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Musheer Khan and Navdeep Saini again hogged the headlines, as the duo shared a splendid 205-run eighth wicket stand in India B’s opening game of the Duleep Trophy against India A. However, India A ended Day 2 on a strong note at 134/2, still in arrears by 187. The day certainly belonged to the pair of Musheer and Saini. The former was more aggressive on the second day, bringing out the cut and pull against the pace duo of Khaheel Ahmed and Avesh Khan. Musheer tends to hang back and he is quite strong through the square of the wicket…

Shubman Gill, Team A captain in the Duleep Trophy, has had his share of ups and downs in his Test career so far. After playing 25 Tests, he averages a tad over 35. However, in first-class cricket, Gill averages over 50. So, what does Gill make about his rather middling Test record? “Yes, I’ve not been up to my own expectations ([n Test cricket],” he said on the eve of the Duleep Trophy opener in Bengaluru. “But we have ten Tests coming up together. Hopefully, after these ten Tests end, It will be up to my expectations or more,” he…

Manolo Márquez Era Begins in Hyderabad Mauritius Ready to Challenge India as Both Teams Gear Up for Intercontinental Cup Opener -AIFF Media Team Now begins the Manolo Márquez era in the Indian national team. In the very same city where he began his journey in Indian football almost five years ago. As India take on Mauritius in the Intercontinental Cup opener at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, it will be the start of a new chapter for the team. One which hopes to reset the ache of the past and get the Blue…

Among the athletes in action will be national record holders Tejas Shirse and Amlan Borgohain The 63rd National Open Athletics Championships, scheduled to be held in Bengaluru from 30th August to 2nd September, will see participation from 39 Reliance Foundation athletes including national record holders Tejas Shirse (men’s 110m hurdles) and Amlan Borgohain. The other Reliance Foundation athletes in action include Moumita Mondal (heptathlon), Manikanta Hoblidhar and Gurindervir Singh (100m), Yamandeep Sharma (Decathlon), Sahil Silwal and Vikrant Malik (javelin throw), Asian Games silver medalist Mohammed Afsal (800m) and national record holder Rosy Meena Paulraj (pole vault). Speaking about the preparations…

Despite India slipping to a demoralising defeat in the Asia Cup final to Sri Lanka, the selectors have resisted the temptation of making wholesale changes to the India squad for the upcoming World Cup to be held in the United Arab Emirates. In fact, 14 of the 15 players who were part of the set-up for the Asia Cup, have been retained. The only change is Yastika Bhatia replacing fellow wicketkeeper-bat Uma Chetry. The one missing jigsaw in India’s batting line-up is perhaps the No. 3 slot. Dayalan Hemalatha was tried in that position over the last few months. However,…

The India U20 men’s National team lost 3-4 on penalties against Bangladesh after regulation time ended in a 1-1 draw in the semi-final of the SAFF U20 Championship at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal, on Monday, August 26, 2024. Bangladesh, who led 1-0 at the breather, will meet hosts Nepal in the final on Wednesday. Two crucial penalty saves by Bangladesh’s substitute goalkeeper Mohammed Asif led to the defending champions India’s ouster from the tournament. Both teams displayed commendable defensive organisation, but Asif’s brilliance under the bar in the penalty shootout separated the two sides. Asadul Islam Sakib put Bangladesh…

Shikhar Dhawan, former India captain, hung up his spiked boots from domestic and international cricket, on Saturday, August 24. Dhawan last represented India in the ODI rubber versus Bangladesh in 2022. The left-handed batter shared the news via a message on various social media platforms. “There is a saying you need to turn the page to read the full story. That’s what I am going to do. I am announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket. When I am calling time on my career, I am at peace because I have played so much for country,” Dhawan noted…

Shillong, August 21, 2024: Local side Shillong Lajong FC stunned last year’s runners-up Emami East Bengal 2-1 in the second quarterfinals to book their places in the semi-finals of the 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup which was played here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Marcos Rudwere Silva and Figo Syndai scored for the home side while Nandhakumar Sekar scored for the Kolkata side. All 43 matches of the 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup will be broadcast LIVE on the Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten2 HD) as well as livestreamed on the SonyLiv OTT platform Carles Cuadrat fielded a strong starting eleven with…

The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Satya Prakash Sangwan as the Chef de Mission for the Indian Paralympic team for the upcoming Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Mr. Sangwan, who is also the Vice President of PCI, brings with him over a decade of dedicated service and experience within the Paralympic movement. As Chef de Mission, Mr. Sangwan will lead India’s largest-ever contingent of 84 para-athletes competing across 12 sports disciplines. His role will be pivotal in ensuring that the Indian team has the support and guidance they need to excel on the…

Reduced to nine men by the 69th minute, India battled to a 1-0 victory over Bhutan to kickstart their SAFF U20 Championship Group B campaign at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal, on Monday, August 19, 2024. Riding on Monirul Molla’s headed goal in the first half, India were looking to take control by widening the gap, but a scuffle between players from both sides resulted in three red cards – two for India and one for Bhutan – which threatened to change the entire complexion of the game. Despite Bhutan creating plenty of pressure in the remainder of the contest…