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In Badminton, ace Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu has entered the women’s singles quarterfinal of Indonesia Open. She defeated Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt 21-14, 17-21, 21-11 in the pre-quarter final this evening. It was Sindhu’s third win over the World No. 13 Dane this year. -The Indian had earlier defeated Blichfeldt in …

By SJA Jafri (Courtesy Messenger) MELBOURNE/KARACHI: Alan Jones, 77, the world most famous former coach of the Australian National Rugby League has said that young athletes should learn how to face hurdles during unsuitable conditions, lack of sources and inapt circumstances while to overcome all challenges they must realize the …

In Men’s Hockey, a second round-robin match between India and South Korea ended in a draw with a score of one goal each, in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup at in the Malaysian city of Ipoh yesterday. The match was suspended temporarily due to inclement weather. In the tournament opener …

Hyderabad, Feb.5 (PMI): The Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA) and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of professional golf in India, today announced the fifth edition of the Golconda Masters Golf Championship Powered by Telangana Tourism, which will be held at the Hyderabad Golf Club (HGC) …

India Captain Virat Kohli has maintained his number one position in the latest ICC batsmen rankings.  Cheteshwar Pujara has gained a spot to be third, following his man of the series performance in India’s maiden Cricket Test series win in Australia.  Wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant has jumped as many as …

India ed history winning their first ever series on Australian soil beating the home team 2-1 after the fourth and final Test ended in a tame draw due to inclement weather. India scored 622 for 7 in their first innings and then bowled out Australia for 300 thereby enforcing the …

rican team management on Sunday called for flexibility in dealing with over-rate regulations CAPE TOWN – – The South African team management on Sunday called for flexibility in dealing with over-rate regulations following a one-match ban imposed on captain Faf du Plessis. He will miss the third and final Test …

In Cricket, India bundled out Australia for 300 in the first innings and enforced a follow-on on the fourth day of the Sydney Test today.  Team India had made 622 for 7 after opting to bat. Australia were six for no loss, trailing by 316 runs, when early tea was …

It turned out to be a glorious 2018 for India captain Virat Kohli and South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada.  Both maintained their respective pole positions in the year-end ICC Test Player Rankings released on Monday.  Kohli enjoys a 34-point lead over nearest rival Kane Williamson of New Zealand despite …

National selectors led by MSK Prasad on Monday announced the 16-member Indian squad for the ODI Cricket series against Australia and New Zealand. Virat Kohli will continue to lead the side. Rohit Sharma will be the Vice Captain. Mahendra Singh Dhoni returns to the squad after he was dropped earlier.  …