Sports News

AUS vs PAK, 2nd Test: Marsh misses out on century, Aussies lead by 241 runs

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 19:08:01 S O Correspondent

Elgar, Jansen bolster South Africa's position in 1st Test against India

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 19:06:10 S O Correspondent

Litton Das' 42 inspires Bangladesh to their maiden T20I win over New Zealand

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 20:39:00 S O Correspondent

Dean Elgar's unbeaten ton guides South Africa to 194/3 at tea in reply to India's 245 all out

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 19:54:15 S O Correspondent

Dean Elgar hit a boundary-studded century as South Africa scored rapidly on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Wednesday.

Khawaja accuses ICC of double standards over Gaza support

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 13:38:26 S O Correspondent

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has again accused the International Cricket Council (ICC) of double standards after being refused permission to display a dove of peace on his bat during the Boxing Day test.

Sports Ministry suspends newly-elected WFI till further notice

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 12:27:21 S O Correspondent

The Sports Ministry on Sunday suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) till further orders after the newly-elected body made a "hasty announcement" of organising the U-15 and U-20 nationals "without giving sufficient notice to wrestlers" to prepare.

Now Deaflympics gold medallist Virender Singh to return Padma Shri over WFI president’s election

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 16:58:56 S O Correspondent

Deaflympics gold medallist Virender Singh Yadav, better known as Goonga Pehlwan, has now decided to return his Padma Shri to the government, showing solidarity with the country’s top wrestlers who have objected to election of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist Sanjay Singh as WFI president.

Tanzim Hasan helps Bangladesh get consolation win against New Zealand in 3rd ODI

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 15:58:52 S O Correspondent

Tanzim Hasan Sakib's three-wicket haul helped Bangladesh clinch a nine-wicket win against New Zealand in the third ODI at McLean Park in Napier on Saturday. Even though the Kiwis lost the game, they registered a 2-1 series win against Bangladesh.

Australia batter Khawaja reprimanded by ICC over black armband to support Palestinians in Gaza

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 19:07:33 S O Correspondent

Australia batter Usman Khawaja has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for wearing a black armband in support of Palestinians in Gaza during the first cricket test against Pakistan.

Sakshi Malik retires, Vinesh Phogat, warns of more exploitation in wake of WFI polls

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:50:30 S O Correspondent

Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik on Thursday announced her retirement from the sport, protesting against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist Sanjay Singh winning the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) election for the top job, here.

Wrestling body polls: Brij Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh becomes new WFI President

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:29:26 S O Correspondent

Sanjay Singh on Thursday became the new President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) with his panel comfortably winning most of the posts in the delayed polls as outgoing chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh gained indirect control over the sports body.

ICC rankings: Adil Rashid has top spot in T20I bowlers, Babar among batters in ODIs

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:58:20 S O Correspondent

England spinner Adil Rashid was crowned as the number one T20I bowler while Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam dethroned Indian opener Shubman Gill to regain his top spot in ODI batting in the ICC Rankings issued on Wednesday.