Tim Southee quits New Zealand captaincy

Tim Southee quits New Zealand captaincy

Thursday, 03 October 2024 | PTI | Auckland

Tim Southee has stepped down from New Zealand captaincy ahead of the three-Test series against India and Tom Latham has been appointed in the veteran pacer’s place. Southee captained New Zealand in 14 Tests in which the Kiwis won six, lost six and drew two. “I’ve always tried to put the team...

Alcaraz rallies past Sinner to win China Open

Thursday, 03 October 2024 | AP | Beijing

Carlos Alcaraz won seven straight points in the decisive tiebreaker to beat top-ranked Jannik Sinner 6-7 (6), 6-4, 7-6 (3) and win the China Open on Wednesday, extending his recent mastery over his biggest rival — who is dealing with an ongoing doping case. The third-ranked Alcaraz has now won all...

India add five more gold medals in ISSF Junior World Championship

Thursday, 03 October 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

Divanshi and Mukesh Nelavalli clinched gold medals in their respective women’s and men’s 25m pistol as India added another five gold medals on day four of the ISSF Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru. The added haul took India’s overall tally to 14 with the country’s shooters claiming 10 gold, one...

Women’s soccer on a high as new Asian Champions League launches

Women’s soccer on a high as new Asian Champions League launches

Wednesday, 02 October 2024 | AP | Kuala Lumpur

Women’s soccer is on a high in Asia after some World Cup performances that captivated nations, raising expectations for the new AFC Champions League. North Korea’s win over Japan in the women’s Under-20 World Cup last month has the women’s game back in focus across the continent. Australia’s run to the semi-finals...

Mumbai City FC hope happy homecoming against high-flying Bengaluru FC

Wednesday, 02 October 2024 | PTI | Mumbai

Mumbai City FC would look to notch their first win of the Indian Super League (ISL) this season and move up the points table when they face high-flying Bengaluru FC in a clash between two heavyweights here on Wednesday. Bengaluru have made a commanding start, winning all their three outings so...

Ronaldo scores winner for Al-Nassr in AFC Champions League Elite

Wednesday, 02 October 2024 | AP | Riyadh

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winning goal as Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia defeated Al-Rayyan of Qatar 2-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite group stage on Monday. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner missed Al-Nassr’s opening 1-1 draw against Al-Shorta of Iraq two weeks ago because of a viral infection. On Monday, he...

Pegula out of China Open after a 4th round loss to Badosa

Wednesday, 02 October 2024 | AP | Beijing

Paula Badosa reeled off 11 of the last 12 games in a 6-4, 6-0 victory over US Open finalist Jessica Pegula at the China Open on Tuesday to reach her eighth career quarter-final at a WTA 1000-level event. From 3-1 down in the opening set, former No. 2-ranked Badosa dominated in...

Mane leads air rifle dominance with double gold

Wednesday, 02 October 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

It was double delight for Parth Rakesh Mane as he was crowned junior world champion in 10m air rifle and also claimed a team gold to lead India’s impressive performance at the ongoing ISSF Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru. In a thrilling 24-shot final, the 16-year-old Mane overcame a field...

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