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Vaibhav Tripathi A sensational hundred by Glenn Maxwell, coupled with subpar bowling from India, led to a thrilling last-ball victory for Australia in the third T20I at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The teams clash again on Friday at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, where India aim to secure a 3-1 victory and clinch the series. Vice-captain Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed an unbeaten hundred to push his team to a substantial total in the third game, but unfortunately, India couldn’t defend the total. Gaikwad has been in exceptional form, amassing 181 runs at an impressive average of 90.50.…

Rohit Sharma will captain the Indian Test team for the upcoming tour of South Africa, BCCI confirmed on November 29. However, he isn’t a part of the T20I and ODI squads, with Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul being named the captains for those two formats respectively. Just like Rohit, Virat Kohli has asked for rest from the white-ball leg of the tour and doesn’t make it to either of the limited-overs squads. India will play three T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests during the December-January tour. Under Rohit’s leadership, India won 10 games in a row in the 50-over World…

The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team kicked off their FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 campaign in grand fashion, securing a commanding 12-0 victory against Canada in Santiago, Chile, on Wednesday. The goal scorers included Annu (4’, 6′, 39’), Dipi Monika Toppo (21’), Mumtaz Khan (26’, 41’, 54’, 60’), Deepika Soreng (34’, 50’, 54’), and Neelam (45’). India took an attacking approach from the outset, with Annu netting two early goals through penalty corners (4’, 6′). The team maintained their aggressive style, extending their lead in the second quarter with Dipi Monika Toppo (21’) and Mumtaz Khan (26’). Despite…

The Supreme Court on Tuesday paved the way for elections to be held to the executive committee of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) by removing the stay imposed by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana. This may lead to United World Wrestling, the sport’s world body, revoking its decision to derecognise WFI. That, in turn, would allow Indian wrestlers to compete under the tricolour again. A bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Pankaj Mithal allowed the Returning Officer to proceed with the election process, stalled since August this year. It said elections could be held, subject…

Vaibhav Tripathi A new-look Indian team secured a victory against a second-string Australian side in the first T20I held in Visakhapatnam, claiming a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Despite the high-scoring nature of the game favoring India, the Australians won’t be overly disheartened, as they would take numerous positives from the defeat ahead of the second T20I in Thiruvananthapuram. Australia rested key players like Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, and Adam Zampa in the previous encounter. The question arises whether a single loss will prompt them to reintroduce their star players or persist with testing their bench…

In a significant move towards transparency and fairness, the Ad-hoc Committee for the Wrestling Federation of India has officially revealed the comprehensive Selection Policy for the upcoming Paris Olympics in 2024. The outlined policy aims to establish a clear pathway for determining the athletes who will have the honor of representing India on the global wrestling stage. Qualifying Events The road to Paris 2024 will include two crucial qualifying events: Asian Olympic Qualifier: Scheduled for 19-21 April 2024 in Kyrgyzstan. World Olympic Qualifiers: Taking place from 9-12 May in Turkey. Selection of Athletes Notably, Olympic berths will be granted to…

Sharmistha Gooptu The sunny football field greeted us with billowing flags of every bright colour, and the serenity of the bordering bamboo and coconut as we drove in from the highway, and into the narrow lanes leading into the Satghara Vivekananda Sporting Club of Dankuni. The venue for the grand opening of the RevSportz Football Carnival for this year. A drive of 45 minutes from Kolkata, you cannot miss the gigantic Tata Steel gate that welcomes all visitors to the venue. Tata Steel is the title sponsor of this grassroots tournament, also supported by Coca-Cola, Ageas Federal,…

The Indian Junior Boxing team has arrived in Yerevan, Armenia, for their participation in the IBA Junior World Boxing Championships, scheduled to take place from November 24 to December 4. This event is set to host 448 young talents from 58 nations competing in 26 weight categories, signifying a significant milestone in junior boxing. The Indian Junior Squad comes into the championship with confidence following their recent success at the 2023 Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships, where they secured an impressive 21 medals. This includes 8 medals for junior boys and 13 for junior girls. Athletes such as Brijesh,…

India and Australia, who have won seven World Cup titles between them in the 50-over format, would lock horns in the summit clash of the 2023 edition. The last time these two teams met in the final of a 50-over World Cup, Ricky Ponting led Australia to a crushing win. Two decades later, would it be Rohit Sharma’s chance to hoist the trophy? Or can Pat Cummins’ Australian side usurp India in front of their home fans? Here are the excepts from Cummins’ presser: Any special plan for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma? We’ll have a couple of thoughts, they’re…

Vaibhav Tripathi As India and Australia gear up for the highly anticipated World Cup final in Ahmedabad on November 19, Travis Head lauded the sharpness and excellence exhibited by the Indian bowlers in the post-match presentation. “It’s an unbelievable attack, their bowlers look sharp and they (India) have been one of the best teams in the competition; never dreamed of playing a World Cup final against them” In a prelude to the big-ticket clash against India, Australian skipper Pat Cummins shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming match. Reflecting on the prospect, Cummins remarked, “Few of us have played in a…