Hyderabad: After a disappointing performance in the second Test, played with Pink ball, at Adelaide Oval, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team would be aiming to make a comeback in the Test series as the place in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final is at stake. A defeat here will reduce India's chances to qualify for the WTC25 final significantly, with three more teams in the likes of Australia, Sri Lanka and South Africa still in the hunt. However, it added another concern as Indi...Read More
New Delhi: Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh(Dommaraju Gukesh) made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating China's Ding Liren in the finals of the World Chess Championship in Singapore. At just 18, Gukesh has become the youngest chess champion in history. He is also the second Indian, after Vishwanathan Anand, to secure the prestigious title. Gukesh defeated Ding Liren with a 7.5-6.5 score in a challenging 14-match series that tested his mental fortitude. ...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes left-handed batter Travis Head is well on his way to becoming one of the batting greats of the modern-day game. Head was named Player of the Match after scoring a stunning 140 off 141 balls to help Australia beat India by ten wickets in the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval and help the hosts' level the five-match series at 1-1. Head has been India's nemesis over the last 18 months - making magnificent 163 in ...Read More
Baroda vs Mumbai (Baroda Cricket Team vs Mumbai Cricket Team) SMAT 2024 Semifinal 1 Live Score: Follow all the live updates from semifinal match between Baroda and Mumbai. Baroda vs Mumbai (Baroda Cricket Team vs Mumbai Cricket Team) SMAT 2024 1st semifinal LIVE score: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the first semifinal of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Krunal Pandya-led Baroda is up against Shreyas Iyer's Mumbai in the first last-four match, which is taking place at the M Chinnaswamy S...Read More
"I expect the same effect when the Women's HIL begins with four teams this year. This will be a good opportunity for players who could not make the cut for the National Camp to showcase their potential and grow under different coaches. "It will also help strengthen the conveyor belt of talent coming into the Indian women's hockey team." A veteran of 317 matches with 158 goals, the 32-year-old will lead the forward line of Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers in the inaugural edition. "When the HIL was r...Read More
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Niki Prasad will lead India U-19 in the inaugural edition of the junior women's Asia Cup scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur from December 15 to 22. All matches will be held at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval. Sanika Chalke has been named vice-captain while lanky Gujarat Giants seamer MD Shabnam has also been included in the squad. India U19 are placed in Group A along with Pakistan and Nepal, while Group B consists of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka an...Read More
Former India captain Mithali Raj is set to leave her role as mentor of the Women's Premier League franchise Gujarat Giants ahead of the WPL 2025 Auction, according to media reports. Mithali reportedly had signed a three-year contract with the side but that is set to end early. In the first two seasons of the WPL, the Giants finished last on the table with four points on both occasions. In November, the former batter was appointed the mentor of Women's Cricket Operations by the Andhra Cricket A...Read More
East Bengal FC will be looking to extend its newfound form when it meets Odisha FC in a match week 12 of the Indian Super League 11 at its home here at the Salt Lake Stadium on Thursday. After suffering six successive losses since the start, East Bengal picked up momentum under its new coach Oscar Bruzon and has remained unbeaten in its last three outings. The team picked up its first point in its seventh outing with a draw against city rival Mohammedan Sporting and then won the next two match...Read More
Gujarat Giants has appointed Pravin Tambe as the bowling coach, ahead of the 2025 season of the Women's Premier League. The team also announced the appointment of Daniel Marsh as its new batting coach while Michael Klinger, who joined the team last season, will continue to be the head coach. Tambe came into the limelight when he made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut at the age of 41 with Rajasthan Royals. He also brings substantial coaching experience. Previously, he has worked with IPL t...Read More
India Under-19 opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi was one of the shining lights in his team's campaign at the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2024, where the Indians ended up as runners-up. Suryavanshi, who is just 13 years of age, scored back-to-back fifties against United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka Under-19 sides to live up to the hype that was built around him after the IPL 2025 Mega Auction last month. Although Suryavanshi failed to fire in the U-19 Asia Cup 2024 final which India lost to Bangladesh, scorin...Read More
SS vs NC Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 Big Cricket League T20 2024 Expert Advice: Southern Spartans will be taking on Northern Challengers in the first match of the Big Cricket League T20 2024 at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Vesu, Surat on 12th December at 7:30 PM IST. Get the best SS vs NC Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st match of the Big Cricket League T20 2024. Expert analysis and more. The Big Cricket League T20 2024 is se...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): As the country prepares for the inaugural Women's Hockey India League (HIL), the captains of four teams expressed their excitement at being part of a historic tournament. They described it as "more than a competition," calling it a "celebration of skill and passion for women's hockey in India," and highlighting its role in showcasing the nation's finest sporting talent. With just one month remaining until the highly anticipated event, excitement is building...Read More
New Delhi: Team India's former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is in Australia these days. Harbhajan Singh is commentating in the ongoing 5-match Test series between India and Australia. Team India's Turbanator did something after the second Test match ended which is being praised a lot. After the day-night Test match played in Adelaide, he took off his blazer and gave it to the camera person. This generous video of Bhajji is viral on social media. Australia defeated India by 10 wickets in the Pink ...Read More
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 12 (ANI): Ahead of the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL) player auctions, Gujarat Giants on Thursday announced strategic changes to their coaching staff, with Pravin Tambe appointed as the new bowling coach and former Australian cricketer Daniel Marsh as the new batting coach. Michael Klinger, the former Australian batter, will continue as the team's head coach, having joined last season. In a statement, Gujarat Giants said, "Ahead of the 2025 Women's Prem...Read More
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 12 (ANI): The Haryana Steelers are brimming with confidence as they approach the critical stages of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season. With qualification secured, the team is now focused on fine-tuning their performances and avoiding the pitfalls that have hindered them in previous editions, including their defeat in the final of PKL Season 10. Head coach Manpreet Singh offered a candid reflection on the team's journey, highlighting the complexity of their...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12: All-rounder Niki Prasad has been named as captain of the India U19 team for the inaugural ACC Women's U19 Asia Cup, to be held in Kuala Lumpur from December 15 to 22. Niki, who previously won the Player of the Series award in the women's Under 19 T20 Challenger Trophy, made an unbeaten 49 off 31 balls in the tri-series final as India B skipper to ace the chase of 143 and beat South Africa by eight wickets at MCA Stadium in Pune on Thursday. Asian Cricket Council Announces Inau...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (VOICE) Ahead of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) election, incumbent president Rohan Jaitley has called his opponent and former cricketer Kirti Azad's claims as 'baseless' and has no 'substantial documentation' to back them. Former World Cup-winning player Azad levelled serious allegations against Jaitley including mismanagement of funds received from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)."I am not aware of the content of the allegations that have bee...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (VOICE) The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi has received approval from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to manage the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP). The approval was granted on December 6, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports informed in a release on Thursday.The NDTL will be a WADA-approved Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) in the region to monitor Athlete Biological Passport and can integrate the ABP into the larger framework of a robust an...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (VOICE) All-rounder Niki Prasad has been named as captain of the India U19 team for the inaugural ACC Women's U19 Asia Cup, to be held in Kuala Lumpur from December 15 to 22. Niki, who previously won the Player of the Series award in women's Under 19 T20 Challenger Trophy, made an unbeaten 49 off 31 balls in the tri-series final as India B skipper to ace the chase of 143, and beat South Africa by eight wickets at MCA Stadium in Pune on Thursday. Sanika Chalke will be serving ...Read More
Mumbai [India], : Launched to bring the excitement of street cricket to a professional platform and showcase the country's cricketing talent, the Indian Street Premier League became an instant success during its inaugural season earlier this year. According to a press release, the league's second season is scheduled to be held in Mumbai from January 26 to February 15, 2025. "Indian Street Premier League is a great platform for India's cricket talent, and the inaugural season highlighted the imm...Read More
The World Anti-Doping Agency has approved the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) to manage the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) of Indian athletes, which could prove to be a major step in curbing the abuse of banned performance-enhancing substances by athletes. The approval was granted on December 6, according to a release from the Sports Ministry. The ABP is an advanced anti-doping tool that monitors an athlete's biological markers over time, which include blood and steroid profiles. Th...Read More
When we lost 4 wickets in the powerplay, our batting collapsed and that's where we lost the game - Bengal captain after loss India National Cricket Team pacer Mohammed Shami achieved a massive feat in the history of the T20 cricket. The premier pacer completed 200 wickets in the shortest format of the game, becoming the 34th player to achieve the milestone. Mohammed Shami achieved the feat during the game against Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25. The match between Bengal and the K...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Australia captain Alyssa Healy has confirmed she will play as a specialist batter in the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, marking her return from a knee injury that prematurely ended her WBBL season. The star opener, who missed Australia's 3-0 ODI series sweep over India, is on track to feature in the first game in New Zealand on December 19. However, Healy will not don the wicketkeeping gloves, as her left knee injury limits her ability to crouch for ...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (VOICE) Ahead of WPL 2025 auctions, the Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants have announced that Pravin Tambe and Daniel Marsh have joined their coaching staff as bowling and batting coaches, respectively. In first two seasons of the WPL, the Giants amassed just four points on both occasions to finish at last position on the points table. The franchise also said former India captain Mithali Raj has moved on from being their mentor-cum-advisor, a role which she served in for t...Read More
New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka has been in the news ever since he lashed out at KL Rahul during IPL 2024. This time LSG has bought Rishabh Pant by spending the most money in the mega auction. LSG has bought Pant for Rs 27 crore. At the same time, now LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka has made a big statement about Team India's most successful former captain MS Dhoni during a podcast. "Whatever happened, happened with a clear dialogue. We share a very close and warm relationship. The ...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) here has received approval from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to manage the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP), which is a significant for the country's initiatives to curb the abuse of banned performance-enhancing substances. The WADA granted the approval on December 6, a press release from the sports ministry stated. The Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) is an advanced anti-doping tool that monitors an athlete's biologi...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) here has received approval from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to manage the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP), which is a significant for the country's initiatives to curb the abuse of banned performance-enhancing substances. The WADA granted the approval on December 6, a press release from the sports ministry stated. Also Read | ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, 2nd T20I 2024: Tips and Suggestions To Pick Best Winning Fant...Read More
New Delhi: Indian musician and composer Palash Muchhal shared a picture of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana on his Instagram stories after she scored her ninth ODI century. Mandhana reached this milestone during the third and final ODI against Australia Women on Wednesday, December 11, in Perth. The 28-year-old cricketer made 105 runs from 109 deliveries, striking 14 fours and one six. This century marked Mandhana's fourth in 2024, making her the first female cricketer to hit four ODI centuries...Read More
Yuvraj Singh's father, Yograj, has often accused MS Dhoni of harming Yuvraj's career, claiming his decisions cut it short. While Yograj's allegations made headlines, Dhoni stayed silent, and Yuvraj maintained a balanced view on their bond. When discussing drama within the Indian cricket team, several instances come to mind, such as the alleged Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma rift or the juniors vs seniors dynamic in the squad. However, one that stands out is the one-sided war of words between Yuvra...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Ahead of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Brisbane, former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said that now Australia has the momentum in the series. The third Test match of the BGT series will be played in Brisbane's iconic The Gabba from Saturday. Earlier in the Adelaide Test, India conceded a disappointing 10-wicket defeat to Australia. Speaking exclusively to Star Sports, Sunil Gavaskar said that following the win in Perth Test the momentum ...Read More