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Mumbai Indians' brand value continues to rise, remain India's most valuable sports franchise
As per a recent report by global brand valuation agency Brand Finance, Mumbai Indians is valued at USD 83 million, registering a 4% spike as compared to 2021. Mumbai Indians' Brand Strength Index (BSI) also stands at a strong 70.5 out of 100 with an AA+ brand strength rating.
Seasoned Brijesh Damani wins his maiden national billiards title
The match was level till four games (2-2) when Damani, who is employed with IndianOil, accelerated and won the next two frames to lead 4-2. Although Sitwala took the next game, Damani played all across the table to dominate in the 8th game and won the title 5-3, according to information reaching here on Tuesday.
2nd Test: Warner's double century in 100th Test puts Australia on top against South Africa
Warner joined a special club in the afternoon session, becoming the 10th batsman to score a century in his 100th Test in the Boxing Day Test, becoming the second Aussie batter in this elite list. He went on to set an even better record, racing to his double century as Australia took the driver's seat in the second test, scoring 386/3 off 91 overs in the second Test against South Africa
Yang Yang's mentor and Chinese badminton trailblazer Wang Wenjiao passes away at 89
Wang, who is considered a pioneer of Chinese badminton, passed away in Beijing on Sunday night. He won several national titles as a player in the 1950s. After retiring, he coached Fujian provincial team and the national team, mentoring a host of star shuttlers including Yang Yang, Zhao Jianhua and Tian Bingyi, reports Xinhua.
Football: FIFA World Cup heroes return to action with La Liga, Serie A, and Ligue1
After locking horns in the FIFA World Cup final, Golden Boot winner Kylian Mbappe and Golden Ball winner Lionel Messi will come together alongside several other sensational players for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Ligue1.
AUS v SA, 2nd Test: Anrich Nortje knocked down to the ground by Spider-cam at melbourne
South African pace bowler Anrich Nortje was the one knocked to the ground, bit by the Spider-cam on the second day of the second Test on Tuesday. The incident happened between two overs and thus was not broadcast on live TV. Nortje was walking to his fielding position when the camera, suspended above the ground on wires -- crashed into the shoulder, sending him tumbling to the ground.
YEAREND INTERVIEW: After a 'golden year', it's time for Indian Chess League, FIDE women's grand prix
Young Indian players had scalped several top ranking players of the world. For instance, young Grandmaster (GM) R. Praggnanandhaa had defeated World Champion Magnus Carlsen. The year 2022 also saw Praggnanandhaa and International Master Bhakti Kulkarni being awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award.
Akash Malik-led team bags gold as India end Asia Cup stage 3 with 10 medals
Parth Salunkhe and Mrinal Chauhan are the other members of the team which took down South Korea in the final. The final was a close affair with India and Korea staying tied at 4 points each in the regular game, forcing the match into a shoot-off.
Argentina set to offer World Cup-winning coach Scaloni new contract
Scaloni's contract expires on December 31 but the Argentine Football Association (AFA) wants to secure the 44-year-old on another four-year term after he led the South American country to its third World Cup title in Qatar earlier this month. "I have no doubt that he will continue to be the head coach of the Argentina team," AFA president Tapia told reporters on Monday, eight days after the Albiceleste's dramatic penalty shootout victory over France in Lusail.
AUS v SA, 2nd Test: Mitchell Starc in doubt for third Test due to finger injury
Starc dislocated the tip of his middle finger on his left hand, his bowling hand, while attempting to take a catch at long-on during the second session on day one of the match and was taken for scans The 32-year-old left-arm pacer, who had taken 2-39 off 13 overs, left the field after the injury and reportedly went for a scan. He did return to the field towards the end of South Africa's first innings but was not required to bowl as the visitors were shot out for 189.
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