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Excited for our campaign in Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, says Manpreet Singh

With the schedule being announced by FIH for the much-awaited FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup Bhubaneswar-Rourkela 2023, Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh expressed his excitement

Mohammed Shami tests negative for Covid, kept on stand-by for T20 WC

India pacer Mohammed Shami on Wednesday tested negative for COVID-19, over 10 days after he had been infected by the virus

Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma rise in latest ICC T20I Player rankings

India batter Suryakumar Yadav jumped a place to reach a career-best-equalling second position in the latest ICC men's T20I Player rankings

Hanuma Vihari to lead Rest of India against Ranji champions in Irani Cup

Prolific batter Hanuma Vihari will lead the Rest of India side against 2019-20 Ranji Trophy champions Saurashtra in the Irani Cup clash, which is returning to the calender after three years

Still have passion, hunger to play highest level of tennis: Novak Djokovic

Serbian tennis ace and the winner of 21 singles Grand Slam titles, Novak Djokovic, has said he still had the "passion" and "hunger" to play at the highest level

Six sprint races to take place in 2023 season, announces Formula 1

Formula 1 has announced that six Sprint races a season will be taking place from 2023 onwards after the proposal gained approval of top authorities of the sport.

India to address death bowling concerns in final tune-up ahead of T20 WC

India looking to round off their T20 World Cup preparation with a marked improvement in their death bowling besides providing crucial game time to untested players in series against South Africa

Maria Sakkari, Sloane Stephens win openers at Parma Ladies Tennis Open

Top-seeded Maria Sakkari rallied past Ukrainian qualifier Kateryna Baindl 6-7 (2), 6-2, 6-3 in the opening round of the Parma Ladies Open

Gurjant waiting to play in FIH World Cup after Olympics, CWG success

Indian men's hockey team forward Gurjant Singh is hoping to receive an opportunity to play in front of the home crowd at the FIH Odisha Hockey World Cup Bhubaneswar-Rourkela next year

I am enjoying batting since the comeback at Asia Cup, says Virat Kohli

Being the senior-most player in the Indian squad and one with vast experience of leading the side, Virat Kohli knows he has to use his experience and guide the youngsters

Carlsen beats India's Arjun Erigaisi to clinch Julius Baer Chess title

Norwegian Magnus Carlsen became the first player in the world to break the 2900 Tour Rating barrier following a crushing win over Indian teenager Arjun Erigaisi in Julius Baer Chess Cup

Footballer Ronaldinho partners with Power Sportz to promote cricket leagues

Legendary Brazilian footballer, Ronaldinho is set to promote cricket in India in a big way by partnering with Power Sportz

Need to improve our death bowling: Rohit Sharma after beating Australia

Despite the six-wicket win against Australia in the third and final game on Sunday, skipper Rohit Sharma said that the team needs to work on their death bowling for the upcoming clashes.

Kenya's Kipchoge clocks 2:01:09 for world record in Berlin Marathon

My legs and my body still feel young, the 37-year-old Kipchoge said. But the most important thing is my mind, and that also feels fresh and young. I'm so happy to break the world record.

Federer, Nadal, Djokovic set new bar of Tennis for next generations

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, the Big Three of men's tennis accumulated so many Grand Slam titles, 63 in all that it seems unlikely anyone will reach the standards they set

Head injury forces ace wrestler Bajrang Punia to skip National Games

Commonwealth gold medalist Bajrang Punia will miss out on the National Games 2022 owing to a head injury that he sustained in Belgrade during the World Championships earlier this month

David is versatile and adds to Australia's batting options: Aron Finch

Big-hitting Tim David is a "versatile and flexible" player and his presence only adds to the options that Australia possess going into the T20 World cup, feels skipper Aaron Finch.

Brazil, Argentina claim victories in pre-World Cup international friendlies

Brazil breezed past Ghana 3-0 while another South American powerhouse Argentina also grabbed a 3-0 victory over Honduras in pre-World Cup international friendlies on Friday.

Roger Federer's trophy-laden career ends in defeat at London's O2 Arena

It was surely unthinkable that Roger Federer's trophy-laden career would end with a defeat but that is what transpired as the 41-year-old Swiss maestro lost alongside Rafa Nadal on an emotional night

Olympian Dilip Tirkey elected unopposed as new Hockey India president

Former India captain Dilip Tirkey, who was the front-runner for the post of Hockey India president, was elected unopposed for the top job on Friday.