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Nirmala Sitharaman (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: The government’s flagship Khelo India programme, aimed at identifying grassroots sporting talent, is set for a major push after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to launch a Khelo India mission that will also prioritise the long-term development of training centres and coaches over the next decade.While presenting…

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo) MELBOURNE: What can’t Novak Djokovic do? The question no longer seeks an answer. At almost 39, the 24-time Major champion has reached a record-extending 38th Grand Slam final. Back in a Major title round for the first time since Wimbledon 2024, the Serbian earned his place by defeating…

Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of Under19 World Cup match between India and Pakistan The India Under-19 men’s team had a virtual interaction with batting great Sachin Tendulkar ahead of their crucial Super Six encounter against Pakistan in the ongoing U-19 World Cup. England booked their place in the semi-finals after registering a…

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the T20 World Cup less than a week away, India have received a timely boost on the fitness front, with positive updates on all-rounder Washington Sundar and premier batter Tilak Varma.Sundar, 26, is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru after sustaining a side strain during the ODI…

Bangladesh (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced new restrictions for journalists entering the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka amid the ongoing controversy over Bangladesh’s participation in the T20 World Cup in India. The decision comes as part of tighter security measures around the stadium and its surrounding areas….

Jannik Sinner (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) World No. 2 Jannik Sinner offered a gracious assessment of his Australian Open campaign after falling to Novak Djokovic in a gripping five-set semi-final on Friday, thanking fans for their backing and saluting the Serbian’s run to the final. Sinner endured a painful defeat at Rod Laver Arena, having edged…

NEW DELHI: For an athlete constantly under the spotlight, criticism often travels faster than applause. Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker knows this all too well. Criticism, in the words of Manu, was once something that could easily weigh her down.“Earlier, it would definitely have affected me, but right now I don’t think that it’s gonna matter…

Punjab Kings’ new signing Vishal Nishad has spoken about the role Virat Kohli played in shaping his cricket journey and said he would show respect to his idol if he ever gets him out in a match.Nishad said Kohli was the reason he took up the sport and remains his biggest influence. “My idol is…

Viktor Gyoekeres of Arsenal (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Arsenal settled any fears of a wobble in their pursuit of a first Premier League title in 22 years by winning 4-0 at Leeds on Saturday.The Gunners’ advantage over Manchester City and Aston Villa, who are both in action on Sunday, stretches to seven points as…

Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed, center, celebrates with teammate after the dismissal of Australia’s Mitchell Marsh (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) NEW DELHI: Pakistan sealed a T20 series victory over Australia with a dominant 90-run win at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, even as uncertainty continued over their participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Spinners played a key role…