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January 1, 2020 6:10 PM

Venus Williams pulls out of Brisbane Tennis International

Venus Williams pulled out of the season-opening Brisbane Tennis International today after a setback during practice. The American veteran said she still hoped to play at the Adelaide International later this month ahead of the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year. The tournament, featur...

January 1, 2020 5:28 PM

MS Dhoni picked captain of ESPNCricinfo's ODI and T20 teams of past decade

Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was today picked as captain of ESPN Cricinfo's ODI and Twenty20 teams of the decade, while Virat Kohli was named the leader in Tests.   The criteria, set by the 23-member panel, for selection was a minimum of 50 Tests or six active years in the trad...

December 31, 2019 6:51 PM

ICC plans to scrap five-day Tests from 2023

Cricket's apex body, the International Cricket Council, plans to scrap five-day Tests from 2023. The ICC could make four-day Tests mandatory from 2023 as part of the World Test Championship, primarily to free up the crowded calendar. Tests have been played over five days through most of the...

December 31, 2019 6:04 PM

Third Khelo India youth games to be held in Guwahati in Jan 2020

The third Khelo India youth games will be held in Guwahati between 10th and 22nd of next month. Six thousand five hundred athletes from 37 teams will take part in the event. Chief Executive Officer of the Games Avinash Joshi told All India Radio that the upcoming event is going to be the biggest mul...

December 31, 2019 2:29 PM

IOA withdraws boycott call for 2022 Commonwealth Games

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has withdrawn its threat to boycott the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham over Shooting's exclusion. It also announced that the country will bid to host either the 2026 or the 2030 edition. During its Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, the IOA, on the ...

December 31, 2019 2:29 PM

Cycling to be included in upcoming Khelo India games

6500 athletes from 37 teams will take part in the 3rd Khelo India youth games in Guwahati beginning from 10th of January. Talking to AIR , Chief Executive Officer of the event, Avinash Joshi said that lawn bowls and cycling will be included in the Khelo India for the first time. The CEO added that c...

December 31, 2019 8:22 AM

South Africa beat India by five wickets in final U-19 Youth ODI

In Cricket, South Africa beat India by five wickets in the third and final Under-19 Youth ODI at the Buffalo Park in East London last night. Chasing 193 runs, South Africa achieved the target in 48.2 overs. Earlier put into bat, India made 192 for the loss of eight wickets in the stipulated 50 overs...

December 31, 2019 8:14 AM

Boxer Vikas Krishan makes it to India squad for Olympic Qualifiers

In Boxing, Vikas Krishan claimed a slot in the Indian men's boxing squad in the 69 kilogram category for next year's Olympic qualifiers after winning his final trial bout along with two others in Bengaluru yesterday. The former world championships and Asian Games medal-winner, who ...

December 30, 2019 5:46 PM

Assam CM launches torch relay of Khelo India Youth Games

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has launched the torch relay of the Third Khelo India Youth Games. The games will be held in Guwahati from 10th to 22nd of next month. Mr. Sonowal asked the people of Assam to create a fantastic environment for all the athletes who will be participating in the...

December 30, 2019 4:42 PM

Kohli maintains top spot in ICC Test batsmen ranking

Indian Captain Virat Kohli will end the year at the top of the ICC Test ranking chart for batsmen. With 928 points, Kohli is way ahead of second-placed Australian Steve Smith with 911 and New Zealand's Kane Williamson with 822 points. In bowling, India's lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah r...

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