Sports

04

Nov

By The Press Editor

Sports

Virat Kohli tops ODI chase runs charts, eclipses Sachin Tendulkar

Virat Kohli added another glorious chapter to his ODI legacy, overtaking Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer in successful ODI chases. Indian batting icon Virat Kohli continued to leave a trail of records behind, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar for most runs in ODI run chases on Wednesday.Virat achieved this milestone during his side's first ODI against New Zealand at Auckland, scoring a quickfire 74 off 51 balls, with 13 fours and a six, at a strike rate of 145.10.Virat has now surpassed Sachin (8,720 runs in 242 innings with 17 centuries and 52 fifties at an average of 42.33) to…

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04

Nov

By The Press Editor

Sports

Kohli sets unprecedented record against NZ, becomes first player to achieve the milestone

Virat Kohli achieved a historic milestone during India's opening ODI against New Zealand, which further highlighted his enduring brilliance and his status as one of the greatest 50-over batters the game has ever seen. Superstar Indian cricketer Virat Kohli added another huge achievement to his sprawling resume while in action against New Zealand in the series-opening ODI clash at Eden Park on Wednesday.Kohli became the first player in international cricket history to score more than 13,000 ODI runs while batting at No. 3. The star batter remains a global icon and continues to defy age and expectations, adding to his…

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04

Nov

By The Press Editor

Sports

Kohli’s masterclass & fearless young pacers secure five-wicket win for India in NZ ODI series opener

India's young pace attack stole the spotlight before Virat Kohli produced another masterclass with the bat, guiding the visitors to a comfortable five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the rain-affected opening ODI at Eden Park. A young pace unit headlined by the imposing Gurnoor Brar scarred New Zealand with disconcerting bounce before Virat Kohli decided to celebrate his 38th birthday a day in advance by striking a chiselled 74 as India earned an easy five-wicket win in the rain-curtailed first ODI here on Wednesday.The 6 feet 5 inches tall Gurnoor repaid skipper Shubman Gill's faith by intimidating the home batters…

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04

Nov

By The Press Editor

Sports

India Wins 50m Men’s Team Gold, Women Secure 10m Air Rifle Silver at World Championship

India continued its impressive run at the ISSF World Championships, securing a silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle team event after earlier striking gold in the men's 50m pistol team competition India clinched the silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle team event after the men shot down the gold in the men's 50m pistol competition at the ongoing ISSF World Championships here on Tuesday.The Indian trio of Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar, and Shambhavi Shravan Kshirsagar aggregated 1894.4 points to secure the second spot, finishing behind China.China claimed the gold medal with 1899.8 points, while Japan…

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03

Nov

By The Press Editor

Sports

The last of Bhuvneshwar? Ashwin claims India selection doors may be closed: ‘He didn’t prove his form’

Former India spinner R Ashwin believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar's hopes of reviving his international career may have suffered a major setback after a disappointing T20I series against New Zealand. Former Indian cricketer R Ashwin feels the doors may have closed on Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to the Indian side after an underwhelming outing in the T20I series against New Zealand.Bhuvneshwar was announced as part of India's T20I squad for the away series against New Zealand. His performances in the past two IPL seasons warranted an India comeback, but fans were left disappointed with his output in the series.'Chapter closed' for Bhuvi?In one…

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03

Nov

By The Press Editor

Sports

CD Tenerife in mourning as forward De Miguel passes away after on-field collision

Spanish football is in mourning after Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel tragically passed away at the age of 30 following a cardiac arrest sustained during a Segunda Division match against Andorra. Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday at the age of 30, a day after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision during a match, the Spanish second-tier club said.The Segunda Division game against Andorra was abandoned seven minutes into stoppage time after De Miguel collapsed after a clash with away goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who had rushed out of his area to clear a long ball and struck the…

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03

Nov

By The Press Editor

Sports

Asian Games gold medal-winning sprinter duped of Rs 69.10 lakh; FIR registered against accused

Asian Games gold medal-winning sprinter Sarita Gayakwad has allegedly been cheated of INR 69.10 lakh after investing in a sand business that promised lucrative returns. The accused has been identified as Nitin Bharti. Sarita Gayakwad, the gold-medal-winning sprinter at the Asian Games, has allegedly been cheated of INR 69.10 lakh by a man who promised her high returns on investing in his sand business. Police have confirmed the report on Monday, saying an investigation has begun on the matter.The accused is identified as Nitin Bharti, a resident of Vyara town in Tapi district. An FIR has been registered against the…

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03

Nov

By The Press Editor

Sports

Maxwell admits retirement was ‘open-ended’, all-rounder hoped for send-off fixture at MCG: ”

Glenn Maxwell has revealed that his decision to retire from international cricket came after a series of open and honest discussions with Cricket Australia's team management. Glenn Maxwell revealed that his decision to retire from international cricket followed several discussions with the Australian team management, both before and after the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.Speaking on the Final Word podcast, the 38-year-old said the conversations remained open-ended, with no pressure from the management regarding his future.Maxwell explained that Australia were already looking to the future, with opportunities being given to younger players during the team's subsequent assignments. He pointed…

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03

Nov

By The Press Editor

Sports

Shubman Gill confirms Hardik Pandya to make domestic comeback ahead of India recall: ‘He will play domestic cricket’

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya's long-awaited return to competitive cricket appears to be drawing closer, with ODI captain Shubman Gill confirming that the star cricketer will feature in domestic cricket before rejoining the national side. The wait for India all-rounder Hardik Pandya's return continues, and with the ICC ODI World Cup fast approaching next year, a fresh update has emerged on the star cricketer after Shubman Gill confirmed that he will feature in domestic cricket before making his comeback to the national team.Hardik has been out of action since the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season and is currently at the…

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03

Nov

By The Press Editor

Sports

Meet Dhinidhi Desinghu: From reluctant swimmer to India’s first youth Olympic medalist in swimming

From being terrified of water as a child to becoming India's first-ever swimming medalist at the Youth Olympic Games, Dhinidhi Desinghu's journey is a story of resilience and transformation. Dhinidhi Desinghu made history by becoming the first Indian swimmer to win a medal at the Youth Olympic Games, taking bronze in the women's 100m freestyle race in Dakar, Senegal.The 16-year-old Indian swimmer delivered her personal best, finishing with a national record time of 56.27 seconds to clinch a podium finish. Her performance at Dakar capped off a memorable day for Indian swimming after she became the first Indian female swimmer…

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