Sports News For The Year 2020 and Month May

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Sports News For The Year 2020 and Month May

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'It showed they cared': Ganguly recalls Tendulkar & Harbhajan's prank

Former India captain and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly on Saturday recalled an instance when the Indian team played an April Fool's Day prank on him. The 47-year-old said that the incident worked well for him as he went on to regain his form with the bat.
2020-05-30 18:44:39 Read More

Austria to stage Formula One season-opener in July

Formula One's truncated coronavirus-hit season will finally get underway with the Austrian Grand Prix on July 5, the Austrian government announced on Saturday. The Spielberg circuit has also been given the green light to stage a second race the following weekend.
2020-05-30 18:31:33 Read More

Once vaccine comes up, everything will be normal: Sourav Ganguly

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has said that he is confident that cricket will get back to normal in "six to seven months' time" if a vaccine for the coronavirus is developed. "It is something which caught the world in sheer shock. We did not have any vaccines to take care of it, but I think over a 6-7 month period, once the vaccine comes up everything will be normal," Ganguly said.
2020-05-30 18:04:10 Read More

Dominic Thiem to host eight-man tournament in July

World number three Dominic Thiem will host an invitational eight-man tennis tournament in Kitzbuehel with a "limited audience" from July 7-11, organisers announced on Saturday.
2020-05-30 17:50:51 Read More

Batra urges all NOCs and NSFs to get employees tested

Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra has urged all National Sports Federations and National Olympic Committees to get their employees checked for Covid-19 after Hockey India staff members tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday. Two staffers were found to be Covid infected after tests were conducted on 29 Hockey India employees on Friday.
2020-05-30 16:55:20 Read More

Five-sub rule could count against Barcelona: Coach Setien

Barcelona could suffer from the new rule that allows teams to make five substitutions in a match instead of three, their coach Quique Setien has said.
2020-05-30 16:42:14 Read More

Anand lands in India after being stuck in Germany for over 3 months

Former world chess champion Viswanathan Anand finally returned to India on Saturday after being stuck in Germany for over three months due to the travel restrictions imposed in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Anand was in Germany to play in the Bundesliga chess league in February and was to return to India in March, but was forced to stay put.
2020-05-30 16:34:19 Read More

'Tendulkar sets an example by not endorsing tobacco or alcohol'

May 31 is celebrated across the globe as World No Tobacco Day and while many speak of Sachin Tendulkars credentials on the cricket pitch, one of his many heart-winning traits off the field has been his commitment to never endorse tobacco products or alcohol.
2020-05-30 16:31:11 Read More

Lot of it happens in an auto mode: Dinesh Karthik on Nidahas Trophy final

Shedding light on the importance and necessity of mental strength and conditioning in sports, Star Sports 1 Tamil show Mind Masters will have Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik and Indian squash professional Dipika Pallikal as guests to discuss about the need of mental strength and how they dealt with tough situations.
2020-05-30 15:58:53 Read More

IPL can't happen without foreign stars: Ness Wadia

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a tournament with global appeal and it does not make sense to host it without foreign stars, says Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia, who also feels that it's too early for the BCCI to decide on the fate of the T20 league, given the unpredictability caused by Covid-19 pandemic.
2020-05-30 14:25:03 Read More

One option maybe to cancel it this year: Kumar Sangakkara on T20 World Cup

The ICC T20 World Cup has been a matter of hot debate with some calling for it to be postponed to 2022 with an eye on the coronavirus pandemic while others feel that a 'wait and watch policy should be adapted.
2020-05-30 14:07:58 Read More

Test series win in Australia very big thing for any cricketer: Ishant Sharma

Recalling moments from the 2018-19 series win against Australia, India pacer Ishant Sharma on Saturday said "it is a very big thing for any cricketer". India toured Australia for a four-match series under the leadership of Virat Kohli and managed to triumph the series 2-1 for the first time in the Down Under.
2020-05-30 13:40:10 Read More

MS Dhoni still has much to offer to Indian cricket: Former BCCI treasurer

"Dhoni is fit, he is the best wicketkeeper in India and one of the finest minds in the game," former BCCI treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry said. "During a match you would see him asking a player to move to his right, and then to the left. The player would end up standing in the same place, but the idea is to make him alert. Before that his mind might have been wavering a bit," Chaudhry said.
2020-05-30 13:15:31 Read More

Cricket West Indies to temporarily halve staff, player salaries

The Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Saturday announced a temporary 50 per cent reduction in salaries and cricket funding across the entire regional cricket system, effective from the start of July due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic which resulted in the suspension of all the cricketing activities across the globe since March.
2020-05-30 12:37:51 Read More

AB de Villiers greatest fielder of all time, says Jonty Rhodes

Former South Africa batsman Jonty Rhodes has said that AB de Villiers is the greatest fielder of all time in his opinion.
2020-05-30 12:29:52 Read More

Virat Kohli only Indian in Forbes top 100 highest-paid athletes

Cricket superstar Virat Kohli remains the only Indian in the Forbes' list of world's highest-paid athletes with total earnings of USD 26 million, jumping to the 66th spot from 100 in the 2020 standings.
2020-05-30 11:50:30 Read More

ECB wants ICC to allow coronavirus substitutes

The cricket authorities in England are hoping that ICC would allow coronavirus replacements when the West Indies and Pakistan travel the country for upcoming Test series.
2020-05-30 10:59:21 Read More

Klopp wants Liverpool to have 'best stay at home fans' amid police concerns

Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool supporters to prove themselves the best "stay at home fans in the world" after English police said Friday they wanted any potential Premier League title-clincher for the Reds played at a neutral venue in a bid to avoid a mass gathering outside Anfield.
2020-05-30 09:35:32 Read More

England bubble will have 'bridge to outside'

England cricketers can look forward to a "bridge to the outside" if their home international season goes ahead.
2020-05-30 08:53:59 Read More

West Indies approve 'bio-secure' Test tour of England

The series, if it gets the nod of the UK government, will mark the resumption of international cricket which has been suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The ECB has proposed two venues for the Test series starting July 8, Hampshire's Ageas Bowl and Lancashire's Old Trafford.
2020-05-30 08:23:26 Read More

How will Europe's 'Big Five' look after the restart?

Football fans in England and Italy received the news they had been waiting for on Thursday after the Premier League and Serie A got restart dates for their suspended seasons.
2020-05-29 09:14:44 Read More

US PGA John Deere Classic will not be played: Reports

The John Deere Classic, in position to be the first US PGA Tour event to be played with spectators since the coronavirus pandemic shutdown, will not be played in July, according to multiple reports Thursday.
2020-05-29 09:13:41 Read More

Real Madrid and Manchester United remain football's most valuable, says KPMG

Real Madrid and Manchester United remain the two most valuable football clubs in Europe, according to a report released on Thursday by accountancy firm KPMG.
2020-05-29 09:05:46 Read More

Fans allowed to attend Russian football matches next month

Russian authorities said Thursday that a small number of spectators would be allowed at stadiums when the country's Premier League restarts its suspended season next month.
2020-05-29 08:56:11 Read More

Simone Biles 'praying for the best' with rescheduled Tokyo Olympics

Four-times Olympic champion Simone Biles said she was hopeful the rescheduled Tokyo Games will take place next year, amid concern over the global response to the novel coronavirus.
2020-05-29 08:51:17 Read More

Boston Marathon cancelled due to COVID-19

The Boston Marathon, originally scheduled to be held in April and then postponed until September because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has now been cancelled, race organisers said on Thursday.
2020-05-29 08:26:48 Read More

Italy's Serie A to resume on June 20

Italy's Serie A was given the green light on Thursday to resume on June 20 after a three-month absence as one of the countries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic begins to ease restrictions. "Italy has started to return to normal life again, it is only right that football should do the same," said Italy's sports minister.
2020-05-29 08:14:12 Read More

Athletes, hockey players return to training at SAI

Top track and field athletes and hockey players were back on the training ground at the Sports Authority of India, South Centre, here as the elite trainees, preparing for the Tokyo Olympics, emerged from the lockdown with light workouts.
2020-05-29 08:12:22 Read More

ICC-BCCI email exchange generates heat in board meeting

The long-standing matter involving the tax dispute between the ICC and BCCI, one that has led to unpleasant exchange of emails between the two organisations, became the central talking point as members of the governing body met via a teleconference on Thursday for a pre-scheduled board meeting.
2020-05-29 07:51:51 Read More

Olympic champion Rudisha out for 16 weeks after ankle fracture

Two-time Olympic and world 800m record holder David Rudisha will be sidelined for 16 weeks after fracturing his left ankle.
2020-05-28 23:23:09 Read More

Dressed for French Open, Kvitova wins all-Czech crown on return to action

World number 12 Petra Kvitova returned to court dressed for the French Open but was happy to triumph in the women's draw at an all-Czech tournament on Thursday as the sports world starts to slowly return from the novel coronavirus shutdown.
2020-05-28 22:06:45 Read More

West Indies' Roach eager to tour England despite virus risk

West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach says it would be "good" to be back in England, indicating that the Caribbean side's tour would go ahead despite the coronavirus.
2020-05-28 20:49:08 Read More

English Premier League announces June 17 restart

The Premier League season will restart on June 17 provided all safety requirements have been put in place, the league said on Thursday after meeting with all 20 clubs. The season will get back under way on that Wednesday with Aston Villa v Sheffield United and Manchester City v Arsenal, which are both games in hand. A full fixture list will then be played on the weekend of June 19-21.
2020-05-28 20:32:49 Read More

Spitting impossible to detect, can't be yellow-card offence: Fifa

Spitting is the new offside in football, it seems. It provides for endless debate. With some professional leagues having resumed, health protocols have been set and duly followed, yet sweat, spittle and blowing of the nose continue to fall into grey areas of supervision. Who deals with this new 'offence' and how suitable is the penalty, continues to be a matter of debate.
2020-05-28 20:23:27 Read More

ICC Board defers decision on T20 World Cup till June 10

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board on Thursday deferred a decision on all agenda items, including the fate of the T20 World Cup in Australia, till June 10. The World Cup is scheduled from Oct 18 to Nov 15 but there is intense speculation about the event being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the window being used by the currently suspended IPL.
2020-05-28 20:15:12 Read More

No domestic cricket in England until August: ECB

The head of English cricket says "unorthodox" measures could be explored to ensure at least part of the domestic season is played this year.​
2020-05-28 20:05:22 Read More

IOA hands over Rs 2 crore to Sports Minister on behalf of NSFs, athletes

An Indian Olympic Association delegation, led by secretary general Rajeev Mehta, on Thursday handed over a cheque of Rs 2 crore to Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, an amount raised for the PM CARES Fund to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-05-28 20:00:24 Read More

COVID-19: Goa National Games postponed indefinitely

The much-delayed National Games, to be held in Goa was on Thursday postponed indefinitely owing to the coronavirus pandemic. The games were scheduled to be held from Oct 20 to Nov 4. The multi-discipline event was originally planned for a Nov 2016 start but was delayed because of the state govt’s reluctance and then due to the non-completion of infrastructure.
2020-05-28 18:57:09 Read More

Narinder Batra says as president he can form committees

The war of words between Indian Olympic Association's top two officials continued with president Narinder Batra claiming that the body's constitution gives him the authority to form a committee or commission, subject to approval by the Executive Council or the General Body.
2020-05-28 18:00:10 Read More

CA announce summer schedule with full India series

Australia announced dates for India's lucrative Test cricket tour as the centrepiece of a busy home season on Thursday but admitted that plans remained in flux because of the coronavirus. The men's Tests against India are scheduled to start in Brisbane on December 3, followed by Adelaide from December 11, the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne and Sydney from January 3.
2020-05-28 16:21:21 Read More

To avoid 'instinctive' saliva use, Misbah proposes mask for bowlers

Pakistan head coach and chief selector, Misbah-ul-Haq, has said that pacers will find it extremely difficult to adopt to ICC's new guidelines for resumption of cricket and proposed a mask for the bowlers to ensure they don't end up applying saliva on the ball "instinctively".
2020-05-25 21:50:58 Read More

English women's football season declared over

The 2019/20 season in the top two tiers of English women's football was called to an end on Monday by the Football Association (FA), but no decision has yet been made on how final standings will be decided.
2020-05-25 19:54:07 Read More

Ibrahimovic injures calf while training with AC Milan

Zlatan Ibrahimovic injured his calf while training for the anticipated restart of Serie A with AC Milan on Monday.
2020-05-25 18:43:04 Read More

Premier League to vote on return of contact training

Premier League clubs will vote on proposals for a return to contact training on Wednesday as the English top-flight seeks to take another step closer to resuming the season next month.
2020-05-25 18:33:20 Read More

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr cremated with state honours

Legendary hockey player Balbir Singh Senior, who passed away on Monday morning at a private hospital, was cremated with full state honours at the Sector 25 electrical crematorium.
2020-05-25 18:13:53 Read More

Kevin Pietersen believes forced break may have extended athletes' careers

While the COVID-19 pandemic might have brought the entire sporting world to a standstill, former England batsman Kevin Pietersen believes that the "forced break" might have helped certain athletes to increase the length of their careers.
2020-05-25 17:54:29 Read More

'Some ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket impractical, will need review'

Some of the ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket border on the impractical and will need a review when the cricketing world is closer to action, feel former players Aakash Chopra, Irfan Pathan and Monty Panesar. The ICC recommended a host of "back to cricket" guidelines including 14-day pre-match isolation training camps.
2020-05-25 17:46:19 Read More

US$20m raised as Tiger beats Phil in celebrity clash

The cash registers were ringing as the Tiger vs Phil match-up took on a whole new dimension. Most people on television were just delighted to see Woods in his Sunday red, swinging on a golf course again. And to top it off, NFL Hall-of-Famers Peyton Manning and Tom Brady provided the icing on the cake.​
2020-05-25 17:20:07 Read More

FIH pays tribute to Balbir Singh Sr, says he dedicated his life to hockey

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) paid glowing tributes to legendary Balbir Singh Sr, who passed away on Monday, describing the three-time Olympic gold winner as an outstanding player who dedicated his life to the sport.
2020-05-25 17:02:13 Read More

Setien responds to Messi's 'Barca cannot win UCL' remark

Barcelona manager Quique Setien feels forward Lionel Messi's comments have 'created a big debate' after the footballer stated they cannot win the UEFA Champions League this season if they continue to play in the same manner that they have been doing.
2020-05-25 17:01:35 Read More

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Sri Lanka cricket star held on drug charge

Sri Lankan police have detained international cricketer Shehan Madushanka on a charge of possessing heroin, officials said Monday.
2020-05-25 16:43:09 Read More

He'll be remembered for his contribution to hockey: AHF on Balbir Sr's death

The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) on Monday condoled the sad demise of legendary Balbir Singh Sr, saying the three-time Olympic gold medallist will always be remembered for his devotion and contribution to the sport.
2020-05-25 16:24:23 Read More

Balbir Singh Sr Indian hockey's best ever scorer: Gurbux

The three-time Olympic gold medallist Balbir Singh died this morning at a hospital at the age of 95 after battling multiple health issues for over two weeks.
2020-05-25 15:04:31 Read More

Huge blow for Manohar as Ethics Officer clears Graves

Shashank Manohar's concern that there was monetary exchange between the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) with an eye on the upcoming elections has been dismissed by the Ethics Officer.
2020-05-25 14:02:40 Read More

How Balbir Singh Sr inspired India to lone World Cup crown

During the 1975 World Cuo, it wasn't quite going India's way. A 1-2 loss to Argentina in the league stages had almost crushed the team's chances, but that is when "man manager" Balbir Singh, who died at the age of 95 in Chandigarh after prolonged illness on Monday, stepped in.
2020-05-25 13:44:43 Read More

Balbir Singh Sr's wish to see his lost memorabilia remains unfulfilled

For last eight years he left no stones unturned to regain his lost memorabilia, which he had donated way back in 1985 to the Sports Authority of India, but Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr's last wish to see his treasure remained unfulfilled.
2020-05-25 13:30:42 Read More

Balbir Singh Sr: A legacy written in gold

Three Olympic gold medals (1948, 1952, and 1956) as a player and captain, a world cup gold as manager and to-this-date the highest individual scorer in an Olympic final (1952, Helsinki) -- Balbir Singh Sr is widely considered the best centre-forward of all time and to many experts and fans "the man who took forward the original wizard's legacy".
2020-05-25 12:16:30 Read More

Balbir Singh Sr: One of Independent India's first heroes

The shine of that 1948 Olympic gold won't be the same as ever, with it's proud owner not there anymore to wear it. But it will be a rich tribute to talk about those seventy minutes on August 12, 1948, after which India's tricolour was hoisted at an Olympic medal ceremony for the first time.
2020-05-25 09:47:10 Read More

ICC committee debates T20 WC rescheduling in BCCI's absence

"It was first suggested to postpone this year's edition (T20 World Cup) to February-March next year. That's not a possibility anymore. Then it was suggested the other day to allow Australia to host the 2021 edition and that India should host it in the months of February and March in 2022," sources privy to developments told TOI.
2020-05-25 07:37:55 Read More

Sachin Sir speaks about mental aspects than technical ones: Prithvi Shaw

Sachin Tendulkar in numerous interactions with him has spoken more about mental aspects of batting rather than technical ones, said young opener Prithvi Shaw.
2020-05-24 21:36:36 Read More

T20 World Cup should not be postponed in haste: Misbah-ul-Haq

The authorities must not postpone the T20 World Cup in haste since the showpiece event is the best product to highlight cricket once activities resume, Pakistan head coach and chief selector, Misbah-ul-Haq has said. "The logistics of hosting 16 teams is not easy but the authorities should give it time and wait for a month or more before taking any decision," Misbah said.
2020-05-24 21:15:47 Read More

Saliva ban major handicap for pacers, ICC must ensure bowling-friendly pitches: Pathan

Former India pacer Irfan Pathan reckons that the ban on using saliva for shining the ball is a significant blow to bowlers and authorities should ensure preparation of bowling-friendly Test wickets to prevent complete domination of the game by the batsmen.
2020-05-24 19:27:15 Read More

It is not expected that each player will play all tournaments: BWF

Desperate times call for desperate measures. The Badminton World Federation seems to completely agree with the sentiment. After no action since the past couple of months due to the Covid-19 spread, the world body has recently released a revised schedule. BWF secretary general Thomas Lund feels given the situation, this is the best the world body could do to bring things close to being normal.
2020-05-24 19:21:44 Read More

Bundesliga: Schalke crisis deepens with shock home loss to Augsburg

Schalke 04 slumped to a shock 3-0 home loss to relegation-threatened Augsburg on Sunday, their fourth defeat in five games dropping them to eighth place in the Bundesliga.
2020-05-24 19:07:18 Read More

Bicycle girl Jyoti wants to appear for trials but studies first priority: Father

Bihar school girl Jyoti Kumari, who cycled 1200 km with her injured father from New Delhi to Darbhanga, will appear for Cycling Federation of India trials once the lockdown ends even though finishing matriculation is her primary aim. Rendered jobless and penniless because of the extended COVID-19 lockdown, the 15-year-old was forced to ferry her father who was unable to walk properly after a surgery to his left knee following an accident.
2020-05-24 18:50:38 Read More

'Tired of shadow batting': Warner can't wait to get back on the cricket field

Australian opening batsman David Warner has kept everyone entertained through his TikTok videos. On Sunday, he posted a clip that saw him doing some shadow batting in the backyard.
2020-05-24 18:21:31 Read More

2,749 Khelo India athletes given Rs 30,000 each: SAI

SAI has deposited Rs 30,000 each in accounts of 2,749 Khelo India athletes. "The money has been transferred to the bank accounts of the athletes on May 22. A total of 2,893 athletes will be given the OPA for the period, with the funds to the remaining 144 athletes to be transferred by the end of May," SAI said. 35 states and UTs have been given the OPA in 21 sporting disciplines.
2020-05-24 18:14:27 Read More

Ravi Shastri meets 'ICC regulations' in huddle with dogs

India head coach Ravi Shastri has been spending lockdown days with his pet dogs at home. And in the wake of International Cricket Council (ICC) recently putting forward protocols that will have to be followed when cricketing action resumes, Shastri decided to follow the same while getting into a huddle with his dogs.
2020-05-24 18:05:03 Read More

La Liga faces heated debate as it prepares to resume

Spanish media rejoiced on Sunday after the government said La Liga could resume, but restarting in June presents many challenges including summer heat, empty stadiums and health rules.
2020-05-24 17:49:13 Read More

Not satisfied with boxers' home training: Chief coach CA Kuttappa

India's chief men's boxing coach C A Kuttappa says he cannot wait for the national camp to resume on June 10 after the COVID-19 forced disruption as he is not satisfied with the Olympic-bound pugilists' fitness training at home.
2020-05-24 17:33:08 Read More

'Jeez, this may not last 100 overs', Whatmore relives moments ahead of '96 WC semi

Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore opened up about the nervy moments he had to endure leading up to the toss of the semifinal against hosts India. Chasing down targets with their aggressive batting was Sri Lanka's go-to strategy in 1996 but Whatmore knew it could backfire on that steamy day in Calcutta.
2020-05-24 17:30:09 Read More

Watch: Batsman hit on face while playing pool cricket, video goes viral

A hilarious video of two men playing cricket across a swimming pool has sent social media into a tizzy. The video, shared on 'Cricket Shouts' Twitter handle, shows the bowler trying to bounce the ball off the pool and in doing so, manages to get a wicked bounce and hits the batsman flush on the face.
2020-05-24 17:12:11 Read More

Track and field athletes to start outdoor training from Monday

Track and field athletes will return to outdoor training on Monday after two months of being confined to their rooms due to the coronavirus-forced lockdown but the early focus will be entirely on their fitness regimens to avoid injury. Athletes based at NIS-Patiala, SAI Centre in Bengaluru and Ooty will start "outdoor fitness" training from Monday.
2020-05-24 17:03:12 Read More

Laxman doffs hat to specially-abled child bowling at nets

A video of a specially-abled child defying odds to bowl at the nets amazed batting great VVS Laxman as the former ace batsman took to social media, saluting the spirit of human endurance and strength.
2020-05-24 16:24:31 Read More

Boxing camp will be held if situation permits: Amit Panghal

Boxer Amit Panghal said that he will have no worries going to the national camp that the Boxing Federation of India is planning to hold in June at the National Institute of Sport in Patiala. But the pugilist said that no specific date has been decided on as yet. The BFI had earlier taken the decision to hold the camp following a videoconference with stakeholders.
2020-05-24 16:19:12 Read More

Will miss playing in front of huge crowd, says Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan has said that all players will miss playing in front of a huge crowd if the tournaments going ahead take place behind closed doors for some time. "Obviously, we are going to miss playing in front of a huge crowd..., the fans bring their own charm and aura, but at the same time it would be an opportunity as we have been sitting at our homes for two months now," Dhawan said.
2020-05-24 15:46:38 Read More

Former Pakistan opener Taufeeq tests positive for COVID-19

Former Pakistan cricketer Taufeeq Umar (38) has been diagnosed with coronavirus. After testing positive for the Covid-19, Umar is self-isolating at home, given the mild strain of the virus. While testing, the former opener was not showing symptoms other than a mild headache. Umar represented Pak in 44 Tests and 22 ODIs, at present works as a junior national selector.
2020-05-24 15:37:08 Read More

Ugly exchange of emails between ICC & BCCI over ‘tax solutions’

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and BCCI – not the best of working mates – have been involved in an unpleasant exchange of emails involving the 2021 T20 World Cup and 2023 50-over World Cup to be hosted in India. The ICC wrote to BCCI asking to “provide evidence” of efforts that India has made “to date” to get a tax solution for the events.
2020-05-24 15:30:46 Read More

Only an interim measure: Anil Kumble on saliva ban

"...this is only an interim measure and as long as we have hopefully control over COVID in a few months or a year's time, then I think things will go back to as normal as it can be," ICC Cricket Committee chairman Anil Kumble said. The Kumble-led panel recommended a ban on saliva to minimise the risk of infection.
2020-05-24 13:11:43 Read More

'Olympic postponement will only make Mary Kom stronger'

The Covid-19 spread may have confined Indian boxers to their respective homes, but coach Chhote Lal Yadav is still a busy man. Yadav, who has been coaching Mary Kom for the past four years, has been busy preparing an online schedule for the women boxers during the lockdown. He also makes sure the plan is followed properly.
2020-05-23 18:01:27 Read More

After more than two months, Shardul Thakur returns to training

Almost a couple of months after he was left cooling heels due to a national lockdown, India pacer Shardul Thakur trained at the nets on Saturday, becoming amongst the first in Team India to do so.
2020-05-23 17:56:45 Read More

BCCI says fans' safety priority, ready for 'closed door games'

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has made it clear that under present circumstances, the country should be ready for sporting events to be held behind closed doors and the first thing that comes to mind is the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League as the BCCI is looking at a September 25 to November 1 window for the same. And the board is clear that fan safety is the priority as rightly pointed out by the sports minister.
2020-05-23 17:42:47 Read More

Resume cricket but only if there is no risk of spurt in local transmission: ICC

As member nations ease restrictions imposed to contain the pandemic, the International Cricket Council on Friday issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at getting the sport up and running around the world while at the same time maintaining the highest safety protocols. The ICC has also called for the need to educate players and all other stakeholders on the updated safety protocols in what is going to be a vastly different world.
2020-05-23 17:41:08 Read More

Shooter Elavenil can't wait to be back in the range

Shooter Elavenil Valarivan enjoyed a phenomenal run of form in the year 2019. The 20-year-old made a smooth transition from junior ranks onto the senior circuit last year, and tasted success with gold medals at Putian (China) and Rio de Janeiro editions of the ISSF World Cup in the women's 10M air rifle category.
2020-05-23 16:36:27 Read More

On this day in 1999: Sachin played a special knock vs Kenya in World Cup

It was on May 23, 1999, when former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar went on to play a knock of 140 runs against Kenya in the 50-over World Cup. This was an emotional match for Tendulkar as it was played on the backdrop of his father's demise.
2020-05-23 16:19:57 Read More

Stakeholders will have to compromise, make one big effort to rebuild cricket: Finch

Australia's limited over captain Aaron Finch believes cricket boards across the world will have to compromise and make "one big effort" to get the sport back on track following the coronavirus hiatus.
2020-05-23 16:19:55 Read More

Have to live with new normal of sports behind closed doors: Rijiju

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju has clearly stated that the country is not going to have a tournament kind of situation immediately. "We have to learn to live with the situation where sporting events will be carried forward without spectators," Rijiju said. The BCCI is aiming at the Oct-Nov window to host the IPL after the tournament was postponed in April.
2020-05-23 15:51:49 Read More

Introduction of computers has changed the approach to chess: Anand

Five-time world champion Vishwanathan Anand feels the advent of computers has changed the way players have approached chess over the years, with the two opponents sitting in front of the board remaining the only constant in the game.
2020-05-23 15:44:37 Read More

Mauricio Pochettino wants Premier League return

Mauricio Pochettino says returning to the Premier League is his "priority", stating he is eager to manage again six months after being sacked by Tottenham.
2020-05-23 15:30:00 Read More

Manu Bhaker, Pooja Dhanda reluctant to start outdoor training

IOA General Secretary Rajeev Mehta has said that rushing back to training might not be a good idea and his sentiments have now been echoed by some athletes who aren't too keen to resume training as yet.
2020-05-23 15:25:41 Read More

SRK came across as very passionate about KKR: Gower

The former England captain conceded that despite being a man of such repute and coming from a different vocation, Shah Rukh's love and passion for the game is something that is indeed worth praising.
2020-05-23 14:58:30 Read More

We will find ways to shine the ball without saliva: Chris Woakes

England all-rounder Chris Woakes feels banning the use of saliva on balls will not be an issue as bowlers will eventually find other ways to shine the ball.
2020-05-23 14:33:18 Read More

Players can visit home but to serve quarantine period upon return: HI SOP

"Homesick" players can go back to their natives but will have to serve a 14-day mandatory quarantine period before rejoining camp, according to the Hockey India SOP for the national teams based at SAI South Centre in Bengaluru.
2020-05-23 14:11:00 Read More

IPL best tournament in the world after World Cups: Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler, who has made massive strides as a white ball player after a few seasons of IPL, said that the tournament is like the fantasy cricket he aspired to play as a kid, with the top stars rubbing shoulders together. Buttler mentioned that he was desperate to play this year's IPL. "It's the best tournament, taking out the World Cups," Buttler said about IPL.
2020-05-23 12:20:37 Read More

Bowlers need minimum 2-months' preparation to play Tests: ICC

Cricket, like other global sports, has been suspended since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic but some countries are putting together guidelines for the return of the game as governments start easing lockdown restrictions.
2020-05-23 11:14:32 Read More

Need to find a way to outlast Pujara in summer series: Cummins

Australia's premier fast Pat Cummins is well aware of Chesteshwar Pujara's capabilities, insisting that they will need to "take their medicine" to outlast the Indian middle-order mainstay in the home series this summer. Pujara's exploits with the bat in India's series win in 2018-19 is still fresh in Cummins' mind and he would like to avoid a repeat of the same.
2020-05-23 11:13:06 Read More

FIFA U-17 WC will definitely have fans: LOC Tournament Director

The Under-17 Women’s World Cup is likely to be the first international tournament to be hosted by India in a post-Covid world. While the 17-team tournament scheduled for a February 17 start next year is still eight months away, doubts still remain over whether fans will be allowed entry into the stadiums.
2020-05-23 10:01:31 Read More

Athletes at NIS await clarity over resumption of training

It’s been more than 24 hours since the Sports Authority of India (SAI) had released its Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the resumption of outdoor training but at the National Institute of Sports (NIS) in Patiala, the athletes have been asked to stay put in their hostel rooms.
2020-05-23 09:49:27 Read More

BCCI moves SC for full three-year terms for Ganguly and Shah

The BCCI has moved the Supreme Court seeking important changes in its constitution that would allow president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah to complete their three-year terms by ducking the three-year cooling-off period prescribed by the Justice Lodha panel and approved by the SC, applicable to both from July and June, respectively.
2020-05-23 03:18:27 Read More

ICC recommends 14-day isolation training camps in guidelines

The ICC on Friday recommended appointing Chief Medical Officers and 14-day pre-match isolation training camps in its radical guidelines for resumption of international cricket after the novel coronavirus hiatus. The sport's governing body also recommended developing an appropriate testing plan during training and competition.
2020-05-22 20:21:02 Read More

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Novak Djokovic sets up series of tennis events

Novak Djokovic is planning to set up a series of tennis tournaments in the Balkan region while the sport is suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-05-22 20:16:00 Read More

Gambhir, Prasad engage in heated exchange over Rayudu's WC omission

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir and former chairman of selectors MSK Prasad were involved in a heated exchange during Star Sports' show Cricket Connected over the omission of Ambati Rayudu from India's squad for 2019 World Cup.
2020-05-22 20:12:08 Read More

Manu Bhaker bats for online shooting championship

Ace shooter Manu Bhaker is spending the lockdown days at her village home in Goria, Jhajjar. Manu’s father Ramkishen Bhaker recently got an electronic target system installed at the makeshift shooting range in their village home. Manu vouched for online shooting championships to help Olympic-bound elite shooters of the country get “much-needed competition”.
2020-05-22 20:03:53 Read More

'Got you covered Akshay Kumar': David Warner dances to the tunes of 'Bala'

Australian opener David Warner continued his antics on social media with the latest one being him dancing to the tunes of the Bollywood song 'Bala.' The song originally features Akshay Kumar and Warner made a reference to the Bollywood star in the caption to the video.
2020-05-22 19:56:07 Read More

No shooting camp till July, says NRAI

The home ministry may have allowed opening of sports complexes and training of athletes, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) is in no hurry to conduct a camp for their shooters.
2020-05-22 19:10:35 Read More

Saina, Kashyap, Praneeth lash out on BWF for revamped 2020 calendar

Indian shuttlers Parupalli Kashyap, Saina Nehwal and Sai Praneeth on Friday lashed out at the revamped tournament calendar announced by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) for the remaining 2020 season following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-05-22 18:57:52 Read More

Vidal wants to stay at Barcelona despite transfer talks

Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal wants to stay at Camp Nou despite transfer rumours linking him away from Spain. First team football has been hard to come by for the Chilean due the power-packed midfield of Barca.
2020-05-22 18:22:08 Read More

Testing players, staff will solve a lot of problems, says Rajasthan captain Menaria

"I have at home basic gym equipment and that is all I need. I have now come to realise what a waste it is to spend time shuttling between home and gym. If you can discipline yourself and devote 45 minutes to workouts at home, nothing like it," the Rajasthan captain Ashok Menaria told TOI.
2020-05-22 18:12:12 Read More

IPL is just a money grab, shouldn't take precedence over T20 WC: Border

The IPL is just a "money grab" and cannot be allowed to take precedence over this year's T20 World Cup, said former Australia skipper Allan Border. There is speculation that the 13th IPL, which was suspended indefinitely due to the Covid-19 pandemic, might be conducted in October-November if the T20 World Cup in Australia is postponed.
2020-05-22 18:00:17 Read More

Boxers' training camp unlikely to resume soon amid logistical concerns

The ministry's go ahead has come and a Standard Operating Procedure is also in place but Indian boxers are unlikely to resume camp training anytime soon as the national federation grapples with a "few logistical concerns" amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-05-22 17:57:23 Read More

FIH says resumption of hockey to depend on local conditions in member countries

The resumption of competitive hockey in various countries amid the COVID-19 pandemic will depend entirely on local conditions, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has said. The FIH said that any return to training and competitive hockey has to be "carefully implemented to prevent any resurgence in infection".
2020-05-22 17:49:15 Read More

England Test star Chris Woakes glad of training 'normality'

England paceman Chris Woakes is glad to be suffering the "normality" of familiar aches and pains following his first bowling net practice since the coronavirus lockdown.
2020-05-22 17:42:35 Read More

Chappell feels well-paid Oz cricketers should pick domestic competitions over IPL

Former skipper Ian Chappell feels the top Australian cricketers are obliged to give priority to the country's domestic competitions over the cash-rich IPL as their financial needs are well taken care of by Cricket Australia. As many as 13 Australian cricketers currently have lucrative deals with IPL franchises.
2020-05-22 17:12:08 Read More

We've made no commitment on South Africa tour: BCCI treasurer Dhumal

The BCCI has not made "any commitment" to tour South Africa in August and there have only been discussions about such a possibility, Board treasurer Arun Dhumal said on Friday. "When SA's tour of India got cancelled due to coronavirus, we had discussions the possibility. But at no point have we made any commitment," Dhumal said.
2020-05-22 16:32:14 Read More

Rohit Sharma's captaincy is very similar to Dhoni's: Raina

India's limited-overs deputy Rohit Sharma's style of leadership has often been seen as completely different from skipper Virat Kohli's style and has often been compared to that of former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. And Suresh Raina believes that Rohit's calmness and ability to motivate players makes him very similar to Dhoni.
2020-05-22 16:28:27 Read More

India Open to be held in December, BWF announces revamped calendar

The Olympic-qualifying India Open badminton tournament, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will now be held here from December 8 to 13 after the BWF unveiled a revised calendar to salvage the disruption-hit season. The all-important event will be preceded by the Hyderabad Open (August 11 to 16) and the Syed Modi International (November 17 to 22).
2020-05-22 16:00:43 Read More

International badminton to return with Hyderabad Open on Aug 11

Finally, an exciting news for the sports buffs, international badminton would return to action with the Hyderabad Open on August 11.
2020-05-22 15:51:22 Read More

SAI rolls out SOP, but there's still confusion over resumption of training

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Thursday gave final shape to its Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to be followed by National Sports Federations and their athletes, after the Ministry of Home Affairs allowed stadiums to open for training without spectators in the fourth phase of ongoing lockdown. But from when exactly training can resume is a question that remains unanswered.
2020-05-22 15:43:15 Read More

T20 World Cup all set to be postponed, formal announcement expected next week

The 2020 edition of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia is all set to be postponed. Postponement of the T20 World Cup will mean a rare, empty window in October and November, one that the BCCI will certainly look to capitalise on and will not mind chartering an airplane to Australia and the Caribbean to fly the players in for IPL.
2020-05-22 11:58:57 Read More

COVID-19 pandemic: Indycar cancels two more races

IndyCar cancelled two more races on Thursday, forced to tweak its schedule due to restrictions put in place by the novel coronavirus outbreak.
2020-05-22 08:29:47 Read More

Coaching fraternity hit hard by Covid-19: Prakash Padukone

One prominent sector in sports hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic is the coaching fraternity. Having turned to full-time coaching once they realised that sport in the country was on the ascendancy in recent times, these professionals have lost their livelihoods now.
2020-05-22 08:24:25 Read More

Greek basketball season ended due to virus

The Greek basketball league announced on Thursday that it will end the season due to the coronavirus outbreak. Panathinaikos, who led the table, have been declared champions, but two Thessaloniki clubs, Aris and PAOK, will not be relegated to the second division despite sitting in the bottom two.
2020-05-22 08:12:45 Read More

John Coates says Tokyo Games face "real problems" due to COVID-19

Tokyo Games organisers face "real problems" staging the Olympics next year as coronavirus infections continue to soar, senior international Olympic official John Coates said.
2020-05-22 08:11:38 Read More

As election fever grips ICC, global body reminds BCCI of 'tax exemptions' yet again

The ICC has put the proverbial gun to the BCCI's head, reminding the latter once again that the deadline to submit a letter guaranteeing tax exemptions for the 2021 T20 World Cup and the 2023 50-over World Cup got over last month and India (read: BCCI) are already a month late in delivering the said letter.
2020-05-22 07:56:22 Read More

Will be a shame to lose reverse swing from Tests, says Cummins

Australia’s premier fast bowler Pat Cummins termed it a shame if pacers lose the right to shine the ball, especially in Test cricket and called for scientists to develop an alternative to deal with the issue in the post-Covid scenario.
2020-05-21 22:42:38 Read More

Henderson has felt 'safe' since return to Liverpool training

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson insists he has felt "very safe" since his club returned to training amid the coronavirus crisis this week.
2020-05-21 21:50:30 Read More

There is very good chance to shift T20 World Cup to next year: Graeme Smith

Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) director of cricket Graeme Smith believes that 'there is a very good chance' of postponing the ICC T20 World Cup 2020 to next year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-05-21 20:45:23 Read More

'Strength at its highest': Sourav Ganguly fixes tree damaged by cyclone Amphan

As Cyclone Amphan wreaked havoc in West Bengal, ex-India skipper Sourav Ganguly on Thursday shared pictures of him fixing a tree in his backyard. Ganguly said that it is a testament of his strength that he along with some help managed to pull a tree and then fix it.
2020-05-21 20:20:55 Read More

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong not ready to play yet

Dutch international Frenkie de Jong said Thursday he was glad to resume training with Barcelona but is "not ready to play a game yet" after a two-month stoppage because of the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-05-21 19:52:10 Read More

From Jeev to Shubhankar, golfers return to practice with COVID guidelines in mind

Keeping the government guidelines in mind and their clubs in hand, India's top golfers returned to practice at courses across the country after weeks of inactivity brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-05-21 18:58:09 Read More

Tendulkar would have scored 1.30 lakh runs in today's era, says Akhtar

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar feels it is not right to compare former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli because the 'Master Blaster' set numerous records while batting in the 'toughest era of cricket'. "Tendulkar batted in the toughest era of cricket. If he had to get the chance now, he may hit more than 1.30 lakh runs," Akhtar said.
2020-05-21 18:56:32 Read More

If I only think about comparisons with Hardik, I won't be able to play my game: Shankar

Vijay Shankar would not torment himself by thinking that it's not he but Hardik Pandya, who is Indian team's preferred all-rounder in the white-ball format, as the Tamil Nadu cricketer is focussed at churning out match-winning performances to stay in the mix.
2020-05-21 18:14:55 Read More

'Loved it': Stuart Broad back to business with bowling session at Trent Bridge

As the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has allowed players to resume individual training sessions, pacer Stuart Broad on Thursday had a bowling session at Trent Bridge.
2020-05-21 18:02:11 Read More

'Khelo India Phir Se': SAI releases SOP for resumption of sports

The Sports Authority of India on Thursday released a detailed list, listing the Standard Operating Procedure for the resumption of sports activities, which will act as a reference document for all the training centres across India. "The SOP will come into effect immediately, but the logistics to implement it may take some time," SAI secretary Rohit Bhardwaj said.
2020-05-21 17:47:52 Read More

Bihar girl, who cycled down 1200km, to be called for trial by cycling federation

In what could be a life-changing opportunity, the cycling federation will invite 15-year-old Jyoti Kumari to appear for a trial next month, impressed with her sheer doggedness with which she pedalled her way to Bihar from Gurugram, carrying her ailing father. Stuck in Gurugram due to lockdown, Jyoti took her father to her native place, covering 1200km in 7 days.
2020-05-21 17:05:17 Read More

Graeme Smith wants Sourav Ganguly to head ICC

With Shashank Manohar, the current chairman of ICC, not seeking re-election, CSA director Graeme Smith feels that BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will be the right man for the job going forward. Smith believes Ganguly is the right person to lead the game at a time of crisis caused by Covid-19. "It is very important to have the right person as head of the ICC," he Smith.
2020-05-21 17:00:43 Read More

BCCI eyes restart post monsoon, committed to touring SA

With a substancial improvement in Covid situation and thumbs-up from the government, BCCI might go forward with its tour to South Africa in August. Both teams could be seen playing 3 T20 Internationals as part of a prior 'agreement'. "India wants to honour its agreement. If it's postponed, maybe a bit later," Cricket South Africa's chief executive Jacques Faul has said.
2020-05-21 16:52:15 Read More

McCullum was gifted in his approach to the game: Williamson

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Thursday heaped praise on Brendon McCullum and said that the former Kiwi captain was really gifted in his approach to the game.
2020-05-21 16:09:48 Read More

Top five: Most stumpings by a wicket-keeper in ODIs

In the history of international cricket, there have been great spinners. But none of them would have been as successful if they didn't have a good wicket-keeper to back their skills behind the stumps. Spinners and wicket-keepers can often be seen working in tandem. Making strategies, calling out on field placements and devising a strategy for a batsman.
2020-05-21 16:03:19 Read More

Living with less must be the new reality of the post corona world: Anand

Living with less must be the new reality of the post corona world: Viswanathan Anand
2020-05-21 15:58:18 Read More

Coronavirus: It's normal for the players to be nervous, says James Anderson

England pacer James Anderson has said that it's a normal human reaction if the players are worried about once again resuming cricket. All cricketing action across the globe has been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic, however, England is looking to play Test series against West Indies and Pakistan in July-August this year.
2020-05-21 15:51:06 Read More

South Africa hopeful of home India series in August

South Africa are optimistic about hosting India for three lucrative Twenty20 Internationals in late August, but are trying to find new dates for their proposed tour to the West Indies.
2020-05-21 15:34:41 Read More

International calendar will influence decision on playing BBL: David Warner

Australia opener David Warner's participation in the Big Bash League (BBL) would depend on how the international calendar pans out on resumption as he does not want "a cluttered mindset", playing different formats close to each other.
2020-05-21 14:48:03 Read More

Liverpool preparing for shorter break between seasons: Klopp

Liverpool are preparing for a shorter break between seasons due to the disruption to the current campaign caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, manager Juergen Klopp has said.
2020-05-21 14:22:27 Read More

Still trying to work out if it was high or low: Williamson on World Cup final

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson still finds it "difficult to make sense" of the heart-breaking World Cup final loss to England last year and hasn't yet figured if the epic match should count among the highs or lows of his career.
2020-05-21 13:54:29 Read More

Ban on overseas travel for training is a 'disadvantage': Moudgil

The Indian Olympic Association has decided that all athletes who have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics or are expected to qualify will not travel overseas for training for the rest of this year. Reacting to the decision, Anjum Moudgil, who booked a Tokyo Olympics quota for India in the women's 10m Air Rifle event said, "I think that will be a disadvantage to shooters."
2020-05-21 12:59:32 Read More

Virat Kohli extends prayers to those affected by Cyclone Amphan

Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday extended prayers to those affected by Cyclone Amphan in Odisha and West Bengal.
2020-05-21 12:50:43 Read More

Olympic-bound wrestler Ravi taking tips from Sushil Kumar

With the Tokyo Olympics postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ravi, who won a bronze medal at the 2019 World Championships in Nur Sultan to book his ticket for the Games, sees the one-year gap as a positive and wants to work on his leg defense in the extra time.
2020-05-21 12:34:04 Read More

Looking forward to playing IPL for many obvious reasons: Pat Cummins

Australian pace spearhead Pat Cummins believes the IPL will be a great way to resume cricket after the coronavirus-forced hiatus and the high-octane tournament will also help in preparing for the T20 World Cup this year.
2020-05-21 12:17:03 Read More

MS Dhoni shouldn't be sidelined in a hurry, KL Rahul not a long-term option: Kaif

At a time when some feel that it will be very tough for MS Dhoni to make a comeback to the Indian team, his former teammate Mohammad Kaif strongly believes that Dhoni still does not have a replacement for the former India captain. Talking to TimesofIndia.com, Kaif said he had realized that Dhoni has the X-factor when he first saw the dasher from Jharkhand bat.
2020-05-21 12:02:42 Read More

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Considering longevity, I will go with Tendulkar over Kohli: Gambhir

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has chosen legendary Sachin Tendulkar over current skipper Virat Kohli as a better batsman in the ODI format, considering the changed rules of the game and the Mumbaikar's longevity of career. Tendulkar, who retired in 2013, played 463 ODIs and amassed 18,426 runs with 49 hundreds at an average of 44.83.
2020-05-21 11:32:41 Read More

Athletes dominate feedback to IOA on how to restart training

Athletes led the way in providing the Indian Olympic Association their feedback on how to restart national camps amid the COVID-19 pandemic but a lot of national federations missed the deadline for submission of response, leaving IOA president Narinder Batra disappointed.
2020-05-21 10:57:02 Read More

Tokyo Olympics would be cancelled if not held in 2021: Bach

Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Thomas Bach says the Tokyo Games would have to be scrapped if the event cannot be held next year due to the Covid-19 crisis. In March, the IOC and Japanese government took the unprecedented decision to delay the Games, which had been due to start in July, for a year due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
2020-05-21 10:06:12 Read More

Robots and sex dolls: What happens in stadiums without fans

Livening up sport without fans is a challenge for competitions returning after the coronavirus, and organisers have tried several ways to make empty stadiums more appealing.
2020-05-21 09:25:33 Read More

Niki Lauda with me 'in spirit at every race', says Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton said Niki Lauda is with him "in spirit at every race" as the six-time world champion hailed the Austrian F1 legend on the first anniversary of his death. Three-time champion Lauda passed away just before last year's Monaco Grand Prix at the age of 70. "I know he is with us every race in spirit," he said.
2020-05-21 08:51:41 Read More

Wrestlers fear virus spread, camps delayed

The Wrestling Federation of India has dropped plan to start training camps as wrestlers are anxious about virus spread. The federation's decision follows concerns expressed by the country's premier wrestlers preparing for the Tokyo Olympics and its related qualifiers.
2020-05-21 08:18:08 Read More

IPL possible after monsoon season: BCCI CEO Rahul Johri

The BCCI is banking heavily on the ICC postponing the T20 World Cup in Australia, scheduled to be held from October 18 to November 15. "More people watched the IPL last year than those who voted for general elections. For sponsors, cricket is a leader and it will lead the way. The recovery will be sharper than a V-shaped recovery," BCCI CEO Rahul Johri said.
2020-05-21 07:44:25 Read More

BFI introduces 'special COVID-19 insurance cover' for national campers

The Boxing Federation of India's (BFI) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Guidelines for national coaching camps include a 'special COVID-19 insurance cover' for all campers.
2020-05-17 23:13:00 Read More

BCCI to wait before organising skill-based camp for contracted players

The BCCI will coordinate with its state units to ensure that the players get to start skill-based training at local level after the government announced new regulations for the fourth phase of coronavirus-forced lockdown, treasurer Arun Dhumal said on Sunday.
2020-05-17 22:49:27 Read More

Aarogya Setu usage compulsory in SAI's SOP for training resumption

Compulsory usage of the Aarogya Setu app, nomination of a hygiene officer by National Sports Federations (NSF) to ensure compliance and implementation of all protective measures for athlete and staff safety, elimination of the usage of locker rooms and maintaining a distance of "1.5 to 2 metres" are among the measures suggested by the committee put together by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in their Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for resumption of training across the country.
2020-05-17 22:39:59 Read More

I may do mentoring of players rather than become full-time coach: Yuvraj Singh

Former India batsman Yuvraj Singh feels that his enormous experience in white-ball cricket might come in handy for a role as a mentor which is his area of interest rather than full-time coaching.
2020-05-17 22:38:06 Read More

All league teams cleared to start group training in Spain

All Spanish league clubs can begin group training sessions this week despite stricter lockdown restrictions remaining in place in parts of Spain because of the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-05-17 22:23:13 Read More

Chess Gurukul wins Indian chess league

Chess Gurukul, comprising young Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and Karthikeyan Murali, beat Superkids in the 'Superfinal' on Sunday to win Indian chess.com League.
2020-05-17 22:17:37 Read More

Football is not dependent on geography, IM Vijayan tells kids

"Sir, I'm from a village. There are very few facilities here, unlike in the cities. How can I become a professional footballer?" This question kicked off an online Q&A with IM Vijayan from a batch of U-12s, on Sunday.
2020-05-17 21:46:49 Read More

Kohli is the fittest cricketer currently, Jonty tells Raina

When you have a chat with probably the best fielder cricket has ever seen, it's not a surprise if the discussion revolves predominantly around the domain of fielding. Jonty acknowledged that the levels of fielding and fitness have improved tremendously in the game. The South African picked current India skipper Kohli as the fittest in world cricket.
2020-05-17 21:03:39 Read More

A sense of hesitancy, fear may be there when sport resumes: Dravid

Cricket legend Rahul Dravid reckons there could be "a sense of doubt, hesitancy and fear" initially in the minds of athletes as well as people in general when sport resumes in the post COVID-19 pandemic world.
2020-05-17 20:53:30 Read More

No clean bowled as satisfying as Prasad dismissing Sohail: Kohli to Chhetri

India captain Virat Kohli referred to former pacer Venkatesh Prasad castling former Pakistan batsman Aamir Sohail in the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru as one of the most iconic moments in the country's rich cricket history. Kohli spoke about this dismissal during a candid chat with India football captain Sunil Chhetri on popular social media platform Instagram on Sunday.
2020-05-17 20:53:02 Read More

Premier League clubs set to vote on return to group training

The Premier League hopes "Project Restart" will move a step closer to becoming reality on Monday when clubs hold an emergency meeting to vote on a return to group training amid the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-05-17 20:42:46 Read More

Calls for Bundesliga to 'tighten up' hygiene after hugs, kisses

A senior German politician expects the Bundesliga to "tighten up" instructions on how to celebrate goals after some players hugged - breaching strict hygiene protocol - when the league resumed this weekend.
2020-05-17 20:31:10 Read More

Yuvraj recalls heated exchange with Flintoff during 2007 T20 World Cup

Former India batsman Yuvraj Singh on Sunday recalled his tussle with Andrew Flintoff during the 2007 T20 World Cup match against England.
2020-05-17 20:21:42 Read More

Till the time I play sport, I'll train like a maniac: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has become one of the most highly admired sportspersons in the country and it is a testament to his disciplined fitness routine. "Till the time I am playing the sport, I will be a maniac, if you are playing for the country, you have to work hard, if you cannot do that, then you should step away," Kohli said.
2020-05-17 20:19:00 Read More

MHA allows sports complexes to open in Lockdown 4 but no entry for spectators

Sports complexes and stadia were on Sunday permitted to open but declared out of bounds for spectators in the fourth phase of the coronavirus-forced lockdown, possibly clearing the path for at least the resumption of halted training camps. "Sports complexes and stadia will be permitted to open, however, spectators won't be allowed," the govt said.
2020-05-17 19:39:28 Read More

Harbhajan, Yuvraj regret appeal for help for Afridi's foundation

An angry Harbhajan Singh called Shahid Afridi unworthy of his friendship, while Yuvraj Singh regretted his call for assistance to the Pakistani player's charity, both former India players expressing disappointment at his anti-India comments. Afridi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of committing religious atrocities in India in a video that has gone viral on social media.
2020-05-17 19:34:33 Read More

Rohit Sharma pens emotional message for wife amid enforced break

The COVID-19 induced nationwide lockdown has made India cricketer Rohit Sharma realise what he missed with wife Ritika Sajdeh when the two are not together.
2020-05-17 18:27:09 Read More

My email ID still has the word 'pie chucker' in it: Yuvraj to Pietersen

Yuvraj Singh revealed that one of his email IDs still has the word 'pie chucker' in it. Yuvraj was doing an Instagram live session with former England batsman Kevin Pietersen. During their playing days, Pietersen had famously called Yuvraj as a pie chucker for the bowling style the left-handed batsman possessed.
2020-05-17 18:25:09 Read More

Too early to compare Azam and Kohli, feels Younis Khan

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan feels Babar Azam cannot be compared to Virat Kohli just yet as he still has a long way to go. Babar, 25, was recently appointed as Pakistan ODI captain. "You see, Kohli - who is now 31 and at the peak of his career - has been in international cricket for over a decade and has proved himself in all conditions," Younis said.
2020-05-17 17:41:43 Read More

IOA requests ministry for one-time grant to meet financial crisis

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Sunday requested the Sports Ministry to sanction one-time financial assistance of over Rs 200 crore for various sports governing bodies in the country. IOA President Narinder Batra requested the ministry to grant Rs 10 crore for the IOA, Rs 5 crore each for National Sports Federations (NSFs) of Olympic sports, Rs 2.50 crore each for the non-Olympic sports NSFs and Rs 1 crore each for the State Olympic Associations.
2020-05-17 17:01:51 Read More

BCCI prize money delay: Junior players affected due to deposit limit

The Rs 50,000 cap on cash deposits in 'Jan Dhan' accounts delayed the BCCI's attempts to pay prize money to a few junior cricketers before the Board figured the problem and sorted it. Payments to a handful of junior cricketers, about six of them, were delayed after transactions did not go ahead because of the upper limit of Rs 50,000 on cash deposits in 'Jan Dhan' accounts.
2020-05-17 16:51:29 Read More

Virat Kohli's doppelganger leaves Mohammad Amir bemused

Action or no action, Virat Kohli often finds himself in the news and this time the reason behind Indian skipper’s news is Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir.
2020-05-17 15:59:29 Read More

Haaland grabs first post-lockdown goal in Bundesliga

The setting may be unfamiliar with the German Bundesliga returning behind closed doors after a two-month coronavirus shutdown, but the identity of the day's first goal-scorer was entirely familiar as Erling Braut Haaland put Borussia Dortmund ahead against Schalke.
2020-05-16 20:03:14 Read More

Oly chief calls for 'vigilance and patience' ahead of Tokyo Games

Olympic chief Thomas Bach on Saturday called for vigilance and patience in preparations for the Tokyo Summer Games, postponed a year until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Bach was speaking after the International Olympic Committee and the World Health Organization signed a cooperation agreement on promoting healthy society through sport.
2020-05-16 20:03:08 Read More

When Gavaskar and Miandad pranked Ian Chappell at the toss

Former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad was known as much for his personality as he was for his extraordinary prowess with the bat. He and Sunil Gavaskar have led Pakistan and India respectively in a number of memorable encounters throughout the 1980's.
2020-05-16 19:50:16 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar gives Yuvraj Singh blindfold challenge with a twist

Sachin Tendulkar is known for his competitive nature and on Saturday, he extended a rather unique challenge to his former teammate Yuvraj Singh. Answering a challenge from Yuvraj on social media, Tendulkar made the activity more difficult and challenged the left-handed batsman to replicate it.
2020-05-16 19:38:36 Read More

Klopp confident Liverpool can win title without being at their best

Jurgen Klopp has insisted Liverpool have no need to be at their "all-time best" in order to clinch a first English league title in 30 years. Premier League officials are now aiming to restart the season in mid-June, with Liverpool just two wins away from the title when the campaign was postponed on March 13 because of the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-05-16 19:38:30 Read More

Bundesliga becomes first top football league to return

The Bundesliga became the first top European league to return on Saturday during the coronavirus pandemic, behind closed doors and with strict hygiene measures in place.
2020-05-16 19:28:38 Read More

Anil Kumble only Indian bowler in Ramiz Raja's India-Pakistan XI

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja said that while he thinks it is a difficult proposition to pick an ODI playing XI out of the India and Pakistan players he has played with or against and those he has seen since, his son had a pretty simple suggestion to give him.
2020-05-16 19:05:07 Read More

Teenaged shooter comes forward to help pandemic victims

Unheralded shooter Shivam Thakur, who has excelled in youth tournaments, on Saturday said he has contributed 60 percent of his earnings to athletes struggling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-05-16 18:01:25 Read More

Media has played huge role in growth of hockey for many years: HI President

Hockey India on Saturday organised the Hockey India Coaching Education Pathway Session for a group of journalists through Google Meet.
2020-05-16 17:35:38 Read More

West Indies cricket in 'ICU' due to COVID-19 pandemic, says Ricky Skerritt

Cricket West Indies (CWI) chief Ricky Skerritt has said that the COVID-19 pandemic has put the region's already ailing cricket body into "Intensive Care Unit" and it will have to go for cost cutting measures to ride out the financial crisis.
2020-05-16 17:26:36 Read More

Sreesanth denies Upton's claims, says he never had any argument with Dravid

Upton, who has also been the Rajasthan Royals coach, recently came up with his autobiography named 'Barefoot Coach' in which he wrote about an infamous incident that happened in the franchise dressing room back in 2013. The 51-year-old said that Sreesanth had a massive outburst after being axed from the game against Chennai Super Kings in the sixth IPL edition. He said that Sreesanth abused him and Rahul Dravid for dropping him from the XI.
2020-05-16 17:25:37 Read More

Bala Devi is an inspiration to all women footballers: Praful Patel

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel has asked the country's women footballers to take inspiration from Bala Devi, who excelled at Scottish Premier League club Rangers. The national team striker from Manipur is currently on a professional contract with Rangers, the first Indian woman footballer to do so.
2020-05-16 17:19:49 Read More

Shikhar Dhawan plays flute to beat lockdown blues

As sporting action across the world has come to an indefinite halt, Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is making most of the coronavirus enforced nationwide lockdown by spending time honing his musical skills.
2020-05-16 16:49:04 Read More

Tendulkar ranks quick 44 against West Indies in 1997 as one of his favourites

His 100 hundreds on the international stage is spoken about every second minute by cricket fans across the globe, but not many know of some of Sachin Tendulkar's favourite knocks which did not culminate into centuries.
2020-05-16 16:29:18 Read More

Balbir Singh Senior continues to be on ventilator, condition stabilising

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Senior, who has been admitted since last week at the Fortis Mohali, continues to be on ventilator assistance. However, he has not suffered from any more cardiac arrests since Thursday and his condition is stabilising.
2020-05-16 16:26:48 Read More

Not captain anymore, Faf now has more time to help young batters: Van der Dussen

South African batsman Rassie Van der Dussen feels senior teammate Faf du Plessis will now have more time to share his "wealth of wisdom" with the youngsters, having stepped down from captaincy.
2020-05-16 16:09:14 Read More

I was trolled for dropping your catch in World Cup: Tamim to Rohit

Bangladesh top-order batsman Tamim Iqbal on Friday shared an incident of World Cup 2019 when he was trolled by the fans for dropping a catch of flamboyant Indian batsman Rohit Sharma during a round-robin match at Edgbaston.
2020-05-16 16:03:58 Read More

In Pics: Glorious journey of hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr

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2020-05-16 15:59:37 Read More

Kaneria reveals Afridi was against him, ruined his ODI career

Only the second Hindu to play for Pakistan, Danish Kaneria has accused Shahid Afridi of treating him unfairly through his career. Kaneria, who only played 18 ODIs held Afridi responsible for shortening his limited overs outing. "When we were playing for the same department in domestic cricket or playing in ODIs. He used to support others but not me," Kaneria said.
2020-05-16 15:17:48 Read More

Bangladesh is the only place where we don't get support: Rohit

"India and Bangladesh have passionate cricket fans, when we make mistakes, we are criticised from all corners, I know it is similar in Bangladesh....it is unbelievable, India is not used to playing without any sort of crowd support, Bangladesh is the only place where we do not get any support," Rohit Sharma told Bangladesh player Tamim Iqbal in a FB live chat.
2020-05-16 14:30:11 Read More

Smith comes nowhere close to Kohli; Indian skipper even better than Sachin: KP

Steve Smith's accomplishments pale in comparison to Virat Kohli's "unreal numbers" and the Indian captain has outstripped even Sachin Tendulkar with his mastery of chases, feels former England star Kevin Pietersen. Smith and Kohli are among the leading batsmen in the world now but for Pietersen, the Australian doesn't even come close to the Indian superstar.
2020-05-16 10:09:44 Read More

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Steve Waugh easily the most selfish cricketer: Shane Warne

Former Australian spinner Shane Warne on Friday said Steve Waugh was "easily the most selfish cricketer" that he has ever played with.
2020-05-15 21:01:31 Read More

Silverstone agrees terms with F1 for back-to-back races

Formula One and Silverstone have agreed terms for two races without spectators at the circuit this season, subject to government approval, the track's managing director Stuart Pringle said on Friday.
2020-05-15 20:22:42 Read More

ATP, WTA and ITF extend suspensions due to COVID-19 pandemic

The ATP Tour and International Tennis Federation (ITF) have extended their suspensions of professional tennis until July 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they said on Friday. The ATP and WTA had announced in April that they were suspending all tournaments until July 13, with the WTA saying on Friday that it will next month provide an update on events scheduled for the latter half of July.
2020-05-15 20:10:02 Read More

Hunger to represent the tricolour keeps paddler Manika Batra motivated

Acknowledging that the current crisis will have a toll on the mental aspect of athletes once they resume training, Commonwealth Games gold medallist Manika Batra on Friday said it won't be easy to return to normalcy post the Covid-19 pandemic but insisted that it's important to overcome difficult situations.
2020-05-15 19:36:15 Read More

I don't think I swing hard enough: Steve Smith on his golf skills

Prolific Australia batsman Steve Smith is trying his hand at golf during this period of inactivity owing to the COVID-19 crisis, and the former skipper has asked his fans for some advice on his swing.
2020-05-15 19:33:27 Read More

Goals behind the curtain better than no goals at all: Carsten Cramer

After over 50 days of a global lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, big-ticket sport finally resumes on Saturday with the German Bundesliga kicking off the Ruhr derby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04. Carsten Cramer, Dortmund Managing Director, spoke on the decision that has split observers down the middle, on the road ahead and the challenges and dilemmas.
2020-05-15 19:18:37 Read More

ICC Board members may discuss shifting T20 World Cup to 2022

The option of shifting the upcoming T20 World Cup to 2022 is expected to be put on the table when the ICC Board meets on May 28, a member of the world governing body's influential Board said on Friday. The ICC flagship event is scheduled in Australia from October 18 to November 15.
2020-05-15 19:09:45 Read More

Can't forget Ponting sledging me in 2005 Ashes Test, says Flintoff

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff recalled an incident featuring former Australia captain Ricky Ponting from the second Test of the 2005 Ashes series.
2020-05-15 18:25:55 Read More

No athlete would like competing without fans: World Athletics chief

"No athlete would prefer to compete without spectators", World Athletics boss Sebastian Coe said on Friday but left it on organisers to decide whether to let in fans or keep them out when the sport resumes in August.
2020-05-15 18:23:43 Read More

Don't reduce women domestic games to cut costs: Healy to Cricket Australia

A cash-strapped Cricket Australia must not sacrifice the number of matches for women to cut costs when it restructures the domestic schedule, feels star wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy.
2020-05-15 17:39:43 Read More

IPL with 5-6 teams will be great for women's cricket, feels Smriti Mandhana

Swashbuckling India opener Smriti Mandhana feels a full-fledged women's Indian Premier League (IPL) can make a difference in tapping the talent which would help the national team do well at the global level.
2020-05-15 17:38:12 Read More

Pro cricket to resume with T10 in Caribbean: Report

International cricketers could return to the field for the first time since March in the inaugural T10 Vincy Premier League (VPL) tournament in the Caribbean next week, according to a report on Friday.
2020-05-15 17:22:11 Read More

Masks, tests, empty stadiums: Bundesliga resumes amid virus

The Bundesliga will be very different when it resumes Saturday following a two-month suspension caused by the coronavirus pandemic. There will be no children to accompany players onto the field, no contact between rivals in the tunnel before games, no handshakes with the referee, and even goals in the empty stadiums will be somber affairs.
2020-05-15 16:56:05 Read More

Bundesliga to lure global TV audiences as soccer-starved fans tune in

Germany's Bundesliga will attract legions of new armchair fans around the world this weekend when it becomes the first of Europe’s major soccer leagues to resume after a two-month shutdown due to the coronavirus.
2020-05-15 16:36:08 Read More

India fine with playing entire Australia series in Adelaide: Arun Dhumal

Virat Kohli and his team will be open to playing the entire Test series against Australia in a 'bio-secure' Adelaide Oval if the situation demands, a top official of the BCCI said. India are scheduled to play 4 Tests and 3 one-day internationals in December and January on a tour reportedly worth A$300 million ($193.77 million) in broadcast revenue for Cricket Australia.
2020-05-15 16:31:16 Read More

'Virat Kohli could be stranded when India resume training'

Top Indian players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could be left stranded in pandemic-stricken Mumbai when senior players start training again, an official has warned. The Board of Control for Cricket in India could allow outdoor training as early as next week when a further easing of the government's nationwide coronavirus lockdown is to start.
2020-05-15 16:20:15 Read More

Stranded in US post lockdown, hockey World Cup winner Diwan returns home

India's World Cup-winning hockey goalkeeper Ashok Diwan, who was stuck in the United States due to the travel ban imposed for containing the spread of coronavirus pandemic, returned to the country on Friday.
2020-05-15 16:09:37 Read More

BWF unlikely to introduce synthetic shuttlecocks next year

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is unlikely to go ahead with its plans of introducing synthetic shuttlecocks next year in international tournaments in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-05-15 15:45:16 Read More

Panghal requests Rijiju to revamp sports awards selection process

In a letter to the Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, Amit Panghal, who became India's first male boxer to win a world championship silver last year, said that athletes should not have to plead their case for an award. Panghal has been nominated twice for the Arjuna award but has not been considered because of past dope violation, which took place when he underwent treatment for chicken pox in 2012.
2020-05-15 15:23:08 Read More

Eager to bowl to Rahul, Gayle and Maxwell at KXIP nets: Ravi Bishnoi

Ravi Bishnoi, who was picked by the Punjab outfit for Rs 2 crore, is anxiously waiting to meet his idol Anil Kumble who is the head coach for Kings XI Punjab. “I am really eager to bowl to KL Rahul, Chris Gayle and Glenn Maxwell at the nets. They are world-class batsmen and I would love to bowl to them during practice sessions," the youngster said.
2020-05-15 14:19:54 Read More

Four Sampdoria players who tested positive for coronavirus now negative: Club

Four players at Serie A side Sampdoria who tested positive for the coronavirus last week have now tested negative, the Genoa-based club said on Thursday.
2020-05-15 10:38:29 Read More

Former MLB player, manager Art Howe hospitalised with COVID-19

Howe, 73, said he experienced virus symptoms starting on May 3, and a subsequent test confirmed he had COVID-19 on May 5. After initially having chills, he began dealing with "total fatigue" and a loss of the sense of taste.
2020-05-15 10:30:28 Read More

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic fully fit after shaking off adductor issue

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic has said the adductor injury that has kept him out of action since January was more serious than initially suspected but he has been able to get back to full fitness during the COVID-19 shutdown.
2020-05-15 10:24:33 Read More

Formula One grid in 2021: What we know so far

With Carlos Sainz moving to Ferrari and Daniel Ricciardo heading for McLaren, AFP looks at how the grid in the 2021 Formula One world championship is shaping up.
2020-05-15 10:03:33 Read More

IOC approves assistance of up to $800 mn for postponed Olympics

The IOC, as the leader of the Olympic Movement, is playing a critical role in supporting its stakeholders during the COVID-19 outbreak. This funding is meant to help them continue their mission to develop their sports, prepare for the Olympic Games and support their athletes.
2020-05-15 09:49:24 Read More

Sarfaraz Khan decides to skip Eid celebrations

On Thursday, the Mumbai youngster, along with his father-cum-coach Naushad Khan, distributed lunch packets and mineral water bottles to migrant workers, who were arriving in auto-rickshaws and trucks, on the Gorakhpur road. Each of these lunch packs contained a banana, apples.
2020-05-15 09:34:39 Read More

First online chess league for Indian masters from today

Indian chess fraternity will be hooked to computer screens from 4pm on Friday, as the first Indian Chess.com League (ICL) will bring India's top 50 players together from their homes, from Delhi to Kerala.
2020-05-15 09:27:16 Read More

Djokovic confident of claiming all-time Grand Slam record

The current world number one has 17 Grand Slam titles to his name - two behind Rafa Nadal and three fewer than Roger Federer - and said he has no doubt in his ability to overtake the other members of the so-called 'Big Three.'
2020-05-15 09:19:44 Read More

To restart mentally would be difficult: Carolina Marin

Carolina Marin enjoys a unique record of being the top-ranked women’s singles badminton player for 66 weeks. The 26-year-old from Spain treasures her three world championship title wins (2014, 2015, 2018) among her best displays. Good news for her is that the rescheduled World Championships will be held at the Carolina Marin Stadium in Huelva from November 29-December 5, 2021.
2020-05-15 09:18:49 Read More

Premier League says player contracts can be extended

The Premier League campaign usually ends in May but, with professional soccer in England suspended since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is set to spill over into June and July with nine rounds of matches remaining.
2020-05-15 09:11:17 Read More

ECB to allow men's team players to train individually

Centrally contracted bowlers and those invited from the county circuit will train for the first two weeks and once they "reach their desired loading efforts", batsmen and wicketkeepers will begin their individual sessions, the ECB said in a statement.
2020-05-15 09:00:14 Read More

World No. 1 Divyansh uses a flat as makeshift shooting range

Indian shooter Divyansh Singh Panwar stands poised behind blue tape stuck on the floor, aims and fires — across three rooms at a target hung up in an empty bedroom cupboard. He practices yoga and running up stairs to keep fit. His coach has converted his sixth-floor flat in Faridabad into a makeshift range for Panwar to practice for the now-postponed Tokyo Olympics.
2020-05-15 08:47:42 Read More

Doubles, mixed doubles unlikely in TT this year: ITTF

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is planning to exclude doubles and mixed doubles events in its tournaments till there’s a vaccine in place for Covid-19. ITTF president Thomas Weikart told TOI during an exclusive chat that the decision was taken with the social distancing rules in mind for events that are going to take place in 2020.
2020-05-15 08:44:47 Read More

SAI comes up with SOPs to resume training activities

Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) high-powered six-member committee, headed by secretary Rohit Bhardwaj, has come up with a detailed ‘Standard Operating Procedures’ (SOPs), outlining a series of measures for reopening the SAI training centres and National Centre of Excellence (NCOEs) across nation once the curbs are lifted.
2020-05-15 08:12:49 Read More

Give preference to domestic cricket over global events: Ravi Shastri

“I wouldn’t put too much emphasis on world events right now. Stay at home, ensure domestic cricket comes back to normal, cricketers at all levels — international, First Class, etc — all get back on the field. That’s the most important bit," Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri said.
2020-05-15 07:51:28 Read More

'It came as a real surprise': Anjum on Khel Ratna nomination

“It came as a real good surprise,” was rifle ace Anjum Moudgil’s first reaction after her name was recommended by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the highest sporting honour in the country on Thursday.
2020-05-14 22:51:56 Read More

IOC expects costs of up to $800 million for delayed Olympics

The International Olympic Committee expects to bear costs of up to $800 million for its part in the organisation of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics, now due to be staged next year, IOC president Thomas Bach said on Thursday. In March, the IOC and the Japanese government decided to delay the Games, due to start this July, for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-05-14 21:33:36 Read More

BCCI working on ‘isolation camp’ for players in ‘safe zones’

The BCCI is working on an ‘isolation’ camp for its players to get things underway for the resumption of cricket amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. TOI has learnt that the board is looking for a place that could be outside the defined containment zones to have its senior players, team management and other staff to get started with training after a gap of over 2 months.
2020-05-14 21:26:32 Read More

Constantly bowling in right areas is Shami's strength, feels Holding

Former West Indies cricketer Michael Holding heaped praise on India fast bowler Mohammed Shami and stated his immaculate line and length makes it difficult for the batsmen to face him. Holding also tried to decode how Shami manages to outfox his opponents despite not being as quick as his contemporaries.
2020-05-14 18:58:52 Read More

Who will be inside stadiums when Bundesliga returns

The Bundesliga season restarts on May 16, making it the first major European league to resume amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but the German Football League (DFL) said fans will not be allowed in stadiums. Stadiums will be divided into three zones -- interior, stands and exterior -- with a maximum of around 100 people allowed in each zone at a time.
2020-05-14 17:41:39 Read More

Mother Earth finding way to heal during COVID-19 pandemic: Rohit Sharma

Star Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma on Thursday said the silver lining during these tough times -- brought by the outbreak of novel coronavirus -- has been the nature finding a way to heal itself.
2020-05-14 17:25:23 Read More

'Let my family down': Warne opens up on past controversies

Former Australia cricketer Shane Warne's career was similar to two sides of a coin -- one where he shone the brightest on the cricket field and the other where it was filled with controversies.
2020-05-14 17:13:50 Read More

Would do homework at the end of summer holidays, recalls Virat Kohli

Team India skipper Virat Kohli has asked kids to give equal importance to studies and sports. In an interaction with kids on a TV show, the 'run-machine' recalled how he would get stressed when his homework would still be pending after the vacation holidays.
2020-05-14 17:12:00 Read More

Cancel French Open rather than play without spectators: Leconte

Henri Leconte says the French Open should be cancelled if it is impossible to have spectators at the claycourt Grand Slam event.
2020-05-14 16:51:49 Read More

Homesick hockey players request Kiren Rijiju to restart training

Lack of training is an obvious concern but India's hockey players are also feeling homesick and they made that known to sports minister Kiren Rijiju in an online interaction on Thursday while pleading for limited resumption of practice.
2020-05-14 16:13:40 Read More

Golf joins baseball, soccer in South Korea as sports resume

Golf joined baseball and soccer on Thursday as sports in South Korea that are back in action. The women's KLPGA Championship started with three players - Bae Seon-woo, Kim Char-young2 and Hyun Se-lin - tied at the top of the leaderboard at 5-under 67. Three more players were a shot behind.
2020-05-14 15:52:27 Read More

In Pics: Sportspersons continue their fitness journey even under lockdown

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Top five: Bowlers with most number of ODI hat-tricks

Taking three wickets off three consecutive deliveries is not a thing that is seen often. Such moments have completely changed the scenario of the games, along with bringing excitement, joy and an adrenaline rush. TimesofIndia.com here takes a look at the list of bowlers who have taken the most number of hat-tricks in ODIs.
2020-05-14 15:33:47 Read More

Spartan, Tendulkar settle lawsuit in Oz court; Sports company apologises to legend

Spartan Sports Group and its directors and batting legend Sachin Tendulkar have settled a year-long lawsuit over payment disputes in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.
2020-05-14 15:25:37 Read More

Dhoni's incredible gut feeling is his biggest strength: Du Plessis

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is an unconventional and unique leader, whose biggest strength is his incredible gut feeling, says his Chennai Super Kings teammate Faf du Plessis.
2020-05-14 15:10:20 Read More

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How COVID-19 can change the economics of professional leagues

The consensus until now is that the costs will have to come down, which will require looking at every bill generated in the past seasons, especially true for professional sports. Leagues that depend on season-by-season evaluation to decide how much they can expand, or not, in the coming year.
2020-05-14 14:57:41 Read More

Daniel Ricciardo moves from Renault to McLaren for 2021

Australian Daniel Ricciardo will leave the Renault Formula One team and race for McLaren in 2021, McLaren said in a statement on Thursday.
2020-05-14 14:47:46 Read More

Balbir Singh Sr suffers two more cardiac arrests, remains critical

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Senior has suffered two more cardiac arrests and he continues to be critical, his maternal grandson Kabir said, giving an update on his health condition on Thursday.
2020-05-14 14:22:12 Read More

Long-term goals put you under stress, I prefer short-term targets: Rohit Sharma

Emphasising that long term goals can put stress and pressure on a player, star India opener Rohit Sharma says he prefers short term goals and would continue with the same strategy in the future. Rohit Sharma, who has played 224 ODIs and 32 Tests, said he likes setting a target for himself before the start of a series.
2020-05-14 14:18:19 Read More

VPL first cricket tournament to ban saliva on ball

Vincy Premier League, a franchise-based T10 tournament is scheduled to start from May 22 in the Caribbean and it will become the first competition to refrain players from applying saliva on the cricket ball. The VPL will be played between May 22-31 in the eastern Caribbean island country of St Vincent and Grenadines.
2020-05-14 12:56:24 Read More

It's very tough now for MS Dhoni to make a comeback: Prasad

“It's very tough for him to really break into the team. It's tough for him now again to make a comeback because he's not played cricket for almost a year. It's not going to be easy for him,” Prasad said. Dhoni last played for India during the 2019 World Cup semi-final.
2020-05-14 12:52:08 Read More

No fans in stands will affect sports persons: Fastest man in India Amiya Mallick

In an exclusive interview with the TimesofIndia.com, 100m national record holder Amiya Kumar Mallick talks about his career, his training while under lockdown and his dream of a podium finish at the Olympics.
2020-05-14 12:46:05 Read More

NRAI nominates Anjum for Khel Ratna, Rana for Dronacharya Award

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has nominated rifle ace Anjum Moudgil for the Khel Ratna -- the country's highest sporting honour -- while recommending Jaspal Rana for the Dronacharya Award for the second year in a row.
2020-05-14 12:25:52 Read More

COVID-19: Football executive warns of '100 clubs' going bankrupt

A slowdown in the multi-billion dollar transfer market and possible defaults on payments from player deals made before the shutdown were cited as concerns in a debate hosted by a FIFA-backed research center on Wednesday.
2020-05-14 11:26:10 Read More

Jofra Archer calls for 'crowd simulation' at closed door matches

World Cup-winning England pacer Jofra Archer has suggested playing audio of crowd noise to create a "realistic" atmosphere if cricket resumes behind closed doors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-05-14 11:22:30 Read More

Misbah defends axing of senior pacers from central contracts list

Pakistan's head coach-cum-chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has defended the axing of senior pacers Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Aamir and Hasan Ali from the new central contracts list.
2020-05-14 10:39:41 Read More

Shoaib Akhtar accuses ICC of bias after being trolled by apex body

The ICC used a series of images featuring basketball star Michael Jordan to troll Shoaib Akhtar after he claimed that he can get Smith out on the fourth delivery after three "hurting" bouncers. Akhtar tweeted on Wednesday that he was not amused by the ICC response.
2020-05-14 10:23:51 Read More

UK government issues guidance on safe sports training

The British government has issued guidance on how elite sportsmen and women can safely return to training, paving the way for the potential relaunch of top-level action.
2020-05-14 10:04:23 Read More

No spitting or kissing the ball, says CONMEBOL

Teams competing in South America's Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana have been told players must avoid spitting and kissing the ball as part of new rules published by the region's football governing body to combat Covid-19. The two flagship tournaments were suspended in March and new start dates have still to be decided.
2020-05-14 09:44:22 Read More

Ex-Argentina attacker Lavezzi makes sex video blackmail complaint

Former Paris Saint-Germain and Napoli forward Ezequiel Lavezzi has made a complaint he is being blackmailed over sex videos, Argentine judicial sources said.
2020-05-14 09:36:45 Read More

Michael Schumacher wins fan vote for F1's most influential person

Seven times world champion Michael Schumacher has been named the most influential person in Formula One history after a vote by fans on the sport's official website. The result was revealed on Wednesday, the 70th anniversary of the first world championship grand prix at Silverstone in 1950.
2020-05-14 09:35:54 Read More

Swiss prosecutor in FIFA probe hauled before MPs

Switzerland's attorney general, who is conducting investigations into alleged corruption at FIFA, will be hauled in front of the Swiss parliament's judicial committee, the body said on Wednesday.
2020-05-14 09:31:24 Read More

Windies players won't be 'coerced' to tour England: Johnny Grave

Cricket West Indies Chief Executive Johnny Grave has said the players will not be "coerced" into going to England for a three Test series as the UK struggles to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-05-14 09:25:14 Read More

After Mike Tyson, Holyfield teases fans by releasing training video

Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield has released a training video on Twitter, fuelling speculation that he could come out of retirement to face one-time rival Mike Tyson in the ring.
2020-05-14 09:08:06 Read More

Shikhar Dhawan picks favourite captain, batting partner

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan revealed this during a rapid-fire round with former Indian bowler Irfan Pathan on an Instagram Live video session.
2020-05-14 08:58:51 Read More

Tough going for French tennis players returning to training

Nicolas Mahut once spent three days on court in the longest match in tennis history, yet even light training for one hour proved challenging for him on Wednesday. That's because he was returning to practice following many weeks of staying at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-05-14 08:50:32 Read More

Tulsidas Balaram: The outsider on the inside-left

With the recent passing away of Chuni Goswami and PK Banerjee, Tulsidas Balaram remains the last of Indian football's fabled Golden Trio. TOI tracks down a legend...
2020-05-14 08:46:18 Read More

Football will change in a post-Covid world: Sunil Chhetri

Football is the last thing on my mind at the moment. No one can really tell how things are going to pan out. A lot will change for everybody and that includes football. We will see games without fans and that isn't something we are used to. The players will be continuously monitored and checked," Sunil Chhetri told TOI.
2020-05-14 08:26:10 Read More

PGA Tour players travelling to US must be quarantined

PGA Tour players living outside the U.S. must undergo a quarantine period before playing tournaments, which are due to restart next month amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Tour said on Wednesday.
2020-05-14 08:21:01 Read More

Spurs star Dele Alli survives 'horrible' knifepoint burglary

Knife-carrying burglars broke into Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli's home in London early Wednesday, the England playmaker escaping serious injury after being hit in a scuffle with the robbers. Two men broke in after midnight and following an altercation with Alli they made off with jewellery.
2020-05-14 08:05:13 Read More

Covid: BCCI puts a four-stage process in place for Team India

Virat Kohli & Co. have found themselves quarantined over the last 60-odd days, making do with whatever resources at their disposal. The BCCI, a few weeks ago, put in place an initiative and an app -- charting out a four-stage programme -- that is under implementation right now and will continue until whenever the lockdown is over and normal life resumes.
2020-05-14 08:04:51 Read More

Not a morning person: Sania Mirza shares funny video on social media

Tennis sensation Sania Mirza is not a morning person, and she has let that fact come out in the open with a funny video that has left her fans in splits. Sania became the first Indian to win the Fed Cup Heart Award earlier this week. Sania was the nominee for the award from the Asia/Oceania Zone along with Indonesia's Priska Madelyn Nugroho.
2020-05-13 21:57:37 Read More

Harbhajan terms Greg Chappell era as 'worst days of Indian cricket'

Veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Wednesday termed former coach Greg Chappell's era as the worst days in Indian cricket.
2020-05-13 21:10:58 Read More

Prepared plan for teams' competitions ahead of Olympics: Hockey India

Hockey India on Wednesday said it has drawn up a list of competitions both for the senior men and women's teams in the run-up to next year's Tokyo Olympics. The detailed plan involves playing a number of matches against top teams in the world.
2020-05-13 20:46:09 Read More

Sainz, Ricciardo set for F1 moves as Alonso return mooted

Spaniard Carlos Sainz is on pole position to be Charles Leclerc's team mate at Ferrari next year, with Australian Daniel Ricciardo set to replace him at McLaren according to Formula One sources.
2020-05-13 20:06:01 Read More

Can Kohli break Sachin's 'many' records? Wasim Akram has his doubts

Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has his doubts on whether Virat Kohli can break Sachin Tendulkar's 'many' records. "I'm a straight shooter; I say what I feel. Virat Kohli will go places and he will break many records. Can he break Sachin's record? I doubt it. He has far too many records. He's getting there but there's still time," Akram said.
2020-05-13 20:02:41 Read More

Kolpak ruling made a big impact on European sports: Maros

On May 8, 2003, a five-member panel of European Court of Justice in Luxembourg made a landmark judgment which allowed sportspersons from countries with associate trade agreements with the European Union the same right to freedom of movement and work as EU citizens.
2020-05-13 19:51:14 Read More

Ronaldo is perfect but I pick Messi, says Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp recently had his say on the age-old debate as to which footballer is better between Argentina maestro Lionel Messi and Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Klopp, who has come up against these two many-a-times with Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, stated he finds Messi a notch higher than Ronaldo.
2020-05-13 18:35:34 Read More

Mo Farah feels Tokyo Olympics delay could help 10,000m title defence

Multiple Olympic champion Mo Farah says the postponement of the Tokyo Games to 2021 could work to his advantage as the Briton will now have around 20 months to train for the defence of his 10,000m title having switched his focus back to the track.
2020-05-13 17:36:02 Read More

Rashid Latif hails Sachin Tendulkar, says playing 200 Tests is a unique feat

Former Pakistan wicket-keeper Rashid Latif heaped praise on the legendary Sachin Tendulkar during an online video chat. Speaking about Tendulkar's passion for the game, Latif stated he was one-of-a-kind cricketer who made batting look really easy.
2020-05-13 17:11:13 Read More

While Dhoni wanted to be a goalkeeper, I had other plans: Gurpreet Singh

The resumption of sport, even if it is behind closed doors, could be a way where people start feeling a little better with some live matches on television, feels ace India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.
2020-05-13 17:06:14 Read More

Jos Buttler hopes enforced virus break prolongs cricket career

England's Jos Buttler believes his unexpected break from the cricket treadmill could have a positive effect in extending his career "by a few years".
2020-05-13 17:05:11 Read More

Bumrah top contender for BCCI's Arjuna award nomination

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is expected to be the BCCI nomination for the prestigious Arjuna Award this year after missing out on seniority to Ravindra Jadeja in 2019. The BCCI office-bearers are expected to zero in on nominations for the men's and women's categories later this month. Bumrah's performance in the last four years makes him a worthy candidate.
2020-05-13 16:51:57 Read More

Haven't questioned Dhoni yet on why I was dropped: Manoj Tiwary

"I never thought that after scoring a 100 for my country, getting a Man of the Match award, I will not find a place in the playing XI for the next 14 games. But I also do respect the fact that the captain and the coach or the management had some other ideas as well because we as players have to respect whatever they were thinking at that point of time, maybe they thought otherwise," Tiwary said.
2020-05-13 16:48:48 Read More

Allow individual training in small groups: Hockey players' suggestion to Rijiju

Fine-tuning individual skills and training in small groups could be the new norm for India's hockey players once the Sports Ministry decides to resume training of athletes across the country.
2020-05-13 16:45:49 Read More

PCB contract: Shaheen joins Azhar, Babar in Grade A, Amir misses out

Naseem Shah and Iftikhar Ahmad were the two new faces in the 18-player men's central contract list for the 2020-21 season, which will come into effect from July 1.
2020-05-13 16:06:05 Read More

Top five: Batsmen with most consecutive centuries in ODIs

Scoring centuries in an ODI is considered hard with batsmen requiring the right technique and patience. But in the history of international cricket, there have been a few who have done this repeatedly with ease. Top 5 batsmen who scored the most number of consecutive centuries in ODIs are Kumar Sangakkara, Zaheer Abbas, AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
2020-05-13 16:05:05 Read More

Dhoni most powerful batsman I have ever seen: Greg Chappell

Former India coach Greg Chappell said that MS Dhoni is the most powerful batsman he has ever seen. "I vividly remember that I was left awestruck when I saw him batting for the first time. He was definitely the most exciting cricketer in India at that time. He used to hit the ball from the most unusual positions..." said Chappell during a chat session on Facebook.
2020-05-13 16:04:08 Read More

Kohli can't share power, split captaincy won't work for India: Hussain

An "imposing character" like Virat Kohli will not be comfortable sharing power and hence split captaincy is not something that will work, feels former England skipper Nasser Hussain. However, he does feel that the Indian team management often messes up selections as they did in World Cup semi-final against New Zealand and split coaching might be a good idea.
2020-05-13 15:23:25 Read More

'Matter of time before India wins another individual Olympic gold'

Bindra, who won the coveted gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, thus far remains the only Indian to have won an individual gold at the Olympics, and he said that he was hoping to see more at the Tokyo Olympics, which have been postponed to next year due to coronavirus pandemic.
2020-05-13 15:00:48 Read More

In pictures: When sportspersons turned entertainers during the lockdown

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2020-05-13 11:56:37 Read More

Pace generation from short run-up makes Bumrah injury prone: Holding

With his short run-up, Jasprit Bumrah makes it extremely difficult for batsmen to measure his pace but the Indian pacer' body may not hold for long because of that approach, reckons West Indies' fast bowling great Michael Holding.
2020-05-12 22:18:02 Read More

'Definitely exhibition game': Kohli on Chahal batting up the order

Yuzvendra Chahal is one of the foremost spinners in the world and a lethal weapon in the Indian bowling arsenal. However, his teammates, and the 29-year-old himself, rarely miss an opportunity to make fun of his abilities, or lack thereof, with the bat.
2020-05-12 21:35:14 Read More

I still have cricket left in me: Suresh Raina tells Rohit Sharma during a live chat

Having not been a part of the Indian cricket team for close to two years, middle order batsman Suresh Raina feels he still has cricket left in him. "I put in a lot of hard work to get into the team, big players always supported me during my bad phase and I still have cricket left in me," Raina told Rohit Sharma during an Instagram Live session.
2020-05-12 21:23:37 Read More

Yuvraj questions Rathour's ability to guide T20 players

Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Tuesday questioned India batting coach Vikram Rathour's ability to guide Indian cricketers in the T20 format.
2020-05-12 21:17:53 Read More

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Jhulan Goswami applauds CAB for introducing genetic test based diet

Seasoned India pacewoman Jhulan Goswami has applauded Cricket Association of Bengal's (CAB) initiatives of keeping a close watch on proper diet of the players with the guidance of health experts to boost immunity along with online fitness sessions and classes.
2020-05-12 20:59:09 Read More

We 'cannot rush into decision' on resumption of outdoor training: Rijiju

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said they "cannot rush into a decision" on resuming outdoor training for track and field stars and risk their health amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Athletics Federation of India president Adille Sumariwalla. Taking stock of the situation, Rijiju interacted with top track and field athletes, including Neeraj Chopra and Hima Das.
2020-05-12 20:34:19 Read More

Ramiz Raja wishes cricket had lie-detectors to catch corrupt

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja wishes cricket had a lie detector which could determine which are the players who could be involved in match-fixing in any form.
2020-05-12 18:21:37 Read More

We would've scored 4000 more runs, Ganguly tells Tendulkar

India's legendary limited-overs opening pair of Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly stitched together 176 ODI partnerships throughout the course of their careers in which they scored 8227 runs at an average of 47.55. And BCCI president Ganguly feels they could have scored at least another 4000 runs with the current ODI rules.
2020-05-12 18:12:05 Read More

After 'Butta Bomma', Warner & family dance to 'Ramuloo Ramulaa'

Australia cricketer David Warner has been constantly entertaining his Indian fans by sharing dance videos on social media amid the ongoing lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-05-12 18:01:24 Read More

BCCI likely to recommend Shikha Pandey and Deepti Sharma for Arjuna Award

Sources in the know of developments said that Shikha and Deepti's performances in the World T20 as well as in the last year saw their names being forwarded to the office-bearers for recommendation for the prestigious awards.
2020-05-12 17:48:36 Read More

Australia, New Zealand look to restart international cricket

Their scheduled international tours unlikely to go ahead due to the coronavirus pandemic, the cricket boards of Australia and New Zealand are exploring the possibility of creating a constant stream of matches between the two neighbouring nations.
2020-05-12 17:46:09 Read More

David Warner sets sights on 2023 World Cup, calls it his 'ultimate goal'

"In the last three years I'll have had almost two years off, depending on when we play cricket again. The longevity in your body helps. The get ups of training and playing gets harder as you get older but I haven't felt any fitter in my career than I do now," Cricket.com.au quoted David Warner as saying.
2020-05-12 17:35:15 Read More

Diamond League issues new calendar after London scrapped due to coronavirus

The Diamond League announced a revamped calendar of athletics meetings after the London event on July 4-5 was cancelled on Tuesday due to the coronavirus outbreak, with the first event now provisionally set for Monaco in August.
2020-05-12 17:23:51 Read More

Top five: The five highest-paid footballers in the world

The world's most popular sport, football, is well known for taking care of its own. The biggest and the brightest stars have it all, in terms of money and fame. From millions of followers on social media to pocketing big salaries and sponsorship deals, footballers are at the top of the pile, when it comes to a sports pay day.
2020-05-12 17:22:37 Read More

AIFF nominates Jhingan, Bala Devi for Arjuna Award

The All India Football Federation has homed in on national team central defender Sandesh Jhingan and women's team striker N Bala Devi as its nominations for the Arjuna Award, rewarding them for their consistency in recent years.
2020-05-12 17:17:00 Read More

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr suffers cardiac arrest, remains critical

Hospitalised in Mohali on May 8, hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr on Tuesday suffered a cardiac arrest with his condition remaining critical. The 96-year-old, a triple Olympic gold medallist, was last year in January discharged from PGI after spending 108 days in the hospital. Balbir Sr is the only Indian among 16 legends chosen by the IOC across the modern Olympic history.
2020-05-12 16:22:55 Read More

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India to be held next year

The postponed FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India was on Tuesday rescheduled to next year from February 17 to March 7 after the world body made a "thorough assessment" of the situation arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic. The tournament was originally scheduled to be held from November 2 to 21 this year but was postponed last month due to the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-05-12 15:54:16 Read More

CSK says no point in Indians only IPL, it will be like playing Mushtaq Ali

Chennai Super Kings is not keen to do an IPL with only Indian players, which is opposite of what Rajasthan Royals were open along with a shortened version of the tournament. "It would be playing another Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (domestic T20 competition). The franchise has not been in touch with the BCCI of late as the situation is worsening," a CSK source said. The BCCI is keen to stage the IPL.
2020-05-12 15:01:02 Read More

Varun's lockdown blues: Winning run halted, Virat meeting deferred

Kapur's plan to add to his 62 career wins was shown the stop sign, and it's seemingly a long wait to wait for it to turn green again. The COVID-19 pandemic has put the world under lockdown, and junior players like Kapur are learning to play the waiting game. Luckily for them, they have age on their side.
2020-05-12 14:41:57 Read More

I have seen MS Dhoni lose his cool: Gautam Gambhir

MS Dhoni has hardly lost his temper during his decade and a half long career but there have been a few exceptions when 'Captain Cool' has let it rip. "People say that they have never seen Dhoni lose his cool, but I have on a couple of times. It was during the 2007 World Cup and in other World Cups, when we haven't done well," Gambhir said on Star Sports show 'Cricket Connected'.
2020-05-12 13:22:48 Read More

Top five: Batsmen with most runs as captain in ODIs

Captaining the side brings with it tremendous responsibility and pressure. But in the history of cricket, there have been a few stalwarts, who used the added responsibility to become even better at their own individual games.
2020-05-11 17:08:24 Read More

Allow bowlers to ball-tamper, says ex-Australia captain Ian Chappell

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell says some form of ball-tampering could be allowed in cricket, with saliva and sweat considered health risks due to the coronavirus crisis.
2020-05-11 17:00:12 Read More

Zlatan Ibrahimovic expected to return to Italy

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is expected to return to Italy to spend two weeks in quarantine ahead of the potential return of the Serie A season with AC Milan.
2020-05-11 16:44:26 Read More

Non-contact sports should start when possible: Venkatesh Prasad

According to reports, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering legalising the usage of artificial substances under the supervision of the umpires, instead of saliva and sweat to shine the ball. Australia has already banned the use of saliva and sweat on cricket balls.
2020-05-11 16:20:52 Read More

Do something radical to restart badminton: Gopichand to BWF

India's national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand wants BWF to come up with "radical" solutions to restart the sport smoothly in a post COVID-19 world, suggesting that conducting more tournaments at a single venue could be the way forward. The coronavirus outbreak forced the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to suspend all events, including the Olympic qualifiers, till the end of July.
2020-05-11 15:56:59 Read More

Weightlifters request Rijiju to allow resumption of training

Sports Minister Rijiju interacted with the weightlifters, who are currently stationed at the National Institute of Sports, Patiala, in a video conference, seeking their feedback on resumption of training.
2020-05-11 15:23:58 Read More

Good that BCCI is looking at the bigger picture: Gautam Gambhir

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels the BCCI should behave like a statesman amid the current crisis and he would have a lot more respect for the richest cricket body if the national team tours Australia later this year.
2020-05-11 15:11:05 Read More

Para-athlete Deepa Malik announces retirement

Para-athlete Deepa Malik on Monday followed the National Sports Code guidelines and announced her retirement to hold her post as the president of the Paralympic Committee of India.
2020-05-11 14:54:42 Read More

How to stay positive: Blade-runner DP Singh delivers a masterclass

When Timesofindia.com sat down to hear this armyman's story, he delivered a masterclass on 'positivity' -- one thing that every human in the world today is searching for in the times of a pandemic. And Singh believes "it can be found".
2020-05-11 14:54:16 Read More

Batting with Sachin Tendulkar memorable moment of Test career: Amit Mishra

Experienced leg-spinner Amit Mishra recently reminisced his 84-run Test knock which he played against England in the 2011 Test series.
2020-05-11 14:20:41 Read More

54 sports federations granted recognition till Sept 2020

While recognition to NSFs are usually annual, this time the Sports Ministry has decided to offer only till September this year. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra raised eyebrows over the decision.
2020-05-11 13:33:26 Read More

Using time to introspect on my game: Udita

Indian women's hockey team forward Udita is utilising the coronavirus-forced break to introspect on her game and identify the areas that require improvement.
2020-05-11 12:45:28 Read More

In pictures: Live sporting events in the times of Covid-19

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Alastair Cook names Virat Kohli in list of five all-time greats

Former England captain Alastair Cook has included current India skipper Virat Kohli in his list of batsmen who came close to matching genius of legendary West Indies batter Brian Lara.
2020-05-11 12:25:53 Read More

Representing India at Olympics my big goal: Boxer Sonia

No equipment? No problem. That's the mantra for Indian boxer Sonia Lather. The boxer from Jind in Haryana is not leaving a single stone unturned to stay fit and focussed during the lockdown.
2020-05-11 12:23:15 Read More

It causes verbal diarrhoea: Warne slams 'Baggy Green' reverence

The legendary Shane Warne said he loved playing for his country and it didn't matter whether he did that wearing the Baggy Green or a floppy hat. "I always believed that you didn't have to wear the Baggy Green cap to say how much you loved playing cricket for Australia," the iconic spinner said.
2020-05-11 11:25:32 Read More

Will resume training of elite athletes once lockdown is lifted: Kiren Rijiju

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said training of elite athletes will resume after the lockdown to contain the COVID-19 pandemic is lifted, urging sportspersons and stakeholders to be patient.
2020-05-11 10:12:49 Read More

British GP could go ahead despite quarantine restrictions

Silverstone, however, has made it clear that its race has to get government approval and cannot be a burden on policing or the medical services.
2020-05-11 08:58:38 Read More

UFC's return could provide blueprint for other pro leagues

UFC president Dana White and the mixed martial arts league itself look like the big winners following their rousing show at Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, an event that could serve as a blueprint for other sports leagues around the country and the world as they start to resume during a global pandemic.
2020-05-11 08:14:01 Read More

What cricketers can do to improve their game in this temporary lull

With no cricket action likely in the foreseeable future, the circumstances resemble the good old days when international cricket was played with intermittent gaps which were used to improve fitness and try other sports. However, in the current pandemic, players are holed u indoors. TOI spoke to some past masters on how the current crop of cricketers can utilize their time.
2020-05-11 07:58:35 Read More

Bhutia, you & I would have raised a storm: Vijayan tells Chhetri

IM Vijayan, Bhaichung Bhutia and Sunil Chhetri can be regarded as India's best three forwards since the 1990s. Bhutia has played with both Vijayan and Chhetri but the trio has never been seen together on the ground. "It was great to play with Bhaichung but it's sad that I could never play with you. It would have been amazing had we three played together...we would have raised a storm," said Vijayan.
2020-05-10 22:06:03 Read More

Kiren Rijiju to interact with weightlifters on Monday to discuss training plan

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju will interact with elite weightlifters housed in Sports Authority of India (SAI)'s National Center of Excellence in Patiala to discuss and seek suggestions of ways to restart training with health as priority on Monday, his office said in a statement.
2020-05-10 22:01:46 Read More

Jasprit Bumrah is the toughest bowler to keep wickets: KL Rahul

He is enjoying the role of Indian team's No 1 wicketkeeper in white ball format but KL Rahul still finds Jasprit Bumrah difficult to keep wickets to among all the Indian pacers.
2020-05-10 21:33:57 Read More

IPL has given many talented players to India: Amit Mishra

Indian Premier League (IPL) veteran Amit Mishra on Sunday laid down the advantages of the premier T20 tournament and said that IPL has given the country many talented players.
2020-05-10 21:27:07 Read More

Rivalry with Virat Kohli dates back to U-19 days: Rubel Hossain

Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain has said his altercations with India skipper Virat Kohli dates back to time when they played their U-19 cricket at the same time. Rubel and Kohli have had a few run-ins in international cricket starting from the ICC World Cup 2011.
2020-05-10 20:32:39 Read More

Balbir Singh Sr tests negative for Covid-19, but condition remains critical

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr, a triple Olympic gold medallist, whose condition continued to remain critical, on Sunday tested negative for coronavirus. "His COVID-19 report is negative," the 96-year-old's maternal grandson, Kabir told PTI. Balbir Sr was admitted to Fortis hospital at Mohali on Friday evening with complaints of pneumonia.
2020-05-10 20:19:17 Read More

KL Rahul picks AB de Villiers as his all-time favourite batsman

Wicket-keeper batsman KL Rahul on Sunday named AB de Villiers as his all-time favourite batsman. Rahul was doing an 'Ask Rahul' session on Twitter after which the batsman was asked to name his all-time favourite batsman.
2020-05-10 19:38:37 Read More

ACB bans Shafiqullah Shafaq for 6 years from all forms of cricket

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Sunday banned wicketkeeper-batsman Shafiqullah Shafaq from all forms of cricket for a period of six years after he accepted four charges related to the breaching of the ACB Anti-Corruption Code.
2020-05-10 19:37:39 Read More

Ravi Shastri revisits his first Test century on home turf

Indian men's cricket team coach Ravi Shastri on Sunday revisited his first Test century on home ground. Shastri had played a knock of 142 runs against England at the Wankhede Stadium in 1984. This was his first ton on home turf. Before this, all the centuries scored by Shastri were on foreign grounds.
2020-05-10 19:07:12 Read More

Bob Houghton was most influential coach in my career: Gouramangi Singh

There is not an iota of doubt of the huge impact and influence that Bob Houghton had on Indian football while he was in charge of the national team from 2006 to 2011.
2020-05-10 19:07:07 Read More

Virat Kohli changes his Twitter DP to salute Maharashtra Police

India skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday changed his Twitter display picture with Maharashtra Police logo to pay his respect to the corona frontline workers.
2020-05-10 18:55:54 Read More

Current Indian team lacks complete fielder: Mohd Kaif

The current Indian team has good fielders but none of them is a "complete package" like Yuvraj Singh and he himself, reckons Mohammed Kaif.
2020-05-10 18:49:58 Read More

Kohli on another level, but would love to watch Rohit bat: Kaif

If Mohammad Kaif is given a choice, he would watch Rohit Sharma bat over Virat Kohli in white-ball cricket, the former India batsman said on Sunday. Kaif went on to add that India skipper Kohli is on another level across formats. "If you ask me, I will love to watch Rohit Sharma bat. Just to watch. Both have long careers ahead of them and both are exceptional batters," Kaif said.
2020-05-10 18:31:13 Read More

Players must play, crowd or no crowd: Kevin Pietersen

The resumption of sport will lift morale for people around the world during the Covid-19 crisis and cricketers owe it to fans to play behind closed doors if that hastens the process, former England captain Kevin Pietersen said. The spread of novel coronavirus has brought sport across the world to a standstill over the last two months.
2020-05-10 18:25:02 Read More

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Choose rest over County cricket: Akram's advice to Bumrah

Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram feels that someone like Jasprit Bumrah should give his body ample rest, whenever he can, rather than playing County cricket. He said that times have changed and the Indian team plays round the year and it is important that someone like Bumrah rests his body so that he can return to action fresh and strong.
2020-05-10 17:58:23 Read More

India U-19 forward finds training partner in her mother during lockdown

Amid the coronavirus induced lockdown in the country, athletes are finding it difficult to continue their training but India U-19 forward Ninthoinganba Meetei has found a solution as he is training with his mother at the courtyard of their house.
2020-05-10 17:48:04 Read More

Bundesliga restart on track despite Dresden setback: DFL boss

The Bundesliga restart is not at risk even after the entire squad of second-tier Dynamo Dresden was placed under quarantine, the head of the German Football League (DFL) said.
2020-05-10 16:14:47 Read More

Bundesliga restart on track despite Dresden setback: DFL boss

The Bundesliga restart is not at risk even after the entire squad of second-tier Dynamo Dresden was placed under quarantine, the head of the German Football League (DFL) said.
2020-05-10 16:14:47 Read More

Online sessions helped in increasing the confidence of players: Babar Azam

Pakistan batsman Babar Azam on Sunday lauded the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) online sessions and termed them as the confidence booster for the players.
2020-05-10 16:05:12 Read More

The 'lockdown' life of track and field stars

Sportspersons' practice and training has understandably been badly hit due to Covid-19 pandemic forced global lockdown and even the Olympics they were looking forward to, have been postponed to next year. The trying circumstances have not only forced these athletes to be innovative at home in order to stay fit but have also brought out their humanitarian side.
2020-05-10 15:13:54 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar lone Indian in Tillakaratne Dilshan's all-time ODI XI

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar was the only Indian who found a place in former Sri Lanka batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan's ODI XI. Dilshan put together a team comprising of top cricketers he played with and against through the course of his international career.
2020-05-10 15:05:44 Read More

England cricketer Stuart Broad speaks on Steve Smith, Ben Stokes

England fast-bowler Stuart Broad stated that all-rounder Ben Stokes is the best player he has played with during the course of his career so far. He also heaped praise on Australia cricketer Steve Smith and said the current World No.1 Test batsman is the best he has come up against as a bowler.
2020-05-10 14:34:28 Read More

UFC becomes flag bearer as sporting action resumes in post COVID-19 world

With most live sporting action coming to a grinding halt due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the American Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on Sunday (Saturday in the United States) brought about a sense of normalcy as it became the first major competition marking the resumption of live action.
2020-05-10 14:33:46 Read More

Pat Cummins pumped to represent Kolkata Knight Riders

During the IPL auction last December, Cummins was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for INR 15.5 crore. He also said he owes coach Brendon McCullum and the staff a few dinners for showing confidence in him.
2020-05-10 14:31:31 Read More

From Sachin Tendulkar to PV Sindhu, sports stars extend wishes on Mother's Day

Extending wishes on the occasion of Mother's Day, members of the sports fraternity on Sunday appreciated the unconditional love received from their mothers.
2020-05-10 13:54:45 Read More

Bundesliga return has Indian football fraternity, fans excited

Like across the whole world, the news of Bundesliga restarting next week has been a bout of fresh air for football lovers in India. After almost two months of no live sporting action, the anticipation is massive and palpable.
2020-05-10 13:44:29 Read More

HI to start level 1 course for Indian coaches from Monday

Hockey India is organising level 1 coaching course online for Indian coaches beginning on Monday, in association with world body FIH.
2020-05-10 13:33:53 Read More

Pat Cummins pleads to be able to carry on shining and swinging

Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins believes Test cricket will be much the poorer if using spit and sweat to help shine the ball is banned without some form of replacement in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-05-10 13:27:31 Read More

Dimuth Karunaratne praises Mickey Arthur, eyes top-four rank

Sri Lanka cricket captain Dimuth Karunaratne lauded the impact of new coach Mickey Arthur on Sunday and said his side must target a top-four spot in the world rankings for both the test and 50-over formats.
2020-05-10 13:23:19 Read More

Cricketers will have to live with dangers of COVID-19: Gautam Gambhir

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir doesn't see major changes in the way cricket is played in the post COVID-19 scenario besides the ban on using saliva on the ball. The International Cricket Council is considering legalisation of the usage of artificial substances to shine the ball instead of saliva.
2020-05-10 12:20:29 Read More

Akmal refuses to divulge details of two meetings with suspected bookies

Umar Akmal, who was found guilty of two charges under the PCB Anti-Corruption Code has refused to divulge details of his two meetings with suspected bookies. According to the source, Akmal had a meeting with two unidentified men in Defence Housing Society in Lahore. The PCB source said Akmal also gave conflicting statements before the Disciplinary Panel hearing on April 27.
2020-05-10 12:01:53 Read More

Batsman should be out LBW if ball goes on to hit the stumps: Ian Chappell

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has proposed radical changes in the LBW laws, stating that a batsman should be given out leg before as long as the ball is hitting the stumps irrespective of the spot of its landing and impact.
2020-05-10 11:44:26 Read More

Gaethje upsets Ferguson to win UFC interim lightweight title

Ferguson, who came into the fight on a 12-win streak, suffered damage as Gaethje chopped at his legs and landed thunderous hooks before referee Herb Dean stepped in to end the fight late in the fifth round.
2020-05-10 11:38:52 Read More

Have to plan to make sports more interesting without fans: Rijiju

The Sports Ministry had banned spectators in stadiums for any events, including cricket matches, in one of its earliest advisories on the pandemic before all sporting events were brought to a halt altogether.
2020-05-10 10:57:05 Read More

Absolutely love the IPL, has a different atmosphere: Virat Kohli

The camaraderie that players share during the Indian Premier League (IPL) is what makes the tournament special for India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli. He would have been leading RCB in the 2020 edition of the T20 league at this time, had it not been for the coronavirus pandemic forcing the postponement of the IPL until further notice.
2020-05-10 10:41:34 Read More

On Mother's Day, sports stars say 'Thank you, Maa'

A pandemic-forced lockdown may not be the ideal way to get families together, but it's not something that's under human control. What's in your control is to stay safe at home, hug your mom and say 'Happy Mother's Day'.
2020-05-10 09:24:07 Read More

Roland Garros could be behind closed doors: French tennis boss

French tennis chief Bernard Guidicelli admitted Sunday that Roland Garros, already controversially pushed back four months due to the coronavirus, could be staged behind closed doors.
2020-05-10 08:29:22 Read More

Roland Garros could be behind closed doors: French tennis boss

French tennis chief Bernard Guidicelli admitted Sunday that Roland Garros, already controversially pushed back four months due to the coronavirus, could be staged behind closed doors.
2020-05-10 08:29:22 Read More

Just breathing during this lockdown: Boxer Vikas Krishan

In the last two months – after coming back from Amman, Jordan (where he secured Olympic quota in the 69kg category) – Vikas has been cooped up at his farmhouse in Bhiwani, Haryana, due to the pandemic-forced nationwide lockdown.
2020-05-10 08:24:59 Read More

Online Shooting C'ship: Yashaswini, Rudrankksh claim top positions

Tokyo Olympics quota holder Yashaswini Singh Deswal and teen prodigy Rudrankksh Patil on Saturday claimed top spots in 10m air pistol and 10m air rifle event finals respectively at the third International Online Shooting Championship.
2020-05-09 22:06:42 Read More

Focussing on mental state, can pick up from where I left: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is in a good frame of mind which gives him confidence of being able to pick up from where he left as and when cricket resumes in the post-Covid world. "... once I am in a good frame of mind and I am keeping myself positive and happy, whenever I return to the game, I know I will be in a good position to start again from where we left," Kohli said.
2020-05-09 21:34:46 Read More

India suffer twin defeats in Online Nations Cup Chess, finish 5th

India continued their shoddy show losing 1.5.-2.5 to title contenders and top seed China in the ninth round of FIDE-Chess.com Online Nations Cup on Saturday.
2020-05-09 21:27:05 Read More

Dhoni resurfaces with grey beard, sparks memes and nostalgia

Former India skipper MS Dhoni has resurfaced after staying out of the public eye for a few days, in a video that was uploaded on his daughter Ziva's Instagram handle. Dhoni however looks significantly different in it thanks to the grey beard that he is sporting.
2020-05-09 21:21:32 Read More

Can't believe I have a hat-trick in IPL: Rohit Sharma

Recalling his hat-trick in the 2009 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), opening batsman Rohit Sharma has said that he cannot believe that he managed to achieve the feat in his career.
2020-05-09 20:52:28 Read More

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr hospitalised in critical condition

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr, a triple Olympic gold medallist, has been admitted to a hospital in Chandigarh in critical condition. The 96-year-old was taken to a private hospital from his residence in Sector 36 in Chandigarh, where he lives with his daughter Sushbir and maternal grandson Kabir. "He is on ventilator but better than yesterday," grandson Kabir said.
2020-05-09 20:51:55 Read More

Final Olympic archery qualification event in June next year

Indian women's archery team will get its final chance of clinching full quota at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics during the Paris Stage of the World Cup in June, next year.
2020-05-09 20:28:06 Read More

HI employees asked to check status on Aarogya setu App before leaving for work

Hockey India employees will have to review their health status on 'Aarogya setu' App before starting for office and they can travel only if their status is 'safe' or 'low risk', according to an advisory issued by the sports body.
2020-05-09 19:44:36 Read More

Allow Indians to play in foreign leagues: Raina, Pathan to BCCI

Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan on Saturday said the BCCI should allow Indian players to participate in foreign T20 leagues. Raina and Pathan were participating in an Instagram session. "If we play quality cricket in terms of foreign leagues, it would be good for us. All players make a comeback by playing in all those leagues," Raina told Pathan.
2020-05-09 19:14:26 Read More

Possession-based football suits me: Anirudh Thapa

Mid-fielder Anirudh Thapa has established himself as a regular starter in the Indian line-up. The 22-year-old is also seen as a key cog in national coach Igor Stimac's possession-based style of football, which Thapa thinks suits him.
2020-05-09 19:10:54 Read More

Was just watching him speak: Ishan Kishan on first meeting with Tendulkar

Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan spoke about the first time he interacted with batting legend Sachin Tendulkar. Kishan had joined Mumbai Indians in 2018 from Gujarat Lions. He said that he met Tendulkar -- who captained the side in its early years in the Indian Premier League and has since stayed a part of the set-up after his retirement in 2013 -- during a practice session.
2020-05-09 18:59:42 Read More

Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti suffers calf injury in training

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti sustained a calf injury on his return to individual training, the Spanish La Liga club said in a statement on Saturday.
2020-05-09 18:39:15 Read More

Tennis: ATP tour chief not ruling out 2020 return

Despite the growing possibility of a total wipeout of professional tennis this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, ATP Tour chief Andrea Gaudenzi is refusing to give up on 2020 just yet. The tennis season was suspended in early March due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and the hiatus will continue at least until mid-July with many countries in lockdown to contain the virus.
2020-05-09 17:44:55 Read More

Virat, Anushka donate Rs 5 lakh each for Mumbai police welfare

Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh on Saturday informed that India cricket skipper Virat Kohli and his wife actor Anushka Sharma have contributed Rs 5 lakh each for police welfare amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.
2020-05-09 17:42:57 Read More

Feel like a counsellor dealing with frustrated players: Junior coach amid lockdown

Confined to their homes without access to courts due to the lockdown, India's young shuttlers are an "irritated" and "frustrated" lot, says chief junior national coach Sanjay Mishra, who feels more like a counsellor these days.
2020-05-09 17:18:31 Read More

ECB brings back memories of Rashid foxing Kohli & Rahul

With the sporting world coming to a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, sportspersons and international sporting bodies have taken to social media to interact with fans and bring back classic moments from the past. The English and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has posted two videos of leg-spinner Adil Rashid dismissing Virat Kohli and KL Rahul.
2020-05-09 16:46:49 Read More

Chennai connection: Anirudh Thapa loves MS Dhoni's 'down to earth' attitude

For Indian football team midfielder Anirudh Thapa, former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is his favourite cricketer.
2020-05-09 16:27:21 Read More

Bundesliga restart gives hope to other leagues: Schalke's Wagner

The resumption of the German Bundesliga next weekend amid the COVID-19 crisis will give hope to other European leagues that they can also successfully return, according to Schalke 04 coach David Wagner.
2020-05-09 16:12:30 Read More

'Beard has turned white': When MS Dhoni pulled Suresh Raina's leg

In a fun video posted by CSK, MS Dhoni can be seen pulling Suresh Raina's leg. In the video, Raina walks up to Dhoni and hugs him before Dhoni jokingly reminds the batsman that his beard has turned white. They break into a laughter after that. CSK took to Twitter to post the video which read: "Like the sky! @msdhoni @ImRaina #WhistlePodu."
2020-05-09 15:10:03 Read More

Maradona autographs shirt to help the poor in Buenos Aires

The jersey was first offered at auction, but is being raffled to those who have given donations in an initiative that has collected hygiene products, masks and around 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of food for charity.
2020-05-09 15:08:10 Read More

Senior hockey players to undergo coaching course online amid lockdown

India's senior hockey players, who are unable to train because of the coronavirus-forced lockdown, will undergo a basic coaching course online starting Monday, continuing the national federation's efforts to ensure that their time is put to productive use.
2020-05-09 14:52:38 Read More

Grand Slam tally should decide 'GOAT' debate: Ivan Lendl

The 'GOAT' (greatest of all time) debate in men's tennis has divided opinions for a decade and remains a hot topic as the trio of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic continue to dominate the field, sharing the last 13 majors among them.
2020-05-09 14:47:19 Read More

India series behind closed doors might help Australia: Khawaja

Playing against India behind closed doors in the much-anticipated Test series at the end of the year might end up being an advantage for the home side, according to Australia batsman Usman Khawaja. Cricket Australia are desperate for the tour, scheduled for Dec-Jan, to go ahead as the lucrative Indian TV rights for the series would go a long way to easing a financial crisis.
2020-05-09 14:08:58 Read More

AIBA invited bids for World C'ships without ending BFI contract?

TOI has come across a documentary evidence, which shows that the AIBA had started exploring the potential candidate to partner as new host city for the tournament in November 2019 itself, despite being in contract with the BFI for the prestigious event.
2020-05-09 14:07:22 Read More

I feel for spinners in Australia: Usman Khawaja

Left-handed batsman Usman Khawaja has voiced his concern for the spinners in Australia, saying the lack of quality tweakers could leave the nation exposed like it was after Shane Warne's retirement.
2020-05-09 12:26:01 Read More

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2011 WC final & 2016 WT20 quarterfinal Kohli's favourite

The India captain has lately admitted that such "magical" atmosphere will be missing if the cricket season, currently stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic, resumes in empty stadiums with no fans in attendance.
2020-05-09 11:59:57 Read More

'Please do not use this': Hayden recalls Dhoni's reaction on 'mongoose bat'

Former Australian opener Mathew Hayden who used a mongoose bat in the third edition of the IPL revealed that the then Indian skipper MS Dhoni had asked him to not use it. Hayden was the opening batsman for the Chennai Super Kings and had created a sensation when he first introduced a bat that had a longer handle, and smaller hitting surface to give leverage.
2020-05-09 11:58:02 Read More

Yuvraj Singh shares video of him hitting a six over covers

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has shared a throwback video of his 'favourite shot' on Instagram. In the video, Yuvraj can be seen smashing a six over covers in a match against KKR during his IPL days. "This has to be one of my favourite shots in my career..very difficult shot to hit for a six over covers to a fast bowler," Yuvraj wrote on the post.
2020-05-09 11:10:44 Read More

None more unbeatable than Djokovic at his best: Martin

Reigning world number one Djokovic has already established himself as one of the best ever to play the game and the Serb's Grand Slam haul of 17 is just three behind the 20 that Roger Federer has amassed.
2020-05-09 11:06:21 Read More

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on sports events around the world

Major sports events around the world that are in the process of re-starting or have been rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. * The postponed Tokyo Olympic Games will now begin on July 23, 2021 and run until Aug. 8.
2020-05-09 10:38:33 Read More

RB Leipzig's Julian Nagelsmann to practise coaching in face mask

RB Leipzig’s Julian Nagelsmann, whose side will be chasing a first Bundesliga title when the German league resumes next weekend, is to practise coaching while wearing a face mask in order to be ready for a return to action.
2020-05-09 10:18:42 Read More

AC Milan president says some players recovering from coronavirus

Serie A has been on hold since mid-March but Italian Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora said on Thursday he was hopeful group training could resume on May 18.
2020-05-09 10:09:31 Read More

Vidarbha Cricket umpires without pay since December

With the coronavirus induced lockdown hurting the economy, the umpires working for Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) have also fallen prey to the slump. The sports body was already late by a few months in paying the umpire’s fee, which they were expecting by the end of this financial year. Now, the lockdown has made matters worse for them.
2020-05-09 09:39:09 Read More

NASCAR's empty-oval return means lost races at three tracks

American stock car auto racing's comeback later this month from the coronavirus pandemic will cost three tracks their 2020 season races with more schedule adjustments coming soon.
2020-05-09 09:30:53 Read More

La Liga likely to start in mid-June

A day after it emerged that Bundesliga will restart from mid-May, it was learnt that La Liga too is all set to resume from mid-June three months after the season was suspended due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Jose Antonio Cachaza, managing director of La Liga India, confirmed that the clubs, which have already started testing players for Covid-19, will also start training from next week.
2020-05-09 09:17:13 Read More

Foreign player rule: I-League could show ISL the way

The All India Football Federation’s technical committee met on Friday and recommended the use of the 3+1 foreign player rule for both domestic leagues. While the ISL representative at the meeting said this was the best way forward, no timeline was fixed.
2020-05-09 09:06:04 Read More

Olympian Hidilyn Diaz's online workouts feed Philippines families

Diaz has done it all from Malaysia, where she was training to qualify for the now-postponed Tokyo Olympics when much of the world locked down against the virus in March.
2020-05-09 08:53:42 Read More

One-day wonders: TOI's fantasy India XI

You read and saw and probably debated furiously over our fantasy Test XI. We thought of needling you more and switching colours. How about selecting a fantasy ODI XI? Time again to pick and choose.
2020-05-09 08:51:14 Read More

Tokyo Olympics could be 'greatest ever', says John Coates

Coates, Australia's Olympic chief and head of the International Olympic Committee's inspectorate for the Games, cited the examples of positive Summer Games that followed the two world wars of the 20th century.
2020-05-09 08:41:45 Read More

Tendulkar provides financial aid to the underprivileged

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has donated an undisclosed amount to financially help 4,000 underprivileged people, including children from the BMC schools, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Tendulkar made the donation to the Hi5 Foundation, an NGO. "Best wishes to team Hi5 for your efforts in supporting families of daily wage earners," Tendulkar tweeted.
2020-05-09 08:10:30 Read More

Narinder Batra's term as FIH president extended to May 2021

Indian sports administrator Narinder Batra will remain president of the International Hockey Federation until May 2021. The FIH made the announcement on Friday along with postponing the 47th FIH Congress. The postponement means the tenures of all FIH current office-bearers, have been extended until next year's Congress.
2020-05-08 22:36:04 Read More

Sarfaraz Ahmed set to be demoted in PCB's new central contracts list

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to demote their 2017 Champions Trophy winning captain, Sarfaraz Ahmed from category ‘A' to ‘C' in the new central contracts, to be given to the players in August.
2020-05-08 21:53:44 Read More

Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford available again for Man United

Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford are expected to be available for Manchester United whenever the Premier League is allowed to resume after the suspension caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-05-08 21:00:57 Read More

The growing significance of India-Australia rivalry post Covid-19

Historically, world cricket had no bilateral rivalry billed at par with the Ashes or an India-Pakistan series. Now that the Covid-19 pandemic has turned all equations in the world upside down, a series between India and Australia is touted as the potential game-changer for the health of cricket in the post-pandemic world.
2020-05-08 20:54:15 Read More

AIFF Technical Committee recommends less foreign players in ISL, I-League games

The Technical Committee of All India Football Federation on Friday recommended the implementation of the continental body's rule on fielding foreign players in a domestic match from next year, reducing the number to four from five, a decision which is in line with national team coach's thinking.
2020-05-08 20:25:37 Read More

Anand, Harikrishna lead India to win over Rest of World in Online Nations Cup

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand and P Harikrishna led India to their first win in the Online Nations Cup, beating Rest of the World 2.5-1.5 in the seventh round, on Friday.
2020-05-08 20:21:19 Read More

Barcelona return to training for first time in nearly two months

Barcelona trained on Friday for the first time in nearly two months as the team held their first individual session as part of the league's four-phase plan to return to action after measures to halt the coronavirus were eased.
2020-05-08 19:17:39 Read More

Yorkshire stint helped me gain understanding of English conditions: Sachin

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Friday recounted his days at English County side Yorkshire as a 19-year old, saying the "special" stint helped him gain exposure and have better understanding of conditions in England. Tendulkar made history in becoming Yorkshire's first-ever overseas player after he replaced Australian fast bowler Craig McDermott.
2020-05-08 18:57:46 Read More

I wish BCCI, CA manage something for India-Australia Test series: Rohit

India's limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma said he loves playing against Australia in their home conditions and does not want to miss the opportunity to play later this year.
2020-05-08 18:32:41 Read More

Five substitutions per team to be allowed on temporary basis: FIFA

Teams will be allowed up to five substitutions per match, instead of the usual three, as a temporary measure to help cope with potential fixture congestion in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus outbreak, FIFA said on Friday. FIFA also said that competitions currently using the video replay system would be free to discontinue its use on restarting.
2020-05-08 18:13:40 Read More

Liked to watch and follow Iniesta: Bruno Fernandes

In his 88 minutes of playing time in the World Cup in Russia, Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes got barely noticed. He found no mention in the reports from Sochi where he started vs Spain, or from Moscow where he was introduced in the 68th minute vs Morocco.
2020-05-08 18:11:05 Read More

By looks of it, T20 World Cup will not go ahead: David Warner

David Warner believes that the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia will not go ahead as planned due to the coronavirus pandemic. "The T20 World Cup is not going to go ahead with all things going on. It will be difficult to get everyone (16 teams) together," Warner said. The T20 World Cup is slated to be played from Oct 18-Nov 15 at seven venues across Australia.
2020-05-08 17:57:55 Read More

'India will not win if they can't dismiss Smith, Warner early'

India will not win the Test series in Australia later this year if they fail to dismiss Steve Smith and David Warner early, the great Ian Chappell said on Friday. "I am certainly looking forward to it (the India-Australia series). It will be a very interesting one. India will come with the confidence of having won last time they toured Australia," Chappell said.
2020-05-08 17:41:26 Read More

Premier League does not yet have 'green light', warns minister

Britain's culture secretary Oliver Dowden warned on Friday that the Premier League does not yet have the "green light" to resume but restated the government's hope that the season can be completed. Premier League clubs are due to meet on Monday to discuss the latest plans for "Project Restart" -- a day after an expected minor easing of coronavirus lockdown measures.
2020-05-08 17:24:23 Read More

Rafael Nadal says Novak Djokovic may need vaccine if required

Responding to the objections of Novak Djokovic not being ready to taking vaccine for the coronavirus even if it became mandatory, Rafael Nadal has said that the former will have to be vaccinated if he wants to keep playing tennis at the top level. Nadal said no one can be forced but players will have to comply if officials require "vaccination to travel" on the tour.
2020-05-08 17:18:31 Read More

Lara shares Suresh Raina's 'fan moment' in throwback image

West Indies legend Brian Lara took to Instagram to post an old image of him posing with a young Suresh Raina. Lara indicated in his hashtags that the image was from 2003.
2020-05-08 16:32:02 Read More

Let's not jump the gun on T20 WC until Covid relents: Dhumal

Hours after Australian media quoted BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal as saying that the Indian team would be willing to undergo a fortnight's quarantine and other biosecurity measures ahead of Australia tour later this year, the Indian administrator told TOI that the said report has taken the so-called possible 'isolation' of cricketers in its report out of context.
2020-05-08 15:26:11 Read More

I personally feel MS Dhoni should play for India: Kuldeep Yadav

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav feels MS Dhoni remains in very good shape and can still play for Team India. He also stated that the final decision regarding his future rests with Dhoni & there is no point in constant speculations. Dhoni hasn't featured for the 'Men in Blue' since their defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the ICC World Cup semi-final last year.
2020-05-08 15:03:57 Read More

If no events before Olympics, it can be tough in Tokyo: Neeraj

Just when Chopra started hitting the groove in January, after his right elbow surgery last year, the COVID-19 virus started spreading and was soon declared a pandemic. The global lockdown that followed forced almost all sporting events to be postponed or cancelled.
2020-05-08 12:53:26 Read More

Playing major events helped me handle pressure, will be handy at Olympics: Nilakanta

Indian hockey team midfielder Nilakanta Sharma says the experience of playing in big-ticket events such as the 2018 World Cup has helped him understand his role in the team, which will be handy at next year's Olympics.
2020-05-08 12:51:53 Read More

Tendulkar and Dravid helped me at various stages of my career: Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane has represented India in 65 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is so far and because of his playing style and calm and composed demeanor, both on and off the field, he is often compared with Rahul Dravid’.
2020-05-08 12:19:33 Read More

Sports without fans: Magic will be missing, says Kohli

Cricket boards across the globe are exploring the option of resuming the sport in empty stadiums. There is speculation that fans could be kept away from stadiums in a bid to salvage the T20 World Cup in Australia, which is currently under threat due to the global health crisis.
2020-05-08 12:17:31 Read More

India to accept quarantine to save Australia Test series

Australia this month dethroned India as the world's top-ranked Test team, setting up the series as a blockbuster rivalry. The series would also generate hundreds of millions of dollars for a host organisation struggling during the coronavirus shutdown.
2020-05-08 11:52:26 Read More

Spurs hotshot Son Heung-min earns military accolade

Tottenham Hotspur striker Son Heung-min was named one of the top five recruits in his unit as he finished three weeks of compulsory military training in South Korea on Friday.
2020-05-08 11:28:51 Read More

Pune-based cricket museum buys Azhar Ali's bat to raise funds to fight COVID-19

A cricket museum based in India has bought a bat auctioned by Pakistan Test captain Azhar Ali to raise funds for the needy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-05-08 11:01:18 Read More

With no TT table at home, Sharath totally out of practice

Sharath Kamal hasn't picked the racquet since his Oman title in March. He is also planning to invite a few sparring partners from other states once the Sports Authority of India's regional centres open.
2020-05-08 10:51:30 Read More

Misbah wants resumption of cricket soon, even if behind closed doors

Pakistan head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq said being confined to home due to the coronavirus-forced lockdown can become depressing and wants some cricket activities to resume soon even if the matches have to take place behind closed doors with proper safety barriers.
2020-05-08 10:41:59 Read More

EPL: British police call for perspective on neutral venues plan

Mark Roberts, the national lead for football policing, told Sky he was concerned about some of the comments he had heard regarding the conditions for restarting the league.
2020-05-08 09:34:54 Read More

Manchester City's Kyle Walker feels 'harassed' after lockdown breach report

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker says he feels "harassed" by a section of the British media following a report that he broke lockdown restrictions three times this week to visit family.
2020-05-08 09:26:59 Read More

A few good men: TOI's fantasy Indian Test XI

Take a break from all the dreary corona news and dip into TOI's era-spanning list of Indian cricket XIs, starting with the big daddy of them all: a dream Test team.
2020-05-08 09:07:39 Read More

'Athletes could be vulnerable to serious COVID-19 symptoms'

Brendan Schwab, the executive director of the World Players' Association, added that some players were being asked to sign away rights that would normally give them legal and financial protection should they fall ill.
2020-05-08 09:06:52 Read More

Fighters tested on arrival ahead of UFC return in Florida

Many of the fighters have been isolating in their rooms as the mixed martial arts promotion prepares to to get back to business in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-05-08 08:49:20 Read More

La Liga to restart on June 20: Leganes coach Javier Aguirre

The Spanish soccer season will re-start on June 20 after being halted due to the coronavirus pandemic and be completed before the end of July, Leganes coach Javier Aguirre said.
2020-05-08 08:42:48 Read More

Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson showdown set for May 24

The coronavirus relief golf match featuring Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Tom Brady and Peyton Manning will be on May 24 at Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida, WarnerMedia's Turner Sports said on Thursday.
2020-05-08 08:25:34 Read More

Italian season in limbo with new wave of positive coronavirus tests

The fate of the Serie A championship remained in limbo on Thursday after state scientists met with football bosses in a desperate effort to save the coronavirus-interrupted season threatened by a new wave of positive tests among players.
2020-05-08 08:10:25 Read More

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I now know the difference between a niggle and an injury: Varun Aaron

Aaron is now confident that he has put the injury-ridden phase behind him and knows his body and its requirements and limitations better than before. It has helped him avoid any breakdowns for more than a year now.
2020-05-08 07:57:41 Read More

Root 'very optimistic' England will play home Tests despite virus

England captain Joe Root has said he is "very optimistic" Test cricket will take place in his side's 2020 home season even if that means the squad have to go into more than two months' of quarantine.
2020-05-07 22:56:31 Read More

Liberty Media sees F1 revenues slump by $200 million

Formula One owner Liberty Media saw its revenues from the sport collapse by more than $200 million in the first quarter due to the coronavirus pandemic, it said Thursday. The pandemic has prevented the season from starting, with 10 races either cancelled or postponed. It will now only get underway on July 5 at the earliest, in Austria.
2020-05-07 22:47:25 Read More

Sad that people still use my name to promote themselves: Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram has claimed that "some people" still use his name to "promote" themselves, a reference to ex-opener Aamir Sohail who has blamed the pace great for Pakistan not winning the World Cup since 1992.
2020-05-07 22:36:31 Read More

CSK brings back memories of MS Dhoni's long-hair days

There was a time when a certain Mahendra Singh Dhoni from Ranchi made his long-hair look a fad, especially after the dashing wicketkeeper batsman bludgeoned a 123-ball 148 against Pakistan in an ODI at Visakhapatnam on a sultry April afternoon in 2005.
2020-05-07 22:04:34 Read More

I am lucky to be part of this Indian team: Sandesh Jhingan

The desire to hit the ground running on return has kept the Indian team footballers motivated amid the COVID-19 pandemic, says defender Sandesh Jhingan.
2020-05-07 21:51:30 Read More

Online Nations Chess: Anand wins but Russia hold India 2-2

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand on Thursday registered his first win in the ongoing FIDE-Chess.com Online Nations Cup, beating Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi in just 17 moves in a fifth round match that ended in a 2-2 draw
2020-05-07 21:40:16 Read More

It's a cultural issue we have to deal with: Sania Mirza on 'joru ka ghulam' tweet

Tennis ace Sania Mirza spoke about the tweet she put up in March when Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc missed an ODI match to watch his wife and women's cricket star Alyssa Healy play the T20 World Cup final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
2020-05-07 21:27:23 Read More

Indian embassy is in touch with Viswanathan Anand: Aruna

Wife Aruna and son Akhil are eagerly awaiting a stranded Viswanathan Anand's return from Germany but at the same time they understand that the government might first bring back people with "greater needs". The Chennai ace was in Germany to play in the Bundesliga chess and before he could return, the travel restrictions came calling in wake of the pandemic.
2020-05-07 20:45:04 Read More

La Liga set to start from mid-June

A day after it emerged that Bundesliga will restart from mid-May, it was learnt that La Liga too is all set to resume from mid-June three months after the season was suspended due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
2020-05-07 20:07:24 Read More

Holyfield makes charity comeback at 57 - could Tyson be next?

Four-time heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield says he is making a ring comeback for charity at age 57, hoping to help first responders and children combat the coronavirus pandemic. And it could set the stage for a third fight against Mike Tyson more than 20 years after the originals.
2020-05-07 19:57:46 Read More

Gopichand turns moderator in interaction on physical literacy

Physical literacy promoter Pullela Gopichand on Thursday interacted with Margaret Whitehead, who is known as the 'mother' of the modern interpretation of Physical literacy via an online portal. The interaction saw the participation of over one hundred people, from various fields, including Indian athletes. The session discussed the concept and how to promote it.
2020-05-07 19:51:31 Read More

Williams says safety first but F1 teams must race to survive

Williams will put safety first even though the team is one of several whose survival depends on Formula One starting racing again, deputy principal Claire Williams said.
2020-05-07 19:35:35 Read More

I wasn't unlucky, Dhoni made it count: Parthiv Patel

"I don't see myself as unlucky to be playing in the Dhoni era. I started my career before him, and I had the opportunity to perform before him," said the 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel. He said that Dhoni grabbed his opportunities way better than him. Patel's last Test appearance for India was in 2018 and played last ODI for India in 2012.
2020-05-07 18:48:39 Read More

Bundesliga season to resume on May 16: German Football League

The Bundesliga season will restart on May 16, the German Football League (DFL) said on Thursday, becoming the first European league to resume amid the coronavirus epidemic. The DFL said the season would resume under the terms of a strict health protocol that bans fans from the stadium.
2020-05-07 17:51:10 Read More

'May be Ashwin, Lyon don't have enough variations to survive in one-day cricket'

The likes of Ravichandran Ashwin and Nathan Lyon have been world class bowlers in Tests but their failure to translate it into success in white-ball formats could be due to the "lack of variations" on flat decks, feels former Pakistan leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed. Mushtaq, who has coached around the world, feels the categorisation of Test and limited overs spinners is the need of the hour.
2020-05-07 17:33:09 Read More

Dhoni was always open to a chat with players: Nehra

Former India pacer Ashish Nehra has said that MS Dhoni was always open to a chat with his players after a match and his hotel room would always be open for them after the games. "People think that Dhoni doesn't talk much. That is not the case. His room would remain open in the night after matches. Anyone could walk in, order food and discuss cricket," Nehra said.
2020-05-07 16:15:53 Read More

India Test series is a sort of series you want to play in and do well in: Joe Burns

Australia opener Joe Burns is eyeing the Tests against India should they take place later this year, to stabilise his stop-start international career, saying "you want to play in and do well in" this kind of series. India is scheduled to play four Tests in Australia in December-January, a series which is currently in doubt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-05-07 16:01:37 Read More

Not worried about the future of cricket: Aakash Chopra

With lockdown norms beginning to be eased, some activity has begun again. If you are a sports lover, it's not surprising if you have asked the question - 'when can live sports start again?'. That's only natural. The trouble is, the road ahead could be a rocky one.
2020-05-07 13:13:52 Read More

Olympic-bound boxer Manish sparring at home with his brother

"World Championship medal to aa gya bhai ji, abb Olympics medal lana hai (World Championships medal has been won, it’s time to win an Olympic medal", boxer Manish Kaushik told Timesofindia.com as he headed for his regular training on the rooftop of his house. He ties his shoe laces, dons his gloves and starts punching the boxing bag.
2020-05-07 12:50:46 Read More

Australian Open organisers admit cancellation possible

Tennis Australia conceded on Thursday that January's Australian Open faces cancellation under a worst-case scenario, but said it was looking at a range of options in hope the COVID-19 crisis eases.
2020-05-07 10:41:29 Read More

Cricket Australia to start pre-season under new rules from May end: Report

Cricket Australia is set to begin the team's pre-season later this month under a set of new training protocols devised for the safety of players amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-05-07 10:23:52 Read More

Premier League 'nowhere near' formula to finish season: Purslow

The Premier League is determined to complete the season stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic but is "nowhere near" finding a formula that would allow it to do so, Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow has said.
2020-05-07 09:35:49 Read More

League-by-league guide to European football's coronavirus shutdown

Germany's Bundesliga will be the first major football league in Europe to return to action next week after being suspended in March as the coronavirus spread across the continent.
2020-05-07 09:25:34 Read More

Inter Miami among MLS clubs making careful return to training

David Beckham's Major League Soccer team made a welcome return to training on Wednesday even if a raft of coronavirus protocols brutally laid bare the problems of battling a global pandemic and resuming normal service.
2020-05-07 09:15:56 Read More

War of words as South Africa ponder football league restart

A war of words has broken out among rival South African football organisations ahead of a meeting Thursday to discuss the future of the 2019/2020 league season.
2020-05-07 09:12:26 Read More

Villas-Boas leads Marseille back into CL but doubts linger over future

The decision to end the French Ligue 1 season early brought celebrations in Marseille, who are looking forward to a return to the Champions League thanks to the fine work done by coach Andre Villas-Boas, but it remains to be seen if he will stay at a club with major financial problems.
2020-05-07 09:06:22 Read More

Will Premier League with no fans be worth the wait?

The Premier League is adamant that it can overcome huge logistical challenges to get players back on the pitch during the coronavirus crisis but has long since accepted there will be no fans in the stadiums. English Football Association admitted this week that social-distancing guidelines make it impossible for supporters to congregate in stadiums "any time soon".
2020-05-07 08:48:58 Read More

Katsumi threatens to move FIFA over CCFC's dues 'non-payment'

It's been a week since Chennai City FC (CCFC) terminated the foreigners' contracts citing the force majeure clause in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-05-07 08:38:13 Read More

No chance of Tyson Fury fighting Deontay Wilder without a crowd: Warren

There is no chance of a rematch between world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and American Deontay Wilder going ahead without a crowd, the Briton's promoter Frank Warren said on Wednesday.
2020-05-07 08:34:18 Read More

Torino player tests positive for coronavirus

An unidentified player at Serie A club Torino has tested positive for the coronavirus in the first round of testing ahead of the club's planned return to training. Serie A clubs have begun to return to training this week after Italy's eight-week lockdown, the longest in Europe, although there has still been no decision on when, or if, the Serie A season can start again.
2020-05-07 08:19:37 Read More

AIBA threatens BFI with suspension over unpaid dues

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has been accused of financial impropriety by the sport's global governing body, Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA), and leading the charge is none other than its president, Morocco-based Mohamed Moustahsane.
2020-05-07 08:15:17 Read More

Rusty players will need four weeks practice before matches: Ajinkya Rahane

"Perhaps, now, we'll celebrate a wicket by doing 'namaste'! We'll go back to the old style now. It may be about just staying at your place in the field, and just clapping or doing 'high five' from there. But I think skill-wise, we'll need 3 to 4 weeks of proper practice sessions before getting back," Ajinkya Rahane said.
2020-05-07 07:44:36 Read More

IOC plans to hold cancelled Tokyo session remotely

The International Olympic Committee revealed on Wednesday plans to hold its next session initially scheduled for Tokyo before the opening of the 2020 Games by video link to be streamed live on July 17.
2020-05-06 23:05:37 Read More

Football set to allow 5 substitutions in 'temporary' response to virus suspension

Football's lawmakers are this week set to announce a "temporary" change to the laws of the sport allowing teams to make up to five substitutions in games when the sport resumes after the coronavirus-induced suspension.
2020-05-06 23:01:36 Read More

World Anti-Doping Agency seeks more funding in pandemic

Even with sports shut down and little testing going on, World Anti-Doping Agency President Witold Banka is trying to convince governments to stump up extra funding in the fight against drug cheats.
2020-05-06 22:04:17 Read More

ICC, CA to discuss T20 World Cup prospects on May 8

The International Cricket Council and Cricket Australia (CA) will get into a teleconference on May 8 to discuss the prospect of the latter hosting the T20 World Cup this year as scheduled or moving towards a rearrangement. The CA had maintained that they were “working closely” with the parent body and the govt to have a comprehensive understanding of the situation.
2020-05-06 20:36:05 Read More

David Warner bats for five-match Test series vs India

Opening batsman David Warner became the first current Australian player to come out openly in support of a five-match Test series between India and Australia later this year.
2020-05-06 20:17:19 Read More

Dhoni a 'shy guy', started opening up after 2008 Sydney Test: Harbhajan

Spinner Harbhajan Singh on Wednesday said that MS Dhoni was a very shy person when he first came to the team and said that the wicket-keeper finally started opening up after the 2008 Sydney Test against Australia.
2020-05-06 20:16:11 Read More

Merkel gives go-ahead for Bundesliga to resume in mid-May

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday gave the Bundesliga the go-ahead to resume from mid-May behind closed doors, on condition that strict hygiene measures are maintained. Following the green light, the German Football League must now set a date to resume with the weekends of May 16-17 or 23-24 as possible options -- becoming the first of Europe's top five leagues to return to the field.
2020-05-06 19:49:21 Read More

BCCI to stop funding controversy-ridden DDCA

The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) is likely to see funds crunch soon as the Indian cricket board (BCCI) is in no mood to release funds to the state association. The BCCI is wary of giving the controversy-ridden association the hefty amount from its share of revenue.
2020-05-06 19:38:10 Read More

Replace World Test Championship with Ashes, Indo-Pak Test series: Hogg

Former Australia cricketer Brad Hogg came up with a radical suggestion to catch the imagination of fans when cricket finally returns to the field in the post lockdown era. Hogg suggested that the ongoing World Test Championship be replaced with an Ashes series and a high-voltage clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan.
2020-05-06 19:29:23 Read More

'I've played in empty stadiums twice. There's just no buzz'

Real Kashmir's Scottish contingent will finally be on its way home after being stuck in the pandemic lockdown in Srinagar for over a month.
2020-05-06 19:11:38 Read More

India has learnt to accept female athletes: Sania Mirza

Path-breaking tennis ace Sania Mirza takes pride in the fact that many of India's sporting stars, outside cricket, are women even though she believes that it will take a few more generations before being a sportswoman is seen as a natural career choice. At a webinar, the winner of six Grand Slam titles spoke about role of parents and attitudes of coaches towards women.
2020-05-06 18:14:11 Read More

I know I will be in a good position to start from where we left: Virat Kohli

Indian captain Virat Kohli will be interacting with host Jatin Sapru and a few of his young fans who will pepper ‘King’ Kohli with questions, especially around what he has been doing during the government mandated nation-wide lockdown period on this week's episode of Cricket Connected.
2020-05-06 18:03:06 Read More

'Training at Lord's Cricket Ground': Ganguly shares throwback picture

Sourav Ganguly, former India skipper and the current president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday shared a throwback picture of him training at the Lord's Cricket Ground.
2020-05-06 17:36:37 Read More

Turkey to resume soccer in June, host Champions League final in August

Turkey plans to host the Champions League final in late August, the head of its football federation said on Wednesday, and will resume domestic soccer leagues without fans on June 12 after a three-month suspension caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-05-06 17:00:33 Read More

Barcelona and Real Madrid players begin virus testing

Soccer players in Spain are going back to their team's training camps for the first time since the country entered a lockdown nearly two months ago because of the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-05-06 16:58:48 Read More

Maria Sharapova recalls fun dinner with 'fanboy' Novak Djokovic

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has revealed that fellow tennis star and World No. 1 Novak Djokovic was once fanboying on her over dinner.
2020-05-06 16:55:46 Read More

Olympics postponement doesn't bother Saurabh: coach Sheoran

Drawing confidence from Saurabh Chaudhary's Zen-like calm and lethal efficiency with pistol, shooting coach Amit Sheoran says his most famous ward will be well-placed both mentally and skill-wise whenever the Olympics are held.
2020-05-06 16:35:05 Read More

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Using ropes & tires, been more than a month since proper training: Satish

For nearly a decade, Satish Kumar has been India's flag-bearer in the men's super heavyweight category. He missed out on qualification to the 2016 Rio Olympics by the barest of margins, but in March this year, he created history by becoming the first Indian to qualify for the Games in the +91kg category.
2020-05-06 16:28:23 Read More

Bayern Munich agree to sign Leroy Sane on five-year deal: Report

Reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have reportedly agreed a transfer with Manchester City winger Leroy Sane on a five-year deal, according to a report.
2020-05-06 16:18:03 Read More

'Could do nothing wrong': Ravi Shastri remembers 1984-85 Ranji final

Current Indian team coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday remembered his match-winning knock in the final of the 1984-85 Ranji Trophy.
2020-05-06 15:53:21 Read More

In captaincy, I still feel Virat Kohli is a work in progress: Nehra

Former India pacer Ashish Nehra said that Virat Kohli is still a work in progress when it comes to him in the role of a skipper. "Virat Kohli as a player needs no recognition as his career graph tells the story. Kohli has done amazingly well, in captaincy I still feel he is a work in progress. I can say he is a little bit impulsive captain," said the 41-year-old.
2020-05-06 15:45:03 Read More

Nasser Hussain doesn't want to remember 2002 Natwest final

It looks like former England skipper Nasser Hussain doesn't want to remember the 2002 Natwest final against India.
2020-05-06 15:35:46 Read More

Will need one month's training before any match: Ajinkya Rahane

India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Wednesday said cricketers will need at least a month of training before resumption of games, which should happen only after a vaccine for the Covid-19 is discovered. Rahane also said that in a coronavirus-scarred world, the lifestyle of cricketers will undergo a change as far as pre & post-match routines are concerned.
2020-05-06 14:34:44 Read More

Drive to succeed different for Kohli and Smith, feels Warner

Australia cricketer David Warner has tried to name similarities between himself and India skipper Virat Kohli. Warner stated they both are driven by passion whenever they are out on the field playing for their respective countries. Warner also explained the small battles form within the big war whenever India and Australia compete against each other.
2020-05-06 12:50:50 Read More

Playing without fans won't diminish competitive edge: Ben Stokes

England all-rounder Ben Stokes says playing in closed stadiums would not dampen the competitive side of matches and that players "would do anything" to get cricket back on television screens for fans to watch during the COVID-19 crisis.
2020-05-06 11:11:23 Read More

McCullum calls for a team from NZ in Big Bash League

McCullum feels adding a team from New Zealand in the tournament could pique the interest of the audience in the league, which has suffered a dip in crowd and TV numbers in the past two years.
2020-05-06 10:57:20 Read More

Two coronavirus cases at Borussia Moenchengladbach: Report

Six of the ten positive tests for the coronavirus discovered among Bundesliga clubs have been accounted for with two cases of the virus reportedly at fourth-placed Borussia Moenchengladbach.
2020-05-06 10:45:01 Read More

KKL will evaluate investment in 'The Hundred' if approached

British newspaper 'The Telegraph' on Tuesday quoted Mysore saying that they would surely be keen to "explore" investment opportunities in 'The Hundred', a brainchild of the England and Wales Cricket Board.
2020-05-06 10:43:14 Read More

I have learnt to accept my failures in last two years: Sanju Samson

Wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson has always been talked about by the likes of Rahul Dravid and Gautam Gambhir but it hasn't translated into international success with only four T20 Internationals in his kitty in the last five years.
2020-05-06 10:15:58 Read More

'RIP my Bruno': Virat Kohli mourns death of his pet dog

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday mourned the death of his pet dog Bruno. Kohli took to Instagram and wrote an emotional message.
2020-05-06 10:13:54 Read More

FIFA expects to get evidence in May of Russian doping cases

FIFA said on Tuesday it was among sports governing bodies that received updates last week in a World Anti-Doping Agency video conference call about fresh evidence in the long-running Russian scandal.
2020-05-06 10:12:25 Read More

Tennis world commits over $6 million for COVID-19 player relief program

Tennis's governing bodies and the organisers of the four Grand Slams said on Tuesday they will raise over $6 million to help players affected by the sport's current shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-05-06 09:10:14 Read More

Clubs question MDFA's decision to call off league

Private clubs of the Mumbai District Football Association (MDFA) Elite Division have questioned the committee's decision - taken on Sunday - to call off the league.
2020-05-06 08:59:48 Read More

I hope you will go for the ball pujji: Kohli teases Pujara

India skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday teased ace batsman Cheteshwar Pujara by sharing a throwback picture from a Test match against Australia.
2020-05-06 08:57:15 Read More

Judo skills help Olympic champion Fabio Basile through lockdown

Patience is a key element of judo and for Olympic champion Fabio Basile it is a virtue which has served him well over the last few weeks in Europe's longest lockdown.
2020-05-06 08:52:29 Read More

Ben Stokes completes first half-marathon to raise funds for NHS

England cricketer Ben Stokes completed his first half-marathon on Tuesday to raise money for Britain's National Health Service (NHS) in their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-05-06 08:45:05 Read More

Harrington accidentally unveils Donald as Ryder Cup vice-captain

Europe captain Padraig Harrington let slip that former world number one Luke Donald is one of his vice-captains at this year's Ryder Cup during a live broadcast on Tuesday.
2020-05-06 08:32:45 Read More

Not much weight in Shane Warne's weighted ball theory

For former India pacer Chetan Sharma, Warne's proposal is a non-starter. He believes that there is no need to tinker with the game, adding that this phase where sporting activity has been brought to a standstill will eventually pass. Shane Warne has suggested the use of a weighted ball to enable the ball to swing without the need to shine it.
2020-05-06 08:19:29 Read More

Governing bodies must balance calendar, says Boris Becker

Tennis governing bodies should use the time during the lengthy coronavirus shutdown to align their interests and fix the imbalance in the calendar, six-times Grand Slam winner Boris Becker told Reuters on Tuesday.
2020-05-06 08:11:57 Read More

Post-lockdown, batsmen will take more time to get into the groove: Rohit Sharma

India's limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma feels post-lockdown, the "batsmen will need a bigger window to practice" in order to get their skills "in sync". "Batsmen will take at least one and a half months to find the sweet spot of their bats," he said.
2020-05-06 08:01:59 Read More

India's team of 1985 could trouble Kohli's side: Shastri

Ravi Shastri is convinced that the class of India's 1985 team, of which he was a vital cog, was such that it could trouble even the current team led by Virat Kohli. Shastri was the key man back in 1985 when the team under Sunil Gavaskar won the World Championship of Cricket in Australia and had won the famous Audi car for being 'player of the tournament'.
2020-05-05 20:32:09 Read More

Blog: Sports has the Coronavirus and a cure is needed urgently

There is no doubt whatsoever that the virus has caused the biggest disruption in sports since World War II, maybe more. The biggest casualty, in term of size of the tournament, has been the Olympics. The Tokyo Games were of course postponed to 2021, which affected preparation and overall lives of around 11,000 Olympic and 4,400 Paralympic athletes.
2020-05-05 17:36:57 Read More

I am not jealous of you, Harbhajan tells Ashwin

Veteran India spinner Harbhajan Singh on Tuesday rejected the perception that he is jealous of Ravichandran Ashwin, saying the Tamil Nadu bowler is a "legend in making". Ashwin, who had replaced Harbhajan in the team, is among the leading off-spinners in the world alongside Australia's Nathan Lyon. Harbhajan is not yet retired but last played for India in 2016.
2020-05-05 17:01:12 Read More

'Raina didn't show form in domestic cricket for comeback'

The out of favour Suresh Raina might have felt hard done by the national selection committee but its former chairman MSK Prasad made it clear that it was poor form during the 2018-19 domestic season that became his undoing. The 33-year-old, who has appeared in 226 ODIs , 78 T20Is, 18 Tests, last played for India in July 2018 in England after which he was dropped.
2020-05-05 15:15:31 Read More

'Positive' Faf du Plessis avoids reading too much news

Former South African skipper Faf du Plessis is shying away from the gloomy coverage of the pandemic in order to remain positive amid the crisis.
2020-05-05 15:03:01 Read More

Rafael Nadal pessimistic about return to action before 2021

Rafael Nadal does not expect to return to play competitive tennis until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has decimated much of this year's calendar.
2020-05-05 14:28:22 Read More

Sports ministry invites Sports Award nominations via e-mail

The process, which usually begins in April, was pushed to this month because of the lockdown, which is into its third phase and will end on May 17. The last date of filing nominations has been fixed at June 3.
2020-05-05 14:19:27 Read More

IOA comes up with white paper to resume sports activities post lockdown

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has come up with a ‘white paper’ to restart sports activities at the earliest and intensify the country’s preparations for the Tokyo Olympics and other international competitions in a “protected atmosphere” once the nationwide lockdown is lifted by the central government.
2020-05-05 13:43:29 Read More

FIH health chief Dr Nayak lays down blueprint for return of sports

Going forward, when the world's wheels are once again set in motion, the role of healthcare professionals like Dr Nayak will assume greater significance. Advisories and guidelines from medical experts will be central to sports' return to action.
2020-05-05 12:57:09 Read More

Players must be adaptable to new laws: Labuschagne on saliva ban in cricket

Australian run-machine Marnus Labuschagne is willing to "sacrifice" the use of saliva to shine the ball in order to get back on the field in the post COVID-19 world as the batting all-rounder feels players must be able to adapt to new rules.
2020-05-05 12:31:52 Read More

Paulo Dybala misses 'playing and practicing' amid coronavirus pandemic

As the world continues to reel under the coronavirus pandemic, Juventus' Paulo Dybala said he never thought he would 'miss playing and practicing that much'.
2020-05-05 11:40:44 Read More

No Dhawan doesn't have a twin, that's his doppelganger

Indian cricketers and their doppelgangers have made headlines over the years. Now, meet Shikhar Dhawan's doppelganger. 27-year-old Ram Bahadur, who hails from Uttar Pradesh and works as a computer operator in Lucknow. “I follow him very closely. I follow his style of clothing, hair and moustache. And I apply the same. He is a God for me," Ram Bahadur told TOI.
2020-05-05 11:00:07 Read More

Shane Warne suggests weighted ball to solve shining dilemma

Australian spin legend Shane Warne has offered a unique answer to the question of how to swing the ball without using saliva or resorting to tampering in a post COVID-19 world -- make one side of it heavier to ensure that it doesn't need any shining.
2020-05-05 10:57:05 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Turin after coronavirus lockdown

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo flew back to Italy on Monday after almost two months in coronavirus lockdown in his native Portugal.
2020-05-05 10:29:53 Read More

ECB cancels contracts of players signed up for 'The Hundred'

The England and Wales Cricket Board has cancelled contracts of players who were due to participate in the inaugural edition of 'The Hundred' which was pushed to next year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The new 100-balls-per-side format, to be played by 8 teams in separate men's & women's tournaments, was scheduled to be held between July 17 & August 15.
2020-05-05 10:19:46 Read More

Egypt's Youssef Hossam gets life ban for match-fixing

Egyptian Youssef Hossam has been banned from tennis for life after being found guilty of multiple match-fixing and other corruption offences, the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) said on Monday.
2020-05-05 10:05:30 Read More

Return of tennis before US Open 'unrealistic': Taylor Fritz

Rising American tennis star Taylor Fritz said on Monday that he is in the best shape of his life preparing to come out of quarantine but believes it is unrealistic to expect that to happen before the US Open in August.
2020-05-05 09:57:43 Read More

Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson headline charity match for COVID-19 relief

Live golf returns to television in just under two weeks with a $3 million charity skins match for COVID-19 relief that includes Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and the broadcast debut of fabled Seminole Golf Club.
2020-05-05 09:47:01 Read More

England must 'make do' with limited preps ahead of T20 WC

​The England and Wales Cricket Board last month extended the suspension of the professional game in the country until July 1 due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. The T20 World Cup scheduled for October in Australia.
2020-05-05 09:14:53 Read More

Chinese swimming star Sun appeals against doping ban: Report

Disgraced Chinese swimming star Sun Yang has lodged an appeal against his eight-year doping ban with the Swiss Federal Tribunal (SFT), according to a report which has been confirmed to AFP by a source close to the case.
2020-05-05 09:10:34 Read More

Badminton restart 'difficult to predict', says BWF chief

Badminton will be back in action "as soon as possible" after the coronavirus crisis, the sport's chief told AFP, adding that international travel restrictions were complicating the picture.
2020-05-05 08:58:27 Read More

From pool to hospital: Jenny Thompson takes on new opponent

One of America's greatest Olympic swimmers and winner of eight Olympic gold and 12 medals overall, Thompson is on the front line of the fight against coronavirus as an anesthesiologist at the VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina.
2020-05-05 08:29:36 Read More

Lockdown spoils Disha Kasat's good season

The most sought-after top-order batswoman in Vidarbha - Disha Kasat - is going to bear the brunt of abrupt end to the BCCI season. The uncertainty over 168 domestic matches has dealt a big blow to Disha's chances of making the cut for higher-level tournaments.
2020-05-05 08:09:00 Read More

Ashwin is the best off-spinner in the world right now: Harbhajan

During a live Instagram chat, R Ashwin recalled an incident from the third Test match at Chepauk about Harbhajan Singh that left a lasting impression on him. "I have never missed a Test at Chepauk. I saw you going to Bahutule and apologising for dropping Hayden earlier. My father pointed out the sportsman's spirit between the two players," Ashwin told Harbhajan.
2020-05-05 07:49:33 Read More

Hertha Berlin forward Salomon Kalou suspended for handshake video

Former Chelsea attacker Salomon Kalou has been suspended by German club Hertha Berlin after posting a video showing him flaunting coronavirus social distancing rules by shaking hands with teammates.
2020-05-04 23:04:27 Read More

Shoaib Akhtar open to Indian bowling coaching job

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar on Monday said he is open to taking up the Indian bowling coaching job if there is an offer as his "job is to spread knowledge", in an interview. Asked if he would like to be associated with the Indian bowling unit, "I will definitely. My job is to spread knowledge. What I have learned...I will spread it," he said.
2020-05-04 22:50:28 Read More

Para-shuttler Suhas Yathiraj happy fighting Covid-19

Just a couple of months back, para-shuttler Suhas Yathiraj was on the cusp of making the cut for Paralympics. Managing his diet and following the fitness regime is what kept Suhas busy.
2020-05-04 22:34:17 Read More

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Kookaburra develops wax applicator as alternative to polish cricket balls

Australian manufacturer Kookaburra will soon be ready with a wax applicator as an alternative to saliva and sweat to help bowlers shine cricket balls in the post COVID-19 world.
2020-05-04 20:48:40 Read More

ISSF wishes to conduct ‘at least one competition’ in 2021

The Covid-19 spread may have forced the International Shooting Sports Federation to end their international events prematurely, however, the international body is looking to conduct at least one international competition before the Olympics next year.
2020-05-04 20:44:16 Read More

La Liga training to resume this week with season restart in June

Soccer clubs in Spain's top two divisions will return to individual training this week for the first time since activity was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic, while organisers aim to re-start the league campaign in June, La Liga said on Monday.
2020-05-04 20:15:18 Read More

Important to focus on learning new skills during the lockdown: Paes

Indian ace tennis player Leander Paes, who made a guest appearance in the Education Webinar for Coaches jointly organised by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), said during the period of coronavirus enforced lockdown people should 'focus on learning new skills'.
2020-05-04 19:54:05 Read More

Bundesliga says 10 positives out of 1,724 coronavirus tests at 36 clubs

Germany's professional soccer league (DFL) has registered 10 positive results from 1,724 coronavirus tests carried out at the 36 clubs in first and second divisions, it said in a statement on Monday.
2020-05-04 19:21:24 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo awaited as Serie A gets back training amid doubts

Cristiano Ronaldo has been recalled from Portugal as Serie A clubs get back to individual training on Monday after a two-month coronavirus lockdown, but doubts remain over whether the championship can return.
2020-05-04 19:16:28 Read More

Stage set for Online Nations Cup; Anand to lead fifth seeded India

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will lead India's charge at the online Nations Cup beginning on Tuesday, where some of the world's best players will face off amid the COVID-19 pandemic which has thrown the sporting calendars out of gear.
2020-05-04 18:14:26 Read More

Feel very emotional whenever I talk about Dhoni: Samson

"A guy coming from Jharkhand and becoming India's greatest captain ever. I feel very emotional whenever I talk about Dhoni," said India batsman Sanju Samson in a video shared by Chennai Super Kings on their Twitter handle. "You tend to observe his game and then try to copy him but you fail. You just cannot copy him or get into his shoes," he added.
2020-05-04 18:10:24 Read More

Alex Ferguson taught me that winning is normal: Patrice Evra

Legendary former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson taught Patrice Evra that winning was normal, the former France defender has said.
2020-05-04 17:52:55 Read More

Gambhir and Lee against splitting T20s into four innings

Recently there were talks about splitting a T20 match into four innings, but the idea has not impressed either former India opener Gautam Gambhir or former Australia speedster Brett Lee. While Lee said that he wanted to keep certain things traditional, Gambhir said that Tendulkar's idea of splitting the 50-over game made sense as it also took away the 'toss factor'.
2020-05-04 17:50:11 Read More

La Liga ready to begin testing players ahead of training

Professional soccer players in Spain will be tested this week so they can start training again for the first time in nearly two months. Basic training has been allowed to resume in Spain on Monday after the government eased some of the lockdown measures that had been in place since mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-05-04 17:41:30 Read More

'Crowds not logistics the bigger issue facing T20 World Cup'

Australia can deal with the challenge of getting teams into the country for the T20 World Cup but whether it is worth having the tournament in empty stadiums is the main point for consideration, feels sports minister Richard Colbeck.
2020-05-04 17:17:20 Read More

Virat Kohli a great player, No.1 at the moment: Yousuf

During a live interaction with fans on Twitter, former Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf was asked to describe Virat Kohli by a fan and the former Pakistan batsman said: "No 1 at the moment. Great player." Earlier, Yousuf had said that the current crop of cricketers cannot be compared to Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and other stars from the past.
2020-05-04 16:34:57 Read More

Du Plessis commits to play all three formats for South Africa

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has committed to playing for his country in all three formats of the game in the 2020/21 season, a boost for a Test side that lacks experience and depth in the batting line-up.
2020-05-04 14:58:02 Read More

Would be devastating if India don't tour Australia: Labuschagne

India's tour of Australia will begin with a T20I tri-series in October and is scheduled to end with a four-match Test series in December. The speculation on the tour is because of the COVID-19 travel restrictions currently in place and the uncertainty surrounding how long it would take to control the pandemic.
2020-05-04 14:46:50 Read More

Fan interaction may be limited once sport resumes: Shubhankar

The clear head of golfer Shubhankar Sharma is holding him up during the lockdown. By admission, he isn't frustrated to not be on the Tour, while it would have only been natural for the 2018 'Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year' to be pulling his hair out in desperation. But golfers perhaps know best that patience is a virtue. And Shubhankar isn't disappointing his tribe.
2020-05-04 14:01:24 Read More

In pictures: The coronavirus impact on veteran players' careers

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2020-05-04 13:21:31 Read More

Inter Milan allow first-team players to train individually

The Italian government has allowed players to start individual training from Monday; however, team training will not resume until May 18.
2020-05-04 10:31:18 Read More

PCB announces financial help for cricketers, umpires, scorers

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a special one-time financial package to help out first class cricketers, scorers, umpires and ground staff, facing hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns.
2020-05-04 10:01:33 Read More

Ringside doctors reverse call for ban on combat sports

After calling for an indefinite ban on combat sports events in April, the Association of Ringside Physicians (ARP) wants coronavirus precautions to be developed with an eye to staging events.
2020-05-04 09:24:13 Read More

Fritz, Rae win glitchy Mario Tennis charity tournament

The likes of the Williams sisters, Japanese stars Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori and the recently retired Maria Sharapova competed as their favourite characters from the world of Nintendo to raise money for charity.
2020-05-04 09:09:24 Read More

NHL players likely to be quarantined, says Canadian PM

Should the National Hockey League (NHL) restart its 2019-20 season, players on Canadian teams, who have been out of the country, likely would need to quarantine before they can rejoin their teammates, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Sunday.
2020-05-04 08:55:05 Read More

PGA Championship venue Harding Park set to re-open

The Harding Park golf course, which is scheduled to host the PGA Championship in August, will reopen on Monday. The course closed seven weeks ago due to a local 'shelter in place' order in San Francisco over coronavirus concerns.
2020-05-04 08:45:07 Read More

Nick Kyrgios tells bitter rival Rafael Nadal: 'Let's do Insta'

Australian tennis maverick Nick Kyrgios invited Rafael Nadal to take part in a cosy video chat on Sunday despite their stormy on-court relationship.
2020-05-04 08:17:26 Read More

Magnus beats Nakamura to win Carlsen invitational

World Champion Magnus Carlsen reigned supreme to win the richest online chess tournament in history on Sunday evening.
2020-05-04 08:09:33 Read More

Bhambri not keen on Djokovic's plan for lower-ranked players

Bhambri said not everyone on the Tour was in favour of the Big 3's idea to create a fund to help the lower-ranked players cope with the Covid-19 disruption. "People would be actually happier to give the money to people who are fighting in the frontline, people who require help, rather than random tennis players around the world whom you are competing with," he said.
2020-05-04 07:51:14 Read More

Online session great, but nothing like on-field

Covid-19 pandemic has thrown the sporting world into disarray. Days have turned into weeks and then into months, but sports events across the globe remain suspended and by all calculations, it will take a while before they return. However, sports associations in India have found ways of keeping players engaged during this crisis through online classes, tournaments and webinars.
2020-05-03 23:16:08 Read More

Senior Pak players under-performed during 2009 NZ series: Rana Naved

Former Pakistan pacer Rana Naved ul Hassan has alleged that a number of senior players "deliberately under-performed" during the 2009 ODI series against New Zealand in the UAE as they were unhappy with Younis Khan's captaincy.
2020-05-03 22:30:16 Read More

COVID-19: Virat, Rohit, Sania among stars in online concert to raise funds

India cricket skipper and global icon Kohli has shared a message on his Twitter handle in support of #IForIndia, the concert for our times, where actors, musicians, singers, sportspersons and business leaders entertained from their homes in a bid to help the COVID-19 pandemic cause.
2020-05-03 21:54:21 Read More

Yuzvendra Chahal misses being called 'tilli' by MS Dhoni

Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Sunday shared a throwback picture with 'legend' MS Dhoni saying that he misses 'being called tilli from behind the stumps'.
2020-05-03 20:40:10 Read More

Bumrah shares inspirational Ibrahimovic video on social media

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah, a self proclaimed fan of Swedish star footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic, on Sunday shared an inspirational video message of the striker with the caption "Words to live by".
2020-05-03 20:24:16 Read More

Batra backtracks, says FIH elections will be held this October

International Hockey Federation president Narinder Batra on Sunday backtracked on his statement that his tenure is set for extension due to the postponement of FIH elections to 2021, saying that the polls "as of now" will go ahead in October this year.
2020-05-03 20:15:17 Read More

Froome fears Tour de France may struggle to keep fans away

Chris Froome fears Tour de France organisers could struggle to prevent fans gathering to watch the race even if it is not open to the public because of the coronavirus.
2020-05-03 20:12:54 Read More

Allow cricket to resume in empty stadiums: Ali Bacher

It's a critical time for world cricket. The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic has not just put all the tournaments in the sport in doubt, but also placed at risk the way the game is played. It's a challenging time for those running cricket at the moment. As a senior cricket administrator who brought South Africa back into the international cricket fold in 1991 after they had been banned by the rest of the world due to their apartheid policies for almost 21 years, and then masterminded the organization of the 2003 World Cup in South Africa, Dr Ali Bacher has a vast experience of dealing with all kinds of situations.
2020-05-03 19:57:14 Read More

'Just Everested': Cavendish scales Himalayan mountain... on exercise bike

British cycling star Mark Cavendish and former teammate Luke Rowe endured over 10 hours in the saddle of an exercise bike to climb 8,848 metres, the equivalent of scaling Everest.
2020-05-03 19:36:33 Read More

'Boxing will play key role in making India top-10 at Olympics'

During an online video interactive session with India's elite boxers, country's Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday acknowledged efforts by the athletes and said boxing will play a vital role in making India a sporting powerhouse and top-10 nation in the medals tally at Olympic Games. The online video conference was attended by around 140 elite Indian pugilists along with coaches and officials.
2020-05-03 19:30:42 Read More

With DRS Anil Kumble would've picked 900 Test wickets: Gambhir

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir believes former spinner Anil Kumble would have picked in excess of 900 Test wickets if the Decision Review System (DRS) was available during his time. He also lavished praise on out-of-favour tweaker Harbjahan Singh and stated his tally would also have been more in the presence of DRS.
2020-05-03 18:49:39 Read More

World Test Championship's points system is ridiculous: Holding

West Indies bowling great Michael Holding has termed the World Test Championship's points system as "ridiculous", where some of Tests will be rendered inconsequential once teams realise that they can't finish in top two in the points table. The Test Championship, scheduled to finish with a final at Lord's 2021, was introduced last year in a bid to revive Test cricket.
2020-05-03 18:40:19 Read More

Sweat and saliva aren't big requirements in white-ball cricket: Unadkat

There is a raging debate on whether the use of sweat and saliva should be banned once cricket resumes after the COVID-19 pandemic but seamer Jaydev Unadkat feels that these components won't make much of a difference with white ball. The Ranji Trophy-winning Saurashtra captain said the reason behind that is that the quote of white lacquer requires little or no sweat or saliva for swing.
2020-05-03 17:58:43 Read More

Cricket Australia secures $50 million loan as safety cover for India Tests: Report

Cricket Australia has secured a loan of $50 million, an upfront payment as part of a larger $200 million credit, which it has sought to cover the losses if India fail to tour the country later this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-05-03 17:46:58 Read More

WATCH: Warner grooving to 'What is love' with Bhuvneshwar and Williamson

Australia opener David Warner has been very active on social media platforms these days, sharing interesting videos for fans amid the world-wide lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday, he shared a throwback video from a shoot last year with his IPL teammates.
2020-05-03 17:30:14 Read More

Mohammad Yousuf ranks Sachin ahead of Lara, Ponting

Former Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf ranked Sachin Tendulkar ahead of other legendary players like Brian Lara and Ricky Ponting. Yousuf put forward his list while answering a fan's question during a Q&A session on social media. With no cricket being played due to coronavirus, former and current players are keeping themselves busy by engaging with fans on social media.
2020-05-03 17:29:38 Read More

Sunil Chhetri helps fan get Netflix subscription, signed jersey

Sunil Chhetri has helped a fan get free Netflix subscription and a personally signed jersey after the latter requested the Indian football team captain and star striker to share his user ID and password.
2020-05-03 17:25:30 Read More

Danny Murphy hails Liverpool players' 'unbelievable' fitness levels

Former Liverpool player Danny Murphy hailed the club's current squad saying that the team's 'fitness levels are unbelievable' and they are much more tactically aware. Murphy also credited current manager Klopp and his coaching staff for the team's development.
2020-05-03 17:10:41 Read More

Opportunity to fix Australia's club and state cricket setups: Langer

Australia coach Justin Langer is looking at the COVID-19 pandemic as "an amazing opportunity" to fix the issues that have seeped into the country's once thriving state and club level setups.
2020-05-03 16:56:31 Read More

No sparring for boxers in times of social distancing

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, following an online interaction with the Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh and the boxers, including Mary Kom, on Sunday said all necessary precautions will be put in place before sparring can commence again. Mary Kom has made it clear that she won't recommend sparring at a time when even a touch of the hand is being seen as potentially infection-causing.
2020-05-03 16:26:29 Read More

Pogba using lockdown to prepare for return after injury woes

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is using the coronavirus lockdown to step up his return to fitness after an injury-plagued season. Pogba had made just eight appearances for United this season before the health crisis forced the suspension of EPL in March.
2020-05-03 16:25:26 Read More

Expect Kohli, Rohit to groom youngsters like Dhoni did: Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir expects Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to groom talented youngsters coming into the squad in the manner Dhoni used to do during his time at the helm. Citing an example of Rohit, Gambhir stated that Dhoni believed in his abilities despite him being in and out of the team and that MSD's backing led to him becoming one of the best white-ball cricketers.
2020-05-03 16:08:20 Read More

I called social media sprint sensations for trials to appear hands-on: Rijiju

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday conceded that calling for urgent trials for social media sprint sensations, seen running with buffaloes, were decisions taken under pressure to appear hands-on in his job.
2020-05-03 15:45:50 Read More

Wasim Akram, Babar Azam to inspire Pakistan women's team

To help players learn from the crickets elite and remain focused on the game during the COVID-19 lockdown, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has organised online sessions for the Pakistan national women's team with the legendary Wasim Akram and Babar Azam.
2020-05-03 15:42:18 Read More

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Rohit edges out Kohli in terms of impact in white-ball format: Gambhir

Virat Kohli will end up scoring more runs than Rohit Sharma but the Mumbaikar has been able to make more impact in white ball cricket, feels Gautam Gambhir. "For me white-ball cricket is all about impact. Kohli is among the greatest right now, but Rohit has an edge because of the impact," said Gambhir. "It's difficult to compare both. Kohli is unbelievable," he added.
2020-05-03 15:01:47 Read More

Credit for Rohit's success goes to MS Dhoni: Gautam Gambhir

MS Dhoni, who took note of Rohit's hidden talent, gave him a long rope and later promoted him to the top of the order in 2013 is the reason for Rohit Sharma's success according to Gautam Gambhir. "Where Rohit Sharma is today, it is because of MS Dhoni," Gambhir said. Recently, Gambhir had described Rohit as the best white-ball cricketer in the world.
2020-05-03 13:34:51 Read More

Prasad's take on different captaincy styles of Dhoni, Virat and Rohit

Former India chief selector MSK Prasad listed out the differences between Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as captains. Speaking during an online live video session, Prasad states the three have altogether different styles of captaincy that has brought so much success over the last few years.
2020-05-03 12:58:00 Read More

Plan to resume national camps by May end: Kiren Rijiju

The lockdown might have been extended but the sports ministry is devising a plan for phase-wise resumption of national camps for Olympic-bound athletes. "The camps will start in a phase-wise manner. First we will start training in NIS Patiala and SAI, Bengaluru where athletes are based currently...by the end of this month training is expected to start," Rijiju said.
2020-05-03 12:55:28 Read More

Andre Russell wants to retire in KKR jersey at Eden Gardens

Big-hitting West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell says playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League is where he gets the "most goosebumps" and wants to remain in that side until his very last game in the league. The 32-year-old player was speaking to KKR's official 'Knights Unplugged' online show.
2020-05-03 10:54:40 Read More

COVID-19 is like Test match on a dangerous wicket: Ganguly

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is deeply saddened and intimidated by the devastation caused because of the Covid-19 pandemic and has equated the unprecedented crisis to playing a Test match on a dangerous wicket. "The ball is seaming and spinning as well - the batsman has very little margin of error," Ganguly said.
2020-05-03 10:44:19 Read More

'COVID-19 could lead to Pakistan hockey's slow death'

With three Olympic gold and four World Cup crowns, Pakistan hockey has a rich history. But of late, the sport is struggling to survive in the country because of lack of sponsors owing to the national team's poor show at the international stage.
2020-05-03 10:13:33 Read More

All three ODI double tons are equally special for me: Rohit Sharma

When asked to name his favourite knock, opening batsman Rohit Sharma said that all three double tons scored by him in the 50-over format are equally special.
2020-05-03 09:58:39 Read More

League, federation to decide when La Liga returns, says Spanish PM

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he hopes La Liga returns "soon" and it will be the leagues and federation that decide when after the government began easing coronavirus restrictions.
2020-05-03 09:19:51 Read More

Had difficulty in facing Brett Lee, Dale Steyn: Rohit Sharma

Opening batsman Rohit Sharma has revealed that he had difficulties in facing both Brett Lee and Dale Steyn during the initial phase of his career. Rohit made the comments during an Instagram Live session with pacer Mohammed Shami when the latter asked the right-handed batsman to name some of his favourite bowlers.
2020-05-03 09:18:48 Read More

Serie A's Sassuolo say players can start training from Monday

Sassuolo are set to become the first Serie A side to re-start training following the coronavirus shutdown after saying their players could use the club's facilities from Monday on an optional basis.
2020-05-03 08:50:44 Read More

New Zealand Rugby calls for 'courage' from re-elected Bill Beaumont

New Zealand Rugby has called on newly re-elected World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont to take the courageous decisions necessary to ensure that elite rugby is sustainable for more than just a few nations.
2020-05-03 08:47:49 Read More

MGM pitches plan for NBA to finish season in Las Vegas: Report

The plan, according to the New York Times, would have players and their families, plus other essential personnel, stay in a quarantined area in MGM hotels along the Las Vegas Strip while practicing and competing on courts in the same facilities.
2020-05-03 08:23:00 Read More

Brighton, West Ham raise doubts about neutral venues for Premier League

Brighton has become the first English Premier League club to publicly oppose plans to try to restart the season in neutral stadiums during the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-05-03 08:17:39 Read More

NBA teams worried about coronavirus affecting older staff

One of the concerns weighing on NBA teams is the age of people typically deemed essential to a team, such as a member of the coaching staff or a general manager, or whether they have a pre-existing medical condition.
2020-05-03 08:15:02 Read More

Staying positive is the mantra: Gagan Narang

Shooter Gagan Narang is one of the few sportspersons to have represented the country in four successive Olympics — 2004 Athens, 2008 Beijing, 2012 London and 2016 Rio Games. Obviously, the bronze medal in the 10m air rifle event at the London Games with a tally of 598 points was the high point for the 36-year-old.
2020-05-03 08:13:57 Read More

FIFA requests Switzerland to continue Sepp Blatter probe

French and German dailies had claimed earlier this month the disgraced 84-year-old will not be prosecuted over a charge relating to TV rights sold to the Caribbean Football Union (CFU).
2020-05-03 08:08:17 Read More

'Thought of committing suicide thrice': Shami reveals darkest moments of his life

Indian pace sensation Mohammed Shami on Saturday opened up about the darkest moments of his life when he had thought of committing suicide thrice. In an Instagram Live session with teammate Rohit Sharma, Shami said after his injury in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup he almost took 18 months to get back on the field. The long 18 months were very stressful for Shami.
2020-05-02 21:29:39 Read More

Everyone has fears, few conquer it: Ravindra Jadeja

And India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been sending out messages to fans and loved ones to keep them in a positive state of mind.
2020-05-02 20:44:53 Read More

Online shooting meet to get bigger, attracts 100 participants for third edition

Emboldened by success in the first two editions, the third international online shooting championship is set to get bigger with the number of participants doubled from 50 to 100 shooters.
2020-05-02 20:37:36 Read More

Fan asks Sunil Chhetri for Netflix ID & password, Sania Mirza has a laugh

With sporting events across the globe either being cancelled or suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, sportspersons have been locked indoors and are spending time not just with family but also by interacting with fans and India's football team captain Sunil Chhetri received a message from a fan who wanted his Netflix ID and password.
2020-05-02 20:11:52 Read More

Triathlete racks up miles for good cause while going nowhere fast

Confined to his tiny living room ultra-triathlete Pascal Pich is still going a long way in a good cause. The 56-year-old is a five-time world champion of ultra-triathlon in which athletes may swim 3.8 kilometres, cycle 180 kilometres and finish by running a marathon.
2020-05-02 19:56:45 Read More

COVID-19: AFI to resume domestic calendar in September

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) is looking to resume domestic competitions in September 2020. In its Special General Meeting that was held online on Saturday, the AFI also decided to defer its elections and extend the terms of its office-bearers until a physical meeting can be held.
2020-05-02 19:34:00 Read More

Discus thrower Sandeep Kumari gets 4-year ban for dope flunk

Discus thrower Sandeep Kumari has been slapped with a four-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit for flunking a dope test, nearly two years after her sample was deemed clean by the NDTL.
2020-05-02 18:43:43 Read More

Spanish MotoGP rider Joan Mir adds two years to his contract at Suzuki

Spanish MotoGP rider Joan Mir extended his contract with Suzuki until 2022, two weeks after team-mate and compatriot Alex Rins, the team announced on Saturday.
2020-05-02 18:10:19 Read More

Spanish MotoGP rider Joan Mir adds two years to his contract at Suzuki

Spanish MotoGP rider Joan Mir extended his contract with Suzuki until 2022, two weeks after team-mate and compatriot Alex Rins, the team announced on Saturday.
2020-05-02 18:10:19 Read More

Feels surreal to be back on court, says Germany's Dustin Brown

Germany's Dustin Brown said returning to competitive action at the Tennis Point Exhibition Series in Germany this week amidst the coronavirus pandemic was a surreal experience.
2020-05-02 18:01:08 Read More

After launching PFA bid, Kitson under fire for 2018 Sterling comments

Dave Kitson's bid to become the players' union chief has been opposed by former Arsenal striker Ian Wright, while the head of anti-racist campaign group Kick It Out has raised concerns over his past comments about England forward Raheem Sterling.
2020-05-02 17:59:57 Read More

'You have to take 5 wickets': Kuldeep reveals Kumble's message

He is an integral part of India’s limited-overs set-up, but spinner Kuldeep Yadav has revealed how then coach Anil Kumble had told him that he had to pick five wickets while informing the youngster that he would be making his debut against Australia in Dharamsala.
2020-05-02 17:41:46 Read More

Batra continues push for athletes' outdoor training during lockdown

Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra on Saturday said he will again request the government to allow national campers undergo outdoor training inside the country's major sports centres during the coronavirus-forced lockdown.
2020-05-02 17:41:41 Read More

British F1 race 'not a given', says Silverstone boss

This year's British Grand Prix "is not a given" even without spectators and the decision depends on others, Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle said on Saturday.
2020-05-02 17:12:02 Read More

British F1 race 'not a given', says Silverstone boss

This year's British Grand Prix "is not a given" even without spectators and the decision depends on others, Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle said on Saturday.
2020-05-02 17:12:02 Read More

Laxman had a beautiful technique, was hard to get through it: Brett Lee

Former Australia speedster Brett Lee has lavished praise on VVS Laxman, saying that the former Indian batsman had a beautiful technique and a rare cheekiness in his batting approach which made it very difficult for the bowlers to get his wicket. Laxman had magnificent numbers against Australia. He scored 2,434 runs at an average of 49.61 in 29 Tests, including six tons, against Australia.
2020-05-02 16:59:44 Read More

Tokyo Olympics will 'definitely' be held next year: Batra

While addressing the Special General Body Meeting of the Athletics Federation of India, which was held online, IOC member and IOA president Narinder Batra said, "Don't go by what is being said that Olympics may not be held next year. Tokyo Olympics will definitely be held next year. Some eminent scientists and doctors have expressed doubts on the holding of the Tokyo Olympics if a vaccine is not found by then.
2020-05-02 16:54:22 Read More

Had a good chance to maybe make 200: Rohit Sharma on Indore T20I ton

Rohit Sharma said that he may have missed out on an opportunity to score a T20I double hundred when he got out during the 2017 Indore T20I against Sri Lanka.
2020-05-02 16:44:45 Read More

All competitions scrapped until end of July, says ITTF

All table tennis competitions and events have been scrapped at least until the end of July due to the coronavirus, the international table tennis federation (ITTF) said on Saturday.
2020-05-02 16:30:37 Read More

Big egos not harmful if there is a team culture and environment: Jayawardene

Sri Lankan batting great Mahela Jayawardene says there is "nothing harmful" in having players with big egos in a team as long as he is able to get the best out of them within an ideal environment.
2020-05-02 16:10:51 Read More

Really hope there are not more leagues than int'l cricket after pandemic: Ashwin

Premier off spinner R Ashwin feels that cricket is still some distance away and hopes that the post-Covid world is not more conducive for organising T20 leagues at the expense of international cricket. "I really hope that this does not transpire into something where you have more leagues and not much of international cricket because the borders are closed," he said.
2020-05-02 15:02:25 Read More

Sachin, Dhawan, Harbhajan extend birthday wishes to Brian Lara

India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, opener Shikhar Dhawan and spinner Harbhajan Singh extended their birthday wishes to former legendary West Indies cricketer Brian Lara who turned 51 on Saturday.
2020-05-02 14:58:32 Read More

Liverpool's Lovren fighting 'psychological' battle in lockdown

Staying focused on the Premier League title race during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown has been a mental battle despite all individual efforts to maintain physical fitness, Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has said.
2020-05-02 14:16:43 Read More

BCCI transfers money to differently-abled players’ accounts

A day after TOI reported that players of India’s different-abled team the players are yet to receive Rs 65 lakh even almost two months after the BCCI awarded a cheque worth that amount to them for winning the World Series title in England last year, the Board has done the needful.
2020-05-02 13:50:22 Read More

Miss hitting the ball, can't wait to go out and play: Rohit Sharma

Prolific India opener Rohit Sharma is badly missing hitting the cricket ball and can't wait to go out and start playing again once the lockdown ends amid the coronavirus pandemic. In normal circumstances, Rohit would have been currently leading Mumbai Indians in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League which now stands indefinitely postponed.
2020-05-02 13:20:28 Read More

In the last IPL, I was bowling reverse carrom: Ashwin

Ashwin shared the secret of his ability to produce variations in finger spin with so much accuracy and the influence that the coaching technique of WV Raman -- former India cricketer and current coach of the Indian women's team -- had on him.
2020-05-02 13:20:08 Read More

MS Dhoni always there to help but doesn't offer complete solutions: Rishabh Pant

Calling MS Dhoni his mentor, wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant says the World Cup-winning skipper has his own way of helping the younger crop as he never provides a full solution to a problem, encouraging them to look for answers. Pant, was the heir apparent to Dhoni until KL Rahul emerged as a wicket-keeper batsman in the limited-overs format.
2020-05-02 13:00:33 Read More

Cricket Australia to work with government to prepare biosecurity plan

In Australia, the use of saliva or sweat to shine the ball will be restricted once cricket training returns in the post coronavirus world. The federal government in Australia has released a framework regarding the staged return of sports amid the pandemic under the title "The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Framework for rebooting sport in a COVID-19 environment" available on the official government website.
2020-05-02 12:54:28 Read More

Today in 2010, Raina scored India's first T20I century

It was on May 2, 2010, when Suresh Raina became the first Indian to score a century in the shortest format of the game. The left-handed batsman achieved the feat against South Africa at Gros Islet in St Lucia during the ICC World T20. Raina came to the crease in the very first over of the innings as India lost opener Murali Vijay and scored 101 runs off 60 balls.
2020-05-02 12:21:12 Read More

Nostalgia! Shastri posts pictures with Richards and Marshall

Indian senior men's cricket team head coach and former India cricketer Ravi Shastri on Saturday took a walk down memory lane and posted a nostalgic post. Shastri took to Twitter and shared photos of himself with West Indies batting legend Sir Vivian Richards and bowling icon Malcolm Marshall. “Brothers in arms. The best I played against..,” Shastri tweeted.
2020-05-02 12:16:51 Read More

Artists, athletes cling to their dreams on Havana's rooftops

These are hot, humid days in Havana. When the afternoon breeze sweeps in off the sea, William Roblejo steps onto the roof of his building, draws his bow across the strings of his violin, and runs through his repertoire of music to soothe an anxious city.
2020-05-02 11:48:26 Read More

England tour of SL rescheduled to Jan: SLC CEO

England had spent around 10 days in Sri Lanka in March and played a warm-up match before the tour was called-off due to the coronavirus outbreak. It was supposed to be a two-Test series as part of the World Test Championship.
2020-05-02 11:16:47 Read More

Labuschagne ready for 'heaps of cricket' when sport resumes

25-year-old Marnus Labuschagne has been a revelation since stepping up as Steve Smith's concussion substitute at Lord's in last year's Ashes series in England. In the subsequent series against Pakistan and New Zealand, the right-hander smashed four centuries in five Tests, including a maiden double hundred in Sydney earlier this year.
2020-05-02 11:12:10 Read More

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Don't want to leave Real Madrid: Marcelo on Juventus links

Real Madrid defender Marcelo said that he does not want to leave and neither would the La Liga giants let him go amidst links with Juventus.
2020-05-02 11:01:31 Read More

West Indies legend Brian Lara celebrates his 51st birthday

Former West Indies skipper and legendary Caribbean batsman Brian Lara turned 51 on Saturday, making it an opportune moment to re-visit his world record 400-run Test knock.
2020-05-02 10:58:35 Read More

India to step up bid for 2032 Olympics after pandemic: Batra

India will step up its bid to win the 2032 Olympic Games and other international events when the global coronavirus pandemic eases, Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra said. "We are serious and definitely pitching for the 2026 Youth Olympic and 2032 Olympics," he told AFP on Friday. Batra said India has learnt its lessons from Commonwealth Games.
2020-05-02 10:48:48 Read More

No shaking hands, no showering: Welcome to post-virus tennis

No shaking, no showering, no sharing, no signing. Welcome to what the world of tennis could look like once government restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic have been lifted. On Friday, the ITF issued a set of guidelines for local and national-level competitions. The guidelines include arriving at a venue already dressed and leaving immediately after.
2020-05-02 09:24:40 Read More

Serie A teams set to defy govt and return to training

Italy's 20 Serie A clubs on Friday reiterated their unanimous desire to complete the season as the northern Emilia-Romagna region became the first to open the way to training despite government restrictions.
2020-05-02 09:23:50 Read More

Many top male players support ATP-WTA merger, says Andy Murray

Andy Murray has backed Roger Federer's call to merge the men's and women's tours, saying that many top male players believe it will be a positive step for tennis.
2020-05-02 09:10:25 Read More

English football legend David Beckham turns 45

Beckham, one of the so-called "Class of 92", went on to win six Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson at United alongside youth-team buddies Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Gary and Phil Neville.
2020-05-02 08:48:13 Read More

Tennis pros play exhibition event in Germany despite coronavirus

There were no spectators, no line judges, no ball kids -- and no post-match handshake at the net -- as an exhibition tennis event got underway in Germany on Friday with professional players, a rare instance of live, televised sports held during the coronavirus pandemic. Just three men were involved in each contest for what will be a four-day event at an academy.
2020-05-02 08:15:02 Read More

AICAPC urges BCCI to transfer money to players' accounts soon

Close to two months after the BCCI awarded a cheque of Rs 65 lakh to India’s different-abled team for winning the World Series in England last year, it has emerged that the players are yet to receive the amount.
2020-05-01 16:14:21 Read More

Chuni Goswami was irreplaceable, I lost a dear friend: Tulsidas Balaram

His dancing feet could make a football talk. But the legendary Subimal 'Chuni' Goswami, who breathed his last on Thursday evening, would agree that he was incomplete without his decorated India teammates PK Banerjee and Tulsidas Balaram. "I was in shock. When I got the information, I could not talk to anybody for hours. Tears were rolling down my eyes," an emotional Balaram said.
2020-05-01 15:51:26 Read More

Arjun Vajpai's incredible effort to celebrate Everest feat

It has been 10 years since Arjun's incredible feat and he wanted to mark the anniversary by climbing Mount Everest once again along with the Annapurna massif (compact group of mountains) without oxygen and sherpa support. He was set and raring to go, but the lockdown, due to the fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic, forced him to cancel his plans.
2020-05-01 15:37:43 Read More

Ultimate goal is to beat India in their backyard: Justin Langer

Reclaiming the top spot in Test cricket has brought smiles back on their faces but Australia coach Justin Langer says beating India in their own den remains the ultimate test and their numero uno status will be put to test when they clash with the Virat Kohli-led team.
2020-05-01 15:34:01 Read More

When Milind Rege had the better of Chuni Goswami

The late Chuni Goswami straddled two sporting worlds, football and cricket. It's as a footballer, however, that Chuni-da is fondly remembered, but that doesn't dim the fact that he was quite a competitive cricketer too.
2020-05-01 15:10:33 Read More

Hardik nowhere near Kapil Dev, Bumrah on way to becoming world-class: Razzaq

Pointing out that Hardik Pandya doesn't seem to be working hard enough, Abdul Razzaq said that the all-rounder is nowhere near legendary Kapil Dev. However, Razzaq praised Bumrah and also clarified on his 'baby bowler' comment against lead India pacer was misconstrued. Razzaq also felt that the standard of cricket has gone down.
2020-05-01 15:08:56 Read More

Hungarian F1 Grand Prix to be held without spectators

The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix in August can only take place without spectators, organisers said in a statement on Friday.
2020-05-01 14:50:53 Read More

Chappell picks Virat Kohli over Steve Smith as captain, batsman

Despite Steve Smith being his compatriot, Ian Chappell went ahead with Virat Kohli who is widely regarded as the greatest batsmen in the modern era. He also gave Kohli his vote of confidence as captain.
2020-05-01 14:35:40 Read More

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2020-05-01 13:44:57 Read More

Chris Gayle has levelled false allegations: Ramnaresh Sarwan

Former West Indies cricketer Ramnaresh Sarwan has broken his silence after his former teammate Chris Gayle took to social media to hit out at him. Gayle had earlier accused Sarwan for engineering his ouster from Caribbean Premier League side Jamaica Tallawahs.
2020-05-01 13:29:04 Read More

India lose top spot in ICC Test rankings to Australia

India dropped in the ladder largely because the record of 12 Tests victories and just one Test defeat in 2016-17 was removed in the latest chart. Virat Kohli's men had won all five series during that period including against Australia and England. On the other hand, Australia had lost to South Africa as well as to India in the same period.
2020-05-01 12:31:48 Read More

Cycling federation to shift national camp to COVID-free Manipur

The Cycling Federation of India (CFI) plans to move its national camp from Delhi to Imphal in Manipur, with multiple factors prompting the decision that could become a reality in May itself.
2020-05-01 12:22:05 Read More

Chuni was the greatest sportsperson ever born in India: Subhas Bhowmick

Chuni Goswami was a legend among the legends of Indian football and also one of the finest sportspersons of this country. A pall of gloom descended as the news of his passing away trickled in.
2020-05-01 11:43:55 Read More

Time for PCB to honestly evaluate Shoaib Akhtar's remarks: Younus Khan

Former Pakistan skipper Younus Khan has come in support of Shoaib Akhtar who has accused the PCB's legal department of being incompetent.
2020-05-01 11:37:09 Read More

MCC chief Kumar Sangakkara wants England, Australia to tour Pakistan

England and Australia must tour Pakistan to facilitate regular international cricket in the South Asian country, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) president Kumar Sangakkara has said. Top teams have shunned Pakistan since the 2009 attack on a bus carrying the Sri Lanka team in Lahore in which six players were injured and eight Pakistanis, including six policemen, were killed.
2020-05-01 11:11:01 Read More

Jordan Spieth denied ace because of COVID-19 safety measures

Jordan Spieth's return to tournament golf on Thursday was underscored by the three-time major winner falling victim to new safety measures put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-05-01 10:22:17 Read More

Umar Akmal suffers from epilepsy, plays for himself: Najam Sethi

In a startling revelation, former PCB Chairman Najam Sethi has claimed that banned Test batsman Umar Akmal suffers from epilepsy for which he had refused to take treatment. Umar was recently slapped with a three-year ban for not reporting corrupt approaches before the start of the PSL. Sethi feels the three-year ban imposed on Umar would eventually end his career.
2020-05-01 10:13:06 Read More

Adam Scott live-streams 'round with a mate'

Action-starved golf fans tuned in to watch Australia's only Masters champion Adam Scott have a hack around his local Queensland club "with a mate" Friday, live on Instagram.
2020-05-01 10:00:22 Read More

Horse racing: Churchill Downs to open for spectator-free racing on May 16

Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby, said on Thursday it will open for spectator-free racing on May 16 under strict guidelines to mitigate risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and hopes to have fans in attendance for its famous race in September.
2020-05-01 09:58:58 Read More

Brazil's president wants soccer to return amid pandemic

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro wants to see soccer competitions start back up again soon despite the country's high number of coronavirus cases, arguing that players are less likely to die from COVID-19 because of their physical fitness.
2020-05-01 09:42:58 Read More

Ross Taylor wins NZ Cricket's top award, eyes World Cup exit in India

Veteran batsman Ross Taylor won New Zealand Cricket's top award for the third time Friday and vowed to bat on until the 2023 World Cup in India. The 36-year-old was awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal in a virtual ceremony held online because of COVID-19 restrictions.
2020-05-01 09:42:13 Read More

Portuguese league could resume on May 30, says Prime Minister

The final 10 rounds of Portugal’s top-flight Primeira Liga soccer season could be played from May 30, Prime Minister Antonio Costa announced on Thursday as the country begins to ease its COVID-19 lockdown to kick-start an ailing economy.
2020-05-01 09:32:02 Read More

Serena Williams, NFL players to compete in charity virtual tennis event

Tennis stars Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Naomi Osaka plus NFL players DeAndre Hopkins and Ryan Tannehill are among the celebrities who will participate in a virtual charity tennis tournament.
2020-05-01 09:10:21 Read More

COVID19: FIFA World Cup 2022 ambassador tests positive

An ambassador for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the tournament's organisers said on Thursday. Retired Qatari midfielder Adel Khamis, 54, "was unfortunately diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19," the Supreme Committee for the organisation of the 2022 tournament wrote in a tweet.
2020-05-01 08:46:17 Read More

Former world snooker champion Peter Ebdon quits to avoid spinal surgery

Former world snooker champion Peter Ebdon on Thursday said he was retiring from the sport to avoid having to endure daunting spinal surgery.
2020-05-01 08:33:10 Read More

When Lionel Messi scored his first goal 15 years ago

It was on May 1, 2005, exactly 15 years ago today, that Lionel Messi roared into the consciousness of the football aficionados when he scored his first-ever goal against Albacete at Camp Nou.
2020-05-01 08:24:47 Read More

NASCAR to resume season in mid-May without spectators

NASCAR will be the first major sport in the United States to return to action amid the Covid-19 pandemic after the organisers of the popular racing series said on Thursday that the season will resume without fans in mid-May. NASCAR, which postponed racing in mid-March due to pandemic, said its season will resume on May 17 at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina.
2020-05-01 08:16:53 Read More

PGA Tour extends exempt player membership to next season

The PGA Tour will extend its exempt player membership status into next season due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has interrupted this year's schedule, it said on Thursday.
2020-05-01 08:06:37 Read More

Andy Murray wins Virtual Madrid Open title after connection hiccup

Andy Murray won the Virtual Madrid Open title on Thursday, helped by a semi-final walkover when opponent Diego Schwartzmann, logging in from Argentina, suffered a connection glitch. Diego kept being awarded points even though they were winners from Murray. With Murray exclaiming "this is madness", Diego withdrew. In the final, Murray downed David Goffin.
2020-05-01 08:04:41 Read More

Chuni Goswami: An all-rounder in the truest sense

Subimal 'Chuni' Goswami, the legendary forward, who at 82 breathed his last in Kolkata on Thursday, was the poster boy of Indian football, a cricketer par excellence who once took Bengal to the Ranji Trophy final (1971-72) and helped India demolish the West Indies in a tour match. In short, he was an 'expert' at everything, be it a tennis racket or a hockey stick.
2020-05-01 08:03:04 Read More

Chuni Goswami: An all-rounder in the truest sense

Subimal 'Chuni' Goswami, the legendary forward, who at 82 breathed his last in Kolkata on Thursday, was the poster boy of Indian football, a cricketer par excellence who once took Bengal to the Ranji Trophy final (1971-72) and helped India demolish the West Indies in a tour match. In short, he was an 'expert' at everything, be it a tennis racket or a hockey stick.
2020-05-01 08:03:04 Read More

French football season declared over, PSG awarded Ligue 1 title

The football season in France has been declared over following a league vote on Thursday, with Paris Saint-Germain being named as champions. PSG topped the Ligue 1 table by 12 points from Marseille when the season was suspended in mid-March because of the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-04-30 21:03:52 Read More

No Olympic qualifiers in 2020, world rankings frozen: World Archery

The World Archery on Thursday decided not to hold any Olympic qualifying event this year in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and also frozen the world rankings.
2020-04-30 20:53:37 Read More

Chuni Goswami: Indian football's first poster boy, complete athlete

Chuni Goswami was everything that any sportsperson would aspire to be. But only a few can claim to be blessed with the natural all-round talent which placed him among the pantheons of India's biggest sporting icons.
2020-04-30 20:12:30 Read More

'You played your part to the fullest, Chuni sir': Fans mourn Chuni Goswami's death

Sports fraternity and fans came out in numbers to mourn the death of legendary Indian footballer Chuni Goswami, who died at a private city hospital in Kolkata on Thursday after suffering from a prolonged illness.
2020-04-30 19:44:38 Read More

Kiren Rijiju emphasises on the need to focus on swimming to excel in Olympics

India will have to focus on aquatic sports, especially swimming if the country wants to excel in Olympic Games, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday.
2020-04-30 19:00:57 Read More

Sania Mirza nominated for Fed Cup Heart award

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza on Thursday became the first Indian to be nominated for the Fed Cup Heart Award from the Asia/Oceania zone along with Indonesia's Priska Medelyn Nugrorho.
2020-04-30 18:59:31 Read More

Inaugural edition of ECB's The Hundred postponed to 2021

English cricket's new competition The Hundred has been delayed until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, ECB has announced. The 100-balls-per-side format, to be played by 8 franchises rather than the established 18 first-class counties, had been due to start in July. "The situation we find ourselves in means that delivery of the Hundred will not be possible this summer," ECB CEO said.
2020-04-30 18:49:45 Read More

Captain Tom made honorary member of England cricket team on 100th birthday

British World War Two veteran Captain Tom Moore, who has raised millions for the country's National Health Service, was made an honorary member of the England cricket team as he celebrated his 100th birthday on Thursday. He has raised over 30 million pounds ($37.53 million) and won the hearts and the admiration of a nation hit hard by the outbreak. His initial target was just 1,000 pounds.
2020-04-30 18:06:16 Read More

No vaccination, no play and don't forget about WADA: Sai Praneeth

Top Indian shuttler B Sai Praneeth believes a vaccine for coronavirus is an absolute must for resumption of sports and it must be approved by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) so that athletes are not adversely affected.
2020-04-30 17:27:21 Read More

Fan of routine, Djokovic finds it tough to adjust to uncertainty

World number one Novak Djokovic said he initially struggled to cope with the uncertainty surrounding when tennis can restart after its shutdown in early March due to the novel coronavirus. "For me it is important to have a routine, I cannot keep on waiting for that day. I train every day at the gym, I run at home, I play with my kids and this is also hard work," Djokovic said.
2020-04-30 17:24:39 Read More

Pujara reveals where Australia lost the plot in 2017 Test series

Ace Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has revealed that during the second Test of the four-match home series against Australia in 2017, the visitors were a "little ahead of what they wanted to achieve and felt they had already won the game", which they eventually went on to lose.
2020-04-30 16:28:45 Read More

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Shastri headlines BCCI online interaction for future roadmap

The coronavirus pandemic might have brought the world to a standstill but the BCCI has ensured that the experience of Team India coaches Ravi Shastri, Bharat Arun, Vikram Rathour and R Sridhar is put to use to enlighten coaches at the NCA. The idea came from Rahul Dravid's office where they are looking at more synergy and streamlining of knowledge.
2020-04-30 14:12:12 Read More

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