Top seeds India upstaged traditional rivals Pakistan in a sensational duel to claim the gold medal in the men's team squash event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday.
Indian golfer Aditi Ashok secured a historic individual gold medal in the Asian Games with an 11-under 61 in the third round. Her impressive performance pushed the Indian women's golf team to the top spot, with a one-shot lead over Thailand. Ashok's 11-under scorecard was a testament to her exceptional skill, as she had never won a medal at the Asian Games, having finished 21st at the Incheon Games in 2014.
Indian boxer Preeti Pawar secured a quota for the Paris Olympics and secured a medal by advancing to the women's 54kg semifinals at the Asian Games. Despite facing Kazakhstan's Zhaina Shekerbekova, she displayed courage and grit, clinching a 4-1 victory in the quarterfinals.
Former South African cricket legend Jonty Rhodes has praised Indian cricketer Virat Kohli for his diving skills, reminiscing about his own diving catches. Kohli, currently with the Indian cricket team preparing for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, has been in exceptional form recently.
Kiran Baliyan became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games medal in shot put event in 72 years as she picked up a bronze on the opening day of competitions in Hangzhou on Friday.
Zaka Ashraf, the chairperson of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee, has faced backlash for referring to India as an "enemy country" in a recent video. His comments have drawn criticism from both Indian and Pakistani cricket fans, especially considering the warm reception received by the Pakistan team in India.
India has won 32 medals at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, with shooters leading the medal rush with 17 medals. The shooters have won six golds, seven silvers, and five bronzes in various events. India's other two gold medals came in women's cricket and equestrian. Rowing has given India maximum medals after shooting with two silvers and three bronzes.
India's Anush Agarwalla, in a splendid display of equestrian prowess, secured a well-deserved bronze medal in the individual dressage event at the Asian Games. Riding Etro, Agarwalla delivered a remarkable performance, earning a score of 73.030 to clinch the third spot and mark his second medal achievement at the Asian Games.
Pakistan's premier pacer, Haris Rauf, expressed excitement at the Hyderabad Cricket Association ground after his team received a warm reception at the airport. Indian cricket fans chanted the name of Pakistan's skipper, Babar Azam, at the airport. This marked Pakistan's return to India after a seven-year hiatus, and the tensions between the nations seemed momentarily forgotten.
The Indian women's squash team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games despite losing 0-3 to Malaysia in their final pool B match. The team had earlier performed exceptionally well, winning their opening three matches against Pakistan, Nepal, and Macau. Although they lost to Malaysia, their earlier successes guaranteed them a bronze medal.
India's cricket coach, Rahul Dravid, expressed relief and optimism as key players, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer, made strides in their recoveries and gained match fitness ahead of the ODI World Cup. Dravid emphasized the importance of game-time for these players and the fact that they have been able to get it. Bumrah, who had been sidelined due to a persistent back issue, showcased his return to form by bowling his full quota of overs in the matches against Australia.
Roshibina Devi Naorem, a Wushu player from Manipur, dedicated her silver medal at the Asian Games to the people of her home state. She represented India in the women's 60 Kg Wushu category and won silver. Despite missing out on the gold, she expressed her gratitude to the people of Manipur and vowed to train harder for the upcoming World Championships.
India's Shubman Gill is making progress in the ODI batting rankings and is challenging Pakistan's Babar Azam for the top position. Gill's outstanding performance in the first two matches of the ODI series against Australia has earned him a new career-high rating, just 10 points behind Azam. In the ODI bowler rankings, Mohammed Siraj maintains his top position with a narrow lead over Australia's Josh Hazlewood.
India's Hriday Vipul Chheda, Anush Agarwalla and Divyakriti Singh continued their fine show and moved into medal contention after qualifying for the individual dressage final of equestrian at the Asian Games on Wednesday.
Anant Jeet Singh Naruka won the silver medal in the men's skeet event at the Asian Games, adding to his team gold medal, showcasing exceptional accuracy and consistency throughout the event. Naruka appeared poised to capture the gold medal, having not missed a single shot until the final crucial stages of the competition.
Former India cricketer Saba Karim has defended KL Rahul's place in the India playing XI, stating that the 31-year-old should continue his role as the team's first choice wicketkeeper-batsman. Rahul is part of the India squad for the ICC ODI World Cup, starting on October 5. Karim praised Rahul's recent performances, particularly his return to the squad after an injury layoff, and his proficiency in handling spin bowling.
The Indian team consisting of Angad Vir Singh Bajwa, Gurjoat Khangura, and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka secured the bronze medal in the men's skeet event at the Asian Games. The trio showcased their shooting prowess, achieving a total score of 355, which earned them the third position on the podium.
Steve Smith might be taking a wee bit more time to adjust to sub-continental tracks but his poor returns in the first two ODIs against India is least of concern for the Australian team management, senior speedster Mitchell Starc said on Tuesday.
India's equestrian team has won a historic gold medal in the Team Dressage event at the 19th Asian Games. The team achieved a score of 209.205, surpassing China's score of 204.882. This victory marks India's first gold medal in equestrian competition in 41 years and their first ever gold in this event at the Asian Games.
At the Hangzhou Asian Games, a group of volunteers successfully solved a seemingly impossible task: find a misplaced, turned-off cell phone within the stadium's 523,000 square meters. The task, initially overwhelming, turned out to be a testament to devotion and collaboration. Liu Tian-yi, a 12-year-old chess player from Hong Kong, found herself in a difficult situation when her phone went missing, demonstrating the power of teamwork and dedication in overcoming seemingly impossible challenges.
The Indian squash team had a strong start to their Asian Games campaign with convincing wins over Singapore and Pakistan in both the men's and women's team competitions. The women's team won 3-0 against Pakistan, while the men's team won 3-0 against Singapore. Both teams are aiming to progress to the semifinals and are determined to perform at their best to achieve success at the Asian Games.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) earned a revenue of Rs 377.49 crores revenue from the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League (WPL), which was held from March 4-26, 2023 in Mumbai at two venues.
Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field. It's an interesting name. Technology, which Hangzhou is world famous for, and cricket, which is nothing more than an Asian Games stopover for the Chinese locals.
Indian women's cricket team clinched a gold medal at the Asian Games during their inaugural appearance, triumphing over Sri Lanka by a margin of 19 runs in a hard-fought, low-scoring final held on a challenging pitch this Monday.
Axar Patel has been ruled out of the third ODI against Australia due to a left quadriceps strain. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation and may be ready to play in the World Cup warm-up games. Ravichandran Ashwin, who made a comeback to ODIs after a long absence, has performed well and has promising chances of making it to the World Cup squad.
Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is unlikely to play in the 50-overs World Cup in India due to a hamstring injury, according to reports. Hasaranga sustained the injury during the Lanka Premier League and missed the Asia Cup. Sri Lanka Cricket is consulting foreign doctors to determine whether he needs surgery, which could result in a three-month recovery period.
In a highly anticipated rematch of the World Championship final, the leading Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen delivered a dominant performance, defeating Vietnam's Thi Tam Nguyen 5-0 to advance to the pre-quarterfinals in the women's 50kg category at the Asian Games on Sunday.
Rowing involves a plethora of technical intricacies, including concepts like tailwind, headwind, stroke rate, oar angles, arc angles, and force application. Mastery of these details becomes pivotal for success at the highest levels of the sport. However, two fundamental factors stand out as crucial: unparalleled fitness levels and a profound comprehension of the technical demands of rowing.
Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer took Australian bowlers to the cleaners and blazed their way to hundreds during the second ODI of the three-match series in Indore on Sunday.
India's men's hockey team registered a 16-0 victory over Uzbekistan at the Asian Games, with Lalit Upadhyay, Varun Kumar, and Mandeep Singh scoring hat-tricks. Ranked third in the world, India entered the match as clear favorites, controlling proceedings throughout the game, showcasing their dominance in the Pool A encounter.
Suryakumar Yadav scored a much-needed half-century in the first ODI against Australia, helping ease questions about his adaptability in the format. Yadav showed restraint in shot selection and remained composed throughout his innings. Captain KL Rahul also played a crucial role, scoring 58 runs under pressure. Despite extreme heat and humidity, the Indian team displayed strong fitness levels.
Roger Federer expressed his satisfaction with his final career match at the Laver Cup last year, calling it the perfect conclusion to his career. The Swiss tennis player was honored at the event and participated in an on-court question and answer session. Federer mentioned that he still misses the excitement of the game and plans to remain involved in tennis, potentially as a Laver Cup Team Europe captain. He also mentioned his commitments to his family and charitable foundation.
The six-time Olympian, who was also the first athlete from India to compete in luge at the Winter Olympics, said his experience so far in sessions with the Indian athletes has shown him that doping education for them is still a work in progress.
Indian women's hockey team captain Savita Punia believes that her team has the potential to win the gold medal at the Asian Games but they are not putting pressure on themselves. Savita, who got married recently, is determined to give her best shot at the Olympics and has a strong support system that allows her to focus on her career. The team is focused on taking one match at a time and executing their plans rather than worrying about the opposition.
India's men's volleyball team secured a spot in the quarter-finals at the Asian Games in Hangzhou with a 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei. They maintained their winning streak with a 25-22, 25-22, and 25-21 result, ensuring they progress to the 1-6th place playoffs where they will face the winner of the upcoming match between Japan and Kazakhstan.
India's Mohammed Shami bowled a stunning inswinger to hit Steve Smith's leg stump in the first One-Day International (ODI) of the three-match series. India needed a breakthrough after David Warner's dismissal to turn the tide as Australia appeared settled for a big total at 111 for 2 after 21 overs.
Young fast bowler Naseem Shah was declared unfit for the upcoming ODI World Cup due to a shoulder injury, prompting the experienced medium pacer Hasan Ali to make an unexpected comeback as Pakistan unveiled their final 15-member squad for the tournament, set to kick off next month.
