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Birmingham, Aug 26 (UNI) The Indian men’s blind cricket team on Friday defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets to become the second finalist of the ongoing International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023 on the back of their scintillating show here. India restricted Bangladesh to 144/6 in the allotted 20 overs and then chased down…
Islamabad, (UNI) Pakistan have named uncapped all-rounder Qasim Akram as the captain of their team for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. The squad of Pakistan Shaheens for the Asian Games has been announced.The event will be played from September 23 to October 8. The 20-year-old has featured in 20 first-class games and 40…
Guwahati, (UNI) Phalguni Singh’s strike in the second-half made all the difference as NorthEast United FC pipped Indian Army by a goal to nil in the first quart-final of the 2023 Durand Cup at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Thursday. Indian Army Heach Coach L. Anthony Ramesh made two changes to the starting…
Jammu, (UNI) In a first, the Jammu and Kashmir Roller Sports Association under the patronage of Roller-Skating Federation of India is hosting a four-day Inline and Roller Hockey federation Cup Championship here at Maulana Azad Stadium and Peerkho Skating Rinks. As per the official communiqué, as many as 350 skaters from a total eight teams…
New Delhi, (UNI) Cricket legend and Bharat Ratna awardee Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar on Wednesday began a new innings – as the ‘National Icon’ for voter awareness and education for the Election Commission of India. An MoU was signed with the legend for a period of 3 years at an event organized at Akashvani Rang Bhavan,…
Dusseldorf, Aug 23 (UNI) The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team on Wednesday recorded a 6-2 win against England to finish third at the 4 Nations Tournament – Dusseldorf 2023. For India, Neelam (25’), Annu (26, 43’), Sunelita Toppo (35’), Hina Bano (38’) and Mumtaz Khan (40’) were on target. England’s goals came from Claudia Swain…
Geneva, Aug 24 (UNI) Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani has been elected as the new president of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), taking over from Hamane Niang, as announced by the world basketball governing body at the FIBA Congress in Manila on Wednesday. “It is a great honor to take over this responsibility: for me,…
Sydney, (UNI) Australia star batter Steve Smith disclosed how he played the last three Ashes Tests with an injured left wrist. Smith is expected to be fit for Australia’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign in India in October-November. The side will play a three-game ODI series against the hosts before featuring in the…
Dusseldorf, (UNI) The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team on Tuesday lost 1-6 to the hosts Germany in the Final of the 4 Nations Tournament – Dusseldorf 2023 to finish the tournament as runners-up. Sudeep Chirmako (22′) scored the lone goal for India. Germany’s goals came from Florian Sperling (15′), Ben Hasbach (20′), Hugo von Montgelas…
Dhaka, (UNI) Bangaldesh Fast bowler Ebadot Hossain has been ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup with an injury and has been replaced with an uncapped pacer. Bangaldesh had announced their 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 10 days ago, naming Shakib Al Hasan as the new captain. Ebdaot, who was a part of the…
