Dubai, Jan 25 (PTI) Swashbuckling Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav was on Wednesday named the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year for his ridiculously good run in the shortest format of the game. Surya had a stellar 2022, breaking an array of records and setting a benchmark in the format. He beat the likes of Sam Curran, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and Zimbabwe’s batting all-rounder Sikandar Raza for the top honour. However, India vice-captain and last year’s Cricketer of the Year Smriti Mandhana lost out to Australia’s Tahlia McGrath in the women’s category. Popularly known as ‘SKY’, the 32-year-old became just…
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New Delhi, Jan 25 (PTI) HCL, a leading global conglomerate, along with the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), is all set to kick off the HCL SRFI Indian Tour – a Professional Squash Association (PSA) event — on January 28. The Indian Junior Open will be held from January 30 and the action in both the events will unfold at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the national capital. Both events are part of the ‘HCL Squash Podium Programme’ that aims to provide Indian players an opportunity to compete against the world’s best on their home turf and gain…
Mumbai, Jan 25 (PTI) The BCCI on Wednesday earned a Rs 4669.99 crore windfall for the sale of five teams in the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) with Adani Sportsline shelling out a massive Rs 1289 crore for the Ahmedabad team, which emerged the most expensive franchise. IPL team owners Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals made successful bids of Rs 912.99 crore, Rs 901 crore and Rs 810 crore respectively to enter the WPL. Capri Global Holdings got the Lucknow franchise for Rs 757 crore. “Today is a historic day in cricket as the bidding for teams…
मेलबर्न, 25 जनवरी (भाषा) अपने करियर का अंतिम ग्रैंडस्लैम टूर्नामेंट खेल रही सानिया मिर्जा ने बुधवार को यहां हमवतन भारतीय रोहन बोपन्ना के साथ मिलकर ऑस्ट्रेलियाई ओपन टेनिस टूर्नामेंट के मिश्रित युगल फाइनल में जगह बनाई जहां उनकी नजरें सातवें मेजर खिताब पर टिकी हैं।
Bhubaneswar, Jan 25 (PTI) The world’s top two sides, Belgium and Australia, have achieved their primary goal of reaching the semi-finals of the FIH Men’s World Cup, and having accomplished it the hard way, they are not taking anything for granted. Last edition’s bronze medallists and world No.1 Australia came back from two goals down to beat Spain 4-3, while defending champions and Olympic gold medallists Belgium fended off a spirited challenge from New Zealand in the second half to emerge 2-0 winners in their quarter-final matches here on Tuesday. “It (World Cup) is a tough competition against tough teams,…
Mumbai, Jan 25 (PTI) The BCCI on Wednesday earned a Rs 4669.99 crore windfall for the sale of five teams in the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) with Adani Sportsline buying the most expensive franchise for Rs 1289 crore. The Ahmedabad franchise went to Adani while IPL team owners Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals made successful bids of Rs 912.99 crore, Rs 901 crore and Rs 810 crore respectively to enter the WPL. Capri Global Holdings got the Lucknow franchise for Rs 757 crore. Earlier this month, the BCCI sold the media rights to Viacom18 for Rs…
दुबई, 25 जनवरी ( भाषा ) भारतीय तेज गेंदबाज मोहम्मद सिराज आईसीसी एक दिवसीय गेंदबाजों की रैंकिंग में पहली बार नंबर एक गेंदबाज बन गए ।
राउरकेला, 25 जनवरी ( भाषा ) क्वार्टर फाइनल में भी नहीं पहुंचने के बाद आलोचना की शिकार भारतीय टीम को पुरूष हॉकी विश्व कप में सबसे खराब स्थान से बचने के लिये जापान के खिलाफ बृहस्पतिवार को नौवें से 16वें स्थान के क्लासीफिकेशन मैच में हर हालत में जीत दर्ज करनी होगी ।
Dubai, Jan 25 (PTI) India pacer Mohammed Siraj on Wednesday became number one bowler in the ICC rankings for ODI bowlers, a testament to his rapid rise in international cricket. Siraj went past New Zealand’s Trent Boult and Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood to become the top-ranked ODI bowler for the very first time. Not only has Siraj’s form over the last 12 months been imperious, but his effort in the ODI series at home earlier this month against Sri Lanka and New Zealand has shown just how much the right-armer has improved in recent times. India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey…
Rourkela, Jan 25 (PTI) Already facing a huge backlash after failing to make the quarter-finals, India could end up with their worst-ever placing in the FIH Men’s World Cup if they lose their 9th-16th classification match against Japan here on Thursday. A loss to the 2018 Asian Games gold medallists could push the hosts to play the 13th-16th classification match on Saturday against a yet-to-be-decided opponent. India’s worst-ever placing and finish in the 14 previous editions of the World Cup is 12th and last — at London in 1986.In the ongoing edition of the World Cup, 16 teams are competing…