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Delhi's Rashmika Sahgal wins pistol triple crown in Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting
New Delhi/Bhopal, April 25: Rashmika Sahgal of Delhi bagged a triple crown in the women’s 10m air pistol in the two-day final of the 23rd Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship at the M.P. State Academy (MPSA) ranges in Bhopal on Friday. A top domestic competition attracting top shooters from across India, the event is being held in two centres simultaneously, the pistol events in Bhopal and the rifle competitions at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi.
McBride handed recall as Scotland name squad for ICC CWCL2 series in Netherlands
Edinburgh, April 25: Chris McBride has been handed a recall in Scotland's squad for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League (CWCL) 2 series, set to take place in the Netherlands from May 4-16.
Scotland, Nepal, and Netherlands to play men's T20I tri-series in Glasgow in June
New Delhi, April 24: Scotland, Nepal, and the Netherlands are all set to compete in a men’s T20I tri-series at the Clydesdale Cricket Club in Glasgow from June 15-20, said Cricket Scotland on Thursday.
Straight out of vault: A look at 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar's memorable World Cup knocks
New Delhi, April 24: 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar, worshipped as the 'God of Cricket' in India, turned 52 on Thursday. Throughout his record-shattering career, Sachin left an everlasting impression with his exquisite skill set with the bat across different tournaments; however, in the ICC World Cup, he was a class above the rest.
Sachin Tendulkar turns 52: A look through the extraordinary cricketing journey of 'Master Blaster'
New Delhi, April 24: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who made a name for himself as possibly the greatest batter in cricket's history with his unmatched consistency, longevity, hunger for runs and audacity to take on some of the world's very best teams and bowlers, turned 52 on Thursday.
Tammy Beaumont eyes One-Day Cup success to regain England spot
London, April 23: England top-order batter Tammy Beaumont is eyeing a strong performance in the upcoming domestic One-Day Cup in order to make a comeback to the national team under newly appointed head coach Charlotte Edwards.
Indian Aerobic Gymnastics team leaves for World Cup in Tokyo
Mumbai, April 23: Arya Shah of Maharashtra, Rudraksha Khanna of Jammu & Kashmir, Mutum Romins of Manipur, Meet Kosambia of Gujarat, and Ariha Pangambam of Manipur have been selected for the Indian team for the Aerobics Gymnastics World Cup 2025 competition to be held later this year.
Ajmina Kujur reveals her biggest motivation of playing hockey ahead of India's tour of Australia
Perth, April 22: Ajmina Kujur revealed her "biggest motivation" of playing hockey as she stands in contention of making her much-awaited senior India team debut soon after being included in their squad for the upcoming five-match tour against Australia.
Shooting World Cup: India ends third in Peru, takes a lot of positives from South American leg
New Delhi, April 22: The Indian shooting team ended third in the standings as the Peru International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup wrapped up proceedings, with Australia taking the final gold on offer in the mixed team trap event.
WI allrounder Hayley Matthews returns to top 10 in ODI batting rankings
Dubai, April 22: West Indies all-rounder Hayley Matthews has returned to the top five of the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings on the back of her 240 runs in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier in Lahore.
Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana have been named Wisden's Leading Cricketers in the World
New Delhi April 22: In the 2024 edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, which was released on Tuesday, Jasprit Bumrah, India's fast bowler who plays across all formats, is named the Leading Men's Cricketer in the World, as per a report from ESPNcricinfo.
ISSF World Cup: Simranpreet Kaur wins silver in women's 25m pistol
New Delhi, April 21: Simranpreet Kaur Brar, won a first ever senior international medal for India, bagging a splendid silver in the women's 25m pistol competition at the Las Palmas shooting range in Lima, Peru, on the concluding day of the second leg of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup circuit.
ISSF WC: Rudrankksh-Arya pair take silver in Air Rifle Mixed Team
Lima, April 21: The pair of Rudrankksh Patil and Arya Borse won silver at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Lima, Peru, going down 11-17 to the Norwegian pair of Jon-Hermann Hegg and Jeanette Hegg Duestad in the gold medal match at the Las Palmas shooting range on Sunday.
ISSF World Cup 2025: Rudrankksh and Arya take silver in Air Rifle Mixed Team
New Delhi, April 20: The pair of Rudrankksh Patil and Arya Borse won silver at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Lima, Peru, going down 11-17 to the Norwegian pair of Jon-Hermann Hegg and Jeanette Hegg Duestad in the gold medal match at the Las Palmas shooting range on Sunday.
Pakistan prefer Dubai to play 2025 Women's ODI WC games
New Delhi, April 20: Pakistan women's cricket team players and management would press to have Dubai as their neutral venue for the ICC Women's ODI World Cup later this year.
Fatima Sana named captain of 2025 Women's ODI WC qualifiers' team of the tournament
New Delhi, April 20: Fast-bowling all-rounder Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana was selected as the captain of the 2025 Women’s ODI WC qualifiers’ team of the tournament, said the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday.
Shooting WC Lima: Arjun Babuta bags silver in men's air rifle, Arya finishes fifth in women's event
Lima, April 20: Indian shooter Arjun Babuta pocketed a silver in 10m Air Rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2025 after finishing just 0.1 points behind reigning Olympic champion Lihao Sheng of China.
Arya fifth in women's air rifle, India remain second on medals tally
Lima, April 20: Arya Borse finished a good fifth in the 10m Air Rifle Women event, shooting a first-ever final of an International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup stage in her rookie international season. At the Las Palmas range in Lima, Peru, where the second leg of the ISSF World Cup circuit is being held, Arya shot a superb 633.9 on Saturday, to qualify for the final, finishing only behind the reigning junior world champion and eventual gold medalist Wang Zifei of China, who set three world records on the day.
Arjun Babuta wins silver behind Olympic champion Sheng Lihao
Lima, April 20: It was Super Saturday at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage in Lima, Peru, with both the individual 10m air rifle finals on schedule and India's two-day quest for a fifth medal found a response in Arjun Babuta, who probably exorcised the ghosts of the Paris Olympic final where he finished fourth, with a classy silver.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirms Pakistan team won't travel to India for ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025
Lahore, April 20: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed Pakistan women's team won't travel to India for the ICC Women's ODI World Cup, set to be held later this year.
West Indies suffer heartbreak as Bangladesh confirm spot in Women's Cricket World Cup 2025
Lahore, April 19: Following West Indies' heart-shattering defeat against Thailand in the final match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2025, Bangladesh punched their ticket to the marquee tournament, set to be held later in the year in India.
Women's CWCQ 2025: Pak remain unbeaten, WI fall short as Ban qualify in dramatic fashion
Lahore, April 19: The final day of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 witnessed high drama and emotional swings, with Pakistan completing a flawless campaign and Bangladesh sneaking into the World Cup after West Indies fell heartbreakingly short in their final game.
Pakistan women's cricket team will not travel to India for Women's World Cup
Islamabad, April 19: The Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the country's Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi has made it clear that Pakistan's women's cricket team will not travel to India for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup to be held later in the year.
Afghanistan clinch 2026 U19 Men's Cricket World Cup berth after winning Asia Qualifier
New Delhi, April 19: Afghanistan have sealed their berth for the 2026 ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup, set to take place early next year in Namibia and Zimbabwe, after emerging victorious from a competitive qualifying tournament in Asia, whose final day fixtures were abandoned due to rain in Kathmandu.
Shooting: Shriyanka joins list of first-time World Cup finalists
New Delhi, Apr 19: Paris Olympian Shriyanka Sadangi became the latest Indian shooter on the double-legged South American sojourn to make the cut for a first-ever individual World Cup final, qualifying in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) event at the on-going International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage in Lima, Peru, on Thursday, as per a release from National Rifle Association of India.
ITTF World Cup: Wang fends off fierce challenge from Duda
Macao, April 19: Olympic gold medallist and China's star paddler Wang Chuqin narrowly survived a major upset by Germany's Benedikt Duda on Friday to secure his spot in the semifinals of the ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup Macao 2025.
Shooting World Cup Lima: Anish Bhanwala misses final by two points
New Delhi, April 18: Anish Bhanwala missed out by a couple of points on what would have been a fourth individual World Cup final in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol (RFP), finishing eighth overall at the Las Palmas range in Lima, Peru, on Good Friday.
Fatima Sana backs Pakistan to remain unbeaten in Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier
Lahore, April 18: After confirming their spot in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana backed the hosts to finish unbeaten in the Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier, as reported by the ICC.
Shooting: Shriyanka joins list of first-time WC finalists, finishes 8th in 50m rifle 3P event
Lima, April 18: Paris Olympian Shriyanka Sadangi became the latest Indian shooter, on this double-legged South American sojourn, to make the cut for a first-ever individual world cup final, qualifying in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) event at the on-going International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage.
Fatima aims to remain unbeaten throughout the qualifiers after Pakistan seal ODI WC spot
New Delhi, April 18: After Pakistan sealed their spot for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup with a comprehensive 87-run victory over Thailand, skipper Fatima Sana said the side is aiming to finish the ongoing qualifying tournament as an unbeaten team.
World Cup Qualifier: Fatima Sana stars as Pakistan qualify for ICC Women's World Cup 2025
Lahore, April 17: Fatima Sana's heroic all-round performance and another spirited bowling display helped Pakistan Women book their place in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 after securing a comprehensive 67-run victory over Thailand at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday.
Unbeaten Pakistan clinch their Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 berth
Lahore, April 17: Pakistan sealed their berth in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup to be held in India following their win over Thailand in the qualifiers at Lahore on Thursday.
Not feeling much of a difference...: Shooter Rudrankksh Patil on shooting's exclusion from 2026 CWG
Buenos Aires, April 17: India's World Championships and Asian Games gold medalist rifle shooter Rudrankksh Patil spoke on his World Cup gold medal win in Argentina and the omission of his sport from 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, saying that it does not make a much of a difference to him since his coaches prioritise other competitions, which he finds much tougher.
IPL 2025: 'I have been given huge responsibility at Punjab Kings', says Arshdeep
New Delhi, April 17: Punjab Kings' (PBKS) fast bowler Arshdeep Singh said after spending his first year at the franchise, he felt strongly about being given a significant responsibility, which in turn has helped him grow as a player and human being.
Shooting: Raiza Dhillon finishes fifth in her maiden World Cup final
Peru, April 17: Paris Olympian Raiza Dhillon made it to her first World Cup final, finishing a credible fifth in the women's skeet event, as India ended competition day two of the second leg of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun, with a tally of two golds, one silver and a bronze medal, second behind China in the standings.
Raiza reaches first world cup final, finishes fifth
Lima, April 17: Paris Olympian Raiza Dhillon made it to a first World Cup final, finishing a credible fifth in the Skeet women's event, as India ended competition day two of the second leg of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun, with a tally of two golds, one silver and one bronze medal, second behind China in the standings.
Suruchi, Saurabh pair strike gold as a team in Lima
Lima, April 17: The pair of Suruchi and Saurabh Chaudhary struck gold at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Lima, Peru, winning the 10m air pistol mixed team title 17-9 over the Chinese pairing of Yao Qianxun and Hu Kai. It was the teenager Suruchi's third ISSF World Cup gold and Saurabh's ninth, including his fifth mixed team gold to go with a mixed team World Cup silver.
Shooting World Cup: Suruchi, Saurabh pair strikes gold in Lima
New Delhi, April 16: The pair of Suruchi and Saurabh Chaudhary struck gold at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Lima, Peru, winning the 10m air pistol mixed team title 17-9 over the Chinese pairing of Yao Qianxun and Hu Kai. It was the teenager Suruchi’s third ISSF World Cup gold and Saurabh’s ninth, including his fifth mixed team gold to go with a mixed team World Cup silver.
India's campaign ends at ITTF World Cup 2025 as Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit in Group Stage
Macau, April 16: India's challenge at the ITTF World Cup 2025 came to an early end on Wednesday, as Paris 2024 Olympians Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula failed to advance beyond the group stage of the prestigious table tennis tournament in Macao, as per the official website of Olympics.com
Saurabh Chaudhary wins bronze for India at Lima Shooting World Cup
New Delhi, April 16: Former Asian Games and Youth Olympic champion Saurabh Chaudhary added yet another World Cup medal to his kitty, winning bronze in the 10m air pistol men's event on competition day one of the year's second International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage, at the Las Palmas shooting range in Lima, Peru.