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Srihari Nataraj breaks Best Indian Time 100m freestyle qualifies for World University Games semifinals

Swimmer Srihari Nataraj continued his record-breaking spree on Sunday as he bettered the ‘Best Indian Time’ in men’s 100m freestyle, clocking 49.46 seconds to qualify for the semifinals at the World University Games here. Nataraj erased Guangzhou Asian Games bronze medallist Virdhawal Khade’s long-standing mark of 49.47 seconds set way back in 2008 from record […]

Chess | Koneru Humpy creates history, becomes first Indian woman to enter FIDE Women’s World Cup semifinals | Chess News

Koneru Humpy (Image credit: FIDE) Koneru Humpy scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the semifinals of the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup. A composed draw in the second game of her quarterfinal clash against China’s IM Song Yuxin was enough to seal her spot in the final four.Despite a few minor […]

Pakistan humiliated! Crumble to lowest T20I total vs Bangladesh in series opener | Cricket News

Image credit: Bangladesh Cricket Board Fast bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman starred with the ball as Bangladesh cruised to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the first T20I in Dhaka on Sunday. Chasing a modest 111, opener Parvez Hossain smashed an unbeaten 56 to seal victory in just 15.3 overs and give the hosts […]

Murugappa Gold Cup | Railways too good for Indian Navy, completes a hat-trick of titles

The triumphant Indian Railways outfit. | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM Defending champion Indian Railways subdued a youthful Indian Navy 3-1 in the final of the 96th MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup hockey tournament at the SDAT-Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here on Sunday and completed a hat-trick of titles. After a sedate start in the pool matches, Railways […]

Glenn Maxwell on verge of completing 7,000 international runs for Australia

New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): Star Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is just seven runs away from completing 7000 runs for his country in international cricket. So far in his cricketing career, the right-hand batter has managed to score 6993 runs in 272 matches he has played. These runs have come at an average of […]

IND vs ENG: No Shubman Gill, no Jasprit Bumrah, no KL Rahul at nets ahead of must-win 4th Test at Old Trafford | Cricket News

Image credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com NEW DELHI: India’s preparation for the crucial fourth Test against England at Old Trafford began under overcast skies and behind closed doors in Manchester, as rain forced the team indoors. The first net session of the week was optional, and several key players, including Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, did not […]

‘Saath ghoomna theek hai, par match nahi?’: Ex-Pakistan pacer after India vs Pakistan called off in WCL | Cricket News

Shahid Afridi and Yuvraj Singh NEW DELHI: “Public ke saamne yeh dikhate ho ki hum nahi khelenge, aur saath mein ghumoge and shopping karoge, yeh unfair hai [You show the public that you won’t play each other, but behind the scenes you travel together and go shopping — that’s unfair],” former Pakistan pacer Abdur Rauf […]

WI vs AUS: Mitchell Marsh to play as specialist batter, bowling remains ‘offline’

Mitchell Marsh has confirmed he will play as a specialist batter in Australia’s upcoming T20I series against the West Indies. The 33-year-old has not bowled since the Test series against India and has only bowled once – during an ODI against England at Lord’s in September 2024. Marsh also didn’t bowl in any of his […]

Sreeshankar wins long jump title in Portugal

Star Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar clinched the title with a leap of 7.75m at the Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto in Maia, Portugal, a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze-level meet. File. Star Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar clinched the title with a leap of 7.75m at the Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto in Maia, […]

Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st T20I live streaming: How to watch BAN vs PAK live in India; get probable XIs & match details

After a morale-boosting series win over Sri Lanka, Bangladesh will aim to carry on the momentum when they host Pakistan in a three-match T20I series, starting on July 20 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. It will also be Litton Das’ first assignment as a T20I captain at home. The series serves as a […]