The captain’s 173-run association with Sibsankar for the fourth wicket turns the tide the hosts’ way; Pradosh picks up three wickets

Vidit Gujrathi, who drew with Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, is yet to win too. He’s had two losses, followed by two draws.

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Jan Zelezny, 58, is widely considered the greatest javelin thrower of the modern era and is a world and Olympic champion. He also holds the record in the event.

BCCI decision comes despite Pakistan Cricket Board offering special security arrangements, choice of venue; India favours having its matches outside Pakistan under hybrid model

When the two sides met in the league phase, Calicut won a match (1-0) while the other was drawn (1-1)

Saha’s fifty quashes hopes of a comeback by the hosts; Smaran, Shreyas and Manish take their side to safety after a shaky start; Mayank puts the onus on the batters to iron out their flaws

Mark Cavendish, the world's most decorated sprinter, announced his retirement last year before reversing that decision and breaking the all-time record for most stage wins at the Tour de France during this year's race

Kiran George, who trains at the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA), had earlier registered a fine win over fifth seed Takuma Obayashi of Japan in the quarterfinals

Hansi Flick said he thought playmaker Dani Olmo would be ready despite feeling unwell overnight, while defender Pau Cubarsi can play despite suffering a cut on his face during the team’s Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade

Vinícius Júnior shines with hat trick in Real Madrid win overshadowed by Militão ACL injury in La Liga.

Coco Gauff has won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) in the final in Riyadh

Pakistan has achieved its first win over Australia in a 50-overs series in Australia since 2002 after winning the deciding third one-day international by eight wickets

In the seven editions of the tournament so far, India has won the title twice, in 2016 (Singapore) and 2023 (Ranchi)

The host downs Forca Kochi 2-1 to win the inaugural edition of the tournament much to the delight of the crowd

American Fritz leads the group ahead of that clash following a surprisingly straightforward win in Turin over world number four Medvedev who exploded with anger during his below-par display

The second batch of the Indian players is leaving for Perth, but Rohit has stayed back. Uncertainty remains if Rohit will compete in the series-opener.

The PCB was told by the ICC that BCCI won't send its team to Pakistan after the decision was communicated to the world governing body.

Well-known shooters Umamahesh Maddineni and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar were pushed out of the medals table, the little-known Smit shot brilliantly in the climax

The beautiful game may no longer be a clear winner when it comes to the State’s most popular sports, and it could do with the fillip provided by the league

The 67-year-old Langer closed with a 5-under 66 — shooting his age or better for the third straight day and 23rd time on the tour

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro is looking forward to working with the Dutchman’s highly rated successor

Varun Chakaravarthy recorded his career-best figures of 5 for 17 in Sunday’s second T20I against South Africa, though his efforts could not prevent India from losing by three wickets.

Barcelona got their first taste of defeat in over a month and only their second in their domestic season after they were dominated throughout the match by the home side who wasted several chances

Two videos circulating on social media appear to show David Coote giving his personal opinion on Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool when asked by another unidentified man.

Lineker, who is the BBC’s highest-paid employee, was briefly taken off air after comparing the language used to launch a British government asylum policy to the rhetoric of Nazi-era Germany on social media.

India will focus on centre-wicket training at the nearby WACA stadium, where Australia will also polish their skills

Thailand held Japan 1-1, while reigning Olympic silver medallists China defeated Malaysia 5-0 to register their second consecutive win in the tournament.