BCCI’s workload policy clashes with playing county cricket, says Umesh
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) The BCCI has been very clear about workload management of players and that has seen someone like Umesh Yadav having …
I can read Donald like a children’s book: McGregor
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Conor McGregor makes his much awaited return to the octagon with his big match-up against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone on Sunday. …
Incredible start to her comeback: Bhupathi on Sania
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IANS) Tennis great Mahesh Bhupathi heaped praise on his former mixed doubles partner Sania Mirza, saying it is an ‘incredible’ start to …
Ind vs Aus: Rohit & Dhawan recovering well, final call on Sunday
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Team India will take a call on injured openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan before the final ODI in Bengaluru …
Dhawan pulls Chahal’s leg through hilarious comment
Rajkot, Jan 18 (IANS) Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan was in good spirits after India’s 36-run victory in the second ODI to level the three-match ODI …
I-League: Mohun Bagan look to extend winning run in Kolkata Derby
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IANS) Set to take part in the Indian Super League (ISL) after their historic merger with two-time champions ATK, Indian football heavyweights …
Brabec wins Dakar Rally, 1st title for Honda in 31 years
Wadi al-Dawasir (Saudi Arabia) Jan 18 (IANS) Monster Energy Honda Team rider Ricky Brabec on Saturday rode his factory CRF450 RALLY bike to overall motorcycle …
Prajnesh enters Aus Open main draw as ‘lucky loser’
Melbourne, Jan 18 (IANS) Prajnesh Gunneswaran on Saturday qualified for the main draw of Australian Open starting January 20 as a ‘Lucky Loser’. Gunneswaran on …
Hockey India scouting for talent at Khelo Games
Guwahati, Jan 18 (IANS) With the hockey competition in full flow at the Maulana Md. Tayabullah Hockey Stadium here, Hockey India’s High Performance Director, David …
Thriller on card as India face Australia in Bengaluru (Preview)
Bengaluru, Jan 18 (IANS) There could not have been a better ending to the three-match ODI series between the top two teams in world cricket …
Aggression shouldn’t be taken out of cricket, says Boucher
Port Elizabeth, Jan 18 (IANS) Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Mark Boucher believes that emotions sometimes “overflow” on the cricket field when two teams are playing …
Sania scripts dream return, clinches doubles title in Hobart
Hobart, Jan 18 (IANS) Indian tennis star Sania Mirza along with Nadiia Kichenok came out with yet another brilliant performance as they defeated the China’s …
Football has grown in Assam in last few years: Women’s U-21 coach
Guwahati, Jan 18 (IANS) Assam’s U-21 women’s football team coach Jogeswar Basumatari is excited to see the rise of football in the state. The Assam …
How Smith, Kane & AB helped Rahul bat in middle-order
Rajkot, Jan 18 (IANS) K.L. Rahul, who played a match-winning knock in the second ODI against Australia, has revealed that in order to bat in …
Elena Rybakina clinches second career title in Hobart
Hobart, Jan 18 (IANS) No.3 seed from Kazakhstan Elena Rybakina on Saturday defeated Zhang Shuai of China in straight sets to claim the second WTA …
Tributes pour in for ‘Bapu’, man who bowled 21 consecutive maidens
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Ex-Indian cricketers, including the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar, and various politicians have condoled the demise of former …
Age is now just a number in Indian cricket (Column: Close-in)
Cricket as a sport in the past was always looked at as one that had the aura of royalty. Whether it was played on the …
Inter Milan sign Ashley Young from Manchester United
Rome, Jan 18 (IANS) Inter Milan have announced their first new arrival of the winter transfer window as senior Ashley Young joined the Serie A …
Barrios completes move to Maradona’s Gimnasia
Buenos Aires, Jan 18 (IANS) Veteran Paraguay international striker Lucas Barrios has completed a move to Diego Maradona’s Gimnasia on a free transfer, the Argentinian …
ISL: Mumbai beat Bengaluru to boost play-off hopes
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Mumbai City gave their top-four probability a massive boost with a 2-0 win over Bengaluru FC in an Indian Super League …
Enjoying being given different responsibilities: Rahul
Rajkot, Jan 17 (IANS) K.L. Rahul has played as an opener, at No.3 and at No.5 in his last three international matches, ending up scoring …
We fell behind the required rate while chasing: Finch
Rajkot, Jan 17 (IANS) Australia captain Aaron Finch commended India for their performance in the second ODI here on Friday. India levelled the three-match series …
Former India all-rounder Bapu Nadkarni passes away
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Former Test all-rounder Rameshchandra Gangaram ‘Bapu’ Nadkarni passed away here on Friday at the age of 86. Nadkarni, best known for …
Rohit fine, should be back for Bengaluru ODI: Kohli
Rajkot, Jan 17 (IANS) India captain Virat Kohli on Friday said that opener Rohit Sharma should be fit enough to play the final ODI against …
Rajkot knock Rahul’s best in international cricket: Kohli
Rajkot, Jan 17 (IANS) India captain Virat Kohli said on Friday that K.L. Rahul’s innings in the second ODI against Australia was his best at …
Kuldeep fastest Indian spinner to get to 100 ODI wickets
Rajkot, Jan 17 (IANS) Kuldeep Yadav on Friday became the fastest Indian spinner to reach 100 wickets in ODI cricket. Kuldeep has taken 58 matches …
Kerala Blasters, ATK served showcause notice for misconduct
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Disciplinary Committee on Friday served a show cause notice to both the head coaches …
Mumbai Marathon: Defending champs Lagat, Alemu ready to battle
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Defending champions Cosmas Lagat and Worknesh Alemu proclaimed themselves fit and ready to not only bid for back-to-back titles at the …
Anand gets past Xiong for first win in Tata Steel Masters
Eindhoven (The Netherlands), Jan 17 (IANS) Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand beat Jeffery Xiong of the United States to notch up his first victory in …
ISL: Day after Bagan merger, ATK look to bounce back vs FC Goa
Kolkata, Jan 17 (IANS) Bolstered by their merger with Mohun Bagan, ATK will look to bounce back from their defeat to Kerala Blasters when they …
Odisha FC announces contract extension for Vinit Rai
Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (IANS) Odisha FC on Friday announced that India international Vinit Rai will continue being a part of the team till 2023. The …
FSDL kicks-off ISL Children’s League
Kolkata, Jan 17 (IANS) Football Sports Development Limited, which runs the Indian Super League, has rolled out its second most ambitious project – the ISL …
HI appoints Schopman as analytical coach for women’s team
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Hockey India on Friday announced the appointment of Janneke Schopman as the Analytical Coach for the Indian Women’s National Team. …
Zachariah looking to take Indian basketball forward
Guwahati, Jan 17 (IANS) Kerala’s Ann Mary Zachariah is emerging as one of the top basketball players here at the third edition of the Khelo …
Rabada ban for celebrating wicket “absolutely bonkers”, feels Vaughan
London, Jan 17 (IANS) South Africa pace ace Kagiso Rabada getting banned for one match for being found guilty of a Level 1 breach of …
After T20Is, de Villiers flags desire to play ODI cricket
Melbourne, Jan 17 (IANS) Days after expressing his desire to play for South Africa in the T20 World Cup, former Proteas batsman AB de Villiers …
Rabada fined for ICC code breach, to miss next Test
Port Elizabeth, Jan 17 (IANS) South Africa pace ace Kagiso Rabada was on Friday fined 15 per cent of his match fee and also received …
FIH Pro League: India take on Netherlands with eye on Olympics
Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (IANS) India men’s hockey team will take on world No.3 the Netherlands in the FIH Pro League with an eye on the …
Former Mohun Bagan players hail merger with ATK
Kolkata, Jan 17 (IANS) Former Mohun Bagan players have hailed the club’s historic merger with two-time Indian Super League (ISL) champions ATK, saying it will …
Striker Barrios set to join Maradona’s Gimnasia
Buenos Aires, Jan 17 (IANS) Diego Maradona’s Gimnasia have reached a deal to sign veteran Paraguay international striker Lucas Barrios. The 35-year-old is expected to …
Prajnesh fails to qualify for Australian Open main draw
Melbourne, Jan 17 (IANS) Prajnesh Gunneswaran on Friday failed to qualify for the main draw of the Australian Open men’s singles event after losing in …