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Sports News For The Year 2020 and Month Apr

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Moeen Ali eager for 'fresh start' after ending Test exile

Moeen Ali is keen to make a "fresh start" and regain his place in England's Test side after ending his self-imposed exile from the five-day game.
2020-04-30 09:23:30 Read More

Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh miss out on Australia contracts

Top order batsman Usman Khawaja has been omitted from Australia's annual list of 20 elite, contracted players in 2020 after falling out of favour with selectors midway through last year's Ashes.
2020-04-30 09:14:53 Read More

Police want power to call off English season if fans break rules

British police want to be able to cancel the football season if fans do not respect social-distancing guidelines once matches return after a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Britain's highest-ranking football police officer has said.
2020-04-30 08:52:12 Read More

Road ahead is tough, but we are ready to battle it out: Rasquinha

It's not only countries, sports ministries & federations, and individual athletes across the world who have had their plans flung over the roof after the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics.
2020-04-30 08:41:47 Read More

Diego Maradona pleads for 'Hand of God' to end pandemic

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has asked the "Hand of God" to deliver the world from the coronavirus pandemic and allow normal life to resume.
2020-04-30 08:37:09 Read More

Austrian F1 Grand Prix 'must be behind closed doors', insists minister

The Austrian Grand Prix, now set to be the first race of the coronavirus-hit Formula One world championship, will only be given the green light on condition it is raced behind closed doors.
2020-04-30 08:23:51 Read More

SC upholds tax liability of PILCOM for 1996 World Cup

Nearly a quarter century after PILCOM organised ICC World Cup matches in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the Supreme Court has dismissed its appeal against tax liability of Rs 39 lakh to the Indian income tax department with interest from 1996.
2020-04-30 08:19:30 Read More

Spanish clubs to start testing in preparation for return to training

La Liga clubs will begin testing players for the novel coronavirus next week as the first step towards restarting the season in June, a source familiar with the league's plans said on Wednesday.
2020-04-30 08:10:49 Read More

Coaches have had to become creative: Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid, head of cricket at the National Cricket Academy says that there are much larger things at play currently and the future is uncertain because of the crisis and safety is the priority for everyone right now.
2020-04-30 07:57:53 Read More

IOC can't go on forever postponing Olympics: Sebastian Coe

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe is worried that the delayed Tokyo Olympics could still be in jeopardy unless the coronavirus pandemic can be contained by next year. The Summer Games have already been moved by a year to July 2021 as the world tries to limit the spread of COVID-19.
2020-04-29 22:13:23 Read More

PCB legal advisor Rizvi files defamation case against Shoaib Akhtar

Shoaib Akhtar has yet again landed himself into trouble after PCB legal advisor Tafazzul Rizvi filed a criminal as well as defamation suit against the former fast bowler for his allegedly inappropriate comments against him in a YouTube show.
2020-04-29 21:18:50 Read More

PCB legal advisor Rizvi files defamation case against Shoaib Akhtar

Fine with IPL in empty stadiums if it ensures fans' safety: Ajinkya Rahane

India and Delhi Capitals batsman Ajinkya Rahane won't mind playing the IPL in empty stadiums if it ensures the safety of the fans. "Of course we are nothing without our fans, and that's why their safety is of utmost importance. Even if they get to watch some Live action from home, I am sure that will be an enjoyable experience. The safety of fans is the key,â€ he said.
2020-04-29 20:19:30 Read More

AB de Villiers denies being approached to lead South Africa

Clarifying on the news of being approached to lead the national team, retired South Africa batsman AB de Villiers said that the reports were not true. "Reports suggesting Cricket SA have asked me to lead the Proteas are not true. It's hard to know what to believe these days," deVilliers said in a tweet. The batsman retired from all forms of international cricket in 2018.
2020-04-29 19:25:57 Read More

Arthur Melo keen to stay at Barcelona despite Italy move rumours

Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo insists he is keen to stay at the Catalan club despite being linked to a move to Juventus, the Brazil international said on Wednesday.
2020-04-29 18:55:41 Read More

Magnus Carlsen beats Ian Nepomniachtchi to make last-four

Magnus Carlsen edged past Ian Nepomniachtchi in an "Armageddon" tiebreak 3-2 in round 6 of the Carlsen Invitational on Tuesday evening. The win helped the world champion book his place in the last-four stage of the competition.
2020-04-29 18:52:53 Read More

Will be good if we are allowed to train within the facility: Annu Rani

Javelin thrower Annu Rani said that it will be good if the Sports Ministry and Sports Authority of India allow athletes who are in the national camps during the ongoing lockdown period to resume outdoor training within the facilities.
2020-04-29 18:41:56 Read More

'How many have to die?': Gary Neville voices fears over Premier League plans

Gary Neville fears Premier League players' lives will be put at risk if football is rushed back too soon after the coronavirus-enforced lockdown in Britain. Premier League chiefs are aiming for a return to action in June and several clubs opened their training grounds to players this week as they work on "Project Restart".
2020-04-29 18:07:23 Read More

'Top 10 finish in 2028 Olympics is ambitious but not impossible'

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju feels finishing among top 10 countries in the medal tally of 2028 Olympics is definitely "ambitious but not impossible" and the government has already initiated efforts to realise the goal. "We have set ourselves a goal of having India in the top 10 countries in the Olympic 2028 medal tally. It is an ambitious goal, but not impossible," said the sports minister.
2020-04-29 17:47:54 Read More

Postponing Games will cost IOC 'several hundred million dollars': Thomas Bach

The postponement to 2021 of the Olympic Games in Tokyo because of the coronavirus pandemic will cost the International Olympic Committee (IOC) "several hundred million dollars", its president Thomas Bach said on Wednesday.
2020-04-29 17:22:36 Read More

ATP-WTA merger can help sport emerge stronge: Top players

Tennis can emerge stronger from its lengthy shutdown due to the novel coronavirus if the idea of merging the men's and women's tours becomes a reality, Halep and Kvitova have told Reuters. Federer called for a merger between the two governing bodies on social media last week, with the men's ATP Tour chairman Gaudenzi, and his women's WTA Tour counterpart Simon, both welcoming the suggestion.
2020-04-29 17:19:54 Read More

Paan Singh Tomar: How Irrfan made a footnote in Indian sports larger than life

Of the many characters he brought alive with just a lopsided grin or his famously intense gaze, Irrfan Khan's portrayal of athlete-turned-bandit Paan Singh Tomar will always count among his most compelling performances, immortalising a man who was just a footnote in Indian sports till then.
2020-04-29 17:15:03 Read More

No Indian in Dale Steyn's best XI he played with or against

Kumar Sangakkara and Brett Lee were the only overseas players that made it to veteran South African pacer Dale Steyn's best XI of players he has faced or played with.
2020-04-29 16:57:08 Read More

MS Dhoni greatest finisher I have seen, says Mike Hussey

Former Australian batsman Mike Hussey has said, "MS Dhoni is the best I have seen in terms of finishing capabilities. It is because he has a calculative mind and plays smart cricket. He can still remain calm under pressure and has incredible power. AB de Villiers is also up there with the best of the lot but MSDâ€™s finishing skills are at another level."
2020-04-29 16:52:47 Read More

German, Dutch and Finnish MotoGP races cancelled

MotoGP's German, Dutch and Finnish rounds in June and July have all been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the sport's governing body and promoter announced on Wednesday.
2020-04-29 16:29:36 Read More

Sports must first resume safely at lower levels, WHO expert says

It will be easier to bring back community level sport as the coronavirus lockdowns are eased than bigger events due to the risk of travel from larger gatherings, a member of a WHO expert group said. However, the lessons learned on marshalling and enforcing social distancing at such local events could help with the management of elite gatherings, Brian McCloskey said.
2020-04-29 16:24:27 Read More

Tendulkar, Kohli in Dinesh Chandimal's all-time Test XI

Amidst the break from cricketing events due to the coronavirus crisis, former SL skipper Dinesh Chandimal revealed his all-time Test XI. Interestingly, Chandimal listed his Test XI with a condition of selecting players with whom he has played or has seen playing.
2020-04-29 16:09:14 Read More

Warner not in favour of resuming cricket without spectators

Australia opener David Warner believes their limited-overs tour to England and Scotland looks highly unlikely in the ongoing circumstances due to COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-29 15:35:33 Read More

BCCI yet to take call on contract extension of ombudsman DK Jain

BCCI ombudsman and ethics officer DK Jain is yet to hear from the top brass on his contract extension after his one-year term ended in February.
2020-04-29 15:32:57 Read More

India's foreign wrestling coaches await salaries amid lockdown

India's foreign wrestling coaches Andrew Cook and Temo Kazarashvili left India with half of their monthly salary for March in their pockets and are wondering if they will be paid their dues along with the remuneration for the current month. Cook claimed that he has written e-mails to the Sports Authority of India officials as well as WFI officials.
2020-04-29 15:30:50 Read More

Goal is still the same, want to win Oly medal: Shooter Angad

Indian skeet shooter Angad Vir Singh Bajwa canâ€™t go outdoors for his practice due to the lockdown that is in place, but that doesnâ€™t hasn't stopped the Chandigarh born shooter from chasing his dream of winning a medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
2020-04-29 15:06:39 Read More

Sports fraternity comes together to mourn Irrfan Khan's demise

India batsman Shikhar Dhawan was among many who condoled the demise of actor Irrfan Khan, saying that he always enjoyed his amazing work and mind-blowing skills.
2020-04-29 14:11:01 Read More

NRAI targeting July for shooters to be back at the range

The National Rifle Association of India is targeting July to hold a camp of national shooters at Delhi's Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, hoping that the coronavirus situation in the country will ease by then. Besides forcing a postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, the global Covid-19 lockdown has cancelled ISSF World Cups in Munich, Delhi and Baku.
2020-04-29 13:05:10 Read More

Things have to change or we are in a lot of trouble: Dean Jones

There's no doubt that most people want to spend as much time as possible with their families. But that doesn't change the fact that if people are not allowed to go about their daily work for a prolonged period of time and have to remain within the confines of their homes, it gets harder and harder to stay calm and focussed.
2020-04-29 12:33:52 Read More

Nazir more talented than Sehwag but didn't have brain like him: Akhtar

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has claimed that Imran Nazir was a more talented batsman in comparison to Virender Sehwag but he didn't have the brain which the explosive Indian opener had.
2020-04-29 11:44:53 Read More

Henry cooks and waits for MLS to decide on season

Like much of North American sport, MLS shut down in mid-March and ever since has been planning for a return to action that remains far from certain.
2020-04-29 10:33:19 Read More

New research say athletes at risk of coronavirus spread to lungs

The research, produced by Italian immunologists and lung specialists based at institutes in Berlin, Rome and Verona, suggests that due to strenuous exercise, elite athletes are more likely to inhale virus particles and direct them to the lower areas of the lung.
2020-04-29 10:21:39 Read More

Tom Latham, Tim Southee win top NZ Cricket awards

Opener Tom Latham has won the Redpath Cup as New Zealand's best batsman, breaking a seven-year streak in which the trophy was won by either Kane Williamson or Ross Taylor.
2020-04-29 10:02:12 Read More

You have to be bit strange for being 'genius': Ben Stokes on Steve Smith

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has lauded world number one Test batsman Steve Smith and has labelled the Australian as a "genius".
2020-04-29 10:01:01 Read More

MLB teams to begin ticket refunds for matches not played

The MLB season was to begin March 26 but was put off indefinitely because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-29 09:33:02 Read More

PSG could play Champions League matches abroad: Al-Khelaifi

Paris Saint-Germain will complete their Champions League season abroad if France's new coronavirus regulations don't allow them to them to play matches in the country, the club's president said on Tuesday.
2020-04-29 09:19:04 Read More

Football shouldn't be played until Sept: FIFA medical chief

"This is the most dramatic situation we have lived in since the Second World War. We should not underestimate it, we must be realistic,â€ said FIFA's medical committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe.
2020-04-29 09:18:43 Read More

Ligue 1 delays decision on season fate until Thursday

The French league (LFP) said on Tuesday its executive board will meet on Thursday to discuss the effect of Prime Minister Edouard Philippe's earlier announcement about cancelling the season.
2020-04-29 09:07:11 Read More

Australia unlikely to tour England and Scotland: Warner

â€‹Australia are slated to play against Scotland in a one-off T20I on June 29 while the side is scheduled to take on England in three T20Is and three ODIs from July 3.
2020-04-29 08:56:37 Read More

Scenario 'grim' but Goa prepares for National Games

Goa has told the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) that they will continue with preparations for the National Games 2020 until a review about the ground reality is done post May 31.
2020-04-29 08:50:24 Read More

Andy Murray warns tennis chiefs against quick return

The men's ATP and women's WTA tours are suspended until at least July 13 due to the pandemic, while this year's Wimbledon has been cancelled.
2020-04-29 08:40:35 Read More

Italian footballers' union furious at ban on team training

Italy's Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, has announced that individual athletes can train from May 4, but team sports, including football, must wait until at least May 18.
2020-04-29 08:23:17 Read More

La Liga set for individual training return on May 4

Spain's professional athletes, including La Liga players, can restart basic training from May 4, the country's government announced on Tuesday. The Spanish top-flight has been on hold since March 12 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-29 08:10:43 Read More

Live, camera, traction: How top sports stars maintain good cheer, connect with fans

Covid-19 may have brought sporting activity across the world to a halt, but thanks to technology, your favourite sporting icons are keeping themselves in good cheer. Be it posting quirky videos or conducting live chats with colleagues on Instagram, welcome to a trend that has captured the imagination of the world's leading athletes â€” from Nadal, Ronaldo to Kohli.
2020-04-29 08:00:09 Read More

No team has Chennai Super Kings' family atmosphere: Dwayne Bravo

West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has revealed that he has never received the family type atmosphere that he gets at the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings' camp.
2020-04-28 21:51:42 Read More

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If rules of Test cricket are changed, call it 'easy cricket': Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes on Tuesday said if the rules of Test cricket are going to be changed in future, it should be termed as 'easy cricket' as opposed to the traditional grind, the best of which he showed during the famous Headingley Test in the 2019 Ashes.
2020-04-28 21:41:03 Read More

India lose hosting rights of 2021 men's world boxing c'ships

India lost the hosting rights of the 2021 men's world boxing championship to Serbia after the International Boxing association alleged non-payment of host fee by the national federation, which claimed that AIBA "acted in haste". The BFI acknowledged the delay but blamed it on "procedural complications" arising out of the AIBA's failure to resolve "issues" with regards to the account in which the money was to be transferred.
2020-04-28 21:09:51 Read More

Azharuddin pledges support as ICA raises Rs 24 lakh for needy cricketers

The Indian Cricketers Association (ICA) has raised Rs 24 lakh to help around 30 former players who are in dire need of funds amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown, a drive that has also found support from former captain Mohammad Azharuddin.
2020-04-28 21:06:15 Read More

Grateful to BFI and Ajay Singh for helping me, says ailing boxer Dingko

Asian Games gold-medallist boxer Dingko Singh, who has been ailing with liver cancer, expressed his gratitude for all the help extended by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and its president Ajay Singh for bringing him down to Delhi for his treatment.
2020-04-28 20:27:46 Read More

Karnataka's J Arun Kumar appointed coach of US cricket team

Former Karnataka batsman J Arun Kumar was on Tuesday appointed coach of the USA cricket team and listed earning a Test status, by his own admission a "far-fetched" thought at the moment, among his long-term goals.
2020-04-28 20:05:40 Read More

Sachin reveals interesting McGrath anecdote from 1999 Adelaide Test

Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar spoke regarding an interesting story from the 1999 Adelaide Test featuring former Australia speedster Glenn McGrath. The 'Master Blaster' explained how he first remained calm and patient when McGrath was in full flow but cut loose the next morning and put pressure back on the bowler.
2020-04-28 19:12:41 Read More

Mary Kom conducts online session on injury-management for boxers

Six-time world M C Mary Kom on Tuesday explained the nuances of injury-management to fellow boxers in an online education programme of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
2020-04-28 18:24:12 Read More

Pakistan Test captain Azhar Ali to auction bat, jersey to raise funds

Pakistan Test skipper Azhar Ali on Tuesday announced that he will auction his jersey and a cricket bat with which he smashed a triple hundred against West Indies in a day-night Test to raise funds for the coronavirus relief.
2020-04-28 18:10:11 Read More

English Premier League set for post-Brexit transfer criteria

All players from overseas seeking to join Premier League clubs are set to be subject to points-based criteria after Britain's departure from the European Union is complete.
2020-04-28 17:56:04 Read More

World Athletics creates $500,000 pandemic fund to support athletes

World Athletics and the International Athletics Foundation have come together to launch a $500,000 fund to help athletes in financial hardship due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the global governing body said on Tuesday. The coronavirus outbreak has brought sporting events worldwide to a halt, leading to a loss of income for athletes.
2020-04-28 16:51:21 Read More

I have spoken to Prithvi about life on and off the pitch: Sachin Tendulkar

He has been a model sportsman all his life and it was hardly a surprise when Sachin Tendulkar became a guide to the young Prithvi Shaw, helping him deal with life on 22 yards and off it during a rough patch. It was at this point that Tendulkar came into the picture and mentored Shaw as he negotiated a very precarious phase of life.
2020-04-28 16:48:52 Read More

Should look at funding a group rather than individual athletes: Gopichand

National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand on Tuesday said the current athlete-centric model of funding doesn't benefit sport and there is a need to look at supporting a group rather than individuals to produce more champions.â€‹
2020-04-28 16:33:42 Read More

Confident Chris Froome trusts Tour de France safety measures

Chris Froome's hunger for a fifth or even sixth Tour de France victory remains undiminished although he is unsure the race can go ahead in 2020 due to coronavirus, he told French daily L'Equipe in an interview published on Tuesday.
2020-04-28 16:03:27 Read More

UEFA gives European leagues May 25 deadline for restart plans

European football leagues have been given a May 25 deadline to inform governing body UEFA of their plans to restart their domestic competitions.
2020-04-28 15:52:58 Read More

BWF suspends US Open due to COVID-19 pandemic

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Tuesday suspended the US Open World Tour Super 300 tournament to be held in June due to the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic which has infected over 3 million people globally.
2020-04-28 15:44:09 Read More

Without COVID-19 vaccine, there can't be any sport: Sharath Kamal

The Oman Open win had set him up nicely for another Olympic qualification. At number 31 in world, highest ITTF rank currently for an Indian, Achanta Sharath Kamal was on his way to a 4th appearance at Olympic Games but the Covid-19 pandemic pressed the pause button to everything. Now, Sharath believes a vaccine for the coronavirus is the first and foremost requirement.
2020-04-28 15:27:14 Read More

You are worse than coronavirus: Gayle slams Sarwan

Things have seemingly turned sour between former West Indies teammates Ramnaresh Sarwan and Chris Gayle as the 40-year-old top order batsman blasted Sarwan and went on to the extent of calling him a snake. Gayle was not retained by CPL franchise Jamaica Tallawahs and he has alleged it was because of Sarwan, who created differences between him and the franchise.
2020-04-28 15:26:02 Read More

BAI ready to host India Open in December-January

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) is ready to host the USD 400,000 India Open, an Olympic qualifier, in December this year or January next year, provided the COVID-19 pandemic subsides and the government gives its approval.
2020-04-28 15:09:57 Read More

Tendulkar toyed with Warne, was like playing cat and mouse: Lee

Former Australia speedster Brett Lee believes batting legend Sachin Tendulkar used to play "cat and mouse" with legendary spinner Shane Warne during their playing days.
2020-04-28 14:57:36 Read More

MS Dhoni's India comeback not dependent on IPL: Aakash Chopra

"It's a huge misconception that Dhoni's comeback to the Indian team was dependent on his performance in the IPL," said cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra. "If that is how we will view Dhoni as a player...then I think we are just knocking at the wrong door." Chopra feels if Dhoni wants to play and if the team management also wants the same, it will happen.
2020-04-28 14:48:00 Read More

T20 World Cup a 'logistical nightmare' amid pandemic: Chris Lynn

Hard-hitting Australian batsman Chris Lynn has poured cold water on the nation's hopes of hosting the Twenty20 World Cup in October and November, saying it would be a "logistical nightmare" due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-28 14:10:05 Read More

Manpreet Singh missing home in 'mentally challenging' times

The Covid-19 pandemic has turned the world of Manpreet Singh, the first Indian to win the FIH Player of the Year award, who was relishing captaining a side that was defeating higher-ranked sides like Belgium, Australia and the Netherlands in the second season of FIH Hockey Pro League.
2020-04-28 13:35:47 Read More

Hamilton says lack of racing has left him feeling a 'big void'

The French Grand Prix at Le Castellet in June was cancelled on Monday, becoming the 10th race to be affected by the outbreak in what was to have been a record 22-round season.
2020-04-28 11:52:35 Read More

Olympics next year will be cancelled if pandemic not over: Games chief

The postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be cancelled if the coronavirus pandemic isn't brought under control by next year, the organising committee's president said in comments published on Tuesday.
2020-04-28 11:48:44 Read More

In pics: Cricketers and their adorable pets during the lockdown

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2020-04-28 11:45:55 Read More

So, Umar Akmal officially makes it to the list of idiots: Ramiz Raja

Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja has welcomed PCB's decision to ban Umar Akmal on corruption charges, saying the batsman has officially made it to the "list of idiots" and that people like him should be put in jail.
2020-04-28 11:32:51 Read More

Sehwag's former batting partner Mairaj aims for Olympic glory

In an exclusive interview with the Timesofindia.com, Mairaj took a walk down memory lane and recalled his cricketing journey, batting alongside Sehwag and what made him leave cricket for shooting.
2020-04-28 10:59:21 Read More

Saeed Ajmal still believes he got Sachin Tendulkar out in 2011 World Cup semifinal

Sachin Tendulkar, who made crucial 85 runs in the semifinal at Mohali, was on 23 when umpire Ian Gould ruled him out LBW off Saeed Ajmal. But third umpire Billy Bowden, after a review, overturned the decision.
2020-04-28 10:56:51 Read More

Mary Kom lauds India's frontline workers as nation fights coronavirus

As the nation continues to fight against coronavirus, India's boxing legend Mary Kom on Monday saluted the country's frontline workers, who are putting themselves at risk in order to save human lives, for their commendable job.
2020-04-28 09:53:05 Read More

Mary Kom lauds India's frontline workers as nation fights coronavirus

UK govt wants Premier League back 'as soon as possible'

Speaking at a parliamentary questions session, Oliver Dowden, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary, said: â€œI personally have been in talks with the Premier League with a view to getting football up and running as soon as possible in order to support the whole football community.
2020-04-28 09:22:45 Read More

NBA set to allow individual workouts, but not before May 8

The league shut down its 2019-20 season on March 12 after Utah's Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus and this marks the first small step toward resuming the campaign, although no timetable for that has been announced.
2020-04-28 09:07:45 Read More

I-League clubs should take care of player interests: Sports law expert

The cancellation of I-League owing to the coronavirus pandemic has dealt a big blow to club-player relations with contract obligations and payment of dues being the bones of contention.
2020-04-28 09:06:11 Read More

Spurs' training resumes, with social distancing rules

Spurs said a limited number of players will be taking part in each session at their Enfield Training Centre, and there will be no access permitted to any building on site.
2020-04-28 08:47:17 Read More

Fate of 'Hundred' in balance as English cricket chiefs meet

The new 100-balls-per-side format, to be played by eight franchises rather than English cricket's established 18 first-class counties, is meant to start in July.
2020-04-28 08:38:59 Read More

Did ICC discuss ball-tampering?

It's being speculated that in order to restore the balance between bat and ball, the ICC may allow seamers to use external substances like Vaseline, sandpaper or even cork of a bottle to aid the old ball to swing. However, TOI understands that nothing has been proposed or even considered (in this direction as yet) in the ICC as yet.
2020-04-28 08:33:34 Read More

Now free on bail, Ronaldinho thanks fellow inmates

The two-time FIFA world player of the year was arrested on March 6 along with his brother and business manager Roberto Assis after they tried to enter Paraguay with the fake documents.
2020-04-28 08:30:21 Read More

'Olympics next year difficult without COVID-19 vaccine'

It will be difficult for Tokyo to host the Olympic Games next year unless there is an effective vaccine against the coronavirus, the head of the Japan Medical Association said. "I am not saying that Japan should or shouldn't host the Olympics, but that it would be difficult to do so," JMA president Yoshitake Yokokura said. He also advised increasing testing.
2020-04-28 08:21:03 Read More

Nadal makes winning start as tennis returns in virtual world

With professional tennis tours closed down until mid July at the earliest because of the coronavirus pandemic, an eSports version of the claycourt event is being staged online.
2020-04-28 08:10:18 Read More

Olympic preparations hit hard, Dutee Chand counts losses

Dutee Chand is an unhappy person these days. She is counting her losses post the Tokyo Olympics postponement due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdown in India. The loss is not only monetary but the time and effort India's premier sprinter invested in preparing for the Games since October last has also been weighing heavily on her mind.
2020-04-28 08:04:54 Read More

The mind often gives up before the body: Mayank Agarwal

For someone who is known to be a stickler for routine, life during lockdown can get frustrating. India Test opener Mayank Agarwal, however, has done well to fight the blues. But given the prevailing circumstances, Mayank hasn't had a nets session in five weeks but has embraced the situation, is grateful for what he has, living in the present not the future.
2020-04-28 07:48:43 Read More

LA Lakers returned $4.6 million to coronavirus relief fund: Report

The Los Angeles Lakers have returned about $4.6 million obtained from a US government program meant to help small businesses recover from the coronavirus pandemic shutdown, ESPN reported Monday.
2020-04-27 22:42:56 Read More

Sport and its traditional rituals head for a new normal in a post-Covid world

International sportâ€™s busiest year in recent memory came to a grinding halt last month. Even if there are reports of cricket still being played on the island of Vanuatu in the south Pacific Ocean, or that the Belarus football league didnâ€™t stop to take a breather, no one knows when big ticket sport will resume.
2020-04-27 21:21:49 Read More

FIFA's Infantino suspected of intervening to stop probe: Report

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is suspected of having intervened with Switzerland's attorney general to try to get an investigation dropped, a Swiss newspaper alleged on Monday.
2020-04-27 21:01:07 Read More

Feels good to represent India as wicketkeeper with nine fingers: Parthiv

Experienced India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel has revealed he played with nine fingers all throughout his career as he lost his little finger as a six-year old child.
2020-04-27 20:59:24 Read More

Ashwin's Yorkshire move off as county cancel overseas deals

Ravichandran Ashwin will not play for Yorkshire this season after the English county announced on Monday they were cancelling their overseas player contracts for the 2020 campaign by mutual consent following the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-04-27 18:22:13 Read More

Ashwin's deal with Yorkshire called off

Didn't know my passport was illegal: Ronaldinho after 32 days in jail

Former Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho pleaded his innocence while speaking for the first time after spending 32 days in a Paraguayan prison. The former Barcelona forward is currently under house arrest in a hotel in Asuncion after he was arrested along with his cavalry for entering the country with forged documents.
2020-04-27 18:00:10 Read More

Former archer Limba Ram struggles to get treatment due to coronavirus lockdown

As the coronavirus-induced lockdown continues in the country, former archer Limba Ram has been facing hardships to get treatment for his illness.
2020-04-27 17:52:16 Read More

Crystal Palace chefs to cook 900 meals a week for NHS, vulnerable people

Crystal Palace's chefs will cook 900 meals a week for frontline healthcare workers and vulnerable families in south London during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Premier League club said on Monday.
2020-04-27 17:45:05 Read More

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Was on course for top-15 ranking: Teen shuttler Lakshya Sen

With five titles under his belt, Lakshya Sen was racing towards the top echelons of international badminton before his stunning run was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which brought all competitive action to a halt across the world.
2020-04-27 17:43:46 Read More

Pakistan's Umar Akmal banned for three years: PCB

The PCB banned Umar Akmal from all forms of the game for 3 years, two months after initiating an anti-corruption investigation against the batsman. The PCB charged him for two breaches of Article 2.4.4 of its Anti-Corruption Code in two unrelated incidents in February this year ahead of the Pakistan Super League - a T20 event also featuring international cricketers.
2020-04-27 17:16:27 Read More

Holding against legalising ball-tampering, Waqar says saliva must

Michael Holding feels legalising ball tampering in the post COVID-19 world is a bit "self contradictory" while Proteas great Allan Donald is completely on the opposite end of the spectrum on a subject that has divided opinions.
2020-04-27 17:16:17 Read More

Holding against legalising ball-tampering, saliva must for Waqar

French Open champ turns shelf stacker during COVID-19

A year after winning the men's doubles title at Roland Garros, German tennis player Kevin Krawietz is helping out during the coronavirus pandemic by stacking shelves in his local supermarket.
2020-04-27 17:03:01 Read More

Watch: Bajrang Punia dances to Haryanvi song

The coronavirus pandemic might have brought the sporting action across the world to a standstill but the Indian athletes are leaving no stone unturned by posting entertaining stuff on social media to bring the smiles back on the faces of their fans.
2020-04-27 16:51:23 Read More

Our ultimate goal is to have kabaddi included in Olympics: Kiren Rijiju

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that kabaddi has huge potential not just in India and Asia, but globally and the ultimate aim of the country is to have the sport included in the Olympics.
2020-04-27 16:46:36 Read More

'Flick the switch': Warner shares hilarious video with wife Candice

Australia cricketer David Warner on Monday took to Instagram to upload a hilarious video featuring wife Candice in which he was seen switching 'jobs' with his wife.
2020-04-27 16:42:08 Read More

Sakshi shares video of MS Dhoni giving daughter Ziva a bike ride

One such Instagram video shared by Sakshi brought to the fore Dhoni's daddy duties. The 38-year old was seen riding his bike with daughter Ziva in his lawn.
2020-04-27 16:14:34 Read More

Indian cricketer Harsh Tyagi doing surya namaskar to stay fit

Young Indian cricketer Harsh Tyagi, who played a key role in Indiaâ€™s Under-19 Asia Cup triumph in 2018, is doing surya namaskar to keep himself fit and focussed during the lockdown.
2020-04-27 15:46:55 Read More

If you fumble a ball, people feel you can't replace MS Dhoni: KL Rahul

The pressure to replace iconic Mahendra Singh Dhoni behind the stumps was "immense" due to high expectations from fans says KL Rahul, who has been doing the wicket-keeping duty for India in the limited overs format for some time now.
2020-04-27 15:33:04 Read More

If you fumble the ball, people feel you can't replace Dhoni: Rahul

Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers put memorabilia on auction to raise funds

RCB teammates AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli have put up equipments -- that were used during their historic partnership against Gujarat Lions in 2016 edition of the IPL -- on auction in order to raise funds for fight against coronavirus pandemic. De Villiers announced all the proceeds will go to both the countries in their respective fights against the crisis.
2020-04-27 14:59:34 Read More

British GP to go ahead behind closed doors: Silverstone

Silverstone owners said on Monday that no spectators would be able to attend the British Grand Prix due to the coronavirus pandemic but the race is still scheduled to go ahead.
2020-04-27 14:12:39 Read More

French F1 Grand Prix cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

The French Formula One Grand Prix scheduled for June 28 at Le Castellet has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic while spectators will not be allowed at the British Grand Prix in July, organisers said on Monday.
2020-04-27 13:47:29 Read More

Give Indian coaches a chance before judging: Subrata Pal

Indian football has over the years often been criticised for relying heavily on foreign coaches and goalkeeper Subrata Pal feels that it is time for a change and Indian coaches should be given more opportunities before judging if they are capable of managing teams, be it at the club or international level.
2020-04-27 13:01:55 Read More

How Anelka, Drogba blazed trail with chaotic season in China

A pay dispute, an eccentric owner and smashed-up furniture -- and arguing with fans for refusing to bow.
2020-04-27 12:29:47 Read More

Tokyo Olympics: Questions, few answers in face of pandemic

The Tokyo Olympics were postponed a month ago. But there are still more questions than answers about the new opening on July 23, 2021, and what form those games will take.
2020-04-27 12:29:13 Read More

Ashwin recalls IPL reality check, says learnt harsh lessons in 2010

Two bad games in the IPL was all that it took for premier Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to realise that bowling in T20s was not as easy as he assumed it to be, the reality hitting him like a "hard slap" a decade back.
2020-04-27 12:19:42 Read More

Australia players won't be greedy if asked to take pay cut: Tim Paine

Australian cricketers are not going to be "greedy" if they are asked for a pay cut as it is important that the game thrives well into the future in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Test captain Tim Paine.
2020-04-27 12:11:21 Read More

NRL embarrassed after players flout lockdown with camping trip

Australia's National Rugby League (NRL) has criticised two players for an "unacceptable" breach of social-distancing rules by having a camping trip in rural New South Wales state.
2020-04-27 11:17:36 Read More

Have considered coming out of retirement: Arjen Robben

Former Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben revealed that he has considered coming out of retirement from professional football.
2020-04-27 11:15:33 Read More

PCI mulls restarting process to regain recognition this week

The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) is planning to reach out to the Sports Ministry this week to restart their process of reversing their de-recognition.
2020-04-27 10:55:36 Read More

Tiger Woods promises trash talking during charity match

Tiger Woods promised that next month's made-for-TV match with Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning will be an entertaining contest as the quartet try and raise funds for charities involved in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-27 10:48:25 Read More

NFL: Three-day draft viewership breaks records, league says

The NFL Draft reached more than 55 million viewers over three days, the league said on Sunday, breaking records as the most-watched draft ever as the annual affair emerged as one of a rare few live events available to sports-hungry fans.
2020-04-27 10:39:27 Read More

NY governor wants to see sports teams return, even without fans

The governor of New York raised the possibility Sunday of some major-league sports teams returning to the playing field or arena -- only with no fans in the stands.
2020-04-27 10:31:38 Read More

Allison thanks Mercedes for their 'gamble' on a grieving man

Mercedes technical director James Allison spoke on Sunday of his gratitude to the Formula One world champions and team boss Toto Wolff for their 'gamble' on a grieving man four years ago.
2020-04-27 10:20:03 Read More

I'm fighting my own benchmarks, says R Ashwin

Ashwin has been the most successful Test spinner for India in the recent years; however, there has been just one instance where the off-spinner has played every match in a Test series held outside Asia.
2020-04-27 09:57:26 Read More

Italian PM says training can start in May, but not Serie A

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte gave the go-ahead on Sunday for professional sports teams to start training again in May following the novel coronavirus outbreak but did not set a date for soccer's top-flight Serie A championship to resume.
2020-04-27 09:42:46 Read More

Rafael Nadal 'very pessimistic' about return of tennis

"From my point of view, I'm very pessimistic that the circuit can resume a normal activity," said the world number two in a virtual chat organized by the Spanish Federation of Tennis (RFET) involving the team that won last year's Davis Cup.
2020-04-27 09:19:59 Read More

I-League: Players brace for legal battle after clubs terminate contracts

The Football Players Association of India (FPAI) has started getting calls and messages from worried players after their contracts for the season were prematurely terminated.
2020-04-27 09:10:15 Read More

Delhi Police provides ration to kho-kho skipper Nasreen

The Delhi Police on Sunday provided ration to India's kho-kho team skipper Nasreen, who is struggling for basic amenities amid the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-04-27 09:01:22 Read More

Try to look at everything with a positive perspective: Hima Das

Locked at the National Institute of Sports, star sprinter Hima Das does miss being with her family, but the rigours of being an international athlete has taught the Assam girl to keep herself focused for the ultimate goal of being an Olympic medallist.
2020-04-27 08:51:32 Read More

SAI delivering training equipment to athletes during lockdown

While the Sports Authority of India (SAI) mapped a total of 107 athletes, including para-athletes, for their requirement towards training at home, it received direct requests from 43 athletes themselves -- half of which have been fulfilled.
2020-04-27 08:33:03 Read More

IPL: Summer of discontent for young Indian cricketers

Many young Indian cricketers were eager to sizzle in the IPL. However, the coronavirus outbreak and the all-India lockdown has postponed the glitzy event indefinitely. Yashasvi Jaiswal was looking to carry on the blazing form he showed in the Under-19 World Cup in South Africa. Ravi Bishnoi, who left everyone in awe of his ability to bowl deceptive wrong'uns, is homebound.
2020-04-27 08:19:08 Read More

Dominic Thiem says struggling players don't deserve his hard-won money

Tennis world number three Dominic Thiem expressed scepticism on Sunday about plans to set up a fund to help lower-ranked players struggling because of the shutdown of the sport.
2020-04-26 23:11:23 Read More

Many thought I would be last person to play for India: Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah has risen rapidly to become one of the leading fast bowlers in the world but he says many thought that he would be the "last person to play for India".
2020-04-26 22:47:34 Read More

Yuvraj takes a dig at youngsters, says they become something else on social media

He was a fearless batsman during his time. Now after calling time on his illustrious career, Yuvraj Singh has remained the same, calling spade a spade.
2020-04-26 22:27:44 Read More

Salim Malik ready to work with ICC, PCB for their clean chit

Tainted former captain Salim Malik is ready to co-operate with the International Cricket Council and Pakistan Cricket Board to get their clearance, which will allow him to earn a living from the game. In a video message, the former Test captain, who was banned in 2000 for life for match-fixing by the PCB, also apologised to the nation and his fans for his actions.
2020-04-26 21:45:13 Read More

East Bengal prematurely terminate contracts of players

In a big blow to the players and officials, I-League side East Bengal have terminated all the existing contracts, citing 'Force Majeure' in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-26 21:29:30 Read More

World Cup is the pinnacle of everything: Rohit Sharma

Terming World Cups as the pinnacle, India limited overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma has said his wish is to win the coveted trophy.
2020-04-26 20:56:32 Read More

England cricket captain Knight concerned for women's sport post-virus

Sport around the world has been left in limbo by COVID-19 and now there are concerns that cash-strapped governing bodies, desperate to regain lost income, will prioritise money-spinning men's events over generally less lucrative women's fixtures when live action resumes.
2020-04-26 20:53:42 Read More

Have learnt a lot from Kohli's preparation, work ethic: Vihari

India skipper Virat Kohli's preparation ahead of a game and work ethic are the two takeaways for Test batsman Hanuma Vihari, he said on Sunday.
2020-04-26 20:40:58 Read More

Online chess event featuring Anand, Chahal raises Rs 8.8 lakh

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand and India cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal among others took part in an online chess charity event, raising Rs 8.8 lakh for the waste pickers' community fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-26 20:13:28 Read More

Paris 2024 Olympics plans 'obsolete': IOC member Drut

Plans for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are "obsolete and outdated" in light of the coronavirus pandemic, IOC member and former French sports minister Guy Drut said on Sunday.
2020-04-26 19:08:52 Read More

Lockdown has made me more dedicated, Hima Das tells Suresh Raina

From crying after meeting idol Sachin Tendulkar to learning how to be more dedicated during the coronavirus lockdown, India's star sprinter Hima Das opened up about her life in a candid chat with Indian cricketer Suresh Raina on Sunday. Hima said that she has learnt dedication, better eating habits and has gained the knowledge that one can survive without venturing out unnecessarily.
2020-04-26 19:05:33 Read More

COVID-19 pandemic delays process of National Sports Awards

The process to pick this year's national sports awards has been delayed because of the nation-wide lockdown to combat COVID-19 pandemic and the applications will be invited next month, a Sports Ministry official said.
2020-04-26 18:33:51 Read More

Women's IPL is in progression stage: Anjum Chopra

The idea of having a full-fledged women's IPL is in a "progression stage" and a World Cup title for India can actually help in turning that into a reality sooner than later, says former captain Anjum Chopra.
2020-04-26 17:29:17 Read More

Women's IPL is in progression stage: Anjum Chopra

It would be 'golden opportunity' to learn from Ricky Ponting: Mohit Sharma

Delhi Capitals pacer Mohit Sharma believes that it will be a 'golden opportunity' to learn from former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting during the Indian Premier League (IPL).
2020-04-26 16:41:52 Read More

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Used to look up to Rahul Dravid while growing up, says Vijay Shankar

All-rounder Vijay Shankar on Sunday said that he used to look up to former batsman Rahul Dravid while growing up.
2020-04-26 16:40:20 Read More

Ashwin remains India's best spinner, you can't keep him out of ODIs/T20s: Saqlain

Pakistan spin great Saqlain Mushtaq fails to understand how a proven performer like Ravichandran Ashwin has been kept out of India's limited-overs set-up, saying a successful Test bowler is bound to succeed in the shorter formats. "Class is permanent whether you are a finger-spinner or wrist-spinner. I was surprised when Ashwin was sidelined from one-day cricket," Saqlain said.
2020-04-26 16:31:08 Read More

PCI donates 500 PPE kits to Delhi government

The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits to the Delhi state government, contributing in country's fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-26 16:12:18 Read More

Hasan Salihamidzic 'optimistic' of Manuel Neuer contract extension

Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic says he is "optimistic" about extending club captain Manuel Neuer's contract, adding in an interview with Sunday's Die Welt that discrepancies had been "clarified internally".
2020-04-26 16:00:30 Read More

Could've sent off Maradona during anthems: 1990 WC final referee

Edgardo Codesal, the referee in the 1990 FIFA World Cup final between West Germany and Argentina, made striking revelations that he was thinking of sending off legendary footballer Diego Maradona even before the kick-off.
2020-04-26 15:53:22 Read More

Haaland names Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic as his childhood idols

Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland has revealed that Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo and AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic were his idols during younger days.
2020-04-26 15:46:21 Read More

On this day in 2003: Stephen Fleming registered his highest Test score

It was on April 26, 2003, when former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming registered his highest score in Test cricket. The former Kiwi skipper achieved the feat against Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series.
2020-04-26 15:34:08 Read More

Top Indian sportstars foresee new normal once pandemic ends

Will sports and watching sports ever be the same again in a world scarred by the COVID-19 pandemic? India's sportspersons -- current and former -- gazed into the crystal ball and predicted the future of sports once the action resumes.
2020-04-26 14:25:35 Read More

Dhoni always takes responsibility when team loses: Mohit

He has played most of his cricket under MS Dhoni and pacer Mohit Sharma says the revered former India skipper is a true leader who does not back off when it comes to taking responsibility in challenging times. "His humility and sense of gratitude is what sets him apart from other players," Sharma said during an Instagram session organised by Delhi franchise.
2020-04-26 14:22:32 Read More

You are very annoying on social media: Gayle trolls Chahal

Big-hitting West Indies opener Chris Gayle says India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is "very annoying" on social media and he is going to block him.
2020-04-26 13:46:04 Read More

Yuvraj recalls 6 sixes in WT20, reveals chat with Broad's father

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh recalled how former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff angered him that led to the southpaw hitting six sixes off Stuart Broad during the inaugural edition of the ICC World T20 in 2007. "Freddie was just being Freddie - he said a few words and I said a few words back," Yuvraj said during a BBC podcast.
2020-04-26 13:28:45 Read More

COVID-19: Norwich City defend decision to furlough staff

Several English football clubs such as Liverpool, Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur reversed their decision to furlough staff after facing criticism from the fans.
2020-04-26 13:10:03 Read More

Having 'haldi milk' to boost my immunity: Suresh Raina

Raina, like all the sportspersons in the country, is at his home due to the lockdown that has been imposed amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The second phase of the lockdown in India is as of now scheduled to end on May 3.
2020-04-26 11:33:23 Read More

I was sure of success in this IPL: Kuldeep Yadav

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav says he was "lacking in the basics" last season owing to playing one too many games, leading to an IPL that could have been better than how it turned out.
2020-04-26 11:09:33 Read More

Cheteshwar Pujara was a real pain in the back: Pat Cummins

Australia's world number one pacer Pat Cummins finds India's middle-order mainstay Cheteshwar Pujara the toughest batsman to bowl at in Test cricket and called him a "pain in the back" for his team.
2020-04-26 10:47:53 Read More

New look inspired by heroes Richards and Dhoni: Kapil Dev

India's 1983 World Cup-winning captain, Kapil Dev, is sporting a new look these days, having shaved his head bald while keeping a beard, somewhat similar to what West Indies legend Vivian Richards has carried for the better part of his retired life.
2020-04-26 10:16:06 Read More

Fights resume in Nicaragua because 'boxers have to eat'

With the world pretty much devoid of sports events because of the coronavirus pandemic, boxing resumed in Nicaragua on Saturday night with a televised eight-fight card in front of a live, though sparse audience in Managua.
2020-04-26 09:49:34 Read More

Note of thanks: Liverpool sends cookies to pharmacies

LFC Foundation director Matt Parish said this is a small gesture to appreciate the work of the frontline workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "We hope these treats put a smile on their faces and act as a reminder of our heartfelt thanks," said LFC Foundation director Matt Parish.
2020-04-26 09:46:21 Read More

ICC's proposed ball-tampering law divides pacers

The news that the ICC may change its laws on ball-tampering and allow the use of an external substance to shine the ball has the potential to significantly alter the game of cricket. This development follows the observation by the ICC's medical committee that the use of saliva or sweat to shine the ball could be dangerous due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-26 07:49:22 Read More

Coaching youngsters makes you think out of the box: Paras Mhambrey

India's under-19 cricket team head coach and India â€˜A' bowling coach Paras Mhambrey offers TOI a rare glimpse into the machinations behind grooming players for the highest level.
2020-04-25 23:15:05 Read More

Int'l online shooting 2.0: Rajput, Rizvi win respective events

India's Sanjeev Rajput and Shahzar Rizvi won 10m air rifle and air pistol event finals respectively in the second International Online Shooting Championship on Saturday.
2020-04-25 22:13:33 Read More

Hardik Pandya says IPL behind closed door an option

With COVID-19 pandemic pushing IPL 13 to an indefinite postponement, Hardik Pandya has backed the option playing the tournament behind closed door as it will keep people entertained at home. "It will be different. We are used to playing with the crowd as the feel of competition comes with the crowd. To be honest, if that happens, then it will be a smarter option," he said.
2020-04-25 21:47:23 Read More

Cricket given leading role in British sport re-opening plans, says ECB

English cricket's governing body said it has been given the leading role for all sport in the country, including soccer, in examining how to create 'bio-secure' venues as leagues look for ways to restart their competitions without fans.
2020-04-25 20:31:53 Read More

Goalkeeper Rajani focused on good show in Tokyo

"We will not let our focus shift from the Olympics Games come what may," said Rajani Etimarpu, the Indian womenâ€™s hockey teamâ€™s reserve goalkeeper. The forced break due to Covid-19, which has resulted in the postponement of the Tokyo Games to 2021, will not impact our game, the Chittoor-born goalie added.
2020-04-25 20:19:49 Read More

Gautam Gambhir, Wasim Akram had big influence on me at KKR: Kuldeep Yadav

Indian sinner Kuldeep Yadav spoke about the influence that Gautam Gambhir and Wasim Akram had on him in his early days at the Kolkata Knight Riders. Kuldeep said that Gambhir, who captained KKR to two titles in 2012 and 2014, gave him confidence by assuring him of a place in the team while Akram prepared him on the mental aspects of the game.
2020-04-25 20:19:49 Read More

Jofra Archer reveals he's lost his World Cup medal

England fast bowler Jofra Archer said Saturday he'd "gone mad" looking for his World Cup winner's medal after losing the prized piece of silverware while moving house.
2020-04-25 20:05:32 Read More

Boxer Dingko Singh airlifted to Delhi for cancer treatment

Asian Games gold-winning boxer Dingko Singh was on Saturday airlifted from Imphal to the national capital for his liver cancer treatment. Dingko's transfer to Delhi by a Spicejet air ambulance was facilitated by the Boxing Federation of India after he missed a scheduled radiation therapy session due to the ongoing coronavirus-forced national lockdown.
2020-04-25 20:05:26 Read More

Covid-19: Chelsea opt against pay cut, tell players to donate to charity

English Premier League club Chelsea say they will not impose a pay cut on their first-team squad and instead will ask players to continue their support for charities during the coronavirus pandemic. Chelsea also said they will not be furloughing any full-time staff, and casual workers and match day employees are being compensated by the club through to June 30.
2020-04-25 19:37:13 Read More

Women's cricket far away from the real Test

The International Cricket Council (ICC) tom-tommed about increased viewership for the Women's World T20, which was held earlier this year. The event had 1.1 billion video views and 5.4 billion viewing minutes in India, making it the most watched women's tournament ever.
2020-04-25 19:12:27 Read More

Kiren Rijiju says India needs to raise standard of athletics

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said the government's policy would be conditioned according to the needs of the sports community. "We want to create a big sports culture in the country so that we can improve our presence in world sport. It is our obligation to raise the level of sport in India," Rijiju said.
2020-04-25 18:58:45 Read More

Was nearing a no-ration phase: India's Kho Kho captain Nasreen

"The financial situation has been bad. It almost came to a point when there was no food at home," says India's Kho Kho captain Nasreen Sheikh tucked in her small room in Delhi's Shakurpur area. But, the proverbial 'light at the end of tunnel' turned true for her when the federation learnt of her plight and recently reached out with a generous help of Rs 1 lakh.
2020-04-25 18:39:38 Read More

I was clueless on Test debut, thought had played my last game: Sachin Tendulkar

In his first Test in 1989, Sachin Tendulkar was up against a Pakistan pace attack of Imran Khan, Wasim Akram & Waqar Younis. Recalling the outing, he said, "Wasim & Waqar were bowling quick, and they were delivering short balls and all sorts of intimidating things they could do. I had never experienced anything like that, so the first outing wasn't a pleasant one."
2020-04-25 18:14:18 Read More

KL Rahul's 2019 World Cup bat fetches Rs 2,64,228 at charity auction

Indian batsman KL Rahul's 2019 World Cup bat has fetched Rs 2,64,228 at an auction on Saturday to help vulnerable children in India during Covid-19.
2020-04-25 17:20:36 Read More

Was desperate to win World Championships: PV Sindhu

Ace shuttler PV Sindhu, who created history by becoming the first Indian to win gold medal at World Championships last year, has revealed that she didn't want people to call her 'silver Sindhu' and that's why she was desperate to clinch the top honours in Basel. Sindhu, who already won 2 silver and 2 bronze medals at the Worlds, defeated Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 last year.
2020-04-25 16:51:49 Read More

Cricket can take a backseat, start schools and colleges first: Kapil

Reopening of schools and colleges once COVID-19 pandemic is under control is more important for the younger generation than resumption of sport which can take a back-seat for the time being, feels Kapil Dev.
2020-04-25 16:39:23 Read More

Saliva must & vaseline is no replacement: Nehra & Harbhajan

With the debate rising over the use of saliva on the ball, former India pacer Ashish Nehra and spinner Harbhajan Singh feel that its use in shining the ball is a 'must'. Nehra also shot down the idea of using external substances on the ball. The discussions are at the nascent stage but the ICC is contemplating legalising ball tampering post Covid-19.
2020-04-25 16:32:37 Read More

When Shastri advised 16-year-old Sachin to spend half an hour in the middle

Sachin Tendulkar is worshipped as God by his fans, but the legend didn't have the best of starts to his Test career as he had to face the likes of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis in his very first game. But Tendulkar said that a suggestion from current coach Ravi Shastri changed everything for him and there was no looking back.
2020-04-25 15:51:29 Read More

Giro d'Italia cyclist Marengo turns delivery man to stay fit

He really should be training for the Giro d'Italia instead of making deliveries during the coronavirus pandemic. But how else is a professional Italian cyclist supposed to stay fit? At least that is what Umberto Marengo was thinking when he decided to pull on his lycra and start hauling pasta and pizza across the suburbs of the northern Italian city of Turin.
2020-04-25 15:29:12 Read More

Kohli can knock it off: Lee on Sachin's 100 tons record

Former Australia speedster Brett Lee believes Virat Kohli can surpass the extraordinary feat of "god" Sachin Tendulkar. "But, how can you say someone can go past Sachin Tendulkar -- this is God here, can someone go better than God, we will wait and see," the 43-year-old said.
2020-04-25 12:14:44 Read More

Anand to take on stand-up comedians in charity match

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand might be in Germany but he has been doing his bit by raising money to fight Coronavirus pandemic. After raising over Rs 6 lakh for PM-CARES fund earlier this month by featuring in an online chess event, the 50-year-old will now be playing against a team of stand-up comics in an online charity match on Saturday afternoon.
2020-04-24 23:22:16 Read More

Rookie Nadal facing tough test at 'virtual' Madrid Open

When discussing the favourites to win the Madrid Open the first name on most people's lips would usually be claycourt king Rafa Nadal. Things are a little different this year though.
2020-04-24 22:50:18 Read More

Dhoni to lead joint India-SA ODI team named by Kohli & De Villiers

A combined South Africa and India ODI team picked by Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers would be led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the star pair said on Friday. De Villiers spoke highly of India's World Cup winning captain Dhoni, saying he has never played with him but always held high respect.
2020-04-24 22:31:22 Read More

No Dutch league title awarded this season, says FA

No top-flight Dutch soccer league title will be awarded this season after the COVID-19 pandemic brought the campaign to a premature close, the Dutch FA (KNVB) said on Friday. It is the first time since 1945 that there will be no league champions in the Netherlands.
2020-04-24 22:07:42 Read More

'He's an absolute clown': Virat Kohli trolls Yuzvendra Chahal

Indian captain Virat Kohli in a live chat with his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate and South African batting great AB de Villiers on Instagram asked the latter to check out Chahal's TikTok.
2020-04-24 21:50:16 Read More

'You'll get caught', Sebastian Coe warns cheats during COVID-19 pandemic

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has warned any athletes tempted to use doping substances during the coronavirus pandemic, when drugs testing is proving more difficult, that they "will get caught".
2020-04-24 21:13:10 Read More

Winning at all costs is not necessary, focus on process not goal: Gopichand

The society needs to reconsider the concept of winning at all costs, India's chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand emphasised on Friday, suggesting that coaches should work in a way that the players realise their full potential.
2020-04-24 21:02:52 Read More

French Open now eyeing September 27 start: Report

The organisers of the French Open, who were criticised for unilaterally moving the tournament to a September start without consulting other tennis federations, could delay the event by another week, a report said Friday.
2020-04-24 20:32:30 Read More

Not leaving RCB till the time I am playing IPL: Virat Kohli

The love and loyalty of the fans will never let him leave Royal Challengers Bangalore till the time he is playing IPL, skipper Virat Kohli said on Friday. During a live session on Instagram with former South African captain and RCB teammate AB de Villiers, Kohli said winning the tournament remains the goal but he would not leave the team irrespective of the results.
2020-04-24 20:30:23 Read More

COVID-19: De Villiers, Kohli to auction their RCB kits

Former South Africa batsman AB de Villiers on Friday revealed that he would be auctioning his and Virat Kohli's kits from the 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Gujarat Lions for raising funds to aid the battle against the coronavirus. In that game, both batsmen went on to score centuries to take their side over the line.
2020-04-24 20:03:53 Read More

Raina, Ashwin explain what sets CSK apart from other IPL teams

Former Chennai Super Kings teammates Suresh Raina and Ravichandran Ashwin spoke at length about what sets Chennai Super Kings apart from other franchises in the Indian Premier League. With no cricket being played due to the coronavirus pandemic, former and current players are engaging with fans on social media to keep themselves entertained.
2020-04-24 19:52:05 Read More

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Our leadership doing commendable job in tackling coronavirus: Virat Kohli

India skipper Virat Kohli on Friday applauded the leaders of the country for doing a commendable job in tackling coronavirus. Kohli applauded the leaders while doing an Instagram Live session with his Royal Challengers Bangalore team-mate AB de Villiers.
2020-04-24 19:24:21 Read More

FIFA to release $150m to member associations due to COVID-19 pandemic

FIFA will release operational funds for 2019 and 2020 amounting to $150 million to its member associations as the first step of a relief plan to help negate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global soccer body said on Friday. Each of FIFA's 211 member associations would receive $500,000 in the coming days as well as any remaining entitlements for 2019 and 2020, it added.
2020-04-24 19:10:00 Read More

Tendulkar's 'Desert Storm' voted his top ODI innings on birthday

A blistering 143 scored against Australia in 1998 was voted Sachin Tendulkar's greatest one-day innings in an International Cricket Council poll released for his 47th birthday. The 131-ball knock became known as the 'Desert Storm' after a sand storm in Sharjah interrupted India's chase. Tendulkar took on the likes of Shane Warne, Damien Fleming and Michael Kasprowicz but his side lost.
2020-04-24 18:51:18 Read More

Dhoni believed in your wicket-taking ability: Raina to Ashwin

India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batsman Suresh Raina on Friday complimented Ravichandran Ashwin on his ability of bowling in the powerplay overs.
2020-04-24 18:48:02 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar turns 47, wishes pour in for 'true inspiration'

A name synonymous with most things good and perfect in Indian cricket, Sachin Tendulkar on Friday turned 47 and was flooded with flattering wishes from the sporting fraternity.
2020-04-24 18:25:55 Read More

From WC till now we haven't heard anything: Rohit on Dhoni

There have been a lot of talk about the fate of former India skipper MS Dhoni especially with the IPL being postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak as head coach Ravi Shastri had said that the league would decide if Dhoni will play in the T20 World Cup later in the year. Rohit Sharma feels the best way forward is to directly ask Dhoni.
2020-04-24 18:17:10 Read More

Mathias Boe announces retirement from international badminton

Denmark's ace doubles exponent Mathias Boe, a silver medallist at the 2012 London Olympics and 2013 World Championships, called time on his illustrious career. "Throughout my career, I have demanded of myself that I would do everything I could to become the best badminton player I could. But I have not been able to do that lately. That is why it is time to stop," Mathias said.
2020-04-24 17:57:39 Read More

When Saqlain Mushtaq sledged Sachin Tendulkar only to never sledge him again

Sachin Tendulkar and Saqlain Mushtaq were involved in umpteen intense battles in the '90s but one such duel left the star Pakistan off-spinner deeply embarrassed. During the Sahara Cup in Canada, Saqlain thought it would be a good idea to sledge the champion batsman. As it panned out, the wily off-spinner sledged to never sledge the then Indian captain again.
2020-04-24 17:51:02 Read More

Calls for footballers to wear masks if Bundesliga returns

Germany's ministry of labour wants footballers to wear masks as protection against the coronavirus if Angela Merkel's government gives the green light for the Bundesliga to return next month.
2020-04-24 17:42:11 Read More

Calls for footballers to wear masks if Bundesliga returns

Lucky to get team management's backing after injuries: Bhuvneshwar

It is tough to make a comeback after a lengthy injury layoff but the team management's support makes the job easier, says right-arm medium pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar who was drafted back into the Indian ODI team for the three-match series against South Africa which ultimately had to be cancelled due to the outbreak of coronavirus in India.
2020-04-24 17:40:43 Read More

Some Olympic boxing hopefuls needed only one more day

The pandemic has forced many Olympic hopefuls to wait it out, but the delay is particularly painful for the European boxers who were on the verge of qualification last month. Several were only one victory away.
2020-04-24 17:12:21 Read More

Absolutely priceless to start my day with mother's blessing: Sachin

Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who turned 47 today, started his day with the blessing of his mother and termed the experience as 'priceless'.
2020-04-24 16:47:29 Read More

Rohit Sharma reveals his best five moments with Sachin Tendulkar

As former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his 47th birthday on Friday, Rohit Sharma wished the Master Blaster by revealing the best five moments with him. Rohit Sharma had received his first Test cap from Tendulkar at the Eden Gardens and as a result, this automatically made it to the top-five moment list.
2020-04-24 16:15:58 Read More

To take victory lap as WC champs was ultimate feeling: Tendulkar

On his 47th birthday, Sachin Tendulkar shared his take on the 2011 World Cup triumph which was posted by ICC World Cup official Instagram handle. He said, "It was the most beautiful moment of my life on a cricket field. There cannot be a greater moment. To take the victory lap as champions was the ultimate feeling. That's the best cricketing moment of my life."
2020-04-24 15:55:08 Read More

FIH Hockey Pro League season 2 extended until June 2021

Due to uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, and in agreement with the 11 participating National Associations (NAs), the second edition of the FIH Hockey Pro League is being extended through to June 2021, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced on Friday. The second season of the Hockey Pro League was initially set to run from January to June 2020.
2020-04-24 15:52:10 Read More

Legalisation of ball-tampering could be considered: Report

The usage of artificial substances to polish the cricket ball, which effectively means ball-tampering, could be considered for legalisation when the game resumes after the COVID-19 pandemic that has made bowlers wary of applying saliva on the red cherry.
2020-04-24 15:26:31 Read More

Unable to return home, shuttler Meiraba has 2 chefs for company

They say it's quite lonely at the top, and India's world men's junior No. 2 shuttler Maisnam Meiraba Luwang is literally feeling it these days.
2020-04-24 13:59:10 Read More

Anderson and Broad eye one last Ashes tilt before retirement

England's new ball pair of James Anderson and Stuart Broad have their eyes on the 2021-22 Ashes series in Australia before they consider retirement, the duo have said.
2020-04-24 13:31:56 Read More

Getting back to rhythm will take time: Sumit

Indian hockey midfielder Sumit on Friday said it will take time for the team to get back to the "excellent rhythm" it had before the coronavirus-forced national lockdown.
2020-04-24 13:02:52 Read More

Watson explains why Ponting, Warne were his 'favourite captains'

Former Australia cricketer Shane Watson has picked Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne as his favourite captains under whom he played during the course of his illustrious career. The all-rounder heaped praise on Ponting for believing in his abilities and that filled him with immense confidence.
2020-04-24 12:42:38 Read More

EXCLUSIVE: Fully recovered from injury and raring to go, says Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who was last seen in India colours in December last year in a T20I match against the West Indies in Mumbai, is fully fit now and desperately wants to make a comeback to the Indian side.
2020-04-24 12:37:39 Read More

SRH has the best death bowling in IPL: David Warner

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner believes his side's death bowling is "probably the best" in the Indian Premier League.
2020-04-24 12:37:36 Read More

Malik can't take up cricket activities until he responds to notice: PCB

Former Pakistan captain Salim Malik cannot take up any cricket activities in the country despite a lower court overturning the life ban imposed on him for match-fixing as he has failed to provide to the PCB, details of a few meetings he had in the UK.
2020-04-24 12:09:06 Read More

Virat Kohli posts special message on Sachin Tendulkar's birthday

ndian skipper Virat Kohli on Friday extended wishes to legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on his 47th birthday. Kohli took to Twitter to write: "Happy birthday to the man whose passion for the game of cricket has inspired many. Wishing you an amazing year ahead paaji."
2020-04-24 11:49:19 Read More

Hope mixed with worry and uncertainty as football reawakens

Football is re-awakening amid the COVID-19 pandemic but the sense of hope at teams which have started training is mixed with worry over whether it might be too soon and the uncertainty of how to keep players safe.
2020-04-24 11:31:02 Read More

WADA wants answers after banned Sun's 'Olympic training call-up'

The World Anti-Doping Agency demanded answers Friday after reports that Chinese swimming star Sun Yang was called up for national training for the Tokyo Olympics in an apparent breach of his doping ban.
2020-04-24 11:21:22 Read More

Won't accept change of Asia Cup schedule to accommodate IPL: PCB CEO

The Pakistan Cricket Board will object to any change in the schedule of Asia Cup to accommodate the currently-suspended Indian Premier League (IPL), PCB CEO Wasim Khan has asserted.
2020-04-24 11:12:47 Read More

Gautam Gambhir performs last rites of domestic help

India's World Cup-winning former opener Gautam Gambhir performed the last rites of his deceased domestic help after her mortal remains could not be sent to her home in Odisha due to the coronavirus-forced national lockdown.
2020-04-24 10:48:55 Read More

ICC wishes 'most prolific batsman' Sachin Tendulkar on his birthday

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday extended wishes to the "most prolific batsman of all time" Sachin Tendulkar on his 47th birthday.
2020-04-24 10:17:21 Read More

Season should resume next March at Indian Wells, says Ons Jabeur

The tennis season stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic should only resume next March and tournaments that have already been completed this year should not be played in the 2021 season, Australian Open quarter-finalist Ons Jabeur said.
2020-04-24 10:06:23 Read More

Foreign coaches in India set to get contract extension

Foreign coaches in India need not have to worry about their immediate future in the wake of the Tokyo Olympics postponement.
2020-04-24 09:14:26 Read More

At 47, Sachin Tendulkar gets caught and bowled

Sachin Tendulkar is renowned for having a computer-like memory and remembers every dismissal of his. So, for a change, we decided to put the Master Blaster on the spot and get him to recall some of his memorable bowling efforts. After all, he did take a trip to Chennai's famed MRF Pace Academy to become a pace bowler.
2020-04-24 09:14:25 Read More

Don't rush to restart La Liga, warns Gareth Bale

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale says there should be no rush to restart La Liga during the coronavirus lockdown as the Spanish football federation plans tests and a return to training.
2020-04-24 08:58:01 Read More

Porn pops up during online training of top badminton coaches

A special online coaching clinic for India's budding badminton coaches was abruptly ended on Thursday after porn images suddenly popped up on screen during the live streaming session.
2020-04-24 08:51:18 Read More

European Athletics C'ships cancelled due to COVID-19

The 2020 European athletics championships, due to be held in Paris at the end of Aug, have been cancelled because of the Covid-19 outbreak. The championships became the latest major sporting event to be affected by the pandemic with others including the Olympic Games, European Championship and Copa America which have all been pushed back by one year.
2020-04-24 08:22:41 Read More

Serie A season to be extended until August 2

Italian football chiefs on Thursday announced that the end of the Serie A season will be pushed back from June 30 to August 2 to finish the season suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-24 08:06:07 Read More

Jay Shah does the talking as BCCI takes centrestage at ICC meet

BCCI secretary Jay Shah, who represented the board on the call, laid down the â€˜new rules of the gameâ€™ at the ICC meet as BCCI showed signs of picking up from where it had lost its way back in 2015. As reported by TOI, the Future Tours Program of the ICC -- which has been the biggest talking point over the last two years -- will be revisited.
2020-04-23 21:10:10 Read More

England players were jealous of KP's 'massive' IPL deal: Vaughan

Michael Vaughan has revealed that many former England players were jealous of Kevin Pietersen after the latter bagged a huge contract with the Indian Premier League (IPL).
2020-04-23 11:44:26 Read More

In hindsight, I probably didn't need to pull out of IPL: Chris Woakes

England all-rounder Chris Woakes has revealed that he pulled out of this year's IPL primarily to be with his pregnant wife but need not have officially announced his withdrawal from the event, which was suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-23 11:32:25 Read More

Aaron Finch prepared for T20 World Cup postponement

Australia's limited-overs captain Aaron Finch feels the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic might lead to a postponement of this year's T20 World Cup by up to three months.
2020-04-23 11:14:28 Read More

Players back Federer over tennis merger, Kyrgios hits out

The Swiss great's idea for one "stronger body" received an enthusiastic response from King, Nadal and leading women's players such as former Wimbledon champions Halep, Kvitova and Muguruza, but controversial Australian Kyrgios expressed reservations.
2020-04-23 10:53:37 Read More

Delayed World Games has new logo and title

The World Games in Birmingham, Alabama has unveiled an updated logo and title after being delayed a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-23 10:36:39 Read More

Dhawan enjoys 'Quarantine Premier League' with son Zoravar

In an Instagram video, Zoravar can be seen bowling to his father as the Indian opener defends the ball well on the off-side. The video also has commentary inputs along with crowd noises inserted in the background.
2020-04-23 10:35:45 Read More

Boards can't survive without resuming cricket: Ramiz Raja

The coronavirus pandemic has halted all cricket activities across the globe, putting under threat this year's men's T20 World Cup and also indefinitely suspending the 13th Indian Premier League.
2020-04-23 09:52:41 Read More

How field workers are coping with loss of pay during Covid-19

Robbed of his daily earning of Rs 500, the smell of freshly cut grass on the golf course has now begun to haunt Ramesh (name changed), the 40-year-old caddie from Chennai, reminding him of the uncertain times. He is among the 160-odd caddies without a job since the lockdown was announced on March 24.
2020-04-23 09:46:42 Read More

No decision on T20 World Cup before July: New Zealand Cricket chief

The ICC will discuss contingency plans for the tournament in Australia this October, as well as ways of restarting the sport once the pandemic subsides, at a meeting later in the day but NZC chief David White said "no decisions will be made".
2020-04-23 09:16:45 Read More

Grandmaster Gukesh inspired by microbiologist mom

Grandmaster D Gukesh gives away very little away in terms of emotions during a match. Even in a tense situation, Gukesh often shows remarkable composure. But the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown has left the 13-year-old worried. Gukeshâ€™s mother Padma is a microbiologist at a city hospital here and deals with test reports of Covid-19 patients.
2020-04-23 09:05:21 Read More

Tennis will be one of the last sports to return: Murray

The tennis season has been suspended since March and the hiatus will continue at least until mid-July, playing havoc with the schedule and depriving lower-level players, who depend solely on tournament winnings, of the chance to earn a living.
2020-04-23 08:59:44 Read More

Jonty Rhodes braces for a different post-corona world

â€œI donâ€™t think that this should be seen as a â€˜pauseâ€™ in our normal existence. There will be a new and normal world. It will take around many months to find out exactly what is new,â€ Jonty Rhodes told TOI.
2020-04-23 08:49:00 Read More

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COVID-19 charity: David Beckham joins 'All In Challenge'

Beckham's offer is part of the 'All In Challenge' in which athletes and celebrities come up with special fan experiences to raise money for selected charities for the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-23 08:48:40 Read More

Premier League matches could be on free-to-air TV

England's Premier League could make games available on free-to-air broadcasting once the season resumes following the suspension due to the coronavirus, Britain's culture secretary said in quotes reported by the BBC on Wednesday.
2020-04-23 08:31:51 Read More

Life just got very tough for these golfers under lockdown

The concern in Shivendra Singh Sisodiaâ€™s voice is hard to miss when he talks about the immediate future. â€œItâ€™s going to be hell,â€ he says bluntly.
2020-04-23 08:24:21 Read More

Bale donates Â£500,000 to 'special' Cardiff hospital

Real Madrid's Bale, 30, who has won four Champions League titles since joining the Spanish giants in 2013, made the announcement in a Twitter post by the Cardiff and Vale Health Board.
2020-04-23 08:22:37 Read More

No foreign training for Indian athletes till the end of this year

Indian athletes preparing for the now-postponed Tokyo Olympics will remain in the country for the rest of the year. The nationâ€™s sports authorities have consensually agreed that those athletes who have either qualified for the Olympics or are yet to make the cut will not be allowed to train in foreign land till December-end in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.
2020-04-23 08:07:29 Read More

'Current crop of players can't be compared with Dravid, Sachin'

The current crop of players cannot be compared to the likes of Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and other past stars, according to former Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf.
2020-04-22 20:25:29 Read More

Bhaichung Bhutia okay with sport without spectator at first

In these unprecedented times, Bhaichung Bhutia is playing the Good Samaritan better than the way he played top-flight football in his heyday. After having opened his doors to migrant workers, the former India captain has been trying to help his own people stranded in other states due to the coronavirus-forced nationwide lockdown.
2020-04-22 18:31:00 Read More

Milkha proud of daughter combating COVID-19 as doctor in New York hospital

Former Olympian Milkha Singh on Wednesday said that he is proud of his daughter Mona Milkha Singh who is treating COVID-19 patients at a hospital in the United States of America.
2020-04-22 18:24:06 Read More

Federer suggests a merger of women's and men's governing bodies

Roger Federer called for a merger between the men's ATP Tour and the WTA, which runs the women's circuit, as tennis wades through a lengthy coronavirus shutdown with lower-level professionals in deep financial crisis.â€‹ "Just wondering ... am I the only one thinking that now is the time for men's and women's tennis to be united and come together as one?" Federer said on Twitter.
2020-04-22 17:55:12 Read More

Roger Federer says 'now the time' to merge ATP and WTA

Peter Borren takes jibe at 2019 ICC World Cup final outcome

Former Netherlands skipper Peter Borren has taken a jibe at the conclusion of the 2019 World Cup final. In the final, England defeated New Zealand on the basis of the boundary-countback rule as both normal 50-over action and super over ended as a tie.
2020-04-22 17:49:28 Read More

COVID-19: Gopichand Badminton Academy members donate Rs 7.5 lakh

Various members of the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy, run by India's chief National coach P Gopichand, have come forward to join India's fight against the coronavirus pandemic, by donating a total of Rs 7.5 lakh on Wednesday.
2020-04-22 17:31:09 Read More

Anand says SAI can contribute greatly in promoting chess in India

Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand on Wednesday addressed the newly-appointed assistant directors of the Sports Authority of India in a special online session from Germany. During the session Anand shared his experience of nearly four decades of playing professional chess and also how SAI can help budding chess players in the country.
2020-04-22 17:13:45 Read More

Australia series will be different with Smith and Warner around: Rohit Sharma

India opener Rohit Sharma believes the presence of David Warner and Steve Smith will make the tour of Australia later this year a "different ball game" for his side, which is also at its best right now. India won the 2018-19 Test series 2-1, their first in 71 years of touring Down Under, but it came against a depleted Australian team which didn't have Warner & Smith.
2020-04-22 16:34:29 Read More

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool are not finished article

Jurgen Klopp believes there is still room for improvement from Liverpool despite their incredible Premier League campaign, which is on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-22 16:26:43 Read More

Smith took blame for everyone else in ball-tampering scandal: Flintoff

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff feels former Australia captain Steve Smith took the blame for the infamous ball-tampering scandal that rocked Australian cricket in 2018.
2020-04-22 16:19:09 Read More

T20 World Cup will lose charm if held behind closed doors: Imam-ul-Haq

Pakistan batsman Imam-ul-Haq feels cricket matches, including the T20 World Cup, should be played in front of spectators as the charm isn't quite there if it is held behind closed doors.
2020-04-22 16:12:07 Read More

Michael Vaughan impressed with footwork of a seven-year-old

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan on Tuesday was left speechless after witnessing the impeccable footwork of a seven-year-old.
2020-04-22 15:58:52 Read More

DDCA secretary Tihara in Meerut jail for past 1 month

Controversial Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) general secretary Vinod Tihara is currently in jail for allegedly failing to "comply with GST norms" after going "incommunicado" amid speculation that he was self-isolating with symptoms of COVID-19.
2020-04-22 15:56:20 Read More

Sehwag, Tendulkar find spot in Ashton Agar's all-time World XI

Australia cricketer Ashton Agar has assembled a set of high-profile players and put forward his all-time World XI. Two Indians featured in Agar XI as it was heavily dominated by Australians. West Indies too had two representatives while Sri Lanka and Pakistan had one player each in the team.
2020-04-22 15:41:23 Read More

Sindhu named BWF ambassador for 'i am badminton' campaign

World Champion PV Sindhu was on Wednesday unveiled as one of the ambassadors for Badminton World Federation's 'i am badminton' awareness campaign. The campaign provides a platform for players to express their love and respect for badminton by advocating and committing to clean and honest play. Sindhu said playing clean and honest is very important in any sport.
2020-04-22 15:35:33 Read More

Period away from cricket was like torture: Prithvi Shaw

The time spent away from cricket while serving a doping ban was nothing short of "torture" for him but young India batsman Prithvi Shaw said it also made him hungrier for runs. The talented 20-year-old was suspended by the BCCI in July last year until November 15 for "inadvertently" ingesting a prohibited substance, commonly found in cough syrups.
2020-04-22 14:33:34 Read More

Being away from family during a pandemic tough for players: Reid

The Indian men's and women's hockey teams were to travel home for a break at the end of their respective camps last month, but with all transport suspended during a nationwide lockdown, the players, along with their coaching staff, still find themselves at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru.
2020-04-22 14:23:00 Read More

Facing Anderson in England really challenging, says Rahane

Over the years Ajinkya Rahane has faced several bowlers on different surfaces across the globe, but playing against England speedster James Anderson in his home country has been the most challenging task for India Test vice-captain. While insisting that every international bowler is challenging, facing Anderson in English conditions was the toughest for Rahane.
2020-04-22 13:45:36 Read More

In pictures: What sporting superstars are up to these days

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2020-04-22 13:32:20 Read More

Kumble best captain I have played under, says Gambhir

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has named former teammate Anil Kumble as the best captain he played under during his time with the national team. Gambhir acknowledged the feats of other great skippers like Sourav Ganguly and Mahendra Singh Dhoni but placed Kumble right at the very top. "Had Kumble captained India for a long time, he would have broken a lot of records," Gambhir added.
2020-04-22 13:10:44 Read More

Cricket Australia finding jobs for laid off staff at supermarkets

Cricket Australia has approached supermarket giant and one of its sponsors Woolworths to help with temporary jobs for its staff laid off until the end of June due to a financial crunch caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Cricket Australia is currently not eligible for the federal govt's JobKeeper support program having lost no major revenue streams from cancelled matches.
2020-04-22 10:42:52 Read More

FIDE launches big-ticket online event; Kasparov, Anand to play

Chess is the only sport witnessing uninterrupted action despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Even as chess enthusiasts are hooked online to watch the inaugural Magnus Carlsen invitational with the best players featuring in it, Fide â€” the gameâ€™s governing body â€” has announced its first-ever major online event.
2020-04-22 08:03:57 Read More

Virat Kohli 'howled' all night after team rejection

India captain Virat Kohli revealed Tuesday how he "howled" through the night after being rejected by his state side before turning into the world's leading batsman. Kohli made his debut for home state Delhi in 2006 before breaking into the national team two years later in a one-day international against Sri Lanka.
2020-04-21 22:42:17 Read More

2018 IPL auction price tag gives me belief on my ability: Jaydev Unadkat

Fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat said that his record price tag at the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction gives him the belief for the rest of his career that he has the skills that would force a team to make him their priority.
2020-04-21 21:56:35 Read More

Anand to lead Indian challenge in Online Nations Cup chess tournament

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand will lead the Indian challenge in the Online Nations Cup, a team competition to be held from May 5 to 10.
2020-04-21 20:54:22 Read More

Crystal Palace claim to be world's oldest professional club

Crystal Palace have made an audacious claim to be considered the oldest league club in existence still playing professional football after new research appeared to show they were founded in 1861.
2020-04-21 20:43:25 Read More

IOC removes controversial statement on Tokyo Olympics' extra cost

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday removed controversial comments declaring that Japan will pay the additional cost for the postponed Tokyo Games.
2020-04-21 20:23:04 Read More

UEFA recommends completion of league seasons

UEFA on Tuesday gave a "strong recommendation" to European football federations to attempt to finish the current season once play is able to resume after the stoppage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-21 20:11:20 Read More

Siddle picks Dhoni as wicket-keeper in his all-time opponent XI

Australia fast-bowler Peter Siddle assembled an all-time opponent XI against whom he played during the course of his career. South African players dominated Siddle's team as the Proteas have four representations while England come a close second with three players. Asian giants India and Sri Lanka have two players each in Siddle's all-time XI.
2020-04-21 19:23:46 Read More

Shami reveals how Zaheer Khan, Wasim Akram shaped his bowling career

India pacer Mohammed Shami on Tuesday revealed what role Zaheer Khan and Wasim Akram have played in shaping his bowling career. Shami also revealed that growing up he used to look up to Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Zaheer, and Akram.
2020-04-21 19:04:25 Read More

Had no confidence bowling to Lara, his footwork was brilliant: Afridi

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has described Brian Lara as "sheer class", saying he never felt confident whenever he bowled to the West Indies legend.
2020-04-21 18:47:21 Read More

I try to play like Sachin sir, he is God of cricket: Prithvi Shaw

Young India opener Prithvi Shaw on Tuesday said 'idol' Sachin Tendulkar has advised him to always play his natural game and stay calm off the field.
2020-04-21 18:45:41 Read More

Pujara plays me the best during training sessions, reveals Shami

Pacer Mohammed Shami on Tuesday revealed that top-order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara plays him the best during the training sessions.
2020-04-21 18:45:35 Read More

Australia's Nick Kyrgios no fan of Slams without crowd

As Grand Slam governing bodies ponder over the perfect blueprint of future events amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, Australian world number 40 Nick Kyrgios has said he does not want to play in a major in the absence of crowd.
2020-04-21 18:17:36 Read More

Stokes should've been given out in the 2019 World Cup final: Ex-NZ captain

Former Black Caps captain Glenn Turner believes England all-rounder Ben Stokes should have been adjudged out for obstructing the field in ICC World Cup final against New Zealand last year.
2020-04-21 17:56:46 Read More

Sreesanth chides Akhtar's comment on India-Pakistan series

Out of favour India pacer S Sreesanth has joined the chorus in criticising Shoaib Akhtar's proposal of having an India-Pakistan bilateral series to raise funds in fight against the ongoing coronavirus crisis, saying nothing can happen between the two hostile nations until relationships improve.
2020-04-21 16:51:36 Read More

Federer, Nadal & Djokovic are not chasing titles: Amritraj

Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj talking about Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic said, "These three are not chasing money or history, they've already made it theirs. They're not chasing titles either, they are chasing each other," Amritraj said. "All three of them are so strong mentally that they can pick it up literally from where they left off.
2020-04-21 16:44:25 Read More

WATCH: Olympic medallist Efimova wows fans with her 'dry' swimming routine

As the deadly coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the globe, athletes across the world find themselves confined to their homes, cut off from any form of outdoor training. But that hasn't stopped athletes from finding new ways to keep themselves fit and competition ready. One such effort, which is more of an innovation, has gone viral on social media platforms.
2020-04-21 16:03:42 Read More

Gavaskar proposes T20 WC swap between India and Australia

Sunil Gavaskar says India can swap the T20 World Cup with Australia and host it this year instead of the scheduled 2021 edition, provided the COVID-19 curve flattens in the country.
2020-04-21 15:31:31 Read More

In pictures: What top cricketers are up to these days

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2020-04-21 13:03:38 Read More

Expert Opinion: Can live sports return before a COVID-19 vaccine is out?

Efforts are being made for some sort of normalcy to return on the field of play. But is it possible at all with a COVID-19 vaccine still possibly years away? Won't it leave athletes vulnerable against an invisible enemy? Will fans return to the stands like before? Timesofindia.com asked these questions to a host of sportspersons, former and current, as well as coaches and sports administrators.
2020-04-21 12:08:18 Read More

Mushfiqur Rahim to auction his bat to help in COVID-19 relief efforts

Bangladesh wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has decided to auction his bat, with which he scored a double hundred against Sri Lanka in 2013, to raise funds for the COVID-19 relief work in his country.
2020-04-20 11:02:17 Read More

Chinese Super League season may get underway in June-July

The CSL was originally scheduled to kick off on February 22 but was pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic after the new coronavirus emerged late last year in China.
2020-04-20 10:36:59 Read More

Premier League's transfer market bubble set to burst

The financial squeeze put on Premier League clubs by the coronavirus crisis could be felt across the continent in the coming months as the well to fund massive transfer fees runs dry.
2020-04-20 09:59:47 Read More

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Josh Hazlewood says players willing to take pay cuts

Australia's cricketers are willing to take pay cuts if it will help keep the game afloat during the coronavirus shutdown but the country's board must be transparent about its finances, pacer Josh Hazlewood has said.
2020-04-20 09:52:56 Read More

Japan virus expert 'pessimistic' about Tokyo Olympics in 2021

Japan and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) agreed last month to delay the Tokyo 2020 Games until July 2021, after pressure from athletes and sports federations.
2020-04-20 09:49:16 Read More

Missing ITF debut due to Covid-19, Sai Bhoyar now aims top-spot in rankings

In 2017 city tennis player Sai Bhoyar won back-to-back under-14 Asian Championship titles. Since then she has been dreaming of participating in International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournaments.
2020-04-20 09:18:26 Read More

Silverstone open to hosting two F1 races without spectators

The season has yet to start but the Liberty Media-owned sport's management are hoping to get going in the European summer with a revised and reduced schedule that could run into next year.
2020-04-20 09:17:00 Read More

Stuck in Kolkata, Soosairaj plans relief work for Kanyakumari village

Around this time last month, M Soosairaj was in high spirits. Having won the ISL title in his first season for ATK on March 14 in Goa, the Tamil Nadu footballer had returned to Kolkata along with the rest of the team to celebrate the success.
2020-04-20 09:12:06 Read More

Leclerc wins virtual Chinese GP, celebrates by cooking pasta

Ferrari's Leclerc started on pole and finished ahead of Red Bull's Alex Albon and Guanyu Zhou, who races in Formula 2.
2020-04-20 09:00:31 Read More

500 fans watch as football resumes in Turkmenistan

Around 500 people attended Sunday's game between Altyn Asyr and Kopetdag in a 20,000-capacity stadium in the capital, Ashgabat. It was the first fixture played in the Yokary Liga since March 20.
2020-04-20 08:43:12 Read More

When athletes have to battle the demons of the mind

Top athletes lead intensely competitive, highly regimented lives in which every waking moment is geared towards tuning one's mind and body for sporting excellence. So when there is no sport, no discipline and no training, they can be vulnerable to mental-health issues. TOI talks to top sports psychologists about how to tackle creeping doubt and depression in such times...
2020-04-20 08:42:24 Read More

Djokovic opposes compulsory coronavirus vaccination

"Personally I am opposed to vaccination and I wouldn't want to be forced by someone to take a vaccine in order to be able to travel," Djokovic said in a live facebook chat. "But if it becomes compulsory, what will happen? I will have to make a decision. I have my own thoughts about the matter and whether those thoughts will change at some point, I don't know," he added.
2020-04-20 08:12:02 Read More

ICC unlikely to announce decision on T20 World Cup before August

The coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation or postponement of practically every sporting event. With Australia having sealed its borders for six months till September 30 to deal with the coronavirus crisis, there is a growing feeling that the T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place from Oct 18 to Nov 15 in Australia, too could be postponed to next year.
2020-04-20 07:53:53 Read More

Staying away from hockey has been very tough: Akashdeep

With the Indian athletes exercising lockdown as part of the social distance and self-isolation measures to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, addressing their issues of mental fitness and emotional well-being to keep their positive spirit up has become all the more important.
2020-04-19 23:10:08 Read More

Miandad comments upset my father during Pak tour: Irfan Pathan

Former India allrounder Irfan Pathan has revealed his father got upset once at Pakistani legend Javed Miandad for his comments on the fast bowler.
2020-04-19 23:09:41 Read More

Ricky Ponting was my 'hero' growing up: Marcus Stoinis

"Ricky Ponting, my God, he has been my hero for a long time. And Matthew Hayden was the guy I wanted to bat like when I was growing up," Australia's Marcus Stoinis said during a live chat on Delhi Capitals' official Instagram handle.
2020-04-19 22:44:17 Read More

Have fond memories of India, says Hungarian shooter Veronika Major

If there is someone who is genuinely upset about the New Delhi shooting World Cup getting cancelled, it is Hungarian pistol shooter Veronika Major.
2020-04-19 22:02:50 Read More

'From playing square cuts to doing my own hair cuts': Sachin reveals his new hairdo

Amid the nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus crisis, former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday cut his own hair and said he went from 'playing square cuts to doing my own hair cuts'.
2020-04-19 21:54:49 Read More

Sanjay Manjrekar becomes nostalgic over Keema Cutlet, shares video

Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar on Sunday took to Twitter and posted a video in which he is seen holding a plate of Keema Cutlet and Pav (bread).
2020-04-19 21:44:16 Read More

Zaheer's probably best catch was in Road Safety World Series: Sachin

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar hailed Zaheer Khan's catch during India Legends seven-wicket win over West Indies Legends in the first match of the Road Safety World Series at the Wankhede Stadium last month, saying it was probably the quick's best catch, including during his playing days.
2020-04-19 20:41:46 Read More

Ineos world champion Rohan Dennis in lewd lockdown spat: Reports

Team Ineos' Australian world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has closed his Instagram and Twitter accounts after appearing to break Spain's lockdown law over the weekend.
2020-04-19 19:43:26 Read More

Use kit bag for lifting these days: Shreyas Iyer

With gyms closed during the nationwide lockdown, athletes are embracing unique ways and means to stay fit. As far as cricketer Shreyas Iyer is concerned, the India middle order batsman is using his kit bag to do the lifting.
2020-04-19 19:31:27 Read More

Faf du Plessis reveals secret of MS Dhoni's IPL success

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's intelligent recruitment policy of roping in international captains who can contribute strategically, was one of the biggest reason for Chennai Super Kings's stupendous success in IPL, feels former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis. CSK has been a part of 10 out of 12 seasons of IPL and have never finished lower than semi-finals or play-offs.
2020-04-19 19:20:24 Read More

AS Roma players agree to go without four months' salary

The players and coaching staff at Serie A side AS Roma have agreed to go without four months' salary to help the club through the crisis caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
2020-04-19 18:57:13 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar was harder to dislodge than Brian Lara: Gillespie

It was difficult to get both of them out, but Sachin Tendulkar was a bit harder to dislodge than Brian Lara, said former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie. He rated Indian Tendulkar alongside West Indies' Lara as the toughest batsman to dismiss in his career. "I found Sachin's defence was very hard to get through," Gillespie said on Cow Corner Chronicles.
2020-04-19 18:54:22 Read More

I was told by Lisbon coach 'you are not good enough': Chhetri

"You are not good enough for the first team, get lost to the B team," was what talismanic India football captain Sunil Chhetri had to listen to from Sporting Lisbon head coach when he joined them in 2012. Chhetri, then a 26-year-old, was signed by the top Portuguese side on a three-year contract but he returned home after completing nine months.
2020-04-19 18:35:10 Read More

Billy Gilmour is really a class talent: Frank McAvennie

Former Scotland international Frank McAvennie has heaped praise on Chelsea's Billy Gilmour saying that the latter is 'really a class talent'. "Gilmour is class. He is really a class talent," Goal.com quoted McAvennie as saying.
2020-04-19 18:09:59 Read More

Dav Whatmore takes charge at Baroda as Director of Cricket

Former Sri Lanka coach Dav Whatmore is set to take charge at Baroda as Director of Cricket.
2020-04-19 17:51:40 Read More

Alex Rins extends Suzuki MotoGP deal until 2022

Alex Rins has signed a new deal with Suzuki that will keep him at the team until 2022, the MotoGP outfit announced on Sunday. "The renewal of the contract between Suzuki Racing Company ... and the 24-year-old Spaniard arrives during a very peculiar moment in history," Suzuki said in a statement.
2020-04-19 17:36:59 Read More

Boxing federation arranges mental fitness session for boxers during lockdown

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Sunday became the first national sports body to conduct a mental fitness and emotional well-being session, which was attended by 374 boxers and coaches from the country.
2020-04-19 17:24:52 Read More

'I should have scored more goals': Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney may be Manchester United and England's record goalscorer but he still believes he should have found the back of the net more often during his career, even though he was not a natural finisher.
2020-04-19 17:13:53 Read More

Lockdown: Gopichand's tips on keeping mentally & physically fit

India's chief national coach Pullela Gopichand has been instrumental in changing the countryâ€™s outlook towards a sport which often found itself eclipsed by others. There's a reason he's popularly referred to as the 'Dronacharya of Indian Badminton'; with Gopichand you know what you're getting -- effective strategy, keen tailored inputs and the right kind of mentorship.
2020-04-19 17:04:29 Read More

Bhutia joins Pele, Maradona in paying tribute to 'humanity's heroes'

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has joined football greats Pele, Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane in applauding healthcare workers and humanity's other "heroes" for putting their own lives at risk to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-19 16:57:42 Read More

Justin Langer reveals how he almost retired in 2001

Justin Langer wanted to return home midway through Australia's Ashes tour of England in 2001 and announce his retirement after being dropped from the side due to poor form, the current national team head coach has revealed.
2020-04-19 16:01:49 Read More

Would want Dhoni to be part of T20 World Cup squad: Srikkanth

Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth has said he is a huge fan and believer of MS Dhoni and added that he would like to see the wicket-keeper batsman as a part of the Indian T20 World Cup squad.
2020-04-19 15:09:09 Read More

Indian players aware, quick to report: BCCI ACU chief on online corrupt approaches

BCCI's ACU head Ajit Singh said Indian players are well aware of the modus operandi of fixers and are quick to report anything suspect after ICC ACU head Alex Marshall said that prolonged lockdown and players using various social media platform could lead to corrupt approaches being made and people need to tread carefully.
2020-04-19 14:43:02 Read More

Mark Taylor, Adam Gilchrist predict big pay cuts for Australia players

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor and wicket-keeping great Adam Gilchrist believe pay cuts are inevitable for the country's cricketers as the sport gears up to deal with the expected financial crisis posed by the novel coronavirus.
2020-04-19 13:26:37 Read More

Pandemic hits Indian shooting accessories manufacturer hard

The shooters have figured a way to resume action amid the lockdown but the fortunes of an Indian company that exports shooting accessories to over 70 countries have nose-dived and its "visibility diminished" due to the stalling of all competitions by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-19 13:09:09 Read More

Expect boxing's national camp to resume next month: Santiago Nieva

Indian boxing's High Performance Director Santiago Nieva expects the national camp to resume at least partially next month and foresees no hiccups in fans rushing back to live sport in the age of social distancing as he feels people always "look for risks".
2020-04-19 12:55:34 Read More

Dhoni's inclusion changed power dynamics in Indian cricket: Srikkanth

Former India cricketer K Srikkanth has credited wicket-keeper batsman, MS Dhoni for changing the power dynamics in Indian cricket and also paid a special testament to the calmness showed by him as a skipper in pressure cooker situations.
2020-04-19 12:44:43 Read More

COVID-19: Paddler Ayhika Mukherjee too lends a helping hand

In Naihati, where Ayhika resides, she has donated money to a club that has taken up the responsibility of feeding the poor and, through another club, has provided rice, pulses and other essential groceries to help the less-privileged.
2020-04-19 12:36:41 Read More

How India forgot its first chess legend

Long before the ideas about artificial intelligence, Stockfish (free and open source chess engine) and AlphaZero (chess programme by Google no human can beat) came into existence; long before the concept of 'infinity in chess' was introduced; and long before chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand appeared on the horizon, there was Sultan Khan.
2020-04-19 12:33:47 Read More

Wuhan football team make emotional return to virus ground zero

Wuhan Zall, the Chinese Super League team from the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, made an emotional return to the city after more than three months torn from their families.
2020-04-19 12:20:02 Read More

Coronavirus: Shane Warne ponders why golf courses have been shut in Australia

Former Australian spinner Shane Warne on Sunday said that he cannot find the real reason behind shutting down of golf courses in Australia due to coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-19 12:07:52 Read More

Every captain has a favourite, think MS Dhoni really backed Suresh Raina: Yuvraj Singh

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh said that batsman Suresh Raina was a player that Mahendra Singh Dhoni backed a lot during his time as captain of the Indian team. Raina and Yuvraj were both part of the team that Dhoni led to the 2011 World Cup title.
2020-04-19 11:35:55 Read More

Consistency despite expectations helps Dhoni edge out Rohit Sharma: Pietersen

Former England and RCB batsman Kevin Pietersen said that he feels MS Dhoni would marginally beat Rohit Sharma to the greatest IPL captain of all-time title. "I like what Rohit Sharma does and I love the Mumbai Indians and their approach to the game. However, for consistency and weight of expectation down there in Chennai MS is my guy," said Pietersen.
2020-04-19 10:25:45 Read More

Pele, Maradona among icons paying tribute to medical workers

Pele, Maradona and Ronaldo were among the 50 global football icons to pay tribute to workers striving to combat the coronavirus pandemic in a video posted by FIFA.
2020-04-19 10:22:03 Read More

Red Bull's Horner says F1 owners would bail out struggling teams

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes the prospect of losing a struggling team from the Formula One grid would be such an "enormous blow" that the sport's owners would have to launch a financial bailout.
2020-04-19 09:26:53 Read More

EPL: Brighton chief wants relegation scrapped if season not finished

Brighton owner Tony Bloom believes that relegation should be scrapped if the Premier League season cannot be completed, claiming it would be "unfathomable" that a club could be doomed by "0.2 points".
2020-04-19 09:16:36 Read More

Mohammedan Sporting left disappointed over AIFF decision

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) league committee's recommendation to the executive committee that the 2019-20 season be "concluded" has come as a huge shock to Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC).
2020-04-19 08:59:57 Read More

Vanessa Bryant pays touching tribute to Kobe on wedding anniversary

Five-time NBA champion Bryant and the couple's 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in Los Angeles on January 26.
2020-04-19 08:58:48 Read More

Serena's coach, Nadal planning matches at academies

With top-level professional tennis shut down until at least July 13, both the academies said they were examining the possibility of staging and broadcasting matches so that fans could watch remotely.
2020-04-19 08:47:49 Read More

Coach Aavishkar Salvi relishes Oman challenge

It's well-known that Mumbai's former players are always in demand as coaches. The latest to attract attention is ex-India pacer Aavishkar Salvi.
2020-04-19 08:45:02 Read More

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Too early to worry coronavirus will further delay Olympics

Under increasing pressure from athletes, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Tokyo Games organisers last month postponed the 2020 Games for one year as the coronavirus spread, shutting down global sport.
2020-04-19 08:37:18 Read More

Food for thought: How gutsy Neha Goyal beat the odds

Torn shoes and empty stomach could not douse the fire in her belly to excel in a game that she picked up to fend off her hunger.
2020-04-19 08:28:29 Read More

'We've no coronavirus': Turkmenistan football season restarts

Turkmenistan is rebooting its football season on Sunday, with fans flocking back to stadiums in one of the few countries yet to declare a case of coronavirus.
2020-04-19 08:27:37 Read More

Lockdown: 'Known corrupters' trying to contact cricketers

The ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit head Alex Marshall has revealed that "known corrupters" are trying to build relations with cricketers by exploiting their increased presence on social media due to the coronavirus-forced halt to on-field action. No competitive match has taken place since a Pakistan Super League game on March 15 as players globally have been in lockdown.
2020-04-19 08:09:20 Read More

AIFF concludes season, Mohun Bagan declared I-League champions

The All India Football Federation's league committee on Saturday recommended to the executive committee that 2019-20 season be "deemed to be concluded" with Mohun Bagan declared as I-League champions as they "stand atop current standings until the point of suspension (March 14) and enjoy an insurmountable lead," if all matches were played in normal circumstances.
2020-04-19 08:07:47 Read More

Tokyo's homeless seek Olympic Athletes Village as shelter

A group representing the homeless is asking to use the Athletes Village for next year's Tokyo Olympics as a shelter during the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-18 10:24:06 Read More

Mexican soccer suspends relegation and promotion for 5 years

Mexican league soccer owners voted Friday to suspend relegation and promotion between the country's top two divisions for five years, citing economic problems for the second division that have been aggravated by the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-18 10:24:05 Read More

CONMEBOL confirms World Cup qualifying to begin in September

South American qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, will begin in September, the region's governing body CONMEBOL said on Friday.
2020-04-18 10:10:33 Read More

Sohail Tanvir urges fellow Pakistan cricketers to use social media responsibly

Pakistan's T20 specialist Sohail Tanvir is upset with the irresponsible use of social media by some of his fellow players.
2020-04-18 10:03:56 Read More

No more trials, Tokyo-bound shooters to be named soon

The Tokyo Games are postponed for a year. But the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) will not wait further to announce the countryâ€™s shooting contingent for the Olympics.
2020-04-18 09:45:55 Read More

Tennis governing bodies join forces to answer players' cry for financial help

The tennis governing bodies have joined forces to support lower-level professionals who are struggling financially during the sport's shutdown due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
2020-04-18 09:45:16 Read More

I am doing fine, no financial worries: Marzban 'Bawa' Patel clarifies

The situation gives rise to one very basic question: Whether the concerned person is able to manage his basic needs? Contrary to the perception surrounding Marzban â€˜Bawaâ€™ Patel though, Mumbaiâ€™s latest recipient of the prestigious Dronacharya Award last year, is doing just â€œgreatâ€.
2020-04-18 09:39:08 Read More

MLS extends hiatus until 'at least June 8'

Major League Soccer won't resume before June 8 the league said on Friday, and is exploring multiple scenarios for completing the 2020 season.
2020-04-18 09:38:03 Read More

IPL: Greatest XI from the 12 seasons played so far

IPL 2020 has been postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus. But what is the greatest XI from the 12 seasons played so far? TOI pores over the statistics and rummages through the memories to come up with the team to beat every other team.
2020-04-18 09:12:33 Read More

Cricket Australia faces cash crisis amid COVID-19 pandemic: Reports

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Kevin Roberts has told staff that the governing body faces a financial crisis and would not have been able to pay its bills at the end of August without layoffs, local media reported on Saturday.
2020-04-18 09:06:53 Read More

Man City's Kevin De Bruyne recovering from illness

Kevin De Bruyne is recovering from an illness, but the Manchester City star says he is not sure if he had coronavirus.
2020-04-18 08:49:36 Read More

Abiding memories of the IPL over 12 editions

The Times of India lists abiding memories of the IPL over 12 editions. Shane Warneâ€™s Rajasthan Royals, not the most fancied bunch at the beginning of the tournament, scripted a fairytale win to stretch the bounds of the possible in the very first IPL in 2008. Of course, the tone had been set in the very first game on April 18, with KKRâ€™s Brendon McCullum smashing an incredible ton.
2020-04-18 08:45:51 Read More

Italian football federation hopes play resumes in late May

The Italian football federation (FIGC) said on Friday that club matches should resume "in late May, early June", saying those advocating cancellation of the season "do not like football, or Italians".
2020-04-18 08:42:59 Read More

Andy Murray haunted by 2016 Roland Garros final loss to Novak Djokovic

Andy Murray admits that his Roland Garros final defeat in 2016 to lifetime rival Novak Djokovic remains one of his most shattering losses.
2020-04-18 08:30:00 Read More

NBA, players agree on plan for partial salary withholding

The NBA and its players union agreed on a plan for reducing player compensation should games be permanently cancelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic as commissioner Adam Silver said Friday it remained unclear when the league might be able to plan for a resumption of competition.
2020-04-18 08:18:47 Read More

England's Moeen Ali ready to return to Tests despite 'scapegoat' past

Moeen Ali says he is ready to return to Test action for England after a self-imposed exile from the red-ball game despite having been made to feel like "a scapegoat" in the past.
2020-04-18 08:11:34 Read More

12 years since launch, IPL faces a different challenge

It was on this day in 2008 that the first IPL T20 game was played. This year, though, the league faces a completely different challenge. Now, too, itâ€™s time to look towards other global sporting leagues, and see how they cope. To survive in a post-pandemic world, the IPL must innovate again.
2020-04-18 08:09:03 Read More

Making comeback after a long time is not easy: Azhar on Dhoni

As the postponement of the Indian Premier League (IPL) further delayed MS Dhoni's return to the field, former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin said that making a comeback in international cricket after a long time is not easy adding that 'practicing and playing matches are two different things'.
2020-04-17 22:43:28 Read More

'Zlatan fever' hits Hammarby as striker trains with club again

Swedish club Hammarby got another dose of 'Zlatan fever' on Friday when the AC Milan striker once again trained with the top-flight Stockholm side in which he owns a stake. The club and their fans would love to see Ibrahimovic, who also trained with the squad on Monday, in their colours but the 38-year-old remained tight-lipped about his future.
2020-04-17 22:17:46 Read More

Covid effect: ICC member boards running 'serious risk' of financial bankruptcy

Should there be no cricket played between now and the end of the year, it will lead certain cricket boards â€“ read: Sri Lanka, West Indies, Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Africa, among others â€“ to sizeable, inevitable bankruptcy. "Simply put, other than India and to an extent England, the rest of the cricket world will be on a hand-to-mouth existence if this scenario continues," a leading cricket industry executive said.
2020-04-17 21:46:28 Read More

Rahul Dravid made me feel like a 11-year-old kid: Graeme Swann

Rahul Dravid was such a force to reckon with during his county stint with Kent back in 2000 that he made rookie Graeme Swann feel like a school kid, the former England off-spinner said on Friday. Swann recalled how he once got Dravid out and it became a momentous occasion for him.
2020-04-17 20:46:33 Read More

Three Wales rugby internationals contracted coronavirus: Coach Pivac

Three Wales rugby internationals have contracted the coronavirus, coach Wayne Pivac has said. Pivac did not identify the players in an interview with New Zealand's 1 NEWS, with the website reporting that all three players had now recovered.
2020-04-17 20:25:25 Read More

I changed my choice of music to become more composed: Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan is always associated with aggressive strokeplay, a lot of vigour and light-hearted moments on the cricket pitch. Fans call him 'Gabbar' and go berserk when he takes a catch near the boundary line only to break into his 'thigh-five' celebration.
2020-04-17 20:04:27 Read More

Premier League clubs discuss options but left in limbo

Premier League clubs on Friday discussed possible models for finishing the current season but did not consider a specific date for play to resume while UK government lockdown restrictions remain in place.
2020-04-17 19:30:47 Read More

Covid-19 - Agree with Sachin, need to take situation step by step: McCullum

Former New Zealand captain and Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendan McCullum on Friday said he agrees with batting legend Sachin Tendulkar that the menace of COVID-19 and lockdown period needs to be tackled session by session like a Test match, ensuring the days are well planned. "I agree with Sachin... Deal with every day, make sure your days are well planned, well structured," McCullum said.
2020-04-17 19:18:12 Read More

Athletes, coaches praise SAI's online workshop to enhance skill of coaches

Former athletes, including 2003 World Championships bronze medallist Anju Bobby George, have lavished praise on the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for its online workshop aimed at enhancing skills of coaches.
2020-04-17 19:11:33 Read More

That knock of 158 not out changed my life: McCullum

Sourav Ganguly told Brendon McCullum that his life had changed forever after the former New Zealand captain smashed an unbeaten 73-ball 158 for Kolkata Knight Riders in the first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) game on April 18 in 2008.
2020-04-17 18:55:49 Read More

IPL 2018 qualifier vs SRH, Dhoni's 2010 masterclass among Hussey's favourite

Former Australia and Chennai Super Kings batsman Michael Hussey remembers the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) qualifier against Sunrisers Hyderabad, a six-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab in the 2010 IPL and Lakshmipathy Balaji's hat-trick in the inaugural season of the tournament as his favourite IPL moments.
2020-04-17 18:51:19 Read More

Federer picks Sampras among others he would love to see again

Roger Federer wants to bring back Brazilian Gustavo Kuerten, Swedish Stefan Edberg and American Pete Sampras among others if he could, the Swiss tennis ace said in an interactive social media session with fans.
2020-04-17 18:13:10 Read More

Will take decision at appropriate time: ICC on staging T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is not in a hurry to take a decision whether the T20 World Cup should be postponed in the wake of COVID-19 or staged as scheduled, saying it is "exploring all options" as part of its comprehensive contingency planning for all its events.
2020-04-17 17:40:51 Read More

IPL in '80s, '90s: Kapil, Srikkanth, Kambli could have invited bidding wars

The Indian cricketers of '80s and '90s were unlucky to miss the gravy train called the Indian Premier League but had they been active today, they could have forced the Ambanis and the Khans to loosen their purse strings a tad more. If a list of such players were to be compiled then Kapil Dev, K Srikkanth, Vinod Kambli among others would have definitely made the cut.
2020-04-17 17:25:44 Read More

Mahi bhai said he hasn't been angry in 20 years: Kuldeep

Former India skipper M.S. Dhoni is known to be a cool customer and spinner Kuldeep Yadav has revealed how the wicket-keeper told him that he hasnt been angry in 20 years.
2020-04-17 17:10:42 Read More

Michael Holding to quit commentary, says decision personal

Michael Holding, one of the most revered commentators of world cricket and known for his strong views and razor-sharp comments, has decided to hang up the mic. He has already informed his decision to his employers in the UK and South Africa.
2020-04-17 17:07:46 Read More

AITA hits out at sports secretary for making 'baffling' suggestions

The national tennis federation has lashed out at the sports secretary for making baffling suggestions such as hiring Physical Training (PT) teachers to unearth fresh talent and demanding a one-page proposal for two editions of the Olympic Games.
2020-04-17 17:01:37 Read More

'Ae Kohli chauka maar na': Anushka imitates 'fan' to playfully heckle Virat

Power couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma like other Indian citizens have been confined to their homes due to the ongoing lockdown announced by the government to battle the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-17 16:52:18 Read More

Muttiah Muralitharan: Legend who wreaked havoc with a smile

Legendary Sri Lanka off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan turned 48 on Friday. Considered one of the greatest bowlers of all time, Muralitharan's extraordinary career tally of 800 Test wickets stands alone in the list of all time highest wicket-takers in the longest format of the game.
2020-04-17 16:21:59 Read More

New South African cricket boss Smith rules de Kock out of Test captaincy

Former Test skipper Graeme Smith was on Friday confirmed as South Africa's director of cricket -- and revealed that Quinton de Kock would not be elevated to the Test captaincy. Jacques Faul, acting chief executive of Cricket South Africa, said Smith had been appointed for a two-year term, expiring at the end of March 2022. Smith was appointed in an acting capacity last December.
2020-04-17 16:02:27 Read More

Graeme Smith handed permanent charge of CSA Director of Cricket

Former captain Graeme Smith was on Friday appointed Cricket South Africa's permanent Director of Cricket for a two-year term, a post which he held on an interim basis since December last year.
2020-04-17 14:44:44 Read More

Watch: MI captain Rohit Sharma's daily lockdown schedule

With the nationwide lockdown extended till May 3, India's fight against the deadly coronavirus continues. Sporting activities across the globe have come to a standstill, including the 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) which on Thursday was postponed till further notice.
2020-04-17 14:31:09 Read More

I focus on seam and swing, pace comes from strength: Mohammed Shami

Team India boasts of a fast-bowling attack that skipper Virat Kohli says he is proud to lead. And the man who has been an integral part of the transformation of a young attack into world beaters is Mohammed Shami. Having started off under former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Shami is now the leader of the pack under Kohli.
2020-04-17 14:15:45 Read More

Cricket in stalemate, a famous fan waits

The summer heat rising and the body paint slowly beginning to run, Indian cricket's most famous fan finds himself without a game to watch.
2020-04-17 14:12:55 Read More

No point discussing IPL in Sri Lanka right now: BCCI official

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is keen to host the currently-suspended IPL but the influential voices within the BCCI feel that there is no point in discussing such a proposal in a "closed world" battling the COVID-19 pandemic right now. "The BCCI will not be in a position to say anything when the world is closed," a senior Board official said.
2020-04-17 13:16:03 Read More

Skeet shooter Paul Adams expects records to fall in Tokyo

Australian skeet shooter Paul Adams learned he had made the team for the Tokyo Olympics on Friday and while he will have to wait until 2021 to compete due to the COVID-19 pandemic he says the postponement will only make athletes hungrier for success.
2020-04-17 13:06:57 Read More

Vettel could seal new Ferrari deal before F1 season starts

Sebastian Vettel has indicated he could have a new deal done with Ferrari before the Formula One season eventually starts after being put on hold by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-17 12:41:05 Read More

Indian women's hockey team to raise funds for poor affected by lockdown

The Indian women's hockey team has launched a fun fitness challenge to raise funds for the migrant labourers whose families have been affected by the nationwide lockdown to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The 18-day challenge aims to raise money through crowdfunding to feed at least 1000 families while also encouraging people to adapt to an active lifestyle.
2020-04-17 12:28:16 Read More

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Lockdown: Reid's 'doubt & belief' theory will help Indian hockey

What's left of India's completed Pro League exploits against Netherlands, Belgium and Australia is footage, and loads of it. And what's available now during lockdown is ample time. The players can watch it over and over again and take notes, which could be the best activity for them to do while socially distanced and understandably slightly worried.
2020-04-17 12:14:43 Read More

Humour most important in getting through difficult situations: Neesham

Known for his tongue-in-cheek take on life and cricket, New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham feels focussing on the funny side of things helps him cope with difficult situations like the COVID-19 pandemic currently sweeping through the world.
2020-04-17 11:30:28 Read More

Cricket Australia lays off staff over coronavirus shutdown

Cricket Australia has announced it is laying off most of its administrative staff and will run a skeleton operation until at least mid-year due to COVID-19's impact on the game.
2020-04-17 11:19:02 Read More

WATCH: Shikhar Dhawan dances to 'daddy cool' with son Zoravar

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan is making most of the forced break by spending quality time with his family at home with the ongoing lockdown in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-17 10:57:24 Read More

Cricket Australia praises Simon Fry, John Ward as duo retire from elite umpiring

Cricket Australia (CA) on Friday praised Simon Fry and John Ward, who announced their retirement from elite umpiring.
2020-04-17 10:47:15 Read More

Sri Lanka offers to host IPL 2020 amid COVID-19 crisis

Sri Lanka has offered to host the 13th edition of the IPL which has now been indefinitely suspended due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The 2020 IPL edition was slated to start from March 29 but with the coronavirus outbreak it was first deferred till April 15 and now with the extension of nation-wide lockdown in India till May 3, it has been indefinitely suspended.
2020-04-17 10:39:08 Read More

CCI to contribute Rs 1 crore towards Corona relief

The Cricket Club of India (CCI) has decided to bat for coronavirus pandemic relief in a grand manner.
2020-04-17 10:21:14 Read More

Paralympian Sharad keen to return to India

Rio Paralympian Sharad Kumar was devastated to hear the news about the postponement of Tokyo Games.
2020-04-17 10:11:14 Read More

NBA draft won't take place until 2020 season is completed: Source

The 2020 NBA Draft will likely not take place until the season ends, an NBA source told Field Level Media on Thursday.
2020-04-17 10:06:29 Read More

Kyle Chalmers eyes greatness at 'biggest' Games

Kyle Chalmers stunned the swimming world when he stormed to gold in the 100 metres freestyle at the Rio Olympics and the Australian believes greatness awaits if he can retain his title in Tokyo next year.
2020-04-17 09:31:36 Read More

BFI to have online anti-doping classes

To avoid the shame of doping violations, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has decided to use the lockdown period to educate the boxers on proper dope control.
2020-04-17 09:31:31 Read More

USADA adapts in COVID-19 era with self-administered doping tests

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) says a new self-administered doping test could help protect clean athletes, as the agency tries to ensure no one gets a "free pass" from reduced testing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-17 09:22:43 Read More

Coaches and athletes demand resumption of outdoor training

Waiting for outdoor training to resume post the conclusion of the first phase of lockdown on April 14, coaches and athletes of at least two prominent disciplines haven't particularly taken a liking to the government's decision to impose another round of lockdown.
2020-04-17 09:19:35 Read More

Mohun Bagan not to be denied I-League crown

Mohun Bagan will not be denied the I-League title even if the All India Football Federation (AIFF) officially cancels the league on Saturday.
2020-04-17 09:09:03 Read More

Qatar reports three new virus cases at World Cup sites

Qatar has detected three more coronavirus cases among workers on World Cup stadiums, organisers said Thursday, bringing the number of infections among those involved in 2022 tournament construction to eight.
2020-04-17 08:56:53 Read More

NBA China chief to step down

The NBA's top official in China is stepping down after just under two years in the role, the NBA announced on Thursday. NBA China chief executive Derek Chang is leaving to spend more time with his family. He was hired in June 2018.
2020-04-17 08:45:42 Read More

Highly unlikely US Open would be held without fans: USTA head

The organisers of the US Open said on Thursday a decision on whether to hold the Grand Slam this year amid the coronavirus outbreak will be made in June, and playing it without fans is on the table but highly unlikely. The US Open, which is scheduled to run from Aug. 31 to Sept. 13, is both the largest and loudest of the four Grand Slam events on the tennis calendar.
2020-04-17 08:31:33 Read More

Berlin Formula E grand prix postponed

The Berlin Formula E Grand Prix scheduled for June 21 was postponed on Thursday as organisers of F1's green cousin extended the championship's coronavirus suspension to July. Berlin brings to five the number of races called off in the series after Rome, Paris, Seoul and Jakarta.
2020-04-17 08:15:26 Read More

Post lockdown, players will need at least three weeks to get into match mode

But the wait may get longer for the enthusiasts because even after the athletes hit the ground after the lockdown phase, they will need a considerable amount of time to be back to match-fitness. According to top trainers across the country, three weeks is the minimum time cricketers and other sportsmen will need even after they have resumed their outdoor training.
2020-04-17 08:11:56 Read More

Captain Moore, 99, in the running for British Sports Personality of 2020

Bobby Moore was named Britain's sports personality of the year in 1966 after leading England to triumph in the soccer World Cup, and now another Captain Moore has become a surprise contender to follow in his footsteps -- at the age of 99. World War Two veteran Tom Moore has raised an astonishing 15 million pounds for the National Health Service - by walking 100 laps of his garden.
2020-04-16 23:07:45 Read More

E-sports pull in more viewers as coronavirus halts live sports matches

Sports fans and players across the world frustrated by canceled matches because of the coronavirus epidemic are turning to e-sports, with professional real-world athletes joining virtual game tournaments of football, auto racing and basketball.
2020-04-16 22:44:53 Read More

Call off Test C'ship cycle & ODI league, revisit FTP: Members tell ICC

Leading member boards of the International Cricket Council â€“ with the BCCI, the England & Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Australia at the helm â€“ have written to the global body governing the game, asking for the Test Championship Cycle and the proposed one-day international (ODI) league to be done away with.
2020-04-16 21:56:47 Read More

I could play so many ODIs because of Dhoni's support: Kedar Jadhav

India batsman Kedar Jadhav on Thursday said he owes a lot to former captain MS Dhoni who backed him throughout his career and helped him play so many One Day Internationals (ODIs) for the country. While it looks like this is the end of the road for the 35-year old, it would be fair to say Kedar enjoyed a decent run in 50-over cricket, playing 73 ODIs.
2020-04-16 21:16:15 Read More

'The best I faced': Darren Lehmann on battle with Wasim Akram

Former Australia batsman and coach Darren Lehmann on Thursday responded to a video of his battle with Pakistan fast bowling great Wasim Akram in which he ended up being the winner. Lehmann said that he got lucky that day before admitting that Wasim was the best he faced.
2020-04-16 20:39:45 Read More

RCB coach Katich open to IPL outside India, confident it will take place in 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore head coach Simon Katich is open to the idea of having the 2020 IPL outside India and has "no doubt" the cash-rich league will take place in some form later in the year. The BCCI on Thursday suspended the IPL "till further notice" in the wake of the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-16 20:39:18 Read More

'Akhtar's career would have ended if Dalmiya had not helped'

A former chairman of the PCB has revealed that had it not been for the help extended by the late ICC chief Jagmohan Dalmiya, fast bowler Shoiab Akhtar's career would have ended in 2000-01. In 1999, the ICC had told the PCB that Akhtar's bowling action was under scrutiny. "Jagmohan supported us a lot in the Akhtar bowling action case. He took a stand for us," Lt General (retd) Tauqir Zia said.
2020-04-16 19:51:26 Read More

Women's football faces 'almost existential threat', report says

The coronavirus pandemic presents "an almost existential threat" to women's football, according to a report by global players' union FIFPro published Thursday.
2020-04-16 19:39:21 Read More

PGA Tour to restart in June but no fans for first four weeks

PGA Tour, the world's biggest and most lucrative golf tour, is all set to resume activities in June but the first four events will be closed to the public. As per the announcement, 14 events will be held in the season right up to Tour Championships ending on September 7 besides 13 FedExCup events, including the star-studded Hero World Challenge headlined by Tiger Woods.
2020-04-16 19:35:36 Read More

Real goalie Courtois to race for Red Bull in virtual Chinese GP

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is aiming for a top 10 finish when he joins Red Bull's Alexander Albon and five other regular Formula One racers for Sunday's virtual Chinese Grand Prix.
2020-04-16 19:27:41 Read More

BCCI officially suspends IPL 2020 till further notice

The BCCI on Thursday suspended the 2020 season of cash-rich Indian Premier League till further notice due to COVID-19 lockdown measures. BCCI said it will continue to review the situation for a potential start date with stakeholders. The Board will also continue to take guidance from the government of India, state governments and other state regulatory bodies.
2020-04-16 19:00:29 Read More

Absence of series against India results in PCB losing $90 million

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suffered a revenue loss to the tune of USD 90 million in its last media rights deal because of the frozen bilateral cricket ties with India since 2008. India have played against Pakistan only in ICC tournaments in the last few years due to the diplomatic tension between the two nations.
2020-04-16 18:59:43 Read More

Postponed Olympics to 'kickstart' Japan economy: IOC

Postponing the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will provide a welcome boost to the coronavirus-hit Japanese economy next year, a senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) official claimed on Thursday.
2020-04-16 18:54:05 Read More

Viswanathan Anand joins WWF India as ambassador for environment education

Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand has joined WWF (World Wide Fund) India as its ambassador for environment education programme.
2020-04-16 18:09:06 Read More

Craving for competition, shooters give international online event thumbs-up

Online international shooting is here to stay as highly-competitive marksmen and women, including Indian teen sensation Manu Bhakar, "look forward" to more such events at a time when a pandemic has left them confined to their homes.
2020-04-16 18:07:56 Read More

Make him drive: Shoaib Akhtar's plan to dismiss Virat Kohli

Speaking in an Instagram video, former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar revealed how he would get rid of India skipper Virat Kohli, if he was to bowl to him. "If I was bowling, I would go wide of the crease and pitch the ball up (to Kohli) and shape it away from him in order to make him drive. If that does not work, I will bowl him at 150 [kph] and he will get out."
2020-04-16 18:04:21 Read More

If Dhoni is available for T20 WC, India should pick him: Harbhajan

"MS Dhoni is a big big player. He doesn't need to be told if he is capable or not. So I don't think you need to ponder too much about it. If you think you need Dhoni, and if he is available, you pick him," said Harbhajan Singh, India's third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. Harbhajan also opined that all-rounder Hardik Pandya should be in the T20 WC team.
2020-04-16 17:28:41 Read More

Sharath highest-ranked Indian again at 31, Suthirtha breaks into top-100

Veteran table tennis player Sharath Kamal on Thursday surpassed compatriot G Sathiyan to become the highest-ranked Indian in the ITTF world rankings, jumping seven spots to reach 31.
2020-04-16 17:00:14 Read More

Rafael Nadal expecting lengthy wait before tennis returns

Rafael Nadal thinks the global nature of tennis means there is little chance tournaments will go ahead any time soon as sport continues to be paralysed by the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-16 15:48:04 Read More

I see him as the best finisher in the game: Faf du Plessis on MS Dhoni

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis hailed MS Dhoni for the number of times he has managed to provide the finishing touch to a match.
2020-04-16 15:44:03 Read More

Ronaldinho enjoys 'golden cell' in locked-down Paraguay capital

With Paraguay's capital in lockdown, former soccer star Ronaldinho is spending his second week under house arrest in an exclusive hotel in Asuncion, where a ballroom has been set up to allow him to keep us his soccer skills, as he awaits trial for entering the country under a false passport. The 40-year-old World Cup winner is occupying $350-a-night suites at a Colonial-style Palmaroga hotel.
2020-04-15 23:20:24 Read More

This virus has taught us wealth is not everything, sharing is: Irfan Pathan

Former India allrounder Irfan Pathan has taken stands on social issues of late. Now he is at the forefront of community service and social work in these demanding times of the Covid-19 pandemic.
2020-04-15 22:58:06 Read More

KL Rahul should only be used as backup wicket-keeper: Mohammad Kaif

Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif on Wednesday said KL Rahul should only be used as a backup wicket-keeper so that workload on the player can be managed.
2020-04-15 22:53:09 Read More

PCB plans to bid for ICC events with UAE

The Pakistan Cricket Board is planning to launch a joint bid for five to six ICC events along with its counterpart from the UAE, according to PCB chairman Ehsan Mani.
2020-04-15 22:47:22 Read More

Yousuf hits out at PCB for appointing Misbah in dual role of coach and selector

Former captain Mohammad Yousuf has ridiculed the Pakistan Cricket Board's decision to continue with Misbah-ul-Haq as head coach and selector. The veteran of 90 Tests and 288 one-day internationals also slammed Misbah for allegedly being dishonest.
2020-04-15 22:33:38 Read More

Sport could resume in empty stadiums, says top US disease expert

The NFL campaign and an abbreviated baseball season may be possible if games are played without fans and players are kept in lockdown, US President Donald Trump's leading infectious disease adviser said on Wednesday.
2020-04-15 22:03:32 Read More

Indians shine in first international online shooting competition

The experienced Amanpreet Singh, Manu Bhaker and Meghana Sajjanar were among the Indian shooters who shone in the first-of-its-kind International Online Shooting Championship held on Wednesday.
2020-04-15 21:51:29 Read More

BCCI 'postpones' Indian Premier League again until further notice

The Indian cricket board has decided to postpone the Indian Premier League (IPL) until further notice. The BCCI, on Wednesday, separately contacted all the franchises and informed them that in the given situation â€“ with Covid-19 not showing any signs of subsiding - "the IPL is being shelved for the time being".
2020-04-15 21:05:33 Read More

Indian women qualify for 2021 WC after ODI C'ship round cancelled

India on Wednesday sealed their qualification for the 2021 Women's World Cup following the cancellation of their ODI Championship round against Pakistan with the BCCI not getting government clearance to play the arch-rivals. The India-Pakistan round was scheduled to take place between July and November last year but was always subject to government clearance.
2020-04-15 20:43:24 Read More

Dav Whatmore set to be appointed Baroda coach

World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore is set to take over the reins of the Baroda team after being shortlisted for the job by its cricket association.
2020-04-15 20:22:53 Read More

Juventus duo Matuidi, Rugani cleared of coronavirus

Juventus said Wednesday that French midfielder Blaise Matuidi and Italian defender Daniele Rugani had recovered from coronavirus after testing positive for it last month.
2020-04-15 19:57:23 Read More

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Can't pick between pink-ball fifer and Lord's show: Ishant Sharma

Fast bowler Ishant Sharma said that he can't pick between his seven-wicket haul at Lord's in 2014 and the fifer he took in India's maiden pink ball Test against Bangladesh in November 2019.
2020-04-15 19:42:22 Read More

Can't pick between pink-ball fifer and Lord's show: Ishant Sharma

Sports Ministry to engage with 11 federations via video conference on Thursday

The Sports Ministry will reach out to 11 national federations on Thursday via video conference for a possible discussion on the future course of action as sporting activities have been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-15 19:25:28 Read More

Russians face trial for iron-bar attack on English fan

Two Russians will face trial in France over a vicious assault that left an English fan partially paralysed during Euro 2016, a judicial source said on Wednesday.
2020-04-15 19:25:22 Read More

Steyn among four all-time greatest fast bowlers named by Holding

The great Michael Holding has picked South African Dale Steyn among his top-four fast bowlers across generations and his list includes fellow West Indians Malcolm Marshall and Andy Roberts besides Australian Denis Lillee. Steyn picked 439 Test wickets at a stellar average of 22.95 and has one of the smoothest actions in the game.
2020-04-15 19:09:56 Read More

Klopp leads Liverpool tributes to Hillsborough families

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and captain Jordan Henderson have delivered messages of support to the families of the 96 supporters killed in the Hillsborough disaster 31 years ago.
2020-04-15 18:57:32 Read More

PM Narendra Modi lauds chess players' innovative method of raising money

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lavished praise on Indian chess players, including former world champion Vishwanathan Anand, for coming up with an "innovative" way to raise funds for the country's fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-15 18:46:05 Read More

Novak Djokovic praised for donation in Italy

Novak Djokovic has been praised by the director general of the local health authority in Bergamo for his donation to help control the coronavirus outbreak in Italy.
2020-04-15 18:43:42 Read More

On this day: Sachin, Sidhu help India post their 1st 300+ ODI total

On this day in 1996, India scored 305 runs in an ODI match for the first time at Sharjah against Pakistan. The Mohammad Azharuddin-led India side won with 'Little Master' Sachin Tendulkar (118) and Navjot Singh Sidhu (101) forging a record 231-run stand for the second wicket. India went on to win the game by 28 runs against Pakistan.
2020-04-15 18:35:08 Read More

David Moyes was keen to get Gareth Bale to Manchester United

Former Manchester United manager David Moyes might not have lasted a full season at the historic club, but he has revealed that he did try to sign quite a few star players, but the deals never saw the light of the day.
2020-04-15 18:05:54 Read More

There was snowfall in Lahore last year: Shoaib Akhtar responds to Gavaskar

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar responded to Sunil Gavaskar after the former India skipper said that it was more likely to snow in Lahore than a bilateral series to take place between India and Pakistan any time soon. Akhtar pointed out in a tweet that there was indeed snowfall in Lahore last year.
2020-04-15 17:22:30 Read More

COVID-19: Arsenal to continue paying staff, casual workers until end of May

Arsenal will not use the government's furlough scheme and will continue paying employees and casual workers their full salaries until the end of May, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
2020-04-15 17:12:38 Read More

Sport must wait for some months, time not ideal: Medical experts

Forced out of grounds, tracks and courts by the COVID-19 pandemic, sports events may help in the long run, but medical experts on Wednesday warned that resuming anything this year could mean putting lives at risk.
2020-04-15 17:10:15 Read More

I have got huge Test ambitions: Tom Curran

He hasn't played red-ball cricket in over a year but England all-rounder Tom Curran says he has huge Test ambitions and is developing his skills to make a comeback.
2020-04-15 17:05:53 Read More

Austria says training can re-start, league to be responsible for tests

The Austrian government said on Wednesday that professional football teams could re-start training to prepare for the resumption of the season, which would be played without fans for the foreseeable future due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
2020-04-15 16:49:05 Read More

Tour de France postponed, to be held from Aug 29-Sept 20

The Tour de France has been postponed to Aug. 29-Sept 20 due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Wednesday. The Tour de France was due to be held from June 27-July 19. The UCI added that Italy's Giro and Spain's Vuelta would follow the Tour in a revised calendar.
2020-04-15 16:49:02 Read More

DDCA ombudsman takes action against 4 members

The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) ombudsman Justice Deepak Verma (Retd) on Wednesday debarred four members of the association from performing any DDCA function.
2020-04-15 16:45:40 Read More

Copenhagen's Santos gets three-game ban for assault in Europa clash

FC Copenhagen's Michael Santos has been banned for three games by UEFA for assaulting a policeman during a Europa League game at Celtic in February, European soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.
2020-04-15 16:38:30 Read More

In COVID-19 world, anti-doping gives in-home testing a try

The typical day for Noah Lyles now looks something like this: Drive to park. Unload weights from truck. Sprint on grassy field. Lift. And, every now and then, head home and take a doping test.
2020-04-15 16:24:06 Read More

Ricky Ponting calls spell from Shoaib Akhtar as fastest he ever faced

With the world coming to a standstill due to the coronavirus outbreak, current and former cricket stars have been interacting with fans on social media as sporting events have either been cancelled or suspended. And former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has called a spell he faced from Shoaib Akhtar as the fastest ever.
2020-04-15 15:19:49 Read More

Murali Vijay dubs CSK as special side in IPL

Veteran opening batsman Murali Vijay on Wednesday described his IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings as a special team in the T20 league with "legends of world cricket" forming a part of it.
2020-04-15 14:43:58 Read More

Imran Khan was behind Javed Miandad's ouster from Pakistan team, claims Basit Ali

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali, in an interview with TimesofIndia.com, has spoken about the differences in the Pakistan team when he was a part of it and pointed at an alleged conspiracy to remove Javed Miandad from the team. According to him, Pakistanâ€™s 1992 World Cup winning captain and now PM Imran Khan was behind star batsman Miandad being sidelined in 1993.
2020-04-15 14:31:22 Read More

Creating database of past performance for another shot at Olympics: Ashwini

Indian shuttlers Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy have finally got some time to pause and reflect due to the COVID-19 pandemic and they are making the most of it by creating a database to analyse their past performances while waiting for another shot at Olympic qualification.
2020-04-15 14:28:46 Read More

Laxman hits back at Clarke, says just being nice doesn't guarantee a place in IPL

Former India batsman VVS Laxman took a jibe at Michael Clarke for his recent claims that Australian cricketers "sucked up" to India captain Virat Kohli for protecting their IPL contracts, saying just being nice to someone doesn't guarantee a spot in the cash-rich tournament.
2020-04-15 13:41:19 Read More

Clarke's statement that Aussie players sucked up to Kohli 'ridiculous': Srikkanth

Asserting that sledging cannot help teams win matches, former India batsman Krishnamachari Srikkanth has rubbished Michael Clarke's claims that the Australian team were being nice to Virat Kohli's men during the 2018/19 Test series Down Under.
2020-04-15 13:26:51 Read More

Asian tournaments to go ahead this year: AFC official

Windsor John, general secretary of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), said he was confident that the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup would both be completed.
2020-04-15 13:21:45 Read More

No drop in intensity as we prepare for Olympics amidst lockdown, says Savita Punia

Indian women's hockey team goalkeeper Savita Punia believes it is important for the team to look at positives in order to stay motivated amid the COVID-19 crisis which the country is currently battling with.
2020-04-15 12:59:31 Read More

Won't agree to Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL: PCB

PCB chairman Ehsan Mani has said that the board will not agree to cancellation of Asia Cup to make room for IPL which for now has been postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Asia Cup is scheduled in the UAE in September. Pakistan were to host the event but it was shifted to Dubai and Abu Dhabi after India expressed reluctance owing to security concerns.
2020-04-15 12:28:17 Read More

Jos Buttler says he is in awe of Rohit Sharma's effortless batting

England batsman Jos Buttler was effusive in his praise for Rohit Sharma, describing the India opener as an awesome player, who can "effortlessly" take down any opposition by scoring big hundreds. "Rohit Sharma I think is an awesome player. Effortless. Quite a lot of Indian players have that awesome style," Buttler said during an Instagram live session on Rajasthan Royals page.
2020-04-15 12:21:37 Read More

Fight against COVID-19 is mother of all World Cups: Ravi Shastri

India's head cricket coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday described the country's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as the "mother of all world cups". Shastri shared a video message on his twitter account, urging people to apply lessons from sports to fight the pandemic.
2020-04-15 12:07:31 Read More

Has COVID-19 pandemic brought eSports to the fore?

Amidst Covid-18 pandemic forcing people to stay indoors, eSports is emerging out to be a solace space for people. While it is almost blasphemous to think that any aspect of a medical emergency could have benefits, the player vs player online games which require a specific skill-set is nailing the charts. On top of it, an eSport player can make a living out of it too.
2020-04-15 12:06:50 Read More

MS Dhoni gets over losses quickly, says Michael Hussey

Former Australian cricketer Michael Hussey has said that Indian wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni moves over losses quickly and does not have a habit of sulking over defeats.
2020-04-15 10:31:38 Read More

PCB chief warns of financial fallout if T20 WC cancelled

The tournament is scheduled to be played in October-November this year in Australia but with much of the world in lockdown currently due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fate of the tournament hangs in the balance.
2020-04-15 09:43:04 Read More

Trump eager to 'get sports back', league chiefs wary

Sports in America, like the rest of the world, have been brought to a virtual standstill by COVID-19. The NBA shut down on March 11 after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the virus, and the NHL, Major League Soccer and the US PGA Tour quickly followed suit.
2020-04-15 09:14:33 Read More

Like the effortless way in which Rohit takes players down, says Jos Buttler

England and Rajasthan Royals wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler heaped praise on Indian limited-overs vice captain and Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma. In a Facebook interaction with RR teammate and New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi on the franchise's page, Buttler said that he was most impressed with Rohit among the current players.
2020-04-14 23:12:52 Read More

Sam Curran 'can't wait' to play under Dhoni in IPL amid virus threat

England all-rounder Sam Curran said Tuesday he still hoped to play under India great MS Dhoni in the Indian Premier League -- and get one over older brother Tom -- despite the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-14 22:44:25 Read More

Dhawan looking to fine-tune musical skills amidst lockdown

The current lockdown has seen people restricted indoors and many are picking up new hobbies. Energetic India opener Shikhar Dhawan on Tuesday revealed he is trying his hand at playing a flute and honing his overall musical skills.
2020-04-14 22:06:34 Read More

BCCI tells franchises IPL 'postponed indefinitely' but no official word yet

The BCCI on Tuesday told IPL franchises that the event stands "postponed indefinitely" after the lockdown to combat the COVID-19 pandemic was extended till May 3. While the development hasn't been officially announced as yet but it is learnt that the BCCI has reached out to all the stakeholders to convey that the event stands "postponed and not cancelled".
2020-04-14 21:27:41 Read More

Pakistan cricket doesn't need India to survive, says PCB chief

Pakistan Cricket Board has suffered massive revenue losses but it doesn't need India to "survive" and keep its finances flowing, PCB chairman Ehsan Mani said on Tuesday. Terming the BCCI as "unreliable", Mani said Pakistan cricket is vibrant and strong enough despite not playing any bilateral series with India for long.
2020-04-14 20:44:53 Read More

We will safeguard interest of our players and employees: PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has promised to safeguard the interest of its players and employees amidst the COVID-19 crisis but hinted that it could settle for lower price while selling fresh broadcast rights.
2020-04-14 20:31:28 Read More

Snowfall in Lahore possible than Ind-Pak series: Gavaskar

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar says it's possible that Lahore receives some snowfall but a bilateral series between India and Pakistan can not be played in present circumstances. Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar had proposed a made-for-television three-match ODI series between India and Pakistan to raise funds for the fight against the pandemic in both the countries.
2020-04-14 20:22:42 Read More

COVID-19: Sania Mirza waiting to get back to tennis court

With the world coming to a standstill due to the coronavirus outbreak, sporting events across the globe have either been cancelled or suspended and Indias star tennis player Sania Mirza cannot wait to go back to the tennis court.
2020-04-14 19:31:46 Read More

No signs of ageing, MS Dhoni still has cricket left in him: Suresh Raina

Veteran batsman Suresh Raina said MS Dhoni was trying to innovate a lot while batting during the CSK camp which got cancelled midway due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "He was batting really well. Cricket is still left in him. He has looked innovative. We played practice games and those sixes are as big as they were. His body is not showing signs of ageing," said Raina.
2020-04-14 18:47:07 Read More

Not just money, we are losing time too: Indian tennis players

India's tennis players -- both current and former -- are not just counting financial losses as they cope with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. What worries them equally is the time lost and a future which is hazy right now.
2020-04-14 18:42:07 Read More

Hope IPL happens & I can play for CSK for one more year: Watson

Former Australia allrounder Shane Watson is desperately hoping for things to improve and the COVID-19 to go away so that he can play "at least one more year" for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings. "To be able to share the love of CSK, all around India not just in Chennai. And that's the thing that blows me away," said the all-rounder.
2020-04-14 17:52:47 Read More

Tour de France working on new start date

Tour de France organisers are working feverishly in the shadows to find a new start date for cycling's biggest stage race after public gatherings were banned until mid-July in the latest extension of the French cornavirus lockdown.
2020-04-14 17:48:50 Read More

De Villiers chances of comeback may end if T20 WC postponed

South African batsman AB de Villiers has said that if the Twenty20 World Cup scheduled for October in Australia was postponed to next year then that could end his hopes of returning to the national side. De Villiers, regarded as one of the best limited-overs batsmen, retired from all forms of international cricket in May 2018. He hopes to make a comeback in T20 WC.
2020-04-14 17:41:54 Read More

Raynier Fernandes extends contract with Mumbai City until 2023

Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City on Tuesday announced that midfielder Raynier Fernandes has extended his stay with the club until May 2023 with a three-year contract extension.
2020-04-14 17:36:41 Read More

Sports psychologists working on emotional vulnerability of athletes during lockdown

Uncertainty is so intrinsic to sports that elite athletes will not have much trouble coping up with a pandemic-forced lockdown, feel India's top sports psychologists as they become a part of their journey into an unchartered territory.
2020-04-14 17:25:54 Read More

Remaining I-League matches set to be cancelled, decision likely by Thursday

The remaining 28 matches of the suspended I-League is set to be cancelled in the wake of the extension of nationwide lockdown till May 3.â€‹
2020-04-14 17:12:43 Read More

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Nathan Lyon 'disappointed' over cancelled Hampshire deal

Australian bowler Nathan Lyon on Tuesday admitted that he was "pretty disappointed" after his contract with English county club Hampshire was cancelled due to a coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-14 16:49:03 Read More

AFC extends postponement of competitions till June due to coronavirus

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has postponed all soccer games and competitions scheduled for May and June until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, the continental governing body said on Tuesday.
2020-04-14 16:32:23 Read More

AAI to conduct online programmes for archers and coaches

The Archery Association of India (AAI) is set to start online programmes to reach out to the coaches and players with the country under lockdown in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-14 16:18:01 Read More

French Grand Prix decision expected in days: Organisers

A decision on whether to go ahead with June's French Formula One Grand Prix behind closed doors or to postpone or scrap the event will be made in the coming days, organisers said on Monday.
2020-04-14 16:07:58 Read More

Disappointed with Olympic postponement: Race walker Bhawana Jat

Most athletes in India are looking at Olympic postponement as more time in hand for training but not race walker Bhawana Jat, who isn't quite sure about the Games going ahead even in 2021 after the mayhem unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic this year.
2020-04-14 15:56:26 Read More

AIFF conducts online seminars on coaching methodologies

With the country under lockdown in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has conducted three online seminars in an effort to reflect on the methodologies applied in its coaching courses and chart out further improvements.
2020-04-14 15:42:30 Read More

Tokyo 2020: 'No Plan B' for another Olympic postponement

The severity of the pandemic and the death toll has raised questions if it will even be feasible to hold the Olympics in just over 15 months. Several Japanese journalists raised the question on the call.
2020-04-14 15:05:58 Read More

Separated by thousands of miles, united by their love of shooting

Life as we know it has come to a grinding halt, across the world. The rapid spread of the Coronavirus across the globe has wreaked havoc with the daily schedule of people almost everywhere.
2020-04-14 14:01:45 Read More

McIlroy hopes delayed Masters can help end wait for green jacket

World number one Rory McIlroy expects this year's Masters to feel a bit different and says the tournament being pushed back to November due to the COVID-19 pandemic could help him win the coveted green jacket.
2020-04-14 12:15:19 Read More

Lockdown: Hockey National C'ships postponed indefinitely

Hockey India on Tuesday postponed all its rescheduled national championships indefinitely after the national lockdown to contain the COVID-19 pandemic was extended till May 3. These tournaments were rescheduled to start on April 29 and continue till July 3 but have been suspended for now.
2020-04-14 12:04:32 Read More

Virat Kohli good enough to adapt to any situation: Nathan Lyon

As all sporting action across the world has come to a halt due to the coronavirus pandemic, Australian bowlers are pondering as to how Indian skipper Virat Kohli might play in front of no spectators.
2020-04-14 11:56:41 Read More

Dalglish contracting COVID-19 was real shock: Klopp

News that Liverpool great Kenny Dalglish had tested positive for COVID-19 came as a huge shock to the club's players and staff, manager Juergen Klopp has said.
2020-04-14 11:30:29 Read More

Lockdown: SAI extends suspension of camps until May 3

The decision was taken after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an extension of the ongoing national lockdown until May 3 to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
2020-04-14 11:23:05 Read More

Allan Border can't imagine T20 World Cup without fans

The idea of playing in empty stadiums to give cricket-starved fans live action on television has found some backing but former Australia captain Allan Border is not a fan of the concept, especially for a World Cup. "I just can't imagine playing at empty stadiums ... it defies belief," he said.
2020-04-14 10:49:15 Read More

Cycling faces economic 'meltdown' if Tour de France cancelled

The Tour de France is not only a French monument, but also the economic heartbeat of professional cycling itself and analysts fear heavy consequences if the coronavirus crisis forces its cancellation.
2020-04-14 10:03:28 Read More

Florida deems WWE 'essential business' amid COVID-19

A statewide stay-at-home order went into effect earlier this month in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19, and while WWE was not initially viewed as essential like grocery stores and pharmacies, it has since been given the green light.
2020-04-14 09:50:23 Read More

Second division football clubs prepare for the worst

As the nation gears up to continue its battle against the coronavirus in the coming months, eight football clubs plying their trade in the 2nd Division I-league are facing an uncertain future.
2020-04-14 09:36:44 Read More

Online course for Indian archery coaches

Renowned archery coach Dr Pascal Colmaire of France will be conducting two sessions with selected coaches of India in the coming days.
2020-04-14 09:32:37 Read More

VJD: Techie Kolle opens 'Window' of opportunity for BCCI

Bengaluru-based software engineer Keshav Kolle, an umpire as well as scorer with BCCI, has developed a Windows version of the VJD method, the official tool used by the cricket board for calculating target scores in domestic limited overs matches, thus making it more user-friendly for scorers and umpires.
2020-04-14 09:03:30 Read More

Barcelona announce legal action against ex-director

Last week, Barcelona furiously denied accusations from Emili Rousaud, who was one of six directors to resign on Thursday, that someone at the club had "put their hands in the till".
2020-04-14 08:58:56 Read More

Break allows us extra time to improve: Thomas Dennerby

The India Under-17 women's team was shaping up well for the FIFA World Cup under head coach Thomas Dennerby before the Covid-19 pandemic put the brakes.
2020-04-14 08:42:24 Read More

PGA of America donates $5 million to launch relief fund

The body, whose flagship event the US PGA Championship has been postponed from May amid the shelter-in-place policies designed to slow spread of the virus, pledged to match up to an additional $2.5 million given by other groups.
2020-04-14 08:39:10 Read More

PGA of America donates $5 million to launch relief fund

International football could be off until 2021: FIFA VP

A FIFA vice president says most international football might not be played until 2021 due to coronavirus pandemic travel restrictions and the need to give club competitions the chance to resume.
2020-04-14 08:24:08 Read More

AIFF may be left with no choice but cancel all leagues

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) said it's increasingly difficult for football to be played again this season with cancellations of all leagues likely later this week.
2020-04-14 08:22:46 Read More

Portugal donate half of Euro 2020 qualifying prize money

The team did not give any financial details of their qualification prize money. The support fund is expected to share a total of 4.7 million euros ($5.13 million) among regional associations and amateur clubs.
2020-04-14 08:05:42 Read More

Ranji performances should be as important as IPL cameos: Chandrakant Pandit

Former Indian wicket-keeper Chandrakant Pandit, the most sought-after coach in India's domestic circuit, explains why first-class cricket deserves more respect...
2020-04-14 07:56:11 Read More

AFI asks athletes to take advantage of Olympic postponement

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Monday urged athletes to stay mentally strong amid the nationwide lockdown and take advantage of the extra time they have got to prepare for the postponed Tokyo Olympics.
2020-04-13 21:59:56 Read More

We were at the peak of our performances before COVID-19: Manu Bhaker

Teen shooting star Manu Bhaker has admitted that the Indian shooting contingent were in red hot form before the COVID-19 outbreak wreaked havoc and brought the world to the standstill.
2020-04-13 21:16:40 Read More

'Idol' ABD asked me which part of New Zealand I am from, reveals Buttler

South African batting ace AB de Villiers had mistaken Jos Buttler as a New Zealander when the two first had a conversation during the Indian Premier League (IPL), the England wicketkeeper batsman has said.
2020-04-13 20:58:40 Read More

AB de Villiers has been my idol growing up: Jos Buttler

â€‹â€‹Jos Buttler's fiancÃ© (now wife) had once mistaken South African batting ace AB de Villiers as a New Zealander when the two first had a conversation during the Indian Premier League (IPL), the England wicketkeeper batsman has said.
2020-04-13 20:58:40 Read More

Tainted Pakistan cricketers should open grocery stores: Ramiz Raja

If former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has his way, he will have the country's tainted cricketers "open grocery stores".
2020-04-13 20:37:46 Read More

BCCI vice-president Mahim Verma resigns after taking charge of Uttarakhand body

Mahim Verma has tendered his resignation from the post of BCCI vice-president after taking charge of his state body, Cricket Association of Uttarakhand, as its secretary.
2020-04-13 20:15:45 Read More

Afridi backs Akhtar's proposal, says Kapil's reply surprised him

Disappointed with Kapil Dev's response, Pak's Shahid Afridi has backed his former teammate Shoaib Akhtar's proposal for an ODI series against India to help raise funds for the less privileged in their fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Afridi said he was surprised by Kapil's comments and former IPL chairman, Rajeev Shukla, who outrightly dismissed his suggestion.
2020-04-13 19:51:08 Read More

No clarity now, premature to comment on Oct-Nov window for IPL: Arun Dhumal

The BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal said on Monday that it is currently not in a position to take a call on the future of IPL and it would be "too premature" to comment on whether the tournament can be slotted in place of the ICC T20 World Cup in October-November. The IPL has been postponed till April 15 in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing lockdown.
2020-04-13 19:16:04 Read More

IOC can't be accused of hesitation in postponing Tokyo Olympics: Thomas Bach

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has turned a blind eye to claims that the organisation was reluctant in postponing Tokyo 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic and dismissed "conspiracy theories" surrounding the decision to move the event to 2021.
2020-04-13 19:02:15 Read More

If PCB had supported me, I would have broken many big records: Kaneria

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria might be currently serving a life ban for his involvement in fixing, but he has once again taken the attack to the Pakistan Cricket Board saying that he wasn't supported enough by the PCB.
2020-04-13 18:58:08 Read More

Cycling faces economic 'meltdown' if Tour de France cancelled

Nadal, Murray confirmed in virtual tennis event

Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray are among 12 players confirmed to play in the virtual Madrid Open tennis tournament this month.
2020-04-13 18:27:43 Read More

Ibrahimovic shrugs off coughing fit, trains with Swedish side Hammarby

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic trained with Swedish club Hammarby as the global soccer shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic continues, and a brief bout of coughing didn't appear to trouble him as he practiced his shooting.
2020-04-13 18:23:25 Read More

Spurs reverse decision to furlough staff, will pay them in full for April, May

Tottenham Hotspur had imposed a 20% pay cut on 550 non-playing staff in April and May to protect jobs. But the club said on Monday that only board members would see salary reductions and all other employees - whether full-time, casual, or furloughed - would be paid 100% of their wages for April and May.
2020-04-13 18:04:44 Read More

Finally got time to spend with family: DSP Joginder Sharma

Former Indian cricketer Joginder Sharma, who is now serving as a DSP in Hisar district of Haryana, is currently making sure people stay indoors and adhere to the guidelines of the government during the ongoing lockdown in place amid the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-04-13 17:47:31 Read More

Athletes completing bans get unexpected chance at Olympics

Athletes completing doping bans over the next year will be eligible to compete in the postponed Tokyo Olympics, an unintended effect of the coronavirus pandemic that has some crying foul. The 2020 Olympics were officially postponed last month for one year, with the opening ceremony now set for July 23, 2021.
2020-04-13 17:34:05 Read More

Don't treat me like a sack of potatoes, Rakitic tells Barcelona

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has criticised his club for their recent treatment of him and for trying to force his departure last year.
2020-04-13 17:31:48 Read More

Ex-India trainer Basu says break tricky for fast bowlers

Former India strength and conditioning coach Shanker Basu feels maintaining fitness without running on the field is going to be quite tricky for the fast bowlers and advises against too much screen time during the lockdown. Basu, who oversaw the fitness transformation of the Indian team between 2015-19, worked with Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav and Shami.
2020-04-13 17:21:46 Read More

Hayden's 93 with Mongoose bat my favourite IPL moment: Raina

India batsman Suresh Raina has picked Mathew Hayden's swashbuckling 93 in just 43 deliveries using the unique 'Mongoose Bat for Chennai Super Kings in a 2010 Indian Premier League (IPL) game as his favourite memory from the cash-rich league.
2020-04-13 16:56:55 Read More

Brad Hogg picks Ravindra Jadeja as best Indian fielder

Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg has been pretty active on social media ever since the coronavirus outbreak brought the world to a standstill.
2020-04-13 15:56:06 Read More

Olympics in 2021 gives more time to prepare: Vikas Krishan

At the Asian/Oceania qualifiers in Amman, Vikas bagged a quota for India in the men's 69kg category. But just over a fortnight from that day last month, the 28-year-old from Bhiwani found himself in 'lockdown' mode as the country began its fight to come out of the grip of the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-13 14:47:31 Read More

Angad inspiration behind my batting, tweets jovial Sehwag

Former India batsman Virender Sehwag on Monday said that the real inspiration behind his batting approach was Ramayan's Angad, accompanying his tweet with a smiley and an image of the mythological character. "Pair hilana mushkil hi nahi, namumkin hai. #Angad Ji Rocks," Sehwag tweeted.
2020-04-13 09:15:12 Read More

At RWITC, no horsing around, just swimming

Unlike the horses which are stuck at the Amateur Riders' Club, the race horses and their syces are coping well with the lockdown at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse here.
2020-04-13 09:05:18 Read More

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After refusing to leave early, CCFC's Spaniards stuck in Coimbatore

A day after Real Kashmir FC's Scottish coach found a place in the UK government's evacuation list, Chennai City FC (CCFC)'s Spanish players too hope that their embassy will come up with such a repatriation plan to take them home amid the Coronavirus pandemic after initially refusing to leave the country.
2020-04-13 08:55:45 Read More

Former pro golfer Doug Sanders dies at 86

Doug Sanders, who missed one of the most heartbreaking potential winning putts in British Open history, has died of natural causes.
2020-04-13 08:49:29 Read More

Twenty years on, cricket still reeling from Cronje scandal

This month marks the 20th anniversary of Cronje being stripped of the South Africa captaincy following an extraordinary sequence of events earlier in 2000.
2020-04-13 08:38:29 Read More

No help forthcoming for African footballers in India

Loveday Enyinnaya will see Real Kashmir FC coach David Robertson, defender Mason and a few members of the support staff pack their bags for home later this week.
2020-04-13 08:36:01 Read More

NBA has '25-day plan' to return to game action: Report

According to ESPN, the league has a "25-day plan" that would kick in after the league sets a return date from the coronavirus-induced layoff and would conclude with players ready to play regular-season games again.
2020-04-13 08:26:07 Read More

Real Sociedad ditch plans of returning to training

The Basque team had announced on Saturday that players would be able to train individually at the Zubieta training ground from Tuesday after receiving a COVID-19 test but the club have reversed the decision after facing a backlash on social media.
2020-04-13 08:16:02 Read More

For Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami, the challenge is to stay fit

Both Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami have given up the physically-draining Twenty20 format and are eyeing the 2021 World Cup in New Zealand as their swansong. But their biggest challenge right now is to make the best use of the lockdown period.
2020-04-13 08:05:45 Read More

ITTF mulls cancelling individual World Championships

The move is relevant to a possible busy schedule in the future as the newly-established World Table Tennis (WTT) plans to have 3 to 4 'Grand Smashes' every year, reported Xinhua news agency.
2020-04-13 08:05:00 Read More

Watch: 'Rajput boy' Jadeja impresses fans with his sword swinging skills

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has made swinging the bat like a sword as his trademark celebration on the field, on Sunday impressed his fans by doing the ritual with a real sword.
2020-04-12 21:44:45 Read More

I was treated like Gayle in India after 2016 WT20 win: Brathwaite

All-rounder Carlos Brathwaite, best remembered for hitting four consecutive sixes off England's Ben Stokes to help West Indies win the 2016 T20 World Cup, on Sunday said his best memory in India will always be the adulation he got days after achieving the feat, where he felt like Chris Gayle in the subcontinent.
2020-04-12 20:44:57 Read More

Sandesh Jhingan recalls first handshake with Bhaichung

Indian football team defender Sandesh Jhingan, recalling his fanboy moment of meeting former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia for the first time, said after a handshake with Bhutia he felt like he's "never going to wash" his hand.
2020-04-12 20:38:22 Read More

Tiger Woods' last Masters as much about family as a green jacket

Tiger Woods walked off the 18th green as a Masters champion for the fifth time, a major champion for the 15th time, and the sensation was unlike anything he had ever felt.
2020-04-12 19:45:10 Read More

Paes clubs video of him and Bhupathi, shares on social media

Leander Paes on Sunday clubbed his and Mahesh Bhupathi taking up the 'Frying Pan' challenge videos together in a funny collage for those who wanted to see him and his former Grand Slam winning partner back playing together.
2020-04-12 19:25:19 Read More

Fouaad says Olympics postponement blessing in disguise for him

Indian equestrian ace Fouaad Mirza on Sunday said that the postponement of Tokyo Olympics to next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic was a "blessing in disguise" for him as he will get more time for preparation.
2020-04-12 18:45:06 Read More

'Kohli plays football during practice as if it's FIFA WC final'

When Virat Kohli switches to football for the Indian team's customary pre-match drill, he plays it as if it's the FIFA World Cup final or the FA Cup final, according to Nasser Hussain. "I think it's his hunger for runs and his wanting to win. The Indian team plays football, & he plays as if it's the World Cup final, the last game in the Premier League," Hussain said.
2020-04-12 18:28:54 Read More

IPL can be held without crowd, T20 World Cup can't: Glenn Maxwell

With IPL 13 and T20 World Cup uncertain at the moment with the COVID-19 pandemic, all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has said that a rescheduled IPL behind closed doors can be a possibility but similar cannot be said about the T20 World Cup. One of the options for BCCI is to host the IPL in the Oct-Nov window if the ICC decides to postpone the T20 World Cup (Oct 18-Nov 15).
2020-04-12 17:51:35 Read More

2019 World Cup final was the most dramatic game of cricket: Eoin Morgan

England limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan has labelled the 2019 World Cup final between his side and New Zealand as the most dramatic game of cricket. In the 2019 World Cup final, England managed to defeat New Zealand on the basis of the boundary-countback rule. As a result, the Three Lions went on to lift their first-ever 50-over title.
2020-04-12 17:42:53 Read More

Online chess exhibition featuring Anand raises Rs 4.5 lakh for PM CARES Fund

An online chess exhibition featuring six top Indian players, including former world champion Viswanathan Anand, has raised Rs 4.5 lakh for PM Cares Fund.
2020-04-12 17:21:21 Read More

Liverpool great Dalglish out of hospital after positive virus test

Former Liverpool player and manager Kenny Dalglish was on Sunday discharged from the hospital after having earlier tested positive for the coronavirus. The 69-year-old is now back home where he is self-isolating. Lauding the health workers Dalglish said, "As a nation, we are lucky to have them and I wish them all well as they work tirelessly to help the country through this pandemic."
2020-04-12 16:42:28 Read More

Stirling Moss - gifted driver and British sporting icon

Widely regarded as the greatest driver never to win the Formula One drivers' world championship, Briton Stirling Moss who died on Sunday aged 90 was synonymous with the dangers and dramas of all forms of motor racing in the 1950's and early 1960's.
2020-04-12 16:37:53 Read More

COVID-19: Sehwag urges people to stay safe and follow government directives

Former India batsman Virender Sehwag on Sunday shared a gratitude message to corona warriors and urged people to stay safe and abide with central and state government directives sincerely.
2020-04-12 16:36:30 Read More

Portugal's Sporting to cut player wages by 40% amid coronavirus losses

Players at Sporting will have their salaries cut by 40% for three months as the club attempts to mitigate financial losses from the suspension of games during the coronavirus outbreak, Portuguese news agency Lusa reported.
2020-04-12 16:31:12 Read More

F1: British racing great Stirling Moss dies aged 90

Stirling Moss, the archetypal British racer widely regarded as the greatest Formula One driver never to win the world championship, has died at the age of 90. A team mate at Mercedes to Argentine five-time world champion Juan Manuel Fangio, the Briton won 16 grands prix in the 1950s and early 1960s when the sport was at its deadliest and most daring.
2020-04-12 15:46:26 Read More

'MS Dhoni looked in spectacular touch in CSK camp'

MS Dhoni's intensity stood out during the CSK training camp, team mate Piyush Chawla has revealed. "Mahi bhai was focused, training purposefully and was looking really good. He was showing match-like intensity in the way he was batting and keeping," he said. CSK started training on March 2 with Dhoni joining from day one, but it was suspended due to virus outbreak.
2020-04-12 15:21:24 Read More

Footballer Jeje comes to rescue of people in need of blood

"Due to the lockdown, blood units are not readily available nowadays. So the hospital connected with the Young Mizo Association (YMA) seeking help. The news reached me and I knew immediately what I needed to do," the 29-year-old footballer stated.
2020-04-12 14:53:41 Read More

Shoaib Akhtar stands by suggestion of India-Pakistan match for funds

Standing by his suggestion of an India-Pak match to raise funds, Shoaib Akhtar said that it is time to put our heads together and generate revenues. "The global audience would be hooked by one single match, it will generate revenues. Kapil said he doesn't need the money and he surely doesn't. But everyone else does," said Akhtar.
2020-04-12 14:20:01 Read More

Lockdown: Olympic medallist Vijay Kumar studying law online

Locked down in a training college near Palampur, Olympic silver medallist shooter Vijay Kumar has started learning law online as part of his training for the DSP post he holds in Himachal Pradesh Police.
2020-04-12 13:54:27 Read More

Watch out for this lad, Fletcher told me about Kohli: Hussain

Former England captain Nasser Hussain said that he had been told by England coach Duncan Fletcher, who helmed the coaching setup for India from April 2011 to the end of the 2015 World Cup, about current captain Virat Kohli's potential.
2020-04-12 13:45:58 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar takes part in sports physios' webinar

Having suffered major injuries to his back, toe, finger and elbow in his epic career, Sachin Tendulkar has a fair idea about sports injuries.
2020-04-12 13:41:13 Read More

Virat Kohli can be compared with Kapil Dev: Kris Srikkanth

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth said that current skipper Virat Kohli can be compared to Kapil Dev. Srikkanth was part of the squad that Kapil led to victory in the 1983 World Cup and feels that Kohli's self-believe is reminiscent of the former all-rounder.
2020-04-12 13:13:29 Read More

Virat Kohli can be compared with Kapil Dev: Kris Srikkanth

Chappell cites Tendulkar, Redpath's examples to combat COVID-19

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has compared the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with a 5-day game, saying the need of the hour for every individual is to display patience, determination and initiative. To support his point, Chappell cited the example of two "influential innings" of Tendulkar and fellow Australian opener Ian Redpath.
2020-04-12 12:52:07 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar extends wishes to fans on Easter

Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday extended his wishes on the festival of Easter. The batting icon took to Twitter to connect to his fans on the occasion.
2020-04-12 12:43:49 Read More

COVID-19: Rohit Sharma applauds Mumbai Police, urges people to stay indoors

Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma on Saturday applauded the efforts of the Mumbai Police during the coronavirus crisis in the country while urging people to stay home.
2020-04-12 12:24:29 Read More

This day, that year: Brian Lara becomes first to score 400 in a Test innings

16 years ago on this day, West Indies great Brian Lara became the first, and thus far the only, batsman to score 400 runs in a single innings in Test cricket. With West Indies staring at a whitewash at home against England, captain Lara scored an unbeaten 400 off 582 balls to set his side on their way to a draw in the fourth Test in Antigua.
2020-04-12 12:05:56 Read More

MS Dhoni should have retired after 2019 World Cup: Shoaib Akhtar

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar says he cannot fathom why Mahendra Singh Dhoni has "dragged it for so long" as the right time for the maverick ex-India skipper to call it quits was after last year's ODI World Cup. "This guy has served to the best of his ability. He should leave cricket with dignity," Akhtar said.
2020-04-12 12:04:45 Read More

Believe FTP for next two years should be reworked: Azharuddin

Former India captain-turned-administrator Mohammad Azharuddin feels that all cricket boards should come together to redraw the international calendar as the COVID-19 pandemic has ensured that the current schedule is irredeemable.
2020-04-12 11:30:51 Read More

BCCI awaits govt's decision before taking a call on IPL

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will wait for the government's decision regarding the ongoing coronavirus crisis before taking a call on the Indian Premier League (IPL). "As of now IPL is postponed till April 15, we will wait for government decision and take a call accordingly," a BCCI source told ANI. IPL was scheduled to commence on March 29.
2020-04-12 10:53:06 Read More

Premier League clubs who have furloughed staff due to coronavirus

Following is a list of English Premier League clubs that have furloughed staff after professional football in the country was suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-04-12 09:44:58 Read More

COVID-19: Golf industry stares at Rs 100 crore loss

The economic slowdown had already hit the golf industry last year with self-imposed restrictions on nonessential national/international travel, top corporate golf tournaments getting cancelled and sponsors keeping away from professional golf.
2020-04-12 09:26:45 Read More

Ben Stokes relives 'great day' of Ashes at Headingley

It has taken him seven months but on Saturday England all-rounder Ben Stokes relived his 'miracle of Headingley' for the first time, describing the Ashes nailbiter as a "great day".
2020-04-12 09:02:34 Read More

Stranded in Kashmir, foreign footballers turn to video games

Four African and six British players of Real Kashmir are now stuck in a hotel in the region's main city of Srinagar, after Indian football's top-flight I-League was abruptly ended by the pandemic last month.
2020-04-12 08:46:19 Read More

Haas furlough UK staff, fifth F1 team to do so

The US-owned Haas Formula One team have furloughed most of their British-based employees, meaning half of the grid has now taken similar measures in response to the new coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-11 23:01:05 Read More

Out of Italy, fencer Bhavani now finds a dummy partner

Not too long ago, fencer Bhavani Devi was in Livorno in Italy, training under her coach Nicola Zanotti, trying to prepare her bid for an Olympic berth. She left Italy in late February when Covid 19 was breaking out in the country and now the 26-year-old is in Chennai, trying to find innovative methods to keep the competitive juices flowing.
2020-04-11 22:31:27 Read More

Stay home and help Delhi Police protect your families: Abhinav Bindra

2008 Olympics gold medallist Abhinav Bindra urged people to stay at home and help Delhi Police during the lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-11 21:29:07 Read More

Watch: Zenit St Petersburg use drone to deliver award during lockdown

Social distancing may have stopped players and club officials from meeting in person but Zenit St Petersburg had a novel idea when they delivered their Player of the Month award using a drone.
2020-04-11 21:13:39 Read More

With lockdown extension on the cards, IPL all set to be postponed indefinitely

The IPL's 13th edition is headed towards an indefinite postponement as the country braced for a lockdown extension to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. The BCCI has been waiting for an official announcement from the Centre, but with various states making it clear that another extension is on the cards, India's sports body is left with no option but to postpone it further.
2020-04-11 21:08:57 Read More

Shocked and surprised to not see Rohit in Wisden's list: Laxman

Former India batsman VVS Laxman is "surprised and shocked" to see star opener Rohit Sharma's name missing from the Wisden's list of five outstanding performers of 2019.
2020-04-11 19:30:12 Read More

Agree with Yuvraj, there is a dearth of role models: Gambhir

Former India star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh had recently said there are not enough role models in the current Indian team besides Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, adding that the line of respect for seniors has become thin. And now, Gautam Gambhir has backed the claim.
2020-04-11 19:16:19 Read More

If IPL doesn't happen Dhoni's chances are very bleak: Srikkanth

Krishnamachari Srikkanth said: "I am not going to be diplomatic. I am talking about if I was the chairman of the selection committee, what would I do. If the IPL does not happen then his chances are very, very bleak. Because straightaway, in my opinion, K.L. Rahul will be the wicketkeeper-batsman."
2020-04-11 19:06:32 Read More

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Bengal captain Abhimanyu Easwaran comes out to help migrant labourers

Bengal skipper and India 'A' opener Abhimanyu Easwaran has donated Rs 2.5 lakh to the police in his hometown in Dehradun to feed the migrant labourers stuck at the borders amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The 24-year old added that he is also providing food and ration for 100-plus underprivileged families back home.
2020-04-11 18:56:05 Read More

'That Forgotten Match': When Azhar hit 62-ball ton in an ODI

"Out of my 30 international hundreds, I can hardly remember 10-12 but the whirlwind knock against New Zealand is still fresh in my mind even after 31 years," Mohammad Azharuddin said about the day when "everything clicked for him". It was in December, 1988 when Azhar blasted a more than decent New Zealand attack for a 62-ball-100, then the fastest hundred in 50 overs cricket.
2020-04-11 18:43:20 Read More

Pakistan keen to host ICC events in 2023-31 cycle

Pakistan have offered to host global flagship tournaments after the ICC invited expression of interest from its members for events in the 2023-31 cycle. Pak last staged an ICC event in 1996 when it co-hosted the 50-overs World Cup with India and Sri Lanka. Pak has been largely starved of international cricket since 2009 attack on the touring Sri Lanka team in Lahore.
2020-04-11 18:04:14 Read More

COVID-19: Ashleigh Barty practices forehand volleys using cricket bat

Australian tennis player Ashleigh Barty on Saturday practiced her trademark forehand volleys with a cricket bat to do something productive in the self-isolation period. All sporting action across the world has come to a halt due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-11 17:36:36 Read More

Desperate Chahal says 'can stay out for three years' once lockdown is lifted

Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has said that he is so tired of staying at home during the lockdown that he will never come back once it is lifted. Chahal, like all other cricketers, has been at his residence since the lockdown was put in place from March 25 to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-11 17:25:19 Read More

Drew McIntyre shines spotlight on British wrestling with sport at a standstill

Sports events worldwide may have been almost brought to a standstill by the coronavirus pandemic but Drew McIntyre has put professional wrestling in the spotlight in Britain after he was crowned World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) world champion.
2020-04-11 17:11:58 Read More

Ability to produce wicket-taking bowlers sets Pakistan apart: Atherton

Former England batsman Michael Atherton has said that Pakistan has a knack of producing wicket-taking bowlers and this quality sets the side apart from all the other teams in the world.
2020-04-11 17:03:21 Read More

Watch: Karate, books & daughter keeping Ajinkya Rahane busy during lockdown

India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has revealed his daily routine during lockdown in place amid the coronavirus outbreak. Rahane said that among other things, he has got back to practising karate, in which he has a black belt. He said that while he makes time to work out and help his wife Radhika in the household chores, most of the day goes in taking care of his daughter Arya.
2020-04-11 16:27:56 Read More

Krunal Pandya reveals how John Wright spotted him and Hardik

The Pandya brothers have had a dream run in the world of cricket and Krunal Pandya has revealed how it was former India and Mumbai Indians coach John Wright who had scouted the brothers and brought them to play for Mumbai Indians.
2020-04-11 16:19:28 Read More

Will definitely consider becoming AIFF president in future: Bhutia

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia, who retired in 2011, has said that he will consider contesting for the post of All India Football Federation (AIFF) president in future. "That is definitely something to be considered in future," he said when asked if he wants to become the AIFF president one day, while answering questions on Facebook.
2020-04-11 16:04:20 Read More

Turning homes into ranges, shooters gear up for int'l online championship

Some of the world's elite shooters will transform their living rooms into competition ranges on April 15 for a first-of-its-kind international online championship, the coronavirus lockdown triggering another out of the box thinking. From India, the event has attracted big names such as Manu Bhaker, Sanjeev Rajput and Divyansh Singh Panwar.
2020-04-11 15:52:01 Read More

We are mentally prepared for pay cuts: Azhar Ali

Pakistan's centrally-contracted players are mentally prepared for pay cuts if the health crisis created by the coronavirus pandemic persisted for a few months, Test captain Azhar Ali said on Saturday.
2020-04-11 15:40:32 Read More

Working on our communication skills during the break: Mandeep Singh

Indian hockey striker Mandeep Singh finds the delaying of Olympics â€œa sensible decisionâ€. In a chat with TOI from the Sports Authority India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru, he said: â€œHad it happened this year, many countries would have pulled out and it would be unsafe to hold the biggest show on earth during or just after a pandemic.â€
2020-04-11 10:55:16 Read More

Travelling fans fear being victims of greed after Olympic postponement

Thousands of fans planning to travel to the Olympics in Tokyo face uncertainty over flight refunds and reimbursements from hotels, after the 2020 Games were postponed until next year due to the coronavirus pandemic and fear they may become victims of greed.
2020-04-11 10:23:16 Read More

Year after glory, has coronavirus pandemic doomed Tiger Woods' 18-major bid?

One year after Tiger Woods reignited his chase for golf's record 18 major wins with an amazing Masters victory, the coronavirus pandemic has become the latest obstacle to his historic chase.
2020-04-11 10:13:13 Read More

Quebec coronavirus ban puts WTA Montreal event in limbo

The WTA tournament in Montreal, scheduled for August 7-16, is in jeopardy after Quebec Province officials requested that all sporting and cultural events be cancelled through August 31.
2020-04-11 09:57:29 Read More

Swiss to drop one investigation against Sepp Blatter: Reports

According to French newspaper 'Le Monde' and German daily 'Suddeutsche Zeitung', the disgraced 84-year-old will not be prosecuted over a charge relating to TV rights sold to the Caribbean Football Union.
2020-04-11 09:27:49 Read More

Who is better - Nathan Lyon or R Ashwin? Brad Hogg answers

Ravichandran Ashwin is a prolific performer but former Australia chinaman bowler Brad Hogg feels that fellow countryman Nathan Lyon has upstaged the Indian tweaker as the best off-spinner in longest format.
2020-04-11 09:21:14 Read More

US PGA Tour exploring possibility of return without fans

The Tour told players in a memo sent on Thursday, and obtained by Golf Digest, that it was targeting a return for the Charles Schwab Challenge on May 21 at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.
2020-04-11 09:04:26 Read More

Swimmer Sajan Prakash safe in hotspot Phuket

Olympian Sajan Prakashâ€™s dreams of making it to a second straight Olympics will have to wait for another year due to the coronavirus lockdown but the Indian swimmer is trying to stay upbeat at the FINA Training Centre in Phuket, Thailand after his training came to a grinding halt three weeks back.
2020-04-11 08:56:44 Read More

'Test all players' before restart of English football season

League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan said on Friday that the English season can only be restarted if all footballers are tested for coronavirus.
2020-04-11 08:47:30 Read More

Lockdown: MS Dhoni, R Ashwin facilitate online cricket coaching

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a lull in the sporting world over the past few weeks with no live action to look forward to. Over the past one week, MS Dhoni Cricket Academy is offering live classes on Facebook for its trainees, while Ashwinâ€™s academy is engaging its wards in a range of ways including online sessions with the star offie himself.
2020-04-11 08:37:28 Read More

Teams seeking to delay NBA draft: Report

With the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place guidelines limiting their ability to gather information on draft-eligible prospects, teams want the draft pushed back to August 1 at the earliest.
2020-04-11 08:36:30 Read More

West Ham players agree to defer part of their salaries

The move comes just a day after top-flight rivals Southampton struck a similar deal with their players as clubs wrestle with the financial fallout of the coronavirus which has shut down the sport for a month.
2020-04-11 08:19:51 Read More

Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish tests positive for coronavirus

Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has tested positive for coronavirus but is not showing symptoms of the disease, his family said Friday. The 69-year-old former Scottish international striker, who started his career at Celtic, was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for treatment for an infection which required intravenous antibiotics.
2020-04-11 08:02:56 Read More

Pietersen and I openly disliked each other: Graeme Swann

There was no love lost between him and Kevin Pietersen during their playing days but when it came to winning games of cricket for England, they forgot their personal dislike for each other, said the former England off-spinner Graeme Swann. Part of a hugely successful English side, Swann and Pietersen had played pivotal roles in England reaching the pinnacle in the world rankings.
2020-04-10 21:08:18 Read More

Covid-19: Kohli, Ishant laud efforts of Delhi Police amid lockdown

As the country continues to remain under lockdown, police officials across states have been the frontline warriors alongside doctors and other medical staff in the fight against the deadly coronavirus.
2020-04-10 19:43:01 Read More

Beckham one of the best of all time in midfield: Brazilian Ronaldo

Brazilian football great Ronaldo has said that former England captain and his Real Madrid teammate David Beckham is one of the best players of all time.
2020-04-10 18:58:49 Read More

COVID-19: In Kerala's Kannur, a footballer responds to a call

Footballer CK Vineeth from Jamshedpur FC has been volunteering at the Covid-19 call centre in Kerala's Kannur district and delivering essential and relief supplies to the district's semi-rural population rely on the panchayat call centre manned by the former India international and his team. The supplies are procured from a supermarket and delivered within 24 hours.
2020-04-10 18:54:09 Read More

'You look like Tarzan, but bowl like Jane': Flintoff to Akhtar

Andrew Flintoff recalled an episode from a 2005 Test match against Pakistan wherein Shoaib Akhtar kept calling Flintoff fat and the burly all-rounder gave it back to the speedster, but the end result wasn't too sweet for the Englishman.
2020-04-10 17:36:30 Read More

Tokyo Olympics CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021

As the coronavirus spreads in Japan, the chief executive of the Tokyo Games said Friday he can't guarantee the postponed Olympics will be staged next year - even with a 16-month delay. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued an emergency declaration this week to battle the virus, putting the country under restrictions after it seemed it had avoided the spread.
2020-04-10 16:49:50 Read More

BCCI clears dues of players, says won't let anyone suffer in tough times

The BCCI has cleared the quarterly dues of all its centrally-contracted cricketers and vowed not to let anyone suffer despite the uncertainty triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused financial blowback in other countries. With a struggling global economy, major cricket boards like Englan, Australia have indicated that players will have to take pay cuts.
2020-04-10 15:47:36 Read More

NBA players to receive full April 15 paychecks: Reports

NBA players will receive their full paychecks on April 15, US media reported Thursday, but salaries could be reduced as the league remains shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-10 09:22:24 Read More

AC Milan and Inter Milan to play first 'virtual derby'

AC Milan and Inter Milan will play their first-ever virtual derby on Saturday after joining forces with digital sports broadcaster DAZN, the clubs said in a statement on Thursday.
2020-04-10 09:13:27 Read More

Dribbling past anxiety, Devindar Walmiki eyes homestretch

In more certain times, Devindar Walmiki would have completed his training drills on Thursday afternoon and would be eagerly awaiting his club HGC's fixtures over the coming weekend in the Dutch hockey league.
2020-04-10 09:02:46 Read More

Stranded in Japan, South Sudan athletes keep Olympic dreams alive

The postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was a heavy blow for many athletes, but a team of South Sudanese sprinters training in a Japanese town are hoping to turn the delay to their advantage.
2020-04-10 08:17:29 Read More

ITF president takes 30% pay cut to help 'job retention scheme'

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced on Thursday a range of new measures to help its staff during the coronavirus pandemic, with the governing body's president David Haggerty taking a voluntary 30-percent pay cut.
2020-04-10 08:06:54 Read More

Postponement of Olympics a relief for Dipa Karmakar

"The scene is quite gloomy across the globe and in such a situation there are chances that these two events could be held next year, which gives me more time to recover and prepare," Dipa Karmakar added as she pinned hopes on the two remaining World Cups, originally slated for March 2020, but now pushed to June.
2020-04-10 07:52:54 Read More

Cheer for frontline workers: Federer urges fans in Wimbledon video

Wimbledon on Thursday tweeted a video montage featuring clips from previous editions of the grass court Grand Slam with Roger Federer providing narration.
2020-04-09 23:03:17 Read More

Pat Cummins up for playing IPL behind closed doors

Australian pace bowling star Pat Cummins says he is prepared to play in the Indian Premier League behind closed doors as it would restore a degree of "normality" into daily life during the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-09 22:20:40 Read More

COVID-19: ISSF Running Target World Championship postponed

The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) on Thursday postponed its Running Target World Championship due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-09 21:27:15 Read More

Murray, Kerber to play in virtual Madrid Open

Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber will play in the virtual Madrid Open later this month after the clay-court event was cancelled, organisers said on Thursday.
2020-04-09 21:01:48 Read More

In this situation, IPL by April 15 seems not possible: Shukla

Citing the prevailing situation in the country amid coronavirus pandemic, former IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla on Thursday said that it is impossible to start the 13th edition of the IPL after April 15. The IPL was postponed till April 15 in the backdrop of COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown. "..our priority is to fight coronavirus and save people," said Shukla.
2020-04-09 20:46:36 Read More

Didn't mind if I died while batting: Richards on not using helmets

"The passion for the game I felt was such that I wouldn't mind dying playing something that I love. If this is what I chose and I go down here, what better way is there to go," said West Indies batting great Viv Richards on a podcast with former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson. Richards said that he felt inspired by athletes who put their lives on the line.
2020-04-09 19:15:31 Read More

'Artist' Mohammed Shami rediscovers his love of sketching while under lockdown

As India continues to remain under lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic, cricketer Mohammed Shami on Thursday tried out some pencil sketching.
2020-04-09 19:04:49 Read More

Shoaib Malik and Ramiz Raja engage in war of words after retirement remark

A war of words has broken out between former Pakistan captain-turned-commentator Ramiz Raja and veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik after the former called for senior players to retire gracefully from international cricket. Malik and Mohammad Hafeez apparently took offence to a recent interview where Ramiz advised the two senior cricketers to retire gracefully from international cricket.
2020-04-09 18:59:30 Read More

No one should talk about integrity in Pakistan cricket: Salman Butt

"Integrity is not something which should be talked about in Pakistan cricket," fumed tainted Salman Butt as he lashed out at those demanding a life ban on players who have been penalised for corruption. Butt had served a five-year ban between for the spot-fixing scandal that broke out on Pakistan's tour to England in 2010.
2020-04-09 18:55:53 Read More

Sunrisers Hyderabad set to donate Rs 10 crore towards COVID-19 fight

The Indian Premier League franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad Thursday decided to donate Rs 10 crore towards the nation's fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, which has created a serious health crisis across the globe. The franchise via its twitter handle announced the Rs. 10 Crore donation. Sunrisers' initiative drew praise from the team's skipper David Warner.
2020-04-09 18:50:33 Read More

Didn't pick fights with Kohli to keep him quiet: Paine

Australian cricket team didn't want to unnecessarily provoke Virat Kohli but his predecessor Michael Clarke's claims of players being scared to sledge the Indian captain in order to protect their IPL deals is far from the truth, said current Test skipper Tim Paine. He rubbished Clarke's claims that his team "sucked up" to Kohli for fat deals with IPL franchises.
2020-04-09 17:35:01 Read More

ATP chief hoping for Roland Garros and clay-court season in September

ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi said Thursday he hopes the clay-court season and French Open can be played in September as tennis scrambles to salvage a season in danger of being wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-09 17:23:58 Read More

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Takeaway from IPL: When Smith's tips for Ranji season helped young Riyan

Steve Smith's art of leaving deliveries is not for ones who are searching for aesthetics but the former Australian captain allowed a young Riyan Parag to take a sneak peek into his unorthodox technique during the last IPL which helped the teenager while playing Ranji Trophy.
2020-04-09 16:55:41 Read More

Some players you don't mess with, Virat Kohli one of them: Latif

Former Pak captain Rashid Latif said in a Youtube video that opposition would be better off if they don't engage with Indian captain Virat Kohli in a verbal duel. Latif recalled India's series in Australia in 2014-15 and referring to Kohli's verbal spat with fast bowler Mitchell Johnson said,"There are some players you don't mess with...Kohli is one such player."
2020-04-09 15:19:03 Read More

LeBron James hopes NBA season achieves closure

Count LeBron James among the masses who are holding out hope the NBA can complete its season.
2020-04-09 10:17:09 Read More

Michael Jordan wins long-running China trademark dispute

China's Supreme Court has ruled in favour of basketball legend Michael Jordan in a long-running trademark dispute, ending an eight-year legal battle with a Chinese sportswear firm that illegally used his name.
2020-04-09 09:58:25 Read More

County players take pay cuts, waive prize money amid shutdown

England's county cricketers will forgo 1 million pounds ($1.24 million) in prize money and take pay cuts in April and May to help protect the domestic game during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA) has said.
2020-04-09 09:38:17 Read More

Lakers ask executives to defer salary during pandemic: Report

Los Angeles Lakers senior-level officials will be asked to defer 20 percent of their salary during the coronavirus pandemic to shield low-level employees from losing their jobs.
2020-04-09 09:17:29 Read More

New Zealand continue suspension of community game due to COVID-19

New Zealand Football (NZF) have again pushed back the start of community soccer due to the COVID-19 outbreak, saying on Thursday there would be no action until at least the final weekend of May.
2020-04-09 09:17:09 Read More

Stranded in Japan, South Sudan athletes keep Olympic dreams alive

Balotelli's Brescia accept players' pay cuts

Serie A's Brescia, who want the Italian season stopped because of the coronavirus pandemic, announced on Wednesday their players have agreed to salary cuts.
2020-04-09 08:53:10 Read More

CONMEBOL asks FIFA for coronavirus fund meeting

South American football chief Alejandro Dominguez on Wednesday asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to hold discussions on setting up a global fund to help football clubs during the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-09 08:49:22 Read More

Italy begins drawing up medical guidelines for Serie A re-start

Italy's football federation (FIGC) has begun to draw up medical guidelines for a possible re-start of Serie A, which has been suspended since March 9 because of the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-04-09 08:47:37 Read More

Barcelona president seeks reshuffle of club board

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu, whose tenure has been undermined by tense relations with players this season, wants to reform the club's management because he distrusts certain directors, according to vice-president Emili Rousaud.
2020-04-09 08:42:09 Read More

Florida man suing Tiger Woods, caddie over alleged shove

Attorney Josh Dreschel, who represents Brian Borruso, issued a statement seeking the public's help in identifying voices on a video that appears to capture portions of the incident.
2020-04-09 08:37:48 Read More

Formula One considering closed races once season starts

Formula One is considering holding closed races without spectators, most likely at European circuits, once the season is able to start after being stalled by the new coronavirus pandemic. The Australian opener on March 15 was cancelled and every race up to the French Grand Prix on June 28 has been postponed so far.
2020-04-09 08:37:23 Read More

Sports events around the world hit by coronavirus pandemic

Major sports events around the world that have been hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-09 08:33:15 Read More

EPL stars launch fund to help health service fight COVID-19

Premier League players announced on Wednesday they had launched an initiative to generate funds for Britain's National Health Service (NHS) to help against the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-09 08:28:09 Read More

Wimbledon organisers to get over Â£100 million from insurance: Reports

The 2020 edition of the Wimbledon had to be cancelled due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, but The All England Club is set to pocket over Â£100 million due to the insertion of a virus-related clause in the insurance policy post the SARS outbreak. The club is said to be in the process of putting together a claim on those lines.
2020-04-09 08:25:09 Read More

Real Madrid players agree to 10-20 percent wage cut

Real Madrid's playing and coaching staff have voluntarily agreed to take a wage cut of between 10 and 20 percent this year to help the club deal with the stoppage caused by the coronavirus outbreak, the La Liga side said in a statement on Wednesday.
2020-04-09 08:09:51 Read More

Time away from cricket was torture: Prithvi Shaw

Just as he was finding his feet on the big stage after a string of controversies, young and talented India opener Prithvi Shaw has to again contend with an indefinite layoff.
2020-04-09 07:51:47 Read More

2005 Ashes was one of the all time great cricket series: Ponting

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting recalled the 2005 Ashes series and went on to say that the contest between England and Australia back then can very well be termed as one of the greatest cricket series of all time. England had won the Ashes after a long time in 2005 after the hosts defeated Australia 2-1 in the five-match series.
2020-04-08 19:31:16 Read More

World Athletics C'ships moved to July 2022 to avoid Olympics clash

The World Athletics Championships have been moved back 11 months to July 2022 to avoid clashing with the Tokyo Olympics, which was also postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, the sport's governing body said Wednesday. World Athletics confirmed in a statement that the event, which is usually held every two years, would now take place from July 15-24 in 2022 in Eugene, Oregon.
2020-04-08 19:06:04 Read More

Shoaib Akhtar proposes Indo-Pak series to raise funds

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar on Wednesday proposed a 3-match ODI series against India to raise funds for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in both the countries. "In this time of crisis, I want to propose a three-match series in which for the first time, the people of neither country would be upset at the outcome of the games," Akhtar said.
2020-04-08 17:07:11 Read More

IPL 2020 is possible if normalcy returns by October: Ashish Nehra

Former India left-arm pacer Ashish Nehra believes there is a possibility of the IPL taking place in the last quarter of the year, provided the COVID-19 pandemic is brought under control worldwide by the month of October.
2020-04-08 11:40:42 Read More

Coronavirus crisis has burst the bubble in which sportspersons exist: Mark Wood

England fast bowler Mark Wood says the coronavirus pandemic has burst the bubble in which sportspersons, at times, live, making them as vulnerable as a common man is to the unprecedented challenges posed by the global health crisis.
2020-04-08 11:38:03 Read More

Away from "carnage of IPL", McCullum finds comfort at home

He is missing the "carnage of IPL" but former New Zealand captain and Kolkata Knight Riders coach Brendon McCullum says it is also comforting to be at home as the world battles a pandemic, which has made isolation the new normal. McCullum said the situation demands that everyone stays at home and maintains social distancing, the only way to curb the virus.
2020-04-08 11:24:54 Read More

Sachin, Virat in Clarke's list of greatest batsmen of his time

Speaking about Tendulkar, Clarke said that the Indian maestro was probably technically the best batsman that he ever saw, while he termed Kohli as the best batsman across all three formats at present.
2020-04-08 10:51:18 Read More

Smith excited to see how Jaiswal, Parag would perform in IPL 13

Rajasthan Royals captain Steve Smith is looking forward to how the younger players in the squad, particularly all-rounder Riyan Parag and batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal, perform in the 2020 season of the Indian Premier League.
2020-04-08 09:46:26 Read More

Spurs issue warning after Mourinho & players seen training

Spurs' manager Mourinho was pictured training with Tanguy Ndombele on Hadley Common, while Davinson Sanchez and Ryan Sessegnon were seen running side by side in the same public park in north London.
2020-04-08 09:31:20 Read More

Despite power failure, GM Narayanan powers on

Chess Grandmaster SL Narayanan is in a rush to arrange an inverter. He's hoping to borrow one as it is tough to buy anything non-essential during the nationwide lockdown in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
2020-04-08 08:59:40 Read More

Athletes step up to help fight coronavirus in Brazil

As infections of the novel coronavirus rise steadily in Brazil and threaten to cause chaos in its densely populated favelas, some of the country's leading athletes are stepping up to help the most vulnerable communities.
2020-04-08 08:50:39 Read More

COVID-19: Jos Buttler's World Cup final shirt raises Â£65,000

England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler has raised more than Â£65,000 ($80,000) to help fight the coronavirus by auctioning off his World Cup final shirt.
2020-04-08 08:50:30 Read More

Stuck in Kenya, Murali Gavit yearns to return home

On January 10 this year, Indian long-distance athlete Murali Gavit Kumar set foot in the hills of Iten, located some 300 kilometres from the Kenyan capital city of Nairobi, with a dream of qualifying for the Olympics.
2020-04-08 08:45:57 Read More

French footballers strike deal to reduce wages

Footballers and clubs in France's top two leagues have reached a non-binding agreement over a "temporary" pay cut during the coronavirus crisis, the national players' union (UNFP) said Tuesday.
2020-04-08 08:37:16 Read More

Formula One shutdown period extended to five weeks

Formula One's mandatory shutdown period will be extended by a further two weeks following the delay to the season caused by the coronavirus pandemic, world motorsport's governing body confirmed Tuesday.
2020-04-08 08:37:08 Read More

Paraguay court releases Ronaldinho into house arrest at a hotel

Judge Gustavo Amarilla told reporters that he had ordered the "continuation of house arrest in a hotel for Ronaldinho and his brother." They were jailed exactly a month ago on Monday to await trial on charges of using false passports to enter Paraguay. Lawyers for the men posted bail of $1.6 million.
2020-04-08 08:13:29 Read More

Sjoerd Marijne happy to stay back with Indian women's hockey team

With social distancing being the norm, the nation-wide lockdown has become a challenging period for the Indian women's hockey team members who are stuck at SAI Bengaluru since the beginning of the 21-day lockdown.
2020-04-08 08:10:09 Read More

COVID-19 forces postponement of Canadian F1 Grand Prix

The June 14 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal joined a growing list of Formula One races postponed due to the new coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, with the 2020 season yet to get on the starting grid.
2020-04-08 08:07:43 Read More

COVID-19 keeps world's biggest cricket stadium waiting

Just a few weeks ago, it had been packed to capacity as Trump and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood side-by-side in a show of pomp and ceremony for the February 24 inauguration. But since then, there is only silence, when there should have been the sound of leather on willow and the roar of the crowd.
2020-04-08 08:03:04 Read More

Only three members keen to stage ICC events

Pakistan, Malaysia and a consortium involving the West Indies and the United States are the only three interested full and associate members of the ICC who have come forward with an Expression of Interest (EOI) to host the governing body's events for the period 2023 to 2031.
2020-04-08 07:58:43 Read More

We have to fight war against virus, cricket can wait: Cheteshwar Pujara

â€‹â€‹â€‹At a time when self-isolation and social distancing are essential, Cheteshwar Pujara is leading by example. "During the lockdown, the most important thing is to make sure that you are at home. Everyone should understand the danger and stay indoors, though it can be frustrating," Pujara said.
2020-04-08 07:43:41 Read More

Would love to win a Test series in India: Steve Smith

Australian batsman Steve Smith said that winning a Test series in India is something that he hopes he can do in his career. Australia have won only four Test series in India and their last win came in 2005, five years before Smith made his debut.
2020-04-07 22:35:00 Read More

Retaining No. 1 spot will serve as a confidence booster: Shooter Elavenil

After retaining her number one spot in the ISSF world rankings for 10m Air Rifle for women, shooter Elavenil Valarivan on Tuesday said that the feat will prove as a massive confidence booster and will hold her in good stead.
2020-04-07 22:32:47 Read More

Yuvi paa was my first crush when I came into the team: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said his first cricket crush was Yuvraj Singh when he came into the Indian team set-up. Rohit's T20 debut was in the 2007 World T20 game against England in Durban where Yuvraj famously hit England's Stuart Broad for 6 sixes en route to the final where they beat Pakistan. "When I came into the team my cricket crush was Yuvraj," Rohit said.
2020-04-07 21:32:45 Read More

A lot to learn even from the bench in this Indian team: Sanju Samson

After forcing his way back into the Indian team with some good knocks in the domestic scene including a record-breaking one-day double ton in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Keralaâ€™s Sanju Samson was keenly looking forward to representing Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
2020-04-07 21:28:00 Read More

IOA chief hopes National Games will be held as scheduled later this year

IOA president Narinder Batra is optimistic that despite a spike in the COVID-19 cases in the country, the much-delayed 36th National Games will be held as scheduled from October 20 to November 4 in Goa.
2020-04-07 21:18:18 Read More

World Athletics suspends Oly qualification period until Dec

World Athletics on Tuesday suspended the qualification period for the Tokyo Olympics until December 2020 in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic following consultation with its Athletes' Commission, Area Presidents and Council. "Subject to the global situation returning to normal, the qualification period will resume on 1 December 2020," World Athletics said in a statement.
2020-04-07 21:15:22 Read More

Rahane rates 2014 Lord's ton and 79 in 2015 World Cup as his favourite knocks

Indian Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane said in a Q&A session on Twitter that he rates the 103 he scored against England at Lord's during the 2014 Test series and the 79 he scored against South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the 2015 World Cup as his two favourite innings from his career.
2020-04-07 21:10:35 Read More

Not many to look up to in the current Indian team: Yuvraj to Rohit

There are not many role models in the current Indian cricket set up other than Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and the seniors do not command much respect from the youngsters, feels former flamboyant all-rounder Yuvraj Singh.
2020-04-07 20:56:27 Read More

Unfair to target players during coronavirus crisis, says Solskjaer

Footballers on high wages have unfairly had a target painted on their back during the coronavirus crisis even though many of them are actively helping out in the community, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said.
2020-04-07 20:29:07 Read More

European competitions could wait for domestic leagues to end

Finishing off domestic football seasons could take precedence over completing the Champions League. Spanish league president Javier Tebas said Tuesday that several ideas are being studied by the leagues and UEFA, including having the European competitions restarting only after the national leagues finish.
2020-04-07 20:27:32 Read More

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Formula One furloughs staff, bosses take pay cuts due to coronavirus

Formula One has put almost half its staff on furlough until the end of May due to the novel coronavirus with chairman Chase Carey and senior management also taking a pay cut, an F1 spokesman said on Tuesday.
2020-04-07 19:47:36 Read More

Uncertainty continues over hosting of Thomas and Uber Cup

The already rescheduled Thomas and Uber Cup on Tuesday came under fresh doubts following the Danish government's decision to extend a ban on "larger gatherings" in the country until the end of August.
2020-04-07 19:25:51 Read More

F1 team Mercedes to deliver breathing devices to UK hospitals in virus fight

Formula One team Mercedes will start delivering breathing devices to Britain's National Health Service this week to aid the fight against the coronavirus.
2020-04-07 19:05:36 Read More

Yuvraj Singh, Yusuf Pathan make it to Shane Warne's greatest IPL XI

Former Australian spinner Shane Warne on Tuesday included Yusuf Pathan and Yuvraj Singh in his greatest Indian Premier League (IPL) playing XI. He picked the XI during an Instagram Live session and only chose those players with whom he had played during his career.
2020-04-07 18:55:20 Read More

COVID-19: No international hockey events for India till June

Two FIH Pro League ties involving the senior men's team, junior men's Asia Cup and senior women's Asian Champions Trophy are among a host of international hockey events, where India was scheduled to take part, that have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was conveyed in a letter to Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) CEO Rajesh Rajagopalan by Hockey India.
2020-04-07 18:53:02 Read More

It is a day to appreciate every healthcare professional: Jasprit Bumrah

On World Health Day, India star pacer Jasprit Bumrah urged people of the country to appreciate every healthcare professional putting their lives on the line to fight COVID-19, by staying indoors.
2020-04-07 17:35:46 Read More

Premier League stars will 'play part', says union chief

The head of the union representing Premier League players says they have "agreed to play their part" during the coronavirus pandemic as pressure mounts to find a collective pay deal. England's top-flight stars have come under fire over their lack of action, which contrasts sharply with significant pay cuts taken by players at other leading European clubs such as Barcelona and Juventus.
2020-04-07 17:21:41 Read More

Viv Rchards best I have seen, Virat Kohli pushing the conversation: Shane Warne

Viv Richards is the greatest batsman he has ever seen, but Virat Kohli is "pushing that conversation", feels Australia spin legend Shane Warne. The spinner said this during an Instagram live where he picked the best Australian ODI side, World ODI XI and Indian Premier League (IPL) team in the four years he has been a part of the cash-rich league.
2020-04-07 16:39:49 Read More

Take this break as a bitter pill, find ways to stay physically, mentally fit: Gopichand

The job losses and pay cuts are "bitter pills" to swallow but the common man still needs to figure out ways to stay physically and mentally fit even as COVID-19 pandemic wreaks havoc, feels chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand.
2020-04-07 16:20:07 Read More

Tendulkar, Sehwag included in Warne's greatest World ODI XI

Shane Warne on Tuesday included Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag in his greatest World ODI XI. He picked the XI during an Instagram Live session. Warne's greatest World ODI XI: Sehwag, Sanath Jayasuriya, Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Kevin Pietersen, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Andrew Flintoff, Wasim Akram, Daniel Vettori, Shoaib Akhtar, Curtly Ambrose.
2020-04-07 16:11:49 Read More

Buttler 'amazed' by success of World Cup shirt auction

England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler says he is "amazed" at the response so far to an auction for his Cricket World Cup final shirt to raise money to fight the coronavirus. With a day left until the eBay auction closes, it has already raised more than Â£65,000 ($80,000).
2020-04-06 23:05:25 Read More

I have no regrets, my career has been fulfilling, says Vengsarkar

Dilip Vengsarkar, who turned 64 on Monday, was India's batting mainstay during the mid 80s when he outscored the iconic Sunil Gavaskar as his upright stance and ability to play swing and spin with aplomb was a delight for Test aficionados.
2020-04-06 21:26:34 Read More

US Open golf postponed due to coronavirus

The US Open golf championship, which had been set for June 18-21 at Winged Foot in New York, has been rescheduled due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, the US Golf Association announced on Monday. The new dates for the year's third major are Sept. 17-20 also at Winged Foot.
2020-04-06 21:05:21 Read More

Man City coach Guardiola's mother dies after coronavirus infection

Pep Guardiola's 82-year-old mother has died after contracting coronavirus, Manchester City announced on Monday.
2020-04-06 20:21:46 Read More

2020 Open Championship cancelled due to coronavirus

The 149th Open Championsip due to be played at Royal St George's from July 16-19 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, golf's governing body the R&A announced on Monday.
2020-04-06 20:02:30 Read More

England boss Southgate, FA's top earners take wage cuts due to virus

England manager Gareth Southgate and the Football Association's top earners will take wage cuts of up to 30 per cent as the governing body deals with a potential Â£150 million ($170 million) financial fall-out from the coronavirus.
2020-04-06 19:23:26 Read More

World's fastest blind man adjusts training in coronavirus crisis

David Brown, the world's fastest totally blind sprinter, has been accompanied every step of the way by his guide Jerome Avery but the coronavirus outbreak has forced them apart for the first time in six years of training. "Right now, we have to make some adaptations," Brown, the world 100 metres record-holder for the totally blind at 10.92 seconds said.
2020-04-06 18:59:43 Read More

'Let's not put nature in crisis': Kevin Pietersen

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen on Monday urged the people to not put nature in crisis as the world continues to seek solutions to defeat the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-06 18:48:39 Read More

Delhi shooting World Cup cancelled due to virus pandemic

The ISSF shooting Word Cup, scheduled to be held in May in New Delhi was on Monday cancelled due to coronavirus. The tournament was earlier postponed from March 15 and divided into two parts -- Rifle and Pistol competitions from May 5-12, while Shotgun competitions from June 2-9. However, considering the situation, the ISSF decided to cancel the tournament.
2020-04-06 18:42:58 Read More

Premier League in spotlight as debate swirls around coronavirus action

Premier League clubs are facing a fierce backlash after Liverpool became the latest club to tap into public funds during the coronavirus pandemic as players and bosses struggle to resolve a festering pay-cut row.
2020-04-06 17:40:09 Read More

Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik should retire gracefully: Ramiz Raja

Former Pakistan captain and well-known commentator Ramiz Raja has advised senior players Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik to take retirement from international cricket.
2020-04-06 17:32:50 Read More

BWF suspends all tournaments till the end of July

There will be no further international badminton tournaments until August. Badminton World Federation (BWF) has suspended all the tournaments scheduled till the end of July.
2020-04-06 17:31:08 Read More

India's win in Australia had lot to do with Smith, Warner's absence: Younis

Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis feels that India's Test series victory in Australia back in 2018 could be largely attributed to the absence of Steve Smith and David Warner from a team that was already reeling due to the after effects of ball-tampering controversy.
2020-04-06 17:08:35 Read More

Cricketers hit out at people who burst fire crackers on Sunday

Reminding citizens that India is "still in middle of a fight" amid the coronavirus outbreak, former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has lashed out at those who burst crackers on Sunday evening.
2020-04-06 17:02:19 Read More

IPL taught me to handle pressure: Riyan Parag

In an ideal world, Riyan Parag would be donning the Rajasthan Royals jersey in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) right now, not spending his time at home. But the global pandemic has made the 13th edition of the tournament a bleak possibility.
2020-04-06 16:55:05 Read More

When a 16-year-old Shreyas was taken to a sports psychologist

Pushy parents tend to cause more harm than good to their children, enduring torrid times, but a few receptive ones dig deep looking for reasons behind the falling performance of their wards. Santosh Iyer is one such father, who understood that his 16-year-old son Shreyas needed counselling more than scolding as he felt vulnerable due to a bad patch during his junior days.
2020-04-06 16:31:48 Read More

If there is a bad ball, it must be hit: Shafali Verma

She might be all of 16, but Indias latest cricketing sensation Shafali Verma means business. Going into the World T20 in Australia as a youngster in the Indian team filled with heavyweights like Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, Shafali stamped her authority to even rise to the top of the T20 rankings for batswomen during the tournament. But she says the journey has just begun.
2020-04-06 16:02:11 Read More

How's that not out? Warne reacts to clip of bowling to Sachin

With the world coming to a standstill due to the coronavirus outbreak, sportspersons as well as fans have taken to social media to relive old memories and one such video doing the rounds is from the first India-Australia Test in the 1998 series.
2020-04-06 16:01:01 Read More

Gopichand donates Rs 26 lakh to help fight COVID-19 pandemic

India's chief badminton coach Gopichand, who has been conferred with the Arjuna award, Dronacharya award and the Padma Bhushan, has already transferred Rs 11 lakh to the PM-CARES fund, Rs 10 lakh to the Telangana Chief Minister's Fund and Rs 5 lakh to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's Fund.
2020-04-06 15:00:19 Read More

Nothing more important than saving people from dying: Anjum

In a video chat with Timesofindia.com, rifle shooter Anjum Moudgil shared her thoughts on being a responsible Indian during lockdown and how an unforeseen situation has presented new challenges, including maintaining form to stay in contention for a place in the Tokyo Olympics that has been postponed by a year due to the pandemic.
2020-04-06 14:36:42 Read More

Gabriela Sabatini 'doubts' tennis can return in 2020

Argentinian tennis great Gabriela Sabatini has cast doubts over whether the professional tennis circuit will resume this year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-06 09:32:30 Read More

Stay home, World Cup still some time away: Rohit Sharma

As India continues its fight against coronavirus, cricketer Rohit Sharma asked people to stay home as the "World Cup is still some time away".
2020-04-06 09:08:36 Read More

McLaren boss Zak Brown warns F1 must change to survive

Formula One is in "a very fragile state" due to the new coronavirus crisis and risks losing some of its 10 teams unless some big changes are made, McLaren boss Zak Brown warned on Sunday.
2020-04-06 09:00:04 Read More

Italian FA boss says Serie A season could run to October

The Serie A season could be extended to September or October, the head of the Italian FA (FIGC) said on Sunday, warning that there could be an "avalanche of litigation" if it was not settled on the field.
2020-04-06 08:40:25 Read More

French football club's doctor 'commits suicide' after coronavirus diagnosis

French Ligue 1 club Reims was on Sunday in mourning for long-serving club doctor Bernard Gonzalez who committed suicide after being diagnosed with coronavirus, sources confirmed.
2020-04-06 08:27:44 Read More

PGA Championship rescheduled for August: Report

The PGA Championship, one of golf's four majors, has been rescheduled for August 6-9 after being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the San Francisco Chronicle reported on Sunday.
2020-04-06 08:13:17 Read More

Last minute change in plan saves Aditi Ashok

Indian golfer Aditi Ashok may be unable to do what she likes doing best, but she feels she is fortunate in a way to be confined to the comforts of her home here than being stuck in a Phoenix hotel in the United States.
2020-04-06 08:12:04 Read More

Bayern Munich to resume training from April 6

Bayern Munich said on Sunday that players will return to training on Monday for the first time since the Bundesliga was suspended due to the coronavirus. â€‹Bayern led the table by four points when the season was halted on March 13.
2020-04-06 07:57:59 Read More

Fringe players will find this break very disruptive: Paddy Upton

South African Paddy Upton is known more as a mental conditioning coach than a cricketing one. He was a key member of the support staff when Team India won the World Cup in 2011.
2020-04-06 07:55:31 Read More

BCCI willing to share archive footage with broadcasters

For a couple of weeks now, ever since the outbreak of Covid-19, the Indian cricket board had been sitting on an unusual request from its broadcast partner Star India Pvt Ltd.
2020-04-06 07:35:30 Read More

Tendulkar participates in PM Modi's initiative by lighting candles

Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's '9 pm, 9-minute' appeal to defeat the coronavirus in the country, former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar light candles along with his family members and thanked the 'selfless sanitation warriors.'
2020-04-05 23:04:14 Read More

Walker faces Man City probe after hosting 'sex party' during lockdown

Kyle Walker is facing disciplinary action from Manchester City after reportedly breaking coronavirus lockdown conditions by hosting a "sex party" even though he has advised people to stay at home.
2020-04-05 22:52:20 Read More

Postponement of Tokyo Olympics is a boon: India hockey coach Graham Reid

Indiaâ€™s senior menâ€™s hockey coach Graham Reid thinks the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics due to the COVID-19 pandemic is a huge boon. He believes it will give more time to the younger players in particular to hone their skills ahead of the big event.
2020-04-05 22:43:31 Read More

Chahal says chess taught him to be patient on the cricket field

Chess master-turned-cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal on Sunday went back to his old passion, headlining an online blitz event organised by chess.com, and said the sport taught him to be patient on the cricket field.
2020-04-05 22:24:37 Read More

Sports stars light diyas, candles to show solidarity in the battle against COVID-19

Indian sports stars came out in large numbers, individually in their homes on Sunday at 9 pm, joining millions of fellow citizens, to show solidarity with each other in the battle against COVID-19 and salute the commitment of lakhs of sanitation warriors, health care professionals and others who are in the front lines in the battle against the deadly virus.
2020-04-05 21:52:16 Read More

Kevin Pietersen keeps 186 vs India among his top three Test knocks

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has kept his swashbuckling 186 against India in Mumbai among his top three knocks in Test cricket. Pietersen, regarded as one of the best batters of this generation, took 233 balls to get to 186 with the help of 20 fours and four sixes as England won the second Test in the 2012-13 series by 10 wickets. He was later adjudged man of the match.
2020-04-05 21:07:25 Read More

COVID-19: Manchester City will not seek furlough offer

Manchester City say they will not be furloughing employees at the taxpayer's expense after a number of Premier League clubs took advantage of the British government's scheme to fund non-playing staff during the coronavirus epidemic.
2020-04-05 19:35:32 Read More

FIFA draws up guidelines to tackle pay-cut complaints

FIFA is getting ready to deal with complaints and appeals over wage cuts for players, producing guidelines for clubs and football bodies looking to cut costs during the stoppage caused by the coronavirus pandemic, an internal document seen by Reuters showed.
2020-04-05 19:23:19 Read More

COVID-19: Yuvraj pledges to donate Rs 50 lakh to PM fund

Former India star cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Sunday pledged to donate Rs 50 lakh to the PM-CARES Fund to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The flamboyant all-rounder also appealed to the people to stay united in the fight against the pandemic. "We are stronger when we stand united. I will be lighting a candle tonight at 9pm for 9 minutes. Are you with me?" Yuvraj wrote on his twitter handle.
2020-04-05 19:06:05 Read More

Spanish soccer players criticise league's call for furloughs

Soccer players in Spain on Sunday criticised the Spanish league's decision to ask clubs to put the footballers on government furloughs during the coronavirus crisis.
2020-04-05 18:55:46 Read More

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Ronaldo wink was nothing, I was wrong: Rooney on 2006 World Cup saga

England football star Wayne Rooney has said that his lowest point came in the 2006 World Cup quarter-final game against Portugal, where he was sent off.
2020-04-05 18:48:08 Read More

COVID-19: Harbhajan Singh, wife Geeta to feed 5000 families in Jalandhar

Ace India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has pledged to feed 5000 under-privileged families in his native Jalandhar, who are suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has infected over a million people globally and wreaked havoc on the economy.
2020-04-05 18:37:40 Read More

Badminton worlds to be rescheduled due to date clash with Olympics

The Badminton World Championships next year are set to be rescheduled because of a clash with the new dates for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
2020-04-05 18:31:23 Read More

Good luck on the road ahead: Brad Hogg to Steve O'Keefe

Former Australian cricketer Brad Hogg on Sunday wished good luck to compatriot Steve O'Keefe, who has announced his retirement from first-class cricket.
2020-04-05 18:28:39 Read More

Can't remember the last time I had such a long break: PV Sindhu

Reigning badminton world champion PV Sindhu said that she was mentally prepared to hear news of the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics before the International Olympic Committee made it official.
2020-04-05 18:04:27 Read More

'Hoping to get new foreign coach after Olympic postponement'

The cracking Indian men's doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy is now hoping to avail the services of a new foreign coach in their Olympic preparation after the sudden exit of Indonesian Flandy Limpele.
2020-04-05 17:38:49 Read More

India officially submits bid to host AFC Asian Cup in 2027

India has submitted its bid documents for hosting the AFC Asian Cup in 2027, a top official of the national federation confirmed on Sunday. If India wins the bid, it will be the first time the country will host the continental showpiece event.
2020-04-05 16:08:02 Read More

Rooney says handling of Premier League pay row 'a disgrace'

Wayne Rooney has criticised the government and the Premier League for placing footballers in a "no-win situation" over proposed pay cuts after a warning from players' representatives that National Health Service coffers could suffer. Rooney made it clear he had both the means and the will to make financial contributions but felt the public pressure being exerted on players was unhelpful.
2020-04-05 15:57:40 Read More

Longer breaks bigger challenge for fast bowlers: Ashish Nehra

A batsman can do with yoga and weight training but for the merchants of speed, former India pacer Ashish Nehra feels the absence of running for more than three months at a stretch could come in their way of fitness.
2020-04-05 15:54:59 Read More

Lionel Messi is a genius, pure talent, says Kaka

Brazilian football great Kaka said that he leans towards Lionel Messi in the debate of who among the Argentine and his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world.
2020-04-05 15:52:45 Read More

Tendulkar's 241 against Australia most disciplined innings of his Test career: Lara

Former West Indies batsman Brian Lara said that Sachin Tendulkar's unbeaten 241-run knock against Australia was the most disciplined and determined innings of his Test career.
2020-04-04 12:47:21 Read More

Wasim Jaffer picks MS Dhoni as skipper of his all-time ODI team

Former India batsman Wasim Jaffer on Saturady picked his all-time ODI team that includes four Indian players and MS Dhoni as its skipper.
2020-04-04 12:45:41 Read More

Wasim Akram, Darren Gough to auction memorabilia for COVID-19 fundraising

Former England cricketer Darren Gough and former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram have decided to auction their memorabilia from cricketing days and raise funds to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-04 12:06:53 Read More

CONCACAF Nations League finals postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

The CONCACAF Nations League finals scheduled to be staged in Texas in June have been postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, the region's governing body said Friday.
2020-04-04 10:48:25 Read More

Cummins feels nice about Paine picking him as contender for Test captaincy

Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins feels nice about skipper Tim Paine rating him as one of the contenders for future Test captaincy but says the topic is just a moot point as the wicket-keeper is still playing.
2020-04-04 10:29:00 Read More

FIFA cancels all June internationals over coronavirus

All international football matches scheduled for June were postponed on Friday following the first meeting of FIFA's coronavirus working group.
2020-04-04 10:20:04 Read More

Ex-F1 ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone to be father again at age of 89

Colourful former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is to become a father at the age of 89 with his wife Fabiana Flosi, who is half his age, expecting a son in July, he told The Daily Mail on Friday.
2020-04-04 09:59:30 Read More

UEFA demand leaves Scottish football clubs in the lurch

UEFA's ultimatum to national leagues that a failure to complete the football season could lead to exclusion from European competition has left the continent's less wealthy leagues, like Scotland, in limbo.
2020-04-04 09:45:39 Read More

'Felt like I won't get runs': Virat Kohli reveals lowest point of his career

"I felt like as a batsman, you know you are going to get out in the morning as soon as you wake up. That was the time I felt like that there is no chance I am getting runs," Kohli said. The 2014 Test series in England remains one of the worst Test series for Kohli as he averaged just 13.40 from 10 innings with his highest score being 39.
2020-04-04 09:40:59 Read More

FIFA extends men's age limit for Tokyo Olympics due to coronavirus pandemic

FIFA has extended the age limit for the men's soccer tournament at the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic. The amended Olympic rule on Friday retains the "players born on or after Jan. 1, 1997" standard for the Tokyo Games following a one-year postponement agreed last week by the International Olympic Committee and Japanese authorities.
2020-04-04 09:17:46 Read More

Tanu Kalsi keeping Pullela Gopichand Academy shuttlers busy

Ever since Tanu Kalsi helped Indian badminton team win gold medals in the 13th South Asian Games held in Kathmandu last December, she has become quite popular in the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy, Hyderabad.
2020-04-04 08:53:08 Read More

Premier League to push players for 30% wage cut, restart date on hold

The Premier League has said its clubs will consult with their players over a proposed 30% reduction in wages and the suspended season would only resume when it was "safe and appropriate".
2020-04-04 08:52:52 Read More

Neymar donates $1 million to fight coronavirus

Neymar has donated $1 million to fight the impact of the new coronavirus in his native Brazil, according to TV network SBT. The Paris Saint-Germain star, the world's third-highest-paid footballer, donated part of the money to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the rest to a charitable fund launched by his friend Luciano Huck, a Brazilian TV presenter, the report said.
2020-04-04 08:43:00 Read More

Time to reassess, get my golf back in shape: Anirban Lahiri

Itâ€™s been close to two weeks since Anirban Lahiri held a golf club in his hands, but the 32-year-old isnâ€™t complaining. Having endured two rough years on the PGA Tour, Lahiri feels the Covid-19 lockdown is a blessing in disguise.
2020-04-04 08:36:19 Read More

England cricketers volunteer salary reduction

England's centrally contracted cricketers have agreed to make an "initial donation" of Â£500,000 ($612,000) in response to the financial crisis engulfing the game as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-04-04 08:32:25 Read More

A flip side to Corona: Longer careers for busy cricketers

The coronavirus-enforced break has given Indiaâ€™s cricketers the opportunity to spend quality time with family and put the pause button on their hectic schedules. For many of them, this break may well turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Some of the senior players, and those dealing with injuries, may even end up playing longer as a result, feel experts and physiotherapists.
2020-04-04 08:16:50 Read More

Serie A says no date for return to action

Serie A bosses said Friday that doubts remain over when football can return to Italy as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-04 08:13:17 Read More

COVID-19: FIFA postpones U-17 Women's World Cup in India

Football governing body FIFA, on Saturday postponed the Under-17 Women's World Cup to be held in India in November due to coronavirus pandemic. The event was slated to be held from November 2-21. The decision was taken by the FIFA-Confederations working group which was established by the Bureau of the FIFA Council. "New dates will be identified," FIFA said in a statement.
2020-04-04 07:57:46 Read More

Coronavirus-free Tajikistan turns to football as season kicks off

Tajikistan's domestic football season is kicking off on schedule despite almost every other football league around the globe having ground to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Football has survived in only a few countries around the world with matches from less glamorous leagues in Belarus, Nicaragua and Burundi helping action-starved fans to break their boredom.
2020-04-03 22:47:06 Read More

Joshua-Pulev world heavyweight title fight postponed: Promoters

The world heavyweight title fight between Briton Anthony Joshua and the IBF's mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev of Bulgaria originally scheduled for June 20 has been postponed, promoters Matchroom Boxing said on Friday.
2020-04-03 21:28:09 Read More

COVID-19: Viswanathan Anand & Co. to play exhibition games for PMâ€™s fund

With sporting icons and celebrities doing their bit to create awareness on the COVID-19 threat and even raising money for the cause, Indiaâ€™s chess stars too have decided to do their bit. On April 11, six of India's top players will be offering simultaneous exhibitions (simul) on Chess.com to raise money for the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund.
2020-04-03 21:12:08 Read More

IOC sets June 29, 2021 as new deadline for qualification period of Tokyo Games

The International Olympic Committee has set June 29, 2021 as the new deadline for the qualification period of the Tokyo Olympics, which has been rescheduled to next year in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. According to the letter dated April 2, the revised sport entries deadline has now been set for July 5, 2021.
2020-04-03 20:41:06 Read More

Hang players if found guilty of corruption: Javed Miandad

Pakistan batting great Javed Miandad has demanded that players who are found guilty of corruption in cricket should be hanged for bringing their country into disrepute.
2020-04-03 20:39:41 Read More

Kedar Jadhav makes his contribution towards relief funds

At a time when many are complaining about the 21-day countrywide lockdown, Kedar Jadhav is trying to make up for the family time he lost while representing his state, country, over the past few years.
2020-04-03 20:30:49 Read More

Premier League to push for wage cut, gives 125 million pounds to lower leagues

Premier League clubs will consult with their players over a 30% reduction in their wages and also voted to provide 125 million pounds to Football League and National League teams to help with their cash flow problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-03 20:15:33 Read More

Give respect, dignity and assure safety to front line workers: Manu Bhaker

Teen shooting star Manu Bhaker on Friday put her weight firmly behind doctors, nurses, police and urged for their safety as they fight the coronavirus risking their lives.
2020-04-03 20:07:14 Read More

PV Sindhu praises PM Narendra Modi's initiatives to combat COVID-19

Reigning world champion PV Sindhu was one of the sports personalities who interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi through a video conference on Friday. The other shuttlers are Sai Praneeth, Saina Nehwal and Pullela Gopichand. Only Sindhu got a chance to speak from the badminton fraternity.
2020-04-03 19:08:30 Read More

Kolkata's elderly sports stars lead by example in fight against COVID-19

Some are in their 90s and some in the 80s but Kolkata's elderly sportspersons are leading by example to contain the spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-03 19:07:16 Read More

Punia urges people to follow PM Modi's appeal to light candles on April 5

Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia on Friday urged people to follow Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to countrymen to light Diyas and candles on April 5 at 9 pm for nine minutes to fight the darkness spread by the pandemic.
2020-04-03 18:35:33 Read More

Punish those who attacked healthcare workers: Bhutia to PM Modi

Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to punish the people who had attacked a team of healthcare workers in Indore and also pointed out the lack of testing kits in Sikkim to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-03 18:24:03 Read More

Shooter Ankur Mittal pledges to donate Rs 1 lakh to PM-CARES Fund

Indian shooter Ankur Mittal on Friday pledged to donate a sum of Rs 1 lakh to PM-CARES fund and Rs 51,000 to Haryana Corona Relief fund in a bid to help the country in its fight against coronavirus.
2020-04-03 17:49:24 Read More

2022 Hangzhou Asian Games mascots â€˜smart tripletsâ€™ unveiled via online ceremony

The official mascots of the 19th Asian Games -- Congcong, Lianlian and Chenchen -- were unveiled at a digital launch ceremony in Hangzhou, China on Friday. The three robots, which are going to be the mascots for the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games are collectively known as the 'smart triplets'.
2020-04-03 17:44:39 Read More

Smith, Jayawardene lead Warne's greatest Sri Lanka, South Africa XIs

Australian spin legend Shane Warne named his greatest Sri Lanka and South Africa XI during an Instagram live session out of those he has played against in his illustrious 15-year international career . Warne chose Mahela Jayawardene as the captain of his Sri Lankan XI, while he chose Graeme Smith as skipper of his South African XI.
2020-04-03 17:35:49 Read More

Rohit's daughter imitates Bumrah's bowling action

Rohit Sharma's one-year daughter Samaira has tried to ace Jasprit Bumrah's lethal sling-arm action which was captured in a video shared by the ace Indian pacer on social media.
2020-04-03 17:34:45 Read More

COVID-19: FIH extends Pro League suspension, plans matches in July-August

The International Hockey Federation has been forced to extend the suspension of FIH Pro League's second edition due to the COVID-19 pandemic and now plans to hold the ties in July and August, provided the current situation improves.
2020-04-03 17:32:04 Read More

Staying at home the only way to beat coronavirus: Lovlina Borgohain

While she is enjoying hearty meals with the family at home during lockdown, boxer Lovlina Borgohain made it a point to share a message with the country: "I want to request every Indian to stay at home and maintain good hygiene. That's the only way to break the chain of coronavirus.", Lovilina said in a video sent to TimesofIndia.com.
2020-04-03 17:11:46 Read More

Indian badminton goes online due to coronavirus lockdown

With courts out of bound due to the lockdown to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, Indian badminton has gone online with chief national coach Pullela Gopichand handing out tips through videos to the country's top shuttlers.
2020-04-03 17:11:13 Read More

Kaneria urges Yuvraj, Harbhajan to help minorities in Pakistan

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria put up a special request on Twitter on Friday. Kaneria requested Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh to make a video to help the minorities in Pakistan as the Coronavirus pandemic rages on. He also shared a link through which people can donate to help Pakistan's minorities during this crisis.
2020-04-03 16:54:57 Read More

PM reaffirmed my belief that we can't let our guard down after April 14: Sachin

The iconic Sachin Tendulkar on Friday said managing the period after April 14 would be crucial to how India fares in its battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, a belief which was shared by PM Modi during a video conference with sportspersons. Tendulkar was among the 40-odd sportspersons with whom the PM had a one-hour video call to discuss the prevailing situation.
2020-04-03 16:34:44 Read More

IPL can surely wait as life is most important now: Raina

The IPL can wait till millions of lives, which are at risk due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic is "most important", feels veteran India batsman Suresh Raina. Raina has already done his bit in this fight against the deadly virus by donating Rs 52 lakh, one of the highest donations among elite sportsperson.
2020-04-03 16:30:59 Read More

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ICC ponders separating women's media rights after T20 World Cup success

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering separating media and broadcasting rights of the women's events following the success of the Women's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia earlier this year.
2020-04-03 15:57:26 Read More

I told the PM that it hurts to see doctors being beaten: Hima Das

Hima, who was the first Indian woman to win a gold at the IAAF worlds (under-20), said all the sportspersons part of the video conference with PM Modi on Friday, spoke about what they are doing in order to spread awareness during the lockdown.
2020-04-03 14:37:18 Read More

PM urges sports personalities to keep spreading awareness

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to eminent sports personalities that included the likes of BCCI President Sourav Ganguly, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, badminton world champion P.V. Sindhu and chess legend Viswanathan Anand as the country fights the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-03 13:24:30 Read More

In Pics: What Indian cricketers have been up to during lockdown

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2020-04-03 12:37:00 Read More

India-returned SA cricketers are COVID-19 negative

The South Africa team returned from India on March 18 and completed a 14-day period of self-isolation on Thursday, but will remain in lockdown for the next two weeks just like the rest of the country.
2020-04-03 12:34:15 Read More

Virat Kohli reveals real story behind 'chiku' nickname

India men's cricket team skipper Virat Kohli has revealed the real story about his nickname 'chiku. "I got this nickname from a coach in the Ranji Trophy. I used to have big cheeks then. In 2007, I thought I was losing hair. I got my hair cropped and my cheeks and ears stood out. I got the name from a cartoon character. The rabbit in the comic book Champak," he said.
2020-04-03 12:13:07 Read More

Yuvraj takes a dig at Ravi Shastri for not mentioning him and Dhoni

Yuvraj, who bagged the Player of the Series for his stellar show with the bat and ball, took to Twitter and gave a cheeky reply to Shastri for ignoring him and Dhoni. Dhoni scored a brilliant 91 not out off 79 balls in the summit clash.
2020-04-03 11:36:51 Read More

Luis Suarez 'hurt' by criticism of Barca players' pay cut delay

Uruguay star Luis Suarez complained that he has been "hurt" by criticism of him and fellow millionaire Barcelona players for the time it took to agree to pay cuts to help out other club employees.
2020-04-03 10:55:52 Read More

Pay cuts for England players still an option: Chris Woakes

Wednesday saw England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison announce he was taking a 25 percent pay cut, with other officials at Lord's reducing their salaries as well.
2020-04-03 10:43:53 Read More

Maradona offers pay cut to help Gimnasia through crisis

Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona has offered to take a pay cut to help Gimnasia La Plata cope with the coronavirus crisis, according to the club's president.
2020-04-03 10:25:31 Read More

Pat Cummins in 'holding pattern' as IPL season in doubt

Australia's leading fast bowler Pat Cummins said COVID-19 lockdowns would make it "tight" for the big-money Indian Premier League to go ahead this month as planned, leaving some of cricket's biggest stars in limbo.
2020-04-03 10:15:20 Read More

US Open in limbo as golf bodies struggle with virus-hit schedule

US Golf Association executive Craig Annis conceded in comments to Golf Week magazine that it is "increasingly likely" that the US Open will be postponed in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-03 09:48:59 Read More

COVID-19: UEFA focusing on restart in July and August

European football, currently at a standstill because of the coronavirus, is focusing on a restart in July and August with clubs and leagues being told that stopping competitions should "really be the last resort."
2020-04-03 09:41:22 Read More

Players must 'share financial burden' during coronavirus pandemic: PFA

The Professional Footballers' Association insist they are aware players must "share the financial burden" during the coronavirus as the row over wage cuts for Premier League stars mounted on Thursday.
2020-04-03 09:22:08 Read More

Players must 'share financial burden' during coronavirus pandemic: PFA

More Dutch clubs call for season to be called off

Two more leading Dutch clubs joined champions Ajax Amsterdam in calling for the cancellation of the rest of the season, hours after neighbours Belgium brought their campaign to a close on Thursday.
2020-04-03 09:13:39 Read More

Premier League footballers should 'take pay cut': UK govt

The British government on Thursday said that the Premier League footballers should take a pay cut, amid outrage at top-flight clubs using a furlough scheme for non-playing staff.
2020-04-03 08:56:23 Read More

New Zealand's cricket tours in doubt, NZC avoids sackings

New Zealand's winter tours to Netherlands, Scotland, Ireland and West Indies are in "serious doubt" due to the coronavirus and there are "obvious question marks" looming over the tour to Bangladesh in August, the national cricket board said on Friday.
2020-04-03 08:41:46 Read More

There's uncertainty over IPL, but RR working on fitness: Yagnik

Fitness and Dishant Yagnik are close allies. The former Rajasthan wicketkeeper and Rajasthan Royalsâ€™ fielding coach is a fitness freak and even post-retirement he has not let lethargy to set in. No surprise, staying indoors during the 21-day lockdown has not stopped him from following his fitness schedule.
2020-04-03 08:39:00 Read More

Haircuts & workouts: India cricketers making most of lockdown

At a time when the Indian Premier League would normally be in full swing, Kohli has sent out a number of video messages telling people to stay indoors to stop the spread of the virus. But the tweet that got the most media coverage and 'likes', more than 100,000, was one posted by his actress wife Anushka Sharma of her cutting her style-icon husband's hair.
2020-04-03 08:19:42 Read More

COVID-19: Shahbaz Nadeem helping 350 needy families

Currently confined to his home, at Jhariya, Dhanbad, owing to the country-wide lockdown, the left-arm spinner is showing similar diligence in helping those in need. He has decided to look after 350 families in the area, donating rice, cereals, vegetables and sugar.
2020-04-03 08:09:13 Read More

Instagram fitness videos keep Vijender Singh going

Former Olympic bronze medallist and India's top professional boxer Vijender Singh is keeping himself fit by doing all the workouts from home in the absence of any sparring or ring workouts and is now looking forward to restarting his pro career later in the year.
2020-04-02 23:09:00 Read More

RCB deserve to win an IPL trophy: Virat Kohli

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, who captains the Royal Challengers Bangalore, said the franchise 'deserves' to win an Indian Premier League (IPL) title and it is one of his goals to end the team's winless drought.
2020-04-02 23:02:46 Read More

Watch: Suresh Raina urges people to follow the lockdown

Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has come forward and urged people of Delhi to stay home and be sensible during the nation wide 21-day lockdown.
2020-04-02 22:17:37 Read More

Show sense of unity, urges Virat Kohli as India battles coronavirus pandemic

Virat Kohli on Thursday said that India's response to tackling the coronavirus spread has been 'quite good' and apart from a few people, everybody is following the government's guidelines.
2020-04-02 21:54:32 Read More

Test cricket has made me a better person: Virat Kohli

Speaking to former England batsman Kevin Pietersen during an Instagram live, Virat Kohli touched upon his passion for Test cricket, how he turned into a vegan and how much he is filled with gratitude for being able to live a comfortable life during COVID-19. Kohli said he became a better person by playing Test cricket, calling the format a representation of life.
2020-04-02 21:19:52 Read More

Atletico Madrid players accept pay being slashed by 70%

Atletico Madrid's players on Thursday joined their Barcelona counterparts in agreeing to a 70 percent pay cut to help the La Liga club face the financial impact of football's suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-02 21:15:00 Read More

Olympic chiefs bracing for extra costs in rescheduling Tokyo Games

Olympic chiefs said Thursday they were bracing themselves for the extra costs incurred by rescheduling the Tokyo Games by a year to 2021. The historic decision to postpone the summer Olympics by 12 months was taken this week amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. It was the first peacetime postponement of the Games.
2020-04-02 20:59:25 Read More

National committees have final say on qualified athletes for Tokyo Olympics

Athletes already qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will need to be picked again by their respective National Olympic Committees to compete at the postponed Games in 2021, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday.
2020-04-02 20:37:08 Read More

Yousuf attributes India's defeats in NZ to fatigue, Kiwi pacers

Pakistan's former star batsman Mohammad Yousuf has attributed India's recent Test series defeat in New Zealand to fatigue and brilliant effort by the home team's fast bowlers. World number one India lost the Test series 0-2. Yousuf observed that even Virat Kohli seemed fatigued in New Zealand.
2020-04-02 20:07:40 Read More

Prudent Wimbledon should withstand cost of cancellation

Forced to cancel Wimbledon for the first time since World War II on Wednesday, All England Club chiefs can at least breathe a sigh of relief that the chaos caused by the coronavirus should not take a heavy toll on their finances.
2020-04-02 20:04:24 Read More

Cricket's devil in the D/L: Dramatic rain-affected finishes

It may have replaced a system that produced the farcical finish that saw South Africa needing to score 22 runs off one ball to beat England in a 1992 World Cup semi-final in Sydney, but the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method has been involved in its fair share of controversy as well.
2020-04-02 20:02:31 Read More

Premier League clubs threatened with extra tax on players' wages

Premier League clubs that use government money for the salaries of non-playing staff, while continuing to pay players their full wage could be hit by a new tax.
2020-04-02 19:49:29 Read More

PCB needs to act to curb corruption in cricket: Shahid Afridi

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has backed Muhammad Hafeez in exhorting the cricket authorities to set an example in corruption cases unearthed in their country.
2020-04-02 19:43:14 Read More

Olympics delay a small jolt, says drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur

Going to the Olympics is the ultimate dream of every player. Indian drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur was due to go to her first Great Games before the outbreak of novel coronavirus forced the International Olympic Committee to postpone the event until 2021. "It (delaying of the games) is a bit disappointing but it gives the team more time to prepare. I take it as a blessing in disguise," Gurjit told TOI.
2020-04-02 17:55:12 Read More

Michael Vaughan calls for five-week IPL in September

The coronavirus outbreak has seen not only normal life come to a standstill, even sporting events across the world have either been cancelled or suspended. The fate of the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League also hangs in balance as the Indian government has called for a 21-day lockdown that will last till April 14.
2020-04-02 17:50:56 Read More

After Munich, pressure on NRAI to cancel New Delhi World Cup

Pressure is building up on the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) to call off the upcoming shooting World Cup in New Delhi after the cancellation of the Munich edition owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-02 17:45:29 Read More

Cricketer Ben Stokes to test his F1 skills in virtual GP

England cricketer Ben Stokes will test his driving skills against five Formula One drivers, including Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, in the sport's second virtual Grand Prix this weekend.
2020-04-02 17:26:47 Read More

Our smiles maybe fake but we are not: Virat Kohli

At home and spending quality time with actress wife Anushka Sharma, Indian captain Virat Kohli on Thursday said in a message that their smiles might be fake at times of distress, but they are not.
2020-04-02 17:08:33 Read More

'Woolmer thought I was wrong in declaring early in 2005 B'lore Test'

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam ul Haq says that ex-coach Bob Woolmer had doubted his decision to declare early in the 2005 Bangalore Test against India but he proved him wrong by guiding the team to an emphatic 168-run win. The Bangalore game, which was Inzamam's 100th Test, was the third match of the series with India leading 1-0.
2020-04-02 16:40:40 Read More

Bach thanks PM Modi for his support to Tokyo Olympics

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has thanked India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his unflinching support to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which has now been shifted to 2021 because of the global coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-02 16:02:59 Read More

Gopichand urges India to unite in fight against COVID-19

Badminton icon and chief national coach Pullela Gopichand has urged his fellow Indians to unite in the country's fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-02 13:31:01 Read More

Rohit Sharma roasts Rishabh Pant over 'biggest six challenge'

During an Instagram Live session, Jasprit Bumrah told Rohit Sharma that Rishabh Pant wants to challenge him to see who can hit the biggest six between the two. In reply, the Indian opener played down the challenge in hilarious manner
2020-04-02 13:08:26 Read More

Umpiring fraternity in India raises funds for fellow umpires, scorers

With cricket matches suspended in the city owing to the lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, a lot of local umpires and scorers, who are solely dependent on it, are facing financial problems.
2020-04-02 12:55:51 Read More

Sai Praneeth following coach Pullela Gopichand's tips during lockdown

Indiaâ€™s badminton star Sai Praneeth is taking tips from his coach and badminton guru Pullela Gopichand online to remain fit and active. â€œI have been doing my work out at home which Gopi sir (Pullela Gopichand) has arranged online for all of us, which includes core, agility, strength, mobility etc. And I hope everyone is doing their own activities at home,â€ Praneeth said.
2020-04-02 12:29:15 Read More

'Memories last forever': Suresh Raina on nine years of India's ODI World Cup win

Batsman Suresh Raina got nostalgic as the whole nation celebrates nine years of their second ODI World Cup win and said 'memories last forever'.
2020-04-02 12:21:22 Read More

ECB could lose over 300 million pounds if no cricket takes place

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) stands to lose over 300 million pounds if no cricket is played in the upcoming season in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, its chief executive Tom Harrison has said.
2020-04-02 12:10:44 Read More

Asian Cup 2027 hosting deadline extended over coronavirus

The Asian Football Confederation extended the deadline for preliminary bids for the 2027 Asian Cup on Thursday after the coronavirus pandemic caused major problems for football administrations.
2020-04-02 12:03:20 Read More

COVID-19: Gautam Gambhir vows to contribute 2 years' salary

Cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir on Thursday said he has decided to contribute his two years' salary as an MP to the Prime Minister-CARES fund to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping through the country. The BJP's Lok Sabha member from East Delhi made the announcement on his Twitter page, urging people to come forward and donate generously.
2020-04-02 12:01:41 Read More

World Cup 2011 was won by team effort: Gautam Gambhir

As the nation celebrates nine years of India's 2011 World Cup win, former cricketer and BJP MP Gautam Gambhir on Thursday said that the tournament was won by a collective effort by the team and its support staff.
2020-04-02 10:49:39 Read More

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EPL accused of 'moral vacuum' as clubs cut staff wages

Premier League clubs have been accused of living in a "moral vacuum", with players urged to take their share of the financial hit from the coronavirus pandemic as non-playing staff begin to feel the pinch.
2020-04-02 10:32:27 Read More

Tony Lewis of 'DLS method' cricket fame dies

Tony Lewis, one of the men behind the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method used in weather-affected limited-overs cricket matches, has died aged 78, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced Wednesday.
2020-04-02 10:15:26 Read More

This day that year: 9 years ago, India won their second ODI WC

It was on April 2, 2011, when the Men in Blue went on to win their second 50-over World Cup title.
2020-04-02 09:42:03 Read More

Apurvi Chandela pledges to donate Rs 5 lakh to combat COVID-19

Indian shooter Apurvi Chandela pledged to donate Rs 3 lakh to PM-CARES Fund while Rs 2 lakh to Rajasthan CM Relief Fund to support the battle against Coronavirus pandemic in the country. All India Football Federation also pledged to donate Rs 25 lakh to the PM-Cares Fund to support the fight against the coronavirus threat. Hockey India contributed Rs 25 lakh.
2020-04-02 09:29:37 Read More

Cycling shutdown extended, Tour de France dates remain

Cycling's shutdown was extended until June on Wednesday due to the coronavirus pandemic, meaning French one-week stage race the Criterium du Dauphine will be postponed, organisers announced.
2020-04-02 08:41:22 Read More

England could field two cricket teams at same time, says Eoin Morgan

World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan says he is open to England fielding two teams on the same day at separate venues if the coronavirus outbreak leads to a compressed home international season. The England Test team, skippered by Joe Root, could face either West Indies or Pakistan while Morgan's white-ball side take on Australia in 50-over and Twenty20.
2020-04-02 08:37:11 Read More

Woods, Mickelson to play coronavirus relief match: Report

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will play a coronavirus relief golf match next month with Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, CNBC reported on Wednesday.
2020-04-02 08:17:24 Read More

Indian shooters in a spot after Olympic postponement

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI got close to finalizing the best possible squad for the Tokyo Games two weeks back. But before the selected names could be rubber-stamped, the Tokyo Games were postponed for a year. Shooting has been India's best medal bet over the last four Olympics with three Indian shooters finishing as world No. 1 in 2019.
2020-04-02 08:02:35 Read More

Federer 'devastated' as Wimbledon cancelled due to coronavirus

Former champion Roger Federer said he was "devastated" that Wimbledon has been cancelled for the first time since World War II because of coronavirus. Federer, who has won a record 8 Wimbledon men's singles titles, reacted with a single word, tweeting: "devastated." Serena Williams, a 7-time Wimbledon women's singles champion, was also rocked by the news.
2020-04-01 22:34:46 Read More

Indian hockey on an upward curve: PR Sreejesh

Parattu Raveendran Sreejesh has been a vital cog in Indian teamâ€™s resurgence on the hockey turf. Having made his international debut in 2006, Sreejesh is the senior-most member of the Indian hockey squad now and has watched the many transitions of the team from close quarters in the last decade and a half.
2020-04-01 21:53:11 Read More

US Open tennis still set for August 31 start: Organizers

US Open organizers still plan to host the Grand Slam event starting August 31 in New York, the US Tennis Association said Wednesday in the wake of Wimbledon being cancelled.
2020-04-01 21:38:19 Read More

Bournemouth's Howe first EPL boss to take pay cut

Bournemouth's Eddie Howe became the first Premier League manager to take a voluntary pay cut due to the coronavirus on Wednesday.
2020-04-01 21:17:44 Read More

I can relate to Ibrahimovic's story: Jasprit Bumrah to Rohit Sharma

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday said he takes inspiration from Swedish star footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the way he rose from the ashes to become one of the best in the business.
2020-04-01 21:12:19 Read More

Wimbledon cancelled in 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic

The Wimbledon Championships scheduled to take place from June 29-July 12 have been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) said on Wednesday. "The 134th Championships will instead be staged from June 28 to July 11, 2021. It marks the first time in 75 years that the grass-court Grand Slam will not be held.
2020-04-01 20:43:45 Read More

Indian Olympic Association thanks members for contributing to PM-CARES

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday thanked its members for contributing to the PM-CARES fund to help the country combat coronavirus.
2020-04-01 19:56:21 Read More

UEFA suspends Champions League until further notice

UEFA has suspended all Champions League and Europa League matches "until further notice" due to the coronavirus pandemic, European football's governing body said after a meeting on Wednesday. All national team games scheduled for June have also been postponed, including play-off matches for Euro 2020, which has been moved to 2021.
2020-04-01 19:53:07 Read More

Watch: Chef Mayank Agarwal displays his culinary skills amid lockdown

India opener Mayank Agarwal on Wednesday displayed his culinary skills while under lockdown die to the coronavirus pandemic. The 29-year-old was seen cooking butter garlic mushroom and bell peppers with quinoa at his home.
2020-04-01 19:36:46 Read More

Aston Martin returns to F1 in 2021 after major takeover

Aston Martin will return to Formula One next year following a takeover worth nearly $1 billion.
2020-04-01 19:12:05 Read More

It's been an easier transition than expected at Rangers: Bala Devi

Her transition into top-flight Scottish football turned out to be "easier than expected" and Indian path-breaker N Bala Devi will next seek to "encourage" aspiring players back home to try playing in the demanding leagues abroad.
2020-04-01 18:12:16 Read More

'Still got the moves': Bhutia nails #HomeSkillsChallenge

Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Wednesday took up the '#HomeSkillsChallenge' where he was seen displaying his immaculate ball control skills, inside his house.
2020-04-01 17:43:01 Read More

Epicentre of COVID-19 pandemic, China to host Asian Youth Games in 2021

Epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic before it gripped Europe and the USA, China will host the third edition of the Asian Youth Games in Shantou in November next year, the Olympic Council of Asia said on Wednesday.
2020-04-01 17:40:21 Read More

Coronavirus lockdown convinces, Man City's Kevin De Bruyne to defer retirement

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has deferred his retirement by "two more years" after the coronavirus lockdown made him realise how much he will miss football when he finishes his career.
2020-04-01 17:35:11 Read More

COVID-19: Morgan says England could field two cricket teams at same time

COVID-19: Sourav Ganguly visits Belur Math after 25 years, helps needy

BCCI president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday visited Belur Math, the global headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, to hand over 2000kgs of rice for the needy in his bid to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-01 17:01:01 Read More

Blown out of proportion: Yuvraj on storm over call for donation to Afridi's charity

His social media post seeking donation for Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi's charity triggering a storm, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Wednesday said he never intended to hurt anyone and his call for help has been "blown out of proportion".
2020-04-01 16:55:51 Read More

Shoot & Sketch: Manu Bhaker shares her secrets

Champion shooter Manu Bhaker said that the lockdown was required and that she is making the most of it by spending time with her family, shooting, taking care of her fitness and playing hide & seek at home. She said that postponing the Olympics was a "very smart move" and cancelling the event would have been a big disappointment for athletes around the world.
2020-04-01 16:51:04 Read More

Bajrang assured of seeding at Olympics, ranked No. 2 in the world

Star Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia is assured of a top-four seeding in the 65kg category at next year's Tokyo Olympics even if he skips the last ranking series tournament, going by the latest world standings. Wrestling's world governing body UWW announced the fresh rankings which placed Bajrang at number two in the 65kg category.
2020-04-01 15:53:48 Read More

Indian sports stars join the war against Coronavirus

As India continues to fight against the deadly Coronavirus pandemic, athletes from across the country have come forward to contribute in various ways to fight the spread of the virus.
2020-04-01 14:25:41 Read More

Olympic flame passed to Fukushima during low-key ceremony

Tokyo 2020 organisers left the Olympic flame in the hands of Fukushima Prefecture on Wednesday where it will be on display in a lantern for the next month after the Games were postponed for a year due to the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-04-01 14:17:29 Read More

AIFF donates Rs 25 lakh for fight against COVID-19 pandemic

In wake of the crisis caused by Covid 19 pandemic, All India Football Federation has pledged to contribute Rs 25 lakh to the PM Cares Fund.
2020-04-01 13:57:19 Read More

Twitter divided after Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh support Shahid Afridi

India's 2011 World Cup heroes Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh got mixed reactions after the pair joined hands with former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi to help those in need during the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-04-01 13:52:05 Read More

Warne picks Sourav Ganguly as skipper of his greatest Indian XI

Former Australian spinner Shane Warne on Wednesday picked Sourav Ganguly as the skipper of his greatest Indian XI.
2020-04-01 13:08:51 Read More

Will not give up until I win gold at Olympics, says Mary Kom

Six-time World Champion Mary Kom on Wednesday reiterated that her dream is to win a gold medal for India at the Olympics and for that she will try her level best and keep fighting until she achieves her goal. The ace Indian boxer had won bronze at the 2012 London Olympic Games in the 51-kg weight category. In 2016, she was unable to qualify for the Rio Games.
2020-04-01 12:58:32 Read More

MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli didn't support me like Sourav Ganguly did: Yuvraj Singh

Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh said that he got a lot more support from Sourav Ganguly in comparison to MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. "It's a difficult choice to make between Sourav and Mahi. I have more memories of time under Sourav because of the support he gave me. I didn't have that kind of support from Mahi and Virat," Yuvraj said.
2020-04-01 12:35:01 Read More

MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli didn't support me like Sourav Ganguly did: Yuvraj Singh

Hockey India donates Rs 25 lakh for fight against COVID-19 pandemic

Hockey India on Wednesday pledged to donate Rs 25 lakh towards the PM Cares Fund for the country's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-01 12:07:24 Read More

Rajasthan Royals open to shortened IPL among Indian players only: Barthakur

Even a shortened IPL with just Indian players would be good enough in these "extraordinary times", Rajasthan Royals CEO Ranjit Barthakur said on Wednesday, revealing that a final call on the glitzy event's fate is unlikely to be taken before April 15.
2020-04-01 11:47:32 Read More

Beijing Winter Olympics face 'special situation' after Tokyo delay

Beijing 2022 organisers said they face "a special situation" after the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics means less than six months between the Summer and Winter Games.
2020-04-01 11:40:41 Read More

Coronavirus pandemic: New Zealand Rugby slashes salaries, fears huge losses

New Zealand Rugby announced wage cuts for all staff Wednesday, warning the coronavirus pandemic could cost it up to NZ$100 million (US$60 million) in lost revenue.
2020-04-01 10:55:27 Read More

Top players donate, lower tier counts cost of coronavirus shutdown

While top players donate to coronavirus relief efforts and post cooking and workout videos online, lower level professionals are counting the cost of the tennis shutdown with some fearing they will be unable to put food on the table if it lasts much longer.
2020-04-01 10:36:36 Read More

All Lakers players free of COVID-19 symptoms

Two weeks after news broke that a pair of Los Angeles Lakers players tested positive for COVID-19, the team revealed Tuesday that all players are symptom-free after a completing a 14-day period of home isolation.
2020-04-01 09:30:38 Read More

Secrecy and suspense over Tour de France's fate

Less than three months before the Tour de France's scheduled start, the possibility of cycling's greatest show taking place remains shrouded in doubt, while the organisers have thrown up a wall of silence.
2020-04-01 09:10:25 Read More

Apurvi Chandela resets targets for 2021

One of India's brightest medal prospects at the Tokyo Olympics, Apurvi Chandela's hopes of taking a break in four months time, after more than two years of high-intensity training, are now dashed with the coronavirus pandemic pushing the extravaganza back by a year.
2020-04-01 08:46:22 Read More

No 2020 Wimbledon would be 'tough pill to swallow': John Isner

John Isner, who won the longest-ever tennis match over three days at Wimbledon in 2010, says it will be a "tough pill to swallow" if this year's event is canceled.
2020-04-01 08:31:17 Read More

FIFA sees 'duty' to help from its 'support fund'

FIFA is looking to use its vast financial reserves to provide assistance to a football industry ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic wiping out games and creating unexpected economic hardship in the world's biggest sport.
2020-04-01 08:22:11 Read More

COVID-19: Jos Buttler auctions World Cup final shirt

England's flamboyant batsman Jos Buttler is auctioning the shirt he wore during their World Cup-winning final last year, to raise funds for hospitals battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-01 08:08:47 Read More

Indian cricketers may face pay cuts: Indian Cricketers Association president

Former India batsman and currently the president of the Indian Cricketers Association (ICA) Ashok Malhotra feels that in the present grim situation, where there is a huge uncertainty around the cash-rich IPL, India's cricketers, some of them the richest in the sport, could soon face a pay cut.
2020-04-01 07:54:20 Read More

Presence of Smith & Warner will make Aus different kettle of fish: Tim on India series

After losing the 2018-19 bilateral contest against India at home, Test skipper Tim Paine feels that the four-match fixture at the end of the year will be a different game with big guns Steve Smith and David Warner back in the squad. "Last time we just weren't good enough against the Indian bowling attack, whereas this time I think we'll be a different kettle of fish," said Paine.
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Moeen Ali eager for 'fresh start' after ending Test exile

Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh miss out on Australia contracts

Police want power to call off English season if fans break rules

Road ahead is tough, but we are ready to battle it out: Rasquinha

Diego Maradona pleads for 'Hand of God' to end pandemic

Austrian F1 Grand Prix 'must be behind closed doors', insists minister

SC upholds tax liability of PILCOM for 1996 World Cup

Spanish clubs to start testing in preparation for return to training

Coaches have had to become creative: Rahul Dravid

IOC can't go on forever postponing Olympics: Sebastian Coe

PCB legal advisor Rizvi files defamation case against Shoaib Akhtar

PCB legal advisor Rizvi files defamation case against Shoaib Akhtar

Fine with IPL in empty stadiums if it ensures fans' safety: Ajinkya Rahane

AB de Villiers denies being approached to lead South Africa

Arthur Melo keen to stay at Barcelona despite Italy move rumours

Magnus Carlsen beats Ian Nepomniachtchi to make last-four

Will be good if we are allowed to train within the facility: Annu Rani

'How many have to die?': Gary Neville voices fears over Premier League plans

'Top 10 finish in 2028 Olympics is ambitious but not impossible'

Postponing Games will cost IOC 'several hundred million dollars': Thomas Bach

ATP-WTA merger can help sport emerge stronge: Top players

Paan Singh Tomar: How Irrfan made a footnote in Indian sports larger than life

No Indian in Dale Steyn's best XI he played with or against

MS Dhoni greatest finisher I have seen, says Mike Hussey

German, Dutch and Finnish MotoGP races cancelled

Sports must first resume safely at lower levels, WHO expert says

Tendulkar, Kohli in Dinesh Chandimal's all-time Test XI

Warner not in favour of resuming cricket without spectators

BCCI yet to take call on contract extension of ombudsman DK Jain

India's foreign wrestling coaches await salaries amid lockdown

Goal is still the same, want to win Oly medal: Shooter Angad

Sports fraternity comes together to mourn Irrfan Khan's demise

NRAI targeting July for shooters to be back at the range

Things have to change or we are in a lot of trouble: Dean Jones

Nazir more talented than Sehwag but didn't have brain like him: Akhtar

Henry cooks and waits for MLS to decide on season

New research say athletes at risk of coronavirus spread to lungs

Tom Latham, Tim Southee win top NZ Cricket awards

You have to be bit strange for being 'genius': Ben Stokes on Steve Smith

MLB teams to begin ticket refunds for matches not played

PSG could play Champions League matches abroad: Al-Khelaifi

Football shouldn't be played until Sept: FIFA medical chief

Ligue 1 delays decision on season fate until Thursday

Australia unlikely to tour England and Scotland: Warner

Scenario 'grim' but Goa prepares for National Games

Andy Murray warns tennis chiefs against quick return

Italian footballers' union furious at ban on team training

La Liga set for individual training return on May 4

Live, camera, traction: How top sports stars maintain good cheer, connect with fans

No team has Chennai Super Kings' family atmosphere: Dwayne Bravo

If rules of Test cricket are changed, call it 'easy cricket': Ben Stokes

India lose hosting rights of 2021 men's world boxing c'ships

Azharuddin pledges support as ICA raises Rs 24 lakh for needy cricketers

Grateful to BFI and Ajay Singh for helping me, says ailing boxer Dingko

Karnataka's J Arun Kumar appointed coach of US cricket team

Sachin reveals interesting McGrath anecdote from 1999 Adelaide Test

Mary Kom conducts online session on injury-management for boxers

Pakistan Test captain Azhar Ali to auction bat, jersey to raise funds

English Premier League set for post-Brexit transfer criteria

World Athletics creates $500,000 pandemic fund to support athletes

I have spoken to Prithvi about life on and off the pitch: Sachin Tendulkar

Should look at funding a group rather than individual athletes: Gopichand

Confident Chris Froome trusts Tour de France safety measures

UEFA gives European leagues May 25 deadline for restart plans

BWF suspends US Open due to COVID-19 pandemic

Without COVID-19 vaccine, there can't be any sport: Sharath Kamal

You are worse than coronavirus: Gayle slams Sarwan

BAI ready to host India Open in December-January

Tendulkar toyed with Warne, was like playing cat and mouse: Lee

MS Dhoni's India comeback not dependent on IPL: Aakash Chopra

T20 World Cup a 'logistical nightmare' amid pandemic: Chris Lynn

Manpreet Singh missing home in 'mentally challenging' times

Hamilton says lack of racing has left him feeling a 'big void'

Olympics next year will be cancelled if pandemic not over: Games chief

In pics: Cricketers and their adorable pets during the lockdown

So, Umar Akmal officially makes it to the list of idiots: Ramiz Raja

Sehwag's former batting partner Mairaj aims for Olympic glory

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