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India Will Host Olympics In Future: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

India will organise the Olympics in future, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said on Thursday, insisting that hosting quality tournaments across various disciplines will help the country become a sporting super power. Earlier this month, Australia's Victoria state withdrew as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to increasing cost. Replying to PTI's query if India is thinking of hosting the 2026 CWG, Thakur said "India will organise the Olympics in future." "We are working in that direction and when the right time comes we will give you the good news. India wants to host the Olympics.

Why Rohit Sharma Came Out To Bat At No. 7? Skipper Explains Selfless Reason

The Indian cricket team chased down the target of 115 runs in just 22.5 overs, completing a resounding victory over West Indies in the first ODI on Thursday. Although not the smoothest of victories, the match allowed skipper Rohit Sharma to shuffle his batting order to a large extent, so much so that Virat Kohli didn't even get to bat even though India lost 5 wickets in the chase. At the post-match presentation ceremony, Rohit explained the reason behind such a change in the batting order.

Harry Brook Falls Short Of Ton As Australia Take Charge Of Fifth Ashes Test

England's Harry Brook fell short of a maiden Test century against Australia as the tourists had the better of the opening day of the fifth and final Ashes clash at The Oval on Thursday. Brook's 85 was the centrepiece of England's 283 all out, although he should have been dismissed for five on a day where Australia, unusually, dropped five catches. But Australia, after captain Pat Cummins won his first toss of the series and sent England into bat in overcast, bowler-friendly, conditions, then lost just one wicket under the floodlights to be 61-1 at the close -- a deficit of 222. Usman Khawaja was 26 not out and Marnus Labuschagne, fresh from his hundred in last week's rain-marred drawn third Test at Old Trafford, unbeaten on two.

Three Wushu Players From Arunachal Bound For World University Games In China Handed 'Stapled Visas', Team Held Back

Three wushu players from Arunachal Pradesh, who were to take part in the World University Games beginning on Friday in Chengdu, were issued 'stapled visas' by the Chinese embassy here, which led to the entire team being held back while the players from other sports left the country. Eight wushu players and four team officials were to travel to China from the IGI airport here in the wee hours of Thursday (1am), but all of them have now been told to stay put by the government. Three of the players -- Nyeman Wangsu, Onilu Tega and Mepung Lamgu -- are from Arunachal Pradesh.

Game Against China Will Decide Winner Of The Group: India Coach Igor Stimac On Asian Games Draw

Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has high expectations from the Blue Tigers in the Asian Games 2023 and the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers after the draw of both competitions took place on Thursday, saying that the game against hosts China in the continental event will be a competitive one for the youngsters and will decide the winner of the group and added that facing Qatar for their path to 2026 WC will be a "big task". Asian Games will start in September 2023 and India are placed alongside hosts China, Bangladesh and Myanmar in Group A of the football event. India previously featured in the Asian Games during the 2014 edition. They clinched Gold in 1951 and 1962 at the event besides winning bronze during the 1970 edition, as per an Indian Super League (ISL) press release.

Yadav, Jadeja lead India to five-wicket romp over abject West Indies

Left-arm spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja masterminded the rout of an abject West Indies team as India romped to a five-wicket victory with more than 27 overs to spare in the opening One-Day International of a three-match series at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday.

Australia edge ahead after hectic opening day of fifth Ashes Test

England's Harry Brook fell short of a maiden Test century against Australia as the tourists had the better of the opening day of the fifth and final Ashes clash at The Oval on Thursday.

Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja Set Up Easy Victory As India Check Out Batting Options vs Weak West Indies

Skipper Rohit Sharma and senior pro Virat Kohli, who have 76 international hundreds between them, decided to give game time to middle-order batters as India beat West Indies by five wickets in the opening ODI, riding on exploits from spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav. After Jadeja (3/37 in 6 overs) and Kuldeep (4/6 in 4 overs) set it up beautifully, shooting out the Windies for 114 in 23 overs, Ishan Kishan helped himself to a half-century (52 off 46 balls) in India's successful chase in just 22.5 overs.

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India Will Host Olympics In Future: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Why Rohit Sharma Came Out To Bat At No. 7? Skipper Explains Selfless Reason

Harry Brook Falls Short Of Ton As Australia Take Charge Of Fifth Ashes Test

Three Wushu Players From Arunachal Bound For World University Games In China Handed 'Stapled Visas', Team Held Back

Game Against China Will Decide Winner Of The Group: India Coach Igor Stimac On Asian Games Draw

Yadav, Jadeja lead India to five-wicket romp over abject West Indies

Australia edge ahead after hectic opening day of fifth Ashes Test

Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja Set Up Easy Victory As India Check Out Batting Options vs Weak West Indies