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Lahore: Left red-faced after India's national anthem played for a fraction of a second at the start of the Australia-England Champions Trophy match here Saturday, the Pakistan Cricket Board has blamed the ICC for the fiasco and demanded an explanation from the world body. At...

Bhubaneswar: India continued their domination over Ireland, defeating the visitors 4-0 in their return leg men's FIH Pro League match in Bhubaneswar Saturday. It was India's second consecutive win over Ireland in the Pro League, having defeated the same opponents 3-1 in the first leg...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Saturday felicitated its medal-winning athletes at the 38th National Games with cash rewards — Rs 6 lakh for gold, Rs 4 lakh for silver, and Rs 3 lakh for bronze. They were awarded at a special ceremony at the Kalinga Stadium...

Bhubaneswar: Star drag-flicker Deepika scored the all-important goal from a set piece to hand India a crucial 1-0 victory over Germany in a return-leg women's FIH Pro League match in Bhubaneswar Saturday. Deepika sounded the board with a thunderous flick from a penalty corner in...

Kolkata: Mohun Bagan Super Giant are set to host Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata Sunday, hoping to become the first club to successfully defend the title in the country's top league. Placed...

When we think of Rahul Dravid, the first image that comes to mind is that of one of India's greatest cricketers -- a rock-solid batsman who anchored the team through some of its most unforgettable cricketing moments. However, there’s a little-known and surprising chapter in...

Dubai: Indian superstar Virat Kohli meant business a day before the marquee clash against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy as he arrived at the ICC Academy two hours before scheduled practice time to iron out his issues against spin. Kohli, who was troubled by the...

Lahore: In a major blunder ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy match between Australia and England at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, the Indian national anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was played instead of ‘Advance Australia Fair’ (Australia's national anthem). As has been the case...

Lahore: Australia skipper Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bowl against England in their opening ICC Champions Trophy match here Saturday. Australia has drafted in in-form wicketkeeper batter Alex Carey in the middle-order, despite having another stumper in Josh Inglis. Teams: England: Philip...

New Delhi: Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria opined that the Mohammad Rizwan-led side has no chance of winning against India in their Champions Trophy spectacle at Dubai International Stadium Sunday. Kaneria backed his statement by highlighting Pakistan's dismal run in the recent series including the...