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Mandeep Singh (Image credit: X) Five-time champions India began their title defence at the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in style, crushing Bangladesh 13-0 at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. Mandeep Singh led the charge with a hat-trick, while captain Harmanpreet Singh, Dilpreet Singh and Hardik Singh scored two goals each.India dominated…

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Mumbai: In a significant step towards making cricket more inclusive, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has urged all 38 state cricket associations to take measures to support differently-abled cricketers and promote the development of the game in their respective jurisdictions.In a communication sent to all member associations on…

Kylian Mbappe (AFP Photo) Kylian Mbappé has apologised after comments about a meme featuring Chinese revolutionary leader Mao Zedong sparked anger in China. The controversy has also cost the French football star partnerships with three Chinese companies, while criticism of his remarks spread across Chinese social media.“My comment was ill-judged, and I now understand that…

Abhishek Sharma and Yuvraj Singh (Instagram and PTI) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was left in awe of Abhishek Sharma‘s explosive century against New Zealand, joking that even he could not score a hundred in 30 or 34 balls, as the young opener powered India to a six-wicket victory in the third T20I on Tuesday.Abhishek…

Abhishek Sharma continued his record-breaking run in T20I cricket, surpassing West Indies great Chris Gayle for the second-most innings featuring 10 or more sixes in men’s T20 internationals.The Indian opener achieved the milestone with his explosive 113 off just 38 balls against New Zealand in the third T20I on Tuesday. Abhishek smashed 11 sixes and…

India’s Abhishek Sharma, left, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gesture after winning during the third T20 cricket international match between New Zealand and India in Wellington, New Zealand. AP/PTI Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced a breathtaking batting display against New Zealand in Wellington, recording the highest run rate for a 100-plus opening partnership in men’s T20…

Abhishek Sharma and Virat Kohli Abhishek Sharma produced a breathtaking batting display, smashing a 35-ball century to power India to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the third T20I on Tuesday. The left-handed opener blazed his way to 113 off just 38 deliveries as India chased down the target with 40 balls to spare,…

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has begun its 2026 electoral process under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, with the Athletes’ Commission election scheduled for November 3 and the Executive Council polls set for December 5. NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Electoral Officer (returning officer), Sanjay K. Srivastava,…

South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test Live Score: South Africa and Australia renew their rivalry in a high-stakes third Test at Newlands in Cape Town, with the series finely poised at 1-1 and the world No. 1 ranking on the line. Both sides have registered emphatic victories in the opening two matches, setting up a…

India A came agonisingly close to victory but had to settle for a draw against New Zealand A in the first unofficial Test after bad light brought an end to play on Day 4 in Lincoln on Tuesday.New Zealand A were 187/9 in their second innings while chasing a target of 313 when the umpires…