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Melbourne, Jan 24 (UNI) Novak Djokovic says he will return to the Australian Open next year if he is still “fit, healthy and motivated”. The 37-year-old Serb, aiming for a record-extending 11th men’s singles title, retired injured from his semi-final against Alexander Zverev on Friday, the BBC reported. He raised both thumbs in the air…
Ranchi, Jan 24 (UNI) The Delhi SG Pipers showed great composure as Elodie Picard’s brilliance between the sticks saw them earn a 3-2 shootout win against the Odisha Warriors in the Women’s Hockey India League match here. Goals from Navneet Kaur (28′) and Yibbi Jansen (35′) saw both sides locked at 1-1 at the end…
Hyderabad, Jan 24 (UNI) Hyderabad FC defeated Jamshedpur FC by 3-2 at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) match here. After scoring first and then conceding twice, the home side struck the back of the net twice in a short passage of play in the second half to clinch all…
Chennai, Jan 24 (UNI) Inclusion of pacer Mohd Shami, who missed out in the first match on his comeback, will continue to be the talking point, even as India is likely to retain the winning combination in the second T20 match against England at the historic M A Chidambaram stadium here on Saturday. Having taken…
Nashik, Jan 23 (UNI) Maharashtra were 258 for 7 against Baroda at the end of the first day of the four-day Ranji Trophy cricket match being played here on Thursday with wicketkeeper Saurabh Navale unbeaten on 60 runs. Maharashtra, who were allowed to bat first, did not get off to a good start. The opening…
Bengaluru, Jan 23 (UNI) India’s batting stalwarts Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma failed to make an impression in their respective Ranji Trophy encounters, raising questions about their form as the national team gears up for crucial international fixtures. Shubman Gill, representing Punjab, continued his lean patch, scoring just four runs against Karnataka at the M…
Melbourne, Jan 22 (UNI) Defending champion Jannik Sinner dismissed concerns about his physical state to thrash home hope Alex de Minaur and reach the Australian Open semi-finals. Sinner struggled with illness in his previous match but looked sharp in a 6-3 6-2 6-1 victory over eighth seed De Minaur, the BBC reported. Two days after…
Dubai, Jan 22 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday launched its “All On The Line” the campaign for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, highlighting the unmissable cricket that the thrilling two-week competition brings. The high-energy film which is available here aims to bring to life the intense nature of the Champions Trophy…
Kolkata, Jan 22 (UNI) A scintillating knock by Abhishek Sharma powered India to a commanding seven-wicket victory over England in the first T20I at Eden Gardens here on Wednesday. Sharma’s unbeaten 79 off just 34 balls, laced with eight sixes and five boundaries, stole the show as India chased down the target of 133 with…
Kolkata, Jan 22 (UNI) India won the toss and chose to field first in the opening T20I against England at Eden Gardens here on Wednesday. The big news came from the playing XI as Mohammad Shami was notably left out. Shami’s omission from the squad has raised questions, especially with the fast bowler’s pedigree in…
