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New Delhi [India], January 5 (ANI): Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered an all-timer Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) campaign with 32 scalps in five matches at an average of 13.06 with three five-wicket hauls. The bowler had a capable partner in pacer Mohammed Siraj, who toiled really hard for his wickets during the series and showcased an aggressive attitude fitting of a pacer. Siraj ended the series with 20 wick

New Delhi [India], January 5 (ANI): Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh is all set to showcase his skills for Haryana Gladiators in the upcoming Legend 90 League, scheduled to be played in February. Harbhajan, a veteran of 103 Tests and 236 ODIs, will bring his unmatched experience to the Gladiators. Joining Harbhajan in the Haryana Gladiators lineup are former Australian cricketer Ben Dunk, Sri Lankan all-rounder Asela

Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): Australia captain Pat Cummins has come to the defence of Sam Konstas following recent scrutiny of his on-field conduct during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. In the post-match press conference, Cummins discussed the role of the ICC and match officials in setting the rules and the standard for conduct, making it clear that the team respected those decisions, even if they did not alwa

SYDNEY, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) -- Coco Gauff overpowered Iga Swiatek on Sunday to help the United States retain the mixed teams United Cup title by beating Poland in the final.

(Photo credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images) Teams that eliminated one another from postseason play in each of the past two seasons begin a new chapter Sunday night when the Golden State Warriors host the Sacramento Kings in San Francisco. The matchup of Northern California rivals will be the first since 2016 without Mike Brown on the sidelines, as the former Warriors assistant was fired as the Kings' head coach last mont

New Delhi [India], January 5 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and veteran New Zealand batter Ross Taylor headline the roster for Delhi Royals in the Legend 90 League, set to be played in February 2025. Joining them in the Delhi Royals squad are former West Indies opener Lendl Simmons, Sri Lanka's Angelo Perera, Indian all-rounder Bipul Sharma, and West Indies cricketer Rayad Emrit. With this strong lineup of

SYDNEY, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) -- Aryna Sabalenka and Jiri Lehecka got their 2025 seasons off to the perfect start by winning the singles titles at the Brisbane International tennis tournament on Sunday night.

Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): India head coach Gautam Gambhir has lauded Rohit Sharma's decision to step aside from the Sydney Test, emphasizing the importance of the team over personal ambitions. Gambhir believes such gestures reflect true leadership and accountability, which starts at the top. Speaking about Rohit's move, Gambhir said, "If a leader puts his team forward and decides to step aside, I don't think it

(250105) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Draymond Green (C) of Golden State Warriors celebrates during the NBA regular season game between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies in San Francisco, the United States, Jan. 4, 2025. (Photo by Arthur Dong/Xinhua)

New Delhi [India], January 5 (ANI): The National Selection Panel (NSP) of the Differently-Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) has today announced the Indian squad for the upcoming Physically Disabled Champions Trophy to be held in Sri Lanka from January 12 to January 21. This is the first time that the tournament is being held since 2019 and India begins its campaign by playing Pakistan on January 12. The team was picke

Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): Australia captain Pat Cummins has praised opener Usman Khawaja for his resilient performances during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, despite not always getting the runs he would have liked. In the post-match press conference, Cummins spoke highly of the challenges Khawaja faced, acknowledging the difficulty of opening the batting on challenging pitches against top-tier bowlin

New Delhi [India], January 5 (ANI): Punjab FC will host Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on January 5, Sunday, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. The kick-off is scheduled at 7:30 pm IST. A win here will make Kerala Blasters FC the first team that Punjab FC defeated in three consecutive ISL matches. Kerala Blasters FC, on the other hand, are looking to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Pun

Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): Legendary former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his disappointment after being snubbed from the presentation ceremony of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy despite his name being associated with the coveted trophy. The historic series, which saw Australia break a 10-year hiatus and reclaim the trophy with a 3-1 victory, was marked by fierce competition and memorable moments. Gav

New Delhi [India], January 5 (ANI): India's top junior players, Senthil Kumar and Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, will lead the country's challenge in the boys and girls categories, respectively, at the ITF J300 event, starting on Monday at the DLTA complex. Apart from Senthil, who made a number of finals on the ITF junior circuit in season 2024, India's other top-5 players, Hitesh Chauhan (R3), Arnav Paparkar (R4), and Varun

China's marathon industry has seen robust growth in both quantity and quality, a World Athletics official said Sunday.

Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): Following India's loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said that the team needs hungrier and young talent like Nitish Kumar Reddy and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who would "protect their wicket like their life" and show hunger for runs. Even though the Border-Gavaskar Trophy concluded on a highly disappointing note for India with a scoreline of 1-3 and poor

BOSTON, Massachusetts: This week, the Dartmouth men's basketball team gave up its attempt to unionize, ending any attempt to become the first college athletes to bargain for a contract.

Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar expressed that head coach will have to make sure that players play more domestic cricket heading into the next ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and take tough decisions against those who opt not to play after shambolic batting performances during the New Zealand series at home and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, which cost India th

CANBERRA, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) -- Authorities in South Australia (SA) have ended the search for the body of a surfer who was killed in a shark attack.

Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): Following his side's win over India at Sydney during the final Test, Australian batter Travis Head expressed happiness at being able to contribute to his team's win and said that he is looking to a nice 10-day off. Head and Beau Webster finished Australia's long wait for a Border-Gavaskar Trophy, putting on a half-century stand to win the match by six wickets at Sydney, helping the Aus

Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): Steven Smith fell agonizingly short of reaching the monumental 10,000-run milestone in Test cricket, dismissed for 9999 career runs on Day 3 of the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test on Sunday. The Australian star's dismissal at the hands of Prasidh Krishna ended his chance to achieve the milestone at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Reflecting on the dismissal, Pat Cummins said,

Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): Following his side's win over India in the fifth Test, Australian skipper Pat Cummins expressed excitement to defend the ICC World Test Championship title at Lord's against South Africa. Australia will have the chance to defend their World Test Championship crown, claiming victory over India in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Test to secure their place in the Final at Lord's in Jun

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) Dylan Strome had a goal and two assists, Alex Ovechkin added his 872nd career goal and the Washington Capitals earned a 7-4 victory against the visiting New York Rangers on Saturday. Logan Thompson made 29 saves for the Capitals as Ovechkin inched closer to Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 goals. With the Capitals leading by a goal, Ovechkin backhanded a loose puck at the front

Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): India's bane and Australia's boon Travis Head sang verses in praise of Jasprit Bumrah and commended him for his "exceptional tour" that saw him deliver "probably the best individual performance" that the Australian southpaw ever saw since he started playing Test cricket. Bumrah was leagues apart from the rest of his counterparts throughout the Border-Gavaskar series. He made his way in

Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): Following his side's win in the final Test at Sydney, Australian skipper Pat Cummins hailed pacer Scott Boland for his brilliant performances throughout the series, saying that he is a "dream" bowler to have as a captain. Boland emerged as the biggest thorn in the eyes of the Indian team during this series. He took 21 scalps in three matches at an average of 13.19, with best figures of