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Sports Minister Expresses Surprise at Dipa Karmakar's Retirement Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has expressed his surprise at Dipa Karmakar's decision to retire from gymnastics. In a letter to the trailblazing Indian gymnast, Mandaviya conveyed his respect for her decision while acknowledging her remarkable journey in the
Cricket
Queensland's pursuit of Western Australia's imposing first-innings total of 465 began with a setback as Test aspirant Matt Renshaw fell cheaply for 6. However, captain Marnus Labuschagne steadied the ship with a composed half-century, guiding Queensland to 185 for 3 at the end of day two.
Cricket
Asha Sobhana, a 33-year-old allrounder, made history on May 6, 2024, when she became the oldest Indian woman cricketer to make her international debut. Her impressive performance against Bangladesh, where she claimed two wickets in three overs while conceding only 18 runs, earned her a place in the Indian team
Cricket
South Africa and Scotland faced off in a crucial Women's T20 World Cup match in Dubai, with both teams seeking redemption after recent defeats. South Africa, who had previously defeated West Indies, opted to bat first to avoid the scorching afternoon heat and give their bowlers a break.
Cricket
Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh has sparked confusion and speculation with a cryptic post on social media. On October 8, 2024, Singh took to Twitter to write, "Nowadays, some ants are teaching bees how to make honey." The enigmatic message has left the internet baffled, with
Tennis
Second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominance at the Wuhan Open, securing a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Katerina Siniakova in the second round. The reigning US Open champion extended her undefeated streak in Wuhan to 13-0, having won the title in 2018 and 2019. Sabalenka's victory sets up a
Football
Jurgen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager, has embarked on a new chapter in his career as the head of football operations at Red Bull, the Austrian energy drinks giant. This move marks a significant departure from Klopp's previous role as a hands-on coach, but it aligns with his
Tennis
Stefanos Tsitsipas's Shanghai Masters campaign came to an abrupt end on Wednesday, but not without a heated exchange with chair umpire Fergus Murphy. The incident unfolded during the fourth game of the second set, when Tsitsipas received a time violation warning. Tsitsipas, visibly frustrated, approached Murphy and questioned
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The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced that the 38th edition of the National Games will be held in Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, 2025. The Games will feature competitions in 38 sports, with over 10,000 athletes, officials, and coaches expected to participate. The IOA and the
Cricket
Joe Root Surpasses Sunil Gavaskar's Test Century Record Former England captain Joe Root has etched his name into the annals of cricket history by surpassing Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar's record of 34 Test centuries. Root achieved this remarkable feat on the third day of the
Cricket
Sanju Samson, a fan favorite in Indian cricket, was given a rare opportunity to open the innings alongside Abhishek Sharma in the first T20I against Bangladesh. While Samson's 29 runs off 19 balls contributed to India's victory, former cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra believes the wicket-keeper batter needs
Tennis
Magdalena Frech's remarkable season continues to soar as she notched her first career Top 10 victory at the WTA 1000 Wuhan Open. The 26-year-old Pole outlasted world No. 8 Emma Navarro in a thrilling three-set battle, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Frech's triumph marks a significant milestone in