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Ashish Magotra
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India vs South Africa: Cracking the final challenge

Emotional India captain Rohit Sharma reflects after semi-final win, eyeing redemption in ICC final against South Africa, who remain unfazed by pressure.

India's Axar Patel (L) and Suryakumar Yadav celebrate the dismissal of England's Adil Rashid during the semi-final on Thursday. (AFP)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 08:41 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Euro 2024: Unlucky Ukraine knocked out after dull draw against Belgium

Belgium's Tintin-inspired kit couldn't inspire a win against Ukraine in a goalless draw at Euro 2024, with fans booing their team.

Ukraine's Heorhiy Sudakov shoots at goal in a Euro 2024 Group E match against Belgium in Stuttgart on Wednesday. (REUTERS)
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 12:10 AM IST
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Euro 2024: Irrepressible Austria beat Netherlands in a classic

Austria beats Netherlands 3-2 in a thrilling match, showcasing their intensity and determination. Austria now faces the second-placed team from Group F.

Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Group D - Netherlands v Austria - Berlin Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany - June 25, 2024 Austria's Romano Schmid celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer (REUTERS)
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 06:14 AM IST
ByAshish Magotra

T20 World Cup: How Bumrah, Kuldeep are proving to be the gamechangers

Bumrah's mastery in T20 bowling and Kuldeep's variations have been key for India in the T20 World Cup, making them a formidable force to reckon with.

Antigua, Jun 22 (ANI): India's Kuldeep Yadav and teammates celebrate a dismissal during the Super 8 Group 1 match against Bangladesh in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024, at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday. (ANI Photo) (BCCI- X)
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:02 PM IST
ByAshish Magotra

Rohit, Kuldeep sparkle as India upstage Australia to enter WC semis with England

India skipper's 41-ball 92 and spirited bowling sets up a 24-run win that leaves Australia's last four hopes in the balance.

India's Rohit Sharma (c) and Kuldeep Yadav celebrate the dismissal of Australia's Glenn Maxwell
(ANI)
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 06:16 AM IST
By, New Delhi

I don’t understand Southgate’s tactics: Michael Owen

The Euros are proving more interesting than the World Cups with close games and drama. Michael Owen analyzes England's struggles and Ronaldo's impact

England manager Gareth Southgate (L) and Harry Kane. (AP)
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 09:41 PM IST

T20 World Cup: Chance for India to deal finishing blow to Australia

Unlike recent India-Australia games in ICC events, this match won’t be about the trophy. Rather, it’s going to be about survival

Indian cricket team has remained unbeaten thus far in the 2024 T20 World Cup.(AFP)
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 06:06 AM IST

Euro 2024: Belgium pass the Romania test

Goals from Tielemans and De Bruyne get the Red Devils campaign up and running

Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne reacts with Jan Vertonghen and Arthur Theate after the match(REUTERS)
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 12:13 PM IST
By, Mumbai

Calafiori own goal helps Spain settle heavyweight contest, enter Euro knockouts

After 1-0 defeat, Italy will now have to win against Croatia if they want to progress.

Euro 2024 - Group B - Spain v Italy - Spain celebrate after the match(REUTERS)
Published on Jun 21, 2024 06:48 AM IST
By, Mumbai

England rub Salt into Windies’ wounds

Opener hits unbeaten 87 as defending champions win Super 8 game with 15 balls to spare

England's Phil Salt embraces teammate Jonathan Bairstow, right, after defeating the West Indies in their men's T20 World Cup.(PTI)
Published on Jun 20, 2024 11:35 AM IST

Euro 2024: Musiala scores again as Germany tame Hungary, enter knockouts

The hosts win 2-0 for their second Group A victory in Stuttgart, after crushing Scotland 5-1 to underline their title credentials

Germany's Jamal Musiala (10) celebrates after scoring during a Group A match between Germany and Hungary at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, Wednesday, June 19(AP)
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 11:56 PM IST
By, Mumbai

Portugal show they are so much more than Ronaldo

Teammates could use the attention on him to Portugal’s advantage in comeback win against Czech Republic

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo and second goal-scorer, Portugal's forward #26 Francisco Conceicao celebrate(AFP)
Published on Jun 19, 2024 12:41 PM IST

Lukaku, Belgium and the big tournament freeze

The big striker missed sitters, and when he didn't, they were ruled out in the Euro 2024 loss to Slovakia

Belgium's forward #10 Romelu Lukaku reacts at the end the UEFA Euro 2024 Group E football match against Slovakia(AFP)
Published on Jun 18, 2024 02:31 PM IST

America gets its miracle on the cricket field with monumental win over Pakistan

The whole point of the World Cup was try and find an audience for cricket in the USA. Perhaps they'll find it now

Players of United States celebrate after their win against Pakistan.(AP)
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 12:44 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Final roll of dice for Rahul Dravid's Team India at T20 World Cup

Not given to hyperbole, the India coach would still hope the team makes a statement in his final assignment.

Indian cricket coach Rahul Dravid with players Rohit Sharma (captain) and Ravindra Jadeja before leaving for New York (PTI)
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 09:52 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Gukesh ushers in new chess world order

A historic teen Candidates winner signals a shift in the chess world where the Next Gen, unafraid of big names and flexible in their approach are here to rule.

Candidates champion Indian chess grandmaster Dommaraju Gukesh on his arrival at the Chennai Airport(PTI)
Updated on Apr 26, 2024 01:59 PM IST
By, , Bengaluru, New Delhi

IPL 2024: MS Dhoni, CSK's one-tournament wonder

At 42, most players are well into retirement. But Dhoni emerges every year, physically and mentally ready, to get CSK buzzing in IPL.

Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni fields the ball during the Indian Premier League cricket tournament between between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans(AP)
Published on Apr 02, 2024 05:28 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians and the warped idea of lPL loyalty

At the heart of the problem, though, is the league itself and for that, Hardik isn't to blame.

Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya walks back to the pavilion (AFP)
Published on Mar 28, 2024 06:09 PM IST

He Bing Jiao wins the crowd with a display that was all heart

The record books will show that Tai Tzu Ying won the All England quarter-final but there was so much more to the match

China's He Bing Jiao(AP)
Published on Mar 15, 2024 11:34 PM IST

Dhruv Jurel and Kuldeep Yadav showed more than skills, heart matters too

Jurel and Kuldeep showed grit with the bat in the first innings in India's series-clinching win in Ranchi; the struggling Patidar would have imbibed a lesson

India's Dhruv Jurel and Kuldeep Yadav run between the wickets(ANI )
Published on Feb 29, 2024 09:09 AM IST

The lesson that Indian tennis needs to learn from Rohan Bopanna

For starters, it isn't that you should try your hand at doubles

 India's Rohan Bopanna after winning the men's doubles final with Australia's Matthew Ebden(REUTERS)
Published on Jan 31, 2024 07:34 PM IST

Bopanna, Rahane, Saha highlight ageist attitudes in pro sport

With modern advances in sports science, it is more than possible for an athlete to play at a very high level for a long time body and mind permitting

India's Rohan Bopanna (R) and Australia's Matthew Ebden celebrate after victory against Italy's Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori during their men's doubles final match on day 14 of the Australian Open.(AFP)
Published on Jan 29, 2024 09:11 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Alexander Zverev hands Carlos Alcaraz a ‘major’ lesson at Australian Open 2024

Alcaraz was the favourite but the German showed why he is one of the most highly regarded players on the ATP circuit.

Alexander Zverev, left, of Germany is congratulated by Carlos Alcaraz of Spain following their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open(AP)
Published on Jan 24, 2024 10:34 PM IST
By, New Delhi

The Italian job: Jannik Sinner shines a light on his title credentials

The fourth seed, still only 22, did a total reset two years ago; it has helped set up a mouth-watering Australian Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic.

Italy's Jannik Sinner throws his towel towards fans after his men's singles quarter-final match against Russia's Andrey Rublev(AFP)
Published on Jan 23, 2024 10:47 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Australian Open: Improving Taylor Fritz runs into the wall called Novak Djokovic

The American beat World No.7 Tsitsipas to reach his first Australian Open quarterfinal but awaiting him there is the best player in the world

Taylor Fritz of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 21(AP)
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 07:05 PM IST
By, New Delhi

How Czech teen Linda Noskova stunned Iga Swiatek at Australian Open 2024

The world No.1 began strongly but her 19-year-old rival, in her debut Australian Open, pulled off an upset for the ages at the Rod Laver Arena.

Poland's Iga Swiatek leaves the arena after losing her third round match against Czech Republic's Linda Noskova (REUTERS)
Published on Jan 20, 2024 07:55 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Djokovic, Andreeva and the confidence game

Success in sport comes down to belief — the kind that the Serbian has and the kind that the 16-year-old Russian displayed as they made it to the 4th round

As Djokovic explained in a press conference, even when he first came on the tour, he had a big personality and was very expressive.
Published on Jan 19, 2024 10:12 PM IST

The T20-sized challenge ahead of Rohit, Virat

The rate of change in T20s has accelerated and the demand is for no-holds barred madness

India's Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma look dejected after losing the ICC Cricket World Cup final.(REUTERS)
Published on Jan 08, 2024 08:37 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Bumrah inspires India's short burst to history

Rohit and Co wrapped things up in quick time as the visitors earned their first ever win at Cape Town despite a Markram classic

Jasprit Bumrah during the 2nd Test Day 2 against South Africa at the India Tour of South Africa 2023-24, at Newlands Cricket Ground, in Cape Town
(BCCI Twitter)
Published on Jan 04, 2024 10:06 PM IST

Sensational Mohammed Siraj and carnage of the batters

The India pacer kicked the madness off with 6/15 but then it rubbed off on the Indian batters too on Day 1 in the Newlands Test

 Mohammed Siraj turned up with a spell for the ages to skittle the hosts out for 55(AFP)
Updated on Jan 04, 2024 12:07 AM IST
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