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Pune: Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has slammed left-arm fast-bowler Arshdeep Singh for bowling five no balls in his two-over spell during the hosts' 16-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the second T20I at Pune. Arshdeep, who returned to Indian colours after missing the opening...

Bhubaneswar:  Defending champions Belgium will bank on seasoned mid-fielders like John-John Dohmen to provide them with the winning momentum in their bid to retain the FIH Hockey World Cup in Odisha, starting January 13. Head coach Michel van den Heuvel said players like Dohmen, with...

Bhubaneswar: The defending Champions Belgium arrived in Odisha for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela Friday, hoping to retain the title they won at the Kalinga Stadium four years ago. There was a definite buzz at the Biju Patnaik International Airport with...

Mumbai: Former India captain Virat Kohli said that he has never shied away from making bold choices as he will be seen featuring in a rap song titled 'Naya Sher' by rappers Divine and Jonita Gandhi. Virat Kohli will be featured in a rap song...

Rourkela:  Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Thursday inaugurated the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium, the largest hockey stadium in the country, here. Standing in the middle of the jampacked stadium, Patnaik announced the opening of the facility ahead of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup...

Rourkela: To encourage the Indian Men's Hockey team ahead of FIH World Cup 2023, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Thursday announced an award of Rs 1 crore for each player if the national side lifts the prestigious trophy. Patnaik made this announcement while inaugurating the...

Bhubaneswar: Debutants Chile will bank on their tenacity to counter tough teams like the Netherlands, Malaysia and New Zealand in their group in the men's hockey World Cup, scheduled to commence in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela January 13. Led by Fernando Renz, Chile, who are playing...

New Delhi: India and Pakistan have been included in the same group for Asia Cup 2023 to be held in September, confirmed Asian Cricket Council President (ACC) Jay Shah while releasing the cricket calendar for 2023/24. Also joining India and Pakistan for the tournament will...

Bhubaneswar: The Chile men's hockey team reached Odisha Thursday for their maiden FIH World Cup and received a warm welcome at the Biju Patnaik International Airport here. Playing in their first-ever Men's Hockey World Cup, the Chile team is excited about what lies ahead for...

Dubai: India opener Ishan Kishan jumped 10 places to 23rd position while Deepak Hooda re-entered the top 100 in the latest ICC rankings for T20I batters issued Thursday. Both moved upwards in the chart after their impressive performances in the first T20 International against Sri...