The winner of the upcoming World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand will walk away with prize money of USD 1.6 million along with the Test Championship Mace, the International Cricket Council said on Monday. India and New Zealand will battle it out for the prestigious title at Southampton on June 18. “The…
French Open-2021: Djokovic makes history with 19th Grand Slam title in epic final
June 14, 2021The 34-year-old Serb becomes first man in 52 years to win all four Majors twice Paris: Novak Djokovic claimed a 19th Grand Slam title and became the first man in 52 years to win all four Majors twice when he came from two sets down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in a gripping French Open final…
Djokovic-Nadal to meet for 58th time in Semi-finals
June 10, 2021Paris: Novak Djokovic set up a 58th meeting with Rafael Nadal on Wednesday when he reached his 40th Grand Slam semi-final at the French Open despite being held up by 5,000 fans needing to be evacuated to conform with a COVID-19 curfew. The semi-final clash is scheduled for tomorrow. World number one Djokovic defeated Italy’s…
Dingko Singh, Asian Games Gold Medallist Boxer, dies at 42
June 10, 2021New Delhi: Asian Games gold medal-winning former boxer Dingko Singh passed away today (June 10) after a long battle with liver cancer. He was 42 and had been fighting the disease since 2017. “I’m deeply saddened by the demise of Shri Dingko Singh. One of the finest boxers India has ever produced, Dinko’s gold medal…
Dhawan’s fifty guides DC to 7-wicket win over PBKS
May 3, 2021Shikhar Dhawan’s fantastic fifty guided Delhi Capitals (DC) to a comfortable 7-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 29th match of the IPL 2021, here on Sunday. Put into bat, stand-in skipper Mayank Agarwal scored an unbeaten 58-ball 99 as Punjab Kings posted 166/6 in 20 overs. Besides Agarwal, Dawid Malan contributed with run-a-ball…
Buttler’s ton leads RR to 55-run win against SRH
May 3, 2021Jos Buttler’s scintillating maiden hundred powered Rajasthan Royals (RR) to 55-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 29th match of the IPL 2021, here on Sunday. Put into bat, opener Jos Buttler smashed a 64-ball 124, while skipper Sanju Samson made 48 off 33 balls as RR posted a huge total of 220/3 in…
PBKS skipper Rahul diagnosed with acute appendicitis
May 3, 2021Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper K.L. Rahul has been hospitalised and will go undergo a surgery as he was diagnosed with acute appendicitis, the IPL franchise revealed on Sunday. PBKS announced the news on Twitter ahead of their clash against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Sunday. “K.L. Rahul complained of severe abdomen…
India to begin campaign against NZ in FIH Hockey Pro League 2021-22
May 2, 2021Indian men’s hockey team will begin their FIH Hockey Pro League 2021-22 campaign against New Zealand on Feb. 5, 2022, the FIH (International Hockey Federation) on announced. According to the schedule announced by FIH on Friday for the 2021-22 season, this year’s edition of the home-and-away League will kick off on Oct. 6, 2021 when…
Pollard stars in MI’s 4-wicket win over CSK
May 2, 2021Kieron Pollard played a blinder (87* off 34) as Mumbai Indians (MI) beat table-toppers Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 4 wickets in the thrilling 27th match of the IPL 2021, here on Saturday. Ambati Rayudu’s quickfire fifty (72* off 27) powered Chennai Super Kings to 218/4 in 20 overs after being asked to bat. Apart…
Kane Williamson takes over as captain of SRH
May 2, 2021Kane Williamson will take over as captain of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the remainder of the IPL 2021, the franchise announced on Saturday. Williamson will take over from David Warner, under whom SRH have lost five of their six games this season and are at the bottom of the standings. The Australian batsman also…
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