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- Sports
- October 24, 2024
From ‘I’d Have Picked Another Guy’ To ‘Inspired Selection’ Sundar Makes Gavaskar Take Instant U-Turn
Having lost the first Test of the series by a crushing distance, Team India made a couple of changes in the playing XI of the second Test. KL Rahul , whose subdued run does not seem to cease, has been dropped for Shubman Gill and leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav made room for all-rounder Washington Sundar. While not much was there to debate regarding KL…
- Sports
- October 24, 2024
IND vs GER 2nd Hockey Test: India Beat World Champions Germany 5-3 But Lose Series In Shootout
The Indian men’s hockey team pulled off a stunning 5-3 victory over reigning world champions Germany in the second Test at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi. However, despite the win, India lost the two-match series in a nail-biting shootout. Elian Mazkour (7th, 57th minutes) scored a brace for Germany, who took the early lead, while Henrik Mertgens (60th) was the…
- Sports
- October 24, 2024
New Zealand’s Kerr Sisters Restrict India To 227 In The 1st Women’s ODI
India failed to counter the wily Kerr sisters – Amelia and Jess – as they were bowled out for a slightly under-par 227 against New Zealand in the first women’s ODI here on Thursday. Leg-spinner Amelia (4/42) and medium pacer Jess (3/49) were at the forefront of the Kiwis’ charge with the ball, and they received able support from off-spinner Eden Carson (2/42).…
- Sports
- October 24, 2024
Parent of WWE and UFC, Endevaour Buys Professional Bull Riders, On Location & IMG for $3.25 billion
The parent company of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG in a deal valued at $3.25 billion. Professional Bull Riders is a bull riding league that has more than 200 annual live events, approximately 1.25 million fans, and reaches more than 285 million households in more than 65 territories. On Location provides premium experiences for fans attending…
- Sports
- October 24, 2024
Bayern Munich Coach Vincent Kompany Vows ‘No Excuses’ After Champions League Loss At Barcelona
Vincent Kompany is facing his biggest challenge yet in his short stint as Bayern Munich coach. He says it’s time to learn. Kompany’s Bayern was comprehensively outplayed in the 4-1 loss to Barcelona on Wednesday as Raphinha picked holes in the backline to score a hat trick. Kompany tried to respond with a quadruple substitution in the second half, but it had little…
- Sports
- October 24, 2024
Washington Sundar Stands Out As Team India Score 16/1 At Stumps On Day 1, Trail NZ By 243 Runs
Team India came in to bat in Day 1 itself and secured 16 runs at the loss of one wicket at Stumps on Day 1. At the MCA Stadium in Pune, Team India’s spinners displayed flair, especially R Ashwin and Washington Sundar led the charge to take out the NZ batters to secure a chaseable target of 259. Sundar was a trailblazer for…
- Sports
- October 24, 2024
‘I Have Started My New Innings’: Rani Rampal Reflects On Her Journey And Future Plans
Former Indian women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal announced her retirement on Thursday, ending a glittering 16-year career during which she became an inspiration for beating abject poverty and conservative views at a small town in Haryana where her father worked as a cart-puller. The 29-year-old will sign off as one of India’s most decorated hockey players after leading the women’s team to…
- Sports
- October 24, 2024
Bengaluru Bulls Looking To Shore Up Defence For Clash Against Puneri Paltan
The Bengaluru Bulls have not had the best start to Season 11 in the PKL so far, but will they be third time lucky, and turn around their fortunes in their third game of the season. Up next for the Bulls, who are led by Pardeep Narwal, is the defending champions Puneri Paltan, who have won two games and lost one. Among the…
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- October 24, 2024
I-League 2024-25 to kick off on Nov 22 with double-header
The 2024-25 I-League season will kick off on November 22, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Thursday. The opening day will feature a double-header with Sreenidi Deccan facing Gokulam Kerala in Hyderabad, and Inter Kashi hosting SC Bengaluru at Naihati in West Bengal. The 12-team I-League will run through December, January, February, and March, ending on April 6, 2025. Sporting Club…
- Sports
- October 24, 2024
India vs New Zealand: Washington Sundar Weaves Magic In Pune, Takes Maiden Five Wicket Haul
India vs New Zealand: Having been called up in the playing XI of the second India vs New Zealand Test, Washington Sundar capitalised on the opportunity and rose to the occasion. The all-rounder picked up his maiden five wicket haul for India. Sundar’s brilliance with the ball has put Team India in a commanding position in Pune. The returning hero finished with 7…
