Tim Nielsen named head coach of Australia U-19s ahead of India series

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Melbourne, Aug 8 (IANS) Former Australia coach Tim Nielsen has been appointed as the new head coach of the Australia Under-19 team ahead of their upcoming series against India Under-19s, with the U19 World Cup approaching. Cricket Australia has named a 15-player squad for the upcoming home series against India Under-19s, set to take place in Brisbane and Mackay starting next month. However, the squad will be without standout batter Oliver Peake, who has been selected to tour with the Australia A…

KKR should be the most desperate team: Aakash Chopra on Samson's potential exit from Rajasthan Royals

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New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Sanju Samson’s long-standing association with the Rajasthan Royals could be nearing its end. After a mixed 2025 IPL season, reports have emerged that the Kerala batter has formally expressed his desire to leave the franchise, stirring up the transfer market ahead of the mega auction. According to reports, Samson has informed the Jaipur-based franchise about his decision to explore opportunities elsewhere, marking a possible end to a near-decade-long IPL journey.While sp…

JK Tyre racing season 2025 set to kick off in Coimbatore on Aug 9

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Coimbatore, Aug 8 (IANS) The adrenaline is set to rise as JK tyre racing season 2025 kicks off this weekend at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on August 9-10. The 2025 season will witness 10 races of Novice Cup and eight races of Continental GT Cup spread across three rounds.The opening round promises thrilling on-track battles, as racers aim to make a strong start in the Novice Cup and the Continental GT Cup. With entries from across the country, from Jammu, Delhi, Sikkim, Mumbai, Hyderab…

Sub-jr Boxing Nationals begin with high-energy bouts in Greater Noida

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Greater Noida, Aug 8 (IANS) Day 1 of the 4th Sub-Junior Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships kicked off with an action-packed session at Galgotias University here on Thursday. Over 80 bouts were contested as India’s youngest boxing talents stepped into the ring full of energy and determination. In the girls’ section, boxers like Hitaish Nahar (HP), Garima (HAR), and Naomi Kom (Manipur) impressed with dominant wins. Clean sweeps by Maanyata Chettri (SIK) and Lavanya Patil (Goa) caught t…

Indian men's hockey team leaves for crucial four-match series in Australia

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Bengaluru, Aug 8 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team departed for Australia in the early hours of Friday from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, as they gear up for a crucial four-match series against the hosts. The series, set to take place at the Perth Hockey Stadium from August 15 to 21, will serve as vital preparation for the upcoming Hero Asia Cup 2025, scheduled in Rajgir, Bihar later this month. The tour is expected to provide the team with valuable match exposure against one …

’It’s a raider’s league now, and fans are in for a treat,’ says Pawan Sehrawat ahead of PKL 12

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New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The stage is set for an electrifying start to the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, with a southern derby between Tamil Thalaivas and Telugu Titans scheduled to kick off the league on August 29 in Visakhapatnam. With the league stage spanning Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai, and New Delhi, PKL’s return to these venues has players and fans brimming with anticipation.The league’s official Instagram saw a live with raiders Pawan Sehrawat of the Tamil Thalaivas and Telugu Titans’ Vija…

Windies pacer Matthew Forde ruled out of Pakistan ODIs, Johann Layne named replacement

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Trinidad, Aug 8 (IANS) The West Indies have suffered an injury setback ahead of their three-match ODI series against Pakistan, with young pacer Matthew Forde sidelined due to injury.The 22-year-old pacer dislocated his left shoulder while attempting a catch during a training session on Wednesday and will be replaced by uncapped all-rounder Johann Layne in the West Indies squad.”West Indies Academy pacer Johann Layne will replace Matthew Forde in the squad for the three matches against Pakistan s…

Rabada wants Proteas to move on from WTC glory to focus on major ICC trophies

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New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) South Africa pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has urged his teammates to look beyond their historic ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final triumph and shift their focus to upcoming challenges, including the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and the 2027 ODI World Cup.Rabada admitted the joy of beating Australia at Lord’s in the WTC Final was immense, but stressed that the Proteas must now move on and target the upcoming major ICC trophies.“It was kind of like a relief. But th…

Shelton claims first ATP Masters 1000 title in Toronto

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Toronto, Aug 8 (IANS) Ben Shelton won the biggest title of his career to-date after claiming the Canadian Open men’s singles crown after a pulsating final 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-6(3) victory against Karen Khachanov. Shelton becomes the youngest American ATP Masters 1000 champion since 21-year-old Andy Roddick won the 2004 Miami title. He also surged to fourth in the ATP Live Race to Turin, boosting his chances of qualifying for the ATP Finals in November.After edging two matches in the earlier rounds in…

Bob Carter departs as NZC high performance coach after 21 years

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Christchurch, Aug 8 (IANS) New Zealand Cricket’s long-serving high-performance coach Bob Carter will be stepping away from his role of 21 years, New Zealand Cricket said on Friday. Formerly a player and then director of cricket for the English county Northamptonshire, Carter’s tenure at NZC filled roles as the assistant to John Bracewell’s 2004-2009 BlackCaps, the assistant to Mike Hesson’s 2012-14 (men’s team), and the women’s team head coach ahead of, and during, the 2022 ICC Women’s C…