Squash: Ministry approves hiring of Chris Walker to pursue better returns in Asian Games

New Delhi (IANS) The Sports Ministry has approved the engagement of two-time World Squash Championships medallist Chris Walker as Foreign Coach for the Indian team for the Asian Games later this year.

Walker, who represented England in Squash…

Sindhu clinches Syed Modi International title, beats Malvika Bansod

Lucknow (IANS) Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu clinched the 2022 Syed Modi International title after beating young Malvika Bansod in the women's singles final at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium, here on Sunday.

The 26-year old Sindhu…

National Car Racing: Double delight for Agra lad Shahan Ali Mohsin

Chennai (IANS) Shahan Ali Mohsin, the 17-year-old from Agra, further underlined his stature as a top racing talent with a grand double as the curtain came down on the third round of the Indian National Car Racing Championship 2021 at the MMRT, here…

Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy enter quarter-finals

Lucknow (IANS) Ace Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy advanced to the women's and men's singles quarter-finals of the 2022 Syed Modi International after winning their respective matches at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium, here…

Unmukt Chand becomes first Indian male cricketer to play in BBL

Melbourne (IANS) Former U-19 World Cup-winning captain Unmukt Chand on Tuesday became the first Indian male cricketer to play in Australia's Big Bash League (BBL).

The right-handed batter scripted history after making his debut for Melbourne…

Australian Open: Nadal begins quest for 21st Grand Slam with easy opening-round win

Melbourne (IANS) Spanish tennis stalwart Rafael Nadal began his quest for a 21st Grand Slam -- and his second Australian Open title in 13 years -- dismissing world No. 66 Marcos Giron of the US 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the second round at Melbourne…

Virat Kohli steps down as Test captain of India, day after losing series against South Africa

New Delhi (IANS) A day after India lost the series 1-2 to South Africa with a seven-wicket defeat at Cape Town, Virat Kohli has stepped down as the Test captain.

Kohli, who first captained India at the Adelaide Test in 2014 against Australia,…

Madison Keys returns to winning circle with Adelaide triumph

Adelaide (IANS) American tennis player Madison Keys capped a resurgent week at the Adelaide International 2, cruising past compatriot Alison Riske, 6-1, 6-2, to win her sixth career WTA singles title here on Saturday.

The 26-year-old former…

India Open 2022: Saina Nehwal starts campaign on winning note; Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy advance to second round

New Delhi (IANS) Former champion Saina Nehwal, men's singles contender HS Prannoy, World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen and Malvika Bansod registered convincing victories in their respective matches to reach the second round of the…

Savita to lead women's team in Asia Cup hockey

New Delhi (IANS) Experienced goalkeeper Savita will lead the Indian women's hockey team in regular skipper Rani Rampal's absence, while Deep Grace Ekka will be the vice-captain for the Women's Hockey Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in Muscat…