Sports News For The Year 2018 and Month Sep

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Sports News For The Year 2018 and Month Sep

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Are Manchester United and Jose Mourinho nearing end of the road?

Manchester United are a club in crisis and Jose Mourinho is seemingly powerless to prevent a slide into mid-table mediocrity for the 20-time English champions.
2018-09-30 05:28:02 Read More

MS Dhoni needs to step up as a batsman: Venkatesh Prasad

While praising the Indian team for their Asia Cup title triumph, former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad also pointed out the need for former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to come good with the bat as he didn't exactly set the Asia Cup on fire with his batting but his smart glovework and strategic interventions were for everyone to see.
2018-09-30 04:52:57 Read More

'I lost three matches and didn't play poorly' says frustrated Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods said that he "didn't play poorly" on Saturday, despite sliding to his third straight defeat of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National as Europe grabbed a 10-6 lead to take into the singles.
2018-09-30 04:39:38 Read More

Ernesto Valverde accepts blame for Barcelona defeat after Messi rested

Ernesto Valverde admitted his gamble to rest Lionel Messi backfired on Saturday as Barcelona drew 1-1 at home to Athletic Bilbao to make it three games without a victory.
2018-09-30 04:27:25 Read More

'Extraordinary' Ronaldo helps Juventus stretch perfect start with Napoli win

Mario Mandzukic scored in each half as Juventus came from behind to beat ten-man Napoli 3-1 and open up a six-point lead on Carlo Ancelotti's side at the top of the Serie A table.
2018-09-30 04:18:16 Read More

Guardiola believes City could be improving on champion form

Pep Guardiola reckons Manchester City may be playing at an even higher level than the one they achieved in winning the Premier League title in record-breaking style last season.
2018-09-30 04:06:04 Read More

I preferred the European way: Javier Saviola

Javier Saviola sinks his teeth into a samosa, not quite knowing what the snack entails. He nods appreciatively but when told what havoc they can cause to waistlines, he guffaws with his mouth full.
2018-09-30 03:59:52 Read More

Perfect PSG brush aside Nice to equal 82-year-old Ligue 1 record

Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a 3-0 victory at Nice on Saturday to equal the record of victories from the start of a French top division season.
2018-09-30 03:47:55 Read More

Super sub Daniel Sturridge salvages Liverpool's unbeaten run at Chelsea

Jurgen Klopp praised Daniel Sturridge's ability to make a difference off the bench after his sensational strike a minute from time preserved Liverpool's unbeaten start to the Premier League in a 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Saturday.
2018-09-30 03:34:31 Read More

Mayank, Siraj earn maiden call-ups for West Indies Tests

After scoring tonnes of runs in domestic cricket last season, and then for India A in all forms of the game, opener Mayank Agarwal was finally selected for the 2-Test series against West Indies. He was included at the expense of Shikhar Dhawan. Hyderabad pacer Mohammad Siraj too earned a place in the Indian side thanks to his performance for India A.
2018-09-30 03:29:56 Read More

Rohit Sharma's captaincy helps India take assured steps towards 2019 World Cup

Rohit Sharma has inspired confidence and provided stability in the team. This from a man who was overlooked in the last six Tests - despite having the highest grade of central contract - is commendable to say the least. Is he ready for the top post? "Now that we have won, I must be ready. Whenever the opportunity comes, I'll be ready,” he says.
2018-09-30 03:06:32 Read More

Yuvraj Wadhwani downs Pakistan rival to win U-13 squash title

For two years in succession, Mumbai’s Yuvraj Wadhwani had narrowly missed out on winning the U-13 boys’ title at the Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships.
2018-09-30 02:51:41 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (September 30) that comprise the action from the Archery World Cup Final in which Deepika Kumari will be up against Lei Chien-Yin in the women's recurve quarterfinals.
2018-09-29 18:45:00 Read More

Pankaj Advani settles for bronze in Asian Snooker Tour

Nineteen-time world champion Pankaj Advani settled for a bronze medal in the Asian 10-red Snooker after losing to Ireland's Brendan O'Donoghue 5-0 in the semifinal on Saturday.
2018-09-29 17:39:16 Read More

EPL: Sterling stars as Man City beat Brighton

Raheem Sterling demonstrated why manager Pep Guardiola believes he is playing the best football of his Manchester City career as the defending champions went top of the Premier League, temporarily at least, following a 2-0 win over Brighton on Saturday.
2018-09-29 17:27:44 Read More

ATK suffer 0-2 loss against Kerala Blasters in ISL 5 opener

Former champions ATK suffered a 0-2 defeat to two-time runners-up Kerala Blasters in the opening match of the fifth Indian Super League (ISL) at the Salt Lake Stadium here Saturday.
2018-09-29 17:14:41 Read More

Abhishek Verma bags two medals in Archery World Cup Final

India's Abhishek Verma clinched a silver in the compound mixed team event a bronze in the individual category on the opening day of the Archery World Cup Finals in Samsun, Turkey on Saturday. Verma is the first Indian compound archer to have won a medal at World Cup Final appearance in which he bagged a silver in 2015.
2018-09-29 16:09:28 Read More

Man United lose 1-3 to West Ham to deepen Mourinho woes

Manchester United kicked off eight points behind leaders Liverpool,already look out of the Premier League title race.West Ham had only won one of their previous 19 Premier League matches against United but an early strike from Felipe Anderson and Victor Lindelof own goal shortly before half-time left the disjointed visitors with a mountain to climb.
2018-09-29 13:45:43 Read More

Let's not lie, my goal was better than Salah's, says Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo believes the overhead bicycle kick he scored for Real Madrid against his current club Juventus last season was better than Mohamed Salah's which won the FIFA goal of the year award.
2018-09-29 12:35:30 Read More

Korea game will be most challenging 90 minutes for my players: India U-16 coach

India coach Bibiano Fernandes said on Saturday the AFC U-16 Championship quarterfinal against South Korea will be the most challenging 90 minutes of his players' careers, overcoming which, will give them a ticket to the U-17 World Cup.
2018-09-29 12:18:35 Read More

Lewis Hamilton on top in final Russian GP practice

Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton limbered up for what could be his 80th pole position by lapping fastest for Mercedes in final practice for the Russian Grand Prix on Saturday.
2018-09-29 10:57:24 Read More

Margarita Gasparyan claims Tashkent Open title

Russia's Margarita Gasparyan beat 17-year-old Anastasia Potapova in the Tashkent Open final on Saturday in the latest step towards reigniting a career stalled by injury.
2018-09-29 10:48:32 Read More

Updated DLS System to come into effect from September 30: ICC

The ICC on Saturday announced updated versions of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) System and its Code of Conduct, which will come to effect from September 30.
2018-09-29 10:44:51 Read More

Jadeja has proved himself in limited chances of Asia Cup, says Rohit

Rohit said Jadeja showed his burning desire to make a strong comeback and grabbed the opportunity with both hands after being sidelined from white ball cricket for close to 15 months.
2018-09-29 08:00:16 Read More

When it comes to calmness, I am similar to Dhoni: Rohit Sharma

Coach Ravi Shastri has praised Rohit's calm demeanour during their victorious Asia Cup campaign, a trait that he has picked up from his illustrious predecessor.
2018-09-29 07:44:45 Read More

Will be ready for captaincy when opportunity comes: Rohit Sharma

There are challenges of a stand-in captain, Rohit Sharma admitted, adding that the main objective is to allow players to play freely without thinking about their places in the team.
2018-09-29 07:17:24 Read More

Rohit's calming influence reflected in his captaincy, says Shastri

"Rohit was a calming influence and it showed in his captaincy. To keep his intensity going even after the start they (Bangladesh) had, showed he was really cool in every aspect of captaincy," Ravi Shastri said after India retained the Asia Cup title.
2018-09-29 06:39:42 Read More

Comeback man Kedar Jadhav again down with hamstring problem

Injuries continue to haunt all-rounder Kedar Jadhav as he is again down with a hamstring strain suffered while batting during India's successful chase in the final of the Asia Cup against Bangladesh.
2018-09-29 06:30:23 Read More

MS Dhoni completes 800 dismissals in international cricket

Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the first Asian wicket-keeper to register 800 dismissals in international cricket.
2018-09-29 05:33:36 Read More

Motivate yourselves, Jose Mourinho urges under-performing Manchester United

Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United have been found wanting for motivation in a difficult start to the season, but is expecting a big response from his side in Saturday's visit to West Ham.
2018-09-29 05:01:17 Read More

Ronaldo lawyers to sue Der Spiegel over 'illegal' report

Lawyers for Cristiano Ronaldo said on Friday they would sue German magazine Der Spiegel after it published "blatantly illegal" accusations by an American woman who alleges she was raped by the Portuguese soccer star in 2009.
2018-09-29 04:22:24 Read More

Prithvi Shaw set to make Test debut against West Indies

Prithvi Shaw will walk out to open the innings for India with Karnataka batsman KL Rahul, who - by way of a personal score 149 and a 204-run partnership with wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant in the fifth Test against England - gets to retain his place in the squad.
2018-09-29 04:18:01 Read More

Real Madrid playing more as a team post Ronaldo: Koke

Atletico Madrid will have a chance to match Valencia’s La Liga record of the longest unbeaten streak of six matches at Real’s home — created way back in the 1940s — when the Madrid Derby kicks off at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.
2018-09-29 04:05:54 Read More

ICC instructs manufacturers to make a white ball that lasts 50 overs

ICC CEO David Richardson said that there is very little scope of going back to playing with just one ball but mentioned that ball manufacturers have been asked to work on the quality of the balls.
2018-09-29 04:05:07 Read More

Launch One-day tourney for women: Sachin Tendulkar

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has urged the authorities to launch a tournament like the Times Shield, which would provide immense exposure to India's women cricketers.
2018-09-29 03:57:45 Read More

Best fighters come from the slums: Mike Tyson

It was close to three hours since the press conference was supposed to have begun. In most cases, reporters and photographers would have taken off in a huff.
2018-09-29 03:40:25 Read More

Deepika Kumari, Abhishek Verma eye World Cup glory

Deepika Kumari, who returned empty-handed from the Asian Games, will look to redeem herself with a podium finish in the season-ending archery World Cup Final in Samsun, Turkey.
2018-09-29 02:57:37 Read More

The monkey is off my back: M Sreeshankar

Half-an-hour before the long jump event at National Open Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, Sreeshankar M was unsure of his participation.
2018-09-29 02:45:15 Read More

India beat Bangladesh by 3 wickets to win seventh Asia Cup title

India made heavy weather of a modest target before prevailing in a nerve-shredding final against Bangladesh by three wickets to defend their Asia Cup title on Friday. Chasing 223 for win, India's fancied top order let the team down but a hamstrung Kedar Jadhav's all-round brilliance helped them win their seventh continental title off the final delivery of the contest.
2018-09-29 02:16:03 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (September 29) that comprise the first match of the Indian Super League 2018 between ATK vs Kerala Blasters while ​archer Abhishek Verma will be in action at the World Cup Final.
2018-09-28 19:00:00 Read More

Dhoni surpasses Sehwag on ODI runs list against Bangladesh

India's limited-overs wicket-keeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Friday added another feather to his illustrious cap as he surpassed former India batsman Virender Sehwag on the list of Indian batsmen with most ODI runs against Bangladesh.
2018-09-28 17:30:10 Read More

Europe lead USA 5-3 after first day of Ryder Cup

Ryder Cup veterans Sergio Garcia and Ian Poulter starred as Europe claimed a history-making foursomes whitewash in a stunning fightback to seize a 5-3 lead over the United States on Friday.
2018-09-28 17:11:54 Read More

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gambhir hits superb 151 as Delhi crush Kerala by 165 runs

Veteran Gautam Gambhir continued his dream run in the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a career-best 151 off 104 balls as Delhi made short work of Kerala, winning the Group B encounter by a whopping 165-run margin on Friday.
2018-09-28 16:53:10 Read More

Pankaj Advani confirms medal on Asian Snooker Tour

Nineteen-time world champion Pankaj Advani continued his fine form in the first leg of the Asian 10-red Snooker by storming into the semifinals on Friday.
2018-09-28 16:16:19 Read More

All good fighters come out of slums: Mike Tyson

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, who in his prime was famously promoted as the baddest man on the planet, said here on Friday that all good fighters have come out of the slums, including him.
2018-09-28 16:04:28 Read More

Mirabai Chanu shifts focus to 2019 after injury-hit season

Reigning world champion Mirabai Chanu was on a roll earlier this year, lifting a total of 196kg en route to gold at 2018 CWG. This was a commendable two-kg improvement on the effort that had landed her yellow metal at 2017 World C'ships in USA.
2018-09-28 15:57:39 Read More

Hamilton sets the pace in Russian practice

Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton led the way as Mercedes ended the first day of Russian Grand Prix practice with a dominant one-two on the timesheets while Ferrari struggled.
2018-09-28 14:31:06 Read More

Kevin de Bruyne closing in on City return, says Guardiola

Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne will resume training shortly as he enters the last phase of his recovery from a knee injury that has kept him out of action since August, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.
2018-09-28 14:22:37 Read More

Patience key as Australia seek to end Asian woes: Paine

Australian captain Tim Paine Friday said his team will need to show more patience in their two-match Test series against Pakistan in a bid to better a terrible record against Asian sides.
2018-09-28 14:16:57 Read More

Diego Costa in 'fantastic form' for Madrid derby, insists Simeone

Diego Simeone has pledged his full support to Diego Costa, despite the Atletico Madrid striker's La Liga drought ahead of Saturday's derby against Real Madrid.
2018-09-28 14:11:03 Read More

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Mary Kom to lead Indian challenge at AIBA Women's World Championship

Five-time champion MC Mary Kom (48kg) will be the spearhead of a 10-strong Indian team named on Friday for the AIBA women's World Boxing Championships, scheduled to be held here from November 15 to 24.
2018-09-28 14:08:59 Read More

Lifting 210 kg can ensure medal in any world level competition: Mirabai

World champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu Friday said that if she can lift up to 210 kg, she would be able to win medals in any world level competition.
2018-09-28 13:35:37 Read More

Sam Curran given England Test contract for first time

Surrey all-rounder Sam Curran has been given a central Test contracts for 2018-19 by the England and Wales Cricket Board.
2018-09-28 13:18:04 Read More

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan undergoes surgery in Dhaka

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan said on Friday he underwent surgery on his injured finger shortly after he returned home from the United Arab Emirates, leaving his Asia Cup mission incomplete.
2018-09-28 13:16:29 Read More

Gymnasts left stumped by SAI's selection criteria for World Championship

Indian gymnasts appearing for the trial for the 48th Artistic World Championship have been left stumped by the SAI's directive that they will have to perform the all-around routine instead of their individual events for selection.
2018-09-28 13:04:53 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar will remain part of Kerala Blasters: James

Kerala Blasters and Sachin Tendulkar may have parted ways but the cricket legend will always remain an intrinsic part of the club, coach David James said Friday.
2018-09-28 12:55:22 Read More

Woods slumps to defeat on Ryder Cup return

Tiger Woods made a subdued start to his first Ryder Cup in six years as he and partner Patrick Reed squandered a two-hole lead to lose three and one to Europeans Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood at Le Golf National on Friday.
2018-09-28 12:44:45 Read More

German FA boss rekindles war of words with Mesut Ozil

The president of the German Football Association (DFB) on Friday rekindled his war of words with Mesut Ozil by criticising the Arsenal midfielder for refusing to meet with Germany head coach Joachim Loew this week.
2018-09-28 12:39:08 Read More

Big names of world cricket to feature in 2nd T10 League

Chris Gayle, Zaheer Khan, Lasith Malinga, Morne Morkel and Rashid Khan are some of the big names of world cricket that will feature in the second edition of the T10 League to be played in Sharjah from November 23 to December 2.
2018-09-28 12:18:43 Read More

IND v BAN Live: Bangladesh struggle as Das falls

Get live score updates & scorecard of the Asia Cup 2018 final between India vs Bangladesh on Times of India
2018-09-28 11:45:42 Read More

Korea Open: Saina loses to Okuhara in quarterfinals

Saina Nehwal went down fighting against former world champion Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in the quarterfinals to draw curtains on India's campaign at the Korea Open World Tour Super 500 tournament on Friday.
2018-09-28 11:38:37 Read More

Asia Cup Final Live Blog: India vs Bangladesh

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2018-09-28 10:13:33 Read More

Commercials have killed beauty of the excitement around rivalries: Mortaza

"This tension between India-Bangladesh is created because of a few advertisements. Nobody wants that his country to belittled. Otherwise, it's a gentleman's game. Yes, there have been incidents on the ground, but I don't think that creates tension," Mashrafe Mortaza clarified.
2018-09-28 08:44:36 Read More

Asia Cup: When Sachin Tendulkar completed his 'century of centuries'

Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar was on a prolonged search for the highly anticipated "Century of Centuries" when India began their Asia Cup 2012 campaign.
2018-09-28 07:56:06 Read More

Asia Cup: India vs Bangladesh key players to watch out for

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2018-09-28 07:29:26 Read More

Asia Cup: Top five highest scores in India vs Bangladesh matches

Ahead of the India-Bangladesh final clash, here's a look at the top five highest scores in the Asia Cup in the ODI format.
2018-09-28 04:58:56 Read More

We need to improve our batting and bowling: Mashrafe Mortaza

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza says his injury-struck side will have to improve considerably in all departments to challenge India in the Asia Cup final on Friday.
2018-09-27 07:12:41 Read More

Asia Cup Final: India ready to tame depleted Bangladesh

India will be aiming to reassert their continental supremacy while an injury-hit Bangladesh will hope to shrug off stage fright when the two sides square off in the grand finale of the Asia Cup on Friday.
2018-09-27 06:59:41 Read More

Real Madrid blown apart by relentless Sevilla

Real Madrid crashed and burned in a 3-0 defeat at a rampant Sevilla on Wednesday, losing for the first time in La Liga under coach Julen Lopetegui and missing the chance to capitalise on Barcelona's shock 2-1 defeat at Leganes.
2018-09-27 05:59:52 Read More

Lewis Hamilton seeks to tighten title grip with fifth consecutive Russia win

Defending champions Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes will seek to tighten their grip on this year's Formula One world championship with a fifth triumph in five years at the Russian Grand Prix.
2018-09-27 05:53:55 Read More

Big sports events today

Big sports events lined up for Thursday (September 27) that comprise the action from Korea Open in which Saina Nehwal will be up against Kim Ga-eun of Korea in pre-quarterfinals.
2018-09-27 05:40:10 Read More

Seven-up Dortmund keep heat on Bayern Munich

Teenager Achraf Hakimi scored on debut as Borussia Dortmund waltzed to a 7-0 win over Nuremberg on Wednesday to keep the heat on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.
2018-09-27 05:23:33 Read More

'Just one of the guys': Jonathan Trott bows out with Warwickshire win

Former England batsman Jonathan Trott helped Warwickshire beat Kent to claim the Second Division County Championship title on Wednesday in his final match before retiring from first-class cricket.
2018-09-27 05:12:09 Read More

WATCH: Mashrafe Mortaza's stunning catch to dismiss Shoaib Malik

Captain Mashrafe Mortaza took a stunning catch at mid-wicket to pave victory for Bangladesh in their Asia Cup clash against Pakistan on Wednesday.
2018-09-27 04:59:39 Read More

Gerard Pique mistake helps lowly Leganes shock Barcelona

Gerard Pique made the mistake and Ernesto Valverde will take his share of the blame after Barcelona slipped to their first defeat of the season against Leganes on Wednesday.
2018-09-27 04:46:13 Read More

Super sub Eden Hazard dumps Liverpool out of League Cup

Chelsea assistant manager Gianfranco Zola hailed Eden Hazard as one of the world's best after the Belgian's spectacular winner sent the Blues into the last 16 of the League Cup at Liverpool's expense with a 2-1 victory at Anfield.
2018-09-27 04:38:50 Read More

Controversy over escorts for Para Asian Games

The Para Asian Games in Jakarta are a little over a week away but the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), the national body entrusted with the task of sending the Indian contingent to para multi-sport events, is grappling with major problems.
2018-09-27 04:10:28 Read More

WADA to make ICC non-compliant?

According to a recent communication by the WADA, the anti-doping body has informed ICC that it would be forced to recommend ICC's non-compliance of the WADA Code to its executive committee if it fails to get the BCCI on board.
2018-09-27 04:01:14 Read More

Our performance a warning for World Cup teams, says Afghanistan captain

Moments after the tie with India on Tuesday night, Asghar Afghan made an audacious claim: "We would have definitely been in the final had we played all our matches in Dubai. Nobody knows the conditions in Dubai better than us. We were unlucky that we played in Abu Dhabi and we didn't finish off two close matches."
2018-09-27 03:46:52 Read More

Hazlewood, Marsh named Australia's joint Test vice-captains

Paceman Josh Hazlewood and all-rounder Mitch Marsh were named joint vice-captains of the Australia Test team on Thursday under a new leadership structure installed in the wake of this year's ball-tampering scandal.
2018-09-27 03:43:54 Read More

Rahul to be backup opener for Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan

Eyebrows were raised when KL Rahul didn't get a go in the first four matches in the tournament despite regular captain Virat Kohli's absence. Rahul got a hit at the top of the order only when Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan opted to rest.
2018-09-27 03:31:44 Read More

Cricket 'has no boundaries' for India-Pakistan superfan friends

Their governments might not be ready for talks, but that did not stop Pakistan's Mohammad Basheer opening his heart, and his wallet, to ensure India's most recognised cricket fan Sudhir Kumar could be at the Asia Cup.
2018-09-27 03:01:16 Read More

Bangladesh stun Pakistan to set up Asia Cup final date with India

Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 37 runs in the last Super Four game in Dubai. Bangladesh rode on a fighting 99 by Mushfiqur Rahim to score 239 all out in 49.5 overs before restricting Pakistan to 202-9 in 50 overs. They will now play defending champions India in the final on Friday​.
2018-09-26 19:56:18 Read More

Fitness test for Ishant, Ashwin; Test squad selection postponed

Injured senior speedster Ishant Sharma and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will undergo a fitness test on Saturday before the selectors take a final call on their availability for the upcoming two-Test series against the West Indies starting October 4.
2018-09-26 14:51:42 Read More

In a first, full-time foreign coach to be hired for junior players

Indian table tennis will soon have the services of a full-time foreign coach each for senior and junior teams, an unprecedented move aiming to build on the historic gains made this year.
2018-09-26 12:53:34 Read More

Saina Nehwal storms into Korea Open pre-quarterfinals

Saina Nehwal emerged as the lone Indian survivor at the $600,000 Korea Open after reaching the pre-quarterfinals with a straight-game win over Korea's Kim Hyo Min at the BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament on Wednesday.
2018-09-26 12:44:56 Read More

Aditi Ashok pulls out of women's Indian Open

Former champion Aditi Ashok on Wednesday pulled out of the USD 500,000 Hero women's Indian Open golf tournament scheduled to be held from October 18 to 21 at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram.
2018-09-26 12:38:08 Read More

Sri Lanka drop 'scapegoat' skipper Mathews for England ODIs

Sri Lanka's sacked skipper Angelo Mathews was dropped Wednesday from the ODI and T20 squads against England after he accused the board of making him a scapegoat for the team's Asia Cup debacle.
2018-09-26 12:33:32 Read More

Furyk dampens Woods-Mickelson partnership speculation

American captain Jim Furyk has poured cold water on the idea that Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson could play together in the Ryder Cup this week after the two players got tongues wagging on Tuesday by suggesting it could happen.
2018-09-26 12:26:20 Read More

Russian athletics chief takes case to court over IAAF reinstatement

Russian athletics, emboldened by WADA's lifting of the three-year ban on Russia's anti-doping agency (RUSADA) has demanded to have its ban from track and field terminated, according to a letter seen by The Times.
2018-09-26 11:55:20 Read More

India U-16 take on Indonesia in pursuit of quarters berth at AFC C'ship

India's under-16 football team will take on Indonesia in its last group match in which a win or a draw would end a 16-year wait to make the quarterfinal of the ongoing AFC Championship on Thursday.
2018-09-26 11:49:50 Read More

Loew blocked from meeting Ozil at Arsenal training: Report

Germany head coach Joachim Loew was reportedly blocked from meeting Mesut Ozil at Arsenal's training ground on Monday to discuss the midfielder's fiery retirement from international duty.
2018-09-26 11:32:31 Read More

Sushil guided me after his loss at Asiad: Bajrang

Bajrang Punia has had a landmark 2018, winning the CWG and Asian Games gold in 65kg freestyle. In an interview with Timesofindia.com, he touches upon the various stages of his career while targeting the pinnacle of achievements - an Olympic gold.
2018-09-26 11:23:23 Read More

Manpreet replaces Sreejesh as captain for Asian Champions Trophy

India midfielder Manpreet Singh will take over the captaincy from PR Sreejesh in the Asian Champions Trophy in Muscat next month, marking the hockey team's first major tournament after the retirement of Sardar Singh.
2018-09-26 11:21:43 Read More

Live Cricket Score, Asia Cup 2018: Pakistan vs Bangladesh

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2018-09-26 10:47:55 Read More

Tie against India as good as a victory: Afghanistan captain

Tying a match with a team like India was equivalent to a memorable victory, Afghanistan captain Asgar Afghan said.
2018-09-26 09:15:33 Read More

Frustrating at times but can't sulk: Rahul on ODI career

"I know how I have to work on my game. Whatever position I get I have to make best use of it. It is disheartening and frustrating at times. But given the competition, nobody is a sure-shot," KL Rahul told reporters after the tie against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup on Tuesday.
2018-09-26 08:07:42 Read More

I shouldn't have taken the review: Rahul on unsuccessful DRS call

"Obviously, looking back at it, I felt like I shouldn't have taken the review but at that time, in the middle, I felt like maybe I was struck outside and I wanted to take that chance," KL Rahul told reporters in the post-match press conference on Tuesday.
2018-09-26 07:59:05 Read More

Pogba not to captain Manchester United again, Mourinho confirms

Paul Pogba has been stripped of the vice-captaincy of Manchester United by manager Jose Mourinho as tensions between United's star midfielder and manager continue to rise.
2018-09-26 07:28:31 Read More

Don't want to get fined: Dhoni takes roundabout dig at umpires

"There were a couple of run-outs, and a few things we can't talk about because I don't want to get fined for it," Mahendra Singh Dhoni said at the post-match presentation, his irritation quote palpable.
2018-09-26 06:16:09 Read More

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Pakistan needs to learn from Indian system: Shoaib Malik

"When you are in a building process, you need time. It's not a time to panic and change players. If you change a lot of players, newcomers will also need time. We have to see at India's system, how they develop their players. They are the best side in the world. You have to give confidence to the players that the management, the captain and selection committee have picked," Shoaib Malik opined.
2018-09-26 03:31:32 Read More

Our stories of struggle inspire the youngsters: Mohammad Nabi

"We struggled to help Afghanistan cricket rise from zero to Test status. I have been a witness to it for all 18 years," Mohammad Nabi told TOI a day after his team qualified for the Super Four of the Asia Cup.
2018-09-26 03:22:16 Read More

Badminton stars Saina, Kashyap to tie the knot in December

Badminton stars Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap are to tie the knot later this year. It has reliably learnt that the marriage will take place on December 16. It is planned to be a private affair with only about 100 people attending. The bigger festivities will unfold later that week with a grand reception slated for December 21.
2018-09-25 23:31:31 Read More

Asia Cup: India-Afghanistan match ends in thrilling tie

Dhoni's trusted lieutenant Ravindra Jadeja shepherded the lower-order with his 25 off 34 only to be holed out at deep mid-wicket off Rashid Khan, with a single needed off two balls, chasing 253. India were bowled out with one ball to spare.
2018-09-25 19:58:27 Read More

'Bowling karega ya bowler change karein': Dhoni to Kuldeep Yadav

Stand-in skipper MS Dhoni, who was leading the Indian team for the record 200th time in ODIs after nearly two years on Tuesday, came up with one of his stinging one-liner from behind the stumps that beat chinaman Kuldeep Yadav all ends up.
2018-09-25 19:57:19 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (September 26) that comprise the action from Korea Open Badminton in which Saina Nehwal will be up against KIM Hyo Min of Korea.
2018-09-25 19:00:00 Read More

Ailing Halep crashes to defeat against Cibulkova in Wuhan

World number one Simona Halep struggled to shake off the effects of a back injury before being beaten 6-0 7-5 by Slovak Dominika Cibulkova in the second round of the Wuhan Open on Tuesday.
2018-09-25 18:47:35 Read More

Pogba not to captain Man United again under Mourinho: Reports

Paul Pogba has been told by United manager Jose Mourinho he will never captain the club again while the Portuguese remains in charge, according to reports on Tuesday, as tensions between United's star midfielder and manager continue to rise.
2018-09-25 18:42:11 Read More

India's foreign TT coach Costantini quits after Asian Games high

Foreign table tennis coach Massimo Costantini has decided against renewing his contract with the Indian team citing personal reasons.
2018-09-25 18:21:45 Read More

Sharmila bags women's javelin throw gold at National Open Athletics

Railways athlete Sharmila Kumari produced the first upset in the 58th National Open athletics championships by pipping national record holder Annu Rani to the gold medal in the women's javelin throw on Tuesday.
2018-09-25 17:27:01 Read More

Andy Murray wins first round at Shenzhen after Zhang retires

Britain's former world number one Andy Murray was made to work up a serious sweat by unheralded Zhang Zhizhen at the ATP Shenzhen Open on Tuesday before the Chinese player retired at 6-3, 6-7 (3-7), 4-2.
2018-09-25 17:12:41 Read More

Enormity of victory not sunk in yet, says Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods said on Tuesday that he hasn't had the chance to "soak in" the significance of his first title since 2013 as he prepares for the Ryder Cup in France.
2018-09-25 16:33:03 Read More

Dhawan's form in focus as selectors pick squad for WI Tests

Shikhar Dhawan's poor technique in testing conditions along with the fitness status of Ishant Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin will come up for discussion when the selectors pick the Indian team for the two-Test series against the West Indies on Wednesday.
2018-09-25 16:25:35 Read More

Indian women crush Sri Lanka by 51 runs to win T20 series 4-0

Indian women ended their tour of Sri Lanka in style with a comprehensive 51-run win against the hosts in the fifth and final T20 International on Tuesday.
2018-09-25 16:23:32 Read More

Erring state units of BCCI could be hauled up for contempt of court

Will the non-complaint states of the BCCI be hauled up for contempt of court? The CoA is miffed with the attitude of some of the state units and therefore it is likely that the states may have to face ire of the Supreme Court appointed committee.
2018-09-25 15:51:09 Read More

Shahzad slams century against India, equals Afridi's unique record

Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Shahzad achieved a rare feat as he equalled Pakistan's Shahid Afridi unique record - when a batsman has scored an ODI hundred in lowest team scores - of slamming a ton when the team's total was just 131 on the board. The 30-year-old batsman took 88 balls to reach his 5th ODI century
2018-09-25 15:05:17 Read More

Vijay Hazare: Indrajith ton in vain as TN lose by 8 runs

Skipper Baba Indrajith's superb knock of 101 went in vain as Tamil Nadu went down to Jharkhand by eight runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 'C' league on Tuesday.
2018-09-25 13:52:53 Read More

I knew I wasn't playing Davis doubles even before the draw: Balaji

When Tamil Nadu tennis doubles specialist Sriram Balaji was called up for India's Davis Cup tie against Serbia, it led to a lot of criticism. Many thought that higher-ranked Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Purav Raja should have been called up instead.
2018-09-25 12:59:32 Read More

Lack of Communication cost Aditi Ashok the Arjuna award: WGAI

Lack of communication between the governing bodies of golf has led to a "deserving" Aditi Ashok missing out on the Arjuna award, the Women's Golf Association claimed on Tuesday.
2018-09-25 12:51:16 Read More

Virat Kohli, Mirabai Chanu bask in Khel Ratna glory

Ace cricketer Virat Kohli sent the shutterbugs into a clicking frenzy as he received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, sharing the country's highest sporting honour with diminutive weightlifting world champion Mirabai Chanu.
2018-09-25 12:23:54 Read More

Dhoni leads India after almost two years, his 200th ODI as captain

MS Dhoni has been given the captaincy of the Indian cricket team after almost two years. Rohit Sharma, who is leading the side in the absence of regular skipper Virat Kohli, has been rested for this match along with Shikhar Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal.
2018-09-25 11:39:42 Read More

India's youth teams capable of achieving bigger things: Chhetri

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri is highly impressed with the country's U-16 and U-20 sides, who have punched above their weight in recent times, and said they are capable of achieving bigger things in the future.
2018-09-25 10:34:24 Read More

Asia Cup Live: India vs Afghanistan

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2018-09-25 09:29:54 Read More

Ajay Jayaram fails to enter Korea Open main draw

Ajay Jayaram failed to enter the main draw as Indian shuttlers struggled in the qualification stages of the USD 600,000 Korea Open World Tour Super 500 tournament on Tuesday.
2018-09-25 09:08:36 Read More

Wozniacki, Kerber off to fast start at Wuhan Open

World number two Caroline Wozniacki and Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber eased through their opening matches at the Wuhan Open in China on Tuesday.
2018-09-25 07:55:29 Read More

'India a cut above the rest in Asia Cup'

As the Asia Cup moved towards its business end in the UAE and now awaits to know who will face India in the final, Rohit Sharma & Co have progressed in a way that they look almost unbeatable.
2018-09-25 07:44:11 Read More

No praise too high for brilliant Bumrah: Laxman

Barring a few stutters in their opening match against Hong Kong, India have been nothing short of clinical at the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai.
2018-09-25 06:19:20 Read More

'India should try and bat first for a change'

India have won their last three games at the ongoing Asia Cup while chasing, and according to former India legspinner L Sivaramakrishnan, Rohit Sharma & Co will like to take first strike against Afghanistan on Tuesday to be in perfect shape for the final.
2018-09-25 05:33:15 Read More

Auto driver’s daughter Sandeep bags boxing gold

Teenage boxer Sandeep Kaur made sure the tricolour was flying high in Poland when she won gold in the 52kg weight category at the 13th International Silesian Boxing Championships for women.
2018-09-25 04:22:22 Read More

Rohit is like Clive Lloyd as captain: Gavaskar

India’s skipper Rohit Sharma is doing the Clive Lloyd thing by hiding his emotions as he smiles and turns back to his fielding position. This does not put any pressure on the person who dropped the catch or misfielded and makes him want to give an extra effort.
2018-09-25 04:19:22 Read More

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams in with good chance

With Viswanathan Anand back in the scheme of things, India are hoping for an Olympiad medal. But considering the flawed format of the Swiss League system, only winning the gold medal is in the team’s control.
2018-09-25 04:00:43 Read More

Bumrah, Bhuvi best new-ball pair around in ODIs

No pair in world cricket has been as consistent, relentless and damaging as the Indian duo in the last 12 months. Bumrah has 49 wickets from 29 matches at 21.46 with an economy rate of 4.40. Bhuvneshwar has 36 wickets in 34 matches while giving away runs at a rate of 5.10 per over.
2018-09-25 03:57:39 Read More

Gymnastics selection trials past entry deadline

The last date of entry for the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Doha is September 27, and the trials to select the Indian squad will take place on September 29-30 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor (IGI) stadium here.
2018-09-25 03:31:21 Read More

BCCI's stand hurting cricket’s Olympic hopes

The ICC's global strategy to popularize cricket and develop the game hinges on the inclusion of the sport in the Olympics and Asian Games. But the world body’s ambition faces a major roadblock in BCCI's anti-doping policy and its reluctance to come under the ambit of NADA.
2018-09-25 02:54:20 Read More

Messi to miss Argentina friendly vs Brazil in Oct

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's friendly against Brazil on Oct. 16 in Saudi Arabia.
2018-09-25 02:49:58 Read More

National Sports Awards 2018: List of awardees

The annual National Sports Awards will be held on Tuesday, September 25, at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. Sportspersons selected for the various awards will be honoured by President Ram Nath Kovind.
2018-09-25 02:00:00 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (September 25) that comprise India vs Afghanistan match at the Super Four Stage of the Asia Cup 2018.
2018-09-24 19:00:00 Read More

India start off on a winning note in Chess Olympiad

India men and women's team started off on a winning note in the opening round of the 43rd Chess Olympiad in Batumi - the second biggest city in Georgia - on Monday.
2018-09-24 17:24:12 Read More

Cricket is a captain's game, coach must take back seat: Ganguly

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly on Monday said that unlike football, cricket is a "captain's game" and the coach should take a "back seat". The 46-year-old, one of India's most successful captains, said "man management" is one of the key qualities a coach should possess.
2018-09-24 17:02:26 Read More

Mbappe loses appeal against three-match ban

France World Cup star Kylian Mbappe will sit out one further league game for Paris Saint-Germain after losing an appeal against a three-match suspension on Monday.
2018-09-24 16:25:13 Read More

TN batsmen's poor form not a worry, says Indrajith

With two back-to-back wins under their belt, Tamil Nadu will look to build on their momentum when they face Jharkhand in a Group C clash of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Tuesday.
2018-09-24 15:24:38 Read More

France Football magazine announces Ballon d'Or for women

A women's Ballon d'Or will be awarded for the first time this year with a shortlist of 15 nominees to be named alongside 30 male contenders next month for the global football prize, France Football magazine announced on Monday.
2018-09-24 13:45:50 Read More

Ritu Phogat to replace Vinesh Phogat in 50kg for Worlds, Pinki back in 53kg

Grappler Ritu Phogat will replace her injured cousin Vinesh Phogat in the 50kg category for the World Championship, the Wrestling Federation of India said on Monday.
2018-09-24 13:28:29 Read More

Afghanistan cricketer Mohammad Shahzad reports corrupt approach

Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Shahzad has reported a spot-fixing approach for the upcoming Afghan Premier T20 League to be held in Sharjah from October 5-23.
2018-09-24 13:14:55 Read More

WADA chief hits back at criticism over Russia doping decision

World Anti-Doping Agency president Craig Reedie has described as "deeply offensive" an accusation that the agency put money over clean sport following its decision to lift a ban on Russia's anti-doping agency.
2018-09-24 12:54:58 Read More

Compensation dispute: Process already beyond amicable settlement, says PCB chief

Newly-appointed PCB chief Ehsan Mani has said that the dispute with the Indian Cricket Board regarding bilateral series is beyond "amicable settlement" as they are yet to find a common ground of solution.
2018-09-24 12:38:50 Read More

4th T20I: India women seal series against SL with seven-wicket win

Anuja Patil and Jemimah Rodrigues smashed unbeaten half centuries, taking India women to a series-sealing win over hosts Sri Lanka in a rain affected fourth T20 International on Monday.
2018-09-24 12:04:40 Read More

Dhoni second most capped cricketer for India after Sachin

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the cricketer with second most caps in international cricket for the country. The Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2018 in Dubai against Pakistan was Dhoni's 505th international outing for India in all formats. The 37-year-old has surpassed Rahul Dravid, who represented the country in 504 international matches.
2018-09-24 12:00:20 Read More

Cricket Australia closes probe into Moeen sledge claim

Cricket Australia has closed its investigation into England all-rounder Moeen Ali's claim that he was called "Osama" by a rival player during an Ashes Test in 2015 after finding no new details, a CA spokesperson said on Monday.
2018-09-24 10:58:18 Read More

Saina to fight at Korea Open; Kidambi withdraws

Saina Nehwal and Sameer Verma will look to put their best foot forward when they lead Indian challenge at the USD 600,000 Korea Open World Tour Super 500 tournament beginning on Tuesday.
2018-09-24 09:41:27 Read More

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Asia Cup: India seek middle-order test vs Afghans

The Indian cricket team will hope that its untested middle-order gets some game time ahead of the grand finale when it takes on an ever-improving Afghanistan in the final 'Super Four' encounter of the Asia Cup on Tuesday.
2018-09-24 09:29:13 Read More

Skillful bowling pool behind India's success: Chahal

Commenting on India's performance in Asia Cup, Yuzvendra Chahal said that the country's bowling pool has swelled to 10-15 and earlier it wasn't so earlier. Bowlers have dominated, it shows the regular flow of spinners and medium pacers in the team. There is no negativity, you can concentrate on your bowling, said Chahal.
2018-09-24 06:24:57 Read More

What Indian wrestling needs next? Bajrang's coach Shako explains

Bentinidis, a three-time Olympian, is Punia's personal coach. Since the two joined hands in February this year, Bajrang has managed to win the 65kg freestyle gold at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, besides continuing his winning run at international events between the two big triumphs.
2018-09-24 05:33:46 Read More

Serena keen to 'move on' from US Open row

Serena Williams says she is trying to "move on" from the meltdown that overshadowed her US Open final loss but remains perplexed at her coach's admission he illegally signalled to her.
2018-09-24 05:28:33 Read More

India's skill level high, Pakistan's not quite: Sarfraz Ahmed

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed admitted that his team doesn't match up to the skill level India bring to the table. Ahmed, who scored a fighting 44 in partnership with top-scorer Shoaib Malik (78), revived Pakistan from a shaky 58/3 after they chose to bat, but Indian bowlers stuck to their task once again and restricted the opposition to under 250.
2018-09-24 04:37:56 Read More

Messi sets another record but Barca lose points

Messi, the league's all-time leading scorer, overtook former teammate Dani Alves of Brazil by appearing in his 423rd game. Messi gave Barcelona the lead before Clement Lenglet was given a red card in the first half. Girona striker Christian Stuani struck twice for the visitors before Barcelona salvaged a point through Gerard Pique's goal in the 63rd.
2018-09-24 04:33:21 Read More

Woods ends five-year drought with Tour C'ship win

Tiger Woods was moved to the brink of tears after capturing his first title since 2013 with a two-stroke triumph at the Tour Championship in Atlanta on Sunday that proved he was far from washed up at the age of 42.
2018-09-24 04:12:12 Read More

Ronaldo recovers from red-card misery, Juve win

Cristiano Ronaldo shrugged off the disappointment of his midweek sending off to score a late goal as Juventus preserved its perfect Serie A start on Sunday.
2018-09-24 03:51:30 Read More

We are clear about our roles at the top: Rohit, Shikhar

Elated India captain, Rohit Sharma, showered praise on his bowlers after his side registered a comfortable nine-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan here on Sunday.
2018-09-24 03:42:33 Read More

Federer, Zverev shine as Europe retain Laver Cup

Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev won clutch singles matches as Team Europe beat Team World 13-8 to retain the Laver Cup on the third and final day of action in the international tournament in Chicago on Sunday.
2018-09-24 03:06:56 Read More

West Indies train in Dubai after BCCI snub

As the Indian team continues to grapple with a cramped schedule at the Asia Cup here, the West Indies — their next opponents — are making the most of the situation with their camp across the street from the Dubai stadium.
2018-09-24 03:00:03 Read More

'ICC has assured Indo-Pak series in 2021-23 cycle'

The ICC has announced the commencement of the World Test Championship from 2019. The event is scheduled to be played over four years with all Test nations playing each other. But the initial draft of the championship doesn’t figure any India-Pakistan tie.
2018-09-24 02:42:50 Read More

Rohit Sharma ninth Indian to score 7000 runs in ODIs

India skipper Rohit Sharma continued his imperious form as he became the ninth Indian to score 7000 runs in ODIs on Sunday. Rohit, who needed 94 runs to reach the milestone, went on to score his 19th ton in the format.
2018-09-23 19:24:05 Read More

Rohit, Shikhar India's second most successful opening pair

Indian batsmen Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma have surpassed Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag to become the second most successful India opening pair in ODIs. Three Indian pairs feature in the top five list of most hundred plus opening partnerships in ODIs.
2018-09-23 18:44:51 Read More

Asia Cup: Rohit, Shikhar star as India record their biggest win over Pak

Seldom does the crowd here in Dubai hang back for the entire length of a one-sided match. At least, that has been the trend in the ongoing Asia Cup. But a free-flowing Rohit Sharma and a hard-hitting Shikhar Dhawan can compel even the most disinterested person to drool over their batting.
2018-09-23 18:43:44 Read More

Arsenal ride their luck as Lacazette gem sinks Everton

Alexandre Lacazette fired Arsenal to a fourth successive Premier League win as the French forward's superb strike inspired a hard-fought 2-0 success against Everton on Sunday.
2018-09-23 17:22:02 Read More

Indian cyclists finish with six golds at Track Asia Cup

Indian cyclists produced an impressive performance finishing on top with six gold, five silver and two bronze medals at the Track Asia Cup that concluded on Sunday.
2018-09-23 16:44:46 Read More

Vinesh Phogat ruled out of Worlds, sustains injury in national camp

Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat, who was exempted from the World Wrestling Championship trials, was on Sunday ruled out of the prestigious championship after suffering an elbow injury during practice in Lucknow.
2018-09-23 16:39:38 Read More

Sajan and Saloni claim top honours at swimming nationals

Advait Page broke an eight-year-old national record by winning the 800m freestyle event on the concluding day of the National Aquatic Championship on Sunday.
2018-09-23 16:34:26 Read More

Neymar gets PSG back on track in Ligue 1

From a deeper than usual playmaker role Brazil's Neymar pulled the strings as Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Rennes 3-1 in Ligue 1 on Sunday helping to dispel midweek memories of a European flop at Liverpool.
2018-09-23 16:16:25 Read More

Chelsea stumble as West Ham battle to 0-0 draw

Chelsea dropped their first points of the season on Sunday as West Ham held Maurizio Sarri's team to a 0-0 draw at the London Stadium.​
2018-09-23 14:50:24 Read More

Vijay Hazare: Mumbai crush Railways by 173 runs

Shreyas Iyer and Prithvi Shaw hit blistering hundreds to help Mumbai pile on 400 for five in fifty overs and defeat Railways by 173 runs on Sunday to record a third successive win in the Vijay Hazare Trophy here.
2018-09-23 13:02:34 Read More

Funding for 2022 Asiad, CWG to continue despite focus on 2020 Olympics: Rathore

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore Sunday promised continued support to medal prospects for the 2022 Asian and Commonwealth Games even though the focus has now shifted to 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
2018-09-23 12:58:52 Read More

IOA bloopers mar Asian Games felicitation ceremony

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) was left red-faced during Sunday's felicitation ceremony to award cash prize to Asian Games medallists as the parent body got multiple names wrong on the cheques and even missed out on one.
2018-09-23 12:51:32 Read More

Ginting stuns Momota to take China Open title

Japan's Kento Momota suffered a shock loss in China Open final on Sunday as he was bested by Indonesia's Anthony Sinisuka Ginting in just two games.
2018-09-23 12:25:33 Read More

Asia Cup: Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by three runs to stay alive

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2018-09-23 10:44:14 Read More

Asia Cup Super 4: Ind vs Pak - Top players to watch

Having outplayed Pakistan in the group stage of the Asia Cup 2018, India will look to replicate their performance when they will up against the arch-rivals in Super Four stage on Sunday where the victory will seal their berth in the final.
2018-09-23 02:00:00 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (September 23) that comprise the blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan at the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2018.
2018-09-22 18:45:00 Read More

Salah back in the goals as Liverpool ease past Southampton

Liverpool stormed back to the top of the Premier League with 3-0 victory over Southampton with Mohamed Salah back among the goals at Anfield.
2018-09-22 17:04:57 Read More

Aguero scores in 300th game as City roar back to form

Sergio Aguero marked his 300th appearance for Manchester City with a familiar landmark goal to set the resurgent Premier League champions on their way to a magnificent 5-0 win at Cardiff City on Saturday.
2018-09-22 16:49:05 Read More

Ferguson's United return spoiled as Wolves earn draw

Alex Ferguson's emotional return to Manchester United for the first time since his life-saving surgery was spoiled as Wolves snatched a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Saturday.
2018-09-22 16:36:43 Read More

Pakistan to review position on global cricket leagues

New Pakistan cricket chief Ehsan Mani said on Saturday his board would review their stance on global leagues and seek assurances from the game's governing body.
2018-09-22 16:07:42 Read More

Costa has paid his fine and Ronaldo is raring to play: Allegri

Juventus forward Douglas Costa has already paid his fine to the Italian champions for spitting, coach Massimiliano Allegri confirmed on Saturday.
2018-09-22 15:30:54 Read More

India win gold and two silver on Day 2 of Track Asia Cup Cycling

India secured a gold and two silver medals on the second day to inch closer to the championship title at the 5th Track Asia Cup Cycling on Saturday.
2018-09-22 15:09:03 Read More

Lorenzo takes pole for Aragon MotoGP, Rossi struggles

Spain's Jorge Lorenzo secured his fourth pole position of the 2018 MotoGP season on Saturday by sneaking ahead of Andrea Dovizioso in qualifying at Aragon.
2018-09-22 14:53:39 Read More

Klizan beats Wawrinka to reach St Petersburg Open final

Slovakia's Martin Klizan battled back from a set down to beat Stan Wawrinka on Saturday and reach the Saint Petersburg Open final.
2018-09-22 14:16:36 Read More

Liked Sachin and now I am Kohli fan: Tim Cahill

It is Virat Kohli's journey to the top of his sport that fascinated Australian soccer legend Tim Cahill, who is now a self-confessed fan of the Indian cricket captain. "I love cricket. My all-time favourite is Sachin Tendulkar, without a shadow of a doubt. But now, it is obviously Virat Kohli," he said.
2018-09-22 12:47:19 Read More

Murray to end season after playing in Shenzhen and Beijing

Andy Murray will end his season after playing in the Shenzhen and Beijing tournaments over the next two weeks to be "in the best possible shape" for the Australian Open in January," the Scot said on Saturday.
2018-09-22 12:19:44 Read More

SAI to conduct selection trial for Artistic Gymnastics World Championship

Top Indian gymnasts, including Dipa Karmakar and Rakesh Patra, will feature in the selection trials here September 29 and 30 for next month's Artistic Gymnastic World Championship in Doha.
2018-09-22 10:55:32 Read More

Hasan, Asghar, Rashid fined 15 per cent of their match fees

Pakistan all-rounder Hasan Ali along with Afghanistan duo of Asghar Afghan and Rashid Khan have been fined 15 per cent of their match fees for different incidents during their Super Four match in the Asia Cup on Friday.
2018-09-22 10:15:29 Read More

Jemimah smashes 57 as Indian women win 3rd T20I by 5 wickets

Young Jemimah Rodrigues scored a power-packed 40-ball 57 as Indian women won the third T20 International against Sri Lanka by five wicket on Saturday.
2018-09-22 10:09:10 Read More

India settle for silver in Asian Team Snooker Championship

India settled for the silver medal after losing to Pakistan 2-3 in the final of the Asian Team Snooker Championship
2018-09-22 09:25:43 Read More

Asia Cup: Fancied India wary of unpredictable Pakistan

Favourites India have no grounds for complacency as they wait to see 'which' Pakistan turns up in the Asia Cup here on Sunday, well aware of the unpredictable arch-rivals' penchant for surprising not just opponents but themselves, too.
2018-09-22 08:47:26 Read More

The cricket-loving India, Pakistan couples bowled over in UAE

While India and Pakistan's fierce cricket rivalry has been on display at the Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates, some families in the country have divided loyalties.
2018-09-22 06:42:47 Read More

Team World shocks Federer-Djokovic at Laver Cup

Kevin Anderson and Jack Sock spoiled the doubles debut of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic but Team Europe still led Team World 3-1 after the first day of the 2018 Laver Cup.
2018-09-22 06:18:02 Read More

Hope to repeat our performance against Pakistan: Rohit after beating Bangladesh

Hailing his team's "clinical performance" against Bangladesh, India skipper Rohit Sharma says they would look to replicate the show in Sunday's Super Four Asia Cup match against arch-rivals Pakistan.
2018-09-22 06:14:59 Read More

I don't have to prove anything to anyone: Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja kept count of the number of days he was out of India's One-day squad and once in, he made it count with four wickets, and stated "I don't have" to prove anything to anyone.
2018-09-22 06:07:16 Read More

Australia's Steve Smith scores half century on club return

Former Test captain Steve Smith scored 85 runs off 92 deliveries for his Sutherland club in his first innings on Australian soil since the ball-tampering scandal that led to his one-year ban from international and state cricket.
2018-09-22 05:40:42 Read More

Jadeja's recall a welcome development: Sivaramakrishnan

India will have an edge over arch-rivals Pakistan when the two sides meet for the second time in the ongoing Asia Cup, feels former India cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan. The defending champions India play Pakistan in their second Super Four match in Dubai on Sunday.
2018-09-22 05:00:57 Read More

World Cup success has given Paul Pogba a boost, says Jose Mourinho

Paul Pogba's fine form for Manchester United this season is evidence that post-World Cup hangovers are as much mental as physical, according to the club's manager Jose Mourinho.
2018-09-22 03:40:29 Read More

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Professionalism is the buzzword in Afghan cricket

If there was one word to define the way Afghanistan have gone about their cricket over the last couple of years, it has to be spirit. Their emergence has coincided with the downward spiral of Sri Lanka, and their presence in the Super Four of the Asia Cup here is testimony to their fighting spirit.
2018-09-22 03:27:41 Read More

Asia Cup 2018: Ravindra Jadeja restates ODI credentials

From starting out as a limited-overs specialist to becoming an established all-format player to being branded 'not-good-enough-for-white-ball-cricket', this seemingly happy-go-lucky character has been tested to the core by India's leadership group in the past one year.
2018-09-22 03:11:37 Read More

Roger Federer mulling clay court return in 2019

World number two Roger Federer says he is mulling a return to the European clay-court season in 2019 following a two-year absence.
2018-09-22 02:59:13 Read More

Asia Cup 2018: Super Four Points Table

Asia Cup 2018 entered into the Super Four Stage with India and Afghanistan topping the Group A and B respectively. Pakistan and Bangladesh are the other teams to have qualified for the last four stage.
2018-09-22 02:38:28 Read More

Asia Cup: Malik thwarts giantkillers Afghanistan in last over finish

Experienced batsman Shoaib Malik hit a six and a boundary to pull off a sensational last over three-wicket win for Pakistan against a spirited Afghanistan in the Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
2018-09-22 02:27:12 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (September 22) that comprise thrilling football action from the premier leagues of England and Spain.
2018-09-21 19:00:00 Read More

Asia Cup: Rohit, Jadeja fashion India's seven-wicket win over Bangladesh

The first match of the Super Four stage of Asia Cup followed the expected lines as India's clarity of thought and superiority kept Bangladesh on the mat right through the evening. India chased down 174 with 7 wickets and 13.4 overs to spare.
2018-09-21 18:37:41 Read More

Bangladesh add Soumya, Kayes to struggling Asia Cup squad

Concerned over injury and the poor form of top-order batsmen, Bangladesh on Friday recalled the experienced Soumya Sarkar and Imrul Kayes to bolster their squad for the ongoing Asia Cup.
2018-09-21 17:38:01 Read More

India beat Pakistan 2 to enter Asian Snooker final

Malkeet Singh played the match of his life under pressure to clinch the deciding frame against Pakistan 2 and a berth for the Indian team in the final of the Asian Team Snooker Championship here on Friday.
2018-09-21 16:30:35 Read More

Bajrang unlikely to move court after Yogeshwar's timely advice

Star wrestler Bajrang Punia is likely to back down from his stance of going to court against Sports Ministry's decision to ignore him for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award after his mentor Yogeshwar Dutt advised him to rather concentrate on his preparation for next month's World Championships.
2018-09-21 16:14:05 Read More

India shine on Day 1 of Track Asia Cup Cycling

India secured three gold medals, three silver and a bronze on the opening day of the 5th Track Asia Cup Cycling on Friday.
2018-09-21 15:02:35 Read More

Compound archery coach Teja resigns after Dronacharya snub

Miffed at being dropped from the list of Dronacharya award nominees because of a past case of indiscipline, national compound archery coach Jiwanjot Singh Teja on Friday tendered his resignation.
2018-09-21 14:44:36 Read More

Vijay Hazare: Rahane, Iyer sizzle as Mumbai beat Karnataka

Skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer struck tons as Mumbai routed Karnataka by 88 runs in their Elite Group A Vijay Hazare match on Friday.
2018-09-21 13:36:16 Read More

England's Oliver Fisher cards first 59 in European Tour history

Unheralded Englishman Oliver Fisher fired the first round of 59 in the European Tour's 46-year history on a remarkable second day of the Portugal Masters on Friday.
2018-09-21 13:10:20 Read More

Legend Phelps slams WADA for lifting Russia doping ban

Olympic legend Michael Phelps called for new leadership in the fight against drugs in sport on Friday after the World Anti-Doping Agency controversially reinstated Russia's tainted anti-drugs body.
2018-09-21 12:49:40 Read More

Vijay Hazare: Delhi beat Hyderabad by 6 wickets

Left-handed batsman Nitish Rana smashed an unbeaten 91 off 87 balls as Delhi notched up their second successive win in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, beating Hyderabad by six wickets on Friday.
2018-09-21 12:38:04 Read More

Shahbaz Nadeem dreams of India cap 'destiny' after world record

Indian spinner Shahbaz Nadeem Friday said destiny will decide his dream of playing for the country after breaking a two-decade old List-A bowling record with figures of 8-10 in a domestic game in Chennai.
2018-09-21 11:43:52 Read More

Japan's Naomi Osaka muscles into Tokyo semi-finals

Japan's Naomi Osaka exuded a major champion's aura Friday as she dispatched Barbora Strycova 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Pan Pacific Open semi-finals, despite being nowhere near her best.
2018-09-21 10:55:58 Read More

Batsmen have to be better prepared for England tour: Dravid

Rahul Dravid, the last captain to lead India to a series win in England, says the current side faced unusually tough conditions in the recently concluded five-match rubber and the batsmen must prepare better before embarking on the next English tour.
2018-09-21 10:21:28 Read More

Legends AR Rahaman and Gulzar to spell magic with Hockey World Cup song

AR Rahman and Gulzar are once again collaborating, this time for the official song of the Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup, Bhubaneswar 2018.
2018-09-21 10:10:57 Read More

'Tweak in policy kept Asiad gold medallist out of national team'

India's junior shooting coach Jaspal Rana has claimed that a "tweak" in selection policy kept 16-year-old Asian Games gold-medallist Saurabh Chaudhary out of the national team for one year.
2018-09-21 10:00:49 Read More

Manchester City's record scorer Sergio Aguero extends stay

Manchester City's record goalscorer Sergio Aguero extended his stay with the Premier League champions on Friday, signing a one-year contract extension.
2018-09-21 09:41:01 Read More

Tearful Cristiano Ronaldo picks himself up for Juve trip to Frosinone

Cristiano Ronaldo picks himself up and gets back to business in Serie A against promoted Frosinone on Sunday after his return to Spain in the Champions League ended in a tearful sending off against Valencia.
2018-09-21 09:21:52 Read More

Live Score, Asia Cup 2018: Pakistan vs Afghanistan

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2018-09-21 09:14:22 Read More

Live Score, Asia Cup 2018: India vs Bangladesh

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2018-09-21 09:07:20 Read More

Roger Federer to play doubles with Novak Djokovic at Laver Cup

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have played against each other 46 times. From Monaco to Shanghai and everywhere in between. Regular, run-of-the-mill tournaments and major finals.
2018-09-21 08:57:28 Read More

Srikanth's campaign ends after another defeat to Momota

Kidambi Srikanth, who had a 3-7 head-to-head record against Kento Momota, couldn't find a chink in the Japanese's armour, losing 9-21, 11-21 to the world No.2 in a lop-sided contest at the China Open.
2018-09-21 08:52:37 Read More

China Open: Sindhu, Srikanth lose in quarters

Top shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth lost their quarterfinal matches on Friday, drawing the curtains on India's campaign at the $1 million China Open BWF World Tour Super 1000 tournament.
2018-09-21 08:52:37 Read More

India vs Bangladesh in Asia Cup: Who is the favourite?

Pakistan pummelled, India will look to up the ante against Bangladesh, who have a penchant for playing the party poopers, in their opening Super Four encounter of the Asia Cup on Friday.
2018-09-21 08:07:19 Read More

Red-hot Liverpool eye history against Southampton

Liverpool look to maintain their impressive start to the new season in a potentially historic meeting against Southampton, with Jurgen Klopp's players benefitting from their relatively quiet summer of international football.
2018-09-21 08:06:09 Read More

Willian leads Chelsea to victory in Europa League

Chelsea maintained its perfect start to the campaign when Brazil forward Willian scored in a 1-0 Europa League victory at PAOK Thessaloniki on Thursday.
2018-09-21 07:45:07 Read More

Pakistan's middle order was badly exposed: VVS Laxman

Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman feels that the Asia Cup will be a test for the defending champions as they are without Virat Kohli.
2018-09-21 06:28:18 Read More

India should bowl first if they win toss: Venkatesh Prasad

Former fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad praised the Indian team for the comprehensive win against Pakistan in their Asia Cup clash on Wednesday.
2018-09-21 06:05:09 Read More

Impending surgery not to stop Swapna Barman from resuming training

Behind Swapna Barman's delightful smile that adorns her face and charms observers is a steely resolve that few are born and blessed with. That spunk and ability to befriend pain and say hello to it galvanised her to gallop to victory in the heptathlon event of the recently concluded Asian Games in Jakarta.
2018-09-21 05:30:27 Read More

Asia Cup: Spin may help Kedar Jadhav cement a place

"Honestly, I bowl one or two overs before the match at training. I don't bowl much in the nets. I feel if I try and become a bowler, I will lose whatever I have. So I stay within limits," Kedar Jadhav said.
2018-09-21 04:12:14 Read More

Asia Cup 2018: India take on Bangladesh as BCCI defends event format

The controversial Asia Cup format is once more in the spotlight as India take on Bangladesh in the first of the Super Four matches on Friday.
2018-09-21 03:52:37 Read More

India lacks quality coaches: Pullela Gopichand

India's chief national badminton coach, Gopichand said that there is an increasing need of competent coaches. "The bizarre thing about sports in India is that we don't have a proper road map. Our coaches are mediocre. We don't know seem to nurture the coaches, we need to build a road map for Indian coaches," stated Gopichand.
2018-09-21 03:37:56 Read More

Kedar Jadhav can play the allrounder's role: Sunil Gavaskar

India's comprehensive win over Pakistan will give them loads of confidence as they look to retain the Asia Cup. Despite being kept on the field for the full 100 overs by Hong Kong, where the associate member team made them sweat a bit, the performance against Pakistan ticked all the boxes.
2018-09-21 03:24:26 Read More

Virat Kohli got Khel Ratna with '0' points, Bajrang Punia lost out with 80

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli with 'zero' points and reigning world champion weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu with 44 points have been named for this year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna. But six aspirants who totalled more points than Chanu were not selected. Wrestler Bajrang Punia who scored 80 points will move to court to object the nominations.
2018-09-21 02:40:57 Read More

Birthday boy Rashid stars as Afghanistan upset Bangladesh

Rashid Khan, who finished with 2-13 in nine overs and effected a runout, claimed the prized wickets of Shakib Al Hasan (32) and Mahmudullah Riyad (27) as Bangladesh were bundled out for 119 in 42.1 overs. Talented spinner Rashid Khan celebrated his 20th birthday by scoring a half-century against Bangladesh on Thursday.
2018-09-21 02:17:02 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (September 21) that comprise two Asia Cup 2018 matches - India vs Bangladesh and Pakistan vs Afghanistan while shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will be in action at the China Open.
2018-09-20 19:00:00 Read More

Asia Cup: India vs Bangladesh preview - What the statistics say

Pakistan pummelled, India will look to up the ante against Bangladesh, who have a penchant for playing the party poopers, in their opening Super Four encounter of the Asia Cup here Friday.
2018-09-20 18:01:58 Read More

Viswanathan Anand bats for chess' inclusion in 2020 Olympics

Chess legend Viswanathan Anand on Thursday said it will be 'great' if the sport is included in the Olympic programme for the 2020 Games. Chess has applied for inclusion in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and a final decision is expected to come next summer.
2018-09-20 17:21:45 Read More

India eye double delight in Chess Olympiad

The Indian men and women left for Batumi, Georgia, with high hopes of winning medals at 43rd Chess Olympiad to be held from Sept 23-Oct 6. For the first time, Indian teams are considered to be medal contenders as they will be at full strength.
2018-09-20 16:49:20 Read More

Aim is to break into top 10 in next two years, says Sathiyan

Ace paddler G Sathiyan, who was part of the Indian team that won a historic medal in the recent Asian Games, said Thursday his aim was to break into the top 10 and win an Olympic medal in the next two years.
2018-09-20 16:19:55 Read More

SAI to launch stress and finance-management workshops for athletes

Indian athletes' training regimen will not just be about honing sporting skills but also learning "life skills" such as stress and finance management, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) announced Thursday, saying the new aspects will be an integral part of their soon-to-be-launched workshops.
2018-09-20 15:51:03 Read More

Bilodid makes judo history as world's youngest champion

Daria Bilodid of Ukraine made judo history by becoming the youngest world champion at the age of 17. Bilodid secured the world title in the under 48kg category when she beat Japan's defending champion Funa Tonaki by ippon.
2018-09-20 15:46:59 Read More

It is a day I will not forget for a long time: Nadeem

The 29-year-old's sensational spell of 8 wickets for ten runs (10-4-10-8) - that included a hat-trick - saw him finish with a world record, the best-ever figures in a List A encounter.
2018-09-20 14:32:35 Read More

Shubhankar, Lahiri will team up to represent India at World Cup of Golf

India will be represented by Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri at this year's World Cup of Golf slated to be held at The Metropolitan Golf Club in Melbourne from November 21 to 25.
2018-09-20 14:15:43 Read More

WADA lifts ban on Russian anti-doping agency

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Thursday lifted a ban on Russia's anti-doping agency, RUSADA, paving the way for Russian athletes to return to competition across all sports.
2018-09-20 14:15:01 Read More

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Giorgi ousts top seed Wozniacki to reach Tokyo quarters

Italian Camila Giorgi dashed Caroline Wozniacki's hopes of a winning a third consecutive Pan Pacific Open title with a stunning ambush of the top seed on Thursday.
2018-09-20 14:05:42 Read More

BCCI cancels registration of 8 Puducherry players

The BCCI Thursday came down heavily on domestic debutants Puducherry by cancelling registration of eight of their senior team players for flouting eligibility criteria.
2018-09-20 14:01:07 Read More

Virat Kohli, Mirabai Chanu to receive Khel Ratna: Sports ministry

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and world champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will receive the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna on September 25, the sports ministry announced on Thursday. They will be honoured by President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
2018-09-20 13:42:10 Read More

Wrestler Bajrang Punia threatens to move court after Khel Ratna snub

Miffed at being ignored for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, star wrestler Bajrang Punia on Thursday threatened to take the legal action against the government for not considering him for the country' highest sporting honour.
2018-09-20 13:07:08 Read More

Hima: From running barefoot to having her name on Adidas shoes

India's latest sprint sensation Hima Das - who started her journey barefoot in the muddy fields and dilapidated roads of Dhing - has attained new heights by inking a mega deal with Adidas and will now have her name on the custom-made shoes.
2018-09-20 12:20:19 Read More

PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth enter China Open quarters

Star shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth registered hard fought victories to enter the quarterfinals of their respective events at the USD 1 million China Open here on Thursday.
2018-09-20 12:16:45 Read More

Belgium join France atop FIFA rankings

Belgium have joined world champions France as joint leaders of the FIFA world rankings released Thursday, the first time in the table's 25-year history that top spot has been shared.
2018-09-20 10:22:01 Read More

Hardik, Axar and Shardul ruled out of Asia Cup

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the ongoing Asia Cup with an acute back injury and Deepak Chahar is likely to be his replacement.
2018-09-20 06:33:43 Read More

Gareth Bale on target as holders Real Madrid down Roma

Gareth Bale scored as Real Madrid moved on from the departures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane with a 3-0 win over Roma on Wednesday to confidently launch their pursuit of a fourth successive Champions League title.
2018-09-20 05:03:36 Read More

In a first, IOA to hand out cash awards to athletes

For the first time in its history, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will give away cash awards to the medal winners of the Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games. IOA had never felicitated the medallists of any multi-sport event with monetary rewards.
2018-09-20 04:37:54 Read More

Eleven and hell: Cristiano Ronaldo's 11 red cards

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for the 11th time on Wednesday on his Champions League debut with Juventus at Valencia.
2018-09-20 04:33:11 Read More

Ronaldo sent off but 10-man Juventus ease past Valencia

Juventus believe they can win the Champions League with Cristiano Ronaldo, but they had to start by beating Valencia without him after he was controversially sent off on his debut in the competition for the Italian champions on Wednesday.
2018-09-20 04:16:59 Read More

ICC's shoddy scheduling leaves Afghanistan, Hong Kong high and dry

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has been found wanting in its role to spread and strengthen the game across the globe. As it stands, it's not just Hong Kong who are craving for exposure at the highest level, Afghanistan too don't have much international cricket to follow after the Asia Cup.
2018-09-20 04:13:27 Read More

We played badly for just two minutes, got punished: Sreejesh

"Of the seven matches we played in the Asiad we played badly for two minutes, but it has cost us a lot. But for those two minutes, we cannot take the whole tournament negatively," said skipper PR Sreejesh.
2018-09-20 03:51:09 Read More

Rohit Sharma praises bowlers after India crush Pakistan

India captain Rohit Sharma lauded his bowling department for producing an outstanding performance against Pakistan in conditions which weren't exactly bowling friendly.
2018-09-20 03:38:56 Read More

Hardik Pandya, third Indian breakdown in three months

Hardik Pandya, who was rested against Hong Kong on Tuesday, went down after bowling the fifth ball of the 18th over in the Pakistan innings on Wednesday. In his fifth over of the innings, Pandya held his back in his follow through and lay down on his back.
2018-09-20 03:25:38 Read More

India make light of desert derby with easy win over Pakistan

Men in Blue dispatched a listless Pakistan by eight wickets with as many as 21 overs to spare in their Asia Cup clash. The total game lasted 72.1 overs, something the Indians would be very happy about.
2018-09-20 02:50:25 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (September 19) that comprise Asia Cup 2018 match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan while shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will be in action at the China Open.
2018-09-19 19:00:00 Read More

Tiger Woods hunts victory ahead of Ryder Cup

Tiger Woods tees off in the season-ending Tour Championship here Thursday for the first time in five years, determined to end his victory drought ahead of next week's Ryder Cup.
2018-09-19 17:54:08 Read More

Swimming Nationals: Five national records broken on Day 1

Host Sajan Prakash set the pool ablaze on the opening day of the 72nd National Senior Swimming Championship at Dr BR Ambedkar International Aquatic Complex, Pirappancode near here on Wednesday.
2018-09-19 16:23:14 Read More

Harendra asks players to submit five instances of poor show during Asiad

The Asian Games debacle still fresh on their minds, the Indian men's hockey team chief coach Harendra Singh on Wednesday tasked his players to furnish him five instances of poor performance during the continental multi-sporting event in Indonesia.
2018-09-19 15:39:49 Read More

Shivam Mavi's hat-trick goes in vain as Saurashtra beat UP

Sheldon Jackson struck his sixth List A hundred, overshadowing Shivam Mavi's hat-trick on his Uttar Pradesh debut to guide Saurashtra to a 25-run win in a Group B match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Wednesday.
2018-09-19 14:23:57 Read More

Stokes, Hales picked for England ODI series against Sri Lanka

Ben Stokes and Alex Hales were named in England's one-day squad to tour Sri Lanka on Wednesday despite being charged with bringing cricket into disrepute.
2018-09-19 14:10:08 Read More

Hockey India names 18-member junior team for Sultan of Johor Cup

Hockey India on Wednesday named an 18-member junior men's team for the upcoming Sultan of Johor Cup to be held in Malaysia from October 6-13.
2018-09-19 13:28:36 Read More

Nadal to skip ATP Asian swing due to knee injury

World number one Rafa Nadal said on Wednesday he would skip the Asian leg of the ATP tour to recover from the knee injury he picked up at the U.S. Open, a decision that will boost Novak Djokovic's chances of ending the year top of the rankings.
2018-09-19 13:06:17 Read More

IND vs PAK Live: Babar, Malik in repair mode

Get live score updates & scorecard of 1st match of Asia Cup 2018 between India and Pakistan on Times of India
2018-09-19 12:34:32 Read More

Be patient with Hardik, he can be close to Stokes in 2 years: Klusener

A game-changer in his hey-days, South African all-rounder Lance Klusener foresees India's Hardik Pandya closing in on someone like Ben Stokes if the team management can be "patient" with him for the next two years at least.
2018-09-19 12:22:36 Read More

India beat Pakistan 4-0 in AFC U-16 qualifier

Indian football team produced an impressive performance to beat Pakistan 4-0 in an AFC U-16 Women's Championship Qualifier match in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Wednesday.
2018-09-19 12:15:34 Read More

1st T20I: Rodrigues, Yadav shine as Indian women beat SL by 13 runs

Jemimah Rodrigues and Poonam Yadav produced special performances to fire India to a 13-run win over Sri Lanka in the first T20 International of the five-match series on Wednesday.
2018-09-19 12:06:41 Read More

BAI doles out cash incentives of Rs 1.6 crore to state units

In an unprecedented move, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Wednesday doled out a cash incentive of Rs 1.6 crore to its 32 member associations for developing the sport across the country.
2018-09-19 11:41:09 Read More

Wham-bam as Japan's Osaka roars into Tokyo quarters

Japan's Naomi Osaka pulverised Slovak Dominika Cibulkova 6-2, 6-1 to reach the Pan Pacific Open quarter-finals on Wednesday in her first match since her historic US Open triumph.
2018-09-19 11:29:49 Read More

Live Score, Asia Cup 2018: India vs Pakistan

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2018-09-19 10:32:55 Read More

Sajan becomes first Indian to win back-to-back medals at World Junior Wrestling

Sajan Bhanwal became the first Indian to win back-to-back medals at the Junior World Wrestling Championship after he secured a silver in the 77kg Greco Roman category in Trnava, Slovakia.
2018-09-19 09:01:39 Read More

India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup: Who is the favourite?

India and Pakistan might not play each other regularly anymore, but the intense rivalry between these two cricketing giants is still a huge crowd-puller.
2018-09-19 08:23:52 Read More

India vs Pakistan is the biggest cricket clash: Ayushmann

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2018-09-19 08:12:38 Read More

India vs Pakistan: What the statistics say

Ahead of the Asia Cup clash between arch rivals India and Pakistan on Wednesday a look at what the statistics say.
2018-09-19 07:19:57 Read More

Indian spinners will have a lot to offer: Venkatesh Prasad

Looking ahead to the Asia Cup match against Pakistan, former Indian fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad said the Rohit Sharma-led squad would be looking to avenge their Champions Trophy final loss against their arch rivals.
2018-09-19 06:45:39 Read More

Why are all India games in Dubai, questions Sarfraz Ahmed

"I believe things should be even for all teams, whether that's India, Pakistan or anyone else. If matches are played in Abu Dhabi, then all teams must play a game or two there. Now I don't know what the ACC has done regarding this," a clearly unimpressed Sarfraz Ahmed stated.
2018-09-19 06:01:08 Read More

Hima Das to concentrate on 400m and relay

Sprint sensation Hima Das comes across as a sorted, levelheaded athlete. All of 18, Hima knows where her future priorities lie.
2018-09-19 05:29:52 Read More

At 14, Pullela Gopichand's son is already a star

The badminton courts of Sector 43 Sports Complex had people jostling to catch the glimpse of a 14-year-old on Tuesday. The youngster had the name Pullela on the back of his T-shirt, and was competing in the U-19 age group in the ongoing 1st All-India Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament.
2018-09-19 05:04:56 Read More

India vs Pakistan: Roller coaster matches

The Ashes has its own charm but nothing matches the high-octane thrill of an India-Pakistan contest. It's a tough ask to pick out the five best India-Pakistan ODI thrillers, but TOI gives it a try...
2018-09-19 04:40:27 Read More

India vs Pakistan: A rivalry resumes at Asia Cup

It's been 15 months since these two teams last played each other. Both countries have stood firm on their respective diplomatic stands, with the Indian government's reluctance to allow cricket with Pakistan on home turf forcing the Asia Cup to move out to UAE.
2018-09-19 03:36:03 Read More

Heat biggest factor at Pakistan's 'home' ground: Sunil Gavaskar

The absence of Virat Kohli, the performance of the Indian team on the recent tour of England, the desert heat and humidity and the back-to-back matches for India have been the talking points for the chatter heads.
2018-09-19 03:08:14 Read More

India vs Pakistan: Six moments when the rivalry boiled over

An India vs Pakistan cricket match is still regarded by many as the mother of all cricket battles.
2018-09-19 02:57:55 Read More

Asia Cup: Listless India survive Hong Kong scare in opener

Hong Kong were more than just giving practice to the Indians. A match that was meant to get an idea about the conditions was becoming a rude lesson for the Indians. The 26-run win can't be termed as an ideal practice for Rohit Sharma's men.
2018-09-18 19:49:02 Read More

Champions League: Messi hat-trick fires Barcelona to victory over PSV

Lionel Messi scored a sensational hat-trick as Barcelona kickstarted their Champions League campaign with a 4-0 win at home to Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday although they had defender Samuel Umtiti sent off in the second half.
2018-09-18 19:14:10 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (September 19) that comprise Asia Cup 2018 match between India and Pakistan while shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy will be in action at the China Open.
2018-09-18 18:45:00 Read More

Sunil Chhetri to lead Bengaluru FC in ISL

Into his sixth season with Bengaluru FC, Sunil Chhetri will lead the team in the Indian Super League that begins later this month. BFC, who reached the final last season, retained 12 players while allowing five youngsters to move up from their 'B' outfit in their 25-member squad.
2018-09-18 16:03:11 Read More

Zaheer Khan says MS Dhoni should bat at No. 4

On the eve of India-Pakistan clash in the ongoing Asia Cup, former pacer Zaheer Khan has said veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni should bat at the crucial No. 4 position given his vast experience.
2018-09-18 15:02:36 Read More

Stokes and Hales charged with bringing game into disrepute

Ben Stokes and Alex Hales have been charged with bringing the game into disrepute by the England and Wales Cricket Board following a late-night street brawl last year.
2018-09-18 14:49:53 Read More

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Rules should be same for all teams, Sarfraz on India playing games in Dubai

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed on Tuesday expressed his displeasure at the Indian team playing all its Asia Cup matches in Dubai while the others are being made to shuttle between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
2018-09-18 14:11:22 Read More

WFI selects Ritu Phogat for Worlds after Pinky refuses to turn up for trials

Miffed with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), grappler Pinki on Tuesday refused to turn up for the World Championship re-trial, paving the way for Ritu Phogat's selection in the 53kg category.
2018-09-18 13:48:27 Read More

We are convinced Jaspal was best candidate for Dronacharya: NRAI

Credited for moulding the likes of Manu Bhaker and Anish Bhanwala, junior shooting coach Jaspal Rana was a notable omission from this year's Dronacharya award recommendations but the national federation stood firmly behind him, saying he is the "best candidate" for the honour.
2018-09-18 13:32:37 Read More

Ponting's advice to Kohli on captaincy: Focus on off-field home work

Regarded as one of the most successful Australian captain, Ricky Ponting said captaincy is about 60 per cent off the field preparation and 40 per cent on the pitch.
2018-09-18 13:15:29 Read More

Am targeting a medal in Tokyo now: Arpinder Singh

Arpinder Singh's run-up to an Asiad gold in 2018 was as complicated as his sport, which, he says, requires him to "constantly to maintain diet and keep focus on body weight."
2018-09-18 13:06:12 Read More

Didn't expect Arjuna Award this year: Hima Das

India's newest sprint sensation Hima Das on Tuesday said she didn't expect to be nominated for the Arjuna Award this year, despite her stunning season in international athletics.
2018-09-18 12:27:39 Read More

BCCI appoints UK-based lawyer to fight PCB case

Even as Indian and Pakistan gear up to face each other in the Asia Cup on Wednesday - their respective cricket boards are busy in Dubai preparing for the long awaited legal battle between the two cricketing nations to get underway on October 1.
2018-09-18 12:18:21 Read More

There can't be a conditional ban on cricket with Pak: Gambhir

In an interview to Timesofindia.com, Gautam Gambhir said that there has to be a unform rule when it comes to playing cricket with Pakistan. "If you want to ban someone from playing, you should ban them from playing every form of cricket, whether it's Asia Cup or ICC events. You can't have conditional bans in sports," Gambhir said.
2018-09-18 11:29:29 Read More

'Will prepare myself for WI Tests keeping on turners at NCA'

Brimming with confidence after his maiden Test hundred in England, young Rishabh Pant is now aiming to fine-tune his wicket-keeping skills at the NCA ahead of the two-Test series against the West Indies, starting October 4.
2018-09-18 10:26:25 Read More

Tears, a sword and a mishit: Five great India-Pakistan clashes

Ahead of the India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup, a look at five of the most memorable previous encounters, the first since Pakistan thrashed India by 180 runs in the Champions Trophy final in June 2017.
2018-09-18 09:17:31 Read More

Tears, a sword and a mishit: Five great India-Pakistan clashes

Ahead of the India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup, a look at five of the most memorable previous encounters, the first since Pakistan thrashed India by 180 runs in the Champions Trophy final in June 2017.
2018-09-18 09:17:31 Read More

How a shy Manika Batra grew up to rewrite India's TT history

On the premises of the Hansraj Model School in Punjabi Bagh, a 'Swachh Bharat' drive was on. Students carrying placards were being shepherded by teachers to different corners of the premises. Walking in the centre of the pack was a distinct figure towering above everyone else
2018-09-18 07:21:53 Read More

Axar's entry could take pressure off Pandya: Sivaramakrishnan

Former Indian leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan feels that India should be looking ahead to their World Cup combination and use the Asia Cup as a stepping stone to get that combination right.
2018-09-18 07:19:48 Read More

China Open: PV Sindhu enters pre-quarters, Saina Nehwal loses

The third-seeded Sindhu, who had clinched the China Open title in 2016, defeated World No. 39 Saena Kawakami of Japan 21-15, 21-13 in the opening round at the Olympic Sports Center Xincheng Gymnasium.
2018-09-18 06:58:12 Read More

Sajan Bhanwal enters 77kg Greco-Roman final at Junior World Championship

India's Sajan Bhanwal assured himself of at least a silver after advancing to the finals of 77kg Greco-Roman event in the Junior World Wrestling Championship at Trnava, Slovakia.
2018-09-18 06:42:26 Read More

WATCH: India begin their Asia Cup campaign today

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2018-09-18 06:28:00 Read More

Spotlight on Ronaldo as Juventus hope to get money's worth in Europe

No player owns as many Champions League titles as Cristiano Ronaldo but a sixth with Juventus would surely be his best of the lot.
2018-09-18 05:50:55 Read More

Rohit, Sarfraz promise blockbuster India-Pakistan clash

Rival captains Sarfraz Ahmed and Rohit Sharma played down the hype surrounding the much-awaited India-Pakistan clash in Dubai on Wednesday, insisting that the Asia Cup is much more than a contest between the arch-rivals.
2018-09-18 05:25:01 Read More

I am surprised Pant didn't make squad: Sourav Ganguly

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly feels that the much-anticipated match between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup will be a 50-50 contest.
2018-09-18 05:15:26 Read More

I had doubts over Khel Ratna after missing Asian Games: Mirabai Chanu

The news of her name being recommended for the Khel Ratna award has come as a huge relief for Mirabai Chanu, the reigning world champion (48kg) and Gold Coast CWG gold medallist. After skipping the Asian Games due to an injury, Mirabai had almost given up hopes of landing the award, considering the impressive show of other Indian athletes at the Asiad as well as the CWG in April.
2018-09-18 04:24:50 Read More

Virat Kohli, Mirabai Chanu recommended for Khel Ratna

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, middle-distance runner Jinson Johnson, sprinter Hima Das, golfer Shubhankar Sharma, table tennis player Manika Batra and tennis player Rohan Bopanna are among 20 sportspersons who have been recommended for the Arjuna award.
2018-09-18 04:17:18 Read More

At 20, Hong Kong's 'Oriya' captain looks to secure future

"My Indian genes compelled me to take up cricket in Hong Kong. We haven't been to Odisha for years. But I watched India do well in the 2003 World Cup and that's when I started playing cricket," Anshuman Rath, leading his team in the ongoing Asia Cup, told TOI on Monday.
2018-09-18 03:59:31 Read More

Jose Mourinho's Euro woes add to pressure on Manchester United

Jose Mourinho is facing an unsettling new reality in the Champions League as Manchester United launch their campaign at Young Boys of Bern on Wednesday.
2018-09-18 03:58:17 Read More

Asia Cup: Searing heat, slow pitches will test India

Besides sorting out strategies and combinations, the Indian team knows overcoming the conditions is going to test their claim to be the best team across formats. Amongst all the participating teams, barring Hong Kong, India is the only team that has the least idea about the nature of pitches here.
2018-09-18 03:38:03 Read More

Asia Cup: The Best India vs Pakistan matches

Ahead of Wednesday's India vs Pakistan clash in Dubai at the Asia Cup, here's a look back at the top five matches between the two teams in the history of the tournament.
2018-09-18 03:28:33 Read More

Asia Cup: No. 4 and 6 spots the No. 1 issue for India

KL Rahul walked into the nets for the second time moments after Team India bowling coach Bharat Arun yelled out to his bowlers, "Take rest and then come back." Rahul paused, looked around and took fresh guard.
2018-09-18 03:07:00 Read More

Afghanistan knock Sri Lanka out of Asia Cup after upset win

Afghanistan continued their rise in international cricket with an upset 91-run win over Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Monday, knocking the former champions out of the Asia Cup.
2018-09-18 02:52:29 Read More

Back-to-back games for India is hard to understand: Sunil Gavaskar

India start their campaign to win not just the Asia Cup but also the fans they have lost after the recent tour of England. The high expectations from the English tour were belied and so some disenchantment that has crept in.
2018-09-18 02:28:24 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (September 18) that comprise Asia Cup 2018 match between India vs Hong Kong while shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal will be in action at the China Open.
2018-09-17 19:00:00 Read More

Wawrinka wobbles to winning start in St Petersburg

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka booked a place in the second round at the Saint Petersburg Open with a hard-fought straight-sets win over Slovenia's Aljaz Bedene here on Monday.
2018-09-17 17:10:55 Read More

Bangladesh's Tamim out of Asia Cup after injury heroics

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has been ruled out of the rest of the Asia Cup with a broken hand after batting despite his injury in the opening match, an official said on Monday.
2018-09-17 14:52:55 Read More

Archery coach Teja, athletics' Pannu recommended for Dronacharya Award

National archery compound coach Jiwanjot Singh Teja is set to become one of the youngest Dronacharya awardees after the 34-year old's name was recommended for the honour along with Asian Games gold medallist Arpinder Singh's coach SS Pannu.
2018-09-17 14:46:39 Read More

Kohli's absence won't be a factor when India face Pakistan: Ganguly

Former skipper Sourav Ganguly said India is a better team and absence of regular skipper Virat Kohli won't be a factor when the defending champions take on arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-voltage Asia Cup clash on Wednesday.
2018-09-17 14:07:55 Read More

'Complete machine' Lewis Hamilton offers no comfort for Ferrari

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes won big in Singapore on Sunday and the signs are looking ominous for title rival Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari.
2018-09-17 13:47:47 Read More

Ballon d'Or 'on my mind', says Griezmann after FIFA snub

Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann says he still can't fathom why he was not voted one of the world's top three players by FIFA - but hopes winning the "more prestigious" Ballon d'Or will make amends.
2018-09-17 12:54:09 Read More

Sakshi books World C'ship spot, Ritu faces Pinky

Struggling wrestler Sakshi Malik has made it to India's World Championship squad without facing the trials as her opponent Sarita Mor has withdrawn from the 62kg clash, due to an injury.
2018-09-17 12:44:04 Read More

Aim is to identify batsmen for slot number 4 and 6: Rohit

The problem for India during the past one year is the lack of a settled middle-order, which was evident during the recent ODI series defeat in England. The Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, made it clear that the likes of Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, Ambati Rayudu are fighting for the key middle-order slots. Spots that are up for grabs are 3, 4 and 6.
2018-09-17 12:35:36 Read More

Bale says Real Madrid more of a team without Ronaldo

Gareth Bale says Real Madrid work together more as a collective unit without former talisman Cristiano Ronaldo, after the Portuguese forward moved to Juventus in the close season.
2018-09-17 11:44:56 Read More

Indian archers stare at competing under World Archery flag

The Indian archers run the risk of competing under a neutral World Archery (WA) banner if the de-recognised national federation of the country, Archery Association of India (AAI), fails to set its house in order soon, international body's secretary general Tom Dielen has warned.
2018-09-17 11:42:19 Read More

Mary Kom's trainer Chhote Lal Yadav now two-star AIBA coach

Former national champion Chhote Lal Yadav, who is currently the assistant coach for Indian women boxers, has become a two-star coach in the International Boxing Association (AIBA) after clearing the certification course.
2018-09-17 11:34:31 Read More

Asia Cup 2018 Live: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan

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2018-09-17 10:24:28 Read More

Asia Cup: Top India players to watch out for

India are looking to win their seventh Asia Cup title as they begin their campaign against Hong Kong on Tuesday before taking on archrivals Pakistan on Wednesday. Here are the top India players to watch out for.
2018-09-17 10:00:59 Read More

Virat Kohli, Mirabai Chanu recommended for Khel Ratna

India cricket captain Virat Kohli and world champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu were Monday jointly recommended for this year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award -- the country's highest sporting honour.
2018-09-17 09:53:17 Read More

Virat Kohli, Mirabai Chanu recommended for Khel Ratna

India cricket captain Virat Kohli and world champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu were Monday jointly recommended for this year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award -- the country's highest sporting honour.
2018-09-17 09:53:17 Read More

Sindhu, Srikanth battle fatigue with China Open title in sight

Top Indian shuttler PV Sindhu will have to find a way to battle fatigue if she has to continue her consistent run in international circuit and regain the China Open, beginning on Tuesday.
2018-09-17 09:14:19 Read More

Resigned in best interest of Delhi cricket: Virender Sehwag

Sehwag, along with committee members Aakash Chopra and Rahul Sanghvi, had recommended the retention of Manoj Prabhakar as bowling coach but it wasn't ratified by the management.
2018-09-17 07:20:21 Read More

Naomi Osaka blames US Open tears on 'notorious' nerves

Naomi Osaka has put her US Open tears down to shredded nerves and her natural awkwardness, rather than the tantrum thrown by Serena Williams that overshadowed a historic Japanese win.
2018-09-17 06:48:37 Read More

Not over yet: Mercedes cautious despite Lewis Hamilton's Singapore 'stardust'

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said it was special to conquer "bogey track" Singapore but cautioned the F1 title race wasn't over yet after Lewis Hamilton's "stardust" propelled him to a potentially decisive 40-point lead over Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel.
2018-09-17 06:12:38 Read More

Lanka must guard against Afghanistan spin twins: Venkatesh Prasad

Former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad praised Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga who finished with 4-23 in his first match in 13 months against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup opener.
2018-09-17 05:27:46 Read More

Sardar on Tendulkar's guidance, critics and his future plans

Like always, he tilted his head a little, put his arm around and said, "Hor Paaji theek ho (how are you)?". Those have been Sardar Singh's signature words accompanying a handshake over the last 12 years. On Saturday evening in Delhi, as Sardar ended his post-retirement press conference, off-the-mic conversations turned nostalgic. And Sardar, as always, was all smiles and courtesy. Relaxed, having time on hand, he was more available to recall an anecdote, with in-between pauses to honour requests for selfies.
2018-09-17 05:19:13 Read More

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States begin to fall in line with BCCI diktat

The eight state associations that had sought clarification from the Board of Control for Cricket in India regarding amendments of their constitution in line with the board's bylaws, have begun have the process to implement the new constitution.
2018-09-17 04:21:29 Read More

Partners take over Tendulkar's stake in Kerala Blasters

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has confirmed his exit from the Kerala Blasters football club of which he has been a co-owner from its inception in 2014.
2018-09-17 04:16:15 Read More

Star war with BCCI over Kohli's Asia Cup absence intensifies

There is more to Virat Kohli's absence from Asia Cup than stated and published. A day after Mirror wrote about the war of words among broadcaster Star, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), more facts have emerged.
2018-09-17 04:05:17 Read More

Spurs face crunch time in bid to shed nearly-men label

Tottenham open their Champions League campaign at Inter Milan on Tuesday bidding to banish the growing belief that they lack the steel to win major silverware.
2018-09-17 03:51:02 Read More

Champions League return offers Salah stage to dispel second-season struggles

Mohamed Salah outshone Neymar and Kylian Mbappe on the Champions League stage last season, but as Paris Saint-Germain's star duo head to Anfield on Tuesday seeking to make amends, the Egyptian is struggling to match the heights of his debut campaign at Liverpool.
2018-09-17 03:33:48 Read More

Asia Cup to set the stage for India's World Cup middle order

When it comes to ODIs, India perhaps boast of the strongest top three. But they have problems in their middle order, particularly the No. 4 spot. With the World Cup now just nine months away, the Asia Cup serves as a perfect stage for some worthy contenders to book their slots.
2018-09-17 03:14:43 Read More

Win the perfect birthday gift, says Manuel Pellegrini

West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini said the 3-1 victory at Everton on Sunday that moved his side off the foot of the Premier League table was the perfect way to celebrate his 65th birthday.
2018-09-17 02:50:13 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (September 17) that comprise Asia Cup 2018 action where Sri Lanka will take on Afghanistan in their second match and some exciting action from the English and Italian football fields.
2018-09-17 02:31:18 Read More

Mirabai's coach recommended for Dronacharya Award

World champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu's coach Vijay Sharma and well-known cricket coach Tarak Sinha were among those recommended on Sunday by a selection committee for the prestigious Dronacharya and Dhyan Chand Awards.
2018-09-16 18:02:13 Read More

Cool Coric steers Croatia into Davis Cup final

Coric prevailed in a thrilling winner-takes-all duel with fellow young gun Frances Tiafoe on Sunday and steer Croatia into the final of the Davis Cup for the second time in three years with a monumental 3-2 victory over the US.
2018-09-16 17:47:08 Read More

Asia Cup: Pakistan crush Hong Kong by 8 wickets

Former champions Pakistan thrashed an inexperienced Hong Kong by eight wickets in a one-sided match to open their Asia Cup campaign in style on Sunday.
2018-09-16 17:34:11 Read More

France's Kevin Mayer breaks world decathlon record

France’s Kevin Mayer set a new decathlon world record on Sunday when he finished with 9126 points at the Decastar event in Talence, France.
2018-09-16 17:08:57 Read More

Broadcaster can't decide India's team: BCCI to ACC

The BCCI, in a tersely-worded reply to the Asian Cricket Council, has made it clear that neither they nor the broadcaster has any say in the national team's selection matters.
2018-09-16 16:38:17 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo gets off the mark for Juventus

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first competitive goal for Italian champions Juventus and then added a second in Sunday's fourth Serie A game of the season against Sassuolo in Turin.
2018-09-16 15:27:03 Read More

F1: Hamilton extends title lead with Singapore GP triumph

Britain's Lewis Hamilton eased to victory from pole position at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday as the Mercedes driver extended his championship lead over Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel to 40 points with six rounds remaining.
2018-09-16 14:28:44 Read More

Davis Cup: India return empty handed from win-win tie

On Sunday, the Serbs rounded off the real contest 4-0 with Pedja Krstin beating Sriram Balaji 6-3, 6-1 in the inconsequential fourth rubber to complete the formalities at the Kraljevo Sports Centre.
2018-09-16 14:10:02 Read More

Pant needs to do better with gloves: MSK Prasad

Rishabh Pant's fearless batting has impressed chairman of selectors MSK Prasad, who now wants the youngster to complement it with quality glovework at the highest level.
2018-09-16 13:41:10 Read More

We didn't disappoint anyone else but ourselves: Stephen Constantine

Indian football team lacked consistency and disappointed itself by going down in the SAFF Suzuki Cup final against Maldives, said chief coach Stephen Constantine.
2018-09-16 13:10:25 Read More

Mithali hits 125* but India lose 3rd ODI to SL women

Skipper Mithali Raj's career-best knock of 125 not out went in vain as Sri Lanka women shocked India women by three wickets in the inconsequential third and final one-day international on Sunday.
2018-09-16 12:41:05 Read More

Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge sets new marathon world record in Berlin

Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge set a new marathon world record in Berlin on Sunday, smashing the previous best as he clocked 2hr 1min 40sec.
2018-09-16 10:21:01 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (September 16) that comprise the action from Asia Cup 2018 where Pakistan will face Hong Kong in their opening fixture and some exciting action from the Spanish and English football fields.
2018-09-15 19:00:00 Read More

Watch: Injured Tamim Iqbal bats one-handed in Asia Cup

The opening match of the Asia Cup in the UAE on Saturday witnessed an act of bravado by veteran Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal who, after retiring hurt, returned to bat one-handed in a last-wicket stand that helped his team go past 250 against Sri Lanka.
2018-09-15 17:57:39 Read More

ISL: Sachin Tendulkar likely to sell his stakes with Kerala Blasters

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who is one of the co-owners of the Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Kerala Blasters Football Club, in all likelihood will be selling off his stakes in the franchise before the start of the new season.
2018-09-15 17:41:44 Read More

Sane stars as Man City prove too strong for Fulham

Leroy Sane, handed his first Manchester City start of the season, underlined the strength in depth Pep Guardiola has at his disposal during the Premier League champions' comfortable 3-0 win over Fulham at the Etihad on Saturday.
2018-09-15 17:08:10 Read More

India lose Davis Cup World Group playoff to Serbia

Rohan Bopanna and Saketh Myneni lost the do-or-die doubles rubber against Serbia as India conceded an unassailable 0-3 lead to lose the Davis World Group Play-off tie on Saturday.
2018-09-15 16:47:59 Read More

France cruise past Spain into Davis Cup final

Defending Davis Cup champions France took an unassailable 3-0 semi-final lead over Spain on Saturday when Nicolas Mahut and Julien Benneteau beat Feliciano Lopez and Marcel Granollers 6-0, 6-4, 7-6 (9/7) in the third of five rubbers on the Lille hardcourt.
2018-09-15 16:07:50 Read More

Sakshi Malik sails into final in Belarus, Pooja to fight for bronze

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik sailed into the final of the 62kg category of the Medved International wrestling tournament in Minsk, Belarus Saturday.
2018-09-15 15:55:50 Read More

India lose 1-2 against Maldives in SAFF Cup final

Poor finishing and scrappy defending put paid to India's quest for an eighth South Asian Football Federation Cup title as it suffered a 1-2 defeat against Maldives in the summit clash here on Saturday.
2018-09-15 15:50:05 Read More

After ending hockey career, Sardar Singh eyes professional golf

Sardar Singh may have put an end to his international hockey career, but his love for the curve is still alive - just that it has moved from the end of a stick to a golf club.
2018-09-15 14:58:35 Read More

Hamilton storms to stunning pole in Singapore

Lewis Hamilton tightened his grip on securing a fifth Formula One world title by coming from nowhere to claim a stunning pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix in his Mercedes on Saturday.
2018-09-15 14:49:44 Read More

Anand not worried about own form ahead of Chess Olympiad

Currently ranked 10th in the world, Anand last represented the country in the tournament in 2006. He has, of course, taken part in five Olympiads between 1984 and 1992 and 2004 and 2006.
2018-09-15 14:38:51 Read More

Pant in Delhi one-day squad, Gambhir to lead

Rising sensation Rishabh Pant, who scored his maiden Test hundred in England, will play the first three matches for Delhi in the coming Vijay Hazare Trophy starting September 19.
2018-09-15 14:33:28 Read More

EPL: Liverpool punish sloppy Spurs for fifth straight win

Liverpool extended their perfect start to the season as goals from Georginio Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino ensured the Premier League leaders punished woeful Tottenham with a 2-1 win on Saturday.
2018-09-15 14:13:49 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar inspired me to make a comeback: Sardar Singh

He was low on confidence after the Commonwealth Games snub earlier this year but a telephonic chat with the iconic Sachin Tendulkar motivated Sardar Singh to work hard towards regaining his place in the national team.
2018-09-15 13:13:23 Read More

Gold for Jyoti, Sarita ends with bronze in Polish boxing tourney

Jyoti Gulia Saturday picked up India's lone gold medal in the youth category of the Silesian Open Boxing Tournament for women in which the juniors ruled with 13 medals and senior pro L Sarita Devi (60kg) ended with a bronze in Gliwice, Poland.
2018-09-15 12:38:42 Read More

Cricket Australia open to Shastri's request for extra warm-up game

Cricket Australia has responded positively to India coach Ravi Shastri's request for more warm-up matches ahead of their Test series Down Under later this year.
2018-09-15 10:18:38 Read More

Indian kabaddi further shamed amid confused ‘selection trials’

NEW DELHI: ​​Confusion reigned supreme at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here on Saturday as what was advertised as ‘selection trials’ for the Indian kabaddi team turned out to be just an exercise to follow a court order.
2018-09-15 09:16:36 Read More

Cricket Australia to seek clarification on Moeen Ali's 'Osama' charge

"An Australian player ... turned to me on the field and said, 'Take that, Osama'," Moeen Ali recalled. "I could not believe what I had heard. I remember going really red. I have never been so angry on a cricket field," said the England player.
2018-09-15 07:59:15 Read More

Pakistan have the X-factor: Mahela Jayawardene

Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene believes that the Asia Cup has played a valuable role in providing a platform for the emergence of new cricketing talent.
2018-09-15 07:28:35 Read More

Hong Kong will be keen to upset India and Pakistan: Venkatesh Prasad

Former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad termed the Rohit Sharma-led team as the favourites to win the Asia Cup that starts on Saturday.
2018-09-15 06:56:48 Read More

Cricket is a festival in the subcontinent: Sourav Ganguly

Describing the craze of cricket in the subcontinent as a festival, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly recalled the days when he used to play at the international level and would feel happy by seeing the excitement of the fans.
2018-09-15 06:29:16 Read More

Too much asked of weary World Cup stars for Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes too much demand is placed on international stars who have had barely any rest following the World Cup.
2018-09-15 05:27:07 Read More

Indian shooters take giant strides

Indian shooters made a huge leap by finishing third in the medals tally of the ISSF World Championships in Changwon, South Korea, that concluded on Friday. The shooters ended their campaign with a record 27 medals -11 gold, 9 silver and 7 bronze - and finished behind toppers China (43) and host South Korea (36) in the quadrennial event.
2018-09-15 05:19:32 Read More

Davis Cup: India down 0-2 against Serbia

India's hopes of finishing their Davis Cup season on a high seemed set for a ruddy burial after they conceded a 2-0 lead to Serbia on the opening day of the playoff here on Friday.
2018-09-15 04:50:24 Read More

Kidambi Srikanth's poor run continues

Kidambi Srikanth crashed out of the Japan Open BWF Tour Super 750 tournament on Friday, losing to Lee Dong Keun of Korea in the quarterfinals 21-19, 16-21, 18-21. With Srikanth's loss, the Indian campaign ended in the $700000 tournament.
2018-09-15 04:43:48 Read More

Kimi Raikkonen tops Singapore practice as Sebastian Vettel toils

Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen set the fastest practice time for the Singapore Grand Prix on Friday but the Finn's team mate Sebastian Vettel suffered a frustrating start to the weekend in his bid to overhaul championship leader Lewis Hamilton.
2018-09-15 04:43:09 Read More

Late submission of TUE almost cost Abhishek Asiad medal

Gurgaon shooter Abhishek Verma did the country proud by winning a bronze in the 10m air pistol at the Asian Games, an event headlined by gold medal-winning effort of the 16-year-old Meerut marksman Saurabh Chaudhary.
2018-09-15 04:26:03 Read More

Chance to get combination right before World Cup: Rohit Sharma

The World Cup is still eight months away but India skipper Rohit Sharma feels that the six-nation Asia Cup starting Saturday will give his side a chance to work towards a "perfect combination" going into next year's mega event.
2018-09-15 03:28:47 Read More

Hard to understand why Sharjah isn't hosting matches: Gavaskar

The Asia Cup may have lost a bit of its shine in the eyes of the cricket lovers of the region, thanks to all the T20 leagues that have cropped up all over the world, but make no mistake, the players of all the participating countries want to win the magnificent trophy to have the bragging rights in the region.
2018-09-15 03:25:56 Read More

Asia Cup: Without Kohli, India need Dhoni's guiding hand

Their regional rivals won't miss a chance to remind them of regular captain Virat Kohli's absence. With Kohli rested, it's time to turn the focus on MS Dhoni, even as stand-in captain Rohit Sharma sharpens his willow in anticipation of another dominating show in white-ball cricket.
2018-09-15 03:03:11 Read More

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Big Sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (September 15) that comprise the action from Asia Cup 2018 where Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in the opening match and some riveting action from the football world.
2018-09-14 19:00:00 Read More

POLL: Can Rohit Sharma guide India to Asia Cup 2018 title?

The seasoned Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma were among the limited overs specialists who left for Dubai on Thursday to take part in the Asia Cup. To be played in the 50-over format by six teams, the Asia Cup starts from Saturday
2018-09-14 13:49:06 Read More

WATCH: Shoaib Malik walks up to MS Dhoni, shakes hands at nets

Pakistan senior player Shoaib Malik exhibited a goodwill gesture on Friday as he walked up to former Indian skipper MS Dhoni and had a chat during the practice session in Dubai.
2018-09-14 13:45:25 Read More

Mourinho blasts pundits with barrage of Rashford statistics

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho blasted his critics with a barrage of statistics on Friday to defend the amount of playing time given to England striker Marcus Rashford over the past two years.
2018-09-14 12:25:53 Read More

Unbeaten India take on Maldives in SAFF Cup final, seek 8th title

Boosted by an undefeated run, seven-time champions India will start as favourites against Maldives in the summit clash of the South Asian Football Federation Cup here on Saturday.
2018-09-14 12:17:49 Read More

Manika Batra wants Dronacharya Award for Guru Sandeep Gupta

She might be just 23, but Manika Batra has taken Indian Table Tennis to new heights and unprecedented firsts. But the student in her won't be satisfied till her childhood guru Sandeep Gupta receives the Dronacharya Award.
2018-09-14 12:12:47 Read More

Dale Steyn back in South Africa's ODI squad after two years

Dale Steyn returned to South Africa's limited-overs squad on Friday and is in line to play his first one-day international in two years in the home series against Zimbabwe starting this month.
2018-09-14 11:57:08 Read More

More than England, it was Sam Curran who hurt us: Ravi Shastri

After India lost the five-match Test series 1-4 , India's coach Ravi Shastri said that he did not think India failed badly. He said that more than England, it was Sam Curran who hurt India. Giving the credit where it is due, Shastri said that he and Virat both picked Curran Man of the Series (for England).
2018-09-14 11:41:33 Read More

History of the Asia Cup: Top five wicket-takers

The top five wicket-takers in the Asia Cup have been Sri Lanka bowling wizard Muttiah Muralitharan, Lasith Malinga, mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis, the only non-Sri Lankan bowler on this list Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal stands at the fourth position while the legendary Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaas is fifth. The tournament starts on September 14.
2018-09-14 09:35:12 Read More

Asia Cup: World Cup combination, renewal of India-Pakistan rivalry

While there are two assured India-Pakistan matches, one in the group league and other at the Super Four stage, the organisers, broadcasters, and the supporters will be hoping for a possible summit showdown on September 28 too. The team will begin its campaign on September 18 against Hong Kong, followed by the much-anticipated clash against Pakistan the next day.
2018-09-14 08:22:57 Read More

Asiad gold medallist Swapna Barman to get customised shoes

Asian Games gold-medallist Swapna Barman will have customised shoes for her 12-toed feet soon as the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has tied up with footwear company Adidas to ensure specially-designed gear for the heptathlete.
2018-09-14 07:33:58 Read More

History of the Asia Cup: Top five run-getters

Ahead of the Asia Cup, a look at the top five run-getters in the tournament.
2018-09-14 07:21:11 Read More

Liverpool head to Spurs in acid test of title dreams

Liverpool can fire a warning to their Premier League rivals by avenging last season's thrashing at Tottenham when they return to Wembley for an acid test of their title credentials.
2018-09-14 05:53:51 Read More

Romelu Lukaku says Jose Mourinho deserves respect for being 'real'

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku defended Jose Mourinho's confrontational style of management, saying that the Portuguese deserves respect for not hiding his true feelings like several Premier League bosses.
2018-09-14 05:44:24 Read More

Gold rush continues for juniors, Gurpreet adds silver at WC

​Vijayveer Sidhu, 16, shot a gold in the 25m standard pistol event for junior men after combining with Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu and Adarsh Singh to claim the team gold on the last day of the prestigious International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) competition.
2018-09-14 05:40:03 Read More

Srikanth Kidambi out, India's campaign ends in Japan Open

​Just like his compatriots, fatigue seemed to have caught up with the seventh-seeded Srikanth Kidambi as he squandered a game's lead to lose 21-19, 16-21, 18-21 against Korea's Lee Dong Keun in a duel that lasted an hour and 19 minutes in the USD 700,000 Japan Open badminton tournament.
2018-09-14 05:15:53 Read More

Conspiracy had led to walkers' disqualification: India's chief coach

India's chief race walking coach, Alexander Artsybashev, whose job is on the line following the disqualification of the country's premier four race walkers at the Asian Games, has tried to make a case for himself by hinting at a possible conspiracy against India by the judges officiating at the event.
2018-09-14 04:36:27 Read More

No sympathy for 'rude' Australians from Moeen Ali

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has no sympathy for Australia's banned cricketers and finds the whole team "rude", British media reported.
2018-09-14 04:23:52 Read More

Davis Cup: With Djokovic out, India hope to challenge Serbia

"It's only going to get worse (as the tie progresses). But it's OK. Tougher the condition, the better for us. They are the favourites," India's Davis Cup captain said on the sidelines of the Indian team's practice session at the Kraljevo Sports Centre on Thursday.
2018-09-14 04:15:12 Read More

Play Usain Bolt in defence, says Spain's World Cup-winning coach

World Cup-winning coach Vicente del Bosque has some advice for sprint king Usain Bolt's new Australian club -- play him in defence.
2018-09-14 03:34:56 Read More

Wasn't pressurised to announce retirement: Sardar Singh

A day after announcing his retirement, Sardar Singh clarified that there wasn't any pressure on him to quit and added that he had decided to bid adieu to hockey after the Asian Games. Singh who has the distinction of being the youngest captain of the Indian hockey team announced his retirement on Thursday.
2018-09-14 03:30:19 Read More

At times, Virat Kohli's lack of experience shows: Sunil Gavaskar

Some thorny issues like picking the wrong XI, backing the wrong personnel or even making questionable bowling and fielding changes are still pricking Kohli, days after the long tour ended in yet another defeat for his team.
2018-09-14 02:47:06 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (September 14) that comprise the action from ISSF World Championship and Japan Open badminton in which Kidambi Srikanth will take on Lee Dong Keun in the quarterfinals.
2018-09-13 19:00:00 Read More

Elusive Olympic medal in athletics within our reach: Jinson Johnson

After his fantastic win in 1500m in the Asian Games, Jinson Johnson dares to dream big. He lost the 800m final unexpectedly to his friend and rival Manjit Singh. But a day later, Jinson ran the race of his life to win the 1500m gold.
2018-09-13 17:30:19 Read More

BWF rankings: Srikanth, Sindhu retain spots in top-10

Ace shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu are the only Indians in the top-10 of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) singles rankings, released on Thursday.
2018-09-13 17:22:01 Read More

Twin brothers win gold at ISSF Junior World Championship

In double delight, after winning five medals between them including individual gold medals by Mansa born twin brothers Udayveer Singh and Vijayveer Singh Sidhu at ISSF Junior World Cup at Suhl in German in June this year, now both the brothers have won team gold medal in 25 meter pistol junior event with 1736 points at 52nd ISSF World Shooting Championship.
2018-09-13 15:34:50 Read More

Left captaincy to give Kohli enough time for World Cup: Dhoni

Speaking at a public event, former captain of the Indian cricket team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni revealed that the reason he gave up captaincy early was that he felt that the next captain would require time to build a strong team before the world cup 2019. Dhoni quit the ODI and T20I captaincy in January 2017. Dhoni led India to 2011 World Cup triumph.
2018-09-13 14:04:20 Read More

Rohit Sharma-led Indian team leaves for Asia Cup

The seasoned Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma were among the limited overs specialists who left for Dubai on Thursday to take part in the Asia Cup.
2018-09-13 12:40:57 Read More

Bumrah looks to maintain numero uno position during Asia Cup

Several leading players, including Bumrah, will go into the Asia Cup aiming to consolidate their positions ICC rankings and also use the multi-nation tournament to prepare for next year's Cricket World Cup.
2018-09-13 12:02:40 Read More

Ravi Shastri under fire after England series defeat

India coach Ravi Shastri has come under fire for his side's humiliating 4-1 Test series loss to England - a second consecutive away defeat for the world's top-ranked side.
2018-09-13 11:02:15 Read More

England's Paul Collingwood retires from cricket

Former England all-rounder Paul Collingwood announced on Thursday that he will end his professional career at the end of the season, 22 years after making his first-class debut.
2018-09-13 10:16:00 Read More

Japan Open: Sindhu, Prannoy lose; Kidambi in QF

Fatigue caught up with India's premier shuttler P V Sindhu as she was upstaged in straight games but Kidambi Srikanth entered quarterfinals of the $700,000 Japan Open on Thursday.
2018-09-13 07:51:48 Read More

Statistical history of Asia Cup: All you need to know

The battle for cricket supremacy in the Asian continent begins in the United Arab Emirates from September 15, with six teams vying for top honours in the tournament that will conclude with the final on September 28.
2018-09-13 07:33:51 Read More

Two more junior gold for India at ISSF World C'ships

Udhayveer Singh, all of 16, shone bright with an individual gold in the junior men's 25m pistol event after spearheading India to the team gold in the World Shooting Championships Thursday.
2018-09-13 05:23:36 Read More

India kept repeating mistakes in England: VVS Laxman

The Oval Test ended India's England tour on another dismal note, while the hosts improved their winning margin to 4-1 and gave former captain Alastair Cook a winning farewell as he walked into the sunset of his career.
2018-09-13 04:51:05 Read More

Right time for Sardar Singh to call it quits: V Baskaran

Sardar Singh’s decision to retire from the international hockey might have taken some by surprise, but not former India skipper V Baskaran, under whom the Haryana star attended the national camp before going for Azlan Shah Cup in 2006.
2018-09-13 04:32:10 Read More

Nine English lessons for Virat Kohli & Co

India lost the five-Test series in England with an embarrassing 1-4 scoreline and though skipper Virat Kohli insists the margin does not indicate how closely the series was fought, there are lessons for the Indian team to learn from another overseas failure.
2018-09-13 04:03:49 Read More

SAI may crack whip on some foreign coaches

Some established foreign coaches in India may soon pay the price for their athletes’ poor performances at the Asian and Commonwealth Games, with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) about to begin a long-promised performance review of these highly-paid professionals.
2018-09-13 03:16:02 Read More

Sardar Singh: 314 caps, youngest to captain India

The youngest player to captain the Indian hockey team, Sardar Singh bade adieu to the turf on Wednesday. Hailed as the finest midfielder to play the game, Singh wore the Indian jersey on 314 occasions.
2018-09-13 03:04:40 Read More

Captain Kohli or Batman Kohli?

While Virat Kohli's performance with the bat has marvelled both by his fans and his critics, it is his ability to lead which has come under the scanner. For example, he insisted on picking an unfit Ashwin in Southampton who got injured in the third Test when the conditions were great for Ravindra Jadeja to play. India lost the Test series to England, 4-1.
2018-09-13 02:57:17 Read More

Kane, Salah in spotlight as struggling stars clash

Harry Kane and Mohamed Salah have the perfect stage to end their unexpected slumps when the superstar strikers go head to head at Wembley on Saturday.
2018-09-13 02:37:24 Read More

Junior India shooters stranded at Bangkok airport

NRAI’s travel plan questioned as no senior official was accompanying the young players, who were on their way back home from the ISSF World Championships in Changwon, South Korea.
2018-09-13 02:20:06 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (September 13) that comprise the action from ISSF World Championship and Japan Open badminton in which PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy will play their second round matches.
2018-09-12 19:00:00 Read More

Surprised that KL Rahul didn't score more, says coach Jairaj Muthu

India opener KL Rahul started off the England tour with an unbeaten century in the T20I opener and ended it with a dazzling century which raised India's hope to round up the five-match Test series on a high.
2018-09-12 16:16:39 Read More

Manvir scores brace as India beat Pakistan to enter SAFF Cup final

India reached finals in the South Asian Football Federation Championship, defeating Pakistan with a 3-1 score. After the goalless first half, Manvir Singh struck twice in the second half. He was then replaced by Sumeet Passi who sealed the fate of the match in the 83rd minute. For Pakistan Hassan Bashir reduced the margin in the 88th minute.
2018-09-12 16:05:35 Read More

European leagues break new spending records in transfer window

Europe's big five leagues spent a record $4.21 billion (3.62 billion euros) in the summer transfer window, according to a study published on Wednesday by FIFA.
2018-09-12 15:34:12 Read More

Barman to go to Mumbai to find right cure for back and knee

Asian Games gold medallist Swapna Barman will travel to Mumbai to find the right cure for her troubled knee and back.
2018-09-12 15:24:34 Read More

Russian World Cup hero Denis Cheryshev in doping probe

Spain's anti-doping agency said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into Valencia's Russian striker Denis Cheryshev, one of the revelations of the 2018 World Cup.
2018-09-12 15:15:50 Read More

Factfile: Former India hockey captain Sardar Singh

Factfile on former India captain Sardar Singh who announced his retirement from international hockey on Wednesday.
2018-09-12 13:58:34 Read More

Aamer Sohail hails positive attitude of Fakhar Zaman

Former cricketer Aamer Sohail has backed his Pakistan compatriot Fakhar Zaman to play a vital role in the upcoming Asia Cup because of his "positive approach" to batting.
2018-09-12 13:01:00 Read More

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Liberian President Weah makes football comeback aged 51

Liberia president and former world footballer of the year George Weah made a surprise return to international football Tuesday at the age of 51 in a 2-1 friendly defeat by Nigeria.
2018-09-12 12:59:06 Read More

Virat Kohli retains top spot in ICC Test rankings

India captain Virat Kohli has retained the World No. 1 in the latest ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen after the completion of the five-match series against England in London.
2018-09-12 12:40:26 Read More

Sardar Singh announces international retirement

Former India hockey captain Sardar Singh on Wednesday decided to call time on his illustrious career, saying he had played enough in the last 12 years and now it's time for the youngsters to take over.
2018-09-12 12:37:54 Read More

Best ever Indian team? Yes we believe that, insists defiant Kohli

"That's your opinion, thank you very much," that was Virat Kohli's retort when questions were raised on Ravi Shastri's "best Indian team" claim after the crushing Test series loss to England.
2018-09-12 12:17:12 Read More

'Not participating in Worlds will affect our Olympic preparation'

With uncertainty hovering over India's participation in next month's Artistic Gymnastic World Championship, top gymnasts Rakesh Patra and Dipa Karmakar feel not taking part in the competition will affect their preparations for the Tokyo Olympics.
2018-09-12 12:12:17 Read More

Looking ahead with fresh approach: Hockey coach Harendra

The Asian Games setback still fresh in his mind, Indian hockey team chief coach Harendra Singh is determined to start afresh with a positive mindset and make amends in the upcoming international assignments.
2018-09-12 11:37:01 Read More

Did sheer apathy rob India of 70th medal at the Asian Games?

Four days before the 2018 Asian Games were to begin, an Indian paraglider received a letter. It came from the Indonesian Asian Games Organising Committee (INASGOC). The letter was an invitation for India to participate in paragliding at the Games.
2018-09-12 10:43:10 Read More

World Cup winner Lloris fined $65,000 for drunk driving

World Cup-winning France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been fined 50,000 pounds ($65,000) and banned from driving for 20 months for drunk driving.
2018-09-12 10:41:01 Read More

England deserved to win the series: Gautam Gambhir

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Virat Kohli the batsman wins, Virat the captain loses

Virat Kohli the batsman exorcised the ghosts of a horrendous 2014 series but his captaincy left a lot to be desired in the just-concluded series against England which again turned out to be a case of ''what it could have been''.
2018-09-12 07:51:04 Read More

Manu-Sumeeth shock Olympic silver medallists

Indian men's doubles pair of Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy stunned Olympic silver medallists Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong of Malaysia to enter the quarterfinals of the USD 700,000 Japan Open badminton tournament on Wednesday.
2018-09-12 07:29:15 Read More

Manu-Sumeeth shock Olympic silver medallists

Indian men's doubles pair of Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy stunned Olympic silver medallists Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong of Malaysia to enter the quarterfinals of the USD 700,000 Japan Open badminton tournament on Wednesday.
2018-09-12 07:29:15 Read More

India still on top of Test rankings, England No. 4

India continued to be at the numero uno position but England grabbed the fourth spot in the ICC Test Team Rankings after completing a 4-1 series victory at The Oval on Tuesday.
2018-09-12 06:09:52 Read More

Serena Williams's behaviour a clear sign of bullying, says Somdev Devvarman

“I don’t think it’s fair for Serena to bring up other men saying a lot worse and getting away with it. While that may be true, it doesn’t take away from the fact that she did something against the rules and that should be dealt with," said the former India player.
2018-09-12 05:34:16 Read More

People want to target only one side: Virat Kohli

His team might have lost the series 4-1, but Virat Kohli probably believes that they are the best Indian side in the last 15 years. When TOI asked him whether he endorses his coach Ravi Shastri’s “best in 15 years” view, Kohli said: “You have to believe you are the best,” only to add: “What do you think?”
2018-09-12 05:04:02 Read More

Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu in line to get Khel Ratna

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, reigning world champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and Gold Coast CWG and Asian Games gold medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia are among the front-runners to land this year’s coveted Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.
2018-09-12 04:46:47 Read More

Spain humiliate Croatia with thumping Nations League win

Spain showed their remarkable potential under new coach Luis Enrique by destroying World Cup runners-up Croatia 6-0 on Tuesday to hand the visitors their biggest ever defeat and take control of their Nations League group.
2018-09-12 04:25:25 Read More

'Double standard but Serena got it part wrong'

"Serena Williams has part of it right. There is a huge double standard for women when it comes to how bad behavior is punished — and not just in tennis," writes Navratilova.
2018-09-12 04:19:41 Read More

Alastair Cook thanks Jasprit Bumrah for saving him from heartache

The outgoing England batsman said he has to thank Bumrah as the overthrow from the Indian pacer brought up his century in the final Test innings of his career.
2018-09-12 03:09:15 Read More

Two things that cost India dear on tough England tour

Selection errors by the Indian think-tank and over-reliance on Virat Kohli in batting hurt India throughout the five Test series, which the visitors lost 4-1 after defeat at the Oval on Tuesday.
2018-09-12 02:57:07 Read More

England end losing run with 1-0 friendly win over Swiss

Striker Marcus Rashford scored a second-half winner as a young and much-changed England avoided an unprecedented fourth successive defeat by beating Switzerland 1-0 in a friendly international on Tuesday.
2018-09-12 02:54:41 Read More

India defeated, but Test cricket the winner: Virat Kohli

Defeated India skipper Virat Kohli took some comfort from a 4-1 drubbing in England, saying the series had revived Test cricket.
2018-09-12 02:46:11 Read More

India's fight showed up too late on England tour

On the final day of the tour, Indian batsmen showed the fight expected of them all summer. Still, England won the Oval Test to take the series 4-1.
2018-09-12 02:41:41 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (September 12) that comprise ISSF World Championship and SAFF Championship where India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the semifinal.
2018-09-11 19:00:00 Read More

12 lessons for Virat Kohli and company after 4-1 loss to England

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2018-09-11 17:54:59 Read More

4-1 scoreline doesn't mean we were outplayed, says Kohli

"The kind of cricket we have played might not show on the scorecard. But both the teams know this series has been a competitive one," Kohli said. "I think the 1-4 scoreline is a fair one as England played better than us but we were not outplayed barring the Lord's Test,"he added.
2018-09-11 17:44:35 Read More

My final Test script would not have been written better: Cook

England batting great Alastair Cook on Tuesday said that the script of his last Test match could not have been written better as he bowed out with a hundred against India here.
2018-09-11 17:43:55 Read More

Out of form Sushil, injured Divya opt out of World Championship

Struggling for form, double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar has decided to opt out of the World Wrestling Championship while Asian Games bronze medallist Divya Kakran has also pulled out of the prestigious event due to an ankle injury.
2018-09-11 17:34:05 Read More

Anderson most successful fast bowler in Test cricket

England's James Anderson has surpassed Australian great Glenn McGrath's haul of 563 wickets to become the most successful fast bowler in the history of Test cricket.
2018-09-11 16:45:24 Read More

5th Test: England beat India by 118 runs, clinch five-match series 4-1

India lost the fifth and final Test against England by 118 runs on Tuesday despite heroic resistance from KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, bringing the curtains down on a tour which started as a golden opportunity but ended in a saga of disappointments.
2018-09-11 16:29:59 Read More

Pant first Indian wicketkeeper to score century in England

Young Rishabh Pant made amends for his poor glovework with a scintillating knock as he became the first ever Indian wicketkeeper to score a century on English soil, surpassing previous best of 92 by MS Dhoni, at the Kennington Oval in London on Tuesday.
2018-09-11 15:23:06 Read More

SAI lashes out at NRAI, says rejected coaches don't qualify for appointments

The Sports Authority of India on Tuesday said five shooting coaches were rejected from a list of 29 submitted by the national shooting federation for not meeting the requisite criteria and termed the NRAI's objection to its decision as "illogical".
2018-09-11 12:32:13 Read More

Aussie cartoonist faces backlash after 'racist' cartoon on Serena

Author JK Rowling took to Twitter and criticised the cartoonist for depicting Serena Williams losing her cool during the tournament. She called out the cartoonist for "reducing one of the greatest sportswomen alive to racist and sexist tropes".
2018-09-11 12:30:45 Read More

Pant needs more time but former keepers want clear policy

Rishabh Pant's glovework has been shoddy in England and he needs to cover a lot of ground before he can be trusted as a Test-level wicket-keeper, some of the former India stumpers said on Tuesday.
2018-09-11 11:46:37 Read More

David Miller quits first-class cricket to focus on World Cup

Hard-hitting middle-order batsman David Miller has quit first-class cricket in a bid to concentrate on his limited overs game ahead of next year's World Cup in England and Wales.
2018-09-11 11:24:02 Read More

Asiad gold medallist Amit Panghal nominated for Arjuna award

Asian Games gold medal winning Indian boxer Amit Panghal was on Tuesday nominated for this year's Arjuna awards by the Boxing Federation of India.
2018-09-11 11:18:04 Read More

Sindhu, Srikanth, Prannoy through to second round of Japan Open

Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu had to toil hard even as Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy scored easy victories to progress to the second round of their respective events at the Japan Open, on Tuesday.
2018-09-11 11:01:56 Read More

Leclerc replaces Raikkonen in 'dream' move to Ferrari

Young Monaco driver Charles Leclerc will replace Finnish veteran Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari next season with the former world champion returning to Sauber, both Formula One teams announced on Tuesday.
2018-09-11 09:57:54 Read More

5th Test Live: Ton-up Rahul defies England attack

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2018-09-11 09:23:59 Read More

Dissolve BCCI’s CoA, prays TNCA

n a frontal attack on the BCCI’s Committee of Administrators (CoA), the board’s old guard, who refuse to go down without a fight, has petitioned the Supreme Court to dissolve the CoA for ‘having acted contrary to the mandate of the orders passed by this Hon’ble Court’.
2018-09-11 08:04:11 Read More

IPL 2019: BCCI mulls moving league to South Africa due to general elections

It is not just the political parties that are waiting for the dates of the next year's general elections. Even the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is as curious about the announcement from the Election Commission.
2018-09-11 07:28:19 Read More

I have learnt how to bowl in away series: Mohammed Shami

Indian speedster Mohammed Shami says he watched videos of rival pacers Stuart Broad and James Anderson to understand how to exploit English conditions and has learnt to make an impact while bowling in away series.
2018-09-11 06:50:40 Read More

Dhoni did not join Bharat bandh in protest against petrol prices

A couple of photos of former Indian cricket-team captain MS Dhoni sitting at a petrol filling station are being circulated on social media platforms with a claim that he joined the Bharat bandh organised yesterday in protest against rising petrol prices. This is a false claim.
2018-09-11 06:48:06 Read More

Junior shooters add silver, bronze to India's tally at ISSF WC

The trio of Gurnihal Singh Garcha (119), Anantjeet Singh Naruka (117) and Ayush Rudraraju (119) combined for a score of 355 for a second-place finish in the finals. The three had combined to top day one of the qualifying on Monday.
2018-09-11 06:27:39 Read More

I will thank Jasprit Bumrah for a while for that overthrow: Alastair Cook

Retiring England batsman Alastair Cook says he has to thank Jasprit Bumrah for saving him from some "heartache" as the overthrow from the Indian pacer brought up his century in the final Test innings of his career.
2018-09-11 06:07:57 Read More

Serena owes her stature, legacy more grace than what she showed: Becker

Naomi Osaka won the US Open title 6-2, 6-4 but Serena Williams dominated the headlines for her epic meltdown when she accused chair umpire Carlos Ramos of being a "thief" and accusing the sport of "sexism". Former World No. 1 Boris Becker slammed Serena for her behaviour in the match.
2018-09-11 06:02:17 Read More

Cook and Root took the game away from India, says Gambhir

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Dipa & Co likely to miss out on World artistic gymnastics championships

Missing out on artistic Worlds would rob some of the established names like Dipa Karmakar, Pranati Nayak, Aruna Budda Reddy, Rakesh Patra and Ashish Kumar an opportunity to test themselves ahead of the World Championships in Stuttgart next year, which will act as a qualifier for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
2018-09-11 04:10:10 Read More

Eight state bodies seek BCCI clarification on bylaws

At least eight state associations, including Karnataka and Goa, have sought clarification from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on amendment of their constitutions in line with the board's bylaws.
2018-09-11 03:55:14 Read More

Alastair Cook talks of 'surreal' Test exit after dramatic ton

Alastair Cook said the final Test of his glittering career had contained some of the most "surreal" days of his cricketing life after he signed off with 147 in his last England innings on Monday.
2018-09-11 03:46:47 Read More

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Bill Gordon: The man who has a first class cap without having played a single match

"I got that cap in 2013, Surrey chairman Richard Thompson gave it to me. I am the only one to have got the official Surrey cap without ever playing the game. There hasn't been anybody after me either," 73-year old Bill Gordon told TOI at the museum.
2018-09-11 03:36:27 Read More

Alastair Cook signs off the way he started - with a ton

When Jasprit Bumrah's overthrow went for four and Alastair Cook became a rare man - the fifth-ever - to score a century both on his debut and last Test. If you ever wanted to see a spontaneous overflow of emotions on English soil, it was this.
2018-09-11 03:15:49 Read More

Chasing 464, Kohli and men falter as final Test heads England's way

After the two-and-a-half-day disaster at The Lord's, Kohli's boys are now staring at another humiliation at the other end of London, The Oval. All the talk of being the best touring side in the world is ringing hollow as India are on the brink of a 1-4 defeat following a calamitous fourth day.
2018-09-11 02:51:30 Read More

Carlos Ramos backed by ITF over 'regrettable' Serena Williams rant

Carlos Ramos has been praised for acting with "professionalism and integrity" by the International Tennis Federation after the umpire was labelled a liar and a thief by Serena Williams during the American star's US Open final meltdown.
2018-09-11 02:43:28 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (September 11) that comprise of the ISSF World Championship where the Indian shooters will be in action in the skeet and 50m Rifle 3 Positions events respectively.
2018-09-10 19:00:00 Read More

Wimbledon champion Kerber seals spot in WTA Finals

Former world number one Angelique Kerber became the second player to qualify for next month's season-ending WTA Finals in Singapore, the WTA said on Monday.
2018-09-10 15:59:27 Read More

Djokovic up to No. 3, Osaka at No. 7 after US Open titles

Novak Djokovic's US Open title moved him up three spots to No. 3 in the ATP rankings Monday, behind Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, making that trio the top three for the first time in 3 years.
2018-09-10 15:32:21 Read More

Factbox on England batsman Alastair Cook

The left-hander hit an unbeaten 104 on his Test debut against India at Nagpur in 2006, and made his one-day international debut against Sri Lanka the same year.
2018-09-10 14:35:40 Read More

Bharat's ton puts India A in commanding position over Australia A

Srikar Bharat hit a splendid ton and his century stand with Kuldeep Yadav put India A in command over Australia A in the second unofficial Test at Alur on Monday.
2018-09-10 13:31:40 Read More

Sindhu may face Tai Tzu in Japan Open semifinals

PV Sindhu may get another chance to settle the score with Tai Tzu Ying at the $700000 Japan Open BWF Tour Super 750 tournament which gets underway in Tokyo on Tuesday.
2018-09-10 12:57:51 Read More

India to tour Sri Lanka for ICC Women's Championship

The Indian women's team will tour Sri Lanka from September 11 to 16 for the third round of the ICC Women's Championship, cricket's governing body announced on Monday.
2018-09-10 10:51:56 Read More

Japan Open: Sindhu eyes successful outing; Saina, Praneeth pull out

A historic Asiad silver added to her path-breaking career collection, ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu would be desperate to break the final jinx that has plagued her for a while when she competes at the Japan Open starting Tuesday.
2018-09-10 09:03:29 Read More

5th Test Live: Cook, Root extend lead over 200

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Junior men's skeet team tops qualifying but no medals for India

India's junior men's skeet team claimed the top spot after day one of qualifying to be in contention for gold but the country failed to fetch any medals or Olympic quota places at the ISSF World Championship on Monday.
2018-09-10 08:41:34 Read More

It's not just me, even Usain Bolt had a false start: Hima Das

Hima Das is among the breed of India's teenage sports sensations who have exhibited incredible focus, determination and hunger to excel - whatever the stage.
2018-09-10 07:06:42 Read More

US Open champion Novak Djokovic: 'I owe Federer, Nadal'

Novak Djokovic was thrilled to match Pete Sampras with a 14th Grand Slam title at the US Open on Sunday, but he said it's Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal who have made him the player he is.
2018-09-10 06:41:14 Read More

5th Test: England completely dominated Day 3, says Gambhir

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Jadeja is exceptional, we're happy he played just last Test: Farbrace

India's Ravindra Jadeja is an exceptional cricketer and England are happy that he featured only in the fifth and final Test, said the home team's assistant coach Paul Farbrace.
2018-09-10 06:05:09 Read More

Speaking to Rahul Dravid eased my nerves: Hanuma Vihari

"I called him (Dravid) the day before I made my debut. He spoke to me for a couple of minutes and I thought it eased my nerves a little bit. He is a legend of the game; and his inputs especially in the batting department (helped me)," Vihari said on Sunday.
2018-09-10 06:01:38 Read More

Roberto Mancini defends under-fire Mario Balotelli

Roberto Mancini shrugged off criticism of under-fire striker Mario Balotelli and his Italy team ahead of Monday's Nations League game against Portugal in Lisbon.
2018-09-10 04:47:31 Read More

Alastair Cook will be badly missed by England, says Paul Farbrace

Alastair Cook will be badly missed on and off the field when he retires, England assistant coach Paul Farbrace said on Sunday, with the opener still in with a chance of a fairytale farewell century.
2018-09-10 04:41:44 Read More

Diego Maradona: Playing genius but coaching misfit

As much as he was a genius with the ball at his feet, Diego Maradona's coaching career has been far from distinguished and took a curious turn when he joined Mexican second-division outfit Dorados.
2018-09-10 04:29:31 Read More

SAI discards six shooting coaches

At a time when Indian shooting is basking in the glory of success at the Asian Games and the ongoing World Championships in Korea's Changwon, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has decided against renewing the contract of six Indian coaches while appointing three others, including veteran shooters Mansher Singh and Samresh Jung, without salary on a pro-rata basis.
2018-09-10 04:20:47 Read More

Olivier Giroud gets winner as France celebrate World Cup homecoming

France finally celebrated winning the World Cup with their home fans on Sunday after Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud both scored in a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in Paris.
2018-09-10 04:05:44 Read More

After shaky start, Vihari proves credentials at No. 6

Hanuma Vihari, making his international debut, scored 56 over two sessions that gave India the hope that they could still wage a battle even without a sizeable contribution from Virat Kohli in the fifth Test at The Oval.
2018-09-10 04:02:52 Read More

Despite Saqlain's presence, Moeen seeks out Harbhajan

"Moeen Ali felt that he wasn't doing enough with the rough outside the offstump and that's why he asked me to have a look at how he was going about his business," Harbhajan Singh told TOI on Sunday.
2018-09-10 03:50:25 Read More

Del Potro backs Djokovic to break Federer's 20-Slam record

Juan Martin del Potro believes Novak Djokovic can end his career as the most successful Grand Slam title winner, surpassing Roger Federer's current mark of 20.
2018-09-10 03:24:03 Read More

Djokovic - from sicknote Serb to Grand Slam warrior

Novak Djokovic was once the sick-note Serb whose undoubted promise was at the mercy of a variety of frustrating aches, pains and assorted strains.
2018-09-10 03:06:11 Read More

Serena wins a point for sexism, but 'loses' game over lying

Tennis champion and the losing finalist to Japan's first ever Grand Slam champion, Naomi Osaka, at the recent US Open, Serena Williams' outburst after the match that she was a victim of sexism at the hands of the umpire, may not entirely be bereft of merit, though her accusation of lying against the umpire flew in the face of her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou's admission that he was indeed coaching his ward during the match, for which Williams was issued a code violation.
2018-09-10 03:05:04 Read More

Novak Djokovic dismisses Del Potro to win 3rd US Open title

A clinical Novak Djokovic dismissed Juan Martin Del Potro 6-3 7-6(4) 6-3 to collect his third U.S. Open title on Sunday, giving him 14 Grand Slams to move into a tie for third on the all-time list alongside Pete Sampras.
2018-09-09 23:56:30 Read More

Asia Cup: India's game against Hong Kong to get ODI status

The ICC has decided to accord One-Day International status to India and Pakistan's group league matches against Hong Kong in the upcoming Asia Cup, starting September 15, according to a BCCI official.
2018-09-09 10:13:51 Read More

CoA may discuss England tour with Ravi Shastri

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) in all likelihood will have a discussion with chief coach Ravi Shastri on Indian team's below par show in England.
2018-09-09 09:06:52 Read More

5th Test Live: Vihari, Jadeja resume India innings

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Massive challenge for India to save this Test, says Gambhir

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Injured Rafael Nadal to miss Davis Cup semi-final with France

Rafael Nadal will miss Spain's Davis Cup semi-final against France next weekend due to the knee injury that forced him to retire at the US Open, the Spanish tennis federation said Saturday.
2018-09-09 06:22:28 Read More

England defender Luke Shaw vows to be 'back soon' after injury

England defender Luke Shaw alleviated concerns about his health after receiving lengthy treatment on the field following a collision during a game against Spain on Saturday.
2018-09-09 06:08:00 Read More

Mohamed Salah scores twice, misses two penalties in Egypt romp

Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah scored twice and missed two penalties as Egypt made a dream debut under Mexican coach Javier Aguirre by crushing Niger 6-0 Saturday in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
2018-09-09 05:57:10 Read More

Target remains same, to improve timing: Hima Das

"There are 51 runners in the world who run faster than I do. So I have to work harder to improve my timing to compete with them in the upcoming championships, especially the Olympics. The biggest challenge of my career has always been to improve my timing and it will always be so," Hima Das said.
2018-09-09 05:05:24 Read More

Novak Djokovic eyes Pete Sampras mark in Del Potro US Open final duel

Novak Djokovic can equal Pete Sampras's record of 14 Grand Slam titles when he faces Juan Martin del Potro in Sunday's US Open final where friendship will be put to one side in pursuit of unfinished business.
2018-09-09 05:05:05 Read More

Alastair Cook takes the tube for his farewell Test

Playing his last Test, England opener Alastair Cook and some of his team-mates have been taking the tube — London's underground train — to The Oval every day during the ongoing Test match against India.
2018-09-09 04:54:17 Read More

India's real talent-spotters in sports

These athletes have won gold at the recent Asian Games in Indonesia. Sunday Times chats with the coaches who spotted the spark early and nurtured their talent.
2018-09-09 04:29:27 Read More

Serena William's US Open final meltdown: Who's saying what on Twitter

Serena's US Open final meltdown: Who's saying what on Twitter after Naomi Osaka defeated the American in a stormy final on Saturday
2018-09-09 04:10:43 Read More

Serena Williams: 'I am not a cheat', accuses tennis of 'sexism'

Serena Williams was handed a code violation for coaching, a penalty point for racquet abuse and a game penalty for calling umpire Carlos Ramos a "liar and a thief" and insisted on an “apology" from the umpire. Williams lost to Japan’s Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-4 in the US Open final and subsequently lost an opportunity for a record-equalling 24th major title.
2018-09-09 03:25:51 Read More

Indian batsmen struggle against moving ball at The Oval

With the sky closing in, India were once again subject to scrutiny on Saturday afternoon and yet again, it was Virat Kohli (49) who was the lone man standing. The Indian captain played like a king but when it seemed he would be there till the end of the second day, Ben Stokes got him to nick one to leave India in a deep hole at 174-6 at stumps.
2018-09-09 03:16:41 Read More

Naomi Osaka shows killer instinct, soft heart in Grand Slam breakthrough

The killer instinct that carried Japan's Naomi Osaka to a first Grand Slam title evaporated as she hugged her idol Serena Williams after beating her in a controversial US Open final.
2018-09-09 03:02:46 Read More

Buttler's simplicity has paid off for England: Sunil Gavaskar

As in the previous games, it was Jos Buttler who came to England's rescue and with his simple method of blocking the good ball and smashing the bad ones, kept England's score ticking. He was happy to take a single whenever it was available knowing every run is vital and also showed confidence in the lower-order batsmen.
2018-09-09 02:59:01 Read More

Serena Williams meltdown: The official response

"What Serena did on the podium today showed a great deal of class and sportsmanship. This was Naomi's moment, and Serena wanted her to be able to enjoy it."
2018-09-09 02:35:53 Read More

Naomi Osaka claims US Open title after Serena Williams meltdown

​Naomi Osaka became the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam singles title. She beat Serena Williams 6-2, 6-4 in the US Open final. ​​Osaka, 20, prevailed in the first major final of her career, thus preventing Williams from winning a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.
2018-09-08 22:01:41 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (September 9) that comprise the US Open women's singles final in which Serena Williams will play first-time finalist Naomi Osaka of Japan with a chance to win a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title.
2018-09-08 19:00:00 Read More

When Asiad gold medallists revealed the other side of their personality

Swapna Barman holding the microphone for singing; Asian Games gold medallists facing questions from fellow sportspersons, and, some others telling the tale of pains and pangs before setting out to conquer Asia, if not the world.
2018-09-08 17:42:29 Read More

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Chitra finishes creditable 4th, Jinson seventh in IAAF Continental Cup

PU Chitra finished a creditable fourth in women's 1500m race while Jinson Johnson ended seventh in men's 800m on the first day of the IAAF Continental Cup on Saturday.
2018-09-08 16:31:16 Read More

High fever cost me a gold in single sculls: Dattu

Ill health cost him a sure shot medal in his pet event single skulls but the backing of his teammates was key to a much-improved performance in the quadruples where he won a gold medal, said ace rower Dattu Baban Bhokanal.
2018-09-08 16:26:05 Read More

Tour games useless without quality opposition: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli has questioned the "utility" of pre-series tour games if the touring side is not provided with ideal conditions and opposition before a Test series starts.
2018-09-08 16:14:48 Read More

5th Test: KL Rahul equals Rahul Dravid's 13-year-old record

With a brilliant overhead catch at mid-on to dismiss Stuart Broad on the second day of the fifth Test at the Kennington Oval in London on Saturday, KL Rahul equalled a long-standing Indian record for most catches in a Test series.
2018-09-08 14:16:40 Read More

Will continue to improve my timing: Hima Das

Asian Games gold medallist Hima Das said on Saturday that she will continue to improve her timing and try to qualify for the Olympics in 2020.
2018-09-08 13:49:10 Read More

Sameer Verma beats Gurusaidutt to enter final of Hyderabad Open

Top seed Sameer Verma scored a fighting three-game win over compatriot RMV Gurusaitdutt to enter the final of the men's singles event at the Hyderabad Open badminton tournament on Saturday.
2018-09-08 13:39:09 Read More

Marsh scores unbeaten 86 as Australia A score 290/6 on Day 1

Skipper Mitchell Marsh batted responsibly for his unbeaten 86 as Australia A scored 290 for six on the opening day of the second unofficial 'Test' match.
2018-09-08 13:18:34 Read More

Buttler, Broad put England in commanding position: Gambhir

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My aim is to win gold in Olympic Games: Tracy Darlong

Tripura kickboxer Tracy Darlong who won gold medal in the 'Francaise Savate Championship' said her aim is to win gold in Olympic Games.
2018-09-08 13:00:19 Read More

Murali Vijay to play for Essex in English County

Senior India opener Murali Vijay will be playing three matches for Essex in the final phase of the division one of English County Championship, the BCCI announced on Saturday.
2018-09-08 12:47:56 Read More

5th Test: Gambhir praises Jadeja for Day 1 exploits

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Ankur Mittal wins double trap gold in World Championship

Ankur Mittal shot 140 out of 150 to go into a shoot-off for gold with China's Yiyang Yang and Slovakia's Hubert Andrzej. The 26-year-old overcame the Chinese 4-3 to emerge triumphant after the Slovakian had missed his second shoot-off clay target to settle for bronze.
2018-09-08 08:58:09 Read More

Birdies elude Tiger Woods as he slips to five shots behind leader Xander Schauffele

Tiger Woods did not have things going his way at the BMW Championship a day after he opened with a 62, which was his lowest score since his last win more than five years ago.
2018-09-08 08:54:52 Read More

5th Test Live: Jadeja breaks Buttler-Broad stand

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Playing just Tests makes job tougher, I want to play all three formats: Jadeja

Spinner Ravindra Jadeja remains determined to represent India in all three formats as he feels playing only Tests is not enough to keep him in good shape for international cricket.
2018-09-08 06:26:40 Read More

Djokovic aims to cut 'gentle giant' Del Potro down to size

Novak Djokovic hailed Juan Martin del Potro as a "gentle giant" but he'll have no hesitation in attempting to cut his close friend down to size in Sunday's US Open final.
2018-09-08 06:01:28 Read More

Americans Mike Bryan and Jack Sock win US Open doubles title

American Mike Bryan claimed a record 18th Grand Slam men's doubles title when he and compatriot Jack Sock beat Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo 6-3, 6-1 in the US Open final on Friday.
2018-09-08 05:08:32 Read More

Moeen calls for change in 'mentality' after England collapse

Moeen Ali said England's batsmen need to "change our mentality" after yet another collapse against India but remains positive about the future despite the impending retirement of opening linchpin Alastair Cook.
2018-09-08 04:30:00 Read More

Learn to beat the world's best,Gareth Southgate challenges England

England manager Gareth Southgate has challenged his young squad to build on their World Cup success by beginning to beat the world's top nations, starting with their first ever Nations League tie at home to Spain on Saturday.
2018-09-08 04:13:24 Read More

Learn to beat the world's best,Gareth Southgate challenges England

England manager Gareth Southgate has challenged his young squad to build on their World Cup success by beginning to beat the world's top nations, starting with their first ever Nations League tie at home to Spain on Saturday.
2018-09-08 04:13:24 Read More

Ashwin's injury got aggravated: Virat Kohli

Kohli's comment underlined the fact that Ashwin had played the Test with an injury, something that coach Ravi Shastri and vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane had denied over the last two Tests. "I don't think there is a fitness issue there in Ashwin's case," Rahane had said after Shastri announced the bowler was "fit".
2018-09-08 03:57:09 Read More

Kei Nishikori cites Novak Djokovic's 'aggressive' play in US Open exit

Kei Nishikori was run ragged by Novak Djokovic in their US Open semi-final on Friday and conceded he had been overwhelmed by the Serb's aggression and energy.
2018-09-08 03:38:54 Read More

Hope Virat Kohli doesn't become too authoritarian: Mike Brearley

During a chat with TOI on the sidelines of the Oval Test, Mike Brearley spoke about the role of education in a cricketer's development, what goes into the making of a good captain and what Virat Kohli should and shouldn't do as captain.
2018-09-08 03:34:14 Read More

After nearly quitting, 'everything is almost perfect': Juan Martin del Potro

When Juan Martin del Potro takes the court on Sunday in the US Open men's final he will look to not only end a nine-year Grand Slam title drought but also extend a comeback from when he almost quit professional tennis three years ago.
2018-09-08 03:23:27 Read More

Pacers lead fightback after Cook-Moeen stand shores up hosts

The Oval pitch, like every other strip in this series, had a bit in it for the bowlers. But for the first two sessions, it seemed England, going into the Test after wrapping up the series at Southampton, would take control. Alastair Cook (71), playing his final Test, Keaton Jennings (23) and Moeen Ali (50) had given England a start which wasn't flamboyant but effective.
2018-09-08 03:21:41 Read More

'I'll be back' vows Nadal after injury halts US Open repeat bid

Defending champion Rafael Nadal was forced out of the US Open semi-final on Friday following a knee injury. A devastated-yet-defiant Spaniard said that the injury will not stop him from chasing more Grand Slam glory. He said the trouble was the familiar tendinitis he's dealt with for a decade, unpredictable but not career-threatening.
2018-09-08 03:04:07 Read More

Del Potro, Djokovic in US Open final as injured Nadal quits

Juan Martin del Potro set up a US Open final clash against Novak Djokovic on Friday after defending champion and world number one Rafael Nadal quit his last-four clash against the giant Argentine with a knee injury.
2018-09-08 02:28:46 Read More

This roadside tea-seller is an Asian Games medallist

Five days after Asian Games ended, Harish's euphoric return home is a fading memory in the neighbourhood but his celebrity is undimmed. On a wet Friday afternoon, his house in Majnu ka Tila's narrow lanes is easily found. Being part of India's first-ever sepak success at the Games has made him a role model for young athletes here.
2018-09-07 22:58:57 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (September 8) that comprise the US Open men's singles semi-final match between Rafael Nadal vs Juan Martin del Potro and Novak Djokovic vs Novak Djokovic.
2018-09-07 19:00:00 Read More

5th Test: India reduce England to 198/7 on Day 1

England and Cook appeared to be cruising toward a perfect day, with the former captain and Moeen Ali guiding the home team to 123/1 at tea after Joe Root won the toss and chose to bat.
2018-09-07 17:58:05 Read More

Ayyasamy, Arokia Rajiv focusing on improving timings

Ace 400 metres hurdler Dharun Ayyasamy on Friday said his focus was on improving his timings and winning a medal at next year's Asian Championships.
2018-09-07 16:15:28 Read More

Sameer 6th; Srikanth, Prannoy way below in race for World Tour Finals

With big guns Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy battling poor form, Sameer Verma emerged as the best-placed Indian in the race for a place in the BWF World Tour Finals with two-thirds of the season completed.
2018-09-07 15:33:26 Read More

Swapna Barman to undergo series of tests: Coach

Asian Games gold medallist heptathlete Swapna Barman will undergo a series of medical tests and may opt for surgery if required on her problematic lower back, her coach Subhas Sarkar said on Friday.
2018-09-07 15:11:53 Read More

Team India's new jersey unveiled ahead of Hockey World Cup 2018

The new jersey and India blazer of the national men's hockey team was unveiled at a special event in Mumbai on Friday ahead of the men's Hockey World Cup.
2018-09-07 14:27:03 Read More

Strauss lauds Cook as England's 'greatest player'

Alastair Cook was lauded as England's "greatest ever player" by former opening partner Andrew Strauss during his final Test before international retirement.
2018-09-07 13:46:03 Read More

AFI has shortlisted Olympic medal prospect events: Sumariwalla

Terming the success achieved in track and field events at the Asian Games as just the beginning, Athletics Federation of India President Adille Sumariwalla has said his association has shortlisted some events from which an Olympic medal can come in future.
2018-09-07 13:39:56 Read More

Hima Das returns home to rousing reception

Sprint sensation Hima Das returned to her home state Assam on Friday to a rousing reception, following her exploits at the Asian Games.
2018-09-07 12:59:52 Read More

Harendra Singh: Why do you need a psychologist?

The Indian hockey team's perennial problem of conceding late goals has raised concerns about nerves but men's coach Harendra Singh on Friday rejected the idea of getting a psychologist on board, saying the word has a "negative vibe" to it.
2018-09-07 12:49:40 Read More

Asian Games bronze medallist sells tea for living

Harish Kumar, member of Indian sepaktakraw team that won bronze medal at the Asian Games 2018, sells tea at his father's shop to support his family.
2018-09-07 12:33:08 Read More

5th Test: Cook gets guard of honour from Indian team

Alastair Cook played his final Test for England retiring from international cricket on Friday. Cook received a guard of honour from the visiting side, at the end of which he shook hands with Indian captain Virat Kohli. In 161 Tests country's highest run-getter so far scored 12,254 runs at an average of 44.88 with 32 hundreds and 56 half centuries.
2018-09-07 12:27:32 Read More

Root first to win all tosses in 5-match Test series in 20 years

Winning the toss in the fifth and last Test against India at The Oval made England skipper Joe Root the first captain in 20 years to win all tosses in the five-match Test series.
2018-09-07 11:47:51 Read More

Spinners help India Blue win Duleep Trophy

India Blue needed only 37 minutes on Day 4 to complete an innings and 187-run win over India Red and clinch the Duleep Trophy final at the NPR College ground here on Friday.
2018-09-07 10:33:18 Read More

Indian batsmen have to deliver: Gambhir

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Cook hopes time can mend relationship with Pietersen

Retiring England batsman Alastair Cook hopes that his strained relationship with former teammate Kevin Pietersen can improve over time even though the pair have not spoken in four years.
2018-09-07 10:00:04 Read More

Junior shooters deliver two gold for India at world championships

There was no stopping the golden run of India's junior shooters with Hriday Hazarika claiming the men's 10m air rifle top honours before the women's team combined for a new world record and gold at the ISSF World Championships here Friday.
2018-09-07 06:37:03 Read More

Teenager Hriday shoots gold at World Championships

The 16-year-old Indian shooting prodigy won the men's junior 10m Air Rifle event in a nerve-wracking shootoff against Iran's Amir Nekounam after both ended tied at 250.1 points in the final.
2018-09-07 06:01:05 Read More

Naomi Osaka sets-up biggest match of her career

Naomi Osaka made history on Thursday when she became the first Japanese woman to book a berth in a Grand Slam final.
2018-09-07 05:11:59 Read More

Shaw, Vihari must get an opportunity: Sourav Ganguly

Ahead of the fifth and the last Test against England, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has urged the visitors' team management to ring in a few changes in the squad with the series already decided in the favour of the hosts.
2018-09-07 04:29:49 Read More

Cook's departure a massive loss to dressing room: Root

"It's been an outstanding career - 12 years at the top of the order and to have a record like that is some feat. There are not many openers around the world who can match that, never mind English players. So he's going to be very hard to replace," Joe Root said.
2018-09-07 03:19:49 Read More

Team India divided over Ashwin's Southampton flop

While coach Ravi Shastri launched into Ashwin on Wednesday for being unable to hit the spots that Moeen Ali did, Indian vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane came in for the press-conference on Friday and said that Ashwin had bowled "really well" in Southampton.
2018-09-07 03:10:32 Read More

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France and Germany draw Nations League opener as Bale stars for Wales

World Cup winners France were held to a 0-0 draw by Germany in Munich in a flat start to the new UEFA Nations League on Thursday, as Gareth Bale starred in a big win for Wales.
2018-09-07 03:09:24 Read More

Real Madrid revenue reaches 750 million euros

Real Madrid says its operating revenue for 2017-2018 reached 750.9 million ($871 million), 11 percent more than the previous year.
2018-09-07 02:58:47 Read More

Osaka books historic US Open final, to face Serena

Naomi Osaka announced her arrival on the big stage at the U.S. Open on Thursday, beating last year's runner-up Madison Keys 6-2, 6-4 to reach her first Grand Slam final.
2018-09-07 02:58:28 Read More

India set to ring in changes for 5th Test

India have frittered away opportunities and lost the series 1-3 and the disappointment is palpable among the fans who had made elaborate preparations to be at the venue through the weekend, shouting for the team that they truly care for staying so far away from home.
2018-09-07 02:55:22 Read More

Maradona to coach second-division side Dorados

Argentine legend Diego Maradona has been hired to coach Mexican second-division football club Dorados, the team announced Thursday, the retired great's latest foray into managing.
2018-09-07 02:50:21 Read More

Nadal, Djokovic one win from renewing rivalry

Defending US Open champion Rafael Nadal and twice winner Novak Djokovic are one victory away from renewing their rivalry in the final with both expected to get through their semis on Friday.
2018-09-07 02:47:28 Read More

Djokovic admits 2018 US Open toughest mission

Novak Djokovic believes that the man who lifts the US Open trophy on Sunday will have truly earned the mantle of champion, describing the hot and steamy 2018 tournament as the "toughest" he has encountered. AFP
2018-09-07 02:36:51 Read More

Serena Williams storms into ninth US Open final

Six-time champion Serena Williams roared into her ninth US Open final on Thursday with an emphatic 6-3, 6-0 victory over Anastasija Sevastova.
2018-09-07 02:26:58 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (September 7) that comprise the women's singles semi-final match between Serena Williams and Anastasija Sevastova, while Indian shooters will aim for the Olympic quota at the ISSF World Championship in Changwon, South Korea.
2018-09-06 19:00:00 Read More

Bhiwani girls Nitu, Sakshi dreaming big

The two girls - Nitu (48kg) and Sakshi (54kg) - have taken the first big step towards realising that decade-old dream by bringing home World Youth Boxing Championships gold medals from Budapest last week. Both are products of the Bhiwani Boxing Academy and train under Vijender's coach Jagdish Singh.
2018-09-06 16:39:32 Read More

India are under pressure from previous defeat, says Hasan ahead of Asia Cup

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali says pressure will be on arch-rivals India in the upcoming Asia Cup because of the Champions Trophy final defeat last year.
2018-09-06 16:39:15 Read More

Batsmen failed our bowlers in England, says Ajinkya Rahane

Vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday blamed the Indian team's much-vaunted batting line-up's failure to complement the bowlers for their Test series defeat in England.
2018-09-06 16:02:35 Read More

Beating India 4-1 would be a strong statement: Root

Getting ready for an emotional week ahead, England skipper Joe Root says they want to conjure up a perfect send-off for Alastair Cook in the final Test, where a win will also send a strong statement to the world.
2018-09-06 15:03:30 Read More

Gavaskar reminds Shastri of India's past overseas record

Responding to head coach Ravi Shastri's earlier remarks, former captain Sunil Gavaskar said that no Indian team has won in Sri Lanka for a long time, but won in the West Indies, in England, Test matches in Australia and South Africa. The last time India won a Test series in England was in 2007, under Rahul Dravid's captaincy.
2018-09-06 14:59:40 Read More

Rathore felicitates 'unlucky' Lakshmanan, says he is champ

Backing your champions when they are down and out is the need of the hour and sports minister Rajyavardhan Rathore did the same by felicitating G Lakshmanan who was disqualified under dramatic circumstances in 10,000m race at the Asian Games.
2018-09-06 13:24:04 Read More

Rohit, Dhawan key to India's game-plan in Asia Cup: Lee

Former Australian speedster Brett Lee has backed Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan to come out good in the upcoming Asia Cup saying the two will hold key to India's game-plan in absence of regular skipper Virat Kohli.
2018-09-06 12:02:20 Read More

Sardar rues missing gold, Rani has mixed feelings about silver

At the 2014 Asian Games, Sardar Singh was leading India. Four years later, at the Asiad in Indonesia, he went to defend that gold as a player. But India came back with a bronze, and it has left India's senior statesman wounded.
2018-09-06 11:00:03 Read More

We need to rectify our mistakes before Maldives game: Constantine

Indian football team's chief coach Stephen Constantine Thursday said that although he was happy with the 2-0 win over Sri Lanka in the SAFF Cup opener, he expects a better performance in the coming matches.
2018-09-06 10:47:25 Read More

'This bowling attack could make Virat a successful captain'

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After helping Dutee, Gopichand shaping future stars

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Lack of a proper No. 6 hurt India: Mohinder Amarnath

India's Test series defeat on the England tour despite being in advantageous positions on several occasions has led to a lot of criticism of Virat Kohli & Co, and former India batsman and chief selector Mohinder Amarnath feels the team missed the services of an accomplished No. 6 in the eleven.
2018-09-06 05:35:44 Read More

Djokovic tops Federer slayer Millman to enter SF

Novak Djokovic put aside all of it, from his opponent's unheard-of, middle-of-a-set chance to change out of sweat-soaked clothes and shoes, to consecutive time violations because he let the serve clock expire, to the 16 break points he wasted.
2018-09-06 04:33:13 Read More

Shooter Saurabh Chaudhary becomes jr world champion

Saurabh Chaudhary,15, Asian Games champion, clinched gold in junior men’s 10m air pistol at ISSF World Championships in Changwon on Thursday, breaking his own Junior World record with a final score of 245.5.In the senior men’s 10m air pistol, Asian Games bronze medallist Abhishek Verma made it to the final, but failed to win a medal.
2018-09-06 04:33:12 Read More

Gavaskar questions India's technique against Moeen

Then, there was the ineptness against Moeen Ali which was harder to stomach especially as Indians are supposed to be good players of spin bowling. Where was the use of the feet to get to the pitch of the ball? Too much white ball cricket with its stand and hit method is ruining batting techniques, Gavaskar wrote.
2018-09-06 03:44:29 Read More

Team India is hurt, says Ravi Shastri

The indoor practice arena at The Oval doubles up as the press conference room and the gym is just above. England star Jos Buttler, doing his core exercises, suddenly stopped and looked down as India coach Ravi Shastri started on his thundering typhoons in his commentator’s accent.
2018-09-06 03:17:20 Read More

KL Rahul may get lifeline as India dig deep in nets

Rahul might have failed in four consecutive Tests and averaged a mere 14.12 in the series, but the first practice session at The Oval, the venue for the final Test, suggested that the right-hander will get another go on a pitch that is historically known to be good for batting.
2018-09-06 02:58:14 Read More

PSG's Mbappe handed 3-match ban for red card

Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe has been suspended for three matches after being sent off during a French league game.
2018-09-06 02:49:03 Read More

Serena not looking past Sevastova semi-final showdown

Serena Williams, who is gunning for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title, and rising Japanese talent Naomi Osaka are each a win away from meeting in what could prove to be a fascinating US Open women's final.
2018-09-06 02:41:07 Read More

Nishikori, Osaka first Japan duo in Grand Slam SF

Madison Keys is into her third semifinal in the past five Grand Slam tournaments, including two in a row at the US Open.
2018-09-06 02:34:00 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (September 6) that include the action from US Open in which Novak Djokovic will be up against John Millman in the quarterfinal match while UEFA's new Nations League will also get underway.
2018-09-05 17:35:53 Read More

US Open: Osaka first Japanese woman in Grand Slam semis in 22 years

Naomi Osaka became the first Japanese woman in 22 years to reach the semi-finals of a Grand Slam on Wednesday when she defeated Lesia Tsurenko 6-1, 6-1 in the last-eight of the US Open.
2018-09-05 17:32:30 Read More

This team is better overseas than past Indian teams: Shastri

"If you look at the last three years, we have won nine matches overseas and three-Test series," coach Ravi Shastri said. "I can't see any other Indian team in the last 15-20 years that has had the same run in such a short time," Shastri added. Last week, India lost by 60 runs in the fourth Test at Southampton to go 1-3 down in the five-match series.
2018-09-05 14:28:37 Read More

I will now fully focus on 1500m till Tokyo Olympics: Jinson Johnson

Asian Games gold medallist Jinson Johnson, says he would not compete in 800m now and focus just on 1500m since he considers himself a medal contender at the Tokyo Olympics in the event.
2018-09-05 13:51:47 Read More

Poulter, Stenson, Casey and Garcia named in Europe Ryder Cup team

Ian Poulter, Henrik Stenson, Paul Casey and Sergio Garcia were handed the four wildcard picks to make the European Ryder Cup team on Wednesday, as captain Thomas Bjorn put his faith in experience.
2018-09-05 13:46:56 Read More

Shreya-Divyansh win 10m air rifle bronze at Junior World Championships

Indian shooters added another medal to their tally when Shreya Agrawal and Divyansh Singh Panwar combined to win junior 10m air rifle mixed bronze at the ISSF World Championships in Changwon on Wednesday.
2018-09-05 13:32:23 Read More

Holland spins web around India A, takes Australia A to emphatic win

India A collapsed to 163 all out on a turning track as left-arm spinner Jon Holland took a six-wicket haul to set up a 98-run victory for Australia A in the first unofficial Test at the Chinnaswamy stadium on Wednesday.
2018-09-05 13:29:54 Read More

Might train in USA to prepare for jump to 52kg: Amit Panghal

Asian Games gold medal-winning boxer Amit Panghal said on Wednesday that he might undergo strength training in the USA with the Indian Army's assistance to prepare his jump to the 52kg category for a shot at an Olympic medal.
2018-09-05 13:20:56 Read More

Davis Cup: Bhambri, Sharan pull out of Serbia tie

India's top singles player Yuki Bhambri and Asian Games gold-medallist Divij Sharan have pulled out of the Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie against Serbia due to injuries while Sumit Nagal has refused to join the team as a stand-by.
2018-09-05 13:14:57 Read More

Alastair Cook had retirement in mind for six months

Alastair Cook had considered retiring from England duty for the last six months before finally announcing the end of his international career.
2018-09-05 13:03:59 Read More

Asiad gold medallist Pranab Bardhan vows to give back to bridge

Age is no barrier in bridge and not many know it better than 60-year-old Asian Games gold medallist Pranab Bardhan, who has offered free tutorials to do his bit for the card sport in the country.
2018-09-05 12:53:16 Read More

Gopichand reveals who his naughtiest students are

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India missed contribution from the all-rounders: Sivaramakrishnan

Former spinner-turned-commentator Laxman Sivaramakrishnan feels that injuries to key players like pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar and wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha tilted the balance in favour of the hosts.
2018-09-05 11:10:32 Read More

Dharun Ayyasamy eyes medal at Asian Championships

Brimming with confidence after winning a silver at the Asian Games, India's 400m hurdler Dharun Ayyasamy has set his eyes on winning a medal at the Asian Championships next year.
2018-09-05 10:39:08 Read More

Nehra joins RCB's new coaching leadership team

Ashish Nehra, current bowling coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore, has been confirmed as coach and will be part of the coaching leadership team along with Gary Kirsten.
2018-09-05 10:26:35 Read More

PM Narendra Modi congratulates India's Asiad medallists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated India's medal winners in the recently-concluded Asian Games and asked them to strive harder in tougher competitions like the Olympic Games. He urged the sportspersons to use technology as an aid to improve their performance.
2018-09-05 09:17:42 Read More

Nadal survives Thiem scare to enter US Open semis

Rafael Nadal began his U.S. Open quarterfinal as poorly as possible, shut out in a set by a 6-0 score for only the fourth time in 282 career Grand Slam matches.
2018-09-05 06:36:21 Read More

On Teachers' Day, India's sports gurus share their mantras

India is celebrating it's best outing at an Asian Games. Some favourites won, some unfortunately fell short, while some new champions emerged and created history.
2018-09-05 06:16:44 Read More

World C'ships: Bronze for juniors, seniors misfire

Divyansh Singh Panwar and Shreya Agarwal netted a bronze in the 10m air rifle mixed team junior event but India's senior shooters drew a blank on day four of the ISSF World Championships.
2018-09-05 05:57:13 Read More

VK Vismaya - a gold with just four months of training

Kerala’s Vismaya, part of the gold medal-winning 4x400m women's relay team, had never participated in a senior competition before the Asian Games.
2018-09-05 04:10:44 Read More

India need runs from their openers

Both Shikhar Dhawan & KL Rahul have had a nightmarish tour. Can rookie Prithvi Shaw fare better at the Oval, where the fifth and last Test of the England tour will be played from Friday.
2018-09-05 02:52:04 Read More

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Serena in SF, title-holder Stephens exits US Open

Six-time champion Serena Williams shook off a sluggish start to power past eighth-seeded Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 6-3 on Tuesday and into the US Open semi-finals.
2018-09-05 02:39:00 Read More

Countdown for 2020 Olympics has started: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

A visibly delighted Rathore congratulated Indian medal winners of the just-concluded Asian Games but said their real journey has just begun. He said the medal winners have now become ambassadors and their job is to pass across positive message to the society.
2018-09-04 16:47:52 Read More

Paire in France team for Davis Cup semis against Spain

Benoit Paire has received his first Davis Cup call-up and will be part of the France team that takes on Spain in the semifinals. In the absence of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gael Monfils, the 56th-ranked Paire was selected by France captain Yannick Noah.
2018-09-04 11:19:49 Read More

India to play first Test against West Indies on Oct 4 at Rajkot

India will begin its seven-week home series against the West Indies with a Test match at Rajkot on October 4, less than a week after the completion of the Asia Cup.
2018-09-04 10:06:42 Read More

Want to bring Dutee's 100m timing under 11-sec mark: Coach

Indian athlete Dutee Chand's story is a fascinating one. The odds the 22 year old has had to overcome after being suspended in 2014 for high levels of testosterone might almost seem insurmountable to many.
2018-09-04 09:43:55 Read More

For Nimrat Kaur, dating Ravi Shastri is fiction not fact

The rumoured relationship between the coach of Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri and Bollywood actress, Nimrat Kaur has been rubbished by the duo as both responded to speculations that went viral on social media after it was reported by the Mumbai Mirror.
2018-09-04 08:51:52 Read More

'England seized key moments, Kohli lacked support'

When it seemed India were clawing back into the fourth Test against England, a lower middle-order collapse spelled doom and England registered their third victory of the five-match series.
2018-09-04 08:01:24 Read More

I struggled to breathe in shock US Open loss: Roger Federer

Roger Federer revealed he struggled to breathe during his shock 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/3) defeat to world number 55 John Millman at the US Open on Monday.
2018-09-04 06:59:56 Read More

Om Prakash strikes gold; Manu, Heena falter

Indian shooter Om Prakash Mitharwal picked up his maiden gold medal at the ISSF World Championships, claiming the top honours in the 50m pistol event on Tuesday.
2018-09-04 06:26:15 Read More

John Millman shuts the US Open door on Roger Federer

Federer double-faulted 10 times, failed to convert a trio of set points and lost 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (3) in the fourth round to John Millman in a match that began Monday and concluded at nearly 1 a.m. on Tuesday. It's only the second time in Federer's past 14 appearances at the US Open that he's lost before the quarterfinals.
2018-09-04 05:09:58 Read More

Fish-seller's daughter Manisha Keer shoots to tie world record

On Monday, 18-year-old Manisha Keer equalled the junior world record at ISSF World Championships at Changwon, Korea, and bagged silver for the country.
2018-09-04 04:26:34 Read More

Indian archers facing ban from international meets

Indian archers could be banned from competing internationally if the de-recognised Archery Association of India (AAI) doesn’t hold its elections immediately in the coming months, World Archery has warned.
2018-09-04 04:10:08 Read More

My worst time? This is not even close, says beaten Sharapova

Maria Sharapova laughed off suggestions that losing in the US Open fourth round represented the toughest period of her life.
2018-09-04 04:03:55 Read More

Osaka, Nishikori create Japanese history at US Open

Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori blazed a trail into the US Open quarter-finals on Monday putting a Japanese man and woman in the last eight together at Flushing Meadows for the first time.
2018-09-04 04:03:29 Read More

Messi surprised by Ronaldo leaving Real Madrid

Lionel Messi has admitted he was surprised by Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to leave Real Madrid and join Juventus.
2018-09-04 03:32:47 Read More

Test debut in the offing for teenager Prithvi Shaw

With India having lost the series and opener KL Rahul being a major disappointment, indications are Shaw may make his Test debut in the fifth Test against England at the Oval.
2018-09-04 03:30:42 Read More

Azharuddin questions the role of Team India's support staff

The former Indian captain suggested the support staff could have one more to prevent the Indian batsmen from committing the same mistakes time and again.
2018-09-04 03:13:24 Read More

Birthday girl Carla ousts Sharapova from US Open

Maria Sharapova was knocked out of the US Open in the fourth round on Monday, losing 6-4, 6-3 to Spanish birthday girl Carla Suarez Navarro who inflicted the Russian's first ever night-time loss at the tournament.
2018-09-04 03:13:20 Read More

Crucial strategic errors let India down in England

As bits and pieces of their dreams lay scattered around the worn-out pitch at the Ageas Bowl here on Sunday night, it was time for the Indian team to introspect.
2018-09-04 02:54:00 Read More

More states producing Asiad medal winners

A close look at the state-wise distribution of India’s 69 medals at the just concluded Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games reveals two heartening aspects to the record haul: One, more states are producing medal winners than ever before. Two, new sporting superpowers have emerged among the states.
2018-09-03 20:35:14 Read More

India capable of podium finish in 2020 Olympics: Sharath Kamal

Riding high on the success of the recently-concluded Asian Games, India's top-ranked paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal is hopeful that India will finish on the podium at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.
2018-09-03 15:23:52 Read More

Bawne scores 91 as India A take slender first innings lead

Ankit Bawne's patient 91 enabled India A to recover from a middle-order collapse before taking a slender first innings lead against Australia A on the second day of the opening 'Test'.
2018-09-03 13:54:56 Read More

Consolation hockey bronze in Asiad can't heal our pain, says Sreejesh

Indian men's hockey team captain PR Sreejesh feels that a bronze medal and win against Pakistan can hardly heal the pain of not being able to win the gold at the Asian Games.
2018-09-03 13:27:10 Read More

Ronaldo, Salah, Modric nominated for FIFA best player award

Cristiano Ronaldo faces stiff competition from former Real Madrid team-mate Luka Modric and Egypt's Mohamed Salah to be crowned FIFA's player of the year for a sixth time.
2018-09-03 13:08:57 Read More

F1: Teenager Norris to replace Vandoorne at McLaren next season

British teenager Lando Norris has been given a dream contract to race in Formula 1 with McLaren from 2019, replacing the departing Belgian Stoffel Vandoorne.
2018-09-03 13:01:44 Read More

Brazil great Ronaldo buys 51 percent of Real Valladolid

Former Brazilian striker Ronaldo has taken control of Real Valladolid after buying 51 percent of the La Liga club's shares, it was announced on Monday.
2018-09-03 12:47:06 Read More

Indian batting line-up will fare much better in Australia: Watson

Save skipper Virat Kohli (544 runs in 4 Tests) and partially Cheteshwar Pujara, most of the Indian batsmen could not perform up to their potential as England have already clinched the series with a 3-1 lead.
2018-09-03 12:10:14 Read More

Virat Kohli retains top spot in ICC Test rankings

India skipper Virat Kohli maintained his top spot in the latest ICC rankings of Test batsmen, while pacer Mohammed Shami climbed up three places to return to top 20 in the bowlers' table. Kohli achieved a career-high 937 rating points after innings of 46 and 58 in the fourth Test.
2018-09-03 11:50:37 Read More

India's Manisha Keer wins World junior trap silver

Here's another result that proves that India's shooting bench-strength is looking good. Rising Indian shooter Manisha Keer clinched the silver medal in the junior women's trap event at the ongoing ISSF World Championship at Changwon, South Korea on Monday.
2018-09-03 11:49:58 Read More

Cook to retire from international cricket after India series

The 33-year-old Essex left-hander is England's all-time leading Test run-scorer with 12,254 at 44.88 including 32 hundreds while his run of 159 consecutive Test appearances is a world record. "I have achieved more than I could have ever imagined and feel privileged to have played alongside some of the greats of the English game," Cook said.
2018-09-03 11:20:44 Read More

Need to learn art of crossing the line: Virat Kohli

Following its loss to England, India skipper Virat Kohli said his team cannot be satisfied with just competing overseas and it has to learn the art of crossing the line in a pressure situation. India lost to England in the 4th Test on Sunday after being dismissed for 184 while chasing 245.
2018-09-03 10:56:31 Read More

Asian Games heroes bigger achievers than cricketers: Gautam Gambhir

How often do you hear a celebrated cricketer say that the only reason behind cricketers in India being put on a pedestal is the sheer popularity of the game in India and that non-cricket sports athletes who overcome almost impossible odds at times to win medals for India in continental and world events are the real heroes
2018-09-03 10:14:51 Read More

Can India's best Asian Games lead to Olympic medals?

After a disastrous start with Sushil Kumar's ouster, a double whammy in kabaddi and hockey's floundering campaign, a record show can only embolden India's Tokyo Olympics efforts.
2018-09-03 07:39:30 Read More

Shooters Moudgil, Chandela secure Olympic quotas

Anjum Moudgil and Apurvi Chandela became the first set of Indian shooters to secure quota places for the 2020 Olympics by winning a silver and finishing fourth respectively in the women's 10m air rifle event of the ISSF World Championship on Monday.
2018-09-03 07:14:08 Read More

Gambhir blames shot selection for 4th Test defeat

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Del Potro crushes Coric to make US Open quarters

Third seed Juan Martin del Potro crushed Croatia's Borna Coric 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 at the US Open on Sunday to set up a quarter-final clash with American John Isner.
2018-09-03 06:03:58 Read More

Gold 15, Silver 24, Bronze 30 = India's best Asiad

The 2018 Asian Games turned out to be India's best ever outing at the quadrennial sports extravaganza, matching the country's best gold medal count while registering the biggest haul in terms of total medals won.
2018-09-03 05:22:52 Read More

Rafael Nadal sets up Thiem clash at US Open

Defending champion Rafael Nadal on Sunday reached the US Open quarter-finals for the eighth time where he will face Dominic Thiem, one of only three men to defeat him in 2018.
2018-09-03 03:54:22 Read More

Moeen Ali spells misery, series defeat for India

After the 60-run loss in Southampton on a blazing Sunday, India now trail the five-Test series 1-3 and the Oval game in a few days’ time is merely academic.
2018-09-03 03:04:43 Read More

Asian Games 2018: The hits and the misses

India had their best-ever medal haul in the Asian Games here, but the tally could have been bigger, but for the failures of some of the favourites to deliver on the big stage.
2018-09-03 02:42:11 Read More

EPL: Watford stun Spurs to extend perfect start

Watford's stunning start to the season hit a new high as they made it four successive Premier League wins with a shock 2-1 success against Tottenham on Sunday.
2018-09-02 17:36:30 Read More

Manchester United fans back Mourinho as Lukaku double sinks Burnley

Manchester United fans showed their backing for manager Jose Mourinho after Romelu Lukaku struck twice as United returned to winning ways after two successive Premier League losses with a 2-0 victory at Burnley on Sunday.
2018-09-02 17:35:20 Read More

England were braver than us in tougher situations: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli felt that England were "braver in tough situations" compared to India which was the difference between the two sides in the fourth Test that the home team won by 60 runs to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.
2018-09-02 17:25:43 Read More

Today is probably the best Moeen has ever bowled for England: Root

England captain Joe Root lauded off-spinner Moeen Ali's match-winning effort of nine wickets terming his performance in the 60-run win as the best ever for the national team.
2018-09-02 17:25:01 Read More

4th Test: England beat India by 60 runs to seal series

Indian batting once again wilted miserably under trying circumstances as a relentless England recorded a comfortable 60-run victory in the fourth Test to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.
2018-09-02 16:24:51 Read More

Hamilton wins as Vettel spins in Ferrari's backyard

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton equalled Michael Schumacher's record of five Italian Grand Prix wins on Sunday and left Ferrari feeling the pain once again in their own backyard.
2018-09-02 15:41:44 Read More

Lacazette lifts Emery as Arsenal subdue gritty Cardiff

Unai Emery collected his second victory as Arsenal manager thanks to a fine strike from Alexandre Lacazette in a 3-2 success at Cardiff on Sunday.
2018-09-02 15:16:00 Read More

Joe Root batted at four to 'suit England's situation'

England captain Joe Root said he had dropped down the order in the ongoing fourth Test against India at Southampton because he felt it was in the best interests of the team.
2018-09-02 14:19:30 Read More

Hosts Indonesia bid emotional farewell to 18th Asian Games

Indonesia bid an emotional farewell to the 18th Asian Games on a rain-soaked evening at the Gelora Bung Karno stadium on Sunday with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President hailing the event as a "historical success".
2018-09-02 14:03:41 Read More

Dipa will resume training after a week: Coach

Top Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar will resume her training next week for the upcoming World Championships in Doha after completing her rehabilitation.
2018-09-02 13:35:51 Read More

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Siraj grabs eight to dismiss Australia A for 243

Mohammed Siraj produced career-best figures of 8 for 59 as India A dismissed Australia A for 243 despite a fine hundred from Usman Khawaja.
2018-09-02 13:24:16 Read More

I am not surprised at Manjit winning 800m: Jinson Johnson

It was disappointing for Jinson Johnson not to win the 800m but the 1500m Asiad champion was far from surprised that compatriot Manjit Singh pipped him for the top prize in his pet 800m event.
2018-09-02 12:24:51 Read More

India's top show in Asian Games promises bright future

Achievements over the past two weeks, in the world's second biggest multi-sport event, matched India's aspirations and set the country on a road that appears far more promising than the path it has been on for decades.
2018-09-02 11:38:08 Read More

Working US Open night shift fine with Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova continued to enjoy working the US Open night shift with a 6-3, 6-2 humbling of 10th seeded Latvian Jelena Ostapenko on Saturday, improving her record to 22-0 under the Arthur Ashe Stadium floodlights.
2018-09-02 06:57:13 Read More

Warning to Ishant Sharma hampers India's plans

India were desperate for wickets and Ishant Sharma was given the go-ahead by Virat Kohli to go full-steam. In the 18th over, Ishant came very close to the danger area again and umpire Bruce Oxenford game him a second warning.
2018-09-02 04:51:46 Read More

Liverpool, Chelsea stay perfect; City in chase

Liverpool and Chelsea maintained their perfect Premier League starts after four games on Saturday as champions Manchester City edged past Newcastle to remain two points behind the early leaders.
2018-09-02 04:50:09 Read More

Preparation, self-belief helped Pujara conquer his demons

Cheteshwar Pujara accepted that "it was disappointing to sit out". "It is not easy, but I just try and focus on things which I can control and focus. While batting, I wasn't even looking at the scoreboard. So that helped me focus on things I need to do rather than worrying about the outcome," Pujara said.
2018-09-02 04:41:25 Read More

Federer out-guns Kyrgios, Kerber ousted at US Open

Five-time champion Roger Federer found a new way to amaze on Saturday as he reached the US Open last-16 with a 6-4, 6-1, 7-5 victory over Nick Kyrgios.
2018-09-02 04:39:48 Read More

Two-time champion Djokovic enters US Open Round 4

Novak Djokovic continued his dominance of Richard Gasquet on Saturday beating the Frenchman in straight sets to move smoothly into the US Open last 16.
2018-09-02 04:30:07 Read More

No cash to replace gloves, Amit Panghal trained bare-handed

Amit Panghal, who won India gold in 2018 Asiad, is a junior commissioned officer (JCO) and is ranked as Naib Subedar with the Indian Army. He hails from Maina village in Haryana's Rohtak district and is the son of a farmer who owns only one acre of land. Panghal at times had to fight matches on an empty stomach.
2018-09-02 03:09:26 Read More

Young and old make hay in fitting finale to India's Asian Games campaign

Amit Panghal displayed a soldier's grit to stun the reigning Olympic champion for India's only boxing gold and two 50-plus bridge players proved that age is just a number with their top finishes as the country achieved its best ever medal haul at the Asian Games.
2018-09-01 14:45:52 Read More

Sri Lanka recalls Lasith Malinga for Asia Cup

Sri Lanka's cricket selectors Saturday recalled fast bowler Lasith Malinga after an year in limbo and included him in a 16-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup tournament.
2018-09-01 13:44:47 Read More

Asian Games: Rani Rampal to be India's flag-bearer at closing ceremony

Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal was on Saturday selected as India's flag-bearer for the closing ceremony of the 18th Asian Games.
2018-09-01 13:26:40 Read More

India at 2018 Asian Games: All Day 14 Results

Boxer Amit Panghal and bridge men's pair of Pranab Bardhan and Shibhnath Sarkar won gold medals on the penultimate day of the 2018 Asian Games as India capped off the quadrennial event with their best ever medal haul of 69 comprising 15 gold, 24 silver and 30 bronze medals.
2018-09-01 13:05:29 Read More

Asian Games: India beat Pakistan 2-1 to win bronze in men's hockey

Defending champions India beat arch-rivals Pakistan 2-1 in a keenly-contested match to bag a consolation bronze medal in the men's hockey competition at the 18th Asian Games on Saturday. After the semi-final heartbreak, India on Saturday seemed like a team on a mission from the first minute.
2018-09-01 12:18:39 Read More

Shoe company to design special footwear for Swapna Barman

The Indian athlete with six toes on each foot, who won gold at the Asian Games, is to receive special custom-made shoes after a company boss was touched to hear of the pain she suffered while running in the heptathlon.
2018-09-01 11:42:46 Read More

Asian Games 2018: India's medal winners on Day 14

Amit Panghal (49kg) on Saturday became only the eighth Indian boxer ever to claim a gold medal at the Asian Games with a stunning tactical win over reigning Olympic and Asian champion Hasanboy Dusmatov in the summit clash.
2018-09-01 10:35:38 Read More

Khaleel Ahmed - India's new hope for a left-handed seamer

The inclusion of rookie pacer Khaleel Ahmed in the Asia Cup squad is India's latest move to find a potent left-arm fast bowler that can lend variety an attack that has grown in stature over the years but remains without a southpaw seam-up option that is consistent with his performance.
2018-09-01 10:12:10 Read More

Indian women's team settles for second straight silver

The Indian women's squash team finished second best to a clinical Hong Kong in the final, settling for a successive silver at the 18th Asian Games on Saturday.
2018-09-01 10:09:29 Read More

4th Test: Gautam Gambhir says Day 3 could decide the series

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4th Test Live: Ashwin strikes to dismiss Stokes

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Asia Cup: Virat Kohli rested, Rohit Sharma to lead India

The national selection committee on Saturday decided to rest India skipper Virat Kohli while handing over captaincy to Rohit Sharma for the Asia Cup, taking place barely four days after a gruelling tour of England.
2018-09-01 08:08:58 Read More

Asiad: Pranab Bardhan, Shibhnath Sarkar win bridge gold for India

India won a gold medal in the bridge competition of the 18th Asian Games with Pranab Bardhan and Shibhnath Sarkar clinching the top honours in the men's pair event, on Saturday.
2018-09-01 08:04:26 Read More

Asiad: Amit beats Olympic champ to win boxing gold

Amit Panghal (49kg) on Saturday became only the eighth Indian boxer ever to claim a gold medal at the Asian Games with a stunning tactical win over reigning Olympic and Asian champion Hasanboy Dusmatov in the summit clash here.
2018-09-01 07:39:32 Read More

Teenager Harshita Tomar beats men to sailing medal

Harshita Tomar, all of 16 years, took the wind out of men’s sails to win bronze in the open laser 4.7 sailing category in Asian Games on Friday. She was the only girl on the podium — the only girl, in fact, in the top 10.
2018-09-01 05:46:16 Read More

AC Milan wins 'US derby' over Roma with last-gasp goal

What was hyped as the first "American derby" in Serie A was won by the Italian league's newest US-owned team with a last-gasp goal.
2018-09-01 05:37:00 Read More

A day after Asiad glory, Surat girl Sarita struggles for cash to shop

Sarita, daughter of a farmer from Dang, called up her rakhi brother in Chikhli town of Valsad on Friday and requested him to send some money a day after she made India proud, along with her team-mates, by winning the 4x400m relay gold.
2018-09-01 05:13:50 Read More

Serena beats Venus in all-Williams US Open clash

Serena Williams roared through her 30th career meeting with her sister Venus on Friday, booking a US Open fourth-round berth with a 6-1, 6-2 victory.
2018-09-01 05:06:24 Read More

Nadal reaches US Open last-16 with epic triumph

World number one and defending champion Rafael Nadal came back from a set and break down to defeat Karen Khachanov 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/3) and reach the US Open fourth round on Friday.
2018-09-01 05:02:54 Read More

After Asiad high, Dutee focuses on family matters

A cash windfall from the Odisha government has followed her success in the 100m and 200m dash in Jakarta and will enable Dutee to build a new house at her village, Chaka Gopalpur, and fund the education of her two younger sisters.
2018-09-01 04:15:43 Read More

India's wobble against Moeen disappoints Harbhajan

England's Moeen Ali got into business on day two of the fourth Test, running away with his second consecutive five-wicket haul at this venue against the Indian team.
2018-09-01 03:40:14 Read More

India take on Pakistan for Asiad hockey bronze

Both India and Pakistan were expected to reach the final after dominating the league stage but crashed out suffering embarrassing defeats against Malaysia and Japan, respectively, in the semi-finals.
2018-09-01 03:08:45 Read More

Will selectors rest Virat, Hardik for Asia Cup?

Will Virat Kohli play in the Asia Cup or not? This million dollar question will be answered on Saturday when the Indian team will be picked for the continental tournament, which will be held in UAE this time, in the 50-over format from September 15.
2018-09-01 02:55:33 Read More

4th Test: Cheteshwar Pujara's gritty ton helps India take thin lead

The India No. 3, not exactly a crowd favourite, played with immense guts and determination to help India reach 273 and take a lead of 27 on the second day.
2018-09-01 02:45:05 Read More

Asian Games 2018 Live: Day 14

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2018-09-01 01:33:06 Read More

Asiad Live: India lose squash final vs Hong Kong

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2018-09-01 01:33:06 Read More

Subramaniam Badrinath retires from all forms of cricket

After a distinguished domestic career where he racked up runs consistently for over a decade-and-a-half, former India and Tamil Nadu batsman S Badrinath officially announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket here on Friday.
2018-08-31 17:15:35 Read More

Never lost the will to win, says Varsha Gautham

The last few months have been the most challenging in the life of 20-year-old sailor Varsha Gautham.
2018-08-31 17:03:06 Read More

Asian Games: Ganapathy-Varun cherish rollercoaster ride

Varun Thakkar and KC Ganapathy endured a roller-coaster ride to finish with bronze in the men's 49er sailing event at the Asian Games on Friday.
2018-08-31 16:53:29 Read More

India equals best medal haul at Asiad despite hockey heartbreak

A golden dream unfulfilled for over 30 years remained just that in women's hockey but India equalled its best-ever medal haul as sailors joined the assorted contributors to the country's tally at the 18th Asian Games on Friday.
2018-08-31 16:44:03 Read More

India's schedule at 2018 Asian Games on Day 14

India will have a chance to sign off their campaign at the 18th edition of the Asian Games with two more gold medals. Boxer Amit Panghal will take on Hasanboy Dusmatov of Uzbekistan in the 49kg final.
2018-08-31 16:41:36 Read More

Asian Games: Indian hockey laments its 'bad dream'

Pakistan, South Korea and India failed to make the final in Jakarta. It has to be considered good for the health of hockey in the continent. But for defending champions India, who have leaped far ahead of the rest in Asia, not playing the gold-medal match is nothing short of a disaster.
2018-08-31 16:17:42 Read More

Asian Games: Japan shatter Indian dream in women's hockey

The Indian women hockey team's dream of reclaiming the gold at the Asian Games after 36 years remained unfulfilled as it lost 1-2 to Japan to settle for the silver medal here on Friday. It was yet another heartbreak for Indian hockey, a day after the fancied men's team lost to Malaysia via penalty shoot-out in the semi-finals.
2018-08-31 14:50:42 Read More

India at 2018 Asian Games: All Day 13 Results

Indian women's hockey team suffered heartbreak as they went down fighting 1-2 in the final against Japan and missed out a chance to qualify for 2020 Olympics. Amit Panghal was the lone Indian boxer to make it to the final of 18th edition of Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang.
2018-08-31 14:36:22 Read More

'England batting too dependent on Cook & Root': Gambhir

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2018-08-31 13:17:14 Read More

Asian Games: Amit Panghal lone Indian boxer standing, enters final

Amit Panghal was the lone Indian boxer to make the final of the 18th Asian Games, beating Philippines' Carlo Paalam in a fiercely-contested semi-final bout here on Friday. The Filipino was aggressive but Amit too managed to connect just enough right straights to fetch a split verdict in his favour.
2018-08-31 12:22:13 Read More

Asian Games: Indian men's team settles for bronze in squash

Defending champions India settled for a bronze medal after losing 0-2 to Hong Kong in the semifinals of the men's squash event at the 18th Asian Games on Friday.
2018-08-31 11:42:10 Read More

Asian Games 2018: India's medal winners on Day 13

No gold for India on Day 13 of the competitions at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia, but a total of six medals were added to the medal tally which swells to 65 -- 13 gold, 23 silver and 29 bronze.
2018-08-31 11:07:57 Read More

Asian Games: India win three medals in sailing

India clinched three medals in sailing with Varsha Gautham and Sweta Shervegar clinching silver in the 49er FX Women's event and Harshita Tomar claiming bronze in the Open Laser 4.7 at the 18th Asian Games on Friday.
2018-08-31 09:54:20 Read More

Chinappa stuns Nicol David, takes India into final

Joshna Chinappa upstaged eight-time world champion Nicol David as the Indian women's squash team outplayed defending champions Malaysia 2-0 to enter its second successive Asian Games final on Friday. The Indian team is now assured of at least a silver and is likely to face Hong Kong in the final.
2018-08-31 08:20:10 Read More

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Injured Vikas can't fight semis, settles for bronze

Indian boxer Vikas Krishan (75kg) settled for a bronze medal in the Asian Games after he was declared medically unfit to fight his semifinal bout due to a cut on his left eyelid sustained earlier in the event.
2018-08-31 06:19:52 Read More

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