India-Zimbabwe series is testing ground for Deepak Chahar for T20 WC selection: Sanjay Manjrekar

Mumbai (IANS) Former India cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels that the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe will be a testing ground for Deepak Chahar in terms of selection in the Men's T20 World Cup squad.

Chahar, out…

'Breaking of ice is taking place', engaging with FIFA to lift AIFF suspension: Centre to SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it is holding talks with FIFA officials, and breaking of ice could take place soon, as the government is making all efforts to lift the suspension of All India Football Federation…

Centre mentions AIFF suspension by FIFA before SC, seeks hearing on Wednesday

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre on Tuesday mentioned the suspension of All India Football Federation (AIFF) by FIFA before the Supreme Court and sought a hearing on the matter.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, mentioned…

Bronze medal at CEC 2022 opens up new horizons for Indian esports, feel experts

New Delhi (IANS) India's DOTA 2 esports team's victory at the Commonwealth Esports Championship 2022 is a significant milestone in the history of the Indian esports and gaming ecosystem.

The Industry experts feel that the victory of…

World Junior Squash Championships: India's Anahat Singh enters quarters

Nancy (France) (IANS) Indian squash player Anahat Singh entered the quarterfinals of the women's singles event of the 2022 WSF World Junior Championships after beating England's Torrie Malik 3-1, here on Saturday.

The 14-year-old defeated…

India to play International friendlies against Singapore, Vietnam

New Delhi (IANS) The senior men's Indian football team will be back in action in September, when they play two International friendlies against Singapore and Vietnam.

The Blue Tigers will travel to Vietnam on September 22, and subsequently…

Sony Pictures Networks India extends broadcast deal with ECB till 2028

Mumbai (IANS) Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) on Wednesday announced the extension of its partnership with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for the exclusive television and digital rights for six years till 2028.

The deal will cover…

CWG 2022, badminton: Kidambi Srikanth wins bronze in men's singles; Treesa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand clinch bronze in women's doubles

Birmingham (IANS) World championships silver medallist India's Kidambi Srikanth clinched bronze medal in the men's singles on the penultimate day of Commonwealth Games Badminton action here on Sunday.

The Indian pair of Treesa Jolly…

Lakshya Sen gets India's 20th gold medal after beating Ng Tze Yong in men's singles badminton

Birmingham (IANS) Shuttler Lakshya Sen clinched India's 20th gold medal in the 2022 Commonwealth Games after beating Malaysia's Tze Yong NG 19-21, 21-9 and 21-16 in the men's singles final on Monday.

In his debut outing in the multi-nation…

CWG 2022: Boxers Nitu Ghanghas, Amit Panghal clinch gold for India

Birmingham (IANS) Indian boxers Nitu Ghanghas, Amit Panghal clinched the gold medals for the country at the 2022 Commonwealth Games after winning their respective finals in different categories, here on Sunday.

Amit defeated home favourite…