India had a memorable outing at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, finishing with its best-ever medal tally at the quadrennial event. Seven golds, nine silver medals and 13 bronze medals helped India cross its tally of 19 medals from Tokyo 2020. Sheetal Devi is the youngest Indian medallist in this edition of Paralympics, while Suhas Yathiraj is the oldest…
For nearly one year, Chanderpal Dayal would avoid venturing out of his residence near Allahabad’s Karbala Masjid in the afternoon. The reason was both weird and hurtful. There would be school buses that would pass through his locality and children peeking out of the window would start hooting “Riinnnkuuuu Siiiinghhhhh, Riiiinnnkuuuuu Siiiinghhhh, five sixes, five…
Wrestler Bajrang Punia has moved the Delhi High Court seeking quashing of the provisional suspension imposed on him by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for refusing to give his urine sample for dope testing during the National selection trials in Sonipat on March 10. NADA, on April 23, suspended Tokyo Games bronze medallist wrestler for…
The Decision Review System (DRS) at the ongoing Duleep Trophy became a talking point when India cricketer R. Ashwin pointed out how the setup will help in improving batters’ technique. Ashwin referred to Ricky Bhui’s dismissal who was trapped leg before wicket off Manav Suthar on the second day of the first round match between…
England thrashed Ireland in a record-breaking 275-run win as they skittled out the host for just 45 in Monday’s second women’s one-day international (ODI) in Belfast. Experienced opener Tammy Beaumont’s unbeaten 150 – her 10th century at this level – powered England to a total of 320-8 in 50 overs. It was far too much…
Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug has picked up an Achilles tendon injury at the weekend and is a doubt for Tuesday’s Nations League clash against the Netherlands, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on the eve of the match. “It is not yet clear whether he can play,” Nagelsmann told a Monday press conference before the Germans had…
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva said Pathum Nissanka had proved himself the “best batsman” in the country after the opener’s superb century at the Oval helped the team end its 10-year wait for a Test win over England. Nissanka made 127 not out as Sri Lanka cruised to the target of 219, before lunch…
Valencia has begun disciplinary proceedings against its forward Rafa Mir after the 27-year-old player was arrested last week by the Spanish Guardia Civil police for an alleged crime of sexual assault, the club said on Monday. While not officially disclosing the details of the disciplinary measures, sources told Reuters the striker will be fined and…
Sri Lanka thumped England in the third Test match played at the Kennington Oval in London on Monday and recorded its fourth win over the latter in the longer format. This was the 32nd win overall for Sri Lanka in an away Test. Sri Lanka chased a target of 219 with eight wickets remaining, courtesy…
Rohit Rayudu slammed a brilliant 155 (260b, 8×4, 8×6) to power Hyderabad into a commanding position against Chhattisgarh on day two of the Buchi Babu tournament final at the NPR College ground here on Monday. If it was his defensive technique and temperament that shone brightly on the opening day, Rohit showed he was equally…
