Willey makes place for Archer in England WC squad
London, May 21 (IANS) England have included right-arm pacer Jofra Archer in the 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup beginning May 30. Archer, who …
2 new balls, flat English decks make 350 look ordinary
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) After England had scored a record breaking 481 against Australia last year, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar had lashed out at …
Don’t get personal with Smith, Warner: Moeen urges fans
London, May 21 (IANS) All-rounder Moeen Ali has urged fans, who will be coming to England to watch the upcoming World Cup, not to make …
Diego Maradona to undergo shoulder surgery
Buenos Aires, May 21 (IANS) Argentine football legend Diego Maradona will travel to Buenos Aires for surgery on his left shoulder. The 58-year-old was due …
Austrian Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda dies at 70
London, May 21 (IANS) Three-time Formula One world champion Niki Lauda has passed away, his family has confirmed. He was 70. The legendary Austrian, who …
BCCI CEO Johri wants increment, officials question validity (Lead with correction in para 1)
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) CEO Rahul Johri who is paid an annual gross salary of …
Thakur’s secretary writes to BCCI Ombudsman on ‘illegal’ termination
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Krishna Pophale, the executive assistant to former BCCI President Anurag Thakur, has filed a complaint with BCCI Ombudsman D.K. Jain …
Kylian Mbappe hints at moving away from PSG
Paris, May 20 (IANS) Paris St-Germain’s (PSG) star striker Kylian Mbappe has put his future with the French champions in doubt with his comments after …
Manipur Police, Sethu FC to clash in IWL final
Ludhiana, May 20 (IANS) Manipur Police made their way to the Indian Women’s League (IWL) final after a thrilling performance that saw them beat Gokulam …
IFA secretary not to contest for fresh term
Kolkata, May 20 (IANS) Utpal Ganguli, secretary of the Indian Football Association (IFA), the parent body of the sport in West Bengal, on Monday said …
Was not aware of captaincy change: Afghan coach Simmons
London, May 20 (IANS) Coach Phil Simmons was not given any reasons when the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) decided to change the captain, months ahead …
BCCI thanks poll panel for smooth conduct of IPL
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday thanked Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora, Home Secretary Rajiv …
Dhoni hints at post-retirement plans
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A lot has been said about former India captain MS Dhoni’s retirement and the stumper has now himself fuelled the …
BCCI CEO Johri wants increment, officials question validity
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) CEO Rahul Johri who is paid an annual gross salary of …
Djokovic remains world No. 1 despite loss in Rome
Rome, May 20 (IANS) Novak Djokovic kept his lead in the latest ATP men’s tennis rankings even after he lost to Rafael Nadal of Spain …
India eves beat S Korea 2-1 in tour opener (Correction in Para 2)
Jincheon (South Korea), May 20 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team edged past hosts South Korea 2-1 in their first game of the three-match bilateral …
India eves beat South Korea 2-1 in tour opener
Jincheon (South Korea), May 20 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team edged past hosts South Korea 2-1 in their first game of the three-match bilateral …
Kroos extends contract with Real Madrid till 2023
Madrid, May 20 (IANS) Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has signed a contract extension that is set to tie him to the club for four …
Japan defeats Russia 3-2 in Sudirman Cup
Nanning (China), May 20 (IANS) Top-ranked Japan defeated Russia 3-2 in the men’s singles in their Group 1A opener at the ongoing Sudirman Cup, here …
Every side will be wary of Australia: Steve Waugh
Dubai, May 20 (IANS) With Steve Smith and David Warner returning to the Australian team for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, former cricketer Steve …
Everyone in team wants to impress Ponting: Finch
Melbourne, May 20 (IANS) Australia captain Aaron Finch has admitted that the mere presence of Ricky Ponting in the dressing room and on the training …
I don’t know the final 15: Morgan on WC selection
Leeds, May 20 (IANS) England captain Eoin Morgan has admitted that he is still unsure about the final 15 who will be selected in the …
Real Madrid bids farewell to Keylor Navas
Madrid, May 20 (IANS) Real Madrid fans bid farewell to goalkeeper Keylor Navas just before the side’s final La Liga game of the season against …
Langer defends Hazlewood’s omission from WC squad
Melbourne, May 20 (IANS) Australia head coach Justin Langer has defended the decision to exclude Josh Hazlewood from the upcoming World Cup squad, saying the …
Kohli, Smith make the game look so easy, am a fan: Stokes (Lead, correction in Para-1)
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The 2019 edition of the World Cup goes back home to where it all started in 1975 and the Englishmen …
Tried copying Smriti Mandhana, didn’t work: Riyan Parag
Jaipur, May 20 (IANS) Seventeen-year-old batsman Riyan Parag, who rose to fame after he helped Rajasthan Royals beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in one of …
Kohli, Smith make the game look so easy, am a fan: Stokes
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The 2019 edition of the World Cup goes back home to where it all started in 1973 and the Englishmen …
Pakistan’s fielding a real worry for me: Mickey Arthur
Leeds, May 20 (IANS) After conceding a 0-4 series defeat against England, Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur admitted that his side did not perform well …
MotoGP: Marquez secures Honda’s 300th premier class win
Le Mans (France), May 20 (IANS) Marc Marquez took his third win of the 2019 season with another dominating performance as teammate Jorge Lorenzo took …
Nadal claims 34th Masters title in Rome
Rome, May 20 (IANS) Spain’s Rafael Nadal has claimed a record 34th ATP Masters 1000 crown, beating Serbia’s Novak Djokovic 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 with a …
China outclass Malaysia 5-0 in Sudirman Cup
Nanning (China), May 19 (IANS) China thrashed Malaysia 5-0 in the opening Group D tie of the Sudirman Cup badminton tournament here on Sunday. The …
Pliskova beats Konta to win 2019 Italian Open title
Rome, May 19 (IANS) Karolina Pliskova clinched the 2019 Italian Open title on Sunday after beating Johanna Konta in straight sets. Pliskova, who earned her …
Langer compares Smith’s batting at nets to Tendulkar
London, May 19 (IANS) Australia head coach Justin Langer on Sunday said watching Steve Smith during the team’s first practice session here was like “watching …
Ahamed scores big in opening round of national bike rally
Bengaluru, May 19 (IANS) Mangalore bike racer Adnaan Ahamed proved to be the consummate racer in the opening round of the FMSCI Indian National Rally …
Jemimah spotted playing hockey, bags HI’s admiration
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Indian women cricket team’s young batting sensation Jemimah Rodrigues has been spotted trying her hands in the hockey field with …
Kashmiri footballer eager to shed her stone-pelter tag
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Catapulted into the limelight for the wrong reasons, Kashmiri goalkeeper Afshan Ashiq is keen to grow out of the ‘stone-pelter-turned …
Kompany parts ways with Manchester City after 11 yrs
Manchester, May 19 (IANS) Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany announced on Sunday that he was leaving the Premier League outfit after 11 years at the …
SC gave me belief that we aren’t wrong: Dutee on same-sex relation
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) 100m record holder and winner of two Asian Games silver medals Dutee Chand on Sunday revealed that she is in …
‘Chokers’ label for South Africa exaggeration: Upton
Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) South Africa need to embrace the ‘chokers’ tag rather than run away from it at the upcoming World Cup that will …
Djokovic beats Schwartzman to reach Italian Open final
Rome, May 19 (IANS) Serbian world No.1 Novak Djokovic got a stern test from Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman but he pulled out a 6-3, 6-7 (2-7), …
Marquez back on pole in France, Lorenzo improves to 8th
Le Mans (France), May 19 (IANS) Even a crash during Q2 couldnt stop Marc Marquez from claiming his third pole position from five races while …