SportsTime

India Wins Five More Gold Medals in ISSF Junior World Championship : Divanshi and Mukesh Nelavalli clinched gold medals in their respective women’s and men’s 25m pistol as India added another five gold medals on day four of the ISSF Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru. The added haul took India’s overall tally to 14 with the country’s shooters claiming 10 gold, one silver and three bronze medals so far in the competition. USA (10) and Italy (8) are placed second and third respectively. India Wins Five More Gold Medals in ISSF Junior World Championship Divanshi shot a score of 35 to pip Italian Cristina Magnani by two points in the final as France’s Heloise Fourre ended up third. Divanshi bagged another gold on the fourth day as she teamed up with Tejaswini and Vibhuti Bhatia to win the junior women’s 25m pistol team with a combined tally of 1711 ahead of Czechia and Germany. Divanshi had a tough road to winning the gold medal after missing seven of her first 15 targets in the final...

India to Host First-ever Kho Kho World Cup in 2025 : The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI), in association with the International Kho Kho Federation, announced on Wednesday that the first Kho Kho World Cup in 2025, will take place in India. The event will witness the participation of 24 countries from 6 continents and will feature 16 men's and 16 women's teams who will come together to celebrate the spirit of Kho Kho and foster global unity. India to Host First-ever Kho Kho World Cup in 2025 Kho Kho has its roots in India, and this World Cup will highlight the rich cultural heritage and competitive spirit of the sport. In recent times, the sport that started in the mud and has gone to the mat now has a global presence, with 54 countries playing the sport across the world. Ahead of the World Cup, the KKFI plans to take the sport to 200 elite schools across 10 cities to promote it. The federation will also run a membership drive for school students with the aim of registering at...

Ashwin Breaks Anil Kumble’s Record : Indian spin legend R Ashwin overtook legendary Anil Kumble to have most wickets for India in the fourth innings of a Test match on Saturday. Ashwin reached this feat during the first Test against Bangladesh at Chennai. Ashwin Breaks Anil Kumble’s Record After going wicketless in the first innings, Ashwin made it count during the final innings while defending a big total of 515 runs. At the end of day three's play, Ashwin took three wickets for 63 runs in 15 overs, with an economy rate of 4.20. Now, in 35 innings, Ashwin has taken 96 wickets in the fourth innings of a Test at an average of 19.4 and a strike rate of over 45, with the best bowling figures of 7/59. He has taken six five-wicket hauls in fourth innings of a Test match. He has overtaken Kumble, who had 94 fourth innings wickets in total. Ashwin has tied with West Indies legend Courtney Walsh to become eighth-highest wicket-taker in Tests. In 101 Tests, Ashwin has taken 519 wickets at a...

5 New Players in India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy Touring Squad : As India gears up for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, the team management has selected five new players who bring a fresh perspective and diverse skills to the squad. With a blend of emerging talent and seasoned players, the squad will face Australia’s formidable lineup in a high-stakes series. 5 New Players in India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy Touring Squad Here, we take a closer look at each of these five players: Abhimanyu Easwaran, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, and Prasidh Krishna. 1. Abhimanyu Easwaran: The Experienced Opening Batsman Abhimanyu Easwaran’s inclusion brings a reliable and consistent performer to the top order. A 29-year-old right-hand opener from Bengal, Easwaran has patiently waited for his turn in India’s Test squad, having built an impressive resume in domestic cricket over the past decade. With over 7600 first-class runs and an average hovering around 50...

Virat Kohli vs Spinners : Team India's legendary batsman Virat Kohli is considered to be the biggest run machine of the present time. The right-handed batsman has left a tremendous impression with his batting skills for years. Big bowlers have been seen bowing down in front of Virat Kohli. Kohli has ruled the cricket field like a king, but today spin bowlers have their eyes on his status. He has been seen struggling continuously against spinners for some time now. Virat Kohli is the record king, but the way spinners come in front of him, they get stuck a lot. We have been seeing this scene continuously for the last few years. So let us tell you about those 3 spin bowlers who have targeted Virat Kohli the most number of times in international cricket so far. 3 Spinners Who Have Dismissed Virat Kohli The Most Number of Times #1. Graeme Swann - 8 times Former England spin bowler Graeme Swann has been one of the best spin bowlers of his era. Graeme Swann had troubled Virat Kohli a lot...

  Eric ten Hag Sacked by Manchester United: The End of a Short but Tumultuous Era In a surprising turn of events, Manchester United has parted ways with Eric ten Hag , marking yet another managerial exit at Old Trafford. The decision came after a series of underwhelming performances that saw the Red Devils struggling to regain their former glory. The Dutch manager, who was appointed with high hopes, had a rocky tenure, filled with moments of brilliance but overshadowed by inconsistency and mounting pressure. Why Manchester United Decided to Sack Eric ten Hag After arriving with a reputation for tactical intelligence and player development, Eric ten Hag seemed like a promising fit for a club in need of fresh energy. His success with Ajax in the Eredivisie , where he developed young talents and led the team to impressive campaigns in the UEFA Champions League , convinced Manchester United fans and the club’s board that he could replicate that success in the Premier League. Howev...

India Skips Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025 : After the 2024 T20 World Cup, the next major cricketing spectacle India is eyeing is the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place in Pakistan. This is a highly anticipated event, as it will be the first ICC tournament hosted in Pakistan since the 1996 ODI World Cup. However, there are growing concerns about India’s participation in this event due to the strained political relations between India and Pakistan. Why India May Not Go to Pakistan? India and Pakistan have long shared a complex political history, which has often impacted sporting ties between the two nations. While India has hosted and played Pakistan on neutral grounds in the past, travelling to Pakistan for an ICC event presents a different set of challenges. Several reports suggest that India might opt out of travelling to Pakistan for the tournament due to political tensions. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has maintained a cautious approach, awaiting t...

Fastest Double Century World Record : New Zealand's Chad Jason Bowes has created history in the sixth match of the ODI tournament Fort Trophy. Chad made a world record by scoring the fastest double century in List-A cricket. Canterbury batsman Chad Bowes played a fiery innings in the match while opening against Otago. By scoring a double century, he broke the records of Australia's Travis Head and India's Narayan Jagadeesan. Chad Bowes Broke the World Record for the Fastest Double Century On 23 October, New Zealand batsman Chad Bowes (Chad Bowes Double Century) scored the fastest double century ever in List 'A' one-day cricket. Canterbury Kings opener Chad scored 200 runs in just 103 balls against Otago Volts in front of a small audience at Hagley Oval and broke the previous record by 11 balls. ➥ Check Out: Highest Team Totals in T20I Cricket Chad Bowes broke the record of Australian and Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Travis Head. Travis had earlier scored the fastest d...