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World Cup’s Top 7 teams to play in Champions Trophy 2025 with host Pakistan

30Oct

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Cricket, Sports

World Cup’s Top 7 teams to play in Champions Trophy 2025 with host Pakistan

The qualification process for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is adding an extra layer of excitement to the ongoing Cricket World Cup. Here's a breakdown of the key points: Top Seven Secure Qualification for Champions Trophy Teams finishing in the top seven of the World Cup standings will automatically qualify for the Champions Trophy. This incentive adds another layer of motivation for teams to perform well in the World Cup. Tournament Format: The Champions Trophy will follow its traditional format. Four teams will participate, divided into two groups. Top two teams from each group advance to the semifinals, followed by the final. Challenges for England and Bangladesh: The qualification process, adopted in 2021, might pose challenges for some teams. B...

Shooter Anish Bhanwala cinches spot at 12th Paris Olympics, wins Bronze

30Oct

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Sports

Shooter Anish Bhanwala cinches spot at 12th Paris Olympics, wins Bronze

Anish Bhanwala Anish Bhanwala won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games and a bronze medal at the Asian Championships. He has qualified India for the shooting competition in the next Olympics in Paris. The event took place on Monday in Changwon, Korea, and was part of the men's 25-meter rapid pistol fire competition. The 21-year-old competitor from Karnal, who had 28 hits during the championship, was defeated in a shootout by Dai Yoshioka of Japan, who went on to win the silver medal. Lee Gunhyeok, a fan favourite from the area, ended up winning the competition. Anish Bhanwala Secures Paris Olympics Spot Indian shooter Anish Bhanwala secured a crucial quota for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championships. Here's a ...

Asian Para Games, Day 5: India Inches Closer to the 100-Medal Mark!

27Oct

By Kajoli Anand PuriNo Comments

Others, Sports

Asian Para Games, Day 5: India Inches Closer to the 100-Medal Mark!

Sheetal Devi Archery On Friday, India brought its total medal tally at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games to within one short of the century mark. After finishing with 107 medals in the Asian Games, India is once again eyeing the possibility of reaching a century in China. This campaign is already India's most successful ever. India concluded the day in sixth place in the overall medal tally with a total of 99 medals, consisting of 25 gold, 29 silver, and 45 bronze medals. Sheetal Devi's victory in the solo competition made her the highlight of the day. Earlier in the Games, she had won the mixed doubles gold medal in the compound open competition, therefore this was her second gold medal overall. Sheetal was behind in the championship match by three points after nine arrows, but she hit...

27Oct

By Sujay Puri1 Comment

Hockey, Sports

What is the Hockey India League?

Hockey India League In a country where cricket often overshadows other sports, the Hockey India League (HIL) emerges as a breath of fresh air, illuminating the extensive field of hockey with much-needed attention. Established in 2013, HIL is a professional field hockey league in India, fostering not only the sport but a culture of athletic excellence and spirit. The Hockey India League holds a special place in the heart of the Indian sports landscape. It's not just a series of hockey matches; it's a celebration of a sport that has historical significance in the nation. With its inception, HIL brought along a wave of enthusiasm and a platform for budding hockey stars to shine, compete, and grow. The league’s structure, bringing together franchises from different parts of the count...

Indian Challenge Ends at French Open 2023: Sindhu Withdraws, Rankireddy-Shetty Lose

27Oct

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Badminton, Sports

Indian Challenge Ends at French Open 2023: Sindhu Withdraws, Rankireddy-Shetty Lose

P.V. Sindhu, French Open The dream run of Indian badminton players at the French Open 2023 came to an abrupt end on Thursday, with both P.V. Sindhu and the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bowing out of the tournament. French Open 2023: Sindhu Forced to Withdraw Due to Injury Two-time Olympic medalist P.V. Sindhu, currently ranked 10th in the world, was forced to withdraw from her round of 16 match against Supanida Katethong of Thailand due to a knee injury. After winning the first game 21-18, Sindhu sustained the injury while stretching for a return shot in the second game when the score was tied at 1-1. Despite receiving medical treatment and consulting her coach twice, Sindhu ultimately decided to concede the match, handing Katethong a straigh...

India’s Unsung Heroes: The Bowling Attack Behind the World Cup Dominance

27Oct

By Sujay PuriNo Comments

Cricket, Sports

India’s Unsung Heroes: The Bowling Attack Behind the World Cup Dominance

Jasprit Bumrah, one of the best Indian Bowlers. Indian bowling attack. While the Indian batsmen grab most of the headlines, the team's success at the World Cup has been silently orchestrated by the exceptional bowling attack. This article dives into the strategies and individual contributions of the bowlers who have become the unsung heroes of the tournament. The Art of Smothering the Opposition: Efficient Bowling Attack Sets the Stage Despite the batsmen's ability to chase down moderate totals, the true foundation of India's dominance lies in their bowling attack's ability to restrict opponents to low scores. This efficiency is evident in: PowerPlay Prowess: Despite capturing only five wickets in five matches during the first PowerPlay, the bowlers maintain an impressive dot...

‘I can smell F1’, says Indian driver Kush Maini on signing for Alpine F1 team’s young driver programme

27Oct

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Motorsports, Sports

‘I can smell F1’, says Indian driver Kush Maini on signing for Alpine F1 team’s young driver programme

Kush Maini F1 After being signed by the Alpine F1 team for their young driver initiative, Indian driver Kush Maini took a step closer to realising his dream of competing in Formula One. With Campos Racing, the 23-year-old is participating in his first Formula 2 season and has shown himself to be one of the most impressive rookies on the grid. Despite only having one podium, he has demonstrated moments of brilliance, such as finishing second in Silverstone's qualifying. “Just to be with a professional team at the top level of motorsport is an invaluable experience. The chance to speak with engineers and be on the simulator; you learn a lot by spending just one day at an F1 factory. But at the end of the day, you have to perform in F2. Once you do well, that road to drive an F1 car...

ODI World Cup: England’s title defence blown after 8-wicket loss to Sri Lanka

27Oct

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Cricket, Sports

ODI World Cup: England’s title defence blown after 8-wicket loss to Sri Lanka

England's batting performance in their crucial ODI World Cup match against Sri Lanka was a major disappointment, leaving the crowd feeling like they were enduring a tedious novel. Their lack of intent and coherence resulted in a swift eight-wicket defeat, jeopardizing their chances of reaching the semifinals. England's Batting Fiasco The English innings lacked excitement, with batters failing to build partnerships or entertain the crowd. Early promise from Bairstow and Malan was extinguished by Angelo Mathews' skillful bowling, who dismissed Malan and engineered Root's run-out. Ben Stokes, the lone bright spot with his 43 runs, couldn't prevent England from being bowled out for a meager 156 within 33 overs. Sri Lanka's Composed Chase in the ODI World Cup Match In ...

IPL Auction 2024 may be held on December 19

27Oct

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Cricket, Sports

IPL Auction 2024 may be held on December 19

IPL Auction 2024 It is anticipated that the IPL auction for IPL 2024 will take place in Dubai on December 19. The list of players who have been released and retained by each of the ten teams must be submitted by November 15 in order for the auction pool to be made public by the first week of December. The franchises assert that they have not received any formal notification from the BCCI on the date of the mini-auction; rather, they have been informed informally about the December 15-20 window. The auction was ultimately conducted in Kochi last year, although the BCCI had originally intended for it to take place in Istanbul. However, sources within the Board told Sportstar that "options are being explored," with Dubai being "one of those" locations. Every team will receive a purs...

‘It gave me shocking headaches, dumbest idea’: Glenn Maxwell slams light show

26Oct

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Cricket, Sports

‘It gave me shocking headaches, dumbest idea’: Glenn Maxwell slams light show

Glenn Maxwell Blazes Away with Record-Breaking Century for Australia Glenn Maxwell stole the show in Australia's dominant 309-run victory over the Netherlands in the Cricket World Cup. His fiery knock of 106 runs off just 40 balls, including nine fours and eight sixes, stands as the fastest century ever scored in the tournament. Despite Maxwell's breathtaking performance, David Warner also contributed significantly with a century (104) of his own, marking his 22nd ODI hundred. However, Maxwell's record-breaking innings undoubtedly overshadowed all other contributions. However, Maxwell expressed strong disapproval of the mid-match light and sound spectacle, calling it "the dumbest idea" and claiming it triggered headaches for players. He urged organizers to reconsider the prac...