The Netherlands reached the women's World Cup quarter-finals for the first time when Lieke Martens' last-gasp penalty earned them a 2-1 victory against Japan on Tuesday.
Images from Day 2 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.
New Zealand will enter the World Cup feeling optimistic of finally winning it after four and half decades of trying.
Australia's limited-overs skipper and Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Aaron Finch says there will be lots of games played over and over on the same wickets, which will get slower and the dew factor will become even more.
The 21-year-old had limited opportunity to showcase his skills in the last edition, but this time Kolkata Knight Riders coach Brendon McCullum has already given the opener's slot to him.
Stressing on the fact that most of the Indian batsmen's form has been a big factor in India's success so far, former batsman VVS Laxman expects them to fire on all cylinders during the quarter-final stages as well.
Bela Sehgal, who'd been behind the screen editing her brother's films, is stepping into the limelight with Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi.
Don the selector's hat and pick the best possible eleven to take on the might of Pakistan in Friday's World T20 match.
Peaking at the right time and with all their boxes ticked, Sunrisers Hyderabad are certain to hold sway over a dishevelled Delhi Capitals in a virtual semi-final in the second Indian Premier League qualifier, in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday.
'If you enjoy learning and if you can risk the failures, entrepreneurship can be a rewarding, enriching experience.'
In politics, if your objective is only winning elections, just Chanakya neeti might do. For governance you need both, Chanakya neeti and Ram Rajya. You can neither beat up the farmers into submission, nor dismiss them as 'Khalistanis', asserts Shekhar Gupta.
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday banned Umar Akmal from all forms of the game for three years, two months after initiating an anti-corruption investigation against the batsman. The PCB had not revealed the specific reasons for initiating the probe against the batsman but had charged him for two breaches of Article 2.4.4 of the Board's Anti-Corruption Code in two unrelated incidents in February this year.
'Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be standing next to renowned personalities and singing songs in front of them!'
In one of his early battles with Sachin Tendulkar during the Sahara Cup in Canada, Saqlain Mushtaq thought it would be a good idea to sledge the champion batsman. As it panned out, the wily off-spinner sledged to never sledge the then Indian captain again. Many failed to read Saqlain's Doosra but he feels Tendulkar was probably the best when it came to reading from hands.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.
Two-time champions India begin their World Cup campaign against South Africa in Southampton on June 5.
Amit Panghal (52kg) and Kavinder Singh Bisht (56kg) remained on course for their second successive international gold medals this year and India looked good to notch up its best ever performance in the Asian Boxing Championships.
As Islamic scholar and reformist, Asghar Ali Engineer passed away on Tuesday morning.
IPL will always be the safest bet for advertisers from April to June.
Royal Challengers Bangalore's Daniel Vettori said their opening match against Mumbai Indian's will give them a chance to assess where the team stands and what would be their course of action during the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League.
C P Chandrasekhar, who has served on key statistical panels in the past both as a chairman and member, said he was present in the campus when the ruckus broke out on Sunday and found the incident "disturbing" and "unprecedented", and that it further undermined the faith in the system. Somesh Jha reports.
What can the Swiss great do to win three sets against the king of clay when in their previous French Open duels he has never won two?
Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.
Stunning cars from the Mumbai International Motor Show.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday.
'This is a period of significant uncertainty, of unknown unknowns.'
Even now, the world knows less about the outbreak and spread of COVID-19 within China than anywhere else. 76 Days is an attempt to fill some of those blanks.
Praneeth said he needs to work on his fitness to trouble big players such as two-time world champion Kento Momota.
Defending champion Churchill Brothers today defeated Viva Kerala 2-0 in the second round of the third edition of the I-league football at Tilak Ground, Vasco.
Chennai Super Kings will take on holders Mumbai Indians in the opening match of the Indian Premier League, which has retained its earlier match timings, weeks after considering the broadcaster's request for a change in schedule.
Images from Monday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians, in Dubai.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday
'Three decades after liberalisation kicked off, my friend's son and niece -- both born well after that historic shift in economic policy -- find themselves newly off the beaten path for no fault than listening to their heart,' notes Shyam G Menon.
'The wicket definitely needs to be much better, even with dew it was spinning big'
Fast bowler Anrich Nortje, wicketkeeper/batsman Rudi Second and spin bowling all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy have been included in the 15-man squad that will be captained by Faf du Plessis.
Kurien was always clear that the cooperative was a business model, says Amrita Patel.
'He will go to Australia in a couple of months. I am sure he will do well because he is a good back-foot player. You want to see young players doing well'
'He will go to Australia in a couple of months. I am sure he will do well because he is a good back-foot player. You want to see young players doing well'
The second season of City Of Dreams has more pulp, hardly any juice, feels Sreehari Nair.
Pompeo, who became the Trump administration's highest ranking official to visit Sri Lanka, said that the US and Sri Lanka shared a vision for democracy to build a relationship and the "freedom to hold democratic elections".
