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February 2, 2024 12:41 PM

Abhinav Bindra selected as torchbearer for 2024 Paris Olympics

Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual gold medallist at the Olympic Games, has been selected as a torchbearer for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games. He will be part of the Olympic torch relay to be held from April 16 to July 26. Bindra, a mem...

February 2, 2024 11:32 AM

Hyderabad-born cricketer Ramesh Alluri gears up to represent Tanzania in ODI qualifiers

Ramesh Alluri, a cricketer originally from India, is set to represent the Tanzania National Cricket Team. Currently residing in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Alluri, who was born and raised in Hyderabad, discovered his passion for cricket at a young age. ...

January 31, 2024 4:18 PM

Jay Shah reappointed as ACC chairman for third successive year

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has been reappointed as the Chairman of the Asian Cricket Council, marking his third term in the role. The decision was reached during the ACC Annual General Meeting in Bali on Wednesday. In 2021, he assumed the position, suc...

January 31, 2024 12:20 PM

Khelo India Winter Games 2024 mascot and logo unveiled

The much-anticipated mascot and logo for the Khelo India Winter Games 2024 were officially revealed on Tuesday. 'Sheen-e She,' or affectionately known as 'Shan,' emerged as the spirited mascot embodying the essence of the upcoming event, scheduled to...

January 31, 2024 12:11 PM

Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal ‘stable’ after feeling sick during flight

Mayank Agarwal, the currently-sidelined India opener and Karnataka captain, was rushed to hospital on Tuesday after falling ill just before his New Delhi-bound IndiGo flight was about to take off. Agarwal was admitted to hospital after he vomited an...

January 29, 2024 10:38 AM

ICC lifts ban imposed on Sri Lanka Cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday lifted the suspension imposed on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with immediate effect. In a statement, the ICC announced the uplifting of SLC's ban, stating, "The International Cricket Council lifte...

January 27, 2024 7:15 PM

Australian Open Final: Rohan Bopanna becomes oldest-ever man to win Grand Slam

India's 43-year-old Rohan Bopanna has today become the oldest man to win a Grand Slam, after winning the Australian Open 2024 men's doubles title. Pairing with Matthew Ebden, the second-seeded duo clinched the Australian Open 2024 men's doubles titl...

January 25, 2024 10:42 PM

Virat Kohli named ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023

Former Indian Skipper Virat Kohli has been named the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023. The Indian batsman had a fantastic 2023 with the bat. He scripted to his name several records and displayed a splendid performance at the World Cup in whic...

January 25, 2024 6:29 PM

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Jaiswal’s fiery 76* puts India in driver’s seat at Stumps on Day 1

Yasnasvi Jaiswal made England spinners dance to his tune and put India in the driver's seat on the first day of the first Test being played here at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. At the end of stumps on Day 1, India were 119/1 and trailed E...

January 25, 2024 12:27 PM

Boxing legend Mary Kom refutes retirement rumors

Indian legendary boxer M C Mary Kom on Thursday refuted reports that she has announced retirement. In a statement, the boxer clarified, "Dear friends from the media, I haven't announced my retirement yet and have been misquoted. I will personally ad...

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