Düsseldorf, 21st August 2023: The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team picked up a 4-0 victory over England at the 4 Nations Tournament – Dusseldorf 2023 on Monday. Rajinder Singh (13′), Amir Ali (33′), Amandeep Lakra (41′), and Araijeet Singh Hundal (58′) were the goalscorers for India. It was a cagey start to the match with both the teams looking for an early goal. India showcased their defensive prowess to hold off England. With Rajinder Singh (13′) converting a late penalty corner, India took a 1-0 lead to close the first quarter. Trailing by a goal, England started stitching attacking moves to…
Author: Jay Kulkarni
Champions Gulf Giants sign Afghanistan all-rounder Karim Janat, spinner Mujeeb-ur-Rehman moves to the Giants squad, Guptill to make DP World ILT20 debut, the New Zealand batter to represent Sharjah Warriors along with Maheesh Theekshana and Lewis Gregory. · Shadab Khan and Azam Khan join compatriot Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Desert Vipers squad, once fastest ODI century record holder Corey Anderson to play for MI Emirates alongside Indian star Ambati Rayudu. · Warner and Wood add firepower to Dubai Capitals with Rahmanullah Gurbaz also added to the squad, David Willey, and Ireland star Josh Little to appear for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.…
Lauderhill, Florida, 20 August, 2023: The New Jersey Triton’s batted with panache and put on a show for their fans, as they defeated the New York Warriors by 9 wickets on Sunday. For the Triton’s, it was Jesse Ryder who was the top scorer with 38 from 12 balls. The game was reduced to a five-overs a side contest due to rain. Batting first, the New York Warriors began with Kamran Akmal and Richard Levi, with both batters coming out of the blocks quickly. Levi did most of the heavy lifting early on, before Liam Plunkett struck. Plunkett dismissed Levi for…
Lucknow, 21st August 2023: Lucknow on Sunday witnessed the excitement of T20 cricket taking over as six squads – Gorakhpur Lions, Kanpur Superstars, Kashi Rudras, Lucknow Falcons, Meerut Mavericks, and Noida Super Kings – embarked on a cricketing frenzy in the Players Draft. The event, organized by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA), marked the selection of talented cricketers who will vie for glory in the highly anticipated UPT20 tournament. Commencing on August 30th in Kanpur, this tournament promises intense competition and sporting spectacle. Diverging from the conventional player auction, the drafting process kicked off with rival franchises strategically picking players…
Kolkata, August 20, 2022: David Lalhlansanga scored four goals in Mohammedan Sporting Club’s dominating 6-0 victory over Jamshedpur FC, but they narrowly missed out on a spot in the quarterfinals in the 132nd IndianOil Durand Cup played here at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan. F. Lalremsanga scored the other two goals for Mohammedan. Mohammedan SC needed to win by seven goals to qualify for the knockouts and as a result, Mohun Bagan Super Giant qualified for the quarterfinals as the second best runner up. Mohammedan finished Group B with six points from three matches while Jamshedpur FC finished their campaign with three points from…
Düsseldorf, 20th August 2023: The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team came from behind to draw 3-3 against England at the 4 Nations Tournament – Dusseldorf 2023 on Sunday. Hina Bano (6′), Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (49’) and Mumtaz Khan (53’) scored a goal each for India. Le Huray Martha (4′, 19’), and Alexander Beth (9′) were on target for England. The first quarter commenced with high-octane action unfolding on both ends of the pitch. England began the match on a strong note with Le Huray Martha (4’) scoring a field goal in the fourth minute of the game and putting India on…
Lucknow, 20th August 2023: In a glittering ceremony that welcomed the dawn of a new era for cricket in Uttar Pradesh, the UPT20 League was officially launched on Sunday, August 20th. The Grand Taj Mahal hotel in Lucknow played host to an esteemed affair where the coveted trophy was unveiled, and the vibrant team jerseys were launched by six city-based franchises. Adding to the fanfare, a resounding anthem that encapsulates the spirit of UPT20’s energy was also launched today. Distinguished guests including Shri Rajeev Shukla, Member of Rajya Sabha and Vice President of the BCCI, and IPS DS Chauhan, Director of…
New Delhi, 20th August 2023: Hockey India today named a 39-member core probable group for the Senior Men’s National Coaching Camp scheduled to take place from 21st August 2023 to 18th September 2023 at SAI Centre in Bengaluru. The camp will serve as an opportunity for the players to gear up for the all-important Hangzhou Asian Games, which is scheduled to be held from 23 September to 8 October 2023 in China. The Indian Men’s Hockey Team will begin their campaign at the Hangzhou Asian Games against Uzbekistan on 24th September 2023. India are placed in Pool A along with Pakistan, Japan,…
Mumbai, August 20, 2023: Chhagan Bombale from Hingoli district in Maharashtra made a triumphant return to the metropolis by winning the 7th edition of the Ageas Federal Life Insurance Mumbai Half Marathon men’s event for the second year in succession. The 22-year-old third year BA student completed the 21 km distance in a time of 1:12.14, an improvement of over four minutes over his winning effort in the 2022 edition. The women’s half marathon (21.1k) was comfortably won by 25-year-old Bharti from Sonepat, Haryana, who breasted the tape in a creditable 1:19.19 after taking the lead at the halfway stage. Finishing nearly two minutes behind…
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, 20th August, 2023: Japanese duo Sara Wakita (JPN) and Tenshi Iwami (JPN) have claimed victories at the inaugural Tamil Nadu International Surf Open World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 3,000 event. It was a historic day of competition as the pair overcame a huge international field to win the first-ever WSL event in India as Mahabalipuram Beach turned on pumping three-foot surf for Finals Day. Tenshi Iwami (JPN) came into the Tamil Nadu International Surf Open in desperate need of a big result as he looks to qualify for the 2024 WSL Challenger Series. He looked to…