Sports News For The Year 2018 and Month Aug

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Sports News For The Year 2018 and Month Aug

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Virat Kohli shields Prithvi Shaw from Sachin Tendulkar shadow

Indian captain Virat Kohli warned India's notoriously demanding fans to not compare Prithvi Shaw to anyone yet or to put him in a space where he starts feeling pressure. Shaw was earmarked as a future star when as a 14-year-old he hit a record 546 off 330 balls in a Mumbai school game in 2013.His game against West Indies in Rajkot is the latest buzz.
2018-10-11 09:12:40 Read More

Impressive Novak Djokovic gets revenge to make Shanghai quarters

Novak Djokovic enjoyed a measure of revenge as he booked his spot in the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals with a 6-4, 6-0 demolition of Marco Cecchinato on Thursday.
2018-10-11 09:10:11 Read More

Unhappy with SG, Virat Kohli wants Dukes to be used for all Tests

"The Dukes ball, I think, is the most suited ball for Test cricket. If there's a situation I would vouch for that to be used all over the world because of the consistency of the ball and how the bowlers are in the game at any stage, even the spinners, because the seam is so hard and upright," Virat Kohli said.
2018-10-11 08:44:35 Read More

EXCLUSIVE - Chahal: Dhoni can read bowlers from behind the stumps

Under Mahendra Singh Dhoni's tutelage, many young cricketers have honed their skills in the cricketing arena and the exceptionally talented leg-spinner, Yuzvendra Chahal is one of those.
2018-10-11 07:59:57 Read More

2nd Test: India aim to be ruthless, West Indies seek redemption

After the hosts won the first Test by a record innings and 272 runs, there are hardly any signs that there will be a change in the script as the second Test in Hyderabad promises to be another run-feast.
2018-10-11 06:39:39 Read More

Silver for javelin thrower Sundar Singh Gurjar at Asian Para Games

India won a silver and a bronze in the Javelin throw at Asian Para Games on Thursday. While Sundar Singh Gurjar won a silver medal in the men's F46 category Rinku picked up a bronze medal to make it an India-dominated podium. The F46 category of disability covers upper limb deficiency, impaired muscle power or impaired range of movement.
2018-10-11 06:37:04 Read More

Pakistan vs Australia Live Cricket Score, 1st Test, Day 5

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2018-10-11 06:11:17 Read More

Indian women's hockey team goes down to Argentina

The Indian under-18 women's hockey team suffered its first loss of the Youth Olympics' five-a-side competition, going down 2-5 to hosts Argentina.
2018-10-11 05:17:14 Read More

Dhanraj Pillay: India playing laptop hockey, skill level down

India's World Cup preparations aren't really on the right track as such, with key players getting injured and the team losing matches it should have won; and when stalwarts like Dhanraj Pillay say that the "skill level in Indian hockey has gone down", the overall situation perhaps becomes a matter of concern, as far as the future of Indian hockey is concerned.
2018-10-11 05:10:18 Read More

India can win athletics medal in Tokyo: AFI chief

Four years ago, if someone said that India could win a medal in athletics at the Olympic Games, it would have seemed a bit far-fetched.
2018-10-11 04:58:15 Read More

Tsitsipas targets berth in ATP Finals

If Alexander Zverev is an athletic stride or two away from sealing a spot in the ATP Finals, Stefanos Tsitsipas is a good mile off, chasing an outside chance of making the eight-man London field.
2018-10-11 04:50:38 Read More

Economics scholar writes golden script in Para Asiad

Harvinder Singh, an economics scholar from the Punjabi University in Patiala, created history on Wednesday by winning India's first-ever Para Asian gold medal in archery.
2018-10-11 04:45:26 Read More

Blow to gymnasts' hopes of participating in World Championships

Indian gymnastics is in a deep mess. The bickering among officials has effectively killed any practical chance of the country's gymnasts participating at the upcoming World Championships in Doha.
2018-10-11 04:31:26 Read More

India-West Indies matches stay with Mumbai, Kolkata

The fourth ODI between India and West Indies, on Oct 29, will be held at the Wankhede Stadium, while the first T20I scheduled for November 4 will stay in Eden. Meanwhile, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is waiting to hear from Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) which is due to host the final T20I of the series on Nov 11.
2018-10-11 04:14:30 Read More

Match fixing, the curse of planet football

The anti-fraud operation that shook Belgian football on Wednesday is a reminder that the manipulation of matches, linked to betting or not, spares no country.
2018-10-11 03:57:09 Read More

'Forget about me,' Karim Benzema asks French football president

Karim Benzema made clear on Wednesday that he wishes Noel Le Graet, the president of the French football association (FFF), would stop talking about him.
2018-10-11 03:50:39 Read More

Even Lara and others didn't win in India, says Jason Holder

The popular reason being cited for West Indies' dismal show in Rajkot is that the current crop of players is more suited to play the shortest format of the game. But skipper Jason Holder said that in West Indies' history, the team has never won a Test match in India since 1994, a period during which Brian Lara and other greats too have been playing.
2018-10-11 03:33:40 Read More

Indian bowling coach bats for KL Rahul, Umesh Yadav

The second Test between India and West Indies begins on Friday. India's bowling coach Bharath Arun said that having lost the first Test, Indies will come hard at them, so there would be no let-up in intensity from India either. Further, Arun put to rest apprehensions on KL Rahul and Umesh Yadav saying that he is extremely confident of both the players.
2018-10-11 03:11:42 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo insists sex was 'completely consensual'

Cristiano Ronaldo insisted again Wednesday that he did not rape a woman he met in a Las Vegas hotel in 2009 and that their sexual encounter was "completely consensual", said his lawyer.
2018-10-11 03:05:39 Read More

Rishabh Pant set for ODI call-up against West Indies

Even though his wicketkeeping has come under the scanner, the 20-year-old's stock has been on the rise thanks to his batting exploits. The left-hander cracked 114 against England at The Oval in the final Test, and followed that up with a power-packed 84-ball 92 against the West Indies in the first Test at Rajkot.
2018-10-11 02:54:01 Read More

Bumrah must urgently address his no-ball issues: Sunil Gavaskar

The pitch had no part to play in the dismissals of the England batsmen as it was tremendous bowling by the Indian seamers that got the batsmen out, writes Gavaskar.
2018-08-31 03:01:05 Read More

4th Test: Curran fights but India bowl out England for 246

It was a tale of valour from a 20-year-old Surrey boy which stopped India from running away to a position of absolute strength on the first day of the fourth Test here on Thursday.
2018-08-31 02:42:05 Read More

Asian Games 2018 Live: Day 13

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2018-08-31 01:22:04 Read More

India at 2018 Asian Games: Day 12 Results

The seasoned Jinson Johnson and the women's 4x400m relay team were the joint stars with their golden show on the final day of the track-and-field competition in which India signed off 7 gold, 10 silver and 2 bronze medals, the country's best show since 1978.
2018-08-30 18:02:27 Read More

India's schedule at 2018 Asian Games on Day 13

A confident Indian women's hockey team will be desperate to end a long 36-year wait when it takes on Japan in the gold medal clash of the Asian Games. India also have medal interests in squash and boxing on Friday.
2018-08-30 18:01:08 Read More

That was not the last final I played: PV Sindhu

Though disappointed with another loss in the final, PV Sindhu said that she is learning from her mistakes and is keen to comeback stronger.
2018-08-30 16:25:47 Read More

Seema to donate Asiad pocket money for Kerala flood victims, asks others to do same

Asian Games bronze medal winner discus thrower Seema Punia will donate her entire pocket money of USD 700 and an additional one lakh rupees to help the flood affected people of Kerala.
2018-08-30 15:53:07 Read More

Indian athletics contingent produces best show after 1978

The Indian athletics contingent ended its Asian Games campaign with a best ever show since 1978 with Jinson Johnson and the women's 4x400 relay team providing a golden touch on the last day of the athletics competitions on Thursday.
2018-08-30 15:46:03 Read More

Nitu clinches second successive gold at world youth boxing championships

Defending champion Nitu (48kg) claimed her second successive gold at the world youth boxing championships with a gritty performance in the final on Thursday.
2018-08-30 15:18:50 Read More

Asiad loss is big setback, road to Olympics is lot tougher now: Harendra

Chief coach Harendra Singh slammed the Indian hockey team for making silly mistakes in the Asian Games semifinal against Malaysia and said the 6-7 loss has made Olympic qualification a lot tougher.
2018-08-30 14:41:27 Read More

Asian Games 2018: India's medal winners on Day 12

India won five medals on Day 12, all of which came from the track and field arena. The haul took India's medal tally to 59 medals on Thursday, which included 13 gold, 21 silver and 25 bronze.
2018-08-30 13:41:12 Read More

Malaysia stun defending champs India in hockey semis

Defending champions India were knocked out of the Asian Games gold medal contention and denied a direct entry into the 2020 Olympics, with Malaysia again proving to be their Achilles heel in the men's hockey semifinals.
2018-08-30 13:40:45 Read More

Asian Games: Seema Punia settles for bronze

Defending champion Seema Punia settled for a bronze in the women's discus throw event in the Asian Games on Thursday.
2018-08-30 13:14:28 Read More

India confident of ending 36-year Asiad gold wait in women's hockey

Having broken a 20-year-old jinx, a confident Indian women's hockey team will be desperate to end a long 36-year wait when it takes on Japan in the gold medal clash of the Asian Games on Friday.
2018-08-30 10:49:19 Read More

Dipika Pallikal's cousin shines but team fails against Hong Kong

The Indian women's squash team lost the all-important match against Hong Kong 1-2 to finish second in Group B, resulting in a tougher semifinal opponent in defending champions Malaysia at the Asian Games on Thursday.
2018-08-30 10:43:23 Read More

Live Score: Bumrah, Ishant rattle England innings

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2018-08-30 08:24:03 Read More

Gambhir backs Indian bowlers to hunt England

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2018-08-30 07:57:22 Read More

Sourav Ganguly advises India to not be overly buyoant

Ganguly reckons India's win at Trent Bridge has put the pressure back on hosts England ahead of the fourth Test beginning in Southampton on Thursday, with the five-match series tantalizingly poised at 2-1.
2018-08-30 05:51:39 Read More

I love the talent India have in their ranks: Warne

The spin wizard was in Southampton for a get-together of all the living Hampshire captains and caught up with TOI on the sidelines of the event.
2018-08-30 05:07:14 Read More

Serena, Venus set up duel at US Open

Get ready for the latest Grand Slam installment of Williams vs. Williams. One big difference this time: The superstar siblings will be meeting in the third round at the US Open, their earliest showdown at a major tournament in 20 years.
2018-08-30 04:47:58 Read More

Andy Murray true to word with second-round exit at US Open

Andy Murray lived up to his pre-tournament prediction that he would not win this year's US Open when he was beaten 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 by Spain's Fernando Verdasco in the second round on Wednesday.
2018-08-30 04:23:43 Read More

For Virat Kohli, change is the only constant

Be it the chubby little boy who changed himself to be the lean, mean man or the temperamental teenager who metamorphosed into an astute thinker of the game who knows how and where to show his emotions, Kohli has traversed the entire spectrum.
2018-08-30 04:14:25 Read More

Swapna Barman, Arpinder Singh ensure another 'golden' day for India

India once again excelled in the track and field events on Day 11 of the Asian Games in Jakarta, with triple-jumper Aripinder Singh and heptathlon athlete Swapna Barman clinching historic gold medals.
2018-08-30 03:51:32 Read More

Asiad medal assured, India's squash players tear into coaches

While senior players like Dipika Pallikal and Joshna Chinappa want a foreign coach, the present coach, Cyrus Poncha, has questioned the timing of their criticism
2018-08-30 03:14:34 Read More

'Had to mortgage land to support Arpinder’s training'

Triple-jumper Arpinder Singh's rise to the top is yet another story of an Indian athlete beating the obstacles to excel. Arpinder’s family was facing financial problems. His father Jagbir Singh, who retired as an hawaldar from the Indian Army in 1990, had to mortgage the one-and-a-half-acre land that the family possessed so that Arpinder could realise his dream of becoming an international athlete.
2018-08-30 02:51:24 Read More

Asian Games 2018 Live: Day 12

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2018-08-30 01:28:10 Read More

Asian Games: Gold for rickshaw-puller’s daughter in heptathlon

On Wednesday, Swapna Barman, the 21-year-old daughter of a rickshaw-puller and a tea-picker won India’s first heptathlon gold in the Asian Games, working her way through the seven events spread out over two days. Barman, with a bandage on her jaw and her now-famous 12 toes encased in special shoes, took on the pain and Qingling during the last three events of the heptathlon — long jump, javelin and 800m.
2018-08-29 18:57:17 Read More

Trauma in aftermath of controversial 'gender' rule still haunts Dutee

The revision of a controversial 'gender' rule has left Dutee Chand free to compete anywhere but the double Asian Games silver medallist says she is still traumatised by the memories of her gruelling court battle to gain legitimacy.
2018-08-29 17:33:57 Read More

Asian Games: India's 4x400m mixed relay appeal rejected

India's silver medal in the 4x400m mixed relay will not be upgraded to gold after the country's protest against champions Bahrain was rejected by the Asian Games' Jury of Appeals for the athletics competition on Wednesday.
2018-08-29 17:25:41 Read More

India's schedule at 2018 Asian Games on Day 12

800m gold and silver medallist Manjit Singh and Jinson Johnson will look to replicate their show in the 1500m final scheduled on Day 12 of the 18th edition of the Asian Games as Indian athletes will feature in multiple athletics finals.
2018-08-29 17:01:02 Read More

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Golden girl Swapna Barman makes plea for customised shoes

The first Indian heptathlete to win an Asian Games gold, Swapna Barman - who has six toes in both her feet - produced her career-best performance by logging 6026 aggregate points from the seven events spread for two days.
2018-08-29 16:42:35 Read More

Kohli hints at playing unchanged XI in 4th Test vs England

R Ashwin has recovered from his hip injury and is fit to play the fourth Test against England, said Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who hinted that he would field an unchanged side on Thursday after changing the playing XI in each of the last 38 Tests.
2018-08-29 16:13:42 Read More

Asiad: India in women's hockey final after 20 years

The Indian women's hockey team made its first Asian Games final in 20 years, outlasting three-time champions China 1-0. India's only title at the Asiad came way back in 1982. India will now face Japan, who upset five-time champions South Korea 2-0 in the other semifinal.
2018-08-29 15:16:08 Read More

Swapna, Arpinder shine as India extend golden run in athletics

Heptathlete Swapna Barman added a dash of heroism to her historic gold medal, triple jumper Arpinder Singh personified the predictability that comes with the favourite tag as track-and-field remained India's happy hunting ground at the 18th Asian Games.
2018-08-29 15:11:46 Read More

Asian Games: Arpinder Singh jumps to gold

Arpinder Singh clinched India's first men's triple jump gold in 48 years with a jump of 16.77m in the Asian Games on Wednesday.
2018-08-29 14:44:29 Read More

Swapna first Indian heptathlete to win Asian Games gold

Swapna Barman on Wednesday created history by becoming the first Indian heptathlete to win an Asian Games gold here, a feat she achieved despite competing with pain due to a toothache.
2018-08-29 14:06:00 Read More

India at 2018 Asian Games: All Day 11 Results

Indian track and field athletes continued to shine at the 2018 Asian Games with Arpinder Singh and Swapna Barman winning gold medals in men's triple jump and women's heptathlon respectively on Wednesday.
2018-08-29 14:03:16 Read More

Asian Games: Sharath-Manika lose in mixed doubles TT semis, take bronze

The Indian mixed doubles table tennis pair of Achanta Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra bagged the first-ever bronze medal after going down in the semi-finals of the 18th Asian Games here on Wednesday.
2018-08-29 12:47:50 Read More

Asian Games: Dutee bags second medal, wins 200m silver

Dutee Chand joined her illustrious compatriots such as PT Usha in the list of athletes who have won more than one medal at the Asian Games as she added a silver to her kitty after finishing second earlier in the women's 100m dash on Wednesday.
2018-08-29 12:12:45 Read More

Asian Games 2018: India's medal winners on Day 11

The Indian mixed doubles tennis pair of Achanta Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra brought India's first doubles medal at the Asian Games in the sport as they had to contend with bronze after suffering the defeat at the hands of Chuqin Wang and Yingsha Sun of China in the semifinals.
2018-08-29 11:38:08 Read More

Wrestlers Bajrang, Vinesh in race for Khel Ratna award after 'golden' 2018

Champion wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat are in contention for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the country's highest sporting honour, after notching up gold medals in this year's Commonwealth Games and the ongoing Asian Games.
2018-08-29 10:27:45 Read More

4th Test: Buoyant India ready to carry winning momentum

Having made a commendable comeback from the brink of a series defeat, India will look to increase their stranglehold on hosts England to draw parity when the two teams square off for the fourth Test, on Wednesday.
2018-08-29 08:42:26 Read More

India vs England: Fair grass cover on pitch for fourth Test

The Indian team hadn't yet taken the field when coach Ravi Shastri knelt down on the Ageas Bowl pitch, trying to figure out its nature. He had his reasons - India have been in England for more than a month, but not once have played on a strip which looked green.
2018-08-29 04:56:55 Read More

India marks National Sports Day with 50 medals at Asiad, and counting

India celebrates its National Sports Day on Wednesday, on August the 29th - the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
2018-08-29 04:29:02 Read More

Asiad: It's silver as Sindhu comes up short against Tai Tzu

The last time PV Sindhu beat Tai Tzu Ying was at the Rio Olympics in 2016. Since then though, the Indian has come second best to the Chinese Taipei shuttler -- the two have met six times with Tai Tzu winning on all occasions. Tuesday was no different.
2018-08-29 03:37:57 Read More

Jobless Manjit Singh tends to his cattle, farm during breaks

A jobless man from Haryana's Ujhana village in Jind district gave India its most unexpected gold in Jakarta on Tuesday. Manjit Singh doesn't have a permanent job. He was on a two-year contract with the ONGC before the Asiad.
2018-08-29 03:19:35 Read More

Asian Games: Manjit Singh lands an unexpected 800m gold

That it came like a bolt from the blue off a personal best timing, ahead of his more famous compatriot Jinson Johnson, who took silver for an India 1-2, for the first time since the inaugural Asian Games in 1951, was doubly special.
2018-08-29 03:05:05 Read More

'Asiad TT bronze bigger than the CWG gold'

The men's team, comprising A Sharath Kamal, G Sathiyan and Anthony Amalraj, had created a sensation on Monday, beating formidable Japan. However, they failed to beat a superior South Korea in the semi-finals and settled for bronze.
2018-08-29 02:44:13 Read More

Asian Games 2018 Live: Day 11

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2018-08-29 01:18:36 Read More

Asian Games: Dutee Chand makes 200m final, Hima disqualified

Dutee Chand set herself up on course for a second Asian Games medal after qualifying for the women's 200m final but Hima Das suffered a heartbreak as she was disqualified for a false start on Tuesday.
2018-08-28 17:28:31 Read More

Leander Paes dropped from Davis Cup World Group tie against Serbia

Veteran Leander Paes was on Tuesday dropped from the Indian Davis Cup squad for the World Group away tie against Serbia scheduled from September 14 to 16.
2018-08-28 17:12:46 Read More

India's schedule at 2018 Asian Games on Day 11

India's medal hopes continue to be rested on track athletes on the 11th day of the 18th Asian Games with Dutee Chand leading the charge in the women's 200m final. Women's hockey team will play China for a place in the final.
2018-08-28 17:10:13 Read More

I have learnt a lot watching Anderson bowl, says Shami

India speedster Mohammed Shami is amazed at how Jimmy Anderson is able to deceive batsmen with his guile even when he is not as quick as his Indian counterparts.
2018-08-28 17:03:38 Read More

Asian Games: Manjit outshines Jinson to win third athletics gold

Little-known Manjit Singh stole the limelight by leading a rare one-two for India in the men's 800m before the country was awarded a silver in the 400m mixed relay which made its debut at the Asian Games on Tuesday.
2018-08-28 16:36:07 Read More

India lodge protest against Bahrain in 4x400m mixed relay

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Tuesday lodged a protest against Bahrain for causing obstruction to Hima Das during the 4x400 mixed relay in which India finished second after MR Poovamma frittered away a good 30m lead.
2018-08-28 16:07:46 Read More

Asian Games: Manjit's unexpected gold steals the show after Sindhu's silver

Manjit Singh came from nowhere to snatch the men's 800m gold for the biggest medal of his life but finals continued to be a riddle for PV Sindhu, taking some sheen off her historic silver at the 18th Asian Games on Tuesday.
2018-08-28 15:16:12 Read More

India at 2018 Asian Games: All Day 10 Results

India witnessed the best day at the 18th edition of the Asian Games so far by winning nine medals including one gold, six silver and two bronze on Tuesday. Unheralded Manjit Singh surprised one and all as he pipped Jinson Johnson to claim the gold medal in the men's 800m event.
2018-08-28 14:46:53 Read More

Asian Games: India win silver, bronze in Kurash

India on Tuesday bagged two medals in Kurash, a form of wrestling indigenous to central Asia, with Pincky Balhara and Malaprabha Yallappa Jadhav winning silver and bronze respectively in the women's -52kg category at the ongoing Asian Games.
2018-08-28 13:32:00 Read More

Hockey: India maul Sri Lanka 20-0, face Malaysia in semis

Defending champions India made a mockery of Sri Lankan challenge pumping in 20 goals to remain unbeaten in the pool stages, setting up a tricky semi-final clash against Malaysia in the men's hockey competition at the Asian Games on Tuesday.
2018-08-28 11:43:42 Read More

Tai can definitely be beaten, there's no huge gap: Sindhu

Outplayed for the sixth successive time by Tai Tzu-Ying, but Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu insists she doesn't have any mental block against the world no 1, who can be beaten with a little more "patience".
2018-08-28 10:45:28 Read More

Asian Games: Pavitra, Sonia ousted in winless day for Indian boxers

Pavitra's valiant effort fell just short while Sonia Lather couldn't figure things out at all as Indian boxers endured a win-less day in the Asian Games.
2018-08-28 10:01:17 Read More

Asian Games 2018: India's medals winners on Day 10

PV Sindhu once again lost a major final, settling for a silver medal in women's singles badminton, which was India's first in the sport at the Asian Games.
2018-08-28 08:57:16 Read More

India's men bag historic table tennis bronze

Indian table tennis men's team settled for a historic bronze medal after losing 0-3 to South Korea in a lop-sided semifinal at the 18th Asian Games on Tuesday.
2018-08-28 08:30:25 Read More

Sindhu's finals jinx continues, wins silver

Sindhu has gone where no Indian badminton player has ever been before - getting country's first ever silver medal in the sport at the Asian Games after losing in the final of the women's singles event to World No. 1 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei.
2018-08-28 08:02:56 Read More

Silver for India in men, women compound archery

India suffered two heart-breaking losses to South Korea in the the men's and women's compound archery finals to settle for a silver each at the Asian Games on Monday.
2018-08-28 07:34:09 Read More

After Asiad silver, Neena Varakil to focus on family

The girl from Meppayur in Kozhikode, Kerala, heaved a sigh of relief when she cleared 6.51m on her fourth attempt in the women’s long jump at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta on Monday.
2018-08-28 04:24:18 Read More

India sweat over Ashwin's fitness

Ashwin suffered a groin strain at Trent Bridge and played through pain in the second innings, taking the last England wicket on the fifth morning.
2018-08-28 03:47:40 Read More

Ashwin is the best offspinner in Tests: Swann

Former England spinner Graeme Swann has high praise for the Indian offspinner, while maintaining that Aadil Rashid is No. 1 in T20s.
2018-08-28 03:20:10 Read More

I wanted to erase all my trauma and pain: Dutee

Fighting prejudice and lack of support, Dutee sprinted to prove the world wrong with a 100m Asian Games silver in Jakarta.
2018-08-28 02:47:37 Read More

Sindhu-Saina potboiler ends before climax

The World No. 3 Indian set up a gold-medal clash with Tai Tzu, who saw off the other senior Indian, Saina Newhal, in the semifinals.
2018-08-28 02:35:14 Read More

Asian Games 2018 Live Day 10: Dutee Chand and Hima Das qualify for 200m semi-final

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2018-08-28 01:28:24 Read More

After historic gold, Vinesh gets engaged at airport on return

The golden girl of Indian wrestling got engaged to long-time boyfriend Somvir Rathi on Saturday upon her return from Jakarta, where she became the first Indian woman to win a wrestling gold at the Asian Games. Vinesh and Somvir — a Greco-Roman wrestler — exchanged rings outside the arrival gates of IGI airport in the presence of their families and friends.
2018-08-27 23:14:15 Read More

Top-ranked Halep crashes out of US Open first round

World number one Simona Halep was swept aside 6-2, 6-4 by 44th-ranked Kaia Kanepi on Monday, the first top-seeded woman ever to lose in the US Open first round.
2018-08-27 17:59:08 Read More

Asian Games: Milkha Singh congratulates Neeraj, other athletes

Sprint legend Milkha Singh on Monday congratulated Neeraj Chopra and other Indian track and field medal winners on their outstanding performance at the ongoing Asian Games.
2018-08-27 17:35:47 Read More

India's schedule at 2018 Asian Games on Day 10

PV Sindhu will have a chance to script history as she fight it out with Tai Tzu Ying to claim India's first ever individual gold in badminton while men's and women's compound team will be up against Korea in archery final.
2018-08-27 17:28:47 Read More

Asian Games: Men's team assures India of historic TT medal

The Indian men's team did almost the unthinkable by beating fancied Japan 3-1 in the quarterfinals to assure the country its first-ever medal in table tennis in the history of the Asian Games on Monday.
2018-08-27 17:10:09 Read More

Asian Games: Varakil wins women's long jump silver

Neena Varakil gave India another silver medal from the athletics arena after she came second in the women's long jump event at the ongoing Asian Games on Monday.
2018-08-27 16:51:46 Read More

Asian Games: Sudha, Dharun win silver medals

Veteran Indian long distance runner Sudha Singh on Monday clinched a silver in women's 3000m steeplechase event in the Asian Games.
2018-08-27 16:38:53 Read More

BCCI elections will be conducted in next 90 days: CoA chief Vinod Rai

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) chief Vinod Rai on Monday said that BCCI elections will be held in next 90 days now that the Constitution has been adopted.
2018-08-27 16:25:03 Read More

Asian Games: Neeraj the 'spear' head as India win five medals on Day 9

Neeraj Chopra harvested another record-smashing gold in javelin throw as India's track-and-field athletes delivered a clutch of medals, while badminton ace PV Sindhu advanced to a historic final on a brilliant day for India at the 18th Asian Games.
2018-08-27 14:56:00 Read More

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Asian Games: Neeraj the 'spear' head as India win five medals on Day 9

Neeraj Chopra harvested another record-smashing gold in javelin throw as India's track-and-field athletes delivered a clutch of medals, while badminton ace PV Sindhu advanced to a historic final on a brilliant day for India at the 18th Asian Games.
2018-08-27 14:56:00 Read More

India at 2018 Asian Games: All Day 9 Results

Neeraj Chopra stole the limelight on Day 9 of the 2018 Asian Games as he created a new national record on his way to the men's javelin gold with a throw of 88.06 metres.
2018-08-27 14:40:14 Read More

India at 2018 Asian Games: All Day 9 Results

Neeraj Chopra stole the limelight on Day 9 of the 2018 Asian Games as he created a new national record on his way to the men's javelin gold with a throw of 88.06 metres.
2018-08-27 14:40:14 Read More

How Gopichand ensured India didn't lose Dutee Chand

In 2015 Pullela Gopichand was contacted by his good friend and conditioning coach N Ramesh. It was about Dutee Chand. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) had just cleared the Indian sprinter after she was suspended by the IAAF in 2014 for hyperandrogenism.
2018-08-27 13:27:45 Read More

Asian Games: Boxer Vikas Krishan storms into quarters

Chasing a third successive Asian Games medal, Indian boxer Vikas Krishan (75kg) made a strong start, out-punching Pakistan's Tanveer Ahmed in his pre-quarterfinal bout on Monday.
2018-08-27 11:17:31 Read More

Anderson 'uncatchable' once he breaks Test fast-bowling record: McGrath

James Anderson will not be caught once the England cricketer becomes the most prolific fast bowler in Test history, says Australia's current record-holder Glenn McGrath.
2018-08-27 10:26:02 Read More

Asian Games: India beat Nepal 2-0 in Sepaktakraw

Already out of reckoning, Indian men ended their campaign on a positive note, beating Nepal 2-0 in the last group B regu match of Sepak Takraw competition at the 18th Asian Games on Monday.
2018-08-27 10:21:43 Read More

Rani scores hat-trick in India's 5-0 win over Thailand

Skipper Rani Rampal scored a hat-trick as title contenders India outplayed Thailand 5-0 to storm into the semi-finals of the women's hockey competition at the 18th Asian Games on Monday.
2018-08-27 10:16:38 Read More

Gopichand proud of Saina and Sindhu's performances

It's no surprise then that Chief National Badminton Coach Pullela Gopichand is very happy about how Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu have fared at the Asian Games in Indonesia.
2018-08-27 09:52:33 Read More

Asian Games 2018: Historic day for Indian badminton

Monday has been a historic day for Indian badminton at the Asian Games. Saina Nehwal became the first Indian female shuttler to win an Asian Games medal, while PV Sindhu reached the women's singles final.
2018-08-27 08:16:24 Read More

Sindhu to fight for gold, Saina fetches bronze

Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu remained in the hunt for a historic Asian Games gold after a tense win over Japan's Yamaguchi but Saina settled for a bronze following her 10th straight defeat against world No. 1 Tai Tzu Ying.
2018-08-27 07:50:37 Read More

Asian Games 2018: India's medal winners on Day 9

​Ace India shuttler Saina Nehwal increased the medal count for India on the ninth day of the competition at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia on Monday.​
2018-08-27 06:26:02 Read More

Targeting a medal at Tokyo Olympics: Dutee Chand

The Asian Games 100m silver medallist said though she receives support from both the state government and Centre, she needs more to prepare herself for the 2020 Olympics.
2018-08-27 06:24:13 Read More

No salary hike for BCCI staff

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the richest cricket board in the world by a mile but its employees have been denied increments this year despite the board earning more than Rs 25,000 crore last fiscal. The BCCI has around a hundred people on its payroll, who report at its headquarters, called the Cricket Centre, at the Wankhede Stadium.
2018-08-27 06:01:33 Read More

Virat Kohli has Englishmen singing his paean

The English cricket-loving public (Asians apart) are a little high-nosed about their choices. Few players from other parts of the world catch their imagination but Virat Kohli seems to be part of that select band.
2018-08-27 03:36:17 Read More

Asian Games: Coach wanted to make Tajinderpal angry

Tajinderpal had almost ensured the men's shot put gold at the Asian Games gold with his first throw but was struggling to cross the 20-metre mark. Then his coach MS Dhillon shouted: "You die of shame!” And Toor threw 20.75m to win gold.
2018-08-27 03:14:57 Read More

Google remembers Don Bradman on his 110th birth anniversary

Born on this day in 1908 in Cootamundra, New South Wales, Don Bradman is widely regarded as the greatest batsman in the history of cricket. He is known for leading an Australian team known as "The Invincibles" on a record-breaking unbeaten tour of England.
2018-08-27 02:42:26 Read More

Hima, Dutee, Anas make their mark on Asiad track

Dutee Chand ran a near-perfect race to help India bag a silver in women’s 100m while Hima Das broke the national record and a fatigued Muhammad Anas came close to rewriting the record books in men’s and women’s 400m races, respectively, in the Asian Games on Sunday.
2018-08-27 02:29:03 Read More

Live Asian Games 2018: Day 9

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2018-08-27 01:19:18 Read More

Asian Games TT: Indian women enter quarters of team event

The Indian women table tennis players made a positive start to their campaign at the 18th Asian Games by reaching the quarterfinals of the team event on Sunday.
2018-08-26 17:40:52 Read More

India's schedule at 2018 Asian Games on Day 9

The action at the 2018 Asian Games will enter its ninth day with CWG-gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra leading the Indian charge in another athletics heavy day. There are seven athletics finals lined up for Monday which will see Indian participation.
2018-08-26 17:26:21 Read More

Asian Games: I was nervous before my race, says Hima Das

She has beaten the national record twice in two days but India's newest sprint queen Hima Das said she was nervous ahead of Asian Games 400m final where she won a silver medal on Sunday.
2018-08-26 17:18:55 Read More

Asian Games: Lakshmanan disqualified after finishing third in 10,000m

Long distance runner Govindan Lakshmanan was on Sunday disqualified under dramatic circumstances after initially being shown to have secured a bronze medal by finishing third in men's 10,000m race at the ongoing Asian Games.
2018-08-26 17:10:52 Read More

Asian Games: Indian men's hockey team enters semis

Defending champions India continued their unbeaten run and beat South Korea 5-3 in a pool match to storm into the semi-finals of the men's hockey competition at the 18th Asian Games on Sunday.
2018-08-26 16:58:44 Read More

Vettel cuts Hamilton's championship lead with Belgian Grand Prix victory

Sebastian Vettel trimmed Lewis Hamilton's championship lead by seven points on Sunday as he steered his Ferrari to a convincing victory in a crash-hit Belgian Grand Prix.
2018-08-26 16:31:54 Read More

Gopichand who helped Dutee proud of her achievement

Not many know that when Dutee was going through a struggling phase after being banned, she was supported by Pullela Gopichand, the chief national badminton coach. Gopichand, who is in Jakarta, was ecstatic at Dutee emerging as the second fastest woman in Asia in the 100m event.
2018-08-26 16:04:35 Read More

Asiad: No gold but lot of silver linings for India in track-and-field

Hima Das shone the brightest with a brand new record to her name, Muhammed Anas did enough to hold on to his status of a regional force and Dutee Chand won another battle of relevance on a jinx-breaking day for India at the Asian Games.
2018-08-26 15:50:41 Read More

Asian Games: Dutee Chand clinches silver in 100m dash

Star Indian sprinter Dutee Chand clinched a silver in women's 100m dash in the 18th Asian Games to win the country's first medal in 20 years in this event on Sunday.
2018-08-26 14:41:16 Read More

India at 2018 Asian Games: All Day 8 Results

India might have not won gold on the eighth day of the 18th Asian Games but it turned out to be good outing for the country in athletics with Hima Das, Dutee Chand and Muhammed Anas winning silver medals in their respective events.
2018-08-26 14:33:30 Read More

Hima Das, Muhammed Anas win 400m silver medals

Hima Das and Muhammed Anas won a silver each in women's and men's 400m as Indian athletes continued their strong show in the Asian Games on Sunday. For Hima, it was her second national record in two days as she clocked 50.59 seconds to win the silver, behind Bahrain's Salwa Naser.
2018-08-26 12:59:11 Read More

Compound archers assure India of two silver medals in team events

India were assured of at least two more silver medals from the 18th Asian Games after its men and women progressed to the final of the compound archery team events on Sunday.
2018-08-26 11:30:45 Read More

Unified Korea team grab historic gold at Asian Games

Athletes from North and South Korea combined to win an Asian Games gold medal for the first time in their history with victory in the women's 500 metres dragon boating on Sunday.
2018-08-26 10:58:14 Read More

Asian Games: Indian men's team loses to Chinese Taipei in handball

Indian men's team lost narrowly to Chinese Taipei in a group 3 match of the Handball competition at the 18th Asian Games on Sunday.
2018-08-26 10:47:31 Read More

BAI slams PCI for 'malicious' allegations in Para Asiad selection

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has termed the recent allegations made by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) as "malicious" after Timesofindia.com exposed murky developments in the selection of the squad for the Para Asian Games.
2018-08-26 10:38:16 Read More

Sarjubala through to quarters, Manoj bows out of Asian Games boxing

Former world silver-medallist Sarjubala Devi advanced to the quarterfinals but veteran Manoj Kumar was ousted in the second round of the Asian Games boxing competition on Sunday.
2018-08-26 10:31:45 Read More

Pakistan's Mohammad Irfan breaks T20 record in CPL

The giant 7ft 1in (2.16m) left-armer, playing for Barbados Tridents against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the Caribbean Premier League, also took the wickets of the usually big-hitting West Indies internationals Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis.
2018-08-26 09:17:21 Read More

Saina, Sindhu assure India historic Asiad medals in badminton

Olympic medallists P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal assured India of two historic Asian Games medals after reaching the women's singles semifinals of badminton competition on Sunday.
2018-08-26 08:20:37 Read More

Asian Games: India's medal winners on Day 8

Fouaad Mirza led India to winning two silver medals in the Eventing discipline on Sunday, with his individual medal spurring the team on to win the Team event as well.
2018-08-26 08:06:21 Read More

Asiad Live: TT campaign begins; Saina, Sindhu to play quarters

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2018-08-26 00:59:49 Read More

Asian Games: India women's hockey team ensures semis spot

Gurjit Kaur struck twice as the Indian women's hockey team beat title holders South Korea 4-1 to register its third consecutive win and also book a place in the semi-finals of the Asian Games on Saturday.
2018-08-25 17:43:03 Read More

EPL: Man City held by Wolves, Arsenal end Emery's wait for a win

Manchester City offered hope to the chasing pack that the Premier League champions won't be the same unstoppable force as last season in a 1-1 draw at Wolves on Saturday, while Arsenal ended their wait for a victory under new boss Unai Emery.
2018-08-25 17:13:04 Read More

Anand splits point with So, Caruana leads Sinquefield Cup

Victory again eluded five-time World Champion Viswanthan Anand as he played out his sixth draw after splitting points with American Wesley So at the Sinquefield Cup chess tournament.
2018-08-25 17:06:59 Read More

Hamilton on pole for Belgian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton tip-toed his way to a memorable record fifth pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday as he and Mercedes handled the capricious weather conditions at the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit with tactical aplomb.
2018-08-25 16:58:19 Read More

India's schedule at 2018 Asian Games on Day 8

After shot put gold, more medals can be expected in athletics on the eighth day at the 2018 Asian Games with the prime focus will be on the world junior champion Hima Das who will vie in the women's 400m final on Sunday.
2018-08-25 16:38:22 Read More

Asian Games: Tajinderpal's shot at glory as India earn seventh gold

Shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor's record-shattering gold gave a perfect start to India's athletics campaign and lifted a relatively dull day for the country, which also picked up three singles bronze medals in squash, in the 18th Asian Games.
2018-08-25 15:55:33 Read More

Father battling cancer, Tajinderpal wins Asian Games gold

It was not easy to leave behind his father, battling cancer in a Punjab hospital, but Tajinderpal Pal Singh Toor remained strong in pursuit of his passion and all the sacrifices made, paid off on Saturday with an Asian Games gold medal.
2018-08-25 15:32:28 Read More

India at 2018 Asian Games: All Day 7 Results

After squash players had to contend with bronze medals, shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor brought cheer to the Indian camp late in the day with his gold medal and opened the country's account in athletics at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang.
2018-08-25 14:45:43 Read More

Asian Games: India assured of two medals in bridge

India were assured of two medals in the debut sport of bridge in the Asian Games after the men's team and mixed team reached the semifinals here.
2018-08-25 13:12:11 Read More

Asian Games: Boxer Pavitra through to quarters

Indian boxer Pavitra (60kg) advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Games after out-classing Pakistan's Rukhsana Perveen in a bout that did not go beyond the opening round on Saturday.
2018-08-25 11:05:26 Read More

Asian Games: India lose 0-2 to South Korea in sepaktakraw

The Indian men's sepaktakraw regu team lost to South Korea in a group match of the 18th Asian Games on Saturday
2018-08-25 10:49:29 Read More

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Asian Games: Weightlifter Vikas Thakur finishes 8th

Indian weightlifters' listless campaign in the 18th Asian Games came to an end on Saturday as Vikas Thakur finished eighth in the men's 94kg category competition here.
2018-08-25 10:27:09 Read More

Asian Games: Sindhu, Saina sail into quarters; Satwik-Chirag out

Top Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal advanced to the women's singles quarterfinals after beating their respective opponents in straight games on Saturday.
2018-08-25 09:38:49 Read More

Asian Games: Sindhu, Saina sail into quarters; Satwik-Chirag out

Top Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal advanced to the women's singles quarterfinals after beating their respective opponents in straight games on Saturday.
2018-08-25 09:38:49 Read More

Asian Games: Medals won by India so far on Day 7

India have medals at stake in Athletics, Squash, Shooting, Canoe, Weightlifting and Bowling on Day 7 of the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang.
2018-08-25 09:21:02 Read More

Asian Games: Dipika Pallikal settles for bronze in squash

India's Dipika Pallikal Karthik on Saturday settled for a bronze in squash women's singles after losing to defending champion Nicol David of Malaysia in the semifinals of the 18th Asian Games here.
2018-08-25 09:10:03 Read More

Asian Games: Dipika, Joshna win bronze in women's singles squash

India's Dipika Pallikal Karthik on Saturday settled for a bronze in squash women's singles after losing to defending champion Nicol David of Malaysia in the semifinals of the 18th Asian Games here.
2018-08-25 09:10:03 Read More

Top-ranked Halep brimming with confidence heading into US Open

Romania's French Open champion Simona Halep finally feels like the real world number one after winning her maiden Grand Slam title at Roland Garros in June, helping bring joy back to her game that has at times tormented her.
2018-08-25 07:11:34 Read More

Look who Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma met in England

The India skipper shared a picture on social media platforms on Friday of himself and his Bollywood actress wife with their new found canine friend, who was 'patient enough to take a picture' with them.
2018-08-25 07:10:18 Read More

Push claim as Asian Games marathon erupts in controversy

Japan's Hiroto Inoue was accused of pushing Bahraini runner Elhassan Elabbassi and denying him gold as controversy overshadowed the end of the Asian Games marathon on Saturday.
2018-08-25 06:26:10 Read More

Anas, Arokia enter 400m semis, Chetan in high jump final

Asian champion Muhammed Anas and Rajiv Arokia qualified for the men's 400m semi-finals on the opening day of the Asian Games athletics competition here.
2018-08-25 05:44:40 Read More

US Open: Federer tries to end decade drought in New York

Even with all the times Roger Federer held the U.S. Open trophy, he still can't forget the time it slipped through his fingers.
2018-08-25 05:29:16 Read More

Hrishikesh Kanitkar looking for 'attitude' in players

Hrishikesh Kanitkar, who enters his third year as the coach of Tamil Nadu team, is hopeful of turning the fortunes of a side that endured an ordinary season last year.
2018-08-25 05:19:27 Read More

'Inclusion of Azhar's son has made Goa laughing stock'

While nobody has any doubt Azharuddin's mere presence in the dressing room will inspire the players, many have been left to wonder how his son - who at 29 hasn't played any first class cricket - will strengthen the state squad for Ranji Trophy this season.
2018-08-25 04:54:09 Read More

Asian Games: Fallen kabaddi heroes face fight for reputation

After losing their aura of invincibility in the Asian Games, India's men and women kabaddi players are facing a possibly embarrassing battle to protect their reputation from getting tarnished. On September 15, the men's and women's team will have to face off with a team of players who were denied the chance of to be a part of the Asian Games-bound squads.
2018-08-25 04:26:08 Read More

Can Rishabh Pant keep the faith after promising start?

During the course of his 24 on a difficult pitch in Nottingham and the seven catches that he held in the Test, the 20-year-old showed that he is not a fish out of water in the big league.
2018-08-25 03:53:18 Read More

Since SA tour, Indian pacers have taken 20 wickets in 5 of 6 Tests

For years, taking 20 wickets on foreign soil was a huge issue for Indian bowlers. When Virat Kohli took over as Test captain, it was the first thing that he wanted to address, even if it was at the cost of cutting a batsman down from the line-up.
2018-08-25 03:34:52 Read More

Asian Games: Hockey stars keep rolling, blank Japan 8-0

Rupinder Pal Singh scored twice to take his tournament tally to nine as Indian men's hockey team came up with a commanding performance to beat Japan 8-0 in a Pool A match here on Friday.
2018-08-25 03:10:46 Read More

Asian Games: Kabaddi women go down to Iran, miss gold

The women's kabaddi team could go just one step further than the men. No more. The defending champions were stopped in their tracks 24-27 by Iran in a thrilling final here on Friday.
2018-08-25 03:01:04 Read More

Bopanna and Sharan give golden solace; Prajnesh bags bronze

The pair of Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan managed to turn Incheon silver into gold in the men's doubles event with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Aleksander Bublik and Denis Yevseyev of Kazakhstan in the final. However, Prajnesh Gunneswaran had to settle for bronze in the men's singles.
2018-08-25 02:48:36 Read More

Rowers paddle to redemption, win a gold and two bronze

The four-member team led by Olympians Sawarn Singh and Dattu Bhokanal scripted history for Indian rowing winning gold in men's quadruple sculls at the Asian Games in Palembang on Friday.
2018-08-25 02:30:44 Read More

Asian Games 2018 Live: Day 7

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2018-08-25 01:29:30 Read More

Annu gets 'backdoor entry' into Asian Games

Days after omitting Annu Rani from the Asian Games squad after she failed in the confirmatory trials, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) quietly cleared the trip of the javelin thrower who was not originally selected by AFI's own selection committee citing her poor performances.
2018-08-24 17:51:22 Read More

Prajnesh glad he chose Asian Games over US Open

Prajnesh became the sixth Indian to win a men’s singles tennis medal at the Asian Games after going down to Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin 2-6, 2-6.
2018-08-24 17:17:22 Read More

Asian Games: India inch closer to semis in hockey

Defending champions India continued their goal-scoring spree and spanked Japan 8-0 to register their third consecutive win in the men's hockey competition at the Asian Games, on Friday.​
2018-08-24 17:09:42 Read More

Heena tackles pressure, technical glitch for bronze

The pistol shooter, who went to the Asian Games in the backdrop of a selection controversy, won bronze in women’s 10m air pistol final in Palembang on Friday.
2018-08-24 16:58:31 Read More

India's schedule at 2018 Asian Games on Day 7

An action-packed day lined up for India at the 18th edition of the Asian Games with gold medals are up for grabs in athletics while Vikas Krishan will lead the charge in boxing.
2018-08-24 16:46:05 Read More

Asian Games: Gritty gold in rowing, tennis; silver in kabaddi

Tenacious rowers fought through exhaustion to redeem themselves and the first-time pairing of Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan delivered a tennis gold but India's most successful day at the 18th Asian Games was not without its share of heartbreak.
2018-08-24 15:10:52 Read More

India at 2018 Asian Games: All Day 6 Results

India witnessed the best day so far at the 18th edition of the Asian Games by winning seven medals including a historic rowing gold in men's quadruple sculls on Friday. With 25 medals overall (6 gold, 5 silver, 14 bronze), India stand at eight position in the medals tally.
2018-08-24 14:31:05 Read More

India win rowing gold but foreign coach's future uncertain

Unhappy with India's medal haul in Indonesia and some of the training methods used by Nicolae Gioga, the Rowing Federation of India will discuss the Romanian's position at its review meeting.
2018-08-24 14:08:28 Read More

Asian Games: Squash players assure India three medals

India were assured of three medals in squash competition of the 18th Asian Games with Saurav Ghosal, Joshna Chinappa and Dipika Pallikal Karthik advancing to the semifinals of their respective singles events here.
2018-08-24 14:08:15 Read More

Asian Games: Manoj advances, Gaurav exits in boxing

Seasoned boxer Manoj Kumar brought the smiles back to the Indian fans after Gaurav Solanki's disappointing exit, with a dominating 5-0 thrashing of Bhutan's Sangay Wangdi in the men's Welterweight (69kg) category round of 32 clash at the Asian Games on Friday.
2018-08-24 13:22:36 Read More

Asian Games: Dipa disappoints in women's balance beam final

Ace Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar finished at a disappointing fifth spot in the women's balance beam final at the 18th Asian Games on Friday.
2018-08-24 11:30:24 Read More

Asian Games: Shuttler Srikanth suffers shocking loss

India's Kidambi Srikanth crashed out of the 18th Asian Games after suffering a shocking loss to Hong Kong's Wong Wing Ki Vincent in the men's singles second round of the badminton event on Friday.
2018-08-24 10:44:33 Read More

Asian Games: Indian women suffer shock defeat to Iran in kabaddi final

Iran hurt India's pride in kabaddi yet again as it delivered a second straight knockout punch to the sport's most successful nation in the women's gold medal match of the 18th Asian Games on Friday.
2018-08-24 09:59:41 Read More

Asian Games: Heena Sidhu wins bronze, heartbreak for Manu

Heena Sidhu put behind a modest qualification to win her maiden Asian Games individual medal today, her bronze in the women's 10m air pistol taking India's haul at the Jakabaring Shooting Range to nine.
2018-08-24 07:06:03 Read More

Asian Games: Bopanna-Sharan pair lands men's doubles gold

Top seeds Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan notched up their maiden men's doubles gold medal at the Asian Games, dominating the final clash with a thoroughly clinical performance here on Friday. Bopanna and Sharan defeated Aleksander Bublik and Denis Yevseyev of Kazakhstan 6-3, 6-4 in 52 minutes.
2018-08-24 07:00:55 Read More

IPL: Vettori sacked as RCB looks for Kohli-fied team

Heads are rolling in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team. The support staff of the Indian Premier League (IPL) side has been laid off but those having the blessings of skipper Virat Kohli have managed to survive the purge.
2018-08-24 06:16:33 Read More

Rahul, Virat help India outperform England in slip cordon

There's been a lot of euphoria around Virat Kohli and the Indian pace bowlers as they notched up a superb 203-run win to work their way back into the series.
2018-08-24 05:36:29 Read More

Asian Games: Indian rowers claim gold, 2 bronze medals

Indian rowers won a gold and two bronze medals in an incredible start to the 6th day of competitions. The team comprising Sawarn Singh, Dattu Bhokanal, Om Prakash and Sukhmeet Singh clocked 6:17.13 to win the gold medal in men's quadruple sculls. Dushyant Chauhan, bronze medalist in lightweight single sculls at Incheon and defended his 3rd place in the event.
2018-08-24 04:47:07 Read More

'Shardul Vihan travelled 240km every day to train'

What all does a 15-year-old need to win an Asian Games medal? Well, a seasoned coach, a doting uncle and a driver, to start with. Shardul Vihan, who won silver on Thursday, has depended on these three men for the last three years, since he reached the legal age of shooting with firearms.
2018-08-24 03:03:06 Read More

Asiad: India fail to reach men's kabaddi final for first time

Seven-time champion India failed to reach the Asian Games men's kabaddi final for the first time after a shock 18-27 loss to Iran in the semifinals on Thursday.
2018-08-23 12:35:35 Read More

Shardul's silver is a real 'big one', says Ronjan Sodhi

At 15 most kids spend their free time with friends, having fun. Many are also hooked to videogames. But Shardul Vihan spends a lot of time shooting clay birds at the shotgun range.
2018-08-23 11:53:52 Read More

Veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami retires from T20Is

Veteran Indian women's team pacer Jhulan Goswami announced her retirement from T20 Internationals, effectively ruling her out for the ICC World T20 in West Indies in November.
2018-08-23 11:13:27 Read More

Shardul Vihan is 15 and already an Asiad medallist

Indian double trap shooter Shardul Vihan joined the likes of Lakshay Sheoran and Saurabh Chaudhary as the latest Indian teenage shooter on the podium at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.
2018-08-23 09:36:23 Read More

Asian Games: PV Sindhu survives scare to reach 2nd round

PV Sindhu had to dig deep to down a fighting Vu Thi Trang of Vietnam but Saina Nehwal did not break any sweat as India' top two shuttlers advanced to the women's singles second round at the 18th Asian Games on Thursday.
2018-08-23 09:15:16 Read More

Virat Kohli reclaims top ICC ranking after match-winning effort

India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings after his brilliant show in the third Test against England. Kohli scored 97 and 103 in the third Test at Nottingham, which India won by 203 runs.
2018-08-23 09:04:49 Read More

India's slip fielding was a huge positive: VVS Laxman

After India beat England by 203 runs in the third Test at Trent Bridge on Wednesday, former India batsman VVS Laxman termed the victory as one of the greatest comebacks in Indian Test history.
2018-08-23 08:36:17 Read More

Bopanna-Sharan enter final, Ankita gets bronze

The Indian men's doubles team of Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan registered a hard fought victory to enter the final at the 18th Asian Games here on Thursday.
2018-08-23 08:04:41 Read More

Captain Kohli overtakes Bradman and Ponting

On Wednesday, Virat Kohli became the first Test captain to score 200 runs or more in a winning cause seven times as India registered a huge 203-run victory over hosts England in the third Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Wednesday.
2018-08-23 07:24:39 Read More

Prithvi's meteoric rise continues with India call-up

2018 continues to be an eventful year for Prithvi Shaw. It began with the 18-year-old leading the India Under-19 team to the World Cup triumph in New Zealand in January.
2018-08-23 06:18:09 Read More

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Khade, Natraj advance to finals with new national records

Virdhawal Khade and Srihari Natraj created new national records to qualify for the finals of the 50m butterfly and 200m backstroke events at the Asian Games on Thursday.
2018-08-23 06:03:05 Read More

Patience is the key with young shooters: Abhinav Bindra

The stupendous success of teenagers Saurabh Chaudhary and Lakshay Sheoran at the ongoing Asian Games and the meteoric rise of Manu Bhaker and Anish Bhanwala, among others, has strengthened the belief that the Indian shooting is on the right path.
2018-08-23 05:45:07 Read More

Patience is the key with young shooters: Abhinav Bindra

The stupendous success of teenagers Saurabh Chaudhary and Lakshay Sheoran at the ongoing Asian Games and the meteoric rise of Manu Bhaker and Anish Bhanwala, among others, has strengthened the belief that the Indian shooting is on the right path.
2018-08-23 05:45:07 Read More

I'm used to bowling long spells: Jasprit Bumrah

There was a time on Tuesday afternoon when Jos Buttler was threatening to take the battle to India. But it was quite an outstanding spell from Jasprit Bumrah that ensured that the visitors would run away with an easy 203-run win within the first 10 minutes on Wednesday.
2018-08-23 05:24:43 Read More

Asian Games: IOA ensures teams stay away from scandals

After facing flak for its failure to avoid controversies during major sporting events in recent times, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is taking extra precautions to ensure that scandals don't mar India's campaign at the Games here in Indonesia.
2018-08-23 05:12:03 Read More

Asian Games: Goal fest turns Asiad hockey into a farce

After just two days into the competition, 135 goals have already been scored in men's hockey at the Asian Games here. Another 72 have been scored in the women's competition.
2018-08-23 04:57:10 Read More

This medal has given me a new life: Rahi Sarnobat

The Kolhapur shooter, 28, who became the toast of the nation on Wednesday after clinching gold in a nerve-cracking 25m pistol final, had gone through a comeback journey tougher than the medal match in Palembang, Indonesia.
2018-08-23 04:44:09 Read More

WATCH | It was a complete performance by India: Gambhir

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2018-08-23 04:30:04 Read More

Close to being the best visiting team, says Ravi Shastri

It's fun listening to Ravi Shastri, especially when India are winning. He tries to bring a don't-care approach to the table which borders on arrogance, but that's acceptable when the team has just pulled off a 203-run win after being down and out in two Tests.
2018-08-23 04:03:28 Read More

Asian Games: Rahi Sarnobat strikes pay dirt on comeback trail

Rahi Sarnobat kept her cool during the rare double shoot-off in the final to claim the gold medal in the women's 25m air pistol event at the Asian Games on Wednesday, the feat making her the first Indian woman to claim a shooting gold in the continental event.
2018-08-23 03:29:02 Read More

3rd Test: Kohli, Shastri hail pacers after India seal 203-run win

While the batsmen showed remarkable improvement posting 329 in the first innings under trying circumstances, the pace bowling unit was unstoppable getting 19 of the 20 wickets.
2018-08-23 03:05:51 Read More

Manu has a long future ahead, Rahi deserved gold: Jaspal Rana

She wore a shattered look. Eyes down, head hanging, she put the safety flag in, turned and started walking. The crowd clapped, but she hardly raised her chin. Manu Bhaker had been eliminated, finishing sixth.
2018-08-23 01:45:29 Read More

Asian Games 2018 Live: Day 5

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Root urges beaten England to follow Buttler and Stokes' lead

England captain Joe Root wants his top-order batsmen to learn from the example of Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes as they try to remain in the "driving seat" against India.
2018-08-22 17:25:31 Read More

BFC go down fighting against Altyn Asyr in AFC Cup semis

Bengaluru FC went down fighting 2-3 against Turkmenistan side Altyn Asyr in an enthralling AFC Cup Inter-Zone semifinal on Wednesday.
2018-08-22 17:19:24 Read More

India's schedule at 2018 Asian Games on Day 5

Indian athletes will have another action-packed day at the 18th edition of the Asian Games in Jakarta/Palembang with medal hopes resting on shooters, rowers and weightlifters on Thursday.
2018-08-22 16:41:33 Read More

India vs England: Prithvi, Vihari get maiden Test call-up

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2018-08-22 16:22:26 Read More

When it comes to preparation, Virat is similar to Tendulkar: Shastri

Virat Kohli's passion is unmatched and his game sense can only be compared to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, feels Indian team's head coach Ravi Shastri.
2018-08-22 16:08:58 Read More

Asian Games: Rahi leads the way with gold for India

Rahi Sarnobat beat all expectations to become India's first woman shooter with an Asian Games gold and the low-profile wushu players delivered their best ever performance even in defeat on another high-yielding day for the country at the regional showpiece.
2018-08-22 15:21:56 Read More

Team India's mid-series report card after Trent Bridge win

The improbable happened at Trent Bridge. Outplayed in the first two Tests, captain Kohli and company have made a stunning comeback with a 203 run win. The five-Test series is enticingly poised 2-1 in England’s favour.
2018-08-22 13:31:27 Read More

People stopped believing in us but we didn't: Virat Kohli

Indian captain Virat Kohli said that his team never stopped believing in their abilities even though a lot of people had given up on them after back-to-back defeat against England in the first two Test matches.
2018-08-22 12:27:40 Read More

India at 2018 Asian Games: All Day 4 Results

Rahi Sarnobat became the first Indian female shooter to win a gold at the Asian Games while four wushu players had to contend with bronze medals after going down in their respective semifinals bouts. India extended their overall medal tally to 15 with four gold, three silver and eight bronze.
2018-08-22 12:14:21 Read More

Rahi first Indian female shooter to win Asiad gold

Rahi Sarnobat became the first Indian female shooter to win a gold at the Asian Games, achieving the rare feat after a nerve-wracking 25m air pistol final on Wednesday.
2018-08-22 10:33:50 Read More

Asian Games 2018: Rahi Sarnobat stands tallest

27-year-old Indian shooter Rahi Sarnobat had to go through two tense decider shoot-offs to clinch the 25m Air Pistol gold medal in Palembang, Indonesia, on Wednesday.
2018-08-22 09:37:02 Read More

India completely deserve to win Nottingham Test: Gautam Gambhir

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2018-08-22 08:29:30 Read More

Asian Games: Relief for Sajan Prakash, finds missing family in Kerala floods

The 24-year-old became the first swimmer to reach last weekend's 200 metres butterfly final despite the knowledge that five relatives had not been found and his family home in Kerala had been destroyed by floodwater.
2018-08-22 06:39:21 Read More

Asian Games: Ankita assures India of a medal in tennis

India's top-ranked women's singles player, Anikta breezed past Eudice Chong 6-4, 6-1 of Hong Kong in their quarter-final match.
2018-08-22 06:08:12 Read More

Broad fined 15 percent for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

England fast bowler Stuart Broad has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second day of the third Test against India at Trent Bridge.
2018-08-22 05:12:35 Read More

Hard work we do away from camera pays off on days like these: Bumrah

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has attributed his quick return from an injury and the subsequent second five-wicket haul in Test cricket to the hard work he does away from the camera and fitness regime.
2018-08-22 04:49:24 Read More

Asian Games: Indian swimmers fail to qualify for finals

Indian swimmers Sandeep Sejwal, Sajan Prakash and Avinash Mani topped their respective heats but still failed to qualify for the finals of the Asian Games on Wednesday.
2018-08-22 04:28:40 Read More

Pujara admits to pressure, credits Yorkshire stint

As India marched towards a victory on the fourth day of the third Test, there was always the chance to forget small contributions that made a difference.
2018-08-22 03:55:53 Read More

3rd Test: India's day, Jasprit Bumrah's moment

Bumrah's five-wicket haul and spell with the second new ball leaves the visitors just one wicket away from a famous victory in England.
2018-08-22 03:33:42 Read More

Cancer survivor leads India’s eclectic bridge contingent

Told to “simply waste your time” four years ago by his doctor, Lewis did just that – or probably, completely misread the message. Today, that sage advice has led to one of the most interesting stories at the Asian Games here at Jakarta.
2018-08-22 03:12:39 Read More

Asiad: 'Injured' Dipa Karmakar misses vault final

However, Dipa will be part of the balance-beam final of women's artistic gymnastics.
2018-08-22 03:01:06 Read More

Asian Games: Village boy Saurabh tames big guns

Son of a sugarcane farmer, Saurabh, who became only the fifth India shooter to win gold at the Asian Games, took up the sport to escape studies
2018-08-22 02:44:39 Read More

Saurabh, 16-yr-old, crowned pistol king of Asia

After a couple of near misses from India’s star-studded shooting team, it fell on a 16-year-old son of a farmer from Meerut to finally land a gold on the third day of the competition at the Asian Games on Tuesday.
2018-08-22 02:23:52 Read More

Asian Games Live: Rahi Sarnobat wins gold in 25m Pistol event

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2018-08-22 01:32:25 Read More

Asian Games: Shooters dominate India's medal haul on Day 3

An athlete not old enough to grasp the enormity of his feat struck gold, a seasoned but scarred pro found his silver lining and a man here for hobby collected a bronze as shooters dominated India's medal haul in the Asian Games on Tuesday.
2018-08-21 17:01:17 Read More

Asian Games: India assured of four medals from wushu players

India were assured of at least four medals in wushu competition of the Asian Games on Tuesday with all but one of them reaching the semifinals.
2018-08-21 16:39:16 Read More

India's schedule at 2018 Asian Games on Day 4

India will have another busy day at the 18th edition of the Asian Games with onus continue to be lied on wrestlers and shooters to better the medal tally while four medals are already assured in wushu.
2018-08-21 16:34:40 Read More

Saurabh's family celebrates his Asian Games gold

The family of Uttar Pradesh's 16-year-old shooter, who clinched a gold medal in the 10m air pistol event at the Asian Games on Tuesday, was ecstatic after their son’s victory, which they had closely followed on television at their home.
2018-08-21 14:59:25 Read More

India at 2018 Asian Games: All Day 3 Results

Saurabh Chaudhary, 16, became the youngest Indian shooter to win an Asian Games gold medal whereas Indian sepaktakraw men's team also created history by clinching a maiden medal at the Games.
2018-08-21 13:49:53 Read More

Saurabh turned his form into gold: Samaresh Jung

The 16-year-old Saurabh garnered a total of 240.7 points to finish on top of the podium with a Games Record. He hit 10.2 and 10.4 in his final two shots to snatch the gold away from Japan's Tomoyuki Matsuda.
2018-08-21 13:26:00 Read More

Kohli ton leaves England facing big task to win third Test

England were 23 without loss in their second innings, requiring a further 498 runs to reach a colossal victory target of 521, at stumps on the third day of the third Test against India at Trent Bridge on Monday.
2018-08-20 17:49:58 Read More

I have become stronger after Rio injury: Vinesh Phogat

The knee-injury which cut short her Rio Olympics campaign had left Vinesh Phogat writhing in pain but the tears in her eyes had a different meaning as she won a historic gold medal at the Asian Games here.
2018-08-20 17:42:49 Read More

Duleep Trophy: Ramaswamy, Aparajith hit tons in drawn match

India Red's Sanjay Ramaswamy (123 not out) and B Aparajith (101 not out) capitalised on ideal batting conditions to dominate proceedings on the fourth and final day of their drawn Duleep Trophy encounter against India Green on Monday.
2018-08-20 17:35:50 Read More

Pakistan cricket chief Najam Sethi resigns

Pakistan cricket chief Najam Sethi resigned on Monday following speculation in recent days that he would be forced out by the country's newly elected Prime Minister Imran Khan.
2018-08-20 17:20:38 Read More

Asian Games: Good day in office for Indian wushu team

Indian wushu team enjoyed a successful outing on Monday with three players, including 2014 bronze medallist Narender Grewal progressing to the men's sanda quarterfinals at the 18th Asian Games.
2018-08-20 17:15:35 Read More

Asian Games: India assured of first ever medal in Sepaktakraw

India on Monday assured itself of a maiden Asian Games medal in Sepaktakraw by progressing to the semifinals with a win over Iran.
2018-08-20 16:57:40 Read More

Asian Games: India maul hapless Indonesia 17-0 in men's hockey

Indian men's hockey team hammered a lowly Indonesia 17-0 to open its title defence in a rousing fashion at the Asian Games, on Monday.
2018-08-20 16:43:07 Read More

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India's schedule at 2018 Asian Games on Day 3

After adding one gold and two silver on the second day at the 2018 Asian Games, shooters and wrestlers will carry India's hopes to better the medal tally on the third day of the event.
2018-08-20 16:31:25 Read More

Asian Games: Vinesh wrestles to historic gold, shooters add two silver

Vinesh Phogat delivered a historic wrestling gold, the shooters picked up momentum with a couple of silver medals and an unexpected podium finish was assured in Sepak Takraw on a fairly good day for India at the 18th Asian Games on Monday.
2018-08-20 15:54:35 Read More

India at 2018 Asian Games: All Day 2 Results

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat led India on the second day of the 18th edition of Asian Games with her maiden gold medal while shooters Deepak Kumar and Lakshay clinched silver medals in 10m air rifle and trap events respectively.
2018-08-20 14:43:34 Read More

Vinesh first Indian woman wrestler to win Asiad gold

Vinesh Phogat on Monday created history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold medal at the Asian Games, brushing aside her rivals with remarkable ease in the 50kg category here. Vinesh was a medal-favourite in her category and was likely to face stiff competition from Japan's Yuki Irie whom she outplayed 6-2 in the final.
2018-08-20 13:09:13 Read More

India's campaign ends in team events of Asiad badminton

India's hopes of winning a medal in badminton team events at the 18th Asian Games went up in smoke after both the men's and women's sides bowed out of the competition following an identical 1-3 loss in the quarterfinals on Monday.
2018-08-20 12:14:22 Read More

When Hardik Pandya did a Virat Kohli to surprise his coach

There are tattoos, diamond ear studs, the swagger, absolute disdain for critics that make Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya strikingly similar personalities and add to this a loving bond with their respective childhood coaches.
2018-08-20 11:28:16 Read More

Asian Para Games: Selection of Indian badminton squad far too murky?

TimesofIndia.com has learnt that the initial list for the Indian para-badminton squad of 23 players for the coming Asian Para Games in Indonesia this October was trimmed to 11, allegedly to make room for officials. Tthe aggrieved players have written to the Badminton World Federation, asking for it to intervene in the matter.
2018-08-20 10:58:54 Read More

Asian Games: Lakshay claims silver in men's trap

Young Indian shooter Lakshay claimed the silver medal in the men's trap event of the Asian Games on Monday. The 19-year-old Lakshay shot 39 out of 45 to finish second on the podium.
2018-08-20 10:29:40 Read More

WATCH | India should surely win this Test: Gambhir

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2018-08-20 08:32:56 Read More

Bajrang Punia's Asiad gold a big high for Indian wrestling: Yogeshwar Dutt

Bajrang has grown into one of India's most powerful wrestlers under the watchful eyes of 2012 silver medallist Yogeshwar, who finished his Olympic journey with the Rio Games and has left behind a legacy for his pupils to take forward.
2018-08-20 07:59:24 Read More

Asian Games: India lose 1-3 to Japan in women's badminton team event

An inconsistent Saina Nehwal saved four match points before losing to Nozomi Okuhara after PV Sindhu's gritty win over world number two Japanese Akane Yamaguchi, as India crashed out of the Asian Games women's badminton team event on Monday.
2018-08-20 06:48:32 Read More

Poor background is an advantage for me: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal grabbed the limelight when he was picked for the India Under-19 team's tour to Sri Lanka recently for the limited overs leg.
2018-08-20 06:08:10 Read More

Natural is the only way Pant knows, says former Delhi coach Bhaskar

In his 51-ball stay, the 20-year-old left-hander showed none of the nervousness that characterises a Test debut.
2018-08-20 05:50:38 Read More

I expect nothing less than a gold from India: Manjeet Chillar

The Indian kabaddi team started off their Asian Games campaign by registering comfortable wins over Bangladesh and Sri Lanka on Sunday. However, bigger battles await the Ajay Thakur-led side when they face their nemesis Iran during the knockout stages of the competition.
2018-08-20 05:42:03 Read More

Asian Games: Deepak Kumar wins 10m air rifle silver

Indian shooter Deepak Kumar claimed the silver medal in men's 10m air rifle event after producing excellent scores at crucial junctures, pipping fancied teammate Ravi Kumar at the 18th Asian Games here on Monday.
2018-08-20 04:52:24 Read More

Djokovic wins Cincy title to complete Masters matched set

Novak Djokovic ended a career-long jinx, lifting the trophy in Cincinnati at last to complete a matched set of Masters 1000 titles.
2018-08-20 04:48:04 Read More

Ajinkya Rahane played with intent, says Sanjay Bangar

Ajinkya Rahane has been trying a few things of late to regain the quality that made him one of the mainstays of the Indian middle-order over the years.
2018-08-20 04:31:23 Read More

I am not Kapil Dev, never wanted to be: Hardik Pandya

Coming in to bowl deep into the second session with a cloud cover around, Pandya was outstanding with his length as he ran through the England middle-order to give India a very good chance of a victory in the third Test.
2018-08-20 03:51:11 Read More

3rd Test: Hardik Pandya puts India in command against England

The bleak journey that started in Birmingham on August 1 suddenly discovered a sunny crossroad on a cloudy Sunday afternoon as India ran away to a commanding position by stumps on Day 2 of the third Test.
2018-08-20 03:34:50 Read More

Indian hockey team eyes gold and automatic Tokyo berth

The defending champions, placed in Pool A along with South Korea, Japan, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong and Indonesia, are not expected to face much resistance in their effort to advance in the tournament.
2018-08-20 03:13:30 Read More

Asian Games: Bajrang Punia had promised gold to his family

In 2014, Bajrang Punia had won a silver each at the Commonwealth Games and the Asiad. Four years later, he has ensured the colour of both the medals got an upgrade.
2018-08-20 03:00:39 Read More

Asian Games: Bajrang Punia wins India's first gold

If Sushil Kumar can't, Bajrang Punia will. On a day when veteran Sushil was knocked out in the first round of the wrestling competition, his countrymate salvaged India's pride on the mat by winning the country's first gold in this Asian Games on Sunday after a thrilling final.
2018-08-20 02:46:03 Read More

Asian Games 2018 Live: Day Two

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Asian Games Live: Deepak wins silver in 10m Air Rifle; Indian shuttlers lose to Japan

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Asian Games: Kerala swimmer makes Asiad final, prays for kin

Sajan Prakash became the first Indian swimmer to make the 200m butterfly final at the Asian Games since Khazan Singh won a silver in the event in 1986, but his excitement was muted.
2018-08-19 21:32:58 Read More

3rd Test: India tighten grip against England at Nottingham

Hardik Pandya stole the limelight with his maiden five-wicket haul as India made a strong comeback in the series by taking complete control of the third cricket Test against England on Sunday.
2018-08-19 18:25:46 Read More

Brighton pile misery on Mourinho's woeful Man United

Jose Mourinho's fears over failing to sign a new centre-back were realised as a shambolic defensive display saw his Manchester United side lose 3-2 at Brighton on Sunday.
2018-08-19 17:40:57 Read More

Pant fourth Indian keeper to take five catches on Test debut

Young Rishabh Pant became the fourth Indian wicket-keeper to take five catches on Test debut during the second day of the third Test against England, on Sunday.
2018-08-19 17:28:53 Read More

After Asiad win, Bajrang Punia sets eyes on Olympic gold

Indian wrestling's new star Bajrang Punia set his eyes on a 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medal after his triumphant Asian Games campaign here.
2018-08-19 17:17:25 Read More

Gurbani takes seven to help India Red take first-innings lead

Rajneesh Gurbani produced a seven-wicket haul as India Red secured a 28-run first innings lead over India Greens on the third day of the opening match of the Duleep Trophy tournament on Sunday.
2018-08-19 17:10:07 Read More

Asian Games: Indian women's hockey team thrashes Indonesia 8-0

Drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur scored a hat-trick as the Indian women's hockey team thrashed lowly Indonesia 8-0 to begin its Asian Games campaign on a rousing note on Sunday.
2018-08-19 16:56:54 Read More

EPL: Aguero bags treble as rampant City hit Huddersfield for six

Sergio Aguero hit a hat-trick as Manchester City's record-breaking forward inspired a 6-1 demolition of Huddersfield on Sunday.
2018-08-19 16:45:28 Read More

India's schedule at 2018 Asian Games on Day 2

Having witnessed a mixed opening day at the 18th edition of the Asian Games, India's medal hopes continue to be rested on shooters and wrestlers on the Day 2 of the event. The Indian men's hockey team will take on Indonesia also to open their campaign.
2018-08-19 16:27:31 Read More

India at 2018 Asian Games: All Day 1 Results

A dominating Bajrang Punia opened India's gold medal account at the Asian Games, bringing smiles and relief to the Indian camp which was jolted by the early exit of star wrestler Sushil Kumar on Sunday.
2018-08-19 15:09:18 Read More

Asian Games 2018: Bajrang wins India's first gold

Wrestler Bajrang Punia gave India its first gold medal at the 18th edition of the Asian Games with 11-8 victory over Japan's Takatani Daichi in the men's freestyle 65 kg final in Jakarta on Sunday.
2018-08-19 14:18:18 Read More

After Asiad exit, Sushil asserts he will come back

Veteran Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar on Sunday asserted that his career is far from being over despite a disappointing first round exit from the Asian Games putting a question mark on his future.
2018-08-19 13:36:57 Read More

Anand holds Nakamura in Sinquefield opener

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand got off to a good start holding USA's Hikaru Nakmura to an easy draw in the first round of the Sinquefield Cup, a part of the Grand Chess tour.
2018-08-19 11:37:19 Read More

Sushil Kumar bows out of Asian Games after just one bout

Two-time Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar's Asian Games campaign ended in disappointment as he suffered a stunning loss in the first qualification round bout against Bahrain's Adam Batirov in the men's 74 kg category on Sunday.
2018-08-19 10:53:01 Read More

I analysed my batting a lot after Lord's Test: Ajinkya Rahane

Indian vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane says he analysed his batting a lot after twin failures in the first two Tests against England, the effort resulting in a characteristically gritty 81 at Trent Bridge.
2018-08-19 10:42:42 Read More

We understand that players are playing for their careers, says Bangar

Assistant coach Sanjay Bangar says India's batsmen are under tremendous pressure and "playing for their careers" after their horror run in the first two Tests against England resulted in embarrassing defeats.
2018-08-19 09:02:40 Read More

Federer to meet Djokovic in Cincinnati final

Novak Djokovic overcame a battling Marin Cilic 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 to reach his sixth Cincinnati Masters final on Saturday while Roger Federer enjoyed a less-taxing route to the title match after his semi-final opponent David Goffin retired with a shoulder injury.
2018-08-19 08:12:59 Read More

Asian Games: Bajrang opens India's gold account after shooting bronze

Wrestler Bajrang Punia claimed gold medal in the Men's 65kg Freestyle event after defeating Japan's Takatani Daichi in the final. In the morning, India bagged it's first medal of the Games, a bronze, in 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event.
2018-08-19 06:53:30 Read More

Cheteshwar Pujara loses plot in quest to raise tempo

Virat Kohli couldn't believe what he was seeing. In fact, he looked more shocked than Cheteshwar Pujara himself, minutes after Pujara had found another way of getting out just ahead of lunch here on Saturday.
2018-08-19 03:07:09 Read More

The tag of defending champions means nothing: Harendra

India's hockey coach Harendra Singh is on a mission – to put the game on the path of glory again. Once hockey's superpowers, India's fortunes plummeted in the late 1970s but a revival of sorts in recent times has seen them rise to No.5 position in the world rankings.
2018-08-19 02:24:10 Read More

3rd Test: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane guide India to 307/6 on Day 1

After another shaky start following England's decision to bowl first, Kohli (97) and Rahane (81) added 159 runs together to lay the foundation for India's 307/6 at stumps on day one of the third Test in Nottingham.
2018-08-18 17:54:28 Read More

Even Asiad gold won't help doubles get its due: Ashwini

Over the years, the Indian shuttlers have struggled in Asian Games as they couldn't go beyond winning the bronze medal. But there is a new hope this time as PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth are going into the event with form and experience.
2018-08-18 17:32:49 Read More

Richarlison strikes again as Silva's Everton sink Saints

Brazilian winger Richarlison continued his sparkling start to the season with his third goal in two games as Everton beat Southampton 2-1 in new manager Marco Silva's first home game in charge at Goodison Park.
2018-08-18 17:02:16 Read More

Kane ends August drought as Spurs enjoy 'home' comforts

Tottenham managed to put the controversy over their delayed move to a new home behind them and Harry Kane finally found the net in August as Fulham were beaten 3-1 on Saturday.
2018-08-18 16:31:13 Read More

We are capable of beating any opponent: Manika Batra

Ace table tennis player Manika Batra shot into limelight with her four-medal haul in the Commonwealth Games earlier this year. But she faces a bigger challenge in the upcoming Asian Games.
2018-08-18 15:49:52 Read More

Asian Games begin with gala opening ceremony

A presidential dig at their traffic woes, a colourful display of their cultural heritage and a message for world peace -- Indonesia mixed it up all for a vibrant and slick opening ceremony for the 18th Asian Games on Saturday.
2018-08-18 15:20:03 Read More

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Two Koreas march together at Asian Games opening ceremony

North and South Korea marched together in a stirring display of unity as the Asian Games, one of the world's biggest sports events, opened in a blaze of colour in Jakarta on Saturday.
2018-08-18 14:10:22 Read More

PM Modi conveys best wishes to Indian contingent for Asian Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered his best wishes to the Indian contingent for the 18th Asian Games, which started on Saturday in Jakarta, Indonesia.
2018-08-18 13:51:27 Read More

Even first session for both India and England: Gambhir

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India's schedule at 2018 Asian Games on Day 1

The action at the 18th edition of the Asian Games will kick off on Sunday with India's medal hopes pinning on shooters and wrestlers to open the account on the first day of the event.
2018-08-18 13:17:03 Read More

Indian players wear black armbands as mark of respect to Wadekar

The Indian cricketers on Saturday wore black arm bands on the first day of the third Test against England here as a mark of respect to former captain Ajit Wadekar, who passed away on August 15.
2018-08-18 11:23:02 Read More

Asian Games: Manu Bhaker bans parents from foreign trips

Teenage shooter Manu Bhaker said she told her parents not to accompany her to tournaments abroad as she struggles to adapt to life as one of India's best known sportswomen.
2018-08-18 11:15:10 Read More

Indian rower Bhokanal targets Asiad gold for late mother

Indian rower Dattu Baban Bhokanal, the favourite to win single sculls gold at the Asian Games, is back to his best after a traumatising period during which he lost his mother.
2018-08-18 11:10:58 Read More

Chance for Bajrang and Vinesh to enhance status, test for Sushil, Sakshi

Rising star Bajrang Punia and confidence-personified Vinesh Phogat will lead the Indian charge on the wrestling mat even as double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar has a point to prove when the freestyle competition at the Asian Games begins on Sunday.
2018-08-18 10:35:03 Read More

India finalise doubles combination after Paes' pull-out

The Indian tennis contingent squad has finally figured out its doubles combinations less than 24 hours before the start of competition at the Asian Games on Sunday, a far from ideal scenario courtesy Leander Paes' sudden withdrawal.
2018-08-18 09:56:48 Read More

Teenage shooting sensations face stiff Asian Games test

Teenage prodigies Anish Bhanwal, Manu Bhaker and Elavenil Valarivan will carry India's medal hopes in the shooting event of the Asian Games beginning here tomorrow, and standing in their way will be the mighty Chinese and South Koreans.
2018-08-18 08:27:04 Read More

Asian Games: India looking to better their best ever performance

India's best - 15 gold - came in the first edition 67 years back when it ushered in the Games by hosting it in Delhi at the National Stadium. Since then, Indians have struggled to come near that mark, the exceptions being the 2010 Guangzhou Games where the country won 14 gold medals and the 1982 Games at home, where it won 13 gold.
2018-08-18 05:30:16 Read More

Cannot assure players of their berths, says Virat Kohli

"For us the priority is to win games of cricket. We are not thinking whether someone's career is on the line or what's going to happen to their future. When it's your time, it's your time," Virat Kohli said trying to smash the insecurity idea, which he thinks is "bizarre", out of the park.
2018-08-18 04:05:49 Read More

From sweeping a dhaba floor to playing for gold at Asiad

The 24-year-old, who helped India win gold at the 2014 Asiad, spent her childhood and teen years washing utensils and sweeping floors at the dhaba, which is run by her parents. Father Prithvi Singh and mother Krishna Devi still sell tea and snacks at the dhaba, while elder sister Kalpana gives them a helping hand.
2018-08-18 03:40:44 Read More

Wanted to retire, but Imran Khan threw me a challenge: Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar on his old friend Imran Khan who became Pakistan's Prime Minister.
2018-08-17 20:34:57 Read More

2nd Test: Woakes, Bairstow hurt India on Day 3

While Woakes hit an unbeaten century, Bairstow made 93 and the two added 189 runs together for the sixth wicket to take England to 357/6, a lead of 250, when bad light forced early stumps at Lord's.
2018-08-11 17:48:11 Read More

2nd Test: Ton-up Woakes more than just Stokes stand-in

The 29-year-old was recalled for the second Test of this five-match series after England omitted fellow pace-bowling all-rounder Ben Stokes because of the Durham star's ongoing trial for affray.
2018-08-11 17:32:59 Read More

Chelsea give Sarri perfect Premier League start at Huddersfield

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri feared it will take some time for his side to get up to speed, but they proved too good for Huddersfield to start their Premier League campaign with a 3-0 win on Saturday.
2018-08-11 17:05:01 Read More

EPL: Schlupp and Zaha give clinical Palace 2-0 win at Fulham

Crystal Palace made a fine start to their Premier League campaign as goals by Jeffrey Schlupp and Wilfried Zaha helped them to a 2-0 win at Fulham in a lively match at Craven Cottage on Saturday.
2018-08-11 16:49:12 Read More

Neymar 'is my key player', says PSG coach Tuchel

New Paris Saint-Germain head coach Thomas Tuchel insisted that Neymar is the "key player" for his side, as his team prepare for the start of their Ligue 1 title defence against Caen on Sunday.
2018-08-11 16:41:15 Read More

India A all out for 345 after collapse, SA reach 213/3 on Day 2

India A suffered a massive collapse to be bowled out for 345 before the visiting South African team reached 213 for three at stumps on the second day of the second four-day 'Test'.
2018-08-11 16:16:56 Read More

Stint with CSK helped me to great extent: Jagadeesan

Tamil Nadu cricketer N Jagadeesan on Saturday said his stint with IPL team Chennai Super Kings had helped him to a great extent and he got to learn a lot of things from the captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
2018-08-11 16:01:00 Read More

Chithambaram holds Cheparinov in Abu Dhabi Chess Masters

Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram continued his fine form and played out a draw with Ivan Cheparinov of Georgia in the fourth round of Abu Dhabi Masters on Saturday.
2018-08-11 15:53:25 Read More

'We need to stay together': Pochettino proud as Spurs make a stand

Mauricio Pochettino admitted he was proud of his Tottenham stars as they put on a united front to start their Premier League season with a 2-1 win at Newcastle.
2018-08-11 14:45:27 Read More

Delhi to host Combined Shooting World Cup ahead of Tokyo Olympics

Delhi has been granted hosting rights of the Combined ISSF World Cup, to be held before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the development underlining India's growing stature in shooting sport.
2018-08-11 14:34:23 Read More

DDCA fiasco: President Sharma, secretary Tihara locked in bitter battle

Infighting has broken out in the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) barely a month and a half after elections with the top two officials trading charges over decision making on a host of important issues.
2018-08-11 14:25:12 Read More

Spurs begin EPL season with entertaining win at Newcastle

Jan Vertonghen and Dele Alli were on target as Tottenham Hotspur began their Premier League campaign with an entertaining 2-1 victory over Newcastle United on Saturday.
2018-08-11 14:15:03 Read More

Marquez grabs Austrian MotoGP pole ahead of Ducatis

Spaniard Marc Marquez (Honda) grabbed pole position on Saturday in qualifying for the Austrian MotoGp, edging the Ducatis of Italian Andrea Dovizioso and Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo.
2018-08-11 13:48:19 Read More

PGA Championships: Shubhankar likely to make cut, Lahiri to miss it

Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma was one-under through seven holes in the second round of the PGA Championships when play was stopped because of inclement weather.
2018-08-11 11:43:50 Read More

Hitaashee wins Hong Kong Junior Golf Championship

Junior golfer Hitaashee Bakshi emerged victorious in under 13-14 years age category, while compatriots Kartik Sharma and Sunhit Bishnoi finished second and third respectively in the 15-17 category at the Hong Kong Junior Golf Championship.
2018-08-11 11:37:29 Read More

Leave teenage shooting sensations Manu, Anish alone: Rana

Four-time Asian Games gold medallist shooter Jaspal Rana says "too much" is being expected from teenage prodigies like Manu Bhaker and Anish Bhanwala and they can surely do without the "unwanted" attention ahead of the Asian Games.
2018-08-11 11:28:56 Read More

Shuttler Ajay Jayaram enters Vietnam Open final

India's Ajay Jayaram stood a step away from his first title of the season as he made it to the finals of the Vietnam Open after defeating Japan's Yu Igarashi in straight games on Saturday.
2018-08-11 11:20:39 Read More

Abhinav Bindra releases video to inspire young athletes

In a bid to inspire the youth to aim for gold in the upcoming Asian Games and 2020 Olympics, India's only individual Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra has released a video to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his historic gold-winning performance.
2018-08-11 10:42:18 Read More

Gautam Gambhir exclusively on Timesofindia.com

Think of Gautam Gambhir and you will think of a cricketer who gives his 100 percent on the field every time he plays. A man who wears his heart on his sleeve, Gautam is one of the finest batsmen India has produced.
2018-08-11 09:55:02 Read More

Significant change in mindset of shooters: Abhinav Bindra

"To be honest, I don't dwell on that achievement frequently. Yes, people keep talking about it, but personally, I only think about it sometimes," Abhinav Bindra told TOI during an interaction on Friday.
2018-08-11 03:12:40 Read More

Such a long walk: From living in cowshed to Asiad medallist

"It was only after Khushbir started winning medals and awards that we could afford a good meal. And after she won silver in the 20km race walk event at the 2014 Asian Games, we got a cemented roof over our heads," says Khushbir Kaur's mother.
2018-08-11 02:45:24 Read More

2nd Test: Anderson's five-for folds up India for 107

The veteran England pacer made full use of the overcast conditions on another rain-hit day at Lord's to take 5/20 as the English pacers ripped the visitors' batting line-up apart.
2018-08-10 18:42:31 Read More

India targeting hockey gold at Asiad: Manpreet

Riding high on the runners-up performance at last month's Champions Trophy, India hockey captain Manpreet Singh is targeting the gold medal at the upcoming Asian Games.
2018-08-10 16:16:57 Read More

Shooting prodigy Anish Bhanwala focused on Asiad

The 15-year-old became India's youngest gold medallist at the Commonwealth Games with a stellar show in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at Gold Coast earlier this year.
2018-08-10 16:00:31 Read More

Shooting prodigy Anish Bhanwala focused on Asiad

The 15-year-old became India's youngest gold medallist at the Commonwealth Games with a stellar show in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at Gold Coast earlier this year.
2018-08-10 16:00:31 Read More

Messi succeeds Iniesta as new Barcelona captain

Lionel Messi was named as Barcelona's captain on Friday following the departure of long-serving midfielder Andres Iniesta, while defenders Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto were named new vice-captains in a statement by the La Liga champions.
2018-08-10 15:43:58 Read More

Gavaskar attributes Kohli's success to bat-speed adjustment

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar praised Virat Kohli's batting in the first Test against England and attributed his success to an adjustment in bat-speed.
2018-08-10 15:34:12 Read More

Ben Stokes admits to 'memory blackout'

International star Stokes and Ryan Ali, both 27, are being tried for affray over a brawl that erupted in Bristol, southwest England, in the early hours of September 25 last year.
2018-08-10 15:15:20 Read More

Jayaram, Mithun enter Vietnam Open semis

Former world No. 13 Jayaram, who is on a comeback trail after recovering from a hamstring injury, dished out a spirited performance to outwit Canada's Sheng Xiaodong 26-24, 21-17 in a thrilling contest.
2018-08-10 14:42:07 Read More

Abhinav Bindra: The man who changed Indian Olympic history

August 11 2008, Beijing, China - Flashback - 25-year-old Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra shoots a near perfect 10.8 in his final shot in the Men's 10m Air Rifle event. Almost immediately he knows he has won an Olympic medal. But he's not sure where exactly on the podium he will be standing.
2018-08-10 14:23:36 Read More

Jaiswal hits ton as India U-19 win one-day series in Sri Lanka

Batting first in the fifth and deciding game, India restricted the hosts to 212/9. The visitors then knocked off the runs in 42.4 overs, courtesy Jaiswal, who hit eight fours and three sixes in his 114 not out.
2018-08-10 13:51:33 Read More

Rathore asks athletes and officials to behave responsibly

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Friday asked the Indian athletes and officials, who are part of the Asian Games contingent, to behave responsibly on and off the field during the mega sporting event starting next week in Indonesia.
2018-08-10 13:49:02 Read More

Harendra has broken language barriers: Sardar

Senior players Sardar Singh and Manpreet Singh say having an Indian as the national team's head coach has broken all communication barriers and tactically too Harendra Singh is no less than any of his foreign counterparts.
2018-08-10 13:08:39 Read More

Arjun Tendulkar does ground staff duty at Lord's

Having wrapped up his first India Under-19 tour last month in Sri Lanka, Arjun Tendulkar was away from the action for quite some time but his appetite to be on the cricket field was seen during the ongoing second Test between India and England at Lord's on Friday.
2018-08-10 11:58:11 Read More

Ex-Tour de France winner Ullrich held over prostitute assault

Former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich was arrested early on Friday for allegedly assaulting a prostitute in Frankfurt, police said, just a week after the German national was briefly detained in Spain.
2018-08-10 11:11:49 Read More

2nd Test: Pujara run out, rain returns, India 15/3

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Rowers Bhokanal, Sawarn gear up to make a big splash at Asiad

Their preparations going well in Pune, rowers Dattu Baban Bhokanal and Sawarn Singh sound upbeat about their medal chances in the upcoming Asian Games.
2018-08-10 07:38:57 Read More

Neeraj Chopra named India's flag-bearer for Asian Games

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra made the announcement during the send-off ceremony organised for the contingent. The Games will be held from August 18 to September 2 in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang.
2018-08-10 07:23:13 Read More

SC verdict on Lodha reforms gives major boost to Sourav Ganguly's BCCI aspirations

One a day when some of the key Lodha Committee reforms got diluted by the Supreme Court, a famous cricket and judiciary watcher in India had perhaps the best comment on the Retd Justice RM Lodha's work.
2018-08-10 05:37:34 Read More

Nadal reaches Toronto quarters with win over Wawrinka

A 45-minute rain interruption did little to stop the progress of Rafael Nadal on Thursday at the Toronto Masters as he defeated Stan Wawrinka 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) to reach the quarter-finals.
2018-08-10 05:21:29 Read More

I believe my best is yet to come: Smriti Mandhana

While the Indian men's team hasn't relished English conditions so far, a talented woman cricketer has set the Thames on fire with her astonishing performance there.
2018-08-10 04:52:57 Read More

Pogba still happy at Manchester United, insists Mourinho

Following a successful summer in which he helped France to win the World Cup, Pogba's future at United has been the subject of speculation over the last week of the Premier League transfer window.
2018-08-10 04:49:23 Read More

Pogba still happy at Manchester United, insists Mourinho

Following a successful summer in which he helped France to win the World Cup, Pogba's future at United has been the subject of speculation over the last week of the Premier League transfer window.
2018-08-10 04:49:23 Read More

EPL kick-off: Mourinho's United and Pep's City enter third year

A year ago, Manchester City were merely well-fancied to win the Premier League title. Today, they are indisputable favourites to defend it, while Manchester United - despite a second-place finish - are barely considered contenders.
2018-08-10 04:43:29 Read More

Toronto Masters: Stefanos Tsitsipas stuns Novak Djokovic

Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated his second seed in as many days at the Toronto Masters on Thursday, stunning Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals.
2018-08-10 04:13:37 Read More

Asian Games: Student shooter Anish Bhanwala targets gold

At 15 and still at high school, he was India's youngest gold medalist at the Commonwealth Games on Australia's Gold Coast in April when he won the 25-meter rapid fire pistol shooting event in a meet record.
2018-08-10 04:06:40 Read More

Woodland gets a grip on putting woes, soars to PGA lead

Woodland sank seven birdies in a 10-hole stretch, dropping a career-best 153 feet of putts in all, to fire a six-under par 64 and lead compatriot Rickie Fowler by a stroke round one.
2018-08-10 03:54:28 Read More

Disappointed that recommendations have been diluted: Justice Lodha

"So all the ills which we wanted to eradicate by recommending these reforms, they have been diluted. It was a full package of reforms and it was intended to give a very strong administrative and governance structure to the BCCI. If you pull out a few important bricks from that strong structure, it is bound to affect its strength and that is what has happened," Justice Lodha told TOI on Thursday.
2018-08-10 03:41:21 Read More

BCCI may now have fresh faces

The order implies that incumbent BCCI treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry, acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary and acting president CK Khanna will all be ineligible to contest the elections once the new constitution comes into effect in the next four weeks. While Khanna claimed it to be a 'positive sign' and welcomed the decision, several others sounded worried.
2018-08-10 03:34:53 Read More

Blind athletes to headline India Asian Para squad

India would be competing in 13 sports – archery, athletics, badminton, chess, cycling, fencing, judo, powerlifting, swimming shooting, table tennis, tenpin bowling and boccia (an indoor sport similar to lawn bowling).
2018-08-10 03:14:32 Read More

BCCI constitution: SC scratches one state, one vote

Two years after accepting the Lodha panel's recommendations, the SC ordered that the finalised constitution be registered in four weeks under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1976, and asked member associations to ensure conformity of their constitutions with the BCCI's and register them in 30 days, clearing the way for elections under the Committee of Administrators' supervision.
2018-08-10 03:10:05 Read More

No play on Day 1 of second Test due to rain

The clear blue of Wednesday turned into a bleak grey on Thursday morning and what started off as a light drizzle turned into a strong shower later in the afternoon to pour cold water on whatever chances there were of the second Test match between India and England starting off.
2018-08-10 02:58:52 Read More

Virat Kohli already a legend: Zaheer Abbas

​ "Kohli plays with a lot of authority on both sides of the wicket, giving you the impression that he is a class player. His feet movement is extremely assured and there's an element of fearlessness in his game which I really admire," Zaheer Abbas said.
2018-08-10 02:46:42 Read More

Extra batsman vital in low-scoring series: Sunil Gavaskar

Just when it seemed that it was going to be an Indian summer, the England seamers led by young Sam Curran shattered that hope as England won the first Test by 31 runs.
2018-08-10 02:30:46 Read More

Kohli has got best technique in world, says Waugh

Former Australian skipper Steve Waugh says "big occasion player" Virat Kohli has the best batting technique among the current cricketers in the world. Drawing a comparison with legends such as Brian Lara and Vivian Richards, Waugh said Kohli has shown all the traits of a great batsman.
2018-08-09 17:02:11 Read More

IOC appoints Bindra on its Athletes' Commission

Bindra, who is India's lone winner of an individual Olympic gold, became only the second Indian sportsperson after badminton ace Saina Nehwal to be appointed on the prestigious Athletes' Commission.
2018-08-09 16:27:42 Read More

State associations hail SC order on Lodha reforms

Various state associations, including Mumbai and Saurashtra, hailed the Supreme Court's decision to reinstate their voting rights in the BCCI.
2018-08-09 16:05:11 Read More

Wriddhiman Saha returns home after surgery in England

Surgeon Lennard Frank, who operated on Saha's right arm on August 1, reviewed his progress before allowing him to fly home; however, no time has been set for his possible return to cricket.
2018-08-09 15:07:02 Read More

Young Indian pacers are ready for next level: Glenn McGrath

Former Australian seamer and one of the sport's all-time great, Glenn McGrath believes that India are well stocked as far as quality pace bowlers are concerned and believes that there are more in the pipeline.
2018-08-09 15:06:25 Read More

Prasad-led BCCI's selection panel unlikely to get extension

The three-member senior national selection panel, led by MSK Prasad, is unlikely to continue once the new BCCI constitution is formally adopted as per the Supreme Court directive and the election process is set in place.
2018-08-09 14:49:25 Read More

Salah, Ronaldo, Messi on Champions League awards shortlist

Ronaldo, who won the award last year, topped the scoring charts with 15 goals as Real Madrid won a third consecutive crown. Egypt's Salah led Liverpool's remarkable run to the final with 10 goals, while Barcelona talisman Messi netted six goals.
2018-08-09 14:48:51 Read More

BCCI acting secretary, treasurer set for cooling off period

A relaxation in the mandatory 'cooling off' norm by the Supreme Court may be seen as a relief for the BCCI but not for its incumbent acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary and treasurer Aniruddh Chaudhry.
2018-08-09 14:39:01 Read More

Saina Nehwal slips out of top-10 in world badminton rankings

Meanwhile in the men's rankings, Kidambi Srikanth dropped two places to be at the eighth place while HS Prannoy is static at No.11.
2018-08-09 14:23:31 Read More

Indian hockey teams qualify for Youth Olympic Games

India's junior men and women teams will feature in the five-a-side competition at the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympics to be held from October 6 to 18.
2018-08-09 14:10:51 Read More

Jayaram, Rituparna, Mithun enter quarter-finals of Vietnam Open

Jayaram, who touched a career-high rank of 13, toppled top-seeded Brazilian Ygor Coelho 22-20, 21-14, in 34 minutes and will next face Canada's Xiaodong Sheng.
2018-08-09 14:00:26 Read More

Stokes 'could have killed me', claims defendant

Stokes, Hale and a third man, Ryan Ali, were in Bristol Crown Court on Thursday for the fourth day of their trial for alleged affray in the southwest English city on September 25 last year.
2018-08-09 13:39:59 Read More

Stokes wishes England newcomer Pope well

Absent all-rounder Ben Stokes sent best wishes to his England team-mates, in particular debutant batsman Ollie Pope, ahead of the second Test against India at Lord's on Thursday.
2018-08-09 12:40:27 Read More

India vs England, 2nd Test: Rain washes out morning session at Lord's

Weather forecast is for improved weather around tea time, so there could be an extended last session. Drainage facilities at Lord's are excellent and play can begin as soon as the conditions improve.
2018-08-09 12:28:09 Read More

Only we know how we face people when we return without medal: Sakshi

Under the scanner for her below-par performance in the run-up to the Asian Games, Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik is feeling the heat but insists that athletes always aim for medals so that fingers are not pointed at them.
2018-08-09 10:10:54 Read More

India vs England 2nd Test: Rain delays toss, forces early lunch on Day 1

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Nadal leads way into Toronto third round

Top seed Rafael Nadal blew past patchy Frenchman Benoit Paire 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday to begin his quest for a fourth Canadian trophy at the Toronto Masters.
2018-08-09 09:01:28 Read More

Target is to ensure Dipa reaches Asiad gymnastics finals: Coach Nandi

Under no illusions about the enormity of his task at the Asian Games, Bishweshwar Nandi, the coach of Indian gymnastics' golden girl Dipa Karmakar, said the "first target" will be to make the finals of the vault event in artistic gymnastics, the recent high notwithstanding.
2018-08-09 08:26:25 Read More

Vinod Rai welcomes 'excellent' SC order on Lodha reforms

"This is an excellent order by the Honourable Court. I have absolutely no problem with office-bearers having two consecutive terms. Even I had originally wanted a six-year term before cooling off period but couldn't get consensus," Vinod Rai said.
2018-08-09 08:19:22 Read More

SC approves draft constitution of BCCI with some modifications

The Supreme Court modified its earlier order on the 'one state, one vote' policy for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) members on Thursday and granted permanent membership of the board to the cricket associations of Mumbai, Saurashtra, Vadodara and Vidarbha.
2018-08-09 05:47:38 Read More

Kuldeep is ideal pick to back Ashwin: Sourav Ganguly

Though India lost the first Test at Edgbaston in four days, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly feels the match was a fine example for Test match cricket.
2018-08-09 04:10:33 Read More

England bank on Root force against India

"There's been a lot of talk about this -- I look at this summer and twice I've managed to get past 50 and go on to make hundreds in succession. It might have been in white ball cricket but I still see that I've made an improvement in that area and I wanted to take that forward into this format," Joe Root said.
2018-08-09 03:28:15 Read More

Winning the only thing that matters, says Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli will be happy if anyone scores runs - be it KL Rahul, Ajinkya Rahane or M Vijay - as long as India win. "It doesn't matter whether I get the runs or somebody else. The only thing that matters is India crossing the line," Kohli said.
2018-08-09 03:01:37 Read More

Ben Stokes says he protected gay men in street brawl

England cricket player Ben Stokes told police that two gay men thanked him for protecting them from homophobic abuse following a street brawl.
2018-08-08 17:39:01 Read More

Wimbledon champion Kerber falls at first hurdle in Montreal

Angelique Kerber's first match since capturing the Wimbledon title ended in defeat on Wednesday as the German lost 6-4, 6-1 to Alize Cornet of France at the Montreal WTA event.
2018-08-08 17:24:02 Read More

Exciting that we won despite being not at our best: Root

England skipper Joe Root has said that their victory in the seesawing first Test, despite being "not at our best", has energised the hosts with confidence as they prepare to take on India at Lord's on Thursday.
2018-08-08 16:31:12 Read More

England need to be more clinical: Jos Buttler

Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler feels England need to be more clinical in some aspects, including catching, as they seek to extend their lead over India in the second Test starting on Thursday.
2018-08-08 16:22:36 Read More

Suspense continues over India's Asian Games contingent announcement

The Sports Ministry continued its deliberation with regards to size of the Indian contingent for the Asian Games as suspense prevailed over its announcement.
2018-08-08 16:06:37 Read More

Pleased with silver, consistent Sindhu hopeful of gold in future

Indian women's singles star shuttler PV Sindhu may have missed out on her third consecutive major individual title but she sees a lot of positives with her consistent run, adding that she is hopeful of a gold medal in the future.
2018-08-08 15:53:34 Read More

Don't judge so fast, problem is not technical but mental: Kohli to fans

Captain Virat Kohli urged followers of Indian cricket to not be judgemental about his team's poor batting performance after just one Test as the problem is more about making "mental adjustments" rather than technical.
2018-08-08 15:28:52 Read More

Share your wishes on 10 years of Bindra's golden journey

Ten years of Bindra's golden journey
2018-08-08 14:33:01 Read More

Lahiri set to cross Jeev with his 15th Major appearance

Anirban Lahiri will achieve a coveted landmark when he plays in his 15th Majors at the PGA Championship, surpassing Jeev Milkha Singh's previous Indian record of 14.
2018-08-08 14:29:52 Read More

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Virat Kohli calls on fans to support all team members

"We as a team love playing with each other and play with a lot of passion. I would just say to the fans to support the whole team because we all are giving our best efforts and we all want to win together," said Kohli.
2018-08-08 14:10:28 Read More

Wary CFI not taking risks with support staff for Asian Games

Once trapped in the administrative mess where the physiotherapist was dropped from the contingent for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) is in no mood to tinker with the combination for the upcoming Asian Games in Indonesia.
2018-08-08 13:47:50 Read More

Rookie Ollie Pope to make his Test debut against India at Lord's

England captain Joe Root confirmed on Wednesday rookie batsman Ollie Pope will make his debut against India in the second Test starting at the Lord's on Thursday.
2018-08-08 12:34:07 Read More

Let your heart guide the way, Sachin Tendulkar's advice to Virat Kohli

He has "been there and done that" which is the reason why Sachin Tendulkar's singular piece of advice for Virat Kohli is to worry less and follow his instincts. For a significant part of his 24-year career, Tendulkar shouldered the burden of Indian batting and Kohli is performing the same role today.
2018-08-08 11:25:24 Read More

4th ODI Live Blog: Sri Lanka vs South Africa

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Fans question Anushka's presence in Team India's official photo

The presence of captain Virat Kohli's wife and Bollywood actress, Anushka Sharma, in the photograph from the Indian cricket team's official dinner hosted by the High Commission of India in London has invited criticism from fans on social media.
2018-08-08 10:08:30 Read More

Don't see any reason to part ways with Constantine till Asian Cup: AIFF

Stephen Constantine will continue as India's national football coach at least till the 2019 Asian Cup, AIFF general secretary Kushal Das has said, putting to rest speculation about an abrupt sacking following complaints by senior players.
2018-08-08 09:57:38 Read More

Pogba keen to leave Manchester United for Barcelona: Reports

The 25-year-old -- who scored in the 4-2 World Cup final win over Croatia -- has agreed terms with Barcelona for a deal worth £89.5 million ($115 million, 100 million euros) over five years, according to the Daily Mail.
2018-08-08 09:47:50 Read More

Brand IPL now soars to $6.3 billion

A report from Duff & Phelps, the global valuation and corporate finance advisors, who come out with an annual report on the cash-rich tournament every year, says that after the 11th season, the value of the IPL has seen a 19% jump to $6.3 billion.
2018-08-08 09:34:15 Read More

COMING SOON! Protection gear and shot clocks for bowlers

During the two-day meeting of the MCC cricket committee, which concluded at Lord's on Tuesday, a need was felt to expedite the game and include protective gear for the bowlers.
2018-08-08 07:34:26 Read More

Djokovic ends lucky loser Basic's unexpected Toronto start

Novak Djokovic did not let a late switch in opponent throw him off his stride in his quest for a fifth Rogers Cup title as he subdued Bosnian lucky loser Mirza Basic 6-3, 7-6(3) in first-round action on Tuesday.
2018-08-08 07:12:49 Read More

Batsmen the key as India look to reverse fortunes at Lord's

If captain Virat Kohli had got support from his batting colleagues in Birmingham, the scenario would have been completely different. The world number one Test side came close to taking the lead but fell short by 31 runs.
2018-08-08 06:36:31 Read More

Sprint king Bolt gets new football chance at Aussie club

Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt will join the A-League's Central Coast Mariners for an "indefinite" training period as he works to realise his dream to become a professional footballer.
2018-08-08 05:35:16 Read More

Real Madrid end US tour with 2-1 win over Roma

Gareth Bale is serving notice that he is ready to shine without Cristiano Ronaldo, factoring in both goals as Real Madrid wrapped up their US tour with a 2-1 win over Roma on Tuesday.
2018-08-08 05:16:53 Read More

India U-20 to face France in four-nation tourney

After India U-20 team's surreal 2-1 victory over Argentina U-20 on Monday, All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced that the team will be playing a four-nation tournament in Croatia.
2018-08-08 05:14:08 Read More

Azarenka breezes into the second round in Montreal

Azarenka punched her ticket to the second round with a dominating 6-0, 6-1 victory in just 55 minutes over the former world number 10 Kristina Mladenovic.
2018-08-08 05:04:55 Read More

Pep Guardiola already in the next phase of his evolution

The challenge for a top team is to keep evolving and Pep Guardiola knows that Manchester City cannot go into this year with just the same combination at centre-back that they used last year.
2018-08-08 04:56:26 Read More

Force India secure future with rescue deal, Vijay Mallya's reign ends

The future of the Force India Formula One team was secured after its administrator accepted a bid backed by a consortium of investors, effectively ending Vijay Mallya's 10-year-old reign at the midfield squad.
2018-08-08 04:41:21 Read More

MCC firmly backs ICC's Olympic push

Following a meeting of the committee, which comprised of the likes of Ricky Ponting, Sourav Ganguly and Mike Gatting, the former Aussie skipper said that ICC's recent survey has indicated that cricket fans across the globe want the sport in the Games.
2018-08-08 04:24:10 Read More

India vs England: Ollie Pope gets ready for Ashwin test

The fact that Pope is a right-hander and has a reputation for playing spin well worked in his favour. And he gave the impression that he has been following Ashwin closely of late.
2018-08-08 04:02:26 Read More

With the ball swinging, recalling Pujara seems a good idea: Amarnath

As India get ready for the second of the five-Test series against England, they will be aware that they could have been 1-0 up rather than 0-1 down.
2018-08-08 03:50:32 Read More

PV Sindhu says no 'final phobia', looks for Asian Games glory

For PV Sindhu, the World Championship gold medal has been so near yet so far. The Hyderabad shuttler, however, was categorical in ruling out any "final phobia" for her 21-19, 21-10 defeat to Spaniard Carolina Marin.
2018-08-08 03:37:35 Read More

In the nets, skipper Virat Kohli sets batting template

Every Indian batsman has made the conscious decision of following the Virat Kohli template when it comes to countering the swing by standing outside the crease.
2018-08-08 03:13:19 Read More

Team India works to get house in order ahead of Lord's Test

There's another piece of the puzzle that needs to be sorted, the most complicated one. Kohli sprang a surprise by dropping Cheteshwar Pujara in favour of Shikhar Dhawan in the first Test. It didn't go too well for Dhawan at Edgbaston.
2018-08-08 02:56:32 Read More

Dilip Sardesai commemorated on 78th birth anniversary

Often regarded as Indian cricket's 'Renaissance Man' and the best batsman against spin bowling, Dilip Sardesai was on Wednesday commemorated with a Google Doodle on his 78th birth anniversary.
2018-08-08 02:52:03 Read More

Ponting says Australia ball-tampering bans 'shocked' world cricket

Ricky Ponting believes the lengthy bans given to former Australia captain Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft for their roles in March's ball-tampering scandal in South Africa have been a beneficial "shock" to world cricket.
2018-08-07 17:47:34 Read More

Play more red ball cricket: Dravid's suggestion to Chahal

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who excelled in limited overs cricket and formed a lethal combination with Kuldeep Yadav, must focus on playing more red-ball cricket to gain experience in the longer format, suggested India A coach Rahul Dravid.
2018-08-07 15:56:25 Read More

Our job is to give opportunities to young talents: Dravid

India U-19 chief coach Rahul Dravid, having come up the ranks of junior cricket, knows the importance of starting out young and understand the needs of a player coming late into the sport.
2018-08-07 14:52:55 Read More

Bumrah out of contention for second Test, confirms Arun

India will not be able to avail the services of Jasprit Bumrah for the second Test against England as he is yet to recover from a left hand fracture sustained during a T20 International against Ireland in June.
2018-08-07 14:32:23 Read More

4th Youth ODI: India beat Sri Lanka by 135 runs to level series

Spinners Ayush Badoni and Harsh Tyagi shared six wickets after a collective batting show by the visitors as India Under-19 team mauled Sri Lanka U-19 by a comprehensive 135-run margin in the fourth Youth ODI to level the series 2-2 on Tuesday.
2018-08-07 14:32:17 Read More

England's Stokes mimicked gay men with 'camp gestures': Doorman

Ben Stokes made "stupid noises" and "camp gestures" to mimic two gay men outside a nightclub, a doorman said Tuesday at the England cricketer's trial for alleged affray.
2018-08-07 14:14:18 Read More

Sindhu doesn't have mental block in major finals: Padukone

Indian badminton great Prakash Padukone insists that PV Sindhu doesn't have any mental block in major finals and urged the media to not put the star shuttler under pressure by focussing on her defeats.
2018-08-07 14:09:29 Read More

Siraj takes 10-for as India A beat South Africa A by innings and 30 runs

Pacer Mohammed Siraj bagged his maiden 10-wicket haul as India A beat South Africa A by a comprehensive innings and 30 runs after stiff resistance from the middle order on the final day of the first unofficial Test.
2018-08-07 13:27:28 Read More

T10 League gets International Cricket Council sanction

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially sanctioned the second season of T10 League scheduled to start on November 23 in Sharjah, the organisers said on Tuesday.
2018-08-07 13:16:49 Read More

India move to ninth spot in women's hockey rankings

Following their quarter-final finish at the Women's Hockey World Cup, India have jumped a place to be ninth in the world rankings announced by International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Tuesday.
2018-08-07 13:06:40 Read More

Yogeshwar has worked on developing champion's attitude in me: Bajrang

Bajrang Punia, the most outstanding Indian wrestler this season with three gold medals, says that he has learnt from his mentor Yogeshwar Dutt that conquering big names is the only way to earn a big name.
2018-08-07 11:53:42 Read More

Manchester City goalkeeper Hart signs for Burnley

Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart has signed for Burnley from Manchester City, with City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak hailing his enormous contribution to the success of the Premier League champions.
2018-08-07 11:49:53 Read More

PSG welcome World Cup winners back to training

France's World Cup winners Kylian Mbappe, Presnel Kimpembe and Alphonse Areola returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday after an extended break.
2018-08-07 11:46:37 Read More

Bolt to train with A-League side Central Coast Mariners

Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt will train with Australia's Central Coast Mariners as he continues his quest to become a professional soccer player, the A-League team said on Tuesday.
2018-08-07 11:28:22 Read More

Virat Kohli has almost attained legendary status: MS Dhoni

Even as he appeared slightly reluctant to talk about cricket, Mahendra Singh Dhoni was bold enough to take a few expected 'bouncers' hurled at him at the launch of Run Adam - an app to help budding athletes in which he's bought 25% stake.
2018-08-07 11:18:17 Read More

From analyst's job to squash: Gamble paying off for Ramit Tandon

Ramit Tandon took "the risk" of his life last September by leaving a cushiony hedge fund analyst's job in New York to become a full-time squash player, a move that seems to be paying off as he prepares to represent India at upcoming Asian Games in Indonesia.
2018-08-07 10:53:44 Read More

Kroenke wins $2.3 billion battle for Arsenal after Usmanov agrees to sell

American billionaire Stan Kroenke has struck a deal to take Arsenal private by buying out Russian rival and minority investor Alisher Usmanov in a move that values the English Premier League soccer club at around $2.3 billion.
2018-08-07 09:50:30 Read More

If someone is good, age shouldn't be criteria: Tendulkar

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar feels talent, not age should be the sole criteria while selecting a national team.
2018-08-07 09:31:45 Read More

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu pulls out of Asian Games

The decision comes in the wake of national coach Vijay Sharma recommendation that the Commonwealth gold-medallist must pull out of Jakarta event from August 18 to be fit for the Olympic qualifiers, later this year.
2018-08-07 08:37:26 Read More

Serena Williams struggling with 'postpartum emotions'

Serena Williams says she is suffering from "postpartum emotions" as the 23-time Grand Slam winner struggles to deal with juggling family life and tennis. The 36-year-old American is seeking to regain her top form after missing most of the 2017 WTA season due to a pregnancy.
2018-08-07 08:25:50 Read More

Graphics: Vast gap between Virat Kohli and Rest of India

After the Edgbaston Test, it is becoming apparent that Virat Kohli stands head and shoulders above his teammates when it comes to scoring runs overseas against serious competition.
2018-08-07 07:52:26 Read More

Appropriate for Shreyas to continue playing for England: Anand

The likes of English grandmaster Nigel Short feel it's a shame if the UK lose a talented player like the 9 years old. Shreyas has been in London since he was three years old and he represents England internationally. The 'Keep Shreyas in UK' chorus therefore is growing louder by the day.
2018-08-07 07:18:34 Read More

Dhoni or Dravid as important as 'larger than life' Kohli: Richardson

At the MCC's 2018 Cowdrey Lecture. Richardson expressed his concerns about the amount of cheating and sledging in international cricket expecting more initiative from the players and coaches.
2018-08-07 06:37:47 Read More

Abuse, ball-tampering threaten cricket's 'DNA': ICC boss

Richardson also took aim at players claiming confusion over ball-tampering rules, saying the laws were clear and their complaints "disingenuous" in a speech at the MCC's Colin Cowdrey Lecture at Lord's.
2018-08-07 06:07:04 Read More

AIFF to reinvigorate futsal, beach football

Futsal has generated tremendous popularity in the country in recent years with the disputed Premier Fustal League getting a good response in the two editions so far despite AIFF refusing to recognise the league.
2018-08-07 05:40:32 Read More

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'Happily married' Soumyajit Ghosh targets Tokyo Olympics

Table tennis Olympian Soumyajit Ghosh chose to be different as he shared the dais with his newly-married wife to clear the air.
2018-08-07 05:35:11 Read More

IOA now increases athletes' contingent size to 575 for Asiad

The IOA has now added 34 new names to take the Asiad-bound contingent size to 575 athletes. The new names added are from the dragon boat and taekwondo disciplines.
2018-08-07 04:30:14 Read More

India colts stun Argentina, Iraq in football

In the opener, India didn't do themselves any favour as they lost to Mauritania. Next up was an encouraging draw against U-20 Fifa World Cup runnersup Venezuela, but the icing on the cake was a stunning 2-1 win over Argentina that made everyone sit up and take notice on Monday.
2018-08-07 03:58:18 Read More

James Anderson awaits Virat Kohli rematch at Lord's

And when it comes to Lord's, the venue for the second Test, Anderson is simply the best. Of the 22 Tests that he has played here, the swing king has taken 94 wickets, the highest-ever at the venue by any bowler.
2018-08-07 03:50:08 Read More

Pandya can take heart from Stokes show: Styris

Pandya's performance comes under the scanner all the more considering Stokes' game-changing contribution on the fourth day morning.
2018-08-07 03:22:11 Read More

Can Ajinkya Rahane redeem himself in the Lord's Test?

Top of that agenda would be the form of vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane, who is as important a component in this line-up as Virat Kohli. But things haven't quite gone the way it should have been and Rahane has suffered a major dip in form, averaging a mere 10.72 from his last seven Tests.
2018-08-07 03:05:04 Read More

Suppliers of dope to athletes could be sent to jail now

Any attempt to supply prohibited substances to athletes or having links to an 'organised crime syndicate’ involved in doping could land the offender in prison with a term of up to four years or imposition of a hefty fine of Rs 10 lakh.
2018-08-07 02:56:31 Read More

Virdhawal Khade aims for gold at Jakarta Asiad

Eight years ago Virdhawal Khade ended India's 24-year wait for a swimming medal at the Asian Games with a 50m butterfly bronze in Guangzhou, China. Now, with the Jakarta Asian Games fast approaching, the 26-year-old is eager to add to India's medal tally.
2018-08-06 16:53:57 Read More

Du Plessis ruled out of remainder of Sri Lanka tour

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will miss the remainder of his side's limited overs tour to Sri Lanka after injuring his shoulder in Sunday's 78-run victory that clinched the one-day international series.
2018-08-06 16:25:08 Read More

Rathore launches Rugby World Cup 2019 trophy tour

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Monday launched the Rugby World Cup 2019 Trophy Tour in India, welcoming the Webb Ellis Cup to the capital.
2018-08-06 15:49:20 Read More

Don't compare Hardik Pandya with Kapil Dev: Gavaskar

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Monday rubbished comparisons between Kapil Dev and Hardik Pandya, saying the legendary all-rounder is a once-in-a century cricketer and cannot be compared to anyone.
2018-08-06 15:36:50 Read More

India A heading for big win against South Africa A

On the penultimate day of the contest, India 'A' declared their innings closed at 584/8 - an addition of 173 to their overnight score of 411/2. Then, the red-hot Mohammed Siraj (4/18) ripped through the South Africans' top order, reducing them to 3/6.
2018-08-06 14:17:31 Read More

Indian squash team will aim for gold at Asian Games: Mangaonkar

Mahesh Mangaonkar was part of the Indian men's squash team that bagged the gold medal in the 2014 Asian Games in South Korea, and he says the current squad will aim to repeat the feat in the upcoming edition of the continental multi-sport event.
2018-08-06 14:02:30 Read More

Ben Stokes lost control in street brawl, court told

England cricketer Ben Stokes lost his self-control and knocked two men unconscious in a street fight last September, a court heard on Monday as his trial for affray began.
2018-08-06 13:23:54 Read More

Mirabai Chanu can't compete at Asian Games: Coach tells IWF

World Champion Mirabai Chanu's participation at the Asian Games appears doubtful with India chief coach Vijay Sharma recommending that she must pull out of Jakarta event to be fit for the Olympic qualifiers, later this year.
2018-08-06 13:19:42 Read More

Ishant needs to figure out his role in the team: McGrath

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath feels Ishant Sharma needs to figure out his role in the Indian team, observing that he has been more of a workhorse than a strike bowler.
2018-08-06 12:31:35 Read More

Married to girl who accused him of rape, paddler Ghosh picking up pieces

His life thrown haywire by a rape allegation, leading Indian table tennis player Soumyajit Ghosh has married his accuser four months after his career nose-dived owing to the crisis.
2018-08-06 11:57:56 Read More

Zeeshan may consider pairing Leander with Ramkumar at Asian Games

Leander Paes might team up with Ramkumar Ramnathan instead of Sumit Nagal in this month's Asian Games after captain Zeeshan Ali said he will consider the ATP World Tour finalist's request to pair up with the senior pro.
2018-08-06 11:38:14 Read More

Fifty per cent of school syllabus to be reduced to promote sports: Rathore

In a bid to promote sports in the country, Union Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Monday said that a games period will be made mandatory in schools after reducing the syllabus by 50 per cent by next year.
2018-08-06 11:17:04 Read More

Bayliss: Taming other Indian batsmen will put Kohli under pressure

"If Virat Kohli is not the best batsman (in the world), he's very close to it. The way he played the first and second innings was high-class stuff. If we can put pressure on the other batsmen in the Indian team, that's going to add to the pressure on him," Bayliss told reporters.
2018-08-06 09:14:15 Read More

Steyn banking on experience for one last tilt at World Cup

Dale Steyn is determined to make next year's World Cup his limited overs swansong and thinks his experience could make a big difference to South Africa's otherwise raw white ball pace attack.
2018-08-06 08:33:40 Read More

Kuznetsova saves four match points, wins Washington WTA title

Two-time Grand Slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova saved four match points and rallied to defeat Croatia's Donna Vekic and win her 18th career WTA title Sunday at the Washington Open.
2018-08-06 08:17:02 Read More

Court case puts Stokes' England career on hold

Ben Stokes' international career will be placed in suspended animation when the England cricketer appears in a Bristol court on Monday charged with affray.
2018-08-06 07:34:20 Read More

Hall turns her British Open fantasy into wonderful reality

England's Georgia Hall used to imagine as a young girl she was putting to win the British Open -- on Sunday that fantasy became a reality as she showed grit and a steely nerve to win her first major at Royal Lytham and St Annes.
2018-08-06 07:13:20 Read More

Hall turns her British Open fantasy into wonderful reality

England's Georgia Hall used to imagine as a young girl she was putting to win the British Open -- on Sunday that fantasy became a reality as she showed grit and a steely nerve to win her first major at Royal Lytham and St Annes.
2018-08-06 07:13:20 Read More

England hope Curran can carry-on against India

England coach Trevor Bayliss believes Sam Curran's competitive attitude will serve him well as the all-rounder looks to build on his first-Test heroics against India.
2018-08-06 07:09:49 Read More

Bayern beat Manchester United in final pre-season test

Javi Martinez's second-half header earned Bayern Munich a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at the Allianz Arena on Sunday in a final pre-season test for both sides ahead of the new campaign.
2018-08-06 07:05:54 Read More

India U-16s stun Iraq 1-0 in WAFF Boys' Championship

An injury time goal by Buevenesh earned India U-16 team a stunning 1-0 victory over current Asian U-16 Champions Iraq in the WAFF U-16 Championship here.
2018-08-06 07:02:25 Read More

Record-breaking Dutch shatter Irish dreams of fairytale hockey crown

The Irish women's fairytale run to the field hockey World Cup final ended Sunday in a 6-0 hammering by defending champions The Netherlands who claimed a record eighth title.
2018-08-06 06:01:27 Read More

India stun Argentina in U-20 COTIF Cup football tourney

India notched up one of its most memorable football triumphs when the country's under-20 team stunned traditional giants Argentina 2-1 despite being reduced to 10 men in a pulsating contest at the COTIF Cup.
2018-08-06 05:38:54 Read More

Bangladesh seal T20 series with victory over West Indies

Bangladesh withstood a withering assault from Andre Russell to complete a series-clinching 19-run victory on the DLS Method over the West Indies in the rain-affected deciding final fixture of their three-match T20 International Series on Sunday.
2018-08-06 05:08:56 Read More

Looking to bat for long hours: Prithvi Shaw

Shaw had a dream run in England during the limited overs and four-day game series recently, and on returning home, he showed his versatility and ability to adapt to varied conditions quickly.
2018-08-06 04:46:55 Read More

Can better the bronze this time, says Sejwal

It's been four years since Sandeep Sejwal brought home an Asian Games bronze medal from Incheon. As we head down the final straight to the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia, Sejwal has had his eyes set on the quadrennial event for the past three years.
2018-08-06 04:42:58 Read More

James Anderson survives major injury scare while playing golf

Having wrapped up the first Test against India inside four days, England cricketers were enjoying an off-day but things didn't turn out well for their pace spearhead James Anderson.
2018-08-06 04:03:54 Read More

Learnt how to use the Dukes ball at Worcester: Ashwin

With the England batting line-up dominated by left-handers, Ashwin banked on the classical off-spinning delivery to make life difficult for the likes of Alastair Cook, Keaton Jennings, Ben Stokes and Dawid Malan, among others.
2018-08-06 03:16:58 Read More

Is Virat Kohli India's best batsman of all time?

Virat Kohli is the seventh Indian batsman (after Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Gautam Gambhir, Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag and Dilip Vengsarkar) to be ranked on top. However, at 934 points, he is India's highest-ranked batsman, 14th overall, on the all-time tally of points.
2018-08-06 02:55:52 Read More

Indian batsmen need to learn from Virat Kohli to succeed in England

The whole of India would hope that captain Virat Kohli gets the support to make a match of England at Lord's and thereafter if they have to bounce back in the five-Test series after losing the first Test.
2018-08-06 02:40:25 Read More

Nagpur skater Nikhilesh Tabhane bags bronze medal in China

Orange City's international skater Nikhilesh Tabhane brought laurels to the region when he captured a bronze medal in the Speed Skating Competition held at China on Saturday.
2018-08-05 16:46:21 Read More

Manchester City beat Chelsea 2-0 to claim Community Shield

Sergio Aguero spoiled Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri's first taste of English football as the Argentine's double gave Manchester City a stylish 2-0 victory in the Community Shield on Sunday.
2018-08-05 16:30:45 Read More

Can't take five days off before Test series: Gavaskar

Critical of the way India prepared for the Test series against England, Sunil Gavaskar says lack of serious practice ahead of the Birmingham game hurt India dearly as batsmen's poor technique against moving deliveries was thoroughly exposed.
2018-08-05 15:27:04 Read More

Rohan Bopanna skips Rogers Cup to save shoulder for Asian Games

Doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna, recuperating from a shoulder injury, will skip the ATP Rogers Cup beginning in Toronto on Monday, and will reach Palembang on August 14 to get acclimatised to the conditions ahead of the Asian Games.
2018-08-05 14:16:43 Read More

3rd Youth ODI: SL U-19 beat India U-19 by 7 runs to lead series 2-1

India U-19 team suffered a batting collapse towards the end of their run chase to lose the third Youth ODI against Sri Lanka U-19 by seven runs on Sunday.
2018-08-05 14:03:15 Read More

Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw hammer South Africa A on Day 2

Agarwal smashed a double hundred in the company of centurion Prithvi Shaw as India A flayed the South African bowling attack to reach 411/2 in Bengaluru on Sunday.
2018-08-05 13:30:55 Read More

Hendricks' ton on debut inspires South Africa to ODI series win

Batsman Reeza Hendricks smashed a century on his one-day international debut to set up South Africa's series-clinching 78-run victory over Sri Lanka in the third match in Pallekele on Sunday.
2018-08-05 13:17:35 Read More

Sourav Ganguly warns India against chopping and changing

Ganguly has urged Vijay and Rahane to bat with more determination and advised skipper Kohli to not chop and change the playing XI after defeat in the first Test against England.
2018-08-05 13:05:34 Read More

Hardik can learn from Stokes, says Ian Chappell

He might still be a "work in progress" but Hardik Pandya could take a cue from Ben Stokes' bowling during the ongoing series, which could prove to be a "defining one" in the all-rounder's career, feels Ian Chappell.
2018-08-05 12:56:04 Read More

There's something ruthless about Virat Kohli, says Mike Brearley

"I think Kohli is best in the world and anyone who averages 50-plus in all three formats must be a very, very fine player," said Brearley.
2018-08-05 12:45:13 Read More

Momota first Japanese man to win Badminton World Championships

Kento Momota became the first Japanese man to win the badminton World Championships on Sunday, putting behind him a gambling scandal that threatened to ruin his career.
2018-08-05 10:59:27 Read More

World C'ships: Sindhu loses to Marin in final, settles for silver again

​Spain's reigning Olympic champion, Marin, lifted her third World Championships title with a 21-19, 21-10 scoreline in Nanjing on Sunday, while Sindhu lost her second Worlds final in a row.
2018-08-05 09:22:08 Read More

ICC rankings: Virat Kohli is the No.1 Test batsman

Kohli scored his 22nd Test century with a knock of 149 in the first innings of the Edgbaston Test against England and followed it up with 51 in the second innings. It helped him push Steve Smith to No. 2 in the ICC Rankings.
2018-08-05 06:56:34 Read More

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Peaty breaks own 100m breaststroke world record

The 23-year-old shattered the mark of 57.13 by 0.13 seconds he set at the Rio Olympics two years ago and remains the only man in history to go under 58 seconds over the distance.
2018-08-04 16:56:19 Read More

Hussain questions Kohli's captaincy in Edgbaston Test

"He (Kohli) needs to look back on his captaincy and say 'when I've got a bloke who averages 19 against left-handers and a 20-year-old left-hander on strike, why did I take him (Ashwin) off?"
2018-08-04 16:33:57 Read More

Nadal leads Toronto field with Murray missing

Top-ranked Rafael Nadal will be working to increase grip atop the rankings at the ATP Toronto Masters, an event which lost an exhausted Andy Murray prior to Monday's start.
2018-08-04 16:14:19 Read More

Edgbaston game was fabulous advert for Test cricket: Joe Root

England beat India by 31 runs on the fourth day of the first Test in Birmingham after the hosts successfully defended 194, claiming an early lead in the five-match series.
2018-08-04 16:12:36 Read More

Neymar returns as PSG thrash Monaco in China

Brazilian superstar Neymar made his first club appearance since February as Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Monaco 4-0 in the Champions Trophy in China on Saturday.
2018-08-04 15:48:20 Read More

Serena Williams withdraws from Rogers Cup for personal reasons

Serena, who has not played since losing the Wimbledon final to Germany's Angelique Kerber last month, will have her place in the draw taken by Germany's Tatjana Maria.
2018-08-04 15:47:57 Read More

Ashwin defends Indian batsmen after dismal outing

Premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin came to the defence of the struggling Indian batting unit, saying batsmen from both teams found it tough to score on a challenging surface at the Edgbaston.
2018-08-04 15:38:01 Read More

Kapil Dev bats for golf league on IPL lines

Former India cricket captain Kapil Dev on Saturday batted for a golf league on the lines of Indian Premier League.
2018-08-04 14:36:10 Read More

BWF World Championships: Sindhu beats Yamaguchi to set up a final with Marin

The World No. 3 Indian came from behind in both the games before completing a hard-fought 21-16, 24-22 victory over the Japanese, who is ranked No. 2 in the world.
2018-08-04 14:10:19 Read More

Indian bowlers restrict South Africa 'A' to 246/8 on Day 1

South Africa 'A' wicketkeeper Rudi Second missed a century by six runs as India 'A' bowlers produced a disciplined performance to restrict the visitors to 246 for eight in the first 'unofficial' Test here.
2018-08-04 13:55:37 Read More

Sam Curran outshines peers to be unlikely hero of first Test

It was billed to be a contest between England's most prolific wicket-taker James Anderson and India's top batsman Virat Kohli.
2018-08-04 13:39:52 Read More

We could have applied ourselves better, says Virat Kohli

India skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday rued the lack of application and poor shot selection by his batsmen after their meek surrender paved the way for an England victory in the opening Test.
2018-08-04 13:17:27 Read More

Chelsea's Courtois wants Madrid move for family reasons, says agent

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois wants a move back to Spain for family reasons, his agent said, following reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid.
2018-08-04 12:56:12 Read More

ITF confident $3 billion Davis Cup revamp will secure future of tennis

"The ITF has travelled extensively to consult with all stakeholders in tennis and incorporated their feedback to develop a reform package for the Davis Cup," the ITF said in a statement on Saturday.
2018-08-04 12:53:45 Read More

Oil India awards Rs 20 lakh to sprinter Hima Das

Hima Das, the first Indian to win a gold medal in a tract event at the World Junior Athletics Championships in 2018, has been awarded a grant of Rs 20 lakh by Oil India Ltd.
2018-08-04 12:37:59 Read More

ICC fines Ishant Sharma for animated celebration

"Ishant Sharma has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee and has also received one demerit point after being found guilty of a Level 1 breach," the ICC said in a statement.
2018-08-04 11:59:50 Read More

1st Test: England roar back to beat India by 31 runs at Edgbaston

Virat Kohli's fighting half-century went in vain as England bowlers continued from where they left on the fourth day to bowl India out for 162 in their second innings and win the first Test by 31 runs at Edgbaston on Saturday.
2018-08-04 11:37:14 Read More

India women win blitz gold in Asian Nations Cup chess

A spirited show by the Indian women chess team at the Asian Nations Cup 2018 held in Iran saw them clinching gold in the Blitz event, besides winning silver and bronze in the Rapid and Classical categories, respectively.
2018-08-04 10:39:31 Read More

Rising star Shi Yuqi races into badminton world final

Upstart Shi Yuqi comfortably beat Chen Long to race into the final of the badminton World Championships on Saturday and confirm his newfound status as China's best player.
2018-08-04 08:40:35 Read More

Live Score, 1st Test: Kohli, Karthik resume India chase on Day 4

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2018-08-04 08:30:21 Read More

Gaganjeet Bhullar leads in Fiji as Ernie Els charges

Gaganjeet Bhullar held a one shot lead after the third round of the Fiji International on Saturday as Ernie Els began his charge at the Natadola Bay Golf Club.
2018-08-04 08:04:43 Read More

Nepal edge Netherlands by one run for first ODI win

Nepal defeated the Netherlands by one run off the last ball on Friday to record their first ever one-day international victory.
2018-08-04 07:19:40 Read More

Barcelona agree deal to sign Vidal from Bayern

The 31-year-old, who has played 100 games for Chile and scored 24 goals, will sign a three-year deal after having a medical in the next few days, Barca said in a statement.
2018-08-04 07:10:04 Read More

Zverev beats Nishikori to reach semis, Murray withdraws

Defending champion Alexander Zverev outlasted Japan's Kei Nishikori 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 Friday to reach the ATP Washington Open semi-finals while three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray withdrew citing fatigue.
2018-08-04 06:36:12 Read More

Aditi Ashok makes cut for first time at Women's British Open

India's Aditi Ashok continued to battle with links golf but at least managed to overcome one hurdle by making the cut at the Women's British Open for the first time in three attempts.
2018-08-04 06:28:59 Read More

Anirban Lahiri battles to even-par second round, lies T-16 at WGC

India's Anirban Lahiri battled to an even-par 70 to slip to tied 16th spot after the second day of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament here.
2018-08-04 06:17:14 Read More

Kohli is not invincible, slip catching let us down: Anderson

It was an engrossing duel between Test cricket's second most successful pacer, Anderson and Kohli on the second day when the Indian skipper was dropped twice off the bowler on 21 and 51 by Dawid Malan.
2018-08-04 06:00:00 Read More

Ishant Sharma credits Sussex stint for success in England

Back in the reckoning after registering his eighth five-wicket haul, Indian pacer Ishant Sharma says his impressive county stint with Sussex gave him the much-needed confidence and experience ahead of the current tour of England.
2018-08-04 05:42:46 Read More

Venus Williams falls in quarter-final at Silicon Valley Classic

Venus Williams suffered an upset 6-4, 7-6(2) defeat at the hands of Greece's Maria Sakkari on Friday in the quarter-final of the Silicon Valley Classic.
2018-08-04 05:33:48 Read More

India 'A' eye bigger gains in new home season

India 'A' have not enjoyed as much spotlight as they are basking in for the past three years. That's mostly courtesy Rahul Dravid, who took over as chief coach in June 2015.
2018-08-04 04:56:13 Read More

Captain Virat Kohli is inspirational: Chris Gayle

After watching the ongoing Edgbaston Test between India and England, one man Chris Gayle can't stop raving about is his former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate and skipper Virat Kohli.
2018-08-04 04:48:01 Read More

Lok Sabha passes National Sports University Bill

Lok Sabha passed the National Sports University Bill on Friday, seeking to establish the first-of-its-kind sports university in Manipur.
2018-08-04 04:32:27 Read More

Shooters upload selfies in official forms, get NRAI warning

So far, the digital registration has helped the shooting body to a great deal in terms of getting the entries faster than the paper forms process, barring a small glitch.
2018-08-04 04:22:06 Read More

Talented players like Kohli don't need county stints: Gavaskar

Kohli made a mockery of the thinking that he needed to play county cricket to get a big score in England. Kohli is an exceptional talent and can get runs even if he wakes up in the middle of the night.
2018-08-04 04:00:49 Read More

Virat Kohli can be India's greatest of all time: Sangakkara

With his 149 at Edgbaston on Thursday, Virat Kohli has won over English hearts. The British media is going gaga hailing King Kohli's "imperious effort" and the feeling is he has set the tone for the series.
2018-08-04 03:25:01 Read More

India vs England: Ishant Sharma reaps rewards of iron discipline

Ishant found himself in that league on Friday with a hostile show of fast bowling that gave India a definite chance of victory. Five for 51 was just the kind of lionhearted effort that India needed from a pacer after R Ashwin had set them on track with the first three wickets.
2018-08-04 03:05:24 Read More

1st Test: Virat Kohli stands between England and victory

But as much as you try, cricket is not a one-man game and Kohli's mates didn't seem good enough to give him company against an attack that kept asking the right questions. It was finally in Karthik that Kohli found an ally and the two helped India stay alive.
2018-08-04 02:50:48 Read More

Smriti Mandhana smashes 60-ball T20 hundred in England

The Indian star hit 102 off 61 balls and powered Western Storm to an easy seven-wicket win over Lancashire Thunder in a Kia Women's T20 Super League match.
2018-08-03 17:08:08 Read More

Achanta Sharath jumps to No. 33 in table tennis world rankings

G Sathiyan, who is at No.39, gained just one spot while Sharath jumped 10 positions and is only spot lower than his best of No. 32 attained in May 2015,
2018-08-03 14:34:39 Read More

Virat Kohli's knock will spur on India in England: Chris Gayle

After watching the ongoing Edgbaston Test between India and England, one man Chris Gayle can't stop raving about is his former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate and skipper Virat Kohli.
2018-08-03 14:19:27 Read More

Sports Ministry sanctions Rs 30 lakh for training ahead of Asiad

The Mission Olympic Cell, at its meeting on Friday, cleared funding proposals related to training, competition, support staff and equipment expenses.
2018-08-03 13:28:30 Read More

Defending champion Viktor Axelsen exits Badminton World Championships

Olympic champion Chen Long will play Shi Yuqi in an all-Chinese semi-final following his high-class and emphatic 21-19, 21-11 victory over Axelsen.
2018-08-03 13:02:10 Read More

Daniel Ricciardo to leave Red Bull after ongoing F1 season

The Australian will end his long relationship with Red Bull and join Renault next season in a surprise announcement that jolted Formula One ahead of its August shutdown.
2018-08-03 12:26:38 Read More

Rai has been failure in implementing Lodha reforms: Choudhary

The BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary on Friday launched a scathing attack on Committee of Administrators (COA) chief Vinod Rai, terming him a "complete failure" in the implementation of the Supreme Court-mandated Lodha Committee reforms.
2018-08-03 11:50:12 Read More

Neuer denies Ozil's claims of racism within Germany set-up

Germany captain Manuel Neuer has denied that Mesut Ozil was the victim of racism within the German FA (DFB), but admitted the fiasco has taken a toll on the players.
2018-08-03 11:12:06 Read More

India A captain backs Chahal to fire against South Africa A

Shreyas Iyer feels the return of leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal to red-ball cricket will help his team in the first unofficial Test against South Africa A beginning in Bengaluru on Saturday.
2018-08-03 11:09:24 Read More

Virat Kohli's knock will spur on India in England: Chris Gayle

​Kohli scored a classic 149, his first hundred in England, to rescue India from a precarious position on the second day of the first Test at Edgbaston.
2018-08-03 10:22:44 Read More

Gabriel Jesus signs new deal with Manchester City

Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus has signed a new deal with Manchester City that ties him to the Premier League champions until 2023.
2018-08-03 09:47:02 Read More

Weeping Murray wins marathon, rips ATP event for 3:00 am finish

A tearful Andy Murray advanced to the ATP Washington Open quarter-finals in a three-hour marathon ending at 3:00 am Friday, then ripped organizers for putting him in such a situation.
2018-08-03 09:42:51 Read More

Wish happy birthday to India captain Sunil Chhetri

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Live Score: Umesh cleans up Rashid, England 8 down

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Live Score: Netherlands vs Nepal, 2nd ODI

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Virat Kohli rates Edgbaston knock second to Adelaide 2014

"I don't know. This could come second to Adelaide. Adelaide remains very special to me. It was second innings and we were chasing a target (364) on day five," Virat Kohli told 'bcci.tv' after his masterful 149 on day two.
2018-08-03 08:38:07 Read More

Switzerland Embassy grants visa to Indian cyclists 10 days after refusal

More than a week after turning down Indian cyclists' request for visas, the Switzerland Embassy on Thursday decided to grant visas to the junior national team for the Junior Track Cycling World Championships to be held in Aigle.
2018-08-03 07:25:39 Read More

Off-colour Saina Nehwal loses to Carolina Marin in quarters

A record eighth consecutive World Badminton Championships quarter-final appearance for ace India shuttler Saina Nehwal ended on a disappointing note as she lost the contest against Carolina Marin of Spain.
2018-08-03 06:04:49 Read More

World C'ships: Sindhu beats Okuhara to enters semis

Sindhu avenged her defeat against Okuhara in the final of the last edition by knocking the defending champion out, while Saina lost in her record eighth consecutive quarter-final appearance at the event.
2018-08-03 06:04:49 Read More

Virat's flexible approach and pursuit of excellence set him apart, says Bangar

"I would say that this innings showed different facets of Virat's batting. The main thing is that Virat is flexible about his batting approach. Most of the batters are not flexible when it comes to changing technique or approach. But Virat in this respect is different," said Bangar after stumps on day two.
2018-08-03 05:52:03 Read More

The best I've seen Ashwin bowl outside subcontinent: Harbhajan

Ashwin's figures of 4-62 in the England first innings did his reputation of being one of the best in the world no harm and Harbhajan, who is doing commentary for Sky Sports, was the first to acknowledge the Chennai bowler's effort.
2018-08-03 03:38:07 Read More

Virat Kohli buries the ghost of past failures in England

Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli are poles apart when it comes to attitude and temperament, but this knock of the Indian captain reminded one of the Bangalore man's superb century in Lord's during the tour of 2011.
2018-08-03 03:13:05 Read More

Memorable ton by Virat Kohli lifts India on Day 2

Indian captain Virat Kohli was nothing short of inspirational through the course of the second day of the first Test against England on Thursday, but what hurt the Indian fans was the capitulation of the rest.
2018-08-03 02:46:25 Read More

Azharuddin bats for greater emphasis on slip catching

Ajinkya Rahane dropping Keaton Jennings at fourth slip and Dinesh Karthik putting down Sam Curran with an acrobatic effort when the ball was shot into the hands of Shikhar Dhawan at first slip.
2018-08-03 02:37:38 Read More

Women's Hockey WC: Ireland 'shoot out' India in QF

After goal-less 60 minutes of regulation time, Ireland edged India 3-1 in the penalty shootout on Thursday to reach the semifinals of the showpiece event in London.
2018-08-02 18:54:26 Read More

1st Test: Gritty Kohli stands tall amidst ruins as India score 274

Virat Kohli took a giant stride towards exorcising the ghosts of 2014 with a masterful century as he singlehandedly pulled India out of the woods against England on an eventful second day of the first Test.
2018-08-02 17:54:18 Read More

SC dismisses petitions filed by athletes for inclusion in Asiad squad

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by two athletes against their non-inclusion in the Indian 4x400m relay team for the Asian Games in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2.
2018-08-02 17:00:59 Read More

Virat Kohli scores maiden Test century in England

Indian skipper Virat Kohli led his team from the front by scoring a maiden Test century in England on the second day of the first Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Thursday.
2018-08-02 16:26:28 Read More

Anuj Rawat under scanner for playing unsanctioned league in Mauritius

Delhi's wicketkeeper-batsman Anuj Rawat, who recently captained India U-19 in four-day matches in Sri Lanka, is under the scanner for playing an unsanctioned T20 league in Mauritius last year along with a host of Pakistani cricketers.
2018-08-02 15:49:53 Read More

India lose second Youth ODI against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka U-19 rode on Nipun Dananjaya Perera's unbeaten 92 to beat India by five wickets in the second Youth ODI and draw level the five-match series 1-1 on Thursday.
2018-08-02 15:19:16 Read More

Sri Lanka cricket scraps plans to emulate IPL tournament

Sri Lanka's cricket authorities on Thursday shelved long-delayed plans for a Twenty20 competition akin to the massively lucrative Indian Premier League, instead announcing a local tournament with no foreign players.
2018-08-02 14:21:14 Read More

Wie forced to quit Women's British Open with hand injury

Michelle Wie said she was "devastated" after a longstanding hand injury forced her to pull out during the first round of the Women's British Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes on Thursday.
2018-08-02 13:44:37 Read More

Lin Dan dumped out of World Championships

Badminton legend Lin Dan's bid for a sixth world title met a sorry end as the man widely regarded as the best player of all time was well beaten by Chinese compatriot Shi Yuqi in the last 16.
2018-08-02 13:44:33 Read More

India win two medals at 2018 International Aerobic Championship

Anikate Chakraborty finished third with a tally of 18.450 in Age Group 2 of the men's individual category, while Esha, Yurika and Divyashree also claimed a bronze medal in the women's trio event.
2018-08-02 12:24:19 Read More

Root says Kohli's 'mic drop' adds 'spice' to Test series

India skipper Virat Kohli mocked at Joe Root's 'mic drop' celebration with his own version of the gesture but the England captain took it sportingly, saying "it adds to the spectacle of Test cricket".
2018-08-02 12:07:34 Read More

Asiad bound steeplechase runner Naveen Dagar fails dope test

The Indian athletics contingent's preparation for the upcoming Asian Games was dealt a severe blow after steeplechase runner Naveen Dagar tested positive for banned substance meldonium during the Inter-State Athletics Meet in Guwahati.
2018-08-02 11:37:54 Read More

World Championships: Sindhu, Saina sail into quarters

Indian shuttlers are just a victory away from winning four medals at the BWF World Championships. But for Kidambi Srikanth all the others stormed into the quarterfinals in Nanjing on Thursday.
2018-08-02 11:13:16 Read More

County stint and simplifying my action helped me: Ashwin

"When I came here for county stint last year, first thing I realised is the speed with which the bowlers bowl here," India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who had played for county side Worcestershire, told BCCI.tv.
2018-08-02 09:08:59 Read More

Live Score: Kohli, Ashwin in repair mode post tea

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WATCH: How Dhoni enjoys during break from India duty

While Virat Kohli-led Indian team is playing England in the first of the five-match Test series in Birmingham, former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has returned home in Ranchi after the limited-over duties in the United Kingdom
2018-08-02 07:50:11 Read More

WATCH: How Dhoni enjoys during break from India duty

While Virat Kohli-led Indian team is playing England in the first of the five-match Test series in Birmingham, former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has returned home in Ranchi after the limited-over duties in the United Kingdom
2018-08-02 07:50:11 Read More

Ashwini-Satwik pair enters World Championship quarterfinals

The Indian mixed doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa pulled off a stunning victory over the Malaysian world no.7 combination of Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Jemie Lai to progress to the quarterfinals of the World Championship on Thursday.
2018-08-02 07:42:38 Read More

Rahi eyes podium finish in Asiad on comeback trail

On a comeback trail after a long hiatus due to an injury leading to poor form, two-time Commonwealth Games champion pistol shooter Rahi Sarnobat is targeting a podium finish at the Asian Games commencing later this month.
2018-08-02 07:12:34 Read More

Love for cricket helped me fight off-field problems: Shami

"(The tour of) South Africa was a long time ago and there have been some off-field issues after that. I had to fight a lot in between but my effort was that I have to keep doing what I love most and what is most important to me (cricket)," Mohammed Shami said.
2018-08-02 06:44:02 Read More

Jennings cool with Virat Kohli's 'mic drop' celebration

Virat Kohli's celebration of Joe Root's dismissal with a 'mic drop' gesture, mocking the bat drop by the Englishman to celebrate a hundred during the ODI series, added a bit of spice to the proceedings on Wednesday.
2018-08-02 06:27:40 Read More

Rathore announces assistance to ailing Asian Gold medallist

Taking note of the severe illness of Asiad Gold medallist Hakam Singh Bhattal, who is suffering from liver psoraris, union youth welfare and sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has announced financial assistance of Rs. 10 lakh.
2018-08-02 06:12:28 Read More

Murray outfights Edmund, Zverevs to meet at Washington

Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray collected the biggest victory of his injury comeback Wednesday at the ATP and WTA Washington Open while defending champion Alexander Zverev booked a matchup with his older brother.
2018-08-02 04:58:56 Read More

Konta cruises past Kenin in San Jose

A day after handing Serena Williams the worst loss of her career, Britain's Johanna Konta continued her dominance over American competition with a 6-1, 6-4 dismantling of Sofia Kenin at the Silicon Valley Classic on Wednesday.
2018-08-02 04:55:52 Read More

Liverpool upbeat after transfer coups as Man United sweat

Liverpool have spent big in the transfer window in an attempt to close the gap on Premier League champions Manchester City but it has been a summer of intense frustration for Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.
2018-08-02 04:50:28 Read More

Tiger Woods has sights on ninth title at 'special' Firestone

Tiger Woods returns to the scene of his most recent victory when he tackles the WGC Bridgestone in Akron, Ohio, just making the elite field a testament to the superstar's resilience.
2018-08-02 04:35:12 Read More

SAI academies grapple with equipment shortage

Sports Authority of India's (SAI) several academies at its different regional centres are struggling with shortage of sports equipment and are in dire need of reinforcement. The lack of equipment support is hampering the training of several young athletes.
2018-08-02 04:23:00 Read More

UEFA increases Samir Nasri doping ban from six to 18 months

UEFA extended former France international Samir Nasri's doping ban from six to 18 months on Wednesday over the intravenous drip treatment he received at a Los Angeles clinic in 2016.
2018-08-02 04:21:04 Read More

Para athlete Siddanna awaits court verdict

The Karnataka High Court, vide its interim order passed on July 26, has directed the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), Badminton Association of India (BAI) and Sports Authority of India (SAI) to appear before the court on August 8 over allegations of faulty selection process that was followed to pick the Indian parabadminton contingent for the forthcoming Para Asian Games.
2018-08-02 04:06:58 Read More

Anurag Thakur seeks recall of apex court order

Former BCCI chief Anurag Thakur, on Wednesday, filed an application for impleadment with the Supreme Court, seeking to recall the order passed on January 2, 2017 which had him removed from the position of the president.
2018-08-02 03:54:15 Read More

LeBron James starts a school — with free tuition, free meal, free bicycle

NBA star LeBron James opened a new elementary school in his hometown of Akron, Ohio for 240 underprivileged kids.
2018-08-02 03:38:22 Read More

Virat Kohli a great headache for any Pakistan captain: Mushtaq

"Gavaskar played in a different era and I am not saying Tendulkar is a lesser player. But the very fact that Kohli plays all three formats so well makes him a more difficult player to stop. I hope he wins this Test series against England," Mushtaq said.
2018-08-02 03:22:25 Read More

Cheteshwar Pujara's axe whips up selection debate

It's true that Cheteshwar Pujara, who has an average of 50.34 in Tests, hasn't had the best of times leading up to Edgbaston, but it's equally true that the man who was chosen ahead of him - Shikhar Dhawan - hasn't done anything spectacular either.
2018-08-02 03:01:40 Read More

Hockey WC: Having broken the shackles, India back in shape

It was always on the cards that if India score first against Italy, the girls will find their magic and dictate play. The pattern panned out that way in the crossover match on Tuesday in London. India won 3-0.
2018-08-02 02:47:45 Read More

1st Test: India restrict England to 285/9 on Day 1

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root had just completed a 100-run partnership for the fourth wicket in decent time and were looking good for many more before the England captain was run out by a direct hit from Virat Kohli.
2018-08-02 02:45:05 Read More

1st Test: Ashwin stars as India reduce England to 285/9 at stumps on Day 1

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin produced one of his impactful performance outside the sub-continent as India reduced England to 285 for nine on the opening day of the first cricket Test on Wednesday.
2018-08-01 17:52:54 Read More

Kohli celebrates Root's dismissal with a mic-drop gesture

Virat Kohli's animated send off to his counterpart Joe Root's dismissal added a dash of drama to the proceedings on the opening day of the first Test between India and England, on Wednesday.
2018-08-01 17:51:07 Read More

Nepal lose maiden ODI to Dutch after heartbreaking collapse

Nepal suffered a dramatic collapse when they lost nine wickets for just 49 runs to go down to a 55-run defeat to the Netherlands in their maiden one-day international on Wednesday.
2018-08-01 17:12:07 Read More

2nd ODI: De Kock hits quick-fire 87 to set up South Africa win

South Africa opener Quinton de Kock's attacking 87 set up a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second one-day international on Wednesday, handing the tourists a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
2018-08-01 16:55:42 Read More

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Batting a concern but don't underestimate Australia: Michael Hussey

Having made his Test debut at 30 and ODIs a year earlier, former Australian batsman Michael Hussey knows a thing or two about spotting talent young and nurturing them. In fact, it is one of the 43-year-old's tasks as the Chennai Super Kings batting coach.
2018-08-01 16:37:15 Read More

Wriddhiman undergoes shoulder surgery in Manchester

India wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha on Wednesday underwent a surgery on his shoulder in Manchester under the supervision of the BCCI medical team.
2018-08-01 16:23:49 Read More

Asiad: IOA seeks medical report of athletes, team officials

The Indian Olympic Association has sought medical fitness report of all the athletes and team officials who are scheduled to take part in the Asian Games, including details about their smoking and drinking habits.
2018-08-01 15:22:28 Read More

Narayanankutty in ICC referees panel

Narayanankutty will be joining former Delhi player Manu Nayyar as the second Indian in the current international panel of referees, which is the second tier of ICC match referees below the elite panel.
2018-08-01 15:07:14 Read More

Joe Root quickest to 6,000 Test runs in terms of time

England captain Joe Root became the quickest batsman to 6,000 Test runs in terms of time from his debut when he reached the landmark on the first day of the series opener against India at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
2018-08-01 14:24:04 Read More

BCCI to bear all expenses of NE states' Ranji debut

The BCCI will bear the entire cost of the cash-strapped North Eastern states' Ranji Trophy debut, which has been mandated by the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee, a couple of whom will play their home games at neutral venues due to lack of infrastructure.
2018-08-01 14:12:02 Read More

Axelsen, Okuhara keep badminton world title defences on track

Viktor Axelsen and Nozomi Okuhara stormed into the third round to stay on course for back-to-back men's and women's titles at the World Badminton Championships on Wednesday.
2018-08-01 13:54:44 Read More

Working hard for an Asian Games Gold: Sushil Kumar

A common trait amongst most great players is that they refuse to be written off before they actually think that there time's up. Sushil Kumar is clearly one of them.
2018-08-01 13:06:13 Read More

Comply with 'No Needle Policy' at Asiad: IOA tells contingent

The Asian Games-bound Indian athletes should adhere to the 'No Needle Policy' during the mega-event in Indonesia, the IOA instructed on Wednesday, pinning the responsibility on the national federations to ensure that the country is not embarrassed.
2018-08-01 12:37:23 Read More

India wrestlers get sponsor boost ahead of Asian Games

India's wrestlers received a welcome boost ahead of this month's Asian Games after the federation got automaker Tata Motors as their principal sponsor on Wednesday.
2018-08-01 11:48:36 Read More

Neymar's mother defends her son

Brazilian superstar Neymar's mother, Nadine Goncalves dove head first into the controversy surrounding her son in the wake of an ad in which he admitted that he sometimes exaggerated his reactions after being fouled at the World Cup.
2018-08-01 10:16:49 Read More

Live Score: Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 2nd ODI

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Hockey World Cup: Revenge, semis spot on India's mind in clash against Ireland

India registered their first win of the tournament by sailing past Italy in a play-off last night and if they manage to beat Ireland, it would ensure them only their second appearance in the World Cup last-four.
2018-08-01 06:59:24 Read More

Serena Williams handed worst defeat of her career

Serena Williams suffered the most lopsided loss of her career at the WTA San Jose event on Tuesday, losing the final 12 games in a shocking first-round upset to unseeded Johanna Konta.
2018-08-01 06:29:41 Read More

Asian Games: Pakistan averts hockey boycott over allowance payments

Pakistan has averted an Asian Games boycott by its hockey players after the country's federation gave assurances that overdue daily allowances would be paid in full before the multi-sports event begins in Indonesia later this month.
2018-08-01 06:00:34 Read More

Manchester United hold on to beat Real Madrid 2-1

Jose Mourinho was finally given something to smile about as a tempestuous trip to the United States ended with Man United's 2-1 win over former club Real Madrid thanks to first-half strikes from Alexis Sanchez and Ander Herrera.
2018-08-01 05:36:31 Read More

Management must stick with Shikhar Dhawan: VVS Laxman

In their bid to reaffirm their world number one ranking, Kohli and company will be out to spoil the English party who celebrate their 1000th Test at Edgbaston.
2018-08-01 05:19:31 Read More

1st T20I: West Indies beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets

Andre Russell made an unbeaten 35 from 21 balls to guide the world champion West Indies to a seven-wicket win in the rain-affected first Twenty20 International against Bangladesh on Wednesday.
2018-08-01 05:08:34 Read More

Indians should have prepared better: Mohinder Amarnath

In the past five years, India have won just one of their six Test series outside of Asia, against a struggling West Indies. Their overall Test record in England is uninspiring -- six wins from 57 matches and three series victories -- 1971, 1986 and 2007.
2018-08-01 04:43:35 Read More

Harmanpreet Kaur makes Lancashire debut in style

India's women Twenty-20 International captain Harmanpreet Kaur made her debut for Lancashire Thunder a memorable one as she smacked a six off the penultimate ball to help Lancashire beat Surrey Stars by five wickets in the Kia Super League at The Oval.
2018-08-01 04:19:40 Read More

Sardar Singh: CWG snub shocked me

After a strong showing in the Champions Trophy in June, Sardar Singh is looking to make the most of his second innings at the upcoming Asian Games (Indonesia, August 18 to September 2) and the Bhubaneswar World Cup in November.
2018-08-01 04:03:18 Read More

England rope in chinaman to counter Kuldeep Yadav threat

For the last two days of practice ahead of the first Test, the England team management has called up Nottingham-born chinaman Akhil Patel so that they are ready to deal with the Uttar Pradesh spinner.
2018-08-01 03:36:45 Read More

World C'ships: Srikanth survives scare to reach pre-quarters

Ace India shuttler and fifth seed Kidambi Srikanth defeated Pablo Abian of Spain in tight three games to enter pre-quarterfinals of the 2018 BWF World Badminton Championships in Nanjing, China on Wednesday.
2018-08-01 03:20:14 Read More

World Championships: Srikanth, Sindhu enter pre-quarters

Kidambi Srikanth survived scare against little-known Pablo Abian of Spain 21-15, 12-21, 21-14 to sail into the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships. Sai Praneeth and PV Sindhu faced no such issues as they drubbed their opponents with ease.
2018-08-01 03:20:14 Read More

Joe Root backs Adil Rashid amidst selection row

"Obviously I was in favour of the selection and I think it gives us a really great attacking spinning option. In terms of the criticism, people are entitled to their opinion and can voice what they want. I probably think it's slightly unfair," Root said.
2018-08-01 03:19:23 Read More

'Uncluttered' Virat Kohli ready for English summer

Indian captain Virat Kohli revealed that not following what has been written about him has gone a long way in uncluttering his head. It is a significant change that has happened since the last time he came here.
2018-08-01 02:56:37 Read More

Virat Kohli's India look to set a few past records right against England

One of the most crucial cricket series in recent years for Virat Kohli's men, the contest starts with the Birmingham Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday. Much has been said and written since the Kohli-Ravi Shastri duo took over reins of the Indian team a season or two ago, shaping its philosophy and traversing that well-publicized path.
2018-08-01 02:45:25 Read More

Virat Kohli's India look to set a few past records right against England

One of the most crucial cricket series in recent years for Virat Kohli's men, the contest starts with the Birmingham Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday. Much has been said and written since the Kohli-Ravi Shastri duo took over reins of the Indian team a season or two ago, shaping its philosophy and traversing that well-publicized path.
2018-08-01 02:45:25 Read More

Women's Hockey World Cup: India beat Italy 3-0 to enter quarters

India scored through Lalremsiami, Neha Goyal and Vandana Katariya to win 3-0 and book a meeting with Ireland in the last-eight stage of the tournament in London
2018-07-31 18:36:32 Read More

Kohli's ability to accept weak areas sets him apart: Tendulkar

Iconic Sachin Tendulkar says India captain Virat Kohli's ability to identify his weak areas and determination to improve is "the best part about him".
2018-07-31 15:57:39 Read More

Two Indians in WGC field for first time as Lahiri, Sharma tee off

While Lahiri plays his first WGC of the year, Sharma, just 21, features in a third successive WGC in his breakout year.
2018-07-31 14:10:17 Read More

Bale can fill Ronaldo void, says Real coach Lopetegui

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale has the qualities to fill the void left by his fellow forward Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Juventus, the Spanish side's new manager Julen Lopetegui has said.
2018-07-31 13:58:49 Read More

I was reluctant but joined NADA on Rathore's request: Sehwag

His absence from the hearings of a NADA panel raising eyebrows, former India opener Virender Sehwag on Tuesday said he was reluctant to be a part of the committee and joined only because Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore had requested.
2018-07-31 13:57:23 Read More

India are only side which can beat England in their own backyard: Jadeja

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja exuded confidence ahead of the series opener, saying India are the only side which can beat England in its own backyard.
2018-07-31 13:27:12 Read More

Boat racing team to be added to India's Asiad squad

Abhay Singh, one of the athletes in the boat racing squad, had filed a petition in the Delhi High Court against the IOA's decision to not send a team of the water sport at the Games as it did not meet the eligibility criteria.
2018-07-31 12:58:23 Read More

Javelin thrower Amit tests positive, suspended by AFI

Reportedly, Amit was tested in Finland during the exposure trip in June. The tests were conducted by Finland's anti-doping agency on the directions of the Athletes' Integrity Unit of the IAAF.
2018-07-31 12:40:20 Read More

Rashid to be England's lone specialist spinner in India opener

Adil Rashid faced further pressure ahead of his controversial recall to the England Test side for their series opener against India at Edgbaston when it was announced Tuesday he would be the lone specialist spinner in their XI.
2018-07-31 12:38:33 Read More

Odisha government launches publicity campaign for hockey World Cup

With less than four months to go for the men's hockey World Cup, the Odisha government has launched a 360 degree nation-wide publicity campaign to bring fans closer to the sport.
2018-07-31 12:35:03 Read More

Anderson does not expect Kohli to be as fallible as before

England cannot expect to bully a much-improved India captain Virat Kohli in their five-match Test series that begins at Edgbaston on Wednesday, pace bowler James Anderson said.
2018-07-31 11:41:15 Read More

Why Virat Kohli needs to silence his critics in England

Someone who can conquer all conditions is no doubt a complete player. So much talk ahead of the five-Test series has been on Virat's inability to tackle seam and bounce on the 2014 tour, that it's easy to forget that there will be 10 other players playing along with him.
2018-07-31 11:03:01 Read More

Indian hockey team to round off Asiad preparation with 11-day camp

The Indian men's hockey team will round off its preparations for the upcoming Asian Games with an 11-day camp at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru starting on Wednesday.
2018-07-31 10:32:05 Read More

India eye perfect start to English summer in home team's 1000th Test

For India to win the series this time around both batsmen will have to turn a corner in form and application. While the team management is singing praises for Pujara, it is believed that Rahul could bat at number three, if the Dhawan-Vijay opening combination is retained.
2018-07-31 09:51:55 Read More

Asiad: Ministry steps in to help, athletes can breathe easy

Indian athletes who take part in non-affiliated sports can now breathe easy. The Sports Ministry has stepped in and assured athletes and federations of non-affiliated sports who were selected to participate in the upcoming Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia that all expenses for their uniforms will be borne by the Ministry.
2018-07-31 09:14:53 Read More

Top five memorable spells by Indian pacers in England

Indian fast bowlers have used the English conditions to produce some memorable displays. TOI lists its top 5.
2018-07-31 03:41:04 Read More

Ashwin and Pandya give batting depth to India: Sunil Gavaskar

At the start of the year, the Indian cricket team had three major challenges ahead of them and if they overcame those then they would indisputably be the No. 1 ranked team in the eyes of the whole cricketing world.
2018-07-31 03:00:04 Read More

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