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After decades of fighting, India has finally eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it has become the third country in the Southeast Asia Region to achieve this milestone. The disease is one of the leading causes of blindness globally and has been a public health concern. Here’s…

Dating apps can be fun but also exhausting. Swiping right and left until you find your ‘perfect’ match can cause burnout. While people often join these online apps in search of connections and relationships, their experience is not always positive. The question about the impact of dating apps on mental health has been raised for…

Particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 pose significant health risks including stroke. Preventive action is essential to reduce the harmful effects of air pollution, particularly for vulnerable populations by identifying the sources of particulate matter pollution, we can strive for cleaner air and improved health outcomes. read more Exposure to air pollution has been recognised as…

Blindness remains a significant global health challenge with millions vulnerable due to preventable or treatable conditions. Globally, the primary causes of vision impairment and blindness are refractive errors, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration. According to WHO only 36% of individuals with distance vision impairment due to refractive error and 17% of those…

Two children in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai lost their lives after inhaling toxic fumes from rodenticide used by a pest control service at their house on Wednesday (November 13) evening. Their parents are undergoing treatment at a private hospital after inhaling the pesticide. The tragic incident has put the spotlight on the dangers of pest control….

Running is an appealing exercise for a reason. It doesn’t need much equipment, is convenient for people and improves overall health. However, truth be told, it can be hard for some people, especially those with injuries or compromised health. Researchers in Denmark claim to have created an innovative new pill that replicates the benefits and…

India has one-fourth of the world’s diabetes patients, according to a study published on the eve of the World Diabetes Day (November 14). India currently has 26 per cent of the world’s diabetes patients at 212 million (21.2 crore), according to the study by NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, an international collective of health scientists. The…

On World Diabetes Day, learn about diabetes symptoms, prevention strategies and the need for proactive lifestyle changes. Factors such as poor dietary habits, a heavy reliance on processed foods and misconceptions surrounding artificial sweeteners significantly contribute to the increasing global diabetes rates. read more A staggering 422 million people worldwide are grappling with diabetes, with…

High levels of lead have been detected in turmeric samples sold across India. The big question is: Should you be worried? Turmeric, often called the “golden spice,” is widely valued not only in Indian cuisine but also in traditional medicine for its compound curcumin, which is known to have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that…

Obesity is hard to escape. A peculiar case of a woman who took tapeworm egg pills as a quick-fix solution to lose weight has come to light. Doctors said she ended up with a devastating illness and warned about the practice of consuming tapeworm pills. Tapeworms are parasites that, once swallowed, can make a home…

The National Health Service (NHS) in England is introducing a new treatment to help smokers quit for good — a once-a-day pill called Varenicline. Hailed as a “game changer” by NHS Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard, this drug is expected to assist tens of thousands of people annually in overcoming smoking addiction. Its introduction is a…

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt has gone into more detail about her battle with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Alia, in an interview with The Lallantop, said, “I have been zoning out from things since childhood. I would zone out while in the classroom or in the middle of a conversation. Just recently, I took up…

A Texas man this week could become the first person executed in the United States for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome. Robert Roberson is scheduled to receive a lethal injection on Thursday (October 17) for the 2002 killing of his two-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis. The 57-year-old has long proclaimed…

The US millionaire Bryan Johnson, who is committed to reversing the effects of ageing, recently had a procedure called Total Plasma Exchange (TPE), which he claims is a treatment for a number of ailments. A variety of disorders can be managed and treated with this treatment, which has been increasing in popularity. Here’s all we…

Who doesn’t know Beyonce, also known to her millions of fans as Queen Bey? But while she garners worldwide popularity, few people know that her father, Matthew Knowles, who also served as her manager previously, is a survivor of male breast cancer. And this week, as the United States marks Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week…

In the last few decades, obesity has evolved from a localised public health issue to an international epidemic.  According to World Health Organisation (WHO), 1 in 8 people worldwide living with obesity. Adult obesity has more than doubled since 1990, and adolescent obesity has quadrupled over the same period. In total, 2.5 billion adults were…

As breast cancer continues to emerge as a major global health challenge, Firstpost brings out a doctor’s view on managing the risk factors associated with the disease and the necessary precautions for leading a healthier life read more Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer type among women worldwide and the leading cause of…

Several women on TikTok are now claiming to get pregnant by using a medicine generally recommended to cure cough and cold. Here is what experts have to say about the latest ‘Mucinex method’ to conceive read more The desire to have our own biological children is hard-wired into many of us. And the desire is…

French fries, pasta, bread — we humans love carbs. But what explains this love for starchy and sugary foods? The answer might lie in ancient roots. A new study published in the Science journal on Thursday offers the first hereditary evidence for early carb-laden diets. Let’s take a closer look. The study Researchers based at…

Who doesn’t love McDonald’s? It is the world’s largest food chain, with over 40,000 stores worldwide. However, the popular food chain’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers have caused concern in the United States after one person died and several others became ill due to E. coli infections in 10 states, the US Centres for Disease Control and…

Do you love wearing sarees? If so, you’re not alone. The saree holds a long cherished place in traditional garments in India, adored by women of all ages and cultures across the country. It is somewhat of a staple in all wardrobes. However, recent research reveals a hidden risk that might give saree lovers a…

The rising incidence of breast cancer is becoming a global health crisis, affecting women at increasingly younger ages. In March 2024, renowned actress Olivia Munn, 43, revealed her battle with aggressive luminal B breast cancer, leading to a double mastectomy. In India, recently Bollywood actress Hina Khan, 36, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. …

Sleep is good for our overall health. A lack of quality sleep has numerous side effects, such as difficulty in concentration, low motivation, increased appetite, fatigue and more. However, a new study has found poor sleep quality in early middle age could also be linked to signs of faster brain ageing later in life. Here’s how….

That much-awaited extra hour of sleep is on the way for millions in the United States, as the daylight saving time comes to an end. On November 3, Sunday, at 2 am, clocks will roll back by one hour, so remember to reset it before bed. However, there is also a downside: for the next…

With the arrival of the festive season, Halloween, and holiday celebrations, children often indulge in sugary treats, including sweets and candies. However, new research suggests that it is recommended to keep a close eye on young children’s sugar intake. A study published Friday in the journal Science reveals that reducing sugar in a child’s first…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) considers air pollution a major environmental health risk and a significant cause of skin diseases. Exposure to particulate matter (PM), nitrogen dioxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) significantly impacts skin health, triggering oxidative stress, inflammation, and barrier damage in the skin. Scientific research, such as the “Review of Green Synthesis:…

IND vs ENG LIVE 3rd Test Day 3 After 40 overs, India 168/1 (Yashasvi Jaiswal 100, Shubman Gill 44) SIX! And now Gill decides to charge down the track against Root, hammering the ball over the bowler’s head and clearing the long off fence with ease, moving to 40 in the process. Collects…

The BCCI added that it will stay in touch with Ravichandran Ashwin and will offer any support that may be needed. Ravichandran Ashwin has been forced to withdraw from third Test due to a family medical emergency. AP Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday withdrew midway from the third India-England Test at Rajkot and from the national…

IND vs ENG 3rd Test Day 2 Live Score After 26 overs, England 148 (Ben Duckett 106, Ollie Pope 20) FOUR! Drilled down the ground off an overpitched delivery from Mohammed Siraj and that brings up a third Test hundred for Ben Duckett, in just 88 deliveries at that! The left-handed has stamped…

IND vs ENG 3rd Test Live: The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium at Rajkot has been renamed as Niranjan Shah Stadium and India will hope the change of the name will also help them change the score line in the five-match Test series against England which is currently level 1-1 after first two matches. England won…

Former India cricketer RP Singh feels the India skipper has had an “over-thinking” and “over-cautious” approach when it comes to his batting. And that, RP Singh says, is not good for Rohit as a batter or even a person. Rohit Sharma has endured a poor run of form in the ongoing Test series against England….

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz (R) accompanied by teammate Charles Leclerc in a file photo. AP Carlos Sainz Jr. said he has “plenty of options” in Formula 1 when he leaves Ferrari to make way for Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton is joining Ferrari from Mercedes next year in a staggering move. The seven-time champion will partner with…

Representational image. AP Indian hammer thrower Rachna Kumari was on Tuesday handed a 12-year ban for failing multiple dope tests by the international federation’s Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). The 30-year-old Kumari’s dope sample, taken out-of-competition, was found to contain steroids Stanozolol, Metandienone, Dehydrochloromethyltestosterone (DHCMT) and Clenbuterol. “The AIU has banned Kumari (K.M.) Rachna (India) for 12…

Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant is expected to be fit ahead of the IPL 2024 season. Rishabh Pant shared a video on social media channels showing his journey of walking with crutches to sprinting now. Image: Rishabh Pant X account Indian wicket-keeper batsman, who has been out of action for quite a while after a…

Skipper Uday Saharan was among the four Indian players included in ICC’s ‘Team of the Tournament’ for the U-19 World Cup that concluded on Sunday in Benoni. Saharan led the Indians from the front, finishing at the very top of the batting charts with 397 runs at an average of 56.71, smashing a century against…

Iyer has not been able to score even a half century in his last 13 Test innings and this saw the selectors drop him for the remainder of the Test series against England. Shreyas Iyer has been overlooked for the remaining matches in the England series after a poor run in recent Tests. Sportzpics Former…

Team India’s curse of falling short in the final of global events continued with the Uday Saharan-led ‘Boys in Blue’ getting overpowered by Australia in the summit clash of the 2024 U-19 World Cup in Benoni on Sunday. After enjoying a unbeaten run throughout the tournament where they dished out one dominant victory after another,…

Ravichandran Ashwin has said that India are not enjoying the usual home advantage that they generally have in the ongoing Test series against England. The five-match series is currently level 1-1 with visitors England winning the first Test at Hyderabad and India emerging victorious at Visakhapatnam. The next three matches are at Rajkot, Ranchi and…

The Palani Tuskers team celebrates after being crowned champions of the 2023 Yuva Kabaddi Series. Image credit: Yuva Kabaddi Series Puducherry: Riding on raider Dhanasekar Malayali’s outstanding performance, Palani Tuskers overcame Murthal Magnets 44-41 in a thrilling final to emerge champions in the Yuva Kabaddi Series Winter Edition 2023 at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium…

India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was always “desperate and hungry” to play Test cricket, and disliked being labelled a white-ball specialist, former India head coach Ravi Shastri revealed on Saturday. Bumrah has been having a sensational run in the ongoing Test series against England, where his nine-wicket match-haul in Visakhapatnam played a key role in…

File image of ace Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia. AP The wrestling selection trials for the 2024 Paris Olympics Qualifiers and the Asian Championships, that was earlier postponed, will now be held in March, the ad-hoc committee announced on Friday. The trials were previously scheduled to be held between 27 and 29 February, but now it…

“The issues started after two or three months of their marriage. I currently live alone in Jamnagar, while Ravindra resides in a separate bungalow of his own. He lives in the same city, but I don’t get to see him. I don’t know what magic his wife has done on him,’ Ravindra Jadeja’s father had…

Shanaka’s omission comes after his poor run in the 50-over format. In his last 21 innings, he has scored just one half-century and had an average of 12.25. File image of Dasun Shanaka. AP Former skipper Shanaka has been left out of Sri Lanka’s 16-member ODI squad for their upcoming Afghanistan series. Along with Shanaka,…

Sunil Gavaskar said that Yashasvi Jaiswal was a ‘quick learner’ after the 22-year-old slammed a double century during the second Test between India and England in Visakhapatnam. IND vs ENG 2nd Test match Live: Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates scoring his double century on Day 2 of the second India-England Test in Vizag. Reuters Former India cricketer…

At the start of the introduction of Test matches, the traditional format of the game, it was played in three days. This remained the case in England and Australia, the two teams involved at the onset of the game, for the first 50 years. From 1930, the Ashes — a series between England and Australia…

Iran has been an active player in furthering the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas’ war efforts in Israel by not just providing financial and military assistance but also by accelerating cyber operations against the Jewish country, a recent report by Microsoft has revealed. The report, published on Tuesday, says, “Since Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023,…

The BCCI is likely to announce India’s squad for the remaining Tests against England in 24-48 hours, according to reports doing the rounds, and are set to make a crucial decision on Virat Kohli’s inclusion. The board had initially announced India’s squad only for the first two Tests, including Kohli in the same only for…

India U19 vs South Africa U19 preview: The 2024 ICC U-19 World Cup enters its business end on Tuesday with defending champions India taking on hosts South Africa in the first of two semi-finals in Benoni on Tuesday. The ‘Colts in Blue will be eyeing a fifth consecutive appearance in the U-19 World Cup final…

Urquiza, 42, currently one of Interpol’s three vice-presidents, said Brazil’s stated neutrality in global affairs was an advantage Image Courtesy Reuters Interpol should elect a new head from a developing nation to diversify the organisation and boost its credibility as crime becomes increasingly globalised, Brazil’s candidate to head the international police agency, Valdecy Urquiza, told…

India vs England LIVE After 66 overs, England 279/8 (Tom Hartley 30, Shoaib Bashir 0) Shoaib Bashir joins Tom Hartley at the centre with India two wickets away from a series-leveling win. The way Hartley’s batting at the moment, however, England might just cross 300 and reduce the margin of defeat to less…

Colombo: A maiden Test hundred by Ibrahim Zadran helped Afghanistan recover in the one-off Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, as the tourists ended day three on 199-1 on Sunday. Afghanistan showed fight after being shot out for 198 in their first innings to concede a lead of 241. Ibrahim went past his previous best…

India vs England 2nd Test LIVE OUT! Gill is dismissed for 104. England initially appeal for an LBW against Gill that the umpire says no for, but Gill goes for the reverse sweep that falls into the hands of Ben Foakes. England opt for the review. Replays show that it came off Gill’s gloves before…

China bounced back from a goal down, scoring in the third and final quarters to defeat India. Image credit: X/@FIH_Hockey Bhubaneswar: Indian women’s hockey team’s jinx against China continued with the home team going down 1-2 in their Hockey Pro League match in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Vandana Katariya (15th minute) scored the opening goal of…

Jasprit Bumrah produced one of the finest and deadliest yorkers to clean up Ollie pope on Day 2 of the Visakhapatnam Test. Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after breaking down Ollie Pope’s stumps. AP Jasprit Bumrah cleaned up Ollie Pope with a lethal yorker on Day 2 of the Visakhapatnam Test as two out of three stumps…

Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone are among the top English stars set to be available for the second season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday announcing two squads for the upcoming tour of new Zealand. Besides Mumbai Indians all-rounder Sciver-Brunt and UP Warriorz left-arm spinner…

India captain Rohit Sharma had lit the ODI World Cup 2023 at home with his aggressive intent and decision to take the attack to the bowlers in opening overs, but on Friday, during the second Test against England, the skipper opted for a completely different approach. With India lacking batting experience in the absence of…

Ravindra Jadeja, out with a hamstring injury, and Mohammed Shami, suffering an ankle issue, are unlikely to be fit for the England series. New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips congratulates India’s Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami on winning the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match between India and New Zealand in Dharamshala, India, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023….

England, leading the five-match Test series 1-0, have made two changes for the second match against India. England pace legend James Anderson is 10 wickets away from 700 wickets mark. AP England have made two changes for the second Test against India that gets underway on Friday. Shoaib Bashir and Jimmy Anderson have come into…

India trail England 1-0 in the five-match Test series, losing the opener by 28 runs in Hyderabad. The second match begins on Friday in Visakhapatnam. India’s Axar Patel during a practice session ahead of the second Test match against England in Visakhapatnam. PTI Ahead of the second Test in Visakhapatnam, India batters worked on getting…

With Virat Kohli out of action due to personal reasons, Vikas spoke about the misinformation and asserted that their mother is in good health Virat Kohli is missing the first two Test matches against England due to personal reasons. AP Virat Kohli’s elder brother, Vikas, took to his Instagram account to refute rumours that have…

West Indies’ Shamar Joseph became an overnight sensation when he took seven wickets on Day four of the second Test against Australia at Brisbane’s Gabba, helping his team clinch a historic win over the Aussies. However, it wasn’t easy for Shamar. The 24-year-old was struck on the toe while batting on Day three courtesy a…

Arshin Kulkarni during India’s U19 World Cup match against USA. Image: X / @JayShah Toss update: New Zealand Under-19 team have won the toss against India Under-19 team in the Group 1 Super Six contest of the 2024 ICC U19 World Cup in Bloemfontein and have opted to field first. Playing XI India: Uday Saharan(Captain),…

Rishabh Pant has revealed his first thought after being involved in a near-fatal car accident in December 2022 Rishabh Pant is likely to return to competitive cricket ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup. Image: X/Delhi Capitals Rishabh Pant has recalled his first thoughts after a near-fatal car accident in December 2022. The India wicketkeeper-batter…

Team India received a reality check in the first Test against England in Hyderabad on Sunday after they succumbed to a 28-run defeat. Ollie Pope made the difference with a century whereas spinner Tom Hartley was impactful with a seven-fer as England dominated most of the second half of the Test to clinch a memorable…

“Absolutely thrilled for everyone. Tom Hartley on debut getting nine wickets, Ollie Pope coming back after his shoulder surgery, incredible effort from everyone,’ said Ben Stokes. England batter Ollie Pope celebrates after completing his century on Day 3 of the first Test against India in Hyderabad. AP England captain Ben Stokes was all praise for…

13:40 (IST) India vs England Day 4 LIVE After 22 overs, India 70/3 (KL Rahul 9, Axar Patel 4) Couple of singles conceded by Leach, one each to Rahul and Axar. LBW appeal against Rahul off Root’s bowling in the following over, but the impact is well outside off. The boundaries, meanwhile, have dried up…

The Sports Ministry had said that the Nationals organised by WFI will not be recognised. However, WFI remains defiant. PTI New Delhi: Around 700 grapplers, representing all affiliated state units except Punjab and Odisha, will participate in the Senior National Championship in Pune from Monday, the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) said on Saturday….

India vs England 1st Test Day 3 LIVE: Ravindra Jadeja strikes right after the drinks interval after Jasprit Bumrah gets two wickets in a five-over spell. India vs England 1st Test Day 3 LIVE: India left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja celebrates with teammates after castling England batter Jonny Bairstow on Day 3 of the first Test…

Among the most powerful hitters in the game, Chamari Athapaththu is also one of the most experienced players. Chamari Athapaththu from Sri Lanka has been in top form recently. Reuters Join our Whatsapp channel to get the latest global news updates Published on: January 26, 2024 20:11:11 IST

It’s been a week since the second season of the International League T20 (ILT20) got underway in the United Arab Emirates, with defending champions Gulf Giants beginning their campaign with a 31-run victory over Sharjah Warriors. Eight matches have taken place so far in the tournament which has witnessed some extraordinary performances already — from…

Neeraj Chopra said that it was “an absolute honour” to have met Roger Federer in Zurich. Image: X / @neeraj_chopra1 Ace Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra met Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer. In what can be called a dream-come-true moment for Chopra, the Tokyo Olympic gold medalist got a chance to interact with Federer in…

India vs England Day 1 LIVE: ENG 125/5; While Jonny Bairstow is cleaned up by a ripper from Axar Patel, Joe Root ends up top-edging the ball to Jasprit Bumrah off Ravindra Jadeja’s bowling. IND vs ENG Day 1 LIVE: Jonny Bairstow bats on Day 1 of the first Test between India and England at…

England Lions’ decision to bat first after winning the toss backfired big time as the Indian bowlers skittled the visitors out for 152 in 52.4 overs. Representational image. Reuters Ahmedabad: Devdutt Padikkal hit a stroke-filled 92 not out after right-arm pacer Akash Deep shone bright with the ball with a four-wicket haul as India A…

WWE Raw will move to Netflix next year as part of a major streaming deal. AP Netflix on Tuesday sealed a long-term broadcast deal with the WWE professional wrestling juggernaut, as the streaming giant pushes further into sporting events. Beginning in the United States in 2025, Netflix will become the exclusive new home of “Raw,”…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the Men’s Test Team of the Year 2023 with five Australian players and two Indian spinners featuring in the eleven. Australia’s World Test Championship-winning captain Pat Cummins was crowned as the skipper of the team while Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja found their way into the team….

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will host its annual awards ceremony on January 23. The glittery event will be held in Hyderabad this year. Apart from Indian cricketers, members of the English Test side will be part of the event. Only two days after the BCCI awards ceremony, India and England…

Hyderabad: Former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri will be honoured with BCCI’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Shubman Gill will be presented with ‘Cricketer of the Year’ award following a memorable 12 months when he became the fastest to cross the 2000-run mark in ODIs and also scored five hundreds in…

Rohit had seemingly retired out in the first Super Over to allow Rinku Singh to bat in his place in the third T20I against Afghanistan. Rohit Sharma starred with an unbeaten 121 as India defeated Afghanistan in a dramatic Super Over to complete a T20I series sweep in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Sportzpics Rohit Sharma produced…

Pujara might have been an out of favour batter as far as the Team India Test side is concerned, but he has been in prolific form in domestic cricket, having scored 444 runs from five innings in the Ranji Trophy this season already Cheteshwar Pujara joined an elite list comprising of Sunil Gavaskar (25,834 runs),…

Sania Mirza won six Grand Slams in her career. Reuters A day after cricketer Shoaib Malik posted photos alongside Pakistani actor Sana Javed, Sania Mirza, who he married in 2010, issued a statement clarifying their relationship. In the brief message, former tennis player Mirza said they had “been divorced for a few months now.” The…

India and Bangladesh had recently met at the semi-finals of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup in December, which eventual tournament winners Bangladesh ended up winning by four wickets. Image credit: X/@ACCMedia1 India vs Bangladesh, ICC U-19 World Cup Group A match preview: India will be hoping to begin their defence of the ICC U-19 World…

Zaka Ashraf’s resignation means a fourth change will be required at top of PCB in 13 months. Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairperson Zaka Ashraf during a PCB event. IMAGE VIA @TheRealPCB Pakistan cricket descended into fresh chaos on Friday as cricket board PCB chief Zaka Ashraf resigned citing lack of powers to administer the…

Abu Dhabi: Mohammed Shami landing his deliveries on perfect seam position is a work of art and no wonder England’s lethal weapon Ollie Robinson is hellbent on replicating the Indian maestro during the upcoming Test series starting 25 January. The England team is doing a simulation of Indian conditions in Abu Dhabi and will reach…

Mystery surrounds the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to issue NOCs to centrally contracted as well as non-contracted players to participate in ILT20 and BPL. Shaheen Afridi and other top Pakistan players have been cleared for T20 leagues. AP Mystery surrounds the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to issue NOCs to centrally contracted as well as non-contracted…

Virat Kohli was announced as the winner of the Fielder of the Series medal following his stunning catch in the third T20I between India and Afghanistan in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Kohli was instrumental on the field during Afghanistan’s innings, when Karim Janat slammed one towards the long-on fence. A highly alert Kohli leapt in the…

Rohit Sharma batted in both Super Overs despite retiring in the first one as India defeated Afghanistan in a thrilling fashion on Wednesday to sweep the T20 series 3-0. In the third T20 which was played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, two Super Overs were needed to eventually find a winner, making the…

Preview: With the series already in the bag, Rohit Sharma-led Team India would look to sort out a few team combinations in the third and final T20I in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The4 third T20I will be the Men in Blue’s final match before the T20 World Cup that takes place in the West Indies and…

It is now being learnt that Kohli has been granted permission by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to take a day off from the training camp for the Test series against England. Both Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have been invited to the Ram Mandir ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony that takes place…

The Indian cricket team will be looking to extend their lead to 3-0 when they take the field against Afghanistan in the third T20I on Wednesday, January 17. The third and final fixture of the T20I series is scheduled to be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match in Bengaluru will also…

Karnataka’s Prakhar Chaturvedi became the first batter to score 400 or more runs in the final of the Cooch Behar Trophy on Monday. Image credit: X/@BCCIdomestic Karnataka’s Prakhar Chaturvedi made headlines with his staggering innings of 404 not out against Mumbai in the U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy final. With his unbeaten knock during which he…

The spotlight was supposed to fall on the comeback pair Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the ongoing T20I series between India and Afghanistan, the two stalwarts representing their country in the shortest format for the first time in over a year. Instead, some of the relatively unfancied members of the side have become the…

Axar Patel’s outstanding figures of 2/17 helped India bowl Afghanistan out for a sub-par 173 while blazing fifties from Yashasvi Jaiswal (68) and Shivam Dube (63*) resulted in the Men in Blue chasing the target down with more than four overs to spare. India all-rounder Shivam Dube raises his bat in celebration after bringing up…

Having begun their year with back-to-back wins, albeit in different formats, Team India face Afghanistan in the second of three T20Is in Indore on Sunday aiming to clinch the series with a game to spare. Rohit Sharma and Co began the year with a historic victory in the New Year’s Test against South Africa in…

Johnson took the art of relay catching to a whole new level with his stunning effort to dismiss Young during the Super Smash meeting between Wellington and Central Districts on Saturday. Screengrab of video posted on X by user @robelinda2 showing Wellington’s Troy Johnson’s unbelievable effort to dismiss Central Districts’ Will Young Fitness standards certainly…

Left-hander Shimron Hetmyer has been left out of the West Indies ODI and T20 squads for the upcoming white ball series in Australia. West Indies, who co-host June’s T20 World Cup with the United States, named squads for both the short-form series on Friday after beating England in last month’s ODI and T20 series. Hetmyer…

Patidar’s unbeaten 61 allowed India A end the opening day of the two-day practice match in Ahmedabad on 123/1 after Suthar’s 3/45 helped bowl England Lions out for 233. Representational image. Getty Images Ahmedabad: Opener Rajat Patidar slammed an unbeaten fifty after Manav Suthar snapped three wickets as India ‘A’ produced a collective effort to…

Rohit Sharma was caught on camera shouting at batting partner Shubman Gill after his dismissal against Afghanistan. Rohit Sharma was angry with the response of his opening partner Shubman Gill. Image: Screenshot Rohit Sharma’s return to T20Is as a batter began on a disappointing note as he was dismissed for a duck. Rohit was returning…

Preview: Team India will look to get their combinations right when they take on Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series starting in Mohali on Thursday. This series will provide India the final opportunity to impress as a unit before the 2024 T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in West Indies and United States of…

India have only three more T20Is to test themselves before the T20 World Cup 2024 which starts some four and half months from now in the West Indies and the USA. Those three T20Is are against Afghanistan at home and the series begins on Thursday at Mohali. Now in these three T20Is, India just doesn’t…

India narrowly missed a clean sweep in the women’s 10m air rifle final after Mehuli Ghosh finished fourth with 210 points, behind China’s Shen Yufan. Image: X / @OfficialNRAI Jakarta: Budding shooter Nancy and Olympian Elavenil Valarivan came up with a grand performance in women’s 10m air rifle, clinching gold and silver respectively at the…

India are hoping to stage the 2036 Olympic Games in the country. Reuters The Gujarat government is working overtime to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream to see India host the 2036 Olympics. During the opening ceremony of the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) Annual Session in Mumbai in October, PM Modi had confirmed India’s…

U Mumba defeated Bengaluru Bulls 40-35 in Pro Kabaddi League. PKL image U Mumba got their home leg off to a rollicking start as they earned a commanding 40-35 win over Bengaluru Bulls in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 match at the DOME by NSCI in Mumbai. U Mumba’s Bittu, making his PKL debut,…

Navi Mumbai: A resurgent India Women produced a spotless effort to crush Australia by nine wickets in the first T20I and take a vital 1-0 lead in the three-match series here on Friday. After Titas Sadhu’s career-best figures of four for 17 helped India dismiss Australia for a mere 141, openers Smriti Mandhana (54) and…

David Warner has been reunited with his baggy green cap which had gone missing ahead of his farewell Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground against Pakistan. The baggy green cap was found packed in a bag at the Australian cricket team’s hotel in Sydney, Cricket Australia said. Warner made the confirmation of him reuniting with…

Despite their wait for a series victory in South Africa never seeming to end, Team India had the last laugh in the second Test in Cape Town on Thursday. It wasn’t far from perfect, but that win wasn’t perfect either. Given the manner in which South Africa folded out for 55 in the first innings…

Mohammed Siraj, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah were seen hugging Dean Elgar as he walked back to the dressing room after his last international innings. Virat Kohli and other Indian players were seen congratulating Dean Elgar on a successful Test career. Reuters Dean Elgar was given a warm farewell by Indian players including Virat Kohli…

Cape Town: Mohammed Siraj got six wickets in a breathtakingly menacing morning spell but to his horror found India losing six wickets in a space of eleven balls in the final session before regaining the advantage against South Africa on a riveting day one of the second Test here on Wednesday. After Siraj’s career-best 6/15…

South Africa has picked a second-string squad for New Zealand Tests as the series clashed with SA20, a T20 franchise competition. Cricket South Africa representative image. CSA Facebook account Cricket South Africa responded on Tuesday to what it described as “concern” about the country sending a below-strength team to New Zealand, claiming it was unable…

India skipper Rohit Sharma maintained that Test cricket for him still is the “ultimate challenge” while South African counterpart Dean Elgar was saddened with the prospect of his team fielding a second-string side in their upcoming tour of New Zealand. Explained: Why South Africa are sending a rookie Test squad to New Zealand Cricket South…

Leading all-rounder Deepti Sharma backed the India women’s cricket team to snap their losing streak in ODIs against Australia at home ahead of the third and final game against the world champions in Mumbai. The Women in Blue have now lost nine games on the trot at home against the Southern Stars. Two of those…

Having already conceded the three-match series with back-to-back defeats, the India women’s cricket team will be hoping to mount a fight back and salvage some pride when they face world champions Australia in the third and final ODI. India suffered a six-wicket defeat in the first one-dayer in Mumbai despite posting a challenging 282-run total…

Since October 7, Israel has been bombing and attacking Gaza nonstop. At least 21,672 Palestinians have died, mostly women and children, and thousands more are trapped beneath the debris Image Courtesy AFP Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel should control the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt and that the conflict in…

‘He (Kohli) has proved again that he is a champion and the best batsman of this generation, been a phenomenal year for him. Would rate this as his best year, especially since it had come after a couple of difficult years for him,’ said Venkatesh Prasad. Virat Kohli celebrates his century against New Zealand in…

Andrew McDonald also confirmed that David Warner will miss the ODIs and T20Is against the Windies in early February in order to play for the Dubai Capitals in the ILT20 in the UAE. Australia opener David Warner had endorsed Marcus Harris to replace him. AP David Warner might have endorsed Marcus Harris as his successor…

The former England captain felt the Indian team’s achievements in recent years did not quite match the talent and resources at its disposal. File image of former England captain Michael Vaughan. AP Melbourne: Former England captain Michael Vaughan said on Friday that the Indian cricket team has not achieved the results to match its talent…

Cummins made all the crucial breakthroughs late on Friday as the hosts bowled Pakistan out for 237 to win the Boxing Day test and extend Pakistan’s losing run in Australian tests to 16 matches. Pat Cummins finished with 10 wickets in the second Test against Pakistan at the MCG. AP Melbourne: Captain Pat Cummins’ second…

Dean Elgar’s magnificent 185 helped South Africa post a commanding 408 while Kagiso Rabada (5/59) and debutant Nandre Burger (4/33) helped bowl India out for 245 and 131 on either side of their innings. India vs South Africa LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 3: South Africa pacer Nandre Burger celebrates with teammates after dismissing India’s…

India women vs Australia women: India women’s cricket team have won the toss and decided to bat against Australia in the first ODI at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Saika Ishaque makes her ODI debut. INDW XI: Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Deepti Sharma, Yastika Bhatia(w), Sneh Rana, Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh, Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka…

Dean Elgar struck a memorable century in his final appearance at his home ground as South Africa surged ahead of India on Day 2 of the first Test in Centurion on Wednesday. Elgar remained unbeaten on 140 off 211 deliveries, bringing up his 14th Test hundred in what will be his penultimate appearance in a…

KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 70 runs at close on Day 1 of the first Test between India and South Africa in Centurion. AP Sanjay Manjrekar praised KL Rahul for displaying tremendous discipline on the opening day of the first Test between India and South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. KL Rahul struck…

Sanjay Singh has been appointed as the new Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief. PTI Ever since Sanjay Singh, an ally of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, was elected the new president of the WFI, the sport has suffered some serious repercussions with top stars either quitting the sport…

Australia batter Usman Khawaja has once again lambasted the global cricket body, the International Cricket Council (ICC, of holding double standards after being denied permission to display a dove of peace on his bat during the second Test against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pakistan-born Khawaja has been vocal about wanting to show support…

Paris Olympics flame to be lit on 16 April. AP Another year has flown by in quick time, and in less than a week, the world will get ready to welcome 2024. The sporting world, in particular, has a lot in store for next year with several multinational tournaments and competitions scheduled to be held….

Bengaluru Bulls got the better of Telugu Titans 33-31 in a Pro Kabaddi League match in Chennai on Sunday. Image: WordWork media U Mumba secured their third victory on the trot as they defeated the Bengal Warriors 39-37 in Match 38 of the Pro Kabaddi League season 10 at the SDAT Multi-purpose Indoor Stadium in…

Two days before the highly-anticipated Test series between India and South Africa gets underway in Centurion, head coach Rahul Dravid revealed he had spoken to KL Rahul about keeping the wickets during the series, adding that the 31-year-old is confident about pulling off the job. Rishabh Pant, India’s first-choice wicketkeeper across formats, is still undergoing…

Gujarat Giants defeated UP Yoddhas 38-30 in Chennai on Saturday. PKL image Gujarat Giants seemed to be in a spot of bother when they were trailing at 14-19 at the end of the first half, however, raider Rakesh and Captain Fazel Atrachali turned the tables in the second period and helped their team defeat UP…

Virender Singh in a file photo from X. Image: X/Goonga Pahalwan After Bajrang Punia, Deaflympics gold medallist Virender Singh, better known as ‘Goonga Pahalwan’, will also be returning his Padma Shri award in protest over Sanjay Singh winning Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) presidential elections. Singh is a close aide and vocal advocate of the…

Sanju Samson was in the form of his life on Thursday when he scored his maiden international century during the third and final ODI against South Africa in Paarl. It was a redemption act of sorts for the Kerala batter who has been in and out of the team ever since making his international debut…

Bajrang Punia has been one of top wrestlers protesting against Brij Bhushan. PTI Bajrang Punia on Friday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi returning his Padma Shri award. The development comes a day after Sakshi Malik retired from wrestling after BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s close aide Sanjay Singh won the Wrestling…

KL Rahul-led Team India defeated South Africa by 78 runs in the third and final ODI to clinch the series 2-1. Reuters Having been asked to bat first, Sanju Samson led by example for Team India as he amassed his maiden international century. Reuters Tilak Varma scored a fine half-century before being dismissed by Keshav…

Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat in a file photo. ANI Sakshi Malik has announced her retirement while Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat remained unsure of their wrestling futures after Sanjay Singh was elected as Wrestling Federation of India president. Singh is a loyalist of outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. “We slept…

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) were  one of the franchises who dominated the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 player auction. SRH were in need of tweaks in the batting and spin bowling departments following the departures of Harry Brook and Adil Rashid. SRH were the second-best in terms of spending at the IPL 2024 auction, having spent…

Reacting to the snub right after smashing a second consecutive century against the West Indies on Tuesday, Salt added getting overlooked was ‘part of the lottery of an auction’ and that these things happen from time to time. England batter Phil Salt celebrates with Liam Livingstone after bringing up his second consecutive century against the…

Records were expected to be broken in the player auction for the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) that took place in Dubai on Tuesday, and that indeed turned out to be the case. Australia pacers Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins headlined this year’s auction by fetching record bids from Kolkata Knight Riders (Rs 24.75 crore)…

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have arguably been the most talked-about franchise heading into the IPL 2024 Auction, thanks primarily to their decision to welcome all-rounder and Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya back into their side with open arms. Even bigger news, however, was Mumbai Indians naming Pandya captain for IPL 2024 a few days before…

Josh Hazlewood is among the players widely expected to trigger a bidding war among the franchises heading into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Player Auction, which takes place in Dubai on Tuesday. The pacer, after all, was part of Australia’s successful ICC World Cup campaign and was especially effective in the business end of…

MI’s decision to name Pandya captain sent shockwaves across cricketing circles but Chopra felt all parties, including skipper Rohit Sharma, would’ve been aware of it even before the trade was officially confirmed Screengrab of video posted by Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) on X in which all-rounder Hardik Pandya talks about his return to the franchise after…

The all-important Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is set to take place on 19 December in Dubai. It will be the first time the auction will be taking place outside India. Ahead of it, the players have been retained, released and traded. Some blockbuster news have already taken place such as Hardik Pandya moving to…

India vs South Africa 1st ODI LIVE: Follow live cricket score, updates and commentary from Wanderers Stadium. India vs South Africa LIVE: India take on South Africa in a three-match ODI series. AP India vs South Africa ODI Preview: It was only a month ago that India and South Africa suffered their respective ODI World…

KL Rahul will lead India in the ODI series against South Africa. In the Premier League football, Manchester United face a stern challenge against Liverpool. AP Only three more weekends remain in 2023 but the excitement as far as sporting events are concerned is still alive and kicking as always. India’s tour of South Africa…