Adrian Holdstock, Ahsan Raza join ICC Elite Panel of Umpires as Aleem Dar steps down

Aleem, who has been on the Elite panel since its inception in the year 2002, has officiated in more Tests and ODIs than any other umpire and is second in T20Is, behind compatriot Ahsan.

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 18:52 IST

Nepal punch ICC World Cup Qualifiers ticket after beating UAE by DLS method

After an incredible tournament comeback, winning 11 of their last 12 matches to go from sixth to third, Nepal locked in the third automatic spot for the Cricket World Cup Qualifier from League 2.

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 18:24 IST

Indian Wells: Maria Sakkari rallies past Petra Kvitova to book semifinals berth

Sakkari will lock horns with No.2 Aryna Sabalenka on Friday for a spot in her third WTA 1000 final.

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 16:43 IST

PV Priya announces 20-member squad for SAFF U-17 Women's Championship

India U-17 women's national team head coach PV Priya announced a 20-member squad that will travel to Dhaka, Bangladesh, for the SAFF U-17 Women's Championship starting on March 20.

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 16:21 IST

Thomas Dennerby names 23-member squad for preparatory tours to Jordan and Uzbekistan

The Senior Indian Women's National Team will play games in Jordan between March 17 to 22, and in Uzbekistan between March 23 to 29.

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 16:19 IST

UEFA Champions League: Liverpool bow out of competition after 6-2 loss to Real Madrid

Liverpool's loss at Anfield had left them with no choice but to play out of their skins away from home but the reigning champions Real Madrid took advantage of the home conditions, with Benzema striking in the 78th minute.

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 16:04 IST

"Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium is lucky for us," says India men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh

India's outstanding feat in Rourkela, Odisha has put them on top of the pool standing in the FIH Hockey Pro League. The team now leads the chart with 19 points from eight matches and is ahead of Spain, which has 17 points from eight games, followed by Argentina in the third position with 13 points from 12 games. Reigning World Champions Germany have been pushed to no.4 in the pool standing with 11 points after 8 matches

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 14:38 IST

Neeraj Goyat set for professional boxing return against Jose Zepeda

The 3 times WBC Asia title winner, Neeraj Goyat turned professional in 2013 and since then has fought 22 bouts with a record of 17-3 with 7 knockouts (17-3-2 draws). He is the first Indian boxer to have made it to the WBC world rankings and has won the 'Honorary Boxer of the Year' by WBC Asia in 2017

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 14:13 IST

Russia proposes to host first Shanghai Cooperation Organization Games

The initiative was put forward by Russian Minister of Sports Oleg Matytsin in Delhi at the Meeting of Heads of Ministries in charge of the development of physical education and sports in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Member States.

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 12:47 IST

Aim to provide best facilities to national football team: Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi

The Indian Women's Team, after setting camp in Ahmedabad, will now fly to Jordan on Friday, March 17 and then on to Uzbekistan, where they will play exposure matches to prepare for the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers Round 1

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 12:10 IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad unveil jersey for IPL 2023

Sunrisers Hyderabad will start off their IPL 2023 campaign on April 2 against Rajasthan Royals at their home ground, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 12:07 IST

There is still one per cent chance, what you think about it matters: Virat Kohli 's pep-talk with RCB women's team

Virat held this motivational session with the team ahead of their match against UP Warriorz

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 11:14 IST

Excited to lead such talented bunch; will miss Rishabh: New Delhi Capitals captain David Warner

The JSW-GMR co-owned Delhi Capitals on Thursday announced Australian batter David Warner as captain for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. Warner steps in as skipper for Rishabh Pant, who is currently undergoing rehab and recovery. Meanwhile, all-rounder Axar Patel has been named the team's Vice Captain. The franchise also announced former India captain Sourav Ganguly as the franchise's Director of Cricket. Ganguly has been associated with Delhi Capitals in the past too, in the role of mentor, during the 2019 season.

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 11:13 IST

Teen from tribal-dominated Jashpur selected by Mumbai Indians as support player for IPL 2023

After picking 25 players for its squad in the auction, the franchise purchased a few more players as 'support player' to deal with the situation if any of their players got injured. These support players' travel as well as actively practice with the team.

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 10:48 IST

LLC Masters: Chris Gayle's explosive fifty powers World Giants to three-wicket win over India Maharajas

On Wednesday, the West Indies' legendary hard-hitter, who has 'Gayle Force' as one of his many nicknames, hit nine powerful boundaries and a six in his 46-ball knock. So dominating was Gayle's knock that after he fell, World Giants struggled to reach the target but, in the end, won with eight balls to spare.

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 10:14 IST

England all-rounder Will Jacks ruled out of 2023 IPL due to muscle injury

Jacks was bought by RCB for Rs 3.2 crore in the IPL auction back in December and would have provided a cover for Glenn Maxwell in their middle order.

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 09:44 IST

WPL: Losing three wickets in powerplay is not great, remarks UP Warriorz skipper Healy after five-wicket loss to RCB

After bowlers ran riot, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batters held their nerves as Kanika Ahuja's blistering innings of 46 runs helped RCB defeat UP Warriorz (UPW) by 5 wickets in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match here at DY Patil Sports Academy on Wednesday

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 09:20 IST

WPL: Accomplished dream of winning a game for RCB, says all-rounder Kanika Ahuja after victory over UP Warriorz

After bowlers ran riot, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batters held their nerves as Kanika Ahuja's blistering innings of 46 runs helped RCB defeat UP Warriorz (UPW) by 5 wickets in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match here at DY Patil Sports Academy on Wednesday.

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 09:05 IST

David Warner to lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023

Head coach Ricky Ponting and the team management have reached an agreement that the Aussie star is the best man to lead the side on an interim basis as Pant gradually recovers after surviving a horrific car crash in December.

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 08:58 IST

WPL: Kanika is a 360-degree player, impressed by her belief, remarks skipper Mandhana after RCB's win over UP Warriorz

With this win, RCB is at the fourth spot in the table with one win and five losses in six matches and a total of five points. UP Warriorz is still at the third spot with two wins and three losses in five matches and a total of four points.

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 08:16 IST

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