SPORTS
Mohammed Siraj released from ODI squad for West Indies series due to sore ankle
"The right-arm pacer has a sore ankle and as a precautionary measure has been advised to rest by the BCCI medical team. The team has not called for a replacement player for the ODI series, which commences on July 27, 2023, in Barbados," the BCCI said in a statement.
FIFA Women's World Cup: Netherlands hold defending champions USA to 1-1 draw
This is the second time the U.S. and the Netherlands have faced off at the World Cup, and the first since the 2019 World Cup final in France, which saw goals from Rose Lavelle and Megan Rapinoe gift the U.S. a 2-0 victory, reports Xinhua. The matchup also marked the first time in Women's World Cup history that the two finalists from the previous tournament met in the group stage.
FIFA Women's World Cup: Spain, Japan seal last 16 berths, Canada beat Ireland
In Group C, after securing a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in the opening match, Spain began their clash against Zambia with a dream start. Teresa Abelleira scored a stunning goal nine minutes into the game, and Jennifer Hermoso added another goal with a well-timed header four minutes later, reports Xinhua.
With one year to go: IOC invites NOCs and their best athletes to Paris 2024 Olympics; Russia, Belarus excluded
During a ceremony held at Paris 2024’s “Pulse” headquarters, IOC President Thomas Bach symbolically presented invitations to the presidents and representatives of the NOCs of Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and the host countries of recent and upcoming Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games, as well as the IOC’s Refugee Olympic Team.
IND v WI: India restart preparation for ODI World Cup, while West Indies aim to begin on fresh note
With many regulars of the Indian team still on the road to recovery from injuries of various kind, the series against the West Indies presents a chance for the likes of Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Umran Malik to strengthen their case for playing a home ODI World Cup.
Ashes 2023: Damien Fleming wants Pat Cummins to keep captaining Australia in Tests
I think 3-4 years is ideal for an Australian captain and in an ideal world, Cummins does it for a couple of years and looks to retain the Test championship," said Fleming on SEN Radio. Fleming believes Cummins needs more help from Steve Smith in the field as a captain when Australia is bowling.
'No, not at all': David Warner brushes off Oval retirement rumours
Warner's retirement speculation was fuelled when Vaughan told Fox Cricket that he had heard "whispers" during the Old Trafford Test that the final Ashes encounter would be left-hander's last game in the red-ball format.
ODI World Cup: BCCI to discuss India-Pakistan match date change with state associations tomorrow
As per the current schedule, the India-Pakistan match, regarded as the most high-profile match of the ODI World Cup, is scheduled for October 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. But the marquee match is clashing with the first day of the Navaratri festival, also on October 15, and the local police has told the BCCI that it would find it difficult to take care of security on the day.
Torneo del Centenario: India men's hockey team loses 1-2 to Spain in opener
India started the match on an aggressive note with high pressing in the first quarter but were unable to take the lead. Meanwhile, hosts Spain began to gain momentum as the first quarter progressed, and it paid off as Pau Cunill (11') found the back of the net to put the hosts ahead in the 11th minute.
Ashes 2023: Losing first Test at Edgbaston was a big miss for England, says Alastair Cook
England's quest for winning the Ashes 2023 ended when day five of the fourth Test was abandoned without a ball being bowled at Old Trafford. It meant the Ben Stokes-led side could not push for a victory, as England played a draw for the first time since they changed their approach to playing Test cricket.
Don't Miss
Advertisement