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July 22, 2024 3:28 PM

From Suryakumar’s captaincy to relationship with Virat; key highlights from Gambhir’s first presser as head coach

By: Aditya Ahuja Newly appointed India head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed his first press conference in Mumbai since taking over the job earlier this month, with BCCI selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar beside him. This comes ahead of his firs...

July 22, 2024 9:56 AM

Yuki Bhambri, Albano Olivetti rally to win doubles title in Swiss Open

Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti won the Swiss Open 2024 doubles event after a come-from-behind victory against the French pair of Fabrice Martin and Ugo Humbert in the final. This is the second ATP Tour title...

July 21, 2024 3:46 PM

Olympics-India not content with just qualifying for team events at Paris Games, says coach

India will compete in the men's and women's table tennis team event at the Olympics for the first time at the Paris Games after climbing into the top 16 in the rankings, but coach Massimo Costantini is still not satisfied. India's table tennis team ...

July 20, 2024 6:12 PM

24 Service personnel among 117 Indian athletes taking part in Paris 2024 Olympics

24 Armed Forces personnel will be among the 117 Indian athletes competing at the Paris Olympics, set to begin on July 26. This representation highlights the military's commitment to sports excellence and national pride on the global stage. The Minis...

July 19, 2024 12:14 PM

Cricket-Pope, Duckett, Stokes give England strong start v Windies

England's Ollie Pope rode his luck to make 121 and lead the hosts to a rapid 416 all out on the first day of the second test against West Indies at Trent Bridge on Thursday. Dropped on 46 and 54, Pope compiled his sixth test century as the hosts bui...

July 19, 2024 9:54 AM

Govt to launch KIRTI phase 2 initiative in New Delhi

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, is set to inaugurate the second phase of the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) initiative on Friday in New Delhi. This ambitious project aims to revolutionize India's approac...

July 18, 2024 8:47 PM

Suryakumar Yadav named India’s new T20I captain; Rohit, Virat back in ODIs

Star batter Suryakumar Yadav will lead Team India in the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad on Thursday. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma will be leading the ODI side. T20I scene ...

July 18, 2024 5:21 PM

Defending champions India to face Pakistan in Women’s Asia Cup opener

The Women's T20 Asia Cup 2024 is set to kick off in Sri Lanka this Friday, with the Indian women's cricket team looking to defend their title as they open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan. This will be the ninth edition of the continental...

July 18, 2024 4:01 PM

Israel must be suspended for violating FIFA statutes, human rights lawyers say

Israel must be banned from any football-related activities for violating FIFA's statutes amid the war in Gaza, according to an independent legal analysis by lawyers who specialise in international law and human rights. The Palestinian Football Assoc...

July 18, 2024 3:38 PM

Khelo India’s talent program to receive fresh boost from Sports Minister Mandaviya

With the Paris Olympics around the corner, the government's ambitious Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme is set to receive a boost as Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukhbhai Mandaviya, inaugurates Phase 2 of t...

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