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Sports News For The Year 2018 and Month Dec

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Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (February 6) that comprise the first T20I between India and New Zealand.
2019-02-05 19:00:00 Read More

Master class: D Gukesh gets tips from Viswanathan Anand

It's been three weeks since D Gukesh became a GM - but amidst numerous felicitations and endless requests for selfies - the 12-year-old's most cherished moment arrived on Tuesday morning when he interacted with Anand at the latter's residence.
2019-02-05 17:30:58 Read More

Punjab beat Bengal to win CK Nayudu Trophy

The game went down to the wire and finished with two days to spare, as the Punjab under-23 side beat Bengal by one wicket on a rank turner to lift Colonel CK Nayudu Trophy.
2019-02-05 15:56:37 Read More

Mithali Raj may call it quits from T20 Internationals

Indian women cricket team's senior most player Mithali Raj in all likelihood will bring down curtains on her T20 International career after the home series against England while continuing in the 50-over format where she is still the captain of the side.
2019-02-05 15:44:27 Read More

Indian Arrows stun Minerva to notch-up fifth win in I-League

Indian Arrows stunned defending champions Minerva Punjab FC 2-1 to notch-up their fifth win of the 12th I-League season and leapfrog to the seventh position on the points table on Wednesday.
2019-02-05 14:29:52 Read More

Injured boxer Manoj Kumar accuses SAI of non-cooperation

Seasoned boxer Manoj Kumar has alleged that the Sports Authority of India ignored his pleas for financial assistance to treat an injury picked up during the Asian Games, a charge that SAI rejected and accused him of hiding his fitness issues.
2019-02-05 13:38:27 Read More

Gritty Saurashtra battle hard to spice up Ranji Trophy final

Saurashtra batsmen survived nasty body blows from Umesh Yadav during their gallant fight against Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy final, which is now on even keel after third day.
2019-02-05 12:56:51 Read More

Sri Lanka sack captain Chandimal for South Africa Tests

Sri Lanka's skipper Dinesh Chandimal has been sacked and removed from the Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against South Africa, cricket authorities said Tuesday.
2019-02-05 12:55:39 Read More

Jose Mourinho avoids jail but hit by fine for tax fraud in Spain

Ex-Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has avoided jail for tax fraud as part of a deal with Spanish prosecutors revealed Tuesday but will pay a fine of close to two million euros.
2019-02-05 12:28:59 Read More

Excited to test NZ's bench strength in T20I series against India: Williamson

The deflating ODI loss behind him, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson on Tuesday said he is excited about the prospect of testing unheralded players against a "top" team like India in the T20 series starting on Wednesday.
2019-02-05 12:11:06 Read More

When Rohit Sharma tried to 'troll' Yuzvendra Chahal

The bonhomie among the cricketers in the current Indian cricket team is quite evident. The team sticks together and the players back each other always. Another thing that's evident is that the youngsters in the team feel comfortable airing their views in front of their seniors.
2019-02-05 11:52:19 Read More

Sarfraz to captain Pakistan at World Cup, says PCB chief

Sarfraz Ahmed will continue as Pakistan captain at the World Cup in May despite serving a suspension for breaching the anti-racism code, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani said on Tuesday. The PCB had rallied in his support, saying they were disappointed by the ICC's decision after the matter had been resolved.
2019-02-05 11:29:35 Read More

Finger spinners need to reinvent to remain relevant in ODIs: Harbhajan

Senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh feels Ravindra Jadeja is still in with a chance to make India's World Cup squad on the back of his all-round skills but to survive purely as a finger spinner, he will have to improvise.
2019-02-05 11:14:02 Read More

Kohli reminds me of Richards and Imran Khan: Shastri

"I think India is lucky to have a leader of that sort. He (Virat Kohli) reminds me of Imran Khan in many ways - in the way he sets the example and sets the standards, and goes about defining it in his own way and leading from the front," Ravi Shastri said.
2019-02-05 09:42:40 Read More

Rishabh Pant is an asset for the team: Shikhar Dhawan

"He (Rishabh Pant) is an aggressive batsman, an asset for the team, can take away games from opposition in a very short time. I hope he grabs this opportunity (in T20s) with both hands," said Shikhar Dhawan.
2019-02-05 08:51:23 Read More

Matter of pride to achieve so many firsts: Manika

2019 couldn't have begun on a better note for Manika. She recently became the first Indian woman TT player to break into the top 50 of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rankings.
2019-02-05 08:05:31 Read More

Time for Pant to make strong case in New Zealand T20s

Young wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant, who was not part of the ODIs, returns hungrier and has a big opportunity to stake a claim for a World Cup spot in the upcoming three T20s.
2019-02-05 07:12:22 Read More

Football greats Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Tevez celebrate their birthdays

Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr and Carlos Tevez have another thing in common besides being top footballers -- all three were born on the same date - February 5.
2019-02-05 06:48:53 Read More

Football greats Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Tevez celebrate their birthdays

Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr and Carlos Tevez have another thing in common besides being top footballers -- all three were born on the same date - February 5.
2019-02-05 06:48:53 Read More

Second time ever: Two double tons by one player in same match!

In nearly 200 years of first-class cricket only one batsman had managed to register double tons in each innings of a match. That was back in 1938, when Arthur Fagg managed 244 and 202 not out for Kent versus Essex at Colchester.
2019-02-05 05:41:16 Read More

World Cup: Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav confirmed at No. 4 and No. 6?

With Virat Kohli at No. 3 and MS Dhoni at 5 being certainties, the talk has invariably centred around No. 4 and 6. While Rayudu's Wellington innings has done him a great favour, Kedar Jadhav, with his ability to bowl off-spin with a slinging action and score those crucial runs under pressure, is well ahead in the No. 6 race. Nonetheless, some back-up will be imperative.
2019-02-05 02:56:45 Read More

Live 3rd Test Day 4: Australia five down in chase of 399

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 3rd Test match between India and Australia on Times of India
2018-12-29 04:14:45 Read More

Rio one of my greatest moments, even though I lost in final: Sindhu

PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal and Carolina Marin were in the TOI office and spoke at length on a variety of subjects. Here are excerpts from an interview with Sindhu. â€‹
2018-12-29 03:34:18 Read More

2018 - the Year of King Virat Kohli

The Indian captain continued defying the law of averages to notch up some incredible numbers, in the process providing India with a backbone and giving opposition bowlers a headache to beat all headaches. His natural abrasiveness on the field might put some off, but with a bat in hand, he was rarely anything but sublime.
2018-12-29 03:18:08 Read More

Jasprit Bumrah sets new record for Indian bowlers

Jasprit Bumrah decimated Australia with a career-best 6 for 33 but skipper Virat Kohli chose not to enforce the follow-on despite his team sitting on a huge 292-run first-innings lead.
2018-12-29 03:01:29 Read More

IPL ideal platform for bowlers before World Cup: Dhoni

MS Dhoni has been there, done that. The 37-year-old had captained the Indian side to the 2007 World T20 and 2011 World Cup triumphs among various other significant wins. With such vast experience of leading the side in big-ticket events, the former India captain will certainly be Virat Kohliâ€™s strongest ally when the 2019 World Cup kicks off in England in May next year.
2018-12-29 02:13:31 Read More

Live Cricket Score, India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 4

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2018-12-28 23:28:47 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (December 29) that comprise the fourth day action of the third Test between India and Australia.
2018-12-28 19:00:00 Read More

Don't criticise individual preferences, says MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni urged people to refrain "criticising individual preferences" with regards to the criticism faced by a number of India internationals who have decided to skip this year's Ranji Trophy. Yuzvendra Chahal and Shikhar Dhawan decided to give Ranji Trophy a miss while someone like Ambati Rayudu decided to retire from first-class cricket.
2018-12-28 16:43:12 Read More

Pakistan coach punished for dissent after controversial decision

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur was on Friday given an official warning and fined one demerit point for showing dissent at a controversial decision by television umpire Joel Wilson on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park.
2018-12-28 16:01:41 Read More

Jasprit Bumrah will become best bowler in the world: Michael Clarke

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke was effusive in his praise of Jasprit Bumrah, saying that the India pacer "will soon become the best bowler in the world" across three formats.
2018-12-28 15:50:11 Read More

PBL 4: Sourabh, Kirsty guide Ahmedabad to 4-3 win over Bengaluru

Sourabh Verma and Kristy Gilmour played key roles as Ahmedabad Smash Masters continued their unbeaten run with a thrilling 4-3 win over Bengaluru Raptors in the fourth Premier Badminton League (PBL) here on Friday.
2018-12-28 15:46:03 Read More

I-League: Real Kashmir climb top of table after 1-1 draw vs East Bengal

Continuing their unbeaten run, debutants Real Kashmir held giants East Bengal to a 1-1 draw to climb to the summit of India's premier I-League football tournament on Friday.
2018-12-28 14:37:43 Read More

'I missed the century': Mayank Agarwal to his coach

Mayank Agarwal's long wait to wear the India Test cap finally ended when he was called-up for the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
2018-12-28 14:01:21 Read More

We are no longer considered an underdog: Rani Rampal

India's success against top-ranked nations this year has instilled a new self-belief and helped the women's hockey team shed its underdog tag, feels skipper Rani Rampal.
2018-12-28 13:20:16 Read More

1st Test: Elgar, Amla guide South Africa to victory against Pakistan

Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla hit half-centuries as South Africa beat Pakistan by six wickets inside three days in the first Test at SuperSport Park on Friday. The pair survived some early scares and put on 119 for the second wicket before Elgar was caught behind off part-time medium-pacer Shan Masood for 50, one ball after reaching his half-century.
2018-12-28 13:15:14 Read More

Saga of missed chances continues to hurt Indian hockey in 2018

It was touted as the year which could herald a change in the fortunes of Indian hockey, but 2018 turned out to be yet another saga of missed opportunities for the sport. In world rankings, India started the year at number six and ended at fifth, summing up an unaccomplished 2018.
2018-12-28 11:35:27 Read More

Ranji experience helped me to reverse swing, says Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah said his experience of getting reverse swing on slower pitches in first-class cricket helped him get the best out of a docile MCG track after his six-wicket haul put India in command in the third Test here.
2018-12-28 11:13:51 Read More

Paine invites Pant to play BBL, says 'Dhoni is back'

Australian captain Tim Paine continued his sledging in the ongoing third Test against India. This time Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant became his target on the third day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
2018-12-28 10:56:02 Read More

Need to bat like Pujara, Kohli in second innings, says Cummins

Bundled out for a paltry 151 in the first innings, pacer Pat Cummins on Friday said Australian batsmen need to learn a lot from India captain Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara on how to pace their knocks on this MCG pitch.
2018-12-28 10:46:28 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (December 28) that comprise the third day action of the third Test between India and Australia.
2018-12-27 19:00:00 Read More

Asian Cup: India hold Oman to goalless draw in closed door warm-up game

India finished their preparations for the upcoming Asian Cup Football Championship by holding a superior Oman to a goalless draw in their final warm-up game, here on Thursday.
2018-12-27 17:10:57 Read More

Tanongsak, Rituparna guide North Eastern Warriors to first win in PBL 4

Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk and Rituparna Das won key singles matches to help North Eastern Warriors beat Mumbai Rockets for their first win of the fourth edition of the Premier Badminton League (PBL), on Thursday.
2018-12-27 16:59:50 Read More

1st Test: Olivier strikes again as Pakistan collapse at Centurion

A magnificent spell of fast bowling from Duanne Olivier inspired a Pakistan collapse after tea on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Thursday, leaving South Africa needing 149 to win.
2018-12-27 16:21:05 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Bengaluru top Zone B, seal Qualifier 1 clash against Gujarat

Pawan Sehrawat dished out a superlative display as Bengaluru Bulls thrashed Jaipur Pink Panthers 40-32 to storm into the Play-offs with a table-top finish in Zone B of the Pro Kabaddi League, on Thursday.
2018-12-27 16:13:33 Read More

Bangladesh lifts Steve Smith's Twenty20 tournament ban

Bangladeshi cricket officials on Thursday lifted a ban on former Australian captain Steve Smith playing in the forthcoming Twenty20 Bangladesh Premier League, an official said.
2018-12-27 13:25:12 Read More

Pujara's slow innings may cost India Melbourne Test: Ponting

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting found India's slow batting baffling in the third Test and feels that Cheteshwar Pujara's 106 off 319 balls may end up being the reason for their defeat. India scored at less than two-and-a-half runs an over, registering the slowest first-innings score of more than 300 in Australia for three decades.
2018-12-27 12:52:00 Read More

National trials: Manu Bhaker wins women and junior 10m air pistol

The young Manu Bhaker was in top form in the 10-metre air pistol event, winning both the women's and the junior finals at the national selection trials.
2018-12-27 12:28:48 Read More

Shubhankar Sharma the star of stellar 2018 for Indian golf

Shubhankar Sharma was without doubt the biggest star but wasn't the only winner that Indian golf celebrated in a stellar year, which also featured strong performances by amateurs and the ladies.
2018-12-27 12:19:43 Read More

Modric beats Djokovic to win Balkan Athlete of the Year

Croatia captain Luka Modric was named Balkan Athlete of the Year on Thursday, becoming only the second soccer player to scoop the prize after Bulgaria's former European Footballer of the Year Hristo Stoichkov in 1994.
2018-12-27 12:17:42 Read More

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India need to win overseas but have lot of ground to cover: Viv Richards

West Indies legend Viv Richards on Thursday said India have a "lot of ground to cover" in terms of winning series overseas but hoped they will have the last laugh in the ongoing duel in Australia.
2018-12-27 12:09:08 Read More

Serena Williams hails rule changes to protect mothers in tennis

Serena Williams has described the new changes to the 'Special Ranking' rule introduced by the WTA for 2019 as "great" and believes the move will encourage more players to take a break from the tour to have children then come back to resume their careers.
2018-12-27 11:52:28 Read More

AFC Asian Cup: Constantine announces 23-member India squad

Stressing on continuity, chief coach Stephen Constantine has announced a 23-member Indian football team, to be spearheaded by the seasoned Sunil Chhetri, for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup.
2018-12-27 11:39:56 Read More

All three results possible in Melbourne Test, says Finch

Australian opener Aaron Finch on Thursday said the MCG pitch is deteriorating quicker than anticipated and all three results are possible in the third Test despite a slow Indian first innings that finished at 443 for seven.
2018-12-27 11:25:12 Read More

Best of 2018: The big sports stars who retired

The sporting world in the year 2018 bid adieu to some big stars, when they bid farewell to their respective sports. As the curtain comes down on 2018, we bring you the list of notable athletes who will not be seen on the international circuit anymore after hanging up their boots.
2018-12-27 11:18:11 Read More

Don't need to silence anyone when I play intl cricket: Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara has been in prime form in the current Test series against Australia but there has been no conscious effort to silence critics who have panned him for his underwhelming performance Down Under in 2014.
2018-12-27 11:10:33 Read More

On a different track, I could have scored 140-150, says Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara is not known to score at a fast clip but the slowness of the MCG track was something that bogged down even India's dogged No 3 during the first innings of the third Test against Australia.
2018-12-27 10:51:35 Read More

From Latham's Wellington epic to Cook's majestic exit

Test cricket continues to enthrall both the purists and the fans, and the year 2018 was no different. There were many eye-popping matches latched with individual brilliances throughout the year. Many records were broken and many landmarks were achieved. Following are five such memorable Test innings of the year.
2018-12-27 09:32:33 Read More

Liverpool open up six-point lead as Manchester City lose again at Leicester

Liverpool moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League as the leaders eased past Newcastle 4-0 at Anfield and Manchester City were beaten for the second time in five days, 2-1 at Leicester.
2018-12-27 08:44:31 Read More

'If Rohit hits a 6, I'll pick Mumbai Indians': Paine's on-field banter

Tim Paine's banter with Virat Kohli became a talking point in the Perth Test and the Australian captain was at it again from behind the stumps with Rohit Sharma at the receiving end at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Paine was caught on the stump microphone telling team-mate Finch that he would join Mumbai Indians IPL team if the stylish Indian hits a six.
2018-12-27 07:46:49 Read More

3rd Test: Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli put India in command at MCG

Cheteshwar Pujara produced yet another classy hundred and stitched a 170-run stand with Virat Kohli (82) to put India in command against Australia on the second day of the third Test on Thursday. Pujara hit his second century of the series, a dogged but faultless 106 off 319 balls, to ensure that India consolidated the good start of the first day Wednesday.
2018-12-27 07:31:11 Read More

Eden Hazard hits Chelsea hundred in win at Watford

Eden Hazard scored his 100th and 101st Chelsea goals as Maurizio Sarri's men moved back into the Premier League top four by grinding out a 2-1 win at Watford on Boxing Day.
2018-12-27 07:19:35 Read More

New Zealand take control vs Sri Lanka on Day 2

A sublime six-wicket haul by Trent Boult and half centuries from Tom Latham and Jeet Raval gave New Zealand a vice-like grip on the second Test against Sri Lanka in Christchurch on Thursday.
2018-12-27 07:07:13 Read More

Smith turned blind eye to ball-tampering plan: Lehmann

Darren Lehmann, the Australia coach during the ball-tampering scandal, feels Steve Smith shouldn't have turned a "blind eye" to the ill-fated plan in Cape Town. Lehmann stepped down as coach after Smith and David Warner were handed one-year bans by Cricket Australia in exemplary punishment for their role in the scandal in March that shook the game.
2018-12-27 06:48:56 Read More

Best of 2018: The highs and lows of international football

It was yet another roller-coaster of a year in world football. Capping the usual thrills and spills was a memorable World Cup in Russia, which saw the usual heavyweights make way for a new, exciting generation of stars who had little time or patience for the old guard.
2018-12-27 06:08:43 Read More

Ozil's namesake gets birthday gift from Arsenal star

One-year-old Mehd Ozil hailing from Manjeri, who was named after former German mid-fielder and Arsenal footballer Mesut Ozil by his father, Inzamam Ul-Haq, a die-hard fan of Arsenal FC, has received a surprise birthday gift from the footballer.
2018-12-27 05:46:18 Read More

Live 3rd Test Day 2: Nathan Lyon gets rid of Ajinkya Rahane

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 3rd Test match between India and Australia on Times of India
2018-12-27 05:24:15 Read More

Pujara goes past Ganguly, equals Laxman with 17th Test century

Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara on Thursday notched up his careerâ€™s 17th Test century during the second day of the third Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). With this century, Pujara has surpassed former India captain Sourav Ganguly who has 16 Test centuries to his name.
2018-12-27 04:59:08 Read More

I-League clubs gear up for major fight with AIFF

I-League clubs are fast becoming endangered species. So many clubs have fallen by the wayside during the last decade that a closure of an Indian football club, whatever their history, doesnâ€™t even make news. When a club shuts shop, apart from a few tears from diehard fans, you get nothing in return.
2018-12-27 04:45:39 Read More

Oz commentator's canteen staff jibe at Agarwal riles fans

At a time when Cricket Australia is loud and clear that it intends to undergo a self-envisaged culture change, it seems not all stakeholders are on board with the idea yet. The hosts got caught on the wrong foot yet again, this time with former leg spinner-turnedcommentator Kerry Oâ€™Keefe blurting out an avoidable comment on air.
2018-12-27 04:03:00 Read More

Kept reminding myself there is a plan: Mayank Agarwal

Mayank Agarwal admitted to going through an emotional roller-coaster before knuckling down to do a critical job for Team India â€” see off the new-ball threat in the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the MCG.
2018-12-27 03:10:51 Read More

Saina, Sindhu, Marin train guns on tough scheduling

Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and Carolina Marin trained their guns on the Badminton World Federation (BWF), suggesting it would be better if badminton takes a cue from tennis and introduces the Grand Slam format so that players will not be weighed down by playing so many tournaments all through the year.
2018-12-27 02:39:34 Read More

Live Cricket Score, India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 2

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2018-12-26 23:30:37 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (December 27) that comprise the second day action of the third Test between India and Australia.
2018-12-26 19:00:00 Read More

EPL: Man City's title bid hit by shock defeat at Leicester

Manchester City's bid to retain the Premier League title suffered a major blow as the champions crashed to a shock 2-1 defeat at Leicester on Wednesday. Just days after their surprise home loss to Crystal Palace, Pep Guardiola's side took the lead through Bernardo Silva's early goal.
2018-12-26 17:43:19 Read More

Pogba strikes twice as Man Utd win on Solskjaer home debut

After a resounding 5-1 victory at Cardiff, in his first game since replacing Jose Mourinho at the weekend, Solskjaer saw his team make it six points in five days over the Christmas period. Two goals from Paul Pogba helped his team secure a 3-1 win over Huddersfield.
2018-12-26 17:24:30 Read More

Ponting 'shocked' by interviews of Smith and Bancroft

Batting great Ricky Ponting was "quite shocked" by the airing of interviews with Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft, but said he doesn't believe the current side will be distracted by the ball-tampering saga dominating the headlines again.
2018-12-26 17:17:55 Read More

PBL: Liew, Gilmour take Ahmedabad Smash Masters to second victory

The mixed doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and N Sikki Reddy and Malaysian Daren Liew defeated their more experienced opponents to help Ahmedabad Smash Masters beat Delhi Dashers in the Premier Badminton League here on Wednesday.
2018-12-26 16:56:58 Read More

Serie A: Ronaldo rescues point for 10-man Juventus at Atalanta

Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench to score a late equaliser as 10-man Juventus salvaged a 2-2 draw at Atalanta on Wednesday to move nine points clear of Napoli at the top of Serie A.
2018-12-26 16:46:00 Read More

PKL: Gujarat win to leave champs Patna on brink of elimination

Gujarat Fortunuegiants saw off a spirited fight from defending champions Patna Pirates to secure a 37-29 win in an Inter-Zone Wildcard Pro-Kabaddi League fixture here on Wednesday.
2018-12-26 16:33:58 Read More

You're paid to win, not play: Steve Smith talks of CA pressure

Banned former Australian captain Steve Smith on Wednesday said Cricket Australia executives James Sutherland and Pat Howard played a key role in spreading the toxic "win at all costs" culture in the team that led to the infamous ball-tampering scandal.
2018-12-26 16:21:15 Read More

1st Test: Steyn record, Olivier shines before Pakistan fightback

Dale Steyn became South Africa's leading Test wicket-taker and Duanne Olivier took career-best figures as Pakistan were bowled out for 181 on the opening day of the first Test on Wednesday.
2018-12-26 16:17:21 Read More

Heena Sidhu equals qualification world record at national selection trials

Ace shooter Heena Sidhu ended her year by shooting a world record equaling score of 587 in womenâ€™s 10m air pistol qualification event of the National selection trials at Dr Karni Singh ranges in Delhi.
2018-12-26 15:38:57 Read More

Ricky Ponting formally inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting was on Wednesday formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
2018-12-26 11:19:11 Read More

Disappointed to miss Virat Kohli's wicket, says Travis Head

Australia were disappointed to miss out on the prized wicket of Virat Kohli on a tough opening day of the third Test, said Travis Head, stressing on the need to make the still-hard Kookaburra ball count in the second morning.
2018-12-26 11:03:46 Read More

It wasn't easy to check emotions and focus: Mayank Agarwal

Mayank Agarwal had been waiting for his India debut for the past one year but when dream turned into a reality, there was such a surge of emotions that the Karnataka batsman found it difficult to focus on the job at hand.
2018-12-26 10:34:24 Read More

Techi Doria â€“ Meet the 'Bob Marley' of Indian cricket

He might not be a household name yet, but cricketer Techi Doria is very famous in Nyopang village in Arunachal Pradesh for his amazing all-round abilities. He is equally famous perhaps because of his long-braided hair, which has drawn comparisons with legendary Jamaican singer and songwriter Bob Marley.
2018-12-26 10:00:20 Read More

Dale Steyn becomes South Africa's all-time leading Test wicket-taker

Dale Steyn became South Africa's all-time leading Test wicket-taker when Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman became his 422nd victim on the first day of the first Test at SuperSport Park at Wednesday.
2018-12-26 09:46:44 Read More

Best of 2018: Top 5 ODI innings - From Kohli's heroics to Zaman's 200

The highest ever team total, a double century and the heaviest defeat for once mighty Australia are some of the highlights of 2018 in one-day internationals. Hereâ€™s a recap of five memorable ODI innings of the year:
2018-12-26 09:33:14 Read More

CA Kuttappa India's new chief men's boxing coach

Dronacharya awardee C A Kuttappa has taken over as India's chief boxing coach at the ongoing national camp from which star pugilist Vikas Krishan (75kg) was left out following his professional plunge.
2018-12-26 08:53:14 Read More

Live Score: South Africa vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 1

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2018-12-26 08:10:40 Read More

Agarwal, Pujara shine for India on Day 1 of Boxing Day Test

Pujara and Kohli combined to frustrate Australia for an entire session as India held the whip-hand at 215 for two at the close of a grinding opening day of the third Test. Opener Mayank also enjoyed a stellar entry to Test cricket, scoring 76 to record the highest ever innings by an India debutant on Australian soil.
2018-12-26 07:28:09 Read More

Indian archery finds hope in change of guard

An administrative overhaul after more than four decades held out hope for the future but Indian archery was largely in a downward spiral this year save for Deepika Kumari's comeback and some good performances in the compound category.
2018-12-26 06:56:51 Read More

What is a Boxing Day Test match?

To understand the concept of a Boxing Day Test, it must first be understood what Boxing Day is. It's the day after Christmas, December 26, celebrated across the United Kingdom and many countries that were once part of the British empire.
2018-12-26 06:42:53 Read More

Golfer Jyoti Randhawa arrested for poaching in UP

International golfer Jyoti Randhawa was on Wednesday morning arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department in a poaching case in the Motipur range of Katarniaghat, which is a protected area and one of the important parts of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve.
2018-12-26 06:04:32 Read More

Bancroft confirms Warner asked him to tamper with ball

Cameron Bancroft was seen using sandpaper to try and rough up the ball in the Cape Town Test in March, receiving a nine-month ban from international and domestic cricket for his part in an incident that rocked the sport. A Cricket Australia investigation pointed to Warner as the mastermind and Bancroft revealed more details in an interview with Fox Sports.
2018-12-26 06:02:07 Read More

NZ v SL: Southee's rescue act on Day 1 of 2nd Test

Tim Southee rescued New Zealand with the bat then dragged his side back into the match with the ball after Sri Lanka's Suranga Lakmal's career-best figures had threatened to dominate the first day of the second test in Christchurch on Wednesday.
2018-12-26 05:57:55 Read More

I work hard to be in my zone, says Virat Kohli

Captain Virat Kohli was unusually calm on the eve of the Boxing Day Test as he prepared for yet another tilt at the Aussies. Kohli insisted that getting into a positive frame of mind before any match is the most important thing for him and he works relentlessly to achieve it.
2018-12-26 03:28:22 Read More

Mayank waited long for his chance: Batting coach

The mountain of runs grew bigger over the past few months and the Indian team think-tank had to finally hand Mayank Agarwal his maiden Test cap. It isnâ€™t a classic situation for the 27-year-old Karnataka opener.
2018-12-26 03:23:41 Read More

New opening pair not a long-term solution: Prasad

Asked to explain the logic behind pushing Vihari up to the opening slot, the chief selector said: â€œIn terms of technique, we feel that he is well equipped. The team demands it, and I hope he will come out successful. He is definitely a long-term prospect for Test cricket,â€ Prasad said.
2018-12-26 03:07:51 Read More

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India 'open' a new chapter in Melbourne

Team India hit the panic button ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia beginning here on Wednesday, dropping both regular openers and replacing them with a greenhorn and a middle-order batsman who has played only two Tests.
2018-12-26 02:45:37 Read More

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2018-12-25 23:55:38 Read More

Mark Taylor finds Virat Kohli's off-field conduct 'terrific'

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor has lauded Virat Kohli's off-the-field conduct in one of their encounters but felt that the Indian captain's "confrontational" approach on the field was something "the game does not need". Taylor said Paine was winning the battle of skippers in the Test series so far.
2018-12-25 15:54:34 Read More

I don't need to carry banner for people to know who I am: Kohli

Virat Kohli is not interested in fighting perceptions about his public persona, something that has been debated over the years. "What I do or how I think, I am not going to take a banner outside to the world and explain that this is who I am and you need to like me or stuff like that," the skipper said on the eve of 'Boxing Day' Test.
2018-12-25 07:13:18 Read More

Kohli's message for batsmen ahead of Boxing Day Test

Their patchy performance has stuck out like a sore thumb during the first 2 Tests and Virat Kohli urged his batsmen to complement the superb effort of his bowling unit in the Boxing Day Test against Australia starting Wednesday. Kohli made it clear that neither his team's Adelaide victory nor the Perth defeat will have any bearing when Melbourne Test starts.
2018-12-25 06:02:25 Read More

Delayed kit leaves national team in the lurch

Football Players Wait For Jerseys Ahead Of Friendly, AFC Cup. The Indian football team is scheduled to play an international friendly against Oman on Thursday as part of their preparation for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup in UAE.
2018-12-25 05:17:51 Read More

Jadeja issue brings focus back on India's fitness supervision

Secrecy is the buzzword in Indian cricket these days. Details about injuries of players are often hidden from public domain for reasons unknown. The way Ravindra Jadejaâ€™s injury status has been handled is a good example of this trend.
2018-12-25 04:31:28 Read More

Relish rather than fear Old Trafford, Ole tells United

Manchester United return to Old Trafford for the first time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's management against Huddersfield on Boxing Day with a new-found swagger after scoring five goals in the Premier League for the first time in five years.
2018-12-25 03:42:56 Read More

Best option is to attack the Aussie bowling: Rahane

Last time he was in Australia with the Indian team, Ajinkya Rahane had compelled attention in his maiden Boxing Day Test with a fine 147 in the first innings and followed it up with 48 in the second as the match ended in a draw. Four years later, he returns to the MCG as the teamâ€™s vicecaptain, revelling in a new counter-attacking role.
2018-12-25 03:37:41 Read More

India drop Rahul, Vijay; include Jadeja, Agarwal for MCG Test

India dumped openers Murali Vijay and KL Rahul after a lean run of form and will be without injured spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for the third Test against Australia in Melbourne from Wednesday.
2018-12-25 02:44:05 Read More

PBL: Awadhe Warriors beat Pune 7 Aces 4-3

Ashwini Ponnappa and Christiansen Mathias romped to a 15-8, 11-15, 15-12 victory over the rivals Vladmir Ivanov and Line Hjmark Kjaersfeldt in the mixed doubles match to hand their team Awadhe Warriors 4-3 win against Pune 7 Aces in the Premier Badminton League (PBL) here.
2018-12-24 17:33:20 Read More

Dale Steyn bids for record but says there is more to come

Fast bowler Dale Steyn said on Monday he was looking beyond breaking the record for most Test wickets for South Africa in the forthcoming series against Pakistan.
2018-12-24 17:04:44 Read More

Abhinav Mukund on top of TN Ranji charts

Abhinav Mukund has been a warrior for Tamil Nadu for more than a decade. Making his debut when he was 17, the southpaw went past a milestone at Dharamsala that he will cherish in the days to come.
2018-12-24 16:45:31 Read More

Defoe receives League Cup medal 10 years after Spurs win

Former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe was presented with a 2008 English League Cup winners' medal on Monday, more than 10 years after Spurs beat Chelsea in the final.
2018-12-24 15:51:36 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Mukund cracks unbeaten 111, leads TN fightback against HP

Abhinav Mukund made an unbeaten 111 on Monday to lead Tamil Nadu's fightback after conceding a first innings lead of 236 runs to Himachal Pradesh on the third day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group 'B' match.
2018-12-24 15:28:42 Read More

Slovak legend Jozef Adamec dies at 76

Slovak forward Jozef Adamec, who once scored a hat-trick against Brazil, died on Monday at the age of 76, according to his former club Spartak Trnava.
2018-12-24 14:21:02 Read More

Ranji: Mishra spins Delhi to nine-wicket win over MP

Left-arm spinner Vikas Mishra yet again tormented Madhya Pradesh batsmen with a six-wicket haul as Delhi thumped the visitors by nine wickets for their first victory of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season on Monday.
2018-12-24 13:57:17 Read More

Carolina Marin ready to go the distance to be best-ever

For someone who took up badminton as a hobby, Carolina Marin has come a long way to be the reigning Olympic and world champion but the Spaniard yearns for more as she continues her journey towards becoming the best-ever in the sport.
2018-12-24 13:10:52 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Iyer onslaught gives Mumbai hopes of outright victory

Shreyas Iyer blitzed his way to 83 of just 61 balls after Mumbai pressed on for a much-needed outright victory after taking the first innings lead over table toppers Saurashtra in their Ranji Trophy tie on Monday.
2018-12-24 13:09:06 Read More

Karthik, Pandya in ODI squad; Dhoni returns to T20Is

While Dhoni's inclusion in the shortest format came as a surprise after he was dropped for the Australia leg just last month, Pant's omission is an indication that he is currently not in the team management's 2019 World Cup radar as a first XI player. Sources said that the selectors want to give MS as much game time as possible before the World Cup.
2018-12-24 12:06:50 Read More

Best of 2018: The biggest sports controversies

Some of the biggest sports controversies of 2018 include Mohammed Shami being accused of infidelity, Australian cricket's ball-tampering scandal, Mithali Raj vs Ramesh Powar saga, Cristiano Ronaldo hit by rape charge, Serena Williams' angry rant etc.
2018-12-24 11:22:27 Read More

I have worked on adding more power to my serve: Ramkumar

Ramkumar Ramanathan stood out with his fitness in 2018, playing 35 tournaments without any injury and the lanky Indian tennis player says going into the new season he has tried to add some more power to his serve by strengthening his upper body.
2018-12-24 10:57:32 Read More

Virat Kohli trolled for praising Anushka Sharma's performance in 'Zero'

It seems whatever Indian skipper Virat Kohli does these days be it on the field or off it, he ends up finding himself at the centre of controversy.
2018-12-24 10:47:55 Read More

Bajrang, Vinesh emerge as Indian wrestling superstars in 2018

Speaking of Olympics, 2018 was largely forgettable for Sushil Kumar -- India's only double Olympic-medallist -- and Sakshi Malik -- the country's first and only woman wrestler to win a medal at the biggest stage.
2018-12-24 09:26:12 Read More

International cricket: The Best of 2018

As the year 2018 comes to an end, a brief look at the newsmakers and record-breakers in international cricket.
2018-12-24 08:48:39 Read More

Virat Kohli is a fantastic captain, says Mitchell Starc

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has described Virat Kohli as a "fantastic captain". "I've played a couple of IPLs with Virat and he's been fantastic to play under, as a captain. Obviously, he's a fantastic player. The way India play this series and go about their cricket, it's up to them," Mitchell Starc told reporters.
2018-12-24 06:51:43 Read More

Runs key as top South Africa, Pakistan bowlers square up

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur identified the need for his batsmen to post good totals as a key factor in their three-Test series against South Africa, starting at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Wednesday.
2018-12-24 05:43:19 Read More

Spurs shine to hit Everton for six

Tottenham Hotspur showed why manager Mauricio Pochettino is a wanted man by thrashing Everton 6-2 at Goodison Park on Sunday to close to within six points of Premier League leaders Liverpool.
2018-12-24 05:35:53 Read More

Tim Paine loving heated battle with Virat Kohli

"A lot was made of my battle with Virat in the second Test, and for the past few years when I haven't been playing international cricket, he was one guy I loved watching," Australian captain Tim Paine said.The pair had some testy exchanges in the second Test at Perth, which at one point needed the umpire to intervene.
2018-12-24 04:33:11 Read More

Australia include seven-year-old in Test squad

Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India, starting December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia have added Schiller to their squad as the 15th member of the team -- a move made possible by the Make-A-Wish Australia Foundation.
2018-12-24 04:06:08 Read More

Saina, Kashyap feel marriage will help improve their game

Ace Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap, who got married, feel their new association will help them immensely both on and off the court. "We have been together on tours for many years and understand each other well but now we are husband and wife and that will certainly be great for us," Saina Nehwal told TOI.
2018-12-24 03:39:22 Read More

MCG curator promises lively pitch for Boxing Day Test

â€‹â€‹â€‹The MCG pitches have been under the scanner since last year when the fourth Ashes Test ended in a tame draw on a lifeless track, which was later rated "poor" by the ICC and widely criticised by one and all.
2018-12-24 03:27:48 Read More

Australian pacers target India's middle-order

"We want to take early wickets and get stuck in that middle-order with the new ball. That's still our plan going forward. Even if they make any changes to the top order, we will still have the same plan," said Mitchell Starc, who has been most impressive with the new ball.
2018-12-24 03:17:03 Read More

Shastri drops Jadeja injury bombshell

Ravindra Jadeja, who travelled to Australia with the Indian team over a month ago, had been carrying a shoulder injury. According to India coach Ravi Shastri, the team management decided against playing Jadeja in Perth because he was not a hundred per cent fit.
2018-12-24 03:05:26 Read More

Selection issues bog down India ahead of Boxing Day Test

Halfway into the tour, the Indian team management continues to be in a dilemma over selection issues despite having 19 players on their roster. According to coach Ravi Shastri, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin - who missed the second Test in Perth due to injuries - are on the mend with the former better placed to be fit for the Boxing Day Test.
2018-12-24 02:50:52 Read More

PKL: Dabang Delhi beat Bengal Warriors 37-31

A day after sealing their playoff berth, Bengal Warriors' all-conquering run at home ended with Dabang Delhi beating them 37-31 at the Netaji Indoor Stadium on Sunday.
2018-12-23 16:19:35 Read More

PBL: Mumbai Rockets register dominating win over Delhi Dashers

Runners up in the previous two editions, Mumbai Rockets started their campaign in the fourth edition of the Premier Badminton League on a blazing note, routing season 2 champions Delhi Dashers 5-0 at the NSCI on Sunday evening.
2018-12-23 16:05:14 Read More

I-League: Mohun Bagan blank Shillong Lajong 2-0 for first home win

Mohun Bagan got past Shillong Lajong FC 2-0 on Sunday to pick up their first win of the I-League season at Salt Lake Stadium on their fifth attempt. After a goalless first half, Yuta Kinowaki and Henry Kisekka found the back of the net as Bagan moved up to fifth place with 15 points from nine matches.
2018-12-23 14:40:15 Read More

Steyn has Pakistan in his sights as he guns for long-awaited record

Firebrand fast bowler Dale Steyn will seek to become South Africaâ€™s greatest wicket-taker in Tests when they take on Pakistan in the first match of a three-game series at Centurion Park in Pretoria on Wednesday.
2018-12-23 14:17:00 Read More

Solskjaer smile boosting Man United already: Young

Manchester United captain Ashley Young admitted the mood around Old Trafford has been instantly lifted by caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's smile, but denied there were any celebrations in the dressing room at news of Jose Mourinho's sacking.
2018-12-23 13:44:13 Read More

Need to develop world class drag-flickers: Dilip Tirkey

Former captain Dilip Tirkey on Sunday said India missed a golden chance to rewrite history in the just-concluded Hockey World Cup and stressed on the need to develop world class drag-flickers.
2018-12-23 11:45:32 Read More

Pogba thanks Mourinho for improving him as a person

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has thanked Jose Mourinho for helping him "improve as a person" despite the breakdown of their relationship in the last few months leading up to the former manager's sacking on Tuesday.
2018-12-23 11:02:22 Read More

Women's coach row: Edulji, Johri locked in war of words

On Saturday night, CoA member Diana Edulji, in a strong e-mail to BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, accused the latter of "insubordination" while seeking legal opinion on the issue from (Retd) Justice Srikrishna, and then making the announcement official without her approval.
2018-12-23 10:23:51 Read More

Virat Kohli is more Australian than Indian: Hayden

â€‹â€‹Virender Sehwag once said Matthew Hayden would step out to a new ball bowler and then sledge himâ€¦ he was a typical Australian cricketer who played the game hard. He finds same qualities in Virat Kohli and says India are the favourties for the series.
2018-12-23 06:29:51 Read More

Tendulkar defends Perth pitch rated as 'average'

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday threw his weight behind the Perth Test pitch, which was reportedly rated 'average' by the International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee.
2018-12-23 06:07:23 Read More

Easy to fire blanks from miles away: Ravi Shastri

India were humbled by Australia in the second Test in Perth by 146 runs, prompting the likes of legendary Sunil Gavaskar to question the team management's selection policies and demanding more accountability from captain Virat Kohli and the head coach.
2018-12-23 05:42:10 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (December 23) that comprise action from Premier Badminton League and Pro Kabaddi League.
2018-12-22 18:50:00 Read More

EPL: Jamie Vardy strikes as Leicester City stun Chelsea

Chelsea suffered their first home defeat since April as Jamie Vardy fired Leicester to a shock 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Maurizio Sarri's side paid the price for failing to convert their chances when Vardy netted early in the second half to hand the Blues their first defeat in five games.
2018-12-22 17:13:30 Read More

Man City suffer shock EPL defeat against Crystal Palace

Manchester City were shocked 3-2 by Crystal Palace at home on Saturday, suffering their second defeat in three Premier League matches to lose ground on Liverpool in the title race.
2018-12-22 17:09:27 Read More

I-League: Real Kashmir inflict season's first defeat on Chennai City

Debutants Real Kashmir FC pepped up the I-League title race, inflicting the season's first defeat on table toppers Chennai City FC following a late penalty conversion by Abednego Kofi Tetteh here on Saturday.
2018-12-22 16:56:51 Read More

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IOA asks NSFs to constitute Athletes Commission in three months

The Indian Olympic Association on Saturday asked the National Sports Federations to constitute their respective Athletes' Commissions within three months or else face action.
2018-12-22 16:37:18 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: UP Yoddha edge out U Mumba 34-32

UP Yoddha edged out U Mumba 34-32 in a Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) tie at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Indoor Stadium on Saturday.
2018-12-22 16:32:57 Read More

River crush Kashima to finish third in Club World Cup

South American champions River Plate thrashed Japanese side Kashima Antlers 4-0 in the third place playoff at the Club World Cup on Saturday.
2018-12-22 16:24:36 Read More

Paul, Lewis hand West Indies T20 series win against Bangladesh

Keemo Paul grabbed a record 5-15 and Evin Lewis smashed 89 off 36 balls as the West Indies beat Bangladesh by 50 runs in the third and final Twenty20 in Dhaka on Saturday to win the series 2-1.
2018-12-22 16:14:24 Read More

Dravid, Laxman, Kumble and Srinath relive memories

Between them Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman have played 298 Tests, amassing 22069 runs. On the other hand, Anil Kumble's and Javagal Srinath's 199 Tests have yielded 855 wickets.
2018-12-22 16:06:50 Read More

Dravid, Laxman, Kumble and Srinath relive memories

Ranji Trophy: Overwatered pitch delays start of Delhi-MP match

BCCI's North Zone curator Sunil Chauhan overwatered the Feroz Shah Kotla pitch and then, breaching protocol, left the venue before the start of Delhi-Madhya Pradesh Ranji Trophy match on Saturday, his indiscretion leading to a delay of two and half hours.
2018-12-22 15:52:21 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Bista cracks ton before Saurashtra bounce back

Mumbai opener Jay Bista rediscovered his form with a splendid century to lay a solid foundation with his partner Vikrant Auti before Saurashtra fought back on day one of their Elite Group Ranji Trophy match on Saturday.
2018-12-22 14:57:07 Read More

EPL: Aubameyang double sees off Burnley as Ozil returns for Arsenal

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as Arsenal returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory against Burnley on Saturday as Mesut Ozil was restored to the starting line-up as captain.
2018-12-22 14:47:49 Read More

Ajinkya Rahane might play for India A against England Lions

India's fourth Test against Australia at Sydney, starting January 3, 2019, will be the team's last assignment for six months and the BCCI is likely to prepare a road map for the longest format specialists.
2018-12-22 13:53:56 Read More

Virat Kohli is the energy of Indian team: Brad Hogg

Virat Kohli might have come under sharp criticism from various quarters for his on-field aggressive behaviour but former Australia spinner Brad Hogg on Saturday defended the India captain, saying the visiting team derives energy from him.
2018-12-22 11:11:13 Read More

Live Score: Bangladesh vs West Indies, 3rd T20I

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2018-12-22 11:03:57 Read More

Time to bring focus back on cricket: Mithali Raj

Gearing up for the New Zealand tour, Indian women's ODI captain Mithali Raj on Saturday stressed on the need to bring focus back on cricket after hogging the limelight for the wrong reasons following a controversial ending to their World T20 campaign.
2018-12-22 10:57:56 Read More

Athletics: Neeraj Chopra, Hima Das excel for India in 2018

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's obsessive pursuit of excellence and a new-found sprint sensation in Hima Das gave Indian athletics audacious Olympic hopes but familiar dope shame kept things in perspective in an eventful 2018.
2018-12-22 06:56:13 Read More

Former players slam ICC's Perth pitch rating

Former Test cricketers Mitchell Johnson and Michael Vaughan have slammed the ICC for giving an 'average' rating to the Perth Stadium pitch, which hosted India's second Test against Australia.
2018-12-22 06:24:05 Read More

Big Bash League: Cricket sees first ever roof six

Something very unusual occurred on the cricket field on Friday. It was a Big Bash League (BBL) game between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades at Melbourneâ€™s Marvel Stadium that has an enclosed stadium roof.
2018-12-22 05:32:35 Read More

Surya Sekhar Ganguly claims chess World Cup berth

A fourth-place finish at the Asian Continental Chess Championship was good enough for Ganguly to qualify for the World Cup, to be held next year in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia.
2018-12-22 04:42:42 Read More

Surya Sekhar Ganguly claims chess World Cup berth

PIL to prohibit BCCI from representing India

â€‹â€‹Admitting the plea by petitioner Geeta Rani, the Madras HC ordered private notice to BCCI and the central government returnable by Feb 7. The primary contention of the petitioner is that being a private society, BCCI cannot represent India in international cricket or govern the game in the country without any official permission from the government.
2018-12-22 04:28:42 Read More

Rayudu working on backfoot game for ODIs in Aus

Ambati Rayudu has always been a man of a few words and loves to let his bat do the talking. Since he made his comeback to the Indian ODI side in the Asia Cup last September, Rayudu has made most of the opportunities coming his way.
2018-12-22 04:23:13 Read More

Top clash to get Premier Badminton League rolling

A mouth-watering clash between the Pune 7 Aces, led by Olympic and world champion Carolina Marin of Spain, and defending champions Hyderabad Hunters skippered by World Tour winner PV Sindhu, will kick-off the fourth edition of the Premier Badminton League (PBL) at the NSCI here on Saturday.
2018-12-22 04:09:42 Read More

Do Spurs have the stamina to fight on four fronts?

Tottenham Hotspur have had to cope with the unwanted attention manager Mauricio Pochettino has received this week in the wake of Jose Mourinho's sacking with the Argentine now favourite to be Manchester United's next permanent manager.
2018-12-22 03:53:46 Read More

BCCI had legal support to appoint women's team coach

The Times of India has learned that the BCCI officials sought Justice Srikrishnaâ€™s advice on the matter to ensure they followed the right legal process in the absence of the three-member Cricket Advisory Committee.
2018-12-22 03:43:47 Read More

Challenges galore for India ahead of Boxing Day Test

The foremost among the challenges India face is picking the right man for the right job â€” fielding the right combination. It starts with No. 6 spot which even Australia are struggling to fill. With both teams opting to play 4 bowlers each in the first 2 matches, the No. 6 slot was used to bolster the batting where the two sides have been found wanting so far.
2018-12-22 03:26:42 Read More

Disgraced Steve Smith eyes World Cup return

Nine months into the one-year ban slapped on him by Cricket Australia for his role in the â€˜Sandpapergateâ€™ in Cape Town earlier this year, Steve Smith spoke about the â€œdark daysâ€ to the media at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.
2018-12-22 03:02:31 Read More

Bancroft says he almost gave up cricket for yoga

Disgraced Australian player Cameron Bancroft Saturday said he was a vastly different person to the one caught ball-tampering and revealed he considered walking away from cricket to become a yoga teacher.
2018-12-22 03:00:45 Read More

Australian Open brings in final set tie-breaks

Tie-breaks will be used in the final set at the Australian Open for the first time next year after organisers decided to follow Wimbledon in abandoning advantage final sets.
2018-12-22 02:50:37 Read More

Pay $23 million or lose 2023 WC: ICC to BCCI

The ICC has asked the BCCI to cough up US $23 million (roughly Rs 160 crore) before Dec 31 to compensate for tax deductions incurred in hosting the 2016 World T20. The ICC has threatened that should India fail to comply, the governing body will look at â€œother optionsâ€ to host 2021 Champions Trophy and 2023 50-over World Cup, scheduled to be played in India.
2018-12-22 02:42:29 Read More

EPL: Liverpool seal Christmas top spot

Liverpool passed another stringent test of their Premier League title credentials as Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk gave them a 2-0 victory at Wolverhampton on Friday that guarantees top spot at Christmas.
2018-12-22 02:41:43 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (December 22) that comprise action from English Premier League and Pro Kabaddi League.
2018-12-21 18:50:00 Read More

Keane accuses United players of 'getting away with murder'

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has accused the current crop of players at Old Trafford of getting away "with murder" and of throwing Jose Mourinho "under the bus".
2018-12-21 16:17:17 Read More

India can still win series in Australia: Sourav Ganguly

The momentum is definitely on Australia's side after the series-levelling win in the second Test in Perth, but former captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday said India can still win the four-match rubber.
2018-12-21 15:43:08 Read More

To win a series, 6-8 players need to perform: Laxman

Two cricketing talents, both stalwarts who are now focused on contributing their bit to the sport. Dravid in his role as India 'A' and U-19 team coach and VVS Laxman as SRH's mentor have watched and groomed youngsters over the past few years.
2018-12-21 15:37:36 Read More

India under Virat Kohli has learnt to give it back: Viv Richards

Viv Richards is happy that the current Indian team has come a long way in terms of aggressive attitude from the teams that he played against and credit should go to skipper Virat Kohli for infusing positive attitude.
2018-12-21 15:30:16 Read More

Plea in Madras HC seeks to prohibit BCCI from representing India

A housewife from Delhi on Friday approached the Madras high court seeking to restrain the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from representing India in international cricket.
2018-12-21 15:24:57 Read More

Chelsea's Sarri says Premier League will miss Mourinho

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri said the Premier League will miss sacked Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho and hopes that the Portuguese can return to management in England again.
2018-12-21 14:20:42 Read More

Women's cricket is being used to target me: Diana Edulji

India's first women's cricket captain and member of the panel that picked the new coach, Shantha Rangaswamy feels the issue of women's cricket has been used to attack her former teammate Diana Edulji, the dissenting CoA member has said.
2018-12-21 14:00:49 Read More

Perth pitch used for India-Australia 2nd Test rated 'average': Reports

The Perth Stadium pitch, which hosted India's second Test against Australia, has been rated "average" by the ICC match referee Ranjan Madugalle. Australia beat India by 146 runs to square the four-match series 1-1. "It (rating) is the lowest pass mark provided by the ICC when they rate the pitch and outfield of Test grounds," the report said.
2018-12-21 13:18:37 Read More

World Cup winners France organised yet unexciting, says Xavi

Former Spain and Barcelona midfielder Xavi has said France's World Cup triumph this year left him feeling "unenthusiastic" due to their style of play.
2018-12-21 13:04:47 Read More

FIFA World Cup final drew global audience of 1.12 billion

A combined global audience of 1.12 billion watched the World Cup final between France and Croatia in July, FIFA, the governing body of world football, said on Friday.
2018-12-21 12:20:56 Read More

India vs NZ: Mithali, Harmanpreet remain ODI and T20I captains

Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur were on Friday retained as captains for the Indian women's ODI and T20 team respectively while out-of-form Veda Krishnamurthy was dropped from both the squads picked for the New Zealand tour beginning next month.
2018-12-21 12:15:02 Read More

Laxman's 281 is the greatest innings by an Indian: Dravid

"Without a doubt, I think, the 281 was probably one of the most significant and greatest innings played by an Indian cricketer, in terms of the context, the consequence, the innings was played in," Dravid said who had the "best seat" in the house when VVS Laxman scored his epic 281 against Australia at the Eden Gardens.
2018-12-21 12:03:48 Read More

Playing in end-of-year PBL sometimes affects body: Saina Nehwal

The Premier Badminton League (PBL), starting here on Saturday, is being held at the end of the year after a hectic season and at times it does affect the players' bodies, feels star Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal.
2018-12-21 12:01:58 Read More

We wanted Kumble to continue despite his fallout with Kohli: Laxman

BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee member and batting legend VVS Laxman Friday said the their panel wanted Anil Kumble to continue as India's coach but the former captain was bent on quitting after his fallout with skipper Virat Kohli last year.
2018-12-21 11:32:30 Read More

Australian Open to have 10-point tiebreakers in deciding set

The Australian Open in January will play a 10-point tiebreaker in deciding sets, no longer playing advantage in the final sets. The Australian Open begins on January 14. "We went with a 10-point tiebreak at six-games-all in the final set to ensure the fans still get a special finale to these often epic contests," tournament director said.
2018-12-21 10:55:33 Read More

Hussey advises India to consider playing Pandya at MCG

The third Test begins in Melbourne on Dec 26 and the MCG pitch has come under sharp focus after it hosted a drab draw against England during last year's Ashes and the ground received a warning from the ICC. Hussey said that Pandya "is a bit like Mitchell Marsh, when he is in form. You get an extra bowling option that can take a little load away from the pacers."
2018-12-21 08:02:00 Read More

WV Raman - All you need to know about new head coach

Former India cricketer Woorkeri Venkat Raman on Thursday was appointed the Indian women's cricket team coach.
2018-12-21 06:42:52 Read More

Banned Smith reveals details of ball-tampering debacle

Former Australia captain Steve Smith said on Friday he had not been involved in planning to tamper with the ball during the Cape Town Test against South Africa but took responsibility as a leader for failing to put a stop to it.
2018-12-21 05:37:55 Read More

Peter Siddle predicts result on 'flat' MCG track

â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹The MCG pitch, which had been rated 'poor' by ICC Match Referee Ranjan Madugalle last year after it played sedately on all five days to produce a dull draw in the fourth Ashes Test, has since been under scrutiny.
2018-12-21 04:16:23 Read More

WV Raman's sharp mind helps him bag women's coach job

The 53-year-old WV Raman a formidable left-handed opening batsman during his playing days, is not only considered one of the sharpest minds in the vast Indian domestic circuit but also someone who has achieved a fair share of success as a coach in domestic cricket. Raman won the post following BCCI's 'conflict of interest' with appointing Gary Kristen.
2018-12-21 03:11:27 Read More

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Opening gambit: Wishful thinking, poor returns

After the end of the second Test against West Indies in October 2018, Ravi Shastri, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, was asked about opener KL Rahulâ€™s poor form, which showed no signs of improving. Basking in the glory of yet another slaughter-of-the-lambs kind of series win at home, Shastri, in his inimitable style, brushed the concern aside: â€œHe will be all right. He is a class act... itâ€™s just a matter of time.â€
2018-12-20 03:42:41 Read More

Fragile tail among issues Team India needs to address

The Indian management has given the players three days to rest and reflect after they checked into the team hotel here on the south bank of the Yarra â€” about 1.5 km from the iconic MCG which will host the third Test of the series against Australia starting on Boxing Day.
2018-12-20 03:28:31 Read More

2 cousins, 1 home, 2 IPL teams and a multi-crore bonanza

Patiala cricketers Anmolpreet and cousin Prabhsimran, who went for big money at Tuesdayâ€™s IPL auction, could just have become handball players had elders in the joint family they live in had their way.
2018-12-20 02:53:50 Read More

Allan Border defends 'character' Virat Kohli's 'passion'

Former Australia captain Allan Border has come to the defence of Virat Kohli, saying his antics might be over the top but the game needs characters who show passion.
2018-12-20 02:46:42 Read More

'I have a future without Manchester United,' says Mourinho

Jose Mourinho said on Wednesday he has a "future without Manchester United", speaking for the first time since he was sacked by the Premier League club. "I don't change. And what I did when I left Chelsea, for example, is the same as that I'm going to do now," Mourinho told Sky Sports News.
2018-12-19 16:36:09 Read More

TNTA likely to host WTA event in Chennai early in 2020

The Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA) is likely to host a WTA event in Chennai early in 2020, its president and former India Davis Cupper Vijay Amritraj said Wednesday.
2018-12-19 16:36:01 Read More

Carolina Marin wants to win another Olympic gold

She is the reigning Olympic and World Champion in women's singles, but Spain's badminton star Carolina Marin says she has to achieve much more to be termed as the best-ever.
2018-12-19 16:25:14 Read More

Legendary kabaddi player Anup Kumar announces retirement

Anup Kumar, one of the iconic kabaddi stars, called it a day at the ongoing Pro Kabaddi League season-6 at Panchkula on Wednesday.
2018-12-19 16:20:30 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Patna Pirates play out a thrilling tie against Bengaluru Bulls

Patna Pirates scored three points in less than 20 seconds to pull off a 40-40 tie against Bengaluru Bulls in a thrilling Pro Kabaddi match on Wednesday.
2018-12-19 16:11:19 Read More

Ingram withdraws appeal after third umpire gives Pattinson run-out

The opening match of the 2018-19 Big Bash League between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat at the Gabba witnessed a sheer sportsmanship when the Strikers' skipper Colin Ingram withdrew a run-out appeal against Heat's batsman James Pattinson.
2018-12-19 15:11:22 Read More

Kohli doesn't need to tone down his aggression: Zaheer

Virat Kohli should remain the way he is, said former teammates Zaheer Khan and Praveen Kumar, staunchly defending the combative India captain, who has copped criticism from Australian legends for his on-field behaviour. Allan Border, Mike Hussey, Mitchell Johnson and even India's Sanjay Manjrekar expressed their displeasure over Kohli's on-field antics.
2018-12-19 14:44:16 Read More

IPL 2019: Price tag adds to the responsibility, says Varun

Varun Chakaravarthy - a 27-year-old mystery spinner from Chennai - suddenly became the talk of the town on Tuesday when he was bought by Kings XI Punjab for Rs 8.4 Crore from the IPL auctions.
2018-12-19 14:30:17 Read More

New Year, new kit for Indian football team

The Indian football team will be donning new kits in the New Year, starting with its campaign in the AFC Asian Cup. The continental showpiece will be held in the UAE from January 5 to February 1.
2018-12-19 14:09:26 Read More

Chhetri wants to set example for teammates at Asian Cup

Sunil Chhetri has been the face of Indian soccer in recent times and the forward promised to lead by example in their return to the AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates after an eight-year hiatus.
2018-12-19 13:26:11 Read More

ICC orders PCB to pay 60 per cent of cost claimed by BCCI

The ICC's Dispute Resolution Panel on Wednesday ordered Pakistan to pay 60 per cent of the cost demanded by the BCCI after the world body's rejection of the PCB's compensation claim which blamed India for lack of bilateral series between the two nations.
2018-12-19 12:01:20 Read More

Kirsten, Gibbs, Powar to appear for interviews on Thursday

The next step in the hunt for India's new women's cricket coach will be taken on Thursday when short-listed candidates, including Gary Kirsten, Herschelle Gibbs and incumbent Ramesh Powar, appear for interviews before the BCCI selection panel.
2018-12-19 10:46:46 Read More

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named United caretaker manager

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was on Wednesday named as Manchester United's caretaker manager until the end of the 2018/19 season following the sacking of Jose Mourinho.
2018-12-19 09:45:52 Read More

Opening woes continue to blight India Down Under

Captain Virat Kohli has thrown his weight behind India's struggling openers but the tourists' defeat in Perth showed they have yet to find a solution to their top order woes.
2018-12-19 08:04:32 Read More

Chennai architect Varun hits IPL pay dirt

It wasn't too long ago that Varun Chakaravarthy was designing buildings in Chennai after completing a five-year course in architecture at the SRM University.
2018-12-19 07:34:57 Read More

We want the entire IPL in India: Rahul Johri

After battling allegations of sexual harassment and being exonerated from them by the probe committee, the BCCI CEO barely had enough time to think about next yearâ€™s IPL and where and when to stage it.
2018-12-19 07:30:05 Read More

Justin Langer calls Virat Kohli-Tim Paine showdown humorous

Australian coach Justin Langer says he quite liked India's aggressive yet not-crossing-the-line approach in the second Test and insisted that the heated exchanges between Virat Kohli and Tim Paine were humorous not abusive.
2018-12-19 07:17:23 Read More

IPL Auction: Bengal teenager Prayas hits jackpot

Prayas Ray Burman, all of 16, had no idea that December 18, 2018, would pan out as it eventually did. Listed in the IPL playersâ€™ auction in Jaipur on Tuesday at a base price of Rs 20 lakh, the young leg-spinner was picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 1.5 crore.
2018-12-19 05:19:04 Read More

Shakib Al Hasan fined for shouting at umpire

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan was fined 15 percent of his match fee for shouting at the umpire during Monday's opening Twenty20 international against West Indies, the International Cricket Council said.
2018-12-19 05:07:55 Read More

Rain, epic stand save Sri Lanka in New Zealand Test

Sri Lanka battled to a rain-affected draw in the first Test against New Zealand on Wednesday after the Black Caps were unable to break an epic stand by Kusal Mendis and Angelo Mathews.
2018-12-19 05:00:40 Read More

Post childbirth, Sania Mirza aims for 2019 comeback

The six-time major winner (three doubles, three mixed titles), married to Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik, is back to narrowing her interests as she juggles her infant son and works on getting back in shape for a comeback.
2018-12-19 04:49:41 Read More

Blog - India vs Australia: On field banter can be a good thing too

No one wants to see ugly scenes on a cricket field. However competitive banter can be a productive facet of any form of cricket. With Australia leveling the 4 Test series at 1-1, most of the post match analysis (if not all of it) should be centered around what India can do differently in the Boxing Day Test to regain the series lead.
2018-12-19 04:18:40 Read More

IPL Auction: Jaydev, Varun break Rs 8 crore barrier

Rajasthan Royals continue to surprise. After releasing Jaydev Unadkat for being high priced, they bought him right back for Rs 8.40 crores, making him the joint costliest player at Tuesdayâ€™s auctions.
2018-12-19 04:07:34 Read More

Former pace great Mitchell Johnson criticises Virat Kohli

Former Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Johnson Wednesday blasted India captain Virat Kohli as "disrespectful" and "silly" in his approach to fellow skipper Tim Paine during the Perth Test.
2018-12-19 03:28:57 Read More

Virat Kohli unfazed by stump mics, cameras

Virat Kohli refuted the notion that both teams were under scrutiny following the banter between him and Paine. Kohli said: â€œHonestly when a bowler is bowling, he isnâ€™t thinking whether the stump microphone or the camera is on or not. And when you are facing that ball, there is no one in the stadium apart from you and that ball.â€
2018-12-19 03:19:39 Read More

I never expected so much success: Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi said he never expected to have such a successful career after receiving his fifth Golden Shoe on Tuesday, for being the top goalscorer in Europe last season.
2018-12-19 02:51:37 Read More

India's tame surrender hands Australia first Test win

India surrendered tamely on the final morning to hand Tim Paine an early Christmas gift â€” a maiden Test victory as captain â€” as Australia levelled the four-match series in style here on Tuesday.
2018-12-19 02:34:57 Read More

BCCI trying to ensure all IPL games take place in India: Amitabh Choudhary

BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary on Tuesday said the board is trying its best to ensure all matches of the 2019 IPL take place in India.
2018-12-18 17:40:43 Read More

At one crore, Yuvraj our biggest steal in IPL auction history: Akash Ambani

Mumbai Indians paid Rs one crore for Yuvraj Singh in a last-minute buy and franchise owner Akash Ambai called it their biggest steal in the tournament's 11-year-old history.
2018-12-18 17:31:32 Read More

Mumbai all-rounder Shivam Dubey's rise reflects in IPL 2019 auction

Just a day before the IPL auction, Mumbai's budding all-rounder Shivam Dubey whacked Baroda spinner Swapnil Singh for five sixes in as many balls in their Ranji Trophy tie and his batting prowess has not gone unnoticed.
2018-12-18 17:27:07 Read More

How IPL franchises spent and how teams are stacked up

After a hectic bidding wars at the 2019 IPL players' auction in Jaipur, during which a whopping Rs 106.80 crore was spent, here is how the eight franchises look ahead of the 12th season of the league.
2018-12-18 17:06:21 Read More

IPL Auction 2019: The most expensive buys

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 players' auction brought many surprises when the bidding kicked off in the Pink City of Jaipur. Many star players were unsold, while some managed to impress the franchises and bagged hefty price tags.
2018-12-18 17:06:10 Read More

Teenagers' day out at IPL 2019 auction

Unheralded teenagers Prabh Simran Singh and Prayas Barman attracted astonishing bids during the IPL auction to laugh their way to the bank on a day when Dale Steyn went unsold and Yuvraj struggled to find a buyer. The intense bidding for the two youngsters showed that the teams were willing to loosen purse strings for talent and not just the names.
2018-12-18 16:12:54 Read More

IPL Auction: Varun Chakaravarthyis sold for Rs 8.4 crore

Little known Varun Chakaravarthy emerged as one of the biggest surprise factors of the IPL auction. That after he was sold for a whopping Rs. 8.40 crore to the Kings XI Punjab in Jaipur on Tuesday. His base price was Rs 20 lakh. The â€˜mystery spinnerâ€™ incredibly is capable of bowling seven different variations.
2018-12-18 15:43:26 Read More

IPL 2019 Auction: Who got whom

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 Players' auction began with a bang. Indian batsman Hanuma Vihari bagged a deal of Rs. 2 crore by Delhi Capitals, while West Indies star player Carlos Brathwaite was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping Rs. 5 crore.
2018-12-18 14:27:23 Read More

Kohli, Shastri's roles must be assessed, says Gavaskar

Utility of Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri as captain and coach must be assessed if India fail to win the next two Tests against Australia, suggested batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who is baffled by the "selection blunders" committed by the team management.
2018-12-18 13:50:18 Read More

IPL: Uncapped Indian allrounders bank millions

Indian batsman Hanuma Vihari became the first player to be sold for Rs. 2 crore by Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League auction 2019 in Jaipur; however, World Cup-winner Yuvraj Singh remained unsold.
2018-12-18 12:57:49 Read More

IPL Auction: Varun Chakaravarthyis sold for Rs 8.4 crore

Virat Kohli didn't boast, didn't belittle Tim Paine: BCCI

"It is 'assumed' that Kohli said, 'I am the best player in the world and you are just a stand-in captain'. These claims were based on hearsay and the BCCI would like to bring into notice that no such words were spoken on the field by the Indian captain," BCCI said in a statement.
2018-12-18 12:30:13 Read More

Special One turns sour as Mourinho's dream job ends in sack

Jose Mourinho reportedly cried when he heard he had not been chosen as the heir to Alex Ferguson's throne at Old Trafford. Five years on, having finally landed his dream job, Mourinho's United tenure also ended in tears.
2018-12-18 11:26:29 Read More

Mourinho leaves Manchester United after poor start to season

Jose Mourinho's sacking comes just two-and-a-half years into his tenure and three years and a day since Chelsea sacked him just months after he had guided them to the title.
2018-12-18 10:13:58 Read More

WATCH: Ishant Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja's on-field spat in Perth

Indian pace spearhead Ishant Sharma and substitute fielder Ravindra Jadeja were seen having a heated argument on Day 4 of the second Test against Australia in Perth.
2018-12-18 07:46:16 Read More

Australia win for first time since 'sandpapergate'

Australia captain Tim Paine was a relieved man after his team beat India by 146 runs in Perth Tuesday to level the series with their first Test win since the ball-tampering 'sandpapergate' scandal that rocked international cricket.
2018-12-18 07:13:15 Read More

IPL Auction Live: Uncapped Varun fetches whopping Rs 8.4 crore

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2018-12-18 07:09:57 Read More

Blog: Why India lost at Perth & what must be done at Melbourne

What Virat Kohli and Co must do differently for the Boxing Day Test beginning December 26.
2018-12-18 06:36:02 Read More

Virat Kohli plays down 'banter' as tempers flare in Perth

Much attention centred on exchanges between Virat Kohli and Tim Paine on the third and fourth days, which were picked up by stump microphones and prompted umpire Chris Gaffaney to warn the pair to "play the game".
2018-12-18 06:25:05 Read More

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Angelo Mathews proves saviour again as Sri Lanka defy New Zealand

Former captain Angelo Mathews continued his role as saviour on Sri Lanka's tour of New Zealand as he and Kusal Mendis struck unbeaten hundreds to thwart the host's push for victory on the fourth day of the first test at the Basin Reserve on Tuesday.
2018-12-18 06:11:46 Read More

We never thought about spin option, says Virat Kohli

The visitors were outdone by a second successive eight-wicket haul by off-spinner Nathan Lyon, who was adjudged the man-of-the-match, on a pitch that favoured the seamers. Kohli said the thought of having a spinner for the second Test against Australia never crossed his mind, given India's four-pronged pace attack. India lost the match by 146 runs.
2018-12-18 05:33:59 Read More

Price tag affects mentally: Jaydev Unadkat

Eleven months ago during the 2018 IPL auction, Jaydev Unadkat was picked up for a price tage of Rs. 11.5 crore by Rajasthan Royals. After failing to live up to the billing as the most expensive Indian player, the 27-year-old was released by RR.
2018-12-18 05:07:38 Read More

IPL 2019 Auction: Teams to fill key positions

As another edition of the Indian Premier League looms, it is time for teams to do some course correction. On Tuesday, this is exactly what the eight franchises will be attempting when they sit down to buy a few players at the auctions here.
2018-12-18 04:47:49 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Golden finish to Red Lions' rise

"It's written in the stars,â€ was Belgian coach Shane McLeod's words as his boys stepped out to play their maiden Hockey World Cup final at the Kalinga stadium on Sunday night.
2018-12-18 04:08:25 Read More

India vs Australia: Australia beat India by 146 runs in Perth, level series 1-1

With this win, Australia has levelled the four-match series 1-1. Chasing 287-run target on a tricky Perth track, India were bundled out for 140. For India, Ajinkya Rahane (30) and Rishabh Pant (30) were the top scorers. Apart from Starc and Lyon, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins claimed two wickets apiece. Third Test on Dec 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
2018-12-18 03:38:30 Read More

Australia beat India by 146 runs in Perth, level series 1-1

India crumbled in the face of Australia's remarkable metamorphosis and crashed to a 146-run defeat in the second Test on Tuesday, surrendering a rare hard-earned ascendancy in a series Down Under.
2018-12-18 03:38:30 Read More

'Sandpapergate' scandal dominates cricketing year

A ball-tampering scandal that devastated Australia cast a dark cloud over a dramatic cricketing year during which England soared, master Indian batsman Virat Kohli shone and two new test-playing countries underwent a baptism of fire.
2018-12-18 03:23:31 Read More

Umpires kept busy as it's banter season Down Under

In his inaugural press conference after landing in Australia, India captain Virat Kohli had not ruled out good-humoured verbal exchanges on the field but he didn't expect sledging will be a big factor in the four-Test series.
2018-12-18 03:09:37 Read More

Pujara, not Kohli, the bigger wicket: Hazlewood

Australia vice-captain Josh Hazlewood on Monday dismissed the notion that his team was focusing too much on Virat Kohli. He said that for him Cheteshwar Pujara as the big wicket as "he is the glue that holds the team together". He further added Ajinkya Rahane name's. Hazlewood admitted that his team was pleased that their plans against Kohli worked so far.
2018-12-18 02:48:51 Read More

Pakistan seek batting form in South Africa tour opener

Pakistan's batsmen will seek form when they open their tour of South Africa with a three-day match against a South African Invitation XI at Willowmoore Park in Benoni Wednesday.
2018-12-18 02:40:10 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (December 18) that comprise the fifth and last day action of the second Test between India and Australia in Perth.
2018-12-17 19:00:00 Read More

Chelsea to face Malmo in Europa League last 32

Former champions Chelsea will face Malmo in the last 32 of the Europa League while Arsenal will lock horns again with BATE Borisov.
2018-12-17 14:38:49 Read More

Can 'released' Indian players draw mega bids at IPL auction?

Ahead of the IPL 2019 auction, here's a look at some of the Indian players who were released by their respective franchises. The million-dollar question, a day before the showpiece event scheduled to be held in Jaipur, is whether they would be able to attract mega bids for themselves or would go unsold on Tuesday.
2018-12-17 14:02:09 Read More

Actor Naseeruddin Shah calls Virat Kohli 'world's worst behaved player'

Actor Naseeruddin Shah has triggered a controversy by calling Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli 'world's worst behaved player', even as he called him the world's best batsman in a Facebook post.
2018-12-17 13:57:24 Read More

India vs Australia: There should have been a spinner, says Shami

Pacer Mohammed Shami Monday said India missed a trick in not playing a full-time spinner on a pitch where Australia tweaker Nathan Lyon has already bagged seven wickets. Chasing 287, India were reduced to 112 for five at stumps on day four of the second Test at the Optus Stadium.
2018-12-17 12:58:30 Read More

Injured Shaw ruled out of Australia Tests, Agarwal named replacement

India opener Prithvi Shaw has been ruled out of remaining two Tests against Australia after still not being full recovered from an ankle injury. Karnataka batsman Mayank Agarwal, who is in great touch after having a fine run in the domestic season, has been named as his replacement.
2018-12-17 12:31:23 Read More

Manchester United draw PSG in Champions League last 16

Jose Mourinho's Manchester United will take on French giants Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League, while Liverpool were drawn against fellow five-time winners Bayern Munich in Nyon on Monday.
2018-12-17 11:54:05 Read More

Will Yuvraj Singh find a buyer at IPL 2019 auction?

Once a sought-after property, Yuvraj Singh faces the risk of going unsold at the 2019 IPL auction on Tuesday with the franchisees factoring in the availability of foreign players in a World Cup year. Yuvraj, who fetched a record Rs 16 cr deal in his prime, was bought by Kings XI Punjab for his base price of Rs 2 cr at the auction held before last edition.
2018-12-17 11:44:06 Read More

Pandya added to Indian team for final two Tests against Australia

Hardik Pandya could soon be turning out for India in the Boxing Day Test against Australia, which begins on Dec 26 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pandya's addition is set to add more balance in the Indian side. In his absence, they have chosen to play both Tests with four specialist bowlers, which at Perth, India had to play without a specialist spinner.
2018-12-17 11:32:36 Read More

You can't seriously like Kohli as a bloke: Paine to Vijay

Both team captains, Tim Paine and Virat Kohli were involved in a war of words again during Australiaâ€™s second innings on Day 4. After a run-in with Virat, while batting, the Australia captain carried on with the sledging when India came out to chase a challenging 287 on a tricky Perth track.
2018-12-17 10:22:09 Read More

2nd Test: India 112/5 at stumps, need 175 runs to win in Perth

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 2nd Test match between India and Australia on Times of India
2018-12-17 09:56:57 Read More

IPL Auction: Team-wise available spots and auction purse

A total of 346 cricketers will vie for 70 available slots in the eight Indian Premier League (IPL) teams at the IPL 2019 Players' Auction scheduled on December 18 in Jaipur.
2018-12-17 08:15:00 Read More

Latham double ton puts NZ in control against Sri Lanka

Tom Latham put any questions about his future in the New Zealand cricket team to bed with a maiden double century as he effectively batted Sri Lanka out of the first test on the third day at the Basin Reserve on Monday.
2018-12-17 06:06:34 Read More

Kohli, Paine resume verbal duel; umpire issues warning

Warring captains Virat Kohli and Tim Pain were warned by the on-field umpire Chris Gaffaney for their verbal duel. During the 71st over bowled by Jasprit Bumrah, the respective captains were seen exchanging words after Kohli decided to field close to the non-striker and Gaffaney had to step in.
2018-12-17 05:54:17 Read More

IPL Auction: Date, time, venue and auction purse

A total of 346 cricketers, including 226 Indians, will go under the hammer at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 auction to be held in the Pink City of Jaipur on December 18.
2018-12-17 05:26:37 Read More

Umpires' soft signal forces hard look at Kohli's dismissal

In the end it was a soft dismissal, triggered by a soft signal from the umpire. It led to mayhem on social media as the controversy over Virat Kohliâ€™s dismissal rapidly gathered steam.
2018-12-17 03:43:09 Read More

Messi hat-trick adorns Barcelona's 5-0 romp at Levante

Lionel Messi netted his first hat-trick of the La Liga season and provided two assists in yet another sensational individual display as a rampant Barcelona won 5-0 at Levante to strengthen their lead at the top of the table on Sunday.
2018-12-17 03:24:02 Read More

Nathan Lyon feels India missed a spinner

Lyon admitted that he was looking forward to have a go at India in the second innings on a pitch that was beginning to crack up and felt that India may have missed a trick by going into the Test with four frontline pacers. Lyon, who picked up five of the seven Indian wickets to fall on the third day, finished with figures of 5 for 67.
2018-12-17 03:01:12 Read More

Shaqiri strikes twice to beat United, sends Liverpool top

Two deflected Xherdan Shaqiri strikes handed Liverpool victory over Manchester United in the Premier League for the first time in nine attempts as Jurgen Klopp's men moved back to the top of the table with a 3-1 win at Anfield on Sunday.
2018-12-17 03:00:14 Read More

Did third umpire see the right TV grab to give Virat Kohli out?

For a good two months, the Australian cricket team has spared little time in sharing thoughts on "Elite Honesty" â€” one of the five slogans that was going to become the catchphrase in the Australian dressing room once Cricket Australia (CA) envisaged ways to transform Australian cricket and win back trust of the fans.
2018-12-17 02:37:02 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (December 17) that comprise the fourth day action of the second Test between India and Australia in Perth.
2018-12-16 19:00:00 Read More

I have not seen a better player than Virat Kohli: Michael Vaughan

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan believes India captain Virat Kohli is a better batsman across three formats than legends such as Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara and Ricky Ponting.
2018-12-16 16:31:58 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: UP Yoddha beat Patna Pirates 47-31

UP Yoddha produced an impressive team effort to beat defending champions Patna Pirates 47-31 in a Pro Kabaddi Season 6 match on Sunday.
2018-12-16 16:25:38 Read More

EPL: Austin punishes Leno blunder as Saints stun Arsenal

Charlie Austin shattered Arsenal's 22-game unbeaten run as the Southampton striker punished a howler from Gunners goalkeeper Bernd Leno to seal a shock 3-2 win on Sunday.
2018-12-16 16:06:02 Read More

Hockey WC: Belgium crowned champions in dramatic style

The goal-less regulation period was the first in the history of World Cup finals. But in a game where both sides put up a defensive masterpiece of epic proportions, none deserved to concede, and it happened. It was 0-0 at full-time.
2018-12-16 15:54:24 Read More

Joshana crowned national champion for a record-equalling 16th time

Joshana Chinappa was crowned the national champion for the 16th time on Sunday when she defeated edged out Urwashi Joshi 9-11, 11-1, 11-6, 11-5. With her win, Joshana equalled the hitherto women's record of 16 titles that Bhuvaneswari Kumari had won earlier.
2018-12-16 15:52:06 Read More

Perth Test: Virat Kohli, Tim Paine exchange verbal blows on Day 3

Tensions flared-up towards the end of Day 3 with none other than the two captains, Virat Kohli and Tim Paine, exchanging verbal volleys as the second Test between India and Australia headed for a nail-biting finish.
2018-12-16 14:19:28 Read More

Wish Saina Nehwal, P Kashyap a happy married life

Star Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap got married on Sunday.
2018-12-16 14:06:02 Read More

We're a little surprised by on-field call: Bumrah on Kohli's dismissal

India were "surprised" at the on-field umpire's call that led to skipper Virat Kohli's controversial dismissal but the team has moved on and is focussed on restricting Australia to a low score in the second Test, pacer Jasprit Bumrah said on Sunday.
2018-12-16 13:51:29 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Australia thrash England 8-1 to clinch bronze medal

Last edition champions Australia secured a consolation bronze medal after mauling England 8-1 at the men's hockey World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday.
2018-12-16 13:31:52 Read More

Gambhir thanks PM, says all these deeds are dedicated to our country

Former India opening batsman Gautam Gambhir, who recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after getting the congratulatory letter from the PM on his stupendous career. Gambhir on Sunday took to Twitter to thank PM Modi.
2018-12-16 13:23:20 Read More

Harbhajan takes a dig at Symonds over apology remark

Harbhajan Singh on Sunday took a dig at the former Australian batsman Andrew Symonds after the latter made a sensational claim that the India spinner 'broke down crying' when he made up with him after the infamous 'monkeygate' scandal. The said incident happened in 2008, when during the Sydney Test Harbhajan was accused of calling Symonds a 'monkey'.
2018-12-16 12:54:51 Read More

I-League: Keeper Santana helps Chennai City maintain unbeaten run

Spanish goalkeeper Santana produced a superb penalty save in the injury time as Chennai City FC played out a goalless draw against hosts Minerva Punjab FC on Sunday to remain unbeaten in the I-League here.
2018-12-16 12:15:29 Read More

I-League: Keeper Santana helps Chennai City maintain unbeaten run

Yu Kuboki missed a late penalty during the injury time on Sunday and Minerva Punjab FC missed its chance of ending Chennai City FCâ€™s unbeaten streak this season.
2018-12-16 12:15:29 Read More

I-League: Keeper Santana helps Chennai City maintain unbeaten run

Yu Kuboki missed a late penalty during the injury time on Sunday and Minerva Punjab FC missed its chance of ending Chennai City FCâ€™s unbeaten streak this season.
2018-12-16 12:15:29 Read More

Coach Harendra reprimanded for comments on umpiring

India coach Harendra Singh was on Sunday reprimanded by International Hockey Federation (FIH) for his comments on umpiring after the hosts lost to Netherlands 1-2 in quarterfinals of the ongoing Hockey World Cup. "The FIH Technical Delegate decided that Harendra Singh committed a breach of the Code of Conduct," the apex body said in its statement.
2018-12-16 11:31:09 Read More

All England Championships will be our target next year: Gopichand

Chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand has set his eyes on ending the 18-year-old wait for an Indian to become an All England champion next year after PV Sindhu clinched the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals title on Sunday.
2018-12-16 11:24:39 Read More

Hope no one will question me about my final losses anymore: Sindhu

PV Sindhu on Sunday hoped no one will ever question her ability to win big titles, relieved at breaking the finals jinx with a historic triumph at BWF World Tour Finals. After losing 7 successive summit clashes, Sindhu finally settled her finals blues with a 21-19, 21-17 win over Japan's Nozomi Okuhara to lift the prestigious season-ending trophy.
2018-12-16 10:53:10 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Kerala crush Delhi by innings and 27 runs

Kerala thrashed Delhi by an innings and 27 runs in a Ranji Trophy Group 'B' match on Sunday to earn seven points and lift their tally to 20, as the race for knockout berths got exciting.
2018-12-16 10:46:25 Read More

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2nd Test: Bruised Australia build vital lead against India in Perth

Australia battled through an onslaught from India's fiery fast bowlers on the third day of the second Test, building an ominous 175-run lead with six wickets in hand on a menacing Perth Stadium pitch that is expected to deteriorate further.
2018-12-16 10:30:08 Read More

Aim is to secure Olympic quota place: Manu Bhaker

Teen shooting sensation Manu Bhaker says her aim is to secure a quota place for the 2020 Olympics.
2018-12-16 10:09:55 Read More

Alvarez pummels Fielding in third round TKO at the Garden

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez proved too strong for Rocky Fielding as he delivered a third round TKO on Saturday to easily win their WBA super middleweight title fight at Madison Square Garden.
2018-12-16 08:55:46 Read More

Rose meltdown costs him top ranking, Saksansin triumphs in Indonesia

Justin Rose failed to reclaim the world number one ranking after a final round meltdown at the Indonesian Masters on Sunday as Thai Poom Saksansin claimed the title for the second time with a three-shot victory.
2018-12-16 08:40:58 Read More

1st Test: Latham ton puts NZ in charge on Day 2

Opener Tom Latham's unbeaten century put New Zealand in charge of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington on Sunday, as the Black Caps raced past the tourists' first-innings total and looked to build an imposing lead.
2018-12-16 07:49:56 Read More

Wish PV Sindhu on her maiden World Tour Finals title victory

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Twitterati hail Sindhu on her World Tour Finals title triumph

India's badminton queen PV Sindhu won the BWF World Tour Finals title. With the straight-game victory, Sindhu became the first Indian to achieve the feat. Just after Sindhu's title victory, Twitter flooded with wishes, congratulating the Rio Olympics silver medallist on her big win.
2018-12-16 07:04:54 Read More

Sindhu defeats Okuhara to clinch maiden World Tour Finals title

A relieved P V Sindhu let out a joyous scream when she finally laid her hands on a gold medal by claiming the World Tour Finals with a win over 2017 world champion Nozomi Okuhara on Sunday. With the straight-game victory, coming after seven straight finals losses, Sindhu became the first Indian to achieve the feat.
2018-12-16 06:24:46 Read More

Indian teenage pace bowler takes perfect 10

The 18-year-old fast bowler Rex Singh, playing for the northeastern state of Manipur, wrote his name in the record books by becoming one of a select band of bowlers to take all 10 wickets in an innings. Singh's feat helped skittle out Arunachal Pradesh for 36 runs in their second innings as Manipur won comfortably. Social media was abuzz at the weekend over the youngster's feat.
2018-12-16 05:03:25 Read More

Jay Shah does mother proud with triple jump national record

When a 21-year-old Jay Shah hopped, skipped and jumped to 16.36 metres in distant Mangalore, his mother Neelam was overcome with emotion and burst into tears. Jay, 21, had won the triple jump gold in the inter-university in Mangalore, becoming perhaps the only Mumbai University athlete to win a field gold medal with a national record.
2018-12-16 04:25:54 Read More

Kohli equals Tendulkar's record of six tons in Australia

Virat Kohli smacked his 25th century on Sunday and his sixth in Australia, joining the elite company of boyhood hero Sachin Tendulkar. Playing in his 75th Test, the Indian run-machine did it in style with a classic straight drive off Mitchell Starc to reach triple figures on day three of the second Test in Perth.He hit 11 fours in the battling 214-ball ton.
2018-12-16 04:03:51 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Belgium hit England for six

Belgium decimated England 6-0 in the earlier semifinal to reach their maiden World Cup final on Saturday. For the Red Lions, Alexander Hendrickx scored a brace with Tom Boon, Simon Gougnard, Cedric Charler and Sebastien Dockier scoring a goal each.
2018-12-16 03:16:58 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Netherlands set up final with Belgium

The semifinal clash between Netherlands and two-time defending champions Australia turned out to be one of the best advertisements for hockey.
2018-12-16 03:03:23 Read More

Now senior pro, Ishant Sharma up to task

Ricky Ponting had a torrid time against Ishant Sharmaâ€™s in-cutters in the Sydney Test in 2007-08. Ishant repeated the dose in Perth, where he had Ponting out caught twice at slip by Rahul Dravid as India pulled off an unlikely victory to make it 2-1. Unfortunately, the lanky fast bowler failed to make a decisive impact in the Adelaide Test.
2018-12-16 02:44:05 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo penalty wins Turin derby for relentless Juve

Cristiano Ronaldo converted a second-half penalty and was booked for provoking the beaten goalkeeper Salvador Ichazo as relentless Serie A leaders Juventus beat Torino 1-0 in an absorbing derby on Saturday.
2018-12-16 02:37:57 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (December 16) that comprise the second Test between India and Australia while PV Sindhu will be up against Nozomi Okuhara in the summit clash of the BWF World Tour Finals.
2018-12-15 19:00:00 Read More

Modric criticises Ballon d'Or gala snub by Messi, Ronaldo

Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for choosing not to attend this month's ceremony where he was given the award, saying their decision was unfair to fellow players and voters.
2018-12-15 17:07:08 Read More

ISL: Dynamos register first win of season, beat Chennaiyin 3-1

Delhi Dynamos registered their first win of the season, beating defending Champions Chennaiyin FC 3-1 in an Indian Super League fixture at the Marina Arena here on Saturday.
2018-12-15 16:55:23 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: UP Yoddha, Tamil Thalaivas play out a 25-25 draw

UP Yoddha and Tamil Thalaivas played out a thrilling 25-25 tie in a tense encounter of the Pro Kabaddi Season 6 at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium on Saturday.
2018-12-15 16:15:17 Read More

Bedi praises Rahane's Perth knock, says T20 can't replace this

Former India skipper Bishan Singh Bedi praised Ajinkya Rahane for his attacking unbeaten half-century on Saturday in the second Test against Australia at Perth.
2018-12-15 16:00:05 Read More

WC: Dutch crush Australia's dream of hat-trick of titles

World No. 4 Netherlands broke Australia's dream of clinching a hat-trick of World Cup titles, beating the two-time defending champions 4-3 in sudden death in a pulsating semi-final of men hockey's show-piece tournament on Saturday.
2018-12-15 15:50:32 Read More

Jesus fires as Manchester City snatch top spot from Liverpool

Manchester City laid down the gauntlet to Liverpool by leapfrogging their title rivals back to the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Everton at the Etihad on Saturday.
2018-12-15 15:34:48 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Akashdeep Singh faces match-suspension by FIH

After the FIH showed his displeasure at Indian team's comments on umpiring, there's more trouble in the offing for the team with striker Akashdeep Singh facing match-suspension. An FIH media release pulled up the Indian forward for "using language or gesture (s) that is obscene, seriously offensive or have a seriously insulting nature to another participant."
2018-12-15 14:19:37 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Belgium salute Gougnard's call of duty by entering final

At 2'o clock on Saturday morning, when Belgium had to play their first ever World Cup semifinal here, the phone rang in one of the players' rooms in their team hotel. It was for Simon Gougnard, the midfielder. His father, struggling with illness for almost an year, had died.
2018-12-15 13:49:51 Read More

I-League: Katsumi stars as Neroca halt Churchill's unbeaten run

A brace by Japanese midfielder Katsumi Yusa helped Neroca FC catapult to the second spot, ending Churchill Brothers' unbeaten record in the I-League with a 2-1 victory here on Saturday.
2018-12-15 13:20:01 Read More

Ranji Trophy: After Pandya's five-for, Solanki leads Baroda's strong reply

Riding on one-down batsman Vishnu Solanki's unbeaten century and opener Aditya Waghmodes patient, unconquered half ton, Baroda made a strong reply to Mumbai's tall first innings total in their Elite Group A Ranji Trophy game here on Saturday.
2018-12-15 13:08:22 Read More

Belgium maul England 6-0 to make maiden WC final

Olympic silver medallist Belgium created history by making their maiden appearance in the Men's Hockey World Cup summit clash, thrashing England 6-0 in a lopsided first semi-final on Saturday. Prior to this, the Red Lions' best performance in the World Cup was a fifth-place finish in the last edition of the tournament at The Hague, Netherlands in 2014.
2018-12-15 12:56:32 Read More

We are still ahead in the game: Usman Khawaja

Australian batsman Usman Khawaja on Saturday hoped lady luck shines on the hosts as they target skipper Virat Kohli's wicket early on the third day of the second Test to expose the Indian tail.
2018-12-15 12:45:04 Read More

Perth Test: Ishant Sharma takes a jibe at Australian media

Ishant was guilty of bowling a few no balls in the first Test which escaped the on-field umpires' attention. While his propensity to overstep denied India wickets on two occasions, the poor policing of front-foot slip-ups attracted the ire of the host nation.
2018-12-15 12:41:32 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Sachin to visit Bhubaneswar for the final

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar will be visiting the Temple City on Sunday to watch the final match of the Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup at Kalinga Stadium here.
2018-12-15 12:19:20 Read More

Blog: Indian hockey needs more than just promise

Largely, there are two opinions in the debate around India's World Cup exit. The first one is the latest version of 'well played, someone had to lose' and the second is an unvarnished, practical reaction around 'another opportunity missed'.
2018-12-15 11:29:11 Read More

Indian team's comments against umpires not acceptable: FIH CEO

There could be trouble brewing for the Indian team after the International Hockey Federation (FIH) CEO, Theirry Weil, said here on Saturday that the questions raised by the Indian coach and captain after losing the World Cup quarter-finals are not "acceptable".
2018-12-15 10:58:27 Read More

2nd Test: Virat Kohli leads Indian fightback on Day 2 in Perth

Captain Virat Kohli led an Indian fightback on day two of the second Test against Australia at Perth on Saturday. At stumps, the visitors had overcome a terrible start and were 172 for three, still trailing the Australian first innings total of 326 by 154 runs with seven wickets in hand.
2018-12-15 10:35:01 Read More

World Tour Finals: Sindhu seizes final spot, Sameer loses

Continuing her sizzling form, Indian badminton star PV Sindhu progressed to the summit clash of the BWF World Tour Finals for the second successive time but it was curtains for debutante Sameer Verma in men's singles on Saturday.
2018-12-15 07:06:30 Read More

Live 2nd Test Day 2: India off to a woeful start against Australia

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 1st Test match between India and Australia on Times of India
2018-12-15 05:32:58 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Continuity is name of the game

Indian hockey follows a familiar, worn-out script every time a major tournament comes around. First, expectations soar and emotions run high. Then, when the team invariably fails, autopsies are conducted, acrimony sets in and the blame game begins.
2018-12-15 04:59:03 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Dutch test awaits Aussies

The final weekend of the long-winding Hockey World Cup will see some exciting clashes as defending champions Australia go up against the Netherlands and Belgium take on England in an all-European clash.
2018-12-15 04:22:03 Read More

Mashrafe Mortaza harbours no Imran-like ambitions

He may be Bangladesh's biggest cricket star, but Mashrafe Mortaza insists he is not another Imran Khan, Pakistan's cricketing superhero-turned-prime minister.
2018-12-15 04:19:32 Read More

India's seam bowling its best ever, feels Mike Brearley

Mike Brearley will always have a unique place in the world of sport. The 76-year-old former England captain, a great thinker of the game, dwelled on modern day cricket and India captain Virat Kohli in a chat with TOI.
2018-12-15 04:07:43 Read More

Handle young shooters with care: Abhinav Bindra

Esha Singh, all of 13, upstaged a field consisting Manu Bhaker and Heena Sidhu to win gold in the senior category of the womenâ€™s 10m air pistol event at the recent shooting nationals held in Kerala.
2018-12-15 03:54:13 Read More

India vs Australia: Pitching it right holds the key

It wasnâ€™t quite as wild as the curator had envisaged. It also wasnâ€™t as difficult as the one at Wanderers in Johannesburg that India had encountered at the beginning of the year, as Virat Kohli had predicted.
2018-12-15 03:13:23 Read More

Nathan Lyon will be hard to handle: Aaron Finch

The Indian team management took a bold step on Friday morning by including four frontline pacers in the playing XI for the second Test against Australia on a lively, grass-covered pitch at the Optus Stadium.
2018-12-15 02:59:27 Read More

Live Score, New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test

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Live Cricket Score, India vs Australia 2nd Test Day 2

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WADA to collect data from Moscow anti-doping lab next week

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said Friday it will send a team next week to retrieve data from a Moscow anti-doping laboratory, a key requirement for the full reinstatement of the Russian anti-doping agency (RUSADA).
2018-12-14 17:35:41 Read More

ISL: FC Goa find form to leave NorthEast United dazed

FC Goa turned on the style in the second half, drubbing NorthEast United FC 5-1 in an entertaining Hero Indian Super League clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Friday.
2018-12-14 17:09:30 Read More

India bowled a little bit short, Australia pacers could benefit: Border

Former skipper Allan Border feels the Australian pace battery will have the advantage of learning from the mistakes of Indian seamers, who bowled a "little bit short" on the opening day of second Test on Friday.
2018-12-14 16:19:23 Read More

Ashwin injury could unsettle India: Michael Hussey

Former Australia batsman Michael Hussey believes the loss of star off-spinner R Ashwin to injury could unsettle India and may prove to be a big blow to the visitors' hopes of securing victory in the second Test here.
2018-12-14 16:03:31 Read More

India women coach: Gary Kirsten throws his hat in the ring

Former South Africa player Gary Kirsten, who had successfully coached the Indian men's team which won the 2011 World Cup, has thrown his hat in the ring. Sources told ToI on Friday that Kirsten has applied for the womenâ€™s team coach job.
2018-12-14 15:41:25 Read More

I-League: Indian Arrows, Aizawl FC play out goalless draw

Former champions Aizawl FC and Indian Arrows played out a goalless draw in the I-league here on Friday, sharing a point each.
2018-12-14 14:46:49 Read More

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Bangladesh cruise to series win over West Indies

Tamim Iqbal and Soumya Sarkar slammed half-centuries as Bangladesh cruised to an eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the third and final one-day international to take the three-match series 2-1 on Friday.
2018-12-14 14:07:53 Read More

Lyon will enjoy bowling on this track, says Finch

Australian opener Aaron Finch believes the second Test against India is going to be a "real grind" and off-spinner Nathan Lyon will play an important role considering the amount of bounce on offer at the Perth wicket.
2018-12-14 13:59:12 Read More

Lasith Malinga back as Sri Lanka ODI, T20 skipper

Sri Lanka Friday brought back Lasith Malinga after a long hiatus as captain of its limited-over squads to lead the national team against New Zealand.
2018-12-14 13:21:08 Read More

Indian pace attack a worry for World Cup, says VVS Laxman

"We have a settled batting unit, but I am not too sure on the bowling front," said VVS Laxman. He said that team has good spinners in Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav, but "we are too dependent on Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar) and (Jasprit) Bumrah in ODIs. Whenever these two have been injured, the team has suffered," he said.
2018-12-14 12:59:21 Read More

'Best match of my life': Saina Nehwal on marriage with Kashyap

Ace India shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap on Friday went to the registry to complete legal formalities of their marriage. However, the religious ceremony based on Muhurtam would take place on the morning of December 16.
2018-12-14 12:35:12 Read More

Vinod Rai and Diana Edulji are not rival parties: Justice Lodha

â€‹â€‹â€‹With a three-member panel being formed to appoint the next Women's team coach a pandora's box seems to have been opened. Leaked email exchanges between the two members of the Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators, Vinod Rai and Diana Edulji suggest that the two just don't see eye to eye, at least when it comes to this issue.
2018-12-14 12:17:31 Read More

Indian batsmen have to be disciplined on Day 2: Hanuma Vihari

All-rounder Hanuma Vihari says key for Indian batsmen will be to remain disciplined on a pitch which has got better for the fast bowlers after a good contest between ball and bat on the opening day of the second Test.
2018-12-14 12:06:48 Read More

Neha Tripathi holds nerve to win Pro Golf Tour title

Neha Tripathi held her nerves in the closing stages of the final day to clinch the title at the 18th and final leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour on Friday.
2018-12-14 11:51:11 Read More

BWF Finals: Sindhu beats Zhang Beiwen to storm into semis

Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu continued her unbeaten run dished out some deceptive strokes during the 35-minute contest to prevail over world no 12 Beiwen Zhang 21-9 21-15 in a one-sided women's singles. Debutant Sameer Verma also qualified for the knockout stage with win in his last group B match at the BWF World Tour Finals on Friday.
2018-12-14 11:21:15 Read More

Wimbledon set for huge expansion

Wimbledon's expansion plans have taken a huge step forward after the neighbouring golf club in London voted to sell its land.
2018-12-14 11:10:55 Read More

Tokyo, Singapore battle London to host ATP Finals

Tokyo and Singapore are battling London to host the ATP Finals from 2021 to 2025, the governing body of men's tennis announced on Friday.
2018-12-14 11:06:31 Read More

Bangladesh recall Saifuddin, Mithun for Windies T20s

Bangladesh on Friday recalled all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin and batsman Mohammad Mithun to their 14-man squad for a three-match Twenty20 series against the West Indies beginning next week.
2018-12-14 10:59:33 Read More

Perth Test: India bounce back but Australia still on top

India recovered from a patchy start to reduce Australia to 277 for six on the opening day of the second Test but the hosts still walked out with advantage considering the bowler-friendly conditions on Friday.
2018-12-14 10:29:22 Read More

Real Kashmir allege ill-treatment by Gokulam Kerala

Real Kashmir FC Friday alleged they were hurled abuses and manhandled by officials of Gokulam Kerala, who "deprived" the visitors of training facilities ahead of their I-League game in Kozhikode.
2018-12-14 09:55:16 Read More

Watch: Virat Kohli takes one-handed stunner

India captain Virat Kohli produced a scintillating piece of fielding on the opening day of the second Test against Australia at the Perth Stadium on Friday.
2018-12-14 09:41:58 Read More

Hockey WC: Siddique takes a walk down memory lane

Chairman of the Pakistan Hockey Federation's selection committee, Islahuddin Siddique, in an interview with TOI.com said that Pakistan's first ever tour of India for a bilateral series, which was led by him, is one of the finest memories of his career and of playing against India. He played for 14 years with seven years as captain of Pak team.
2018-12-14 09:06:22 Read More

CoA strife has to be resolved amicably: Supreme Court sources

The ongoing war of words between Vinod Rai, Chairman of the Committee of Administrator, and his colleague Diana Edulji over several administrative issues may call for intervention from higher authorities but neither the Amicus Curiae nor the Supreme Court will step in to resolve the matter.
2018-12-14 08:30:15 Read More

Preferred Ranji game over India 'A': Hardik Pandya

Thereâ€™s a specific reason why the Indian team management and the national selectors would be keeping an eye on the Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Baroda at the Wankhede Stadium, which kicks off on Friday.
2018-12-14 03:44:34 Read More

Unique Diego Maradona shirt sold for 12,000 euros

A unique red Napoli shirt worn by Diego Maradona with a number nine on the back was sold for 12,000 euros ($13,600) at an auction in Turin on Thursday.
2018-12-14 03:18:41 Read More

Hockey WC: Harendra questions umpiring, Dutch coach surprised

The hosts lost 1-2, with their World Cup hopes ended by the Dutch in the quarterfinals on a day when the Kalinga Stadium -- filled more than its capacity -- started emptying with still about five minutes left in the contest.
2018-12-13 16:58:17 Read More

'Majority' back 48-team Qatar World Cup, says Infantino

A "majority" of football federations support increasing the number of teams playing at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar from 32 to 48, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in Doha on Thursday.
2018-12-13 16:42:32 Read More

Rafael Nadal to join Roger Federer in 2019 Laver Cup

Spaniard Rafael Nadal will team up with perennial rival Roger Federer for the third edition of the Laver Cup in Geneva next year.
2018-12-13 16:28:06 Read More

Pro Kabaddi League: Telugu Titans beat holders Patna Pirates

Telugu Titans ended their home leg of Pro Kabaddi League Season 6 in style, beating defending champions Patna Pirates 41-36 on Thursday.
2018-12-13 16:12:48 Read More

Malleswari says weightlifter Mirabai best in her category

Former Olympic medallist weightlifter Karnam Malleswari on Thursday heaped praise on Mirabai Chanu and expressed hope the Manipuri athlete would do well at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
2018-12-13 16:07:00 Read More

13 apply for Indian women's cricket team coach job

Besides Dav Whatmore, former England cricketer and head coach of UAE Owais Shah, former South African cricketer and head coach of Kuwait Herschelle Gibbs, former England cricketer Dimitri Mascarenhas, Dominic Thornely and Colin Siller are some of the prominent foreigners who have applied for the job.
2018-12-13 15:59:53 Read More

Hockey World Cup: India's dream ends with Dutch defeat in quarters

Hopes dashed and a dream dusted, around 16,000-something fans and 11 men in blue walked out of the Kalinga Stadium carrying their wait of entering a World Cup semifinal to another painful four years.
2018-12-13 15:17:47 Read More

BCCI asks PCB to change Asia Cup venue

Pakistan, which is supposed to host the Asia Cup in September 2020, have been told by BCCI to change the venue for the event. This was conveyed to the Pakistan officials during the Asian Cricket Council meeting in Dhaka on Thursday.
2018-12-13 14:44:37 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Baba Indrajith relishing captaincy challenge

Captaincy has both burdened great cricketers and turned ordinary players into gems. Tamil Nadu skipper Baba Indrajith is the kind that relishes the responsibility.
2018-12-13 13:54:31 Read More

Djokovic and Halep named 2018 ITF world champions

Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep were on Thursday named as the 2018 ITF world champions by the governing body of global tennis.
2018-12-13 13:48:46 Read More

Hockey WC: Belgium beat Germany to seal place in semis

Belgium qualified for the semifinals of the Men's Hockey World Cup for the first time ever defeating two-time champions Germany 2-1, on Thursday. World No. 3 Belgium scored through Alexander Hendrickx (18th minute) and Tom Boon (50th) to register the come-from-behind win.
2018-12-13 13:22:40 Read More

India beat Pakistan to reach final of Emerging Teams Asia Cup

Nitish Rana and Himmat Singh struck unbeaten half-centuries to help India beat Pakistan by seven wickets and seal a spot in the final of the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup on Thursday.
2018-12-13 13:05:30 Read More

Manu Bhaker among 16 shooters included in TOPS list

Eight young shooters including Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary were on Thursday included in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) along with two tennis players and three paddlers, keeping in mind the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
2018-12-13 12:37:27 Read More

WI cricket will suffer till somebody does the right things: Simmons

Former West Indies opener Phil Simmons on Thursday said cricket in his native will continue to suffer till "somebody decides to do the right things", expressing sadness at a time when his country of employment, Afghanistan, is making rapid strides in the sport.
2018-12-13 11:42:29 Read More

BWF World Tour Finals: PV Sindhu beats Tai Tzu Ying

Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu finally broke her jinx against World No. 1 Tai Tzu Ying with a come-from-behind win in a thriller at the World Tour Finals on Thursday.
2018-12-13 11:34:37 Read More

Abhinav Bindra hails arrival of string of young Indian shooters

According to Bindra, the current lot of Indian shooters are more aspiring and also benefiting from more exposure than the ones from his generation. Indian pistol shooters like Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary are making waves at the international level. Bindra said that India is pretty developed in the sport and players just need to keep their heads focused.
2018-12-13 11:09:36 Read More

Michael Vaughan says green top in Perth could backfire on Australia

Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels preparing a green track for the second Test could backfire on Australia against a pace heavy India.
2018-12-13 11:05:41 Read More

It would be a good toss to lose, says Tim Paine

It will be a good toss to lose, said Australian captain Tim Paine on eve of the second Test against India, considering the grassy nature of the pitch and extreme hot weather.
2018-12-13 10:23:23 Read More

Blog - Perth Test: Fast and bouncy conditions? Bring it on

There was a time when fast and bouncy conditions in away Tests would scare Indian cricket fans more than a furious Tom could ever scare a scrambling Jerry.
2018-12-13 09:59:45 Read More

WACA curator on green top: We are trying to produce bounciest wicket we can

WACA head curator Brett Sipthorpe on Thursday unveiled a green top for the maiden Test at the new Opus Stadium, saying 'he is trying to produce the bounciest wicket he can' for the second match between India and Australia.
2018-12-13 08:26:08 Read More

We get more excited than nervous looking at lively pitches: Virat Kohli

"We certainly get more excited than nervous looking at lively pitches. We understand that we have a bowling attack that can bowl out the opposition now. I hope no more grass is taken off it. We as a team are pretty happy with that," said a confident Kohli. India took a 1-0 lead in the four-match series. India will bank on the five pace bowlers to score.
2018-12-13 08:23:03 Read More

Ravindra Jadeja doesnâ€™t need to compete with anyone, says coach

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been included in the Playing 13 for the Perth Test vs Australia after Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin were ruled out with injuries. Will he make the cut for the playing XI though in what are expected to be fast and bouncy conditions? If he does, his Ranji Trophy team coach Sitanshu Kotak is confident he will do well overall in this series.
2018-12-13 07:56:38 Read More

Green top awaits India and Australia in Perth's new Test venue

Most Indian teams of the past would be wary of a green top but the Virat Kohli-led side will see it as an opportunity to bulldoze the Australians when the second Test begins on a pitch offering plenty of pace and bounce at the brand new Optus Stadium, on Friday.
2018-12-13 07:03:07 Read More

Hockey World Cup: A lot at stake as India take on the mighty Dutch

History, careers, reputations, credentials, future, growth. The list can almost be never-ending. How Thursday ends will decide a lot of things for Indian hockey. Years of sweat, tears, blood and money rest on one match: the World Cup quarterfinal. To win this, as Oscar Wilde put it, the players will need to 'live' than just 'exist' in those 60 minutes. "To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all" - the great man had said.
2018-12-13 06:48:36 Read More

Champions League: Bayern Munich top group after six-goal thriller at Ajax

Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Bayern Munich pipped Ajax to top spot in Champions League Group E on Wednesday after a dramatic 3-3 draw which saw both sides finish with 10 men.
2018-12-13 05:20:46 Read More

Embattled Aussies get tips from former players

Among the first to share his wisdom with the current crop of players was former captain Allan Border. The battle-hardened veteran left-hander conveyed a simple message to the Australian players through coach Justin Langer.
2018-12-13 05:09:51 Read More

World Tour Finals: Sameer Verma beats Tommy Sugiarto to keep knockout hopes alive

India's Sameer Verma dished out a dominating performance to outclass Indonesia's Tommy Sugiarto in straight games to keep his hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage alive at the BWF World Tour Finals here Thursday.
2018-12-13 05:07:15 Read More

Injuries rule Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma out of Perth Test

Star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and batsman Rohit Sharma were ruled out of the second cricket Test against Australia, starting at the WACA here on Friday.
2018-12-13 04:40:50 Read More

Best group of fast bowlers India has ever had, says Bharat Arun

"I can say that (with) what they've done over a period of time in South Africa, England and now in Australia, this is probably the best group of fast bowlers that India has ever had," India's bowling coach Bharat Arun said.
2018-12-13 04:35:14 Read More

Team India wears Australian outlook Down Under

It was their self-belief that helped the Indians prevail over the home team in a tight finish in Adelaide. After their 31-run victory, the self-confidence has only grown so big that it now borders on cockiness.
2018-12-13 03:39:02 Read More

Champions League: Young Boys stun Juventus with Hoarau brace

Two goals from striker Guillaume Hoarau led Young Boys to a shock 2-1 Champions League win over already-qualified Juventus on Wednesday to hand the Serie A side their first away defeat in a competitive match for over a year.
2018-12-13 03:25:31 Read More

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Champions League: Manchester United through as runners-up after limp defeat to Valencia

Manchester United squandered the chance to win their Champions League group on Wednesday after a lacklustre display got what it deserved in a 2-1 defeat to Valencia.
2018-12-13 03:17:59 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (December 13) that comprise the Men's Hockey World Cup quarterfinal match between India and Netherlands.
2018-12-12 19:00:00 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Gujarat Fortunegiants beat Haryana Steelers 47-37

K Prapanjan and Parvesh Bhainswal shone bright to help Gujarat Fortunegiants continue their fine form, registering a comfortable 47-37 win against Haryana Steelers in a Pro Kabaddi Season 6 fixture on Wednesday.
2018-12-12 16:46:15 Read More

Laxman's 281 in Eden Test saved my career: Ganguly

Shaken by the match-fixing scandal, Indian cricket was going through a turbulent time at the start of the 21st century when Sourav Ganguly took charge of the team. VVS Laxman's epic 281 may be part of the cricketing folklore but former India skipper Sourav Ganguly said the knock actually 'saved his career'.
2018-12-12 16:37:56 Read More

Hockey WC: Australia beat France 3-0 to progress to semi-finals

Two-time defending champions Australia are well on course to create a rare history as they defeated France 3-0 to progress to the semi-finals of the Men's Hockey World Cup on Wednesday.
2018-12-12 16:03:44 Read More

Manika becomes first Indian to win Breakthrough Star award

Golden girl Manika Batra became the first ever Indian Table Tennis player to be decorated with the 'Breakthrough Table Tennis Star' award at the prestigious ITTF Star Awards, in Incheon on Wednesday.
2018-12-12 14:35:09 Read More

ICC boss 'confident' of corruption-free World Cup

The head of cricket's world body said on Wednesday he is confident of a corruption-free 2019 World Cup as the sport works overtime to disrupt criminals who attempt to fix matches.
2018-12-12 14:23:05 Read More

World Cup: Harendra stresses on 'intensity' in 'equal' Dutch contest

India has never gone past the Dutch at World Cups, losing on five occasions and drawing once. On Thursday, the hosts hope to play a match in which nothing but a win will change history and keep India in the hunt for an improbable but not impossible podium finish. India's World Cup quarterfinal against Netherlands starts in less than 24 hours.
2018-12-12 14:20:45 Read More

Hockey WC: England shock Argentina 3-2 to move into semis

England, who conceded the lead in the 17th minute, staged a superb come back to make their third successive semi-final appearance in the history of the tournament.
2018-12-12 14:08:13 Read More

It was our mistake to be in the VIP lounge, says Manpreet

The controversy around a top Hockey India official yelling inside the VIP lounge of the Kalinga Stadium at a time when some Indian players were also present there was addressed by team captain Manpreet Singh, who said "it was our mistake".
2018-12-12 13:34:03 Read More

'Dhoni must play domestic cricket to make himself eligible for India selection'

MS Dhoni is out of Twenty20 and Tests and is only in ODI cricket. Dhoni did not play the 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy and will go into the three-match series in Australia next month without any match practice. Former selector Mohinder Amarnath feels Dhoni and other senior players must play domestic cricket to be eligible for selection in the national team.
2018-12-12 13:16:37 Read More

Hockey World Cup: India ready for Netherlands test in quarterfinal

Except for a partisan crowd at the Kalinga Stadium, there isn't much - in terms of history at least - going for India ahead of the quarterfinal against the Netherlands in the World Cup.
2018-12-12 13:14:16 Read More

WFI upgrades wrestlers Sushil, Sakshi's contracts to grade A

Terming it as a mistake, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Wednesday announced that the contracts of star grapplers Sushil Kumar and Sakshi Malik have been upgraded to Grade A from B.
2018-12-12 12:36:17 Read More

Working on how to end matches: Sakshi Malik

Not the one to fret over defeats wrestler Sakshi Malik is working hard on how to close the deal on the mat, something which has emerged as her achilles heel this season.
2018-12-12 11:08:56 Read More

India don't miss chances, says Marcus Harris

Australian opener Marcus Harris said he didn't feel out of depth during his debut Test at Adelaide even though there was hardly any margin of error against a quality side like India in the opening match.
2018-12-12 10:49:39 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Eric Koh, the accidental umpire who can 'fly'

"I'll ask the umpires' manager shortly." That was Eric Koh's first reply on Whatsapp when he was approached for an interview. A go-by-the-book man, Eric was quick to respond.
2018-12-12 10:15:04 Read More

HI official explains outburst, says players were not yelled at

After TimesofIndia.com broke the news of a top Hockey India official yelling in the VIP lounge of the Kalinga stadium after some Indian players were spotted there, signing autographs and taking selfies, Hockey India has explained exactly what happened.
2018-12-12 08:21:50 Read More

Sky to end team sponsorship after 2019 season

The future of Team Sky has been cast into doubt after its owner and sponsor, broadcaster Sky, confirmed it will end involvement in professional cycling after the 2019 season, the British-based outfit said on Wednesday.
2018-12-12 08:09:01 Read More

Pacers need to be protected like race horses: Bharat Arun

The impressive Indian fast bowlers are like race horses, who need to be protected and handled carefully, says India's bowling coach Bharat Arun, who avowed that the current lot is one of the best the country has seen.
2018-12-12 08:00:02 Read More

India chase slice of history against Netherlands in WC quarterfinal

Their shoulders are burdened with weight of expectations but it won't be easy for India to end a 43-year long wait when they take on mighty Netherlands in the quarterfinal of the men's hockey World Cup, here Thursday.
2018-12-12 07:44:40 Read More

India vs Australia: Mitchell Johnson offers Mitchell Starc help ahead of Perth Test

Mitchell Johnson has offered to help Mitchell Starc rediscover his rhythm ahead of the second Test against India in Perth, where the fast pitch can have the Australian pace spearhead "alive and going".
2018-12-12 06:15:13 Read More

'Fighter' Yuvraj Singh turns 37 today

Yuvraj, who was named man of the series in the successful World Cup campaign in 2011, represented India in 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is since making his international debut in 2000.
2018-12-12 05:46:05 Read More

PV Sindhu beats Akane Yamaguchi in Tour Finals opener

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu started her BWF World Tour Finals on a positive note, beating higher-ranked Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in straight games on Wednesday in Guangzhou, China.
2018-12-12 05:00:24 Read More

Australia need more Lyon-hearted performances

In a once-dominant team humbled by a cheating scandal and still racked with doubts about its identity, spinner Nathan Lyon has been a reassuring throwback to an age of hard-bitten Australian cricketers who talked the talk and walked the walk.
2018-12-12 04:30:25 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Top eight teams gear up for knockout stage

India remain the only team from Asia as the top eight teams at the Hockey World Cup gear up to battle it out in the quarterfinals at the Kalinga stadium from Wednesday.
2018-12-12 03:59:03 Read More

India won't return empty handed, says Mandeep Singh

For the young Indian team, the quarterfinals on Thursday will be the biggest test of the year and they are not leaving anything to chance.
2018-12-12 03:44:58 Read More

Glenn Maxwell says no to IPL in pursuit of Test berth

All-rounder Glenn Maxwell has said he will turn his back on the lucrative Indian Premier League next year and play a full season of English county cricket in a bid to regain his spot in the Australian test side.
2018-12-12 03:34:23 Read More

Doordarshan turns blind eye to Test series Down Under

Be it the IPL, the FIFA World Cup or the Olympic games, Doordarshan goes out of the way to ensure that private broadcasters share their live feed with it, riding on the argument that all events of 'national importance' must be shared with the national broadcaster.
2018-12-12 03:13:55 Read More

2nd Test: India, Australia may unleash four quicks on Perth pitch

India's 31-run victory over Australia in the first Test in Adelaide on Monday has evoked a wide range of reactions Down Under, with many local fans claiming that the men in Baggy Green were simply not good enough and have no chance of stopping Virat Kohli and his team from winning their first ever Test series here.
2018-12-12 03:04:37 Read More

India vs Australia: Coach Langer 'fascinated' by new Perth pitch

The Aussies are winless in their last six Tests and Langer is pinning all his hopes on the virgin pitch here at the newly-constructed Optus Stadium to draw level with India in the four-Test series.
2018-12-12 02:47:18 Read More

Champions League: Salah strike takes Liverpool into last 16

Mohamed Salah's stunning solo effort saw Liverpool edge out Napoli for a place in the Champions League last 16 thanks to a 1-0 win at Anfield on Tuesday.
2018-12-12 02:36:32 Read More

CoA fights over India women's coach

At a time when Gary Kirsten and Herschelle Gibbs are busy making enquiries for the role of head coach in the women's national team, Diana Edulji - a member of the Supreme Court-appointed CoA - is insisting that Ramesh Powar continue in the role. Incidentally, Powar himself has also applied.
2018-12-12 02:31:59 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (December 12) that comprise action from BWF World Tour Finals featuring India's PV Sindhu and Sameer Verma and two action-packed quarterfinal matches of the men's Hockey World Cup.
2018-12-11 18:45:00 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: U Mumba thrash Delhi in one-sided contest

Continuing their winning streak, title favourites U Mumba thrashed Dabang Delhi 44-19 in a completely one-sided affair of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Tuesday.
2018-12-11 16:49:32 Read More

Netherlands crush Canada 5-0 to set up quarters vs India

Three-time champions Netherlands on Tuesday mauled lower-ranked Canada 5-0 in the final cross-over match to set up a quarterfinal clash against hosts India in the Men's Hockey World Cup. Dominating the proceedings, Netherlands scored five field goals to register the comfortable win at the Kalinga Stadium.
2018-12-11 16:30:52 Read More

India A complete 3-0 rout of New Zealand A

Punjab teammates Anmolpreet Singh and Siddarth Kaul led India A to a 3-0 whitewash of New Zealand after a 75-run victory in the third and final unofficial ODI on Tuesday.
2018-12-11 16:16:37 Read More

2nd ODI: West Indies beat Bangladesh by four wickets to level series

Shai Hope struck a brilliant century as West Indies beat Bangladesh by four wickets in the second one-day international to level the three-match series 1-1 in Dhaka on Tuesday.
2018-12-11 16:03:30 Read More

Ramesh Powar re-applies for women's team coach job

Ramesh Powar, whose controversial tenure as women's coach ended on November 30, on Tuesday reapplied for the job after receiving strong support from T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her deputy Smriti Mandhana.
2018-12-11 16:01:26 Read More

Hockey World Cup: The Olympian 'Avtars' united by hockey

In his photographer's bib, Avtar Singh Bhurji, can be spotted pitch-side at the World Cup here. If not, he will be in the media lounge uploading the pictures he clicked. In the stands is Bhurji's namesake and good old friend, Avtar Singh.
2018-12-11 14:56:58 Read More

IPL 2019 auction: No Indian cricketer in highest base price bracket

No Indian cricketer figures in the highest reserve price bracket of Rs 2 crore, in a pool of 346 cricketers who will go under the hammer at the IPL Player Auction in Jaipur on December 18.
2018-12-11 14:50:17 Read More

Hockey WC: Pak's campaign ends after 0-5 defeat to Belgium

Pakistan's miserable campaign at the Men's Hockey World Cup finally came to an end after Olympic silver medallists Belgium thrashed the four-time champions 5-0 in the third cross-over match at the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday.
2018-12-11 14:20:26 Read More

'If Kohli can get his way with Shastri, why can't Harmanpreet'

Diana Edulji on Tuesday said if Virat Kohli can have a say in appointment of the men's team coach, CoA chief Vinod Rai should also respect the views of the women's T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who wants Ramesh Powar to continue as their coach.
2018-12-11 14:10:17 Read More

Aussies will fight back, but India has upper hand: Ghavri

Former Test pacer Karsan Ghavri expects beaten Australia to fight back in the remainder of the four-match rubber starting with the second Test at Perth, but backed the Virat Kohli-led India to hold fort.
2018-12-11 12:43:28 Read More

Perform or perish, Manpreet sends out a strong message

After the 2016 Olympic quarterfinals, this Thursday will be the Indian hockey team's biggest test in two years. That after the hosts entered the last-eight stage in promising style in the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar. "We have no option but to play well, else we go out empty-handed," Coach Harendra Singh said.
2018-12-11 11:38:18 Read More

Vinod Rai wants to avoid Kohli-Kumble mismanagement

In the wake of appointing a cricket advisory committee to select the next head coach of the Indian women's team, CoA chairman Vinod Rai has conceded that he wants to avoid a repeat of the process when Ravi Shastri replaced Anil Kumble as the coach of the men's team last year.
2018-12-11 11:23:20 Read More

Archers Deepika Kumari, Atanu Das get engaged

Indian archers Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das exchanged rings in an engagement ceremony here, and they will tie the knot next year.
2018-12-11 10:11:19 Read More

Blog: Adelaide conquered, Perth next?

Itâ€™s a good feeling isnâ€™t it? India winning the opening Test of a series Down Under for the first time. No over the top sledging, no on-field ugly banter, just good Test cricket.
2018-12-11 09:27:02 Read More

World Tour Finals: Tough road ahead for PV Sindhu

PV Sindhu's bid to end the season with a gold will be a tough one while debutante Sameer Verma too will need to produce his absolute best to make the knockout stage when the BWF World Tour Finals begins here Wednesday.
2018-12-11 07:49:27 Read More

Test rankings: Kohli maintains top spot, Bumrah rises

Pujara's knocks of 123 and 71 were the cornerstone of India's victory in the opening Test against Australia at the Adelaide and has now moved ahead of Joe Root and David Warner in fourth position.India fast bowler Bumrah has achieved a career-high ranking of 33rd, after his three for 47 and three for 68 at Adelaide helped him to rise five places. Kohli maintained his top spot.
2018-12-11 07:19:22 Read More

It is frustrating, it's not perfect system: Tim Paine on DRS

Australia endured some frustrating moments during their 31-run loss to India in first Test when a few decisions went against the hosts after reviewing the umpires calls. Australia Test skipper Tim Paine said that DRS is not a perfect system and "I haven't got the answers. It's just frustrating, I'd imagine it's frustrating for everyone. But it is what it is."
2018-12-11 06:47:52 Read More

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Perth will suit Australia more than India: Ponting

Australia might have been outwitted in the opening Test but former skipper Ricky Ponting believes the hosts will hold an edge over India in the second Test in Perth beginning Friday.
2018-12-11 06:12:02 Read More

Buoyant India keen to carry winning momentum on to Perth

Having become the first Indian team to win a test series-opener on Australian soil, Virat Kohli's side are determined to keep the momentum rolling into the second clash in Perth and inch closer to a breakthrough series triumph Down Under.
2018-12-11 03:59:33 Read More

Buoyant India keen to carry winning momentum on to Perth

Hockey World Cup: Don't miss the GPS-enabled players

It's not a new practice in relative sense but still invites a lot of intrigue. Players wearing a strapped device between their shoulder blades while training is an eye-catching sight.
2018-12-10 16:28:51 Read More

Hockey WC: France beat China 1-0 to set up quarters clash with Oz

France eked out a narrow 1-0 win over debutants China in the second cross-over match to advance to the quarterfinals of the men's hockey World Cup on Monday.
2018-12-10 16:09:26 Read More

Sri Lanka's Dananjaya suspended from bowling: ICC

Sri Lanka's off-spinner Akila Dananjaya was suspended from bowling in international matches with immediate effect after his delivery style proved to be illegal, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said Monday.
2018-12-10 15:38:05 Read More

Italian Molinari named Europe's player of the year

Francesco Molinari was named the European Tour's Golfer of the Year for the first time on Monday, capping a stellar season in which he won the British Open to become the first Italian major champion.
2018-12-10 14:39:44 Read More

Arjen Robben confirms imminent Bayern Munich exit

Arjen Robben says he may retire in June after confirming he will quit Bayern Munich when his contract with the defending Bundesliga champions expires.
2018-12-10 14:33:23 Read More

Indian chess players attacked in Philippines

In a bizarre incident three top Indian chess players were attacked by local goons on the streets of Makati city in Philippines on Sunday night. The trio, who was there to take part in the Asian Continental meet, stepped out on the road to buy drinking water when the incident took place just about 250 metres away from their hotel.
2018-12-10 14:08:02 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Hardik Pandya named in Baroda squad for Mumbai game

All-rounder Hardik Pandya, out of cricket since September due to back injury, has been named in the Baroda squad for their Group A Ranji Trophy game against Mumbai commencing in Mumbai on December 14.
2018-12-10 13:44:24 Read More

WC: England beat NZ 2-0 to set up quarter-final date with Argentina

A dominant England sailed past New Zealand 2-0 in the first cross-over match to book their place in the quarterfinals of the men's hockey World Cup on Monday.
2018-12-10 13:28:02 Read More

Hope no one gets treated the way Smith and Warner were: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli says he was sad to see the public backlash faced by Steve Smith and David Warner for their role in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa earlier this year.
2018-12-10 13:16:32 Read More

BWF World Tour Finals: PV Sindhu handed tough draw

Olympic silver medallist shuttler PV Sindhu has been handed a tough draw in women's singles but debutante Sameer Verma will fancy his chances of making it to the men's singles knockout stage at the BWF World Tour Finals starting on Wednesday.
2018-12-10 12:19:17 Read More

'Try something new, come to Italy,' Ronaldo urges Messi

The two strikers have been rivals for the past decade winning five Ballon d'Or trophies each before their domination was broken by World Cup runner-up Luka Modric last week.
2018-12-10 12:07:41 Read More

How Argentine economic crisis gave Holland Valentin Verga

Perhaps Holland was Valentin Verga's calling. After an initial move, when Valentin was just one, the Vergas moved back to homeland Argentina five years later.
2018-12-10 11:54:07 Read More

Adelaide win brought back memories of 2003: Sachin

Sachin Tendulkar said India's thrilling 31-run win in Adelaide reminded him of the historic Test in 2003 when Rahul Dravid and Ajit Agarkar scripted a famous victory. "...Superb batting by @cheteshwar1 with crucial knocks in both innings, @ajinkyarahane88 in the 2nd innings and excellent contributions by our 4 bowlers..." he said.
2018-12-10 10:07:13 Read More

We will not be satisfied with just one Test win: Kohli

Indian captain Virat Kohli warned Australia that there will be no let up in intensity and the visitors will go for the kill in the remaining 3 Tests. "We can't be happy with just one Test match. Yes, we are happy about this victory but this is something we need to build on. We literally have nothing to lose," Kohli said.
2018-12-10 09:55:38 Read More

You canâ€™t miss this tongue-in-cheek comment by Ravi Shastri

Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri on Monday expressed his anxiety with a tongue-in-cheek comment during a television interview, which exhibited all the traits that are uniquely Shastri.
2018-12-10 09:50:27 Read More

To hell with the nets, boys need rest: Ravi Shastri

"To hell with the nets," was what Ravi Shastri said Monday after a memorable 31-run win in the opening Test against Australia, the India coach stressing more on resting his players.
2018-12-10 07:42:09 Read More

Paine hopes lower order fight can rub off on top batsmen

"Shattered" Australia captain Tim Paine praised his lower order for giving India a scare in the first Test but demanded more from his leading batsmen ahead of the second contest in Perth.
2018-12-10 07:31:19 Read More

Virat Kohli first Asian captain to achieve this feat

India on Monday earned a hard-fought 1-0 lead in the four-match Test series after registering a 31-run victory over Australia in the opening Test at the Adelaide Oval. And with this win India captain Virat Kohli also became the first Asian captain to win Tests in Australia, England and South Africa.
2018-12-10 07:07:12 Read More

Wouldn't say I was cool as ice, says Virat Kohli after win

Captain Virat Kohli Monday said he was not "cool as ice" after the Australian lower-order's spirited resistance delayed India's march to victory in the opening Test
2018-12-10 06:41:38 Read More

Rishabh Pant equals AB de Villiers' feat

Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant on Monday equalled the world record for most catches in a Test match. Pant achieved the feat during the opening Test of the four-match Test series against Australia at the Adelaide Oval.
2018-12-10 06:11:09 Read More

India vs Australia: India beat Australia by 31 runs, take 1-0 lead

India won their first Test on Australian soil in a decade Monday, bowling out the home side in a nail-biting finale to clinch the opening match of the series at Adelaide Oval with Rishabh Pant equalling a world-record along the way.
2018-12-10 05:13:43 Read More

Sanjay Bangar wants Rishabh Pant to remain fearless

His pyrotechnics has the Australians in splits, but Indiaâ€™s assistant coach Sanjay Bangar maintains that there is more to Rishabh Pant than the somersaults, cartwheels and back flips that he executes in his warm-up routine and, of course, his blind hitting.
2018-12-10 04:49:07 Read More

Indian batting phenomenon Prithvi Shaw resumes running

Young Indian batting phenomenon Prithvi Shaw resumed running Monday in his battle to be fit for the second Test against Australia after a nasty ligament injury sidelined him late last month.
2018-12-10 03:35:55 Read More

India vs Australia: Offie duo steals pacers' thunder

It was supposed to be trial by pace, but the script has been hijacked by the spinners as the first Test between Australia and India heads for an exciting finish.
2018-12-10 03:07:32 Read More

Umpires fail to spot Ishant Sharma's no-balls

The on-field umpiresâ€™ role has come under scrutiny after it was revealed during Sundayâ€™s live telecast of the Australia versus India opening Test here that pacer Ishant Sharma had overstepped on several occasions â€” sometimes by several inches â€” that on-field umpires Nigel Llong and Kumar Dharmasena failed to spot or call.
2018-12-10 02:52:05 Read More

Live 1st Test: Australia 6 down as Bumrah scalps Marsh on Day 5

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 1st Test match between India and Australia on Times of India
2018-12-10 01:47:55 Read More

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2018-12-09 23:52:59 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (December 10) that comprise the first Test between India and Australia and knock-out action from the men's Hockey World Cup.
2018-12-09 18:45:00 Read More

ISL: Mumbai City FC hold Bengaluru FC to 1-1 draw

Bengaluru FC failed to capitalise on their numerical advantage in the second half as they were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Mumbai City FC in an engrossing Indian Super League match here on Sunday.
2018-12-09 17:00:57 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Jaipur Pink Panthers trounce Tamil Thalaivas 37-24

Jaipur Pink Panthers came up with a solid performance to beat Tamil Thalaivas 37-24 in the Pro Kabaddi Season 6. Deepak Hooda (9 points) was the architect of their win & was ably supported by Anand Patil (5 points) and Ajinkya Pawar (4 points).
2018-12-09 16:28:16 Read More

Hockey WC: Pakistan sneak into cross-overs round despite loss

Germany beat Malaysia 5-3 to maintain their all-win record and seal a direct quarterfinal spot, while Pakistan suffered a 1-5 defeat against the Netherlands but still sneaked into the knock-out stages at the men's hockey World Cup on Sunday.
2018-12-09 16:15:45 Read More

Self-belief has percolated to grass-root levels: Rathore

The former champion spoke to TOI after the launch of the Khelo India Youth Games - which he feels is going to be the supply line for all the future athletes. Rathore also shared his vision while throwing lights on India's large-heartedness for sports.
2018-12-09 16:13:20 Read More

Hockey World Cup: India will take on Netherlands or Canada in quarters

The 14th edition of the men's hockey World Cup is now down to 12 teams from the 16 that started the tournament on November 28 as the pool stage concluded at the Kalinga Stadium on Sunday.
2018-12-09 15:55:35 Read More

Bangladesh beat West Indies by five wickets in first ODI

Bangladesh defeated West Indies by five wickets in the first one-day international at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday.
2018-12-09 14:45:13 Read More

Hockey WC: Germany beat Malaysia 5-3 to enter quarterfinals

Olympic bronze medallist Germany defeated Malaysia 5-3 in a keenly-contested match to maintain their all-win record and seal a direct quarterfinal spot by topping Pool D at the men's hockey World Cup here on Sunday.
2018-12-09 14:22:36 Read More

Women's coach job: Prabhakar applies, Kapil may take interview

Former India seamer Manoj Prabhakar has applied for the women's national team coach's job, and if shortlisted, may be interviewed by a panel headed by none other than former teammate Kapil Dev.
2018-12-09 14:13:54 Read More

Harmanpreet, Mandhana smash fifties in Big Bash T20

India T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her deputy Smriti Mandhana hit blistering half-centuries, helping their respective sides to emphatic victories in the Women's Big Bash League on Sunday.
2018-12-09 13:48:31 Read More

Gambhir dismisses rumours of joining politics, open to coaching

Gautam Gambhir categorically rejected rumours around him joining politics but the former India opener indicated he is open to coaching at the big stage. "Not at all," Gambhir said, "There are rumours which I have heard as well, probably the reason is maybe I take up social issues as well."
2018-12-09 13:47:42 Read More

Manish Pandey fires India A to series win in New Zealand

Captain Manish Pandey led from the front with an unbeaten 111, firing India A to a series-clinching victory over New Zealand A in the second unofficial ODI of the three match series on Sunday.
2018-12-09 13:37:26 Read More

Khelo India Youth Games to start from January 9

Union Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Sunday launched the jersey for the second edition of Khelo India, rechristened as Khelo India Youth Games, which will kick start from January 9-20 in Pune.
2018-12-09 13:31:58 Read More

Raheem Sterling accuses newspapers of fuelling racism

Raheem Sterling has accused British newspapers of helping to "fuel racism" with the way they portray young black footballers after he suffered alleged abuse during Manchester City's defeat at Chelsea.
2018-12-09 13:07:38 Read More

Record-breaking MP cricketer Rohera idolises Tendulkar

Ajay Rohera, who created history by slamming highest first-class score on debut, idolises master blaster Sachin Tendulkar and says he will try to quickly get over the euphoria surrounding his feat and focus on scoring more runs for his team.
2018-12-09 12:50:05 Read More

Chris Ciriello: Australian dragflicker in Indian dugout

Chris Ciriello now sits in the Indian dugout, but given the importance of the tournament and what it means to Chris as a player, his parents decided to come down and support him anyway.
2018-12-09 12:28:50 Read More

We did it in Dubai, we can do at Adelaide too: Nathan Lyon

Australia have drawn inspiration from a miraculous draw against Pakistan two months ago and will be going for a win on day five of the first Test against India here on Monday.
2018-12-09 11:03:50 Read More

It's now about crossing the line, says Sanjay Bangar

Indian assistant coach Sanjay Bangar Sunday highlighted the lower order collapse as one of the areas the team can improve going ahead in the Test series against Australia and said it is now about "crossing the line".
2018-12-09 10:38:34 Read More

Afghan football chiefs suspended over sex abuse on women's team

Afghanistan has suspended five officials including the president of the country's football federation over allegations of sexual and physical abuse against the national women's team, officials said on Sunday.
2018-12-09 10:23:30 Read More

Chelsea to review video footage after racism allegations

English Premier League club Chelsea have said they will review video footage following allegations that a supporter directed racist abuse towards Manchester City's Raheem Sterling during their match on Saturday.
2018-12-09 08:58:13 Read More

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Adelaide Test: India close in on victory after Australia collapse

Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and paceman Mohammed Shami combined to tear through Australia's top order and bring India within six wickets of victory in the series-opening Test on Sunday. Australia will need to defy history to chase down the total and survive the wiles of Ashwin on a fifth day pitch.
2018-12-09 07:58:33 Read More

Live Score, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st ODI

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Messi scores twice as Barcelona beat Espanyol 4-0

Lionel Messi stole the show with two free-kick goals in a blistering display as Barcelona maintained their lead at the top of La Liga with a thumping 4-0 derby win over Catalan rivals Espanyol.
2018-12-09 06:49:43 Read More

Clinical Chelsea end Manchester City's long unbeaten run

Chelsea inflicted the first Premier League defeat of the season on champions Manchester City as goals from N'Golo Kante and David Luiz earned the Londoners an unlikely 2-0 victory on Saturday.
2018-12-09 06:02:06 Read More

Shubhankar Sharma, 22, soars like an eagle

Shubhankar Sharma became the youngest Indian to clinch the Asian Tour Order of Merit on Saturday with a groundbreaking 2018 season. The Chandigarh-lad won the Order of Merit with a total winning purse of $755,994. He played nine Asian Tour tournaments.
2018-12-09 04:17:37 Read More

Shubhankar Sharma, 22, soars like an eagle

Early IPL auctions skews domestic calendar

There is growing discontent over the IPL auctions being held on Dec 18 this year, mainly because it renders the the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament obsolete.
2018-12-09 03:49:54 Read More

Ricky Ponting irked by Virat Kohli's booing

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting on Saturday came out in support of Virat Kohli after the Indian captain was booed by a small section of the 30,000 spectators when he was walking back to the pavilion after being dismissed for 34 by Nathan Lyon late in the day.
2018-12-09 03:12:41 Read More

Gambhir takes final bow after last dance for Delhi

Moments after Gautam Gambhir walked back into the dressing room on Saturday morning, one banner after another was rolled out at the Ferozeshah Kotla.
2018-12-09 03:03:12 Read More

RIP 'ugly' Aussies. Welcome polite new Oz!

There was a lot of curiosity over whether the naturally aggressive and brash Australian players will be able to rein in their emotions and also be on their best behaviour in the four-match Test series against India â€” their first outing at home post the ball-tampering incident in Cape Town earlier this year.
2018-12-09 02:48:57 Read More

Live 1st Test Day 4: India lead by 275 runs at Lunch

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 1st Test match between India and Australia on Times of India
2018-12-09 02:42:01 Read More

India move into pole position in Adelaide

Nathan Lyon struck a telling blow late in the day to send back Virat Kohli, but India were well on top at the end of the third dayâ€™s play in the opening Test against Australia here on Saturday.
2018-12-09 02:32:13 Read More

Live Cricket Score, India vs Australia 1st Test: Day 4

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Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (December 9) that comprise the first Test between India and Australia and action from the men's Hockey World Cup.
2018-12-08 18:45:00 Read More

EPL: Man United romp to 4-1 win against struggling Fulham

Jose Mourinho answered his critics -- for the time being at least -- as his Manchester United side recorded their biggest league victory in 13 months with a 4-1 win over Fulham.
2018-12-08 17:41:54 Read More

EPL: Torreira's late winner moves Arsenal into third

Lucas Torreira rode to Arsenal's rescue as the Uruguayan's impressive start to life as a Gunner continued with an overhead kick winner seven minutes from time to beat an obdurate Huddersfield 1-0 at the Emirates.
2018-12-08 17:33:02 Read More

Early IPL auctions kills Mushtaq Ali T20 relevance

There is growing discontent over the IPL auctions being held on Dec 18 this year, mainly because it renders the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament obsolete.
2018-12-08 17:24:26 Read More

Four-nation tournament ends, World Cup begins: Harendra Singh

It was interesting what India coach Harendra Singh christened the pool stage of the World Cup: a four-nation tournament. India won that 'tournament' on Saturday by topping Pool C to enter the quarterfinals. "There, the World Cup will begin," said Harendra, relaxed in his chair after beating Canada 5-1. "We just won a four-nation tournament."
2018-12-08 16:37:13 Read More

Those who don't perform will go home: Inzamam tells Pakistan players

With Pakistan suffering a 1-2 loss in the Test series against New Zealand, chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq has issued a stark warning to the national team, saying non-performing players will be sent home.
2018-12-08 16:35:58 Read More

PKL: U Mumba beat Bengal Warriors 31-20

U Mumba produced a solid all-round performance to beat Bengal Warriors 31-20 in the Inter Zone Challenge Week of Pro Kabaddi Season 6 on Saturday.
2018-12-08 16:26:43 Read More

Ranji: Gambhir scores ton as Delhi take first innings lead

Gautam Gambhir scored the 43rd and final first-class century of his career as Delhi ensured at least three points by virtue of first innings lead against Andhra on the third day of a group B encounter in the Ranji Trophy on Saturday.
2018-12-08 16:22:07 Read More

Salah hat-trick sends Liverpool top of Premier League

Liverpool delivered a clear sign they intend to push Manchester City all the way in the Premier League with an emphatic 4-0 victory at Bournemouth on Saturday that was capped by a hat-trick from Mohamed Salah.
2018-12-08 16:09:36 Read More

Hockey World Cup: India beat Canada 5-1 to enter quarterfinals

Almost flat until 45 minutes of play, India woke up with a roar to score four goals in the fourth quarter and make a slam-bang entry into the quarterfinals of the World Cup by hammering Canada 5-1.
2018-12-08 15:15:37 Read More

Seven-year-old spinner becomes internet sensation after Warne's praise

A seven-year-old boy from Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir has become an internet sensation after receiving applause from spin wizard Shane Warne for his spin bowling at a local cricket match. "This is outstanding! Well bowled young man," Warne tweeted.
2018-12-08 13:58:30 Read More

Yes I made enemies, but I slept in peace: Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir has always been a non-conformist but he has had no regrets even if it meant an "unfulfilled career", "a lot of enemies". "It's not only about the cricketing system, in general, our society doesn't like to be shown the mirror. We like to maintain the status quo and not look at the reality. I get suffocated by all this," he said.
2018-12-08 12:47:30 Read More

Kohli booed by Aus fans; Head, Ponting critical of behaviour

Virat Kohli was booed by a small section of the Adelaide Oval crowd when he stepped out to bat in the second innings against Australia, an act that has been criticised by rival batsman Travis Head and former skipper Ricky Ponting.
2018-12-08 12:45:04 Read More

Ajay Rohera creates world record for highest first-class debut score

Rookie Madhya Pradesh opener Ajay Rohera on Saturday etched his name in the record books by slamming the highest first-class score on debut, an unbeaten 267 against Hyderabad in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B game.
2018-12-08 11:55:04 Read More

Ashwin will play crucial role with rough being created: Bumrah

Nathan Lyon has been using the rough patches effectively during the ongoing Indian second innings which is an indicator that Ravichandran Ashwin will have a bigger role to play during Australian second innings, reckons pacer Jasprit Bumrah.
2018-12-08 11:26:52 Read More

Afghan 'Messi boy' forced to flee home

The family of an Afghan boy who gained brief Internet fame after being photographed in a shirt improvised from a plastic bag in the colours of his hero, Argentine soccer idol Lionel Messi, has been forced to flee his home after a Taliban attack. His sudden fame won him a meeting with his hero but caused problems for his family, members of the Hazara ethnic minority.
2018-12-08 11:13:35 Read More

Pant equals Dhoni's record of most catches in a Test innings

Young Rishabh Pant on Saturday took six catches during Australia's first innings to equal predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni's record of most catches by an Indian wicketkeeper in a Test innings.
2018-12-08 10:37:14 Read More

Watch - No room for experiment in WC: Harendra

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Sri Lanka appoint Steve Rixon as fielding coach

Struggling Sri Lanka on Saturday announced the appointment of former Australian cricketer Steve Rixon as their fielding coach, in a bid to boost preparations for the world cup next year.
2018-12-08 10:12:55 Read More

Pujara, Kohli help India take stranglehold on Adelaide Test

Ajinkya Rahane was not out, alongside Pujara who scored a gritty first innings century.Australia were dismissed for 235 just before lunch, with Travis Head top scoring on 72 on a day hit by rain delays, leaving them 15 runs adrift. India got off to a solid start, with KL Rahul and Murali Vijay enjoying a 63-run partnership.
2018-12-08 08:52:18 Read More

What India need vs Canada to top pool and enter quarters

League fixtures in two of the four pools have drawn to a close. Olympic champions Argentina from Pool A and title-holders Australia from Pool B can now sit back and enjoy the World Cup for a while. They have booked two of the four spots available for direct qualification to the quarterfinals. Another pool-topper will join them on Saturday, which will be either hosts India or Belgium from Pool C.
2018-12-08 08:07:56 Read More

Pakistan's Ammad Butt let off by FIH with a reprimand

The stress level in Pakistan camp eased a bit on Saturday morning when the FIH Appeal Jury lifted the one-match suspension on vice-captain Ammad Butt and let off the defender with a reprimand and a caution.
2018-12-08 08:03:29 Read More

Virat Kohli joins Sachin, Laxman, Dravid in elite club

Indian skipper Virat Kohli's love affair with Australia is no secret. Captain Kohli on Saturday added another record to his statistics as he completed 1000 Test runs against Australia in Australia.
2018-12-08 07:20:32 Read More

If cricket has Joyce brothers, hockey owns Gleghornes

Mark and Paul Gleghorne are the epitome of hockey's sibling rivalry. Mark shifted allegiance to England in 2008 while Paul stayed loyal to his native country, Ireland. On Friday, Paul was left heartbroken after his elder brother Mark scored late for England to send Ireland packing away from the ongoing World Cup.
2018-12-08 05:53:16 Read More

Hockey WC Tour Diary: The unmentioned goal-scorers

India is hosting a World Cup in Bhubaneswar. The media box, VIP lounges of the Kalinga Stadium are cushy and galleries lined with fans even on days when the home team isn't playing. That's big thumbs up for Hockey India and Odisha. The 150-odd young player-volunteers are the unsung heroes who are working round the clock to keep the event going smoothly.
2018-12-08 05:19:58 Read More

Would be 'worst blokes in world' if we celebrate like Kohli: Langer

Kohli was his usual animated self on Friday, celebrating Australian wickets with gusto. Australian coach Justin Langer responding to Kohli's "passionate celebrations" said,"I love seeing the passion, that is great passion. But as I said there's a fine line." He said,"I think if we did that at the moment we'd be the worst blokes in the world. It's a fine line isn't it?"
2018-12-08 04:30:09 Read More

Hockey India complains against Pakistan support staff

Pakistan hockey teamâ€™s problems donâ€™t seem to be getting over anytime soon. A day after Pakistanâ€™s vice-captain Ammad Butt was suspended for one match, their stand-inmanager Tauqeer Dar said another complaint has been lodged by Hockey India against one of their support staff Danish Kaleem with the Technical Delegate.
2018-12-08 03:55:30 Read More

Langer rebuffs Tendulkar criticism of defensive batting

Coach Justin Langer Saturday rebuffed criticism from Sachin Tendulkar that Australia's batting was too defensive, and complained that if his team celebrated like Virat Kohli they would be seen as "the worst blokes in the world".
2018-12-08 03:50:03 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Australia stamp class with 11-0 rout of China

After putting on brilliant performances against England and Ireland in their first two group matches at the World Cup, China were given a master class in hockey by world No. 1 Australia at Kalinga Stadium here on Friday.
2018-12-08 03:22:01 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Australia stamp class with 11-0 rout of China

Hockey WC: India eye quarterfinals, face Canada

India had lost 2-3 to Canada in the 2017 World Hockey League semifinals in London and the hosts will be desperately hoping baggage from that defeat does not weigh the team down at the Kalinga stadium on Saturday, where India will face Canada. Coach Harendra Singh said,"That is history, and history is best read in books. You canâ€™t think about the past in sport.â€
2018-12-08 03:10:33 Read More

Stokes and Hales fined but free to play for England

Cricketers Ben Stokes and Alex Hales were fined on Friday for their involvement in a nightclub altercation but were cleared to play for England after match bans were either suspended or declared served.
2018-12-08 03:07:17 Read More

Rashid too late to pull off South African T20 rescue act

Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan made an almost immediate impact Friday when he finally played for Durban Heat in the new South African Mzansi Super League.
2018-12-08 02:54:02 Read More

Final outing: Gautam Gambhir steals the show

After the anxious wait to get his turn to have a bat after Andhra piled on 390 by lunch on Day Two, Gambhirâ€™s presence at the crease turned the rest of the day into an event that is rare to a usual Ranji Trophy fixture of late. A guard of honour, a professional painter capturing the moment and a smattering of crowd egging him throughout the day were the highlights.
2018-12-08 02:47:13 Read More

Expect pitch to slow down more, says R Ashwin

The lanky off-spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, shut up his critics on Friday with a splendid exhibition of classical spin bowling that left the Australians gasping in their first innings. Ashwin, who sent down as many as 33 overs, ended the day with figures of 3/50. Ashwin was particularly effective against left-handers Harris, Marsh and Khawaja.
2018-12-08 02:33:48 Read More

Travis Head left with Australia tail for company

The drop-in pitch here became a theatre of torment for Australian batsmen who waged a grim battle all day to keep the advantage that their bowlers had handed them on the opening day of the first Test against India here on Friday.
2018-12-08 02:23:44 Read More

Live 1st Test India vs Australia: Bumrah scalps Starc on rain-interrupted Day 3

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 1st Test match between India and Australia on Times of India
2018-12-08 02:20:00 Read More

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Live Cricket Score, India vs Australia 1st Test: Day 3

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Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (December 8) that comprise the first Test between India and Australia while Indian hockey team will be up against Canada in their last Pool C match of the Hockey World Cup.
2018-12-07 19:00:00 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Gujarat Fortunegiants beat Telugu Titans 29-27

Gujarat Fortunegiants earned a hard-fought 29-27 win over Telugu Titans in the Inter Zone Challenge Week of the Pro Kabaddi Season 6 on Friday.
2018-12-07 17:08:48 Read More

Hockey World Cup: China enter cross-overs despite loss to Australia

Australia accumulated nine points from three games and secured a direct entry into the quarterfinals while England finished second on four points and China (2 points) scrapped through by securing the third spot with two draws.
2018-12-07 16:34:54 Read More

Arsenal's Rob Holding out for season after cruciate ligament damage

Arsenal defender Rob Holding is set to miss the rest of the season after the Premier League club on Friday announced he had sustained cruciate ligament damage.
2018-12-07 16:33:54 Read More

SAI appoints 11 Olympians and 3 Paralympians as coaches & asst coaches

Indian quartermilers Muhammed Anas and Ashwini Akkunji were among the 11 Olympians and three Para Olympians appointed as coaches and assistant coaches by the Sports Authority of India Friday.
2018-12-07 16:10:51 Read More

I didn't have good understanding of where to draw the line: Virat Kohli

"I didn't have a good understanding of where to draw the line and stuff like that...," says India's celebrated captain Virat Kohli, known as much for his fiery character that has walked alongside his unbelievable batting like shadows.Now, the holder of many international records is a changed man, he seemed to convey.
2018-12-07 15:07:23 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Bowlers, Siddesh Lad lead Mumbai fightback

Bowlers and stand-in skipper Siddesh Lad who scored an unbeaten 70 led Mumbai's fightback against Maharashtra on day two of their Elite Group A Ranji Trophy match.
2018-12-07 13:52:25 Read More

CoA's mid-season rule-change benefiting govt employees under scanner

In a fresh attack on the Supreme Court-appointed CoA, BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary has questioned the mid-season rule change which has enabled wards of government employees to switch state teams as local players.
2018-12-07 13:29:25 Read More

I should also be treated like Azhar: Sreesanth to SC

Challenging BCCI's decision to ban him for life from Cricket, ex-Indian cricket team player S Sreesanth on Friday told the Supreme Court that the punishment is "too harsh" and he should be allowed to return to field as at 36 he is running against time.
2018-12-07 13:26:33 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Lucky Gambhir bats on 92 as Delhi score 190/1

Gautam Gambhir lived a charmed life but the famous grit was displayed in abundance on way to an unbeaten 92, his final knock in competitive cricket guiding Delhi to 190 for one.
2018-12-07 12:58:37 Read More

New Zealand beat Pakistan in final Test to claim series

New Zealand dismissed Pakistan for 156 in their second innings to seal a 123-run victory and a 2-1 series triumph on day five of the third and final Test in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
2018-12-07 12:37:03 Read More

I-League: Neroca FC pump in three to register first win at home

Last season runners-up Neroca FC regained that very same position in the 12th Hero I-League points table with a 3-0 victory over Indian Arrows on Friday.
2018-12-07 12:24:35 Read More

We want to beat Canada with a clean sheet, says Harendra

It's the sixth day since fans have seen India play at the World Cup here. The wait will be over in another 24 hours, when the hosts come to the Kalinga Stadium for their last pool match on Saturday.
2018-12-07 12:22:45 Read More

PSG to snatch Ajax star De Jong from Man City: Report

Paris Saint-Germain could pip Manchester City to the signing of Ajax and Netherlands midfield star Frenkie de Jong in a record 75 million euro deal, a Dutch newspaper report said Friday.
2018-12-07 12:05:07 Read More

Arsenal players filmed using 'hippy crack'

Arsenal said Friday they will "remind players of their responsibilities" after a video emerged that appears to show a number of stars inhaling nitrous oxide.
2018-12-07 11:09:57 Read More

We're fighting and still in the contest, insists Harris

Australia are "still fighting, still in the contest", debutant Marcus Harris insisted on Friday, after India nosed ahead by snaring seven wickets and leaving the hosts with some rallying to do in the first Test.
2018-12-07 11:04:28 Read More

India vs Australia: First Test still neck-and-neck, says Ashwin

Far from getting excited after having Australia in a spot of bother, India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said Friday the first Test is "extremely well poised" and every run in the remaining days will be worth its weight in gold. A relentless Indian bowling attack restricted Australia to 191 for seven on the second day.
2018-12-07 10:36:35 Read More

Pak hockey assistant coach reported for not following rules

Since their match against Malaysia at the World Cup here, Pakistan officials seem to be spending more time in the room of the FIH Technical Delegate than putting a game-plan together.
2018-12-07 10:27:39 Read More

Head holds on to give Australia hope in Adelaide

Travis Head scored an unbeaten half-century taking Australia to 191 for seven, with Head 61 not out and tailender Mitchell Starc on eight, still 59 runs short of India's modest total of 250 at the close of another baking hot day at Adelaide Oval. Having wrapped up India's innings with the first ball of the day, the top order was almost as quick to blow Australia's advantage.
2018-12-07 09:18:10 Read More

Advantage India as Ashwin, pacers keep Aussies on tight leash

India had the slight edge in a sedately-paced battle of attrition after senior off-spinner R Ashwin cleaned up the Australian top-order and a meticulous pace effort kept the home team's scoring in check on the second day of the opening Test.
2018-12-07 07:45:19 Read More

Hockey WC: India look for convincing win against Canada

Their campaign off to a smooth start, hosts India would look to seal a direct quarterfinal berth with a win against Canada in their final Pool C match of the men's hockey World Cup here on Saturday.
2018-12-07 07:10:52 Read More

Hockey WC: India look for convincing win against Canada

Hockey World Cup: Pakistan's 'Dutch conspiracy' theory seems to be wrong

Pakistan have alleged that the International Hockey Federation's (FIH) decision to hand a one-match suspension to defender Ammad Butt reeks of a conspiracy to weaken the team ahead of its crucial third and final Pool D match of the World Cup against the Netherlands.
2018-12-07 06:53:14 Read More

Looking back, I think I have underachieved: Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir has retired from all forms of cricket when everyone is still saying â€˜whyâ€™ instead of â€˜why notâ€™. Here he discusses his 15-year international career that had two World Cup wins.
2018-12-07 06:13:34 Read More

Hockey WC: Has game become too fast for fans?

As the game of hockey becomes faster and faster, there is concern among followers of the game as to whether it is becoming too fast for the spectators to follow.
2018-12-07 05:36:07 Read More

Vijender Singh hopes to fight Canelo in New York

"Frustrated" with the way his professional stint came to an abrupt halt after he didnâ€™t get a single fight night in the year passing by, Beijing Olympics bronze medallist Vijender Singh has now set his sights on reviving his career with a successful foray into the hub of the pro boxing world â€“ the USA â€“ with legendary promoter Bob Arum.
2018-12-07 04:22:47 Read More

Hockey World Cup: France shock Argentina in thriller

The last time France played Argentina in a World Cup match was in 1998. It was also their last World Cup appearance prior to this tournament. Much has changed since then.
2018-12-07 04:10:04 Read More

Ricky Bhui's special knock keeps Gambhir waiting

Gautam Gambhir played his final game of competitive cricket at the Ferozeshah Kotla on Thursday. Every now and then, a few of them yelled out at him from the stands to draw his attention even as a painter tried to capture the essence of his last competitive match. Meanwhile Ricky Bhui remained unbeaten on 150 at stumps, promising to add a few more to the score of 266/7.
2018-12-07 03:44:22 Read More

We bowled exceptionally well in first 4 hours: Starc

A remarkable bowling display by Australian pacers Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, backed up by Nathan Lyonâ€™s effective off-spin tied India down. The four frontline bowlers operated with sustained aggression in the heat and humidity.
2018-12-07 03:22:04 Read More

Australia urges India to get behind day-night Tests

Cricket Australia had originally pencilled in the ongoing opening Test of the current series as a pink-ball match, but India baulked at the idea. The Indians, who are the world's top-ranked team, have yet to play a day-night Test and they did not want to risk their high-profile series. On Thursday only 24,000 passed through the turnstiles, hence Australia board's concern.
2018-12-07 02:48:40 Read More

Careless Rohit Sharma fails the test, yet again

As the management reposed faith in Rohit Sharma's innate talent by picking him ahead of allrounder Hanuma Vihari, Rohit, yet again, let himself and his team down with an outrageous shot that can only be the result of a brain-fade. After surviving Nathan Lyon's first slog-sweep, Rohit slog-swept Lyonâ€™s next delivery again and ended up popping up an easier catch to Harris.
2018-12-07 02:48:19 Read More

India vs Australia: Cheteshwar Pujara, lone ranger

Cheteshwar Pujara single-handedly brought India back from the dead with a gritty 123 as India recovered from a precarious 41 for four to end Day One of the first Test against Australia here on 250 for nine wickets.
2018-12-07 02:35:14 Read More

Live 1st Test Day 2: Marcus Harris falls to Ravichandran Ashwin

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 1st Test match between India and Australia on Times of India
2018-12-07 01:49:01 Read More

Live Cricket Score, India vs Australia 1st Test: Day 2

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Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (December 7) that comprise the first Test between India and Australia in Adelaide and action from Men's Hockey World Cup.
2018-12-06 18:45:00 Read More

Real Madrid complete 10-1 aggregate thrashing of Melilla

Real Madrid trounced third division side Melilla 6-1 in a Copa del Rey round of 32 second leg on Thursday, completing a 10-1 aggregate scoreline to ease into the last 16 of the competition.
2018-12-06 17:44:58 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: UP Yoddha edge out Haryana Steelers 30-29

UP Yoddha produced a superb allround display to eke out a thrilling 30-29 win over Haryana Steelers in an encounter of the Inter Zone Challenge Week at the Pro Kabaddi Season 6 on Thursday.
2018-12-06 16:59:00 Read More

France stun Olympic champions Argentina to qualify for cross-overs

Minnows France stunned Olympic champions Argentina 5-3 to cause the biggest upset of the tournament in their must-win last Pool A match and book a place in the knock-out stage of the Men's Hockey World Cup on Thursday. France secured the second spot with a goal difference of +1 as against New Zealand's -2 (minus 2).
2018-12-06 16:02:46 Read More

Pakistan lose Butt to suspension, Rizwan Sr to injury

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Thursday handed a one-match suspension to Pakistan's Ammad Butt, which will rule him out for the team's crucial last Pool D match against the Netherlands at the ongoing World Cup here.
2018-12-06 15:48:06 Read More

Yasir and Williamson share honours as third Test heads for fascinating finale

Record-breaking Yasir Shah had to share the day's honours with New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Thursday as the third and final Test heads towards a gripping final day in Abu Dhabi.
2018-12-06 14:38:49 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Swapnil Gugale ton helps Maharashtra dominate Mumbai

Maharashtra opener Swapnil Gugale hit a century as the hosts powered their way to 298 for 3 against Mumbai on the opening day of their elite Ranji Trophy Group A game on Thursday.
2018-12-06 13:07:08 Read More

WATCH: Hockey World Cup - Two Indian young guns talk about their game

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We'll take 250/9 but got a bit wrong in end, says Starc

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc was overall satisfied with his team's bowling efforts on day one but rued that it allowed India to wriggle out of a precarious position in the opening Test on Thursday.
2018-12-06 11:39:08 Read More

We'll take 250/9 but got a bit wrong at the end, says Starc

Start is good, need to carry momentum: Sardar Singh

Impressed by the good start of the Indian team in the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar, former captain Sardar Singh on Thursday said the team needs to keep the momentum going and play as a collective unit.
2018-12-06 11:31:35 Read More

Cheteshwar Pujara and Rahul Dravid: The uncanny coincidence

Cheteshwar Pujara has always been touted as Rahul Dravid's replacement since the time senior batsman retired from the Test cricket in 2012 but he has often been criticised for not being upto the mark outside the Indian subcontinent. On Thursday, Puajra bailed India out of trouble with his maiden hundred in Australia on the first day of the Test in Adelaide.
2018-12-06 11:14:46 Read More

Vijender wants to debut at Madison Square Garden

A debut at the Madison Square Garden and a showdown with superstar Canelo Alvarez are top of Vijender Singh's wishlist as he ventures into the US professional boxing circuit with Manny Pacquiao's coach Freddie Roach to assist his training.
2018-12-06 10:54:17 Read More

Cheteshwar Pujara rates century as one of best ever

Cheteshwar Pujara raced past 5,000 Test runs and on the way scored one of his best centuries Thursday, with the experienced number three crediting a stint at Yorkshire for helping him prepare.
2018-12-06 10:39:48 Read More

Cancer-hit Lee Chong Wei eyes badminton return, Olympic qualifying

Malaysia's former world number one Lee Chong Wei could return to the badminton training court within a fortnight after fighting back from nose cancer, an official said on Thursday.
2018-12-06 09:45:22 Read More

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Blog: Donâ€™t let Pujaraâ€™s contribution be overshadowed by poor shots

Is this being billed as Indiaâ€™s best chance so far of winning a Test series in Australia? Yes. Does India have a well-balanced team? Most pundits would probably say yes .
2018-12-06 09:27:59 Read More

Pujara equals Ganguly's Test centuries tally

Cheteshwar Pujara's gritty innings was the sole silver lining in another ordinary batting display by India during the first Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.
2018-12-06 08:14:54 Read More

Cheteshwar Pujara ton helps India claw back against Australia

Cheteshwar Pujara scored a gritty 123 in punishing conditions to claw India back into the opening Test in Adelaide Thursday after Australia seized early control with some blistering bowling.
2018-12-06 08:13:09 Read More

Hockey WC: Hassan Sardar praises Manpreet, Dilpreet

It's nothing less than a badge of honour when a legend like Pakistan's Hassan Sardar picks someone to be among the most gifted players in modern-day hockey and compares their skills to the greats from the golden era of India and Pakistan.
2018-12-06 07:46:08 Read More

1st Test: Who played the worst shot of them all?

Poor shot selection saw Virat Kohliâ€™s men struggle on the opening day of the first Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday. India, who have never won a Test series on Australian soil, have only themselves to blame perhaps for their troubles.
2018-12-06 07:13:00 Read More

Yasir fastest to 200 Test wickets, breaks 82-yr record

Pakistan's leg-spinner Yasir Shah Thursday became the fastest cricketer to take 200 Test wickets, breaking an 82-year-old record on the fourth day of the third Test against New Zealand.
2018-12-06 06:44:18 Read More

Australia women's keeper Alyssa feels for Mithali

Mitchell Starc may be one of the worldâ€™s leading fast bowlers, but his wife Alyssa Healy is no less popular here. The 28-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has been an integral part of the Australian womenâ€™s cricket team that has won four of the last five ICC World T20 meets.
2018-12-06 05:22:41 Read More

My job was to follow Maradona: Lothar Matthaus

A veteran of five World Cups, Germanyâ€™s winning captain in 1990 & holder of most international caps for Die Mannschaft (150), Lothar Matthaus is an iconic star of world football. Here in the country as part of the Bundesliga Legends Tour, the 57-year-old held court as the guest sports editor for The Times of India on Wednesday in his unique style.
2018-12-06 04:56:05 Read More

Hockey WC: Diet control key to India's high fitness

Indian Hockey skipper Manpreet Singh and his boys have also come in for high praise from other teams for their superior fitness level and food has a huge role to play in it. Chief coach Harendra Singh credited the teamâ€™s scientific advisor Robin Arkell for the teamâ€™s fitness. The South African advisor cut out unnecessary sugars and oils from the diet.
2018-12-06 04:18:02 Read More

Sports ministry wades into archery mess

Close on the heels of the threat issued by the world archery to ban Indian archers from competing internationally if the Archery Association of Indiaâ€™s (AAI) elections were held according to the amended constitution, the sports ministry has now asked the Delhi High Court-appointed administrator, S Y Qureshi, to postpone the elections on Dec 22 while rejecting the draft of the revised constitution submitted before the apex court.
2018-12-06 04:00:46 Read More

CoA says no to Amitabh Choudhary's Australia trip

CoA rejected Choudharyâ€™s application saying that when four of the five selectors will be in India, there was no point of Choudhary being there in person. The Dec 24 meeting is supposed to pick the Indian ODI squad for the Australia and New Zealand matches. In March, the CoA had cancelled Choudharyâ€™s trip to Sri Lanka after he failed to explain his functional duty.
2018-12-06 03:12:39 Read More

Never opposed Powar's reinstatement: Mansi

The season of leaks in Indian women's cricket is in full bloom. The latest letter to have been leaked to media comes from India seamer Mansi Joshi, who has clarified that she never opposed Indian women's coach Ramesh Powar's reinstatement, as reported by an agency.
2018-12-06 03:03:04 Read More

India vs Australia: Will the 70-year wait end?

Australian captain Tim Paine expects the first Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, beginning here on Thursday, to be like a game of chess. The hosts made their opening move on the eve of the match by naming their playing XI, leaving India to ponder over their reply.
2018-12-06 02:28:15 Read More

WATCH: Khawaja's stunning catch to dismiss Virat Kohli

All the hype surrounding Virat Kohli came crashing down when the Indian captain was dismissed after scoring only three runs on the first day of the first Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Thursday.
2018-12-06 01:55:16 Read More

Live India vs Australia 1st Test: India four down at lunch on Day 1

Stay updated with Times of India for all the live score updates, ball by ball commentary and scorecard of 1st Test between India and Australia
2018-12-05 23:25:35 Read More

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2018-12-05 23:04:15 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (December 6) that comprise the first Test between India and Australia in Adelaide and action from Men's Hockey World Cup.
2018-12-05 19:00:00 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Haryana Steelers edge out Bengal Warriors 35-33

Monu Goyat produced a superb performance to help Haryana Steelers beat Bengal Warriors 35-33 in a nail-biting match of the Pro Kabaddi Season 6 on Wednesday.
2018-12-05 17:18:38 Read More

ISL: Brilliant Chencho preserves Bengaluru's unbeaten run

Bengaluru FC's unbeaten run in the Indian Super League remained intact after a dramatic 1-1 draw against NorthEast United FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium here on Wednesday.
2018-12-05 16:40:45 Read More

Luka Modric rewarded for 'wonderful year', says Real coach Solari

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric was a deserved winner of the Ballon d'Or award after a "wonderful year" for both club and country, Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari said on Wednesday.
2018-12-05 16:13:23 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Pakistan and Malaysia play out draw to stay afloat

Four-time champions Pakistan played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Malaysia in a Pool D match as both the teams remained in the hunt for a knock-out round berth in the Men's Hockey World Cup on Wednesday.
2018-12-05 15:51:17 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Gautam Gambhir gets ready for last hurrah against Andhra

Just as Gautam Gambhir was about to get into his car after practice on Wednesday, Andhra Pradesh coach Monty Desai walked up to him and said: "You've made the match exciting. All the attention will be on you."
2018-12-05 15:48:05 Read More

Hockey WC: India must stay firm in defence, says Bovelander

Burlier than the burly looks from his playing days, a World Cup winner, wearing a cool-blue chequered shirt, was sitting entirely unnoticed in the West Stand of the Kalinga Stadium here on a Wednesday evening.
2018-12-05 15:00:35 Read More

VVS Laxman's honest tales steal the show

He came, he saw and he conquered. This is how one would sum up the book launch of VVS Laxman's autobiography - 281 and beyond - in the Capital on Tuesday night.
2018-12-05 14:38:15 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Germany inch closer towards quarterfinals

Between world number four Netherlands and number six Germany, the Dutch were the early aggressors but the Germans came to the party as the match progressed. Germany had earlier defeated Pakistan 1-0 in their opening match, while the Netherlands had mauled Malaysia 7-0. Germany atop Pool D with six points are closer to booking a direct quarterfinal berth at Men's Hockey World Cup.
2018-12-05 14:12:34 Read More

3rd Test: New Zealand face uphill battle after Azhar, Shafiq hit hundreds

Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq hit centuries to leave Pakistan in command of the third and final Test against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi despite a batting collapse that curtailed their first-innings lead.
2018-12-05 14:10:37 Read More

IPL Auction: 1003 players registered for 70 available spots

For the first time in the history of the IPL, cricketers from nine states - Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Puducherry - have registered. For the available 70 spots in eight franchises, the registered players included 200 capped, 800 uncapped and three cricketers from the Associate Nations.
2018-12-05 13:32:54 Read More

Australia's junior cricketers watch Tim Paine's media conference

Handling the spotlight and the probing questions from the fourth estate can be difficult for first-time international players and Cricket Australia prefers not to leave anything to chance.
2018-12-05 12:52:17 Read More

Dinesh Karthik has no plans to quit first-class cricket

Dinesh Karthik has made it clear he has no plans of quitting first-class cricket to focus on limited overs, saying he will continue to pursue his dream of claiming the Ranji Trophy title for Tamil Nadu.
2018-12-05 12:37:47 Read More

Mary Kom to hire male sparring partners if needed

Difficulties in finding a suitable sparring partner among women has led six-time world boxing champion Mary Kom to think of hiring tall male boxers to practice in the ring again after six years. The 35-year-old Manipuri has set her sights on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to try and climb the medal podium for the second time.
2018-12-05 12:21:53 Read More

India are smelling blood, says Justin Langer

With Australia in turmoil, India are "smelling blood" but Virat Kohli's men would also be under great pressure to perform during the four-Test series starting here Thursday, coach Justin Langer said Wednesday. However, Langer said Kohli and Co. are a good team and the hosts will show respect to the visitors.
2018-12-05 08:45:57 Read More

'I don't see stuff happening': Kohli promises 'line won't be crossed'

Virat Kohli is confident that "lines won't be crossed" by either India or Australia as far as on-field behaviour is concerned but at the same time doesn't want players to just show up without emotion. The Indian skipper hinted that there could be a bit of verbal banter without violating the 'Code of Conduct' which had happened in some of the earlier series.
2018-12-05 08:30:12 Read More

Top 5 Australians to watch out for in Test series

Australia, seeking a change in fortunes, are ready for one of their toughest assignments of the year, when they take on World No. 1 India in the four-match Test series starting on December 6 in Adelaide.
2018-12-05 08:27:01 Read More

Bowlers shouldn't look at extra workload as burden: Kohli

The Indian bowling attack, rated as the most balanced in recent years, will have its task cut in all-rounder Hardik Pandya's absence but the additional workload on hard Australian wickets shouldn't be perceived as "burden", reckoned skipper Virat Kohli.
2018-12-05 07:18:43 Read More

Five Indian players to watch out for in Tests

World number Test side India are being tagged as the favourites by a section of fans and cricket pundits to lift the Border-Gavaskar trophy this time. The Virat Kohli-led team will take on Australia in the opening Test of the four-match series that begins on December 6 at the Adelaide Oval.
2018-12-05 07:08:12 Read More

Sreejesh makes quick trip back home to check on father

Senior India player and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has flown back home to Kerala to check on his father, who was hospitalized due to a heart problem. The Indian custodian, however, will return well before India's third and final pool match against Canada on December 8 here at the ongoing World Cup.
2018-12-05 07:06:39 Read More

India seek fix for No. 6 as they brace for battle Down Under

An Indian team brimming with confidence will aim to finally shed the poor travellers' tag when it takes on a circumspect Australia in what is being perceived as the tourists' best opportunity to win a Test series Down Under in 70 years.
2018-12-05 06:43:08 Read More

Umesh Yadav: Fit and superhit

Whatâ€™s the similarity between Kapil Dev, Javagal Srinath and Umesh Yadav? They are the only Indian fast bowlers to have taken 10 wickets in a match on Indian soil. They have a better record at home. While Kapil and Srinath went on to spearhead Indiaâ€™s fast bowling attack both home and away, Yadav has done that only in home conditions. He has played 24 out of his 40 Tests at home. He is Indiaâ€™s go-to fast bowler at home but rarely features in away series.
2018-12-05 06:35:43 Read More

Dutch hand helps France excel in Hockey World Cup

When France qualified for the Odisha Hockey World Cup, there were questions on the qualification process that FIH had in place. But they have silenced one critic after another with their perfor mance.
2018-12-05 05:23:21 Read More

Usman Khawaja ready to open if needed

Australian batsman Usman Khawaja, who pulled up injured in the second Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi, made it clear on Tuesday that he is prepared to open the innings in the first Test against India, if needed.
2018-12-05 05:17:31 Read More

AWOL or told to stay away? The David John mystery deepens

Indiaâ€™s High Performance director (HPD) David John, a regular fixture with the Indian squad at most major tournaments since taking over from Roelant Oltmans in November 2016, has been missing in action at the Hockey World Cup here.
2018-12-05 04:29:38 Read More

Delhi Daredevils are Delhi Capitals now

In a bid to start afresh and change fortunes, IPL franchise Delhi Daredevils has been rechristened Delhi Capitals on Tuesday. The move came about after JSW Sport became team coowner along with original owners GMR.
2018-12-05 04:13:24 Read More

Deontay Wilder wants Tyson Fury rematch 'ASAP'

Deontay Wilder on Tuesday called for an immediate rematch with Tyson Fury, dismissing claims from his British rival he would attempt to avoid a return bout after their epic heavyweight duel in Los Angeles.
2018-12-05 04:12:55 Read More

Lucas Perez double helps West Ham to 3-1 win over Cardiff

Substitute Lucas Perez scored his first two Premier League goals for West Ham United to help the east London side to a 3-1 home win over Cardiff City after the visitors had missed a penalty on Tuesday.
2018-12-05 04:02:54 Read More

Serena, Nadal, Murray all confirmed for Australian Open

Serena Williams will make her return to the Australian Open for the first time since winning in 2017 when eight-weeks pregnant, it was confirmed Wednesday, with virtually all the world's top 100 players due at Melbourne Park.
2018-12-05 03:56:16 Read More

Rohit, Vihari named in India's 12 for Adelaide Test

The Indian team management on Wednesday named the 12-member squad ahead of the opening Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval.
2018-12-05 03:29:56 Read More

Australia axe Marsh as Khawaja returns vs India

Australia sprang a surprise by axing all-rounder Mitch Marsh on Wednesday for the first Test against India, as Usman Khawaja's return was confirmed despite the shock of his brother's arrest.
2018-12-05 03:28:15 Read More

India vs Australia: Bonhomie before the battle

The fallout of Cape Townâ€™s ball-tampering saga â€” the worst of its kind in international cricket â€” has not only cast a shadow over the four-Test series between Australia and India beginning here on Thursday but also dampened the build-up to the opener.
2018-12-05 03:03:29 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (December 5) that comprise the action from Men's Hockey World Cup and third and final Test between Pakistan and New Zealand.
2018-12-04 18:50:00 Read More

I wanted Indian team to return home after Sydney Test: VVS Laxman

Batting great VVS Laxman on Tuesday recollected how he wanted the Indian team to return home immediately after the infamous monkey-gate scandal at Sydney in 2007-08.
2018-12-04 17:31:19 Read More

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Mithali-Powar saga: Deep fissures surface in Indian T20 team

The Mithali Raj-Ramesh Powar saga continues to get murkier by the day as Indian women T20 team captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana's appeal to the BCCI to retain the services of coach Powar has further fuelled the sordid drama.
2018-12-04 16:46:47 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Gujarat Fortunegiants thrash Patna Pirates 45-27

Gujarat Fortunegiants registered a resounding 45-27 win over Patna Pirates in a Pro Kabaddi Season 6 match to become the second team to qualify for the play-offs.
2018-12-04 16:44:59 Read More

WC: Australia seal quarterfinals berth after China hold Ireland

Two-time champions Australia firmly remained on course for a hat-trick of titles by becoming the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals of the men's hockey World Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over England in a Pool B match.
2018-12-04 16:14:41 Read More

3rd Test: Azhar leads Pakistan fightback against New Zealand

Azhar Ali struck a fighting half century to help Pakistan recover to 139/3 at close on the second day of the third and final Test against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
2018-12-04 16:10:59 Read More

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez to retire from Test cricket

Struggling Pakistan opener Mohammad Hafeez said on Tuesday he will be retiring from Test cricket after the ongoing third and final match against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi.
2018-12-04 16:04:52 Read More

Full text of Gautam Gambhir's retirement announcement

Former India opening batsman Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, saying his time to continue with the game was over.
2018-12-04 15:12:03 Read More

Gautam Gambhir announces retirement from all forms of cricket

India opener and World Cup hero Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday called time on his career as a cricketer, announing his retirement from all forms of the game. The 37-year old took to social media to reveal the decision.
2018-12-04 14:43:30 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Defending champions Australia beat England 3-0

Two-time defending champions Australia scored 3 goals in the final quarter to beat England by a comfortable 3-0 margin and register their second consecutive win in Pool B at the Men's Hockey World Cup on Tuesday. The win took Australia to top of Pool B with 6 points from two games and virtually secured their place in the quarterfinals of the 16-team event.
2018-12-04 14:12:45 Read More

IPL: Delhi Daredevils are now Delhi Capitals

Delhi Daredevils was renamed as Delhi Capitals on Tuesday with a hope that it would bring a change in fortunes of the franchise after a poor track record over the past 11 IPL seasons. Co-owners Parth Jindal, representing JSW Sport, and Kiran Kumar Grandhi of GMR, unveiled the new name of the team.
2018-12-04 13:55:08 Read More

Women's coach: Kapil, Gaekwad may be in interview panel

The legendary Kapil Dev could be part of the panel to finalise India's new women's cricket coach as there is a possibility that the BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) may not be able to conduct the process for various reasons.
2018-12-04 13:53:18 Read More

Australian media trolled for taking a dig at Team India

Even before the start of Test series against India, the Australian media has sparked a controversy by taking a dig at the visiting Indian side. A media report said, India are 'scared of the bounce' in Brisbane, 'scared of the unknown' in Perth and 'scared of the dark' in Adelaide which is in reference of India's reluctance to play day-night Test at Adelaide.
2018-12-04 13:33:12 Read More

Man City $5 million winners from FIFA World Cup hand-out

English champions Manchester City are the biggest beneficiaries from the $209 million handed out by FIFA to clubs who released players for the 2018 World Cup, the global soccer body said on Tuesday.
2018-12-04 13:09:42 Read More

World athletics body keeps ban against Russia: IAAF

Russia's athletics federation (RUSAF) has been suspended since 2015 over a report commissioned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) that found evidence of widespread, state-sponsored doping in the sport.
2018-12-04 13:01:49 Read More

PSG call off Saturday game amid fears of more protests

Paris St Germain have postponed Saturday's top-of-the-table clash against Montpellier amid fears the French capital could be hit by more social protests, the club said on Tuesday.
2018-12-04 12:43:57 Read More

EPL: Mourinho admits top four by end of year is improbable

Jose Mourinho has acknowledged Manchester United are unlikely to meet his target of climbing into the Premier League's top four by the end of 2018.
2018-12-04 12:19:47 Read More

Never had this kind of depth in Indian tennis: Mahesh Bhupathi

Davis Cup non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi on Tuesday said Indian tennis has an unprecedented depth in its talent pool and it's headed in the right direction.
2018-12-04 11:53:24 Read More

Blog: India vs Australia - The 'Virat' conundrum

The last time I checked cricket was a team sport. It's about 11 men on either side going up against each other, in turns, to decide which the better team is.
2018-12-04 11:39:12 Read More

Hockey WC: Charlesworth spots the 'Dhoni touch' in India-Belgium draw

Field hockey can test the most tactical of brains. It's a sport where execution is the key in a fast-paced action amid high pressure, missing little intricacies of play is commonplace. But for a stalwart like Ric Charlesworth, it's almost impossible to miss anything.
2018-12-04 10:51:47 Read More

Gavaskar: Why aren't Dhoni, Dhawan playing domestic cricket?

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the BCCI for allowing the likes of Shikhar Dhawan and Mahendra Singh Dhoni to skip domestic cricket ahead of a hectic six months culminating into the World Cup in England.
2018-12-04 08:50:08 Read More

We have plans for all Indian batsmen: Marsh

The talk is all about Virat Kohli right now but the Australian bowlers' preparation for other Indian batsmen is as detailed and anyone who thinks otherwise is plain "silly", all-rounder Mitchell Marsh said Tuesday.
2018-12-04 07:07:01 Read More

Delhi Daredevils set to get a new name today

After being known as the Delhi Daredevils for the past decade, Delhiâ€™s IPL team is all set to be rechristened either as Delhi Capital or Delhi Capitals today.
2018-12-04 07:02:26 Read More

Classy Jon Rahm puts Tiger Woods in the shade

When Jon Rahm came up against Tiger Woods in the Ryder Cup Sunday singles in September, the meeting ended with the Spaniard making a tearful apology to the American legend after beating him on the 17th hole.
2018-12-04 06:59:21 Read More

Classy Jon Rahm puts Tiger Woods in the shade

I will back Australia but India are very good: Faulkner

â€˜India are favouritesâ€™ - this is what a large section of fans and some cricket pundits are saying ahead of the Border Gavaskar series which begins on Thursday, December 6. Australia will be without two of their star players â€“ Steve Smith and devastating opener David Warner â€“ who are serving bans for their involvement in the ball-tampering scandal that rocked Australian cricket earlier this year.
2018-12-04 06:56:00 Read More

More trouble for Indian archery

Indian archersâ€™ hopes of seeing their national federation returning to the mainstream after serving six years in obscurity following its derecognition over the violation of sports code in 2012 has received a jolt.
2018-12-04 06:52:22 Read More

Former Swedish footballers look for Indian counterparts

Things have changed quite a lot since they were first here. Back in 1976 when Ingela Ringgvigt led the Swedish womenâ€™s football team that toured India for the first time and Mona Wahlgreen ruled the midfield, India had a different look altogether. They were the more talented side with â€œsuperior skill and speed,â€ according to one foreign newspaper account, winning seven of the nine matches and losing just once.
2018-12-04 06:45:51 Read More

Change of coach will affect our growth: Harmanpreet

The furore that erupted following the public spat between senior player Mithali Raj and coach Ramesh Powar following the formerâ€™s exclusion from the squad for the World T20 final recently had resulted in BCCI not extending Powarâ€™s tenure and posting an advertisement on its official website, inviting applications for the role of coach of the national womenâ€™s cricket team.
2018-12-04 05:59:45 Read More

Ballon D'Or host apologises as 'twerk' request causes storm

French DJ Martin Solveig apologised and said he was taken aback by the stormy reaction online after he asked the inaugural women's Ballon D'Or winner Ada Hegerberg whether she could "twerk" live on stage.
2018-12-04 05:50:52 Read More

Australia still favourites, says Ajinkya Rahane

Australia are still favourites to win the four-test series against India even without Steve Smith and David Warner because of the strength of their bowling attack, Ajinkya Rahane said on Tuesday.
2018-12-04 05:38:57 Read More

With new co-driver, Gagan Sethi retains title

The sun rises early in this part of the country. The citizens of Kohima woke up on a bright and sunny Monday morning to the sounds of cars breezing through the streets as the ninth edition of the JK Tyre Hornbill Rally was flagged off at the Indira Gandhi Stadium.
2018-12-04 05:34:55 Read More

Virat Kohli eyes crowning glory in Australia

Virat Kohli is at the top of his game but he must get his other batters to perform if he is to grab the crowning glory of India's first Test series victory in Australia. But as series defeats in South Africa and England this year showed, Kohli piling on the runs will be no guarantee of victory when the four-Test series starts on Thursday in Adelaide.
2018-12-04 05:17:27 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Simranjeet Singh revels in double role

One of the highlights of the current Indian team is the playersâ€™ ability to adapt to positions in quick time. This is especially true for young players in the group who have worked with chief coach Harendra Singh from the junior days.
2018-12-04 05:16:23 Read More

'Sick of ball tampering talk': Tim Paine

Australia skipper Tim Paine says he is sick of all the ball-tampering talk and it is time to move on and focus on halting powerhouse India from winning their first Test series Down Under.
2018-12-04 05:00:38 Read More

Hockey World Cup Diary: On first 'Advent' Sunday, Germany bake biscuits in Bhubaneswar

The four Sundays leading up to Christmas on December 25 are part of the 'Advent' period. It's the time when Christians prepare for the special occasion -- the 'Coming' of Jesus into the world. December 2 happened to be the first of those Sundays and the German players celebrated it by baking biscuits.
2018-12-04 04:47:20 Read More

Furious Diego Maradona hurls insults at rival fans

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona hurled insults at fans of an opposing team and had to be restrained from attacking them after they jeered his coaching loss Sunday in Mexico's second-division final.
2018-12-04 04:46:10 Read More

India vs Australia: India in a fix over No. 6

There was something odd about Cheteshwar Pujaraâ€™s press conference here on Monday. Having chosen not to practise at the optional nets the team management had set up at the Adelaide Oval, Pujara still made the trip from the team hotel only to address the media.
2018-12-04 04:24:59 Read More

Josh Hazlewood braces for a 'big summer'

He made his Test debut four years ago against India in Brisbane and claimed a fifer. Since then, he has been the steadiest component of the Australian pace unit with 151 wickets in 40 Tests. Last month, the selectors named Josh Hazlewood, 27, as one of the two vice-captains of the Australian Test squad.
2018-12-04 04:04:00 Read More

Retain Powar as coach: Harmanpreet, Smriti to BCCI

India T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur and senior batter Smriti Mandhana, on Monday, shot an email to the BCCI requesting the latter to continue with former cricketer Ramesh Powar as coach of the womenâ€™s national team.
2018-12-04 03:15:07 Read More

India vs Aus: Top 5 best bowling figures in an innings

Ahead of the Test series between India and Australia, here's a look at the top five best bowling figures in an innings on Australian soil in matches played between India and Australia.
2018-12-04 03:12:37 Read More

Brother of Khawaja arrested over fake terror hit list

The brother of Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja was arrested Tuesday by counter-terrorism police over an apparently fake list of terror targets that included former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull.
2018-12-04 02:56:40 Read More

Modric wins Ballon d'Or, breaks Messi-Ronaldo dominance

Luka Modric won the Ballon d'Or award for the first time on Monday, ending the 10-year dominance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
2018-12-04 02:34:51 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (December 4) that comprise the action from Men's Hockey World Cup and third Test between Pakistan and New Zealand.
2018-12-03 18:45:00 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (December 4) that comprise the action from Men's Hockey World Cup and third Test between Pakistan and New Zealand.
2018-12-03 18:45:00 Read More

Harmanpreet, Smriti back Powar; women's team split on coach

The acrimonious end to coach Ramesh Powar's tenure split the Indian women's cricket team with T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her deputy Smriti Mandhana demanding his return despite senior player Mithali Raj's fallout with him. Powar's interim tenure ended on Nov 30 and the BCCI has already invited fresh applications for the job. Powar can also re-apply.
2018-12-03 16:19:37 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Olympic champions Argentina beat NZ 3-0

Olympic champions Argentina lived up to their billing and beat New Zealand 3-0 to inch closer towards a direct quarterfinal spot at the men's hockey World Cup on Monday.
2018-12-03 16:18:10 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Pakistan's Hasan Sardar wins Indian hearts

From question marks over their participation, to finally getting Indian visas, to the team crossing the Wagah Border, to reaching Bhubaneswar via Delhi, every move of the Pakistan hockey team has made news.
2018-12-03 15:48:11 Read More

IPL auction to be held in Jaipur on December 18

The player auction ahead of the 2019 IPL will be held in Jaipur on December 18, BCCI announced on Monday. The auction will be a one-day affair and there is also a change in venue with the event moving to the Pink City from Bengaluru. Only 70 players -- 50 Indians and 20 overseas -- will be up grabs with 8 teams left with a total purse of Rs 145.25 crore.
2018-12-03 14:44:18 Read More

India win silver at World Youth Chess Olympiad

The Indian team comprising - Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, International Master P Iniyan, Koustav Chatterjee, Sankalp Gupta and Woman International Master Divya Deshmukh - won silver at the World Youth under-16 Chess Olympiad
2018-12-03 14:34:01 Read More

England to face Netherlands in Nations League semis

England will meet the Netherlands for a place in the inaugural Nations League final with hosts Portugal facing Switzerland in the other semi-final after Monday's draw in Dublin.
2018-12-03 14:32:10 Read More

Williamson, Watling dig in after Yasir shines in final Test

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson hit a fighting half century while BJ Watling batted with patience to delay leg-spinner Yasir Shah's bid to become the fastest to 200 wickets on the first day of the third and final Test in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
2018-12-03 14:23:50 Read More

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Hockey World Cup: Cortes hands Spain 1-1 draw against France

Skipper and goalkeeper Quico Cortes led from the front with a superb penalty stroke save to help three-time medallist Spain eke out a hard-fought 1-1 draw against lowly France in their second Pool A match at the ongoing men's hockey World Cup.
2018-12-03 13:50:47 Read More

First time in history, IOA submits interest to bid for 2032 Olympics

"Dead serious" about bringing the Olympics to India in 2032, the IOA has submitted a formal expression of interest to bid for the event and is set to approach the government for support. New Delhi and Mumbai are the top two venues in the minds of the IOA top brass but other cities are also not ruled out.
2018-12-03 13:36:31 Read More

Old warhorse Sharath breaks into top-30 of ITTF rankings

Veteran table tennis player Sharath Kamal has broken into the top-30 of the ITTF rankings while teammate G Sathiyan has jumped four places to reach a career-high 31st position.
2018-12-03 13:12:16 Read More

Champions League to use VAR from knockout stages

UEFA will fast-track the implementation of video assistant referees (VAR) for the Champions League knockout stages this season, its president Aleksander Ceferin said on Monday.
2018-12-03 13:02:46 Read More

Sindhu aims to be third time lucky at BWF Tour Finals

PV Sindhu hopes to be third time lucky as she gears up for the BWF World Tour Finals to be held in China next week. The World No. 6 had reached the semifinals in 2016 and was the runner-up last year.
2018-12-03 12:56:56 Read More

India's No.1 Test ranking on line in series against Australia

The Indian cricket team's No.1 Test ranking will be at stake in the four-match series against Australia but the side can hold on to the position if it manages to draw even just one game. The four-Test series starts in Adelaide on Thursday. India are on 116 points, while Australia are on 102 points in the ICC rankings.
2018-12-03 12:36:02 Read More

India's No.1 Test ranking on line in series against Australia

Gopichand's son Sai Vishnu is sub-junior national champion

Following the footsteps of his illustrious father Pullela Gopichand and sister Gayatri, 14-year-old Sai Vishnu became the new national champion in the sub-junior category.
2018-12-03 12:35:50 Read More

Atletico's Diego Costa to undergo foot operation in Brazil

Diego Costa will undergo an operation in Brazil this week to aid his recovery from a foot injury, Atletico Madrid said on Monday.
2018-12-03 12:04:17 Read More

Kohli can still be rattled, don't let him be a bully: Ponting to Australia

Virat Kohli can be "rattled" and Australia should try to get under his skin rather than sitting back and be bullied by the Indian captain, said former skipper Ricky Ponting. Ponting, under whom Australia dominated world cricket, said it would be "rubbish" if the current side doesn't play with an aggressive mindset.
2018-12-03 11:59:26 Read More

Aussie teenager Davies hits record six sixes in an over en route to 207

Australian teenager Oliver Davies entered the record books in style on Monday, hitting six sixes in an over during the Under-19 National Championships in Adelaide.
2018-12-03 11:21:00 Read More

Mark Hughes sacked as Southampton manager

Mark Hughes has been sacked as manager of Southampton, the struggling Premier League club announced on Monday, despite an improved performance in a 2-2 draw with Manchester United.
2018-12-03 10:17:10 Read More

India's pace attack faces stern Australia Test

Having spent frustrating decades envying Pakistan's endless supply of fast bowlers across the border, India's excitement around their current pace attack is palpable but they would do well to temper their sunny optimism in Australia.
2018-12-03 09:25:58 Read More

'King Kohli' spearheads India's charge to end drought Down Under

India's home form remains strong, they last lost a Test series at home in 2012, but Virat Kohli's hopes of winning more series on foreign soil have been dashed with defeats in South Africa and England this year due to a lack of batting support.
2018-12-03 08:33:12 Read More

We'll need a few options to take down Virat Kohli: Hazlewood

The Indian batting line-up is the best in the world but not untameable if talismanic skipper Virat Kohli is kept in check, feels Australia vice-captain and pacer Josh Hazlewood.
2018-12-03 08:32:49 Read More

India vs Australia: Top five highest Test scores in Australia

Ahead of the Test series between India and Australia, here's a look at the five highest scores on Australian soil in matches played between India and Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
2018-12-03 07:16:50 Read More

Hockey World Cup Diary: Odissi's Italian connection in Bhubaneswar

The walkers were a little tired towards the end of their 'Heritage Walk' on Sunday in Bhubaneswar. It was close to 9:30 AM and it had been a good two and a half hours on the trail around temples in the Old Town area.
2018-12-03 06:32:14 Read More

Cricket needs shorter format, hockey doesn't: Coaches on Hockey 5s

Buoyed by the success of five-a-side hockey in the Youth Olympics, the international federation (FIH) is set to go big with promotion of the format next year, but seasoned coaches like Ric Charlesworth feel the game doesn't need a shorter version like cricket.
2018-12-03 06:31:22 Read More

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When, where, how to watch the live streaming of Ballon d'Or 2018

The winner of the 2018 Ballon d'Or will be revealed at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday evening, with Croatia's Luka Modric and a host of French World Cup winners all hoping to finally end the 10-year duopoly of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
2018-12-03 05:57:43 Read More

Pujara backs Ashwin to succeed in Australian conditions

India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara says star spinner Ravi Ashwin has made changes he believes will help him finally enjoy success in Australia in the four-Test series starting in Adelaide on Thursday.
2018-12-03 05:32:31 Read More

Ligue 1: Battling Bordeaux put brakes on PSG's winning run

Paris Saint-Germain's perfect start to the Ligue 1 season came to an end on Sunday at Bordeaux, where Andreas Cornelius' late header was enough to earn the hosts a deserved and hugely entertaining 2-2 draw.
2018-12-03 05:04:28 Read More

Ballon d'Or: Modric tipped to end Ronaldo and Messi era

Chris Gayle awarded $220k in damages for defamation

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle was awarded A$300,000 ($220,770) in damages by an Australian court on Monday, more than a year after he won a defamation case against Fairfax Media over an alleged incident during the 2015 World Cup.
2018-12-03 04:14:13 Read More

Tiger Woods says desire still strong and describes 2018 as 'incredible'

Speaking at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, Woods said his desire was as strong as ever but acknowledged that his middle-aged and much-operated-on body was not able to do all the things his younger self could.
2018-12-03 03:55:25 Read More

La Liga: Dembele shines as Barcelona go top with win over Villarreal

Ousmane Dembele took another step on the road to redemption as Barcelona eased past Villarreal on Sunday to move back to the top of La Liga.
2018-12-03 03:43:53 Read More

Jesse Owens headlines as IAAF recognises famed tracks

American sprint legend Jesse Owens was among 12 athletics stars whose feats at lesser known stadiums were honoured as part of a new initiative launched by track and field's governing body on Sunday.
2018-12-03 03:35:21 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Irish men benefit from women team's exploits

The Irish women's hockey really fired the imagination back home when they had a dream World Cup in August this year, storming all predictions and upsetting the applecart. They were the second-lowest ranked team in the competition at 16, and shocked everybody when they reached the title round, only to lose narrowly to the Netherlands.
2018-12-03 03:28:42 Read More

EPL: Liverpool's Origi sinks Everton with freak late goal

A freak injury-time goal from Liverpool substitute Divock Origi settled the Merseyside derby and kept Jurgen Klopp's unbeaten team hard on the heels of Premier League pacesetters Manchester City on Sunday.
2018-12-03 03:03:39 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Hardik at home with family support in the stands

The uncle had flown in from Canada to join his clan that witnessed the fifth generation of hockey players in the family, Hardik Singh, playing at the biggest stage of the sport -- the World Cup.
2018-12-03 02:52:27 Read More

Final frontier beckons Virat Kohli and his men in Australia

Away Test wins are like gold dust in Indian cricket and in spite of outplaying Sri Lanka and West Indies in home and away series and displaying marginal improvement on the tours of South Africa and England earlier this year - where they won a Test match each - the Indian team failed miserably in their mission.
2018-12-03 02:45:42 Read More

Harendra buries 'ifs and buts' in India's quest for quarters berth

Two draws in Pool C of the World Cup have thrown it wide open. Canada held South Africa 1-1 before India and Belgium split points with a 2-2 thriller.However, in India coach Harendra Singh's books there are no "ifs and buts" at a World Cup. India stay on top of the pool but only on goal difference.
2018-12-03 02:00:00 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (December 3) that comprise the action from Men's Hockey World Cup.
2018-12-02 19:00:00 Read More

EPL: Aubameyang stars as Arsenal fightback stuns Spurs

Arsenal won an explosive north London derby as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's brace and Alexandre Lacazette's crucial strike inspired a pulsating 4-2 win over bitter rivals Tottenham on Sunday.
2018-12-02 16:30:03 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: U Mumba beat Gujarat Fortunegiants

An impressive defensive show by U Mumba saw them beat Gujarat Fortunegiants 36-26 in the top-of-the-table clash in the Pro Kabaddi Season six on Sunday.
2018-12-02 16:28:11 Read More

I-League: Neroca beat Shillong Lajong 2-1 to rise to fifth spot

Neroca FC notched up their second win of the I-League season by beating Shillong Lajong 2-1 in a Northeast derby match to jump to the top half of the points table on Sunday.
2018-12-02 16:19:51 Read More

Luis Enrique wary of Spain's Euro 2020 qualifying group

Spain coach Luis Enrique believes his team have been handed a "complicated" qualifying group for Euro 2020. The 2008 and 2012 European champions were drawn in Group F with World Cup quarters Sweden, as well as Norway, Romania, the Faroe Islands and Malta.
2018-12-02 16:09:25 Read More

Hockey World Cup: India, Belgium split points in story of two halves

At the end of 60 minutes in the Kalinga Stadium here, Belgium's Red Lions were more relieved of the two teams as they rallied and stopped the Indian team from almost confirming a place in the quarterfinals. The match ended with a draw at 2-2. India will next face Canada in their final Pool C match on Dec 8, while Belgium will play South Africa the same day.
2018-12-02 15:19:13 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar bats for India becoming a sports-playing nation

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar Sunday said India is a sports-loving nation and also underlined the importance of it becoming a "sports-playing" country.
2018-12-02 14:36:45 Read More

Ullas Narayan wins India's first international medal in ultra running

Ullas Narayan became the first ever Indian individual medal winner in an international ultra running event. He won a bronze in the 2018 International Association of Ultra Running (IAU) 24 Hour Asia & Oceania Championships.Narayan bagged the third position, completing 250 km. The Indian team, comprising Narayan also won a bronze.
2018-12-02 14:30:50 Read More

EPL: Chelsea return to winning ways against Fulham

Chelsea bounced back from their first Premier League defeat of the season to see off local rivals Fulham 2-0 on Sunday, with goals from Pedro and Ruben Loftus-Cheek putting the gloss on a mixed performance.
2018-12-02 14:15:13 Read More

Canada, SA play out 1-1 draw to stay alive in Hockey WC

Canada and South Africa played out a 1-1 draw in their second Pool C match to stay afloat in the Men's Hockey World Cup on Sunday.
2018-12-02 13:45:37 Read More

IOA to discuss IOC's diktat on not awarding world events to India

The Indian Olympic Association, in its annual General Body Meeting on December 22, will discuss its parent body IOC's diktat to not award any world event to the country in the wake of the controversy involving a Kosovo boxer.
2018-12-02 13:01:52 Read More

Kitayama earns maiden career win at Mauritius Open

Kurt Kitayama holed an eagle and two birdies in his first five holes to lay the platform for a maiden career win at the European Tour's Afrasia Bank Mauritius Open at the Four Seasons Golf Club on Sunday.
2018-12-02 12:56:17 Read More

Lakshya, Ashmita clinch singles titles at Tata Open

Rising Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen avenged his defeat in last month's World Juniors final in style with a straight-game victory over Thailand's Kunlavat Vitidsarn to lift the men's singles title in the Tata Open India International Challenger.
2018-12-02 12:48:00 Read More

Germany, Netherlands drawn together in Euro 2020 qualifying

Former champions Germany and Netherlands will meet each other in qualifying for Euro 2020. The Germans were the most dangerous team outside the first pot of seeds, relegated due to poor recent results including the loss to the Dutch in the Nations League.
2018-12-02 11:59:47 Read More

Adelaide curator says he will leave 'some grass' for series opener

Curator Damien Hough has promised to leave some grass on the pitch for the series opener between India and Australia even though it will be a day affair, unlike the three day-night Tests played here in the past three seasons.
2018-12-02 10:41:52 Read More

2nd Test: Mehidy Hasan lifts Bangladesh to first innings win, series sweep

Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan claimed a career-best 12 wickets as Bangladesh thumped West Indies by an innings and 184 runs in Dhaka on Sunday to sweep the two-match series.
2018-12-02 10:18:41 Read More

Greg Chappell did not know how to run international team: VVS Laxman

Greg Chappell was "rigid and inflexible" in his approach as a coach and did not know how to run an international team, former India batsman VVS Laxman has claimed in his book. "The coach had his favourites, who were well looked after, while the others were left to fend for themselves. The team had disintegrated before our eyes," he writes.
2018-12-02 08:52:04 Read More

PM Modi receives special football jersey from FIFA President

"Impossible to come to Argentina and not think about football. Argentinian players are tremendously popular in India. Today, received this jersey from @FIFAcom President Gianni Infantino. I thank him for the kind gesture," PM Modi said.
2018-12-02 07:55:08 Read More

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Head to seek Nielsen's advice to tackle Ravichandran Ashwin

Left-handed Australian batsman Travis Head is looking to pick the brains of his junior state teammate Harry Nielsen to tackle formidable off-spinner R Ashwin during the opening Test against India starting on December 6.
2018-12-02 07:31:21 Read More

Wilder retains heavyweight crown after Fury thriller ends in draw

Deontay Wilder retained his WBC heavyweight crown here Saturday after battling to a split decision draw against Britain's Tyson Fury in a pulsating 12-round battle.
2018-12-02 06:38:53 Read More

Our pacers have skills to trouble Virat Kohli: Tim Paine

Australia have enough firepower in their pace attack to "trouble" India's talismanic captain Virat Kohli, believes skipper Tim Paine, who urged his seamers to not get too "emotional" during the four-Test series starting at Adelaide on December 6.
2018-12-02 06:09:35 Read More

Pep Guardiola could be without Sergio Aguero for Watford clash

Pep Guardiola admits Sergio Aguero is a doubt for Manchester City's Premier League trip to Watford on Tuesday because of a muscle problem.
2018-12-02 05:26:10 Read More

Madrid back to winning ways under Santiago Solari after Valencia victory

Real Madrid's revival under Santiago Solari appears to be back on track after they moved up to fifth in La Liga with a 2-0 win over Valencia on Saturday.
2018-12-02 05:17:56 Read More

Madrid back to winning ways under Santiago Solari after Valencia victory

Real Madrid's revival under Santiago Solari appears to be back on track after they moved up to fifth in La Liga with a 2-0 win over Valencia on Saturday.
2018-12-02 05:17:56 Read More

Romelu Lukaku scores as Manchester United rescue draw at Southampton

Manchester United came from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw at Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday as Jose Mourinho's side fell 16 points behind leaders Manchester City after 14 games.
2018-12-02 04:55:27 Read More

WATCH: Task cut out for India against Belgium in Hockey World Cup

At this venue, India faced Belgium, known as the Red Lions, in the quarterfinals of the 2014 Champions Trophy and the Hockey World League Finals last year, winning the former and the latter ending in a draw. In World Cups they have met on three occasions with India holding a 2-1 edge.
2018-12-02 04:43:05 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo caps dominant win as Juventus move 11 points clear

Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty to cap a dominant 3-0 win for Juventus over Fiorentina on Saturday as the Italian champions continued their charge to an eighth consecutive league title by opening an 11-point lead on top of Serie A.
2018-12-02 04:41:13 Read More

Chants motivate us during matches: Saina Nehwal

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal believes the noise that the spectators make inside the arena during matches has both positive and negative impacts on the players.
2018-12-02 04:24:00 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Japan's coach Aikman to study tactics of all teams

"This is a major event and that means they are at their best. With only two years to go for Olympics, I'm sure most of them have firmed up their strategy and now have to build on it. So, me being here gives me lot of insight into what it is important for them," Japan coach Siegfried Aikman said.
2018-12-02 03:44:23 Read More

Germany's 'surgical' strikes led by captain, Dr Martin Haner

The demographics of field hockey in Europe are entirely different. It's a sport of the elite class in that part of the world. But that doesn't make it any easy. The grind, in fact, is harder for the Europeans. The example is best highlighted by the scalpel Germany captain, Dr Martin Haner, wields as an orthopedic surgeon.
2018-12-02 03:14:20 Read More

Hockey World Cup: India hope to give the blues to Belgium

When the World Cup opened here on Wednesday, Belgium began like they wanted to whack life out of Canada. It proved counterproductive, in fact almost destructive. Instead of building, they tried to scoot through moves and ended up scoring only twice, and just one more than the The Red Caribou who almost snatched an upset draw.
2018-12-02 02:53:43 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (December 2) that comprise India vs Belgium match at the Men's Hockey World Cup.
2018-12-01 19:00:00 Read More

EPL: Relentless City go five clear with win over Bournemouth

Relentless Manchester City made it six Premier League wins in a row with a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth on Saturday, moving them five points clear of second-placed Liverpool at the top of the table.
2018-12-01 17:29:58 Read More

River Plate refuse to play Copa Libertadores final in Madrid

River Plate said they had rejected the decision to play the second leg of the postponed Copa Libertadores final against their neighbours and bitter rivals Boca Juniors in Madrid.
2018-12-01 16:58:14 Read More

I don't need to get involved in confrontation with Australians: Kohli

Known for his on-field aggressive temperament, the 30-year-old Virat Kohli was involved in sledging war with the Australians in the previous tour."I think from last time round, I've become more assured of myself, I don't really find the need to prove anything to anyone," said Kohli.
2018-12-01 16:38:35 Read More

Fighting Pakistan lose 0-1 to Germany in Hockey World Cup

Four-time champions Pakistan lost to Olympic bronze medallist Germany in their opening Pool D match of the Men's Hockey World Cup with 0-1. Currently ranked World No. 13, Pak gave a tough fight to the World No. 6 Germans by holding them till the 36th minute. There were doubts over Pak's participation due to lack of funds.A last-minute sponsorship deal allowed them to participate.
2018-12-01 15:59:33 Read More

Teenage quick Shaheen Afridi set for Test baptism

Teenage pace sensation Shaheen Afridi is all set to cap his meteoric rise with a Test debut for Pakistan in the third match against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi starting on Monday.
2018-12-01 15:45:13 Read More

Tata Open: Lakshya Sen enters final, beats Thai opponent in semis

Young shuttler Lakshya Sen stormed into the finals of the men's singles of the 11th Tata Open India International Challenge on Saturday after registering a come-from-behind win against Thailand's Kantawat Leelavechabutr.
2018-12-01 15:37:51 Read More

I-League: Mohun Bagan share spoils with Chennai City after 1-1 draw

Hosts Mohun Bagan played out an entertaining 1-1 draw with table-toppers Chennai City in a Hero I-League fixture here on Saturday.
2018-12-01 15:32:53 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Netherlands demolish hapless Malaysia 7-0

Jeroen Hertzberger scored a hat-trick to help last edition silver medallist Netherlands spank a hapless Malaysia 7-0 in a lopsided opening Pool D encounter at the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup on Saturday.
2018-12-01 13:56:27 Read More

FIFA investigating sex abuse claims on Afghanistan women's team

Football's world governing body FIFA is looking in to claims of sexual and physical abuse on the Afghanistan national women's team, it confirmed in a statement on Saturday.
2018-12-01 13:43:11 Read More

Vinesh, Sakshi end season with National titles

Vinesh Phogat capped a highly successful season by grabbing the 57kg national title while Sakshi Malik ended a terrible year by emerging champion in the 62kg at the Senior National Wrestling Championship on Saturday.
2018-12-01 13:38:59 Read More

Ranji: Panchal hits ton as Gujarat thrash Mumbai by nine wickets

Skipper Priyank Panchal stuck a blistering hundred as Gujarat stunned hosts Mumbai by nine wickets in their Elite Group A Ranji Trophy game here on Saturday.
2018-12-01 13:31:30 Read More

Ahead of Belgium 'pre-quarters', Harendra urges to 'bury the past'

A day before India take on Belgium in a Pool C match, Hockey India coach Harendra Singh said that Indian team has set a trademark of attacking hockey on which it won't compromise noting that Belgium has good circle penetration in modern hockey. India's last match against Belgium was a 1-1 draw at the Champions Trophy.
2018-12-01 13:02:21 Read More

Aakash Chopra names India favourites to lift World Cup

Former India opener Aakash Chopra on Saturday named two-time champions India as favourites to lift the ICC Cricket World Cup next year in England. India begin their campaign on June 5 against South Africa.
2018-12-01 12:50:29 Read More

I-League: Minerva score late to beat Arrows 1-0

Defending champions Minerva Punjab FC struck a late goal to beat Indian Arrows by a solitary goal in an I-League match at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium he on Saturday.
2018-12-01 12:26:05 Read More

2nd Test: Windies stumble in spin trial after Mahmudullah ton

Bangladesh spinners took a firm grip on the second Test against West Indies after Mahmudullah Riyad struck a career best 136 to guide the hosts to 508 in the first innings in Dhaka on Saturday.
2018-12-01 11:56:20 Read More

Chinese snooker duo banned for match-fixing

An independent tribunal banned Chinese snooker players Yu Delu and Cao Yupeng for match-fixing. Yu, 31, won't play for 10 years and nine months and Cao, 28, for six years although three-and-a-half years of his punishment are suspended because he expressed "true remorse". Snooker has a massive following in China, a 4,000-seat arena is being built in central China.
2018-12-01 11:41:08 Read More

Playing in Australia suits my game: Murali Vijay

Brushing off any disappointment from being dropped midway through the England Test series, India opener Murali Vijay said he will fancy his chances on the bouncier Australian wickets, which favour his backfoot game. "It was good to get some practice hitting over the boundary. I just took my chances and it came my way," he said.
2018-12-01 08:57:17 Read More

Easier for India to win gold in this World Cup: Former coach Jose Brasa

Impressed with Indian hockey's revival in the last decade, former coach Jose Brasa says the ongoing men's World Cup is the country's best chance to win the trophy and end a 43-year wait.
2018-12-01 08:26:19 Read More

Murali Vijay finishes tour game with hundred

Murali Vijay struck a confident hundred while K L Rahul scored a half-century in the warm-up game against Cricket Australia XI, easing off any worries in the Indian dressing room in their final outing before the first Test.
2018-12-01 08:10:26 Read More

Current Indian attack is one of the best, says Geoff Lawson

Former fast bowler Geoff Lawson believes the current Indian attack is one the best he has seen in a long time and will challenge the Australian batsmen in the four-Test series.
2018-12-01 07:09:56 Read More

I see this as 'significant chance' for India, says Steve Waugh

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh says the upcoming four-match rubber is a "significant chance" for India to win their first Test series Down Under. The series begins with the first Test in Adelaide on December 6.
2018-12-01 07:01:38 Read More

I see this as 'significant chance' for India, says Steve Waugh

Hockey World Cup: Belgium test awaits India after SA demolition

Their World Cup campaign off to a bright start, India will be optimistic of clearing a stern test awaiting them Sunday in the form of world number three Belgium, to guarantee a direct entry into the quarterfinals.
2018-12-01 06:31:25 Read More

Raninder Singh becomes first Indian to be elected ISSF's vice-president

Raninder Singh has become the first Indian to be elected one of the four vice-presidents of the International Shooting Sport Federation. The 51-year-old Raninder also heads the National Rifle Association of India.
2018-12-01 05:15:28 Read More

Olympic medallists Sushil Kumar, Sakshi Malik put in Grade 'B'

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Pooja Dhanda have been offered Grade 'A' contract with a top pay bracket of Rs 30 lakh, while two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar and Rio Games bronze winner Sakshi Malik have been placed in Grade 'B' with a financial support of Rs 20 lakh each annually.
2018-12-01 04:48:16 Read More

Buoyant Spurs aim to end Arsenal's unbeaten run

Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks has warned Arsenal that his side are in the perfect form to end their bitter rivals' 18-match unbeaten run on Sunday.
2018-12-01 04:36:43 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Time to shave for the Irish!

â€‹â€‹â€‹As part of the annual event men don't shave off their moustache in the month of November and it is from here that the campaign gets its name. There is a Movember foundation also and their goal is to 'stop men dying too young'.
2018-12-01 04:29:09 Read More

Jose Mourinho expects difficult January transfer window

Jose Mourinho fears Manchester United will be unable to make major signings in January because their rivals no longer need to sell to them.
2018-12-01 04:26:00 Read More

Hockey World Cup: Time to kill? Players turn tourists in Odisha

With the championship spread over 19 days and the break between matches stretching to as many as six days in some cases, teams have drawn up plans to beat the monotony. It includes soaking in the sun at the nearby luxury beach resorts, teeing off at golf courses and shopping.
2018-12-01 04:03:09 Read More

Pep Guardiola admits FIFA plan will change Manchester City's transfer policy

Pep Guardiola says FIFA proposals designed to limit the number of players allowed to be loaned out to rival clubs will seriously alter Manchester City's business model.
2018-12-01 03:57:44 Read More

Deontay Wilder vows to knock out Tyson Fury at heavyweight title weigh-in

Deontay Wilder, weighing in at 212.5 pounds for his WBC heavyweight world title defense against Tyson Fury on Friday, vowed to knock out the British challenger.
2018-12-01 03:48:49 Read More

Zinedine Zidane will be managing again soon, says son Enzo Fernandez

Zinedine Zidane's son Enzo Fernandez believes the former Real Madrid coach will return to management soon. Frenchman Zidane led Madrid to an unprecedented three consecutive Champions League titles (2016-18) as well as winning La Liga (2017) before surprisingly walking away in May.
2018-12-01 03:34:43 Read More

Marouane Fellaini is no Maradona but he gets the goals, says Jose Mourinho

Marouane Fellaini is no Maradona but he scores important goals and deserves plenty of credit, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said on Friday in a strong tribute to his big Belgian midfielder.
2018-12-01 03:26:48 Read More

Force India name disappears from Formula One

The Force India name will disappear from Formula One next season, after 11 years of competition, with the British-based team entered as Racing Point F1 on a list published by the governing FIA on Friday.
2018-12-01 03:15:46 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (December 1) that comprise the action from Men's Hockey World Cup and English Premier League.
2018-11-30 18:45:00 Read More

Shooting's highest honour for Abhinav Bindra, first for an Indian

Ace Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra won the coveted ISSF Blue Cross on Friday. The Blue Cross is the highest recognition conferred for outstanding contribution to the sport of shooting and honours distinguished members of the international shooting fraternity. Bindra won an Olympic gold (2008), a World Championship gold (2006), 7 Commonwealth Games medals and 3 Asian Games medals.
2018-11-30 12:00:38 Read More

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02 April 2020

Sports News For The Year 2018 and Month Dec

Spo Sports News For The Year 2018 and Month Dec

Big sports events today

Master class: D Gukesh gets tips from Viswanathan Anand

Punjab beat Bengal to win CK Nayudu Trophy

Mithali Raj may call it quits from T20 Internationals

Indian Arrows stun Minerva to notch-up fifth win in I-League

Injured boxer Manoj Kumar accuses SAI of non-cooperation

Gritty Saurashtra battle hard to spice up Ranji Trophy final

Sri Lanka sack captain Chandimal for South Africa Tests

Jose Mourinho avoids jail but hit by fine for tax fraud in Spain

Excited to test NZ's bench strength in T20I series against India: Williamson

When Rohit Sharma tried to 'troll' Yuzvendra Chahal

Sarfraz to captain Pakistan at World Cup, says PCB chief

Finger spinners need to reinvent to remain relevant in ODIs: Harbhajan

Kohli reminds me of Richards and Imran Khan: Shastri

Rishabh Pant is an asset for the team: Shikhar Dhawan

Matter of pride to achieve so many firsts: Manika

Time for Pant to make strong case in New Zealand T20s

Football greats Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Tevez celebrate their birthdays

Football greats Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Tevez celebrate their birthdays

Second time ever: Two double tons by one player in same match!

World Cup: Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav confirmed at No. 4 and No. 6?

Live 3rd Test Day 4: Australia five down in chase of 399

Rio one of my greatest moments, even though I lost in final: Sindhu

2018 - the Year of King Virat Kohli

Jasprit Bumrah sets new record for Indian bowlers

IPL ideal platform for bowlers before World Cup: Dhoni

Live Cricket Score, India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 4

Big sports events today

Don't criticise individual preferences, says MS Dhoni

Pakistan coach punished for dissent after controversial decision

Jasprit Bumrah will become best bowler in the world: Michael Clarke

PBL 4: Sourabh, Kirsty guide Ahmedabad to 4-3 win over Bengaluru

I-League: Real Kashmir climb top of table after 1-1 draw vs East Bengal

'I missed the century': Mayank Agarwal to his coach

We are no longer considered an underdog: Rani Rampal

1st Test: Elgar, Amla guide South Africa to victory against Pakistan

Saga of missed chances continues to hurt Indian hockey in 2018

Ranji experience helped me to reverse swing, says Bumrah

Paine invites Pant to play BBL, says 'Dhoni is back'

Need to bat like Pujara, Kohli in second innings, says Cummins

Big sports events today

Asian Cup: India hold Oman to goalless draw in closed door warm-up game

Tanongsak, Rituparna guide North Eastern Warriors to first win in PBL 4

1st Test: Olivier strikes again as Pakistan collapse at Centurion

Pro Kabaddi: Bengaluru top Zone B, seal Qualifier 1 clash against Gujarat

Bangladesh lifts Steve Smith's Twenty20 tournament ban

Pujara's slow innings may cost India Melbourne Test: Ponting

National trials: Manu Bhaker wins women and junior 10m air pistol

Shubhankar Sharma the star of stellar 2018 for Indian golf

Modric beats Djokovic to win Balkan Athlete of the Year

India need to win overseas but have lot of ground to cover: Viv Richards

Serena Williams hails rule changes to protect mothers in tennis

AFC Asian Cup: Constantine announces 23-member India squad

All three results possible in Melbourne Test, says Finch

Best of 2018: The big sports stars who retired

Don't need to silence anyone when I play intl cricket: Pujara

On a different track, I could have scored 140-150, says Pujara

From Latham's Wellington epic to Cook's majestic exit

Liverpool open up six-point lead as Manchester City lose again at Leicester

'If Rohit hits a 6, I'll pick Mumbai Indians': Paine's on-field banter

3rd Test: Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli put India in command at MCG

Eden Hazard hits Chelsea hundred in win at Watford

New Zealand take control vs Sri Lanka on Day 2

Smith turned blind eye to ball-tampering plan: Lehmann

Best of 2018: The highs and lows of international football

Ozil's namesake gets birthday gift from Arsenal star

Live 3rd Test Day 2: Nathan Lyon gets rid of Ajinkya Rahane

Pujara goes past Ganguly, equals Laxman with 17th Test century

I-League clubs gear up for major fight with AIFF

Oz commentator's canteen staff jibe at Agarwal riles fans

Kept reminding myself there is a plan: Mayank Agarwal

Saina, Sindhu, Marin train guns on tough scheduling

Live Cricket Score, India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 2

Big sports events today

EPL: Man City's title bid hit by shock defeat at Leicester

Pogba strikes twice as Man Utd win on Solskjaer home debut

Ponting 'shocked' by interviews of Smith and Bancroft

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Sports News For The Year 2018 and Month Dec