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Hockey

Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023: India thump Chinese Taipei 11-0 to reach semi-finals

The win also cemented India’s position atop Pool A. India finished the group stage of the tournament unbeaten, having won three games and drawn one.

First Cricket News

'So much potential': Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma keen to nurture India's 'next big thing' Shubman Gill

Gill has had a dream run across formats in the last one year which has prompted his national team captain Rohit to term him as the "next big thing".

India

German Defence Minister visits Western Naval Command, Mazagon Dock in Mumbai

During the visit to Mumbai, Pistorius was given a tour of the latest indigenous warship, INS Mormugao. Consequent to India and Germany signing an agreement on Bilateral Defence Cooperation in 2006, there has been a significant enhancement in military interactions, the Indian Navy said

Sports

WTC Final: India lacked positive mindset by opting to field, says Ravi Shastri

Disappointed by India's defensive approach, former head coach Ravi Shastri has said Rohit Sharma did not show a 'positive mindset' by electing to bowl in the World Test Championship final against Australia.

Hockey

FIH Hockey Pro League: India suffer 1-4 loss to Netherlands

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh (11') scored India's lone goal despite the visitors being awarded as many as five penalty corners and a penalty stroke.

India

Need to wipe out signs of Portuguese rule: Goa CM Sawant

The Indian armed forces had conducted the 'Operation Vijay' and liberated Goa from the 450-year-old Portuguese rule on December 19, 1961. Later, the first elections for the Goa Legislative Assembly were held in 1963

Sports

Global Chess League: Anand joins Ganges Grandmasters, Warriors pick up Carlsen

Five-time world champions Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen were picked up by Ganges Grandmasters and SG Alpine Warriors respectively in the Players' Draft for the inaugural Global Chess League.

First Cricket News

WTC Final 2023: Ashwin was dropped due to the conditions, bowling coach Mhambrey explains decision

India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey said the tough decision to leave out the world's number one ranked bowler Ravichandran Ashwin from the World Test Championship final was based purely on conditions.

World

Indian-origin scientist Joyeeta Gupta awarded highest distinction in Dutch science

Gupta will receive 1.5 million euros to spend on scientific research and activities related to knowledge utilisation. The official presentation will take place on October 4.

First Cricket News

Carrot of international cricket will stay for a while, players need to be paid adequately: Ross Taylor

The issue of better remuneration is more relevant for players of smaller boards like West Indies, New Zealand and Sri Lanka.

Sports

India win two gold medals on concluding day to finish third in Asian U-20 Athletics Championships

India ended third with 6 gold, 7 silver and 6 bronze, behind Japan (14 gold, 4 silver, 5 bronze) and China (11 gold, 5 silver, 3 bronze).

Hockey

Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023: India need a draw against Chinese Taipei to make semis

Unbeaten India would look to seal their semifinal berth when they face Chinese Taipei in their final pool match of the Women's Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament.

Entertainment

Karan Johar: 'There are at least five scripts that landed on my table after he passed away that screamed Irrfan Khan'

Taking solace in the fact that he has at least one of Irrfan's movies, "The Lunchbox", on his roster -- even if he was just a presenter on that film

First Cricket News

IPL is envy of world but Test format can't be sacrificed for franchise league cricket: Farokh Engineer

The IPL being the 'envy of the world' delights Engineer but he also wants the stakeholders to pull Test cricket out of 'danger,' saying the traditional format can't be sacrificed for franchise league cricket.

Sports

Wrestlers' Protest: We have not withdrawn support to athletes, says Rakesh Tikait

Tikait on Tuesday insisted that they have not withdrawn their support to the wrestlers and they have postponed the June 9 demonstration against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh only on the request of grapplers.

First Cricket News

WTC Final 2023: Australia skipper Pat Cummins expects Scott Boland to make 'huge impact' against India

If conditions remain overcast like they have been over the past couple of days, Australian pace troika of Cummins, Boland and Mitchell Starc can make a decisive difference in the game.

Sports

Selection trials priority over WFI elections: PT Usha

The IOA had on 27 April announced that a three-member ad-hoc committee will run the day-to-day affairs of the federation and also hold WFI elections within 45 days of its formation

Hockey

Defending well is in the centre of Indian Hockey coach Craig Fulton’s mantra

The Fulton-coached side bounced back strongly in the return leg, winning 5-1 against Belgium and then beating Britain 4-2 in a penalty shootout after both teams were locked 4-4

Sports

Asian U-20 Athletics Championship: Sunil Kumar wins decathlon gold medal with a borrowed pole vault

The 18-year-old suffered a setback much before stepping out on the track and field when a South Korean airline and Air India barred him from carrying his pole vault due to "technical issues" relating to the five-metre length of the equipment

First Cricket News

WTC Final 2023: Andy Flower joins Australia in consultancy role ahead of summit clash against India

However, he is not expected to be around for the start of the Ashes series, which begins on 16 June at Edgbaston