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WTC final: NZ take vital 32-run lead, India claim wickets

New Zealand have the upper hand against India in the ICC World Test Championship final after doing well in the second session on Day 5.

WTC final: New Zealand bowled out for 249

New Zealand have the upper hand against India in the ICC World Test Championship final after taking a crucial first-innings lead in the second session on Day 5.

WTC final: Watchful NZ end up losing three wickets

After rain washed Day 4 of the ICC World Test Championship final, there was finally some cricket today.

22 Jun 2021

Manpreet Singh

Manpreet to lead Indian hockey team at Tokyo Olympics

India on Tuesday named incumbent Manpreet Singh as the skipper of the men's hockey team for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics where he will have two deputies in defenders Birendra Lakra and Harmanpreet Singh.

22 Jun 2021

Pakistan Cricket Team

Younis Khan quits as Pakistan's batting coach: Details here

Former Pakistan batting legend Younis Khan will not be a part of the current team management anymore.

22 Jun 2021

Archery

Lack of experience cost women's archery team Olympic berth: Dola

Former world champion Dola Banerjee feels that lack of experience could be the prime reason why the Indian women's recurve archery team missed out on an Olympic berth for the first time.

22 Jun 2021

Football

UEFA Euro 2020: Netherlands, Belgium maintain 100% record; Denmark advance

The European Championships saw Denmark advance to the knockout stages after an emotional win over Russia in a key Group B encounter.

South Africa beat Windies to win second Test: Records broken

South Africa overcame the West Indies by 158 runs to win the second Test match and seal the series 2-0.

22 Jun 2021

Patiala

Shot-putter Tajinder Toor qualifies for Olympics

Shot-putter Tajinder Pal Singh Toor qualified for the Tokyo Olympics with an Asian and national record throw at the Indian Grand Prix 4 in Patiala.

22 Jun 2021

New Zealand

Olympics: Laurel Hubbard to become first transgender athlete to compete

New Zealand's Laurel Hubbard is set to become the first-ever transgender athlete to compete at an Olympics.

WTC final: Play abandoned on Day 4 due to rain

In another disappointing update, the play on Day 4 of the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand has been abandoned due to rain.

Decoding the stats of Kyle Jamieson in Test cricket

New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson tore apart the Indian batting line-up on Day 3 of the ongoing World Test Championship at the Rose Bowl.

21 Jun 2021

Tennis

2021 Wimbledon: Decoding the stats of Daniil Medvedev

World number two Daniil Medvedev had a forgettable start to his grass-court campaign as he suffered a first-round defeat at Halle Open.

21 Jun 2021

Olympics

Tokyo Olympics: 10,000 local spectators allowed for each event

In a major development, the Tokyo Olympics will welcome nearly 10,000 local spectators at each event.

21 Jun 2021

BCCI

BCCI to support Olympic-bound Indian contingent with Rs. 10cr donation

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that it will donate Rs. 10 crore to support the Olympic-bound Indian contingent on the request of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS).

WI vs SA, Day 3: Here are the key takeaways

The second Test between West Indies and South Africa is turning out to be a low-scoring thriller.

20 Jun 2021

Football

Euro 2020, Wales progress despite losing against Italy: Records broken

A much-changed Italian side prevailed over Wales in their Group A clash at the UEFA Euro 2020.

WTC final: India get rid of Latham and Conway

The inaugural World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand at the Rose Bowl remains evenly poised.

20 Jun 2021

Virat Kohli

WTC final: India bowled out for 217, NZ start cautiously

New Zealand made a cautious start in the second session on Day 3 of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship against India.

20 Jun 2021

Formula 1

Max Verstappen wins the French Grand Prix: Records broken

Red Bull's Max Verstappen has won the French Grand Prix on Sunday, getting past Lewis Hamilton in the penultimate lap.

WTC final: India bundled out for 217, Jamieson takes five-for

The Indian team has been bundled out for 217 in the first innings of the WTC final against New Zealand at the Rose Bowl.

20 Jun 2021

Virat Kohli

WTC final: India lose crucial wickets in first session

India are off to a sluggish start on Day 3 of the ongoing WTC final against New Zealand.

20 Jun 2021

England Cricket Team

England vs Sri Lanka, T20Is: Records that can be scripted

England and Sri Lanka are set to face each other in a three-match T20I series, starting June 23.

20 Jun 2021

Tennis

2021 Wimbledon: Decoding the stats of Stefanos Tsitsipas

World number four Stefanos Tsitsipas has been on a roll of late.

20 Jun 2021

Tennis

2021 Wimbledon: A look at Andy Murray in numbers

Men's singles tennis ace Andy Murray was handed a wildcard entry for this year's Wimbledon starting from June 28 onwards.

One-off Test: Here are the records scripted by Sneh Rana

Sneh Rana saved Team India from the jaws of defeat in the one-off Test against England Women.

20 Jun 2021

Football

Harry Kane transfer news: All you need to know

Tottenham striker Harry Kane is expected to leave the Premier League club this summer.

WI vs SA, Day 2: Here are the key takeaways

South Africa maintained their dominance over the West Indies on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.

20 Jun 2021

Football

UEFA Euro 2020, Spain held by Poland: Records broken

Spain played out a second successive draw at the European Championships.

19 Jun 2021

Football

UEFA Euro 2020, Germany beat Portugal 4-2: Records broken

Germany showed class and character to tame defending champions Portugal in Group F of the European Championships.

ENGW vs INDW Test ends in a draw: Records broken

The one-off Test match between England Women and India Women ended in a draw on Day 4 in Bristol.

19 Jun 2021

Virat Kohli

WTC final, Day 2: A look at the key takeaways

The WTC final between India and New Zealand commenced after the first day was washed out.

19 Jun 2021

Football

UEFA Euro 2020, Hungary 1-1 France: List of records broken

Antoine Griezmann scored a crucial equalizing goal as France came from behind to draw 1-1 against Hungary in their Group F match at the UEFA Euro 2020.

19 Jun 2021

Virat Kohli

WTC final: NZ remove Pujara; Kohli leads fightback

New Zealand made a comeback in the second session on Day 2 of the ongoing World Test Championship final against India.

19 Jun 2021

Serena Williams

2021 Wimbledon: Decoding the stats of Serena Williams

World number eight Serena Williams recently lost to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in the fourth round of the 2021 French Open.

WTC final: Indian openers depart after giving a solid start

The inaugural World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand finally kicked-off after the first day was abandoned due to incessant rain.

Shafali hits twin fifties on Test debut, smashes these records

Indian women's cricket team youngster Shafali Verma led the side's recovery while following on in the one-off Test match against England Women.

India vs New Zealand, WTC final: Williamson elects to field

India and New Zealand are locking horns in the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.

19 Jun 2021

Tennis

2021 Wimbledon: A look at Roger Federer in numbers

Roger Federer had decided to withdraw from the 2021 French Open after winning his third-round encounter, citing the need to take care of his body.

WI vs SA, Day 1: Here are the key takeaways

South Africa made a comeback after losing early wickets on Day 1 of the second Test against West Indies.