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Amstelveen (The Netherlands): India made a winning start to their men's Hockey World Cup campaign, defeating Wales 3-1 in a Pool D match Saturday, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring twice from penalty corners. Playing in front of a large crowd at the nearly 10,000-capacity Wagener...

Galle: Devdutt Padikkal made a memorable return to Test cricket with a marvellous unbeaten 131, helping India construct a commanding 288 for two against Sri Lanka at stumps on the opening day of the first match Saturday. Padikkal, whose last appearance in whites was against...

Galle: Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul played contrasting knocks of unbeaten 84 and 77 respectively as India reached a commanding 197 for one at tea on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka here Saturday. Rahul flicked his Zen mode on during...

Galle: Opting to bat, India reached 101/1 at lunch on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka Saturday. Opener KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal were batting on 32 and 35 respectively. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the only batter to be dismissed in the...

Sao Paulo: Brazilian legend Neymar hit back at sections of Santos' home support after being booed during their Copa Sudamericana comeback win over Macara, saying fans who cannot get behind the team during difficult moments should 'stay home'. The Brazilian forward provided two assists as...

New Delhi: India have withdrawn from the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, opting to prioritise their high-profile international friendly against five-time world champions Brazil in October, All India Football Federation (AIFF) deputy secretary general M Satyanarayanan said Thursday. India's withdrawal from the upcoming tournament also means...

Darwin: Veteran Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc surpassed Sri Lanka great Rangana Herath to become the most successful left-arm bowler in the history of Test cricket. Starc reached the landmark during the opening Test against Bangladesh at Marrara Cricket Ground when he dismissed opener Shadman...

Zurich: The heads of six Arab soccer federations expressed their "full support" and "confidence" in Gianni Infantino Thursday as the embattled FIFA president fights to keep his job after his failed World Cup private investment plan. The backing came from 2030 World Cup co-host Morocco,...

Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are husband and wife. They married Tuesday in a civil ceremony described by the public relations team that represents the Portuguese soccer star as "a private and intimate moment attended by their five children." The ceremony took place in...

Mumbai: Ajinkya Rahane is set to trade the crease for the commentary box as the former India captain embarks on the next chapter of his cricketing career during the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. He will make his Test commentary debut when India’s tour...