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Sports News For The Year 2017 and Month Jan

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Pandya to lead India A vs Australia in warm-up game

All-rounder Hardik Pandya will be leading an India A side in a three-day warm-up game against Australia at the Brabourne Stadium from February 16-18.
2017-01-31 15:15:49 Read More

Mukund returns, Saha replaces Patel for Bangladesh Test

Abhinav Mukund was recalled after nearly six years as a back-up opener in the 16-member Indian Test squad for one-off Test against Bangladesh. Wriddhiman Saha regained his rightful place as the No. 1 wicket-keeper in Tests, replacing Parthiv Patel.
2017-01-31 13:46:57 Read More

India v England: Bumrah plays down umpiring row

Bumrah sought to play down the controversy surrounding poor umpiring after England captain Eoin Morgan raised the issue after the second T20I, saying both sides will have to move on with the game as decisions do not always go in favour of only one team.
2017-01-31 12:57:00 Read More

6-hour delay in BCCI selection meeting as Amitabh barred

The BCCI selection committee meeting for the one off Test against Bangladesh was delayed by six hours after joint secretary Amitabh Chaudhary was found ineligible to convene the meeting.
2017-01-31 11:31:30 Read More

Diana Edulji vows to put BCCI's house in order

Former India captain Diana Edulji said it was a "great honour" to be selected but that she was "a bit surprised" to be the only cricketer in the group, pledging to work hard to improve all aspects of the game.
2017-01-31 09:44:01 Read More

3rd T20I: Kohli eyes another triumph against determined England

A 4-0 triumph in a five-match Test rubber was followed by a 2-1 win in Virat Kohli's maiden assignment as ODI skipper, and he would look to translate that result into the shortest format and end the series on a high.
2017-01-31 07:40:03 Read More

A waiter once helped Sachin improve his bat swing

Sachin Tendulkar has revealed that suggestion from a Chennai waiter helped him improve his batting.
2017-01-31 06:41:03 Read More

A waiter once helped Sachin improve his bat swing

Sachin Tendulkar has revealed that suggestion from a Chennai waiter helped him improve his batting.
2017-01-31 06:41:03 Read More

This will be Dabang Mumbai's best season: Affan Yousuf

In an exclusive chat with TOI Sports, the 22-year-old spoke on a range of topics, including his team's expectations, personal goals and the disappointment of missing out on Rio Olympics.
2017-01-31 04:49:35 Read More

All London Premier League clubs linked to sex abuse probe

The five clubs swept up in the sex abuse scandal that has rocked English football since former Crewe Alexandra youth player Andy Woodward went public in November last year are Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace and West Ham.
2017-01-31 04:02:18 Read More

Power equations change with COA coming in

The appointment of the committee of administrators (COA) by the Supreme Court has given rise to uncertainty over the roles senior board functionaries like joint-secretary Amitabh Choudhary, treasurer Anirudh Chaudhary and senior vicepresident CK Khanna will play in the coming months.
2017-01-31 03:54:45 Read More

Bangladesh Test: Saha, Patel may both be included in 15

Fit-again wicketkeeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha is expected to make a comeback into the Indian Test team as the national selection committee headed by MSK Prasad decides on the 15-member side for the one-off Test against Bangladesh on Tuesday.
2017-01-30 15:57:16 Read More

My role in BCCI is that of a night-watchman, says Rai

Former Comptroller and Auditor General of India Vinod Rai, who will head the Supreme Court-appointed four-member panel of administrators, called himself a "night-watchman" whose only job will be to ensure a "smooth transition" to an elected body in BCCI.
2017-01-30 13:54:48 Read More

I understand what Fedex, Rafa felt in Oz Open final: Sachin

He saw the epic match only in bits and pieces but Sachin Tendulkar says he could well understand what veterans Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal might have felt during their Australian Open final clash.
2017-01-30 12:12:44 Read More

I understand what Fedex, Rafa felt in Oz Open final: Sachin

Bindra, Gopichand, Rasquinha in task force for Olympics

Sports ministry constituted a task force to prepare a detailed action plan for the next three Olympic Games. Sports Minister Vijay Goel said that PM Narendra Modi has approved the constitution of the eight-member committee.
2017-01-30 11:53:43 Read More

Meet the Supreme Court appointed BCCI panel

A look at the administrators who have been charged with the responsibility to run the world's richest cricket body
2017-01-30 11:50:26 Read More

Shooters Jitu Rai, Heena eye glory at ISSF World Cup

A host of fresh faces will take to the range alongside renowned Indian shooters such as Jitu Rai, Gagan Narang and Heena Sidhu when the year's first ISSF World Cup begins in the capital on February 24.
2017-01-30 11:25:10 Read More

Supreme Court appoints former CAG Vinod Rai to head BCCI

The Supreme Court of India on Monday appointed former CAG Vinod Rai to head Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) along with noted historian Ramachandra Guha, former cricketer Diana Edulji and Vikram Limaye.
2017-01-30 10:38:12 Read More

India can't take Aussies lightly: Sachin Tendulkar

"I have no doubt that our team will prepare to their best of the ability and deliver when it matters. Australians are going to be tough to handle and that's how it has always been", Sachin Tendulkar said.
2017-01-30 10:12:20 Read More

Age is just a number for me, says Ashish Nehra

Ashish Nehra, who took three wickets in the victorious second T20I against England, dismissed the notion that age is against him and said it was just a number and he will keep playing as long as he's fit.
2017-01-30 08:43:50 Read More

Chappell-Hadlee Trophy: Who is Marcus Stoinis?

In this second ODI, and first since September 2015, the unheralded Victorian allrounder took Australia to the doorstep of an epic chase.
2017-01-30 06:59:36 Read More

Roger Federer drops hints that the end may be nigh

35-year-old Roger Federer admitted his return to Melbourne wasn't guaranteed after he ended a five-year wait for his 18th major title by beating Rafael Nadal in a thrilling five-setter at the Australian Open.
2017-01-30 04:50:44 Read More

How Roger Federer turned 18 again for Grand Slam No. 18

That fearless Roger Federer of old, who didn't mind losing a few, had to make a return if Rafael Nadal had to be stopped at the Australian Open final. The world then saw an all-out attack theory put to action.
2017-01-30 04:18:44 Read More

Talking points: Overstepping haunts India and the dead Zinger

A look at the major talking points from the second T20I between India and England in Nagpur which the hosts registered a close five-run victory.
2017-01-30 03:18:22 Read More

We had belief, Nehra and Bumrah were outstanding: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli said they had the "belief" to win the match and level the series even after posting a modest score on the board and termed the bowling efforts of veteran Ashish Nehra and Jasprit Bumrah as "outstanding".
2017-01-29 17:58:47 Read More

2nd T20I: Nehra, Bumrah star as India seal last-ball thriller

India beat England in a last-ball thriller to win the second T20I by five runs to draw level at 1-1 in the three-match series in Nagpur on Sunday. Chasing 145, England managed 139/6 as Bumrah held his nerves to defend seven runs in the final over.
2017-01-29 17:07:07 Read More

Federer defends timeout after 'legal cheating' claim

Roger Federer slammed comments that he had engaged in "legal cheating" by taking a medical timeout at a crucial stage of his Australian Open victory over Rafael Nadal on Sunday.
2017-01-29 16:03:47 Read More

Sarita wins on pro debut; Pinki, Poon make winning starts

Celebrated Indian woman boxer L Sarita Devi comfortably outpunched Zsofia Bedo of Hungary to make a winning start to her professional career in the IBC Fight Night at the at the Khuman Lampak Stadium.
2017-01-29 15:52:26 Read More

Sex abuse scandal is a disgrace, says Beckham

England football icon David Beckham labelled the historical sex abuse scandal that has rocked the sport as a 'disgrace' in an insightful interview on BBC Radio on Sunday.
2017-01-29 15:39:13 Read More

Emotional Federer savours long-awaited 18th Grand Slam win

An emotional Roger Federer wiped away tears and urged Rafa Nadal to stay with him on the tour for years to come after felling his great rival to win his fifth Australian Open on Sunday.
2017-01-29 14:12:05 Read More

Emotional Federer savours long-awaited 18th Grand Slam win

PV Sindhu wins maiden Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold

Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu and national champion Sameer Verma began the new season on a resounding note by winning the women's and men's singles crowns respectively at the $120,000 Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold.
2017-01-29 13:23:28 Read More

Federer beats Nadal in five-set thriller to win Australian Open

Roger Federer defeated his long-time rival Rafael Nadal in a hard-fought contest to win the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday. The 17th seed Swiss won the five-setter finale against the Spaniard 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3.
2017-01-29 12:20:54 Read More

Indian U-19 team trainer Sawant found dead in hotel

The fitness trainer of Under-19 Indian cricket team Rajesh Sawant was found dead in a private hotel this morning, police said.
2017-01-29 08:24:43 Read More

Australian Open: Sania-Dodig lose in mixed doubles final

Sania Mirza will have to wait for her seventh Grand Slam trophy as the Indian and her Croatian partner Ivan Dodig lost the Australian Open mixed doubles final 2-6, 4-6 to underdogs Abigail Spears and Juan Sebastian Cabal on Sunday.
2017-01-29 06:35:14 Read More

Kothrud boy Kedar Jadhav new star on cricket pitch

Kedar Jadhav is a late bloomer. His first official BCCI match came in the 2004-05 season when he was 18, and he made his international debut at the age of 29. Still, confidence is not a byproduct of experience for him.
2017-01-29 06:01:02 Read More

Federer v Nadal: Sit back and soak in this rivalry

This is the contest for ages, a clash of aesthetics of all time where you do not know whose corner to show up at.
2017-01-29 05:50:28 Read More

Australian Open: World waits for Federer v Nadal rerun

Swiss Roger Federer and Spaniard Rafael Nadal will collide in a hugely anticipated Australian Open final on Sunday after both veterans beat the odds to open a new chapter in their thrilling Grand Slam rivalry.
2017-01-29 03:35:13 Read More

Walcott hat-trick as Arsenal dump Saints out of FA Cup

Theo Walcott struck a hat-trick against his former club after Danny Welbeck scored twice on his first start since a knee injury in May as Arsenal thrashed Southampton 5-0 in the fourth round of the FA Cup at St Mary's on Saturday.
2017-01-29 03:00:57 Read More

Walcott hat-trick as Arsenal dump Saints out of FA Cup

2nd T20I: Can India stop resurgent England?

India have concerns in the middle order too. The likes of Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni are seeking both consistency and fast starts to their innings. The likes of Manish Pandey and Hardik Pandya too need to step up.
2017-01-28 17:32:58 Read More

Parnell, Tahir shine in South Africa ODI win

Wayne Parnell and Imran Tahir took three wickets each to set up a comfortable eight-wicket win for South Africa in the first one-day international at St George's Park on Saturday.
2017-01-28 16:09:03 Read More

Liverpool knocked out of FA Cup by Wolves

Second-tier Wolverhampton Wanderers ensured Liverpool's season went from bad to worse as they knocked the seven-times winners out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win at Anfield on Saturday.
2017-01-28 14:46:55 Read More

Australian Open: Sania eyes seventh Grand Slam title

The second-seeded combination will be clashing with the unseeded Abigail Spears of America and Colombian Juan Sebastian Cabal in the grand finale at Melbourne Park.
2017-01-28 13:22:42 Read More

'One-state, one-vote' may dilute standard of Ranji: Gavaskar

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday feared that the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha Committee's one-state, one vote recommendation may 'dilute' the standard of Ranji Trophy cricket in India.
2017-01-28 11:52:56 Read More

Tendulkar recalls mongoose' 'help' in Hero Cup semifinal win

It was a gamble that paid off and still remembered fondly as Tendulkar bowled three dot balls to Allan Donald preceded by a runout and Brian McMillan failed to get a boundary off the last delivery with the crowd buzzing from behind.
2017-01-28 10:46:24 Read More

Serena wins Australian Open for 23rd Grand Slam crown

Serena Williams beat her sister Venus 6-4, 6-4 in the Australian Open final on Saturday to win her 23rd Grand Slam singles title and become the most successful tennis player in the open era.
2017-01-28 10:22:57 Read More

Roger and Rafa, eight Slamming finals

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will play their ninth Grand Slam final at the Australian Open on Sunday. Here is how the eight previous finals unfolded:
2017-01-28 09:16:10 Read More

Is there life after Federer and Nadal?

The performances of Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal in reaching the final of this year's Australian Open have served a timely reminder as to what men's tennis was missing when both were sidelined last year.
2017-01-28 07:02:22 Read More

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Is there life after Federer and Nadal?

Live: South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI

Catch all the live cricket score updates, ball by ball cricket commentary from the 1st ODI between South Africa and Sri Lanka in Port Elizabeth
2017-01-28 06:58:06 Read More

Combination woes for Kohli as India gear up to save series

Facing the prospect of a series defeat at home for the first time in 15 months, skipper Virat Kohli will have a relook at his team combination as hosts India take on a resurgent England in a do-or-die second T20 International, here tomorrow.
2017-01-28 06:46:37 Read More

Bolt turns in medal, would help fund Carter appeal

Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt returned his 2008 Beijing Olympic 4x100m relay gold medal Friday and would help finance an appeal to Nesta Carter's doping punishment, the Jamaica Gleaner reported.
2017-01-28 04:35:55 Read More

Amitabh, Anirudh BCCI's likely choices as ICC reps

Indian cricket board (BCCI) is likely to submit the names of joint secretary Amitabh Chaudhary and treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry to the Supreme Court on Friday as its re presentatives for the International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting in Dubai on February 4 to 5.
2017-01-28 03:39:01 Read More

Amitabh, Anirudh BCCI's likely choices as ICC reps

History beckons Serena, sister Venus stands in way

The Williams sisters have played each other 27 times, with the 35-year-old Serena closing out 16 of the match-ups. She won their last meeting -in the quarters of the US Open -as also their last encounter here in the final in 2003.
2017-01-28 03:16:32 Read More

ICC rankings: Pakistan may not qualify for 2019 World Cup

"Pakistan could not improve its points' position in a bid to qualify directly for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, even as there was little movement in the team rankings," an ICC statement said.
2017-01-27 17:53:09 Read More

Past wins against Federer mean nothing, says Nadal

Rafael Nadal insisted his past Grand Slam wins against Roger Federer will have no bearing on their much-awaited showdown in the Australian Open final on Sunday.
2017-01-27 15:43:28 Read More

Australian Open: Nadal sets up dream final against Federer

Rafael Nadal set up an Australian Open final against his great rival Roger Federer after edging Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (4/7), 6-4 in a classic five-set semi-final which stretched for nearly five hours on Friday.
2017-01-27 13:56:46 Read More

Series against England turning point of career: Jadhav

"After hitting the century against England in Pune, I thought if I continue with the same performance, there is a possibility of getting man of the series (award)," Kedar Jadhav said.
2017-01-27 11:58:03 Read More

Bindra to head new TOP committee to identify talent

The committee has the objective of identifying and supporting potential medal prospects for 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games under the TOP scheme, which was formulated keeping in mind the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games.
2017-01-27 11:31:55 Read More

Kohli slips, Dhoni rises slightly in ICC ODI rankings

Indian captain Virat Kohli today slipped a rung to third in the ICC rankings for ODI batsmen but his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni gained a spot to be 13th in the latest list issued here.
2017-01-27 07:26:10 Read More

Sania Mirza one win away from 7th Grand Slam

Sania Mirza put herself in contention for a seventh Grand Slam title as she breezed into the Australian Open mixed doubles final with Ivan Dodig, beating local favourites Samantha Stosur and Sam Groth.
2017-01-27 06:18:04 Read More

Teammate likely to appeal doping ruling that cost Bolt gold

Jamaican Olympic officials are likely to appeal the doping sanction of relay runner Nesta Carter that has cost Usain Bolt one of his nine Olympic gold medals.
2017-01-27 05:50:48 Read More

Man United into League Cup final despite 2-1 loss to Hull

Manchester United reached the English League Cup final despite surrendering its 17-match unbeaten record with a 2-1 loss to Hull in the second leg of their semifinal on Thursday.
2017-01-27 05:08:38 Read More

Man United into League Cup final despite 2-1 loss to Hull

Australia captain Smith ruled out of NZ one-dayers

Australia captain Steve Smith has been ruled out of the upcoming one-day international series in New Zealand after he picked up a minor ankle injury in the ODI victory over Pakistan in Adelaide on Thursday.
2017-01-27 03:26:55 Read More

This win is most complete performance of the tour: Morgan

England captain Eoin Morgan pointed out that Virat Kohli's wicket in the eighth over of the innings was a big moment in the game. Morgan added the execution of slower balls helped England restrict India to under 150.
2017-01-26 17:34:13 Read More

Talking points: Kohli's captaincy blues and Morgan special

Here's a look at the major talking points from the first T20I between India and England in Kanpur.
2017-01-26 16:57:21 Read More

My opening the batting provides extra balance: Kohli

"You can have an extra batsman in the middle order, a player like Suresh Raina gets more dangerous at 3, so when Rohit is not around as an opener, I can anytime step up because it provides more balance," Virat Kohli said.
2017-01-26 16:13:00 Read More

1st T20I: England beat India by seven wickets to take 1-0 lead

Riding on their openers' fiery start, captain Eoin Morgan's mid-innings onslaught and Joe Root's finishing hits, England chased down the 148-run target with 11 balls to spare to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
2017-01-26 12:54:27 Read More

Federer edges Wawrinka thriller to reach final

Roger Federer edged a five-set thriller against his fellow Swiss and close friend Stan Wawrinka at the Australian Open on Thursday to become the oldest Grand Slam finalist in 43 years.
2017-01-26 12:45:14 Read More

5th ODI: Australia win ODI series 4-1 against Pakistan

Australia cruised to a 57-run victory over Pakistan in the fifth and final One-day international at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.
2017-01-26 12:26:41 Read More

Lodha effect: Shukla, 5 UPCA office-bearers quit

The office-bearers who were forced to step down were Tahir Hasan, Madan Mohan Mishra (both vice-presidents), BC Jain (jt. secretary accounts), KN Tandon (treasurer), Suhaib Ahmed (jt. secretary) and Shukla.
2017-01-26 11:00:53 Read More

Live Score: India vs England, 1st T20I

Live Commentary & Live Cicket Score updates India vs England 1st T20I, Kanpur
2017-01-26 10:46:02 Read More

Paes-Hingis pair out of Australian Open

Paes and Hingis lost 3-6 2-6 to the local pair of Sam Groth and Samantha Stosur in a quarterfinal match that lasted 55 minutes.
2017-01-26 09:42:43 Read More

Paes-Hingis pair out of Australian Open

Paes and Hingis lost 3-6 2-6 to the local pair of Sam Groth and Samantha Stosur in a quarterfinal match that lasted 55 minutes.
2017-01-26 09:42:43 Read More

What more should I do? Advani asks after Padma Bhushan snub

Advani, who has pocketed eight world titles in the last eight years, was recommended for the third highest civilian award of the country by the Karnataka government as well as the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India (BSFI).
2017-01-26 07:20:33 Read More

Serena, Venus set up dream Australian final

Unstoppable Serena Williams zeroed in on a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title Thursday by setting up an Australian Open final against her older sister Venus, as the siblings' dream came true.
2017-01-26 07:17:42 Read More

Southampton stun Liverpool to reach League Cup final

Shane Long struck a stoppage-time winner as Southampton upset Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield on Wednesday to become the first side to reach the League Cup final without conceding after expertly manning the barricades in their last-four second leg clash.
2017-01-26 06:02:24 Read More

Live Blog: Australia v Pakistan, 5th ODI, Adelaide

Catch Times of India's live cricket score updates, ball by ball cricket commentary from the 5th ODI between Australia and Pakistan in Adelaide.
2017-01-26 03:57:37 Read More

Sloppy South African fielding hands Sri Lanka T20 series win

AB de Villiers's sparkling half century could not prevent Sri Lanka from snatching a five-wicket victory with one ball to spare as they capitalised on six dropped catches by South Africa in the third Twenty20 on Wednesday.
2017-01-26 03:06:12 Read More

A T20 series with an eye on the future

`Series of opportunity', `vision' and `breakthrough series'. These were the words Virat Kohli chose to harp on, on the eve of the first T20I.
2017-01-26 02:36:46 Read More

Rahul Dravid declines Bangalore University honorary doctorate

"While thanking the university for recognizing him, (Dravid) has in all humility declined to accept the honorary degree," Vice-Chancellor B Thimme Gowda.
2017-01-25 17:54:25 Read More

Sehwag shares sketch of Dhoni, wishes Pujara in style

Former Indian swashbuckling opener Virender Sehwag is as popular on Twitter as he was on the cricket field.
2017-01-25 15:55:59 Read More

Sehwag shares sketch of Dhoni, wishes Pujara in style

Former Indian swashbuckling opener Virender Sehwag is as popular on Twitter as he was on the cricket field.
2017-01-25 15:55:59 Read More

Usain Bolt loses gold as IOC strips Jamaica of 2008 relay win

The loss of the relay gold deprives Usain Bolt of one of his 'triple triples' -- he won gold in the 100m, 200 and the 4x100m at Beijing and then went on to repeat the feat in London in 2012 and again in Rio last year.
2017-01-25 14:38:28 Read More

Kohli, Sreejesh, Sakshi, Deepa, Thangavelu named for Padma Shri

Besides Kohli, the seven other sportspersons named for the award are wrestler Sakshi Malik, Paralympians Thangavelu and Deepa Malik, gymnast Dipa Karmakar, hockey captain PR Sreejesh, discus thrower Gowda and blind cricket team captain Shekar Naik.
2017-01-25 13:10:41 Read More

Nadal masters Raonic to reach Australian Open semi-finals

14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal was too clinical for Milos Raonic, winning 6-4, 7-6 (9/7), 6-4 in two hours 44 minutes and will play Bulgaria's 15th seed Grigor Dimitrov in Friday's semi-final.
2017-01-25 12:10:43 Read More

Dhoni's batting drill at death: Steer Bumrah's wide yorkers

â€‹Ahead of the first T20 International at Green Park, MS Dhoni had a separate session with Indian team's yorker specialist Jasprit Bumrah to counter the wide yorkers effectively bowled by England pacers.
2017-01-25 11:52:25 Read More

We are much more confident going into T20s, says Morgan

"I think confidence is the big word in T20 cricket, confidence and momentum. Having had a win under our belt, we are looking forward to the three-match T20 series in what could potentially be very exciting," England captain Eoin Morgan said.
2017-01-25 11:23:36 Read More

Rasool, Chahal can seal specialist spinners' spot: Kohli

Having led Yuzvendra Chahal and Parvez Rasool in the Indian Premier League, skipper Virat Kohli feels that three-match T20 International series against England will provide perfect opportunity to the duo to establish themselves as "specialists" in the shortest format.
2017-01-25 09:07:58 Read More

Australian Open: Dimitrov dismantles Goffin to make semi-finals

Grigor Dimitrov dismantled 11th seed David Goffin 6-3 6-2 6-4 in their Australian Open quarter-final on Wednesday to advance to his second grand slam semi-final.
2017-01-25 06:38:59 Read More

Australian Open: Dimitrov dismantles Goffin to make semi-finals

Grigor Dimitrov dismantled 11th seed David Goffin 6-3 6-2 6-4 in their Australian Open quarter-final on Wednesday to advance to his second grand slam semi-final.
2017-01-25 06:38:59 Read More

1st T20I: Time for Pant and Co. to make it count on big stage

India have a different squad for the T20s compared to the one that was picked for the preceding ODIs. The 6 players who were not part of the 50-over squad are Rishabh Pant, Mandeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Parvez Rasool, Suresh Raina and Ashish Nehra.
2017-01-25 06:23:12 Read More

Sania-Dodig beat Bopanna-Gabriela to enter Open semis

Sania Mirza and Ivan Dodig held their nerves and saved two match points against Rohan Bopanna and Gabriela Dabrowski before pulling off a tense win to seal a place in the mixed doubles semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday.
2017-01-25 05:19:46 Read More

Serena Williams powers into Australian Open semis

Serena Williams remained on course for her 23rd grand slam title by quelling the challenge of in-form Briton Johanna Konta 6-2 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the eighth time on Wednesday.
2017-01-25 03:59:32 Read More

Green Park turns into India audition ground

As Virat Kohli's era as India's captain across formats is under way, the transition continues between veterans and often inconsistent youngsters.
2017-01-25 03:39:06 Read More

Saha showed he is the best, says MSK Prasad

Chief Selector MSK Prasad Talks About The Battle For The Wicketkeeper's Slot, Yuvraj's Comeback & His Equation With Virat Kohli ...
2017-01-25 03:11:19 Read More

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Saha showed he is the best, says MSK Prasad

Chief Selector MSK Prasad Talks About The Battle For The Wicketkeeper's Slot, Yuvraj's Comeback & His Equation With Virat Kohli ...
2017-01-25 03:11:19 Read More

Joe Mennie suffers fractured skull, brain bleed

Pace bowler Joe Mennie has suffered a fractured skull and some bleeding into his brain after being hit on the head by a ball during training but he does not require surgery, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Wednesday.
2017-01-25 02:37:15 Read More

Australian Open: Lucic-Baroni upsets Pliskova to make semis

Mirjana Lucic-Baroni kept her fairytale Australian Open alive Wednesday by stunning fifth seed Karolina Pliskova to make her first Grand Slam semi-final since Wimbledon in 1999.
2017-01-25 02:25:53 Read More

Cheteshwar Pujara confident of doing well in T20 format

Cheteshwar Pujara, who has been in top form in first class cricket, has not been seen in the same light in the limited over formats, especially in the slam-bang T20 matches and did not play in the last two IPL editions.
2017-01-24 13:22:39 Read More

Parthiv has to wait, Saha still automatic choice: Ganguly

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly feels Parthiv Patel has to wait to play Tests for India as his successes have come at the domestic level of late while Wridhhiman Saha has been doing it at the international level.
2017-01-24 13:08:01 Read More

Yuvraj wanted to mentor the team: MSK Prasad

"With age, we can sense of maturity which is visible in Yuvraj. I had a long, casual chat with him. He told me that he wanted to play the senior, mentors' role in the Indian team," BCCI selection committee chairman MSK Prasad said.
2017-01-24 11:50:33 Read More

Federer blitzes Zverev to set up Wawrinka S/F clash

Roger Federer, the 17-time Grand Slam champion, set up a semi-final against fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka with a 6-1, 7-5, 6-2 win in just 92 minutes on Rod Laver Arena.
2017-01-24 11:15:17 Read More

SC allows govt, BCCI to suggest names of administrators

A bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra also allowed BCCI to suggest three names after following the due process to represent it at the ICC meeting due in first week of February.
2017-01-24 10:42:23 Read More

SC allows govt, BCCI to suggest names of administrators

Pandya returns wiser after harsh reality check

Hardik Pandya has come back "wiser" into the Indian team after being dropped and says his recent performance has given him a sense of belonging at the highest level.
2017-01-24 10:32:14 Read More

BCCI v Lodha: Supreme Court to reject names over 70 years

The Supreme Court of India has rejected all nine names submitted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) counsel, but granted senior lawyer Kapil Sabil permission to provide suggestions for an interim panel to run Indian cricket.
2017-01-24 09:35:15 Read More

BCCI v Lodha: Supreme Court to reject names over 70 years

Sania, Bopanna to clash for semis spot in mixed doubles

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna set up a mixed doubles quarterfinal clash against each other at the Australian Open after winning their respective matches on Tuesday.
2017-01-24 08:58:02 Read More

Wawrinka into Australian Open semis with Tsonga win

Former champion Stan Wawrinka engaged in a war of words with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga but won the argument that counted to storm into the Australian Open semi-finals with a 7-6(2) 6-4 6-3 win over the Frenchman on Tuesday.
2017-01-24 07:06:28 Read More

Saha's double ton helps Rest of India clinch Irani Cup

Bengal wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha's resolute double century helped Rest of India (ROI) beat Ranji Champions Gujarat by six wickets and clinch the Irani Cup at the Brabourne Stadium on Tuesday.
2017-01-24 06:43:59 Read More

Oz Open: Vandeweghe blasts into first Grand Slam semis

Coco Vandeweghe blasted her way into her first grand slam semi-final with a dominant display of power tennis to destroy French Open champion Garbine Muguruza 6-4 6-0 at the Australian Open on Tuesday.
2017-01-24 04:12:38 Read More

Oz Open: Vandeweghe blasts into first Grand Slam semis

India v England: Of confidence and concerns

India's performance on the cricket field under the dynamic Virat Kohli has been so hot that drawing rooms across the country have hardly had to use room heaters.
2017-01-24 03:39:16 Read More

Ecclestone out, Carey in as Liberty complete F1 deal

Bernie Ecclestone's long reign as Formula One's ringmaster came to an end Monday as Liberty Media completed its multi-billion-dollar takeover of motorsport's most prestigious brand.
2017-01-24 03:16:17 Read More

Venus reaches first semis at Melbourne Park in 14 years

Venus Williams continued her astonishing late-career revival by felling Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4 7-6(3) on Tuesday to reach her first Australian Open semi-final in 14 years.
2017-01-24 02:32:35 Read More

Dhoni's 'special' gift to Kohli: Series winning match ball

MS Dhoni decided to pass on his legacy of collecting memorabilia to the current captain Virat Kohli as he gifted the series winning match ball, something which turned out to be an emotional moment for the current skipper.
2017-01-23 14:45:35 Read More

Nadal fights off Monfils to reach Australian Open quarterfinals

Rafael Nadal fought back to deny mercurial Frenchman Gael Monfils over four sets and reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final since 2015 at the Australian Open on Monday.
2017-01-23 13:24:39 Read More

David Warner wins Allan Border medal for second year

Australian vice-captain David Warner also took the one-day international player award, while fast bowler Mitchell Starc was crowned Test player of the year despite missing half the period with injury.
2017-01-23 12:34:23 Read More

Wish I get a chance to interact with Ashwin: Rasool

"I had no clue that Ashwin has been rested for the series. Actually, when I got a call from the BCCI office, I thought this will be a first chance for me to share the dressing room with Ashwin," Parvez Rasool said.
2017-01-23 11:51:39 Read More

Ashwin, Jadeja rested for Eng T20s; Mishra and Rasool come in

In a statement released by BCCI, legspinner Amit Mishra and Jammu and Kashmir allrounder Parvez Rasool have been named in the squad as replacements for Ashwin and Jadeja.
2017-01-23 08:42:58 Read More

'Woakes bowled last over not to protect Stokes'

England captain Eoin Morgan has said the ploy to bring in Chris Woakes for the last over in the inconsequential third ODI against India was not a way of protecting Ben Stokes, who had been hammered in a similar pressure situation during last year's World T20 final.
2017-01-23 08:35:23 Read More

'Woakes bowled last over not to protect Stokes'

T20s will help in improving death bowling, says Kohli

India may have just played their last ODI before the Champions Trophy, which is still five months away, but skipper Virat Kohli is not unduly concerned and said the more T20s the team plays the better it will get at death bowling in the 50-over format.
2017-01-23 07:04:57 Read More

EPL: Diego Costa stars as Chelsea extend lead

Diego Costa marked his comeback with a goal as Chelsea overcame an obdurate Hull City side 2-0 on Sunday to surge eight points clear at the Premier League summit.
2017-01-23 03:04:10 Read More

In pics: Surprises at Australian Open week one

The first seven days of the 2017 Australian Open - the first Grand Slam of the year - witnessed several upset defeats. Hereâ€™s a recap of the week's big moments.
2017-01-23 02:40:16 Read More

Serena battles into Australian Open quarter-finals

Serena Williams battled into her 11th Australian quarter-final on Monday, joining sister Venus Williams, in her unrelenting quest for yet another Grand Slam title and the return of her top world ranking.
2017-01-23 02:24:58 Read More

Jadhav, Pandya's show a great demo for CT: Virat Kohli

"Definitely, it has been a series of positives even today, 173 for 5, two youngsters step up almost get us through the line, fighting back against good quality fast bowlers. It was a great demo for the Champions Trophy," Kohli said
2017-01-22 17:22:42 Read More

Talking points: India's opening woes and Jadeja's bunny

A look at the major talking points from the third ODI between India and England in Kolkata.
2017-01-22 16:51:53 Read More

Australian Open: Top seed Kerber stunned by Vandeweghe

World number one Angelique Kerber was knocked out of the Australian Open on Sunday in a stunning upset by Coco Vandeweghe, just hours after men's top seed Andy Murray was sent packing.
2017-01-22 13:55:11 Read More

Australian Open: Federer downs Nishikori to reach quarters

Federer will now play Andy Murray's conqueror Mischa Zverev after winning 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 in three hours 24 minutes on Rod Laver Arena.
2017-01-22 12:41:40 Read More

3rd ODI: Stokes' quickfire fifty takes England to 321

A late surge led by Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes powered England to 321/8 in the third and final ODI at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Sunday.
2017-01-22 12:02:48 Read More

England win Eden thriller; India take series 2-1

Chasing 322 against England, India fell short of the target by five runs in a last-ball thriller to lose the third and final ODI of the three-match series in Kolkata. By virtue of winning the first two ODIs in Pune and Cuttack, India took the series 2-1.
2017-01-22 12:02:48 Read More

Australia take ODI series against Pakistan

Australia beat Pakistan by 86 runs in the fourth One-day international in Sydney on Sunday.
2017-01-22 11:50:43 Read More

Australia take ODI series against Pakistan

Australia beat Pakistan by 86 runs in the fourth One-day international in Sydney on Sunday.
2017-01-22 11:50:43 Read More

Saina Nehwal lifts Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold

Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwal notched up her first title after a career-threatening injury by claiming the Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold with a hard-fought victory in the summit clash on Sunday.
2017-01-22 09:04:02 Read More

Top seed Murray knocked out of Australian Open

German Zverev, in the fourth round at a grand slam for the first time after a career ravaged by injury, flummoxed his contemporary with his unorthodox serve-volley game and broke the Wimbledon and Olympic champion eight times over the contest.
2017-01-22 07:40:13 Read More

Live Score: India vs England, 3rd ODI

Follow the live updates from the third and final ODI between India and England being played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. India lead the series 2-0 with wins in Pune and Cuttack, and will be eyeing a 3-0 whitewash.
2017-01-22 06:18:43 Read More

Paes off to winning start, Sania loses in women's doubles

India had a mixed outing at the Australian Open as Leander Paes got off to a winning start in mixed doubles but fourth seeds Sania Mirza and her partner's campaign in women's doubles ended with a loss to an unseeded pair on Sunday.
2017-01-22 06:05:27 Read More

Ageless Venus makes 37th Grand Slam quarter-final

Ageless Venus Williams powered into an amazing 37th career Grand Slam quarter-final on Sunday to set up an Australian Open showdown with dogged Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
2017-01-22 04:16:22 Read More

I want to play my best hockey: Sardar Singh

The former India captain has admitted that the break after Rio Olympics last year did him a world of good, but it's another thing to bring that freshness to the pitch and convert it into performance.
2017-01-22 03:37:12 Read More

Spurs fightback thwarts Guardiola's Manchester City

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City were denied a morale-boosting Premier League victory as Tottenham Hotspur came from two goals down to force a contentious 2-2 draw on Saturday.
2017-01-22 03:14:38 Read More

ICC board all set to approve policy changes

Pawar eligible to represent BCCI as Alternate Director, but it may be too late already
2017-01-22 03:11:04 Read More

Pavlyuchenkova upsets Kuznetsova to make Open quarters

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova shattered fellow Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova's distant dream of a third Grand Slam title Sunday by sweeping past the veteran and into the Australian Open quarter-finals.
2017-01-22 02:59:26 Read More

Wayne Rooney sets new Manchester United goal record

Wayne Rooney equalised in the fourth minute of stoppage time at the Britannia Stadium to break fellow England great and 1966 World Cup-winner Bobby Charlton's record of 249 goals for Manchester United.
2017-01-21 17:13:08 Read More

Liverpool title challenge dented by Swansea sensation

Iceland international Sigurdsson, who has repeatedly been linked with a move away from the Welsh club, struck with 16 minutes left after Paul Clement's side had let a two-goal lead slip against title-chasing Liverpool.
2017-01-21 15:13:16 Read More

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Liverpool title challenge dented by Swansea sensation

Saina Nehwal a win away from Malaysia Masters title

Saina Nehwal, who has been desperately looking for a win to boost her confidence after recovering from a knee surgery, which derailed her Rio Olympics campaign last year, thrashed Yip Pui Yin 21-13, 21-10 in the semi-final.
2017-01-21 14:21:55 Read More

Saina Nehwal a win away from Malaysia Masters title

Winless but optimist Jason Roy picks on positives

"Of course you want to finish the series on a high but every game from now on till the Champions Trophy is going to be stepping blocks for us going into that huge competition," Jason Roy said on Saturday.
2017-01-21 11:53:14 Read More

Nadal holds off rising talent Zverev to reach last 16

The Spaniard needed to be at his resilient best to come out on top after more than four hours of top quality shot-making and thrilling rallies which earned both players a huge ovation.
2017-01-21 09:59:20 Read More

Aus Open: Sania, Bopanna enter mixed doubles second round

Sania still remains in the contention in the women's doubles partnering Czech Republic's Barbora Strycova.
2017-01-21 09:00:16 Read More

Aus Open: Sania, Bopanna enter mixed doubles second round

Sania still remains in the contention in the women's doubles partnering Czech Republic's Barbora Strycova.
2017-01-21 09:00:16 Read More

Aus Open: Sania, Bopanna enter mixed doubles second round

Sania still remains in the contention in the women's doubles partnering Czech Republic's Barbora Strycova.
2017-01-21 09:00:16 Read More

Aus Open: Sania, Bopanna enter mixed doubles second round

Sania still remains in the contention in the women's doubles partnering Czech Republic's Barbora Strycova.
2017-01-21 09:00:16 Read More

3rd ODI: Dhoni in leadership role as Kohli skips optional practice

He may have relinquished the India limited overs captaincy but MS Dhoni is still playing a proactive role in the team affairs as he performed the leadership role, including inspecting the pitch, ahead of the third and final ODI against England on Sunday.
2017-01-21 08:18:14 Read More

Bhuvi credits IPL for improvement in death bowling

India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Saturday credited the Indian Premier League for his transformation as a death bowler and said the team would play without pressure as it aims for a clean sweep against England in the third and final ODI on Sunday.
2017-01-21 07:17:07 Read More

3rd ODI: India eye whitewash against hapless England

Indian batsmen have been ruthless as a unit and showed that a target of 350 is just a number and the final ODI before the Champions Trophy will give the defending champions an opportunity to sort out the opening riddle.
2017-01-21 07:04:02 Read More

Serena cruises into Australian Open fourth round

A "super-focused" Serena Williams joined sister Venus in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday, ruthlessly snuffing out Nicole Gibbs's challenge as she accelerates towards a record 23rd Grand Slam title.
2017-01-21 05:16:50 Read More

Hockey India League 2017: Time for a high five

No clear favourites as season 5 of the Hockey India League gets underway on Saturday.
2017-01-21 04:27:14 Read More

India v England: Pace may be ace at Eden Gardens

The two teams are likely to encounter a different pitch at the Eden Gardens which underwent massive renovation work between November 2015 and February 2016.
2017-01-21 03:40:17 Read More

Oz Open: Seed-killer Makarova bundles out Cibulkova

Ekaterina Makarova continued to show little regard for seeds at the Australian Open and sent another one heading for the exits at Melbourne Park on Saturday with a 6-2 6-7(3) 6-3 win over sixth seed Dominika Cibulkova in the third round.
2017-01-21 03:39:30 Read More

Hope Yuvraj maintains his form: MSK Prasad

MSK Prasad is a relieved man now that the southpaw responded with a match-winning 150 in the second ODI and helped the team bag the series 2-0 in Cuttack on Thursday.
2017-01-21 03:22:14 Read More

Yuvraj comeback showcases best of sport

Yuvraj's was an effort which reminded us of what takes sports o a higher plane and makes it mo e than just physical endeavour or entertainment.
2017-01-21 03:09:12 Read More

Yuvraj spends time with children afflicted with cancer, autism

Before leaving for Kolkata for the third ODI against England, star cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Friday spent time with children afflicted with cancer and autism at a hotel.
2017-01-20 13:47:23 Read More

Vintage Federer floors Berdych in 90 minutes

Federer reached the round of 16 in Melbourne for the 15th time where he will face Japanese fifth seed Kei Nishikori.
2017-01-20 13:38:26 Read More

Saina advances to Malaysia Masters semis, Jayaram loses

Former World No 1 Saina Nehwal stayed on course for the women's singles title at the season-opening Malaysia Masters after she advanced to the semifinals of the $120,000 Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament.
2017-01-20 11:55:49 Read More

SC to name BCCI admins on Jan 24, modifies earlier order

A bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra directed that the names provided by senior advocates Anil Divan and Gopal Subramaniam, who have been appointed as amicus curiae to assist the court, for being appointed as BCCI administrators be kept secret.
2017-01-20 11:30:07 Read More

SC to name BCCI admins on Jan 24, modifies earlier order

HIL 2017: Nikkin Thimmaiah ready to roar for Mumbai

In an exclusive chat with TOI Sports, the 26-year-old spoke about his team's objective, his personal goals and his most cherished memories with the men's national team.
2017-01-20 11:01:05 Read More

Australian Open: Sania advances, Bopanna exits

It was a mixed day in office for Indian tennis players in the season-opening Australian Open with Sania Mirza sailing into the third round of the women's doubles event even as Rohan Bopanna crashed out of the men's doubles.
2017-01-20 08:07:58 Read More

Lost his trophy, lost his edge - is Djokovic era over?

Former coach Boris Becker claimed Novak Djokovic has lost his aura of invincibility and his era of dominance is over after his seismic early exit at the Australian Open.
2017-01-20 05:59:17 Read More

Kerber blasts into Australian Open fourth round

World number one and reigning champion Angelique Kerber wasted no time in racing into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-0 6-4 victory over Kristyna Pliskova on Rod Laver Arena on Friday.
2017-01-20 04:24:29 Read More

SC to appoint officials for BCCI today

Ever since the Supreme Court of India came out with its January 2 order in the matter pertaining to the Indian cricket board (BCCI), office-bearers eligible and ineligible both continued to remain confused over the specifics of cumulative tenure that may be applicable to them hereafter.
2017-01-20 04:18:29 Read More

I almost gave up after being dropped: Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh doesn't believe in hiding his emotions. On a day he cracked his highest individual ODI score, the Punjab southpaw revealed he had thought about giving up the game after being dropped from the team.
2017-01-20 03:25:06 Read More

Australian Open: Vandeweghe rallies to bundle out Bouchard

Coco Vandeweghe rallied from a break down in the deciding set to sweep past Eugenie Bouchard 6-4 3-6 7-5 on Friday, setting up a potential fourth round clash against defending champion and world number one Angelique Kerber.
2017-01-20 03:18:21 Read More

Yuvraj Singh: 150 reasons to cheer again

In his second ODI innings since being recalled after more than three years, the left-hander rolled back the years in scorching the Barabati Stadium delighting with a career-best 150, his 14th ODI century and first since the 2011 World Cup.
2017-01-20 03:16:03 Read More

Prolific Yuvraj-Dhoni combo rolls back the years

The two are now Indiaâ€™s seventh most prolific batting pair in ODIs, with a total of 3051 runs in 64 innings at an average of 53.52, with 10 century stands.
2017-01-20 02:56:30 Read More

We had envisioned this effort from Yuvraj and Dhoni: Kohli

"Having won the series, just before the Champions Trophy, the key will be for us to express ourselves and work out what is the best opening partnership. I'd say we are only at 75 per cent of our potential," Virat Kohli said.
2017-01-19 17:11:08 Read More

Talking points: The Yuvraj-Dhoni show

A look at the major talking points from the second ODI between India and England in Cuttack which the hosts won by 15 runs.
2017-01-19 17:07:50 Read More

Talking points: The Yuvraj-Dhoni show

A look at the major talking points from the second ODI between India and England in Cuttack which the hosts won by 15 runs.
2017-01-19 17:07:50 Read More

Nadal blitzes Baghdatis to reach Australian Open third round

Rafael Nadal, who beat Roger Federer in the 2009 Australian Open final, will step up his challenge for a second title against the 19-year-old Alexander Zverev in a draw now missing six-time winner Novak Djokovic.
2017-01-19 13:49:40 Read More

Probably one of my best innings: Yuvraj Singh

Veteran Yuvraj Singh on Thursday termed his knock of 150 as "one of the best" in his 16-year international career.
2017-01-19 13:02:14 Read More

2nd ODI: Yuvraj, Dhoni blast tons to power India to 381

Led by magnificent centuries by Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni, India recovered to post a massive 381/6 in the second ODI in cuttack against England on Thursday.
2017-01-19 12:08:41 Read More

2nd ODI: Yuvraj, Dhoni blast tons as India clinch series

Powered by magnificent centuries from Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni, India recovered to post a massive 381/6 in the second ODI against England to clinch the three-match series with a match to spare.
2017-01-19 12:08:41 Read More

Rivals now have more belief, admits Novak Djokovic

Six-time winner and 12-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic crashed out to unheralded Denis Istomin in five sets on Thursday in the world number two's earliest exit from a major since Wimbledon 2008.
2017-01-19 11:49:15 Read More

'Yuvraj Singh making us believe in fairytales'

Yuvraj hit three sixes and 21 fours for his highest ODI score, as he surpassed his previous best of 139 vs Australia in Sydney - which was scored way back in 2004.
2017-01-19 11:49:01 Read More

Worked on a few things in batting: Cheteshwar Pujara

Prolific Indian no. 3 Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara said on Thursday he had been working out a few new things in his game which he could try out in the Irani Cup game for Rest of India against Gujarat starting here on Friday.
2017-01-19 11:02:05 Read More

Worked on a few things in batting: Cheteshwar Pujara

Yuvraj Singh scores first century since 2011 World Cup

India vs England: In his second ODI on comeback, the left-hander ended a barren run dating back to March 20, 2011 during India's run to the World Cup trophy.
2017-01-19 10:39:13 Read More

Novak Djokovic knocked out of Australian Open

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday by Uzbek wildcard Denis Istomin, losing 7-6 (8), 5-7, 2-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.
2017-01-19 08:39:57 Read More

AB de Villiers, Lara, Tait and self-enforced breaks

South African superstar AB de Villiers' announcement Wednesday that he was taking a prolonged break from Test cricket, and that his priority is the 2019 World Cup, has divided opinions across the cricketing landscape.
2017-01-19 08:23:47 Read More

Live Score: India v England, 2nd ODI, Cuttack

Live Commentary & Live Cicket Score updates India vs England 2nd ODI Cuttack
2017-01-19 07:23:36 Read More

Australian Open: Kyrgios fined, pulls out of doubles

Australia's Nick Kyrgios was slapped with $5,500 in fines on Thursday for swearing and throwing his racquet after his extraordinary defeat at the Australian Open.
2017-01-19 06:26:58 Read More

FIA validates F1 '$8 billion' Liberty Media takeover

Formula One's governing body, the International Automobile Federation (FIA), said Wednesday it had approved Liberty Media's $8 billion takeover of the sport.
2017-01-19 06:08:05 Read More

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Manchester United dethrone Real Madrid as cash kings

EPL giants Manchester United's relative failure on the pitch has not been reflected off it as for the first time in over a decade they top Deloitte's Football Money League for revenue in the 2015/16 season.
2017-01-19 05:15:39 Read More

Konta douses Japanese threat at Australian Open

Johanna Konta kept the British flag flying Thursday with a gritty win over fast-rising Japanese star Naomi Osaka to reach the Australian Open third round.
2017-01-19 04:17:28 Read More

Konta douses Japanese threat at Australian Open

Johanna Konta kept the British flag flying Thursday with a gritty win over fast-rising Japanese star Naomi Osaka to reach the Australian Open third round.
2017-01-19 04:17:28 Read More

De Villiers to skip England, Bangladesh Tests

South African batting star AB de Villiers' absence from Test cricket will extend until late this year after he told journalists on Wednesday that he will miss the series against England and Bangladesh.
2017-01-19 03:05:36 Read More

De Villiers to skip England, Bangladesh Tests

The back story of BCCIâ€™s self destruction

As the Supreme Court gets ready to appoint administrators to run the BCCI, former president IS Bindra tells the back story of how greed and arrogance of some senior officials brought the BCCI to this sorry state of affairs.
2017-01-19 02:43:31 Read More

Federer makes it look so easy, he pisses me off: Agassi

"I cannot believe how easy he (Federer) makes it look. It pisses me off that he just makes it look so easy. It's a great generation of tennis. One that takes decades and makes it into one generation that everybody should be grateful to be able to watch," Agassi said.
2017-01-18 17:50:32 Read More

No place like India to play cricket, says Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler, who was also a part of the England team that lost the five-match Test series 0-4 before this ODI series, said that his side were looking forward to win the do-or-die second match on Thursday.
2017-01-18 17:39:04 Read More

BCCI administrators to look into state units' appointments

"There are ousted BCCI officials are spreading the propaganda of appointing their own men as the state units' CEO. But it may cut no ice with the administrators, who will look into all the appointments before approving them," the source added.
2017-01-18 15:01:05 Read More

Kohli has showed signs of being a 'great leader': Rahul

"He (Kohli) is always showing us the way, sharing his experience and giving us feedback, telling us what he thinks we could have done better. That is the sign of a great leader," India opener KL Rahul said.
2017-01-18 14:40:05 Read More

Andy Murray advances to 3rd round at Australian Open

The British world number one cruised past teenage Russian qualifier Andrey Rublev 6-3, 6-0, 6-2 and will next play American Sam Querrey.
2017-01-18 12:41:41 Read More

Andy Murray advances to 3rd round at Australian Open

The British world number one cruised past teenage Russian qualifier Andrey Rublev 6-3, 6-0, 6-2 and will next play American Sam Querrey.
2017-01-18 12:41:41 Read More

Not chicken-hearted: When Kedar became non-vegetarian

Kedar Jadhav hails from a vegetarian family but added power to his small frame once he started having chicken on the insistence of former national selector Surendra Bhave and has now earned the sobriquet of 'Pocket Dynamite'.
2017-01-18 12:13:29 Read More

Ashwin is MVP not just in India but in world: Whatmore

About Ashwin, Whatmore said, "he is one of the most valuable players in the world. Not just with the ball but he can make a 100 at no. 6. Virat Kohli must be really happy to have him. Muralitharan was absolutely world class (but) he didn't bat as well as Ashwin could do."
2017-01-18 11:00:57 Read More

'PBL will be a must play league in five years'

Prasad Mangipudi, Executive Director of Sportzlive, seems pretty satisfied with the interest and response the league has generated in such a short span of time.
2017-01-18 09:16:58 Read More

Wawrinka recovers poise with classy win

Stan Wawrinka got his Australian Open campaign back on track with an unruffled straight-sets win over American Steve Johnson to reach the third round on Wednesday.
2017-01-18 07:55:54 Read More

Devvarman lambasts AITA in scathing open letter

In a scathing open letter to the All India Tennis Association, Devvarman tore in to AITA Secretary General Hironmoy Chatterjee for allegedly making public the reasons behind dropping 19-year-old Sumit Nagal from Indiaâ€™s Davis Cup team.
2017-01-18 07:26:04 Read More

Ind v Eng, 2nd ODI: Rampaging India aim to close out series

The second ODI takes place in Cuttack, where early dew may be a factor in the toss, but more pertinent is how Eoin Morganâ€™s team plans to curb Indiaâ€™s big hitters.
2017-01-18 06:58:15 Read More

Stints in tennis ball cricket helped Kedar Jadhav

Considering the attention he has been getting post the knock, the Pune boy is not sure whether he will be able to hang out with his friends at Vaishali (a popular eating joint in Pune) without being recognised by people.
2017-01-18 05:52:44 Read More

Birthday girl Kerber unwraps perfect present

World number one Angelique Kerber got the birthday gift she wanted Wednesday by making the Australian Open third round, but she had to work hard against fellow German Carina Witthoeft.
2017-01-18 05:33:21 Read More

Birthday girl Kerber unwraps perfect present

Sachin Tendulkar much better player than Virat Kohli: Yousuf

"I don't want to take anything away from Kohli. He is an exceptional talent. But I rate Tendulkar much higher because of the era he played in, against the best teams, fast bowlers and spinners," Yousuf said.
2017-01-17 16:35:09 Read More

Won't let Virat Kohli settle into rhythm: Jake Ball

"We've got plans for him (Kohli) and, hopefully, we can put them into practice in a couple of days' time," said Jake Ball.
2017-01-17 14:33:36 Read More

Upcoming series can't be worse than 2013: Shane Watson

Michael Clarke-led Australia were whitewashed 4-0 by India in the 2013 Test series and Shane Watson, James Pattinson, Mitchell Johnson and Usman Khawaja were handed a one-Test ban for disciplinary breaches.
2017-01-17 14:08:51 Read More

Dew concern ahead of India's second ODI against England

According to the Pankaj Patnaik, the chief curator at the Odisha Cricket Association, the dew starts settling in by 5.30pm and if it does on the match day then toss may play a determining role in favour of the side batting second.
2017-01-17 13:41:04 Read More

Got the benefit of batting alongside Kohli: Jadhav

Kedar Jadhav and Virat Kohli shared a 200-run partnership for the fifth wicket to set up a famous victory against England. The local hero did what many could not â€” overshadow Kohli with his array of strokes.
2017-01-17 11:57:26 Read More

Novak Djokovic lays down marker at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic prevailed over Fernando Verdasco 6-1, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in 2hr 20min on Rod Laver Arena to progress to a second round encounter with either Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin or Croatia's Ivan Dodig.
2017-01-17 11:16:32 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Players give thumbs down to neutral venues

The BCCI had introduced the neutral venues concept to make the tournament more competitive by negating the home advantage that teams earlier used to exploit and exposing the players to different conditions.
2017-01-17 11:02:58 Read More

Stranded, without luggage but women boxers still pack a punch

Haryana-girl Neeraj, competing in her maiden international tournament, stood out with a gold medal, while Sarjubala Devi, Priyanka Chaudhary, Pooja and Seema Punia settled for silver medals. Kavita Goyat was the lone bronze-medallist.
2017-01-17 10:44:24 Read More

Mumbaiâ€™s season: A story of so near, yet so far

â€œIt hurts, man, it really hurts,â€ replied Mumbai skipper Aditya Tare, while pointing to the â€˜three Lions,â€™ on his crest, after being quizzed on how he and his team was feeling after being beaten by Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy final at the Holkar Cricket Stadium last Saturday.
2017-01-17 05:42:28 Read More

Mumbaiâ€™s season: A story of so near, yet so far

Sizzling Serena comes back with bang

Serena Williams exploded any doubts about her form on Tuesday as she swept into the Australian Open second round on her return to Grand Slam action.
2017-01-17 04:53:28 Read More

Aussies hire spin gurus ahead of India tour

Former Indian bowler Sriram Sridharan will work with Australia as a "spin consultant" on the upcoming tour of India, Cricket Australia announced Tuesday.
2017-01-17 04:44:08 Read More

Welcome to Planet Kohli

India's newly-appointed skipper across all formats, Kohli has taken batting to a level where the sublime becomes ridiculous because of its monotonous regularity.
2017-01-17 02:51:13 Read More

Welcome to Planet Kohli

India's newly-appointed skipper across all formats, Kohli has taken batting to a level where the sublime becomes ridiculous because of its monotonous regularity.
2017-01-17 02:51:13 Read More

Spoke to Tendulkar, Dravid before recommending reforms: Lodha

Justice RM Lodha asserts that his committee, appointed by the Supreme Court, devised the reforms only after meeting the entire top brass of the BCCI, and eminent former India captains and legends of the game.
2017-01-16 17:11:16 Read More

RP Singh has played a huge role in Gujarat's success: Axar

"Besides coach (Vijay Patel) and captain (Parthiv Patel), it was because of RP bhai that we played as a unit. He has brought professionalism in the dressing room and is always there to help the youngsters. We never felt as if he came from a different state side (Uttar Pradesh)," Axar said.
2017-01-16 15:26:37 Read More

RP Singh has played a huge role in Gujarat's success: Axar

Returning Roger Federer passes Australian Open test

Swiss 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer downed his one-time junior rival Jurgen Melzer of Austria 7-5, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 in 2 hour 6 minutes on Rod Laver Arena. The Swiss will now play Noah Rubin in the second round.
2017-01-16 13:24:22 Read More

My aim is to equal Sushil's feat of two Olympic medals: Sakshi

Sakshi Malik today said, "My aim is to equal Sushil Kumar's historic feat by winning an Olympic medal at Tokyo in 2020. I am completely focussed to achieve that goal. I want to become a double Olympic medallist just like Sushil ji."
2017-01-16 12:48:00 Read More

I had put too much pressure on myself in England: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli decoded his technique that led to his downfall during 2014 England series where he failed to get a 50 plus score in five Tests and then smashed four hundreds in four Tests Down Under a few months later.
2017-01-16 10:48:41 Read More

Sachin's landmarks impossible to achieve: Kohli

Comparisons with the great Tendulkar crop up every now and then but Kohli made it clear that it will be very difficult to achieve the heady numbers of the 'Master Blaster'.
2017-01-16 09:45:15 Read More

Master huntsman Kohli proves king of the chase once more

Virat Kohli appears able to produce miracles with his bat and the India captain masterminded yet another successful chase in Sunday's run-feast against England to enhance his reputation as the second innings king of one-day cricket.
2017-01-16 08:53:06 Read More

Mumbai coach has high hopes from Gurjant, Harmanpreet

In an exclusive chat with TOI Sports, the 1999 World Hockey player of the year talks about his teamâ€™s objective and the impact young players from Indiaâ€™s junior World Cup winning team will have on the teamâ€™s performance.
2017-01-16 08:41:27 Read More

Australian Open 2017: Looking to right the wrongs

Murray hopes to buck trend of title round failures in Australian Open
2017-01-16 08:23:35 Read More

Australian Open 2017: Looking to right the wrongs

Murray hopes to buck trend of title round failures in Australian Open
2017-01-16 08:23:35 Read More

Jadhav's knock one of the best calculative innings: Kohli

Indian captain Virat Kohli has heaped praise on his young teammate Kedar Jadhav for his "outstanding" knock of 76-ball 120 in the first ODI against England, describing it as one of the best calculative innings he had seen.
2017-01-16 05:46:51 Read More

1st Test: Williamson guides NZ to unlikely win over Bangladesh

Kane Williamson seized New Zealand's run chase by the scruff of the neck to lead his side to an improbable seven-wicket victory against Bangladesh on the final day of the first Test at the Basin Reserve on Monday.
2017-01-16 05:33:45 Read More

Bangladesh's Mushfiqur fine after taking hit to the head

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim was taken to hospital on Monday after being hit on the head by a bouncer from New Zealand's Tim Southee but was reported to be doing "fine".
2017-01-16 03:33:35 Read More

1st ODI Talking points: Kohli, Jadhav and an epic chase

India chased down England's massive score of 350/7 at Pune on Sunday, thanks to centuries from Virat Kohli and Kedar Jadhav to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
2017-01-16 03:27:23 Read More

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Ranji Trophy: Team of the competition

A look at the 12 most valuable cricketers from the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy season.
2017-01-16 03:25:55 Read More

Simona Halep first seed out of Australian Open

Romania's Simona Halep became the first seed to be bundled out of the Australian Open on Monday when she was beaten 6-3 6-1 by American Shelby Rogers.
2017-01-16 03:19:52 Read More

It's a special partnership with Jadhav, says Virat Kohli

Kohli said,"What a terrific innings by Kedar. We have seen his potential in the series against New Zealand. He almost won us a game in Delhi. That's the chat we had. To rectify the mistake and take the team over the line."
2017-01-15 17:08:45 Read More

Guardiola rocked as Everton crush Manchester City

Romelu Lukaku and Kevin Mirallas put Everton in control at Goodison Park before teenager Tom Davies scored his first goal for the club and debutant Ademola Lookman completed the rout after coming on as an 89th minute substitute.
2017-01-15 16:25:22 Read More

Indian woman boxer Neeraj wins gold at Nations Cup

Reigning national champion Neeraj (51kg) struck gold, while three others settled for silver medals as India's women boxers finished commendable 3rd at the 6th Nation's Cup in the Serbian city of Vrbas on Sunday.
2017-01-15 15:57:00 Read More

Srini to meet TNCA district secretaries informally

Sources in TNCA denied the news that the meeting had anything to do with a breakaway national cricket body being formed. Even some of the Srinivisan loyalists from other states were unaware that such an event was happening.
2017-01-15 15:43:07 Read More

Srini to meet TNCA district secretaries informally

Pakistan record first ODI win in Australia in 12 years

Mohammad Hafeez, leading in the absence of injured captain Azhar Ali, carried Pakistan to 221-4 off 47.4 overs with a 72-run knock to level the series 1-1 as the visitors recorded their first ODI win against Australia at the MCG since 1985.
2017-01-15 12:27:10 Read More

1st ODI: Eng pummel 350/7 in Kohli's first ODI as captain

England were powered by half-centuries from Jason Roy, Joe Root and Ben Stokes on their way to 350/7, their highest ODI total against India.
2017-01-15 12:16:12 Read More

1st ODI: Kohli, Jadhav tons pull off miraculous chase for India

India, on the back of match-winning centuries from skipper Virat Kohli and Kedar Jadhav, pulled off an incredible chase by gunning down a 351-run target to beat England by three wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
2017-01-15 12:16:12 Read More

Indian hockey is back to top once again: Jackson

Impressed by the resurgence in Indian hockey, British midfielder Ashley Jackson said the country seems to be back among the top with its recent performances.
2017-01-15 12:06:52 Read More

Love for the game keeps me going: RP Singh

Having last played for India five years ago, the 31-year-old, who played 14 Tests, 58 ODIs and 10 T20 internationals before he was sidelined for good, is now at peace with himself.
2017-01-15 08:34:30 Read More

Love for the game keeps me going: RP Singh

Live score: India v England, 1st ODI, Pune

Catch all the live cricket score updates, ball by ball cricket commentary from the 1st ODI between India and England in Pune.
2017-01-15 07:08:55 Read More

Pain a constant companion for Rafael Nadal

It has been a "long time" since Rafael Nadal was pain-free, the Spaniard says, but at least he will be competing at full speed at the Australian Open after putting his injury woes behind him.
2017-01-15 05:33:07 Read More

Roger Federer wears underdog tag with a smile

Roger Federer, the most decorated champion in men's tennis, is wearing the tag of 'underdog' with a smile that reflected the Melbourne summer sky.
2017-01-15 03:58:06 Read More

Australia bring in Swepson, Agar for India tour

Australia have included uncapped Mitchell Swepson and recalled Ashton Agar in a four-man spin-bowling unit for the Test tour of India, part of a versatile squad they hope can turn the tide of their recent results in the country.
2017-01-15 03:25:08 Read More

Live Blog: Australia v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Melbourne

Catch all the live cricket score updates, ball by ball cricket commentary from the 2nd ODI between Australia and Pakistan in Melbourne.
2017-01-15 03:22:49 Read More

India v England: Kohli era kicks off; ODI series begins

India's new captain across formats, Virat Kohli, made his intentions absolutely clear ahead of the first of three one-day internationals against England. "No games are trial games," he said.
2017-01-15 02:56:23 Read More

Chennai Smashers beat Mumbai Rockets to win PBL title

Chennai Smashers defeated Mumbai Rockets 4-3 in what turned out to be a classic final to win their maiden Premier Badminton League title at the Siri Fort Complex on Saturday.
2017-01-14 17:05:03 Read More

Saha set for return as Pujara leads Rest of India in Irani Cup

A fit again Wriddhiman Saha was on Saturday named in the Rest of India squad that will take on first-time Ranji Trophy champions in the Irani Cup to be held in Mumbai from January 20-24.
2017-01-14 12:48:02 Read More

Yuvraj was picked to ease burden on MS Dhoni: Kohli

The seasoned Yuvraj Singh was recalled to India's limited overs teams to lend solidity to an inexperience middle-order and ease the burden on Mahendra Singh Dhoni, captain Virat Kohli said on Saturday.
2017-01-14 11:13:43 Read More

Yuvraj was picked to ease burden on MS Dhoni: Kohli

Dhoni will be giving his views, I will take decisions: Kohli

Virat Kohli feels that the transition of captaincy will be a smooth one as he will now be in charge of taking a final call even as Mahendra Singh Dhoni's "priceless suggestions" will always be welcome.
2017-01-14 10:50:59 Read More

Ranji: Parthiv hundred takes Gujarat to maiden title

Gujarat lifted the Ranji Trophy for the first time in their history, beating domestic heavyweights Mumbai by five wickets on the last day of the final at Indore's Holkar Stadium. â€‹Parthiv Patel scored an excellent 143.
2017-01-14 10:06:16 Read More

MS Dhoni is the most intelligent cricketer around: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli heaped praise on his predecessor MS Dhoni, saying that he will never shy away from taking advice from the former skipper whenever he finds himself in a quandary during the course of the game.
2017-01-14 07:28:32 Read More

Eye on Champions Trophy, Kohli's team seeks stability

Fans of the Indian cricket team will follow closely the exploits of MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh, in particular, when the series starts on Sunday.
2017-01-14 06:55:30 Read More

Record-seeking Djokovic deflects Becker jab

Novak Djokovic said he wasn't planning to replace Boric Becker in his coaching team and deflected criticism from the German about his work-rate as he prepared to defend his Australian Open title on Saturday.
2017-01-14 04:39:50 Read More

Ganguly fanboy arrested for threat letters

A 39-year-old fan was nabbed from his house for sending former India captain Sourav Ganguly death threats by post. Accused Nirmalya Samanta had written three such letters to Ganguly.
2017-01-14 04:02:22 Read More

CSK laboratory, the secret of Dhoni's rise

The Chepauk used to be a sea of yellow in the peak of summer and there usually used to be just one winner - Chennai Super Kings (CSK). And the man orchestrating those wins - standing behind the stumps or with the bat, was Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
2017-01-14 03:29:53 Read More

India v Eng: Morganâ€™s hopefuls faces weight of history in India

England have only won one bilateral ODI series on Indian soil, which was back in 1984-85. Since then, two series have been drawn while India have won four in a row, dating back to 2006.
2017-01-14 02:43:15 Read More

Chennai Smashers beat Awadhe Warriors to enter PBL final

PV Sindhu outshined Saina Nehwal as Chennai Smashers beat Awadhe Warriors to become the first team to enter the final of the Premier Badminton League 2017.
2017-01-13 16:46:42 Read More

Stokes confident England will do well in ODIs

England all-rounder Ben Stokes is confident that their 0-4 drubbing in the five-Test series will have no bearing on the limited overs series commencing here with the first ODI on January 15.
2017-01-13 14:06:09 Read More

Ranji: Nayar helps Mumbai set 312-run target for Gujarat

Abhishek Nayar once again proved why he is priceless for the Mumbai Ranji team as his gutsy 91 enabled the defending champions to set Gujarat a stiff target of 312 in the final of the Ranji Trophy on Friday.
2017-01-13 13:34:32 Read More

Sports ministry revokes suspension of IOA

The sports ministry said that it was revoking the suspension of deemed recognition of IOA handed down on December 30 last following its admission of "faux pas" while making Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as life presidents.
2017-01-13 12:50:58 Read More

1st ODI: Australia beat Pakistan by 92 runs

Matthew Wade hit a thrilling last-ball century to set up a 92-run victory for Australia over Pakistan in the first one-day international at the Gabba on Friday.
2017-01-13 12:08:38 Read More

1st ODI: Australia beat Pakistan by 92 runs

Matthew Wade hit a thrilling last-ball century to set up a 92-run victory for Australia over Pakistan in the first one-day international at the Gabba on Friday.
2017-01-13 12:08:38 Read More

With 2018 WC in sight, Sardar draws inspiration from Dwyer

Almost at the fag end of his career, former India captain Sardar Singh draws inspiration from Australian hockey legend Jamie Dwyer and aims to stay mentally and physically fit for a shot at the 2018 World Cup, to be held at home turf.
2017-01-13 10:47:46 Read More

Split captaincy doesn't work in India: Dhoni on his sudden decision to quit

Dhoni, who stunned the Indian cricket fraternity with his decision to quit captaincy ahead of the ODI series against England, said he does not believe in having different captains for different formats.
2017-01-13 09:40:48 Read More

Australia may have to play ugly against India: Lyon

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon feels the upcoming India series will test them physically and mentally and said they might need to play ugly to score runs in the four-Test series starting next month.
2017-01-13 06:04:06 Read More

Live Blog: Australia v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Brisbane

Catch all the live cricket score updates, ball by ball cricket commentary from the 1st ODI between Australia and Pakistan in Brisbane
2017-01-13 03:58:44 Read More

Kumble hails Dhoni, says he managed seniors well

If one has to draw a parallel between Anil Kumble and MS Dhoni's careers, their art of passing on the captaincy baton would be first on the list.
2017-01-13 03:33:20 Read More

Djokovic faces Verdasco test in Australian Open first round

Defending champion Novak Djokovic will launch his bid for a record seventh Australian Open title with a mouth-watering first round match against Fernando Verdasco.
2017-01-13 03:13:02 Read More

Djokovic faces Verdasco test in Australian Open first round

Defending champion Novak Djokovic will launch his bid for a record seventh Australian Open title with a mouth-watering first round match against Fernando Verdasco.
2017-01-13 03:13:02 Read More

I called Giles Clarke, he's a friend: Ajay Shirke

"Giles is a friend and we keep talking on a regular basis. In the middle of all that is happening, I just spoke with him what was on my mind. Don't people speak with friends?" Shirke asked.
2017-01-13 03:02:06 Read More

Hyderabad Hunters beat Delhi Acers 5-2 to enter PBL semis

Carolina Marin turned on the style with a breathtaking display to help her team Hyderabad Hunters enter the semi-finals of the Premier Badminton League 2017 beating defending champions Delhi Acers 5-2 at the Siri Fort Sports Complex in New Delhi on Thursday.
2017-01-12 17:17:34 Read More

I have not thought about anything: Ganguly on BCCI job

Sourav Ganguly said that he has not thought about his future plan as yet after the Lodha Panel made it clear that he will have to serve a compulsory 'cooling off' period of three years after June if he wants to become an office bearer of the BCCI or the state units.
2017-01-12 16:22:48 Read More

Virat's style won't be much different from Dhoni's: Bairstow

England have been a formidable limited-overs side in the recent past and Bairstow believes they have all bases covered going into the ODIs.
2017-01-12 13:46:31 Read More

Virat's style won't be much different from Dhoni's: Bairstow

England have been a formidable limited-overs side in the recent past and Bairstow believes they have all bases covered going into the ODIs.
2017-01-12 13:46:31 Read More

Dhoni managed senior players well: Kumble

Dhoni succeeded Kumble as Test captain after the leg-spin legend announced his retirement midway into home series against Australia in 2008. Kumble recalled the time when Dhoni was made captain in all three formats.
2017-01-12 13:13:05 Read More

PAGE 7

Rahane's 91 gives India A big win over England

Skipper Ajinkya Rahane struck a dominating 91 to help India A trounce England XI by six wickets in the second 50-over warm-up match in Mumbai on Thursday.
2017-01-12 13:01:27 Read More

Rahane's 91 gives India A big win over England

Skipper Ajinkya Rahane struck a dominating 91 to help India A trounce England XI by six wickets in the second 50-over warm-up match in Mumbai on Thursday.
2017-01-12 13:01:27 Read More

Shreyas Iyer's 82 keeps Mumbai alive in Ranji Trophy final

Middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer made a fine half-century to keep multiple-time champions Mumbai in the hunt after the title holders conceded the first innings lead to Gujarat in the summit clash of the Ranji Trophy cricket tournament on Thursday.
2017-01-12 12:51:51 Read More

Lodha FAQs: Shirke can't come in BCCI, 'cooling off' for Ganguly

There was not much to cheer for CAB president Sourav Ganguly because come June 2017, he will have to go for a compulsory 'cooling off' of 3 years having completed three years at the state association as secretary and president.
2017-01-12 12:04:46 Read More

Messi free-kick magic sends Barca into Cup quarters

Lionel Messi's third goal from a free-kick in as many games this year secured Barcelona's place in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey as the holders beat Athletic Bilbao 3-1 to edge through 4-3 on aggregate.
2017-01-12 05:49:54 Read More

New TOP scheme will have goals for three Olympics: Goel

The Target Olympic Podium (TOP) Scheme for the 2016 Rio Olympics was launched barley a year-and-half before the Games. Now, the central government is trying to get the timing and purpose of the scheme right.
2017-01-12 04:32:59 Read More

New TOP scheme will have goals for three Olympics: Goel

Looking to adjust to Virat's new role in ODIs: Ashwin

A lot was written on the 'supposed' rift between former India captain MS Dhoni and offie Ravichandran Ashwin last year.
2017-01-12 04:01:58 Read More

Did ousted BCCI secretary try to scare off England from tour?

Ajay Shirke called up the president of the England Cricket Board (ECB), Giles Clarke, ostensibly to inform him about "problems" over hosting the one-day and Twenty20 series.
2017-01-11 22:43:40 Read More

Manchester City charged over anti-doping procedures

Manchester City have been charged by the Football Association over anti-doping procedures, the governing body announced on Wednesday. "City have until 19 January 2017 to respond to the charge."
2017-01-11 17:37:55 Read More

World T20 has helped me to handle crowd pressure: Roy

Learning to bat under pressure with the full-throated crowd supporting the opposition is one key element he has learned by playing in last year's World T20 in India and in the Big Bash League in Australia, feels England's limited over opener Jason Roy.
2017-01-11 14:29:43 Read More

World T20 has helped me to handle crowd pressure: Roy

Captaining in all three formats surreal: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, who was leading the Indian Test side, was appointed as the one-day and Twenty20 skipper last week, after country's most successful captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni stepped down from the position.
2017-01-11 14:12:56 Read More

Dhoni still holds the key in terms of communication: Ashwin

India's premier spinner R Ashwin says Mahendra Singh Dhoni still holds the key for Indian cricket team in terms of communication and he is looking forward to adjust to Virat Kohli's aggressive style of leadership.
2017-01-11 13:41:44 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Patel, Juneja pave way for Gujarat's handy lead

Parthiv Patel led from the front and got a good support from Manprit Juneja to help Gujarat take a handy 63-run lead over defending champions Mumbai at stumps on day two of the Ranji Trophy final on Wednesday.
2017-01-11 13:08:42 Read More

Kohli, Warner chase top-ranked ODI batsman de Villiers

In the team rankings, third-placed India will have an opportunity to narrow the gap with second-ranked South Africa, when the men-in-blue takes on fifth-ranked England. Australia lead the team rankings.
2017-01-11 12:37:54 Read More

Will do better than before in series against Australia: Pujara

Wiser after learning from his mistakes, India's specialist Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has promised to unleash an improved version of himself in what is expected to be a hard-fought series against Australia next month.
2017-01-11 11:38:33 Read More

FIH makes Sreejesh member of Athletes' Committee

Sreejesh, who led the Indian team to a historic silver medal feat at the Champions Trophy in London last year, said he was looking forward to the responsibility bestowed upon him by the International Hockey Federation.
2017-01-11 11:32:41 Read More

Rahane and Raina in team, but focus on Pant

This will be the last practice game before the six-match limited overs series - three ODIs and three T20Is - begins with the first ODI in Pune on Sunday.
2017-01-11 08:43:13 Read More

Mata, Fellaini give Man Utd League Cup edge

Juan Mata and Marouane Fellaini struck to give Manchester United a 2-0 victory over injury-ravaged Hull City in Tuesday's League Cup semi-final first leg at Old Trafford.
2017-01-11 06:47:08 Read More

Kohli, Sehwag wish Rahul Dravid on 44th birthday

Legendary India batsman Rahul Dravid is celebrating his 43rd birthday today and the sports fraternity took to twitter wishing the star on his birthday.
2017-01-11 06:33:44 Read More

Me and Kyrgios? We'll always be 'a bit crazy': Tomic

The controversial pair have frequently fallen foul of tennis authorities and have a love-hate relationship with the public.
2017-01-11 04:57:09 Read More

Me and Kyrgios? We'll always be 'a bit crazy': Tomic

The controversial pair have frequently fallen foul of tennis authorities and have a love-hate relationship with the public.
2017-01-11 04:57:09 Read More

Perfect finish eludes MSD

Rayudu top-scored with a fine century, while Yadav returned a five-wicket haul but Dhoni was the cynosure of all eyes as he bludgeoned his way to an unbeaten 68 off 40 balls, albeit in a losing cause for India A against England.
2017-01-11 02:53:43 Read More

Perfect finish eludes MSD

Dhoni fires but India captaincy swansong ends in defeat

Ranji: Shaw shines but Gujarat bowl out Mumbai for 228

Gujarat batsmen have hogged the limelight for the entire season but their unheralded bowling line-up, sans India stars Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah, came to the party by dismissing Mumbai for a paltry 228 on the first day of the Ranji Trophy final on Tuesday.
2017-01-10 13:15:49 Read More

Fans on their feet as MSD fires in last game as India captain

An overenthusiastic fan broke free from the packed crowd to touch his feet while the stands reverberated with his name as Mahendra Singh Dhoni, leading an India team for one last time, conjured up an innings that had 'MSD' written all over it on Tuesday.
2017-01-10 12:57:57 Read More

Ministry welcomes back IOA after u-turn on Kalmadi, Chautala

The IOA decided to revoke its outrageous decision after a meeting on Monday. IOA President N Ramachandran clarified that the move to appoint Kalmadi and Chautala does not stand owing to technicalities.
2017-01-10 12:03:40 Read More

No one scares me, says opening batsman KL Rahul

Batsman KL Rahul says he's not intimidated by any bowler but feels Mitchell Starc is the toughest
2017-01-10 10:58:18 Read More

IOA drops Kalmadi, Chautala; to regain ministry recognition

Forced to remove the scam-tainted Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as its life presidents owing to widespread outrage, the Indian Olympic Association is set to be re-recognised by the Sports Ministry which has welcomed the body's decision.
2017-01-10 10:37:18 Read More

IOA drops Kalmadi, Chautala; to regain ministry recognition

FIFA approves 48 teams World Cup for 2026: Official

FIFA's ruling council on Tuesday unanimously approved an expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams in 2026, with a format of 16 groups of three nations.
2017-01-10 10:17:33 Read More

'JSCA chief had no role in Dhoni's captaincy decision'

The Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) on Monday claimed that its president Amitabh Choudhary, who is also the outgoing BCCI joint secretary, did not pressurize Mahendra Singh Dhoni to give his future cricketing plans to the board.
2017-01-10 05:33:29 Read More

IOA cancels Kalmadi and Chautala appointments

After appointing scam-tainted Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Chautala as life presidents of the Indian Olympic Association last month, the IOA revoked its decision and said there was no resolution passed in the Chennai AGM.
2017-01-10 04:05:35 Read More

Ravi Shastri snubs Sourav Ganguly, hails MS Dhoni

Ravi Shastri has stirred the pot by excluding Sourav Ganguly from his list of greatest-ever Indian captains, while hailing MS Dhoni as the 'dada captain'.
2017-01-10 03:39:44 Read More

Ravi Shastri snubs Sourav Ganguly, hails MS Dhoni

Ravi Shastri has stirred the pot by excluding Sourav Ganguly from his list of greatest-ever Indian captains, while hailing MS Dhoni as the 'dada captain'.
2017-01-10 03:39:44 Read More

MS Dhoni stepping up one last time after stepping down

Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be stepping out as captain one last time when India 'A' take on England in a warm-up one-day fixture at the Brabourne Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
2017-01-10 03:22:28 Read More

Ranji Trophy 2016/17 final: Mumbai vs Gujarat live score

Get Live Cricket Score updates of Ranji Trophy final match between Gujarat vs Mumbai on Times of India.
2017-01-10 03:15:04 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo wins FIFA's player of the year award

Cristiano Ronaldo won FIFA's rebranded player of the year award on Monday, beating off his old rival Lionel Messi who was pulled out of the ceremony only a few hours earlier by his club Barcelona hours.
2017-01-09 19:25:58 Read More

Aussies need Starc at the top of his game in India: McGrath

"Someone like Mitchell Starc can be dangerous and Australia will need him to be on top of his game when they come to India for the four-match Test series," feels former Australian pace ace Glenn McGrath.
2017-01-09 17:08:22 Read More

Dhoni one of India's best captains: Muralitharan

Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan praised Mahendra Singh Dhoni for being one of India's best captains.
2017-01-09 14:30:50 Read More

Dhoni one of India's best captains: Muralitharan

Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan praised Mahendra Singh Dhoni for being one of India's best captains.
2017-01-09 14:30:50 Read More

Ganguly is one of the great Indian captains: Muralitharan

Refusing to get drawn into a controversy, Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan on Monday said Ravi Shastri may have just "missed" Sourav Ganguly's name while compiling his list of India's all-time best captains.
2017-01-09 13:24:46 Read More

India great place to come and win series, says Morgan

England's poor 50-over record in India of three successive defeats, including 5-0 whitewashes in 2008-09 and 2012 followed by the 3-2 defeat in their previous series in 2013, showed how big a task lay ahead of the visiting team.
2017-01-09 13:20:22 Read More

One might get to see fearless Dhoni and Yuvi of old: Yuvraj

Having been an integral part of the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led World Cup winning teams (in 2007 and 2011), Yuvraj Singh was very respectful of his contribution to Indian cricket as a player and a captain.
2017-01-09 12:05:42 Read More

Ashwin bowled only leg spin to Smith at nets: Zampa

Promising Aussie leg-spinner Adam Zampa, who is eyeing a place in the national cricket team for the four-Test tour to India, has revealed that World No. 1 Test bowler Ravichandran Ashwin likes to keep the secrets of his trade under wraps.
2017-01-09 10:52:44 Read More

Shahbaz Nadeem at the forefront of Jharkhand's rise

With 56 wickets in 10 matches, Shahbaz Nadeem has been a prime force in taking Jharkhand to the Ranji Trophy 2016-17 semi-final.
2017-01-09 09:10:45 Read More

Dhoni's captaincy swansong; Yuvraj, Nehra in focus too

His stellar reign as India's national skipper is over but Mahendra Singh Dhoni will have captain written against his name one last time when the talismanic wicketkeeper-batsman leads out India 'A' against England in the first practice match on Tuesday.
2017-01-09 07:20:41 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Gujarat's road to their second final

A look at the road Gujarat took to enter their second Ranji final in 83 years of the competition, setting up a summit clash against 41-time winners Mumbai.
2017-01-09 05:45:23 Read More

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One-off Test: Eden on standby for Bangladesh match

The BCCI has put Eden Gardens on standby in case Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is unable to host the one-off Test against Bangladesh from February 8.
2017-01-09 04:54:08 Read More

Eoin Morgan promises better show from England

As the visitors gear up to play India in the first of three ODIs on January 15, there's a positive feeling within the England dressing room.
2017-01-09 04:13:56 Read More

Eoin Morgan promises better show from England

As the visitors gear up to play India in the first of three ODIs on January 15, there's a positive feeling within the England dressing room.
2017-01-09 04:13:56 Read More

Ranji Trophy: How Mumbai made it to their 46th final

A look at the road Mumbai took to set up a summit clash against Gujarat, pitting the two Group A heavyweights against each other.
2017-01-09 03:48:57 Read More

No 'representation' in ICC meet could hurt BCCI

If the worst fears of the members of the BCCI came true with the January 2-3 order of the Supreme Court, things are about to get messier for them at the turn of the month.
2017-01-09 03:03:38 Read More

Dhoni quit under pressure from BCCI, alleges Aditya Verma

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's resignation as captain of India's ODI and T20 International squads "was not spontaneous but under pressure", Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) secretary Aditya Verma alleged on Sunday.
2017-01-08 15:54:30 Read More

Bopanna-Nedunchezhiyan clinch Chennai Open title

Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut defeated Russian Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4 to win the singles crown while India's Rohan Bopanna and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan beat compatriots Purav Raja and Divij Sharan 6-3, 6-4 to lift the Chennai Open doubles title Sunday.
2017-01-08 15:52:18 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo tipped for 2016 FIFA best player award

Following his success in Ballon d'Or, the Portugal and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is set to add another garland -- the Best FIFA Men's Player -- on Monday in Zurich.
2017-01-08 15:29:46 Read More

Agut beats Medvedev to begin 2017 with Chennai Open title

Roberto Bautista Agut captured his fifth ATP singles title to deny Danill Medvedev his maiden trophy at this level as the World number 14 subdued the young Russian 6-3 6-4 in the final of the Chennai Open on Sunday.
2017-01-08 13:47:08 Read More

Australia will have 'no excuses' heading to India: Warner

Australia will have "no excuses" but to bat well, pick up 20 wickets and adapt to the conditions if they desire to beat an in-form Indian team in their own backyard in the upcoming Test series, says vice-captain David Warner.
2017-01-08 13:04:12 Read More

Dimitrov stuns Nishikori to win Brisbane International title

Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov won his first title in over two years when he upset world number five Kei Nishikori in three sets to win the Brisbane International on Sunday.
2017-01-08 11:47:28 Read More

Dimitrov stuns Nishikori to win Brisbane International title

Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov won his first title in over two years when he upset world number five Kei Nishikori in three sets to win the Brisbane International on Sunday.
2017-01-08 11:47:28 Read More

'Captain' Dhoni's last hurrah, Yuvi to get some match-time

Having manfully shouldered the responsibility of captaining India for close to a decade, it will be one last time that a team list will find the word 'skipper' alongside MS Dhoni when he leads India A in the first warm-up game against England on Monday.
2017-01-08 11:26:39 Read More

Ashwin, Jadeja maintain top slots in Test rankings

India's spin twins Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja held onto the top two slots in the ICC's latest Test ranking for bowlers while skipper Virat Kohli was a notch behind Steve Smith in the batsmen's list.
2017-01-08 08:27:15 Read More

TNCA turns down offer to host India-England U-19 Tests

Whether it is a part of the non-cooperation drive initiated by the ousted members of BCCI or not is tough to say, but the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) has taken a blatant stand of not hosting two Test matches between India and England under-19 teams in Chennai.
2017-01-08 07:04:52 Read More

'Australia need to bat for long periods in India'

Coach Darren Lehmann said Australia's batsmen will have to be prepared to bat for long periods in next month's four-Test series in India.
2017-01-08 04:29:29 Read More

'Australia need to bat for long periods in India'

Coach Darren Lehmann said Australia's batsmen will have to be prepared to bat for long periods in next month's four-Test series in India.
2017-01-08 04:29:29 Read More

Rishabh Pant has had his share of struggle

Even as Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his exit as Team India captain in the shorter formats, Uttarakhand lad Rishabh Pant made his entry into the team with many claiming that the team may have got a new MSD.
2017-01-08 03:59:26 Read More

MS Dhoni gave players perspective: Mike Hussey

Australian legend Mike Hussey said one of Dhoni's greatest qualities as a skipper was that he made his players "realise" that cricket was "not the most important thing" in a person's life.
2017-01-08 03:43:09 Read More

Djokovic ends Murray's 28-win streak in Qatar

Novak Djokovic brought world number one Andy Murray's 28-match winning streak to an end in Doha on Saturday to retain the Qatar Open title in a three-set thriller.
2017-01-08 02:54:45 Read More

BCCI 'bosses' come to terms with the inevitable

More than 15 state association officials came for the meeting that began at an unconfirmed hour late on Saturday afternoon and was still in progress until 10 pm.
2017-01-08 02:53:49 Read More

21 state units accept Lodha Reforms

With Supreme Court verdict already out, 21 state units have already confirmed in writing to Lodha Panel about implementing all reforms even as former presidents N Srinivasan and Anurag Thakur joined forces in Bengaluru.
2017-01-07 17:01:49 Read More

Better prepared for limited overs captaincy: Kohli

The Test captaincy left him surprised but Virat Kohli says he is better-prepared to lead India in the limited-overs format as he has already picked up some tricks of the trade.
2017-01-07 14:12:15 Read More

Rooney equals Charlton's Man United scoring record

Wayne Rooney equalled Bobby Charlton's Manchester United scoring record on Saturday when he netted his 249th goal for the club in an FA Cup third-round tie at home to Reading.
2017-01-07 13:36:47 Read More

Sania Mirza wins Brisbane doubles title but loses No.1 rank

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza picked up her first title of the season, combining with American Bethanie Mattek-Sands to lift the Brisbane International women's doubles title, but ended up losing the World No.1 crown to her partner.
2017-01-07 13:07:32 Read More

Ex-Pakistan players call for Misbah-ul-Haq to retire

Former Pakistan cricket heavyweights on Saturday asked Misbah-ul-Haq to call time on his illustrious career, blaming his poor batting and uninspired captaincy for a 3-0 whitewash to Australia.
2017-01-07 11:26:03 Read More

Ex-Pakistan players call for Misbah-ul-Haq to retire

Dhoni saved me from getting dropped many times: Kohli

Kohli has played his entire international cricket under Dhoni's captaincy since his ODI debut in Sri Lanka back in 2008. In his initial days both in ODIs and Tests, Kohli didn't show consistency and his place wasn't secure.
2017-01-07 08:51:39 Read More

Sydney Test: Australia crush Pakistan to sweep series

Australia clinched a series clean sweep with an emphatic 220-run win over Pakistan in the third Test in Sydney on Saturday.
2017-01-07 05:01:27 Read More

It's going to be a Herculean task to emulate Dhoni: Ashwin

Ashwin opened up on his former Chennai Super Kings and India skipper Dhoni, who stepped down from captaincy on Wednesday. He acknowledged that it will be a "Herculean task" to emulate Dhoni's feats.
2017-01-07 04:49:47 Read More

Yuvraj Singh stages yet another comeback

After Mohinder Amaranth, it is Yuvraj Singh, it seems, who can now safely be labelled as the 'comeback man' of Indian cricket.
2017-01-07 03:23:40 Read More

Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic set up dream Qatar final

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic on Friday won through to the Qatar Open final, setting up a hugely-anticipated early season clash between the two best players in the world.
2017-01-07 03:17:52 Read More

Former BCCI officials eye rule by proxy

A number of former officials who represented various state units will meet today in Bengaluru to mull the recent SC order which ended their stints in the cash-rich body and to evaluate legal options before them.
2017-01-07 03:04:20 Read More

Indian team to play England selected amid high drama

The selection of the Indian cricket team is always a talking point, but the discussions to pick the squads for the ODI and T20 series against England were overshadowed by a drama that raged on through the day, delaying the selection meeting.
2017-01-06 20:46:00 Read More

Indian team to play England selected amid high drama

Rishabh Pant identified as MS Dhoni successor

Pant's selection is also a wake-up call for Ajinkya Rahane. The Delhi left-hander is a far more powerful striker of the ball and a busy player who can up the ante, which has been Rahane's bane in the shortest format.
2017-01-06 14:53:35 Read More

'Yet-to-be-fit' Rohit eyes Australia series for comeback

"Guys thank you for all your concern I'm not fit yet but I am targeting the Australia series if all goes well ?? thank you for the love," â€‹Rohit Sharma tweeted.
2017-01-06 14:25:51 Read More

Dhoni, Nehra, Rahane to get match time in warm-ups

Short of match practice, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ajinkya Rahane will captain the India A team for two warm-up matches against England at CCI here next week.
2017-01-06 13:53:53 Read More

Kohli in the right phase to take over from Dhoni: Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin hailed MS Dhoni as an illustrious leader and said a lot of leadership lessons can be learnt from him. He also said Virat Kohli, who will now captain the Indian team in all formats, is no less a player and in the right phase to take over.
2017-01-06 13:11:53 Read More

India v England: Yuvraj, Rishabh in Kohli-led squads

Yuvraj Singh, 35, last played an ODI in December 2013. He was part of India's T20I squad last year, and returns to the ODI squad after scoring 672 runs in five Ranji Trophy games for Punjab this season.
2017-01-06 11:08:01 Read More

Ex-BCCI official had sought to postpone selection meeting

The embattled joint secretary of BCCI Amitabh Choudhary wanted to postpone Friday's selection committee meeting by dropping a mail to board's CEO Rahul Johri.
2017-01-06 09:36:24 Read More

Ex-BCCI official had sought to postpone selection meeting

The embattled joint secretary of BCCI Amitabh Choudhary wanted to postpone Friday's selection committee meeting by dropping a mail to board's CEO Rahul Johri.
2017-01-06 09:36:24 Read More

You will always be my captain: Kohli to Dhoni

Virat Kohli, who is all set to take over as the Indian captain across all formats paid glowing tributes to his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni for being an inspirational leader and terming him "captain forever".
2017-01-06 06:09:19 Read More

Right call if 2019 WC not in Dhoni's mind: Dravid

Former India captain and current A team coach Rahul Dravid feels that MS Dhoni got his timing of quitting captaincy right if he doesn't see himself continuing in the team going into the 2019 World Cup.
2017-01-06 05:36:22 Read More

Murray through in Doha as oldies bow out

Ageless Czech Radek Stepanek's run at the Qatar Open was ended by defending champion Novak Djokovic on Thursday and fellow veteran Ivo Karlovic also bowed out at the quarter-final stage.
2017-01-06 04:38:48 Read More

'Transition will be smooth as MSD, Kohli share good rapport'

Those who have seen Kohli and Dhoni work together insist the transition from Dhoni to Kohli in limited-overs cricket will be smooth.
2017-01-06 04:27:09 Read More

'Transition will be smooth as MSD, Kohli share good rapport'

Those who have seen Kohli and Dhoni work together insist the transition from Dhoni to Kohli in limited-overs cricket will be smooth.
2017-01-06 04:27:09 Read More

Nobody can understand how tough my life is: Carolina Marin

The shuttle star from Spain, who has two World and an Olympic title to her name, spent an hour in the TOI office as our Guest Sports Editor.
2017-01-06 04:04:46 Read More

Virat Kohli set to be named limited-overs captain

The announcement of the side for the six-match series (three ODIs and T20Is each) will see the coronation of Virat Kohli as the captain of the Indian team in all the formats.
2017-01-06 03:27:17 Read More

Djokovic downs evergreen Stepanek to reach Qatar semis

Novak Djokovic eased through to his first semi-final of the season at the Qatar Open on Thursday and denied evergreen veteran Radek Stepanek the chance to make history.
2017-01-05 16:53:50 Read More

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Djokovic downs evergreen Stepanek to reach Qatar semis

Novak Djokovic eased through to his first semi-final of the season at the Qatar Open on Thursday and denied evergreen veteran Radek Stepanek the chance to make history.
2017-01-05 16:53:50 Read More

Bindra, Padukone in Govt panel for National Sports Code

Former Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra, legendary Prakash Padukone are a part of the nine-member government panel formed to make recommendations for bringing out a comprehensive National Sports Development Code across all disciplines.
2017-01-05 13:13:47 Read More

Perfect timing by Dhoni as Virat is ready: MSK Prasad

The chairman of national selection committee MSK Prasad on Wednesday hailed Mahendra Singh Dhoni's sense of "perfect timing" to quit as captain of limited overs formats and said the mantle will now go to Virat Kohli.
2017-01-05 12:38:40 Read More

Teenager Shaw's 100 takes Mumbai to Ranji final

Aged 17 years and 57 days, Shaw sealed Mumbaiâ€™s win over Gujarat with a second-innings century against Tamil Nadu in Rajkot.
2017-01-05 09:32:27 Read More

Would have staged dharna if Dhoni had quit playing: Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar is glad that MS Dhoni has only quit limited overs captaincy and not retired as he feels the poster boy of Jharkhand still has a lot to offer to the Indian team.
2017-01-05 08:36:55 Read More

MS Dhoni the captain: A pioneer by all means

He may have not acquired the status of the great Tendulkar, but Dhoni managed to create zone of his own, where no other Indian player has gone. He is the best captain India has produced.
2017-01-05 08:17:38 Read More

Virat to be named limited overs captain to usher in new era

India's limited overs cricket will usher in a new era with the national selectors expected to name Virat Kohli as the captain when they pick the squad for three ODIs and three T20 Internationals against England here tomorrow.
2017-01-05 08:04:16 Read More

A timeline of MS Dhoni's limited-overs career

A look back at the ODI and Twenty20 international career of Indiaâ€™s most successful captain.
2017-01-05 03:19:33 Read More

Good he gave up captaincy himself: Dhoni's coach

Dhoni's childhood coach Chanchal Bhattacharya believes it was wise of Dhoni to walk away from captaincy before the bullet of ommision hit him.
2017-01-05 03:00:11 Read More

How a dozing MSD 'stumped' Vengsarkar

The incident dates back to 2007 when Vengsarkar, chief of the national selection committee, had appointed Dhoni as the captain of India's T20 side.
2017-01-05 02:45:46 Read More

How a dozing MS Dhoni 'stumped' Vengsarkar

The incident dates back to 2007 when Vengsarkar, chief of the national selection committee, had appointed Dhoni as the captain of India's T20 side.
2017-01-05 02:45:46 Read More

How a dozing MS Dhoni 'stumped' Vengsarkar

The incident dates back to 2007 when Vengsarkar, chief of the national selection committee, had appointed Dhoni as the captain of India's T20 side.
2017-01-05 02:45:46 Read More

End of an era: MS Dhoni and the art of leaving

Like his sudden Test retirement, MS Dhoni's decision to quit ODI and T20 captaincy too came as a surprise. For the time being, let us take a moment and acknowledge what a great leader he'd been.
2017-01-05 02:36:27 Read More

Tendulkar leads in hailing Dhoni on end of captaincy career

MS Dhoni, the country's most successful skipper, on Wednesday sprang a major surprise by stepping down as India's limited overs captain, thereby bringing an abrupt end to his glorious leadership tenure.
2017-01-04 17:37:24 Read More

Champions Trophy could decide Dhoni's future as a player

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who on Wednesday again surprised one and all by stepping down from limited overs captain's post, was forced to take the decision due to his prolonged absence from competitive cricket.
2017-01-04 17:13:40 Read More

MS Dhoni quits as captain of ODI and T20 teams

MS Dhoni stepped down as the captain of India's limited-overs sides but he will be available for the selection for the upcoming England ODI and T20I series, tweeted BCCI.
2017-01-04 15:42:08 Read More

India beat Bangladesh 3-1 to win SAFF Women's Championship

A dominant India defeated Bangladesh 3-1 to win their fourth consecutive SAFF Women's Championship title at the Kanchenjunga Stadium on Wednesday. The Indian eves, in the process, are now unbeaten in 19 matches having won 18 and drawn one.
2017-01-04 14:53:00 Read More

Vengsarkar, Jagdale and Scindia join the 'exit cue'

Dilip Vengsarkar served four two-year terms as the MCA VP from 2002 to 2010, before losing the presidential election to former Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh in 2011.
2017-01-04 14:38:29 Read More

Bumrah, R P Singh take Gujarat to Ranji Trophy final

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah produced his career-best spell in first-class cricket as Gujarat staged a sensational comeback to beat Jharkhand by 123 runs and reach their second ever final of the Ranji Trophy cricket tournament, here on Wednesday.
2017-01-04 13:51:01 Read More

Federer loses close match to Zverev at Hopman Cup

Roger Federer found himself overmatched - just - by a younger and stronger-serving opponent on Wednesday, losing 7-6 (1), 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4) to 19-year-old Alexander Zverev of Germany at the Hopman Cup.
2017-01-04 13:03:19 Read More

Brisbane International: Wawrinka moves into quarters

Reigning US Open champion Stan Wawrinka was in impressive form as he saw off Serbia's Viktor Troicki in straight sets to move into the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International Wednesday.
2017-01-04 13:00:10 Read More

Brisbane International: Wawrinka moves into quarters

Bedi and Azad backed by Olympians to oversee reforms in BCCI

"Kirti Azad and Bishen Bedi should be first choices for being made members of the proposed committee to be suggested by Shri Anil Divan and Shri Gopal Subramanian," some Olympians and Arjuna Awardees from other disciplines said.
2017-01-04 12:33:16 Read More

Azhar, Younus stall Australia in Sydney

Pakistan's Azhar Ali and Younus Khan forged a 120-run partnership to stall a rampant Australia on day two of the third and final test on Wednesday after a Peter Handscomb century had helped drive the hosts to 538-8 declared.
2017-01-04 08:45:56 Read More

3rd Test: Azhar, Younus stall Australia in Sydney

Giroud caps Arsenal revival

Arsenal staged a sensational fightback from three goals down as Olivier Giroud's last-gasp equaliser rescued a draw at Bournemouth, while Swansea welcomed new boss Paul Clement with a crucial 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Tuesday.
2017-01-04 05:14:53 Read More

Key is to have mentality of a champion: Marin Cilic

During the course of a lively interaction, Cilic opened up on a range of topics.
2017-01-04 04:50:55 Read More

Murray opens year with Chardy win

World number one Andy Murray extended his career-best winning streak on the ATP Tour to 25 as he swept past Frenchman Jeremy Chardy 6-0 7-6(2) in his opener at the Qatar Open on Tuesday.
2017-01-04 04:41:59 Read More

Guessing games over new BCCI president

With the BCCI coming to terms with the blow delivered by the Supreme Court, there is buzz over Sourav Ganguly's appointment as its new president. However, the CAB chief has dismissed speculations.
2017-01-04 02:48:37 Read More

BCCI elections unlikely to be held soon

The BCCI elections are unlikely to be held anytime soon if the Lodha Committee's reforms are implemented. Sources told TOI on Tuesday that the elections could be held as late as September.
2017-01-03 16:02:25 Read More

Performance in 2016 was steady: Viswanathan Anand

India chess ace Viswanathan Anand on Tuesday said his performance in 2016 was steady and will look to build on it in the present year.
2017-01-03 14:49:02 Read More

Performance in 2016 was steady: Viswanathan Anand

India chess ace Viswanathan Anand on Tuesday said his performance in 2016 was steady and will look to build on it in the present year.
2017-01-03 14:49:02 Read More

IPL: Balaji returns to KKR as bowling coach

Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday named former India pacer Laxmipathy Balaji as their bowling coach ahead of the 2017 Indian Premier League.
2017-01-03 14:22:21 Read More

Hope to be in best form in All England Championship: Saina

Back in action after recovering from a knee injury, star shuttler Saina Nehwal says she needs good match practice to be at her best in the prestigious All England Championship in March.
2017-01-03 11:04:04 Read More

Mithali to lead India in Women's World Cup Qualifier

Mithali Raj will lead a 14-member Indian squad to the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifiers to be held in Colombo from February 3-21.
2017-01-03 10:56:13 Read More

Sourav Ganguly to be next BCCI president?

With the Supreme Court removing Anurag Thakur from the president's post, former India captain Sourav Ganguly has emerged as the front-runner to take over as BCCI president as per reports.
2017-01-03 09:37:15 Read More

3rd Test: Australia run rampant after Warner's record ton

David Warner hit a record century inside one session and his fellow opener Matt Renshaw a maiden hundred over three as Australia reached 365 for three at close of play on the opening day of the third Test against Pakistan.
2017-01-03 08:05:27 Read More

Divan replaces Nariman to suggest BCCI administrators

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appointed senior counsel Anil Divan in place of Fali S Nariman for recommending names of the administrators to oversee and supervise the functioning of the BCCI.
2017-01-03 06:44:18 Read More

Warner joins Bradman with Test century before lunch

David Warner said he was honoured to join the likes of Donald Bradman after smashing a whirlwind century before lunch in the third Test against Pakistan on Tuesday.
2017-01-03 04:56:05 Read More

Qatar Open: Struff not too rough for refreshed Djoko

Looking slimmer, if indeed that is possible, Djokovic rallied to pull off a 7-6 (7-1), 6-3 win over his practice partner in the off-season German JanLennard Struff in the first round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open.
2017-01-03 04:46:20 Read More

Qatar Open: Struff not too rough for refreshed Djoko

BCCI worried over England's ODI visit

Barred from releasing funds, the board was allowed to spend on the Test series against England after filing request petition in the apex court.
2017-01-03 03:33:25 Read More

BCCI v Lodha: The end of 'Power' play

Non-compliance of the apex court's order of July 18, 2016, has already cost BCCI president Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke their jobs. The state associations now run the risk of inviting the court's ire if they fail to amend their respective constitutions.
2017-01-03 03:13:35 Read More

Live Blog: Australia v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Sydney

Catch all the live cricket score updates, ball by ball cricket commentary from the 3rd Test between Australia v Pakistan in Sydney.
2017-01-03 02:42:54 Read More

Clichy, Aguero get 10-man Manchester City back on track

Manchester City overcame the first-half dismissal of Fernandinho and another Claudio Bravo error to secure a nervy 2-1 Premier League victory over Burnley on Monday.
2017-01-02 17:41:41 Read More

Djokovic survives scare in season opener in Doha

Novak Djokovic battled back from 5-1 down against the world number 63 Jan-Lennard Struff to claim his first victory of the season at the Qatar Open in Doha on Monday.
2017-01-02 17:00:19 Read More

Beleaguered BCCI top honchos accept SC verdict

Given the marching orders by Supreme Court, the sacked duo of BCCI President Anurag Thakur and Secretary Ajay Shirke on Monday said they will abide by the directive even though they made their skepticism with the verdict quite apparent.
2017-01-02 12:32:17 Read More

Beleaguered BCCI top honchos accept SC verdict

Harmanpreet: Olympian, World Cup winner and a goal machine

TOI Sports caught up with drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh, who is gearing up for Hockey India League 2017 beginning January 21 where he will turn out for Dabang Mumbai.
2017-01-02 11:43:57 Read More

'Best wishes if SC feels retired judges can do better'

Anurag Thakur issued a statement with a snide remark in response to the judgement stating if the Supreme Court feels the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) could do better under retired judges, he wishes them all the best.
2017-01-02 10:35:23 Read More

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Events that led to Thakur's removal as BCCI chief

Following the removal of BCCI Chief Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke, we look back at the events that transpired ever since the Apex court came up with the decision of implementing Lodha Panel reforms.
2017-01-02 07:33:28 Read More

I am fine with it, says Shirke on sacking after SC order

Sacked BCCI secretary Ajay Shirke said he is "absolutely fine" with the Supreme Court order asking him to leave office but hoped that the Board does not lose its international standing owing to the administrative upheaval here.
2017-01-02 07:33:26 Read More

HIL experience helped us play better: WC winner Gurjant

Talking exclusively to TOI Sports, Gurjant Singh opens up about the teamâ€™s successful journey, his wonder goal and plans for 2017.
2017-01-02 07:08:57 Read More

Supreme Court removes Anurag Thakur as BCCI president

In the hearing that will effectively decide the future of cricket administration the country, Supreme Court has removed Anurag Thakur as president of the BCCI with a showcause notice issued in regards to charges of perjury and contempt of court.
2017-01-02 06:14:38 Read More

Four-way race but Djokovic still biggest rival: Murray

How little is enough? How much is overstepping? World No. 1 Andy Murray and No. 2 Novak Djokovic will debate these questions as much in their matches as in media conferences.
2017-01-02 04:18:48 Read More

Australia to prepare in Dubai for India series

Australia plan to prepare for their Indian Test series in Dubai. The staging camp at Dubai's state-of-the-art International Cricket Council (ICC) Academy has been devised to help avoid a repeat of Australia's disastrous 2013 series in India where they lost all four Tests.
2017-01-02 03:46:20 Read More

Leander Paes talks about 'last few months of his career'

Leander Paes has pretty much achieved it all in tennis. He has participated in a record seven Olympics, won 18 Grand Slam titles and been a role model for youngsters all the way through.
2017-01-02 03:11:52 Read More

Consistency is nothing but overcoming flaws: Kohli

With 1215 runs in Tests and over 2500-plus runs across all formats in 2016, Kohli has been a standout performer for India.
2017-01-02 02:45:18 Read More

PBL: Marin's Hunters down Sindhu's Smashers

The second edition of the Premier Badminton League got off to a rollicking start with the marquee clash between Carolina Marin and PV Sindhu at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium here.
2017-01-02 02:28:12 Read More

EPL: Pogba seals late Man United comeback win

Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial scored late goals as Manchester United came from behind to beat Middlesbrough 2-1 on Saturday and spare Jose Mourinho the embarrassment of losing to his former assistant Aitor Karanka.
2016-12-31 17:11:25 Read More

Matter of time before I do well in all formats: Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara was one of India's most consistent batsmen in 2016. The 28-year-old, with 836 runs from 11 Tests in the year, is looking to keep the good work going and develop into an all-format cricketer.
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Will assess Indian Olympic Association's situation: IOC

Asked if the IOC plans to take action on IOA for elevating Kalmadi and Chautala to life presidents, IOC media relations manager Michael Noyelle said in a written reply that it will first get in touch with the NOC of India.
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Supreme Court verdict on BCCI likely on Monday

Whether the order from the bench led by Chief Justice of India TS Thakur would lead to prosecution against Thakur for committing perjury is only a matter of conjecture right now, but it is certainly not a good sign for the BCCI boss.
2016-12-31 13:23:30 Read More

Pakistan to sue India over bilateral Test deal

"Two series have been defaulted," said PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan. "We will write to BCCI and if they don't respond then we will take the legal course as we demand compensation." PCB's executive committee chairman said Pakistan was missing out financially.
2016-12-31 13:14:06 Read More

Ashwin finishes year as No.1 Test bowler and all-rounder

The Indian spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja held on to the top two positions in the ICC Test bowlers' rankings, while the national team ended the year as the numero uno side in the latest list issued.
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IOA president to take up suspension with government

Breaking his silence, embattled Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president N Ramachandran on Saturday said he will take up the issue of suspension with the government after consulting the International Olympic Committee and Olympic Council of Asia.
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Ronda stopped 48 seconds into comeback at UFC

Ronda Rousey was stopped 48 seconds into her comeback fight Friday night, losing to bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 on Friday night.
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PBL: Marin pleads for 'home' support against Sindhu

Olympic champion Carolina Marin was at her wittiest best as she sought the support of the Hyderabad crowd when she takes on PV Sindhu in the opening encounter of the Premier Badminton League (PBL) 2.
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It's so hard at such a high level: Ana Ivanovic

In a chat with TOI, Ana Ivanovic says she is looking forward to time away from the court and wants to explore opportunities in different areas.
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China set to shatter football transfer records

"Biggest", "hugest", "most ever". Analysts are piling up the superlatives as China prepares to splash out astronomical sums for footballing talent during the winter transfer window in deals that analysts say involve more money than sense.
2016-12-31 03:25:42 Read More

Star gazing: 2017 wishlist of top sportspersons

The New Year brings new hope. As our sports stars wish and pray for good luck in their quest to achieve more success and stay fit, there is this temptation to gaze into the crystal ball.
2016-12-31 03:08:04 Read More

PCB gets green light for legal action against BCCI

"We will start legal consultations soon over the matter as the BOG has today given approval. The fact is that the BCCI signed a MOU document with us to play six bilateral series between 2015 and 2022," Shaharyar Khan said.
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Ministry suspends IOA for appointing Kalmadi, Chautala

Following the suspension by the sports ministry, the Indian Olympic Association will cease to enjoy the privileges and prerogatives bestowed on it by the government as the National Olympic Committee (NOC).
2016-12-30 15:34:18 Read More

Batra quits as IOA associate vice-president in protest

Strongly expressing his reservations over the appointments, Narinder Batra, who recently became the International Hockey Federation (FIH) president, said he was strongly against the backdoor entry of Kalmadi and Chautala in the IOA.
2016-12-30 13:31:50 Read More

Ranji Trophy semifinals: Dhoni to support Jharkhand in Nagpur

Indian ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni doesn't play the longer version of the game ever since retiring from Tests but often practices with the Jharkhand players during the domestic first-class season.
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2016 in review: Test XI of the year

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2016 in review: Indian sports achievers

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2nd Test: Australia beat Pakistan, seal series 2-0

Mitchell Starc tore through the tail and Pakistan crumbled for 163 as Australia won the second Test in Melbourne by an innings and 18 runs after tea on day five to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
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2016 in review: Major sporting retirements

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A waiter once helped Sachin improve his bat swing

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I understand what Fedex, Rafa felt in Oz Open final: Sachin

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Sarita wins on pro debut; Pinki, Poon make winning starts

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Emotional Federer savours long-awaited 18th Grand Slam win

Emotional Federer savours long-awaited 18th Grand Slam win

PV Sindhu wins maiden Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold

Federer beats Nadal in five-set thriller to win Australian Open

Indian U-19 team trainer Sawant found dead in hotel

Australian Open: Sania-Dodig lose in mixed doubles final

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Walcott hat-trick as Arsenal dump Saints out of FA Cup

Walcott hat-trick as Arsenal dump Saints out of FA Cup

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Parnell, Tahir shine in South Africa ODI win

Liverpool knocked out of FA Cup by Wolves

Australian Open: Sania eyes seventh Grand Slam title

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Roger and Rafa, eight Slamming finals

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Is there life after Federer and Nadal?

Live: South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI

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Bolt turns in medal, would help fund Carter appeal

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Amitabh, Anirudh BCCI's likely choices as ICC reps

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ICC rankings: Pakistan may not qualify for 2019 World Cup

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Bindra to head new TOP committee to identify talent

Kohli slips, Dhoni rises slightly in ICC ODI rankings

Sania Mirza one win away from 7th Grand Slam

Teammate likely to appeal doping ruling that cost Bolt gold

Man United into League Cup final despite 2-1 loss to Hull

Man United into League Cup final despite 2-1 loss to Hull

Australia captain Smith ruled out of NZ one-dayers

This win is most complete performance of the tour: Morgan

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