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Kane Williamson made a stunning return to competitive cricket with a crucial fifty against Pakistan in the ICC World Cup warm-up fixture. The Kiwis registered a five-wicket win over the Babar Azam-led side in the practice game at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. The Blackcaps gunned down the target of 346 in the 44th over. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/fAikeQM via IFTTT

Within hours of claiming a gold medal in the final of the women's 10m pistol event (individual), India's Palak Gulia has the netizens chanting her name. It is no surprise though, as the teenager achieved a historic milestone on her way to her golden peak. She aggregated a total of 242.1 points to create a new Asian Games record on Friday, September 29. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/EMmFpWy via IFTTT

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Friday appointed a new Director of Cricket for IPL, the team announced on social media. The franchise has appointed England men's performance director Mo Bobat into the role that was earlier held by Mike Hesson. Bobat is set to leave his position at the ECB early next year. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/yqGCUWz via IFTTT

The incumbent Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan has hinted at international retirement and there are chances that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 originally slated to be played in Pakistan might turn out to be his last assignment. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/LCVRQT7 via IFTTT

India TV Sports Wrap on September 28: The Men's 10m air pistol team of Sarabjot Singh, Arjun Singh Cheema and Shiva Narwal bagged 6th Gold medal for India at the Asian Games 2023. The Indian trio outclassed the Chinese team to take the yellow metal. Roshibina Devi takes a Silver medal after losing in the 60 kg Wushu final. Meanwhile, Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has made a claim on the team combination for the ICC World Cup 2023. Here are all the top 10 trending sports stories on September 28. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/jIN0mba via IFTTT

IND vs AUS 3rd ODI Highlights: India lose 7/53 as Australia win 3rd ODI by 66 runs India and Australia will clash one last time in the third ODI match in Rajkot's Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023. India sealed the series with a 99-run win in the second ODI match in Indore after scoring a record-laden 399 runs while batting first. India's win came in the absence of star cricketers Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya while Australia also missed a few of their big names. But both teams are likely to field their strongest possible playing XIs for the final game to test their preparations for the World Cup 2023.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/kKWLwMz via IFTTT

Day four of the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou began on a brighter note for the Indian sports fanatics as India won a silver and a gold in various team events in shooting. Meanwhile, in cricket, the Indian team will take on Australia in the third ODI of the ongoing ODI series in Rajkot. All of that and more in our sports wrap today. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/HnMQCV8 via IFTTT

India opened its Day three medal account at the Asian Games in Hangzhou courtesy of a stunning show by sailor Neha Thakur. She bagged a Silver medal in the girl's dinghy ILCA-4 event. She finished with a total of 32 points while her net score of 27 helped her win the silver medal. Thailand's Noppassorn Khunboonjan won the gold medal in the event. Neha trumped her Singapore rival Kiera Marie Carlyle who had to settle with a net score of 28. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/a6VpnmX via IFTTT

India will welcome back their superstar players for the third and final ODI against Australia in Rajkot on Wednesday (September 27). The date is also the deadline for the teams to announce their final squads (with or without changes) for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. The Men in Blue have already won the series with wins in the first two ODIs and will be keen on whitewashing the five-time champions this time. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/AFCsNi7 via IFTTT

The Indian shooters Divyansh Panwar, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Rudrankksh Patil on Sunday gave India its first Gold medal at the Asian Games 2023 as the trio clinched the top prize in Men's 10m Air Rifle Team event. The trio finished with a score of 1893.7 and also shattered the World record with a jaw-dropping performance at the 10m range in Hangzhou. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/vhjfyaG via IFTTT

Shreyas Iyer finally found form and that too in sensational fashion as he scored a remarkable hundred in the 2nd ODI against Australia at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Iyer had to make his way early into the middle as opener Ruturaj Gaikwad departed in the fourth over of the game at an individual score of 8. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/6fAsl8v via IFTTT

India women's cricket team will clash against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games 2023 final on Monday, September 25. India recorded a dominating eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first semi-final while Sri Lanka knocked out Pakistan to claim the spot in a clash for the Gold medal.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ojR0cFB via IFTTT

India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur has mentioned that she and the Indian women's cricket team have moved on from all the controversies that made headlines when India last played against Bangladesh in a white-ball series in July this year. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Jt49oQp via IFTTT

If Asia Cup showed glimpses of it, the first ODI between India and Australia was a full-blown feature of Men in Blue's sloppy fielding in recent times. Catches missed, silly errors in ground fielding and missing easy run-out chances was the highlight of the first innings in Mohali on Friday, September 22 during the first ODI of the three-match series. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/L9QmdBi via IFTTT

A forced change has jolted the South African cricket team badly as its star pacer Anrich  Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. Cricket South Africa (CSA) took to 'X' formerly Twitter to make the announcement and also informed that the duo will be replaced by the pace-bowling allrounders Andile Phehlukwayo and Lizaad Williams. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/VEYvMSB via IFTTT

In a major blow to the South African cricket team, pacers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup in India due to injuries. Cricket South Africa (CSA) have confirmed that both speedsters won't feature for the Proteas at the multi-nation event.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/KzfuiZl via IFTTT

India and Australia clash against each other in the three-match ODI series starting on September 22 in Mohali as a part of their final preparations for the ICC World Cup 2023. There is not much difference between the two teams in terms of strengths and form going into the World Cup where they are tipped as favourites to reach the final. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/zAdl923 via IFTTT

India begin its campaign in the Asian Games 2023. Football and Volleyball teams will be in action on September 19 as a few sports will begin before the opening ceremony on September 23. Meanwhile, Cheteshwar Pujara has been suspended for one match in the County Championship. Here are top 10 trending sports stories on September 19. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/NgYTm6n via IFTTT

World Wrestling Championships 2023: India's wait for a medal at the ongoing World Wrestling Championships 2023 continued as Abhimanyu went down in the 70kg freestyle Bronze medal bout on Sunday. The Indian grappler lost the match on technical superiority 1-12 to Armenia’s Arman Andreasyn in the championships in Belgrade, Serbia. Meanwhile, Sachin Mor has got a chance to fight in the 79kg repechage. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/SDsaPH7 via IFTTT

The Asian Cricket Council President Jay Shah gave a cheque of USD 50,000 to the pitch curators and the ground staff of the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy during the match presentation of the Asia Cup final on Sunday, September 17.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/wWeING7 via IFTTT

The Asian Games 2023 is set to unfold in China as the top nations from the continent head to Hangzhou for the 19th edition of the Games. The tournament is the second-largest multi-sport event and will get underway from September 23 onwards. The Games were originally scheduled to be held in September 2022 but were postponed to 2023 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/gG89ANp via IFTTT

Rohit Sharma's impressive run of form in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 has attracted praise from the legendary South African cricketer AB de Villiers. Rohit is India's leading run-getter in the tournament with 195 runs in just four innings with the help of three consecutive fifties.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/mfuPIhN via IFTTT

Agonisingly falling short at the Tokyo Olympics 2021, India hockey captain Savita Punia is looking to fulfill the nation's dream of an Olympic medal in the upcoming Paris Games. Punia will be leading India's challenge in the upcoming Asian Games, which serve as the qualification for the Olympics. The team is placed in Pool A of the Asian tournament, which will be held in Hangzhou, China. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Gge38mR via IFTTT

Ravindra Jadeja entered the history books as he completed 200 wickets in ODIs during the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 clash against Bangladesh on Friday, September 15. Indian cricket team has been dominating their last Super 4 fixture in the tournament having already secured a spot in the final.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/N7ZrTUd via IFTTT

The veteran tennis star Rohan Bopanna played out concerns regarding the decline in Davis Cup's importance among Indian players ahead of his final game on Sunday, September 17. Bopanna is playing his last game in the tournament's history against Morocco in the World Group 2 fixture at Lucknow's Mini Stadium.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/uvEBIi0 via IFTTT

Jasprit Bumrah's comeback into the International arena was one of the most awaited things in Indian cricket. The star pacer made a successful return to top-flight cricket after an 11-month injury break when he led India in a T20I series against Ireland in August 2023. The 29-year-old is among the most reliable assets of the team in all three formats as he possesses the quality of being a nemesis for all the oppositions. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/6K7eG9v via IFTTT

The legendary football manager and FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger is set to visit India in the second week of October. On August 19, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed a potential visit from the France coach for the opening of the FIFA-AIFF central academy for U-13 boys and girls to boost the development of Indian football. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/j7phzQY via IFTTT

The 19th Asian Games are set to commence from September 23 while some of the sports events will be getting underway from September 19. Women's cricket event is scheduled to start from September 19. BCCI has sent its Men's and Women's team for the first time in the Asian Games. Ruturaj Gaikwad has been named the captain of the Men's team while Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Women's team. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/SbW1nTh via IFTTT

India recorded a thrilling 41-run win over Sri Lanka to reach the final of the Asia Cup 2023 during the Super 4 clash at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium on September 12. India successfully defended 213 runs despite a brilliant fightback from Sri Lankan youngster Dunith Wellalage but India left it late to claim winning points. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/6eutGY2 via IFTTT

Bangladesh will miss their veteran cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim in their last Super Four game of the ongoing Asia Cup against India. The two teams are scheduled to face each other on September 15. However, this is a dead-rubber clash with India already in the final while Bangladesh have been knocked out of the tournament. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/UAiQnwS via IFTTT

India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has shined in his debut game for Kent in County Championship. After being sidelined from India's ODI squad for the Asia Cup and World Cup, Chahal signed up with the County team in a bid to improve his red-ball credentials and he did no harm to his reputation in the first innings at least. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/eMK3OgJ via IFTTT

Sri Lanka made a sensational comeback against India in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 match on Tuesday, September 12. India started brightly with an 80-run stand for the opening wicket but were struggling at 172/6 after 36 overs of play due to a stunning five-wicket spell by young spinner Dunith Wellalage.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/PWEqM1y via IFTTT

Virat Kohli displayed his best game against Pakistan again as he smashed his maiden ODI fifty in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 tournament. Kohli recorded a brilliant fifty in the Super 4 match at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday, September 11 to surpass MS Dhoni's runs tally in Asia Cup (ODI) history.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/5VQS2Kv via IFTTT

Indian men's football team suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Lebanon in the King's Cup 2023 match for third place on Sunday, September 10. With a defeat, Sunil Chhetri-less side finished Asia's four-team invitational tournament in the last position. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/rXRHGUY via IFTTT

Ahead of the Super Four clash against Pakistan, India opener Shubman Gill has brushed away any confusion over role clarity and batters' position in the team's Playing XI. The Indian team face a headache over a selection call between Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul for the one wicket-keeper slot with expert opinions being divided. Numerous fans are also guessing which player fits the best into the team for the upcoming clashes. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/AYMSzO6 via IFTTT

All eyes are on the India vs Pakistan clash in the Super Four round of the Asia Cup. The match is scheduled to take place on September 10 in Colombo. The arch-rivals are facing each other for the second time in eight days and probably, will lock horns again in the final if they end up at the top two positions in the points table. But with rain set to play spoilsport, the organisers have added a reserve day not only for IND vs PAK clash, but also for the final scheduled on September 17. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/yDOnlAu via IFTTT

Indian men's football team produced an impressive performance but suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Iraq in the King's Cup 2023 semi-final match at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiang Mai on Thursday, September 7. Indian team dominated the Asian giants with an early lead and were ahead in the game for the majority of the 90 minutes. But a late goal from Iraq took the game to penalties where Iraq recorded a 5-4 win to book a spot in the final. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Y6LviXr via IFTTT

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is on the cusp of major milestones in his ODI career. He is currently featuring in the ongoing Asia Cup and will next be in action against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday (September 10). India will be playing their first Super Four clash on that day and it could turn out to be a historic day for Jadeja with the ball. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/VSsaXTN via IFTTT

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sachithra Senanayake has been arrested due to match-fixing allegations by the Sports Corruption Investigation Unit when he surrendered on Wednesday, September 6. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/08KXWNo via IFTTT

Team India announced their squad for World Cup 2023 on Tuesday, September 5 with little to no surprises. Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar reiterated the fact that these are the best 15 players they could choose keeping in mind the balance and the combination, they'll most likely play in the World Cup. However, there is still one call that left a bad taste in the mouth. A batsman averaging 24 after playing 26 matches in the format makes the cut, doesn't sit right. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/wHLdTvQ via IFTTT

The India vs Pakistan games are one of the biggest spectacles in the World of Cricket. Fans wait in eagerness to witness the two giants lock horns against each other and as it happens only in multi-nation tournaments, the demands to catch the action reach the stratosphere. Such is the scenario that after the tickets went sold out on the official ticketing partner Bookmyshow, the prices went rocket high on another platform. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/H5ovMcK via IFTTT

Indian sprinter Hima Das has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for three whereabouts failures in a span of 12 months. The development was confirmed by an Indian official. Das can face a maximum ban of up to two years, but it can be reduced to one year depending on the degree of fault by the Indian athlete. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/lvHNWoz via IFTTT

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has presented the legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan with the golden ticket for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. The mega event is exactly a month away from getting underway with the match between England and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah handed over the golden ticket to Amitabh Bachchan. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/d4J6n1k via IFTTT

Former Indian Cricketer Virender Sehwag made a request to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)and its president Jay Shah to make a change in India's jersey for Cricket World Cup 2023. The 2011 World Cup winner Sehwag urged that the name 'India' should be replaced with 'Bharat' on the jersey of the players for the marquee tournament. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/TMiztGv via IFTTT

India's 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup was announced today and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal missed out on making it to the mega event. Another wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav was preferred in the squad while the other two spinners - Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel - are all-rounders. However, both of them are left-arm spinners and many reckoned, India's bowling attack is one-dimensional. Former chief selector Chetan Sharma has opened up on the squad picked for World Cup and also listed out the possible reason for Chahal not getting picked. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ka3Z6Wc via IFTTT

Australia's star batting all-rounder Glenn Maxwell hinted at skipping the upcoming ODI series against India to remain fit for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Australia start their preparations for the mega event in India with eight ODI matches lined up in September, including three against India starting on September 22. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/X5nk8YK via IFTTT

Team India started off poorly in their Asia Cup game against Nepal on Monday (September 4). After opting to bowl first, the Men in Blue dropped as many as three catches inside five overs to reprieve Nepal openers Kushan Bhurtel and Aasif Shiekh. Virat Kohli was one of the culprits dropping the latter while Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were the other players who dropped the catch. However, India redeemed themselves soon to pick wickets at regular intervals to storm back into the contest. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/9Q0ruML via IFTTT

India's athlete Avinash Sable confirmed his maiden appearance in the Diamond League final as he finished fifth in the men’s 3000m steeplechase race at the Xiamen Diamond League 2023. Sable clocked a timing of 8:16.27 in the Xiamen finals at the Egret Stadium. He will be joining his compatriots Neeraj Chopra and Murali Sreeshankar for the finals that will happen on September 16 and 17 in Eugene, USA.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ufhdiM2 via IFTTT

Ishan Kishan walked off the pitch after a sensational knock in India's opening Asia Cup 2023 game against Pakistan at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, September 2. Ishan and Hardik Pandya pulled off a 100-plus stand for the fifth wicket to put India ahead in the game after a disastrous start with both smashing memorable fifties. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/T1IyPbj via IFTTT

Team India's top order against left-arm seamers and the old script followed. The Men in Blue were facing Pakistan for the first time in four years in an ODI but the horrors of the 2021 T20 World Cup were on show as Shaheen Afridi ran riot in the powerplay against the two biggies, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Rohit did negotiate Shaheen for a couple of overs but following the rain break, an inswinger resulted in the Indian skipper's undoing in the fifth over of the innings as he got his stumps castled. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2pMIDZw via IFTTT