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Chennai: A high-flying New Zealand will firmly bank on their potent batting line-up to ward off Bangladesh's capable spin attack on a slow Chepauk pitch and consolidate their position on top of the table during their World Cup match here Friday. The Kiwis (NRR: +1.958)...

Mumbai: The International Olympic Council's (IOC) Executive Board Thursday announced the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) with immediate effect for "breach of charter". The Russian athletes though will be able to take part in international competitions, including next year's Paris Olympics, as independent...

Lucknow: Quinton de Kock showed his class with a second successive hundred while Aiden Markram cashed in on his rich vein of form with a fifty to steer South Africa to 311/7 against Australia in the World Cup here Thursday. The 30-year-old de Kock, who...

New Delhi: Jasprit Bumrah produced his best World Cup performance on a batting beauty but that doesn't give him a lot of satisfaction. For him, "process" is paramount. On a belter of a pitch, where 350-360 was a par score, Bumrah ended with figures of...

Ahmedabad: Hasan Ali is not the most potent new ball option in the absence of Naseem Shah and the Pakistan cricket establishment has erred in not grooming a quality fast bowler for desperate times, feels former pacer Aaqib Javed. Aaqib, who is currently a fast-bowling...

Lucknow: Australia won the toss and elected to field first against South Africa in their World Cup match here Thursday. Australia made two changes as all-rounder Marcus Stoinis came in for Cameron Green, while Josh Inglis has replaced wicketkeeper batter Alex Carey. "We are going...

New Delhi: In a heartwarming display of sportsmanship and camaraderie, the cricket world witnessed a delightful interaction between Afghanistan's Naveen-Ul-Haq and India's Virat Kohli as the duo exchanged a handshake and patting one another on the back, showcasing the spirit of unity and friendship amidst...

New Delhi: After recovering from a dengue fever, young India opener Shubman Gill has reached Ahmedabad from Chennai. However, it is still not clear if the 24-year-old will be able to play in the marquee 2023 World Cup game against Pakistan. Gill's illness kept him...

Guwahati: The Assam Police has honored ace pugilist Lovlina Borgohain and presented her with the state DGP's Commendation Medal, officials said Thursday. Lovlina was facilitated by the Assam Police for taking home a silver medal in the recently-concluded 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. The award...

New Delh: After surpassing Chris Gayle's record of most sixes in international cricket Wednesday, Indian captain Rohit Sharma said he has taken some inspiration from the 'Universe Boss' himself in his journey. During his record-breaking 81-ball 131 against Afghanistan at the Ferozshah Kotla, Rohit hammered...