Author: Samestha Mishra

India defeated Hong Kong by a score of 40 runs at Asia Cup on Wednesday in Dubai, securing their place in the Super 4. With the help of Suryakumar Yadav’s 26-ball 68 and Virat Kohli’s 44-ball 59, India reached 192/2. Despite their best efforts, Hong Kong was unable to match India’s total. The outcome was 152/5. India’s batting report Going to bat first, India had trouble scoring runs because of the sluggish Dubai pitch. Despite getting 21 points off of 13 shots, Rohit Sharma was bowled by Ayush Shukla. KL Both Rahul and Virat Kohli had trouble getting underway. For…

Armed robbers robbed and attacked FC Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the early hours of Monday morning at his residence in the beach resort of Castelldefels. According to media accounts, the thieves physically beat the player and his wife before forcing them to unlock a safe so they could steal jewellery. Both the footballer and his wife, Alysha Behague, reportedly had minor wounds, according to the Spanish daily El Pais. The robbery’s specifics have not been confirmed by 33-year-old Aubameyang. More information is provided by the local radio station RAC 1, which states that Aubameyang and his wife were made…

Durand Cup 2022: Odisha FC defeated Sudeva Delhi FC 3-0 in a Group D match on Monday at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati to extend their winning streak to three games. Odisha FC secured a clean sheet and advanced to the Durand Cup quarterfinals. Thanks to three goals in the first half, including braces from Saul Crespo (19’ and 38’) and Jerry Mawihmingthanga (40’). The Kalinga Warriors were superior from the beginning of the game. Their first significant opportunity came from Jerry Mawihmingthanga, who sent a cross for Diego Mauricio. Though, his header was saved by goalkeeper Kabir…

India beats Pakistan by 5 wickets In the Asia Cup on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. India laboured, but an all-around performance from Hardik Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s excellent spell helped India defeat Pakistan. With 3/25 and 33 off 17 remaining undefeated, Hardik led India to victory. Additionally, Ravindra Jadeja played a solid 35-run knock. As India amassed 148 runs with 2 balls remaining, Virat Kohli added 35 runs of his own. Shining Indian seamers India won the toss and chose to bowl first against archrival Pakistan. But to everyone’s astonishment, India substituted Dinesh Karthik for Rishabh Pant. But…

Trent Boult was selected by New Zealand for the ODI series against Australia before the T20 World Cup. Boult resigned from his central contract in order to spend more time with his family. Despite terminating his central contract in August 2022, New Zealand bowler Trent Boult wants to continue representing his country. The left-arm bowler hoped that this was not the last Test match he would play for his nation. In a statement made prior to the three-match ODI series against Australia, Boult stated he would take each week as it comes and see where it leads. Trent Boult is…

Arjun-Kapila became the first Indian men’s doubles team to reach the quarterfinals of the BWF world championships. Prannoy HS beat Lakshya Sen by scores of 17-21, 21-16, and 21-17. HS Prannoy of India defeated Lakshya Sen in an all-Indian match on Thursday at the BWF World Championships 2022 in Tokyo, Japan, and advanced to the men’s singles quarterfinals. In the round of 16, he overcame a game deficit to defeat ninth-seeded Lakshya Sen 17-21, 21-16, 21-17. The veteran had already defeated former world champion Kento Momota, therefore this was his second consecutive upset victory. In the last eight, Prannoy will…

VVS Laxman has been chosen as India’s temporary head coach for the Asia Cup 2022 in the absence of Rahul Dravid. The latter has been tested positive for Covid-19. He is yet to join the Indian squad in the UAE, the BCCI stated on Wednesday.  Laxman, the NCA president, has previously served as interim head coach during India’s travels to Zimbabwe and Ireland. He has joined the rest of the Indian squad, which includes KL Rahul, Deepak Hooda, and Avesh Khan.  “Mr. VVS Laxman, Head Cricket, NCA will be the interim Head Coach for Team India (Senior Men) for the…

HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen advanced to the men’s singles pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships in Tokyo. In a thrilling victory, HS Prannoy defeated second-seeded Kento Momota in straight games. On the same day, defending Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen advanced to the men’s singles pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships in Tokyo. In a second-round match, unseeded Prannoy outperformed expectations to overcome two-time former world champion Momota 21-17 21-16. It was also Prannoy’s first victory over Momota in eight games. The Indian had only ever defeated his higher-ranked Japanese opponent once in their previous encounters. Earlier in the…

Neeraj Chopra will participate in the Lausanne Diamond League on August 26. The athlete missed the Commonwealth Games owing to a minor gastro ailment. Neeraj Chopra, the Tokyo Olympics winner, will compete in the Lausanne Diamond League on August 26. Due to a minor groin injury, Neeraj was unable to defend his Commonwealth Games title in Birmingham in July. The men’s javelin throw will be featured at the last Diamond League competition of the season in Lausanne. In September, the top six athletes will compete in the grand final in Zurich. The current Olympic champion, Neeraj Chopra, suffered kidney damage…

AIFF The eminent Bhaichung Bhutia hailed the Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss the Committee of Administrators. He asked to “salvage” the U-17 Women’s World Cup and guarantee the lifting of India’s FIFA suspension on Monday. The Supreme Court amended its previous ruling to allow for the conduct of the women’s age-group showpiece in India in October. It also amended the reversal of FIFA’s suspension of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Since the May 18 Supreme Court order, the CoA has been in charge of the AIFF’s business. According to the Centre, Bhutia is a legend in football, similar to…