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HIL 2024-25: UP Rudras appoint Paul van Ass as chief coach

Lucknow, Oct 12 (IANS) Ahead of the upcoming edition of the Hockey India League (HIL), UP Rudras have appointed Dutchman Paul van Ass as chief coach. The Lucknow-based franchise, owned by Yadu Sports, unveiled their new team’s name and logo on Saturday. The talismanic Dutchman, who recently guided the Netherlands women’s team to Olympic glory, […]

Virgil van Dijk left ‘angry’ with sending off in 1-1 draw against Hungary

Budapest, Oct 12 (IANS) On the night when Virgil van Dijk was shown his first career red card for the Netherlands, the Dutch captain was ‘angry’ with the referee’s decision to give him the first of two yellow cards during the side’s 1-1 draw against Hungary at the Puskas Arena Park on Friday. The first […]

My life changed completely when I came to PKL in season 7: Aslam Inamdar

Pune, Oct 12 (IANS) In the heart of rural Maharashtra, a young boy’s passion for kabaddi has blossomed into a remarkable success story that embodies the transformative power of sport. Aslam Inamdar, the current captain of PKL team Puneri Paltan, shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a champion in the world’s top […]

‘Test cricket is the No. 1 priority’: Pat Cummins on his IPL future

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Australia captain Pat Cummins reaffirmed that playing Test cricket for his country is his No. 1 priority, adding that he is yet to decide his future in the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Cummins led Sunrisers Hyderabad to the final of the IPL 2024 after being bought […]

Robin Uthappa to lead India in Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2024

Hong Kong, Oct 12 (IANS) Former wicketkeeper-batter Robin Uthappa will lead the star-studded Indian team in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2024. Kedar Jadhav, Stuart Binny, Manoj Tiwary, Shahbaz Nadeem, Bharat Chipli and Shreevats Goswami (wk) are the other squad members. With a mix of talent in batting and bowling, India will aim for their […]

China’s Lin/Kuai reach mixed doubles final at Asian Table Tennis Championships

Astana, Oct 12 (IANS) China’s young duo Lin Shidong/Kuai Man advanced to the mixed doubles final at the 27th Asian Table Tennis Championships on Friday. 19-year-old Lin and 20-year-old Kuai outplayed Ham Yu Song/Pyon Song Gyong of DPR Korea 3-1 and will take on Olympic silver medalists Ri Jong Sik/Kim Kum Yong, another DPR Korea […]