India announce squad for AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers

Chennai (IANS) India on Thursday announced a 23-member squad for the Group F matches of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024 Qualifiers Round 1, to be played in Vietnam from March 7, this year.

Apart from India, hosts Vietnam,…

Ankita, Karman lead Indian challenge as KSLTA to host KPB Trust ITF Women's Open from March 6

Bengaluru (IANS) After the successful completion of the Bengaluru Open 2023, the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) is all set to host another exciting tennis tournament, the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open, scheduled from March 6 to 12,…

Domestic football: VAR to be used in Santosh Trophy knockout matches in Riyadh

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) (IANS) For the first time in the history of Indian football, Video Assistant Referee (VAR) -- the FIFA-approved referee's decision review system in the sport -- will be utilised for domestic competition.

VAR will be…

Nick Kyrgios pulls out of ATP/WTA Indian Wells Masters with knee issue

New Delhi (IANS) Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios will miss ATP /WTA 1000 Indian Wells Masters, starting from March 6, as he is recovering from a knee injury that kept him out of the Australian Open.

The Australian underwent surgery after…

After accident, I've found happiness in even being able to brush my teeth every day: Rishabh Pant

New Delhi (IANS) India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, who is currently on the road to recovery after surviving a horrific car accident last December, shared a positive update on his fitness, saying: "I am much better now and making some good progress."

Women's T20 World Cup: It's a pretty special effort from the group, says Meg Lanning

Cape Town (IANS) After winning the ICC Women's T20 World Cup for a record sixth time, Australia captain Meg Lanning acknowledged her side for putting in a 'pretty special effort', which saw them go undefeated throughout the tournament,…

Richa Ghosh lone Indian player in 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup team of the tournament

Cape Town (IANS) In the team of the tournament post the conclusion of the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh is the lone Indian player to make the cut.

Unsurprisingly four players from champion…

Athletics: Duplantis breaks world pole vault record in Clermont-Ferrand

Paris (IANS) Swedish Armand Duplantis cleared 6.22 meters to claim victory with a new world record at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Silver meeting in Clermont-Ferrand.

The 23-year-old Olympic champion added one centimetre to his previous…

Indian junior women's hockey team records 4-0 win against South Africa 'A'

Johannesburg (South Africa) (IANS) The Indian junior women's hockey team won 4-0 against South Africa's 'A' team in its final game of the tour, finishing the tour unbeaten.

The Indian team defeated the South African U-21 team…

Women's T20 World Cup: I was so tired after the batting, I just reacted and it stuck, says Tazmin Brits

Cape Town (IANS) In South Africa's enthralling six-run semifinal win over England to reach the final of the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup on their home soil, opener Tazmin Brits played a crucial hand with bat and on the field.

Tazmin smashed…