Category: SPORTS

Lucknow: Indian badminton stars PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen moved closer to claiming the women’s and men’s singles titles at the Syed Modi International Super 300 tournament, securing dominant wins to advance to the semifinals on Friday. Sindhu, the top seed and two-time champion (2017, 2022), triumphed over China’s Dai Wang 21-15, 21-17 in just 48 minutes in the women’s singles quarterfinal. Meanwhile, Lakshya, the 2021 World Championship bronze medalist, easily defeated compatriot Meiraba Luwang Maisnam 21-8, 21-19 in the men’s singles quarterfinal. “Today’s match was important. Even though she…

Australia’s most decorated Olympian, Emma McKeon, has announced her retirement from competitive swimming, bringing an end to an extraordinary career. The 30-year-old sprinter, who won 14 Olympic medals and 20 World Championship medals, shared the news on social media on Monday (November 25), reflecting on her remarkable achievements in the sport. McKeon’s stellar journey in the pool was capped by an unforgettable performance at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. There, she became the most decorated athlete of the Games, securing seven medals – four golds and three bronzes. Her medal haul…

Robert Lewandowski has become the third player in history to score 100 goals in the UEFA Champions League, joining the ranks of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The Polish striker reached the milestone with a penalty kick in Barcelona’s 3-0 win over Brest, a team that had been unbeaten until then. Lewandowski added another goal in stoppage time, taking his tally to 101. Cristiano Ronaldo holds the top spot with 140 goals, while Lionel Messi follows with 129. However, neither player competes in the Champions League anymore after moves to…

India achieved a remarkable victory in Perth, winning the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia by a stunning margin of 295 runs. This dominant performance gives India a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the match, securing eight wickets in total, including a vital five-wicket haul during the first innings. On the final day, Australia began their innings at 227/8 after the Tea break but could only manage to add 11 runs. Debutant Harshit Rana captured the final wicket, dismissing…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has recently accused the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of attempting to sway other cricketing nations to oppose the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. According to a report, the BCCI has allegedly promised increased bilateral series with these countries if they agree to oppose the tournament being held in Pakistan. This claim suggests that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is not officially aware of these alleged dealings. The Champions Trophy is set to take place in February-March 2025, but the uncertainty around…

In the latest update of the ICC T20I player rankings, Hardik Pandya has regained his top spot among T20I all-rounders. Meanwhile, young star Tilak Varma made a significant leap, moving up 69 places to secure third in the batters’ standings. Pandya’s recent form in India’s series against South Africa played a key role in his rise. The 31-year-old showcased his skills with both bat and ball, surpassing England’s Liam Livingstone and Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee to reclaim the top position. One of his notable contributions was a crucial 39 not…

India’s opening batter, Shafali Verma, has been left out of the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia next month due to her ongoing struggles with the bat. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed the squad for the three-match series, which will be held in Australia in December. With Verma dropped, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh returns to the squad after missing the previous home series against New Zealand due to her board exams. Ghosh is joined by Priya Punia, Harleen Deol, legspinner Minnu Mani, and pacer…

A viral video circulating on social media has ignited widespread outrage, exposing alleged inappropriate conduct by a gym instructor in Delhi. The video showcases a male trainer, identified as Bilal Ahmed Khan, allegedly groping a woman under the guise of offering coaching assistance in a gym. The footage, originally shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), shows the trainer inappropriately touching a female gym-goer under the pretense of helping her maintain proper form during her workout. The incident reportedly took place in a gym located in Krishna Nagar, owned…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) officials are trying to urge the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to work towards the hybrid model for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy next year through back-channel talks, as per sources. Sources said that back-channel talks are going on to make PCB understand why the hybrid model is the best way to go for the tournament and why there cannot be an ICC tournament without the Indian cricket team. The sources have also said that top ICC officials are trying to get Pakistan stop making any…

Spencer Johnson’s outstanding performance, claiming five wickets, helped Australia secure a 13-run victory over Pakistan in the second Twenty20 International (T20I) on Saturday, clinching the series 2-0. Pakistan, chasing 148 to win, struggled from the start and found themselves at 44-4 after losing key wickets. Mohammad Rizwan was dismissed for 16, while Salman Agha was out for a duck, both falling to Johnson as he dominated the top order with three quick wickets. Usman Khan fought back with a defiant 52 after being dropped by Matthew Short, but Johnson struck…