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Sports News For The Year 2016 and Month Sep

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I am not under pressure, it only comes from media: Rohit

Rohit Sharma said the relaid Eden Gardens wicket kept the Indian batsmen on their toes right throughout the match and the willow-wielders could not afford to "relax" even for a moment. Rohit made 82 off 132 balls to guide India to a healthy 339-run lead over New Zealand at the end of the third day.
2016-10-02 14:02:57 Read More

Rohit Sharma and Eden Gardens, a match made in heaven

Takeaways from Day 3 of the second Test between India and New Zealand at the Eden Gardens that saw India extend their lead to 339 runs.
2016-10-02 12:09:10 Read More

Ricciardo wins drama-filled Malaysian Grand Prix

Daniel Ricciardo led a Red Bull one-two as Lewis Hamilton's championship hopes went up in smoke at a dramatic, action-packed Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.
2016-10-02 09:06:41 Read More

Gaganjeet Bhullar wins Korea Open

India's Gaganjeet Bhullar stormed back from a five-stroke deficit to win the Korea Open on Sunday, ending an Asian Tour drought after sustaining a serious wrist injury two years ago. The 28-year-old fired an impressive 67 for a four-day total of 269.
2016-10-02 08:40:55 Read More

Suddenly, everyone wants to be Sakshi Malik's coach

Sakshi Malik was one of only two athletes to win medals for India at the Rio Olympics. But there are now four men claiming to be the coach of this gritty 23-year-old woman wrestler. All four of them say they should be given the Rs 10 lakh award that the Haryana government gives the coach of the medal-winning athlete.
2016-10-02 04:02:08 Read More

BCCI won't let go, rejects three key Lodha proposals

An overwhelming majority of the existing full-member representatives of BCCI who attended the SGM on Saturday to "consider" the Lodha committee recommendations have unanimously come to a decision that they will not lose control of cricket in India.
2016-10-02 03:44:33 Read More

Kolkata Test: Eden track surprises Jadeja bunny Ronchi

Ravindra Jadeja is turning out to be Luke Ronchi's nemesis. After getting out to the left-arm spinner in both innings (38 and 80) in the Kanpur Test, Ronchi fell leg-before wicket to Jadeja on Day Two of the second Test.
2016-10-02 03:33:04 Read More

'Defiant' BCCI accepts some Lodha recommendations

At the cost of inviting the ire of the Supreme Court yet again, and on this occasion possibly for the final time, the BCCI on Saturday did not accept some of the important Lodha Committee recommendations.
2016-10-02 03:24:41 Read More

BCCI defies Lodha reforms, braces for SC order

The BCCI special general body has decided to reject the Supreme Court judgement to implement the Lodha committee recommendations. Justice Lodha made it clear that none of the reforms suggested by the panel are non-negotiable.
2016-10-01 14:33:47 Read More

BCCI defies Lodha reforms, braces for SC order

Bhuvneshwar rates Taylor's scalp as the best among five

Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar said Ross Taylor's wicket was the one he cherished the most among the five he took on Saturday.
2016-10-01 13:08:13 Read More

Day 2 talking points: Defiant Saha and reliant Bhuvneshwar

Takeaways from Day 2 of the second Test between India and New Zealand at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
2016-10-01 12:10:15 Read More

F1: Hamilton scorches to record Malaysian GP pole

World Champion Lewis Hamilton will start the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix from pole position after setting the fastest time in qualifying on Saturday.
2016-10-01 10:24:14 Read More

Kvitova powers past Cibulkova to capture Wuhan Open title

The victory secured a second Wuhan title for the 14th-seeded Czech and moves Kvitova up to 12th place in the race to qualify for the season-ending eight-woman WTA Finals in Singapore after a campaign hampered by illness.
2016-10-01 10:10:01 Read More

Sania-Strycova lose in final of Wuhan Open

Mattek-Sands and Safarova converted six of the eight break points that came their way, while the Indo-Czech pair squandered six out of eight.
2016-10-01 07:43:14 Read More

Pujara and I should've carried on, says Rahane

"I think we had a few soft dismissals. A total of around 240-250 for four or five would have been good for us, but I think we've lost two extra wickets," Ajinkya Rahane said.
2016-10-01 03:57:48 Read More

Pujara and I should've carried on, says Rahane

I always had the backing of my captains: Sehwag

Virender Sehwag observed that it was Sourav who made Team India tick by giving players the confidence to go out in the middle and express themselves.
2016-10-01 03:37:34 Read More

1st ODI: De Kock hits 178 as South Africa beat Australia

Quinton de Kock hit a dazzling century to lead South Africa to a six-wicket win in the first one-day international against Australia at SuperSport Park on Friday.
2016-10-01 03:19:05 Read More

BCCI opens purse strings, Test cricketers' salary doubled

With India scheduled to play 11 more Tests at home after the ongoing Kolkata Test, every single cricketer from the playing eleven will earn a cool Rs 1.65 crore by the time Australia's tour of India concludes early next year.
2016-10-01 03:16:29 Read More

It was not a typical Eden Gardens wicket, says Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane scored 77 while Cheteshwar Pujara put on board 87, as India ended the first day at 239/7. The two batsmen men raised a crucial 141-run stand for the fourth wicket when India were struggling at 46/3.
2016-09-30 13:43:22 Read More

India v New Zealand, 2nd Test: Day 1 in five pics

Today, Virat Kohli again he fell to his old nemesis - chasing balls outside off and looked uncomfortable during his 28-ball stay.
2016-09-30 12:47:16 Read More

Tendulkar would just bat and shop, reveals Ganguly

"Tendulkar would only bat and shop. He would get a Test hundred and the next day you would see him shopping in an Armani or Versace and you will see them hanging in his wardrobe," Sourav Ganguly remembered.
2016-09-30 12:33:04 Read More

2nd Test, Day 1 talking points: New Zealand 2, India 1

Takeaways from the opening day of the second Test between India and New Zealand at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata which witnessed India scoring 239/7 with the help of fifties from Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane.
2016-09-30 12:05:46 Read More

NZ edge past India after Pujara-Rahane showâ€‹

On a sweltering day, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane highlighted the Indian innings with plucky half-centuries. But it did not happen before New Zealand fought right till the end and picked up four crucial wickets in the final session.
2016-09-30 11:10:00 Read More

Kolkata Test: Bhuvneshwar five sinks New Zealand

Despite losing over two hours of the final session to rain and wet outfield, India were able to retain advantage courtesy Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who picked up his second five-wicket-haul in three Tests and the fourth of his career.
2016-09-30 11:10:00 Read More

Kolkata Test: India in lead after New Zealand fold for 204

Kolkata Test: Rohit puts India in front with sizeable lead

Rohit took a giant stride towards cementing a place in the Test side with a knock of 82 when India direly needed someone to bat through. India finished on of 227/8 at stumps on Day 3, stretching their lead over New Zealand to 339 runs.
2016-09-30 11:10:00 Read More

U-18 Asia Cup hockey final: India beat Bangladesh 5-4

In an eventful and tensely contested match, India's young hockey players somehow managed to hold their wits and crucially not crumble in the dying moments of the final, thus ending the tournament on a high.
2016-09-30 10:54:56 Read More

Pujara's quality leads India out of danger

This was the first time in his 37-Test career that Cheteshwar Pujara scored three half-centuries in a row.
2016-09-30 10:21:47 Read More

Kidmabi Srikanth back in Top 10 in BWF rankings

A quarterfinal finish at Japan Open helped Rio Olympics quarterfinalist K Srikanth return to the top-10 in men's singles after he jumped five places to reach the World No. 9 spot in the latest BWF World ranking.
2016-09-30 10:20:13 Read More

BCCI SGM adjourned, September 30 deadline missed

The meeting was adjourned after it was discovered that some of the authority letters from different associations representing their respective states were defective.
2016-09-30 07:53:29 Read More

Indiaâ€™s Test cricketers in line for salary hikes

Currently, each of Indiaâ€™s Test cricketers receives Rs 7 lakh per Test from the BCCI.
2016-09-30 05:55:39 Read More

India v NZ, 2nd Test, Kolkata: Live scorecard

Ball-by-ball proceedings of the second Test between India and New Zealand being played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
2016-09-30 03:47:24 Read More

BCCI still being delusional on SGM eve

The agenda for the SGM has narrowed further down after the Supreme Court on Wednesday hurled another toe-crusher and reminded that BCCI it has to fall in line with the recommendations of the Justice RM Lodha-led committee. All that the board has to do now is say â€œwe agreeâ€ or â€œwe don't.â€
2016-09-30 03:25:45 Read More

Kolkata Test: Kane Williamson out of 2nd Test

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the second cricket Test against India starting later on Friday in Kolkata with a virus, New Zealand Cricket said.
2016-09-30 03:04:10 Read More

Kolkata Test: Kane Williamson out of 2nd Test

I feel Virat Kohli will break all records: VVS Laxman

"The reason I mentioned a lot of Virat (Kohli) is because he knows his strengths and backs them. He is a conventional cricketer and has got strong basis," said VVS Laxman while delivering the Dilip Sardesai memorial lecture.
2016-09-29 15:16:57 Read More

New Zealand take tips from Gangulyâ€‹ ahead of second Test

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly and CAB chief was seen having a friendly chat with New Zealand batting coach Craig McMillan and another support staff who were paying a lot of attention to the former left-hander.
2016-09-29 11:26:46 Read More

India beat Pakistan to enter U-18 Asia Cup hockey final

Indian men's hockey team registered a comprehensive 3-1 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the semi-final of the under-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament on Thursday.
2016-09-29 10:58:39 Read More

Kohli, Gambhir share light moments during practice

Gambhir, who joined the team last evening as a replacement for injured opener Lokesh Rahul, stood alongside Wriddhiman Saha and Ravichandran Ashwin while a padded up Kohli quickly joined them.
2016-09-29 10:21:35 Read More

We look forward to DRS introduction in future: Kohli

"We have had discussions on this. Certainly we will look to introduce it in future. We won't take decisions too hard because we, in the first place, decided that we will not use DRS," Kohli said.
2016-09-29 08:24:48 Read More

Can Rohit Sharma come good at Eden Gardens?

Eden Gardens has been etched in Indian cricket history like no other ground and for Rohit, this is the ground where he scores and scores heavily irrespective of the format.
2016-09-29 07:16:19 Read More

Rampant India eye series win in 250th home Test

Eden Gardens will be hosting India's second Test against New Zealand on Friday, which also happens to be the home team's 250th match on home soil.
2016-09-29 04:41:59 Read More

Kolkata Test: No place for Gambhir in Playing XI

India had to work their way to a concerning 57/3 at lunch after Trent Boult and Matt Henry gave nothing away on a grassy Eden Gardens surface.
2016-09-29 04:41:59 Read More

Consistency, a state of mind: Sania Mirza

The 29-year-old Hyderabadi, who is enjoying her 77th successive week as the No 1 doubles pro, was drawn into a debate on consistency, which fellow players have billed as tough to achieve in the women's game.
2016-09-29 03:56:46 Read More

Kohli determined to bounce back from Kanpur failure

Virat Kohli, who boasts an enviable record overseas, has not been able to replicate that success on home soil, especially in the game's longest format. The skipper seems determined to set the record right.
2016-09-29 03:23:16 Read More

BCCI SGM: Final ball of final over?

"They will have no further chance after the SGM. They will have to adopt the new regulations or face the consequences. That's very evident right now," an official in the know of things told TOI on Wednesday.
2016-09-29 03:05:23 Read More

Eden Gardens: Five famous Indian Test wins

Ahead of the second India v New Zealand Test in Kolkata starting Friday, hereâ€™s a look at five of Indian cricketâ€™s wins at Eden Gardens.Kolkataâ€™s iconic Eden Gardens hosts the second India v New Zealand Test from September 30 to October 4.
2016-09-29 02:58:06 Read More

CL: Barcelona battle from goal down to beat Gladbach 2-1

Barcelona battled back from a goal down and scored twice in the second half to overcome hosts Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-1 in their Champions League Group C match on Wednesday despite the absence of the injured Lionel Messi.
2016-09-29 02:53:57 Read More

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CL: Barcelona battle from goal down to beat Gladbach 2-1

2nd ODI: Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by two wickets

Skipper Asghar Stanikzai top scored with 57 runs as Afghanistan reached 212-8 in 49.4 overs after bowlers helped the visitors dismiss Bangladesh for a modest 208 runs in 49.2 overs to level the three-match series 1-1.
2016-09-28 17:21:09 Read More

Gautam Gambhir's selection gives a ray of hope to seniors

This means that Yuvraj Singh would be in contention for a comeback to the national team, if he is able to prove fitness and form in domestic cricket. Reputation will no longer count for the new selection panel.
2016-09-28 14:23:54 Read More

Anil Kumble wants Martin Guptill's run drought to continue

"It's never easy for someone to come to the subcontinent and play his shots. He is a strokemaker. We know Guptill is a quality player and it's not easy coming to the subcontinent having not had good form," Kumble said.
2016-09-28 13:45:35 Read More

Amit Mishra toils hard in optional practice session

India coach Anil Kumble had underlined the importance of playing five bowlers and was seen in a long freewheeling chat with former captain Sourav Ganguly who is now the head of Cricket Association of Bengal.
2016-09-28 13:14:17 Read More

Will play to beat Pak for sake of our soldiers: Sreejesh

Acknowledging the supreme sacrifice made by Indian soldiers at the borders, national hockey captain PR Sreejesh vowed that his team will give its all to beat Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy in Malaysia next month.
2016-09-28 10:33:58 Read More

Kumble says Pujara is vital cog in Team India's wheel

"I don't think Pujara has ever breathed easily. But from team management perspective there is no pressure on Pujara. He is a very important cog for our team," Anil Kumble said.
2016-09-28 09:41:30 Read More

BCCI got full chance to argue recommendations: Lodha

"Every recommendation which was not acceptable to the BCCI was opposed and they had full opportunity to argue. After hearing them, the Supreme Court has accepted nobody undermines their capacity, capability, we all bow to the Supreme Court," said Lodha.
2016-09-28 09:26:12 Read More

Ashwin becomes No. 2 in Tests, top place in sight

A strong performance in the Kolkata Test, starting Friday, will potentially see Ashwin top the bowling charts for the second time in 2016 after first claiming the number-one position last year following the Boxing Day Tests.
2016-09-28 08:02:14 Read More

Ashwin becomes No. 2 in Tests, top place in sight

Lodha panel moves SC to oust BCCI bosses

Justice R M Lodha panel has submitted its report to the Supreme Court accusing BCCI of defying the apex court orders and impeding reform implementation. Lodha panel in their report have asked the removal of BCCI top brass and appointment of administrator to implement reforms.
2016-09-28 06:16:51 Read More

â€˜Eden here I come loaded with ambitionsâ€™ tweets Gambhir

Taking to twitter, Gautam Gambhir didnâ€™t hold back his emotions after the news broke of his inclusion for the 2nd Test and announced to the world he is ready to take flight once again wearing the Indian cap and is loaded with ambitions.
2016-09-28 03:57:54 Read More

I am my fiercest rival: Usain Bolt

"My coach always teaches me to take it one year at time, so we will see," Bolt on reconsidering decision to retire in 2017.
2016-09-28 03:56:08 Read More

Shashank took advantage of BCCI, says Srinivasan

The current bosses, who had fallen out with Srinivasan, wanted him out and backed Shashank Manohar as the president in 2015, are now back to strategizing with the TNCA supremo about the future course of action.
2016-09-28 03:39:10 Read More

Eden Gardens, India's third most successful venue

With 11 wins, nine losses and 19 draws, the iconic ground is Indian cricket's third most successful Test venue after the Feroz Shah Kotla and MA Chidambaram Stadium.
2016-09-28 03:29:17 Read More

CL: Dortmund's Schuerrle denies Real victory in thriller

Andre Schuerrle rescued Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday with an 87th-minute equaliser to seal a 2-2 draw with Real Madrid and deny the Spaniards a rare Champions League win in Germany.
2016-09-28 03:12:34 Read More

I-League official Indian league: Fifa

"There are talks and there are discussions and I am sure in a country that is famous for making compromises when it is necessary, some good compromises will be found between the promotion of football and protection of historic clubs," Infantino said.
2016-09-28 03:02:16 Read More

England boss Allardyce sacked after newspaper sting

Sam Allardyce was sacked as England manager on Tuesday having behaved "inappropriately" when seeking a lucrative sideline role while talking to undercover reporters, bringing a crushing end to his dream job after one match and 67 days in charge.
2016-09-28 02:48:22 Read More

India v New Zealand: Gambhir recalled in place of injured KL Rahul

Opener Gautam Gambhir was on Tuesday recalled to the Indian Test side for the next two games of the ongoing three-match Test series against New Zealand. The veteran batsman replaced KL Rahul, who sustained a hamstring injury during the first Test.
2016-09-27 16:54:07 Read More

Eden track will not turn much, says Sourav Ganguly

"The pitch is not going to turn ... there is too much moisture and this is the first match of the season. So unless something happens in the last two days, I don't see a lot of turn in the pitch," said CAB president Sourav Ganguly.
2016-09-27 16:37:23 Read More

Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh clear fitness tests at NCA

There were some speculations that opener Gautam Gambhir may be called as a replacement for KL Rahul, who sustained a hamstring injury during the just-concluded first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur. It had been reliably learnt that both Gambhir and Yuvraj have passed the fitness tests.
2016-09-27 15:03:54 Read More

I think India has been unfair to us: Mudassar Nazar

Mudassar Nazar said that while there was a partisan attitude when the two countries played in Pakistan and India but he had seen people of both nations sit together in the same enclosures and watch matches in Sharjah.
2016-09-27 14:11:03 Read More

80-yr-old Gurdeep Kaur waiting to meet grandson Ish Sodhi

Eighty-year-old Gurdeep Kaur Sodhi, grandmother of New Zealand bowler Ish Sodhi, is waiting to meet her grandson at Mohali, while his paternal aunts met him on September 14 to wish him good luck.
2016-09-27 13:51:07 Read More

Thakur slams Patil for spilling beans about Sachin Tendulkar

BCCI boss Anurag Thakur slammed former selection committee chief Sandeep Patil, who recently disclosed that the selection panel would have dropped Tendulkar before he eventually quit international cricket and that it had also considered removing Dhoni from ODI captaincy ahead of the 2015 World Cup.
2016-09-27 12:12:33 Read More

Allardyce fights to save England job after newspaper sting

England football team manager Sam Allardyce gave advice on how to circumnavigate transfer rules, criticised the FA's decision to rebuild Wembley and mocked Roy Hodgson while being secretly filmed by Daily Telegraph reporters posing as Far East businessmen.
2016-09-27 10:37:17 Read More

Is Gautam Gambhir on his way back to the Indian team?

The left-hander is reportedly set to get a call back to the Indian squad as a possible replacement for KL Rahul for the second Test against New Zealand at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata starting September 30.
2016-09-27 09:45:45 Read More

Is Gautam Gambhir on his way back to the Indian team?

India to reclaim ICC Test top spot if it wins at Eden

India is now one victory away from reclaiming the ICC Test Championship mace from Pakistan. India had entered the three-match series against the Kiwis, trailing Pakistan by one point and needed to win the series to move ahead of its traditional rival.
2016-09-27 07:40:59 Read More

Real Madrid coach Zidane brushes off Ronaldo snub

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has brushed off Cristiano Ronaldo's sideline snub at the weekend and dismissed his team's minor dip in form ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.
2016-09-27 06:03:45 Read More

England manager Allardyce exposed in newspaper sting

England manager Sam Allardyce has been secretly filmed giving advice on how to circumnavigate transfer rules and mocking his predecessor Roy Hodgson's voice, the Daily Telegraph reported on Monday.
2016-09-27 04:42:25 Read More

Different joy in bowling reverse swing, says Shami

Mohammed Shami's impeccable work with the old ball was on display on the final day of the Kanpur Test when he removed BJ Watling and Mark Craig off consecutive deliveries and pushed India closer to win.
2016-09-27 04:34:27 Read More

Sindhu's Rio silver leads to 3-year, Rs 50cr golden deal

Like her coach Pullela Gopichand, who had refused to endorse Cola brands, Sindhu will also not endorse products which have an adverse influence on youth.
2016-09-27 03:16:23 Read More

FIFA Diversity Award means so much to India: Barse

'Slum Soccer' Barse explained takes in children who are outcasts in society and gets them playing football as a means to getting their confidence back with the ultimate goal of re-integrating them into society.
2016-09-27 03:07:25 Read More

FIFA Diversity Award means so much to India: Barse

Is Ashwin now the most valuable player in Tests?

"It's priceless to have a player like Ashwin in your Test team, who gives you balance with both bat and ball. I hope he keeps nurturing his skills so that we can keep dominating and winning Test matches in the future," Test captain Virat Kohli said.
2016-09-27 03:01:39 Read More

Kohli reveals strike-rate discussion with Pujara

India's captain and coach sat down with the Saurashtra batsman during the West Indies series to discuss his scoring approach in Tests.
2016-09-26 11:37:31 Read More

Ashwin is a priceless cricketer, says Kohli

Ashwin took 10 wickets and also scored a 40-run cameo in the Indian first innings, playing a crucial role in the 197-run win in the match. "Bowlers are the one I feel that win you Test matches and Ashwin is one of them," Kohli said after India's big win.
2016-09-26 10:41:23 Read More

1st Test: Five takeaways from India's emphatic Kanpur win

India cruised to an emphatic 197-run victory over New Zealand in the 1st Test match of the three-match series and the victory was made sweeter as it came in India's 500th Test match. TOI Sports picks five takeaways from India's Kanpur win.
2016-09-26 09:58:21 Read More

R Ashwin's stature grows with Kanpur brilliance

All the hue and cry about how New Zealand couldn't have been better equipped to face spin in Indian conditions came to fruition on Monday when Ashwin delivered yet another power-packed performance at home.
2016-09-26 09:25:27 Read More

Lower-order made a psychological dent on NZ, says Kohli

The bowlers performed exceptionally well but Indian captain Virat Kohli feels it was his team's lower-order batting which made a "psychological dent" on New Zealand during the home side's memorable win in the 500th Test.
2016-09-26 08:50:38 Read More

Ravindra Jadeja: India's unstoppable force in home Tests

Behind the sunglasses, mustache and scowl, Ravindra Jadeja is a shrewd thinker. Make no mistake. He is a match-winner at home and no amount of trolls can take that away from him.
2016-09-26 08:39:23 Read More

Sania Mirza continues to dominate WTA doubles ranking

India's Sania Mirza maintained her numero uno position in the latest WTA women's doubles ranking following her recent victory in the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, partnering Barbora Strycova of Czech Republic.
2016-09-26 07:57:36 Read More

Kanpur Test: India beat New Zealand by 197 runs

New Zealand delayed the inevitable with good resistance in the morning session, India broke down NZâ€™s defence to register a thumping 197-run win 14.3 overs in to the second session. Ashwin claimed 6 for 132 in the second innings.
2016-09-26 06:10:16 Read More

Olympians punished in 1968 invited at White House

Tommie Smith and John Carlos, the two African-American athletes sent home from the 1968 Olympic Games for their raised-fist protest on the medal podium, will receive a long-awaited moment of redemption at a US team event at the White House this week.
2016-09-26 04:28:43 Read More

Olympians punished in 1968 invited at White House

Indian skipper Virat Kohli, the cynosure in Kanpur

â€œKohli, Kohli!â€ has been the often-repeated refrain in the stands here. When Virat Kohli came out to bat in Kanpur, the entire stadium rose to welcome him to the crease.
2016-09-26 03:15:10 Read More

Golfing great Palmer, who led 'Arnie's Army,' dies at 87

Arnold Palmer, one of golf's greatest players whose immense popularity drew a legion of fans known as "Arnie's Army" and helped propel the game just as television was coming of age, died on Sunday at age 87, the US Golf Association and golf media reported.
2016-09-26 02:53:30 Read More

Politics has to be kept out of sport: Misbah on Indo-Pak ties

Pakistan's Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq has said that if people want resumption of bilateral cricket ties between Pakistan and India than politics has to be kept out of the sport.
2016-09-25 15:27:47 Read More

India v New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 4 in five pics

India lost three wickets in the morning session - all to spinners, in fact New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson operated with his three spinners for the majority of the morning session.
2016-09-25 13:24:32 Read More

1st Test, Day 4 talking points: The Rohit-Jadeja show

Here's a recap of the key moments from Day 4 of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at Green Park, Kanpur.
2016-09-25 12:52:26 Read More

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Ashwin 2nd fastest in Test history to 200 wickets

R Ashwin on Sunday became the fastest Indian bowler to claim 200 wickets in Test history.
2016-09-25 10:42:57 Read More

Ajay elected BFI President, Kowli back as secretary

Expected to end four years of administrative turmoil in Indian boxing, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) was elected to office on Sunday with businessman Ajay Singh winning the Presidential poll by an overwhelming margin.
2016-09-25 09:41:22 Read More

Lodha recommendations are too harsh: Gavaskar, Kapil

Former captains Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev on Sunday said a few of the recommendations made by the Lodha Panel were too harsh, such as one vote for one state and the cooling off period of three years for administrators.
2016-09-25 09:26:02 Read More

Ashwin shines after India set 434-run target

New Zealand found themselves pushed to the brink with the score at 93 for four with one whole day of the Test match left and India sniffing at victory in an historic Test match.
2016-09-25 06:18:30 Read More

Rio Games my favourite Olympics: Abhinav Bindra

Bindra, who has competed in five Olympics starting from Sydney in 2000, on Sunday picked the recent Rio Games as his favourite because of the challenges he faced to compete in the Brazilian capital and eventually make it to the final.
2016-09-25 03:58:01 Read More

20th anniversary for Wenger as Arsenal outclass Chelsea

Arsenal gave manager Arsene Wenger a 20th anniversary to remember as Alexis Sanchez, Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil scored in a slick 3-0 victory over Chelsea on Saturday.
2016-09-25 03:44:15 Read More

NZ's turn to feel Ashwin and Jadeja's stranglehold

It took R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja just about seven-eight overs to bring the Kiwis down to earth and confront the harsh reality of how difficult it is to tackle the two spinners on turning Indian pitches.
2016-09-25 03:18:52 Read More

Unhappy Ronaldo subbed as Madrid held by Las Palmas

Cristiano Ronaldo was replaced moments after helping Madrid go 2-1 in front when Karim Benzema slotted home the rebound after the Portuguese's initial effort was saved.
2016-09-25 03:12:30 Read More

Unhappy Ronaldo subbed as Madrid held by Las Palmas

Cristiano Ronaldo was replaced moments after helping Madrid go 2-1 in front when Karim Benzema slotted home the rebound after the Portuguese's initial effort was saved.
2016-09-25 03:12:30 Read More

Pakistan beat West Indies for Twenty20 series win

Pakistan played good all-round cricket to beat world champions West Indies by 16 runs in the second Twenty20 in Dubai on Saturday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
2016-09-25 02:55:59 Read More

Getting the wicket of Williamson was game-changer: Jadeja

Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja, who tormented the New Zealand batsmen with his five-for, said it was Kane Williamson's dismissal by R Ashwin in the morning session which proved to be a game-changer for the hosts.
2016-09-24 13:07:15 Read More

India v New Zealand, 1st Test Kanpur: Day 3 in five pics

Ashwin and Jadeja exploited the early advantage to arrest NZ's momentum with three quick strikes inside the first ten overs of the day.
2016-09-24 12:40:27 Read More

1st Test, Day 3 Talking points: 5 wickets for 7 runs

Here's a recap of the key moments from Day 3 of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at Green Park, Kanpur.
2016-09-24 12:03:50 Read More

Sania Mirza-Barbora Strycova win Pan Pacific Open

India's Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Barbora Strycova posted a comfortable straight-set win over unseeded Chinese pair of Chen Liang and Zhaoxuan Yang to lift the Toray Pan Pacific Open title on Saturday.
2016-09-24 11:13:03 Read More

This day, that year: India win inaugural World T20

On September 24, 2007 in Johannesburg, India beat Pakistan by five runs to win the World Twenty20. Gautam Gambhir was the star with the bat for India, hitting 75 off 54 balls to get the total to 157 for 5 against a spirited Pakistan performance in the field, but Rohit Sharmaâ€™s unbeaten 16-ball 30 proved a crucial cameo.
2016-09-24 06:39:03 Read More

1st Test Day 3: Spinners bring India back against NZ

India arrested NZâ€™s momentum with three quick strikes inside the first ten overs of the day. They eventually took lunch at 238 for five, trailing India by 80 runs, courtesy Luke Ronchi and Mitchell Santnerâ€™s cautious association of 49 runs for the fifth wicket.
2016-09-24 06:10:45 Read More

Sweep shot is a key weapon against spinners, says McMillan

"If you are facing quality spinners, sweep shot is a key weapon. But, at the end of the day it depends on the choice of the individual. Some are comfortable with it, some aren't," New Zealand batting coach McMillan said.
2016-09-24 03:54:47 Read More

Sweep shot is a key weapon against spinners, says McMillan

Imad Wasim leads Pakistan's rout of West Indies in first T20I

Left-arm spinner Imad Wasim took a career best five for 14 to help Pakistan defeat World Twenty20 champions West Indies by nine wickets in the first T20I. Wasim's spin assault routed the West Indies for a low score of 115 in 19.5 overs which Pakistan surpassed in 14.2 overs.
2016-09-24 02:51:35 Read More

Was it a deliberate attempt by Kiwis to slow the game down?

"The break of rain and the intermittent breaks in between definitely hampered the bowlers' rhythm. That is something that we need to be aware of. And if somebody has come out with a ploy we need to negotiate that as well," India's batting coach Sanjay Bangar said.
2016-09-24 02:41:21 Read More

1st Test, Day 3: Jadeja, Ashwin wreak havoc

After Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin wreaked havoc on either side of the first break claiming nine wickets between them to help India bowl out New Zealand for 262, India extended the lead to 215 with Vijay and Pujara scoring their second half-centuries of the match.
2016-09-23 23:22:00 Read More

I'm the worst manager in football history: Mourinho

Despite winning his first four games in charge, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho came under media scrutiny after the club lost three in a row before beating third tier Northampton Town in the League Cup. He sarcastically labelled himself as the worst manager in history of football.
2016-09-23 15:42:39 Read More

India third in ICC ODI standings, Kohli second in batting chart

With 813 points in his kitty, Virat Kohli was only behind South African talisman AB de Villiers and a place ahead of another experienced Protea Hashim Amla in the latest ICC ODI rankings released on Friday.
2016-09-23 13:16:32 Read More

Devendra Jhajharia aims for treble in Tokyo 2020

The 35-year-old Devendra Jhajharia, a left-hand amputee, is the only para athlete from India to have won two gold medals in the Paralympics, the earlier one being the yellow metal he won in 2004 Athens. He is in no mood of slowing down and is aiming for a treble in the 2020 Tokyo Games.
2016-09-23 12:26:32 Read More

India v New Zealand, 1st Test: Day 2 in five pics

Starting the day at 291 for nine, India went past the 300-mark on Day 2 courtesy Jadeja's big hits as the duo of Jadeja and Umesh put on 41 runs for the final wicket.
2016-09-23 11:53:59 Read More

1st Test, Day 2 Talking points: Kane, Latham put on a clinic

It was imperative for New Zealand top-order to build on the momentum and take advantage of the batting friendly conditions early in the day before the pitch crumbled to hand Indian spinners the initiative.
2016-09-23 11:30:26 Read More

Sania Mirza-Barbora Strycova enter Japan final

Sania Mirza and Barbora Strycova will next face the winners of the match between China's Chen Liang and Zhaoxuan Yang and third seeded Raquel Atawo and Abigail Spears from the United States.
2016-09-23 10:40:37 Read More

Paralympic medallists to be recommended for Padma awards

The para-athletes were welcomed warmly on their return from Rio and were hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence.
2016-09-23 09:53:49 Read More

Paralympic medallists to be recommended for Padma awards

The para-athletes were welcomed warmly on their return from Rio and were hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence.
2016-09-23 09:53:49 Read More

Why was Latham cleanly caught but given not out?

Even as fielder and bowler went up in celebration of Lathamâ€™s wicket, the on-field umpires conferred as they were not sure about the validity of the catch. The appeal was referred to the TV umpire, and within moments it became clear that Latham could not be ruled out because of a technicality. Yes, he edged the ball. No, it did not bounce.
2016-09-23 09:14:36 Read More

1st Test: Williamson, Latham take NZ to 152/1

Tom Latham (56*) and Kane Williamson (66*) to get one better on India on Day 2 as the duo put on a clinic with an unbeaten 117-run stand for the second wicket to put New Zealand in a strong position going in to tea 152 for the loss of one wicket, in reply to Indiaâ€™s 318.
2016-09-23 06:16:19 Read More

1st Test, Kanpur: India all out for 318 in 1st innings

India were bundled out for 318 early on Day 2 of the 1st Test between India vs New Zealand at Green Park Kanpur with Neil Wagner removing the last wicket of Umesh Yadav for nine in the seventh over of the day.
2016-09-23 04:45:03 Read More

I can be stubborn: Stan Wawrinka

In an exclusive interview with the TOI, the newly-crowned 31-year-old US Open champion Stan Wawrinka talks about his success against the Djoker, the possibility of completing a rare Career Slam and why he loves playing in Chennai and more.
2016-09-23 03:57:52 Read More

Kolkata Knight Riders is growing faster than Man United

BCCI recently floated an open tender for global media rights (TV and digital) for the league for 10 years, with the digital rights being available for half that period.
2016-09-23 02:59:06 Read More

1st Test: Williamson, Latham keep India at bay

Tom Latham (56*) and Kane Williamson (66*) to get one better on India on Day 2 as the duo put on a clinic with an unbeaten 117-run stand for the second wicket to put New Zealand in a strong position at 152 for the loss of one wicket, in reply to Indiaâ€™s 318.
2016-09-22 22:30:00 Read More

ODI specialist Rohit Sharma again fails India test

The ball was old, the stage set and expectations high but India's Rohit Sharma again spurned the opportunity to assert his long-form credentials in the first Test against New Zealand on Thursday.
2016-09-22 15:24:31 Read More

ODI specialist Rohit Sharma again fails India test

India vs NZ, 1st Test, Kanpur: Day 1 in five pics

After the early fall of KL Rauhl, Cheteshwar Pujara and Murali Vijay proceeded to steady the Indian innings.
2016-09-22 14:23:21 Read More

A few of us got out to loose shots, says Vijay

Opener Murali Vijay on Thursday admitted that Indian batsmen were guilty of playing loose shots to let go the advantage in the first Test against New Zealand but asserted that the hosts have put up a good total to make a game out of it.
2016-09-22 13:31:30 Read More

I have never compromised with my training: Devendra Jhajharia

Devendra Jhajharia's success - made tougher against the backdrop of financial disabilities - is testament to his willpower and physical prowess. Jhajharia delivered a record throw of 63.97m in the men's javelin throw F46 event in Rio.
2016-09-22 13:12:00 Read More

Turning points: Kohli falls to Wagner's short ball

Here's a recap of the key moments from Day 1 of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at Green Park, Kanpur.
2016-09-22 11:52:43 Read More

India's 500th Test: Test captains felicitated

Former captains including Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev were on Thursday felicitated by the BCCI before the start of India's 500th Test.
2016-09-22 09:53:37 Read More

Santner, Boult surprise India on opening day

New Zealand mounted a superb comeback lead by left -arm spinner Mitchell Santner (3/77) and pacer Trent Boult (3/57) to restrict India to 291 for nine at close of play on Day 1.
2016-09-22 06:19:04 Read More

Current Indian team will dominate world: Tendulkar

Legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar seems to be highly impressed by the current Indian Test team led by Virat Kohli.
2016-09-22 06:14:05 Read More

Messi goes off injured as Barca held by Atletico

"Leo Messi has torn the groin muscle in his right leg. He will be out of action for approximately three weeks," Barcelona officials said in a statement.
2016-09-22 04:32:59 Read More

Messi goes off injured as Barca held by Atletico

"Leo Messi has torn the groin muscle in his right leg. He will be out of action for approximately three weeks," Barcelona officials said in a statement.
2016-09-22 04:32:59 Read More

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 1: Live Score

Follow all the live updates from Day one of the 1st Test match between India and New Zealand at Green Park, Kanpur
2016-09-22 04:01:28 Read More

Would've dropped Sachin Tendulkar, says Sandeep Patil

Sachin Tendulkar would have been dropped from the Indian ODI team in 2012 had the cricketing icon not announced his retirement, former chief selector Sandeep Patil said in an interview to Marathi channel 'ABP Majha' on Wednesday.
2016-09-22 03:31:12 Read More

India's 5 selectors played a total of 13 Tests, 31 ODIs

The panel is headed by former wicketkeeper MSK Prasad, who played six Tests and 17 ODIs. The others include Devang Gandhi (4 Tests, 3 ODIs), Sarandeep Singh, (3 Tests, 5 ODIs), Gagan Khoda (2 ODIs) and Jatin Paranjpe (4 ODIs).
2016-09-22 02:41:30 Read More

We did discuss about removing Dhoni from captaincy: Patil

Sandeep Patil also clarified that there was no truth to the perception that Mahendra Singh Dhoni was instrumental in getting rid of some of the seniors in the Indian team like Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh.
2016-09-21 15:00:41 Read More

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India v NZ: 10 years, one home series loss for India

In the last ten years, India have lost just one home Test series and drawn two.
2016-09-21 13:22:19 Read More

Dhoni named captain of Wisden's all-time India Test XI

India's celebrated skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was named the captain of reputed cricket magazine Wisden's all-time India Test XI. Dhoni, currently India's captain for one-dayer and T20 teams, also remains the wicket-keeper.
2016-09-21 12:33:06 Read More

India aim to exploit spin in historic season opener

It is game time and as Virat Kohli embarks on India's Test heavy cricket season with the historic 500th Test for India, Kohli and Co. have a conducive Green Park pitch on offer at Kanpur.
2016-09-21 12:04:34 Read More

Meet the new five-man BCCI selection committee

The BCCI on Wednesday announced its new senior selection panel. Here's a lowdown on the five men who will pick India's cricket team.
2016-09-21 10:53:21 Read More

In pics: 10 of the best Indian Test victories

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2016-09-21 08:58:58 Read More

India v NZ: The first course of a grueling home season

With as many as 13 Test matches scheduled at home, first up for Virat Kohli and his men are New Zealand who are yet to win a Test series on Indian soil but have always been a threat.
2016-09-21 08:46:21 Read More

MSK Prasad named BCCI selection panel chairman

The Indian cricket board has named former India wicketkeeper MSK Prasad as the chairman of the selection committee at its AGM in Mumbai on Wednesday.
2016-09-21 08:31:25 Read More

Kohli says team is working on handling spin

Captain Virat Kohli is not overtly worried about the Indian Test team's recent struggle against spinners but says they are surely working on this aspect since a side that aspires to be a champion can't leave any window for the opposition to exploit.
2016-09-21 08:17:55 Read More

In Pics - India's 500th Test: Remembering the Fab Five

Kanpur's Green Park Stadium will host the 500th Test match played by an Indian cricket team, when Virat Kohli's side faces New Zealand from September 22. Ahead of the landmark Test, here's a look at the five legendary batsmen that formed the team's rise in the 2000s.
2016-09-21 05:52:41 Read More

500 Tests and counting: Remember the giants

As India prepares to play its 500th Test in Kanpur, Partab Ramchand traces the incredible story of how a handful of individuals became symbols of courage in the early days of Indian cricket, forging a respectable unit that has never flagged in its quest to become world beaters...
2016-09-21 05:24:01 Read More

Tennis chiefs plan revamp of Davis Cup, Fed Cup finals

Tennis chiefs plan to adopt the NFL's Super Bowl model, by selecting fixed-venue cities in advance for their showcase Davis and Fed Cup finals.
2016-09-21 05:14:37 Read More

IPL experience will help Kiwis to adjust: Kumble

"I don't think there is any intrigue left. The challenge is to adapt to the conditions as quickly as possible. Equally the same for the home team. You play so much cricket and it is all about adapting to the challenges that come your way," Anil Kumble said.
2016-09-21 03:52:30 Read More

BCCI likely to nominate N Srinivasan for ICC post

The twin problems of dealing with the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee and the ICC, specifically its chairman Shashank Manohar, are likely to dominate the proceedings during the 87th AGM of the BCCI on Wednesday.
2016-09-21 03:01:24 Read More

BCCI likely to nominate N Srinivasan for ICC post

India v New Zealand: Five standout Kiwi performances

Ahead of the Test series starting September 22, a look at five memorable performances from New Zealanders in India.
2016-09-21 02:56:45 Read More

League Cup: Fabregas gives Chelsea win at Leicester

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas gave his manager a reminder of his talents by scoring twice in extra time as they fought back from two goals down to knock Premier League champions Leicester City out of the League Cup 4-2 on Tuesday.
2016-09-21 02:44:04 Read More

Mohammad Kaif clarifies he is not a sharpshooter

It all started with a picture that showed a banner "cricketer mo. kaif ko insaaf do (give justice to Mohammad Kaif)." And then some Twitter users expressed disappointment and disbelief with Kaif - the cricketer - becoming a sharpshooter.
2016-09-20 15:09:07 Read More

We have not demanded turners, says Anil Kumble

India's chief coach Anil Kumble asserted that the team has not asked for a rank turner for the first Test beginning on Thursday besides saying that focus this long home season will only be on cricket irrespective of the conditions.
2016-09-20 13:28:20 Read More

Rushiraj Barot wins gold at ISSF Junior World Cup

Indian shooters continued their impressive show at the ISSF Junior World Cup with Rushiraj Barot striking gold in the junior men's 25m rapid fire pistol event on day three of the competition on Tuesday.
2016-09-20 12:56:43 Read More

Indian team salutes the Uri bravehearts: Anil Kumble

Asked to comment on the Uri attack, Kumble said: "Yes, in terms of our support to the people who safeguard all of us, we deeply condone their death. We honour their martyrdom. It is never easy for the families."
2016-09-20 12:44:05 Read More

India v NZ: Ishant out of Kanpur Test with chikungunya

The Indian cricket team will be without pace spearhead Ishant Sharma for the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur starting on Thursday, with the fast bowler ruled out owing to a bout of chikungunya.
2016-09-20 11:05:53 Read More

India embark on bumper home season with eye on top ranking

Kane Williamson's men prepare for a trial by spin over the next three weeks from the world's number two Test team in their three-match series.
2016-09-20 08:10:40 Read More

In Pics - India's 500th Test: Bedi to Ashwin, leaders of spin legacy

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2016-09-20 06:13:06 Read More

In tennis, top players are no spring chickens

It seems like tennis is no longer a youngster's game. Look at the kind of records being set and broken in the recent times - the oldest to become No. 1 for the first time, the oldest to win a Grand Slam and many more oldest this and oldest that.
2016-09-20 05:18:02 Read More

Chandigarh girl beats Olympic champion in shooting

Vinita's feat gets magnified considering the fact that she defeated world No.1 Yi Siling of China - who happens to be a 2012 London Olympics gold medallist as well as 2016 Rio Olympics bronze medallist.
2016-09-20 04:00:53 Read More

Chandigarh girl beats Olympic champion in shooting

My India Tour: 2004, Mark Richardson's Mohali hazing

Touring India is tough for overseas players because they must adjust to pitches and match conditions they are not accustomed to. Former New Zealand opener Mark Richardson talks about his visit in 2003-04, and his gritty century at Mohali.
2016-09-20 03:16:55 Read More

500th Test: Shashank Manohar to skip celebrations

"He (Shashank Manohar) has politely told the BCCI that he'll not be able to make it to Kanpur due to his hectic travel schedule and professional commitments (he is a lawyer). He has sent the Board his best wishes for the landmark event," a source said.
2016-09-20 03:16:09 Read More

India's 500th Test: 10 unforgettable home wins

Kanpur's Green Park Stadium will host the 500th Test match played by an Indian cricket team, when Virat Kohli's side faces New Zealand from September 22. Ahead of India's 500th Test match in Kanpur, here's a look at 10 of their most memorable Test wins at home.
2016-09-20 02:49:53 Read More

VVS Laxman picks Pujara over Rohit for Tests

"The amount KL Rahul has grown in stature over the past year is incredible. His entire body language has changed," VVS Laxman said.
2016-09-20 02:35:52 Read More

Focus on intensity rather than gym work: Brett Lee to pacers

"I don't think bowlers are training correctly, there is a lot of emphasis and too much importance only on guys lifting heavy weights. Gym work is good only if it's done correctly, it has to be high on intensity and low on weights," Lee said.
2016-09-19 15:49:23 Read More

Indian team lost legends but overcame it quickly: Kapil Dev

Former captain Kapil Dev on Monday expressed amazement at the pace at which the current Indian cricket team settled into a formidable outfit despite losing, one after another, some of the world's top players over the last few years.
2016-09-19 14:38:29 Read More

Used to attack Dipa emotionally to bring out her best: Nandi

"I've to attack her psychologically. At times she would break down and was so hurt that she would plead, 'don't tell me like this, it's more painful than getting caned', but that's my technique," Dipa Karmakar's coach Bishweshwar Nandi said.
2016-09-19 13:51:21 Read More

Indian shooters continue medal-winning spree at Junior WC

The Indian junior shooting squad continued its medal-winning spree at the ISSF Junior World Cup, bagging a gold, two silver and three bronze medals on the second day to take its overall tally to 13.
2016-09-19 13:23:02 Read More

This Indian Test team can be at the top for long time: Laxman

As the home season begins with the Kanpur Test against New Zealand, India are seeking to become the numero uno side in Test cricket and Laxman felt achieving the number one status will just be the beginning of a long journey.
2016-09-19 13:10:09 Read More

First Test will set tone for long home season, feels Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane is expecting the Kanpur wicket to assist the Indian spinners and says the team's performance in the first Test will set the tone for a long home season, comprising 13 five-day games.
2016-09-19 09:32:05 Read More

First Test will set tone for long home season, feels Rahane

166 in Duleep Trophy was the turning point, believes Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara says runs in Duleep Trophy have given him a much-needed confidence boost ahead of the Test series against New Zealand. Pujara did not have a great run in the West Indies tour and even missed out from the playing eleven in the third Test.
2016-09-19 08:27:58 Read More

Kohli-Kumble must change trend of rank turners: Harbhajan

Harbhajan Singh feels captain Virat Kohli and chief coach Anil Kumble have got a chance to usher in a new era where Indian cricket teams will not require "rank turners" to win matches as the long-used tactic is beginning to boomerang on the side.
2016-09-19 07:36:37 Read More

New Zealand in India: A brief Test history

New Zealand travel to India for three Tests and five ODIs, and numbers prove that they have never found it easy in Indian conditions, especially in the longer format.
2016-09-19 07:12:08 Read More

Eyeing windfall, BCCI floats IPL rights tender

While the board made approximately Rs 6,700 crore from IPL media rights starting from 2008, insiders claim that the figure for the 10-year deal starting from 2017, could be anywhere between a whopping Rs 18,000 and 20,000 crore, if not more.
2016-09-19 05:00:43 Read More

Real Madrid equal La Liga record for successive wins

Real Madrid brushed off the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale to beat Espanyol 2-0 away and maintain their 100 percent start to the league season while matching the La Liga record of 16 consecutive victories.
2016-09-19 04:47:39 Read More

Hadlee, Bracewell and team spirit: John Wright on Bombay 1988

TOI Sports caught up with the captain on the 1988-89 tour, John Wright, for his recollections of New Zealandâ€™s last Test win in India,which NZ won at the Wankhede Stadium in November 1988 in what remains one of their most memorable victories in Asia.
2016-09-19 03:42:15 Read More

Anderson returns to New Zealand squad for India ODIs

Corey Anderson hasn't played for New Zealand since February because of a back injury, but demonstrated his fitness in three matches for a New Zealand XI against an Emerging XI at Christchurch last week.
2016-09-19 03:26:51 Read More

Rewind: Yuvraj Singh's six sixes off Stuart Broad

For whatever he has achieved as an Indian cricketer, Yuvraj will perhaps most be associated with September 19, 2007. For it was on this unforgettable day at Kingsmead that he etched his name into the record books by hitting six consecutive sixes off Stuart Broad.
2016-09-19 02:40:46 Read More

World cricket can't grow without India support: Anurag Thakur

"We have always stood by smaller nations. We always talk for the betterment of the cricket. Since BCCI is the biggest cricket body in the world, it is our duty to grow cricket on world level," Anurag Thakur said during announcement of the tender process for IPL telecast rights.
2016-09-18 16:11:49 Read More

F1: Rosberg back on top after Singapore GP thriller

Germany's Nico Rosberg celebrated his 200th Formula One race by retaking the championship lead from Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton after a pole to flag win in Singapore on Sunday.
2016-09-18 15:17:23 Read More

EPL: More woe for Mourinho as Watford stun Man United

Watford piled on the misery for Jose Mourinho as Manchester United crashed to a third successive defeat in an embarrassing 3-1 loss at Vicarage Road on Sunday.
2016-09-18 13:20:17 Read More

BCCI announces tender process for IPL telecast rights

The BCCI on Sunday announced a tender process for allocating IPL Global Media Rights (TV and Digital) in New Delhi.
2016-09-18 12:14:59 Read More

Indian shooters win three gold medals in Junior WC

Young Indian shooter Subhankar Pramanick clinched the gold medal in 50-metre rifle prone event at the ISSF Junior World Cup for pistol, rifle and shotgun on Sunday.
2016-09-18 11:43:43 Read More

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Ronchi makes his case as Kotla warm-up ends in draw

Back-up opener Luke Ronchi made his case for selection in the first Test with a cracking century as New Zealand's only warm-up match of the India tour ended in a draw against Mumbai at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Sunday.
2016-09-18 11:18:18 Read More

Ronchi makes his case as Kotla warm-up ends in draw

Two moments that changed young Virat Kohliâ€™s career

A power-packed throw from the boundary and a nonchalant flick over midwicket that sailed for a six â€“ these were two moments that convinced coach Raj Kumar Sharma that Kohli was a talent of the finest pedigree
2016-09-18 09:10:05 Read More

We didn't put best mixed team forward in Rio: Paes

The bitterness of not getting a shot at the Olympics mixed doubles event continues to rankle Leander Paes and the veteran Indian tennis star has no qualms in stating that the country did not send its best team in the event to Rio.
2016-09-18 07:36:21 Read More

Leander Paes is one of the best players in the world: Nadal

Indian ace Leander Paes is one of the biggest stars in doubles and one of the best players in the history of tennis, said fourteen-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal, who led Spain to the Davis Cup World Group by winning the doubles match.
2016-09-18 06:22:38 Read More

Paralympic medallists will get Khel Ratna too: Sports minister

India's paralympic medallists will be treated at par with other Olympic medal winners and conferred with the Khel Ratna next year, according to sports minister Vijay Goel.
2016-09-18 04:45:14 Read More

TV DEAL - BCCI to release media rights tender

The BCCI will announce the release of the Indian Premier League (IPL) media rights tender in New Delhi on Sunday. The tender will be available for prospective buyers from September 19 for a month. On the eve of the big announcement, TOI got a peek into some exclusive details that are likely to be on offer.
2016-09-18 04:32:26 Read More

Nadal steps in, gets the win he came here for

After missing the singles match on Friday, Nadal teamed up with his Rio Olympics gold medal-winning teammate Marc Lopez for Saturday's doubles against Leander Paes and Saketh Myneni. The Indians pushed the visitors to the limit before losing 6-4, 6-7 (2), 4-6, 4-6 in a 3hr 23 minutes encounter.
2016-09-18 03:23:45 Read More

De Bruyne second only to Messi, says Guardiola

Kevin De Bruyne is second only to Lionel Messi, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Saturday after the Belgian inspired his team to a 4-0 win over Bournemouth.
2016-09-18 03:17:44 Read More

Iranian cyclist death casts pall over Rio Paralympics

Iranian cyclist Sarafraz Bahman Golbarnezhad has died after crashing in the C4-5 event at the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics, the first such death at the Games since they began in 1960, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has said.
2016-09-18 02:40:12 Read More

Iranian cyclist death casts pall over Rio Paralympics

Davis Cup: Nadal-Lopez beat Paes-Myneni as Spain win 3-0

Rafael Nadal came to the party just when it mattered most as he partnered Marc Lopez scripting a decisive win against Leander Paes and Saketh Myneni giving Spain an unassailable 3-0 lead in the Davis Cup Play-off tie against India. Paes and Myneni lost 6-4, 6-7(2), 4-6, 4-6
2016-09-17 17:52:49 Read More

Nico Rosberg storms to pole at Singapore Grand Prix

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg took pole position for his 200th Formula One race after a stunning qualifying lap around Singapore's Marina Bay street circuit on Saturday.
2016-09-17 15:13:53 Read More

It requires atleast 50 Tests to assess an all-rounder: Kapil Dev

Former India captain Kapil Dev said that comparisons between all-rounders in international cricket can only happen when each one has played 50 Test matches in his career.
2016-09-17 14:39:16 Read More

Kohli is feisty, his captaincy will develop: Border

TOI caught up with Australian legend Allan Border, currently in India to be part of the Tamil Nadu Premier League and he spoke on Virat Kohli, the intense rivalry between India and Australia, why Test cricket needs context and more.
2016-09-17 13:59:04 Read More

Deaf shooter Priyesha wins WC bronze on debut

Priyesha, 23, won bronze in the 10m air rifle category at the 1st World Deaf Shooting Championships held in Kazan. It wasn't just the maiden international participation for Priyesha, but it was also the first time the Pune girl had gone to a foreign land.
2016-09-17 13:16:58 Read More

Warm-up: Suryakumar, Pawar score tons but Rohit fails

With less than a week remaining for the first Test against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma failed to be among the runs on a flat track when his Mumbai team-mates Kaustubh Pawar and Suryakumar Yadav scored contrasting centuries to frustrate New Zealanders.
2016-09-17 11:57:43 Read More

Hope my understanding with Ashwin helps India: Saha

"Ashwin has been playing for a longer time than me. But yes, in the last three to four series that I have been consistently part of, our understanding has improved. I hope that will help the team's cause," Saha said.
2016-09-17 09:01:06 Read More

Hope my understanding with Ashwin helps India: Saha

One has to perform before reaping rewards: Dipa's coach

Star gymnast Dipa Karmakar's coach Bisweshwar Nandi has dismissed the notion that it would have been better had she and other top performers at Rio Games been given the sort of financial backing they got post the mega event before their sojourn to Brazil.
2016-09-17 04:50:33 Read More

Sony wary of BCCI tender for Indian Premier League

The news of BCCI's decision to go ahead with a "transparent tendering process" for the Indian Premier League's media rights makes it clear that Sony Pictures Network may be forced to join the bidding process.
2016-09-17 03:33:21 Read More

Davis Cup: What kept Rafael Nadal out, wrist or Delhi belly?

It is believed that Nadal has only come to India because of his love for the country although he was not very pleased by the decision of the ITF to schedule the Davis Cup ties just a week after the US Open.
2016-09-17 03:06:59 Read More

Stunning Henderson strike helps Liverpool beat Chelsea

Captain Jordan Henderson scored a stunning winning goal as Liverpool ended Antonio Conte's unbeaten record as Chelsea manager with an impressive 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge on Friday.
2016-09-17 02:46:05 Read More

Injured NZ paceman Southee ruled out of India Test series

New Zealand strike bowler Tim Southee has been ruled out of the Test series against India after injuring an ankle in training, New Zealand Cricket said Saturday. Matt Henry has been rushed into the squad as a replacement.
2016-09-17 02:36:26 Read More

Davis Cup: Ramkumar, Saketh lose as India trail 0-2 vs Spain

A gritty Ramkumar Ramanathan showed stomach for fight before Saketh Myneni had a taste of world class tennis as India trailed 0-2 after losing both the singles matches on the opening day of Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie against Spain.
2016-09-16 16:53:30 Read More

Davis Cup: Ramkumar, Saketh lose as India trail 0-2 vs Spain

Paralympics: Amit Kumar misses bronze by a whisker

India's Amit Kumar missed bronze medal by the smallest of margin in men's club throw - F51 event on Friday, finishing fourth after remaining in the top three positions for almost the entire competition.
2016-09-16 16:14:27 Read More

Davis Cup: Ramkumar fights but Lopez hands Spain lead

A gritty Ramkumar Ramanathan showed stomach for fight despite his limitations against a much-superior rival even as Feliciano Lopez, playing in place of Rafael Nadal, handed Spain a 1-0 lead by winning the opening singles tie of the Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie against India on Friday.
2016-09-16 15:07:58 Read More

Media made me feel like a murderer after 2007 WC: Dhoni

MS Dhoni, India's ODI and T20I captain, has likened the reaction from a section of India's media in the aftermath of the Indian team's exit from the 2007 ICC World Cup to that accorded to a "murderer or terrorist".
2016-09-16 12:22:48 Read More

Almost 39, Gareth Batty recalled for Tests after 11 years

Should he feature in Bangladesh, the Surrey captain will complete a remarkable comeback after his last Test in 2005.
2016-09-16 11:57:46 Read More

Narsingh case referred by PMO for CBI enquiry: WFI

The Prime Minister Office has referred the doping case involving wrestler Narsingh Yadav to the CBI for further investigation, the Wrestling Federation of India president said on Friday.
2016-09-16 11:30:37 Read More

We are keen to tap US market, says Anurag Thakur

"We are coming out with a five-10 years program. I will be sending a team soon to the United States to look at the potential venues where we can have international matches," BCCI president Anurag Thakur said.
2016-09-16 06:52:15 Read More

Biopic doesn't glorify me but shows my journey: Dhoni

In the US along with wife Sakshi and producer Arun Pandey to promote his film, Dhoni spoke about his life and the transformation from a talented small town boy to one of India's most respected captain.
2016-09-16 06:08:32 Read More

'If you lose a Clasico you can't get out of home for days'

"Football has evolved a lot in the last decade, and for the better. These days, a lot of emphasis is put on the physical aspect and the strategies. Earlier, it was a bit different," Fernando Morientes said.
2016-09-16 04:28:30 Read More

'If you lose a Clasico you can't get out of home for days'

For India, it will be 500 not out at Green Park

Among the many games the Green Park has hosted are the 1959 Test against Richie Benaud's Australia - when off-spinner Jasu Patel bagged 14 wickets to fashion a 119-win run for the hosts - and the 1983 Test against West Indies.
2016-09-16 03:38:35 Read More

Mourinho rocked on Europa return as Feyenoord down Utd

For a man with a keen eye on his position in the football hierarchy, competing in the Europa League for the first time in 13 years was an unappetising prospect for Mourinho and his players seemed equally uninspired.
2016-09-16 03:10:03 Read More

Davis Cup: Spain set to spell pain for India

India have their task cut out against mighty Spain as Ramanathan takes on Nadal in the first singles match in New Delhi on Friday.
2016-09-16 02:56:09 Read More

30 stitches for Mitchell Starc after training mishap

Australia's leading left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who was rested from the tour of South Africa later this month, is expected to have his left shin in a brace for up to three weeks to aid his recovery.
2016-09-16 02:44:13 Read More

Virat Kohli one of my favourite captains: Sourav Ganguly

"You could see it on his face when he walks out to bat, or captain India he wants to be the best. The country needs him at the moment and I think he is great addition to Indian cricket," added Ganguly.
2016-09-15 14:18:13 Read More

Champions League main focus for Real: Morientes

Former Spain international and Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes has said that retaining the Champions League trophy will be the main focus for the La Liga outfit this season.
2016-09-15 13:13:01 Read More

La Liga comes to India, opens third office in Asia

The prospect of watching the 'El ClÃ¡sico' live between the two of the biggest football clubs â€“ Real Madrid and Barcelona â€“ might become a reality for Indian football fans with the official launch of the Spanish football league, La Liga, in India on Thursday.
2016-09-15 12:00:00 Read More

Spinners will decide fate of India-NZ Test series: Gambhir

Warning the home team against taking New Zealand lightly, out-of-favour India opener Gautam Gambhir said India and New Zealand have fielded good spinners in their squads and they are expected to play key role in the series.
2016-09-15 10:17:52 Read More

Lakshmipathy Balaji retires from first-class cricket

Lakshmipathy Balaji made a mark during India's tour of Pakistan in 2004 when he picked up seven wickets in the final Test including that of the legendary Inzamam-ul-Haq to help India win the series 2-1.
2016-09-15 09:41:51 Read More

Davis Cup: India eye big fight against Spanish giants

It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Indian tennis fans to get to watch Nadal in action in a competitive match. The celebrated player has been struggling for a while but can never be discounted.
2016-09-15 08:16:28 Read More

Seven success stories of India's pink-ball trial

A look at a few of the success stories from Indian cricket's first tryst with the pink ball.
2016-09-15 06:27:03 Read More

CL: Sergio Aguero triple gives Manchester City belated lift-off

The game had been carried over from Tuesday due to a thunderstorm and Aguero made up for lost time with his second treble of the campaign after his hat-trick against Steaua Bucharest in the play-off round.
2016-09-15 04:01:29 Read More

Asia Cup: Deborah leads India's gold rush

In the team sprint women elite event, the Indian team comprising Deborah Herold and Kezia Vargheese beat the team from Kazakhstan to bag the gold medal with a timing of 35.962s.
2016-09-15 04:00:44 Read More

Asia Cup: Deborah leads India's gold rush

CL: Ronaldo, Morata rescue Real from Sporting upset

Real Madrid looked to be heading for their first home defeat in the competition for five years after Bruno Cesar's low effort three minutes into the second-half handed Sporting a thoroughly merited lead.
2016-09-15 03:42:26 Read More

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Mongia, Kulkarni, Dighe among applicants for selectors' job

"I am very keen to become a national selector," Mongia, who played 40 Tests and 140 ODIs for India, told TOI from Baroda. The 46-year-old has been a senior and junior selector with the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) for four years.
2016-09-15 03:27:00 Read More

Cricket Australia name Graeme Hick as batting coach

Hick, who played 65 Tests and 120 one-dayers for England, was appointed Cricket Australia's high performance coach in 2013. Hick retired from first-class cricket in 2008 with 136 centuries and 41,112 first-class runs.
2016-09-15 03:19:38 Read More

Davis Cup: When Rafael Nadal lost his cool

The world No. 4 was struggling with the fluency of his shots from the back of the court, making an unusually high number of errors.
2016-09-15 03:06:02 Read More

India beat Kazakhstan to enter FIBA Asia Challenge quarters

The Indian basketball team defeated Kazakhstan 100-90 in its last Group E game to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the FIBA Asia Challenge 2016 on Wednesday. This is the third straight time the men's team has progressed to the knockouts.
2016-09-14 15:41:18 Read More

Virat is an inspiration for all of us, says KL Rahul

"I can't talk for anybody else, things like this don't really affect me. Like I said, I like playing all three formats - they all challenge you differently and I am someone who enjoys the challenges," KL Rahul said.
2016-09-14 14:42:29 Read More

India Blue crush India Red by 355 runs to win Duleep Trophy

Ravindra Jadeja spiced up an otherwise uneventful final day with another lethal spell of left-arm spin as India Blue notched up a crushing 355-run win over Red to clinch the inaugural day-night Duleep Trophy tournament.
2016-09-14 14:02:13 Read More

I can't wait to celebrate Rio success: Deepa Malik

If it is said that women juggle different roles with ease, it is absolutely right in the case of Deepa Malik - a wife, mother, biker, swimmer, motivational speaker, and now, a silver medalist in shot put at the Rio Paralympics.
2016-09-14 11:41:51 Read More

Sneha Sharma - racer by passion, pilot by profession

Sneha likes to give her male counterparts a run for their money, which was quite evident in the recently-concluded second round of the 19th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship held at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore.
2016-09-14 10:13:48 Read More

Slovenia's Ceferin elected as UEFA president

UEFA was forced to call the special election after Platini was banned by FIFA's ethics judge last year for taking a payment of 2 million Swiss francs ($2 million) from the global governing body in 2011.
2016-09-14 09:51:10 Read More

Team India to have four-day net session before Kanpur Test

The Indian cricket team is scheduled to have a four-day preparatory training session from September 18 to 21 at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium, venue for the first Test against New Zealand.
2016-09-14 09:28:48 Read More

The two gymnasts primed to surpass Dipa Karmakar

Of the many young gymnasts who've had to defy odds to train, 15-year-Ashmita Pal and 17-year-old Abhishek Singha have the most inspiring tales in Agartala's gymnastics circuit. They train under the watchful eyes of Dipa's coach, B Nandi.
2016-09-14 07:42:46 Read More

Michel Platini tells UEFA 'my conscience is clear'

"Just simply know that my conscience is clear, that I am certain that I committed not the slightest fault and that I am continuing to fight legally," Michel Platini said in a farewell speech to UEFA.
2016-09-14 07:23:56 Read More

Michel Platini tells UEFA 'my conscience is clear'

Kumble, Dravid involvement huge for Indian cricket: John Wright

The former New Zealand and India coach has expressed immense satisfaction at the involvement of legendary Indian players from the team he supervised shortly after the turn of the century.
2016-09-14 06:58:29 Read More

Accolades pour in on Twitter for Devendra Jhajharia

Devendra Jhajharia became the first Indian to clinch two gold medals at the Paralympics after he broke his own world record to clinch the top honours in men's javelin throw F46 event at the ongoing Rio Paralympics.
2016-09-14 06:37:52 Read More

WICB fires head coach Phil Simmons

The West Indies Cricket Board said "differences in culture and strategic approach" were behind the decision to terminate Simmons' contract after 18 months in charge.
2016-09-14 03:41:04 Read More

Devendra Jhajharia, India's one-armed javelin legend

Jhajharia, competing in his second Paralympics, bettered his distance 62.15m at the Athens Games by delivering a record throw of 63.97m in the men's javelin throw F46 event at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.
2016-09-14 02:55:44 Read More

I look forward to pairing up with Saketh: Paes

Spain's Davis Cup players have fun together, like long-time pals, unlike the Indian camp which has seen much discord.
2016-09-14 02:46:02 Read More

Messi hat-trick as Barca hit Celtic for seven

Lionel Messi bagged a hat-trick and Neymar grabbed four assists as Barcelona launched their Champions League campaign in style with a 7-0 thrashing of Celtic on Tuesday.
2016-09-14 02:39:50 Read More

Sanchez rescues Arsenal after PSG scores in 44 seconds

Arsenal conceded a goal in the first minute before Alexis Sanchez scored late to salvage a 1-1 draw at Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League opener on Tuesday.
2016-09-14 02:32:51 Read More

Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia wins gold at Rio Paralympics

Devendra won gold in the javelin event at the 2004 Athens Paralympics with a record throw of 62.15 metres, becoming only the second gold medallist at the Paralympics for India, and improved upon it with an attempt of 63.97 metres.
2016-09-13 22:53:35 Read More

Myneni could be Paes' partner in doubles: Anand Amritraj

India captain Anand Amritraj on Tuesday hinted that Saketh Myneni could be Leander Paes' partner for the doubles rubber in the World Group Davis Cup play-off tie, in which he thinks the hosts have a "good chance" to earn a point against the formidable Spain.
2016-09-13 15:30:14 Read More

Davis Cup: Spain not taking India lightly, says Nadal

Spain may be overwhelming favourites in their upcoming Davis Cup World Group Play-off against India, but their star player Rafael Nadal is in no mood to take the hosts lightly.
2016-09-13 15:26:55 Read More

India will hold edge against New Zealand in Test series: Ganguly

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly is confident that India will win the upcoming home series against New Zealand. The three-Test series begins in Kanpur on September 22 with Kolkata and Indore schedule to stage the second and third Test matches.
2016-09-13 13:15:52 Read More

I dared to dream and worked hard, says Deepa Malik

The first Indian woman to clinch a Paralympic medal, a thrilled Deepa Malik says her F-53 shot put silver is a result of being daring enough to dream. Deepa's best throw of 4.61m from her six attempts was enough to clinch the silver medal.
2016-09-13 12:52:41 Read More

India upstage China in FIBA Asia Challenge basketball

In a rare feat, the Indian men's basketball team stunned formidable China in its second-round group E encounter to stay in contention for a quarter-final berth in the FIBA Asia Challenge on Tuesday.
2016-09-13 10:58:14 Read More

New Zealand's Williamson and Hesson ready for India challenge

Speaking at a press conference after the team's arrival in India for the three-match Test series and five-match ODI series against India, Hesson said that every series that his team goes in to means something.
2016-09-13 10:27:22 Read More

Paralympians run 1500m quicker than Rio gold medallist

Algeria's paralympian Abdellatif Baka, along with three other para-athletes, recorded times in the in the 1500m - T12/13 event, which would have been enough to win a gold medal in the main 1500m event during the Rio Olympics.
2016-09-13 05:57:49 Read More

Want to help women with disabilities: Deepa Malik

Deepa Malik, a 45-year-old wheelchair-bound adrenaline junkie, from Gurgaon made history when she became the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics.
2016-09-13 04:42:36 Read More

Loyalty to Arsenal is why I turned down PSG: Wenger

Wenger will this month celebrate 20 years at the helm of Arsenal, although if PSG had their way he could have been in the home dugout at the Parc des Princes when the teams meet in their Champions League opener on Tuesday night.
2016-09-13 04:33:18 Read More

Interview: Neroca FC captain confident of I-League berth

TOI Sports caught up with Nerocaâ€™s skipper and goalkeeper, Lalit Thapa, who was with FC Pune City in the last season of the Indian Super League, after the final.
2016-09-13 04:20:51 Read More

Lalit Modi's 22-year-old son may contest RCA polls

Lodha Committee's recommendations stipulate that the elections to the state association should be held by November 15. The Modi group clearly holds the upper hand and based on current calculations, it should be a smooth ride for Ruchir.
2016-09-13 03:46:01 Read More

Shirke: Has ICC CEO been tutored to speak?

"If BCCI gets into the various discussions that take place in the corridors of the ICC, I think it will not be a good thing for the sport as a whole," BCCI secretary Ajay Shirke said.
2016-09-13 03:04:21 Read More

Rio Paralympics: Deepa Malik wins silver in shot put

Deepa Malik created history as she became the first Indian women athlete to win a medal at the Paralympic Games, clinching the silver medal in the women's shot put - F53 event at the Rio Paralympics on Monday.
2016-09-12 15:19:49 Read More

Flipping through the pages of Tripura's gymnastics glory

Tripura's connection with gymnastics began way before Dipa Karmakar's emergence to the fore; the 1960's to be precise, when a young man Dalip Singh, known as the father of gymnastics, decided to turn things around.
2016-09-12 07:38:01 Read More

Costa brace rescues ragged Chelsea at Swansea

Diego Costa scored twice, including an 81st-minute equaliser, as Antonio Conte maintained his unbeaten start to life as Chelsea manager in a 2-2 draw at Swansea City on Sunday.
2016-09-11 17:22:24 Read More

Duleep Trophy: Pujara, Jackson plunder listless Red

Chesteshwar Pujara displayed his appetite for big score with a superlative unbeaten 256 as India Blue piled up a mammoth 693 for six in their bid to outbat the Reds on the second day of the Duleep Trophy final.
2016-09-11 16:10:51 Read More

Ahead of team selection, fans chant 'bring back Gambhir'

Asmita, Aryanka, Surbhi and Priya haven't just come to watch an otherwise mundane Duleep Trophy game. They have come all the way to the interiors of the national capital to support their hero and icon Gautam Gambhir.
2016-09-11 14:06:21 Read More

Aware of Ashwin threat, NZ coach Hesson mulls combination

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson is aware of the threat Ravichandran Ashwin could pose to his batsmen in the upcoming Test series in India and hinted at the possibility of fielding three spinners depending on the conditions.
2016-09-11 13:45:25 Read More

MotoGP: Pedrosa stuns Rossi, Lorenzo in San Marino

Spain's Dani Pedrosa, on a Honda, secured an impressive victory in the San Marino Moto GP on Sunday after a superb overtaking move on Valentino Rossi ended the Italian's hopes at his home track.
2016-09-11 13:13:05 Read More

Wawrinka eyes another Djokovic Grand Slam hammer blow

Novak Djokovic, playing in his 21st major final and seeking a third Grand Slam title of 2016, is only too aware of the dangers posed by Stan Wawrinka to his bid to add to his 2011 and 2015 US Open titles.
2016-09-11 10:28:50 Read More

Focus on Rohit Sharma as selectors meet to choose Test squad

Despite Rohit Sharma's poor form in Test matches, he has the confidence of Indian captain Virat Kohli, who feels that the ODI specialist should be given a longer run to prove himself in the Test format.
2016-09-11 07:13:06 Read More

EPL: Ruthless Liverpool crush spluttering Leicester

Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane put Jurgen Klopp's side two goals ahead as they played at home for the first time this season and for the first time since expanding Anfield's capacity by 8,500 to 54,000.
2016-09-11 04:11:51 Read More

Barcelona stunned 1-2 by Alaves at Camp Nou

Barca now trail Real Madrid by three points at the top of the table after Cristiano Ronaldo took just five minutes to score on his return from a two-month injury layoff in a 5-2 rout of Osasuna at the Bernabeu.
2016-09-11 04:00:32 Read More

Angelique Kerber on top of the world with US Open triumph

"Being there as champion, this year, to hold this trophy, I can't say it in words," said the 28-year-old Angelique Kerber, who added the US Open crown to the Australian Open title she claimed in January.
2016-09-11 03:39:54 Read More

High jump bronze for Greater Noida boy Varun

Paralympian Varun Singh Bhati, 22, takes giant stride for Indian sports.
2016-09-11 03:08:55 Read More

This Indian team is extremely committed: Anil Kumble

In an interview with Times Sport, Anil Kumble, the coach of the Indian cricket team, who is just back from the West Indies - his maiden tour as India coach - spoke at length about the challenges the role brings.
2016-09-11 02:49:02 Read More

Angelique Kerber beats Karolina Pliskova to win US Open title

Kerber, who beat Serena Williams in the final at Melbourne and lost to the US great in the Wimbledon final, will officially rise to world number one on Monday. But she was assured of that spot when Pliskova toppled Williams in the semi-finals.
2016-09-11 02:41:32 Read More

Ranji play-offs could be played with pink ball: Rathore

The selectors have given thumbs up to the ongoing Duleep Trophy with the pink ball and talks are already on to organise another set of domestic competition under the lights.
2016-09-10 15:48:27 Read More

Ranji play-offs could be played with pink ball: Rathore

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First blood to Guardiola as City beat United 2-1

Pep Guardiola enjoyed victory over his old nemesis Jose Mourinho as his Manchester City side won 2-1 at Manchester United in Saturday's eagerly anticipated derby at Old Trafford.
2016-09-10 13:48:49 Read More

Shanmugam clinches a double in rd 2 of JK Racing

On a day of surprises and close battles, Ananth Shanmugam of Euro International exhibited superb driving skills to steal the show as he emerged victorious on both occasions in the Euro JK Races held on the first day of the second round of the JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship at the Kari Motor Speedway on Saturday.
2016-09-10 12:56:00 Read More

Manohar working against Indian cricket: Thakur

BCCI president Anurag Thakur has lashed out at International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Shashank Manohar for deserting a "sinking ship" when he was the board president and also accused him of working against the interest of the Indian cricket board.
2016-09-10 11:12:33 Read More

Mariyappan's Paralympics gold: A journey defying all odds

Mariyappan Thangavelu's journey from the day that left him permanently disabled to becoming only the third Indian paralympian to win a gold medal, after swimmer Murlikant Petkar and javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia, has been nothing less than inspiring.
2016-09-10 09:29:49 Read More

Watch: Mariyappan Thangavelu's gold medal-winning jump

Mariyappan became the third Paralympian from India to win a gold medal, after swimmer Murlikant Petkar's and javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia.
2016-09-10 03:47:59 Read More

Manohar should not break the trust BCCI placed in him: Shirke

Ajay Shirke, the secretary of the Indian cricket board reacted strongly on Friday to the International Cricket Council's (ICC) independent chairman Shashank Manohar's comments in the media that in his present capacity he was "unconnected" with the Indian board.
2016-09-10 03:45:12 Read More

Manohar should not break the trust BCCI placed in him: Shirke

Egypt's armless table tennis 'legend' is a class apart

The Rio Paralympics are full of stories of men and women who have trained their impaired bodies to compete at the highest level. Hamadtou, who lost both arms above the elbow in a childhood train accident, is the only table tennis player even to try the feat.
2016-09-10 03:44:22 Read More

If I donâ€™t play Tests again, so be it: Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle speaks like he bats - unapologetically. These days, though, he seems more inclined to talk about books than the big strokes. In Delhi for the launch of his autobiography 'Six Machine', Gayle took time out for a freewheeling interaction with TOI.
2016-09-10 03:11:57 Read More

Novak Djokovic to face Stan Wawrinka in US Open final

Djokovic reached his 21st Grand Slam final and seventh at the U.S. Open with an eventful and, at times, bizarre 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 victory over Monfils on Friday.
2016-09-10 02:22:31 Read More

Rio Paralympics: Mariyappan Thangavelu wins gold in high jump

It was double jubilation for India early on Saturday morning when Mariyappan Thangavelu soared to a gold medal and compatriot Varun Singh Bhati clinched the bronze medal in the men's high jump T-42 event at the Rio Paralympics.
2016-09-10 01:09:14 Read More

Heart surgery taught me to enjoy life to the fullest: Gayle

For the general public, Chris Gayle is a "happy go lucky" person but the flamboyant West Indian opener on Friday revealed that he started enjoying life only after he underwent a heart surgery in Australia way back in 2005.
2016-09-09 16:02:01 Read More

Advani wins historic bronze at 6 Red Snooker World C'ship

Pankaj Advani became the first cueist from India to win a medal at the prestigious Sangsom 6 Red Snooker World Championship as he settled for a bronze after losing the semifinal to Chinese Ding Junhui.
2016-09-09 15:47:31 Read More

Pink Ball: It's struggle to pick wrist spinners, feels Yuvraj

Yuvraj Singh feels that most of the batsmen in the ongoing Duleep Trophy have struggled to pick wrist spinners bowling with the pink ball. A testimony to Yuvraj's observation is the 27 wickets that Kuldeep Yadav and Shreyas Gopal have shared between them.
2016-09-09 14:29:47 Read More

I won Rio bronze not because of power but technique: Sakshi Malik

It's a sport which is synonymous with power for most but Rio Olympics bronze-medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik says her achievements on the mat are not just because of her brawn but also her brain. The 24-year-old from Haryana became the toast of the nation after winning a historic bronze.
2016-09-09 13:30:38 Read More

Rio Olympics: SAI review questions athletes, suggests strategy

Athletes have not been spared the blame in Sports Authority of India's review of the country's "lacklustre" Olympic performance even as it suggested a three-pronged strategy for an improved performance in the 2020 Tokyo Games.
2016-09-09 13:05:24 Read More

Kohli has been an inspiration as leader, says Gary Kirsten

Virat Kohli was the next big thing in Indian cricket when he was in-charge of the national team and Gary Kirsten is not surprised at the big strides that the Delhi lad has made at the international level both as a player and a leader.
2016-09-09 12:34:09 Read More

Transfer ban won't stop Real Madrid winning, says Zidane

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is confident the team's results will not suffer from a one-year transfer ban imposed by FIFA for breaking rules regarding the signing of under-age foreign players.
2016-09-09 12:02:51 Read More

No substance to Carlos Slim takeover rumours: Force India

Force India on Friday rubbished media reports that Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim is buying the F1 team. Earlier in the week, Mexican broadcaster Grupo Imagen had reported that Slim is buying the Silverstone-based outfit co-owned by Vijay Mallya.
2016-09-09 11:02:21 Read More

'Clown prince' Monfils eyes dethroning king Djokovic

Gael Monfils faces world number one Novak Djokovic on Friday for a place in the US Open final determined to shed his image as the court jester of tennis.
2016-09-09 10:51:31 Read More

Paralympics highlights to be telecast for Indian viewers

Indian viewers will finally be able to watch the ongoing Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. It will, however, not be live as Sony will show Paralympics highlights through its two sports channels -- SIX and ESPN -- in two sessions of one hour each daily.
2016-09-09 10:39:51 Read More

Lodha committee spells out tender guidelines for BCCI

A day after the Indian cricket board (BCCI) batted for 'absolute transparency' in the Indian Premier League (IPL) media rights deal and called for an open tender process to ensure a fair bidding opportunity for all interested parties, sources close to the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha Committee said it is waiting for the BCCI to present a detailed policy on how they would like to go forward from here.
2016-09-09 04:43:58 Read More

Kotla ODI postponed by a day due to `Karva Chauth'

Thanks to their busy international calendar, the Indian cricket team has often ended up playing on the biggest of festival days, even at home. The Men in Blue have often found themselves on the park on the day of Diwali or Holi.
2016-09-09 04:15:32 Read More

Kotla ODI postponed by a day due to `Karva Chauth'

India will not build on the Puerto Rico high

Indian national football team has been put on ice for the next six months. Despite winning eight of its last 10 matches and being on a four-game winning streak, the Indian team may not be seen in action as late as March 2017.
2016-09-09 03:58:32 Read More

My job is to protect ICC's interests, says Shashank Manohar

Speaking exclusively to TOI, the 58-year-old clarified his stance on issues which have seen him lose the confidence of the top officials of BCCI.
2016-09-09 03:42:49 Read More

Pink ball a promising work-in-progress for players

Ahead of the Duleep Trophy final, TOI Sports spoke to a few players whoâ€™ve played with the pink ball to get their reactions.
2016-09-09 02:51:47 Read More

Serena crashes out of US Open, loses No. 1 ranking

Serena Williams crashed out of the US Open, her semi-final defeat to Karolina Pliskova costing her a shot at a 23rd Grand Slam title and a record 187th straight week at number one. Pliskova triumphed 6-2, 7-6 (7/5).
2016-09-09 02:22:08 Read More

Powerlifter Basha finishes fourth at Rio Paralympics

Indian powerlifter Farman Basha missed out on a bronze medal as he finished fourth in the men's 49 kg category here at the Rio Paralympic Games on Thursday.
2016-09-08 19:10:56 Read More

Denying Dhyan Chand Bharat Ratna is injustice: Pillay

While former India hockey captain Dilip Tirkey was at the 'Path of Protest' in Delhi along with some other former greats demanding Bharat Ratna for the legend Dhyan Chand posthumously, Dhanraj Pillay has extended his support to the demand.
2016-09-08 17:29:15 Read More

Current Indian top-order can recreate Fab-4 magic: Bangar

India's batting coach Sanjay Bangar felt KL Rahul had spiced up things in the Test line-up which has regulars such as Murali Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane.
2016-09-08 14:21:16 Read More

Djokovic favourite as pretenders line-up at US Open semis

Novak Djokovic heads into the US Open semi-finals as the overwhelming favourite to go on and lift a third title in New York, but Kei Nishikori, Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils are potential road blocks.
2016-09-08 13:58:17 Read More

Sports Ministry begins thorough probe into Rio debacle

The Sports Ministry on Thursday said it has started a "thorough review" of India's dismal outing at the Rio Olympics and is also seeking feedbacks and suggestions from the athletes who competed in the quadrennial extravaganza.
2016-09-08 13:14:22 Read More

Sports Ministry begins thorough probe into Rio debacle

New era for F1 as Liberty agrees $8 billion takeover

Formula One entered a new era on Wednesday as US billionaire John Malone's Liberty Media agreed a takeover that values the motorsport at $8 billion and raises questions over the role of its colourful, long-time mastermind, Bernie Ecclestone.
2016-09-08 11:25:45 Read More

The trailblazing partnership of Dipa Karmakar and her coach

One may almost call Agartala the Karmakar city now. Ever since the locals were made aware of Dipa Karmakar's stellar performance at Rio Olympics, she and her coach Bisheswar Nandi cannot move around the city without being mobbed.
2016-09-08 10:40:26 Read More

Saina Nehwal eyes December comeback

Saina Nehwal, a former world number one, failed to progress to the knock-out stage in Rio Olympics in a shock early exit from the competition and returned to India with unbearable pain in her right knee.
2016-09-08 10:13:20 Read More

BCCI postpones Kotla ODI by a day due to 'Karva Chauth'

DDCA had written a letter to BCCI Secretary Ajay Shirke intimating the board about the practical difficulties of organising the match on the day of a festival prevalent in North India. The ticket sales would have taken a hit.
2016-09-08 09:46:34 Read More

Wawrinka beats Del Potro to reach US Open semi-finals

Twice Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka ended the rousing comeback effort by Juan Martin del Potro at Flushing Meadows with a 7-6(5), 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 win to close out Day 10 at the year's last Grand Slam.
2016-09-08 07:05:09 Read More

Rohit in Mumbai squad for visiting New Zealanders

Rohit Sharma has been included in Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai's 15-member squad for the warm-up game against the visiting New Zealand side at New Delhi from September 16-18.
2016-09-08 06:06:45 Read More

Rohit in Mumbai squad for visiting New Zealanders

Paralympics: Rio opens Games for 'superhumans'

For Rio, the Paralympics, coming right after a vibrant but sometimes tricky Olympics, are one more challenge in a period of deep recession and political instability. China will have its biggest ever team of 308 athletes in Rio.
2016-09-08 04:43:19 Read More

Serena holds off Halep to reach US Open semi-finals

Serena Williams fired 18 aces en route to the triumph, which set up a Thursday evening meeting with first-time Grand Slam semi-finalist Karolina Pliskova for a place in Saturday's US Open championship match.
2016-09-08 04:06:06 Read More

Duleep Trophy: BCCI forces top stars to play in final

"Like it happened in the South African series at home last year, any player who isn't playing during the course of the 13 Test matches at home, would be expected to play the Ranji games," the source said.
2016-09-08 03:57:13 Read More

Duleep Trophy: BCCI forces top stars to play in final

Miraculous comebacks after horrific crashes in F1

TOI Sports looks back at few of the successful comebacks by the F1 drivers, after involving in dangerous crashes on the track.
2016-09-08 03:06:45 Read More

Nishikori stuns Murray to reach US Open semi-finals

Japanese star Kei Nishikori clinched a dramatic 1-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, 7-5 comeback triumph in a shade under four hours against the Wimbledon and Olympics winner and 2012 US Open champion Andy Murray of Great Britain.
2016-09-08 03:02:21 Read More

FB, Google, Hotstar may bid for IPL media rights

There have been allegations already that the BCCI went back on its own word and sold the ground rights for the two Twenty20 matches in Florida without a tender but the board says there was little time to work things out for the US matches, given the short timeframe.
2016-09-08 02:53:35 Read More

India Blue barge into Duleep Trophy final

India Blue reached the Duleep Trophy final on the basis of a massive first innings lead, completing a comprehensive performance against India Green even as the game ended in a draw on Wednesday.
2016-09-07 16:13:18 Read More

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With more responsibility, I need to work harder: PV Sindhu

Having created history by becoming the first Indian shuttler to win an Olympic silver medal, PV Sindhu feels the limelight would now be trained on her and she needs to work harder with the added responsibility of living up to her new-found stature.
2016-09-07 14:18:46 Read More

2001 Test series probably most remarkable: Ponting

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Wednesday said that the 2001 Test series in India, which was won by the hosts, was one of the most remarkable series that he has ever played in.
2016-09-07 13:51:41 Read More

BCCI threatens to pull out of Champions Trophy 2017

The tussle between the ICC and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a new turn with the Indian cricket board is now mulling to pull out of the next year's Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in England.
2016-09-07 12:43:33 Read More

Ojha gets hit on the head during Duleep Trophy match

India Blue's tailender Pankaj Singh played a cross-batted shot of off-spinner Jalaj Saxena's flighted delivery and the ball just took off as it neared Pragyan Ojha. He immediately fell on the ground and was in complete shock.
2016-09-07 12:26:48 Read More

Kerala Blasters unveil squad for ISL Season 3

Kerala Blasters Football Club on Wednesday unveiled their team for the third Indian Super League (ISL) at a star-studded function in the presence of their star team owners Sachin Tendulkar, Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna among others.
2016-09-07 11:05:12 Read More

Run records fuel fears over bat-ball balance

Run-fests may be great entertainment for spectators, but some commentators say they could end up doing more harm than good.
2016-09-07 10:15:05 Read More

ICC withdraws two-tier Test proposal after BCCI pressure

The International Cricket Council today withdrew its contentious proposal of having a 'Two-Tier' Test system following "vehement opposition" from world's richest cricketing body BCCI with the support of Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh.
2016-09-07 09:49:36 Read More

We are always on our toes: Gurpreet Singh

"Under Constantine, no one has a guaranteed place. There is back-up for every playing position and we all know we cannot take our position for granted," Gurpreet Singh Sandhu said.
2016-09-07 08:39:32 Read More

We are always on our toes: Gurpreet Singh

Neymar strikes as Brazil sink Colombia in WC qualifiers

Barcelona superstar Neymar swept home a 74th-minute strike at Manaus's Arena Amazonia to settle a pulsating encounter between the two rivals.
2016-09-07 04:48:18 Read More

Neymar strikes as Brazil sink Colombia in WC qualifiers

Barcelona superstar Neymar swept home a 74th-minute strike at Manaus's Arena Amazonia to settle a pulsating encounter between the two rivals.
2016-09-07 04:48:18 Read More

Sania knocked out of women's doubles at US Open

Seventh seeds Sania Mirza and Barbora Strycova were beaten 6-7 (3), 1-6 by top seeds Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic in the women's doubles quarter-finals of the US Open.
2016-09-07 03:26:14 Read More

Djokovic advances to US Open semis after Tsonga retires hurt

Novak Djokovic advanced to the semi-finals of the U.S. Open when ninth-seeded Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga retired at the start of the third set of their quarter-final on Tuesday, trailing 6-3 6-2.
2016-09-07 02:59:25 Read More

Two-tier idea should've been blocked at entry level: Thakur

Market experts say the two-tier structure just seems to be a different way of re-plugging the Big Three revenue model, which effectively contributes to increasing England, Australia and ICC's grip on the game.
2016-09-07 02:42:05 Read More

1st T20I: Australia hit world record 263 to beat Sri Lanka

Opener Glenn Maxwell's blistering century in Australia's world record 263 powered the visitors to a comprehensive 85-run win over Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 international in Pallekele on Tuesday.
2016-09-06 17:10:06 Read More

Rahul will give Kohli a run for his money: Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle, one of the giants of T20 cricket who is here to support the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), spoke on a range of issues, including on T20's influence on Test cricket, the emergence of KL Rahul.
2016-09-06 16:37:14 Read More

1st T20I: Australia hit world record 263 against Sri Lanka

Australia hit a world record 263 against Sri Lanka in Tuesday's Twenty20 international in Pallekele, with Glenn Maxwell hitting an unbeaten 145.
2016-09-06 15:29:07 Read More

Yogeshwar's Olympic bronze will not be upgraded to gold: UWW

The United World Wrestling on Tuesday quashed all speculation about star wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt's bronze at the 2012 Olympics turning into gold by announcing that gold medalist Togrul Asgarov of Azerbaijan has not tested positive for banned substances.
2016-09-06 15:19:52 Read More

Anil Kumble to keep date with Duleep Trophy final

Indian team's head coach Anil Kumble is likely to watch the proceedings of the upcoming Duleep Trophy final, scheduled to be held under lights from September 10 to 14 in Greater Noida.
2016-09-06 14:07:21 Read More

Anil Kumble to keep date with Duleep Trophy final

Nadal leads Spanish Davis Cup charge against India

Rafael Nadal has been named in Spain's Davis Cup team to play India in their world group play-off tie in New Delhi on September 16-18. Nadal will be joined by 13th-ranked David Ferrer for singles duty.
2016-09-06 12:52:33 Read More

India gear up for Paralympics with largest-ever contingent

Represented by their largest-ever contingent, India will hope for an improved medals tally when the Paralympic Games start on Wednesday. A total of 19 Indian athletes will feature in 10 disciplines at the Games which will be held September 7-18.
2016-09-06 12:52:12 Read More

Rio Paralympics: Ankur Dhama, India's first blind athlete

Ankur Dhama's send-off will be epic. The 22-year-old, an MA student at Delhi University, will be the first blind athlete to represent India in the Paralympics - an achievement that's been 30 years in the making.
2016-09-06 11:11:11 Read More

Paralympics: Suyash, double amputee aiming for glory

Fifteen years on from a tragic mishap that left him with both arms amputated just short of his elbow, Maharashtra's Suyash Jadhav has his eyes locked in on winning India its first Paralympic medal in swimming.
2016-09-06 10:53:17 Read More

Sushil Kumar recommended for Padma Bhushan

Wrestler Sushil Kumar has been nominated for Padma Bhushan, by WFI. He is India's lone individual performer to have won a medal in successive Olympics - bronze in 2008 Beijing Olympics and silver in 2012 London Olympics - and was in line for the award in 2014 as well.
2016-09-06 08:43:01 Read More

Murray makes quick work of Dimitrov on Labor Day

It may have been the Labor Day holiday in the United States on Monday but Andy Murray came ready to work, demolishing Grigor Dimitrov 6-1 6-2 6-2 to storm into the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open.
2016-09-06 05:06:39 Read More

WC Qualifiers: Spain, Wales cruise, Kosovo earn drawâ€‹

Spain's new coach Julien Lopetegui enjoyed a perfect competitive debut as Diego Costa, David Silva and Alvaro Morata all hit doubles in an 8-0 drubbing of Liechtenstein in Leon.
2016-09-06 05:01:54 Read More

Fit-again Neesham returns for India tour

The 25-year-old has been reinstated for the first time since he left last year's series in Australia after suffering back pain while bowling.
2016-09-06 04:37:33 Read More

US Open: Sania wins, Bopanna out of mixed doubles

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrowski went down fighting in the quarter-finals of the mixed doubles but Sania Mirza maintained her march in the women's doubles at the US Open tennis tournament.
2016-09-06 04:27:21 Read More

Serena overtakes Federer for most Slam match wins

Serena Williams has reached at least the quarterfinals in each of her past nine appearances at the US Open. A year ago, she was stunned in the semi-finals by Roberta Vinci, ending the American's bid to become the first player since Graf in 1988 with a calendar-year Grand Slam.
2016-09-06 04:18:10 Read More

Paralympics: Meet Amit, wheelchair-bound thrower

Amit Kumar Saroha enters the Rio Paralympics on a confident note, having earlier this year won gold at the French Open Athletics Championships with an Asian record of 26.58m.
2016-09-06 02:25:00 Read More

Rio Paralympics saved by last-minute govt bailout

When the curtain comes up for 4,300 athletes at Wednesday's opening ceremony, almost everything will be scaled back: venues, seating, and staffing. Paralympic officials say that no sports or nations have been cut out, but the "athlete experience'' could suffer.
2016-09-05 17:59:50 Read More

Rio Paralympics saved by last-minute govt bailout

Del Potro lowest ranked US Open quarter-finalist in 25 years

Former champion and 142nd-ranked Juan Martin del Potro became the lowest ranked player in 25 years to reach the US Open quarter-finals when Dominic Thiem quit their last-16 tie through injury on Monday.
2016-09-05 17:18:33 Read More

Harbhajan Singh still gives me nightmares: Ricky Ponting

Australia's legendary batsman Ricky Ponting has confessed that Harbhajan Singh, whom he considers his arch nemesis, still continues to give him nightmares.
2016-09-05 14:49:35 Read More

Too early to compare Kohli with Tendulkar: Ponting

Brett Lee recently said Kohli is best in the business currently, ignoring the likes of Steve Smith, Joe Root and Kane Williamson. Ponting, however, feels it is still not time to settle the "best batsman" debate.
2016-09-05 14:22:30 Read More

Virat Kohli remains steady at number two in ODI rankings

India's batting maestro Virat Kohli held on to the number two position in the latest ICC ODI rankings for batsmen released on Monday, while Rohit Sharma dropped a place to seventh. Opener Shikhar Dhawan maintained his eighth position.
2016-09-05 11:38:38 Read More

'Extra' motivation takes Jalaj Saxena from MP to Kerala

Jalaj Saxena feels that for him to get in the spotlight for selection, he needs to do something extra.
2016-09-05 09:25:40 Read More

SC quashes case against Dhoni for portraying himself as God

Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against MS Dhoni for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by portraying himself as God on a magazine cover. SC granted relief to Dhoni after noting that trial court in Karnataka erred in summoning the cricketer without following the due procedure of law.
2016-09-05 08:12:19 Read More

ICC ODI ranking: Pakistan sink to lowest-ever rating

Despite the four-wicket consolation win in the fifth and final ODI against England on Sunday, Pakistan are in serious danger of failing to qualify automatically for the World Cup 2019 as they are now eight points behind eighth-ranked West Indies.
2016-09-05 06:52:06 Read More

Rio Paralympics: Devendra, India's one-armed javelin legend

Indiaâ€™s top para-athlete, the 35-year-old from Rajasthanâ€™s Churu district is expected to win more laurels in Rio.
2016-09-05 06:24:19 Read More

Rio Paralympics: Meet Deepa Malik, athlete extraordinaire

The 45-year-old has to her credit several records, and being confined to a wheelchair has not stopped her from chasing excellence.
2016-09-05 05:50:34 Read More

I have tried to be an example: Sunil Chhetri

In the last 18 months, altogether 30 players have made their international debuts under national coach Stephen Constantine and according to Chhetri this is a trend that people need to get used to.
2016-09-05 03:29:01 Read More

Kerber in US Open quarters, closes in on number one

Angelique Kerber won a battle of Grand Slam champions when the second seed powered her way into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday with a 6-3, 7-5 win over Petra Kvitova.
2016-09-05 03:00:49 Read More

BCCI opts for horses for courses policy

"Domestic cricket used to be played in zones till the new format of the Ranji Trophy changed the trend. Now, it's played across the zones and the formulae had to be kept intact even during the Duleep Trophy games," a BCCI source said.
2016-09-05 02:32:10 Read More

US Open: Pouille upsets Nadal to reach quarter-finals

Young Frenchman Lucas Pouille scored a stunning, five-set upset over 14-time Grand Slam singles champion Rafa Nadal, winning a climactic tiebreak 8-6 to reach the US Open quarter-finals on Sunday.
2016-09-05 02:31:28 Read More

5th ODI: Sarfraz leads Pakistan to consolation win

Pakistan's Sarfraz Ahmed and Shoaib Malik shared a fluent partnership of 163 to lead the tourists to a consolation four-wicket win over England in the fifth and final one-day international in Cardiff on Sunday.
2016-09-04 17:59:02 Read More

5th ODI: Sarfraz leads Pakistan to consolation win

Australia beat Sri Lanka, win ODI series 4-1

Skipper David Warner's fluent century and a disciplined bowling effort powered Australia to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the fifth one-day international in Pallekele as the visitors took the series 4-1.
2016-09-04 16:09:45 Read More

Shahan first Indian to win Asian Karting Championship

Indian racer Shahan Ali Mohsin created history by clinching the Micro Max title in the final weekend of the Asian Karting Championship on Sunday.
2016-09-04 15:02:00 Read More

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F1: Rosberg wins Italian GP to cut Hamilton's lead

Germany's Nico Rosberg won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza for dominant Mercedes on Sunday to cut teammate Lewis Hamilton's Formula One world championship lead to two points with seven races remaining.
2016-09-04 13:39:26 Read More

Abhinav Bindra officially bids adieu to shooting

Abhinav Bindra, India's lone individual Olympic gold medallist, on Sunday officially announced his retirement from shooting, saying 'it is time to move on and hand over the baton to the younger generation.'
2016-09-04 13:28:31 Read More

Djokovic dismisses fears of US Open ring rustiness

Novak Djokovic looks to take another step towards a third US Open title when he faces British outsider Kyle Edmund for a place in the quarter-finals on Sunday, dismissing fears of ring-rustiness after two free passes in the first week.
2016-09-04 10:16:21 Read More

India A clinch quadrangular one-day series in Australia

India A rode on a solid all-round performance to clinch the quadrangular one-day series, thrashing Australia by 57 runs in the final clash on Sunday.
2016-09-04 08:53:22 Read More

No rivalry between Virat and me: AB de Villiers

"Virat and Chris are great players who have become great friends, and it's been a great experience to play alongside them. Many people may be surprised that we get along so well, and there is absolutely no rivalry between us," AB de Villiers said.
2016-09-04 05:07:23 Read More

No rivalry between Virat and me: AB de Villiers

Tripura's historic state museum to get its own sports gallery

The museum will soon comprise a separate sports gallery, highlighting the state's progression in the sporting arena over the past several decades.
2016-09-04 03:46:43 Read More

ICC trying to cut the hand that is feeding them: BCCI

"The BCCI is responsible for 80% of ICC's revenue and it does not get a representation in these committees. It clearly looks like the ICC is trying to cut the hand that is feeding them," a top BCCI official said.
2016-09-04 03:34:44 Read More

US Open: Serena Williams races into 4th round

World No.1 Serena Williams dominated Sweden's Johanna Larsson 6-2, 6-1 in the US Open third round match to surpass Martina Navratilova for most Grand Slam wins by a woman with 307 victories.
2016-09-04 03:09:01 Read More

US Open: Wawrinka saves match point in epic win

Stan Wawrinka faced match point at 5-6 in the fourth-set tiebreak but won it 10-8 and then raced through the final set to clinch a 4-6 6-3 6-7(6) 7-6(8) 6-2 victory.
2016-09-04 02:26:22 Read More

India register big win over higher-ranked Puerto Rico

Masterminded superbly by ace striker Sunil Chhetri, a dominant India scripted a sensational 4-1 win over higher-ranked Puerto Rico in an international football friendly at the Andheri Sports Complex stadium on Saturday.
2016-09-03 17:05:51 Read More

Virat Kohli is world's best batsman: Brett Lee

TOI caught up with Brett Lee who is in Chennai to mentor the Ruby Kanchi Warriors in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), and spoke about Virat Kohli's aggression, why he rates Jasprit Bumrah as the best Indian pacer and why Mitchell Starc needs to carry his ODI form to Test cricket.
2016-09-03 15:54:43 Read More

Cricket bodies recoiled at BCCI's IPL plans: De Villiers

"Sporting organisations tend to be criticised, and the BCCI received its share of flak over the years, not least for declining to use technology and the review system, and for their intransigence in arranging our schedules," AB de Villiers wrote in his book.
2016-09-03 15:53:12 Read More

Cricket bodies recoiled at BCCI's IPL plans: De Villiers

Hamilton on pole at Italian GP for third year in a row

Lewis Hamilton took pole position at the Italian Grand Prix for the third year in a row on Saturday with Mercedes teammate and title rival Nico Rosberg joining the Briton on the front row of the grid.
2016-09-03 13:25:57 Read More

Our goal is to be the top-ranked Test team: Rohit Sharma

A farcical washout during the fourth and final Test at the Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago forced the Indian team to surrender their number one ranking in the format but the team is now embarking on a mission to regain the top spot during a busy home season that starts with the New Zealand series later this month.
2016-09-03 13:14:53 Read More

BCCI miffed as ICC allocates USD 135m for CT in England

The USD 135 million budget is a three-fold increase from the USD 45 million that was allocated to the BCCI by the ICC for the World T20 tournament that was held from March 8 to April 3, earlier this year.
2016-09-03 09:50:11 Read More

Eoin Morgan on brink of Bangladesh decision

The future of England cricket tour to Bangladesh was in the balance after an attack on a Dhaka cafe in July saw 20 -- mostly foreign -- hostages killed, with the Islamic State group claiming responsibility.
2016-09-03 04:48:59 Read More

Eoin Morgan on brink of Bangladesh decision

Bimonthly fitness test for contracted players

Fitbits could get trendier in the Indian cricket circuit with the BCCI deciding to strengthen its fitness policies for all contracted cricketers.
2016-09-03 04:26:38 Read More

US Open: Djokovic wins in 32 minutes, Nadal breezes

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was 4-2 ahead in the first set when Mikhail Youzhny called it quits suffering from a left hamstring injury. The outcome completed a bizarre first week for the world number one.
2016-09-03 03:13:02 Read More

BCCI to reject two-tier system in Test cricket

The ICC will convene a special meeting at its headquarters On Sept 6 and 7 to continue the discussions that took place at its annual general meeting in Edinburgh this July.
2016-09-03 03:09:04 Read More

Gold for Yogeshwar Dutt? Maybe not

Media reports on Friday evening stated Yogeshwar's silver could be upgraded to a gold medal because now the sample of Azerbaijan's Toghrul Asgarov, who won the gold in London, had tested positive. But rules suggest Yogi could settle for silver and American Scott could get gold from 2012 Olympics
2016-09-03 02:38:32 Read More

Olympic gold for Yogeshwar Dutt? Maybe not

Media reports on Friday stated Yogeshwar's silver could be upgraded to a gold medal because now the sample of Toghrul Asgarov, who won the gold in London, had tested positive. But rules suggest Yogi could settle for silver and Coleman Scott could get gold.
2016-09-03 02:38:32 Read More

Ranji Trophy to be played at neutral venues from October 6

The 83rd edition of the Ranji Trophy will be played at neutral venues with debutant Chhattisgarh facing Tripura in Ranchi in the first match of the tournament on October 6.
2016-09-02 17:12:03 Read More

Sindhu, Yogeshwar embody true spirit of sportsmanship

While USA women football goalkeeper Hope Solo called Sweden a â€˜bunch of cowardsâ€™ after her teamâ€™s loss in Rio, Sindhu gave a warm hug to Carolina Marin after losing the gold medal match. Two different athletes, two entirely different gestures.
2016-09-02 13:21:21 Read More

More Indian footballers should play overseas: Constantine

National football coach Stephen Constantine on Friday said that more Indian players should play overseas as they have the ability to match the foreign footballers.
2016-09-02 13:04:04 Read More

Zaheer Khan made honorary life member by MCC

Zaheer Khan has been made an honorary life member of the Marylebone Cricket Club, becoming the 24th Indian cricketer to be bestowed the honour. There are now more than 300 Honorary Life Members of MCC out of a total Full Membership of 18,000.
2016-09-02 11:44:34 Read More

Don't believe in looking too far into future: Rahane

He is expected to play an important role in the upcoming packed home season that include 13 Tests but Ajinkya Rahane doesn't want to look too far ahead as that attitude can clutter the mind.
2016-09-02 10:33:24 Read More

ABD's autobiography gets huge pre-launch response in India

Asked at the South African launch of the book whether this was because of his huge popularity among Indian cricket fans, AB de Villiers said he had never expected the kind of response he gets in India every time he plays there.
2016-09-02 06:39:09 Read More

ABD's autobiography gets huge pre-launch response in India

Andy Murray roars into US Open third round

With pounding rain creating a din under the new $150 million roof of the Arthur Ashe stadium, World number two Andy Murray battled through a tense first set to triumph 6-4, 6-1, 6-4 against Marcel Granollers.
2016-09-02 04:12:50 Read More

US Open: Queen Serena downs King, blasting 13 aces

With the new high-tech retractable roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium slammed shut because of persistent rain, Serena Williams swept past Vania King 6-3 6-3 in a tidy 65 minutes to ease into the third round.
2016-09-02 03:50:36 Read More

Messi goal puts Argentina top of World Cup group

Messi created something out of nothing three minutes before half-time when, surrounded by defenders, his shot from outside the box took a deflection on Jose Maria Gimenez and wrong-footed goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.
2016-09-02 03:33:34 Read More

4th ODI: Stokes and Bairstow see off Pakistan

Stokes and Bairstow, only playing on his Yorkshire home ground after Jos Buttler was ruled out in the warm-up with a hamstring injury, got the innings back on track with a fifth-wicket partnership of 103.
2016-09-02 03:27:09 Read More

Two years after Olympics is when India should focus: Anand

The five-time world chess champion spoke to TOI Sports on a range of topics, including India's Olympics participation and what changes the country needs to make.
2016-09-02 02:53:45 Read More

Simona Halep powers into third round at US Open

Fired-up fifth seed Simona Halep reached the third round of the US Open on Thursday with a straight-sets victory over Lucie Safarova in a battle of former French Open finalists under the new roof of Arthur Ashe stadium.
2016-09-01 17:33:33 Read More

Simona Halep powers into third round at US Open

India should be in top 3 in next two years: Raghunath

A lot has changed since the London Games debacle wherein Indian men's hockey team failed to win a single match to finish last at the event. Today, they are ranked sixth in the world and defender VR Raghunathâ€‹ believes that in the coming two years, the team has the potential to reach top three.
2016-09-01 14:22:42 Read More

Formula One: Felipe Massa to retire at end of season

Brazilian Formula One driver Felipe Massa announced on Thursday he will retire at the end of the 2016 season.
2016-09-01 12:32:19 Read More

Rahul is cricket's most improved player: Shastri

Former Indian team director Ravi Shastri has praised KL Rahul, the centurion in the recent T20I series against West Indies in Florida, by singling him out as the most improved batsman in world cricket.
2016-09-01 11:19:50 Read More

Hopefully, one day a vault will be named after me: Dipa

"Before leaving for the Rio Olympics, I was a normal Dipa, but I have got so much love and affection from all corners since my return even though I couldn't win a medal. I wish to thank the media for making the country my audience," Dipa Karmakar said.
2016-09-01 05:13:12 Read More

Nadal rolls into third round under new US Open roof

Rafael Nadal defeated Andreas Seppi 6-0, 7-5, 6-1 to book a meeting with Andrey Kuznetsov for a place in the round of 16. The new $150 million roof was called into action for the first time when light rain began falling in the second set.
2016-09-01 04:41:52 Read More

Garbine Muguruza, Milos Raonic crash out of US Open

French Open champion Garbine Muguruza, who has struggled in the aftermath of her breakthrough at Roland Garros in June, slumped to a 7-5, 6-4 loss to Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova, the world number 48.
2016-09-01 04:16:00 Read More

Overseas tours toughened me: KL Rahul

"If you are not hungry or consistent, you don't play cricket for a long time at any level. I have understood and embraced that. You have to take each ball as a challenge and be one better than that challenge," KL Rahul said.
2016-09-01 04:10:36 Read More

Djokovic gets walkover at US Open, Wozniacki stops rot

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was handed a walkover when Jiri Vesely of the Czech Republic withdrew from their second round encounter at the US Open after suffering an inflammation of the left forearm.
2016-09-01 04:03:07 Read More

US Open closes roof for first time during match

The cover of the retractable roof atop the Arthur Ashe Stadium took about 5 minutes to close at 3-all in the second set of 14-time major champion Rafael Nadal's second-round match against Andreas Seppi.
2016-09-01 03:44:15 Read More

Didn't expect so much love and respect from people: Sakshi

Sakshi has been the toast of the country on her return and has had no time to rest and think about how life has suddenly changed. TOI caught up with her on Monday evening, just hours after she got the Khel Ratna from the President of India.
2016-09-01 03:21:58 Read More

Lodha Panel asks BCCI to form Apex Council by Dec 15

The Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee has given the BCCI a second set of timelines besides setting a December 15 deadline for conducting AGM and forming an Apex Council.
2016-08-31 16:30:26 Read More

4th ODI: Australia beat Sri Lanka, clinch series

John Hastings claimed six wickets before Aaron Finch and George Bailey's attacking half-centuries powered Australia to a series clinching six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the fourth one-day international in Dambulla on Wednesday.
2016-08-31 16:19:42 Read More

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England transform from ODI flops to record-breakers

England were accused of failing to move with the times in ODIs, of focusing too much on Tests to the detriment of the shorter format, and of a short-sighted, conservative selection policy but on Wednesday they plundered a world-record total on way to a series-clinching victory vs Pakistan.
2016-08-31 13:21:09 Read More

England transform from ODI flops to record-breakers

Ashwin slips to 3rd spot, Rahane at 8th in Test rankings

Offspinner R Ashwin dropped a rung to 3rd spot but remained the highest-placed Indian bowler, while Ajinkya Rahane remained static at 8th in the batsmen's list of the latest ICC Test rankings issued on Wednesday.
2016-08-31 12:47:34 Read More

Scott Boland bouncer breaks Angelo Mathews' helmet

Sri Lankan skipper Angelo Mathews was badly shaken on Wednesday after a bouncer smashed into his helmet during a match against Australia and broke a protective strap designed to safeguard the back of his skull.
2016-08-31 11:56:48 Read More

Thakur not for 'four-day Tests' and 'two tier system'

The BCCI president said that he wants to dig deep into the issue of bringing back spectators rather than curtailing the duration of the game. "We should analyse the shortcomings (of Test cricket)," Anurag Thakur said.
2016-08-31 10:31:05 Read More

Yogeshwar wants dead wrestlerâ€™s family to keep medal

Yogeshwar Dutt, via twitter, stated that he would like to see deceased Kudukhovâ€™s family keep the medal as it would be respectful for them. He went on to say that human compassion is paramount for him.
2016-08-31 08:29:45 Read More

I was lucky I wasn't good in studies: Gopichand

â€‹â€‹In the last 12 years since setting up his academy in Hyderabad, Gopichand produced two Olympic medalist and he said he never thought his dream to see India win an Olympic medal in badminton would come true so soon.
2016-08-31 08:12:47 Read More

WATCH: Soloâ€™s â€˜Fâ€™rustration after contract termination

Solo was suspended for six months for calling Sweden a â€˜bunch of cowardsâ€™ after the Swedes beat the US 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the quarterfinals of the Olympic tournament on Friday and the visibly distraught player said, â€œSix month suspension no pay, terminated contract effective immediately.â€ She goes on to say in the video, â€œ17 f------ years and itâ€™s over.â€
2016-08-31 07:03:54 Read More

Ana Ivanovic not ready to join Schweinsteiger in retirement

Ana Ivanovic has not won a match since making the quarter-finals at Mallorca in June. Since then she has lost first round at Wimbledon, the Olympics and Cincinnati with her confidence not helped by a wrist injury.
2016-08-31 05:21:25 Read More

This day, that year: Sobers hits six sixes in an over

It was on this day (August 31st) that the feat of hitting six sixes in an over was first achieved by Sir Garfield Sobers in 1968 at St Helen's, Swansea in an English county match while playing for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan.
2016-08-31 04:36:12 Read More

Murray, Serena ride strong serves into US Open 2nd round

Wimbledon champion Serena Williams, launching her latest bid to rewrite the record books, started strong and didn't let up in 6-3, 6-3 victory over 29th-ranked Ekaterina Makarova at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
2016-08-31 04:03:58 Read More

Alex Hales backs England to keep on breaking records

Hales's innings at his home ground of Trent Bridge was the highest score by any England batsman in this format and helped the hosts to a 169-run win that ensured they won the series at 3-0 up with two to play.
2016-08-31 03:31:39 Read More

Aussie players' mouths bigger than their ability: Thomson

Former great Jeff Thomson takes a dig at current Australian players and deems them average.
2016-08-31 03:21:30 Read More

I will try my level best to get gold in Tokyo: Sindhu

India's latest badminton sensation and Rio Olympics silver medalist PV Sindhu walked into TOI's office to warm applause, wowing everyone with her charming manner, infectious smile and friendly vibes.
2016-08-31 03:20:05 Read More

3rd ODI: Record-breaking England beat Pakistan

England struck a world record one-day international total of 444/3 as they crushed Pakistan by 169 runs at Trent Bridge to take an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Pakistan, in reply, were bowled out for 275 in 42.4 overs.
2016-08-30 20:45:26 Read More

Virat Kohli retains No. 1 spot in T20 rankings

Virat Kohli has maintained his number one position in the ICC T20 batsmen rankings, while off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin returned to the top five in the bowlers' list, climbing up to fourth spot from seventh.
2016-08-30 14:48:18 Read More

Our daughters saved India's face in Rio Olympics, says Modi

Showering praise on Olympic medalists shuttler PV Sindhu and wrestler Sakshi Malik, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said these "daughters" were the saving grace of India at the Rio Olympics 2016.
2016-08-30 12:55:33 Read More

Rooney to end England career after 2018 World Cup

England captain Wayne Rooney announced on Tuesday that the 2018 World Cup in Russia will be his final tournament as an international footballer. Rooney is also England's record goal-scorer with 53 goals.
2016-08-30 12:46:19 Read More

India A lose by 1 run to Australia A, still make it to final

Skipper Manish Pandey's valiant century went in vain as India A lost to Australia A by a solitary run in a high-scoring thriller in the Quadrangular Cricket series on Tuesday but still made it to the summit clash.
2016-08-30 11:36:38 Read More

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Pujara and I should've carried on, says Rahane

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U-18 Asia Cup hockey final: India beat Bangladesh 5-4

Pujara's quality leads India out of danger

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BCCI SGM adjourned, September 30 deadline missed

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Kolkata Test: Kane Williamson out of 2nd Test

Kolkata Test: Kane Williamson out of 2nd Test

I feel Virat Kohli will break all records: VVS Laxman

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India beat Pakistan to enter U-18 Asia Cup hockey final

Kohli, Gambhir share light moments during practice

We look forward to DRS introduction in future: Kohli

Can Rohit Sharma come good at Eden Gardens?

Rampant India eye series win in 250th home Test

Kolkata Test: No place for Gambhir in Playing XI

Consistency, a state of mind: Sania Mirza

Kohli determined to bounce back from Kanpur failure

BCCI SGM: Final ball of final over?

Eden Gardens: Five famous Indian Test wins

CL: Barcelona battle from goal down to beat Gladbach 2-1

CL: Barcelona battle from goal down to beat Gladbach 2-1

2nd ODI: Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by two wickets

Gautam Gambhir's selection gives a ray of hope to seniors

Anil Kumble wants Martin Guptill's run drought to continue

Amit Mishra toils hard in optional practice session

Will play to beat Pak for sake of our soldiers: Sreejesh

Kumble says Pujara is vital cog in Team India's wheel

BCCI got full chance to argue recommendations: Lodha

Ashwin becomes No. 2 in Tests, top place in sight

Ashwin becomes No. 2 in Tests, top place in sight

Lodha panel moves SC to oust BCCI bosses

â€˜Eden here I come loaded with ambitionsâ€™ tweets Gambhir

I am my fiercest rival: Usain Bolt

Shashank took advantage of BCCI, says Srinivasan

Eden Gardens, India's third most successful venue

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England boss Allardyce sacked after newspaper sting

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Eden track will not turn much, says Sourav Ganguly

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