Defending champion Australia World Cup team has 46 century, Pakistan 44 and New Zealand 51.

India one of the favourites to win World Cup says Andy Bichel

New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) Former Australia World Cup winning all-rounder Andy Bichel on Monday said that India has an excellent chance to win the upcoming World cup considering the variety in their bowling attack.

Flat pitches a challenge for bowlers to bowl against Kohli

New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) It will be a challenge for any bowler of opposition teams on flat pitches when they bowl against India skipper Virat Kohli during the upcoming ICC World Cup beginning from May 30 in England.

Boat packed with footballers capsizes in Lake Albert

Kampala, May 20 (UNI) A boat carrying football players and fans has capsized in Lake Albert in western Uganda, local media reports say.

Ten Indian puglists assured medals at 2nd India Open Boxing Tournament

Guwahati, May 20 (UNI) Ten Indian puglists have been confirmed podium finish at the second edition of the India Open Boxing Tournament, which got underway here today.

Bi-lateral series: Indian Women's Hockey beat S Korea 2-1

Jincheon (S Korea), May 20 (UNI) A determined Indian Women's Hockey Team overcame the challenge posed by hosts S Korea as they beat them 2-1 in their opening match at the three-match Bi-lateral series here on Monday.

India Open: Mary Kom to face Nikhat Zareen in semi-final clash

Guwahati, May 20 (UNI) Six-time World champion Mary Kom may have a possible semi-final face-off with Asian Championship bronze medallist Nikhat Zareen in 51kg in the second edition of the India Open boxing tournament which begins here this
evening.

In men's 52kg and 56kg categories have at least three Indian medal hopes.

Jr ranking Badminton starts tomorrow, all eyes on Gopichand's daugher

Chennai, May 19 (UNI) More than 1,000 shuttlers from across the
country will be vying for honours in the Microplex Global and Yonex
Sunrise All India Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament beginning
here on Tuesday.

Pak cricketer Asif's daughter dies

Islamabad, May 20 (UNI) Pakistan batsman Asif Ali's daughter, who was undergoing treatment for cancer in the US, has died.

Nadal beats Djokovic to clinch ninth Italian Open title

Rome, May 20 (UNI) Defending champion Rafael Nadal defeated world number one Novak Djokovic 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 in the final to win a ninth Italian Open title and a record 34th Masters crown.

Indian puglists eye improving over last year's show at India Open tournament

Guwahati, May 19(UNI) With a show of six gold medals last year, the Indian contingent is confident of putting up an even better show as the second edition of the India Open kicks off at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium, here tomorrow.

ARCS beat North Mumbai Panthers by 6 wicket

Mumbai, May 19 (UNI) Shubham Ranjane (71* off 42b, 5x4, 3x6) and Praful Waghela (45 off31b, 3x4, 1x6) lived to their tags as their 114-run partnership for the fourth wicket kept ARCS Andheri in the hunt for a spot in the semi-finals of the second edition of the T20 Mumbai at Wankhede Stadium on a super Sunday.

Odisha, SAI, UP & Jharkhand enter semis of Sub-Junior Men Nat'l C'ship

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), May 19 (UNI) The quarter-finals of the 9th Hockey India Sub-Junior Men National Championship 2019 (A Division) took place here on Sunday which saw Odisha, Sports Authority of India, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand secure their places in the semi-finals of the competition.

Kohli becomes first cricketer to reach 100 million followers on social media

New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) India skipper Virat Kohli has achieved another feat to become the first cricketer to reach 100 million followers on social platform while Portugal star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has 167 million followers.