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Saina not someone special that I must beat: Sindhu

Rio Olympics silver medalist PV Sindhu has made it clear that winning against Saina Nehwal isn't a must-do for her.
2017-03-31 16:57:14 Read More

India Open Super Series: Sindhu beats Saina to enter semis

In an exciting clash, Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu prevailed over compatriot Saina Nehwal in a hard-fought straight-game encounter to advance to the semi-finals of the India Open Super Series.
2017-03-31 13:56:46 Read More

Ashwin ruled out of IPL due to sports hernia injury

IPL franchise Rising Pune Supergiant suffered a major blow after their premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out for six to eight weeks with a sports hernia injury and is set to miss the upcoming tenth edition of the Indian Premier League.
2017-03-31 12:00:25 Read More

IPL 2017: The heroes of Hyderabad's title triumph

As the tenth season of the IPL nears, here's a recap of some of the success stories of IPL 9 winners Sunrisers Hyderabad.
2017-03-31 10:55:28 Read More

Virat let emotions affect his batting against Oz: Ganguly

Virat Kohli's batting was affected by his emotional outbursts in the acrimonious Test series against Australia, feels former captain Sourav Ganguly, who is hoping that the Indian skipper "cools down" to score big again.
2017-03-31 10:15:01 Read More

IPL 10: 5 foreigners who could impact their new teams

Martin Guptill, Rashid Khan, Jason Roy, Corey Anderson and Rovman Powell may prove captivating to follow during the tenth season of the IPL.
2017-03-31 09:14:21 Read More

Kohli's friendship comment said in heat of moment: Warne

Spin legend Shane Warne says he would be disappointed if Indian captain Virat Kohli did not rethink his "heat of the moment" comment on friendship with the Australian cricketers.
2017-03-31 08:46:16 Read More

Once I wanted to pick up the stump and stab Kohli: Ed Cowan

The Australians have been targetting Virat Kohli ever since he stopped short of calling Steve Smith a 'cheat' following the DRS drama, involving the visiting skipper, in the second Test match at Bengaluru.
2017-03-31 07:22:02 Read More

IPL 10: AB de Villiers to lead RCB if Virat Kohli is unavailable

Indian captain Virat Kohli will join the team on April 2, but his availability will depend on the health assessment of the BCCI doctors and physios, Royal Challengers Bangalore coach Daniel Vettori said.
2017-03-31 06:50:30 Read More

Tendulkar calls Pujara 'silent warrior', praises Umesh, Saha

India swept aside New Zealand 3-0, then hammered England 4-0 in a five-match rubber, won the lone Test against Bangladesh and then notched up a 2-1 come-from-behind win against Australia in their home season.
2017-03-31 06:23:44 Read More

New Zealand's World Cup hero Elliott quits internationals

Grant Elliott joins Colin de Grandhomme and Jeetan Patel at the Birmingham Bears after signing a Kolpak deal, which means he gives up his right to play for his country and is not classed as an overseas player in county cricket.
2017-03-31 05:27:12 Read More

Second blow for RCB, Rahul may miss IPL 10

Sweating over the likelihood of missing skipper Virat Kohli for the first few matches, Royal Challengers Bangalore received a second blow with in-form wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul likely to miss the entire IPL-10 season.
2017-03-31 03:45:00 Read More

It's a 'tame' affair: No fireworks at IPL GC meet

The board decided to honour Indian cricket's 'Fab Five' at the opening ceremony. "Five legends of Indian cricket, Tendulkar, Ganguly, Dravid, Laxman and Sehwag, will be felicitated during the opening ceremony in Hyderabad on April 5.
2017-03-31 03:12:56 Read More

Federer, Kyrgios advance to Miami Open semi-finals

The 35-year-old Swiss great Roger Federer, who has already won the Australian Open and Indian Wells titles so far this year, extended his victory streak over Czech 10th seed Tomas Berdych to seven matches.
2017-03-31 02:54:55 Read More

2nd T20I: Shadab shines again as Pakistan deny West Indies

Set a target of 133 to level the series following a six-wicket defeat in the opening match in Barbados, West Indies were restricted to 129 for eight to suffer their fifth consecutive T20 loss to Pakistan.
2017-03-31 02:48:31 Read More

2nd T20I: Shadab shines again as Pakistan deny West Indies

India Open Super Series 2017: Sindhu v Saina in blockbuster Q/F

The live action will begin at 2 pm (IST) on Star Sports 2 and HD 2. The Saina-Sindhu encounter has been scheduled as the fifth match on the Court 1 of the Siri Fort Complex
2017-03-31 02:44:08 Read More

India Open: Sindhu, Saina to clash in blockbuster quarterfinal

India's two Olympic medalists and top shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal won their respective women's singles rubbers to set up a mouth-watering quarterfinal clash against each other at the Indian Open Super Series 2017 on Thursday.
2017-03-30 16:19:07 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar unveils new fan engagement app, 100MB

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday unveiled his latest endeavor, a mobile phone app being touted as the definitive one-stop destination for all things related to the Indian icon.
2017-03-30 15:53:19 Read More

Ashwin's dig: March 30 will be known as 'World Apology Day'

Ashwin took a dig at former Australia batsman and Gujarat Lions coach Brad Hodge, who was forced to apologise to Virat Kohli for his allegation that the India captain opted out of Dharamsala Test match to keep himself fit for the cash-rich IPL.
2017-03-30 12:48:05 Read More

BCCI to felicitate 'Fab Five' at IPL opening ceremony

The IPL Governing Council on Thursday decided to felicitate five legends -- Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Virender Sehwag, during the opening ceremony of cash-rich league on April 5 in Hyderabad.
2017-03-30 12:43:50 Read More

No issues between Dhoni and myself, says Smith

Steve Smith on Thursday said there is no bad blood between him and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who was replaced by the Australian as skipper of the Pune Supergiant for the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League.
2017-03-30 11:16:41 Read More

BCCI officials don't need COA approval to call SGM: Vinod Rai

In a significant statement, the head of Committee of Administrators (COA) Vinod Rai made it clear that the BCCI officials don't need their approval to convene a Special General Meeting (SGM).
2017-03-30 10:59:59 Read More

India Open: Jerry Chopra-N Sikki Reddy exit in second round

India's challenge in the doubles events of the India Open suffered a setback with the exit of Shruti Mundada/Anoushka Parikh and Pranaav Jerry Chopra/N Sikki Reddy from the women's doubles and mixed doubles events respectively here on Thursday.
2017-03-30 10:31:27 Read More

ICC rankings: Rahul zooms to career best rank of 11th

India opener Lokesh Rahul, who hit two half-centuries in the deciding Dharamsala Test against Australia, on Thursday jumped 11 places to a career-high rank of 11th in the latest ICC chart for Test batsmen.
2017-03-30 08:30:38 Read More

Hodge apologises to Kohli over injury comments

Former Australia batsman Brad Hodge has apologised to Virat Kohli for comments suggesting the India captain missed the fourth Test in Dharamsala to rest his injured shoulder ahead of the Indian Premier League Twenty20 campaign.
2017-03-30 05:22:38 Read More

Kohli says friendship comment 'blown out of proportion'

India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday claimed his comment on friendship with the Australian team was "blown out of proportion" and he continues to be on good terms with a few cricketers from Down Under.
2017-03-30 04:57:27 Read More

Nadal beats Sock in Miami quarters, Nishikori out

An out-of-sorts Kei Nishikori was sent packing from the Miami Open on Wednesday, beaten 6-4 6-2 by unseeded Italian Fabio Fognini.
2017-03-30 03:44:12 Read More

Scheduling keeps India on top

Though India are atop world Test rankings and hold the rubber against all nine Test-playing countries.
2017-03-30 03:25:02 Read More

'Hideous' Ronaldo statue sparks social media laughs

Cristiano Ronaldo has an airport named after him, but it was his odd-looking statue that attracted attention in Wednesday's ceremony honoring the Portugal star in his hometown.
2017-03-30 03:17:00 Read More

Diligent Umesh Yadav revs it up

Umesh has shown exemplary fitness, genuine pace, good control and maturity in the 2016-17 season, during which he played 12 successive Tests which is a remarkable feat.
2017-03-30 03:01:23 Read More

Venus beats Kerber in Miami semi, Konta ousts Halep

Venus Williams beat top seed Angelique Kerber on Wednesday to advance to a Miami Open semi-final against Britain's Johanna Konta.
2017-03-30 02:41:31 Read More

Venus beats Kerber in Miami semi, Konta ousts Halep

Venus Williams beat top seed Angelique Kerber on Wednesday to advance to a Miami Open semi-final against Britain's Johanna Konta.
2017-03-30 02:41:31 Read More

Virat Kohli is a 'flog', says Merv Hughes

Former fast bowler Merv Hughes has taken a dig at Virat Kohli, who was targeted by current and former Australian players as well as the media during the just-concluded Test series, calling the Indian skipper a "flog", an apparently derogatory Australian slang.
2017-03-29 17:21:32 Read More

Government unlikely to allow India-Pakistan cricket in Dubai

The Centre is unlikely to grant permission to the Indian cricket team to play against Pakistan in Dubai due to the prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
2017-03-29 14:38:54 Read More

Karthik ton powers Tamil Nadu to Deodhar Trophy triumph

Experienced stumper Dinesh Karthik slammed a 91-ball 126 to power Tamil Nadu to title triumph in the Deodhar Trophy with a comfortable 42-run win over India B in the final on Wednesday.
2017-03-29 14:08:04 Read More

Karthik ton powers Tamil Nadu to Deodhar Trophy triumph

I've always enjoyed sledging in any format of the game: Saha

Indian and Australian cricketers will soon be sharing the dressing rooms in the IPL and wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha, fresh from his team's triumph in one of the most controversial bilateral contests in recent times, feels it's time to "move forward".
2017-03-29 13:56:06 Read More

India Open: Sindhu, Saina breeze into second round

India shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal cruised past their respective opponents in women's singles to enter the second round at the India Open Super Series 2017 in New Delhi on Wednesday.
2017-03-29 13:53:02 Read More

Pakistan ban fast bowler Mohammad Irfan for one year

Pakistan have suspended fast bowler Mohammad Irfan for one year after he admitted failing to report approaches by bookmakers linked to spot-fixing, cricket authorities said Wednesday.
2017-03-29 12:35:05 Read More

Sameer Verma stuns Son Wan Ho to enter second round

Young shuttler Sameer Verma produced a stunning upset on the opening day of the India Open Super Series to beat World No 5 Son Wan Ho in straight games and advance to the second round in men's singles.
2017-03-29 09:36:32 Read More

Smith not temperamentally sound to lead Australia: O'Keeffe

Australia lost the Test series against India and Steve Smith apologised for letting his "emotions falter" several times during the four-match rubber, which was marred by acrimony between the two sides.
2017-03-29 07:21:42 Read More

Aussie media slams 'classless', 'egomaniac', 'childish' Virat Kohli

Australian newspapers laid into Virat Kohli for saying he no longer counted the Australian players as friends, and they also took umbrage at India's apparent snub when invited to join the tourists for a beer.
2017-03-29 06:40:32 Read More

Brazil book World Cup berth, Argentina tumble

The qualification completes an astonishing turnaround for Brazil, who less than a year ago were in crisis after taking only nine points from six games. That run of results had left the Brazilians outside the qualifying places in sixth place.
2017-03-29 05:52:23 Read More

Federer, Nadal reach Miami quarter-finals, Wawrinka out

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Kei Nishikori advanced to the quarter-finals on cue. But Stanislas Wawrinka looked weary as he struggled through the third set of a match played on his 32nd birthday.
2017-03-29 04:36:18 Read More

Will handshakes too become thing of the past?

When Virat Kohli drew the curtains over a nail-biting contest saying, "It's the end of friendship with the Australians," one was forced to re-align one's thoughts about sports' essential justification.
2017-03-29 04:19:03 Read More

Anju, fellow contestants push for Athens medal upgrades

Anju, India's only athlete to win a medal at the World Track and Field Championships, and her husband Bobby George along with two other female athletes have called for a probe into the event they contested 13 years ago.
2017-03-29 03:07:40 Read More

Sharapova feels vindicated and empowered after doping ban

Maria Sharapova was initially barred for two years after testing positive at the 2016 Australian Open for meldonium, a medication she had been taking for 10 years within the rules, but that was reclassified as a banned drug.
2017-03-29 02:46:55 Read More

Sharapova feels vindicated and empowered after doping ban

South Africa take New Zealand series after being saved by rain

South Africa clinched the three-match series against New Zealand 1-0 having won the second game in Wellington by eight wickets with the first Test in Dunedin also ending in a draw after a final day washout.
2017-03-29 02:28:12 Read More

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FIFA bans Lionel Messi for four World Cup qualifying games

Lionel Messi has been banned from Argentina's next four World Cup qualifiers, starting with Tuesday's game in Bolivia.
2017-03-28 14:40:07 Read More

Sunil Chhetri's late goal helps India beat Myanmar

Captain Sunil Chhetri scored in the dying minutes of the game to help India beat Myanmar 1-0 in their AFC Asian Cup third round qualifier in Yangon on Tuesday.
2017-03-28 13:45:07 Read More

Sunil Chhetri's late goal helps India beat Myanmar

A last-minute strike by Sunil Chhetri helped India break a 64-year-old jinx as they pipped Myanmar by a solitary goal to begin their AFC Asian Cup qualifiers campaign on a promising note, here on Tuesday.
2017-03-28 13:45:07 Read More

Test player Jadeja, lethal Umesh are net gains for Kohli

Ravindra Jadeja emerging as a spin all-rounder for all Test match conditions and Umesh Yadav's transformation from 'Mr Erratic' to 'Mr Consistent' are the two big takeaways for India captain Virat Kohli.
2017-03-28 12:15:45 Read More

How India reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Dharamsala

The eight-wicket success capped off a brilliant home season in which India won 10 Tests, but this series win was not without a twist in the tale as fortunes fluctuated frequently in the Dharamsala Test.
2017-03-28 08:48:29 Read More

If something pokes us, we give it right back: Virat Kohli

Kohli described the 2-1 triumph over Australia as his side's best series win so far, saying his highly motivated teammates give it right back when poked.
2017-03-28 07:23:45 Read More

Recovering Virat Kohli hints at belated entry to IPL 10

Kohli said after the Dharamsala Test that he still needed a few weeks to take the field; the IPL starts on April 5.
2017-03-28 06:52:19 Read More

Umesh, Rahul, Jadeja and Pujara headline series win

We take a look at how the home team fared during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which India regained with a 2-1 series victory.
2017-03-28 06:43:09 Read More

Steve Smith apologises for losing control over emotions

Australia captain Steve Smith has apologised for losing control during the course of the four-Test series against India. On Tuesday, India beat Australia by eight wickets in the fourth and final Test in Dharamsala to win the series 2-1.
2017-03-28 06:31:32 Read More

Steve Smith apologises for losing control over emotions

India reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy with 2-1 series victory

India lost just one Test in this home season of 13 Tests and ended it with a victory in this hard and bitterly-fought series in which both teams have looked each other in the eye but neither has blinked.
2017-03-28 05:38:40 Read More

4th Test: Did Steve Smith abuse Murali Vijay?

The ongoing four-match Test series between India and Australia has reached its fag end but it seems the hostilities between the two sides are not going to get over soon.
2017-03-27 14:50:45 Read More

Now I feel satisfied that I am good across formats: Jadeja

He was always a vital cog in shorter formats but his performance in India's ongoing Test season has provided Ravindra Jadeja with both "satisfaction and self belief" to make hay in the five-day format.
2017-03-27 14:07:48 Read More

Talking points: Jadeja's gutsy knock & Smith's rare failure

Talking points from the third day of the fourth Test between India and Australia at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Monday.
2017-03-27 12:29:12 Read More

India's Special Olympics Winter Games champions felicitated

The 89-member strong Indian contingent that returned home with 73 medals from the 2017 Special Olympics Winter Games in Austria earlier this month were felicitated on Monday in the national capital.
2017-03-27 11:30:19 Read More

Kolkata to host FIFA U-17 World Cup final

Kolkata will host the summit class of the U-17 World Cup football on October 28 while Navi Mumbai and Guwahati were chosen to stage the semi-finals of the prestigious FIFA tournament the country is hosting for the first time.
2017-03-27 10:40:31 Read More

Wade, Jadeja get into argument post Maxwell dismissal

Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade got into an argument with India's Ravindra Jadeja after Glenn Maxwell's dismissal in the ongoing fourth Test here, continuing the hostilities between the two sides.
2017-03-27 10:14:16 Read More

Mary Kom eyes comeback at Asian Championship

Mary, who has not competed since last year's World Championships, ruled out retirement for the time being but has decided to set short-term goals.
2017-03-27 09:28:09 Read More

Mary Kom eyes comeback at Asian Championship

Mary, who has not competed since last year's World Championships, ruled out retirement for the time being but has decided to set short-term goals.
2017-03-27 09:28:09 Read More

Bhubaneswar to host men's Hockey World Cup 2018

The Kalinga Stadium will host the two of hockey's biggest events, where World League and World Cup champions will be crowned.
2017-03-27 07:53:55 Read More

India need 87 more runs to win Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian second innings capitulated dramatically in front of some superb bowling by the Indians. The Aussies could only set a 106-run target, out of which 19 runs have already been knocked off by Lokesh Rahul and Murali Vijay.
2017-03-27 06:29:03 Read More

'Kohli may be saving for IPL by skipping 4th Test'

Hodge, the coach of IPL side Gujarat Lions, said it would be "pretty dirty" of Kohli if he turned out for the IPL opening match as Royal Challengers Bangalore captain against David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 5.
2017-03-27 06:00:26 Read More

England, Germany stay on World Cup course

England and defending champions Germany remained on course for the 2018 World Cup while Danny Blind was sacked as Dutch coach after his misfiring team faced missing a second straight major finals.
2017-03-27 05:30:16 Read More

Shadab stars on debut as Pakistan ease past WI

Shadab's mesmerising mixture of leg-breaks and googlies earned him figures of three for seven, the most economical ever in the history of T20 international cricket by a debutant
2017-03-27 05:17:25 Read More

India women lose to Canada 1-3 ahead of HWL

The Indian women's hockey team went down to Canada 1-3 in their second match ahead of the Women's Hockey World League Round 2.
2017-03-27 05:10:36 Read More

Live score: India v Australia, 4th Test, Dharamsala

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of India Australia 4th Test on Times of India
2017-03-27 03:39:04 Read More

Shaun Tait retires from all forms of cricket

"The Wild Thing", Tait had over the years been nursing a series of elbow injuries and eventually decided to hang up his boots.
2017-03-27 02:47:02 Read More

Smith can close down the likes of Tendulkar: Hodge

Former Australia batsman Brad Hodge said current skipper Steve Smith will continue to accumulate runs in Test cricket and could surpass the likes of Sachin Tendulkar.
2017-03-26 17:06:55 Read More

1st T20I scorecard: West Indies vs Pakistan in Bridgetown

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of West Indies Pakistan 1st T20I on Times of India
2017-03-26 17:00:33 Read More

1st T20I scorecard: West Indies vs Pakistan in Bridgetown

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of West Indies Pakistan 1st T20I on Times of India
2017-03-26 17:00:33 Read More

West Bengal win Santosh Trophy for 32nd time

West Bengal on Sunday lifted the Santosh Trophy for the 32nd time after Manvir Singh struck in the 119th minute for a 1-0 win over Goa, extending their domination in the premier domestic football tournament.
2017-03-26 16:18:20 Read More

Wanted to stop Rahane from sweeping and it worked: Lyon

Terming it an "unbelievable feeling" to keep the deciding Test match open after two days, Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon revealed how stopping Ajinkya Rahane from playing the sweep shot helped him dismiss the India captain.
2017-03-26 14:00:35 Read More

It was horrible execution of a pull shot: Lokesh Rahul

Calling his execution of a pull shot "horrible", India opener Lokesh Rahul termed the morning spell bowled by Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins as the "toughest" he has faced in his nascent Test career.
2017-03-26 13:50:34 Read More

Talking points: Indian batsmen fail to build on starts

Talking points from the second day of the fourth Test between India and Australia at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday.
2017-03-26 11:56:25 Read More

IPL or country: What will Rahul Dravid choose?

Former India captain Rahul Dravid reportedly finds himself in a situation where he must choose either Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Daredevils or continue his association with the BCCI under the capacity of India A and U-19 teams' head coach.
2017-03-26 11:35:01 Read More

Dinesh Karthik targetting batting slot in Indian team

â€‹Karthik has played 23 Tests and 71 One-day Internationals (ODI) for India and last played for the country in 2014 in a 50-over game against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup under Virat Kohli's captaincy.â€‹
2017-03-26 08:46:05 Read More

Sebastian Vettel wins Australian Grand Prix

Vettel won by almost 10 seconds from Hamilton and Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas in a commanding victory of tactics and speed around the Albert Street circuit.
2017-03-26 07:15:36 Read More

Didn't expect the Aussies to fight like this: Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan grins when he is reminded of his debut Test match against Australia in 2013. Dhawan smashed a sensational 187 off 174 balls to announce his arrival at the international level. India went on to drub Australia 4-0 in that series.
2017-03-26 07:10:42 Read More

Cheteshwar Pujara blunts it out against Australia

Lending solidity and displaying calmness, Cheteshwar Pujara hit a fine half-century to take the Indian first innings to 153/2 at tea against Australia on the second day of the fourth Test at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday.
2017-03-26 06:14:53 Read More

Nathan Lyon spins Australia ahead in Dharamsala

Off spinner Nathan Lyon dismissed Cheteshwar Pujara, Karun Nair, Ajinkya Rahane and Ravichandran Ashwin after tea to turn the second Test slightly in Australia's favour on the second day in Dharamsala.
2017-03-26 06:14:53 Read More

New Zealand solid after de Kock's 90 gives SA 314

Quinton de Kock frustrated New Zealand with a defiant 90 to lift South Africa's first innings up to 314 on a rain disrupted second day of the third Test in Hamilton.
2017-03-26 05:18:28 Read More

Ronaldo hits 70th goal, Dutch stunned in WC qualifiers

While Cristiano Ronaldo kept moving up Europe's all-time scorers list on Saturday, a demoralizing loss to Bulgaria endangered the Netherlands' World Cup qualification.
2017-03-26 04:47:28 Read More

Federer, Wawrinka advance in Miami

Roger Federer survived a brave challenge from American qualifier Frances Tiafoe before emerging with a 7-6 (7/2) 6-3 victory as he got his Miami Open title bid underway on Saturday.
2017-03-26 03:44:01 Read More

Federer, Wawrinka advance in Miami

Live score: India v Australia, 4th Test, Dharamsala

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of India Australia 4th Test on Times of India
2017-03-26 03:32:19 Read More

1st ODI: Tamim century sets up Bangladesh win over Sri Lanka

Opener Tamim Iqbal struck his eighth hundred and shared a 144-run stand with Shakib Al Hasan to set up a comprehensive 90-run win for Bangladesh over Sri Lanka in the first One-day international at Dambulla on Saturday.
2017-03-25 17:33:14 Read More

Shane Warne tips come in handy for Kuldeep Yadav

Newcomer Kuldeep Yadav on Saturday revealed he had learnt some tricks of the trade from none other than Aussie spin legend Shane Warne, after scripting a memorable debut against Australia in Dharamsala.
2017-03-25 14:16:27 Read More

It's a dream come true for me, says debutant Kuldeep Yadav

Debutant Kuldeep Yadav on Saturday acknowledged that it was a "dream come true" when he helped India bundle out the hosts for 300 in their first innings of the fourth and final cricket Test.
2017-03-25 14:10:08 Read More

It's a dream come true for me, says debutant Kuldeep Yadav

Talking points: Yadav's dream debut and Smith's dream run

Talking points from the first day of the fourth Test between India and Australia at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday.
2017-03-25 12:07:00 Read More

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Parents' tears of joy after Kuldeepâ€™s dream Test debut

The whole family was glued to the TV, when Kuldeep took his first wicket. Mother Usha, father Ram and sister couldnâ€™t believe it. What to do? Tears rolled down their eyes, but soon celebrations started and they treated each other with sweets.
2017-03-25 12:03:51 Read More

U-17 World Cup: FIFA happy with work at Mumbai stadium

A FIFA delegation today expressed happiness at the preparedness of the facilities at Navi Mumbai for the Under-17 Football World Cup, saying the DY Patil stadium here should be treated as benchmark for other venues in the country.
2017-03-25 10:56:54 Read More

HS Prannoy: A Superseries title will be career-changing

TOI Sports caught up with HS Prannoy who is currently in Delhi for the India Open and he spoke on a variety of topics ranging from the way his career has progressed, his toughest opponent and what he likes to do in his spare time.
2017-03-25 10:27:14 Read More

Hamilton on pole for Australian GP with record lap

Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton will start off the pole in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix after winning qualifying on Saturday.
2017-03-25 08:48:52 Read More

Hamilton on pole for Australian GP with record lap

Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton will start off the pole in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix after winning qualifying on Saturday.
2017-03-25 08:48:52 Read More

Italy beat Albania in match marred by crowd trouble

Italy survived some first-half scares on the way to a 2-0 win over Albania in a World Cup qualifier marred by crowd trouble caused by away fans on Friday.
2017-03-25 07:18:49 Read More

Smith, Warner lay strong foundation for Australia

Captain Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner scored at a brisk pace to take Australia to 131/1 at lunch on the first day of the fourth Test against India at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday.
2017-03-25 06:12:22 Read More

Smith hits ton but Yadavs keep Australia in check

Australian captain Steve Smith hit his 20th century but Kuldeep Yadav and Umesh Yadav shone with the ball as the visitors reached 208/6 at tea in their first innings on the first day of the fourth Test at in Dharamsala on Saturday.
2017-03-25 06:12:22 Read More

4th Test evenly poised after Kuldeep, Smith heroics

Steve Smith became the first Australian skipper to score three centuries in a series in India as the visitors tried their best to seize the initiative but were kept in check by some superb bowling from debutant Kuldeep Yadav.
2017-03-25 06:12:22 Read More

Kohli ruled out, Rahane becomes India's 33rd Test captain

Ajinkya Rahane became India's 33rd Test captain after injured Virat Kohli was ruled out of the fourth and deciding Test against Australia, here today.
2017-03-25 04:08:06 Read More

Kohli ruled out, Rahane becomes India's 33rd Test captain

Ajinkya Rahane became India's 33rd Test captain after injured Virat Kohli was ruled out of the fourth and deciding Test against Australia, here today.
2017-03-25 04:08:06 Read More

Live score: India v Australia, 4th Test, Dharamsala

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of India Australia 4th Test on Times of India
2017-03-25 03:43:07 Read More

Virat Kohli should play if team wants him: Gavaskar

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar said that Virat Kohli should consider playing in the final Test against Australia starting tomorrow even if he is not fully fit if the team management feels his presence will boost the side in the series decider.
2017-03-24 14:53:34 Read More

Mohd Shami set to replace Ishant Sharma in playing XI

Bengal speedster Mohammed Shami on Friday has been officially included in the Indian Test team for the fourth cricket Test against Australia with indications that he may replace Ishant Sharma.
2017-03-24 14:03:22 Read More

IPL: ED issues notice to KKR co-owners SRK, Juhi

The Enforcement Directorate issued a show-cause notice to actor Shah Rukh Khan, his wife Gauri, actor-friend Juhi Chawla and others for alleged loss of Rs 73.6 crore foreign exchange in a FEMA case related to the IPL.
2017-03-24 13:53:02 Read More

Rahane is more chilled out than Virat: Smith

Australia's Steve Smith feels Rahane will do a good job as skipper in the probable absence of Virat Kohli, terming the India vice-captain a "more chilled out guy". Playing alongside Rahane has given Smith an opportunity to know him and his assessment is that the Mumbaikar is less emotional.
2017-03-24 11:16:41 Read More

Hope Dalai Lama's blessings help me sleep: Smith

The Steve Smith led Australian cricket team sought the blessings of Tibetan spiritual leader, The Dalai Lama, at his McLeod Ganj monastery on Friday. Smith was happy meeting apostle of peace as not everyone gets to meet the global leader.
2017-03-24 10:58:08 Read More

Hope Dalai Lama's blessings help me sleep: Smith

Shashank Manohar to remain ICC chairman

Eight days after the stepped down as independent chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Shashank Manohar on Friday has agreed to defer his decision following an ICC Board resolution to request him to remain in post was passed with overwhelming support.
2017-03-24 10:03:27 Read More

Will play fourth Test if 100 percent fit: Kohli

Injured Indian skipper Virat Kohli said Friday he would play the fourth Test against Australia only if he was 100 percent fit, keeping up the suspense over his participation in the series decider.
2017-03-24 07:53:32 Read More

Waugh says pressure on India, urges Australia to retain XI

Australian cricket legend Steve Waugh felt the pressure will be on pre-series favourites India going into the deciding fourth Test and urged the visitors to not tinker with the playing XI in Dharamsala.
2017-03-24 06:38:38 Read More

Smith and Kohli have made errors in leadership: Buchanan

Former Australian coach John Buchanan, who managed the side with a lot of success from 1999 to 2007, feels both Steve Smith and Virat Kohli have some way to go before they perfect their leadership skills.
2017-03-24 04:31:47 Read More

The Zone: Pujara's favourite playground

The self-effacing Cheteshwar Pujara is an anachronism in the glitzy, showbiz-fuelled, endorsement-obsessed rat-race that is Indian cricket. It's worth polling how many cricket-loving teenagers have his poster on their boardroom walls.
2017-03-24 04:19:44 Read More

India v Australia, 4th Test: Dharamsalaâ€™s debut the stage for Indiaâ€™s biggest test

New Zealand, England and Bangladesh were all beaten convincingly, but this is Australia, and India know what beating them to regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will mean.
2017-03-24 03:24:11 Read More

Will Virat Kohli play 4th Test in Dharamshala?

Kohli chose to skip the customary knock at nets on Thursday and restrict himself to under-arm throws, cutting a sprightly figure at the customary pitch meeting with curators.
2017-03-24 02:59:37 Read More

Beckenbauer questioned by Swiss prosecutors over World Cup bid

Former German soccer great Franz Beckenbauer was questioned by Swiss prosecutors on Thursday as part of their investigation into his country's successful bid for the 2006 World Cup.
2017-03-23 17:42:05 Read More

FA chairman condemns 'disrespectful' England fans

The chairman of England's governing Football Association has deplored the "inappropriate, disrespectful and disappointing" behaviour of some travelling fans in Germany on Wednesday.
2017-03-23 17:35:36 Read More

La Liga chief says kickoff times being changed to suit Asian audiences

Spain's top division has intentionally changed some kickoff times to suit audiences in Asia in a bid to increase its market share in the continent, La Liga president Javier Tebas said on Thursday at the opening of a new office in Singapore.
2017-03-23 17:35:04 Read More

Federer, Nishikori missing from Monte Carlo line-up

Roger Federer and Kei Nishikori were the only members of the world top 10 missing from the entry list for the Monte Carlo Masters which was released on Thursday.
2017-03-23 17:33:39 Read More

TCS World 10K race scheduled on May 21

It's race time again. The tenth edition of the IT city's favourite road race - TCS World 10K - scheduled on May 21, will offer an increased prize with the men's and women's champions pocketing $26,000 (a hike of $3,000) from the overall purse of $2,05,059.
2017-03-23 17:31:57 Read More

Bouhanni wins Catalonia stage five, Van Garderen still leads

Frenchman Nacer Bouhanni won a weather-shortened fourth stage of the Tour of Catalonia on Thursday while American Tejay van Garderen retained the overall lead.
2017-03-23 17:08:26 Read More

Haryana CM congratulates shooter Ankur Mittal

Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday congratulated shooter Ankur Mittal of Sonipat for winning a gold medal in men's double trap event in the International Shooting Sports Federation World Cup in Mexico.
2017-03-23 16:55:15 Read More

Bengal to clash with Goa in Santosh Trophy final

Former champions West Bengal and Goa will face each other in the summit clash of the 71st Santosh Trophy football tournament after their respective semi-final victories on Thursday.
2017-03-23 16:39:30 Read More

'Ball in Israeli court,' says Palestinian FA chief

Palestinian football chief Jibril Rajoub insisted on Thursday the ball is now in Israel's court after a meeting at FIFA headquarters to discuss Israeli clubs playing in the occupied West Bank.
2017-03-23 16:33:45 Read More

Squash: Brilliant Gaultier steams into British Open quarters

Gregory Gaultier, the only Frenchman to have won the British Open, marched into the quarter-finals on Thursday as he chases a hat-trick of titles in squash's most prestigious event.
2017-03-23 16:32:56 Read More

Fan group slams England chants in Germany

A prominent English supporters group has hit out at the unsavoury chanting of some travelling fans during the national side's 1-0 loss away to Germany in their friendly international.
2017-03-23 16:31:48 Read More

Champions Cameroon pick 'rebels' for friendlies

Cameroon have chosen two stars who shunned the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations-winning campaign for their first match since defeating Egypt in the final last month.
2017-03-23 16:30:44 Read More

Pressure is firmly on Indians: Hazlewood

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood feels that India are under pressure going into the fourth and final Test beginning on Saturday even as he expects a result-oriented pitch.
2017-03-23 16:27:23 Read More

India players to the fore in opening round of IBCA Asian Chess meet

Indian players had no difficulty winning their first round games in the IBCA Asian Chess Championship for the visually challenged at TMA Pai Hall, KMC Manipal on Thursday.
2017-03-23 16:26:40 Read More

COA meet: Edulji opts out of discussion on women's cricket

Diana Edulji, part of the BCCI Committee of Administrators (COA), on Thursday recused herself when matters relating to women's cricket were discussed on day two of the meeting.
2017-03-23 16:21:05 Read More

Will India change bowling combination in Dharamsala?

Showing their aggressive intent, India went in with five bowlers and five batsmen in the first Test against Australia in Pune but the embarrassing loss by 333 runs within three days, forced the hosts to play four bowlers with an extra batsman in Karun Nair for the next Two Tests.
2017-03-23 16:18:34 Read More

Will India change bowling combination in Dharamsala?

Mumbai FC sign Oscar Bruzon Barreras as head coach

Mumbai FC have appointed Spaniard Oscar Bruzon Barreras as the Head Coach for the remainder of the I-League 2016-17 season. Bruzon's appointment comes after the side parted ways with earlier coach Santosh Kashyap.
2017-03-23 15:37:06 Read More

Cologne reject 50m Chinese offer for Modeste

Cologne say they rejected a bumper offer of 50 million euros ($54 million) from China for prolific French striker Anthony Modeste -- but admit he could move to the English Premier League.
2017-03-23 15:34:37 Read More

World Cup qualifier: Saudi Arabia smash Thai hopes of payback

Saudi Arabia slapped Thailand down in a crushing 3-0 victory at a World Cup qualifier on Thursday, with two strikes sandwiching a devastating own-goal from the War Elephants on their home turf.
2017-03-23 15:31:57 Read More

Rohit, Kedar Jadhav ruled out of Deodhar Trophy

Rohit Sharma and Kedar Jadhav have been ruled out of the Deodhar Trophy after sustaining injuries.
2017-03-23 15:31:18 Read More

Heavy car means crash diet for Force India's Sergio Perez

Mexican Formula One driver Sergio Perez has been on a crash diet ahead of Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix after Force India asked him to shed some kilos to compensate for an overweight car.
2017-03-23 15:27:22 Read More

Meghalaya to host National Games 2022

Meghalaya will be hosting the National Games 2022 coinciding with the 50th year of the creation of the state, sports and youth affairs minister Zenith M Sangma informed the assembly on Thursday.
2017-03-23 15:24:37 Read More

Buchanan comes down heavily on DRS

The ongoing India-Australia series has brought out the best and worst from both the teams. While the skill levels shown by players on the field have been exemplary, there has also been a lot of acrimony between the two teams.
2017-03-23 15:22:07 Read More

Coleman backs Republic to shut down Bale

Seamus Coleman has warned Wales star Gareth Bale that the Republic of Ireland are capable of shutting him down in Friday's vital World Cup qualifier.
2017-03-23 15:22:06 Read More

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Iraq equaliser dents Australia World Cup hopes

Ahmad Yaseen's second-half equaliser earned Iraq a 1-1 draw with Australia on Thursday in Tehran and left the Socceroos with work to do to reach next year's World Cup.
2017-03-23 15:20:43 Read More

Shreyas Iyer called up as cover for Virat Kohli for 4th Test

Mumbai batsman Shreyas Iyer has been included to the India squad, as a cover for injured skipper Virat Kohli, for the upcoming fourth and the final Test against Australia at Dharamsala starting on Saturday.
2017-03-23 14:53:01 Read More

Golfer Shamim takes lead in third round of Kolkata Classic

Shamim Khan's near-flawless short-range game helped him surge ahead by three shots in the penultimate round of the Kolkata Classic golf championship even as his driving woes continued at the Rs 40 lakh prize event on Thursday.
2017-03-23 14:31:01 Read More

Yu header boosts China's slim 2018 FIFA World Cup hopes

China beat South Korea 1-0 on Thursday to keep alive their slim hopes of qualifying for next year's World Cup with only their second ever win over their Asian rivals.
2017-03-23 14:24:03 Read More

CA top officials targeting Virat Kohli 'disgraceful': Anurag Thakur

Former BCCI president Anurag Thakur on Thursday lashed out at Cricket Australia officials for targeting Virat Kohli over the DRS controversy in the ongoing Test series, terming their conduct "disgraceful" and "arrogant".
2017-03-23 14:19:25 Read More

Rising Pune Supergiant rope in Imran Tahir as replacement for Mitchell Marsh

IPL franchise Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) have roped in South Africa leg-spinner Imran Tahir into the squad as a replacement of injured Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who was ruled out of 10th edition of the cash-rich league owing to a shoulder injury
2017-03-23 14:11:14 Read More

Southgate happy with new England system

Gareth Southgate's desire to break England free of the shackles that have held them back for so long proved a qualified success in a 1-0 friendly defeat against Germany on Wednesday.
2017-03-23 13:56:51 Read More

'Godfather' of Danish football jailed

The flamboyant former boss of top Danish club FC Copenhagen, Flemming Ostergaard, nicknamed "Don O" for his dapper appearance likened to a mafia boss, was jailed on Thursday for stock market offences.
2017-03-23 13:54:55 Read More

West Bengal beat Mizoram via sudden death, enter Santosh Trophy final

West Bengal entered the final of 71st Santosh Trophy football after they prevailed 6-5 over Mizoram via sudden death on Thursday.
2017-03-23 13:27:36 Read More

Jadeja's performance key for Gujarat Lions' success: Keshav Bansal

Gujarat Lions owner Keshav Bansal praised India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja but said his performance will be crucial for the team's success in the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
2017-03-23 13:15:37 Read More

Quinton de Kock in doubt for IPL

South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock's participation in the upcoming IPL was thrown into jeopardy as he would require 4-6 weeks to recover from a finger injury that he sustained during the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.
2017-03-23 13:03:43 Read More

Federation Cup football to be held in Odisha

The Federation Cup, Indian football's premier knock-out club competition, will be held in Cuttack from May 7 to May 21, and the event will feature the top eight teams from the I-League.
2017-03-23 13:03:34 Read More

Kohli skips batting at nets, no Shami for 4th Test

Skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday skipped batting at India's net session ahead of the fourth Test against Australia.
2017-03-23 12:31:47 Read More

Croatia PM appeals for no hooliganism at Ukraine game

Croatia's prime minister appealed to soccer fans to behave during Friday's World Cup qualifying match against Ukraine.
2017-03-23 11:33:53 Read More

Defender Olsson leaves West Brom for Sweden's Djurgarden

Defender Jonas Olsson has left West Bromwich Albion for Sweden's Djurgarden IF, the English Premier League club said on Thursday.
2017-03-23 11:33:44 Read More

Germany striker Werner to miss Azerbaijan qualifier

Germany striker Timo Werner, who earned his first cap against England on Wednesday, has been ruled out of Sunday's World Cup qualifier at Azerbaijan with a muscle injury, the team said on Thursday.
2017-03-23 11:32:22 Read More

Bringing Paes, Bhupathi together again a great move, says Naresh Kumar

Former Davis cup captain Naresh Kumar hoped Indian tennis superstars Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi can set their differences aside and make their chemistry work when Uzbekistan comes calling for the second round of the Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie.
2017-03-23 11:28:55 Read More

Vani Kapoor continues to be in driver's seat on Day 2

Vani Kapoor continued her fine run, carding one over 72 to maintain the lead on the second day of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour 2017 at the Poona Club Golf Course on Thursday.
2017-03-23 11:10:04 Read More

Goa unlikely to get marquee matches in FIFA U-17 World Cup

One of the traditional hubs of Indian football alongside Kolkata and Kerala, Goa's chances of hosting marquee matches in the FIFA U-17 World Cup appear to have taken a hit owing to low attendance in the AFC U-16 event last year.
2017-03-23 11:09:37 Read More

Bangladesh add Mehedi Hasan for Sri Lanka ODIs

Bangladesh on Thursday included teenage off-spinner Mehedi Hasan to their one-day international line-up for a three-match series against Sri Lanka, an official said.
2017-03-23 11:08:58 Read More

Steve Waugh: There are elements of Ricky Ponting and me in Virat Kohli

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has praised Virat Kohli for his proactive leadership qualities saying that he sees a bit of Ricky Ponting and himself in the way the Indian goes about his business.
2017-03-23 11:08:55 Read More

Simeone says he rejected 35 million euro offer to leave Atletico last year

Diego Simeone said on Thursday he considered quitting Atletico Madrid last summer following defeat to city rivals Real Madrid in the 2016 Champions League final, and turned down a 35 million euro offer from another club to leave.
2017-03-23 10:59:38 Read More

Australia's Gillespie to fill in for Donald at Kent

Former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie is to join the Kent coaching staff at the start of the upcoming English season, the southeast county announced on Thursday.
2017-03-23 10:54:18 Read More

Butland looking to regain lost ground at Stoke

Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland knows he has a fight on his hands to displace Lee Grant as the team's first choice keeper when he returns from injury.
2017-03-23 10:38:22 Read More

Tour de France unveils Shanghai criterium

Cycling's Tour de France will stage a Shanghai criterium featuring top riders this year as it bids to attract a following in China, organisers said on Thursday.
2017-03-23 10:37:56 Read More

Hard-working Ricciardo hopes for reward for effort

Daniel Ricciardo will again carry his nation's hopes of a first home winner at the season-opening Grand Prix at Albert Park on Sunday and it would be a well-earned victory for the Red Bull driver after a punishing week off the track.
2017-03-23 10:37:07 Read More

La Liga chief dismisses European super league idea

The president of Spain's La Liga on Thursday shot down suggestions for a European super league, saying it will likely face stiff resistance from national leagues and fans.
2017-03-23 10:35:48 Read More

Ireland have confidence to overcome Wales, says Ward

Ireland are comfortably placed at the top of their World Cup qualifying group and defender Stephen Ward has said the team are confident they can beat Wales in Friday's match and increase their advantage.
2017-03-23 10:34:33 Read More

Fateh Hyderabad AFC leaving its imprint on Indian football

Fateh Hyderabad AFC is the only professional football club from Hyderabad that plays in the 2nd Division of I-League.
2017-03-23 10:30:41 Read More

Acquired patience by playing longer format since 13: Pujara

Virat Kohli is epitome of swagger, KL Rahul's strokeplay embodies lazy elegance but it is patience that is Cheteshwar Pujara's second name which he has earned through his grind from the age of 13.
2017-03-23 10:23:43 Read More

Sad that focus has shifted from game: Pujara on Trump comment

Cheteshwar Pujara on Thursday lamented the Australian media's comparison of Virat Kohli with Donald Trump's attitude towards scribes, saying tasteless comments are dominating headlines instead of cricketing achievements.
2017-03-23 10:15:45 Read More

Virat Kohli is a great leader, says Gilchrist

Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist has called Virat Kohli a great leader and said it is time for both the countries to put an end to the 'cheatgate' controversy before it turns into infamous 2008 'monkeygate' episode.
2017-03-23 09:17:48 Read More

Asian Cup berth in 2019 essential for India - coach

Qualifying for the 2019 Asian Cup finals is essential for India if football in the country is to continue to develop in the wake of the success of the Indian Super League, coach Stephen Constantine told Reuters.
2017-03-23 09:05:09 Read More

The reason why Raina hasn't been given a contract

There was a time when Suresh Raina was a mainstay in Indian cricket team's limited-overs setup. On Wednesday, when BCCI announced renewal of contracts, his name was missing from the list of contracted players.
2017-03-23 07:50:44 Read More

HPCA Curator Chauhan says wicket will have good bounce

Insisting that there was no interference from the team management, HPCA curator Sunil Chauhan today said he has prepared a typical bouncy wicket for the decisive fourth Test, starting Saturday.
2017-03-23 07:22:14 Read More

Stage set for Dharamsala's blockbuster Test debut

With India and Australia clashing in a winner-takes-all finale to an enthralling series, the picturesque town of Dharamsala in the Himalayan foothills could hardly have asked for a better debut as a test venue.
2017-03-23 07:18:46 Read More

MCA 'hooks' Deloitte bouncer

In a letter to accountancy firm Deloitte on March 16, the MCA had defended itself on certain points mentioned by the Deloitte auditors in the report.
2017-03-23 06:40:57 Read More

Mumbai FC sign Bruzon as coach

Mumbai FC had sacked Santosh Kashyap as coach last week after 12 winless games which saw them earn a measly 10 points from 14 matches.
2017-03-23 06:35:54 Read More

Sports code: CEOs set to run NSFS, IOA soon

Sports ministry to play an active role
2017-03-23 06:32:06 Read More

Joshna out of British Open

India's campaign ended at the British Open Squash championship in London with the second round defeat of Joshna Chinappa against Egyptian world number three Raneem El Welily.
2017-03-23 06:30:23 Read More

BCCI contracts: Contrasting fortunes for Jadeja and Raina

While announcing that it has doubled the Annual Retainership fee of India's 32 centrally-contracted cricketers with the BCCI on Wednesday, the Committee of Administrators (CoA) threw in a 'mystery delivery' too.
2017-03-23 06:27:56 Read More

Maxwell's place in Australia Test side not secure - Clarke

All-rounder Glenn Maxwell's future in the Australia Test side is far from secure, especially if captain Steve Smith does not consider him as a regular spin bowling option, former skipper Michael Clarke has said.
2017-03-23 06:25:23 Read More

First Phillies champion manager Green dead at 82

Dallas Green, who managed the Philadelphia Phillies to their first World Series title in 1980, died on Wednesday, the Major League Baseball club announced. He was 82.
2017-03-23 06:23:48 Read More

New Zealand paceman Southee ruled out of third Test

New Zealand's hopes of saving the series against South Africa suffered a massive blow on Thursday when paceman Tim Southee was ruled out of the third and final Test against South Africa by a hamstring injury.
2017-03-23 06:22:40 Read More

Escobdeo upsets Britain's Evans in Miami

Young American Ernesto Escobedo pulled off a surprise victory in three sets over Britain's Dan Evans in the first round of the Miami Open on Wednesday.
2017-03-23 06:20:10 Read More

Ko, Ariya top field in last LPGA major tuneup

Top-ranked defending champion Lydia Ko and world number two Ariya Jutanugarn pace an elite field for this week's LPGA Kia Classic, the last tuneup for next week's first major championship.
2017-03-23 06:18:50 Read More

Italy look to insatiable 'Rooster' Belotti

He's known as the 'Rooster' with the insatiable appetite for goals, and Albania coach Gianni Di Biasi, for one, will be hoping Italy sensation Andrea Belotti goes hungry on Friday.
2017-03-23 06:15:23 Read More

'End of the road for state bosses'

CoA chief Vinod Rai says associations can't defy the highest court of the land.
2017-03-23 06:15:09 Read More

Special athletes strike it rich for India at the World Winter Games

Megha raked in the country's first gold medal while competing for Team India at the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games under way in Austria.
2017-03-23 06:09:48 Read More

South Africa's de Kock an injury concern for third Test

Quinton de Kock is a doubt for South Africa for this week's third and final Test against New Zealand after the wicketkeeper suffered a finger injury during the eight-wicket victory over the hosts last week.
2017-03-23 06:08:14 Read More

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Bale seeks World Cup lift-off against Ireland

Gareth Bale's Wales hope to recapture the spirit of Euro 2016 when they attempt to revive their flagging World Cup qualifying campaign against Ireland in Dublin on Friday.
2017-03-23 06:06:03 Read More

Europe back to business on road to 2018 World Cup

Qualifying for next year's World Cup in Russia ramps up again this weekend in Europe, as the group stages reach the halfway point and with some countries already with one foot in the finals.
2017-03-23 06:04:04 Read More

No backup venues for U-17 WC

Fifa could use five in place of six venues in case of exigency.
2017-03-23 06:03:37 Read More

Russell appeals to have one-year ban dismissed

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has appealed to have his one-year ban for a doping whereabouts rule violation dismissed.
2017-03-23 06:02:54 Read More

Tendulkar: 2007 WC exit one of the worst moments in career

Touted as one of the favourites for the ICC World Cup 2007 in West Indies, India suffered a shock exit from the tournament after suffering defeats at the hands of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The loss hurt the players so much so that Sachin Tendulkar started thinking about retirement.
2017-03-23 05:57:27 Read More

Wridhhiman Saha proving India's prize catch

Be it Virat Kohli swearing by the efficiency behind the stumps or the selection panel making it obvious that he is and will be the No. 1 choice - the talk about Saha, the wicketkeeper, has overshadowed his prowess with the bat.
2017-03-23 05:33:43 Read More

ISSF WC: Ankur Mittal wins double trap gold

This was Indiaâ€™s first medal of the competition, where it has sent a nine-member squad, and Mittalâ€™s second in two consecutive World Cup events.
2017-03-23 04:59:50 Read More

Dharamsala Test: Are India fit for five-bowler ploy?

With Mohammad Shami back in the mix and Jayant Yadav waiting in the wings, will Kohli revert to his once-favourite five-bowler theory?
2017-03-23 03:59:38 Read More

Podolski smashes Germany winner to sign off in style

Lukas Podolski signed off his Germany career in style on Wednesday smashing home the winning goal with his trusty left boot to seal a 1-0 friendly victory over England.
2017-03-23 03:57:51 Read More

Tearful Day withdraws from WGC Match Play over ailing mother

Australian star Jason Day broke down in tears Wednesday after withdrawing from the World Golf Championship-Dell Match Play in Texas to be with his cancer-stricken mother.
2017-03-23 03:54:24 Read More

Jamaica's Spencer denies evading drug test

Reigning Commonwealth Games 400 metres hurdles champion Kaliese Spencer denied on Wednesday that she "refused or evaded a drug test" and plans to legally challenge the assertion by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission.
2017-03-23 03:52:06 Read More

McIlroy, Spieth suffer upsets at WGC Match Play

Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth suffered upset defeats as the underdogs bared their teeth on the opening day of the World Golf Championships-Dell Match Play on Wednesday.
2017-03-23 03:47:56 Read More

Five epic India v Australia series-deciding Tests

Ahead of the deciding Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Dharamsala, hereâ€™s a look at some classic Test series deciders between India and Australia.
2017-03-23 03:46:25 Read More

UEFA boss vows transfer system reform

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin vowed on Wednesday to reform the transfer system to stem the talent flow towards the richest clubs.
2017-03-23 03:44:41 Read More

Injury rules Khedira out of England showdown

Sami Khedira will miss Germany's friendly international with England on Thursday as the Juventus holding midfielder has a swollen ankle, his football federation said on Wednesday.
2017-03-22 17:49:54 Read More

Valverde recovers from Catalonia penalty with stage win

Spain's Alejandro Valverde of the Movistar team brushed off a one minute overnight penalty to claim a mountain summit win on stage three of the Tour of Catalonia on Wednesday.
2017-03-22 17:48:46 Read More

Army's Anandan Gunasekaran Wins 400m World Para GP Silver

Life is never short of challenges at the Line of Control (LOC) in Jammu & Kashmir, but it was risk at every step for 10 Engineering regiment's Anandan Gunasekaran.
2017-03-22 17:46:23 Read More

Not sure if Kohli knows how to spell sorry: CA chief

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland took a dig at Virat Kohli, saying he is not sure if the Indian captain knows hot spell the "sorry" word.
2017-03-22 17:44:06 Read More

Haldar double helps holders Hislop survive scare in Inter-College Football opener

Bapan Haldar scored a goal in either half as hosts and defending champions Hislop College rallied splendidly to get the better of Ishwar Deshmukh College of Physical Education (IDCPE) 3-1 in the opener at the Nagpur University ground here on Wednesday.
2017-03-22 17:25:58 Read More

It's nine plus nine for office-bearers, says AG Rohatgi

Is it nine years at the state and an equal term at the BCCI or is it a cumulative nine years? This has turned out to be the most contentious issue facing the BCCI.
2017-03-22 17:21:19 Read More

Ferrari must take test performances into first race, says Hakkinen

Formula One team Ferrari have set expectations high after strong performances in testing and could pay a heavy price if they disappoint in the season's opening race in Australia, according to retired double world champion Mika Hakkinen.
2017-03-22 17:14:30 Read More

Saha has made a point with his glove-work

The century against Australia in the last Test may have forced some sceptics to have a rethink but the ingenuity of Saha isn't restricted to what he does with the bat independently.
2017-03-22 16:31:35 Read More

Geoff Lawson slams Kohli, says he must behave better

Former Australian fast bowler Geoff Lawson has slammed Virat Kohli, saying he must behave better as captain of the Indian cricket team.
2017-03-22 16:23:45 Read More

Eye surgery rules Abate out for season: AC Milan

AC Milan's Ignazio Abate has been ruled out for the remainder of the season as he recovers from eye surgery following an injury suffered against Sassuolo last month.
2017-03-22 16:21:45 Read More

Paris joins Los Angeles in rejecting 2028 Olympic bid

Paris 2024 Olympic bid directors rejected on Wednesday the notion of hosting the 2028 Games, saying their target was the 2024 edition, reflecting the position of rival bidders Los Angeles.
2017-03-22 16:15:01 Read More

Joshna Chinappa enters second round at British Open Squash

Joshna Chinappa was the lone Indian survivor in the prestigious British Squash Open after the exit of Saurav Ghosal and Dipika Pallikal.
2017-03-22 16:14:31 Read More

We will not sacrifice India's interest in ICC: COA

The BCCI Committee of Administrators (COA) on Wednesday made it clear that they will not sacrifice India's interests while dealing with the International Cricket Council (ICC).
2017-03-22 16:05:58 Read More

Goa face Kerala while Bengal take on Mizoram in Santosh semis

Goa and Kearla lock horns against each other for a place in the final while Bengal face Mizoram in another semifinal match of the Santosh Trophy football tournament on Thursday.
2017-03-22 15:29:57 Read More

Other sports bodies should emulate BCCI: Shastri

Lauding the efforts of the BCCI in providing world class facilities with a right system in place, former India captain and Team Director Ravi Shastri said other sports should try to emulate the Board to start producing champions at the global level.
2017-03-22 15:23:36 Read More

Froome back in picture after Movistar penalty

Tour of Catalonia officials docked the entire Movistar team at least one minute on Wednesday when reviewing incidents from Tuesday's controversial team time trial.
2017-03-22 15:23:15 Read More

Pemba Tamang wins gold at Masters Shooting

Veteran pistol shooters Pemba Tamang of the Army and Samaresh Jung of the CISF won gold and bronze respectively in men's 25m centre fire pistol event at the Sardar Sajjan Singh Sethi Memorial Masters Shooting competition on Wednesday.
2017-03-22 15:19:44 Read More

Mukesh grabs halfway lead; Chawrasia moves into tied fourth

Seasoned golfer Mukesh Kumar grabbed the halfway lead at the Kolkata Classic 2017 courtesy his second round of four-under-68.
2017-03-22 15:15:15 Read More

Indonesian Gelael to test with Toro Rosso F1 team

Indonesian driver Sean Gelael will take part in three Formula One tests with Red Bull-owned Toro Rosso this year, the Italy-based team said on Wednesday.
2017-03-22 15:14:11 Read More

Vijay Shankar to captain Tamil Nadu in Deodhar Trophy

All-rounder Vijay Shankar will lead a 15-member Tamil Nadu team for the Deodhar Trophy cricket tournament to be held at Visakhapatnam from March 25.
2017-03-22 15:12:49 Read More

Light at the end of tunnel for Bengal in domestic cricket season

It has been yet another season of disappointment for Bengal as they ended the 2016-17 domestic cricket season without any major trophy.
2017-03-22 14:33:00 Read More

India beat Cambodia 3-2 in international football friendly

India made heavy weather of their 3-2 win over lower-ranked Cambodia in a FIFA international football friendly at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
2017-03-22 14:31:28 Read More

UEFA considers squad limits, transfer market changes

UEFA will consider introducing squad limits and changes to the transfer system to prevent European teams hoarding players and stem the growing gap between rich and poor clubs, its president Aleksander Ceferin said on Wednesday.
2017-03-22 14:18:58 Read More

Para shuttler Sukant Kadam bags two bronze medals

Unseeded para shuttler, Sukant Kadam, upset the form book by clinching the singles and doubles bronze medals in the recently-concluded Spanish Para-Badminton International 2017 held at PabellÃ³n Municipal Alcudia, Majorca, Spain.
2017-03-22 14:11:44 Read More

Ranchi among toughest conditions I've played in: Handscomb

Middle-order batsman Peter Handscomb, who played a crucial role in salvaging a draw for Australia in the third Test, says his unbeaten 72-run knock came in the "toughest conditions" he has ever played in.
2017-03-22 14:01:22 Read More

India win 8 medals in para Athletics Grand Prix

Indian para athletes bagged eight medals, including three gold, in the 9th Fazza International IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai.
2017-03-22 13:55:57 Read More

Ex-WWE wrestlers to brawl in Pakistan as security improves

More than two dozen pro wrestlers will be ready to rumble in Pakistan this summer as security improves, including former fighters from major US conglomerate World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), organisers said on Wednesday.
2017-03-22 13:55:55 Read More

European athletics chief wants Fredericks to step down

The head of European athletics has called on Frank Fredericks to step down from the world athletics' (IAAF) federation council pending an investigation into allegations he accepted payments before the awarding of the 2016 Olympics to Rio de Janeiro.
2017-03-22 13:52:08 Read More

Harikrishna starts among favourites in Shenzhen-Longgang Chess

Grand Master Pentala Harikrishna will start as one of the favourites in the Shenzhen-Longgang Chess Grand Master tournament, which will commence on Thursday.
2017-03-22 13:52:01 Read More

With Rs 250 crore plus in bank, Saurashtra sought IPL funds: COA

The Committee of Administrators (COA), in their second status report, has mentioned that Saurashtra Cricket Association which has in excess of Rs 250 crore in their bank account sought for funds to conduct upcoming IPL matches smoothly.
2017-03-22 13:46:45 Read More

Jadeja, Pujara, Vijay promoted to Grade A as BCCI doubles retainer fees

Ravindra Jadeja has been rewarded for his all-round show in the ongoing home season as BCCI elevated him to Grade A in the annual contracts for the 2017-18 season announced on Wednesday.
2017-03-22 12:58:23 Read More

Liverpool mourn 'Boot Room' great Moran

Liverpool greats past and present paid tribute to former captain, coach and caretaker manager Ronnie Moran on Monday following his death aged 83.
2017-03-22 12:30:24 Read More

Scotland to host Zimbabwe in two ODIs

Scotland will play two one-day international matches against Zimbabwe in June, Cricket Scotland announced on Wednesday.
2017-03-22 12:05:44 Read More

Vani grabs Day 1 lead in Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour

Vani Kapoor carded the only sub par round of one under 70 to take the lead on the first day of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour 2017 at the Poona Club Golf Course here.
2017-03-22 12:00:13 Read More

Football greats to visit India ahead of U-17 World Cup

Football legends will be visiting India for promotional purposes in the lead-up to the U-17 World Cup, much like Diego Maradona and Pablo Aimar did for FIFA's U-20 tournament draw in Korea recently.
2017-03-22 11:52:37 Read More

Verratti looking for 'top European club': Agent

Midfielder Marco Verratti could be set for a summer move to a "top European club" after his agent rated his chances of remaining with Paris Saint Germain next season as "very complicated".
2017-03-22 11:47:33 Read More

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Death threats won't affect Vardy: Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate says the death threats Jamie Vardy received in the wake of Claudio Ranieri's sacking will not affect the striker in Wednesday's friendly away to Germany.
2017-03-22 11:35:11 Read More

Bayern Munich open China office

German powerhouse Bayern Munich opened a Shanghai office on Wednesday in a bid to capitalise on China's vast fan base and voracious hunger for top-flight football training.
2017-03-22 11:32:39 Read More

England's Anderson concerned about future of Test cricket

England fast bowler James Anderson is worried that Test cricket is losing popularity as attendances for the longer format are declining, with younger crowds preferring to watch Twenty20.
2017-03-22 11:30:21 Read More

Former state footballers miffed at Bengal's absence in FIFA U-17 World Cup committee

The absence of a single player from West Bengal in the AIFF advisory committee for this year's FIFA U-17 World Cup to be held across six venues in India has prompted a host of former state footballers to convene a meeting and consider taking legal action.
2017-03-22 11:20:19 Read More

Gautam Gambhir praises Australia for proving critics wrong

Australia, who lost five of their last six overseas Tests against South Africa and Sri Lanka, faced the daunting task at the start of the series against an Indian outfit that were unbeaten in 19 consecutive Tests.
2017-03-22 10:23:02 Read More

BCCI on Full Member ouster: Constitution wording â€˜misconceivedâ€™

The Indian cricket (BCCI) has on Wednesday replied to what it terms as â€œmisconceivedâ€ reports â€œbased on a wrong understandingâ€ of a statement published on its website last week, in regards to speculation that record Ranji Trophy winners Mumbai were among the domestic teams to have been deprived of Full Member status.
2017-03-22 09:57:29 Read More

Call for calm as India-Australia 'toxicity' grows

Harsha Bhogle fears that the glorification of aggressive on-field behaviour by media on both sides and passions boiling over could harm Test cricket's reputation with the series on a knife-edge at 1-1.
2017-03-22 09:23:56 Read More

Dharamsala track will make Indian team nervous: Johnson

Mitchell Johnson feels that Pune Test hero Steve O'Keefe may have to make way for pacer Jackson Bird in seamer-friendly conditions when the fourth Test match gets underway in Dharamsala from Saturday.
2017-03-22 08:35:50 Read More

Mohammad Shami joins Indian squad in Dharamsala

A day after the Indian cricket team reached Dharamsala for the series-decider, the fit-again Mohammad Shami took to social media posting a picture of the the picturesque city confirming he has indeed joined the squad.
2017-03-22 08:22:44 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA rolls out red carpet for India's best

Sportspersons are used to toiling on tracks, courts, rings and fields for hours together, but on Monday night at the glittering Mahindra Scorpio TOISA awards ceremony , some of India's best athletes had a rare opportunity to swap their jerseys or trackpants for â€˜bandhgalas' and evening gowns, and walk the red carpet.
2017-03-22 04:51:40 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA: From toil to sweet spoils

The darling of Indian badminton and 2016 Rio Olympics silver medalist PV Sindhu was on Monday declared the Sportsperson of the Year as well as Badminton Player of the Year at the Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Awards in Mumbai, which was graced by the legendary Olympic gymnast Nadia Comaneci.
2017-03-22 04:31:00 Read More

I didn't want a normal life, says Nadia Comaneci

Comaneci took time out from her role as mentor of the second edition of TOISA to have an hour long interaction with TOI Sports. The 55-year old spoke on a variety of subjects including pushy parents and importance of kids playing sport.
2017-03-22 03:39:24 Read More

Wawrinka believes Roger Federer on course for No.1

Compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka believes that not only is Roger Federer back in form but he is playing in a noticeably different manner that gives him a chance to return to the pinnacle of the rankings.
2017-03-22 03:16:25 Read More

Aussie opener David Warner waiting to end his run drought

David Warner is not having the best of times in India. The swashbuckling opener and the vice-captain of the visiting Australian team has become the proverbial bunny to Indian spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.
2017-03-21 12:18:02 Read More

Aussie opener David Warner waiting to end his run drought

ICC Test rankings: Jadeja grabs top spot in bowling

Ravindra Jadeja has become only the third Indian player after Ashwin and Bishan Singh Bedi to top the bowling charts on his own.
2017-03-21 07:55:03 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA: Winners humbled on being honoured

Dipa Karmakar's coach Bisheswar Nandi, Paralympian Dipa Malik, archer Atanu Das and other prominent sportspersons expressed their delight on being adjudged winners of the Times of India Sports Awards.
2017-03-21 07:47:23 Read More

Unsung heroes Pujara, Saha add steel to India's armoury

Cheteshwar Pujara forged a 199-run partnership with Wriddhiman Saha for the seventh wicket in Ranchi to put India into a position from where they could target a win, only to be denied by resolute Australia batsmen.
2017-03-21 04:33:44 Read More

Manchester City charged with failing to control players: FA

Michael Oliver is the same referee who was surrounded by Manchester United players in the fractious FA Cup quarter-final match with Chelsea last week and resulted in the club being fined 23,000 euros.
2017-03-21 03:28:02 Read More

Manchester City charged with failing to control players: FA

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA: Indian sports' shining stars

PV Sindhu received the TOISA jury's Sportsperson of the Year Award, gymnast Dipa Karmakar and young cricketer, Rishabh Pant walked away with the Inspiration of the Year and Emerging Player awards respectively.
2017-03-21 03:20:30 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA: Indian sports' shining stars

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA: PV Sindhu bags top honour

The darling of Indian badminton and 2016 Rio Olympics silver medalist PV Sindhu padded her trophy collection, receiving two awards at the Mahindra Scorpio TOISA, including the top prize of Sportsperson of the Year.
2017-03-20 18:01:58 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA: PV Sindhu bags top honour

Dipa's achievement has been awe-inspiring: Comaneci

This year's Mahindra Scoprio Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2017 is proud to feature the world's first perfect 10 gymnast, the legendary Nadia Comaneci as mentor and as the TOIâ€™s guest editor for the days she talks about life, philosophy, Dipa Karmakar and of course sports.
2017-03-20 14:50:26 Read More

Dipa's achievement has been awe-inspiring: Comaneci

Kohli alleges disrespect to Team India physio

Allegations and denials flew thick and fast between rival captains Virat Kohli and Steven Smith with the India skipper claiming that the home team physio Patrick Farhart was "disrespected" by visiting players.
2017-03-20 14:35:14 Read More

Live blog: Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2017

After the rousing success of the inaugural Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) awards, our tribute to Indian sportspersons, held in 2015, we at TOI are recognising the major Indian sporting achievements of 2016 - and there is much to celebrate.
2017-03-20 14:03:48 Read More

Dipa gets tips from 'God' Nadia to improve Produnova vault

Dipa Karmakar got a lifetime opportunity to meet legendary Russian gymnast Nadia Comaneci, who also suggested the Indian some changes in her Produnova vault.
2017-03-20 13:29:35 Read More

Duminy withdraws from IPL due to personal reasons

Delhi Daredevils' South Africa star Jean-Paul Duminy has withdrawn from the upcoming 10th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
2017-03-20 13:12:42 Read More

Pujara and Saha stand is the best I have seen: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli was effusive in his praise for Cheteshwar Pujara and Wriddhiman Saha's record 199-run stand, saying that it was the "best" partnership he has ever seen.
2017-03-20 12:35:58 Read More

Karthik, bowlers guide Tamil Nadu to Vijay Hazare title

Senior pro Dinesh Karthik produced an innings of character before Tamil Nadu's disciplined bowling effort saw them beat Bengal by 37 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy final on Monday.
2017-03-20 11:42:53 Read More

After argument, Ishant gets the better of Renshaw

Ishant Sharma set up Matt Renshaw brilliantly to dismiss the left-handed Australian opener in the second innings after a heated verbal exchange between the two opponents on day five of the third Test.
2017-03-20 07:53:27 Read More

Marsh, Handscomb offer resistance; play heads into final session

Marsh and Handscomb's unbeaten 86-run partnership denied India to break through after lunch allowing Australia to head into the tea interval at 149/4, just 3 behind their opposition.
2017-03-20 06:15:55 Read More

Ranchi Test: Marsh, Handscomb deny India 2-1 lead

Shaun Marsh and Peter Handscomb used their bats like magic wands and batted out 62 overs to force a draw for Australia that seemed very unlikely at the start of the final day in Ranchi.
2017-03-20 06:15:55 Read More

Recap: When TOISA dazzled India's sportspersons

Ahead of the Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA), which celebrate the best of Indian sports last year while honouring the glorious past and promising future of the country's athletes, let's recap the inaugural TOISA in 2015.
2017-03-20 03:40:26 Read More

Recap: When TOISA dazzled India's sportspersons

Manchester City hit back to earn a draw with Liverpool

Sergio Aguero's strike kept Manchester City a point above their rivals, who have played a game more, and provided a moment of solace after their mid-week Champions League elimination at Monaco's hands.
2017-03-20 03:24:40 Read More

Manchester City hit back to earn a draw with Liverpool

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA: Celebrating India's sportspersons

After the rousing success of the inaugural Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Sports Awards in 2015, we at TOI are gearing up to recognise the major Indian sporting achievements of 2016.
2017-03-20 03:10:20 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA: Celebrating India's sportspersons

Federer beats Wawrinka for fifth Indian Wells title

With a 6-4, 7-5 triumph over Stanislas Wawrinka in the all-Swiss final, Roger Federer joined Novak Djokovic as the only men to win five Indian Wells titles, adding to those he won in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2012.
2017-03-20 02:43:12 Read More

It's my best Test knock, says Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha rated his 117-run knock against Australia as his "best" Test knock so far and said the support he is getting from his teammates has had a positive influence on his batting.
2017-03-19 14:08:14 Read More

Mumbai loses permanent status, NE states become BCCI voters

Indian cricket's one-time power centre Mumbai has lost its permanent voting status as per the new constitution of the Indian Cricket Board finalized by the Committee of Administrators (CoA) appointed by the Supreme Court of India.
2017-03-19 13:56:41 Read More

Animated Virat Kohli gives Aussies apt reply

The banters between India and Australia players in the ongoing four-Test series refuse to get over as it witnessed another incident with skipper Virat Kohli deciding to give the Aussies the taste of their own medicine on the fourth day of the third Test in Ranchi.
2017-03-19 13:42:21 Read More

Misbah-ul-Haq wants life bans for fixers

Pakistan's Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq on Sunday called for life bans on anyone found guilty of fixing, adding that an investigation into five players threatened years of work to clean up the country's image.
2017-03-19 12:33:10 Read More

Misbah-ul-Haq wants life bans for fixers

Bangladesh secure first win against Sri Lanka in 100th Test

Bangladesh secured their maiden Test win against Sri Lanka with a four-wicket victory on the final day of the second Test at the P Sara Oval on Sunday.
2017-03-19 10:36:58 Read More

Ranchi Test: Pujara 150, Saha fifty bring deficit to 16

India have taken their score to 435/6, behind their opposition just by 16 runs.
2017-03-19 06:09:51 Read More

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Ranchi Test: Jadeja, Pujara double ton put India on top

After Pujara scored his third Test double ton, forming the base of India's 603/9 decl, Ravindra Jadeja took out two Australian wickets as the tourists scored 23 runs in the second innings, behind India by 129 runs.
2017-03-19 06:09:51 Read More

Vijay defends shot selection: 'Stroke was on, not execution'

In the last over before lunch, Vijay, who was batting on 82, suddenly charged down the track against left-arm spinner Steve O'Keefe only to miss the line of the ball completely and wicketkeeper Mathew Wade did not waste any time in taking the bails off.
2017-03-19 03:31:00 Read More

CoA comes out with revised BCCI memorandum

The CoA has included the appointment of an ombudsman, has taken away the powers of the BCCI president in dealing with the finality in case of dispute regarding a vote, has curbed the powers vested with the treasurer and the joint secretary.
2017-03-19 02:57:21 Read More

CoA comes out with revised BCCI memorandum

Federer takes aim at fifth Indian Wells title

Roger Federer's resurgence has already out-stripped his expectations, but the Swiss great says relishing the game is more important now than chasing a ranking.
2017-03-19 02:55:08 Read More

Pujara's ability to soak in pressure makes it easy: Vijay

India opener Murali Vijay said that centurion Cheteshwar Pujara's ability to absorb pressure makes it easier for the other batsmen to play their natural game.
2017-03-18 13:52:58 Read More

Pujara's ability to soak in pressure makes it easy: Vijay

India opener Murali Vijay said that centurion Cheteshwar Pujara's ability to absorb pressure makes it easier for the other batsmen to play their natural game.
2017-03-18 13:52:58 Read More

Dhoni wins hearts but Bengal win Hazare semi-final

Mahendra Singh Dhoni enthralled one and all with some breathtaking sixes but a young Bengal side put up a spirited display to beat Jharkhand by 41 runs and enter the Vijay Hazare final on Saturday.
2017-03-18 12:28:56 Read More

Ranchi Test: Rock-solid Pujara and Kohli's slump

Cheteshwar Pujara produced a Test century for the purists, and had it not been for his 11th ton in the format, India could have well been on their way to try and save the match.
2017-03-18 12:10:27 Read More

Maxwell mocks Kohli on Day 3 of third Test

There was no end to the teasing and taunting between Indian and Australian cricketers with all-rounder Glenn Maxwell mocking home captain Virat Kohli's shoulder injury in the ongoing third Test.
2017-03-18 10:22:02 Read More

Maxwell mocks Kohli on Day 3 of third Test

2nd Test: South Africa beat New Zealand by eight wickets

Spinner Keshav Maharaj took a career-best 6-40 and match figures of 8-87 to bowl South Africa to an eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the second Test and an unbeatable 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
2017-03-18 06:57:34 Read More

Ranchi Test: Pujara century keeps India alive

Cheteshwar Pujara scored his 11th Test century, second against Australia and stood tall as wickets fell around him. India are 360/6, trailing Australia by 91 runs.
2017-03-18 06:19:59 Read More

Live Blog: Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 4

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of Sri Lanka Bangladesh 2nd Test, Day 4 on Times of India
2017-03-18 04:38:15 Read More

Live Blog: Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 4

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of Sri Lanka Bangladesh 2nd Test, Day 4 on Times of India
2017-03-18 04:38:15 Read More

CoA takes note of threat to Indian Premier League

In what was their fourth meeting since the Supreme Court appointed them to administer the BCCI, the Committee of Administrators (CoA) Vinod Rai, Vikram Limaye, Ramchandra Guha and Diana Eduljee - met in New Delhi on Friday.
2017-03-18 04:25:22 Read More

Track stars to say so long to Usain Bolt

Mo Farah and David Rudisha are part of a star-studded international athletics field who will join the retiring Jamaican superstar Usain Bolt for Racers Track Club Grand Prix at Kingston's National Stadium.
2017-03-18 04:04:46 Read More

Roger Federer still having fun with 'boy band' buddies

After Nick Kyrgios pulled out of his scheduled Indian Wells quarter-final against Roger Federer, the Swiss great turned out for a light-hearted on-court question and answer session to entertain spectators.
2017-03-18 03:23:01 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2017 Nominees: Tennis

Ahead of the 2017 Times of India Sports Awards to be held on March 20, hereâ€™s a recap of the how these three tennis players fared last year.
2017-03-18 03:21:32 Read More

Live score: India v Australia, 3rd Test, Day 3

Live updates from Day 3 of the third Test between India and Australia played at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi. The series is levelled at 1-1.
2017-03-18 03:09:14 Read More

Live score: India v Australia, 3rd Test, Day 4

Live updates from Day 4 of the third Test between India and Australia played at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi. The series is levelled at 1-1.
2017-03-18 03:09:14 Read More

Live score: India v Australia, 3rd Test, Day 5

Live updates from Day 5 of the third Test between India and Australia played at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi. The series is levelled at 1-1.
2017-03-18 03:09:14 Read More

Didn't want this to be my last Test, says Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell became the 2nd Australian after Shane Watson to hit tons in all three formats of the game. He is 13th overall in all-time list. Maxwell established himself in the list of modern cricket greats like S Africaâ€™s Faf Du Plessis, New Zealandâ€™s Brendon McCullum and Sri Lankaâ€™s Mahela Jayawardene.
2017-03-17 16:12:14 Read More

Kohli should bat only if absolutely necessary: Gavaskar

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar on Friday advised an injured Virat Kohli not to take risk by coming out to bat in the ongoing third Test against Australia unless it is absolutely necessary.
2017-03-17 14:09:46 Read More

Virat Kohli is fit to play, says Umesh Yadav

India speedster Umesh Yadav on Friday said Virat Kohli is "fit to play", assuaging fears over the injured captain's participation in the remainder of the crucial third Test against Australia.
2017-03-17 13:46:10 Read More

Virat Kohli is fit to play, says Umesh Yadav

I have a better idea about myself now: Umesh Yadav

India paceman Umesh Yadav says an assured place in the Indian Test team has helped him explore his weaknesses and strengths as a bowler which has boosted his confidence.
2017-03-17 13:24:22 Read More

3rd Test: Maxwell's triple and Kohli's prolonged absence

A look at the major talking points from the second day's play of the third Test between India and Australia in Ranchi.
2017-03-17 12:24:11 Read More

Real Madrid to play Bayern in Champions League quarterfinals

Defending champion Real Madrid will play Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals, a pairing that pits Bayern coach Carlo Ancelotti against the team he won the trophy with three years ago.
2017-03-17 11:41:57 Read More

Real Madrid to play Bayern in Champions League quarterfinals

Dhoni tips for Shreevats: It takes two hits to return to form

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's presence during the current domestic season has been of immense help to the Jharkhand youngsters but today it was the turn of Bengal's wicketkeeper Shreevats Goswami to get some priceless suggestions from the former India captain.
2017-03-17 10:55:26 Read More

Ranchi Test: Smith solid despite Jadeja triple-strike

Ravindra Jadeja provided India some hope on Day 2 of the Ranchi Test by picking up three Australian wickets in a session where 102 runs were scored.
2017-03-17 06:17:50 Read More

Ranchi Test: India solid in reply to Australia's 451

After Ravindra Jadeja picked up 5/124 to help dismiss Australia for 451, India responded well with KL Rahul's 67 and finished Day 2 of the Ranchi Test at 120/1, trailing by 331 runs.
2017-03-17 06:17:50 Read More

Live Blog: Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 3

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of Sri Lanka Bangladesh 2nd Test, Day 3 on Times of India
2017-03-17 05:20:20 Read More

Dhoni hotel fire: 'There were no fire alarms'

Minutes before the scheduled start of the game, it was officially decided that the match had to be postponed. The players from both teams were outside the hotel waiting for things to clear out and retrieve their belongings.
2017-03-17 04:50:44 Read More

Recovering Virat Kohli does not take field on day two

Injured India captain Virat Kohli did not come out to field when the second day's play in the third Test against Australia began on Friday. Kohli hurt his right shoulder trying to save a boundary.
2017-03-17 04:35:56 Read More

MS Dhoni rescued safely from hotel fire in Dwarka, Delhi

Former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was this morning safely rescued from a fire in a hotel in Delhi's Dwarka neighbourhood. No casualties were reported in the fire, Delhi Fire Services said. Dhoni was in Delhi with his Jharkhand team to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-final.
2017-03-17 04:09:51 Read More

MS Dhoni rescued safely from hotel fire in Dwarka, Delhi

Live score: India v Australia, 3rd Test, Ranchi

Live updates from Day 2 of the third Test between India and Australia played at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi. The series in levelled at 1-1.
2017-03-17 03:27:11 Read More

Manchester United beat Rostov to reach Europa League quarters

Juan Mata struck 20 minutes from the end of a subdued game, completing a 2-1 aggregate win that sent Manchester United into the last eight of Europe's second-tier club competition for the first time since 1985.
2017-03-17 03:23:22 Read More

TOISA: How TOIâ€™s jury picked the best of Indian sport

Four luminaries of Indian sport, Zafar Iqbal, Anju Bobby George, Bhaichung Bhutia and Gautam Gambhir along with the Chief Editor of Times Internet, Rajesh Kalra, recently put their heads together to select Indiaâ€™s best sportspersons of 2016 for TOISA..
2017-03-17 03:16:15 Read More

No serious concerns over Kohli's shoulder injury: BCCI

Indian cricket team had a huge sigh of relief after the relevant investigations revealed that there are no serious concerns to captain Virat Kohli's shoulder injury he suffered during the second session of the first day's play of the third Test in Ranchi.
2017-03-16 16:35:31 Read More

PM Modi outwits Ravi Shastri in sporting style on Twitter

Former Indian cricket team captain Ravi Shastri congratulated Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) on their landslide victory in the recently held UP assembly elections on Thursday.
2017-03-16 14:44:28 Read More

Ganguly devises strategy to tackle Dhoni in Hazare semis

'Captain Forever' Sourav Ganguly is helping a young Bengal team devise a strategy to tackle 'Captain Cool' Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Jharkhand in the semi-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Friday.
2017-03-16 13:46:51 Read More

Ranchi pitch didn't offer turn like the first two Tests: Smith

Australia captain Steve Smith observed that the JSCA Stadium track did not offer any spin like the first two Test matches where ICC rated the strips as "poor" and "below average" respectively.
2017-03-16 12:47:22 Read More

Time is ripe for Indian hockey to show its potential: Oltmans

Indian men's hockey team has caught international attention in the last few years by virtue of their performances and it's time for the past masters of the game to show the world what they are capable of, said chief coach Roelant Oltmans.
2017-03-16 12:11:17 Read More

Talking points: A comeback to remember for Maxwell

A look at the major talking points from the first day's play of the third Test between India and Australia in Ranchi.
2017-03-16 11:59:55 Read More

India suffer Virat Kohli injury scare in Ranchi Test

India were dealt a serious injury scare on Thursday when captain Virat Kohli walked off the field after injuring his right shoulder while fielding, in the post-lunch session on the opening day of the third Test against Australia.
2017-03-16 10:39:45 Read More

Ranchi Test: Australia score over 100, India pick up 3

India snuffed out three important wickets, despite which Australia managed to score over 100 runs during Day 1 of the morning session of the third Test, finishing it at 109/3
2017-03-16 06:25:17 Read More

Ranchi Test: Australia score over 100, India pick up 3

India, who struck three important blows in the morning session, despite picking up the wicket of Peter Handscomb, were made to wait in their search for another wicket. Australia halted their progress to reach tea at 194/4.
2017-03-16 06:25:17 Read More

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Ranchi Test: Smith, Maxwell make India toil

India went wicketless in the final session of Day 1 of the Ranchi Test as Australia, on the back of Steven Smith's 19th Test century, reached 299/4 at stumps, their highest total of the series.
2017-03-16 06:25:17 Read More

Live Blog: Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 2

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of Sri Lanka Bangladesh 2nd Test, Day 1 on Times of India
2017-03-16 05:31:00 Read More

Live Blog: Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 2

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of Sri Lanka Bangladesh 2nd Test, Day 1 on Times of India
2017-03-16 05:31:00 Read More

Live Blog: Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 2

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of Sri Lanka Bangladesh 2nd Test, Day 1 on Times of India
2017-03-16 05:31:00 Read More

Atletico Madrid ease into Champions League quarters

Jan Oblak produced a remarkable triple save midway through the second half as Atletico Madrid held on to their 4-2 first-leg advantage to take their place in Friday's draw for the Champions League last eight.
2017-03-16 04:40:00 Read More

Monaco stun Man City to reach Champions League quarters

Monaco go through to Friday's draw for the last eight in Nyon carrying French hopes following Paris Saint-Germain's shock elimination, while Guardiola suffered his earliest Champions League exit as a manager.
2017-03-16 04:24:39 Read More

Live score: India v Australia, 3rd Test, Ranchi

Live updates from Day 1 of the third Test between India and Australia played at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi. The series in levelled at 1-1.
2017-03-16 03:39:21 Read More

Federer beats Nadal to reach Indian Wells quarter-finals

In the 36th career meeting between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the Swiss needed just 68 minutes to advance to a meeting with Nick Kyrgios, who toppled five-time Indian Wells champion Novak Djokovic.
2017-03-16 03:07:31 Read More

Indian Wells: Kyrgios topples defending champion Djokovic

21-year-old Australian Nick Kyrgios triumphed 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), notching his second victory over Novak Djokovic in less than two weeks after stunning the Serbian in their first career meeting at Acapulco.
2017-03-16 02:47:00 Read More

Live score: South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Day 1

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of New Zealand South Africa 2nd Test, Day 1, Wellington on Times of India
2017-03-16 02:42:05 Read More

Live score: South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Day 1

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of New Zealand South Africa 2nd Test, Day 1, Wellington on Times of India
2017-03-16 02:42:05 Read More

Manohar's resignation raises a whole lot of queries

Is â€‹Shashank Manohar running away from ICC because India are vehemently 'blackmailing' countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe to join hands in order to scuttle Manohar's plan to abolish the Big Three mode of revenue distribution?
2017-03-15 16:45:07 Read More

Australian media an extension of team support staff: Gavaskar

Taking a dig at the Australian media, former India cricket captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday said they should not be paid much attention as they are an extension of the team support staff.
2017-03-15 15:59:39 Read More

Not just wicket, external conditions will play a role: Kohli

Virat Kohli refused to attach any importance to the track but Steve Smith cannot keep his mind off it as the rival captains took a contrarian view on the role the pitch would play in the third Test starting on Thursday.
2017-03-15 11:47:12 Read More

Not just wicket, external conditions will play a role: Kohli

Dhoni takes Jharkhand into Vijay Hazare semis with a six

MS Dhoni-led Jharkhand entered the semifinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy after outplaying Vidarbha by six wickets at the Palam Ground, on Wednesday.
2017-03-15 11:12:23 Read More

Virat Kohli's claims are complete rubbish: Steve Smith

Australian skipper Steve Smith on Wednesday rejected Virat Kohli's insinuation that he repeatedly cheated while taking DRS calls, saying the claims by his Indian counterpart are "complete rubbish".
2017-03-15 10:44:27 Read More

Virat Kohli has 'no regrets' over Australia bust-up

Virat Kohli's explosive accusation after the second Test that Steve Smith had been systematically abusing the Decision Review System plunged the tense relations between the two teams into crisis mode.
2017-03-15 07:35:38 Read More

Shashank Manohar steps down as ICC chairman

Citing personal reasons, Shashank Manohar has stepped down as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) with immediate effect.
2017-03-15 07:30:36 Read More

Ranchi pitch in focus as teams eye series lead

A â€œpoorâ€ Pune surface, a â€œbelow averageâ€ Bangalore track; what lies in wait for the two top-ranked teams in Ranchi from Thursday?
2017-03-15 07:07:49 Read More

On this day: Test cricket turns 140, India's Eden miracle

India down 0-1 in 2000-01 three-match Test series, bowled out for 171 in reply to Australia's 445 in the second Test, forced to follow on ... and then it all turned very, very special.
2017-03-15 06:19:40 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2017 Nominees: Squash

Ahead of the 2017 Times of India Sports Awards to be held on March 20, hereâ€™s a recap of the how these three squash players fared last year.
2017-03-15 04:39:43 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2017 Nominees: Squash

Ahead of the 2017 Times of India Sports Awards to be held on March 20, hereâ€™s a recap of the how these three squash players fared last year.
2017-03-15 04:39:43 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2017 Nominees: Squash

Ahead of the 2017 Times of India Sports Awards to be held on March 20, hereâ€™s a recap of the how these three squash players fared last year.
2017-03-15 04:39:43 Read More

Live blog: Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 1

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of Sri Lanka Bangladesh 2nd Test, Day 1 on Times of India
2017-03-15 04:07:34 Read More

Roger Federer books fourth round clash with Rafael Nadal

It will be the 36th career meeting between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, but the Swiss admits their first meeting before the quarter-finals of a tournament since 2004 will have something of a different flavor.
2017-03-15 03:22:50 Read More

Champions League: Dybala fires Juventus past depleted Porto

Italian champions Juventus coasted into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Porto after a first-half penalty and red card ended the Portuguese side's lingering hopes of a comeback.
2017-03-15 03:05:31 Read More

Vijayâ€™s 50th Test - Five defining performances

Ahead of Murali Vijayâ€™s 50th Test starting March 16 in Ranchi, a look back at his five best knocks in the format.
2017-03-15 02:50:16 Read More

CL: Schmeichel thwarts Sevilla as Leicester rekindle fairytale

Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel proved a formidable last line of defence on Tuesday with a crucial penalty save against Sevilla to help Leicester City through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
2017-03-15 02:50:08 Read More

Match referee rates Bengaluru pitch 'below average'

The BCCI were in for some more embarrassment after match referee Chris Broad rated the Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch for the second Test between India and Australia as "below average" after the Pune pitch was rated as "poor".
2017-03-14 17:08:14 Read More

Symmo stretched 'Monkeygate' incident too far: Clarke

Sourav Ganguly and Michael Clarke on Tuesday made no bones while speaking about the 'Monkeygate' scandal with the latter going to say that Andrew Symonds should not have blown the issue out of proportion.
2017-03-14 15:21:32 Read More

Emerging Cup: Dravid unlikely to coach India U-23 team

India A and U-19 coach Rahul Dravid will not be in charge of the U-23 squad that will be taking part in the Asian Cricket Council's Emerging Trophy scheduled to be held in Bangladesh from March 25 to April 5.
2017-03-14 14:48:19 Read More

F1: Sergio Perez in the pink as Force India change livery

Force India's Formula One cars will sport a new pink livery this season after the team signed a sponsorship deal with Austrian water technology company BWT.
2017-03-14 14:02:37 Read More

Kumble won't ask Virat Kohli & Co to curb aggression

India coach Anil Kumble on Tuesday said there was no need for his team to curb its aggression despite the din over on-field behaviour in what is turning out to be an intensely-fought Test series against Australia.
2017-03-14 12:05:52 Read More

Want to emulate Virat Kohli, says Babar Azam

He has nothing in common with Virat Kohli but that does not stop Pakistan's rising batting talent Babar Azam from aspiring to be as successful a performer as the Indian captain.
2017-03-14 11:30:59 Read More

Test recall has come faster than I thought: Cummins

Handed a Test recall faster than he had expected, Australian pacer Pat Cummins said it would feel like a second debut when he takes the field against India in the ongoing Test series.
2017-03-14 11:03:11 Read More

Test recall has come faster than I thought: Cummins

Ranchi misses Dhoni as it becomes India's 26th Test venue

When Ranchi makes its Test debut in India's series-defining third Test against Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the most famous son of city will be busy leading his state in the domestic one-dayers in Delhi.
2017-03-14 09:30:09 Read More

Test of maturity for Virat Kohli and Steve Smith in Ranchi

Sparks will always fly when two teams playing similarly aggressive cricket clash on the field, but Steve Smith's "brain fade" during Australia's defeat in Bengaluru has injected an extra layer of acrimony in the series.
2017-03-14 07:47:46 Read More

Harsha Bhogle may return to host IPL matches

With the likes of Ramiz, Waqar, Shoaib unavailable, the noted commentator is expected to be back for IPL
2017-03-14 06:28:51 Read More

Ian Chappell asks officials to stop on-field chatter

"The officials need to take a harder stance against on-field chatter. I also don't think the Australians are in any position to start throwing stones. They're no choirboys themselves," Ian Chappell wrote.
2017-03-14 05:43:20 Read More

Chelsea beat Manchester United to reach FA Cup semi-finals

N'Golo Kante's fine strike was enough for Conte's double-chasing side to break United's resistance after the visitors had Ander Herrera sent off after 35 minutes for a second yellow card -- both for crude fouls on Eden Hazard.
2017-03-14 04:06:11 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2017 Nominees: Kabbadi

Ahead of the Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) to be held on March 20, hereâ€™s a look at the two nominees for Kabaddi Player of the Year.
2017-03-14 03:48:56 Read More

East Bengal lack leaders in the team: Trevor Morgan

East Bengalâ€™s hopes of winning the I League took a beating following their consecutive losses to Churchill Brothers and Chennai City FC.
2017-03-14 03:29:38 Read More

East Bengal lack leaders in the team: Trevor Morgan

East Bengalâ€™s hopes of winning the I League took a beating following their consecutive losses to Churchill Brothers and Chennai City FC.
2017-03-14 03:29:38 Read More

Question mark over Test fitness of 'freak' Cummins

After more than five years of injury setbacks preventing his talent from blooming in the Test arena, pacer Pat Cummins was called up to replace an injured Mitchell Starc for the last two Tests in India.
2017-03-14 03:25:10 Read More

Mitchell Marsh set to miss IPL yet again

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is set to miss the tenth edition of Indian Premier League owing to a shoulder injury, dealing a blow to his franchise Rising Pune Supergiants.
2017-03-13 16:04:04 Read More

PCB chief's fitness warning to national team players

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan has warned that the national team players failing to meet the required fitness standards would not be part of the team any longer.
2017-03-13 14:35:42 Read More

PCB chief's fitness warning to national team players

Champions Trophy would decide Dhoni's fate: Coach

The Champions Trophy, to be held in three months' time, would decide the fate of India's most successful cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, his childhood coach Keshav Banerjee said. One of the best finishers of the world, he still has a sharp brain despite drop in success ratio, Banerjee feels.
2017-03-13 14:23:15 Read More

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India v Australia: Pressure is right on India, says Lyon

Australia's leading spinner Nathan Lyon on Monday said the "pressure is right on India" in the ongoing four-match Test series and patted his team for its fighting display in the last two games.
2017-03-13 11:37:50 Read More

No worries about Max Verstappen: Daniel Ricciardo

Red Bull Racing's Daniel Ricciardo says he's not worried about his relationship with young, hotshot team-mate Max Verstappen falling apart should the pair be fighting for the world championship, with 2016 already a tough test.
2017-03-13 10:42:01 Read More

Kohli slips one place, Ashwin back as top all-rounder

Indian captain Virat Kohli slipped one place to fourth while R Ashwin was back as top all-rounder as well as maintaining his number one place among bowlers in the ICC Test rankings released on Monday.
2017-03-13 10:30:42 Read More

Nathan Lyon confident of playing Ranchi Test

Australian offspinner Nathan Lyon suffered a cracked-skin on his right index finger during the second Test against India in Bangalore but he's confident that he will be in the playing eleven for the third match starting here on March 16.
2017-03-13 10:04:00 Read More

IND v AUS: ICC rates Bangalore pitch â€˜very goodâ€™

According to top sources, the ICC has rated the Bangalore pitch to be â€˜very goodâ€™, just below the â€˜excellentâ€™ rating mark.
2017-03-13 07:23:26 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2017 Nominees: Football

Ahead of the 2017 Times of India Sports Awards to be held on March 20, hereâ€™s a recap of the how these two football stars fared last year.
2017-03-13 05:14:52 Read More

Nadal wins second round in Indian Wells

Spaniard Rafa Nadal marched towards a possible showdown with Roger Federer, emphatically winning his second-round match at the BNP Paribas Open in the California desert on Sunday.
2017-03-13 03:20:08 Read More

Nadal wins second round in Indian Wells

Lee Chong Wei wins 4th All England title

Top-ranked Lee Chong Wei won his fourth All England Open crown on Sunday and changed his mind about it being his 13th and last visit to badminton's oldest championship.
2017-03-13 03:08:51 Read More

Son Heung-min treble steers Tottenham into FA Cup semis

Son Heung-min grabbed a hat trick as he seamlessly filled the void left by Harry Kane's injury-enforced early departure, powering Tottenham into the FA Cup semifinals with a 6-0 rout of third-tier Millwall on Sunday.
2017-03-12 16:27:35 Read More

Being injured and unfit are different things: Nehra

"There is a difference between being injured and unfit," paceman Ashish Nehra hits his spot right away, like he has been doing for India with the new white ball.
2017-03-12 15:40:15 Read More

Being injured and unfit are different things: Nehra

"There is a difference between being injured and unfit," paceman Ashish Nehra hits his spot right away, like he has been doing for India with the new white ball.
2017-03-12 15:40:15 Read More

Mitchell Johnson calls Virat Kohli frustrated

Former Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Johnson has called India captain Virat Kohli "frustrated" at not being able to score big runs in the ongoing Test series.
2017-03-12 13:57:08 Read More

Golfer SSP Chawrasia defends Indian Open title

SSP Chawrasia became only the second Indian golfer to successfully defend the Hero Indian Open, clinching a seven-stroke win. This was his sixth win on the Asian Tour and overall sixth international victory.
2017-03-12 12:10:03 Read More

Sania-Strycova ease into Indian Wells quarterfinals

Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Barbora Strycova stormed into the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open 2017 tennis tournament with a straight-set win over their opponents in the women's doubles.
2017-03-12 11:47:22 Read More

Du Plessis surprised at ICC over India-Australia DRS dispute

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said he was surprised that no one was charged by the ICC on the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) referral issue that led to a war of words between India and Australia.
2017-03-12 11:35:58 Read More

We have got to beat India on skill, says Matthew Wade

Australia wicketkeeper Matthew Wade on Sunday said his side will look to beat an aggressive Indian team in the third cricket Test "on skill".
2017-03-12 11:34:18 Read More

At my age, I am still a fast bowler, says Ashish Nehra

And the ever-smiling pacer is far from finished even after hitting the wiser side of 30s, enjoying his cricket as he outwits opposition batsmen with pace and variation.
2017-03-12 08:42:56 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2017 Nominees: Chess

Ahead of the 2017 Times of India Sports Awards to be held on March 20, hereâ€™s a recap of the how these four chess players fared last year.
2017-03-12 06:14:45 Read More

Murray stunned by Canada's Pospisil at Indian Wells

It was, without a doubt, the biggest singles victory of his career for Pospisil, who spun around and flung away his racket after smacking a forehand winner to convert his fourth match point.
2017-03-12 05:59:33 Read More

Murray stunned by Canada's Pospisil at Indian Wells

Interview: Roger Federer, 18 going on 19

Roger Federer's bar-raising 18th Grand Slam title was more than record or reiteration. The Swiss master tells TOI in an exclusive interview that the resonance of that victory the world over gave him the greatest satisfaction.
2017-03-12 03:45:58 Read More

NZ-SA 1st Test ends in a draw after final day washout

The first Test between New Zealand and South Africa ended in a draw on Sunday after heavy rain washed out the fifth and final day's play in Dunedin, leaving both sides frustrated at losing the chance to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
2017-03-12 03:21:40 Read More

Irfan Pathan keen to revive his sagging career

Irfan Pathan, in charge of the Baroda team, actively involved in the nets with his young side ahead of their quarterfinal of the Vijay Hazare Trophy against a potent Karnataka team.
2017-03-12 03:15:53 Read More

Series has been played on sub-standard pitches: Hayden

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden talks to TOI on how the India-Australia Tests have panned out so far.
2017-03-12 02:56:13 Read More

Mayweather will come 'out of retirement for McGregor'

Retired unbeaten boxing champion Floyd Mayweather says that when it comes to a possible big-money fight with Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor, he is "out of retirement."
2017-03-12 02:44:15 Read More

Pune catch was tougher than the Bengaluru one: Saha

Between his two world class catches in two cricket Tests played so far against Australia, India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha rated the one in Pune in the first rubber as tougher than his Bengaluru take.
2017-03-11 15:54:19 Read More

Cummins will bring firepower to our side: Warner

Australian opener David Warner on Saturday said New South Wales pacer Patrick Cummins, who was named as the replacement for injured Mitchell Starc, will bring firepower to their side which the visitors needed for the upcoming Tests against India.
2017-03-11 14:24:36 Read More

Cummins will bring firepower to our side: Warner

City ease into FA Cup semis with 2-0 win at Middlesbrough

David Silva and Sergio Aguero scored in each half as Manchester City became the first team to reach the FA Cup semi-finals with a comfortable 2-0 win at Premier League rivals Middlesbrough on Saturday.
2017-03-11 14:23:47 Read More

I can't stop responding to Ashwin, says Warner

Australian opener David Warner on Saturday said he will not back down from playing his shots against Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin despite the many risks involved in such an approach.
2017-03-11 11:40:02 Read More

Milestone man Herath spins Lanka to Galle victory

Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath became the most successful left-arm spinner in Test cricket on Saturday, claiming six for 59 to bowl his team to an emphatic 259-run victory against Bangladesh in the first Test at the Galle International Stadium.
2017-03-11 08:34:25 Read More

Milestone man Herath spins Lanka to Galle victory

Live score: SL v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 5

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of Sri Lanka Bangladesh 1st Test, Day 5 on Times of India
2017-03-11 04:20:07 Read More

How BCCI and CA closed 'cheatgate'

The late night joint statement by the BCCI and Cricket Australia on Thursday may go a long way in defusing the â€œCheatgateâ€ controversy which had threatened to overshadow the riveting India-Australia series which is locked at 1-1.
2017-03-11 03:52:44 Read More

Intanon stuns Marin at All England

Ratchanok Intanon, the former world champion from Thailand who only just won a fitness race to be ready for this week's All England Open, made a startling recovery to defeat Olympic champion Carolina Marin on Friday.
2017-03-11 03:38:12 Read More

After 'brainfade', Australia face 'Starc' reality

Big blow for Aussies as pace spearhead hobbles out of series.
2017-03-11 02:58:49 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2017 Nominees: Archery

Ahead of the 2017 Times of India Sports Awards to be held on March 20, hereâ€™s a recap of the how these three Indian archers fared last year.
2017-03-11 02:38:12 Read More

Live score: New Zealand v South Africa, 1st Test

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of New Zealand South Africa 1st Test, Day 4, Dunedin on Times of India
2017-03-11 02:26:49 Read More

PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal out of All England Open

Indian challenge came to an end at the All England Open Badminton Championships with PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal losing their quarter-final matches to Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei and Sung Ji Hyun of Korea respectively on Friday.
2017-03-10 16:47:11 Read More

COA didn't want DRS issue to linger, says Diana Edulji

"Yes, we firmly stand by our captain Virat Kohli and that's why the statement was issued supporting our captain. We have complete faith in our captain and it's not the case that BCCI did not stand with the skipper," COA member Diana Edulji said.
2017-03-10 15:29:16 Read More

Kumble, Kohli misbehaved during Bangalore Test: Oz paper

In yet another stunning twist to the Bangalore Test, an Australian newspaper has now accused India captain Virat Kohli and head coach Anil Kumble of misbehaviors during the match.
2017-03-10 14:08:59 Read More

Starc's absence will have huge impact in last two Tests: Clarke

Mitchell Starc was on Friday ruled out of the remaining two Tests with a stress fracture in his right foot.
2017-03-10 11:41:12 Read More

When Kumble bowled left-arm spin to help Pujara

A legendary former leg-spinner, India coach Anil Kumble went to the extent of bowling left-arm spin to help Cheteshwar Pujara overcome the challenges posed by Steve O'Keefe in the ongoing Test series against Australia.
2017-03-10 10:57:58 Read More

Virat Kohli hopes surface tension keeps India afloat in Ranchi

Virat Kohli is a man of many emotions and anxiety is likely to be the most dominant of them when he looks ahead to the third Test in Ranchi, a venue making its international debut in the longest format.
2017-03-10 08:39:25 Read More

Mitchell Starc out of India tour with stress fracture

Mitchell Starc, known for his pace and ability to swing both the old and the new ball, took five wickets in the first two Tests and also contributed handsomely with the bat in the series opener in Pune.
2017-03-10 07:25:32 Read More

Sindhu faces World No.1 Tai Tzu-Ying in Quarters

Sindhuâ€™s match will start 22:00 IST in court one while Nehwal will be in action in Court 2 from 23:00 IST onwards.
2017-03-10 07:20:16 Read More

Players divided on Maria Sharapova wild cards

Maria Sharapova has been issued wild cards to play in Rome and Madrid and she was also to meet with the French Tennis Federation to plead her case for a wild card at Roland Garros, where she is a two-time champion.
2017-03-10 05:30:55 Read More

Live: Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of Sri Lanka Bangladesh 1st Test, Day 4 on Times of India
2017-03-10 04:38:58 Read More

Mkhitaryan helps Manchester United to draw in Russia

The build-up to the match had been overshadowed by United's complaints about the playing surface and about concerns travelling fans could be targeted by Russian hooligans. Butthe evening passed off without incident inside the ground.
2017-03-10 04:32:44 Read More

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A finish outside top-4 will be a disaster for Man Utd

Ryan Giggs celebrated his 26th anniversary of his first game with Manchester United â€” a club he became synonymous with, first as a player and then as manager. The Welshman will return to his playing ways, albeit with the slicker version, Premier Futsal.
2017-03-10 03:33:43 Read More

BCCI withdraws complaint against Smith and Handscomb

Warring captains Virat Kohli and Steve Smith will hold peace talks in Ranchi in an effort to defuse the tension which has torpedoed the ongoing four-Test series between bitter rivals India and Australia.
2017-03-09 21:05:58 Read More

Pandya released, India retain 15 for last 2 Tests

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday retained the same squad, barring injured all-rounder Hardik Pandya, for the remaining two Tests of the four-match series against Australia.
2017-03-09 15:27:49 Read More

Pandya released, India retain 15 for last 2 Tests

BCCI files official complaint against Steve Smith

The Indian Cricket Board on Thursday lodged an official complaint with International Cricket Council (ICC) against Australian captain Steve Smith and Peter Handscomb for seeking dressing room help on a DRS call.
2017-03-09 13:16:22 Read More

Saina, Sindhu ease into All England Open quarters

Rio Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu dominated from start to finish to drub 39th ranked Indonesia's Dinar Dyah Ayustine 21-12, 21-4 in her second round women's singles match of the All England Open.
2017-03-09 12:40:13 Read More

Australia respect Kohli despite 'offensive' claims

Australia retain respect for Virat Kohli despite the India captain's "absurd" and "offensive" allegations against counterpart Steve Smith, assistant coach David Saker said on Thursday.
2017-03-09 09:55:38 Read More

'Best ever' Neymar hails historic Barcelona

Barcelona became the first side to come back from a 4-0 first leg deficit as Neymar scored twice in the final two minutes and then teed up a 95th-minute winner by Sergi Roberto to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.
2017-03-09 08:40:31 Read More

Gavaskar criticises ICC for no action against Smith

Captain Steve Smith admitted to looking towards the Australian dressing room for assistance over whether to ask for a review of the umpire's decision, calling it a "brain fade" in this week's Bengaluru Test.
2017-03-09 06:57:43 Read More

Sindhu, Saina and Prannoy in action today

Todayâ€™s lineup in Birmingham is: Sindhu v Dinar Dyah Augustine at 5:30pm IST, Prannoy v Tian Houwei at 6:30pm IST and lastly Saina v Fabienne Deprez at 7:20pm IST.
2017-03-09 06:56:14 Read More

I always wanted to be the best in the world: Virat Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli, who won the Polly Umrigar award for BCCI's International Cricketer of the Year at the Cricket Board's annual awards, said he always wanted to be one of the top players in the world.
2017-03-09 05:08:10 Read More

We used to get only Rs 50 per day: Engineer

The thick cover of clouds that hovered over Bengaluru may have masked the stars, but a galaxy of superstars, past and present, lit up Wednesday evening at the MAK Pataudi Memorial Lecture and the BCCI annual awards function at a city hotel here.
2017-03-09 04:29:29 Read More

Aubameyang hat-trick fires Dortmund into CL quarter-finals

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has now scored seven times in his last three games and has seven Champions League goals in as many matches this season, underlining his status as one of the most feared predators on the planet.
2017-03-09 04:23:22 Read More

Barcelona stun PSG 6-1 to storm into Champions League quarters

Neymar scored an 88th-minute free kick and a penalty in the 91st before setting up Sergi Roberto's clincher in the fifth minute of injury time, sealing it 6-1 as Barcelona overturned a 4-0 first-leg deficit.
2017-03-09 03:57:03 Read More

â€˜Smith's wrong, but he is no cheatâ€™

Just before the start of the India-Australia series, when TOI had asked Glenn McGrath about the `cheat' accusation levelled against the Aussies over the years, the legend had said: â€œI think there is no bigger insult than saying to an Australian that he is a bad loser or a cheat.â€œ
2017-03-09 03:07:28 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2017 Nominees: Hockey

Ahead of the 2017 Times of India Sports Awards to be held on March 20, hereâ€™s a recap of the how these five Indian hockey players fared last year.
2017-03-09 03:02:57 Read More

Saina Nehwal through to All England Open second round

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal beat defending champion Nozomi Okuhara 21-15, 21-14. Saina improved to 6-1 against the inconsistent Japanese. They met in the first round because Okuhara was ranked 11th.
2017-03-09 02:43:50 Read More

Ashwin covers for Engineer faux pas at BCCI Awards

Spin ace Ravichandran Ashwin's sense of humour is unmatched and he tonight won a lot of hearts with a moving speech in which he even made up for a faux pas by former India keeper Farookh Engineer.
2017-03-08 17:39:06 Read More

Ashwin covers for Engineer faux pas at BCCI Awards

True cricket fan would go and watch women's game: Sachin

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has thrown his weight behind the ICC Women's World Cup 2017, saying one who doesn't watch the women's game is not a true cricket fan.
2017-03-08 17:11:10 Read More

PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy advance in All England Open

Sixth seed Sindhu eased past Danish Mette Poulsen with a 21-10, 21-11 victory in 29 minutes. In the second round, the Indian will meet Indonesian Dinar Dyah Ayustine, who moved past Danish qualifier Natalia Koch Rohde 21-19, 22-20.
2017-03-08 16:42:46 Read More

Smith smashes century off 31 balls in Hong Kong's T20 Blitz

Dwayne Smith smashed a whirlwind century off just 31 balls in Hong Kong's T20 Blitz on Wednesday, one of the fastest tons recorded in Twenty20 cricket.
2017-03-08 15:34:38 Read More

India have character to make impact: U-17 football coach

India's U-17 World Cup coach Luis Norton de Matos says the team has the "character" to make an impact in the FIFA tournament, scheduled to be held in the country later this year, if it adopts his philosophy.
2017-03-08 15:11:56 Read More

No action against Kohli and Smith on DRS row: ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has considered both the incidents in the context of second India-Australia Test and concluded it will be taking no further action against either Virat Kohli or Steve Smith in the DRS row.
2017-03-08 14:37:27 Read More

Smith's DRS referral input was like an Under-10 game: Ashwin

"It was really surprising. I have a lot of respect for Steven Smith, but that was very, very surprising," Ashwin said.
2017-03-08 14:11:43 Read More

Egypt's archaeologist called Messi an idiot

Egypt's best known archaeologist has apologized after he angrily called Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi "an idiot" because the striker seemed to show little interest during a tour of the Giza Pyramids.
2017-03-08 13:56:38 Read More

Kohli-Smith DRS war triggers BCCI, CA face-off

The Virat Kohli-Steve Smith clash on the controversial DRS call on Wednesday triggered a full blown verbal war between the Cricket Boards of India and Australia with both aggressively backing their respective players.
2017-03-08 12:49:54 Read More

BCCI jumps to Virat Kohli's defence in DRS row

Hours after the Cricket Australia termed as "outrageous" Kohli's suggestion that Australian players had gone against the rules of the sport when using the DRS, the BCCI has come to the defence of India's captain.
2017-03-08 11:05:26 Read More

Cricket Australia backs Smith in DRS 'cheating' row

"I find the allegations questioning the integrity of Steve Smith, the Australian Team and the dressing room, outrageous," Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland was quoted in a statement on Wednesday.
2017-03-08 08:11:13 Read More

'Brain fade' Aussie skipper Smith slammed in DRS 'cheating' row

Virat Kohli accused that Steve Smith abused the Decision Review System (DRS), after he was seen looking to the Australian dressing room while considering appealing against his dismissal for lbw by Umesh Yadav.
2017-03-08 06:52:35 Read More

Ashwin, Jadeja jointly on top in ICC Test rankings

Jadeja's seven wickets in the second Test against Australia, which included a crucial six for 63 in the first innings, have helped him move up one rank to reach the top position for the first time in his career.
2017-03-08 06:51:39 Read More

Ramos, Morata strike as Real Madrid crush Napoli hopes

Real Madrid, who took a commanding 3-1 first leg lead last month, looked to be facing a tough night in Naples after Dries Mertens finished off a great attacking move to give the hosts a 24th minute lead.
2017-03-08 05:43:23 Read More

Ramos, Morata strike as Real Madrid crush Napoli hopes

Bayern Munich blitz leaves Wenger with nowhere to hide

Aiming to stage an incredible recovery from a 5-1 first leg deficit, Arsenal briefly looked capable of a famous escape act when Theo Walcott opened the scoring in the first half at the Emirates Stadium.
2017-03-08 05:30:43 Read More

Imran Khan calls Darren Sammy 'third class', angers fans

The remarks by Imran Khan, who now leads a major political party, were captured by a local journalist on a mobile phone and uploaded online, where it sparked a furious backlash including from many of his own supporters.
2017-03-08 05:16:42 Read More

Former India captains call on ICC to probe Smith in DRS storm

Virat Kohli accused Steve Smith of 'crossing the line' on Tuesday when he was given out lbw and looked toward the players' area in the stands when deciding whether to review the verdict using the DRS.
2017-03-08 03:08:23 Read More

India v Australia: Kohli's sweet 16th joins realm of epic wins

Following Indiaâ€™s 75-run win in Bangalore to level the series 1-1, hereâ€™s a look at some of Indiaâ€™s most enthralling victories over Australian teams in Test cricket.
2017-03-08 02:48:31 Read More

I'll quit Delhi if players are unhappy with me: Gambhir

With Delhi's torrid domestic season coming to an end, coach Bhaskar Pillai and senior most player Gautam Gambhir have got into an ugly tangle with accusations floating against Gambhir abusing the coach.
2017-03-07 13:21:07 Read More

I'll quit Delhi if players are unhappy with me: Gambhir

This is the best win of my captaincy career: Kohli

Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday called the second Test win over Australia as the best of his captaincy career, comparing his team to a snake which can sting from any direction.
2017-03-07 12:32:31 Read More

Kohli stops short of calling Aussie captain Smith cheat

Indian captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday stirred up a major controversy by virtually accusing the Australian captain Steve Smith of cheating in the usage of DRS, flaring up the tensions between the two sides.
2017-03-07 11:27:43 Read More

2nd Test, Day 4 talking points: Smith's cheap trick fails

Here's a look at the major talking points from the fourth day's play of the second Test between India and Australia in Bangalore.
2017-03-07 11:10:15 Read More

We showed ourselves we can win from any situation: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli said they were not out there to prove anything to anyone but wanted to show themselves they can win from any situation.India pipped the visitors by 75 runs after conceding a 87-run first innings lead and levelled the four-match series 1-1.
2017-03-07 10:40:16 Read More

Ashwin becomes India's fifth most successful bowler in Tests

Indiaâ€™s bowling spearhead R Ashwin has moved to fifth on the countryâ€™s all-time Test bowling list, taking his 267th career wicket to surpass Bishan Singh Bediâ€™s tally of 266.
2017-03-07 09:23:02 Read More

Tempers flare as Kohli-Smith showdown continues

It was the 21st over of the Australian innings when Steve Smith was trapped LBW by pacer Umesh Yadav. Having already blown a DRS call, the Australians were in a fix on whether to seek another for the captain.
2017-03-07 09:05:30 Read More

OPPO appointed new sponser of Indian cricket team

The team sponsorship rights include the the title of official team sponsor and the right to display a commercial logo in the kits of the India menâ€™s, womenâ€™s, A and Under-19 teams.
2017-03-07 07:55:12 Read More

OPPO appointed new sponser of Indian cricket team

India v Australia: A tale of batting collapses hurts No 1 team

In four innings against Australia, the Indian cricket team has suffered four collapses to highlight the frailty of the batting. India were all out for 274 on Day 4, setting Australia 188 to win the Test.
2017-03-07 06:26:11 Read More

A tale of batting collapses hurts No. 1 Test team

India out for 274, set Australia 188 run-target

Starc and Hazlewood took four wickets between them for just nine runs before Wriddhiman Saha stuck around for a while to extend Indiaâ€™s lead to 187.
2017-03-07 06:08:37 Read More

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India beat Australia by 75 runs to level series 1-1

India put in one of their best bowling performances under pressure in recent times to defend a total of 188 in the second India v Australia Test at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore on Day 4, beating Australia by 75 runs.
2017-03-07 06:08:37 Read More

Hazard and Costa restore Chelsea's 10-point lead

Eden Hazard finished off a lightning counter-attack in the 25th minute and Diego Costa's 49th league goal for Chelsea rubber-stamped victory before Manuel Lanzini belatedly replied in stoppage time for West Ham.
2017-03-07 04:31:53 Read More

State associations to COA: No money, no hosting IPL

Members want allocated sum to part with venue.
2017-03-07 04:13:20 Read More

Big bats dismissed, player send-offs introduced in new laws

The maximum dimensions of a bat will be restricted to 108mm in width, 67mm in depth and with 40mm edges according to the new code which will be issued on October 1, the Marylebone Cricket Club said in a media release.
2017-03-07 03:40:06 Read More

Live: India v Australia, 2nd Test, Day 4, Bangalore

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of India Australia 2nd Test, Day 4 on Times of India
2017-03-07 02:56:08 Read More

The team has stuck together: Sanjay Bangar

Sanjay Bangar on how India regrouped after the batting setback in the first innings.
2017-03-07 02:44:48 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2017 Nominees: Wrestling

Ahead of the 2017 Times of India Sports Awards to be held on March 20, hereâ€™s a recap of the how these four Indian wrestlers fared last year.
2017-03-07 02:19:53 Read More

After Tendulkar, Dhoni's priceless tips for J&K players

Jammu and Kashmir lost against Jharkhand on the field, but off it the cricketers from the northern valley emerged gainers when former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni decided to spend time with them answering their cricketing queries.
2017-03-06 13:21:46 Read More

After Tendulkar, Dhoni's priceless tips for J&K players

Day 3 talking points: DRS continues to haunt Virat Kohli

Here's a look at the major talking points from the third day's play of the second Test between India and Australia in Bangalore.
2017-03-06 11:40:10 Read More

Anurag Thakur apologises before SC in contempt case

Former BCCI president Anurag Thakur tendered an unconditional apology before Supreme Court in connection with his initiation of contempt proceedings case on Monday. The matter will be next heard on April 17.
2017-03-06 11:25:11 Read More

AITA picks Paes, leaves it on Bhupathi to decide on final 4

Leander Paes was retained in the Indian Davis Cup team for next month's Asia/Oceania Zone tie against Uzbekistan. The tie, which will be India's first with Mahesh Bhupathi as the non-playing captain, will also see the return of Rohan Bopanna.
2017-03-06 11:16:45 Read More

AITA picks Paes, leaves it on Bhupathi to decide on final 4

South African attack bolstered ahead of New Zealand Tests

South Africa will miss AB de Villiers following his decision to opt out of Test cricket this year but their ranks have been bolstered by the return of Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander for the three-match series against New Zealand.
2017-03-06 08:23:47 Read More

Dustin Johnson is No. 1 in the world and playing like it

The Mexico Championship put on quite a show in its debut as a World Golf Championships event.
2017-03-06 08:14:13 Read More

Elgar keen to renew childhood rivalry with Wagner

Dean Elgar and Neil Wagner hope to renew a rivalry that began in feisty schoolboy matches in the Highveld when South Africa face New Zealand in the first Test in Dunedin this week.
2017-03-06 08:08:14 Read More

RPS trade KXIP's Shardul Thakur

Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) have acquired the services of Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) pacer Shardul Thakur for the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League to be held across the country from April 5 to May 21.
2017-03-06 07:59:20 Read More

NBA: Curry bounces back to lead Warriors over Knicks

Stephen Curry broke out of a shooting slump with 31 points and moved into the top 10 on the NBA's career 3-point list as the Golden State Warriors recovered from consecutive losses to beat the New York Knicks 112-105.
2017-03-06 07:55:37 Read More

Fateh Hyderabad held to stalemate with South Central Railways

Fateh Hyderabadâ€™s third A Division Rahim League against South Central Railways ended in a goal-less draw at AOC Grounds.
2017-03-06 06:58:09 Read More

Guardiola sees huge potential in in-form Sane

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has heaped praise on Leroy Sane for his recent run of good form, saying his improvement comes as a result of a learning process that still has a long way to go.
2017-03-06 06:55:18 Read More

Former cricketer Barty puts runs on the board in return

The relentless grind of the professional tennis tour proved too much for Australia's Ashleigh Barty during her teenage years but a break from the game to play cricket appears to be paying some pretty big dividends.
2017-03-06 06:54:19 Read More

Cummins prepares for first Shield match in six years

Injury-prone fast bowler Pat Cummins is set to play his first match in Australia's domestic first-class cricket competition in six years after being selected in the New South Wales squad to play South Australia this week.
2017-03-06 06:48:47 Read More

2nd Test, Day 3 lunch: India steady after Jadeja six-for

Rahul earned himself two crisp boundaries to remain unbeaten on 20, while Mukund rode his luck to be on 16 not out as India (38/0) reduced the deficit to 49 at lunch on Day 3.
2017-03-06 06:11:48 Read More

2nd Test, Day 3, tea: Hazlewood rocks India

Rahul led the charge with a watchful 51, but heading in to tea India had lost four wickets including that of Virat Kohli and Australia would be the happier of the two teams going in to the break.
2017-03-06 06:11:48 Read More

2nd Test: Defiant Rahane, Pujara lead India fightback

Cheteshwar Pujara (79*) and Ajinkya Rahane (40*) rescued India with a valiant 93-run unbeaten stand for the fifth wicket - the best partnership in the series for either team - helping India (213/4) to a lead of 126 runs on day three.
2017-03-06 06:11:48 Read More

Losing respect for Virat Kohli, says Ian Healy on sledging

Ian Healy said Virat Kohli disrespected Australia and the Indian captain should tone down his trademark on-field aggression, adding that Kohli's confrontational attitude is putting pressure on his teammates.
2017-03-06 06:00:15 Read More

Temerity blows Invitation Cup field away

All the talk of overwhelming favourite Hall Of Famer winning the coveted title failed as Pesi Shroff-trained Temerity galloped to clinch the showpiece event in front of a record 22,500 spectators at the Bangalore Turf Club here on Sunday.
2017-03-06 05:40:39 Read More

Conte demands Champions League diet for Chelsea

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte hates not being in the Champions League and has made it his mission to ensure the Premier League leaders consistently qualify for Europe's elite competition.
2017-03-06 05:39:30 Read More

Barcelona seek miracle as Bayern, Real eye quarters

Barcelona striker Neymar vowed his side will throw everything at Paris Saint-Germain in their bid to overturn a four-goal deficit in the Champions League last 16 this week.
2017-03-06 05:34:32 Read More

Bangalore Races: Temerity produced a shocker

Hot favourite Hall Of Famer finished down the field after leading till 200 metres from the winning post.
2017-03-06 05:25:45 Read More

Root hails England's strength in win over West Indies

Joe Root smashed an undefeated 90 as England claimed a four-wicket win over the West Indies but he was quick to salute Chris Woakes and Jason Roy who also hit impressive half-centuries.
2017-03-06 05:15:17 Read More

Plan was to grind it out: Renshaw

Renshaw had no interruptions for over three hours (200 minutes) as he stayed rooted to the crease even as the Indians attacked relentlessly with bounce, spin and words.
2017-03-06 05:14:08 Read More

Bengaluru Test: Sledge-fest within a slugfest on Day 2

On a day of intense cricket, Ishant provided comical relief especially after the stares exchanged by R Ashwin and David Warner had generated some heat earlier.
2017-03-06 05:10:12 Read More

Harrison and Baker speed to yearly bests in US championships

Top hurdler Keni Harrison and up-and-coming sprinter Ronnie Baker ran the fastest times in the world this year at the US indoor championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Sunday.
2017-03-06 04:57:48 Read More

Captain Kohli hits the rocky road

Kohli has already moved away from his five-bowler theory, and on Sunday, there were some decisions which can come under scrutiny.
2017-03-06 04:55:30 Read More

Sergio Aguero on target as Manchester City go third

A fifth goal in three games from Sergio Aguero, whose future at the club has been clouded by the recent impact of Gabriel Jesus, paved the way for Manchester City's seventh victory in eight unbeaten games.
2017-03-06 03:21:02 Read More

Live: India v Australia, 2nd Test, Day 3, Bangalore

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of India Australia 2nd Test, Day 3 on Times of India
2017-03-06 03:13:22 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2017 Nominees: Golf

Ahead of the 2017 Times of India Sports Awards to be held on March 20, hereâ€™s a recap of the how these four Indian golfers fared last year.
2017-03-06 03:07:07 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2017 Nominees: Golf

Ahead of the 2017 Times of India Sports Awards to be held on March 20, hereâ€™s a recap of the how these four Indian golfers fared last year.
2017-03-06 03:07:07 Read More

'We hope to build a series of boat races across India'

Former power boat world champion Martin Sanborn believes that CS and Gill's participation this year will help us build a series of multiple races across India in the future.
2017-03-06 02:52:53 Read More

Root, Woakes steer England to win against West Indies

Responding to West Indies' total of 225 all out after they chose to bat first, England reached 226/6 off 48.2 overs to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead with the final match to be played in Barbados next Thursday.
2017-03-06 02:39:42 Read More

Baleno zoom to victory in Powerboat Indian GP

Coleman siblings win Race 3 too while Santosh and Robinson make their tally count.
2017-03-06 02:35:57 Read More

Matt Renshaw laughs off Virat Kohli's 'toilet' sledge

Young Australian opener Matt Renshaw has belied his age with the way he has batted so far on the tour of India and on Sunday, he was equally impressive in negotiating the constant sledging from Virat Kohli.
2017-03-05 14:22:59 Read More

Matt Renshaw laughs off Virat Kohli's 'toilet' sledge

There's nothing wrong with Indian batting line-up: Pujara

Indian batsmen have been outwitted by Australian spinners in the ongoing Test series but Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday insisted that there is "nothing wrong" with their batting line-up.
2017-03-05 13:15:06 Read More

Haryana sports minister rejects Sakshi Malik's claim

Haryana sports minister Anil Vij on Sunday rejected Sakshi Malik's claim that the state government was yet to honour its "promises" made to her for winning an Olympics bronze medal.
2017-03-05 13:01:56 Read More

2nd Test, Day 2 talking points: To review or not to

Here's a look at the major talking points from the second day's play of the second Test between India and Australia in Bangalore.
2017-03-05 12:09:00 Read More

Aussie spinners wreaking havoc against India: Ganguly

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday praised the Australian bowlers, saying that he has never witnessed two spinners wreaking such havoc against Indian batsmen as Nathan Lyon and Steve O'Keefe.
2017-03-05 11:31:55 Read More

Muslim swimmers can race wearing 'burkinis' in England

Muslim women swimmers have won the right to race in loose-fitting full body outfits or 'burkinis' while taking part in amateur swimming competitions in England.
2017-03-05 09:32:01 Read More

India reduce Australia to 163/5 at tea on Day 2

Australia scored 76 runs in the second to put India under pressure, but Australiaâ€™s intent to score runs was an opportunity for India to take wickets. Three came in the session for India as the visitors went in to tea on 163 for five, trailing India by only 26 runs.
2017-03-05 06:21:42 Read More

PAGE 12

2nd Test: Renshaw, Marsh put Australia in lead

Australia managed to stay ahead mainly riding on Matt Renshaw and Shaun Marsh supreme effort in the middle, battling a difficult pitch and a disciplined Indian bowling attack on day two. Australia finished the day on 237 for six, with a lead of 48 runs.
2017-03-05 06:21:42 Read More

Querrey shocks Nadal to lift ATP Acapulco title

Unseeded American Sam Querrey stunned second-seeded Rafael Nadal 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) on Saturday to win the ATP Mexico Open and end the Spaniard's run of perfection in Acapulco.
2017-03-05 05:38:27 Read More

Djokovic has lost his edge, says former mentor Pilic

Novak Djokovic has lost the tenacity which enabled him to rule men's tennis for a number of years, former mentor Niki Pilic said on Saturday.
2017-03-05 04:41:06 Read More

Live: India v Australia, 2nd Test, Day 2, Bangalore

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of India Australia 2nd Test, Day 2 on Times of India
2017-03-05 03:03:23 Read More

Wenger rocked as rampant Reds punish Sanchez risk

Arsene Wenger's decision to leave Alexis Sanchez on the bench backfired as first half goals from Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane set Liverpool on course for a vital 3-1 win over Arsenal on Saturday.
2017-03-05 02:59:53 Read More

Wenger rocked as rampant Reds punish Sanchez risk

If team wants me to open in Tests, I'll think: Rohit

While Rohit Sharma wouldn't comment on whether he would like to replicate his role of an ODI opener in Tests as well but he wouldn't mind thinking about it if the team management asks him so.
2017-03-05 02:52:28 Read More

I'm pleased to get wicket of 'head of snake' Kohli: Lyon

"Kohli is one of the best players in the world. He is obviously the head of the snake if you want to put it in Dale Steyn's terms. So it's quite pleasing to take Kohli's wicket," Nathan Lyon said after first day's play.
2017-03-04 15:35:29 Read More

Ashwin can run through Australia on this track: Rahul

India's lone performer KL Rahul is hopeful that premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin would be able to match Nathan Lyon's performance on a track that has crumbled on the first day itself.
2017-03-04 14:24:22 Read More

Watched a lot of Ashwin tapes but stuck to my strength: Lyon

"I don't know what to say. I watched a lot of Ashwin tapes, but I stuck to my strength of getting bounce. I bowled about 1200 balls in Dubai," Lyon said at the end of the first day's play.
2017-03-04 12:39:14 Read More

Watched a lot of Ashwin tapes but stuck to my strength: Lyon

2nd Test, Day 1 talking points: Lyon's share of wickets

Here's a look at the major talking points from the first day's play of the second Test between India and Australia in Bangalore.
2017-03-04 11:59:12 Read More

Haryana Govt yet to fulfill promise, says Sakshi Malik

Olympics bronze medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik on Saturday claimed that she has not yet received the incentives promised to her by the Haryana government after her historic medal at the Rio Games.
2017-03-04 11:21:04 Read More

South Africa crush New Zealand, take ODI series 3-2

South Africa needed less than 33 overs to overhaul New Zealand's 149 with Faf du Plessis ending the game with a boundary which also brought up his half-century. The two sides start a three-Test series next Wednesday.
2017-03-04 08:09:33 Read More

2nd Test: Spinners keep Australia in control at tea

India lost Virat Kohli (12) and Ajinkya Rahane (17) in the second session with Lyon taking two wickets and Steve O'Keefe accounting for KArun Nait
2017-03-04 06:51:35 Read More

2nd Test: Lyon career-best dismantles India on Day 1

On a pitch that would normally be ideal to bat in the first two days, India, opting to bat first, were bundled out for 189. Lyon claimed a career-best 8 for 50, rivalling his fellow spinner Steve Oâ€™Keefeâ€™s first Test heroics.
2017-03-04 06:51:35 Read More

Rafael Nadal advances to Mexican Open final

Rafael Nadal routed Croatia's Marin Cilic 6-1, 6-2 on Friday night to advance to the Mexican Open final.
2017-03-04 04:04:02 Read More

Nadal roars into ATP Acapulco showdown with Querrey

Two-time champion Rafael Nadal raced past third-seeded Marin Cilic 6-1, 6-2 to reach the ATP Mexico Open final, where his perfect Acapulco record will be put to the test by Sam Querrey.
2017-03-04 04:04:02 Read More

LIVE: India v Australia, 2nd Test, Day 1

Live Commentary & Live cricket score updates of India Australia 2nd Test Day 1 on Times of India
2017-03-04 03:22:14 Read More

Wins, fans keep me going: Roger Federer

Roger Federer, who's triumphing on big tennis platforms at 35, says victories and love of the fans are what keep sport legends going late in their career.
2017-03-04 03:02:39 Read More

1st ODI: Morgan century leads England to 45-run win

Extending an excellent run of form from the previous ODI series in India in January, captain Eoin Morgan stroked a polished 107 to pace England to 296/6, paving way for a 45-run victory against West Indies.
2017-03-04 02:51:04 Read More

Live Blog: New Zealand v South Africa, 5th ODI

Catch all the live cricket score updates, ball by ball cricket commentary from the 5th ODI between New Zealand and South Africa in Auckland.
2017-03-04 02:49:50 Read More

Kerala HC sends notice to BCCI on Sreesanth's plea

The Kerala High Court on Friday issued notice to the BCCI on a plea filed by tainted Indian cricketer S Sreesanth, challenging the life ban imposed on him by the disciplinary committee of the cricket body.
2017-03-03 12:13:28 Read More

Olympic Task Force engages with eminent Indian athletes

The eight-member Olympic Task Force (OTF) constituted to recommend the roadmap for improving India's performance in the next three Olympics, held its third meeting here on Friday.
2017-03-03 11:31:37 Read More

Kohli dismisses Smith's pressure remark as mind games

"Me? As a team? Does it look like (under pressure). I'm pretty relaxed. I'm happy. I'm smiling. It's fine, those are his views. I think it's time we focus on our skills more than what Australia is saying or preparing like," Virat Kohli said.
2017-03-03 10:04:02 Read More

Australia unchanged for second Test against India

Captain Steve Smith, who led from the front with a gritty century in Australia's second innings, said he had no hesitations in declaring the same XI for the second Test at Bangalore's Chinnaswamy Stadium.
2017-03-03 09:39:35 Read More

Australia unchanged for second Test against India

You'll not see Pune-like bad performance again: Kohli

Ahead of the second Test against Australia starting on Saturday, captain Virat Kohli said the hosts have learnt their lessons from the debacle, adding that it was a rare collective failure for the Indians.
2017-03-03 09:02:27 Read More

Novak Djokovic knocked out of Acapulco by Nick Kyrgios

Novak Djokovic, who was back in action this week for the first time since his shock second-round exit at the Australian Open, looked rusty in losing 7-6 (11/9), 7-5 in the quarter-finals of the tournament.
2017-03-03 06:48:23 Read More

2nd Test: Series on the line for India after shock defeat

Stung by the humiliating defeat in the series-opener, Virat Kohli will face the toughest battle of his fledgling captaincy career when India take on a resurgent Australia in the second Test in Bangalore.
2017-03-03 06:35:43 Read More

Fearing injury, Ashish Nehra pulls out of Delhi team

The left-arm pacer has now returned to Delhi and the selectors have sent Pawan Suyal as replacement.
2017-03-03 04:18:54 Read More

Clear CT scan allays fears over Fernando Torres

Spanish football breathed a sigh of relief after a CT scan on Fernando Torres revealed the Atletico Madrid striker suffered no traumatic brain injuries in a sickening on-field clash.
2017-03-03 03:53:14 Read More

Virat Kohli has a lot of Australian in him: Michael Clarke

Clarke, who is here in the role of a commentator, spoke at length about his debut, pitches, Virat Kohli and the Australian team.
2017-03-03 03:42:51 Read More

Anil Kumble: It's just 22 yards, can we move on now?

India's coach stresses on the need to look ahead and target win instead of continuing Pune pitch talk.
2017-03-03 03:14:01 Read More

French Open reluctant to hand Maria Sharapova wild card

French Tennis Federation president Bernard Giudicelli said organisers would face a moral dilemma if they handed Maria Sharapova a wild card which she would need as her world ranking has disappeared during her absence.
2017-03-03 03:10:11 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2017 Nominees: Cricket

Ahead of the 2017 Times of India Sports Awards to be held on March 20, hereâ€™s a recap of how these four Indian cricketers fared last year.
2017-03-03 02:48:34 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2017 Nominees: Cricket

Ahead of the 2017 Times of India Sports Awards to be held on March 20, hereâ€™s a recap of how these four Indian cricketers fared last year.
2017-03-03 02:48:34 Read More

Clarke cautions Aussies ahead of Bengaluru Test

Ahead of the second cricket Test against India in Bengaluru from Saturday, former Australia skipper Michael Clarke on Thursday cautioned the visitors that the home side will bounce back harder, especially after the humiliating loss in the opening Test in Pune.
2017-03-02 15:27:58 Read More

Clarke cautions Aussies ahead of Bengaluru Test

Kohli's record better than Sachin, says Ganguly

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Thursday backed current incumbent Virat Kohli after the humiliating 333-run loss against Australia in the first cricket Test match at Pune.
2017-03-02 12:32:26 Read More

No question of dropping Ajinkya Rahane: Anil Kumble

India coach Anil Kumble on Thursday made it clear that Karun Nair's one triple century cannot outshine the two years of "extremely successful" stint of Ajinkya Rahane and dropping the experienced middle-order batsman from the playing XI is out of question.
2017-03-02 11:51:09 Read More

Starc remains Australia's biggest weapon, says Marsh

Fast bowler Mitchell Starc remains Australia's most potent weapon with the ball despite their spinners stealing the show in the series opener against India, teammate Mitchell Marsh said on Thursday.
2017-03-02 11:29:54 Read More

I only wish to compete with myself: Rohit Sharma

It has been a painful four months for Rohit Sharma having undergone a hamstring surgery but the talented batsman is not losing his sleep over fighting out for a middle-order slot with Ajinkya Rahane and Karun Nair.
2017-03-02 11:27:34 Read More

Team didn't play to its potential in Pune, says Kumble

Head coach Anil Kumble on Thursday said the Indian cricket team did not play to its potential in the Pune Test, where they lost to Australia by a mammoth 333-run margin.
2017-03-02 10:38:02 Read More

Team didn't play to its potential in Pune, says Kumble

Head coach Anil Kumble on Thursday said the Indian cricket team did not play to its potential in the Pune Test, where they lost to Australia by a mammoth 333-run margin.
2017-03-02 10:38:02 Read More

Federer stunned by world 116 Donskoy in Dubai

Roger Federer squandered three match points and fell to a shock 3-6, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/5) defeat to Russian world number 116 Evgeny Donskoy in Dubai on Wednesday.
2017-03-02 04:54:28 Read More

Bhupathi asks players to undergo fitness tests before Uzbek clash

Mahesh Bhupathi, India's newly-appointed Davis Cup non-playing captain, got down to business, dashing off e-mails to players, asking them to complete a bunch of fitness tests before the second-round clash against Denis Itsomin's Uzbekistan in Bengaluru from April 7 to 9.
2017-03-02 04:36:43 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2017 Nominees: Badminton

Ahead of the 2017 Times of India Sports Awards to be held on March 20, hereâ€™s a recap of how these four badminton stars fared last year.
2017-03-02 04:23:41 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2017 Nominees: Badminton

Ahead of the 2017 Times of India Sports Awards to be held on March 20, hereâ€™s a recap of how these four badminton stars fared last year.
2017-03-02 04:23:41 Read More

Fit Rohit Sharma keen to join Mumbai

Rohit, who had suffered a thigh injury while batting during the fifth ODI against New Zealand in October, took to Twitter to announce his comeback.
2017-03-02 03:00:33 Read More

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Bangalore Test: India get down to team bonding

The defeat against Australia has hurt, but Virat Kohli and his men appear to have absorbed the blow and are preparing to land one right back in their next challenge.
2017-03-02 02:49:07 Read More

Kohli, Ashwin chosen for Polly Umrigar and Dilip Sardesai awards

India skipper Virat Kohli was on Wednesday named for the prestigious Polly Umrigar award while all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin will be presented the Dilip Sardesai award at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) annual awards on March 8.
2017-03-01 16:29:01 Read More

20 wickets in 52.4 overs: Dhoni speaks to Eden curator

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni spoke to Eden Gardens curator Sujan Mukherjee about the excessive seam movement during their low-scoring Vijay Hazare Trophy encounter in which Jharkhand beat Saurashtra by 42 runs.
2017-03-01 13:47:42 Read More

Home loss to South Africa galvanised Australia: Warner

Australia's defeat in the home series against South Africa helped them galvanise, opening batsman David Warner said on Wednesday ahead of the second Test against India.
2017-03-01 11:30:41 Read More

De Matos named as head coach of India U-17 WC team

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Wednesday appointed Portugal's Luis Norton de Matos as the head coach of the India U-17 World Cup team for the forthcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017.
2017-03-01 10:34:07 Read More

Vijay differs with match referee, says Pune wicket was not poor

Talking about the unexpected surrender in the Pune Test, Murali Vijay said the Indian bowlers did a good job but conceding a big lead with a poor batting display in the first innings cost the team dear.
2017-03-01 10:16:46 Read More

Jitu Rai wins gold, Amanpreet settles for silver in ISSF World Cup

Jitu Rai shot a total of 230.1, a world record, to finish on top of the podium, while Amanpreet, who was leading for a major part of the final, had to be satisfied with the silver medal after aggregating 226.9.
2017-03-01 09:42:10 Read More

India won't have butterfingers at Bengaluru, says Murali Vijay

India opener Murali Vijay said it was a challenge for his team to show their character and bounce back in the remainder of the series against Australia after a massive defeat in the first Test in Pune.
2017-03-01 09:17:57 Read More

The Emirati summer of Mark Cavendish

Times of India Sports caught up with Cavendish, the finest sprinter in professional cycling at the moment, for an exclusive chat at the end of the 2017 Abu Dhabi Tour
2017-03-01 08:48:51 Read More

No one will die if I lose No. 1 ranking: Andy Murray

Andy Murray may have a million match-faces, but he doesn't give much away by way of expression during media interactions. A blank face, a flat pitch. Until you introduce the subject of his knighthood.The World No.1's eyes light up, a hint of colour, a twitch of the lips. And a smile surfaces, even if reluctantly .
2017-03-01 04:25:50 Read More

Novak Djokovic made to work hard on return in Mexico

Novak Djokovic had not played since his shock second round exit at the Australian Open in January, and showed signs of ring-rustiness before defeating Klizan 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) before a raucous Mexican crowd.
2017-03-01 03:57:21 Read More

TOISA 2017: The gold standard in Indian sport is back

The Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) is a humble tribute to all the lion hearts of Indian sport who have done the country proud.
2017-03-01 03:19:09 Read More

TOISA 2017: The gold standard in Indian sport is back

The Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) is a humble tribute to all the lion hearts of Indian sport who have done the country proud.
2017-03-01 03:19:09 Read More

Mahindra Scorpio TOISA 2017 Jury: The best select the best

Ahead of the 2017 Times of India Sports Awards to be held on March 20, hereâ€™s a look at the selection panel.
2017-03-01 03:04:37 Read More

TOISA 2017 Jury: The best select the best

Ahead of the 2017 Times of India Sports Awards to be held on March 20, hereâ€™s a look at the selection panel.
2017-03-01 03:04:37 Read More

Broad rates Pune surface `Poor', ICC seeks BCCI response

The ICC on Tuesday announced that match-referee for the first Test between India and Australia, Chris Broad, rated the Pune pitch as â€œpoorâ€œ.
2017-03-01 03:04:21 Read More

Broad rates Pune surface `Poor', ICC seeks BCCI response

The ICC on Tuesday announced that match-referee for the first Test between India and Australia, Chris Broad, rated the Pune pitch as â€œpoorâ€œ.
2017-03-01 03:04:21 Read More

Broad rates Pune surface `Poor', ICC seeks BCCI response

The ICC on Tuesday announced that match-referee for the first Test between India and Australia, Chris Broad, rated the Pune pitch as â€œpoorâ€œ.
2017-03-01 03:04:21 Read More

Rusty Wawrinka dumped out in Dubai Open upset

Holder Stan Wawrinka was sensationally dumped out of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Tuesday as his form collapsed following an early 4-1 lead. Wawrinka was beaten 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 in the first round by outsider Damir Dzumhur.
2017-02-28 13:40:26 Read More

Shooting legend Debevec hits out at ISSF, Abhinav Bindra

The ISSF and its athletes committee, headed by Abhinav Bindra, received brickbats from three-time Olympic medallist Rajmond Debevec, who said gender equality in 2020 Olympics could have been achieved without scrapping the existing three events.
2017-02-28 12:56:31 Read More

Marijne appointed Indian women hockey team's coach

Former Dutch women's national coach Sjoerd Marijne has been appointed the chief coach of the Indian women's hockey team for the next four years. Marijne will be working with fellow Dutchman Eric Wonink, who will take charge as the analytical coach.
2017-02-28 12:03:35 Read More

Virat Kohli will be back bigger and stronger, says Starc

Mitchell Starc triggered India's downfall in the Pune Test by claiming the wickets of Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli in quick succession in the first innings before left-arm spinner Steve O'Keefe took charge.
2017-02-28 09:23:27 Read More

Jitu Rai wins bronze medal in ISSF World Cup

Jitu Rai shot a total of 216.7 in the eight-man final to finish third on the podium. The gold went to Japan's Tomoyuki Matsuda with a world record total of 240.1 points, while Vietnam's Xuan Vinh Hoang claimed silver with 236.6 points.
2017-02-28 08:07:55 Read More

Bengaluru to offer up 'sporting' pitch for second Test

Many believe India's ploy to roll out a turning track backfired on the hosts, who would do well not to ask for a similar pitch as they chase a series-levelling victory in the second Test from Saturday.
2017-02-28 07:00:45 Read More

Djokovic eyes fun in Acapulco after Aussie nightmare

29-year-old world number two Novak Djokovic makes his bow in the Acapulco tournament on Tuesday, his first match since tumbling out of the Australian Open last month in the second round against Denis Istomin.
2017-02-28 06:23:20 Read More

Ben Stokes deserves IPL windfall: Ian Botham

England all-rounder Ben Stokes set a record for an overseas player in the cash-rich Indian Premier League Twenty20 competition when Rising Pune Supergiants shelled out Rs 14.5 crore for him at last week's auction.
2017-02-28 04:01:56 Read More

â€˜Go for it mate' Sriram told Oâ€™Keefe

Sridharan Sriram is the proverbial insider. If he were dealing in shares, he would have been charged with breaking a few laws, but luckily his forte is exchanging cricketing notes rather than stock information.
2017-02-28 03:41:22 Read More

'Indecision' Review System: India get 17 out of 55 calls right

He may have been a vocal advocate of Decision Review System but Kohli's dismal success ratio indicates that calling for referrals is not exactly his 'calling card'. The five-match England series against India was start of India using DRS -- something they had strong reservations during Dhoni's era.
2017-02-27 13:58:58 Read More

Padukone: My triumph got Indian badminton recognition

Indian great Prakash Padukone, who will be the chief guest at the All England Open Championships next month, said Indian badminton getting its due was the highlight of his landmark 1980 victory in the tournament.
2017-02-27 13:33:07 Read More

I talk sense so Australians listen to me, says Sriram

Australia's spin consultant Sridharan Sriram, who has been credited for Steeve O'Keefe's sensational performance in the first Test against India, feels it's not the name of a coach but his inputs that earn him respect from players.
2017-02-27 12:25:25 Read More

ISSF World Cup: Ankur Mittal wins silver in men's double trap

Fireworks followed two days of lull with Ankur Mittal clinching the silver medal in a marathon double trap final after the duo of Jitu Rai and Heena Sidhu claimed the top prize in 10m air pistol mixed event at the ISSF World Cup on Monday.
2017-02-27 11:15:18 Read More

Kohli named captain of the year at ESPNcricinfo Awards

Winners were selected by an independent jury including former cricket greats, ESPNcricinfo's senior editors, comprising Ian Chappell, Mahela Jayawardene, Ramiz Raja, Isa Guha, Sambit Bal, Courtney Walsh, Mark Butcher and Simon Taufel among others.
2017-02-27 11:02:45 Read More

ISSF WC: Jitu-Heena pair wins mixed event for 10m air pistol

In an event where coordination plays a key role, Jitu Rai teamed up with Heena Sidhu to finish ahead of Japan's Yukari Konishi and Tomoyuki Matsuda 5-3. Slovenia's Naphaswan Yangpaiboon and Kevin Venta were placed third.
2017-02-27 09:40:49 Read More

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Saina not someone special that I must beat: Sindhu

India Open Super Series: Sindhu beats Saina to enter semis

Ashwin ruled out of IPL due to sports hernia injury

IPL 2017: The heroes of Hyderabad's title triumph

Virat let emotions affect his batting against Oz: Ganguly

IPL 10: 5 foreigners who could impact their new teams

Kohli's friendship comment said in heat of moment: Warne

Once I wanted to pick up the stump and stab Kohli: Ed Cowan

IPL 10: AB de Villiers to lead RCB if Virat Kohli is unavailable

Tendulkar calls Pujara 'silent warrior', praises Umesh, Saha

New Zealand's World Cup hero Elliott quits internationals

Second blow for RCB, Rahul may miss IPL 10

It's a 'tame' affair: No fireworks at IPL GC meet

Federer, Kyrgios advance to Miami Open semi-finals

2nd T20I: Shadab shines again as Pakistan deny West Indies

2nd T20I: Shadab shines again as Pakistan deny West Indies

India Open Super Series 2017: Sindhu v Saina in blockbuster Q/F

India Open: Sindhu, Saina to clash in blockbuster quarterfinal

Sachin Tendulkar unveils new fan engagement app, 100MB

Ashwin's dig: March 30 will be known as 'World Apology Day'

BCCI to felicitate 'Fab Five' at IPL opening ceremony

No issues between Dhoni and myself, says Smith

BCCI officials don't need COA approval to call SGM: Vinod Rai

India Open: Jerry Chopra-N Sikki Reddy exit in second round

ICC rankings: Rahul zooms to career best rank of 11th

Hodge apologises to Kohli over injury comments

Kohli says friendship comment 'blown out of proportion'

Nadal beats Sock in Miami quarters, Nishikori out

Scheduling keeps India on top

'Hideous' Ronaldo statue sparks social media laughs

Diligent Umesh Yadav revs it up

Venus beats Kerber in Miami semi, Konta ousts Halep

Venus beats Kerber in Miami semi, Konta ousts Halep

Virat Kohli is a 'flog', says Merv Hughes

Government unlikely to allow India-Pakistan cricket in Dubai

Karthik ton powers Tamil Nadu to Deodhar Trophy triumph

Karthik ton powers Tamil Nadu to Deodhar Trophy triumph

I've always enjoyed sledging in any format of the game: Saha

India Open: Sindhu, Saina breeze into second round

Pakistan ban fast bowler Mohammad Irfan for one year

Sameer Verma stuns Son Wan Ho to enter second round

Smith not temperamentally sound to lead Australia: O'Keeffe

Aussie media slams 'classless', 'egomaniac', 'childish' Virat Kohli

Brazil book World Cup berth, Argentina tumble

Federer, Nadal reach Miami quarter-finals, Wawrinka out

Will handshakes too become thing of the past?

Anju, fellow contestants push for Athens medal upgrades

Sharapova feels vindicated and empowered after doping ban

Sharapova feels vindicated and empowered after doping ban

South Africa take New Zealand series after being saved by rain

FIFA bans Lionel Messi for four World Cup qualifying games

Sunil Chhetri's late goal helps India beat Myanmar

Sunil Chhetri's late goal helps India beat Myanmar

Test player Jadeja, lethal Umesh are net gains for Kohli

How India reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Dharamsala

If something pokes us, we give it right back: Virat Kohli

Recovering Virat Kohli hints at belated entry to IPL 10

Umesh, Rahul, Jadeja and Pujara headline series win

Steve Smith apologises for losing control over emotions

Steve Smith apologises for losing control over emotions

India reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy with 2-1 series victory

4th Test: Did Steve Smith abuse Murali Vijay?

Now I feel satisfied that I am good across formats: Jadeja

Talking points: Jadeja's gutsy knock & Smith's rare failure

India's Special Olympics Winter Games champions felicitated

Kolkata to host FIFA U-17 World Cup final

Wade, Jadeja get into argument post Maxwell dismissal

Mary Kom eyes comeback at Asian Championship

Mary Kom eyes comeback at Asian Championship

Bhubaneswar to host men's Hockey World Cup 2018

India need 87 more runs to win Border-Gavaskar Trophy

'Kohli may be saving for IPL by skipping 4th Test'

England, Germany stay on World Cup course

Shadab stars on debut as Pakistan ease past WI

India women lose to Canada 1-3 ahead of HWL

Live score: India v Australia, 4th Test, Dharamsala

Shaun Tait retires from all forms of cricket

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