Rohan Bopanna, the Indian tennis player, concluded his Davis Cup career on a positive note with a comfortable victory over Yuki Bhambri. In a match against Morocco, Bopanna, aged 43, partnered with Bhambri to defeat Elliot Benchetrit and Younes Lalami with a score of 6-2, 6-1. This win contributed to India's overall success in the tie. In addition to Bopanna's doubles victory, India also secured two other wins in the singles matches. The combined efforts of the Indian team resulted in a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Morocco. This triumph propelled India to the Group-1 playoffs, which is a significant achievement for the team. Rohan Bopanna's retirement from Davis Cup competition marks the end of an illustrious career in representing India in this prestigious international tennis event. Th...

The Hyderabad Association has recently raised concerns and requested a rescheduling of the Pakistan-New Zealand warm-up match in the upcoming World Cup. The association has cited security issues related to the festival as the primary reason for their request. Specifically, on September 28th, there will be the Ganesh Visarjan festival and Eid, both of which require a significant number of security forces. The association has expressed their concerns about the availability of adequate security personnel for the match due to the demands of these festivals. They have also mentioned that they are currently unaware of any revised schedule for the match. This situation highlights the challenges faced by event organizers in ensuring the smooth execution of major sporting events, particularly in co...

Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Heath Streak, a prominent figure in Zimbabwean cricket, tragically passed away on Sunday after a long battle with cancer. He was 49 years old. Streak's contributions to Zimbabwe cricket are significant, having represented his country in 65 Test matches and 189 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) from 1993 to 2005. During his international career, Streak showcased his skills as both a bowler and a batsman. In Test cricket, he took 216 wickets, making him the highest wicket-taker for Zimbabwe in the format. Additionally, he scored 1990 runs, which included one century and 11 half-centuries. In ODIs, Streak's bowling prowess was equally impressive. He claimed 239 wickets, once again holding the record for the most wickets taken by a Zimbabwean in this format. With th...

FIFA, the international governing body for football, has taken the decision to temporarily suspend Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation. This action comes after an incident involving Rubiales and Jennifer Hermoso, a forward player for the Spanish women's national team, following their victory over England in the Women's World Cup final in Sydney. According to reports, Rubiales kissed Hermoso after the match, which led to the Spanish Federation finding Hermoso at fault. As a result, they threatened to terminate her contract. In response to these allegations, Hermoso called for Rubiales' resignation, along with the other 79 players involved in the incident. In an unexpected turn of events, Rubiales offered to resign. However, Rubiales denies the accusations made by...

The Indian women's hockey team has achieved a significant milestone by securing qualification for the 2024 World Cup. With their fourth consecutive victory in the Asian Hockey World Cup qualifiers, the team has showcased their prowess and determination on the field. In the semi-final match against Malaysia, India displayed a dominant performance, emerging victorious with a scoreline of 9-5. The first half of the game witnessed an intense battle, with India scoring five goals and Malaysia managing to net three. The teams showcased their attacking skills and fought hard to gain an advantage. With this win, India has advanced to the final of the qualifiers. Their opponent in the final will be determined by the outcome of the match between Indonesia and Thailand. The Indian team will face the ...