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 So
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
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 mo
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 be
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 t
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 durin
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
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, He
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 ca
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. "
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
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
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 centu
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 se
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. Speakin
New Delhi, Dec 12 (VOICE) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said the only way a struggling Rohit Sharma can assert himself in the upcoming Brisbane Test is by throwing the first punch towards Australia as an opener. Rohit could only make nine runs in two innings as a number six batter in India's ten-wicket defeat to Australia at the Adelaide Oval, as the hosts' squared the five-match series 1-
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not as excited at the prospect of becoming the youngest ever to play in the IPL as he is at being coached by the legendary Rahul Dravid at Rajasthan Royals. The 13-year-old Suryavanshi became the youngest cricketer ever to be bought at an IPL auction last month when he was acquired by Rajasthan Royals who will be coached by Dravid. "I
New Delhi: Legendary South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis is hopeful that Dinesh Karthik's upcoming debut in the SA20 will encourage more retired Indian cricketers to join the league. Karthik, who will represent the Paarl Royals in the 2025 season, will become the first Indian player to feature in the SA T-20. He earned eligibility after announcing his retirement from international cricket ear
New Delhi [India], : Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh reflected on the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia and said that now it's Rohit Sharma's side to turn the tables. Travis Head's scintillating century at home, accompanied by brilliant bowling performances from Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins led Australia to a 10-wicket win at the Adelaide Oval in the second Test of the
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh reflected on the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia and said that now it's Rohit Sharma's side to turn the tables. Travis Head's scintillating century at home, accompanied by brilliant bowling performances from Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins led Australia to a 10-wicket win at the Adelaide Oval in the s
India's Test Record At The Gabba: India and Australia lock horns at The Gabba as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 caravan moves from Adelaide to Brisbane. The IND vs AUS 3rd Test is scheduled to get underway from December 14. India started the series with a thumping 295-run win over the Aussies in Perth. However, Australia bounced back strongly and delivered an all-round show to thrash Roh
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 12 (ANI): East Bengal FC head coach Oscar Bruzon is banking on strong home support ahead of their upcoming clash against Odisha FC on Thursday, reported the ISL's official website. Despite a challenging start to the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season, the Red and Gold Brigade have found their rhythm under the guidance of new head coach Oscar Bruzon. B
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Former cricketer Irfan Pathan on Thursday sent birthday greetings to his ex-teammate Yuvraj Singh and praised him for being a fighter on the field. Yuvraj Singh turned 43 on Thursday. His illustrious career was marked by his exceptional batting, bowling, and fielding skills, earning him a place among India's greatest cricketers. Taking to his official X hand
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 12 (ANI): East Bengal FC head coach Oscar Bruzon is banking on strong home support ahead of their upcoming clash against Odisha FC on Thursday, reported the ISL's official website. Despite a challenging start to the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season, the Red and Gold Brigade have found their rhythm under the guidance of new head coach Oscar Bruzon. B
Patna, Dec 12 (PTI) The Bihar government has transferred the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium here to the state cricket association, clearing the decks for it to become a multi-sport complex and an international venue with a 40,000-seat capacity at an estimated cost of Rs 400 crore. The renovated stadium will have 76 corporate boxes and accommodation for 250 VIPs and the sports complex will feature a badminto
Patna (Bihar) [India], December 12 (ANI): The Bihar Government on Tuesday transferred the registry of the land for Moin-ul-Haq Stadium to the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) on a long-term 30-year lease, according to a release from BCA. This is a major step taken by the Bihar Government and the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) to host international cricket matches in Patna and to provide state cri
New Delhi: Former South African cricketer Daryll Cullinan has stirred up controversy with his critical view of Indian captain Rohit Sharma. Describing Sharma as a "flat-track bully," Cullinan raised questions about Sharma's performance and future in cricket. This statement highlights an ongoing discussion about Rohit's abilities, particularly when faced with difficult conditions. Cullinan didn't
Malaysian coach Tan Kim Her, who first brought together India's celebrated pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, returns to India taking charge of the doubles teams. Coach Tan reached Hyderabad Sunday night, Satwik confirmed on the sidelines of Go Sports Awards in Mumbai. Advertisement https://images.indianexpress.com/2020/08/1x1.png Tan replaces Danish Mathias Boe who took the
Mohammed Shami underwhelming as Bengal go down to Baroda in SMAT quarterfinals; MP in semis IMAGE: Hardik Pandya celebrates with Baroda teammates. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Pacer Mohammed Shami rarely operated at his best and it had a cascading effect on Bengal as they went down by 41 runs against Baroda in the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Opener Sha
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has announced the return of Malaysian doubles specialist Tan Kim Her for a second stint with the Indian badminton team, ahead of the 2026 Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. In a press release issued on Wednesday, the BAI stated, "The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has appointed Malaysian doubles speci