Lakshya Sen from India secured third place at the King Cup International Badminton Open on Sunday by defeating French player Alex Lanier in straight games.The 23-year-old earned a prize of approximately ₹36 lakh.Sen’s semifinal match was a closely contested encounter against China’s Hu Zhe’an, the reigning world junior champion. He lost narrowly, 19-21, 19-21.In the

Sanjay Manjrekar and Jasprit Bumrah (Photo Credits: X / PTI) NEW DELHI: The fourth day of the Boxing Day Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy witnessed a captivating battle between bat and ball at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj delivered standout performances as India fought to contain a resilient Australian side, which

Nitish Kumar Reddy celebrates his century during Day 3 in Melbourne. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy shone brightly at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with his maiden Test century, a sublime 114 that anchored India’s innings and gave them a fighting chance in the gripping fourth Test against Australia. Reddy’s knock,

(Photo credit: Proteas Men) South Africa booked their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final after beating Pakistan in the first of two-match Test series. The Proteas chased down the seemingly modest 148-run target in thrilling fashion, winning by two wickets on the fourth day.With the win, South Africa solidified their place at the

The ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award nominees include Wanindu Hasaranga and Kusal Mendis from Sri Lanka, Azmatullah Omarzai from Afghanistan, and Sherfane Rutherford from the West Indies. These players have showcased exceptional skills and performances throughout 2024.Wanindu Hasaranga, known for his all-around prowess, consistently took wickets in ODI cricket in 2024, averaging

Novak Djokovic, on the verge of his return to competitive tennis, has addressed recent high-profile doping cases. He has also expressed concerns about perceived inconsistencies in how these cases are handled within the sport. Djokovic aims to secure a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title at the upcoming Australian Open.Djokovic, the top seed at the Brisbane

Marnus Labuschagne (AP Photo) Marnus Labuschagne, Australia’s top scorer, believes India faces a challenging chase due to the pitch’s inconsistent bounce. Deliveries bowled from a back-of-a-length are arriving at stump height, creating difficulties for batsmen.Australia finished day four at 228 for 9 in their second innings, leading India by 333 runs.Contributions from the lower order,

NEW DELHI: Nitish Reddy‘s brilliant century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has silenced critics who doubted his ability to excel in Test cricket. The 21-year-old, with 293 runs in six innings at an average of over 58, has shown he belongs at the highest level. His knock of 114 runs was pivotal to India’s

Mitchell Starc (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia maintained their grip on the fourth Test against India with a resilient batting display on the fourth day, despite several dramatic moments and strategic questions about their decisions. Resuming their second innings at 135 for six after tea, the visitors pushed their lead to a

Jasprit Bumrah (AP photo) NEW DELHI: An exhilarating fourth day’s play of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on Sunday was topped off with a dramatic last over that saw India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah being denied a fifer despite an unusual and lucky catch taken by teammate KL Rahul. With the last wicket stand