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NEW DELHI: Asian Para Games medallists have written to sports authorities, seeking an inquiry into a now-deleted social media post by national para badminton coach Gaurav Khanna predicting India’s para badminton medal tally ahead of the finals at the recently concluded multisport continental event in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.In an email dated Oct 27, sent at 8.07pm…

MYSURU: Exploiting an opponent’s weakness is par for the course in sport. Karnataka were expected to do just that against Tripura, but have missed a trick or two. After letting the visitors off the hook on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group B match at the SDNRW Ground here, the hosts failed to…

Kylian Mbappe (AFP Photo) Kylian Mbappé has apologised after comments about a meme featuring Chinese revolutionary leader Mao Zedong sparked anger in China. The controversy has also cost the French football star partnerships with three Chinese companies, while criticism of his remarks spread across Chinese social media.“My comment was ill-judged, and I now understand that…

Abhishek Sharma credited meticulous preparation and a clear game plan for his sensational century against New Zealand, revealing that he had “manifested” the innings before producing a breathtaking performance in the third T20I in Wellington on Tuesday.The left-handed opener smashed 113 off just 38 balls, helping India chase down 199 in only 13.2 overs. The…

Abhishek Sharma continued his record-breaking run in T20I cricket, surpassing West Indies great Chris Gayle for the second-most innings featuring 10 or more sixes in men’s T20 internationals.The Indian opener achieved the milestone with his explosive 113 off just 38 balls against New Zealand in the third T20I on Tuesday. Abhishek smashed 11 sixes and…

India’s Abhishek Sharma, left, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gesture after winning during the third T20 cricket international match between New Zealand and India in Wellington, New Zealand. AP/PTI Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced a breathtaking batting display against New Zealand in Wellington, recording the highest run rate for a 100-plus opening partnership in men’s T20…

Abhishek Sharma and Virat Kohli Abhishek Sharma produced a breathtaking batting display, smashing a 35-ball century to power India to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the third T20I on Tuesday. The left-handed opener blazed his way to 113 off just 38 deliveries as India chased down the target with 40 balls to spare,…

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka PAK vs SL Live Score, ODI Tri-Series: Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and elected to field against Pakistan in their latest clash. Both teams have made their decisions keeping the dew factor in mind, with the Sri Lankan skipper backing his batting unit to chase a target. Pakistan…

South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test Live Score: South Africa and Australia renew their rivalry in a high-stakes third Test at Newlands in Cape Town, with the series finely poised at 1-1 and the world No. 1 ranking on the line. Both sides have registered emphatic victories in the opening two matches, setting up a…

India A came agonisingly close to victory but had to settle for a draw against New Zealand A in the first unofficial Test after bad light brought an end to play on Day 4 in Lincoln on Tuesday.New Zealand A were 187/9 in their second innings while chasing a target of 313 when the umpires…