Former Sri Lanka pacer Chaminda Vaas backed teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to achieve great things for India, while urging fans and experts not to burden the 15-year-old with excessive expectations.
As Chirag Shetty turns 29, the Indian men's doubles star and partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy set their sights on a historic BWF World Championships gold in New Delhi.
Former England captain Ben Stokes reflected on his 15-year international career in an emotional farewell message after announcing his retirement from international cricket.
Novak Djokovic matched Roger Federer's record of 105 men's singles wins at Wimbledon after defeating Arthur Rinderknech in four sets to reach the fourth round.
Egypt reached the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties. Haissem Hassan said the victory brought joy to 120 million Egyptians.
Lakshya Chahar continued the Services Sports Control Board’s (SSCB) stellar performance at the 8th elite men’s national boxing championship, with a dominant display on Day 3, reinforcing his unit’s bid to retain their title in the prestigious tournament being held at Bareilly.
Ending all speculations on Mohammed Shami’s return to international cricket, the star pacer will finally be back in India colours during the upcoming five-match T20I series against England, starting January 22 at his home ground — Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Following in the footsteps of Beijing Olympics bronze medallist Vijender Singh, World Championship bronze medallist boxer Nishant Dev has switched to professional boxing, bidding adieu to his amateur career, during which he featured in last year’s Paris Olympics.
Continuing their stellar campaigns, Shiva Thapa and Sachin Siwach registered stunning victories on Day 4 to enter the quarterfinals of the 8th Elite men’s national boxing championship, currently underway at Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
The series loss against Australia also ended India’s hopes of reaching the ICC World Test Championships final, scheduled at the Lord’s in June, this year.
