crypto Cup seems to be heading towards a tense two-horse race as Indian teenager Praggnanandhaa and Norway’s World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen both crushed their opponents in the fourth…
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Ticket sales reach 2.45 million for 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
Zurich: A total of 2.45 million tickets have been sold so far for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, set to be held in Qatar, the world soccer governing body said on Thursday.…
