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Ishan Kishan is strong contender for Test spot in Pant's absence: Azhar Abu Dhabi: Former India skipper Mohammad Azharuddin believes Ishan Kishan would be a strong option as a wicket-keeper batter in the absence of Rishabh Pant for next month's four-match Test series against Australia....

New Delhi: Star India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said it's surprising to see so many "taboos" regarding the 'Mankad' form of dismissal and asked why bowlers are always subjected to different "treatments". Indian pacer Mohammed Shami had tried to run out Dasun Shanaka at non-striker's end...

Melbourne: As well as everything is going so far for Iga Swiatek, the No. 1 ranking; three Grand Slam titles overall; a tour-high eight trophies and a 37-match winning streak in 2022, the 21-year-old from Poland is always looking to improve. One aspect she is...

Rourkela: Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey Sunday said India can win a World Cup medal this time after a hiatus of 48 years but for that the home side needs to make use of penalty corners. India have not won a World Cup medal since...

Melbourne: Australian great Allan Border is mighty impressed with Pat Cummins' captaincy but said the upcoming four-Test series against India will be his real "acid test and the final frontier". Australia will begin the marquee Test series at Jamtha from February 9 as they eye...

New Delhi: Premier India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who withdrew from the Asia Cup last September to undergo right knee surgery, is set to make a comeback in Saurashtra's final round of Ranji Trophy fixture against Tamil Nadu in Chennai beginning January 24. The 34-year-old, who...

Milan: AC Milan's dismal start to the year continued when it had to fight back from two goals down to draw at Lecce 2-2, losing more ground in the Serie A title race. An early Théo Hernandez own goal and a header from Federico Baschirotto...

Riyadh: Karim Benzema is ready to put his World Cup disappointment behind him by winning yet another trophy with Real Madrid. The Ballon d'Or holder, who was kept from playing for France at the World Cup in Qatar due to injury, will lead Madrid against...

Rourkela: The country’s victory over Spain in the opening match of the ongoing FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 has predictably brought extreme happiness to the Indian side, especially to the two members who are local lads. The duo - team vice-captain Amit Rohidas and...

Riyadh: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says his players will never tire of winning titles as they prepare for Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final against FC Barcelona. In his pre-game press conference, Ancelotti insisted the team was "motivated," and the "players are used to this...