South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma crosses 1,000-run mark in ODI cricket

Reaching the 1,000-run mark in 23 innings, he is the second-fastest Proteas player to reach the milestone, with Rassie van der Dussen and Quinton de Kock ahead of him. Bavuma has outdone legends like Hashim Amla (24 innings) Peter Kirsten and former skipper Graeme Smith (28 innings), who reached the 1,000-run mark slightly later than Bavuma

Updated: Mar 19, 2023 09:32 IST

What we did proved a lot of people wrong, immensely proud of my players, says Bengaluru FC coach Grayson after loss to ATK Mohun Bagan in ISL final

ISL runners-up Bengaluru FC had a season to remember with the team producing one of the league-defining runs of history. Their incredible eight-match winning run saw them finish in the fourth position in the league stage after having started the year in the ninth spot. The Blues also ousted League Shield winners Mumbai City FC on penalties in the semi-finals on the road toward their third-ever ISL final. The side was on the lookout for their second ISL trophy with an impeccable record of victories to complete the fairytale

Updated: Mar 19, 2023 08:47 IST

ISL: ATK Mohun Bagan clinch maiden title after thrilling 4-3 win on penalties over Bengaluru FC

As the winners, ATKMB took home a prize money Rs 6 crore, while runners-up Bengaluru FC were awarded Rs 2.5 crore

Updated: Mar 19, 2023 08:35 IST

WPL: Gujarat Giants skipper Sneh Rana "short of words" after eight-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore

GG had set up a target of 189 for RCB, but the latter chased it down in just 15.3 overs. This successful run-chase gave a huge boost to RCB's net run rate and pushed GG to the bottom of the table.

Updated: Mar 19, 2023 08:18 IST

WPL: Milestones don't get to me, it was about getting my team home earlier, remarks RCB opener Devine after a match-winning knock against GG

Her match-winning contribution elevated her to the top of the run-getters list. In seven matches, she has scored 266 runs at an average of 38.00. She has scored two half-centuries in the tournament, with the best score of 99. Her strike rate in WPL 2023 is 175.00.

Updated: Mar 19, 2023 08:07 IST

Shakib Al Hasan becomes third player to score 7,000 runs, take 300 wickets in ODIs

Shakib Al Hasan accomplished the milestone at Sylhet during Bangladesh's first ODI of three-match series against Ireland

Updated: Mar 19, 2023 00:39 IST

Inaugural Hockey India junior men, women zonal championships to start today

The Championships are part of Hockey India's Grassroots Development Programme, which aims to unearth young talent and improve the bench strength of the national teams

Updated: Mar 19, 2023 00:37 IST

WPL: Sophie made my job easy, could have done with some popcorn, says RCB skipper Mandhana after win over Gujarat Giants

An explosive half-century by Sophie Devine and her 125-run partnership with Smriti Mandhana helped Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clinch an eight-wicket win over Gujarat Giants

Updated: Mar 19, 2023 00:33 IST

Players to undergo seven-day isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 in IPL 2023

Though this season will not make use of bio-secure bubbles, earlier mandatory for three years since the pandemic, the IPL has said that it wants to stay "careful" and COVID-19-positive players will not be permitted to partake in any training or matches till they produce a negative COVID test, which can be taken on the fifth day of recovery at the earliest.

Updated: Mar 18, 2023 23:40 IST

Indian senior women's football team to play first of two friendlies against Jordan on Sunday

Jordan have been a familiar opponent for India recently, with the Blue Tigresses beating them 1-0 in a friendly last year as well. Jordan is ranked 69th on the FIFA Rankings, eight places below India.

Updated: Mar 18, 2023 23:36 IST

Under PM Modi's leadership, India's sports culture has found an invigorated momentum: Union Minister Anurag Thakur

Delivering the inaugural address at the state-level launch of holistic sports in school curriculum aligning to National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) at Pragati Academy in Perumbavoor, Kerala today, Thakur pointed out that sports can help students improve their overall physical health and fitness

Updated: Mar 18, 2023 23:17 IST

Rain likely to play spoilsport during second ODI between India and Australia

The second ODI between India and Australia will be played at Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. But weather could play a spoilsport and ruin the party of millions of cricket fans who will catch this match live from the stadium or through electronic mediums. Earlier, a weather forecast had suggested the likelihood of rain on Saturday and Sunday in Visakhapatnam.

Updated: Mar 18, 2023 23:05 IST

WPL: Devine's explosive knock helps Royal Challengers Bangalore clinch eight-wicket win over Gujarat Giants

The explosive run-chase has helped RCB climb the fourth spot in the points table, with two wins and five losses in seven matches

Updated: Mar 18, 2023 23:04 IST

Gayatri Gopichand-Treesa Jolly bow out of All England Open, lose in semifinals

The Indian pair had bowed out of the tournament at the same stage during the last edition as well when they lost to China's Shu Xian Zhang and Yu Zheng

Updated: Mar 18, 2023 22:45 IST

WPL: Top knocks from Laura, Gardner help Gujarat Giants post 188/4 against Royal Challengers Bangalore

Shreyanka (2/17) was the pick of the bowlers for RCB. Devine and Bose got a wicket each.

Updated: Mar 18, 2023 21:41 IST

WPL: Grace played a crucial role in bringing us back into game, admits UP Warriorz' Deepti Sharma after win over Mumbai Indians

Fiery bowling spells by Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma and Rajeshwari Gayakwad and a partnership between Tahlia McGrath and Grace Harris powered UP Warriorz to a five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match on Saturday, handing the latter their first-ever loss in the competition.

Updated: Mar 18, 2023 21:20 IST

WPL: Really proud of our spinners, says UP Warriorz skipper Alyssa Healy after win over Mumbai Indians

Fiery bowling spells by Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma and Rajeshwari Gayakwad and a partnership between Tahlia McGrath and Grace Harris powered UP Warriorz to a five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match on Saturday, handing the latter their first-ever loss in the competition.

Updated: Mar 18, 2023 21:14 IST

WPL: Grace-Tahlia partnership helps UP Warriorz clinch 5-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in last-over thriller

MI is at the top of the points table despite the loss, having won five of their six matches and having collected 10 points. UP Warriorz are at the third position in the points table, with three wins and an equal number of losses in six matches. They have a total of six points.

Updated: Mar 18, 2023 19:20 IST

WPL: Gujarat Giants win toss, opt to bat first against Royal Challengers Bangalore in must-win match

RCB is at the bottom position in the points table with one win and five losses in six matches. They have a total of two points. GG is at the fourth position in the table with two wins and four losses in six matches. They have a total of four points.

Updated: Mar 18, 2023 19:13 IST

Women's World Boxing C'ship: Preeti, Nitu Ghangas, Manju Bamboriya advance to next round

The tenacious Preeti (54kg), who won bronze at 2022 Asian Championships, registered her second win of the ongoing tournament as she conquered the Romanian Perijoc with a 4-3 win on points after the bout was reviewed

Updated: Mar 18, 2023 18:54 IST

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