Sports News For The Year 2019 and Month Apr

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Sports News For The Year 2019 and Month Apr

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CSK look vulnerable ahead of Delhi battle: Harsha Bhogle

With three defeats in last four matches and skipper MS Dhoni struggling with troublesome back and a bout of fever, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) find themselves in a bit of strife and look vulnerable ahead of their table-top Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Chepauk on Wednesday, wrote cricket expert Harsha Bhogle in his column for The Times of India.
2019-05-01 08:17:34 Read More

Apurvi Chandela attains top position in 10m air rifle rankings

Apurvi Chandela attained the world No.1 ranking in 10m air rifle on Wednesday. Apurvi, who shot a world record score of 252.9 to clinch gold at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Delhi earlier this year, took to Twitter to share the achievement with her fans.
2019-05-01 07:43:49 Read More

Chefs may tour with boxers to address food issues

Despite surviving on just the rice diet in Bangkok, the Indian boxing contingent returned with 12 medals (2 gold, 4 silver, 7 bronze), which is the country's best ever return at the Asian Boxing Championships.
2019-05-01 05:14:40 Read More

Pochettino accepts blame for 'sloppy' Spurs as Ajax close in on CL final

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino admitted he was at fault as Ajax closed in on a first Champions League final for 23 years thanks to Donny van de Beek's early goal to win the first leg of their semi-final 1-0 on Tuesday.
2019-05-01 04:48:29 Read More

BCCI ombudsman gears up for 'ugly face-off'

Former India batsman VVS Laxman's letter to along with Sachin Tendulkar's request to Supreme Court-appointed ombudsman and ethics officer DK Jain request to Jain seeking a personal meeting, has put the CoA running the affairs at BCCI in a tight spot. Laxman's terse letter was about CoA giving the CAC members merely 24 hours to decide on the women's coach.
2019-05-01 04:30:47 Read More

RCB's hopes washed out amid rain and hat-trick

In a rain-truncated five-overs-a-side match in Bengaluru on Tuesday, an unfinished Rajasthan Royals' chase meant the match had to be abandoned as the rain returned to end RCB's mathematical chance of reaching the playoffs, forcing the two teams split points.
2019-05-01 04:04:36 Read More

Tiger Woods' Masters a sporting 'Moon landing': PGA chief

Tiger Woods' epic victory at the Masters was a sporting equivalent of the Moon landing which has triggered a ticket frenzy for the PGA championship, PGA of America chief Seth Waugh said Tuesday.
2019-05-01 04:03:03 Read More

IPL: I changed my thought process, says Dhawan

With an uncluttered mind, Delhi Capitals' opener Shikhar Dhawan has hit a purple patch in the IPL of late after scoring just two fifties in the first nine matches of the ongoing season.
2019-05-01 03:40:24 Read More

Ponting can be candidate for India coach: Ganguly

The former India captain believes Ponting has all the credentials to coach India, while picking Andre Russell as the gamechanger who could be central to West Indies' campaign at the upcoming World Cup, along with the in-form Chris Gayle.
2019-05-01 03:18:24 Read More

'We were under par': Eriksen admits Spurs flopped in Ajax loss

Christian Eriksen admitted Tottenham were well below their best as Ajax seized the initiative with a 1-0 win in their Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday.
2019-05-01 03:16:40 Read More

'We were under par': Eriksen admits Spurs flopped in Ajax loss

Christian Eriksen admitted Tottenham were well below their best as Ajax seized the initiative with a 1-0 win in their Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday.
2019-05-01 03:16:40 Read More

WADA collects 2,200 samples from disgraced Moscow lab

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said Tuesday it had retrieved 2,262 samples from Moscow's former drug-testing laboratory which will be subjected to further analysis.M
2019-05-01 03:10:35 Read More

IPL 2019: MS Dhoni doubtful in clash of table toppers

Dhoni missed Chennai Super Kings' last match against Mumbai Indians due to fever and has been absent from training for the last couple of days. Though CSK are through to the playoffs, they would ideally want their inspirational skipper back at the helm having lost three of their last four matches.
2019-05-01 02:56:50 Read More

Ajax defeat depleted Tottenham, close in on Champions League final

Donny van de Beek gave youthful Ajax a 1-0 win over Tottenham in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday, edging the Dutch side toward a first European Cup final in 23 years.
2019-05-01 02:50:47 Read More

IPL: Gopal takes hat-trick in rain-hit tie as RCB knocked out

Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal took a memorable hat-trick in a five overs a side contest that was eventually called off due to intermittent rain. Royal Challengers Bangalore got a point from the called off game, taking them to nine points from 13 games, ending all their hopes in the tournament.
2019-04-30 19:29:13 Read More

IPL 2019: Gopal claims hat-trick in five-over-a-side game

Shreyas Gopal dismissed RCB's Virat Kohli (25), AB de Villiers (10) and Marcus Stoinis (0) to achieve the feat. Gopal's hat-trick is the 19th instance of a bowler registering a hat-trick in the IPL history. Gopal finished with the figures of 3/12 in his one-over spell.
2019-04-30 18:59:26 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (May 1) that comprise the action from Indian Premier League 2019 and New Zealand Open badminton tournament.
2019-04-30 18:45:00 Read More

Neeraj Chopra nominated for Khel Ratna; Toor, Arpinder for Arjuna Award

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won a gold in the Asian Games last year with a record throw, has been nominated for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by the Athletics Federation of India.
2019-04-30 16:49:14 Read More

No added pressure on Indian team's top-three in World Cup: Dhawan

Flamboyant opener Shikhar Dhawan on Tuesday said that the top three of Indian batting line-up, including himself, do not feel the added pressure going into the World Cup despite high expectations.
2019-04-30 15:44:21 Read More

Will take call on Dhoni's participation against Delhi on Wednesday: Fleming

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming on Tuesday said captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni had been "pretty sick" last week and a call on his participation in the game against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday will be taken before the toss.
2019-04-30 14:30:55 Read More

Sindhu, Saina, Srikanth to lead India at Sudirman Cup

Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal along with Kidambi Srikanth will lead a strong Indian contingent at the 2019 Sudirman Cup mixed team championship, to be played in Nanning, China from May 19 to 26.
2019-04-30 14:10:23 Read More

'Better body composition helping Shami remain injury-free'

Weight loss and a much improved body composition has played a huge part in keeping India's in-form pacer Mohammed Shami injury-free over the past 12-18 months, says Kings XI Punjab physio Brett Harrop.
2019-04-30 13:05:29 Read More

Rupinder returns, Jaskaran lone new face in Indian hockey team for Australia tour

Experienced drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh on Tuesday returned to the Indian men's hockey team, which also features debutant Jaskaran Singh for the tour of Australia, starting May 10.
2019-04-30 13:04:54 Read More

Shankar's bowling will be handy in English conditions: Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly extended his support to Vijay Shankar to do well in the World Cup and made it clear that the all-rounder has got a place because he has done well in Australia and New Zealand. There has been debate over Shankar being picked in the team ahead of Ambati Rayudu, with the selectors saying they chose the TN player for his "three-dimensional skills"
2019-04-30 12:53:23 Read More

IPL: Not thinking of playoffs, says Krunal

Mumbai Indians all-rounder Krunal Pandya Tuesday said though they have done well in the season so far, the three-time IPL champions are not yet thinking about the play offs.
2019-04-30 12:05:29 Read More

BCCI CEO, legal team to be present if Tendulkar, Laxman called for hearing

The BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and the legal team will be present in case Ombudsman Justice (Retd) D K Jain summons Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman for an in-person hearing in the alleged Conflict of Interest case.
2019-04-30 12:04:43 Read More

Wimbledon prize money rises 11.8 percent

Wimbledon prize money will total 38 million pounds ($49.4 million) for this year's championships, a rise of 11.8 percent, the All England Club announced on Tuesday.
2019-04-30 11:45:39 Read More

Divyansh Singh Panwar: Another teenage Indian top gun

​​​​With a gold, silver and an Olympic quota booked at the ISSF World Cup in Beijing, the 10m Air Rifle shooter Divyansh has broken barriers to go from a medal contender to a winner.
2019-04-30 11:28:46 Read More

2018-19 Indian domestic cricket season ends with over 2000 matches

The mega Indian domestic season 2018-19, which featured over 2000 matches, finished on a high with the conclusion of Paytm Women's U-23 Challenger Trophy final in Ranchi.
2019-04-30 11:25:56 Read More

Dusmatov intimidated by me this time: Amit Panghal

Beating an Olympic champion for two consecutive times is no mean feat but Indian boxer Amit Panghal says it's no big deal either as Uzbek 'golden boy' Hasanboy Dusmatov is now a "bit scared of him".
2019-04-30 10:44:46 Read More

BFI nominates Panghal, Bidhuri for Arjuna award

Asian Games and championship gold-medallist Amit Panghal and 2017 world bronze-winner Gaurav Bidhuri were on Tuesday nominated for the Arjuna award by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
2019-04-30 09:15:42 Read More

KL Rahul defends playing slow initially

Kings XI Punjab opener KL Rahul defended his strategy of playing slow initially while chasing a mammoth 213 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, saying one between him and Chris Gayle was supposed to go all out upfront while the other tried to take the game deep.
2019-04-30 09:03:31 Read More

Chahar, Saini ready to help India be battle-ready for World Cup

Deepak Chahar and Navdeep Saini are among the four pacers who will travel with India's 15-member World Cup squad in order to help Virat Kohli & Co train better during the tournament in England and Wales. While Saini is known to have express pace, Chahar is a good exponent of swing bowling. The other two are Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan.
2019-04-30 08:09:03 Read More

Mohammed Shami 'deserving' of the Arjuna award, but is he eligible?

While India pacer Mohammed Shami is certainly deserving of the Arjuna award, by virtue of being part of India's best pace attack in history and having had a phenomenal season, the recommendation may hit a roadblock because of the tribulations in his personal life.
2019-04-30 06:29:13 Read More

Wishes pour in as Rohit Sharma turns 32

Indian limited overs vice-captain and opener Rohit Sharma turned 32 on Tuesday and prominent cricketers, past and present, took to Twitter to wish the 'Hitman' happy birthday.
2019-04-30 06:11:50 Read More

How many match-winners does your IPL team have?

We're talking match-winners who single-handedly won the match for the team. Which means stellar performances like Ajinkya Rahane's century for Rajasthan against Delhi or Manish Pandey's swashbuckling 83 not out for Hyderabad versus Chennai in a losing cause, count for little.
2019-04-30 05:18:55 Read More

Kane Williamson hails SRH's 'complete performance'

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kane Williamson said his side came out with a complete performance as they clinched a convincing 45-run win against Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League fixture on Monday.
2019-04-30 05:14:03 Read More

BCCI changes ZCA format, to hire sports science expert

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) is in the process of overhauling its existing coaching curriculum. Besides bringing Rahul Dravid on board as the head coach at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, the BCCI is also looking at hiring an education head to train coaching and training faculty.
2019-04-30 04:57:45 Read More

IPL a good preparation for World Cup: Steve Smith

"The way the game is played now days, T20s almost prepare you well for 50-over cricket. I think 50 overs cricket is almost an extended version of T20. The game has evolved, particularly over the past few years. So it may be a good preparation personally for me to be able to play and then just spend time in the middle against quality opposition from India and around the world," Steve Smith said.
2019-04-30 04:47:37 Read More

Shreyas Gopal a complete package for Rajasthan Royals: Steve Smith

Almost a decade ago, Rahul Dravid told a starry-eyed Shreyas Gopal, "Your bowling will take over your batting, you will be a bowling all-rounder." Those words have proved prophetic.
2019-04-30 04:34:40 Read More

IPL 2019 is stepping stone for World Cup: Warner

David Warner signed off his Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 journey in a grand fashion by scoring a brilliant 81 to help Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) beat Kings XI Punjab by 45 runs here on Monday.
2019-04-30 04:31:55 Read More

RCB play for pride as Smith aims to leave IPL on a high

On Thursday night, when the two bottom-rung teams face each other, Rajasthan Royals, placed seventh on the points table, will eye another win to keep their hopes in the tournament alive. RCB, who have little at stake, will want to finish their tournament engagements on a high.
2019-04-30 04:20:57 Read More

Warner sets up big SRH win in his final game of this IPL season

David ​​​Warner's eighth fifty this season couldn't have come at a better time for Sunrisers Hyderabad and set up an ideal platform for Rashid Khan to revel with three for 21 in their 45-run win over Kings XI Punjab.
2019-04-30 03:38:57 Read More

Ayrton Senna: Brazil mourns its F1 'superhero'

A master on the Formula One racing track, triple world champion Ayrton Senna was the pride of Brazil. Twenty-five years after his tragic death in the San Marino Grand Prix, he remains one of the country´s biggest sporting legends.
2019-04-30 03:21:49 Read More

Delhi Capitals didn't panic after losses, persisted with proven players: Ganguly

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly is confident of more wins this season because he feels the management has finally managed to get the squad's balance right. ​​Also, the decision to stick to a core team without chopping and changing too much after defeats has benefited the Delhi Capitals, feels Ganguly.
2019-04-30 03:18:03 Read More

Not gay: Faulkner clarifies after 'boyfriend' post

Australian cricketer James Faulkner caused confusion about his sexuality on social media on Tuesday after posting a picture of himself having dinner with "the boyfriend" before later clarifying he was "not gay".
2019-04-30 02:33:51 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (April 30) that comprise the action from Indian Premier League 2019 and New Zealand Open badminton tournament.
2019-04-29 18:45:00 Read More

SRH vs KXIP Live: Warner departs but SRH on top

Check SRH vs KXIP live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, SRH vs KXIP highlights and more on Times of India
2019-04-29 15:49:21 Read More

Sathiyan becomes first Indian to break into top-25 of ITTF rankings

India's Sathiyan Gnanasekaran on Monday scaled new heights in his rapidly rising career by becoming the first Indian to break into the top-25 of world rankings.
2019-04-29 15:48:26 Read More

Pogba's World Cup-winning boots sell for 30,000 euros

The football boots with which Paul Pogba effectively won the World Cup for France last year were sold for 30,000 euros ($33,470) at a Paris auction on Monday.
2019-04-29 15:36:58 Read More

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Aim is to qualify for Tokyo Olympics: Gomathi

Gomathi Marimuthu might have become an overnight star with her gold-winning effort at the recently-concluded Asian Athletics Championship in Doha but she is completely focussed now on qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
2019-04-29 14:37:44 Read More

Indians win 1 silver, 2 bronze at Asian Road Para-Cycling Championships

Indian para-athletes came up with brilliant performance to secure a silver and two bronze medals at the Asian Road Para-Cycling Championships at Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
2019-04-29 13:49:37 Read More

Hasan Ali's dubious catch sparks debate

Pakistan bowler Hasan Ali was at the centre of controversy after he claimed a catch despite apparently dropping the ball in their opening tour match against Kent.
2019-04-29 13:29:05 Read More

Till date CoA has not explained our role: Laxman writes to Ombudsman

Livid with the conflict of interest allegation against him, VVS Laxman has lambasted the CoA's handling of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), alleging complete lack of communication from the Vinod Rai-led panel. Laxman said the CoA has been using the CAC only for selection of senior national coaches despite promising a broader role.
2019-04-29 13:13:15 Read More

IPL 2019 Live Blog: Hyderabad vs Punjab

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2019-04-29 12:40:08 Read More

IPL 2019: What the play-offs race looks like after KKR's win vs MI

The 2019 edition of the IPL has reached its business end. With teams trying to elbow each other out to finish in the playoffs bracket of the top four and things getting tighter on the points table, calculators are expected to burn a lot of batteries this week to find out how the teams need to shift gears in the home stretch.
2019-04-29 11:07:30 Read More

Saina Nehwal eyeing second title of season at New Zealand Open

Saina Nehwal will be keen to put behind the disappointment of losing in the quarterfinals of just-concluded Asia Badminton Championship and train her eyes on winning the New Zealand Open beginning on Tuesday.
2019-04-29 10:53:44 Read More

Heena, Ankur nominated for Khel Ratna by NRAI

The national shooting federation Monday recommended pistol ace Heena Sidhu and trap shooter Ankur Mittal for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the country's highest sporting honour.
2019-04-29 10:39:29 Read More

Ponting, Ganguly know how to make match winners: Dhawan

Six punishing years and a name change later, Delhi Capitals have finally qualified for the playoffs in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
2019-04-29 10:36:36 Read More

Kvitova usurps Halep, snatches World No. 2 spot

Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic snatched world number two spot from Romanian rival Simona Halep in the latest WTA rankings released Monday.
2019-04-29 10:19:12 Read More

Timings for IPL playoffs and Women's T20 Challenge changed

The four matches of the IPL playoffs and final will commence at 7:30 pm (IST). The Committee of Administrators in a meeting held recently had discussed revising the timings. Qualifier 1 will be held in Chennai on May 7, followed by the Eliminator on May 8 and Qualifier 2 on May 10 in Visakhapatnam. The final will be played on May 12 in Hyderabad.
2019-04-29 10:17:51 Read More

Alex Hales withdrawn from England's World Cup squad

Nottinghamshire batsman Alex Hales will not travel to Ireland for a one-off ODI on Friday and has also been removed from England’s ODI and Twenty20 squads against Pakistan.
2019-04-29 09:33:26 Read More

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat nominated for Khel Ratna

Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat's names were sent by WFI owing to their remarkable performances in the last couple of years. "They (Bajrang and Vinesh) have been recommended for Khel Ratna by the WFI after both of them submitted their applications," a WFI official confirmed.
2019-04-29 09:13:25 Read More

I am aware of the bickering and back-biting, says Dinesh Karthik

"A lot of bickering and back-biting can go on in these sorts of situations. I'm very aware of it and (I) make sure nothing like that happens. At the end of the day, it's a game. You play the best that you can. You need to keep a smile. You need to be nice to others. Everybody's trying hard," Dinesh Karthik said.
2019-04-29 08:29:33 Read More

IPL 2019: Delhi Capitals and the great turnaround in fortunes

In the 11 seasons of the IPL that have been played before this, the Delhi franchise has finished in the top 4 of the points table thrice. Though they have topped the points table twice (2009 and 2012), in the last six seasons (2013 - 2018), they have consistently finished outside the top four after the league stage.
2019-04-29 08:29:13 Read More

Being called superhero makes me happy, says Andre Russell

"You need to make sure your body is fit and strong in order to play those upward shots in those moments," Andre Russell said, speaking about qualities that make him a superhero in the cricket arena.
2019-04-29 06:54:02 Read More

Rohit Sharma fined 15 percent of match fee for hitting stumps after dismissal

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.2 of the IPL's code of conduct and accepted the sanction. "Mr. Sharma admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.2 of the IPL's Code of Conduct and accepted the sanction," an IPL release said.
2019-04-29 04:55:23 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar denies conflict of interest charge

Sachin Tendulkar is of the clear view - from a legal and a personal standpoint - that contrary to what the complainant may like to suggest, he does not hold two positions at the same time under the order of the Supreme Court in the matter pertaining to BCCI vs Cricket Association of Bihar.
2019-04-29 04:43:21 Read More

China's Ma Long captures third world title

China's Ma Long captured a third world table tennis title on Sunday, completing a dream comeback after six months on the sidelines with a knee injury.
2019-04-29 04:23:05 Read More

Sunrisers Hyderabad bank on home comfort against Kings XI Punjab

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is where Sunrisers Hyderabad have notched up four of their five wins - the other one was in Delhi - and tied as they are with 10 points with KXIP and Rajasthan Royals following their defeat in Jaipur, the last edition runners-up look to get a move on so as to further their playoff hopes.
2019-04-29 04:17:34 Read More

Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk wins England's PFA Player of the Year award

Liverpool centre back Virgil van Dijk was named Player of the Year by England's Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) on Sunday, becoming the fourth player from the Netherlands to win the award.
2019-04-29 04:09:38 Read More

Torino beat AC Milan for first time since 2001 as Mertens equals Maradona

Torino claimed a first Serie A victory over AC Milan in 18 years on Sunday as the race for Champions League places in Italy took a dramatic twist.
2019-04-29 03:56:00 Read More

Angry Zinedine Zidane apologises after Real Madrid lose to struggling Rayo Vallecano

Zinedine Zidane apologised and said he wished Real Madrid's miserable season would end now after they were beaten by 19th-placed Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.
2019-04-29 03:40:39 Read More

Andre Russell power trumps Hardik Pandya show

Faced with the monumental task of chasing down KKR's tally of 232/2, MI lost their openers Quinton de Kock and Rohit Sharma early, but Hardik Pandya raised hopes of pulling off an upset victory by hitting sixes almost at will. But MI lost by 34 runs.
2019-04-29 03:33:49 Read More

Bayern Munich survive penalty drama as Nuremberg keep Dortmund in title hunt

Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac hailed a "crazy" Bundesliga title race after his side missed the chance to pull away from rivals Borussia Dortmund with a dramatic 1-1 draw at lowly Nuremberg on Sunday.
2019-04-29 03:23:38 Read More

Delhi Capitals beat RCB to seal playoff berth after seven years

With 16 points from 12 games, Capitals have achieved their primary target of making it to the playoffs. This will be their first appearance in the playoffs since 2012. Chasing 188 for victory, RCB began on a positive note with Parthiv Patel (39) and Virat Kohli (23) adding 63 for the first wicket with the former doing the bulk of the scoring.
2019-04-29 03:12:47 Read More

Pooja Rani's journey: From burnt hand to Asian championship gold

"In 2016, I burnt my hand while bursting Diwali crackers. The right hand was massively affected. I underwent a surgery and it took me nearly seven to eight months to heal. The entire recovery process lasted nearly a year," Pooja Rani told TOI.
2019-04-29 02:54:35 Read More

IPL: Kolkata beat Mumbai by 34 runs to keep playoffs hopes alive

KKR snapped their six-match losing streak with a 34-run win over Mumbai Indians in a high-scoring game at Kolkata that saw brutal stroke play from power-hitters of both teams. Knight Riders' batsmen fired on all cylinders to post the season's highest total, 232 for two, while Mumbai Indians ended their innings at 198 for 7 in 20 overs.
2019-04-28 18:47:27 Read More

Thiem sweeps past Medvedev for Barcelona title

Dominic Thiem overpowered Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-0 on Sunday to win the Barcelona Open title, boosting his credentials as a potential Roland Garros champion.
2019-04-28 16:36:26 Read More

Umesh Yadav short on confidence, says Ashish Nehra

Former India pacer Ashish Nehra feels not playing regularly for the national team has dented Umesh Yadav's confidence and its impact can be seen in the ongoing IPL where he has conceded almost 10 runs per over in nine games.
2019-04-28 16:14:24 Read More

Hima included in World Relays team despite pulling out of Asian Championships

Top quartermiler Hima Das has been named in India's women 4x400m relay team for the World Relays which begin in Yokohama, Japan on May 11, despite pulling out of the recent Asian Athletics Championships in Doha due to lower back pain.
2019-04-28 15:55:37 Read More

DC played better than us in crunch moments: Virat Kohli

His side all but out of the reckoning for a play-off berth in this IPL after losing to Delhi Capitals on Sunday, Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli on Sunday admitted that the home side played better in crunch moments. Kohli said RCB allowed Delhi to score 20-odd runs more than an ideal total after the home side elected to bat.
2019-04-28 15:39:14 Read More

Manchester City edge past Burnley, return to top of Premier League

Manchester City remain in control of the Premier League title race as the finest of margins earned Pep Guardiola's men a 1-0 win at Burnley on Sunday.
2019-04-28 15:25:36 Read More

'Proud' Bottas wins Azerbaijan GP as Mercedes sweep home one-two again

A determined Valtteri Bottas resisted an attacking final charge by his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to win Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix and regain the lead in the 2019 drivers title race.
2019-04-28 15:06:51 Read More

IPL 2019: Delhi storm into playoffs after beating RCB by 16 runs

Delhi Capitals (DC) moved atop the IPL points tally and all but sealed their place in the playoffs after a clinical effort saw them register a comprehensive 16-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Sunday.
2019-04-28 14:50:35 Read More

Sheffield United promoted to Premier League after Leeds draw with Villa

Sheffield United sealed promotion to the Premier League after Leeds United were held to a 1-1 draw by Aston Villa in a controversial Championship encounter at Elland Road in which tempers flared on Sunday.
2019-04-28 14:26:34 Read More

Vardy double deals fresh blow to Arsenal's Champions League hopes

Jamie Vardy scored twice as Arsenal's hopes of Champions League football suffered another serious setback as familiar failings saw the 10-man Gunners lose 3-0 at Leicester on Sunday.
2019-04-28 13:41:37 Read More

India finish with 16 medals at Asian Wrestling Championships

India wrapped up their campaign at the Asian Wrestling Championships on a resounding note with 16 medals after Greco-Roman grapplers added a silver and a bronze on the concluding day on Sunday. Harpreet Singh settled for a silver in 82kg while Gyanender won a bronze in 60kg.
2019-04-28 13:33:12 Read More

Eliud Kipchoge runs second-fastest marathon for fourth London win

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge won the men's London Marathon on Sunday in a time of two hours, two minutes and 37 seconds -- the second fastest time for any marathon.
2019-04-28 11:48:42 Read More

Neymar says he was wrong to hit fan after Cup-final defeat

Brazilian superstar Neymar accepted on Sunday that he had made a mistake striking fans who insulted Paris Saint-Germain players as they filed up to collect their French Cup losers' medals.
2019-04-28 11:40:32 Read More

Japan double golden delight at Badminton Asia Championships

Japan's world number one Kento Momota roared back from a game down to defeat Shi Yuqi of China and retain his Badminton Asia Championships title on Sunday.
2019-04-28 10:36:55 Read More

Dinesh Karthik needs support from KKR seniors: Gautam Gambhir

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir is clearly intrigued by the way this season's Indian Premier League is turning out into.
2019-04-28 09:06:08 Read More

No BCCI representation in Sachin, Laxman conflict matter: Vinod Rai

The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) have decided that there will be no representation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) when Ombudsman D.K. Jain hears the matter of conflict against the Mumbai Indians mentor Sachin Tendulkar and Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman.
2019-04-28 08:32:23 Read More

Mumbai Indians now look the team to beat: Krishnamachari Srikkanth

Former Indian opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth is looking forward to the IPL double header on Sunday with matches between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore and the second match of the day between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders.
2019-04-28 08:15:28 Read More

ISSF World Cup: India end campaign with 3 golds, 1 silver

India ended their campaign at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup with a total of four medals: three golds and a silver.
2019-04-28 07:59:19 Read More

Received no monetary benefit from Mumbai Indians: Tendulkar to Ombudsman

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday responded to all allegations of Conflict of Interest levelled against him. In a 14-point written response to a notice sent by Ombudsman cum Ethics Officer Justice (Retd) DK Jain, Sachin categorically refuted all the allegations.
2019-04-28 07:34:50 Read More

Nobody is talking about comebacks: AB de Villiers

Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers is upbeat ahead of his team's match against Delhi Capitals on Sunday and is hopeful of reaching the playoffs of the Indian Premier League.
2019-04-28 07:18:29 Read More

Good to end home season on a high, says Steve Smith

Steve Smith is happy to have ended Rajasthan Royals' "home run" on a high after a seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad as he gears up to leave for Australia to take join national team's World Cup preparatory camp.
2019-04-28 06:01:04 Read More

Andre Russell blasts KKR for bad decisions, poor cricket

Andre Russell speaks much like the way he hits the ball - straight and hard. The West Indies allrounder refused to hide behind excuses and accepted the fact that Kolkata Knight Riders have played badly to be in the position they find themselves in.
2019-04-28 05:56:51 Read More

Mumbai Indians start favourites against Kolkata Knight Riders

Luckily for KKR, the 12th season of IPL has been so topsy-turvy that with only 11 matches to be played in the league phase, none of the eight teams have so far qualified for the playoffs, and more interestingly, no team has been eliminated as well.
2019-04-28 05:28:29 Read More

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Upbeat Delhi Capitals look to stop Royal Challengers Bangalore

With five wins from six away games and two wins at home from five games, Delhi Capitals are looking to cement their place in the IPL playoffs as they now host RCB at the Ferozeshah Kotla on Sunday.
2019-04-28 05:00:36 Read More

Pavilion at MIG Club to be named after Sachin Tendulkar

The pavilion of the MIG Cricket Club in Bandra area here will be named after batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on May 2.
2019-04-28 04:46:44 Read More

Rajasthan Royals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad to stay in playoff hunt

Call it captain Smith's luck or a case of finding their rhythm, albeit a little late, the Royals are now a side that others would be wary of. Had they found this form a few matches earlier, the Jaipur-based side would not have been living on the edge of the sword after their 12th game.
2019-04-28 04:41:29 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo hits 600th club goal as Juventus hold Inter Milan

Inter remain in third place on 62 points, four ahead of AS Roma below them, while Juventus, who dropped points for just the sixth time in 34 games this season, move up to 88.
2019-04-28 03:35:24 Read More

La Liga belongs to Barcelona as dominance leaves rivals in turmoil

At the start of January, Barca's advantage was five points, February six, March seven and April eight. Some then hoped there could be a race when they drew 4-4 at Villarreal but a few days later they had beaten Atletico and that was that.
2019-04-28 02:54:48 Read More

Condom-ringed logo lands DYES in soup

The Karnataka department of youth empowerment and sports (DYES) officials were left red-faced after athletes complained about posters by the department with an image of a condom-ringed Olympic logo on it. The posters made by the DYES were about a summer camp for children aged between 8 and 16.
2019-04-28 02:54:17 Read More

'Hobby' shooter Abhishek Verma bags Tokyo Olympics quota berth

Lawyer-turned-shooter Abhishek Verma bagged a Tokyo Olympics quota berth by winning gold in the men's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Beijing. Unlike other athletes, he didn't share his medal pictures on the social media too, as he is not there at all.
2019-04-28 02:42:59 Read More

MS Dhoni moves SC for possession of Rs 1.25 crore flat he got for Rs 20 lakh

After being detected by the SC-appointed forensic auditors as beneficiary of a penthouse in Noida bought for just Rs 20 lakh, M S Dhoni has rushed to the court fearing cancellation of allotment and sought possession of the property developed by Amrapali group. Dhoni has argued that cost concession was due to his having been a brand ambassador for the group.
2019-04-27 20:00:06 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (April 28) that comprise the action from Indian Premier League 2019 and ISSF Shooting World Cup.
2019-04-27 18:40:00 Read More

IPL: Rajasthan beat Hyderabad by 7 wickets to keep play-off hopes alive

Rajasthan Royals defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets in Jaipur on Saturday to end their home campaign on a winning note and theoretically keep alive their chances of making it to the play-offs.
2019-04-27 18:27:57 Read More

Eleven-time champion Nadal beaten by Thiem in Barcelona semis

Dominic Thiem stunned Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-4 at the Barcelona Open to knock the Spaniard out in the semi-finals of his home event. Nadal's defeat comes just a week after he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters.
2019-04-27 16:55:38 Read More

Valtteri Bottas takes pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Valtteri Bottas set a track record as he snatched pole for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in a crash-marred qualifying session on Saturday.
2019-04-27 15:36:50 Read More

Russell slams KKR's decisions, says team atmosphere not healthy

Star KKR all-rounder Andre Russell on Saturday lamented the "bad decisions" taken by his team in a disappointing IPL campaign which has seen the side lose six games in a row. Russell said the atmosphere in the team is not healthy as he likes to keep himself confined to his room.
2019-04-27 14:59:29 Read More

Beginning every game as the underdogs helps us, says Shreyas Iyer

Delhi Capitals are at the cusps of reaching the play-offs after six long years and captain Shreyas Iyer feels the reason for the success lies in the fact that his side starts every game as the underdogs.
2019-04-27 14:36:47 Read More

Hungry to smash sixes in World Cup: Andre Russell

High on his rampaging form in the IPL, West Indies hard-hitting batsman Andre Russell on Saturday said he is "hungry to smash sixes" in the upcoming World Cup, beginning May 30 in UK.
2019-04-27 14:16:47 Read More

IPL 2019 play-offs likely to have 7.30 PM start

The timings of IPL play-offs beginning May 7 are likely to be preponed by 30 minutes to ensure matches don't stretch past midnight, as seen in a few games. In the 2018 edition, the play-offs had a 7 PM start. Games going beyond midnight have attracted criticism from fans while experts like Michael Vaughan have slammed over rate of teams in the competition.
2019-04-27 14:08:52 Read More

West Ham inflict first defeat on Spurs at new stadium

Tottenham were beaten for the first time at their new stadium as Michail Antonio fired West Ham to a surprise 1-0 victory over their London rivals on Saturday.
2019-04-27 13:42:35 Read More

BCCI Ombudsman to review Raman's appointment as women's team coach

The appointment of women's head coach WV Raman in controversial circumstances will be reviewed by BCCI Ombudsman and Ethics Officer D K Jain, the CoA decided in a meeting. Raman was appointed in December following a selection process conducted by an ad-hoc panel comprising former captain Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shantha Rangaswamy.
2019-04-27 13:16:42 Read More

Gurpreet settles for silver at Asian Wrestling Championships

On the penultimate day of the Asian Wrestling Championships, Gurpreet Singh had to be satisfied with a second spot finish after being handed a 0-8 defeat by Hyeonwoo Kim of Korea in the Greco-Roman 77kg final.
2019-04-27 13:13:33 Read More

Saurabh and I learn from each other, share experiences: Abhishek Verma

When it comes to shooting, Abhishek Verma doesn't have to look beyond his room for advice. Blossoming at 29, Verma often exchanges ideas with his roommate Saurabh Chaudhary, a force to reckon with at 16.
2019-04-27 12:52:28 Read More

Asian C'ships: How boxer Panghal overcame fever to win gold

"Gold hi jeetna tha desh ke liye, bhaisaab (Had to win gold for my country)," boxer Amit Panghal told Timesofindia.com in an exclusive interview from Bangkok after winning a gold medal at the Asian Boxing Championships.
2019-04-27 12:40:41 Read More

Dravid will need to apply for coach job after BCCI invites applications

India great and junior coach Rahul Dravid will need to apply for the post of head coach at the National Cricket Academy after the BCCI on Saturday decided to invite fresh applications.
2019-04-27 12:36:35 Read More

Hazard, Pogba futures cast cloud over UCL chase for Chelsea, Man United

Manchester United and Chelsea's chances of a top four Premier League finish will depend largely on Paul Pogba or Eden Hazard inspiring their faltering sides over the finish line.
2019-04-27 11:39:13 Read More

BCCI recommends Bumrah, Shami, Jadeja & Poonam for Arjuna award

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday recommended four players for the Arjuna award. The decision was taken during the Supreme Court-appointed CoA meeting in New Delhi. Pacers Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and women's team player Poonam Yadav have been recommended by the committee.
2019-04-27 09:23:14 Read More

Shooting World Cup: Abhishek secures Olympic quota with gold in maiden final

Abhishek Verma secured a gold medal in 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Beijing on Saturday. The 29-year-old, in his second appearance at the World Cup shot a total of 242.7 to claim the top spot.
2019-04-27 07:17:13 Read More

BCCI ombudsman handed list of 15-plus 'conflicted' individuals

A former India cricketer, being quizzed by the Supreme Court-appointed ombudsman for potential conflict of interest, is learnt to have handed over a list of 15-plus individuals to the ethics officer of the Indian cricket board (who is also the designated ombudsman) this week.
2019-04-27 06:42:41 Read More

In the tussle for Lodha reforms, BCCI has spent Rs 350 crore so far

In the long-drawn tussle to implement/resist the Lodha reforms, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) has spent approximately Rs 350 crore on litigations in the last four financial cycles, well-placed sources told TOI.
2019-04-27 06:38:04 Read More

The IPL Underperformers XI

The match-winner potential is certainly there, going by previous IPL editions. Whether they've saved their best for the last (read the crunch phase of IPL 2019) remains to be seen. For the time being, they take the field as our 'flop squad'.
2019-04-27 06:24:31 Read More

Dhoni, Jadeja pretty sick, both are unwell: Fleming

MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja, who missed out on CSK's last match against MI on Friday are 'pretty sick', coach Stephen Fleming has said. The yellow brigade, in the absence of the duo suffered a 46-run defeat at the hands of Mumbai in their own backyard.
2019-04-27 06:19:25 Read More

Life without key overseas stars begins for Rajasthan, Hyderabad

Sawai Mansingh Stadium has not quite been the home they had sought, yet the Rajasthan Royals under Steve Smith would be looking to say goodbye to it for this season on a happy note.
2019-04-27 05:13:12 Read More

Mumbai Indians beat Dhoni-less Chennai Super Kings by 46 runs

MS Dhoni and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja didn't even turn up to the ground after they were down with fever on Friday morning. In order to play Santner in place of Jadeja, CSK had to drop FAF du Plessis at the top and it proved costly.
2019-04-27 04:37:59 Read More

Dhoni's absence was a massive boost for us, admits Rohit

In the absence of key players MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja, Chennai Super Kings suffered their fourth defeat of IPL 2019 against Mumbai Indians on Friday. The Southern giants lost the match against Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai by 46 runs in Chennai.
2019-04-27 04:14:33 Read More

Divyansh wins World Cup silver, books Olympic ticket to Tokyo

Two months ago, a disheartened Divyansh Singh Panwar sank his head low as he listened to his father complaining about his lack of focus. "Mobile phone is his biggest enemy," the father told the group of journalists about his shooter son at the Dr Karni Singh range in New Delhi.
2019-04-27 04:10:33 Read More

Asian Boxing Championships: Pooja Rani, Amit Panghal win gold

One of the rising stars of Indian boxing, Amit Panghal added another feather to his cap by winning gold at the Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok on Friday. Besides Amit, Pooja Rani won gold as she stunned reigning world champion Wang Lina of China in the 81kg weight division.
2019-04-27 03:57:02 Read More

Montenegro handed stadium ban for fans' racist behaviour

Montenegro have been ordered to play their next European competition match behind closed doors as part of sanctions handed out by UEFA for the racist behaviour of their supporters during a match against England last month.
2019-04-27 03:41:40 Read More

Montenegro handed stadium ban for fans' racist behaviour

Montenegro have been ordered to play their next European competition match behind closed doors as part of sanctions handed out by UEFA for the racist behaviour of their supporters during a match against England last month.
2019-04-27 03:41:40 Read More

Harry Kane aiming for CL final return, says Mauricio Pochettino

Tottenham striker Harry Kane hopes to be recover from his ankle ligament injury in time to feature in the Champions League final if his side make it to the Madrid showpiece.
2019-04-27 03:17:15 Read More

PL: Gone in 15 seconds as five-goal Liverpool regain top spot

Liverpool reclaimed the top spot in Premier League after registering an impressive 5-0 win against Huddersfield on Friday. Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah struck twice each taking the Reds two points clear of second placed Manchester City.
2019-04-27 03:02:42 Read More

Bajrang Punia to be first Indian wrestler at New York fight night

Indian wrestling's poster boy Bajrang Punia will soon walk the famed hallways of the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York, US. Bajrang is the first Indian to be invited by USA Wrestling, the national governing body for the sport in the US, to participate in the "Grapple at the Garden - Beat the Streets" fight night, scheduled on May 6.
2019-04-27 02:57:16 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (April 27) that comprise the action from Indian Premier League 2019 and English Premier League.
2019-04-26 18:47:09 Read More

All-round Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by 46 runs

Skipper Rohit Sharma hit his maiden half-century of the season as Mumbai Indians produced an all-round effort to register a convincing 46-run win over defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Friday. MI's win ended CSK's streak of five wins at home this season.
2019-04-26 18:41:02 Read More

Nadal beats Struff to reach Barcelona Open semifinals

Rafael Nadal brushed off a challenge from German Jan-Lennard Struff to earn a 7-5, 7-5 win and a place in the Barcelona Open semifinals on Friday.
2019-04-26 18:06:19 Read More

England's Alex Hales banned for recreational drug use

England's World Cup contender Alex Hales is currently serving a 21-day ban after returning a second positive test, having pulled out of Nottinghamshire's Royal London Cup campaign, shortly after the World Cup squad was announced, for undisclosed "personal reasons". Last week Hales was found to be at variance with Board's recreational drugs policy.
2019-04-26 17:56:06 Read More

Kei Nishikori battles into Barcelona Open semis

Japan's two-time Barcelona Open champion Kei Nishikori won a clay slugfest with Roberto Carballes Baena 6-4, 7-5 on Friday to move into the semi-finals for a fourth time.
2019-04-26 17:34:05 Read More

Naomi Osaka defeats Donna Vekic to reach Stuttgart semis

World number one Naomi Osaka battled back from 1-5 down in the final set to reach her first clay court semi-final with a 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4) win over Donna Vekic in the WTA Stuttgart tournament on Friday.
2019-04-26 17:28:47 Read More

Neymar handed three-match Champions League ban

Neymar was suspended for three Champions League matches by UEFA on Friday for insulting match officials following Paris Saint-Germain's shock Champions League loss to Manchester United.
2019-04-26 17:09:25 Read More

Nicklaus' major record still in play, says Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods believes he can still catch up to Jack Nicklaus and his record of 18 major titles after ending a decade-long drought with a win for the ages at Augusta National.
2019-04-26 15:36:11 Read More

Guardiola says City, Liverpool have set new Premier League standards

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City and Liverpool have raised the bar in what is required to win a Premier League title after a blockbuster campaign by both teams.
2019-04-26 15:12:34 Read More

IPL: MS Dhoni ruled of CSK vs MI match due to fever

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was on Friday ruled out of their IPL game against Mumbai Indians owing to fever, the franchise said. The twice World Cup-winning captain is missing a CSK match only for the second time since 2010.
2019-04-26 14:56:00 Read More

Delhi Dynamos' Gharami handed provisional suspension

Delhi Dynamos player Rana Gharami has been handed a provisional suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency after he tested positive for a banned substance in a first such case involving an Indian Super League footballer.
2019-04-26 14:33:35 Read More

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BCCI CoA to discuss Arjuna Award nominees on Saturday

The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) will discuss the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) nominations for this year's Arjuna Award among others things when they meet in the Capital on Saturday.
2019-04-26 14:20:57 Read More

WATCH: 5 Indian players who could play a big role in World Cup

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2019-04-26 14:20:43 Read More

Once coy about wearing gloves, Pooja is India's latest 'Rani' in ring

Too "shy" to even don the gloves when first introduced to boxing, Pooja Rani on Friday became the first Indian woman to claim an Asian Championship gold in the 81kg category after enduring two years of hard luck, which included a burnt hand and a shoulder injury.
2019-04-26 14:10:24 Read More

Petra Kvitova comes from behind to reach Stuttgart semis

World number three Petra Kvitova overcame a rocky start to beat Anastasija Sevastova in three sets and progress to the last four of the WTA tournament in Stuttgart on Friday.
2019-04-26 13:53:30 Read More

No Aussie in women's IPL; BCCI says CA blackmailing

Three Australian players -- Meg Lanning, Ellyse Perry and Alyssa Healy --, who would have been big draws in the women's IPL have been stopped by Cricket Australia owing to a men's bilateral series dispute with the BCCI, which says its counterpart Down Under is indulging in "blackmail". The matches, to be held between three teams, will be held from May 6 to 11 in Jaipur.
2019-04-26 13:10:23 Read More

PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal crash out of Badminton Asia Championships

Indian shuttlers will return empty handed from the Badminton Asia Championships as all the three singles players bit the dust in the quarterfinals on Friday. PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal and Sameer Verma lost their quarterfinal encounters, thereby, ending the Indian challenge at the continental event.
2019-04-26 12:33:27 Read More

In Pics: Full squad of all 10 ICC World Cup teams

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2019-04-26 12:19:55 Read More

Asian C'ships: Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik settle for bronze

Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik and Asian Games champion Vinesh Phogat settled for a bronze each as Indian women ended their campaign without a gold medal in the Asian Wrestling Championships on Friday. Both Sakshi (62kg) and Vinesh (53kg) lost their quarterfinal bouts but made their way to the podium through the repechage round as their victors reached the finals.
2019-04-26 11:52:07 Read More

One Indian umpire among 22 match officials for World Cup

Three World Cup winners and one Indian umpire in Sundaram Ravi were Friday named among the 22 match officials for the league stage of the mega event beginning on May 30 in the United Kingdom.
2019-04-26 08:10:13 Read More

Inswingers coming off well after county stint: Varun Aaron

Rajasthan Royals pacer Varun Aaron credited his county stint for his improvement as a bowler, following the team's three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL here.
2019-04-26 07:40:17 Read More

Amit Panghal continues golden run at Asian Championships

Amit Panghal secured his second successive gold medal of the year after registering a clinical win at the Asian Championships final in Bangkok on Friday. Panghal defeated Korea's Kim Inkyu in a unanimous decision in the 52 kg weight category.
2019-04-26 06:55:10 Read More

Biggest honour of my life to play for the country: Sunil Chhetri

For a country obsessed with cricket, it isn't easy being a household name if you play another sport. But Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri has managed to do just that as he is undoubtedly the face of the game in this country. From a young striker who played second fiddle to the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia to taking on the leaders mantle with elan, Chhetri had done it all.
2019-04-26 06:36:46 Read More

Champion superbiker from New Zealand racing for Christchurch terror victims

Damon Rees is biking for a cause. The champion superbiker from New Zealand will be hitting the Bend Motorsport Park's iconic track in Adelaide this weekend with a message for the entire motorsport racing community – help Christchurch terror victims overcome their grief and loss.
2019-04-26 05:43:51 Read More

Did Virat Kohli taunt Ashwin about Mankading?

After taking the catch to dismiss Ravichandran Ashwin, a highly charged up Virat Kohli made a gesture with his hand, before putting his right hand, in which he held the ball, behind his body. The action appeared slightly similar to Ashwin flicking the bails behind him, without delivering the ball, to controversially run out Rajasthan Royals' opener Jos Buttler.
2019-04-26 05:18:12 Read More

Man City competing like 'animals' to win title, says Fernandinho

Defending champions Manchester City have shown they can compete like "animals" this season in a bid to retain their Premier League title, midfielder Fernandinho has said.
2019-04-26 05:16:16 Read More

My job to lead from front, says Karthik after another loss

The World Cup-bound Dinesh Karthik regained his batting form with an unbeaten 97 off 50 balls but his side KKR suffered their sixth consecutive defeat in this year's IPL against RR in Kolkata on Thursday.
2019-04-26 05:04:54 Read More

The Team India victory in KKR's loss

A total of 11 wicket-keepers have been used by franchises this IPL. Barring Sam Billings and Nicholas Pooran (who haven't featured in most of their franchise's matches) there was one other name that hadn't joined the party till Thursday evening: Dinesh Karthik, the Kolkata Knight Riders captain.
2019-04-26 04:57:52 Read More

Tiger Woods hopeful a 5th Masters leads to more majors

Tiger Woods hopes winning the Masters to end 11 years without a major will be a spark in his renewed pursuit of the record held by Jack Nicklaus.
2019-04-26 04:53:03 Read More

Injury management crucial for Dhoni ahead of World Cup

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been playing through back pain. On Tuesday, after CSK won their game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Dhoni hinted that resting could be an option if necessary, and the skipper may well get a chance to do so if CSK win their game against Mumbai and seal a top-two berth.
2019-04-26 04:10:14 Read More

England's Raheem Sterling honoured with award for fighting racism

Manchester City's England forward Raheem Sterling has been awarded The Integrity and Impact Award at this year's BT Sport Industry Awards for speaking out on a range of social issues, including racism.
2019-04-26 03:57:22 Read More

Can Mumbai Indians breach fortress Chepauk?

CSK are a touch relaxed after they made the playoffs on Tuesday, but Mumbai still can't afford that luxury. They still have six wins in their kitty and it's crucial for them to add one more on Friday so that it doesn't become a jostle at the end. But it's easier said than done. CSK at home are a different beast.
2019-04-26 03:51:58 Read More

Knights out at The Eden as Royals prevail in a thriller

The 44-run seventh wicket stand between 17-year-old Parag and Jofra Archer - that came off just 21 balls - helped RR snatch victory from almost an impossible position as KKR suffered their sixth defeat on the trot.
2019-04-26 03:32:30 Read More

Rafael Nadal salutes retiring David Ferrer in Barcelona

Rafael Nadal showed no mercy towards an emotional David Ferrer as he eased into the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open on Thursday, describing his compatriot who is winding down his career as a "pleasure to watch".
2019-04-26 03:32:00 Read More

La Liga: Struggling Real Madrid held to goalless draw by Getafe

Real Madrid's dreary end to the season took another turn for the worse on Thursday as they were left holding on for a goalless draw away to Champions League chasers Getafe.
2019-04-26 03:12:07 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (April 26) that comprise action from Indian Premier League 2019 and Asian Boxing Championships.
2019-04-25 18:34:29 Read More

Ajinkya Rahane signs up for Hampshire

India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has signed to play for Hampshire this season, the English county announced on its website on Thursday.
2019-04-25 17:09:55 Read More

Nadal sees off tearful Ferrer to reach last eight in Barcelona

Rafael Nadal showed no mercy towards an emotional David Ferrer as he eased into the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open on Thursday with a straight-set victory.
2019-04-25 16:44:28 Read More

Pankaj Advani wins inaugural Asian Snooker Tour title

Pankaj Advani, a 21-time world snooker and billiards champion, beat Ehsan Heydari Nezhad of Iran 52-40, 66 (58)-0, 1-63(62), 78-4, 35-47, 0-51, 47-35, 38-39, 53(49)-35, 51(50)-20 in the final to claim the inaugural Asian Snooker Tour title on Thursday. Advani had earlier won the second leg of the Tour in China.
2019-04-25 16:15:02 Read More

CoA meet: Tendulkar-Laxman conflict issue to be discussed

The Committee of Administrators is likely to recommend the same "full disclosure" in Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman's alleged conflict of interest case to the BCCI Ombudsman DK Jain, just like they had done in former skipper Sourav Ganguly's case.
2019-04-25 15:49:32 Read More

Liverpool will have no regrets if they lose out on league title: Klopp

Liverpool will look to finish the season strongly so that they have no regrets if they lose out on the Premier League title to reigning champions Manchester City, the Merseyside club's manager Juergen Klopp said on Thursday.
2019-04-25 15:02:41 Read More

Ganguly's WC semi-final picks: India, Pakistan, Australia and England

The former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who led the team to the 2003 World Cup final expects that current round robin format will be one of the most "keenly contested" tournament. "My pick for the four semifinalists spot would be India, Australia, England and Pakistan. India are one of the title-contenders of course," Ganguly said.
2019-04-25 13:42:51 Read More

Asian Wrestling: Kakran, Manju hand India twin bronze medals

India's Divya Kakran and Manju Kumari bagged bronze medals for the country in the women's competition of the Asian Wrestling Championships on Thursday. Asian Games bronze-medallist Kakran defeated Battsetseg Soronzonbold of Mongolia via fall in the play-offs of the 68kg category to finish on the podium.
2019-04-25 13:30:36 Read More

ISSF World Cup: Manu Bhaker-Saurabh Chaudhary clinch gold

Young shooters Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary took the top spot in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event after Anjum Moudgil and Divyansh Singh Panwar opened the country's gold account in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event.
2019-04-25 13:10:57 Read More

India to play Russia in FIH Series Finals opener on June 6

Favourites India will open their campaign against lowly Russia in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Series Finals, an Olympic qualifier event, to be held in Bhubaneswar from June 6 to 15.
2019-04-25 11:10:20 Read More

Kavinder Bisht, three other Indians enter Asian Boxing final

Deepak Singh (49kg) and Ashish Kumar (75kg) joined Kavinder Singh Bisht in the men's finals, while Pooja Rani (75kg) advanced in the women's draw in the early session of the marquee event's last-four stage.
2019-04-25 10:42:28 Read More

Kavinder Bisht, five other Indians enter Asian Boxing final

Deepak Singh (49kg) and Ashish Kumar (75kg) joined Kavinder Singh Bisht in the men's finals, while Pooja Rani (75kg) advanced in the women's draw in the early session of the marquee event's last-four stage.
2019-04-25 10:42:28 Read More

Ashwin is a great leader, leaves no stone unturned, says Tye

Australian all-rounder Andrew Tye who was retained by Kings XI Punjab for the 2019 season, spoke to Timesofindia.com in an exclusive interview about KXIP's maiden title-winning chances this year, KL Rahul and Chris Gayle as openers, his main weapon, the 'knuckle ball' and more.
2019-04-25 10:19:25 Read More

Mo Farah lifts lid on bust up with Gebrselassie

Athletics icons Mo Farah and Haile Gebrselassie are locked in a bitter dispute just days away from the London Marathon with claims of robbery and an unpaid hotel bill at the heart of the row.
2019-04-25 09:46:51 Read More

Dale Steyn ruled out of IPL after brief stint

RCB pacer Dale Steyn was on Thursday ruled out of the IPL owing to an inflammation in his shoulder. "Dale Steyn has been prescribed with ample rest due to inflammation in his shoulder. On account of state of his health, Dale will not be available to take part further in the ongoing season of IPL," Sanjeev Churiwala, Chairman of RCB, said in a statement.
2019-04-25 09:37:34 Read More

Three Indian women enter bronze medal playoffs at Asian Wrestling

Asian Games bronze medallist Divya Kakran, Manju Kumari and Seema made it to the bronze medal playoffs of the Asian Wrestling Championships' women's competition on Thursday.
2019-04-25 09:27:55 Read More

Both Virat and I react out of passion: Ashwin

Kings XI Punjab captain Ravichandran Ashwin played down the animated reaction from his Royal Challengers Bangalore counterpart Virat Kohli after taking his catch near the boundary rope, saying both of them react out of passion.
2019-04-25 07:16:57 Read More

Sindhu, Sameer, Saina seal quarterfinal spots at Badminton Asia Championships

Ace Indian women shuttlers Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu registered straight-game wins to sail into the quarterfinals of the Asia Badminton Championship on Thursday. London Olympic bronze medallist Saina needed just 38 minutes to get the better of Kim Ga Eun of Korea and enter the last eight round of the women's singles event.
2019-04-25 07:05:44 Read More

Manish Pandey is striking form at right time: VVS Laxman

Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman was disappointed after Shane Watson smashed 96 off 53 balls to help Chennai Super Kings reclaim their top spot in the Indian Premier League with a six-wicket win over Hyderabad in Chennai on Tuesday.
2019-04-25 05:56:23 Read More

I'll take what I learnt from Ponting and Ganguly to World Cup, says Dhawan

India opener Shikhar Dhawan has said he is learning a lot from the legends Ricky Ponting and Sourav Ganguly and would appropriately use that knowledge during the 50-over World Cup, starting May 30 in England and Wales.
2019-04-25 05:45:45 Read More

IPL 2019: Umpire pockets the ball and forgets

Umpiring howlers refuse to end in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), and on Wednesday night umpire Shamshuddin was in the spotlight. He forgot where he kept the ball at the end of the 13th over of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) innings as players headed for a strategic break during the RCB vs Kings XI Punjab face-off.
2019-04-25 05:07:07 Read More

Fifty just a number for 'young' Vijayan

As a mercurial Indian genius turns 50, he continues to be the master of reinvention. Long past his retirement, he says it's football that still makes him tick.
2019-04-25 04:59:45 Read More

Losing six matches in a row hurt us, says Kohli

Losing half a dozen of matches in one go did hurt his team's pride and a fabulous turnaround could be attributed to players enjoying their game, said Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli.
2019-04-25 04:18:48 Read More

We don't have a leadership group at KKR: Brathwaite

At a time when Kolkata Knight Riders are going through a bad patch in IPL-12, having lost five games in a row, Carlos Brathwaite said the team doesn't have a leadership group.
2019-04-25 04:13:06 Read More

Arsenal's top-four hopes dented by defeat at Wolves

Arsenal's fragility on the road returned as a 3-1 defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday put a huge dent in their hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League.
2019-04-25 03:59:12 Read More

Kolkata Knight Riders look to snap five-match losing streak

After a strong start - three wins in their first four matches - the Knights are staring at a possible early exit from IPL-12. Back for their last set of home matches, KKR will thus be desperate to turn things around when they face Rajasthan Royals, who have fared worse and occupy seventh place, at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.
2019-04-25 03:58:46 Read More

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Amicus curiae may propose increase in number of apex council members

In what could provide major reprieve to the state associations, Amicus curiae PS Narsimha has agreed to their request that the number of members in the Apex Council of the state units be increased from six, as the Lodha reforms/BCCI's new constitution mandate.
2019-04-25 03:50:52 Read More

City back on top after 2-0 derby win over United

Manchester City took a big step towards retaining the Premier League title with a 2-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday, which put Pep Guardiola's men back to the top of the table.
2019-04-25 03:48:49 Read More

IPL 2019: Can RCB still make it to the playoffs?

In 2014, Mumbai Indians lost their first five games and made it among the top four teams. Remember, the magic number to qualify for the IPL playoffs is 7. That's a maximum of seven matches that a team is allowed to lose in the league stage to have any chance of progressing to the knockouts.
2019-04-25 03:17:32 Read More

The 'Bhaarandaaz daav' & Bajrang's gold in 60 sec

The turnaround in the Asian Wrestling Championships final happened when Bajrang was down 2-7 with just over a minute left on the clock. Employing the Bhaarandaaz move, he reduced the deficit to 4-7. Then, sensing an element of tiredness in Okassov, Bajrang employed mixed tactics with a series of gut-wrenches to go ahead 12-7, and win.
2019-04-25 03:03:42 Read More

AB de Villiers sets up big win for Bangalore against Punjab

The man who made the big difference at the packed M Chinnaswamy stadium was AB de Villiers (82 n.o, 44b, 3x4, 2x7), who first delivered with the bat with a superlative show and then claimed three crucial catches to back the bowlers.
2019-04-25 03:02:03 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (April 25) that comprise action from Indian Premier League 2019 and Asian Boxing Championships.
2019-04-24 19:03:13 Read More

ICC World Cup 2019: Complete squads of all 10 teams

The ICC World Cup 2019 is all set to begin on May 30 in England and Wales. 11 venues will be hosting a total of 48 matches with the final scheduled to be played on July 14 at the iconic Lord’s stadium. Ten teams will be participating this time in ODI cricket’s biggest extravaganza and the format of the tournament will be full round robin -- every team plays every other team before the knockouts begin.
2019-04-24 18:31:38 Read More

USA secure ODI status for first time

The United States on Wednesday sealed one-day international status for the first time with a third straight victory at the World Cricket League Division Two event in Namibia.
2019-04-24 18:27:01 Read More

Gayle, Russell headline West Indies' World Cup squad

Andre Russell's IPL exploits deservingly earned him a place in the Jason Holder-led 15-member West Indies squad for the World Cup in England and Wales starting May 30.
2019-04-24 18:18:01 Read More

ITTF World Championships: Indian challenge ends as Sathiyan bows out

The Indian challenge at 2019 ITTF World Championships came to an end when Sathiyan Gnanasekaran lost to Hugo Calderano of Brazil in men's singles round of 32 in Budapest on Wednesday.
2019-04-24 18:04:11 Read More

RCB vs KXIP Live: Umesh dismisses Gayle early

Check RCB vs KXIP live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, RCB vs KXIP highlights and more on Times of India
2019-04-24 16:54:22 Read More

PU Chitra wins third gold for India at Asian Athletics Championships

PU Chitra defended her 1500m title to give India its third gold medal while Ajay Kumar Saroj and Dutee Chand won a silver and a bronze in men's 1500m and women's 200m respectively on the fourth and final day of the Asian Athletics Championships.
2019-04-24 16:37:49 Read More

PU Chitra wins gold to help India finish 4th at Asian Athletics

PU Chitra led the charge with a gold in women's 1500m race as India picked up four medals on the fourth and final day of competitions to end at fourth at the medal tally in the Asian Athletics Championships on Wednesday.
2019-04-24 16:37:49 Read More

BCCI Ombudsman issues notices to Sachin, Laxman

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar and batting maestro VVS Laxman were served notices by BCCI's Ombudsman-cum-Ethics Officer DK Jain for their alleged 'conflict of interest' by serving as mentors of IPL franchise as well as member of Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC).
2019-04-24 16:00:12 Read More

No debate about No. 4 position anymore: Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan has played a key role in Delhi Capitals' impressive show in the Indian Premier League this season. The opener is DC's leading run-scorer, having amassed 401 runs at an average of 40.1 and a strike rate of 137.2.
2019-04-24 15:38:39 Read More

Pant is just 21, World Cup omission not end of road: Ganguly

Dinesh Karthik getting the nod over Rishabh Pant in India's 15-member squad for the World Cup raised a lot of eyebrows, but former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels the snub is not the end of the road for the young Delhi stumper.
2019-04-24 14:19:08 Read More

BCCI state bodies look at SC with hope, hearing on Thursday

With numerous interim applications pending before the Supreme Court, amicus curiae PS Narasimha met officials from the state cricket bodies along with the three CoA members to discuss the objections of the state associations to certain proposals of the Lodha panel.
2019-04-24 14:10:46 Read More

Manu Bhaker, Heena Sidhu fail to make final at ISSF World Cup

Teen sensation Manu Bhaker and the seasoned Heena Sidhu looked off colour as both failed to make the final in the 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup on Wednesday.
2019-04-24 13:55:13 Read More

IPL 2019 Live Blog: RCB vs KXIP

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2019-04-24 13:02:36 Read More

Amit settles for silver in Asian Wrestling Championships

Amit Dhankar clinched a silver while Commonwealth Games champion Rahul Aware won a bronze as Indian men's freestyle wrestlers continued their impressive performance at the Asian Wrestling Championships on Wednesday.
2019-04-24 12:41:59 Read More

Amit settles for silver in Asian Wrestling Championships

Indian wrestlers reaped a rich-harvest of five medals in men's freestyle events but a gold medal eluded them on the second day of the Asian Championships on Wednesday.
2019-04-24 12:41:59 Read More

Kuldeep's IPL form won't impact his performance in World Cup: Harbhajan

Kuldeep Yadav's sudden loss of form in the ongoing IPL will not in any way impact his performance in the World Cup where he will have ample chance of a comeback, feels senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh.
2019-04-24 12:36:00 Read More

Turin outplays London to host ATP Finals from 2021

Turin's Pala Alpitour stadium was named on Wednesday as the new venue for the ATP Finals from 2021-2025, drawing a line under London's long tenure as host of the year-ending tournament.
2019-04-24 11:40:07 Read More

DC are not looking for mistakes and weaknesses: Rabada

Not focusing on mistakes and weaknesses has helped Delhi Capitals remain positive in the ongoing Indian Premier League, feels pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada.
2019-04-24 11:38:22 Read More

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri charged with misconduct

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following his late dismissal in Monday's 2-2 draw with Burnley.
2019-04-24 11:24:43 Read More

Ankita Raina stuns former US Open champion Samantha Stosur

India's top women's singles player Ankita Raina shocked former US Open champion Samantha Stosur for the biggest win of her career, progressing to the second round of Kunming Open on Wednesday.
2019-04-24 11:09:11 Read More

Team India makes time for customised World Cup suit fitting during IPL

It's not often a tailor comes to your house and takes your measurements for a suit. Isn't it? Well if you are a member of the Indian cricket team, why not? The World Cup-bound players and support staff of the Indian team have had had tailors visiting them in the last few days.
2019-04-24 10:30:27 Read More

Sathiyan lone Indian survivor at Worlds

G Sathiyan was the lone survivor at the 2019 ITTF World Championships as the Indian edged past Christian Pletea of Romania 11-5, 11-9, 6-11, 11-7, 11-6 in a round of 64 match in Budapest.
2019-04-24 10:00:57 Read More

Sindhu, Saina enter second round of Badminton Asia Championships

Top Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal notched up contrasting wins to enter the second round but Kidambi Srikanth suffered a shock defeat in the Badminton Asia Championships on Wednesday.
2019-04-24 09:49:46 Read More

Mercedes' Bottas out for Baku revenge

Valtteri Bottas has a score to settle as he heads into Sunday's Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix determined to make up for a lost win and regain the championship lead from Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton.
2019-04-24 09:32:11 Read More

On top of Asia: Indian boxers aim to continue marauding run in semis

The men have already equalled their best ever medal haul, while the women have maintained their consistent domination to put India on top of the standings ahead of the semifinals of the Asian Boxing Championships on Thursday.
2019-04-24 08:51:57 Read More

Zverev stunned by 83rd-ranked Jarry in Barcelona

Second-seeded Alexander Zverev lost to 81st-ranked Nicolas Jarry in the Barcelona Open on Tuesday after failing to convert a match point, while former champion Kei Nishikori and third-seeded Dominic Thiem easily advanced to the third round.
2019-04-24 07:40:04 Read More

Wishes pour in for Sachin Tendulkar on his birthday

Former teammates and other celebrities took to Twitter to wish Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on his 46th birthday on Wednesday. In 2012, Tendulkar became the first batsman to hit 100 international centuries while playing against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup in Dhaka.
2019-04-24 07:29:58 Read More

Won't reveal CSK success mantra till I retire, says a cheeky MS Dhoni

The MS Dhoni-led side has won the IPL trophy thrice. They hold the record of having most appearances in the IPL playoffs (ne) and in the final (seven). And even in the ongoing IPL edition, the men in yellow have been in top form and have almost confirmed their berth in the playoffs.
2019-04-24 05:16:13 Read More

Who'll sweat the most over IPL's foreign departures?

The exits of a few overseas players in the middle of an IPL isn't new. But this is a World Cup year. How does it queer the pitch for the IPL franchises then - in the last quarter of the tournament, with the race to the playoffs heating up?
2019-04-24 04:53:34 Read More

Watson didn't give us much chance: Bhuvneshwar

After facing two consecutive losses, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) returned to winning ways in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) by convincingly defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets on Tuesday.
2019-04-24 04:38:41 Read More

After Asiad, Toor gets shot put gold in Doha

Ace shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor, who won gold at the Jakarta Asian Games last year, added another feather to his cap by winning the gold in the Asian Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar.
2019-04-24 04:27:37 Read More

Two CoA members likely to travel for World Cup; move raises a storm in BCCI

The BCCI officials are agitated that a considerable amount of money will have to be spent on the CoA members, who themselves had voiced concerns over board officials travelling with the national team without functional duties outside India.
2019-04-24 04:18:33 Read More

Bajrang Punia wins gold with come-from-behind victory

"I had to bring out all my experience during the final. The pre-tournament training that I had gone through helped me. This kind of win really boosts your confidence and gives you the belief that you can come back from any situation. Now the next target is to win at the world championship. That'll help me to qualify for the Olympics," Bajrang told TOI.
2019-04-24 03:59:11 Read More

Barca close to La Liga title after beating Alaves

Barcelona have one hand firmly on the La Liga title after winning 2-0 at Alaves on Tuesday, leaving them 12 points clear at the top of the table with four games to play.
2019-04-24 03:45:10 Read More

Shane Long scores fastest goal in EPL history

Southampton striker Shane Long scored the fastest goal in Premier League history as he netted after just 7.69 seconds from the start in his side's 1-1 draw at Watford on Tuesday.
2019-04-24 03:28:24 Read More

Upbeat Bangalore face Punjab in hope to continue their revival

For years, Punjab’s explosive opener Chris Gayle exhibited his big-hitting prowess at this venue, while the fulcrum of Karnataka’s top order – KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal and Karun Nair — are in the opposition camp.
2019-04-24 03:12:32 Read More

With World Cup coming, I need to be careful with my back: Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has battled a dodgy back for a long time and he wants to be careful with it as the ICC World Cup is round the corner. The Chennai Super Kings skipper said that there has been some stiffness but it is holding up as of now.
2019-04-24 03:09:13 Read More

Shane Watson helps Chennai Super Kings open playoffs door

The night belonged to Shane Watson, who played an innings similar to his century against the same opposition in the final last year. Watson started his innings with a maiden over against Bhuvneshwar Kumar and perhaps piled the pressure on opening partner Faf du Plessis, who was run out for 1 after a direct hit from Deepak Hooda at mid-off.
2019-04-24 02:53:35 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (April 24) that comprise action from Indian Premier League 2019 and Asian Athletics Championships.
2019-04-23 18:36:11 Read More

Barcelona Open: Jarry stuns Zverev in second round

Alexander Zverev crashed out of the Barcelona Open in the second round on Tuesday, continuing his troubled start to 2019.
2019-04-23 16:56:14 Read More

Asian Athletics: Heptathlete Barman, 4x400m mixed relay team win silver

Asian Games gold medallist heptathlete Swapna Barman and the 4x400m mixed relay team clinched a silver each, while Sanjivani Jadhav won a bronze in 10000m race on the third day of the Asian Athletics Championships in Doha on Tuesday.
2019-04-23 16:40:08 Read More

CSK v SRH live: Pandey, Shankar lead SRH charge

Check CSK vs SRH live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, CSK vs SRH highlights and more on Times of India
2019-04-23 15:54:01 Read More

Apurvi, Anjum make another ISSF WC final, miss medal

India's Apurvi Chandela and Anjum Moudgil continued their great form, reaching yet another International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup final, but eventually finished outside the podium on Tuesday.
2019-04-23 15:09:54 Read More

India has balanced squad for World Cup: Rahul Dravid

Former India captain and current India A and U-19 coach Rahul Dravid averred India had good balanced side going in to the ICC World Cup campaign getting underway in England from May 30.
2019-04-23 15:06:44 Read More

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Dinesh Karthik sacking not discussed: Kallis

Dinesh Karthik's leadership skills have come under scanner after KKR's 5 back-to-back defeats in the ongoing IPL but coach Jacques Kallis said that there has been no discussions on removing the under-fire captain. "Hopefully, he can get in and get us some big runs. That will certainly mean a lot to the team and as much as he wants to do it," he said.
2019-04-23 14:31:29 Read More

IPL 2019 Live Score: Chennai vs Hyderabad

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2019-04-23 13:40:31 Read More

Simona Halep pulls out of WTA tournament in Stuttgart

World number two Simona Halep has pulled out of this week's WTA tournament in Stuttgart with a hip injury. Halep was scheduled to play her first match on Wednesday as part of a star-studded line-up which includes world number one Naomi Osaka and reigning Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber.
2019-04-23 13:24:27 Read More

Asian Wrestling: Bajrang Punia claims gold with tough win in final

World number one Bajrang Punia logged 10 points in a row in the gold medal bout to reclaim his Asian Championship crown, defeating Kazakhstan's Sayatbek Okassov 12-7 in a nail-biting 65kg men's freestyle final here on Tuesday.
2019-04-23 13:03:34 Read More

Suthirta upsets Winter, easy win for Manika at ITTF World C'ship

Indian qualifier Suthirta Mukherjee dug deep into her resources to tame German world number 58 Sabine Winter 4-3 while super star Manika Batra savoured an easy win in the women's singles first round of the ITTF World Championships on Tuesday.
2019-04-23 12:56:50 Read More

Watch: 5 key Indian cricketers & their form ahead of the World Cup

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2019-04-23 12:56:43 Read More

AAI plans to sue airline for India's no show at Archery World Cup

The Archery Association of India is seriously mulling suing the KLM Royal Dutch airline for turning them away from their ticketing counter at the Delhi international airport on Saturday, resulting in India's no show at the Medellin World Cup, which began in Colombia on Tuesday.
2019-04-23 12:49:11 Read More

Sudhakar Marathe: From 'wheels' of misfortune to 'wheels' of fortune

A year and a half since that day, Sudhakar is in Tashkent to compete in the Asian Road Para Cycling Championships. He lost both his legs after what happened on that fateful train journey in June 2017.
2019-04-23 12:29:26 Read More

Crucial hearing in Delhi HC on WC audio feed rights issue

The tussle between sports content distribution company India Sports Flashes Pvt Ltd and Prasar Bharati over the audio feed rights for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup will come up for hearing in the Delhi High Court on Wednesday. The final outcome of this case will be crucial, because it could affect World Cup audio commentary on radio in India.
2019-04-23 12:26:53 Read More

We can't bring lives back: Vaas on Sri Lanka blasts

"We cannot bring lives back," said an utterly helpless Chaminda Vaas Tuesday as thoughts of the multiple blasts that killed nearly 300 and shattered Sri Lanka's tranquility, crossed the former cricket star's mind.
2019-04-23 12:17:58 Read More

I-League clubs shooting themselves in foot: AIFF secretary

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Kushal Das has finally decided to break his silence on the raging controversy that has hit the federation after seven I-League clubs decided to "boycott" the Super Cup last month.
2019-04-23 12:08:14 Read More

Chaminda Vaas predicts India will enter World Cup semis

Terming India a well balanced and in-form outfit, former Sri Lanka pacer Chaminda Vaas predicted that Virat Kohli and his men would reach the semi-finals of the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup.
2019-04-23 11:51:10 Read More

IPL 2019: Hendricks to replace injured Joseph in Mumbai Indians

South African fast bowler Beuran Hendricks will replace injured Alzarri Joseph of West Indies at Mumbai Indians for the rest of the Indian Premier League, the franchise announced on Tuesday.
2019-04-23 11:30:47 Read More

IPL: Williamson returns home, Bhuvi to lead SRH vs CSK

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Kane Williamson will miss out on Tuesday's IPL match against Chennai Super Kings, owing to personal reasons. Williamson has returned to New Zealand, it has been learnt.
2019-04-23 11:18:47 Read More

Asian Boxing: Shiva assured of 4th straight medal, Sarita also in semis

Shiva Thapa on Tuesday became the first Indian boxer to be assured of a fourth successive medal at the Asian Championships by advancing to the semifinals in Bangkok.
2019-04-23 08:22:36 Read More

Asian C'ship: Sindhu, Saina look to end 54-year title wait

A week's rest after three back-to-back tournaments, Olympic medallists P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal will now train their eyes on ending India's 54-year-old title jinx at the Asia Badminton Championship beginning here Wednesday.
2019-04-23 06:36:55 Read More

It felt special when Sourav sir lifted me: Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant said it "felt special" when Sourav Ganguly lifted him to celebrate the youngster's blistering 78 that steered Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals and the pole position in the IPL.
2019-04-23 05:56:27 Read More

Premier League: Defence the key to Arsenal's top-four bid

Unai Emery is faced with a defensive dilemma that could make or break Arsenal's hopes of a top-four finish to their Premier League campaign.
2019-04-23 04:43:29 Read More

Romanian coach Isac in line for AIFF job as TD

The All India Football Federation's (AIFF) technical committee was impressed with the profile and commitment of Romanian coach Doru Isac, who is now among the leading contenders to take over as India's technical director.
2019-04-23 04:35:44 Read More

Archery Association of India to rework selection policy

The Archery Association of India has now decided to send its A-list archers to the second stage of the World Cup in Shanghai. Earlier, the AAI had planned to send a B team – mostly comprising of second-rung and junior archers. For the third stage of the World Cup in Turkey, the AAI is mulling to send a mixed team, comprising of both the senior and junior archers.
2019-04-23 04:16:17 Read More

Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi says he will miss rest of season

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi says he will miss the rest of the season after suffering a ruptured Achilles in Monday's 2-2 draw against Burnley.
2019-04-23 04:01:56 Read More

India denied medal upgrade at Asian Athletics?

It was discovered that the men’s 10,000m silver medal winner Hassan Chani of Bahrain had infringed on a technical rule by not wearing a bib on his back. Indian runner Murli Kumar Gavit won the bronze, and the Indian contingent filed a verbal protest against Chani but the technical delegate dismissed it.
2019-04-23 04:00:10 Read More

IPL 2019: Top-order worries for Chennai Super Kings

If CSK – who have 14 points – are to return to winning ways after two consecutive losses when they take on the in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad at MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Tuesday, the top-order has to collectively come good.
2019-04-23 03:45:04 Read More

Norwich on brink of Premier League return as Leeds lose

Norwich City are on the brink of a guaranteed return to the English Premier League despite dropping points in a 2-2 draw with Stoke on Monday.
2019-04-23 03:27:30 Read More

Calculator MS Dhoni working like never before

All through his career, MS Dhoni has been a hard man to decipher. He has his own way of going about things and often ends up throwing conventional wisdom out of the window in the process. Even in the final phase of his career, when he has occasionally struggled for India, he is doing exactly that. How else can you explain the fact that the last two seasons have been his best ever in the Indian Premier League (IPL)?
2019-04-23 03:21:40 Read More

Premier League: Chelsea up to fourth after frustrating Burnley draw

Chelsea moved up to fourth in the Premier League after a chaotic 2-2 draw against Burnley, but the sloppy display did little to enhance their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.
2019-04-23 03:21:08 Read More

IPL 2019: Delhi on top as Rahane's ton loses to Pant blitz

In the end, it became a rather one-sided contest with Delhi Capitals crossing the line against Rajasthan Royals with four balls to spare in the Indian Premier League. With Rishabh Pant playing an unbeaten knock of 78, Delhi Capitals had no trouble chasing a mammoth 192 against a toothless bowling attack.
2019-04-23 02:59:46 Read More

World Cup snub was on my mind, says Rishabh Pant

Ignored for the World Cup, Rishabh Pant Monday said the "selection thought was running" in his mind. Pant made a statement with a blistering 78 off 36 balls and powered Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League here.
2019-04-23 02:56:00 Read More

IPL: Delhi beat Rajasthan by six wickets, go top of the table

Rajasthan Royals did not know what to bowl, where to bowl at Rishabh Pant, whose blistering 78* gave Delhi Capitals a six-wicket win and pole position in the IPL on Monday. While striking six fours and four sixes during his 36-ball furious gallop, Pant showed why his World Cup exclusion became a subject of intense debate.
2019-04-22 18:42:54 Read More

Ashton Turner registers record fifth successive duck in T20 cricket

Ashton Turner owns the record that no player in the cricket world would want to have in his career as the Australian became the first batsman to register five successive ducks in the T20 cricket.
2019-04-22 18:33:32 Read More

United's performance at Everton was 'disrespectful': Pogba

Manchester United's players did not respect the club or their fans during Sunday's 4-0 loss at Everton in the Premier League, midfielder Paul Pogba said.
2019-04-22 18:27:11 Read More

I have never had any doubts about my abilities: Marimuthu

Tiruchi girl Gomathi Marimuthu gave India their first gold by winning the women’s 800m event at the Asian Athletics Championships in Doha on Monday evening.
2019-04-22 17:55:26 Read More

Ajinkya Rahane roars back to form with a scintillating century

Blending panache with power, Ajinkya Rahane roared back to form with a scintillating century and propelled Rajasthan Royals to 191 for six against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday.
2019-04-22 17:32:33 Read More

Asian Athletics Championships: Gomathi, Tejinderpal win gold

Unheralded half miler Gomathi Marimuthu and shot putter Tejinderpal Singh Toor clinched a gold each to share the limelight as India bagged five medals on the second day of the Asian Athletics Championships on Monday.
2019-04-22 16:41:39 Read More

World Cup a challenge for Bangladesh bowlers, warns Walsh

West Indies great and Bangladesh bowling coach Courtney Walsh on Monday warned that bowling conditions in Britain would make the upcoming World Cup a tough test for the South Asian side.
2019-04-22 16:00:15 Read More

World Cup a challenge for Bangladesh bowlers, warns Walsh

West Indies great and Bangladesh bowling coach Courtney Walsh on Monday warned that bowling conditions in Britain would make the upcoming World Cup a tough test for the South Asian side.
2019-04-22 16:00:15 Read More

3 Indians join Manika in main draw of ITTF World Championships

Three Indian women paddlers on Monday qualified for the main draw of ITTF World Championships on the second day of the competition at Budapest.
2019-04-22 15:39:56 Read More

City among best teams ever if they win title again: Foden

Manchester City must be considered one of the best teams ever if they successfully defend their Premier League title this season, according to their young midfielder Phil Foden.
2019-04-22 14:30:04 Read More

BAI goof up denies Prannoy, Praneeth entry at Asian Badminton

A goof up by the Badminton Association of India (BAI) has denied HS Prannoy and Sai Praneeth a chance to compete at the Asian Badminton Championships (ABC), which kicks off in Wuhan on Tuesday.
2019-04-22 14:17:47 Read More

RR vs DC Live: Delhi opt to bowl vs Rajasthan

Check RR vs DC live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, RR vs DC highlights and more on Times of India
2019-04-22 14:09:54 Read More

New women hockey players very talented: Rani

Rani Rampal, Indian women's hockey captain, believes the women hockey scenario has changed in the recent past and the interest being shown by the new generation will further help in development of the game in the country.
2019-04-22 13:20:26 Read More

IPL Live Score: Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Capitals

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2019-04-22 13:19:16 Read More

Good to be World Cup underdogs: Sarfaraz Ahmed

Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed said on Monday that being underdogs in next month's World Cup eases the pressure on his young team, who leave for the tournament this week.
2019-04-22 12:56:22 Read More

First day in office, hockey coach Graham Reid asks players to put team first

India's newly-appointed men's hockey team chief coach Graham Reid on Monday took charge of the national camp here and asked his players to put the team first in his maiden address to them.
2019-04-22 12:49:44 Read More

BCCI shifts IPL 2019 final to Hyderabad from Chennai

The IPL final scheduled on May 12 was on Monday shifted from Chennai to Hyderabad after the TNCA failed to get requisite permission from the government to open the three closed stands. While the Chennai Super Kings still have a chance to play Qualifier 1 (May 7) at home, but the Eliminator (May 8) and Qualifier 2 (May 10) has been shifted to Visakhapatnam.
2019-04-22 12:26:19 Read More

Ajay Singh tops group B in Asian Weightlifting Championships

Indian weightlifters Ajay Singh and Achinta Sheuli finished first and third respectively in easier group B competitions at the Asian Weightlifting Championship on Monday.
2019-04-22 12:12:09 Read More

Like Dhoni, Rohit knows the IPL inside out: KXIP coach

In a chat with TimesofIndia.com, Former New Zealand cricket Head coach Mike Hesson spoke about the Punjab squad balance, Ashwin's captaincy, managing the workload of World Cup bound Indian players in his team, KL Rahul and Mohammed Shami, the most impressive IPL captains, the Chris Gayle factor and more. Hesson is one of the more successful coaches in Kiwi cricket history.
2019-04-22 11:43:19 Read More

R Ashwin leads from the front and by example: David Miller

Kings XI Punjab are currently placed at number 5 on the points table but their star batsman David Miller, nicknamed ‘Killer Miller’ by some, is confident that the Punjab team will make it to the play-offs. Talking about R Ashwin, Miller said, "He has been really good as captain. He leads from the front and by example. He thinks about the game a lot."
2019-04-22 11:28:16 Read More

Brilliant Dhoni took me back to 2006: Kiran More

Dhoni turned back the clock once again on Sunday not just for his fans, but also for one man, who literally had to fight it out as chief national selector in 2004, to ensure that a young man from Ranchi got the nod to be part of the Indian squad for a tour of Bangladesh.
2019-04-22 11:27:04 Read More

SRH will badly miss Warner, Bairstow: Williamson

In the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), one thing that has been consistent for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is the brilliant batting performance of their openers, David Warner and Jonny Bairstow.
2019-04-22 10:45:37 Read More

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Sakshi, Bajrang to lead India's challenge at Asian Wrestling

Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik and World No. 1 Bajrang Punia will spearhead India's campaign at the Asian Wrestling Championships starting on Tuesday.
2019-04-22 10:45:00 Read More

Kavinder stuns world champ to enter Asian Boxing semis

Kavinder Singh Bisht (56kg) upstaged reigning world champion Kairat Yeraliyev, while Amit Panghal (52kg) edged past familiar foe and Olympic champion Hasanboy Dusmatov, assuring themselves of medals at the Asian Boxing Championships on Monday.
2019-04-22 09:56:30 Read More

Hassan and Asghar named in Afghanistan's World Cup squad

Pacer Hamid Hassan and former captain Asghar Afghan were on Monday named in Afghanistan's 15-strong World Cup squad headlined by IPL stars Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi.
2019-04-22 08:09:41 Read More

We need to bat well at the top: MS Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni urged his top-order to get their acts together and finish more matches going into the business-end of the Indian Premier League.
2019-04-22 06:17:44 Read More

Big sports events today

NEW DELHI: Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (April 22) that comprise action from Indian Premier League 2019 and Asian Athletics Championship.
2019-04-22 05:32:26 Read More

Ten times when IPL teams changed captains mid-season

On Saturday, Rajasthan Royals sacked Ajinkya Rahane as captain, replacing him with Steve Smith. This was the 10th instance when the baton of captaincy was passed mid-season in the IPL. TOI looks at the other nine occasions.
2019-04-22 05:10:48 Read More

Benzema scores hat-trick in Real's 3-0 win over Athletic

Karim Benzema hit a hat-trick to lead Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league on Sunday, extending his scoring run since the return of coach Zinedine Zidane.
2019-04-22 04:14:16 Read More

'Ministry at fault for archers missing World Cup'

In the wake of cancellation of Indian archery team’s Medellin World Cup campaign in Colombia due to closure of the Pakistan airspace, Archery Association of India (AAI) secretary Maha Singh on Sunday lashed out against the sports ministry’s failure to handle the matter tactfully.
2019-04-22 04:14:09 Read More

Former foes unite to lead France into Fed Cup final against Australia

France set up a Fed Cup final against Australia on Sunday when Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic, who once were barely on speaking terms, teamed-up to crown a 3-2 victory over Romania.
2019-04-22 04:05:18 Read More

Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals search momentum

On Monday, Royals get another chance to bring their campaign back on track against a confident Delhi Capitals. Naturally, both sides would be keen to maintain their winning formula and the hosts have a slight advantage playing at home
2019-04-22 04:00:07 Read More

Asian Athletics C'ships: India bag 5 medals on Day 1

Javelin thrower Annu Rani and 3000m steeple chaser Avinash Sable led the charge with a silver each as India won five medals on the opening day of the Asian Athletics Championships on Sunday.
2019-04-22 03:40:18 Read More

Ganguly denies financial interest as DC mentor

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly told BCCI ethics officer DK Jain on Saturday that he is not being paid by Delhi Capitals for his advisory role and hence claimed that there is no conflict of interest in his case.
2019-04-22 03:39:52 Read More

Warner-Bairstow show buries KKR as SRH win easily

There is very little the opposition can do when David Warner and Jonny Bairstow go on the rampage. Kolkata Knight Riders discovered it much to their dismay here on Sunday.
2019-04-22 03:25:58 Read More

Goncalo Guedes double boosts Valencia's top-four push

A brilliant double from Goncalo Guedes saw Valencia move into fifth place in La Liga as they recorded an impressive 2-1 victory at Real Betis on Sunday to move into closer contention for the fourth and final Champions League place.
2019-04-22 03:24:15 Read More

Neymar returns as Kylian Mbappe flattens Monaco in title party

Neymar joined the Paris Saint-Germain title party on Sunday when he made his first appearance since January as Kylian Mbappe swept aside Monaco with a hat-trick in a 3-1 win for the newly-crowned Ligue 1 champions.
2019-04-22 03:22:40 Read More

MS Dhoni gave us a massive scare: Virat Kohli

Mahendra Singh Dhoni did what he does best, give opposition a massive scare, said Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli after his team beat CSK by one run in an IPL humdinger on Sunday.
2019-04-22 02:58:38 Read More

CSK's Dhoni formula undone in RCB's one-run win

Having lost their previous seven matches to Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore went into the southern derby as the underdogs. Most of the face-offs between the two sides have been lop-sided, but it was a script on Sunday night.
2019-04-22 02:56:51 Read More

IPL: RCB pull off thrilling one-run win over CSK

Check RCB vs CSK live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, RCB vs CSK highlights and more on Times of India
2019-04-21 18:31:01 Read More

EPL: Liverpool back on top with win at Cardiff

Liverpool continue to put the pressure on Manchester City as a hard-fought 2-0 win at relegation threatened Cardiff moved them back top of the Premier League on Sunday.
2019-04-21 17:19:25 Read More

Asian Athletics Championships: Annu, Parul open India's medal account

Javelin thrower Annu Rani and 5000m runner Parul Chaudhary won a silver and a bronze respectively as India opened its medal account on the opening day of the Asian Athletics Championships on Sunday.
2019-04-21 16:44:38 Read More

David Warner crosses 500 runs to stay atop IPL batting chart

Australia's David Warner hit a blistering half-century for Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday to consolidate his top position in the Indian Premier League batting charts with over 500 runs. The left-handed opener has amassed 517 runs on his comeback to the Twenty20 tournament after missing the previous edition along with compatriot Steve Smith over a ball-tampering row.
2019-04-21 16:07:04 Read More

Paris Saint-Germain win sixth French title in seven years

Paris Saint-Germain won the French Ligue 1 title for a sixth time in seven seasons on Sunday after second-placed Lille could only draw 0-0 at Toulouse.
2019-04-21 15:53:41 Read More

Kuldeep dropped from playing XI due to 'poor form': Karthik

He is expected to play a vital role in India's World Cup campaign in England but chinaman Kuldeep Yadav's slump prompted Kolkata Knight Riders team management to drop him from the playing XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad barely six weeks before the big event.
2019-04-21 15:35:37 Read More

IPL 2019: Kohli, Dhoni present jerseys to visiting Maldives President

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli and his Chennai Super Kings counterpart MS Dhoni on Sunday presented autographed jerseys of their respective teams to visiting Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih before their IPL match.
2019-04-21 15:19:43 Read More

Fabio Fognini lands maiden Masters title in Monte Carlo

Flamboyant Italian Fabio Fognini followed up his shock victory over Rafael Nadal with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Serbian Dusan Lajovic to claim his maiden Masters title in Monte Carlo on Sunday.
2019-04-21 15:05:23 Read More

EPL: United thrashed 4-0 by Everton in fresh blow to top four hopes

Manchester United's hopes of Champions League football next season suffered another huge blow as Everton romped to a 4-0 win at Goodison Park on Sunday.
2019-04-21 14:52:34 Read More

Asian Boxing: Shiva, Sarita, Amit among five Indian boxers to reach quarters

Shiva Thapa placed himself just one win away from securing a record fourth medal by entering the 60kg quarterfinals, along with four other Indians, on the third day of the Asian Boxing Championships on Sunday.
2019-04-21 14:26:25 Read More

IPL: Bairstow, Warner lead SRH to 9-wicket win against KKR

Jonny Bairstow and David Warner continued their stellar run at the top as they powered Sunrisers Hyderbad to a nine-wicket win over struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL encounter on Sunday.
2019-04-21 14:26:06 Read More

Backed Kohli when Dhoni, Kirsten had not heard of him: Vengsarkar

Former chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar on Sunday claimed he had fast-tracked Virat Kohli's entry into the Indian team when captain MS Dhoni and coach Gary Kirsten "had not heard" of him.
2019-04-21 13:46:16 Read More

SRH v KKR Live: Warner, Bairstow lead SRH chase

Check SRH vs KKR live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, SRH vs KKR highlights and more on Times of India
2019-04-21 13:23:49 Read More

IPL 2019 Live Score: Bangalore vs Chennai

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2019-04-21 13:06:35 Read More

Asian Athletics: Dutee smashes own national record to qualify for 100m semis

Dutee Chand smashed her own national record in the women's 100m dash heat to qualify for the semifinals at the Asian Athletics Championships on Sunday.
2019-04-21 12:25:58 Read More

Asian Athletics: Hima Das suffers back spasm, fails to finish 400m race

In a blow to India's campaign in the Asian Athletics Championships, sprint sensation Hima Das suffered a back muscle spasm during the 400m heat race on the opening day on Sunday.
2019-04-21 11:54:13 Read More

Pakistan's Abid Ali wants World Cup advice from Sachin Tendulkar

Pakistan's newly selected opener Abid Ali on Sunday expressed confidence that despite strained political relations India's legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar will give him a hug and a few batting tips at next month's World Cup.
2019-04-21 11:24:06 Read More

No team favourite to win the World Cup: Shoaib Malik

Senior Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik believes no team is favourite to win the upcoming World Cup slated to be held in England and Wales from May 30.
2019-04-21 11:06:38 Read More

Asian C'ships: Mirabai Chanu misses bronze by a whisker

Former world champion Mirabai Chanu produced her personal best but missed the podium by a whisker, finishing fourth in the 49kg event at the Asian Weightlifting Championships here on Sunday.
2019-04-21 10:55:10 Read More

Sri Lanka Blasts: From Kohli to Sania, sports fraternity expresses grief

India's sports fraternity on Sunday expressed grief and offered their condolences following multiple bomb blasts in Sri Lanka, killing over 150 people across Sri Lanka during Easter celebrations.
2019-04-21 10:33:45 Read More

Australia beat Belarus to make first Fed Cup final since 1993

Australia powered into its first Fed Cup final since 1993 on Sunday with Ashleigh Barty and Samantha Stosur clinching the deciding fifth rubber in Brisbane against Belarusian pair Victoria Azarenka and Aryna Sabalenka.
2019-04-21 09:50:51 Read More

Live Score, IPL 2019: SRH vs KKR

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2019-04-21 09:01:28 Read More

Dhoni should rest and not rush back, advises Srikkanth

MS Dhoni sat out of the IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad with back spasm, and while there are some chances of the Chennai Super Kings' captain returning for the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday, former India captain Kris Srikkanth has advised Dhoni to not rush himself back onto the field with the ICC World Cup so near.
2019-04-21 08:25:22 Read More

Pakistan's Shadab Khan ruled out of England tour with illness

Pakistan's fast-rising leg-spinner Shadab Khan was ruled out of next month's series against England with a virus, leaving him in doubt for the World Cup.
2019-04-21 08:15:58 Read More

AB de Villiers in awe of 'irrepressible' Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli scored a century in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) win on Friday. Victory is something that has eluded RCB consistently this season, with just two in nine matches. So it required a special knock from Kohli (100 off 58 balls) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who came close to upsetting Kohli & Co before losing by 10 runs. And Kohli's heroics saw AB de Villiers singing praises of his skipper.
2019-04-21 07:46:50 Read More

Jeremy Lalrinnunga smashes Youth World record

Youth Olympics gold medallist Jeremy Lalrinnunga went on a record-smashing spree in a power-packed performance to secure second place in his group at the Asian Weightlifting Championship here on Sunday.
2019-04-21 07:18:13 Read More

Gambhir feels for Rayudu, says wrong to judge him on IPL form

The debate around India's ICC World Cup squad is more or less settled, but former India opener Gautam Gambhir still can't wrap his head around two decision of the BCCI selectors: (1) leaving out Ambati Rayudu and (2) picking just three specialist fast bowlers for the mega event in England and Wales.
2019-04-21 06:22:44 Read More

Ravichandran Ashwin fined for slow over rate

Kings XI Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin has been fined for slow over-rate in the team's Saturday match against Delhi Capitals in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
2019-04-21 05:10:28 Read More

IPL 2019: Andre Russell questions KKR’s batting order

After losing four matches in a row, the alarm bells have started ringing in the Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) camp; and after their narrow 10-run defeat at the hands of bottom-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden gardens on Friday, KKR all-rounder Andre Russell raised questions about the team’s batting order.
2019-04-21 04:50:48 Read More

IPL 2019: Andre Russell questions KKR’s batting order

After losing four matches in a row, the alarm bells have started ringing in the Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) camp; and after their narrow 10-run defeat at the hands of bottom-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden gardens on Friday, KKR all-rounder Andre Russell raised questions about the team’s batting order.
2019-04-21 04:50:48 Read More

Odds stacked against RCB in Sunday special vs CSK

Every time the Royal Challengers Bangalore are pitted against the Chennai Super Kings, there is the prospect of a riveting battle, what with Mahendra Singh Dhoni leading one side and Virat Kohli the other. However, matches between the two sides have tended to be one-sided.
2019-04-21 04:28:56 Read More

Buck stops with Rahane after RR's string of poor results

“People need somebody to shoot when their team is not performing at the level they would like.” That was Rajasthan Royals head coach Paddy Upton speaking to TOI on Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy on Friday. And on Saturday, Royals announced that Rahane had been sacked and the reins handed over to Steve Smith.
2019-04-21 03:54:21 Read More

Archery WC: India miss out as Pak airspace closed

Pakistan closed its airspace after India’s strike on a terror camp in Balakot in Feb and though it partially opened one flight route this month, curbs are still in place. The 23-member contingent comprising top archers like Deepika Kumari, Bombayla Devi, Atanu Das, Tarundeep Rai and Abhishek Verma were forced to cancel the trip to the Medellin World Cup in Colombia.
2019-04-21 03:09:21 Read More

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Shikhar Dhawan laid foundation for our win: Shreyas Iyer

"We got a good start from Shikhar today, it made it easier for the batsmen to follow. He (Dhawan) has been giving us brilliant starts. If you get 50 in the Powerplay it's really good and we got 60 today," Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer said of senior batsman Shikhar Dhawan who made 56 off 41 balls at the top of the order.
2019-04-21 02:52:47 Read More

As IPL enters home stretch, DC eke out crucial win over KXIP

Delhi Capitals marched on in the Indian Premier League with a much-needed home win against Kings XI Punjab at the Feroze Shah Kotla stadium on Saturday to retain their third spot on the points table.
2019-04-21 02:49:39 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo '1,000 percent' committed to staying

Cristiano Ronaldo said he was "1,000 percent committed to staying" with Juventus next season as he claimed his first Serie A title and Juventus their eighth in a row on Saturday.
2019-04-21 02:49:34 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (April 21) that comprise action from Indian Premier League 2019 and English Premier League.
2019-04-20 18:44:44 Read More

IPL: Delhi Capitals beat Punjab by 5 wickets

Check DC vs KXIP live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, DC vs KXIP highlights and more on Times of India
2019-04-20 18:22:36 Read More

Juventus win eighth successive Serie A title

Juventus won Serie A for the eighth season in a row when a 2-1 home win over Fiorentina on Saturday gave them the title with five games to spare.
2019-04-20 18:12:38 Read More

Riyan Parag has a great future: Steve Smith

Newly-appointed Rajasthan Royals captain Steve Smith was all praise for the 17-year-old Riyan Parag who was associated in a 70-run fourth wicket partnership with him to lay the foundation of the five-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians.
2019-04-20 17:27:40 Read More

Watch: Colin Ingram's acrobatic effort dismisses Gayle

Delhi Capitals' Colin Ingram came up with a stunning effort on the boundary line to put the brakes on Chris Gayle's blitzkrieg during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium on Saturday.
2019-04-20 17:05:53 Read More

DC v KXIP Live: Dhawan, Iyer lead Delhi chase

Check DC vs KXIP live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, DC vs KXIP highlights and more on Times of India
2019-04-20 17:00:00 Read More

Indian archers forced to skip World Cup after flight delay

In a major embarrassment for Indian archery, the senior recurve and compound teams could not board the flight to Medellin in Colombia and were forced to pull out of the season-opening stage one of the World Cup beginning on Monday.
2019-04-20 16:59:59 Read More

Atletico extend lead over Real with narrow win over Eibar

Atletico Madrid needed Thomas Lemar to come off the bench and score an 85th-minute winner against Eibar on Saturday as they stretched their lead over Real Madrid to seven points in La Liga.
2019-04-20 16:47:46 Read More

Atletico extend lead over Real with narrow win over Eibar

Atletico Madrid needed Thomas Lemar to come off the bench and score an 85th-minute winner against Eibar on Saturday as they stretched their lead over Real Madrid to seven points in La Liga.
2019-04-20 16:47:46 Read More

Fleming says Dhoni's absence has impact on team and captaincy

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming on Saturday said Mahendra Singh Dhoni's absence had an impact on the team and captaincy, but his side did well in their last match.
2019-04-20 16:12:14 Read More

Nadal crashes out to Fognini in Monte Carlo semi-finals

Rafael Nadal crashed to Fabio Fognini in the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals on Saturday, the Spanish clay court king swept aside 6-4, 6-2, to end his bid for a 12th title.
2019-04-20 15:37:42 Read More

IPL: Smith, Parag power RR to five-wicket win over MI

Steve Smith celebrated his return at the helm with a captain's innings that powered Rajasthan Royals to a five-wicket victory over a formidable Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League encounter on Saturday.
2019-04-20 14:54:44 Read More

EPL: Man City gain Spurs revenge to remain in control of title race

Manchester City exacted some measure of revenge on Tottenham for their Champions League exit as Phil Foden's first Premier League goal earned a 1-0 win to move them back top of the table on Saturday.
2019-04-20 13:52:37 Read More

Asian Boxing: Shiva Thapa makes winning start; Lovlina, Deepak enter quarters

Shiva Thapa inched closer to adding a record fourth medal by entering the 60kg pre-quarterfinals while World Championships bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) and Deepak (49kg) made it to the last-eight stage in the Asian Boxing Championships on Saturday.
2019-04-20 13:34:48 Read More

IPL Live Score: Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab

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2019-04-20 13:06:37 Read More

India hope for substantial medals in Asian Athletics

A severely depleted Indian contingent is unlikely to repeat its unprecedented top-of-the-table finish in the last edition but is still expected to win a substantial number of medals when the Asian Athletics Championships begins on Sunday.
2019-04-20 12:48:26 Read More

RR vs MI Live: De Kock, Yadav drive MI forward

Check RR vs MI live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, RR vs MI highlights and more on Times of India.
2019-04-20 11:13:08 Read More

Ganguly asked to submit fresh declaration; BCCI terms case as 'tractable conflict'

BCCI Ombudsman Justice (Retd) DK Jain has sort written submission from Sourav Ganguly and the three complainants in the alleged Conflict of Interest case against the former India captain.
2019-04-20 10:58:17 Read More

Hopefully we're in position to make play-offs before I leave: Bairstow

Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Jonny Bairstow on Saturday expressed his desire to help the team win the next two games and take few steps closer to making the IPL play-offs before heading back to join England's World Cup camp.
2019-04-20 10:33:23 Read More

Steve Smith replaces Ajinkya Rahane as Rajasthan captain

Former Australian captain Steve Smith on Saturday replaced Ajinkya Rahane as Rajasthan Royals skipper, hoping the mid-season switch will revive their disappointing campaign so far in the IPL.
2019-04-20 09:48:20 Read More

Neymar could be back on Sunday, says PSG coach

Brazil striker Neymar could return to playing on Sunday when Paris St Germain take on Monaco in Ligue 1, coach Thomas Tuchel said on Saturday.
2019-04-20 08:33:41 Read More

Live Cricket Score, IPL 2019: Rajasthan v Mumbai

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2019-04-20 08:11:12 Read More

Hardik, Rahul fined 20 lakh each for controversial comments

India cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul were on Saturday fined Rs 20 lakh each by the BCCI Ombudsman DK Jain for their controversial comments on a popular TV show.
2019-04-20 07:15:04 Read More

Confidence of doing well in IPL will give me a big boost: Saini

Pacer Navdeep Saini, who is among India's standbys for the World Cup, says he is ready for his big break in the mega event should the need arises.
2019-04-20 05:49:38 Read More

Russell questions KKR decision to send him lower down the order

Describing their narrow loss to RCB as a sweet and sour feeling, KKR impact player Andre Russell has questioned his team's decision to send him lower down the order.
2019-04-20 05:20:41 Read More

England batsman Alex Hales takes break for 'personal reasons'

England batsman Alex Hales, who was named in their provisional squad for the Cricket World Cup, has taken an indefinite break from the game due to personal reasons, his club Nottinghamshire have said.
2019-04-20 04:40:54 Read More

No home comfort for inconsistent Delhi Capitals against Kings XI Punjab

​​​Delhi have been relying on their pace attack, led by South Africa's Kagiso Rabada, but unfortunately they haven't got much help from the Ferozeshah Kotla pitch, which appears to be worn out.
2019-04-20 04:39:55 Read More

Mumbai Indians offer Chahar challenge to Rajasthan Royals

Mumbai Indians' leg-spinner Rahul Chahar plays for Team Rajasthan in the domestic scene. At Sawai Mansingh Stadium, his original home ground, Rahul extracted five-fors at will during the Ranji Trophy this season.
2019-04-20 04:12:53 Read More

Ton-up Kohli has the last word as RCB survive Russell scare

​​In the absence of an indisposed AB de Villiers, skipper Virat Kohli took it upon himself to keep the side alive this season as they quelled a spirited Kolkata Knight Riders fightback to win by 10 runs at the Eden Gardens on Friday.
2019-04-20 03:42:59 Read More

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer eyes strong finish as Everton lie in wait

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has five games left in the Premier League season to prove conclusively that the club's hierarchy did not act too hastily in making him Jose Mourinho's permanent successor last month.
2019-04-20 03:01:15 Read More

India and England will definitely make World Cup semis: Brian Lara

The West Indians are dominating the Indian Premier League (IPL) and keeping a watch from close quarters is the prince from the Caribbean himself - Brian Charles Lara. Consistency, says Lara, will be the key if the West Indies are to do well in England. For now, he believes India and England are among the better equipped teams heading to the World Cup.
2019-04-20 02:51:13 Read More

Was important for me to bat through in AB's absence: Kohli

Virat Kohli on Friday said the onus was only on him to bat through the innings in the absence of AB de Villiers and the RCB skipper lived up to the expectations with a 58-ball 100 for his first century of IPL 2019. RCB eked out a 10-run win over KKR for only their second success of the season after Andre Russell and Nitish Rana nearly pulled off the impossible.
2019-04-20 02:48:07 Read More

Pep Guardiola sets sights on next season's quadruple

Pep Guardiola will target the quadruple again next season with Manchester City despite the disappointment of this week's Champions League exit against Tottenham.
2019-04-20 02:45:45 Read More

Pep Guardiola sets sights on next season's quadruple

Pep Guardiola will target the quadruple again next season with Manchester City despite the disappointment of this week's Champions League exit against Tottenham.
2019-04-20 02:45:45 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (April 20) that comprise action from Indian Premier League 2019 and English Premier League.
2019-04-19 18:50:00 Read More

IPL: RCB pull-off a 10-run win after another Russell carnage

Royal Challengers Bangalore eked out a 10-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders for only their second success of the season after Andre Russell and Nitish Rana nearly pulled off the impossible in the Indian Premier League on Friday.
2019-04-19 18:47:55 Read More

We have to treat every game like final, says Ben Stokes

England's star all-rounder Ben Stokes on Friday said his struggling IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals will, from now on, have to "treat every game like a final" if they are to make the playoffs.
2019-04-19 15:10:05 Read More

KKR v RCB Live: Kolkata opt to bowl vs Bangalore

Check KKR vs RCB live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, KKR vs RCB highlights and more on Times of India
2019-04-19 14:28:56 Read More

KXIP coach Hesson terms Kotla pitch 'consistently slow'

The Feroz Shah Kotla pitch here has been a subject of debate this IPL season and Kings XI Punjab coach Mike Hesson on Friday termed it "consistently slow", saying they will prepare accordingly.
2019-04-19 14:28:13 Read More

Djokovic knocked out by Medvedev in Monte Carlo quarters

World number one Novak Djokovic suffered a 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 defeat by Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters on Friday.
2019-04-19 13:59:49 Read More

Hardik has matured from boy to man, says his coach

Hardik seems to be in menacing form with the bat ahead of the World Cup, having overcome a back injury and a massive controversy following his sexist comments on a popular TV show.
2019-04-19 13:43:26 Read More

Ronaldo committed to Juve despite Champions League flop, says Allegri

Cristiano Ronaldo is committed to Juventus next season despite his bitter disappointment at the Italian giants Champions League flop, coach Massimiliano Allegri revealed on Friday.
2019-04-19 13:29:10 Read More

IPL 2019 Live Score: Kolkata vs Bangalore

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2019-04-19 13:06:31 Read More

Belgium Junior Open TT: Manush-Raegan secure mixed team bronze

India's Manush Shah and Raegan Albuquerque clinched a bronze medal in the Belgium Junior and Cadet Open, a part of the ITTF Junior Circuit Premium, on Friday.
2019-04-19 12:38:36 Read More

7 Indian players to play County before Test Championship opener

Seven of India's Test specialists may play a few games for various English county sides to prepare for the inaugural World Test Championship series in July and August.
2019-04-19 12:03:35 Read More

Vikas Krishan to fight second pro bout at on Saturday

Indian boxer Vikas Krishan will take on American Noah Kidd in his second professional bout, which will be held at the iconic Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
2019-04-19 11:25:07 Read More

Spinners will be very important: DC spin bowling coach Badree

Delhi Capitals spin bowling coach Samuel Badree feels that the spinners have a huge role to play on a slow pitch here and the team selection is going to be crucial ahead of their IPL match against Kings XI Punjab on Saturday.
2019-04-19 11:07:22 Read More

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Scotland all-rounder Con de Lange dies at 38

Scotland all-rounder Con de Lange passed away on Friday morning after a lengthy battle with brain tumour. He was 38. Scotland Cricket confirmed the news on their official Twitter handle.
2019-04-19 10:48:09 Read More

No hiding place for out-of-form Man United stars: Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned his under-achieving Manchester United players there is no "hiding place" for them and they are playing for their futures at the club.
2019-04-19 10:42:15 Read More

No hiding place for out-of-form Man United stars: Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned his under-achieving Manchester United players there is no "hiding place" for them and they are playing for their futures at the club.
2019-04-19 10:42:15 Read More

Satish, Sonia in quarterfinals of Asian Boxing Championships

Indian boxers were off to a good start in the Asian Championships claiming two pre-quarterfinals berths in the opening session of the continental showpiece on Friday.
2019-04-19 10:25:14 Read More

Gayle, Rahul are a nightmare for the opposition: Ryan Harris

Former Australia pacer Ryan Harris, who is also KXIP bowling coach, in an exclusive interview with Timesofindia.com talks about Kings XI Punjab’s IPL title chances, the Chris Gayle factor, Australia’s World Cup chances and much more.
2019-04-19 09:44:36 Read More

Kings XI Punjab must finish the league stage strongly: Srikkanth

Former Indian opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth praised Kings XI Punjab for doing well this season despite not having a strong team.
2019-04-19 09:02:20 Read More

India fortunate to have MS Dhoni behind the stumps, says Virat Kohli

India are lucky to have someone with Mahendra Singh Dhoni's ability and experience in the side and the long-serving wicketkeeper-batsman is going to be crucial to their chances at the Cricket World Cup, captain Virat Kohli has said.
2019-04-19 07:30:57 Read More

Bairstow's maturity stood out against CSK: VVS Laxman

Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman was full of praise for his team after their victory against Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday.
2019-04-19 07:16:08 Read More

Hardik has become a better cricketer after forced break: Krunal

Mumbai Indians all-rounder Krunal Pandya feels that the time his younger brother Hardik spent away from the game has helped him become a better cricketer.
2019-04-19 06:33:57 Read More

With good habits, we can keep IPL in shape: AB de Villiers

Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers rued the fact the IPL matches this season are taking more than the stipulated time to complete.
2019-04-19 06:13:52 Read More

Our middle order needs to fire: Pravin Amre

Delhi Capitals scouting head Pravin Amre has said that the extra 18 runs leaked in the death overs cost them against Mumbai Indians and going forward, he expects a much better performance from the team's middle order.
2019-04-19 05:47:49 Read More

Emery unsure if injured Ramsey will play for Arsenal again

Aaron Ramsey may have played his last game for Arsenal after manager Unai Emery confirmed the midfielder sustained a muscle injury in Thursday's 1-0 Europa League quarter-final win at Napoli.
2019-04-19 05:05:09 Read More

Nehra still hopeful of RCB turning things around

"We are always hopeful. We have seen teams qualifying by winning their last six games… teams have qualified with 14 points," RCB bowling coach Ashish Nehra said on Thursday, the eve of their IPL-12 clash with Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens.
2019-04-19 04:47:56 Read More

Will IPL get a first-time winner in 2019?

Just past the halfway stage for 2019, the points table has a few 'less successful' teams in the top half, and in contention for a playoffs spot. And while the knockout phase isn't unfamiliar territory for those franchises, will the story end for them the same way it has in previous IPLs? Or can they finally win that elusive first title?
2019-04-19 04:31:59 Read More

Kolkata Knight Riders look to return to winning ways

KKR will definitely fancy their chances against RCB, who have lost seven of their eight games so far. The Knights had beaten them in Bengaluru and there's no reason why they can't do a double on Virat Kohli's men.
2019-04-19 04:05:58 Read More

Our death over bowling a concern, says Shreyas Iyer

A disappointed Delhi Capitals skipper Shreyas Iyer said bowling at the death overs is a major concern for his team which was thoroughly outplayed by Mumbai Indians in a return leg IPL clash in New Delhi on Thursday.
2019-04-19 03:42:25 Read More

Valencia stroll into Europa semis with Villarreal win

Valencia eased into the Europa League semi-finals for the first time in five years with a comfortable 2-0 win at home to fellow Spaniards Villarreal in heavy rain on Thursday for a resounding 5-1 aggregate scoreline.
2019-04-19 03:16:09 Read More

Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals to jump to second spot

The all-rounder from Baroda, Hardik Pandya, is still effusive and loud in his celebrations but the demeanour is different. Now, when he hits a six, he seems to admires the stroke rather than go wild. Pandya has also been in impressive hitting form, scoring quick runs for Mumbai Indians as the designated finisher of the team.
2019-04-19 03:03:53 Read More

Chelsea survive Slavia scare to reach Europa League semis

Chelsea were given a fright by Slavia Prague in a 4-3 home win on Thursday that saw them to a 5-3 aggregate victory and a place in the semi-finals of the Europa League.
2019-04-19 02:53:37 Read More

Arsenal dump out Napoli to reach Europa League semis

Alexandre Lacazette scored the only goal as Arsenal dispatched Napoli 1-0 on Thursday to advance to the Europa League semi-finals 3-0 on aggregate. Lacazette's stunning 36th-minute free-kick put the English club through to a final four meeting with Spanish side Valencia.
2019-04-19 02:40:44 Read More

Arsenal dump out Napoli to reach Europa League semis

"I dont know if it's our best performance this season, but it's good, particularly after beating Watford Monday," said Arsenal coach Unai Emery. "Our objective was to score, we did that, to win, and to be consistent for 90 minutes. "I'm very proud of the players, very proud of our work. The players showed personality," he said.
2019-04-19 02:40:44 Read More

Pandya brothers, Chahar set-up win for Mumbai against Delhi

The big-hitting Pandya brothers -- Hardik and Krunal -- and young leg-spinner Rahul Chahar set up a comprehensive 40-run win for Mumbai Indians over Delhi Daredevils in a return leg of the IPL here on Thursday.
2019-04-18 18:34:02 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (April 19) that comprise the action from Indian Premier League 2019 and Europa League quarterfinal matches.
2019-04-18 18:32:26 Read More

Asian Boxing: Pooja Rani assured of a medal

Two-time continental medallist Pooja Rani confirmed India's first medal in the women's 81 kg category after making it to the semi-finals in a field of five as the Asian Elite Boxing Championship's draw was released on Thursday.
2019-04-18 17:07:09 Read More

Djokovic, Nadal storm into Monte Carlo quarters

Top seed Novak Djokovic and 11-time champion Rafael Nadal showed no mercy in dominating wins to power into the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals on Thursday. Djokovic extended his winning streak against US players with a 6-3, 6-0 defeat of Taylor Fritz.
2019-04-18 16:44:32 Read More

IPL: KKR fret over Andre Russell fitness

Kolkata Knight Riders' impact player Andre Russell was forced to skip the practice session on Thursday, owing to a shoulder injury sustained while batting in the nets on Wednesday.
2019-04-18 16:07:48 Read More

Spurs still in a dream after City win: Pochettino

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino says his players are "still in a dream" after reaching the Champions League semi-finals in dramatic fashion but expects his side to be ready for Saturday's crucial Premier League clash against Manchester City.
2019-04-18 15:45:29 Read More

DC vs MI Live: Pandya brothers revive MI innings

Check DC vs MI live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, DC vs MI highlights and more on Times of India
2019-04-18 15:43:24 Read More

CL: I cannot stop Messi alone, admits van Dijk

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk insists he will not face a personal duel against Lionel Messi in his side's Champions League semi-final against Barcelona. Van Dijk is in contention for player of the year awards in England thanks to his transformative effect on Liverpool since becoming the world's most expensive defender when moving from Southampton for £75 million ($98 million) last January.
2019-04-18 15:36:44 Read More

Amit Mishra becomes first Indian bowler to claim 150 IPL wickets

Delhi Capitals and Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra on Thursday became the first Indian to claim 150 and more wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history.
2019-04-18 15:10:16 Read More

Focus back on IPL after WC selection: Karthik

Drafted into India's World Cup squad as a back-up wicket-keeper, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Dinesh Karthik feels focus will be back on IPL now that the selectors have picked the 15-man team for the showpiece event.
2019-04-18 15:02:19 Read More

Navdeep Saini could make World Cup debut: Ashish Nehra

The rapid rise of uncapped pacer Navdeep Saini could actually see him making a World Cup debut, his Royal Challengers Bangalore bowling coach Ashish Nehra said on Thursday.
2019-04-18 14:27:23 Read More

Virat Kohli recalls times when MS Dhoni backed him

Virat Kohli hasn't forgotten the times when Mahendra Singh Dhoni firmly stood by him as a captain and now that the roles have reversed, he is not going to back down from supporting the veteran despite the "unfortunate criticism" that the former skipper is coping.
2019-04-18 14:00:28 Read More

Amir left out of Pakistan's World Cup squad

Pakistan left out experienced but out-of-form pacer Mohammad Amir from their 15-member World Cup squad while including batsman Abid Ali in the line-up. Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, announcing the World Cup squad and two reserve players, said the 11 from the 2017 Champions Trophy had been retained in the selection process.
2019-04-18 13:39:28 Read More

IPL Live Score: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians

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2019-04-18 13:35:20 Read More

Medvedev topples Tsitsipas to continue Monte Carlo streak

Sixth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas slammed an overhead into the net on match point on Thursday to lose 6-2, 1-6, 6-4 to Daniil Medvedev at the Monte Carlo Masters.
2019-04-18 12:54:21 Read More

Kazakhstan collapse sees McLeish sacked as Scotland boss

Alex McLeish's second term as Scotland manager ended on Thursday as he was sacked following a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Kazakhstan to begin their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign last month.
2019-04-18 12:44:53 Read More

Barcelona to face Chelsea and Iniesta's Kobe in Japan

Barcelona will travel to Japan to play pre-season games against Chelsea and Andres Iniesta's J-League club Vissel Kobe in July, the Spanish giants announced Thursday.
2019-04-18 12:40:09 Read More

Off-form Amla makes South Africa ICC World Cup squad

South Africa have included off-form opening batsman Hashim Amla in their squad for the Cricket World Cup in England and Wales starting next month, but there is no place for all-rounder Chris Morris.
2019-04-18 12:17:00 Read More

Prithvi Shaw has dinner with his idol Sachin Tendulkar

On Thursday the 19-year-old had dinner with his idol in Delhi on the eve of the IPL clash between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, who are incidentally mentored by the legend himself.
2019-04-18 12:09:31 Read More

Can't plan to dismiss greats like Kohli and ABD, says Shreyas Gopal

April 2 will always be etched in the memory of leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal. Playing for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), he picked three wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to help his team register a 7-wicket win. More than the win, it was the wickets that he scalped that will stay with him forever -- Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Shimron Hetmyer.
2019-04-18 11:53:57 Read More

Sri Lanka dump Chandimal, bring back Thirimanne for World Cup

Sri Lanka on Thursday dumped established stars including former captain Dinesh Chandimal to hand batsman Lahiru Thirimanne and leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay a place in their World Cup squad.
2019-04-18 09:33:48 Read More

CSK exposed for the first time: Fleming on loss to SRH

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming says his team was "exposed" for the first time this IPL in the six-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad and it would be interesting to see how the side, which doesn't believe in over-analysing, responds to the setback.
2019-04-18 07:14:56 Read More

CSK exposed for the first time: Fleming on loss to SRH

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming says his team was "exposed" for the first time this IPL in the six-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad and it would be interesting to see how the side, which doesn't believe in over-analysing, responds to the setback.
2019-04-18 07:14:56 Read More

Dale Steyn hopes to lift Bangalore's sagging spirits

Dale Steyn, who was not picked during the IPL players' auction, is ready to give his best now that Royal Challengers Bangalore have roped him in as replacement for injured Australian pacer Nathan Coulter-Nile.
2019-04-18 05:18:37 Read More

Ombudsman Jain to meet Sourav Ganguly this weekend

"Either Sourav is conflicted or he's not. That's one line of thought to pursue and act upon it. The second is: What's the seriousness of conflict and if it can be ignored. But that's a completely different line of thought to pursue. If authorities start mixing the two, there'll be confusion and that's what is happening," say individuals related to the matter.
2019-04-18 04:59:47 Read More

Rishabh Pant could have been India's X-factor in World Cup: Ricky Ponting

"I was hugely surprised when he (Rishabh Pant) was left out of the Indian squad for the World Cup. I thought he would be in. In fact, I thought he would be in the starting eleven. I thought someone like him batting at four or five could have been that X-factor and the difference between India and the other teams," Ricky Ponting reflected.
2019-04-18 04:27:33 Read More

Rankings won't mean anything at the WC: Dale Steyn

Top-ranked England and India may be seen as favourites going into the World Cup, but South Africa's veteran pacer Dale Steyn ON Wednesday said rankings would be of little significance in the showpiece event, beginning May 30.
2019-04-18 04:23:49 Read More

IPL 2019: Dhoni 'might' return for CSK's next game, says Raina

Suresh Raina said captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni "might" play the next game after missing Chennai Super Kings's six-wicket defeat by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL here on Wednesday.
2019-04-18 03:59:58 Read More

Pant would be keen to prove a point following World Cup snub

Nets over, Rishabh Pant got to know that he had been named among the standbys for the World Cup. The news didn't evoke any reaction. He doesn't want to live in an unreal world. He wants to stay in the present.
2019-04-18 03:48:41 Read More

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Dhoni-less Chennai go down by six wickets to Hyderabad

​​David Warner played a blinder (50; 25b, 4x10) and along with Jonny Bairsto0w's unbeaten 61 (44b, 4x3, 6x3) sealed Sunrisers Hyderabad's six-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday.
2019-04-18 03:25:29 Read More

Spurs edge City on away goals to enter CL semis

After an astonishing encounter at the Etihad Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur reached the semi-finals of the Champions League on away goals following a 4-3 defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday.
2019-04-18 03:07:10 Read More

Liverpool hammer Porto to set up CL semis vs Barca

Liverpool set up a mouthwatering Champions League semi-final against Barcelona on Wednesday after their superstar front three all scored in a 4-1 win away at FC Porto that saw them cruise into the last four 6-1 on aggregate.
2019-04-18 02:48:53 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (April 18) that comprise action from UEFA Champions League quarter-finals second leg and Indian Premier League 2019.
2019-04-17 18:40:00 Read More

'Don't want to step on toes': Jofra Archer wary of England World Cup row

Jofra Archer did his best to take the heat out of a potentially awkward situation with his new England team-mates after a quicker than expected call-up put him on course for a place in the hosts' World Cup squad.
2019-04-17 18:33:05 Read More

Female Iranian boxer 'to stay in France' after fight win

An Iranian woman, who became the country's first female boxer to win an international fight, intends to stay in France, her spokesperson said Wednesday, adding an arrest warrant had been issued against her.
2019-04-17 17:37:29 Read More

No Tai Tzu threat for Saina, Sindhu at Asian Championship

Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal can heave a sigh of relief as their bitter nemesis Tai Tzu Ying will not feature at the next week's Asian Badminton Championships.
2019-04-17 16:48:09 Read More

Rafael Nadal steamrolls to opening Monte Carlo win

Rafael Nadal charged out of the blocks Wednesday to hammer Roberto Bautista Agut 6-1, 6-1 in his opening match at the Monte Carlo Masters.
2019-04-17 16:01:42 Read More

IPL: Shreyas Iyer hit on right arm ahead of Mumbai Indians clash

Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer suffered an injury scare on Wednesday when he was hit on the right arm during training on the eve of his side's Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians.
2019-04-17 15:50:17 Read More

Wrestler Bajrang Punia regains world number one spot

Top Indian grappler Bajrang Punia regained the world number one spot in the men's 65kg freestyle category in the rankings issued by United World Wrestling on Wednesday.
2019-04-17 15:31:24 Read More

IPL 2019: Dhoni missed CSK game for first time since 2010

Struggling with a back spasm, Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was on Wednesday rested for their IPL clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the first time he is not leading the yellow brigade since 2010.
2019-04-17 15:07:20 Read More

SRH vs CSK Live: Chennai off to a cautious start

Check SRH vs CSK live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, SRH vs CSK highlights and more on Times of India.
2019-04-17 14:44:41 Read More

Won't focus only on Kohli, de Villiers: Gurney

Kolkata Knight Riders are not too concerned about the presence of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers in Royal Challengers Bangalore's ranks as they are focusing more on getting their IPL campaign back on track after a hat-trick of losses, left-arm seamer Harry Gurney said on Wednesday.
2019-04-17 14:19:41 Read More

Dimuth Karunaratne to lead Sri Lanka in ICC World Cup

Arrested for drinking driving only a fortnight back, Dimuth Karunaratne experienced a complete change of fortunes when the selectors on Wednesday appointed the opener as the skipper of the Sri Lankan team in the World Cup in England this summer.
2019-04-17 14:14:03 Read More

Live Score, IPL 2019: Hyderabad vs Chennai

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2019-04-17 13:25:23 Read More

Ravi Shastri says he wanted 16-member squad for World Cup

India coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday said he would have preferred a 16-member World Cup squad instead of the mandated 15 and urged those who missed out to "not lose heart". When pressed on Vijay Shankar's selection for the No.4 slot months after Virat Kohli declared Rayudu as the front-runner for the position, Shastri said the spot remains a flexible one.
2019-04-17 12:42:23 Read More

Ricky Ponting surprised at Rishabh Pant's World Cup exclusion

Australian great Ricky Ponting on Wednesday expressed surprise at Rishabh Pant's exclusion from India's World Cup squad, saying he could have been the X factor in the playing eleven.
2019-04-17 11:59:17 Read More

Neuer dismisses retirement rumours, eyes return

Injured Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer on Wednesday quashed rumours of his imminent retirement and says he wants to return in time to face RB Leipzig on the penultimate day of the Bundesliga season.
2019-04-17 11:49:12 Read More

India coach should be a good man-manager: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu wants the Indian football team coach to be a good man-manager above all, as he feels that will push them to do well as a unit.
2019-04-17 11:25:35 Read More

'No action on Ambati Rayudu for sarcastic tweet'

The sarcasm in Ambati Rayudu spelling out his World Cup plans after a much-debated selection snub isn't lost on the BCCI but the governing body on Wednesday said it has no plans of sanctioning the batsman.
2019-04-17 11:05:46 Read More

England announce preliminary squad for ICC Cricket World Cup

England have not picked uncapped all-rounder Jofra Archer in a preliminary 15-man World Cup squad but have named him in squads for the warm-up games against Pakistan and Ireland.
2019-04-17 10:41:53 Read More

Prasidh Krishna, Navdeep Saini impress Brett Lee

Prasidh Krishna and Navdeep Saini may not be household names yet, but they would be pleased to know that the consistent pace that these young fast bowlers have generated in IPL-12 has impressed non other than speed merchant Brett Lee, who's been following the league closely as a commentator.
2019-04-17 10:40:41 Read More

Pant, Rayudu and Saini on standby list for ICC World Cup

Rishabh Pant and Ambati Rayudu were on Wednesday named among the standbys for India's World Cup squad. "Just like ICC Champions Trophy, we have 3 standbys. Pant and Rayudu are the first and second standbys while Saini is the bowler in the list. So if anyone gets injured, as per requirement, one of the three will be going," a senior BCCI official said.
2019-04-17 10:03:15 Read More

New Zealand will be cautious of Kohli at World Cup: Ferguson

Virat Kohli's abysmal run in the IPL won't have any bearing when he leads India to the World Cup, feels New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson. "He (Virat Kohli) hasn't got the wins as he would have liked (in T20s), but that's not to say he will go badly at the World Cup. It's a different competition, different team and different format," Ferguson said.
2019-04-17 08:59:22 Read More

Trying to bowl too fast took me away from my strengths, says Sodhi

From Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal to the likes of Adam Zampa, Rashid Khan and Imran Tahir, there is a surge of wrist spinners making their presence felt in world cricket, especially in limited overs formats.
2019-04-17 04:39:45 Read More

182 should've been chased, admits RR captain Rahane

Chasing 182 at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali is not generally considered a huge ask, but Rajasthan Royals failed to achieve that against Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League encounter, with the visitors falling short by 12 runs.
2019-04-17 04:29:37 Read More

Hyderabad must address middle-order woes against Chennai

Sunrisers Hyderabad would be mindful of the soft underbelly so well exposed by the opposition in the last three matches. The warning came as early as on April 6, when Mumbai Indians did well to win by 40 runs while defending a small total of 136/7.
2019-04-17 04:12:13 Read More

Right time to achieve 10-point mark, says Ashwin

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) skipper R Ashwin believes his team bounced back in the tournament at the right time and lavished praise on young pacer Arshdeep Singh for taking two crucial wickets in his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut on Tuesday.
2019-04-17 03:59:04 Read More

Ashwin leads from the front in 12-run triumph against Rajasthan

Ashwin led his team from the front as he finished the Kings XI innings with a couple of lusty blows, taking 17 off the last over by Dhawal Kulkarni. He came back to choke Rajasthan's chase in the middle overs by taking the wickets of Sanju Samson (27 off 21b; 2x4) and Rahul Tripathi (50 off 45b 4X4 0X6).
2019-04-17 03:42:41 Read More

Champions League: Brilliant Ajax eliminate Juventus, enter semis

Ajax Amsterdam followed up their elimination of Real Madrid by producing a spell-binding display of inventive, passing football to win 2-1 away to Juventus on Tuesday and end the Serie A team's dreams of winning the Champions League.
2019-04-17 03:03:52 Read More

With Dhoni in team, I'm just a small first-aid kit, says Dinesh Karthik

"Look, as far as MS Dhoni is concerned, I am just that small first-aid kit that will travel with the team. If he (Dhoni) gets injured then I will be the band-aid for a day," Dinesh Karthik said in a lighter vein.
2019-04-17 03:03:13 Read More

Champions League: Messi's Barcelona knock Man United out

Lionel Messi produced another masterful champion League performance to knock out Manchester United and fire Barcelona into the semifinals for the first time in four years, scoring twice in a 3-0 home win on Tuesday. Barca, who toyed with United for the majority of the encounter, sealed a 4-0 aggregate victory and will meet either Porto or Liverpool in the last four.
2019-04-17 02:43:42 Read More

IPL: Rahul, Ashwin script Punjab's 12-run win over Rajasthan

Skipper Ravichandran Ashwin and opener KL Rahul played pivotal roles as Kings XI Punjab produced a superb all-round performance to script a comfortable 12-run win over Rajasthan Royals in a second leg IPL clash to bring their campaign back on track.
2019-04-16 18:38:56 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (April 17) that comprise the action from Indian Premier League 2019 and the UEFA Champions League.
2019-04-16 18:32:20 Read More

Djokovic survives Kohlschreiber scare in Monte Carlo

Novak Djokovic was severely tested before securing a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 win over Philipp Kohlschreiber to survive his opening match at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday.
2019-04-16 16:49:22 Read More

Kidambi Srikanth slips to 8th in BWF ranking

Former world number one Kidambi Srikanth slipped one place to be at the eighth spot but young Harsheel Dani jumped 22 places to reach the 89th position in the latest BWF ranking released Tuesday.
2019-04-16 16:05:11 Read More

BCCI Ombudsman summons Sourav Ganguly on April 20

BCCI Ombudsman Justice (Retd) DK Jain has summoned Sourav Ganguly for a hearing on April 20 over an alleged conflict of interest situation arising out of his dual role as Cricket Association of Bengal president and Delhi Capitals advisor.
2019-04-16 15:50:19 Read More

Amit and Sonia to lead Indian challenge at Asian Boxing Championships

World Championship silver medallist Sonia Chahal and Asian Games gold winner Amit Panghal will spearhead a 20-member Indian boxing team at the Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok, starting 17.
2019-04-16 15:28:00 Read More

World Cup team balanced, but Pant should have made it: Ghavri

Former pacer Karsan Ghavri feels that a "good and balanced" Indian team has been picked for the ICC World Cup, but in the same vein opined that Rishabh Pant should also have made it to the squad.
2019-04-16 15:07:53 Read More

World Cup team balanced, but Pant should have made it: Ghavri

Former pacer Karsan Ghavri feels that a "good and balanced" Indian team has been picked for the ICC World Cup, but in the same vein opined that Rishabh Pant should also have made it to the squad.
2019-04-16 15:07:53 Read More

I can imagine what Rayudu must be going through: Gambhir

Ambati Rayudu's omission from India's 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup 2019 to be held in England and Wales has raised many eyebrows. Former India cricketer and one of the members of India’s victorious 2011 World Cup team Gautam Gambhir termed Rayudu’s exclusion from the World Cup squad 'disheartening'.
2019-04-16 15:05:16 Read More

It's time for Dinesh Karthik to lift IPL trophy: Simon Katich

A World Cup spot sealed, it is time for Dinesh Karthik to achieve his "goal" of lifting the IPL trophy, Kolkata Knight Riders batting coach Simon Katich said on Tuesday.
2019-04-16 14:54:35 Read More

I was a little shocked after not being picked for Aus series: Karthik

Wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik on Tuesday said he remained confident about his selection in India's World Cup squad despite being dropped for the ODIs against Australia, attributing his inclusion to consistent performances over the past two years.
2019-04-16 14:32:35 Read More

Important to keep hitting the ball well: Pandya

Mumbai Indians always held an upper hand in their quest to chase down Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) 171 during their IPL clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday evening.
2019-04-16 14:13:30 Read More

Opener, finisher or a specialist No 4 - Karthik can do it all at WC: Nayar

Dinesh Karthik might have been picked as a back-up wicketkeeper for the World Cup but mentor Abhishek Nayar feels the Tamil Nadu cricketer can play the role of an opener, a finisher or a specialist No 4 for India in England.
2019-04-16 13:46:31 Read More

Ordered 3d glasses to watch World Cup: Rayudu after exclusion

Ambati Rayudu has "ordered 3d glasses" to watch the World Cup, a day after he was pipped by the "three-dimensional" Vijay Shankar in the Indian squad for the showpiece. All-rounder Shankar was preferred over the 33-year-old Rayudu for the contentious number four spot in India's World Cup squad.
2019-04-16 12:41:47 Read More

India have strong side for World Cup, says Shikhar Dhawan

India opener Shikhar Dhawan on Tuesday said the selectors have picked a "very strong side" for the ICC World Cup starting May 30 in the United Kingdom. "For the World Cup we have a very good and a strong side and we are looking forward to the competition. We will perform really well once we get there," Dhawan said at an event.
2019-04-16 10:57:46 Read More

Hockey: India men to join FIH Pro League from 2020

India's men's hockey team will join the FIH Pro League from 2020, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) confirmed on Wednesday after Hockey India (HI) agreed to fill the open slot left vacant following Pakistan's withdrawal from the league's ongoing inaugural edition.
2019-04-16 10:42:00 Read More

R Ashwin has a great cricketing brain, says Craig McMillan

Craig McMillan spoke to TimesofIndia.com ahead of their match against Rajasthan Royals in Mohali about Punjab's run so far in IPL 2019, their fielding standards, R Ashwin as captain, his message for Kings XI Punjab fans and more.
2019-04-16 10:23:44 Read More

Buttler, Ashwin resume rivalry after Mankading episode

In the bowling department, R Ashwin might have been the cynosure of all eyes during most of his matches for more than one reason, but his bowling has been on point so far and he has led from the front.
2019-04-16 05:11:26 Read More

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Time away after setback helped me: Hardik Pandya

Everyone learns from setbacks and Hardik Pandya, by his own admission, is no different as he worked on his game and mindset during the forced break that is paying him dividends in the ongoing Indian Premier League.
2019-04-16 05:02:05 Read More

Malinga, Hardik push RCB closer to exit door

The hosts did well to get Virat Kohli out for 8 but AB de Villiers stuck around, overcoming a patchy start, to contribute a magnificent 74 off 51 balls as RCB finished on 171-7 in 20 overs.
2019-04-16 04:47:46 Read More

Vijay Shankar's journey: From nowhere man to India's No. 4 at World Cup

A whirlwind last three months have not only given Vijay Shankar a place among the chosen 15 for the World Cup, but also a possible starting XI berth with chief selector MSK Prasad stating on Monday that he will bat at No. 4 to begin with.
2019-04-16 04:25:47 Read More

Tiger Woods's Masters win earns man $1.2 million

A Wisconsin man who bet $85,000 on Tiger Woods to win the Masters was handed a check for $1.275 million by bookmaker William Hill on Monday.
2019-04-16 04:14:02 Read More

Will World Cup snub mean end of the road for Ambati Rayudu?

After enjoying a hugely successful IPL last year - 602 runs in 16 games@43.00, with one hundred and three fifties for the Chennai Super Kings - Ambati Rayudu had forced the selectors to recall him into the ODI team for the series in England, before a failed yo-yo test saw him being omitted.
2019-04-16 04:04:40 Read More

Did selectors blunder by ignoring Rishabh Pant?

In ignoring 21-year-old Rishabh Pant, BCCI hasn't just denied a young talent of an opportunity he deserved but has also opted to do away with the only batsman who could have provided the team with a pinch-hitting option anywhere in the batting order.
2019-04-16 03:50:05 Read More

Freakish goal gives Arsenal 1-0 win at Watford

Arsenal boosted their hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League after a bizarre 10th-minute goal by striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave them a 1-0 win against 10-man Watford on Monday.
2019-04-16 03:44:42 Read More

In World Cup race, Dinesh Karthik trumps Rishabh Pant

​​​Known for his explosive batting, Pant was tipped heavily to make it to the team, but it was Dinesh Karthik who ultimately won the battle of the second wicketkeeper, thanks to his finishing abilities and better wicket-keeping skills.
2019-04-16 03:35:02 Read More

Karthik's 12-year wait for return to WC squad ends

Wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik, who was on Monday named in India's 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup, said it was a dream come true to be part of the team.
2019-04-16 03:25:03 Read More

Pele leaves Brazil hospital after successful surgery

Pele was released from a Sao Paulo hospital on Monday, his Brazilian doctors said, two days after the football great had surgery to remove a kidney stone.
2019-04-16 03:12:47 Read More

Hardik wants to prove a point: MI captain Rohit

Hardik Pandya, whose late cameo of 37 not out guided Mumbai Indians to a five-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday, wanted to prove himself a point with the bat and ball, his captain Rohit Sharma said.
2019-04-16 02:53:51 Read More

Khaleel, Saini, Chahar, Avesh to be India's net bowlers in World Cup

Pacers Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Deepak Chahar and Navdeep Saini will be the net bowlers helping the Indian cricket team during the World Cup in the UK, the BCCI announced on Monday.
2019-04-15 17:52:24 Read More

Just want to carry my form into World Cup, says Mohammed Shami

India pacer Mohammed Shami is in the form of his life and he wants to carry that into the World Cup beginning May 30 in the UK.
2019-04-15 16:46:21 Read More

MI vs RCB Live: Rohit, de Kock give MI good start

Check MI vs RCB live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, MI vs RCB highlights and more on Times of India
2019-04-15 16:39:27 Read More

Injured Alzarri Joseph out of IPL 2019

Mumbai Indians on Monday suffered a blow with West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph being ruled out of the ongoing IPL with a shoulder injury.
2019-04-15 15:12:51 Read More

Selectors given data analytics presentation before WC squad meeting

Dinesh Karthik's scoring areas in the middle overs, Rishabh Pant's success rate at the death overs were all put in a data analytics software and shown to the selection committee prior to the World Cup squad meeting on Monday.
2019-04-15 14:59:02 Read More

Rohit Yadav sets under-18 national javelin record

Rohit Yadav of Uttar Pradesh stole the limelight with an under-18 national record throw of 81.75m in the boys preliminary round of the second Athletics Federation of India National Javelin Throw Open Championship on Monday.
2019-04-15 14:46:50 Read More

IPL 2019 Live Score: Mumbai vs Bangalore

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2019-04-15 13:22:44 Read More

Pant play with freedom and without fear: Munro

Dashing batsman-wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant may have missed the World Cup bus but senior pro Colin Munro says that youngsters like him are a must for T20 cricket as they play with absolute freedom and without fear. Munro, who made a 24-ball 40 and gave Delhi Capitals the initial thrust against SRH, was all praise for Shreyas Iyer’s leadership quality.
2019-04-15 13:07:34 Read More

Inexperience in middle-order hurt team: Warner

The Sunrisers Hyderabad’s middle-order has been suspect for quite some time but the changes that were rung in against Delhi Capitals on Sunday night showed that they lacked sufficient back up. Opener David Warner, who came up with another half-century in a lost cause, minced no words in saying that the team lacked experience in the middle-order.
2019-04-15 12:29:55 Read More

Tiger Woods climbs to World No. 6, Dustin Johnson retakes top spot

Tiger Woods continued his stunning rise up the world rankings on Monday by officially returning to the top 10 for the first time since 2014 after his dramatic fifth Masters win.
2019-04-15 12:22:40 Read More

Vijay Shankar excited for his maiden World Cup campaign

The confusion over the first choice player for India's No. 4 slot finally ended on Monday when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors announced the 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup 2019 to be played in England and Wales from May 30. According to the selectors, Vijay Shankar will be India's number 4 to begin with.
2019-04-15 11:58:52 Read More

A bit surprised at Pant's omission: Gavaskar

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Monday said he is surprised at young glovesman Rishabh Pant's exclusion from India's World Cup squad given his "exceptionally" good batting form and "great" improvement in wicket-keeping skills. Gavaskar said the move is surprising but backed Karthik as a better wicketkeeper.
2019-04-15 11:38:43 Read More

In Pics: India's full squad for ICC World Cup 2019

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2019-04-15 11:25:56 Read More

India's WC squad: Players’ profile and recent performances

The Indian team for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 was announced in Mumbai on Monday. The MSK Prasad-led selection committee named the 15-man squad that will represent India in the cricket's biggest extravaganza, scheduled to commence on May 30 in England and Wales. ​Here’s a detailed look at player profiles, their recent performances and much more that will help you know your team better ahead of the World Cup.
2019-04-15 10:34:59 Read More

Karthik makes cut, Pant ignored in India's World Cup team

Dinesh Karthik on Monday returned to India's World Cup squad after 12 years, trumping Mahendra Singh Dhoni's heir apparent Rishabh Pant in a selection move that will be debated for a long time.
2019-04-15 10:32:28 Read More

Twitter in overdrive as India announce WC squad

The MSK Prasad-led Senior Selection Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday picked India's squad for the ICC World Cup 2019, preferring Dinesh Karthik over Rishabh Pant as India's back-up wicketkeeper for former captain MS Dhoni.
2019-04-15 10:23:59 Read More

India WC Team 2019: Pant misses out on wicketkeeping skills, says Prasad

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced India's 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup 2019 to be held in England and Wales.
2019-04-15 09:53:42 Read More

Bayern's title hopes hit as Neuer out for 2 weeks

Bayern Munich have suffered a blow to their league title hopes with club captain and Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer out for the next two weeks with a calf injury.
2019-04-15 08:00:47 Read More

'As overseas player you do have responsibility'

From playing the catching up game, Delhi Capitals suddenly tightened the screws on the Sunrisers Hyderabad unit during their Indian Premier League game at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium and the two men who did maximum damage were Keemo Paul and Kagiso Rabada.
2019-04-15 07:13:33 Read More

Five things from the Chinese Grand Prix

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton climbed to the top of the drivers' championship with a dominant victory at the 1,000th Formula One race.
2019-04-15 07:13:11 Read More

Karthik, Rahul make cut in India's World Cup squad; Pant misses out

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2019-04-15 06:53:16 Read More

PSG lack personality, says critical Kylian Mbappe

Paris St Germain must show more character, striker Kylian Mbappe said on Sunday after his team suffered a 5-1 humiliation at Lille which delayed their Ligue 1 title celebrations.
2019-04-15 06:19:11 Read More

Novak Djokovic eyes French Open final against Rafael Nadal as clay season begins

As Novak Djokovic begins his preparations for a fourth straight Grand Slam title, he likes to imagine beating Rafael Nadal in the French Open final
2019-04-15 05:53:50 Read More

Hard work makes the difference: AB de Villiers

Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers was relieved that his team had broken their run of defeats with a victory against Kings XI Punjab in Mohali on Saturday.
2019-04-15 05:17:57 Read More

Prajnesh rises to career-high ATP ranking of 80

Continuing his good run, India's Prajnesh Gunneswaran achieved a career-high ranking of 80 in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday.
2019-04-15 04:30:44 Read More

When top stars retire, there'll be a big void: Justine Henin

Belgian tennis legend Justine Henin, a former world No. 1 and winner of seven Grand Slams - including four French Open titles - will be coming to the Capital later this month for the fifth edition of the Roland-Garros Junior Wild Card Series.
2019-04-15 04:06:43 Read More

Mumbai Indians seek course correction against RCB

The track at the Wankhede has been a batsman's dream this season and it is unlikely to change any time soon. As a result, the MI bowlers have to put up a superlative performance if they are to make an impact and add to their existing tally of eight points.
2019-04-15 03:52:07 Read More

Clinical Chennai Super Kings tame Kolkata Knight Riders

Suresh Raina showed flashes of his old form and was involved in two fruitful partnerships - with skipper Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja - to guide the visitors to a five-wicket victory.
2019-04-15 03:26:14 Read More

We believe we can win the IPL: DC captain Iyer

Having jumped to second spot after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 39 runs, Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer Sunday said that his team is believing it can win the IPL title this time.
2019-04-15 03:19:15 Read More

Woods sets Twitter abuzz with stirring Masters win

Tiger Woods won the Masters and nearly stopped the Twitterverse in its tracks. There were shout-outs from two presidents who have played with the five-time champion, congrats from a cavalcade of actors and musicians and most fitting, perhaps, were the celebratory toasts from a parade of A-list athletes including Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant and Serena Williams.
2019-04-15 03:17:10 Read More

Smith, Warner return for Australia's World Cup defence

Steve Smith and David Warner were named in Australia's squad for the World Cup on Monday but there was no place for strike bowler Josh Hazlewood, with selectors saying he needs to work himself back to full fitness after a back injury.
2019-04-15 02:20:10 Read More

Tiger Woods wins the Masters for 15th major title

Tiger Woods won the 83rd Masters on Sunday, capturing his 15th major title to cement an epic return from scandal and injuries that once threatened his career.
2019-04-14 18:44:52 Read More

IPL: Rabada takes 4 as Delhi beat Hyderabad by 39 runs

It was a tough call for Sunrisers Hyderabad but they had no other option than to strengthen their batting. The hosts brought in Kane Williamson, Ricky Bhui and Abhishek Sharma to strengthen the middle-order but still came short against Delhi Capitals at the RGIC Stadium on Sunday night.
2019-04-14 18:35:09 Read More

EPL: Liverpool back on top as Salah stunner kills off Chelsea

Liverpool powered back to the top of the Premier League after Mohamed Salah's stunning strike clinched a 2-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday.
2019-04-14 17:43:40 Read More

Kei Nishikori tips Roger Federer for clay comeback success

Roger Federer may not be playing at the Monte Carlo Masters but the Swiss legend was still at the forefront of 2018 finalist Kei Nishikori's thoughts on Sunday.
2019-04-14 13:59:32 Read More

F1: Ferrari defend use of team orders to help Vettel

Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto defended a decision to use team orders in favour of four times Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel in Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.
2019-04-14 13:39:57 Read More

Live Score, SRH vs DC: SRH opt to field against DC

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2019-04-14 13:31:07 Read More

All eyes on Tiger Woods, Francesco Molinari as Masters heads to stormy end

All eyes were on Tiger Woods, Francesco Molinari and the weather as the race for the Green Jacket turned into a sprint on Sunday with the Masters heading towards a stormy finish.
2019-04-14 13:22:55 Read More

KKR vs CSK Live: Raina keeps CSK in the hunt

Kolkata Knight Riders would look to overturn their two-match losing run and clip the wings of high-flying Chennai Super Kings, who currently sit on top of the points table with six wins from seven games so far.
2019-04-14 13:03:34 Read More

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Kento Momota beats Anthony Ginting to win Singapore Open

Japan's Kento Momota withstood a barrage of smashes from Indonesia's Anthony Sinisuka Ginting to rally for a thrilling 10-21, 21-19, 21-13 victory on Sunday in the Singapore Open final.
2019-04-14 12:03:10 Read More

Dominant Hamilton wins 1,000th race in Mercedes one-two

Lewis Hamilton, who started from second on the grid, took the world championship lead after romping home to win the Chinese Grand Prix by more than 6.5 seconds from Bottas, with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel third.
2019-04-14 08:54:27 Read More

IPL 2019, Live Score: Kolkata vs Chennai

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Live cricket score, Zimbabwe vs UAE, 3rd ODI

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Down but not out, Khaleel Ahmed hopeful of World Cup selection

A left-arm fast bowler is always a big asset in any team’s pace battery. Team India seemed to have found a potentially effective left-arm pacer when Khaleel Ahmed first made the international cut. The youngster from Tonk in Rajasthan was included in the playing XI for the Asia Cup match against Hong Kong in September last year.
2019-04-14 07:14:06 Read More

KKR too reliant on Andre Russell: Krishnamachari Srikkanth

Former Indian captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth feels that Kolkata Knight Riders are way too dependent on Andre Russell, who has six consecutive 40-plus scores in this current season of the IPL.
2019-04-14 06:51:12 Read More

Break helped us introspect: VVS Laxman

Sunrisers Hyderabad's mentor VVS Laxman expressed disappointment at his team's defeat against Kings XI Punjab, but was delighted as to how his players took the match down to the wire.
2019-04-14 06:10:14 Read More

IPL 2019: RCB batsmen were smart to knock it around, says Ashwin

Despite a quality effort from Chris Gayle, Kings XI Punjab failed to take home two points against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League match at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, and skipper R Ashwin said that the RCB batsmen deserved credit.
2019-04-14 05:13:28 Read More

Continuity key to consistency, says Shane Watson

When it comes to the Indian Premier League, it's hard to beat Chennai Super Kings' consistency. They have not only won the title thrice but have also been runners-up on four occasions.
2019-04-14 05:03:30 Read More

Sunrisers Hyderabad look to get back to winning ways

The five-day break was a much needed one for Sunrisers Hyderabad as the back-to-back losses in their previous two games had threatened to derail their charge for a place in the play-offs.
2019-04-14 04:26:49 Read More

Kolkata Knight Riders face Super Kings in bid to arrest slide

On Sunday, much talk at the Eden Gardens will centre around Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni, who stormed on to the playing arena at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur to protest against the umpires' refusal to call a no-ball on a waist high full-toss from Rajasthan Royals' Ben Stokes on Thursday.
2019-04-14 04:09:36 Read More

Great feeling to get across the line: Virat Kohli

Skipper Virat Kohli was a relieved man after Royal Challengers Bangalore finally snapped a six-match losing streak in this IPL with an eight-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab here Saturday.
2019-04-14 03:55:27 Read More

Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers get going as RCB break drought

Chasing a healthy 174 mainly built around Chris Gayle's unbeaten 64-ball 99, the stage was set for the master chaser Kohli (67 off 53 balls; 4x8) to revive his team's fortunes in this must-win contest, and the 30-year-old did it in style by forging two crucial partnerships.
2019-04-14 03:50:45 Read More

RCB captain Virat Kohli fined for slow over-rate

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League match against the Kings XI Punjab.
2019-04-14 03:35:54 Read More

Rajasthan Royals almost choke before upsetting Mumbai Indians

Using his marauding blade to deadly effect, Buttler produced a sequence of 6,4,4,4,4, 6, in the 13th over of the innings, which saw the hapless Joseph being smashed around for 28 runs, as all six balls of the over went for a boundary. In three overs, he conceded 53 runs to end up with the worst spell of his nascent career.
2019-04-14 03:32:54 Read More

Molinari seizes Masters lead; Tiger, Finau two back

Francesco Molinari fired a flawless six-under par 66 on Saturday, seizing a two stroke lead over Tiger Woods and Tony Finau in a thrilling Masters third round at Augusta National.
2019-04-14 02:57:41 Read More

Rishabh Pant or Dinesh Karthik? Debate over second keeper's slot heats up

"The selectors had zeroed in on the World Cup squad after the recent Australia series. The IPL was only used to check the fitness of the players. Pant has been allowed to ease into the team recently but Karthik has played a few crucial cameos. The selectors are ready with the team for a week now," a source close to the team told TOI.
2019-04-14 02:49:27 Read More

Pogba penalties save Man Utd, Spurs up to third

Manchester United needed two Paul Pogba penalties to stay in contention for a top-four Premier League finish by beating West Ham 2-1, while Tottenham Hotspur moved up to third thanks to Lucas Moura's hat-trick in a 4-0 win over Huddersfield on Saturday.
2019-04-14 02:47:11 Read More

This season, Karnataka election icon Rahul Dravid can’t vote

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Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (April 14) that comprise the action from Indian Premier League 2019.
2019-04-13 18:50:00 Read More

IPL: Kohli, de Villiers guide RCB to first win of the season

Sensational fifties from Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers overshadowed Chris Gayle's unbeaten 99 as Royal Challengers finally snapped a six-match losing streak this IPL season with a eight-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab.
2019-04-13 18:46:24 Read More

Cologne Boxing WC: Meena Kumari clinches gold

Meena Kumari Maisnam continued her fine run to win gold medal in the 54 kg at the Boxing World Cup in Cologne on Saturday. Sakshi (57kg) and Pwilao Basumatary (64kg) lost their final bouts and had to settle for the silver while Pinki Rani (51kg) and Parveen (60kg) won bronze as India finished with five medals.
2019-04-13 17:07:15 Read More

Simon Katich calls for better umpiring in IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Simon Katich became the latest to join the bandwagon of coaches and players, who feel that standard of umpiring in the current season has left a lot to be desired.
2019-04-13 16:46:48 Read More

SPAL stun Juventus to postpone Serie A title celebrations

Teenager Moise Kean scored his sixth goal in as many games but champions Juventus slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at SPAL on Saturday to put their Serie A title celebrations on hold.
2019-04-13 16:44:10 Read More

KXIP v RCB Live: Two quick wickets jolt Punjab

Check KXIP vs RCB live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, KXIP vs RCB highlights and more on Times of India
2019-04-13 15:58:23 Read More

Women's 4x100m relay team makes Asian Championships cut

The women's 4x100m relay team, anchored by Dutee Chand, made the cut for the upcoming Asian Athletics Championships while most of the runners called for confirmatory trials here Saturday failed to touch the qualifying standards.
2019-04-13 15:48:16 Read More

Sunrisers look to get back to winning ways

The five-day break was a much needed one for Sunrisers Hyderabad as the back-to-back losses in their previous two games had threatened to derail their charge for a place in the play-offs.
2019-04-13 15:33:44 Read More

Middle order hasn't capitalised on chances, says SRH coach Moody

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody on Saturday admitted that the middle-order and bowling at the death is a bit of concern for the team but these were issues they were addressing and were hoping to improve.
2019-04-13 15:31:41 Read More

Harbhajan set to skip KKR game due to stiff neck

In-form senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has not travelled with the Chennai Super Kings team for their away IPL game against Kolkata Knight Riders as he is recovering from a neck injury and also attending to family issues.
2019-04-13 15:21:48 Read More

Dhoni should have been banned for 2-3 games: Sehwag

Former India swashbuckling opener Virender Sehwag feels Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who was fined 50 per cent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct, had been let off easy and the Chennai Super Kings' skipper should have been banned for at least two or three games.
2019-04-13 15:19:15 Read More

We have moved on from Dhoni controversy, says Hussey

Chennai Super Kings team has "moved on" from the controversy created due to an uncharacteristic outburst from Mahendra Singh Dhoni and will have no bearing during Sunday's IPL encounter against KKR, batting coach Mike Hussey said on Saturday.
2019-04-13 14:59:01 Read More

IPL: Buttler guides Rajasthan to 4-wicket win over Mumbai

Englishman Jos Buttler laid the platform with a rampaging 89 while Shreyas Gopal held his nerve at the death to power Rajasthan Royals to a four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in an IPL encounter on Saturday. This was Royals' second victory of the season in seven games after losing a last ball thriller to CSK less than 48 hours back.
2019-04-13 14:47:24 Read More

Moura hat-trick fires Tottenham to third spot

Tottenham proved they can cope without Harry Kane and retook third place in the Premier League as Lucas Moura's hat-trick inspired a 4-0 demolition of Huddersfield in the Premier League on Saturday.
2019-04-13 14:33:42 Read More

IPL 2019 Live Score: Punjab vs Bangalore

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Took up boxing after watching Muhammad Ali on TV: Mary Kom

Six-time women's world boxing champion and Olympic medallist MC Mary Kom on Saturday said she turned to this combat sport after getting inspired by watching legendary boxer Muhammad Ali's fight on television.
2019-04-13 12:56:37 Read More

Mumbai Indians first team to play 200 matches in T20 cricket

After becoming the first team to register 100 victories in IPL this season, Mumbai Indians now own another record of playing 200 matches in the T20 cricket - the most by any team in the shortest format of the game. Of 200 matches, MI played 178 in the IPL while their 22 games came in the now defunct Champions League Twenty20.
2019-04-13 12:41:48 Read More

Our thought process is becoming clearer, says Shreyas Iyer

Buoyed by two back-to-back victories, Delhi Capitals' skipper Shreyas Iyer says the team's thought process is becoming clearer as the season is progressing.
2019-04-13 11:25:29 Read More

Dhoni did it at the heat of the moment just like me in Nidahas Trophy: Shakib

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan could relate to Mahendra Singh Dhoni's recent outburst at the umpire during an IPL encounter as he was in former India captain's shoes exactly 13 months back during an international T20 encounter against Sri Lanka.
2019-04-13 11:12:18 Read More

MS Dhoni an inspiration, says Imran Tahir

'Captain cool' MS Dhoni may have been in the eye of criticism for his on-field behaviour recently but for his Chennai Super Kings teammate Imran Tahir, the former India captain remains "a great inspiration".
2019-04-13 10:43:26 Read More

India's World Cup squad to be announced at 3 pm on Monday

India's highly anticipated 2019 ICC ODI World Cup squad will be announced in Mumbai at approximately 3 pm on Monday, April 15, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Saturday.
2019-04-13 10:30:17 Read More

Singapore Open: Sindhu falls to Okuhara in semis

PV Sindhu looked awfully out of form as she surrendered without a fight to former world champion Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in the women's singles semifinals to draw curtains on India's campaign at the Singapore Open on Saturday.
2019-04-13 09:30:30 Read More

What's Virat Kohli got to lose?

Kohli is only one of three captains to have led in 100 IPL matches, behind MS Dhoni (166) and Gautam Gambhir (129). Forget winning an IPL title, his win percentage of 45.45% is the second-lowest among players who have captained in 50 or more IPL matches. Among the five captains that RCB have had so far boast better returns than Kohli.
2019-04-13 04:35:59 Read More

Rare Dhoni slip sets bad example

By now, it's old news that Dhoni barged into the ground questioning an umpire's no-ball call and stopped play, for which he was docked 50 per cent of his match fee. While his (and CSK's) bhakt brigade will be inclined to offer a "told you, nothing would happen" smirk, the franchisee itself blamed the incident on "heat of the moment" and "bad umpiring".
2019-04-13 04:08:01 Read More

Shikhar Dhawan helps Delhi Capitals tame Kolkata Knight Riders in their own den

​​It must have been great relief for the national selectors to see Shikhar Dhawan get back his touch and return among runs three days before they sit to pick up the India squad for the upcoming World Cup.
2019-04-13 03:11:52 Read More

Everyone is human: Ganguly on Dhoni controversy

"Everyone is human. What stands out is his competitiveness. It's remarkable." That was all Ganguly said when asked about the controversy. CSK captain Dhoni escaped a ban and was let off with a fine of 50 per cent of his match fee for an unprecedented confrontation with the umpires during the IPL match against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Thursday.
2019-04-13 03:03:13 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (April 13) that comprise the action from IPL 2019 and Singapore Open badminton tournament in which PV Sindhu will be up against Nozomi Okuhara in the women's singles semifinals.
2019-04-12 18:45:00 Read More

Can't change result of matches we lost, focussing on games ahead: Chahal

Down in the dumps after six straight losses, RCB spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Friday admitted that his side failed to click as a unit this season so far but said staying focussed and hoping to win the remaining games was the only option before the team now.
2019-04-12 17:11:33 Read More

KKR vs DC Live, IPL 2019: Kolkata vs Delhi

Check KKR vs DC live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, KKR vs DC highlights and more on Times of India
2019-04-12 16:59:38 Read More

Sourav Ganguly sits in Delhi Capitals dugout

Unperturbed by the debate around conflict of interest, Delhi Capitals advisor Sourav Ganguly on Friday sat in the 'visitors' dugout for their IPL match against hosts Kolkata Knight Riders.
2019-04-12 15:42:39 Read More

Cologne Boxing World Cup: Sakshi, Basumatary enter final

Reigning youth world champion Sakshi (57kg) and Pwilao Basumatary (64kg) Friday entered the final while Pinki Rani (51kg) and Parveen (60kg) settled for bronze medals after losing their semifinal bouts at the Cologne Boxing World Cup.
2019-04-12 15:33:13 Read More

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Inzamam, Boucher inducted as MCC Honorary Life Members

Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mark Boucher on Friday were inducted as the Honorary Life Members of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).
2019-04-12 15:16:09 Read More

India-Pakistan cricket game nothing less than war: Virender Sehwag

A cricket match between India and Pakistan is nothing less than war, former India opener Virender Sehwag said on Friday.
2019-04-12 14:42:20 Read More

Joshna Chinappa enters semifinals at Macau Open Squash

Third seed Joshna Chinappa moved into the semifinals of the Macau Open with a convincing 11-8, 11-2, 11-9 win over fifth seed Mayar Hany of Egypt on Friday.
2019-04-12 14:29:55 Read More

50% match fee fine for Dhoni is kid gloving: Bedi

Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi on Friday slammed the "timid" authorities that fined CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni only 50 percent of his match fee for an unprecedented confrontation with the on-field umpire during an IPL game.
2019-04-12 13:50:48 Read More

Kovac confirms Lewandowski, Coman bust-up in Bayern training

Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac on Friday confirmed reports Robert Lewandowski and Kingsley Coman were involved in a fist-fight during training, but ruled out any sanctions.
2019-04-12 13:28:30 Read More

IPL 2019: Royal Challengers Bangalore get Dale Steyn boost

Veteran South African pacer Dale Steyn on Friday joined Royal Challengers Bangalore as a replacement for the injured Nathan Coulter-Nile, giving a much needed boost to the bowling department of the bottom-placed team in the IPL.
2019-04-12 13:03:41 Read More

Rohit Sharma available for selection: Zaheer Khan

Mumbai Indians Director of Cricket Operations Zaheer Khan on Friday said that skipper Rohit Sharma is available for the team's IPL match against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday.
2019-04-12 12:59:10 Read More

KKR vs DC Live: Delhi lose Shaw after good start

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2019-04-12 12:53:45 Read More

'More pressure you put, more difficult it will be for umpires'

On Friday, former India pacer Zaheer Khan, now a director of cricket operations at MI, offered sympathy to the umpires, saying that umpiring wasn't "an easy job." He felt that putting "more pressure on the umpires will make their job even more difficult."
2019-04-12 12:41:38 Read More

IPL 2019: Umpires bungle and stars let it rip

Sundaram Ravi and Ulhas Gandhe's bloopers have raised questions on the standard of umpiring in the IPL but it is Mahendra Singh Dhoni's public outburst that has triggered a debate on whether star players get away with intimidating match officials.
2019-04-12 11:47:56 Read More

Man United can finish in top three with 15 more points: Solskjaer

Manchester United can secure a top-three finish in the Premier League if they get 15 points from their remaining six games, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Friday.
2019-04-12 11:44:05 Read More

RCB's dismal run will have no bearing on Kohli's performance in WC: Hogg

Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg on Friday said that RCB's dismal run in the ongoing IPL will not impact India captain Virat Kohli's performance in the World Cup, beginning May 30.
2019-04-12 11:09:34 Read More

AIFF sets 'internal deadline' of May 7 for new coach

The All India Football Federation has set an "internal deadline" of May 7 to appoint the new coach of India's senior men's team, after Stephen Constantine resigned following the team's exit from the AFC Asian Cup.
2019-04-12 09:29:47 Read More

ICC World Cup: KL Rahul ready to be India's No. 4

The number four conundrum is a big one for India. Since the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy India have tried as many as eleven players at the number 4 position and yet there is no clarity on who will bat at number 4 for India at the World Cup or going forward. The likes of KL Rahul, Ambati Rayudu, Dinesh Karthik, Rishabh Pant are all possible candidates.
2019-04-12 08:50:46 Read More

Singapore Open: Sindhu seals semis spot; Saina, Srikanth ousted

P V Sindhu survived a scare before making the semifinals but Saina Nehwal was thoroughly outplayed in her straight-game quarterfinal loss on a mixed day for India at the Singapore Open badminton tournament in Singapore on Friday.
2019-04-12 07:32:05 Read More

MS Dhoni fined after altercation with umpires

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni escaped a ban and was let off with a 50 per cent fine on his match fee for an unprecedented confrontation with the on-field umpire during the IPL encounter against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Thursday.
2019-04-12 02:57:50 Read More

Resurgent Pollard hopes for West Indies recall

After several years of depressing news both on and off the field, good times seem to have returned for West Indies cricket. While on the field, they stunned England with an inspired show, their cricketers continue to sizzle in the IPL almost every day.
2019-04-12 02:56:04 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (April 12) that comprise the IPL 2019 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals.
2019-04-11 19:00:52 Read More

Controversy mars MS Dhoni's record 100th IPL win as captain

Having already been the most successful captain ever of the Indian cricket team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni now became the first skipper to record 100 victories in the history of Indian Premier League.
2019-04-11 18:58:17 Read More

IPL: 'Captain Cool' loses cool as CSK win last-ball thriller

Bespectacled Mitchell Santner smashed Ben Stokes into the stands off the final delivery to guide Chennai Super Kings to a thrilling four-wicket victory in an IPL game which saw a very public outburst from winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
2019-04-11 18:48:50 Read More

Watch: Ben Stokes pulls off a blinder to dismiss Kedar Jadhav

The IPL 2019 match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings witnessed a spectacular catch that left the Jaipur crowd awestruck at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Thursday. The incident took place in the sixth over of the CSK's chase when Kedar Jadhav cut hard Jofra Archer's short ball towards point.
2019-04-11 17:27:39 Read More

Pinki Rani, Sakshi assure India of two more medals at Cologne Boxing World Cup

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Pinki Rani (51kg) and reigning youth world champion Sakshi (57kg) assured India of two more medals at the Cologne Boxing World Cup by entering the semifinals on Thursday.
2019-04-11 15:55:08 Read More

KKR mentor Nayar backs Karthik to make World Cup squad

Ahead of India's World Cup squad announcement, Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Abhishek Nayar on Thursday backed Dinesh Karthik to make the UK-bound team, saying he is a versatile player who can also bat at number four.
2019-04-11 15:37:59 Read More

I and Ganguly have got similar ideas: Ponting

They were once part of one of the biggest rivalries in world cricket, but Ricky Ponting now enjoys Sourav Ganguly's company and is more often than not on the same page as the former India captain, as they try to end Delhi Capitals' dry run and help them capture their first Indian Premier League title.
2019-04-11 15:10:31 Read More

Indian women's hockey team beats Malaysia, win series 4-0

The Indian women's hockey team beat Malaysia by a solitary goal to complete a 4-0 win in the five-match bilateral series on Thursday.
2019-04-11 15:00:40 Read More

IPL 2019: Manoj Tiwary, Tushar Deshpande attend DC trials

Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary was a prominent face in the Delhi Capitals trials along with bustling Mumbai fast bowler Tushar Deshpande at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.
2019-04-11 14:49:50 Read More

Rishabh Pant needs to play more responsibly: Ricky Ponting

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting on Thursday said Rishabh Pant needs to play more responsibly and not throw his wicket away when the team needs him at crucial junctures.
2019-04-11 14:17:40 Read More

Delhi Capitals seamer Harshal Patel ruled out of IPL 2019

Delhi Capitals seamer Harshal Patel was ruled out of the remainder of the IPL owing to a fracture in his right hand, coach Ricky Ponting said on Thursday.
2019-04-11 13:17:41 Read More

Arjen Robben admits he may never play for Bayern again

Veteran Dutch winger Arjen Robben fears that he has played his last game for Bayern Munich as he struggles to return from injury before he leaves the club this summer.
2019-04-11 12:50:01 Read More

WFI to bolster support staff ahead of 2020 Olympics

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Thursday invited applications for multiple positions, including mental conditioning coaches, physios, and nutritionists, to bolster preparations for the 2020 Olympics.
2019-04-11 12:39:08 Read More

Diego Costa banned for eight games for insulting referee

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa will miss the rest of the season after being handed an eight-match suspension by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Thursday.
2019-04-11 11:22:05 Read More

Kohli has different kind of hunger when he plays for India: Kuldeep

Spinner Kuldeep Yadav says Virat Kohli has a different kind of hunger when he plays for India, refusing to believe that the IPL losing streak will affect the skipper's form going into the World Cup.
2019-04-11 10:57:19 Read More

Pogba says Man United can hurt Barcelona in Camp Nou

Paul Pogba says Manchester United can hurt Barcelona at the Camp Nou as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side plot another unlikely Champions League comeback following their 1-0 home defeat.
2019-04-11 10:52:33 Read More

KKR 'have no issues at all' with Ganguly's dual role, says team CEO Mysore

Sourav Ganguly's dual role of Cricket Association of Bengal president and Delhi Capitals advisor may have drawn criticism but Kolkata Knight Riders "have no issues at all", team CEO Venky Mysore has said.
2019-04-11 10:34:50 Read More

Turning ball is Andre Russell's weakness, says Kuldeep Yadav

Andre Russell has showed signs of weakness against the turning ball, feels Kuldeep Yadav, insisting he has enough tricks up his sleeves to outwit the big-hitting West Indian in the World Cup.
2019-04-11 10:29:30 Read More

I was ready to bowl the super over vs DC, says Prasidh Krishna

Whenever Prasidh Krishna starts his run-up, with ball in hand, the words of wisdom from Australian pace legends Jeff Thomson and Glenn McGrath rings in his ears. From generating good speed to intimidating batsmen, Prasidh has learnt all the tricks of the trades from these two Australian legends.
2019-04-11 08:22:30 Read More

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Saina, Srikanth seal quarterfinal spots

P V Sindhu had it easy but Saina Nehwal was tested as the two Olympic medallists entered the women's singles quarterfinals of the USD 355,000 Singapore Open on Thursday.
2019-04-11 07:08:31 Read More

RCB must ensure Chinnaswamy becomes a fortress: AB De Villiers

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have played three home games so far in this Indian Premier League (IPL) season and lost all of those. And one of their batting mainstays AB de Villiers believes the Challengers must turn the M Chinnaswamy Stadium into a fortress if they were to become a successful Twenty20 team.
2019-04-11 05:21:42 Read More

Augusta National chairman dismisses women's Masters idea

Augusta National Golf Club is still basking in the glow of its first Women's Amateur, but don't expect a women's Masters featuring the world's top female pros at the fabled Georgia club.
2019-04-11 05:13:03 Read More

I stayed calm under pressure: Kieron Pollard

His whirlwind 83 powered Mumbai Indians to a last-ball three-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab and stand-in skipper Kieron Pollard said the key to the successful chase was staying cool and collected under immense pressure.
2019-04-11 04:47:57 Read More

Deepak Chahar learning the art of death bowling

Even as the Chennai Super Kings spinners have hogged the limelight this season, medium-pacer Deepak Chahar has gone about his business quietly and effectively. On Tuesday, it was his turn to be at the front and centre of the attention.
2019-04-11 04:12:31 Read More

RR not throwing in the towel yet, ready for CSK

Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Rajasthan Royals the other night. Chennai Super Kings hammered the Knights on Tuesday night. On that backdrop, it would be just too compelling to jump to a prediction going into Thursday's contest between the Royals and Super Kings at Sawai Mansingh Stadium here. However, this is T20 cricket and making predictions can be as perilous as bowling a short one to Andre Russell.
2019-04-11 03:34:28 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo on another level, says coach Allegri

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri hailed star striker Cristiano Ronaldo as being in a class of his own after he bagged a precious away goal in their 1-1 Champions League quarter-final draw at Ajax on Wednesday.
2019-04-11 03:25:23 Read More

Ronaldo strikes to give Juventus edge against impressive Ajax

Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return from injury with a precious away goal as Juventus drew 1-1 with an excellent Ajax in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
2019-04-11 03:18:27 Read More

Out with injury, Rohit misses Raina’s IPL record

Rohit missed Mumbai Indians' IPL game against Kings XI Punjab, thus missing a golden chance to equal Suresh Raina's record of most consecutive appearances (134) in the IPL.
2019-04-11 03:12:14 Read More

Beating Barcelona tougher than PSG, admits Solskjaer

Manchester United face an even tougher task to turnaround the 1-0 deficit from the first leg of their quarter-final with Barcelona than their miraculous comeback away to Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16, coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted on Wednesday.
2019-04-11 03:06:06 Read More

Luke Shaw own goal hands Barcelona control of Man United tie

Manchester United have another monumental task on their hands in the Champions League after Luke Shaw's own goal gave Barcelona a 1-0 quarter-final, first leg lead at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
2019-04-11 02:56:22 Read More

MI captain Kieron Pollard sends Punjab packing in a thriller

Kieron Pollard -- thrust into captaincy at the last minute after Rohit Sharma had to pull out due to injury -- unleashed a ferocious 83 off just 31 balls (10x6, 3x4) to help Mumbai Indians chase down 198 against Kings XI Punjab in a cracker of a game at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday night.
2019-04-11 02:54:22 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (April 11) that comprise the IPL 2019 clash between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings.
2019-04-10 18:40:00 Read More

Boxing World Cup: India assured of two medals

Pinki Rani started her 51kg campaign with a commanding win as Indian boxers assured themselves of at least a couple of medals at the Cologne Boxing World Cup on Wednesday. The 2018 India Open gold medallist was in impeccable form in her opening bout against local hope Ursula Gottlob whom she blanked 5-0.
2019-04-10 18:14:42 Read More

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Diego Maradona wishes Pele a speedy recovery

Diego Maradona wished his fellow living legend Pele a speedy recovery Wednesday, posting a picture on Instagram of the two football greats in 1979.
2019-04-10 18:04:43 Read More

Chennaiyin FC beat ATK to enter Super Cup final

Chennaiyin FC notched up a convincing 2-0 win over ATK to make the final of the Hero Super Cup football tournament on Wednesday.
2019-04-10 17:43:27 Read More

WATCH: Rahul hugs Pandya after sending him all over the park

KL Rahul notched up his maiden IPL hundred to power Kings XI Punjab to an imposing 197 for four against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.
2019-04-10 17:31:01 Read More

Hockey: Lalremsiami helps India beat Malaysia 1-0

The Indian women's hockey team Wednesday struck a late goal through youngster Lalremsiami to beat hosts Malaysia and take an unassailable lead in the five-match bilateral series.
2019-04-10 15:43:21 Read More

Kohli named Wisden's 'Leading Cricketer' for third straight year

Virat Kohli was named the 'Leading Cricketer in the World' for the third time in a row in this year's edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, the publication said on Wednesday. Kohli, who also won the ICC's cricketer, Test and ODI player of the year awards in January, scored 2,735 runs across all 3 international formats in 2018 at an average of 68.37.
2019-04-10 10:58:08 Read More

Virat Kohli's U-19 team-mate on being in touch with him

Wicket-keeper batsman Shreevats Goswami, who was part of that 2008 Indian U-19 World Cup winning team and is currently in Sunrisers Hyderabad in an interview with TimesofIndia.com, talks about Team SRH, staying in touch with other members of the 2008 World Cup winning team, how the cricketing landscape has changed since 2008 and his own growth as a cricketer.
2019-04-10 10:04:59 Read More

IPL 2019: MS Dhoni, Sakshi nap on Chennai airport floor

MS Dhoni, the Indian wicket-keeper batsman and the current Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, on Wednesday posted a picture with a witty caption on his official Instagram account.
2019-04-10 07:10:08 Read More

David ​​​​​​Warner must rein in attitude for Australia return: Graeme Smith

David Warner will be driven to prove his worth to Australia when he returns to the side but will need to check his ego at the door as he is no longer an indispensable part of the team, former South African captain Graeme Smith has said.
2019-04-10 06:50:04 Read More

Harbhajan, Tahir are like old wine; maturing with time: Dhoni

"Age is on their side (Harbhajan and Tahir). They are like old wine and they are maturing," Dhoni said after the win over KKR, their fifth out of six matches so far this season."Bhajji (Harbhajan) has done well in whatever games he has played. I have fallen back on Imran (Tahir) whenever needed and he has come up with very good performances.
2019-04-10 06:23:57 Read More

Ombudsman may call Ganguly but no bar on sitting in DC dugout

"There is absolutely no bar on Sourav sitting in the DC dugout. In any case, the matter is still pending with the Ombudsman and no law can prevent him from being present in the dugout," the BCCI official said on Wednesday.
2019-04-10 06:08:01 Read More

Sindhu, Saina sail into second round of Singapore Open

Taking the court first, Sindhu, seeded fourth, took just 27 minutes to get the better of Indonesia's Lyanny Alessandra Mainaky 21-9, 21-7 in a one-sided match.
2019-04-10 05:58:52 Read More

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Saina, Srikanth sail into second round

Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth eased into the second round of the USD 355,000 Singapore Open with straight-game wins over their respective rivals in the singles event here Wednesday.
2019-04-10 05:58:52 Read More

We need a better wicket at home, says CSK pacer Deepak Chahar

Chennai Super Kings pacer Deepak Chahar has agreed with his captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni that the team needs a better pitch at home despite winning all their games here so far.
2019-04-10 05:15:43 Read More

PKL: Rookie Neeraj lands big purse at auctions

Debutant Neeraj Kumar stole the limelight on Day Two of the player auction for Season 7 of the VIVO Pro Kabaddi League at a city hotel on Tuesday.
2019-04-10 05:09:04 Read More

Ministry clears TT team's participation at World Championships

The cloud of uncertainty over the Indian table tennis team's participation at the upcoming World Championships in Budapest has finally lifted. The sports ministry cleared on Tuesday the trip of eight-member contingent for the Worlds, scheduled to be played in the Hungarian capital from April 21 to 28.
2019-04-10 04:55:40 Read More

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool must 'fight again' after Porto win

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said his team had to "fight again" after beating Porto 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at Anfield on Tuesday.
2019-04-10 04:45:40 Read More

Shot putter Manpreet Kaur handed four-year ban

​​​In an order dated March 29, an Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) headed by Kuldeep Singh stated that the period of ineligibility would commence from July 20, 2017, the date of her provisional suspension.
2019-04-10 04:38:47 Read More

Pep Guardiola upbeat despite Man City setback at Tottenham

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola remained unruffled despite his side's surprise 1-0 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur in their Champions League quarter-final, first leg tie on Tuesday.
2019-04-10 04:34:25 Read More

Former ISL coaches Roca and Guimaraes in line for India job

As the AIFF sifted through the 260-odd applications that they received before the March 29 deadline, V Soundararajan was the only domestic coach who was keen on succeeding Stephen Constantine and believed he had the credentials for the job.
2019-04-10 04:30:21 Read More

Stopping Messi not mission impossible for United: Solskjaer

Lionel Messi has a history of terrorising Manchester United but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes it is not impossible to stop the Barcelona star inflicting more damage in Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final.
2019-04-10 04:11:55 Read More

Despite 4 wins in a row, Dhoni unhappy with home pitch

Chennai Super Kings have won all their home games so far but captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni remains unhappy with the nature of the pitch. CSK thrashed KKR by seven wickets on Tuesday for their fifth win in six games and fourth in a row at home.
2019-04-10 03:37:54 Read More

Caribbean fare set to spice up Mumbai Indians-Kings XI battle

Drafted by the Mumbai Indians after Kiwi pacer Adam Milne suffered an injury, Alzarri Joseph skyrocketed to stardom on Saturday night with a sensational IPL debut which saw him return dream figures of six for 12 to dismantle Sunrisers Hyderabad in their own den.
2019-04-10 03:36:44 Read More

Liverpool ease past Porto to close on Champions League semis

Liverpool closed in on a Champions League semi-final meeting with Barcelona or Manchester United as Porto were swept aside 2-0 in the first leg of their quarter-final tie at Anfield.
2019-04-10 03:08:54 Read More

Tottenham joy at City win overshadowed by Harry Kane injury

Tottenham Hotspur's elation at beating Manchester City 1-0 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday was somewhat overshadowed by the prospect of a potential season-ending injury for Harry Kane.
2019-04-10 02:52:42 Read More

Chennai Super Kings strangle Kolkata Knight Riders on a slow deck, top table

CSK chased down the 109-run target in 17.2 overs to notch up their fifth win in six matches, and their fourth win out of four at home, to reclaim the top spot. Faf du Plessis remained unbeaten on 43 to take the team home.
2019-04-10 02:47:02 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (April 10) that comprise the IPL 2019 clash between Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab.
2019-04-09 19:00:00 Read More

IPL 2019: Chennai go top with an emphatic win over Kolkata

A clinical Chennai Super Kings maintained their unbeaten run at home with a seven-wicket thrashing of Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday. The hosts put up a top-class bowling effort yet again after winning the toss, limiting KKR to 108 for nine despite an unbeaten 50 off 44 balls from the dangerous Andre Russell.
2019-04-09 18:31:36 Read More

Shamkir Chess: Anand draws with Topalov, finishes joint fourth

Viswanathan Anand ended his stint with a draw against former world championship challenger Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the ninth and final round of Shamkir Chess tournament that concluded on Tuesday.
2019-04-09 18:24:20 Read More

Ronaldo to start for Juventus in Ajax Champions League tie

Cristiano Ronaldo will start for Juventus in their Champions League quarter-final, first leg against Ajax in Amsterdam on Wednesday after recovering from a thigh injury, coach Massimiliano Allegri confirmed.
2019-04-09 18:15:33 Read More

Koepka eyes Masters green jacket after US Open, PGA wins

Brooks Koepka could become only the third modern-era golfer to capture three of four consecutive majors this week, teeing off at the Masters for the first time as a major champion.
2019-04-09 17:31:49 Read More

Koepka eyes Masters green jacket after US Open, PGA wins

Brooks Koepka could become only the third modern-era golfer to capture three of four consecutive majors this week, teeing off at the Masters for the first time as a major champion.
2019-04-09 17:31:49 Read More

CSK vs KKR Live: Chennai restrict Kolkata to 108

Check CSK vs KKR live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, CSK vs KKR highlights and more on Times of India
2019-04-09 16:05:31 Read More

Reigning Open champ Francesco Molinari hopes to extend hot streak

The first time Francesco Molinari arrived at The Masters, he was in white overalls. This year, the British Open champion is hoping to walk away in a green jacket.
2019-04-09 15:48:59 Read More

Pandya deposes before ombudsman; Rahul to meet on Wednesday

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has deposed before the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ombudsman and ethics officer DK Jain in Mumbai in connection with his controversial comments in a chat show. KL Rahul is expected to depose on Wednesday morning.
2019-04-09 15:32:14 Read More

PSG fightback gives United belief against Barcelona, says Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United's remarkable recovery to eliminate Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last 16 has instilled a belief they can also end Barcelona's European dreams.
2019-04-09 15:08:06 Read More

ISSF World Cup: Kynan Chenai fails to qualify for Trap final

India's Kynan Chenai fought valiantly before suffering a shoot-off heartbreak that put paid to his chances of making the finals of the men's Trap event at the ongoing ISSF World Cup Shotgun stage in Al Ain, UAE.
2019-04-09 14:44:33 Read More

Ronaldo named in Juventus squad for Champions League quarter-final

Cristiano Ronaldo is back from injury after being named in Juventus' squad for Wednesday's away Champions League quarter-final match against Ajax.
2019-04-09 14:33:25 Read More

Kashyap, Mugdha enter main draw of Singapore Open

India's Parupalli Kashyap and Mugdha Agrey qualified for the main draw of the men and women singles competitions at the Singapore Open badminton tournament on Tuesday.
2019-04-09 14:17:23 Read More

IPL 2019: Sandeep Sharma - Death bowler in new life

Stress fracture followed by shoulder injury kept Sandeep Sharma out of the game for 18 months. In the current IPL, his Sunrisers Hyderabad have had a start-stop season, so far, with a win-loss score of three each but the wiry lad from Patiala is in a fiery form with eight wickets, highest for his team. What has changed is his new faith in old ball.
2019-04-09 13:47:18 Read More

Shot putter Manpreet Kaur handed four-year ban for dope flunk

Asian champion shot putter Manpreet Kaur has been banned for four years by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for flunking four dope tests in 2017.
2019-04-09 13:14:02 Read More

Indian women's football team held 3-3 by Myanmar, bows out of Olympic qualifiers

The Indian women's football team on Tuesday missed out an opportunity to qualify for the third round of the 2020 Olympic qualifiers after it was held to a 3-3 draw by Myanmar.
2019-04-09 12:51:11 Read More

IPL 2019 Live Blog: Chennai vs Kolkata

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2019-04-09 12:50:20 Read More

AIFF shortlists 35 for Indian football coach's job

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson headlines a list of 35 names shortlisted for the post of the Indian football team coach, which also includes the highly successful ex-Bengaluru FC manager Albert Roca.
2019-04-09 11:40:53 Read More

Pele back in Brazil after hospital stay in France

Football great Pele arrived back in Brazil Tuesday after a six-day hospital stay in France. The three-time World Cup winner was discharged from a Paris hospital late Monday after treatment for an urinary infection following an appearance at a promotional event in the French capital with France striker Kylian Mbappe.
2019-04-09 10:43:22 Read More

Indian football team to play in King's Cup in June

The Indian football team will be playing in the invitational King's Cup in Thailand in June. All matches will be held at the Chang Arena, Buriram, which has a seating capacity of 36000.
2019-04-09 10:34:03 Read More

No one like Russell, can hit from the word go: Ferguson

Kolkata Knight Riders' Andre Russell's brutal and consistent onslaughts with the bat have become a nightmare for the opposition in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. With three Man-of-the-Match awards in KKR’s five matches in the tournament so far, Russell’s mayhem with his willow is continuing to haunt bowlers.
2019-04-09 07:43:29 Read More

Basic beginnings to global exposure: F1 reaches 1000 races

From the first race at a converted World War II airbase in rural England to this weekend's 1,000th grand prix at the $240 million international circuit in Shanghai, Formula One has come a long way since it all began in 1950.
2019-04-09 06:57:45 Read More

WATCH: Warner shows how not to get 'Mankaded' against Ashwin

As per the rules, a bowler is within his right to dismiss a batsman who leaves the crease before the ball is being released. But the practice has been generally deemed as against the "spirit of the game."
2019-04-09 06:46:23 Read More

World's top 10 all seeking first Masters green jacket

There's a major hole on the career accomplishments list for the world's 10 top-ranked golfers this week at Augusta National -- none of them owns a Masters champion's green jacket.
2019-04-09 06:42:00 Read More

Opinions cannot be formed on basis of one failure: Sandeep Sharma

Sunrisers Hyderabad medium pacer Sandeep Sharma defended his team's fragile middle-order and its tendency to fall apart in the ongoing IPL, saying it is not wise to form opinions after "one failure".
2019-04-09 06:22:07 Read More

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Our fielding has been very poor: AB de Villiers

Royal Challengers Bangalore ended the last two IPL events in sixth and eighth spot despite having top players like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers and this year seems no different as they have lost all the six matches they have played so far.
2019-04-09 06:16:08 Read More

Plan was to restrict Warner-Bairstow by bowling tight line: Ankit Rajpoot

Kings XI Punjab seamer Ankit Rajpoot says the plan was to bowl a tight line and not give any room to the dangerous opening duo of David Warner and Jonny Bairstow in their IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
2019-04-09 05:52:06 Read More

Players should speak against racism but walking off not ideal: Sterling

Manchester City's London-born forward Raheem Sterling said more players need to speak out when they suffer racism if the problem is to be eradicated from the game, but disagreed with the proposal of walking off the pitch in response.
2019-04-09 05:23:33 Read More

Rahul and Mayank steer Punjab to six-wicket win over Hyderabad

KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal struck fluent half-centuries to guide Kings XI Punjab to a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a nail-biting Indian Premier League match in Mohali on Monday.
2019-04-09 03:57:38 Read More

Pele leaves French hospital to return to Brazil

Pele left a Paris hospital on Monday after being treated for a urinary infection. The 78-year-old Pele, who has been frequently hospitalized in the last few years for kidney and prostate procedures, was under care in the French capital since last Wednesday.
2019-04-09 03:51:41 Read More

I just asked Ashwin if he really wishes to play the game that way: Buttler

One of the cleanest hitters in the game, Jos Buttler is among the most exciting cricketers at present. The wicketkeeper-batsman is a key player for England and Rajasthan Royals.
2019-04-09 03:44:22 Read More

There is scope for improvement, says KXIP skipper Ashwin

Kings XI Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin Monday said his side has a lot of scope for improvement after they encountered yet another close game in the ongoing Indian Premier League.
2019-04-09 03:39:15 Read More

Don't judge Virat Kohli by IPL form: Dilip Vengsarkar

"IPL performances cannot be the criteria to judge anyone. Virat is in excellent form. He is one of the great batsmen of all time and, as a captain, he is evolving. Once you put your faith in him, you must back him 100%. He has done well in Tests and ODIs," Dilip Vengsarkar said.
2019-04-09 03:15:47 Read More

100m pounds too cheap but hard to keep hold of Hazard: Sarri

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri admitted it will be hard to deny Eden Hazard a move to Real Madrid this summer, even if a reported £100 million ($130 million) move is "too cheap" for the Belgian captain.
2019-04-09 02:56:50 Read More

Eden Hazard too good for West Ham as Chelsea go third

Eden Hazard's magnificent double earned Chelsea a 2-0 win over West Ham on Monday and moved Maurizio Sarri's men up to third in the Premier League.
2019-04-09 02:39:35 Read More

Chennai Super Kings bank on spin to stop Andre Russell

If Kolkata Knight Riders wanted to send out a strong statement ahead of their clash against Chennai Super Kings here, they couldn't have done so in more emphatic fashion than they did in Jaipur on Sunday.
2019-04-08 17:00:28 Read More

There are shades of Sehwag in Shaw's batting: Brian Lara

Prithvi Shaw's phenomenal talent has been much talked-about and the latest to join the bandwagon is none other than Brian Lara, who has found shades of "Virender Sehwag" in Mumbai youngster's batting style.
2019-04-08 15:41:18 Read More

Age fraud hits Indian football as players from all 3 northeast teams fail test

The teams include former I-League winners Aizawl FC, Shillong Lajong and Neroca FC. Also, most of the players from former I-League champions Minerva Punjab FC's U-13 team also failed the test.
2019-04-08 15:29:00 Read More

KXIP vs SRH Live: Warner's 70* guides SRH to 150

Check KXIP vs SRH live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, KXIP vs SRH highlights and more on Times of India
2019-04-08 15:15:04 Read More

Declare a ball dead if it fails to dislodge bails after hitting stumps: Rahane

Rajasthan Royals captain Ajinkya Rahane believes umpires may think of declaring a ball dead if it hits the stumps but fails to dislodge the bails.
2019-04-08 15:08:11 Read More

Titans bag raider Siddharth Desai for Rs 1.45 crore in PKL auction

Up and coming raider Siddharth Desai was bought by Telugu Titans for the highest winning bid of Rs 1.45 crore on day one of the season 7 players' auction of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) on Monday.
2019-04-08 14:56:09 Read More

Give Virat Kohli some time off before World Cup: Vaughan

It's time that India skipper Virat Kohli, enduring a win-less streak in the ongoing IPL, is rested till the World Cup says former England skipper Michael Vaughan.
2019-04-08 14:38:53 Read More

I want a stable environment for myself as well as players: Reid

From Ric Charlesworth to Roelant Oltmans, most of India's foreign hockey coaches had a tumultuous ride and the newly-appointed chief coach Graham Reid's biggest desire is to have a "stable environment" for himself as well as his players.
2019-04-08 14:34:20 Read More

Can't focus too much on Andre Russell: Stephen Fleming

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming on Monday said focusing too much on the big-hitting Andre Russell could backfire as Kolkata Knight Riders also have other quality batsmen in their line-up.
2019-04-08 13:42:42 Read More

IPL 2019 final may be shifted to Hyderabad

The Indian squad for the ICC World Cup will be selected on April 15 in Mumbai, the CoA decided Monday apart from giving a one-week deadline to TNCA to get required clearances for keeping the IPL final in Chennai.
2019-04-08 13:42:30 Read More

India's Krishna Nagar claims two gold medals in para badminton

Asian Para Games bronze medallist Krishna Nagar from India put up a superb show, securing two gold medals at the 2nd Fazza-Dubai Para Badminton International Championships on Sunday.
2019-04-08 13:34:52 Read More

IPL 2019 Live Blog: Punjab vs Hyderabad

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2019-04-08 13:32:37 Read More

Shamkir chess: Anand draws with Grischuk, Carlsen extends lead

India's Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw with Alexander Grischuk of Russia, while Norwegian Magnus Carlsen raced ahead with a crushing win over out-of-sort Dutchman Anish Giri in the seventh round of Shamkir chess tournament here.
2019-04-08 12:46:54 Read More

Reid appointed new Indian men's hockey team chief coach

Having been without a coach for close to four months, the Indian hockey team will finally have new coach in Graham Reid after Hockey India appointed the Australian with a hope that his experience will help India achieve desirable results.
2019-04-08 12:09:22 Read More

We hope to beat KKR at their own den, says Chris Morris

Their campaign back on track after the win over Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals are ready to upset table toppers Kolkata Knight Riders in their own den, said the team's all-rounder Chris Morris.
2019-04-08 11:51:44 Read More

Sam Curran sees himself as a better bowler after maiden IPL stint

Young England all-rounder Sam Curran has already made a name for himself with his sharp inswingers and currently in the company of senior India pacer Mohammed Shami at the KXIP camp, the 20-year-old sees himself improving significantly after his maiden stint in the IPL.
2019-04-08 10:47:31 Read More

PV Sindhu hopes to find form at Singapore Open

Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu will look to shrug off the disappointment of her recent early exits when she spearheads Indian challenge at the $355,000 Singapore Open, starting on Tuesday.
2019-04-08 10:32:54 Read More

Blog: 6 matches, 6 losses: What is going wrong for RCB?

The 2010 IPL was one such edition. Mumbai Indians and Deccan Chargers were the top 2 teams (with 20 and 16 points respectively after the group stage), but then after that there were as many as four teams on 14 points each, with the remaining two teams on 12 and 8 points respectively.
2019-04-08 10:21:02 Read More

Issues addressed, India set to get new hockey coach

Sources closer to the appointment process told Timesofindia.com on Monday that "all concerns" around salary demands "have been addressed" and Hockey India is "waiting now for the file to be returned to Sports Authority of India (SAI)".
2019-04-08 09:27:00 Read More

Chris Lynn gets lucky after another IPL bail fail

Australian Chris Lynn was tempted to visit a casino to cash in on his luck after a miraculous reprieve while batting during Kolkata Knight Riders' Indian Premier League (IPL) victory over Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.
2019-04-08 08:44:57 Read More

WrestleMania 35: Kofi steals the thunder to become new WWE Champion

Kofi Kingston stole the show at WrestleMania 35 defeating Daniel Bryan in an enthralling fight to walk away with his maiden WWE Championship title on Sunday.
2019-04-08 07:54:02 Read More

After the match Dhoni hugged me and said 'well done': Chahar

With Kings XI Punjab needing 39 runs off 12 balls, Dhoni handed the ball for the 19th over to Chahar. Chahar started his over with an above-the-waist delivery to KXIP's Sarfaraz Khan who smashed the pacer for a four.
2019-04-08 06:58:29 Read More

India's 2019 ICC ODI World Cup squad to be picked on April 15

​​TOI has learnt that the senior selection committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and India captain, Virat Kohli, will meet in Mumbai next Monday. The 15-member squad is expected to be announced soon after that.
2019-04-08 06:47:07 Read More

We have faith in our middle-order: VVS Laxman

Former Indian batsman and Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman reaffirmed his faith in his team's middle order which looked in complete disarray in their match against Mumbai Indians.
2019-04-08 06:08:14 Read More

Ganguly replies to ombudsman on conflict of interest

The Cricket Association of Bengal president and Delhi Capitals' advisor Sourav Ganguly has replied to the BCCI ombudsman and ethics officer, DK Jain, clarifying that there is no "conflict of interest" in his dual role as alleged by three cricket fans.
2019-04-08 05:45:52 Read More

How World Cup hopefuls are faring in IPL 2019

Chief selector MSK Prasad indicated that performances in the Twenty20 tournament could make or break the fortunes of a few, as it will throw up pressure situations, which moulds the skill sets of players.
2019-04-08 05:07:19 Read More

We didn't bowl to our plans, need to learn: Rahane

With skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Jos Buttler failing to give Rajasthan Royals a good start, it was always going to be difficult for the rest once the powerplay overs were done with. And that is exactly how it unfolded in their match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. In the end, KKR strolled to the target with eight wickets in the bag.
2019-04-08 04:45:56 Read More

IPL playoff question mark over Chepauk

"It's a regular meeting where the venues for the playoffs are decided. But there is some discomfort about awarding Chennai marquee matches. It doesn't make for good viewing. The broadcasters are not very comfortable with it. It's been nearly eight years and the host association has not been able to get a clearance," a top BCCI official told TOI on Sunday.
2019-04-08 04:33:49 Read More

Dinesh Karthik happy with KKR's all-round effort

Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Dinesh Karthik has praised his players for their all-round clinical effort in his side's eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League match but said they need to improve in certain aspects.
2019-04-08 04:29:31 Read More

Punjab, Hyderabad seek to return to winning ways

Ravichandran Ashwin and Co. will look to put the disappointment of not winning the CSK game aside when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at their home ground in Mohali on Monday.
2019-04-08 04:21:19 Read More

Keeping it simple was the key: Kagiso Rabada

"In T20 cricket, all the teams bowl cross-seam deliveries, that's no secret. Ishant used it in his first three overs and was quite tough to play. Then the message got out to the other seamers to basically use the cross-seam," pointed out Kagiso Rabada.
2019-04-08 03:35:11 Read More

SA's Women's WC cricketer dies in double tragedy

South Africa's former Women's World Cup cricketer Elriesa Theunissen-Fourie and her child were killed in a car crash this weekend, police confirmed Sunday.
2019-04-08 03:20:26 Read More

Clinical Kolkata Knight Riders give Rajasthan a royal pasting

Chasing 140 for a win, Narine (47) and Lynn (50) shared 91 runs for the opening stand in 8.3 overs to take the game away from Rajasthan Royals as KKR reached the target with 6.1 overs to spare.
2019-04-08 02:32:43 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (April 8) that comprise the IPL 2019 clash between Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
2019-04-07 18:40:00 Read More

IPL 2019: Narine and Lynn star in Kolkata Knight Riders' easy win

Chasing 140 for a win, Narine (47) and Lynn (50) shared 91 runs for the opening stand in 8.3 overs to take the game away from Rajasthan Royals as KKR reached the target with 6.1 overs to spare.
2019-04-07 18:00:23 Read More

Our shot selection wasn't good: Moeen Ali

Left frustrated after their sixth successive defeat, Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Moeen Ali on Sunday blamed the poor shot selection of the batsmen for their four-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals in IPL here.
2019-04-07 16:34:22 Read More

EPL: Jagielka strikes as Everton dent Arsenal's top-four bid

Arsenal were haunted by their dismal away form yet again as Phil Jagielka gave Everton a 1-0 victory that dented the Gunners' Premier League top-four bid on Sunday.
2019-04-07 15:26:25 Read More

103 not out, Chandigarh's Man Kaur returns with four gold medals from Poland

At 103, Man Kaur has become oldest athlete in the annual calendar of World Masters Athletics. The 'Miracle from Chandigarh', who took to running at 93, is second Indian to reach this milestone after Delhi's Hardev Singh. Old is gold.
2019-04-07 15:21:16 Read More

We can't give excuses everyday: Kohli after sixth defeat in a row

Helplessness was palpable when Virat Kohli spoke after his side's sixth straight defeat this IPL season as he defended his atypical slow knock against Delhi Capitals on Sunday.
2019-04-07 15:03:09 Read More

Delhi's Iyer, Rabada hand RCB their sixth loss in IPL 2019

There was no end to Royal Challengers Bangalore's woeful run this IPL as the Virat Kohli-led side suffered its sixth straight defeat while Delhi Capitals played like a unit to win by four wickets, on Sunday. RCB batsmen found the going tough on a tricky wicket after being invited to bat first and could only manage 149 for 8 in the stipulated 20 overs.
2019-04-07 14:43:08 Read More

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Rahul Dravid savours 'electric' Camp Nou ambience

Among those present at the at the Camp Nou on Saturday evening to watch Barcelona down Atletico Madrid and all but seal the La Liga title was Indian cricketing legend Rahul Dravid. In a video posted on their Facebook page, the Catalan giants greeted Dravid with the message: "Rahul Dravid it was a pleasure greeting you at Camp Nou! We hope you enjoyed our victory vs Atletico."
2019-04-07 14:26:07 Read More

Would love to play for India again: Harbhajan

Harbhajan Singh has been superb in the IPL so far winning two Man-of-the-Match awards for Chennai Super Kings in the three games that he has played so far. And Harbhajan, despite not being part of the Indian team for the last three years, believes he has the ability to be a part of the blue brigade all over again.
2019-04-07 14:04:33 Read More

Ethopian runners sweep Rome marathon

Ethiopia's Tebalu Zawude Heyi won the Rome marathon on Sunday ahead of compatriots Tesfa Wokneth and Yihunilign Adane as the east African athletics power-house swept both the men's and women's events.
2019-04-07 13:20:55 Read More

CoA meeting: IPL play-off venues on agenda

Finalising venues for the IPL play-offs along with decision to float fresh tenders for various sponsorship and services will be finalised at the Committee of Administrators (CoA) meeting, on Monday.
2019-04-07 13:16:59 Read More

Indian swimmer Kushagra achieves B cut for 2020 Olympics

Indian swimmer Kushagra Rawat made the B standard for the FINA World Championships this year and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after clocking 08.07.99 in the 800m freestyle category at the Speedo Thailand Age Group Championships at Bangkok.
2019-04-07 12:37:28 Read More

Sathiyan books World Cup berth after finishing sixth at Asian Cup

India's G Sathiyan booked a berth at the World Cup after finishing sixth in the ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup in positions 5-8 match on Sunday. Sathiyan couldn't produce his best against 17-year-old Lin Yun-Ju of Chinese Taipei, who notched up a 11-4, 11-8, 11-8, 14-12 win to finish fifth.
2019-04-07 12:31:46 Read More

Lin Dan wins Malaysia Open to end title drought

Chinese badminton ace Lin Dan clinched the Malaysia Open on Sunday after an electric performance against countryman Chen Long to claim his first major title in two years.
2019-04-07 11:46:09 Read More

Malaysian golfer dies in hotel room during tournament

Malaysian golfer Arie Irawan died of "apparent natural causes" on Sunday in his hotel room on the Chinese resort island of Hainan, the PGA tour said in a statement. He was 28.
2019-04-07 11:27:43 Read More

Uproar after injury on 'deplorable' Sydney Cricket Ground pitch

Australia's players' union has joined Melbourne Victory boss Kevin Muscat in denouncing the "dangerous" Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) pitch after a player suffered a knee injury during an A-League match against Sydney FC on Saturday night.
2019-04-07 11:03:35 Read More

Alzarri was sensational, says MI captain Rohit

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma heaped praise on Alzarri Joseph who recorded the best bowling figures in Indian Premier League's (IPL) history, adding that it is important for the team to win games at the start of the tournament.
2019-04-07 04:58:07 Read More

The inside story of how MS Dhoni's stalwarts won the 2011 World Cup

"We had lost 2 wickets. Dhoni always waits inside the dressing room before going to bat. But all of a sudden, he signalled that he was the next to bat. Gary simply nodded his approval. And I smiled. Cometh the hour, cometh the man...," sais Paddy Upton, the team's mental conditioning coach at that time.
2019-04-07 03:28:11 Read More

Couldn't have asked for a better IPL debut: Joseph

The young Windies' pacer ended with sensational figures of 6/12 in 3.4 overs, improving upon the effort of Pakistan pacer Sohail Tanvir, who had taken 6/12 in the inaugural IPL edition in 2008. Joseph's rare feat helped Mumbai Indians register a 40-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a low-scoring game.
2019-04-07 02:46:37 Read More

Delhi Capitals trying to shift blame to the pitch: Sunil Gavaskar

Andre Russell's murderous assault on the hapless RCB bowlers may still be on their minds as they prepare for Sunday's game against Delhi Capitals. The big plus is that the visiting team have distractions of their own as they are looking to blame the pitch rather than the silly way their batsmen got out for a low score and made it easy for Hyderabad.
2019-04-07 02:32:43 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (April 7) that comprise the IPL 2019 clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals while Rajasthan Royals will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the second match of the day.
2019-04-06 18:50:00 Read More

Alzarri Joseph records best IPL figures on debut

Young West Indies pacer Alzzari Joseph made a dream IPL debut by recording the best bowling figures in tournament's history as Mumbai Indians picked up a 40-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a low-scoring game in Hyderabad on Saturday.
2019-04-06 18:18:37 Read More

IPL: Debutant Joseph's six-for helps Mumbai beat Hyderabad

The law of averages had to catch up sooner or later with the Sunrisers Hyderabad opening pair. David Warner and Jonny Bairstow have had three century partnerships in the previous four games but on Saturday night they were both dismissed with just 33 on the board.
2019-04-06 18:14:18 Read More

After breaking into world's top-10, Saurav Ghosal looks to go higher

It's rare for an Indian sportsperson to figure in the world's top 10 in any discipline. Saurav Ghosal recently made history by becoming the first Indian male squash player to enter this elite bracket. However, this is not the first time that Ghosal has achieved such a feat.
2019-04-06 17:40:18 Read More

IPL 2019: Ashwin defends decision to play two spinners

Kings XI Punjab captain Ravichandran Ashwin said there was nothing wrong about his team combination, defending the decision to play only two spinners in the game against CSK on spin-friendly track on Saturday.
2019-04-06 17:19:27 Read More

Benzema defies offside calls to give Madrid victory over Eibar

Karim Benzema shrugged off having two goals ruled out to score twice as Real Madrid came back from behind to beat Eibar 2-1 at home on Saturday in Zinedine Zidane's 100th La Liga game in charge of the club.
2019-04-06 17:00:29 Read More

Experienced Harbhajan Singh makes it count

While the talk centered on MS Dhoni and Ashwin ahead of the CSK-KXIP clash at Chepauk on Saturday, it was old fox Harbhajan Singh (4-1-17-2) who turned out to be the game-changer for the defending champions.
2019-04-06 16:51:37 Read More

EPL: Milivojevic penalty seals Palace win at Newcastle

Crystal Palace all but banished any lingering relegation fears as captain Luka Milivojevic fired home a late penalty to secure a 1-0 Premier League victory at Newcastle on Saturday.
2019-04-06 16:07:31 Read More

Recovering Pele set to return to Brazil on Monday

Brazilian football legend Pele, who has been in hospital in Paris, will return to Brazil on Monday, his advisor told AFP on Saturday.
2019-04-06 15:59:12 Read More

Women play historic round at once all-male Augusta National

Striking blows for gender equality with every swing, women players competed for a trophy for the first time Saturday at former men-only enclave Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters.
2019-04-06 15:45:11 Read More

IPL 2019: We have plans for Russell, says Krishnappa Gowtham

Kolkata Knight Riders' Andre Russell is the flavour of the ongoing IPL, but Rajasthan Royals spinner Krishnappa Gowtham Saturday said they have plans in place to counter the hard-hitting West Indian batsman.
2019-04-06 15:35:59 Read More

WATCH: Luck favours KL Rahul but eludes MS Dhoni

Kings XI Punjab batsman KL Rahul turned out to be the lucky man, after being survived a close run-out in an unusual manner, but still failed to take his team home against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2019 match on Saturday.
2019-04-06 15:14:48 Read More

IPL 2019: Spinners help CSK beat KXIP by 22 runs

The Chennai Super Kings-Kings XI Punjab clash at Chepauk didn't prove to be a happy homecoming for R Ashwin as his side went down to their fancied opponents by 22 runs on Saturday evening.
2019-04-06 14:49:40 Read More

SRH vs MI Live: Mumbai lose quick wickets

Check SRH vs MI live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, SRH vs MI highlights and more on Times of India.
2019-04-06 14:31:37 Read More

Pitches in Delhi were not as per expectations: Prithvi Shaw

The pitch preparation continues to evoke criticism this IPL with Delhi Capitals' Prithvi Shaw on Saturday questioning the slow nature of the Feroz Shah Kotla track for their home matches.
2019-04-06 13:53:06 Read More

Paddler Sathiyan stuns World No 14, a step away from World Cup berth

G Sathiyan placed himself well within reach of a World Cup spot after the top-ranked Indian upset World No 14 Chun Ting Wong of Hong Kong in positions 5-8 match at the ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup on Saturday.
2019-04-06 13:22:23 Read More

IPL 2019 Live Score, SRH vs MI

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2019-04-06 12:58:05 Read More

Mesut Ozil ready to start more away games: Emery

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil is in line to feature more regularly in away matches starting with Sunday's trip to Everton as the north London side look to clinch a top-four Premier League finish, manager Unai Emery said on Friday.
2019-04-06 12:34:05 Read More

Training in India was always Plan B for me: Abhinav Bindra

During his time as an active athlete, training at home was always Plan B for Abhinav Bindra, but India's lone Olympic individual gold medallist is trying to make the facilities at home match global standards.
2019-04-06 12:03:23 Read More

Disappointed at clubs' pullout: Praful Patel

Praful Patel Saturday said his unprecedented election to the FIFA Council means more tournaments, international friendlies and exposure for India, besides a chance to operate in close proximity to the developed football nations.
2019-04-06 11:43:44 Read More

Maradona to leave Dorados over 'referee bias'

Argentina great Diego Maradona said he will quit his job at Mexican second-division club Dorados at the end of the season over perceived refereeing bias against his team.
2019-04-06 11:34:01 Read More

Anand to meet Karjakin in round 6 of Shamkir chess tournament

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will take on Russian Sergey Karjakin in the sixth round of Shamkir Chess tournament, also known as the Vugar Gashimov memorial.
2019-04-06 11:24:07 Read More

Aggression makes Warner a dangerous batsman: Pathan

The simmering 'aggression' of David Warner has found its release in the ongoing IPL and his desperation to play well on comeback makes him a dangerous batsman says his Sunrisers Hyderabad teammate Yusuf Pathan.
2019-04-06 11:14:16 Read More

De Bruyne unsure if he can finish season at his best

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne is unsure if he can get back to his best for the reigning Premier League champions after injuries restricted his playing time this season, the midfielder said on Friday.
2019-04-06 10:37:09 Read More

Bristol brawl the 'best thing' that happened to me: Stokes

England's star all-rounder Ben Stokes says the Bristol bar brawl and the ensuing chain of events, which dogged his career for 15 months, may be the "best thing that could have happened" to him.
2019-04-06 09:43:00 Read More

IPL 2019: RCB are down, but are they out too?

The script's been eerily similar for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in this Indian Premier League season. Losing to Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets last night meant Virat Kohli & Co. are now win-less in the first five games this season. Six, if you add their final match from the last season.
2019-04-06 09:02:30 Read More

Andre Russell is KKR's billion dollar man: Chris Lynn

Opener Chris Lynn has called Andre Russell the "billion dollar man" for Kolkata Knight Riders, overwhelmed by the Jamaican's explosive hitting in the IPL.
2019-04-06 08:09:57 Read More

Praful Patel elected as FIFA Council member, first from India

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel was elected as a FIFA Council member, becoming the first Indian to enter the prestigious panel in a landmark development. The AIFF chief was one of the eight candidates vying for the spot in the election.
2019-04-06 06:02:31 Read More

No ground is big enough for me I guess: Andre Russell

No ground is big enough for me, Andre Russell said after yet another unbelievable display of power hitting by the Jamaican in the Indian Premier League.
2019-04-06 05:25:41 Read More

Kohli slams 'unacceptable' bowling after 5th consecutive loss

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli on Friday slammed the "unacceptable" effort of his pacers at the Chinnaswamy Stadium after the hosts suffered their fifth straight loss in the Indian Premier League.
2019-04-06 03:48:51 Read More

IPL 2019: KKR hunt down RCB with 'Russell Muscle'

On the eve of one of the biggest festivals down south, Ugadi, it was more bitter news for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as they lost their fifth match on the trot in the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL).
2019-04-06 02:51:17 Read More

Dortmund win will be good for Bundesliga, feels Mario Goetze

Bayern Munich have been so dominant in the Bundesliga for so long now that for a neutral, the Klassiker (Clasico) between them and Borussia Dortmund seems like any other game.
2019-04-06 02:50:04 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (April 6) that comprise the IPL 2019 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab while Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Mumbai Indians in the second match of the day.
2019-04-05 18:44:25 Read More

Pele says feeling 'much better' after medical treatment

Football legend Pele said on Friday he was feeling "much better" after receiving hospital treatment in Paris for a urinary tract infection.
2019-04-05 16:38:15 Read More

RCB vs KKR Live: Kohli hits first 50 of IPL 2019

Check RCB vs KKR live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, RCB vs KKR highlights and more on Times of India
2019-04-05 15:39:48 Read More

IPL 2019: Chris Gayle is fit, says Mayank Agarwal

Flamboyant West Indies opener Chris Gayle has achieved his fitness after recovering from a back injury which kept him away from the last game against Delhi Capitals, said Kings XI Punjab batsman Mayank Agarwal on Saturday.
2019-04-05 15:39:07 Read More

Flexibility is key to my IPL success, says Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav is enjoying his new role at number three for Mumbai Indians after having batted in the lower-order for Kolkata Knight Riders in the past, saying his ability to be flexible has kept him in good stead.
2019-04-05 15:30:28 Read More

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IPL 2019: Dwayne Bravo ruled out for two weeks

It was not the piece of news that Chennai Super Kings would have wanted to hear ahead of their IPL 12 clash against Kings XI Punjab at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday.
2019-04-05 15:14:52 Read More

Virat Kohli second Indian batsman to complete 8000 T20 runs

Virat Kohli has added another milestone to his decorated career by becoming the second Indian batsman to complete 8000 runs in Twenty20 cricket. The Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper got to the landmark in the IPL 2019 match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday.
2019-04-05 15:01:41 Read More

Making a name in cricket is tougher now: Virender Sehwag

More and more players are emerging from the smaller towns now unlike in the 1980s and 90s and making it big in cricket has become tougher, says former India opener Virender Sehwag.
2019-04-05 14:17:36 Read More

Zinedine Zidane praises 'fantastic' Eden Hazard

Zinedine Zidane expressed his admiration for Eden Hazard on Friday ahead of an expected move for the Chelsea forward from Real Madrid this summer.
2019-04-05 13:19:56 Read More

KL Rahul very respectful towards women: Preity Zinta

India batsman KL Rahul is "very respectful towards women" and it was sad to see him become a subject of nationwide criticism in the wake of his and Hardik Pandya's sexist remarks on a chat show, Kings XI Punjab co-owner and noted actor Preity Zinta said on Friday.
2019-04-05 13:10:59 Read More

Live Score, IPL 2019: Bangalore vs Kolkata

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2019-04-05 12:46:08 Read More

Did DC pitch coordinator 'mislead' Ponting on Kotla track?

Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting might have blamed the Feroz Shah Kotla groundsmen for providing the team with the "worst pitch" but the head coach may not have been properly briefed about the nature of the track by his team's support staff.
2019-04-05 12:19:09 Read More

I would sit alone and cry during rehab: Mirabai Chanu

For Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, the upcoming Asian Weightlifting Championship starting April 18 will be more than just an international competition. For her, the Ningbo (China) meet will be yet another attempt to break the shackles of pain, which have often come as a speed-breaker in her career.
2019-04-05 12:14:53 Read More

La Liga - Barca vs Atletico: Five things you might not know

In a bid to keep their title hopes alive for the Spanish La Liga, Atletico Madrid visit Barcelona on Saturday to try finishing their disappointing season on a high note.
2019-04-05 11:51:49 Read More

Not having venue to host AFC Cup match, Minerva contemplates to shut shop

Minerva Punjab owner Ranjit Bajaj on Friday said he was contemplating "shutting" down his club as he could not find a venue to host the I-League side's AFC Cup home match on May 1.
2019-04-05 11:26:09 Read More

Malaysia Open: Srikanth loses to Long in quarterfinals

A fighting Kidambi Srikanth suffered a straight-game loss to Olympic champion Chen Long of China to bow out of the men's singles quarterfinals at the Malaysia Open on Friday.
2019-04-05 10:08:14 Read More

Gulbadin Naib made Afghanistan ODI captain ahead of World Cup

Afghanistan replaced long-serving one-day internationals captain Asghar Afghan on Friday, replacing him with Gulbadin Naib less than two months before this year's 50-over World Cup in England and Wales.
2019-04-05 09:45:29 Read More

Mick Schumacher, a prodigy with a very famous surname

Twenty-year-old racing car driver Mick Schumacher might have only recently race tested a Formula One car, but it looks like destiny might have a full fledged F-1 career in store for him some day.
2019-04-05 08:42:46 Read More

SC says BCCI Ombudsman to reconsider quantum of punishment for Sreesanth

The Supreme Court on Friday said that BCCI Ombudsman Justice (retd) DK Jain will reconsider within three months the issue of quantum of punishment to be given to former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth for his alleged involvement in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal.
2019-04-05 08:23:53 Read More

IPL not ideal yardstick but little choice for India

India captain Virat Kohli does not want performance at the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) to determine team composition for this year's World Cup, but selectors have little choice after a series of candidates failed to nail down the number four slot.
2019-04-05 08:08:20 Read More

Ashwin has no regrets over Buttler 'mankading' controversy

Indian star Ravichandran Ashwin has insisted he has no regrets over his controversial 'Mankad' dismissal of England batsman Jos Buttler which sparked a worldwide debate.
2019-04-05 07:54:55 Read More

When team does well, captain's job becomes easy: Bhuvneshwar

Sunrisers Hyderabad Thursday defeated Delhi Capitals by five wickets to register a hat-trick of wins in the ongoing IPL and stand-in captain Bhuvneshwar Kumar said a skipper's job becomes relatively easy when the team does well.
2019-04-05 03:03:49 Read More

Thin bowling attack has let RCB down: Sunil Gavaskar

For a team with Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, RCB get out for low scores far more than other teams do. When the pitch is doing something, they cut a sorry figure as the basic technique to deal with the variations seems to have been left behind in the change room.
2019-04-05 02:38:38 Read More

IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Delhi Capitals by five wickets

The deflating five-wicket loss in 18.3 overs after painstakingly scrapping to 129/8 against a tactically smarter and skillfully superior Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday, would have got the franchise management revisiting the drawing board
2019-04-04 18:19:48 Read More

IPL: I am at my fittest best, says Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami might have gone through a tumultuous time off the field in the last 12 months but he hasn’t let those controversies affect his game. With 47 wickets in 12 Tests and 14 wickets from 7 ODIS in the last year, the 28-year-old has emerged one of Virat Kohli’s trusted lieutenants.
2019-04-04 18:10:19 Read More

IPL 2019: Hamstrung Bravo doubtful for KXIP game

Dwayne Bravo could be a doubtful starter for Chennai Super Kings in their match against Kings XI Punjab at Chepauk on Saturday.
2019-04-04 18:00:14 Read More

India, Pakistan favourites to win the WC: Hafeez

Senior Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez believes India and England along with his own nation are the top three favourite teams to win the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup.
2019-04-04 17:42:33 Read More

First female Saudi racer ready for British F4 debut

Saudi Arabia's first female racing driver Reema Juffali says she is ready to be thrown in at the deep end when she makes her British Formula Four debut at Brands Hatch this weekend.
2019-04-04 16:49:43 Read More

We are under the pump: Parthiv Patel

Royal Challenger Bangalore are definitely feeling "under the pump" after four straight losses admitted opener Parthiv Patel but said they actually do not deserve to be in such an embarrassing situation.
2019-04-04 16:32:28 Read More

Malinga takes 7-for in SL, a day after IPL game

The Indian pacers' workload might be closely monitored by the team management but at the age of 35, Lasith Malinga has played two matches inside 12 hours -- a T20 match in India and a domestic 50 over game in Sri Lanka.
2019-04-04 14:41:54 Read More

Anderson might end up Mankading someone at some point: Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin has absolutely "no regrets" having 'Mankaded' Jos Buttler in an IPL game and he will certainly not be surprised if he finds England pacer Jimmy Anderson, who 'virtually' ripped him to shreds, doing the same in near future.
2019-04-04 14:21:21 Read More

Hockey India pick Nagpur's Niyaz Rahim for India camp

After almost a year of infighting in the Vidarbha Hockey Association (VHA), the Hockey India (HI) on Friday gave the city hockey fans a reason to cheer.
2019-04-04 13:54:32 Read More

Indian women's hockey team beats Malaysia 3-0 in series opener

Striker Vandana Katariya scored a brace to help Indian women's hockey team beat hosts Malaysia 3-0 in the opening game of the five-match series on Thursday.
2019-04-04 13:28:37 Read More

You can't select WC team based on IPL performances, feels Rohit Sharma

India vice-captain Rohit Sharma firmly believes that for World Cup selection, the players should be judged on the basis of 'performance and form' in the last four years and not on how they perform during the IPL.
2019-04-04 12:45:20 Read More

Hot conditions in England would be an advantage for sub-continent teams: KP

Former skipper Kevin Pietersen reckons that if hot and dry conditions persist in England, it will work more in favour of sub-continent teams during the upcoming World Cup but green surfaces would be an advantage for the hosts.
2019-04-04 12:33:54 Read More

Malaysia Open: Srikanth seals quarterfinal spot, Sindhu loses

India's Kidambi Srikanth made it to the men's singles quarterfinal but an erratic PV Sindhu went down in straight games in women's singles competition at the $750,000 Malaysia Open on Thursday.
2019-04-04 12:08:09 Read More

Andre Russell is not KKR's only match winner: Simon Katich

'Dismiss Russell and win the match', this must be one of the big on-paper plans for the opposition in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), but Kolkata Knight Riders' assistant coach and former Australian cricketer Simon Katich has said there are other big match-winners in the team as well.
2019-04-04 12:02:55 Read More

ICC charges Sri Lanka bowler Lokuhettige over corruption

Cricket's world body on Thursday charged suspended former Sri Lanka fast bowler Dilhara Lokuhettige over three new match corruption accusations.
2019-04-04 11:05:27 Read More

Belgium top FIFA rankings, England on the rise

Belgium hold on to top spot in the latest FIFA world football rankings released on Thursday while England are on the rise, snatching fourth place from World Cup finalists Croatia.
2019-04-04 10:59:39 Read More

Watch: Twitter in awe of Dhoni for touching gesture towards fan

MS Dhoni might be in the twilight of his cricketing career but the veteran cricketer's aura continues to grow. Everyone is well aware of Dhoni’s love for his IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings and its fans. The 37-year-old, once again proved it with a heart-warming gesture for a special CSK fan.
2019-04-04 10:52:37 Read More

Indian football team rises two places to 101 in FIFA rankings

The Indian football team gained two places to rise to 101 in the FIFA rankings issued on Thursday. With 1219 total ranking points, the Indian team lies 18th among the Asian countries.
2019-04-04 10:20:44 Read More

Jos Buttler calls for clarity after IPL 'Mankad' dismissal

The method of dismissal, named after former India player Vinoo Mankad, is legal but is seen by many as going against the game's values, unless the batsman has been warned first.
2019-04-04 09:59:00 Read More

BCCI chief supports Dravid on life skills training for colts

Life skills training, social conduct and troubleshooting ability should be imparted to all upcoming players coming through Indian cricket's talent pool, feels BCCI acting president C K Khanna, who has supported India A and U-19 coach Rahul Dravid's efforts.
2019-04-04 09:48:09 Read More

Last 7 months weren't easy, didn't know what to do: Hardik Pandya

Mumbai Indians' Hardik Pandya Wednesday termed the last seven months the toughest of his life "when I didn't know what to do", and dedicated the award-winning performance in the IPL to those who stood by him.
2019-04-04 06:57:59 Read More

Mick Schumacher tests for Alfa Romeo in Bahrain

Mick Schumacher, the son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, timed the sixth best time in Formula One testing on Wednesday, taking the wheel of an Alfa Romeo Racing car, a day after impressing for Ferrari.
2019-04-04 06:52:38 Read More

David Warner's work ethic exemplary: VVS Laxman

"David Warner has been outstanding. There is little sign that he has been out of international cricket for a year. His work ethic are exemplary, and I can see the hunger and desire in his eyes. Jonny Bairstow is an excellent addition. He has the same culture of togetherness that we foster in our group, and has fit in seamlessly," VVS Laxman wrote
2019-04-04 05:05:36 Read More

Maradona in hot water over pro-Maduro comments

The Mexican Football Federation said on Wednesday it has opened an investigation into whether Diego Maradona violated its ethics code when he praised Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after a recent match.
2019-04-04 04:59:10 Read More

CSK coach Stephen Fleming 'massive fan' of Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya's breathtaking all-round performance that set up Mumbai Indians' 37-run win against defending champions Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League game here has earned praise from rival team's head coach Stephen Fleming.
2019-04-04 04:45:16 Read More

Behrendorff set the tone for us: MI captain Rohit

Defending 170 isn't easy at the Wankhede Stadium, but Mumbai Indians' pacer Jason Behrendorff set the tone by sending back Chennai Super Kings (CSK) openers Ambati Rayudu and Shane Watson in his first two overs, and skipper Rohit Sharma said that it was just what was expected from the Australia pacer.
2019-04-04 04:16:59 Read More

Man City back on top, Spurs party in style at new home

Manchester City brushed aside struggling Cardiff to leapfrog Liverpool at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday as Tottenham opened their glittering stadium in style.
2019-04-04 04:13:01 Read More

Quite a few things went wrong for CSK, says Dhoni

The Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) winning run has finally been broken as the Mumbai Indians (MI) beat them by 37 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.
2019-04-04 04:00:39 Read More

Olympic tennis men's final to be best-of-three sets

The 2020 Olympic Games men's tennis final in Tokyo will be played over three sets rather than five, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said Wednesday, ending the prospect of a marathon gold medal shootout.
2019-04-04 03:35:31 Read More

Chelsea beat Brighton 3-0 to bolster Champions League hopes

Goals from Olivier Giroud, Eden Hazard and Ruben Loftus-Cheek and an impressive first Premier League start by Callum Hudson-Odoi earned Chelsea a 3-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday, boosting their chances of a top-four finish.
2019-04-04 03:08:59 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (April 4) that comprise the IPL 2019 clash between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
2019-04-03 19:00:00 Read More

Showman Hardik stars as Mumbai Indians humble CSK by 37 runs

Hardik Pandya was characteristically quirky as well as breathtaking and the highlight was the helicopter shot in front of its synonym, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, as Mumbai Indians humbled Chennai Super Kings by 37 runs in the IPL on Wednesday.
2019-04-03 18:57:55 Read More

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Mumbai Indians hit century of victories in IPL

Mumbai Indians on Wednesday became the first team to score century of wins in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The Rohit Sharma-led side defeated Chennai Super Kings by 37 runs to register their 100th win in the IPL.
2019-04-03 18:55:40 Read More

WATCH: Pollard pulls off a blinder to dismiss Raina

Not only from batting, Mumbai Indians' Kieron Pollard often hogs limelight by taking spectacular catches in the Indian Premier League. The West Indian player pulled off a another blinder in the IPL 2019 match against Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday.
2019-04-03 17:54:55 Read More

WATCH: Pandya-Pollard's last-over blast against Bravo

Despite a slow start by Mumbai Indians, it was Hardik Pandya and Keiron Pollard's quick-fire play which propelled the Rohit Sharma-led side to 170/5 in their 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium.
2019-04-03 17:45:12 Read More

IPL 2019: Homecoming for pacer Prasidh Krishna

In between the two IPL seasons, Prasidh has added weapons to his armoury and emerged a better bowler. Although he is yet to get a wicket this season, he’s confident this is the beginning of a wonderful journey. Friday will be special for the 23-year-old as he gets to play his first IPL game at his home turf — M Chinnaswamy stadium.
2019-04-03 17:04:32 Read More

IPL: How DC's young guns can learn from Warner

Having 'restarted' his career in Sunrisers Hyderabad colours, Warner will be back at the Ferozeshah Kotla — experienced, hardened and presumably wiser after having endured the taint of being the one who initiated a ball-tampering scandal. He has a lot to offer to Indian youngsters who are currently tipped to be the core of Indian batting soon.
2019-04-03 16:46:21 Read More

IPL: I have worked on my consistency, says Prasidh

Young Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Prasidh Krishna is looking to be consistent this season, an aspect he feels is the biggest attribute a bowler can add to his arsenal. Krishna did not get too many games last year but has been in the scheme of things this season, playing in all the three matches so far.
2019-04-03 15:28:25 Read More

Football legend Pele treated in Paris hospital: Sources

Football legend Pele has been taken to a Paris hospital as a precaution after suffering an "infection" but is "doing well", according to members of his entourage.
2019-04-03 15:17:40 Read More

David Warner has shown a lot of resilience: Tom Moody

David Warner worked on the mental and technical aspect of his game during the 12-month ban and has shown tremendous resilience to make a successful comeback after the ball-tampering scandal, Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Tom Moody said on Wednesday.
2019-04-03 15:07:39 Read More

Unfair to replace poor fielders with good ones: Kaif

Delhi Capitals assistant coach Mohammad Kaif on Wednesday pointed out that IPL teams are replacing poor fielders with agile ones during games and hoped that the umpires will take notice of this unfair practice.
2019-04-03 14:46:42 Read More

MI vs CSK Live: Mumbai lose Quinton de Kock early

Check MI vs CSK live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, MI vs CSK highlights and more on Times of India
2019-04-03 14:31:48 Read More

IPL 2019 Live Score: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings

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2019-04-03 13:06:44 Read More

India women post 2-0 win over Indonesia in Olympic Qualifiers Round 2 opener

The Indian women's national football team on Wednesday registered a 2-0 win over Indonesia in its opening match of the Olympic Qualifiers Round 2, going a step closer to making it to the 2020 Tokyo Games.
2019-04-03 12:49:14 Read More

Kean says his goal celebration was best response to abuse

Juventus forward Moise Kean has stood by his goal celebration, saying it was the best way to answer racism, after some blamed it for the 19-year-old suffering alleged racist abuse in Tuesday's Serie A match at Cagliari.
2019-04-03 11:59:57 Read More

Rishabh Pant can't be compared with MS Dhoni: Kapil Dev

Rishabh Pant, who is now India's first-choice keeper in Test cricket, is a talented cricketer but he shouldn't be compared with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, feels India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev.
2019-04-03 11:51:23 Read More

Malaysia Open: Sindhu, Srikanth in second round but Saina loses

Top Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the second round but Saina Nehwal failed to cross the opening hurdle at the Malaysia Open World Tour Super 750 tournament on Wednesday.
2019-04-03 10:54:20 Read More

IPL ton in first season a huge highlight: Bairstow

Timesofindia.com caught up with Bairstow for this exclusive interview, in which the wicket-keeper batsman talks about his maiden IPL century in his first season, batting with David Warner, England’s chances at the upcoming ICC World Cup at home, his role in the England ODI team and more.
2019-04-03 09:08:57 Read More

ICC to join hands with Interpol to fight corruption

The ICC on Wednesday said it has sought "closer working relations" with the Interpol, an organisation which facilitates worldwide police cooperation, to widen the scope of its fight against corruption in the sport. The cooperation was discussed during ICC Anti-Corruption Unit General Manger, Alex Marshall's visit the Interpol headquarters in Lyon, France.
2019-04-03 08:14:38 Read More

Settled England favourites to win World Cup: Alastair Cook

Former captain Alastair Cook believes England have an "outstanding chance" to lift the World Cup on home soil, having built a squad full of proven match winners.
2019-04-03 07:33:38 Read More

Dismissing Kohli and ABD best moment of my cricketing career, says Shreyas Gopal

"Getting Virat Kohli and AB Villiers in same match is a dream for any youngster. It is the best moment of my cricketing career and definitely one of biggest moments of my IPL cricket," Shreyas Gopal said at the post match conference.
2019-04-03 07:25:22 Read More

We're running out of time, need to win small moments: Ashish Nehra

"If you keep winning small moments then only you will win matches. The only problem for us is that we are running out of time as there are only 14 games," Ashish Nehra told reporters after the match.
2019-04-03 06:54:00 Read More

'Purple cap would have felt better had RCB won'

Although Shreyas Gopal stole the show with three key Royal Challengers Bangalore wickets, India and RCB leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal did not disappoint either, as he dismissed Rajasthan Royals' skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Jos Buttler to finish with figures of 2/17 from his four overs.
2019-04-03 06:24:33 Read More

Things look bad but RCB can turn it around: Kohli

Royal Challengers Bangalore are yet to register their first win in the ongoing Indian Premier League and skipper Virat Kohli admitted that they are in a "bad" shape, but is confident of turning things around going forward in the tournament.
2019-04-03 04:54:01 Read More

Hockey's Olympic qualifiers: 14 teams, 7 events

The seven qualifying events will each feature two nations playing two back-to-back matches. The nation with the highest aggregate score over the two matches in each of those qualifiers will qualify for the Olympics.
2019-04-03 04:10:15 Read More

IPL crisis for Virat Kohli with RCB's fourth straight loss

India's superstar captain Virat Kohli admitted that Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL fate looks "really bad" after his side crashed to their fourth straight defeat.
2019-04-03 04:00:19 Read More

IPL 2019: The curious case of Kieron Pollard

Over due course, Kieron Pollard justified the hefty price tag, thanks to his ability to take apart bowlers when MI were looking to accelerate towards the closing stages. What's more, he is a brilliant fielder and has pulled off some stunning catches in the IPL.
2019-04-03 03:48:28 Read More

Hungry Wolves beat 10-man Manchester United 2-1

Wolverhampton Wanderers repeated their FA Cup defeat of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United thanks to a Chris Smalling own goal that gave them a 2-1 comeback win in a pulsating Premier League game on Tuesday.
2019-04-03 02:59:53 Read More

RCB still searching for first win as Rajasthan win home game by 7 wickets

Leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal bamboozled the batsmen with his googlies before Jos Buttler struck 59 as Rajasthan Royals finally won their first game of this IPL season with a seven-wicket defeat of Royal Challengers Bangalore. Gopal claimed three wickets, conceding just 12 runs in his four-quota over to unsettle RCB.
2019-04-02 18:24:38 Read More

RR vs RCB Live: Gopal triple-strike jolts RCB

Check RR vs RCB live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, RR vs RCB highlights and more on Times of India
2019-04-02 15:21:40 Read More

IPL betting: Ex Indian women's team coach arrested

Former Indian women cricket team’s coach and Baroda ex-Ranji player, Tushar Arothe was arrested by the detection of crime branch (DCB) late on Monday night in connection with a IPL betting racket busted at his café in Alkapuri.
2019-04-02 15:16:02 Read More

Kohli becomes third captain to lead IPL team in 100 matches

Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday achieved yet another feat in his glittering career as he became the third Indian to lead the side in 100 Indian Premier League (IPL) matches.
2019-04-02 15:03:53 Read More

Raina, Dhoni, Harbhajan relieve 2011 World Cup win

On this day in 2011, India lifted the ICC World Cup trophy for the second time at the jam-packed Wankhede Stadium. A Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led India defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the summit clash to win the coveted trophy.
2019-04-02 14:27:00 Read More

German FA president Reinhard Grindel resigns over scandal

The president of the German Football Association (DFB) Reinhard Grindel confirmed on Tuesday that he had stepped down with immediate effect, ending three controversial years in charge.
2019-04-02 13:13:02 Read More

I-League clubs could face sanctions for skipping Super Cup matches

Well-placed AIFF sources said a "strong case is being built up" against the seven I-League clubs -- Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Churchill Brothers, Aizawl FC, Minerva FC, Gokulam FC and NEROCA FC -- for withdrawing from the Super Cup.
2019-04-02 13:00:39 Read More

IPL 2019 Live Score: Rajasthan vs Bangalore

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2019-04-02 12:56:32 Read More

Shah Rukh Khan invites Arsenal footballer Mesut Ozil to India

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan spent some "lovely" time with Arsenal footballer Mesut Ozil at the Arsenal vs Newcastle United match in London.
2019-04-02 12:52:06 Read More

Andy Murray returns to court after hip surgery

Andy Murray has returned to a tennis court two months after undergoing hip resurfacing surgery. Murray, who has not played competitively since his first round exit at the Australian Open in January, said last month he could possibly play at Wimbledon as he was now pain free after the surgery.
2019-04-02 12:26:03 Read More

Ban players who fudge age, says Pullela Gopichand

India's chief national coach Pullela Gopichand believes the Badminton Association of India (BAI) should ban players who indulge in age-fudging as "examples" need to be made of wrongdoers for any tangible change.
2019-04-02 11:46:04 Read More

India's first professional Kho-Kho league launched

The Kho-Kho Federation of India (KKFI) on Tuesday launched an ambitious franchise-based league for the sport named Ultimate Kho-Kho.
2019-04-02 11:38:14 Read More

SRFI not to hire full-time foreign coach for India players

The national squash federation, which has not been able to find a foreign coach in almost a year, has decided against a full-time appointment and will hire names like former world number one David Palmer in a shift to 'event-based' coaching.
2019-04-02 11:33:35 Read More

Mick Schumacher tests with Ferrari in Bahrain

Mick Schumacher, son of seven times world champion Michael, made his Formula One test debut with Ferrari on Tuesday at the Bahrain circuit, where 15 years ago his father won the first grand prix in the Middle East.
2019-04-02 11:17:46 Read More

Glad I don't have to bowl to Russell, says Kuldeep Yadav

"Rusell..Russell..Russell”- the chants by the fans began when the West Indies and Kolkata Knight Riders star all-rounder Andre Russell came to the crease in KKR's opening game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
2019-04-02 11:02:32 Read More

WATCH: When India beat Sri Lanka to win Cricket World Cup title

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2019-04-02 09:18:48 Read More

I didn't really know about the hat-trick: Curran

The youngest to notch up an Indian Premier League hat-trick, England and Kings XI Punjab all-rounder Sam Curran said he had "absolutely no idea" that he had taken one during the game against Delhi Capitals here.
2019-04-02 06:05:33 Read More

We must trust our personal abilities: AB de Villiers

Yet to register a win in this edition, Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers was optimistic on the eve of his side's match against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.
2019-04-02 05:55:13 Read More

Hat-trick boy Curran calls win over DC team effort

The Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Capitals in Mohali saw seven Delhi wickets falling for just eight runs in 17 balls and four of them were picked by English all-rounder Sam Curran, including season's first hat-trick.
2019-04-02 05:38:04 Read More

IPL 2019: Credit to Shami and Curran, says Ashwin

Needing 23 off 21 balls, it looked like the Delhi Capitals (DC) were set to cruise to their third win of this edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) when Mohammed Shami dismissed Rishabh Pant. After that, the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) picked 7 wickets for just 8 runs as they won a nail-biting encounter by 14 runs in Mohali.
2019-04-02 05:19:05 Read More

European heavyweights in race for Indian football coach's job

Former Bengaluru FC coach Albert Roca, who has reportedly applied for the post of India's national football coach, is expected to face a tough challenge with the likes of Italian Giovanni De Biasi and Swede Hakan Ericson also in the fray.
2019-04-02 05:10:25 Read More

Pakistan's Umar Akmal fined for night-out

The Pakistan Cricket Board said the 28-year-old had been fined 20 percent of his match fee and received an official reprimand for a late night-out ahead of Sunday's fifth ODI against Australia in Dubai.
2019-04-02 04:54:57 Read More

IPL 2019: It's business as usual for MS Dhoni

Dhoni's sedate beginning - scoring 16 off the first 17 balls - is a template that one has become accustomed to seeing. It has led to criticism from some quarters in the last couple of years when he dons the India jersey, with the 37-year-old not always able to make amends towards the end.
2019-04-02 04:42:11 Read More

Alexi Grewal, an Olympic champion who abhors his golden run

Alexi Grewal was bullied because of his origin, and was banned one week before he was to participate in an Olympic Games. And he remains the only cyclist from US to win an Olympic gold in the men's road race event, at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
2019-04-02 04:22:59 Read More

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Rahul Dravid set to take charge of revamped National Cricket Academy

"Rahul has been handling junior cricket for a while now and the results have been phenomenal. It's only natural that he had to get involved with affairs at the NCA (in the present position). Now, he's determined to bring about a complete turnaround at the academy," say those in the know.
2019-04-02 03:24:18 Read More

Arsenal up to third in EPL with win over Newcastle

Unai Emery challenged revitalised Arsenal to write their own history after they climbed to third place in the Premier League with a 2-0 win against Newcastle on Monday.
2019-04-02 02:51:40 Read More

Sam Curran claims first hat-trick of IPL 2019

Kings XI Punjab all-rounder Sam Curran claimed the first hat-trick of the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday. Curran achieved the feat against Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi Capitals at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.
2019-04-02 02:44:10 Read More

Delhi lose 7 wickets for 8 runs as Curran's hat-trick helps KXIP win

Kings XI Punjab's costliest buy Sam Curran proved his worth with an incredible spell at the back end as the home team pulled off a miraculous 14-run victory against Delhi Capitals, who were left stunned by an inexplicable batting collapse in Monday's IPL encounter.
2019-04-02 02:39:47 Read More

Delhi lose 7 wickets for 8 runs as Curran's hat-trick helps KXIP win

Kings XI Punjab's costliest buy Sam Curran proved his worth with an incredible spell at the back end as the home team pulled off a miraculous 14-run victory against Delhi Capitals, who were left stunned by an inexplicable batting collapse in Monday's IPL encounter.
2019-04-02 02:39:47 Read More

Horror defeat leaves DC captain Iyer 'speechless'

A gutted Delhi Capitals' captain Shreyas Iyer said that he was "speechless" after his team lost seven wickets for eight runs in their 14-run defeat to Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter here on Monday. Chasing 167, DC were 144/3 in the 17th over and were subsequently bowled out for 152 in 19.2 overs.
2019-04-02 02:38:13 Read More

Pune gets Bindra's hi-tech performance management centre

Since the Pune centre is managed by the foundation, the centre will offer consultation and treatment free to athletes, while non-athletes can also get treatments for neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions at subsidized rates.
2019-04-02 02:29:35 Read More

WATCH: Curran's Bhangra moves with Preity Zinta

Kings XI Punjab's 'million dollar baby' Sam Curran registered first hat-trick of the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL) against Delhi Capitals at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.
2019-04-01 19:10:20 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (April 2) that comprise the IPL clash between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
2019-04-01 18:50:00 Read More

Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli gun for season's first win

The battle royale at Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Tuesday — Rajasthan Royals versus Royal Challengers Bangalore — also happens to be the clash of the bottom-rankers.
2019-04-01 17:24:05 Read More

IOC sticks to its stand on India after Executive Board meeting

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) hasn't changed or amended its stand on India as hosts of future international sports events, after the IOC Executive Board meeting in Lausanne, which ended on March 28.
2019-04-01 10:28:46 Read More

India retain Test Championship for third year in a row

"Retaining the ICC Test Championship Mace once again is something we are all really proud of. Our team has been doing well across formats but it gives us extra pleasure to come out on top of the Test rankings," Kohli said. India finished at the top of the ICC Test team rankings on the cut-off date of April 1 while New Zealand have ensured second place
2019-04-01 09:56:17 Read More

We have learnt from last season's mistakes: KL Rahul

India and Kings XI Punjab batsman KL Rahul is one of the most exciting batting talents in the country. He is not always the most consistent, but when he does strike form he usually makes the most of it. Like he did in IPL 2018, scoring 659 runs in the league stage matches, at an average of 55 and a strike rate of almost 160.
2019-04-01 09:54:20 Read More

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