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Khelo India Winter Games Dates And Venue Announced. To Be Hosted In...

The dates for the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) have been announced, with Ladakh set to host the ice events from January 23 to 27, 2025, while Jammu and Kashmir will host the snow events from February 22 to 25, 2025. A statement from the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports read: "The Khelo India Winter Games dates have been announced. The Union Territory of Ladakh will host the ice events from January 23 to 27, 2025, while the UT of Jammu & Kashmir will host the snow events from February 22 to 25, 2025."

"Worried For Mohammed Siraj...": Ricky Ponting Explains Immediate Reaction To India Star's Fiery Send-Off

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has weighed in on the incident and verbal spat that took place between Australia batter Travis Head and India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj during the second Test in Adelaide, stating that he got worried for Siraj. The latter had delivered Head a fiery send-off after getting him out, but that reaction concerned Ponting, who said that he was well aware of how umpires and match officials tend to react to such incidents. As it turned out, Siraj was fined 20 percent of his match fees.

"Few More Punches At Jasprit Bumrah": Australia Star Sets Big Challenge Ahead Of 3rd Test

Australia opener Nathan McSweeney said he is enjoying the experience of working on countering India's fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and is hoping for him to play in the third game at Brisbane. Bumrah trapped McSweeney lbw for 10 and 0 in Perth, in what was the opener's debut Test. But McSweeney responded back by making 39 in Australia's first innings in Adelaide under lights before being dismissed by Bumrah on day two's first session.

Not Yashasvi Jaiswal Or Joe Root, Ricky Ponting Labels This 'Generational' Star As Best Test Batter

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes England's Harry Brook is currently the best Test batter in the world and added he remains in awe of his approach to playing the longer format. On Wednesday, right-handed Brook was unveiled as new top-ranked Test batter after going past his team-mate Joe Root in the rankings list, with his rating points being 898. Brook, 25, scored 171 in the first Test of England's ongoing tour of New Zealand in Christchurch, and followed it up by making 123 and 55 in the second Test in Wellington.

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, World Chess Championship Game 13 Highlights: D Gukesh Misses Big Chance As Ding Liren Draws Game 13

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, FIDE World Chess Championship Game 13 Highlights: The 13th game of World Chess Championship between Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China ended in a draw in Singapore on Wednesday. For Gukesh, the result would feel like a missed opportunity, with the Indian GM dominating the defending champions from China for most part of the tie. However, Ding made a game-saving move to deny Gukesh a 7-6 lead in the tie, ahead of the 14th and final game on Thursday. If the title cannot be decided after Game 14, Gukesh and Ding will face off in a tie-break to determine this year's world champion.

Ajinkya Rahane, Prithvi Shaw, Shivam Dube Combine To Smash World Record In Historic Chase For Mumbai

Mumbai made a mockery out of Vidarbha's total of 221/6 to enter the semi-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Wednesday. By doing so, the Shreyas Iyer-led side smashed the record books in T20 cricket. Mumbai achieved the highest successful chase in a Men's T20 knockout game, and are also the first team to chase 220 or more. They surpassed Karachi Dolphins' previous best tally of chasing 210 against Rawalpindi Rams in the semi-final of the Faysal Bank T20 Cup 2010 at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore.

India Given Jasprit Bumrah 'Injury' Reminder After Adelaide Test Loss: "That's Why..."

India captain Rohit Sharma seemed to be hesitant in unleashing Jasprit Bumrah to the full extent as the team suffered a 10-wicket defeat against Australia. Bumrah was India's most successful bowler in the match, yet there are some who felt that the pacer could've been used more. However, former India batter Mohammad Kaif has defended Rohit's approach, saying Bumrah "is the only bowling India have". Hence, Rohit couldn't risk seeing him get injured at such a crucial junction of the series.

India Women Whitewashed 0-3 By Australia, Smriti Mandhana Century Goes In Vain

Opener Smriti Mandhana's elegant century went in vain as India lost to Australia by 83 runs in the third Women's ODI to suffer a 0-3 series whitewash here on Wednesday. Opting to field after winning the toss, India had Australia on the ropes at 78 for four before middle-order batter Annabel Sutherland's scintillating 95-ball 110, and brisk half centuries from Ashleigh Gardner (50) and skipper Tahlia McGrath (56 not out), lifted the hosts to a competitive 298 for six in the allotted 50 overs at WACA.

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Khelo India Winter Games Dates And Venue Announced. To Be Hosted In...

"Worried For Mohammed Siraj...": Ricky Ponting Explains Immediate Reaction To India Star's Fiery Send-Off

"Few More Punches At Jasprit Bumrah": Australia Star Sets Big Challenge Ahead Of 3rd Test

Not Yashasvi Jaiswal Or Joe Root, Ricky Ponting Labels This 'Generational' Star As Best Test Batter

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren, World Chess Championship Game 13 Highlights: D Gukesh Misses Big Chance As Ding Liren Draws Game 13

Ajinkya Rahane, Prithvi Shaw, Shivam Dube Combine To Smash World Record In Historic Chase For Mumbai

India Given Jasprit Bumrah 'Injury' Reminder After Adelaide Test Loss: "That's Why..."

India Women Whitewashed 0-3 By Australia, Smriti Mandhana Century Goes In Vain