Rajkot's SCA Stadium to be re-named as Niranjan Shah Stadium ahead of IND-ENG Test

Rajkot (IANS) The Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) stadium in Rajkot will be re-named as the Niranjan Shah Stadium ahead of the third India-England Test, which is starting on February 15.

SCA said in a statement that Jay Shah, the current…

Five Indian chess players among top 10 in junior world rankings

Chennai (IANS) For the first time in the history, young Indian chess players occupied five slots -- including the top spot -- in the junior world rankings.

The honours go to Grandmasters (GM) the top-ranked R.Praggnanandhaa (Elo rating 2747),…

New Jersey to host FIFA World Cup 2026 final; Mexico to stage opening match

New Delhi (IANS) Iconic New York New Jersey Stadium has been confirmed as the venue for the FIFA World Cup 26 final on July 19, 2026, the world soccer’s governing body FIFA announced as the schedule of the showpiece event revealed.

The 104-game…

Williamson surpasses Kohli, Bradman in Test hundreds' list after scoring ton against South Africa

Mount Maunganui (NZ) (IANS) New Zealand's experienced batter Kane Williamson achieved a remarkable feat in the first Test against South Africa as he surpassed cricket legends Don Bradman and Virat Kohli in the list of most Test centuries.

Arati Patil qualifies for Para-Badminton World Championships 2024

Pune (IANS) Indian shuttler Arati Patil, has confirmed her berth at the upcoming BWF Para-Badminton World Championships 2024, to be held in Pattaya, Thailand from February 20 to 25.

The 23-year-old Kolhapur resident is currently ranked 13 in…

2nd Test: Jaiswal's unbeaten 179 propels India to a commanding 336/6 against England on Day 1

Visakhapatnam (IANS) It was surely a day to remember for young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, who toiled hard for 93 overs to score his highest Test score of 179 off 257 deliveries but a couple of late strikes by their spinners helped England fight back…

WTT Star Contender boosts Paris 2024 qualification hopes of Indian paddlers

New Delhi ( IANS) The recently concluded World Table Tennis (WTT) Star Contender Goa not only recorded historic Indian participation for a WTT event with country's 43 paddler competing but also bolstered their qualification chances for the 2024…

Hockey5s World Cup: Uttam Singh scores three goals as India outplay Kenya 9-4

New Delhi (IANS) In a bid to further boost mobile manufacturing in the country, the government has slashed import duty on parts used for manufacturing of mobile phones to 10 per cent from 15 per cent.

The finance ministry said in a notification…

Senior Nationals: India’s best set to fight for honours at Army Rowing Node in Pune

Pune (IANS) The Hangzhou, Asian Games bronze medallists Babulal Yadav and Lekhram (men’s pair) along with Punit Kumar, Jaswinder Singh, Bheem Singh, Ashish (men’s four) will showcase the huge cast at the 41st Senior and 25th Open Sprint National Rowing…

KIYG 2023: Despite lack of facilities and minimum training, Jammu and Kashmir volleyball team punches above their weight

Chennai (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir is hardly a formidable name in volleyball. And hence when their boys team upset defending champions Haryana in the group encounter of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor stadium here, the…