Sports Archives - Page 16 of 26

27 Jul

Jadeja and Washington Lead India’s Gritty Resistance on Day 5, Keep Draw Hopes Alive

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsBen Stokes, Day 5, India vs England 4th Test, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar

London, July 27 – India clawed their way back into contention for a hard-fought draw in the fourth Test as Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja batted with grit and composure on day five. Their unbeaten half-centuries frustrated England and lifted India to 322 for four at tea, giving the visitors a slender 11-run lead.Washington Sundar (58* off 139) and Ravindra Jadeja (53* off 102) shared an unbroken stand that added 99 runs in a wicket-less afternoon session. Their dogged effort not only steadied India’s innings but also dented England’s morale, which had surged after a strong morning spell by Ben…

26 Jul

England Dominates with Mammoth Lead, India Fights Back Through Gill-Rahul Stand

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsBen Stokes century, Gill-Rahul partnership, IND vs ENG 4th Test Day 4, Joe Root 150*

Manchester, July 26 – England asserted firm control on Day 4 of the 4th Test at Old Trafford, finishing with a commanding 311-run first-innings lead over India. But the visitors showed late resilience through an unbeaten 174-run partnership between Shubman Gill and KL Rahul.England posted a colossal 669 all out, their fifth-highest total in Test history. Ben Stokes stole the show with a sensational 141, becoming the first England captain to score a century and take a five-wicket haul in the same Test. Joe Root also starred with an unbeaten 150, surpassing Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run scorer…

26 Jul

Men’s Asia Cup 2025 to Take Place in UAE from September 9 to 28

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsACC, Asia Cup 2025, BCCI, India vs Pakistan, Mohsin Naqvi, PCB, UAE

National Times Bureau, July 26, 2025: The Men’s Asia Cup 2025 will be hosted by the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, confirmed Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. The announcement, reported by ESPNcricinfo, ends speculation about the venue and participation of key teams, especially India and Pakistan.This edition of the Asia Cup will follow the T20 International (T20I) format and will feature eight teams. The participants include the five full members of the ACC—India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan—along with associate members UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong.The tournament’s return…

24 Jul

Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan Dies at 71; WWE Mourns the Loss of a Global Superstar

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National Times Bureau, July 24, 2025: Hulk Hogan, the iconic figure who turned professional wrestling into a global sensation and remained a household name for decades, has died at the age of 71, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) announced on Thursday. WWE shared the news on social media, noting that Hogan, one of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, played a key role in bringing global recognition to WWE in the 1980s. The organization did not reveal the cause of death.Known for his bleach-blond hair, bronzed physique, and booming charisma, Hogan helped elevate wrestling from a niche underground act to a billion-dollar…

22 Jul

Pant to Return as Wicketkeeper for Fourth Test, Akash Deep Ruled Out

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIndia vs England, Old Trafford Test, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill

MANCHESTER, July 22, 2025 — In a major boost for Team India ahead of the fourth Test against England, captain Shubman Gill confirmed that Rishabh Pant will return to wicketkeeping duties. Pant had sustained a finger injury during the third Test at Lord’s, which limited his time behind the stumps. However, after a full two-hour training session on Monday, the dynamic left-hander has been deemed fit to take up the gloves once again when play begins at Old Trafford on Wednesday.This update comes amid a series of injury setbacks for the Indian side. All-rounder Nitish Reddy has been ruled out…

21 Jul

Nitish Kumar Reddy Ruled Out of England Series, Arshdeep Singh Misses Fourth Test

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsAnshul Kamboj, Arshdeep Singh out, India vs England Test series, Nitish Kumar Reddy injury

National Times Bureau, July 21, 2025: India's campaign in the Anderson Tendulkar Trophy faced a setback as all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the remainder of the Test series against England due to a knee injury. Reddy sustained the injury during a gym training session on Sunday. Scans later confirmed ligament damage in his left knee. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the development on Monday, stating that Reddy, who played in the second and third Tests, will return home. “Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the remaining two Tests owing…

20 Jul

CM Mann Bids Tearful Farewell to Marathon Legend Fauja Singh, Announces Tributes in His Honour

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Jalandhar (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, along with thousands of mourners, paid an emotional farewell to Fauja Singh, the world-renowned centenarian marathon runner, who passed away on July 14 after being struck by a speeding vehicle in his native village. The cremation, held in Fauja Singh's ancestral village, drew an outpouring of grief from the public, sports enthusiasts, and government officials alike. CM Mann placed floral wreaths on the body and hailed Singh’s life as an enduring example of perseverance and discipline. “A Symbol of Patience and Strength” Remembering Fauja Singh as the world’s oldest marathon runner,…

20 Jul

India-Pakistan Match at World Championship of Legends Cancelled Following Player Withdrawals

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Birmingham (National Times): The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan fixture at the World Championship of Legends (WCL) has been officially cancelled after several Indian players opted out of the game, citing geopolitical concerns. The WCL organisers issued a public apology for disappointing fans and unintentionally hurting sentiments. In an official statement, the WCL explained that the India-Pakistan match was scheduled with the intention of recreating joyful moments for cricket lovers, inspired by a recent friendly volleyball match between the two nations. However, the tournament acknowledged that this move unintentionally caused discomfort among the Indian cricket legends and their supporters. “As…

19 Jul

New Sports Governance Bill Set to Usher in Reform Era, Says Kiren Rijiju

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, SportsIOA, Kiren Rijiju, Mansukh Mandaviya, National Sports Governance Bill, NSFs, sports reform

New Delhi, July 17, 2025 — Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has expressed confidence that the upcoming National Sports Governance Bill, scheduled to be tabled in the monsoon session of Parliament, will mark the beginning of a transformative era for sports governance in India.Rijiju, who previously served as Union Sports Minister from 2019 to 2021, played a role in initiating dialogue around the bill. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for sports reforms and said the legislation is set to bring transparency, accountability, and a fresh structure to how sports bodies function in the country.The bill proposes a regulatory…

19 Jul

Arjun Erigaisi’s Remarkable Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Run Ends in Semis; Niemann Reaches Final

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsArjun Erigaisi, Fabiano Caruana, Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, Hans Niemann, Levon Aronian

Weissenhaus, Germany, July 19 — Arjun Erigaisi's historic march at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam came to a halt in the semifinals after a 0-2 loss to Levon Aronian. Despite the setback, the 20-year-old grandmaster etched his name in history as the first Indian to reach the final four of this elite event, highlighted by wins over Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura in earlier rounds.Erigaisi entered the semifinals high on momentum, having stunned Carlsen in a play-off and then dispatched Nakamura with confident play. Against Aronian, however, the Indian star faltered at critical moments. The first game saw Arjun fail…