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India 51/2 at tea after Australia post 474
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India 51/2 at tea after Australia post 474

Melbourne, December 27, 2024.India were 51 for two at tea on day two after Australia posted 474 in the fourth Test here on Friday.Skipper Rohit Sharma (3) fell cheaply once again before Yashasvi Jaiswal (23 batting) and K L Rahul (24) batted for 13 overs. Rahul was dismissed by Pat Cummins at the stroke of tea.Australia were all out after lunch with Steve Smith scoring his 34th Test hundred.
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Jodhpur teenager Sanskar Saraswat becomes first Rajasthan shuttler to win senior national title
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Jodhpur teenager Sanskar Saraswat becomes first Rajasthan shuttler to win senior national title

Jaipur, December 26, 2024.Teenage sensation Sanskar Saraswat rounded up the year on a dream note by becoming the first Rajasthan shuttler to win a senior national title.Eighteen-year-old Jodhpur boy Sanskar and his partner Arsh Mohammad of Uttar Pradesh won the men's doubles crown at the Yonex-Sunrise 86th Senior National Badminton Championships which concluded in Bengaluru on Tuesday.Reigning junior national champions Sanskar and Arsh added the senior national title to their collection by stunning top seeds Naveen P and Lokesh V 21-12, 12-21, 21-19 in an exciting men's doubles summit clash which lasted for nearly an hour.Exactly a month ago, Sanskar and Arsh clinched the Under-19 boys' doubles title of the 47th Junior National Badminton Championships 2024 at Bhubaneswar, Odish...
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India to participate in Physical Disabled Champions Trophy cricket
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India to participate in Physical Disabled Champions Trophy cricket

New Delhi, December 26, 2024.India will participate in the Physical Disabled Champions Trophy cricket tournament to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from January 12 to 21 next year, the DCCI said on Thursday.Besides India, the other participating teams in the tournament are England, Sri Lanka and Pakistan."India's participation in the Champions Trophy 2025 is a proud moment for the entire nation," Disabled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) general secretary Ravi Chauhan said in a statement.
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India must continue to exploit ‘brittle’ Australian line-up: Ravi Shastri
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India must continue to exploit ‘brittle’ Australian line-up: Ravi Shastri

New Delhi, December 25, 2024.India have their "nose ahead" in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after taking advantage of Australia's "brittle" top order, according to former coach Ravi Shastri, who has backed the visitors to win the Boxing Day Test.Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is "almost single-handedly" to credit for the visitors' ability to keep the series tied at one, Shastri continued."I think India would take this, the way the series is poised. Any overseas team being 1-1, especially with the games being in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane, they would take this."Going 1-1 into Boxing Day is the best case scenario. I would say India have their nose ahead," Shastri told news.com.au.The inability of Australia's top order, which consists of Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, and Marnu...
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HERO MOTOSPORTS TEAM RALLY ANNOUNCES SQUAD FOR DAKAR RALLY 2025
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HERO MOTOSPORTS TEAM RALLY ANNOUNCES SQUAD FOR DAKAR RALLY 2025

New Delhi, December 2025.Hero MotoSports Team Rally, the motorsport team of the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters Hero MotoCorp, has revealed its team for the Dakar Rally 2025.Following a historic podium finish at the 2024 edition, the team is gearing up for its ninth appearance at the world’s toughest race with a three-rider squad.Representing the 8-year-young team will be their three Rally GP class riders – Nacho Cornejo, Sebastian Buhler, and the 2024 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) winner – Ross Branch. Returning to Saudi Arabia for the sixth consecutive year, the 2025 Dakar Rally is set to take place from January 3rd to 17th.2024 was a milestone year for the 8-year young Team Hero MotoSports. At Dakar 2024, they bagged their first Dakar ...
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Ravichandran Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket
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Ravichandran Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket

New Delhi, December 17, 2024.India's ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect on the last day of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane.After the rain-hit match ended in a draw, Ashwin accompanied his skipper, Rohit Sharma, to the press conference where he broke the news about his retirement."He was very, very sure of his decision. We should stand by what he wants," said Rohit after Ashwin left the stage.Ashwin concluded his remarkable 14-year international career, securing his position as India's second most successful Test bowler with 537 wickets in 106 matches. The 38-year-old spinner achieved 37 five-wicket hauls in Tests.Ashwin also made a name for himself as Test allrounder, with six centuries ...
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India vs Australia 3rd Test Day: Rain wins at the Gabba, match ends in draw
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India vs Australia 3rd Test Day: Rain wins at the Gabba, match ends in draw

New Delhi, December 17, 2024.The third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane has ended in a draw. India would be the slightly happier of the two sides, having been miles behind at one point in the Test and still managing to avoid defeat.Rain wreaked havoc throughout the match and it had the final say, with the players being forced off just 2.1 overs into the Indian second innings in the second session, which itself got off to a delayed start. Bad light was what caused the final break of play and early Tea was called. Heavy rain soon followed and that was that for the Test.
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Prime Minister congratulates the Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team for winning the Asia Cup title
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Prime Minister congratulates the Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team for winning the Asia Cup title

New Delhi, December 17, 2024.The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team for winning the Asia Cup title. He lauded the immense grit and determination of the team.“Congratulations to the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team for winning the Asia Cup title. The team showed immense grit and determination. This success also shows the increasing passion towards Hockey, especially among the youth. My best wishes to the team for their future endeavours.”
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HERO MOTOCORP PARTNERS WITH HOCKEY INDIA LEAGUE AS ITS TITLE SPONSOR
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HERO MOTOCORP PARTNERS WITH HOCKEY INDIA LEAGUE AS ITS TITLE SPONSOR

New Delhi, December 2024Strengthening its commitment to the growth and development of hockey, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has signed on as the Title Sponsor of the Hockey India League for the next three seasons, starting from 2024-25.This strategic alliance between Hero MotoCorp and the Hockey India League aims to rejuvenate one of India’s most cherished sports, expanding its reach and fostering a vibrant platform for emerging talent.The tournament, set to begin on December 28, 2024, will feature eight men’s teams and, for the first time, four women’s teams. The introduction of the Women’s Hockey India League marks a historic milestone in Indian hockey, underscoring a significant step forward for the inclusion and empowerment of ...
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Indian team is in transition, it’s my job to help others, says Jasprit Bumrah
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Indian team is in transition, it’s my job to help others, says Jasprit Bumrah

Brisbane, December 16, 2024.Jasprit Bumrah on Monday defended the struggling Indian team in Australia and played down talk of additional pressure on him, saying it's a side in transition and given his experience, it's his "job" to shoulder extra responsibility.Having taken a seemingly erroneous call of bowling first in the third Test at the Gabba here, India conceded a huge first-innings total of 445 despite Bumrah returning 6/76.In response, the visitors were 51/4 on a rain-hit third day with questions being raised about batters' technique and the quality of bowling, save for Bumrah.
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Chopra”s T-shirt inducted into WA”s heritage collection
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Chopra”s T-shirt inducted into WA”s heritage collection

New Delhi, December 14, 2024.Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is among 23 athletes whose competition artefacts have been inducted into the World Athletics Heritage Collection, currently on display in the online 3D platform of the Museum of World Athletics (MOWA).Chopra, who became India's first Olympic gold medallist in athletics when he clinched the top podium finish at the Tokyo Games in 2021, has donated the competition t-shirt he wore at the Paris Games this year.With his second round throw of 89.45m, Chopra secured the silver medal in Paris behind Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who created an Olympic record with a 92.97m effort.
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ICC to finalise hybrid model for Champions Trophy with PCB chief on Saturday
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ICC to finalise hybrid model for Champions Trophy with PCB chief on Saturday

New Delhi, December 13, 2024.The ICC top brass is likely to finalise the hybrid model modalities for the Champions Trophy during a virtual meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday, it has been learnt.It has been agreed in principle that neither India nor Pakistan will travel to each other's country for ICC events. Hence, India and Pakistan will play in Dubai during the 2025 Champions Trophy which will be held from February 19 to March 9.The tournament will feature eight teams, divided into two groups. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals.
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India lose to China 1-2 in Women’s Junior Asia Cup
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India lose to China 1-2 in Women’s Junior Asia Cup

New Delhi, December 12, 2024.Defending champions India suffered a 1-2 defeat to three-time winners China in their third match of the Women's Junior Asia Cup here on Wednesday.The rematch of the 2012 final lived up to expectations, with India creating opportunities and dominating the first two quarters, but the scoreline remained goalless.China shifted gears in the third quarter, with skipper Tan Jinzhuang (32nd) scoring off a penalty stroke and Wang Lihang (42nd) converting a penalty corner to give their team a decisive edge.
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Turkish Airlines Hosted World Golf Cup in Antalya for the 9th Consecutive Year
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Turkish Airlines Hosted World Golf Cup in Antalya for the 9th Consecutive Year

Istanbul, December 2024.Flying to more countries and international destinations than any other airline, Turkish Airlines hosted the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup at Antalya Gloria Golf Resort, on December 2-6. The event was attended by corporate and loyalty program members as well as distiguished names in the business community.Adding new dimensions to its mission of building bridges between countries, continents and cultures through its worldwide support for sports, Turkish Airlines has been organising World Golf Cup Tournament since its inception in 2013. Bringing together thousands of golf amateurs and ethusiasts, the flag carrier stregthens its ties with its corporate customers through this special event. This year, Turkish Airlines hosted over 9.000 players who competed agai...
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Shekhawati Sports Academy: World-Class Sports Complex to Develop Talent and Achieve Global Sporting Triumphs
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Shekhawati Sports Academy: World-Class Sports Complex to Develop Talent and Achieve Global Sporting Triumphs

Jaipur, December 07, 2024.In a historic initiative to transform sports in rural Rajasthan, the Shekhawati Sports Academy is being established on a sprawling 16-acre campus in Ramgarh Shekhawati, Sikar. This ambitious project seeks to provide world-class sports infrastructure and training, unlocking grassroots talent and preparing athletes to compete in international tournaments, including the Olympics.Yogendra Rajpuria, President of Shekhawati Sports Academy, remarked, “Shekhawati Sports Academy will usher in a new era for sports in Rajasthan. Our vision, ‘KhelegaShekhawati, Jeetega Bharat,’ reflects our dedication to nurturing young talent, promoting sports at the grassroots level, and preparing athletes to bring laurels to India on the global stage.”Suresh Pansari, Secretary ...
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India vs Australia 2nd Test Day 1 Scoreboard
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India vs Australia 2nd Test Day 1 Scoreboard

New Delhi, December 06, 2024.Marnus Labuschagne is yet to open his account, and the Indian fielders are not making life easy for him as they constantly chirp away. Australia openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney just about survived the first 10 overs from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj with the sun setting and the dreaded twilight time looming in on the pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval. However, Bumrah was finally rewarded for constantly hitting the deck as Usman Khawaja edged to Rohit Sharma in the slips.Earlier, Nitish Kumar Reddy squeezed out as many runs as possible from the tail and took India to a score of 180 batting first in the pink-ball Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. He fell on 42 off 54 balls and became the sixth man to fall to Mitchell Starc on ...
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KL will open innings and I will bat in middle: Rohit
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KL will open innings and I will bat in middle: Rohit

New Delhi, December 05, 2024.KL Rahul's composure and brilliant technique while opening the innings in Perth convinced skipper Rohit Sharma to move himself down the order and "bat somewhere in the middle" in the day/night Test against Australia starting here on Friday.The Indian captain said on Thursday he didn't wish to tinker with a combination that brought the team success in the series opener of the five-match rubber which the visitors lead 1-0 following their 295-run win at Optus Oval.Rahul looked solid with scores of 26 and 77 and added 201 runs with fellow opener and centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second innings of the first Test
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Prime Minister congratulates Indian Men’s Junior Hockey Team on winning the Junior Asia Cup 2024
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Prime Minister congratulates Indian Men’s Junior Hockey Team on winning the Junior Asia Cup 2024

New Delhi, December 05, 2024.The Indian junior men's hockey team defeated arch-rival Pakistan with a 5-3 scoreline in the high-scoring final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman on Wednesday to successfully defend their title.Araijeet Singh Hundal (4', 18', 47', 54') showed top form for India and Dilraj Singh (19') scored a brace to join him on the scoresheet. On the other hand, Pakistan's Captain Shahid Hannan (3') and Sufyan Khan (30', 39') tried their utmost to keep their team in the final for the majority of the game.India has now lifted the trophy in this tournament a record five times, including their previous triumphs in 2023, 2015, 2008 and 2004."Proud of our hockey champions! It’s a historic moment for Indian hockey as our Men’s Junior Team wins the Junior...
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India beat Hong Kong in Asian Women’s Handball Championship
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India beat Hong Kong in Asian Women’s Handball Championship

New Delhi, December 04, 2024.India began their campaign in the 20th Asian Women's Handball Championship (AWHC) 2024 with a battling 31-28 win over Hong Kong here on Tuesday.India's win was mainly due to brilliant performances from Bhawana Sharma and Menika.India started the match positively, scoring their first goal of the tournament through Priyanka Thakur, who was instrumental in India's historic win at the 2022 Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship
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PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen clinch singles titles; Treesa-Gayatri pair shines in doubles
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PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen clinch singles titles; Treesa-Gayatri pair shines in doubles

New Delhi, December 02, 2024.Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu broke her long title drought by clinching the Syed Modi International women's singles crown.Top seeded Indians P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen showcased their class and dominance to clinch the women's and men's singles titles, respectively, at the Syed Modi International badminton tournament here on Sunday.Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, ended her long title drought by outplaying China's world number 119 Wu Luo Yu 21-14, 21-16 to lift the trophy for the third time, having previously triumphed in 2017 and 2022.In the men's singles final, Lakshya, a 2021 World Championships bronze medallist, was at his dominant best as he demolished Singapore's Jia Heng Jason Teh 21-6, 21-7 in the title clash, displaying compl...
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World Chess Championship: Gukesh holds Liren with black
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World Chess Championship: Gukesh holds Liren with black

Singapore, December 01, 2024.Indian challenger D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China played out a draw in the sixth game of the World Chess Championship to remain level on points here Sunday.The third draw in a row left both players on an identical tally of 3 points apiece, still shy of 4.5 more points in order to win the championship.The two players signed peace after 46 moves. It was the fourth draw of the match
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Jay Shah takes charge as ICC President
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Jay Shah takes charge as ICC President

New Delhi, December 01, 2024.Jay Shah has officially taken charge as the Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on December 1, marking a new chapter in global cricket administration. The former BCCI secretary takes charge at a time when tension between the cricket boards of Pakistan and India regarding the venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy is at its peak.The former BCCI secretary succeeds Greg Barclay, who has held the position since November 2020. In his inaugural statement as ICC Chair, Jay Shah outlined his vision, focusing on leveraging cricket's inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games as a transformational opportunity and prioritising the growth of the women's game."I am honoured to take on the role of ICC Chair and grateful for the support and trust of...
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 U-19 Asia Cup: India vs Pakistan; Pakistan win by 44 runs despite India’s late fightback
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 U-19 Asia Cup: India vs Pakistan; Pakistan win by 44 runs despite India’s late fightback

New Delhi, November 30, 2024.Shahzaib Khan's brilliant 159 at the top of the order headlined Pakistan 44-run win over India in a Group A match of the U-19 Asia Cup in Dubai on Saturday.Opting to bat first, Pakistan got the best possible start as the opening pair of Shahzaib and Usman Khan (60) put on 160 runs for the first wicket. Although Usman was dismissed, Shahzaib stayed strong at one end and anchored the innings while wickets continued to fall at the other end. Pakistan managed 281/7. For India, Samarth Nagaraj took three wickets for India. In reply, the eight-time champions were never in the chase as wickets fell at regular intervals. Nikhil Kumar tried to put some resistance with a 67-run knock before the last pair of Yudhajit Guha (27) and Mohamed Enaan (30) dragged the m...
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