ARCHERY Indian archers bag two individual gold Indian compound archers bagged two individual gold medals at the Asia Cup Leg-2 in Singapore on Friday. Tejal Salve defeated compatriot Shanmukhi Naga Sai Budde 146-144 to claim the women’s title, while Kushal Dalal beat Australian Joshua Mahon 149-143 for the men’s crown. Sachin Chechi secured the compound…
England captain Ben Stokes with his Indian counterpart Shubman Gill during the toss of the first Test in Leeds on June 20, 2025. Photo: X/@BCCI England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl first during the first Test against India in Leeds on Friday (June 20, 2025). It will be the first…
Their dream of booking a direct ticket to next year’s World Cup crushed after six consecutive losses in the European leg of Pro league, India is now hoping to conclude its campaign on a positive note with wins in its last two matches against Belgium. The Indian men’s hockey team will take on world No….
Indian javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra is all set to dazzle fans once again as he prepares to compete in the Paris Diamond League 2025. Fresh off a powerful 90 m+ throw earlier this season, Chopra will take center stage among the world’s best javelin throwers in what promises to be a thrilling showdown. Event Details…
India and England players and support staff will wear black armbands on day one of the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at Headingley, Leeds, on Friday, in tribute to the victims of the Air India plane crash. The Indian players had also worn black armbands and observed a minute’s silence ahead of the…
England’s Joe Root is seen during a practice session ahead of the first Test | Photo Credit: Getty Images India will begin its Test series against England by playing the first Test on Friday (June 20, 2025). But an Indian legend’s fielding record in Tests could be toppled by an Englishman during the series. England’s…
The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has topped the world-wide charts for number of adverse analytical findings (AAFs) with 213 positive cases for the year 2023. The 2023 figures were published by the World Anti-Doping Agency on Thursday (June 19). With a record number of 5,606 samples, it was no surprise that NADA led the doping…
Veteran Sri Lankan cricketer Angelo Mathews signed off from Test cricket in a fittingly grand fashion, achieving two remarkable milestones in his final appearance at the iconic Galle International Stadium. The all-rounder, known for his grit and composure, left the field with records that highlight his lasting impact on the game. A Guard of Honour…
England and India will face off in the first of a five-match Test series, starting on Friday at Headingley in Leeds. The two teams will compete for the newly unveiled Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, named after cricketing legends James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar. While England has already named its Playing XI for the series opener, there is…
Sri Lanka’s Milan Rathnayake celebrates the wicket of Bangladesh’s Nayeem Hasan during the second day of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, on June 18, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Bangladesh continued its dominance over Sri Lanka on the second day of the first Test on Wednesday,…
Nepal will look to qualify for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the first time as it starts its qualification campaign next week. The team, under Belgian head coach Patrick De Wilde, will play Uzbekistan, Laos and Sri Lanka in its group, with the winner qualifying for the final tournament, set to be played in…
As the much-anticipated Test series between India and England kicks off at Headingley, all eyes will be on Joe Root, not just for his form or leadership, but for a record that could mark a significant moment in the history of India–England cricketing battles. The former England captain is on the verge of surpassing a…
The AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers of group A, scheduled in Jordan have been moved to Qatar because of the “ongoing situation” in the Middle East, football officials said Friday. Tensions have escalated in the region after Israel and Iran intensified air strikes against each other, with the conflict risking the involvement of the United…
Indian batsman Karun Nair is seen during a practice session ahead of the first Test against England in Leeds. | Photo Credit: Getty Images On comeback trail, Karun Nair says the presence of childhood companions KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna in the Indian dressing room adds a layer of comfort as he seeks to capitalise…
Karun Nair is back where it all began — in England, with the Indian Test team — eight years after he was dropped despite scoring a triple century. Now 33, he says the presence of long-time friends K.L. Rahul and Prasidh Krishna in the dressing room offers “a very comforting factor.” “Life has come a…
As India prepares to lock horns with England in the first Test at Headingley, both teams are eyeing a commanding start to their World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle. With fresh leadership and emerging talents, this series promises to be a defining moment for both sides. James Anderson’s Praise for Yashasvi Jaiswal Ahead of the…
