Sports News For The Year 2019 and Month Aug

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Sports News For The Year 2019 and Month Aug

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Jasprit Bumrah rises to third spot in ICC Test rankings

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has moved to the number three spot with career-best 835 points in the ICC Test Bowler rankings. The latest rankings were released on Tuesday.
2019-09-03 10:57:19 Read More

Watch: Rohit enjoys with dancing fans in Jamaica after series win

Senior batsman Rohit Sharma added colour to India's 2-0 series win celebrations against the West Indies by pulling aside two of his supporters from the stands and enjoyed their dance moves on Monday evening.
2019-09-03 10:52:44 Read More

Sanchez blames Manchester United flop on lack of game time

Alexis Sanchez believes his failure to shine in a dismal 18 months at Manchester United prior to joining Inter Milan on loan was due to a lack of opportunities.
2019-09-03 10:37:54 Read More

Oman favourites but we are hoping for an upset: Igor Stimac

India football coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday said his team is capable of upsetting Oman in their World Cup qualifying opener but conceded that the visitors will start outright favourites in the September 5 clash.
2019-09-03 10:30:06 Read More

Portugal's Pepe ruled out of Euro 2020 qualifiers

Central defender Pepe has pulled out of Portugal's upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Serbia and Lithuania and will be replaced by newcomer Ferro, the Portuguese Football Federation announced Monday.
2019-09-03 10:23:36 Read More

Dhawan eyes return to form as India A take on SA A in last two one-dayers

Out-of-form opener Shikhar Dhawan will be aiming to get his mojo back when he turns out for India A in the last two games of the five-match unofficial ODI series against South Africa A beginning on Wednesday.
2019-09-03 10:21:55 Read More

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli loses No.1 spot to Steve Smith

Australia's batting mainstay Steve Smith has been ranked number one in the latest ICC Test Rankings for batsmen with India captain Virat Kohli dethroned from the numero uno spot. Meanwhile, India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has returned to the top 10, rising four places to No.7 and Hanuma Vihari has shot up 40 places to No.30 after just six Tests.
2019-09-03 10:18:32 Read More

Shastri's advice to flex my knees while batting helped me: Vihari

Hanuma Vihari has credited his success in the second Test against the West Indies here to Ravi Shastri, saying the India head coach's advice not to stay upright but flex the knee while batting helped him notch up his maiden century.
2019-09-03 09:37:10 Read More

My journey is very different from Virat Kohli's, says Unmukt Chand

2012 Under-19 World Cup-winning captain Unmukt Chand will captain the Uttarakhand team in the Ranji Trophy this season. The stylish right-handed batsman has procured the required No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Delhi Association.
2019-09-03 09:36:14 Read More

Mithali Raj announces retirement from T20 Internationals

Former India women's team skipper Mithali Raj on Tuesday announced retirement from T20 Internationals in order to focus on the 2021 ODI World Cup to be held in New Zealand. The 36-year-old senior opener has captained the country in 32 T20Is, including the three women's T20 World Cups in 2012 (Sri Lanka), 2014 (Bangladesh) and 2016 (India).
2019-09-03 08:57:40 Read More

No plans to have India-Pakistan Olympic qualifier in Europe: FIH

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has no plans to conduct the Olympic qualifying matches between India and Pakistan in Europe if the arch-rivals draw each other in the battle for a 2020 Tokyo Games berth.
2019-09-03 07:42:10 Read More

Justin Langer invokes Muhammad Ali to inspire Ashes rebound

Australia coach Justin Langer has sought to inspire his team with the tale of boxer Muhammad Ali and his stolen bike to put the Headingley setback behind them and seize back the "stolen" Ashes at Old Trafford.
2019-09-03 07:32:14 Read More

I'm all for it, it makes total sense: Kohli on concussion substitutes

India skipper Virat Kohli has endorsed the new ICC rule on concussion substitutes, saying it makes total sense to replace a player in such situations during a Test match as signs of trauma from a body blow can show up late.
2019-09-03 06:41:50 Read More

Jasprit Bumrah's progress in Test cricket absolutely terrific: Sachin Tendulkar

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah's impeccable performance has gained praise from former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as the latter said that the 25-year-old's progress has been 'absolutely terrific'.
2019-09-03 06:10:51 Read More

Jasprit Bumrah the most complete bowler around, says Virat Kohli

"He (Bumrah) confuses you with angles, with swing, he'll set up for the outswinger, then bowl the inswinger, and it's coming at pace, and then he can hit you with bouncers as well. So, I think he is the most complete bowler in world cricket right now," Virat Kohli said after the pacer's stellar performance in their 2-0 series sweep against West Indies.
2019-09-03 05:22:58 Read More

Rafael Nadal has 'idol' Tiger Woods roaring at US Open

Rafael Nadal called Tiger Woods an "amazing inspiration" as the Spaniard had the golf superstar roaring with approval during a majestic US Open performance on Monday. "It means a lot to me to have him supporting. As I said, he's an amazing inspiration, all the things that he accomplish in the sport, the way that he managed to keep fighting that hard," Nadal said.
2019-09-03 05:01:09 Read More

West Indies' batting limitations exposed by classy India

West Indies' batting limitations were ruthlessly exposed by a relentless and classy India bowling attack in the two-Test series swept by the visitors in Jamaica on Monday. India won the second Test by 257 runs, a week after a 318-run victory in the first Test in Antigua.
2019-09-03 03:23:11 Read More

Just a few 'imperfections' from a perfect Caribbean tour

With the mammoth 257-run win on the fourth day of the second Test in Kingston, Jamaica, India ended their tour of the Caribbean without losing a single match. They first blanked the hosts 3-0 in the T20Is, going on to win the three-match ODI series 2-0 and finally swept the Test series 2-0.
2019-09-03 02:59:28 Read More

Relentless Rafael Nadal knocks Marin Cilic out of US Open

Rafael Nadal faced his stiffest challenge yet at the US Open but raised his game to beat Marin Cilic 6-3, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 on and continue his quest for a fourth Flushing Meadows title. Nadal is on a collision course with third seed Roger Federer and could meet his old rival in Sunday's final if both players advance.
2019-09-03 02:49:00 Read More

Shooting World Cup: India finish with five gold medals in Rio

India finished the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with five gold medals as the team of Manu Baker - Saurabh Chaudhary defeated Yashaswini Deswai - Abhishek Verma in the summit clash of 10m Air Pistol mixed team event.
2019-09-02 20:29:26 Read More

Mitchell Starc strikes as Australia thrash Derbyshire

Mitchell Starc pressed his case for Ashes berth with a four-wicket haul as Australia completed their preparations for next week's fourth Test at Old Trafford with a comfortable innings and 54-run win over Derbyshire on Saturday.
2019-08-31 13:26:00 Read More

Lukaku hits back at critics of his weight

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku defended his professionalism in the wake of criticism over his weight towards the end of his time at Manchester United.
2019-08-31 12:07:47 Read More

Under no pressure to get back to Indian team, says Murali Vijay

Out-of-favour India batsman Murali Vijay on Saturday said he is under no pressure to get back to the national side and would look to contribute to whichever team he is playing for.
2019-08-31 11:48:54 Read More

Team India coaching contracts to come into effect from September 5

While the Indian selectors -- led by MSK Prasad -- shortlisted the candidates for Team India's support staff on August 22, their contracts will begin from September 5 and the Committee of Administrators (CoA) is expected to give the go-ahead by then.
2019-08-31 11:46:32 Read More

Belgian GP: Hamilton crash causes red-flag stoppage at Spa practice

Practice at Spa was brought to an abrupt halt on Saturday after Lewis Hamilton crashed his Mercedes into a wall. Hamilton lost control of the car at high speed at the Les Fagnes chicane in a heavy collision with the tyre-protected barriers.
2019-08-31 11:37:58 Read More

FIH mulling to have India, Pakistan play home and away ties in Europe

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is mulling to have India and Pakistan play their home and away matches in Europe if the arch-rivals face off in the Olympic qualifying tournament for a berth at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
2019-08-31 10:53:11 Read More

IOC details boxing qualifiers for Tokyo Olympics

Four continental qualification tournaments have been confirmed as expected in China, Senegal, Argentina and Britain in a two-month spell from February to April. A final global qualifying tournament will now be held in Paris, and not Tokyo as previously believed, from May 13-24.
2019-08-31 07:38:35 Read More

Rahkeem Cornwall creates unique record on Test debut

Off-spinning all-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall, who is 6'6" tall and weighs around 140 kg, has become the heaviest cricketer to play international cricket. He surpassed former Australia captain Warwick Armstrong, who weighed 133-139 kg, to achieve the feat. Cornwall, 26, earned his Test cap after taking 260 wickets in 55 first-class matches besides scoring 2,224 runs.
2019-08-31 07:10:17 Read More

Hockey India names 33 probables for senior men's national coaching camp

Hockey India on Saturday named a 33-member probables list for the senior men's national coaching camp, beginning September 2 at the Sports Authority of India, Bengaluru, to prepare for the Belgium Tour and the Olympic qualifiers.
2019-08-31 07:02:14 Read More

Pujara as first Test wicket felt good: Rahkeem

West Indies' spin-bowling all-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall removed Pujara as his maiden Test wicket in just the third over of his spell on day one of the second Test against India at the Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.
2019-08-31 06:54:06 Read More

Serena excited for Coco-Osaka showdown at US Open

Serena Williams is usually playing in the matches that thrill her most, but she's going to join a host of fans in watching Saturday's US Open third-round showdown between teen sensation Coco Gauff and top-ranked defending champion Naomi Osaka.
2019-08-31 06:46:15 Read More

US Open: Rohan Bopanna, Denis Shapovalov move to second round

India experienced a mixed day at the US Open as Rohan Bopanna advanced to the men's doubles second round with Denis Shapovalov but Leander Paes made a first-round exit with Guillermo Duran.
2019-08-31 06:32:54 Read More

Arsenal sense chance to further unsettle Spurs

Arsenal used to take ruling the roost over Tottenham Hotspur for granted, but the balance of power has swung Spurs' way over the past three seasons as they have become north London's Champions League regulars.
2019-08-31 06:07:29 Read More

US Open: Daniil Medvedev embraces boos to reach last 16

Russian fifth seed Daniil Medvedev overcame a hostile crowd to secure a 7-6(1), 4-6, 7-6(7), 6-4 win over Spaniard Feliciano Lopez in a tension-filled clash on Friday and book a spot in the last 16 of the U.S. Open.
2019-08-31 05:40:10 Read More

Alexis Sanchez flop at Manchester United not his fault, says Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola believes Alexis Sanchez cannot be blamed for his spectacular failure with Manchester United and expects the Chile forward to make an impact on loan with Inter Milan.
2019-08-31 05:26:49 Read More

Alexis Sanchez flop at Manchester United not his fault, says Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola believes Alexis Sanchez cannot be blamed for his spectacular failure with Manchester United and expects the Chile forward to make an impact on loan with Inter Milan.
2019-08-31 05:26:49 Read More

Solskjaer happy to rely on Rashford, Martial for goals

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted on Friday he is happy with his striking options for this season despite not signing a replacement for the departed Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku.
2019-08-31 05:09:18 Read More

2nd Test: Challenging pitch to bat on, says Agarwal

Opener Mayank Agarwal played his best knock of the series on day one of the second Test, scoring 55 and adding 69 runs in partnership for the third wicket with skipper Virat Kohli (76). India were 264/5 at stumps. Hanuma Vihari (42*) and Rishabh Pant (27*) were at the crease.
2019-08-31 04:31:48 Read More

PKL: Bengaluru Bulls keen to make home run count

“Woh jeet adhura tha,” Randhir Singh, the longstanding coach of the Bengaluru Bulls rued while talking about the team’s title win last season. Randhir, a man who wears his emotions on his sleeve, minced no words while talking about the pain of having to play away from home.
2019-08-31 04:23:57 Read More

Toughest half of PKL 7 begins with rivalry week

The tightly-contested season 7 of Pro Kabaddi has reached mid-season with the opening of the Bengaluru leg and the competition gets even tougher from here on.
2019-08-31 04:17:45 Read More

We won’t just kick and chase: Igor Stimac

Coach Igor Stimac drove to the hospital where Amarjit Singh was recuperating after a surgery on his fractured hand and offered him his support.
2019-08-31 03:59:40 Read More

Novak Djokovic enters US Open last 16

Defending champion Novak Djokovic silenced concerns about his left shoulder as the Serbian breezed past American Denis Kudla 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 on Friday to reach the last 16 at the US Open.
2019-08-31 03:45:18 Read More

BFI allows professionals to return to amateur fold

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has opened the door for professional boxers, including the likes of Vijender Singh and Neeraj Goyat, to return to the amateur fold and compete for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.
2019-08-31 03:44:19 Read More

US Open: Grumpy Nick Kyrgios gets hot under the collar

On the back of Nick Kyrgios’ collar was the words ‘Just Do You’. The print was bold, the writing in block, a play on the Nike slogan of ‘Just Do It’. Perhaps. At the start of his US Open second-round clash against French wildcard entrant Antoine Hoang, chair umpire Nico Helworth asked the 24-year-old to turn down his collar. He was told that it was against the rules.
2019-08-31 03:29:30 Read More

US Open: Rookie Taylor Townsend lures Simona Halep into her net

Taylor Townsend charged the net 106 times in the 2 hour 4-minute second-round clash, serving and volleying 61 times to shock Simona Halep, the reigning Wimbledon champion, 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4).
2019-08-31 03:04:30 Read More

New Motera stadium is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, says Amit Shah

Ahmedabad is all set to unveil a new state-of-the-art cricket stadium, an ambitious project with a 1.10 lakh capacity that will replace the erstwhile 50,000-capacity Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium constructed in 1982. Speaking to TOI, Union home minister Amit Shah said: "This project is the vision of our PM Narendra Modi."
2019-08-31 02:46:35 Read More

2nd Test, Day 1: Kohli fifty helps India into strong position vs West Indies

Captain Virat Kohli's fighting 76 and opener Mayank Agarwal's half century helped India reach 264 for 5 on Day 1 to take a slight edge over the West Indies in their World Test Championships second match in Kingston, Jamaica on Friday. Hanuma Vihari (42*) and Rishabh Pant (27*) were unbeaten at the crease when umpires called it a day.
2019-08-30 22:19:02 Read More

Anirban Lahiri pulls out of tournament to prep for hurricane

India's Anirban Lahiri has withdrawn from this week's Korn Ferry Tour Championship to help his family based in Florida prepare for Hurrican Dorian.
2019-08-30 22:11:27 Read More

US Open: Federer irked by claims of schedule favoritism

Roger Federer said he was "sick and tired" at suggestions Friday he dictated the scheduling at the US Open after thrashing Britain's Dan Evans, who was hampered by a quick turnaround between matches.
2019-08-30 21:50:42 Read More

US Open: Serena Williams cruises into fourth round

Serena Williams moved another step closer to a record-tying 24th career Grand Slam title with a comfortable 6-3, 6-2 victory over Czech Karolina Muchova on Friday to reach the last 16 at the US Open.
2019-08-30 19:48:20 Read More

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PKL: Naveen stars as Dabang Delhi beat Patna Pirates

The 19-year-old raider entered the history books when he became the first raider in Pro Kabaddi history to secure nine consecutive Super 10s (awarded to players with 10 raid points or more) as Delhi finished their home leg with a 100 percent win record (four wins in four matches) and consolidated their position on top of the table.
2019-08-30 19:26:38 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (August 31) that comprise the Day 2 of the second Test match between India and West Indies.
2019-08-30 18:45:00 Read More

US Open: Roger Federer razor sharp in win over Daniel Evans

After slow starts in his first two US Open matches, Roger Federer took his game up a notch on Friday with a stress-free 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 win over Briton Daniel Evans to reach the round of 16 in New York.
2019-08-30 18:34:07 Read More

Viv Richards recovers, returns to commentary after falling ill

Sir Vivian Richards fell ill while he was on air doing a pre-game analysis but recovered in quick time to return to commentary in the post-lunch session of the second World Championship Test between India and West Indies on Friday.
2019-08-30 18:00:59 Read More

ISSF World Cup: The Abhishek-Saurabh duo is ruling the world

While Abhishek won gold in the second (Beijing) and fourth (Rio) editions, Saurabh took gold in the first (Delhi) and third (Munich) stages. This is a first for Indian shooting in a particular event in a cycle.
2019-08-30 17:40:45 Read More

Leclerc leads Vettel in Belgium as Ferrari dominate practice

Charles Leclerc knocked team mate Sebastian Vettel off the top of the timesheets to go fastest on a dominant opening day of practice for Ferrari ahead of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix.
2019-08-30 16:43:40 Read More

Shikhar Dhawan to play for India A, injured Vijay Shankar ruled out

Out-of-form senior opener Shikhar Dhawan has been included in the India A side for the last two unofficial one-dayers against South Africa A to get back some form after a wretched tour of the West Indies.
2019-08-30 16:15:39 Read More

Sachin celebrates 'special day' at golf course

Sachin Tendulkar's love for golf is well-known and on Friday the cricket legend celebrated a "special day" in the sport as he hit his first eagle at the Willingdon Golf Course.
2019-08-30 16:05:04 Read More

PKL: Puneri Paltan beat Telugu Titans 34-27

Puneri Paltan produced an all-round performance to beat Telugu Titans 34-27 in a Pro Kabaddi League match at the jam-packed Thyagaraj Sports Complex on Friday.
2019-08-30 15:58:42 Read More

Steve Smith out for 23 in first innings since concussion

Australia star Steve Smith was out for just 23 in his first innings since being felled by England fast bowler Jofra Archer and suffering concussion in the second Ashes Test.
2019-08-30 15:46:20 Read More

School kids impress Comaneci with amazing gymnastics skills

Two Indian school kids drew the attention of legendary Nadia Comaneci with their amazing gymnastics skills on a street. The video shows a boy and a girl exhibiting some great somersault and cartwheeling moves on a bare street that too with consummate ease.
2019-08-30 14:54:37 Read More

James Anderson out of rest of the Ashes

England paceman James Anderson has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series with a calf injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Friday.
2019-08-30 13:39:38 Read More

Bangladesh rest Mustafizur Rahman for one-off Afghanistan Test

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 15-man squad for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, with the selectors resting paceman Mustafizur Rahman. Afghanistan arrived in Dhaka on Friday for their maiden Test, starting Sept 5 in Chittagong.
2019-08-30 13:03:22 Read More

Arsenal drawn with Eintracht in Europa League, United head to Kazakhstan

Last season's runners-up Arsenal were placed in the same section as Eintracht Frankfurt in the draw for the Europa League group stage in Monaco on Friday, while Manchester United face a long trip to Kazakhstan.
2019-08-30 12:26:11 Read More

After Federer face-off, Sumit Nagal wants to excel on clay

Rising tennis star Sumit Nagal has said that his US Open first round match against Swiss great Roger Federer has helped him identify areas that he needs to improve upon. The 21-year-old from Haryana also said that clay was his preferred surface.
2019-08-30 11:03:10 Read More

How Gopichand's pep talk helped Manasi become world champion

Manasi Joshi lost her left leg in a road accident in 2011. But she didn't let her disability come in the way of becoming an ace badminton player. She has been training hard for years and has won multiple medals.
2019-08-30 10:52:56 Read More

Australia captain Paine backs returning Smith to make Ashes difference

Australia captain Tim Paine believes Steve Smith's return could be decisive in their quest to retain the Ashes. Paine's men were on the brink of going 2-0 up with two to play only for England all-rounder Ben Stokes's stunning 135 not out to condemn them to a dramatic one-wicket loss in the third Test at Headingley last week.
2019-08-30 05:04:07 Read More

Former Spain coach Luis Enrique's nine-year-old daughter dies of cancer

Former Spain coach Luis Enrique announced the death of his nine-year-old daughter from bone cancer on Thursday. "Our daughter Xana passed away this afternoon at nine years old, after fighting for five intense months against osteosarcoma," Luis Enrique tweeted.
2019-08-30 04:48:18 Read More

Indian cricketers, selectors 'spar' over new trainer

India's national selection committee, which has been entrusted with the task of selecting Team India's new strength and conditioning coach with the help of consulting experts, is not on the same page as the players when it comes to the choice of candidate for the role, TOI has learnt.
2019-08-30 04:42:20 Read More

US Open: Nick Kyrgios brushes off collar row to reach third round

Fiery Australian Nick Kyrgios mostly kept his cool en route to a 6-4 6-2 6-4 dismantling of Antoine Hoang in their second-round clash at the U.S. Open on Thursday.
2019-08-30 04:41:20 Read More

US Open: Simona Halep stunned by Taylor Townsend in second round

Reigning Wimbledon champion Simona Halep crashed out in the US Open second round Thursday with a 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) loss to American Taylor Townsend.
2019-08-30 04:28:01 Read More

US Open: Suarez Navarro fined $40,000 after retiring in first round

The US Open fined Carla Suarez Navarro $40,000 on Thursday for violating the First Round Performance Rule.
2019-08-30 04:16:30 Read More

Who'll be Team India's final keeper standing?

There had been speculation that Mahendra Singh Dhoni might retire after the recently concluded World Cup in England where India were knocked out in the semi-finals. Dhoni sat out India's ongoing tour of the West Indies and was a notable omission in the Twenty20 squad announced on Thursday by the BCCI for next month's three-match series against South Africa.
2019-08-30 04:06:55 Read More

Alexis Sanchez joins Inter Milan on season-long loan from Manchester United

Alexis Sanchez joined Italian giants Inter Milan on a season-long loan deal from Manchester United, both clubs announced on Thursday. Sanchez, 30, has endured a miserable time in Manchester since joining the Red Devils in January 2018 as reportedly the highest paid player in the Premier League.
2019-08-30 04:04:18 Read More

There were times we thought of giving up, but we didn't: Narang

When Gagan Narang was conferred with the Khel Ratna award in 2011, he cried with joy. For he was getting something he had longed for. He felt a sense of achievement.
2019-08-30 03:35:56 Read More

Dhoni not considered as Team India sticks with Pant for SA T20Is

Former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was left out of India's Twenty20 squad announced on Thursday for three matches against South Africa. Youngster Rishabh Pant, who is being groomed to take over from Dhoni as the team's first-choice gloveman, was named as the solitary wicketkeeper in the 15-member squad.
2019-08-30 03:04:28 Read More

Champions League: Real face PSG, Spurs get Bayern

Holders Liverpool received a relatively kind draw for this season's Champions League group stage but 13-times European champions Real Madrid were pitted against Kylian Mbappe and Paris St Germain.
2019-08-30 03:03:08 Read More

US Open: Naomi Osaka sweeps through as Petra Kvitova goes out

Reigning US Open champion Naomi Osaka eased into the third round Thursday but Petra Kvitova crashed out as organisers sought to play catch up at Flushing Meadows following heavy rain.
2019-08-30 02:48:10 Read More

ISSF WC: Abhishek wins gold, bronze for Saurabh in 10m Air Pistol

Abhishek Verma won the gold medal and Saurabh Chaudhary the bronze, in a dominant display by Indian shooters in the men's 10m air pistol event of the World Cup. Verma shot 244.2 in the eight-man finals, while Chaudhary's 221.9 was good enough to get him the bronze. India were placed at the top of the medals tally with two gold, one silver and a bronze.
2019-08-30 02:34:44 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (August 30) that comprise the second Test match between India and West Indies.
2019-08-29 18:45:00 Read More

Sanjeev wins silver, secures Olympic quota in 50m Rifle 3 Positions event

Shooter Sanjeev Rajput secured first Olympic quota for India in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event by claiming the silver medal in ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday.
2019-08-29 17:53:49 Read More

Holders Liverpool face Napoli in Champions League group stage

European champions Liverpool received a relatively kind draw for the group stage of this year's Champions League with Italy's Napoli their toughest opponents in Group E.
2019-08-29 17:42:53 Read More

Virgil van Dijk, Lucy Bronze take UEFA Player of the Year honours

Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk won the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award on Thursday, edging out Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, while Lucy Bronze took the women's prize.
2019-08-29 17:30:06 Read More

Bengal Warriors beat Tamil Thalaivas 35-26 in PKL

Bengal Warriors produced a clinical performance to defeat the experienced Tamil Thalaivas 35-26 in a Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 match on Thursday.
2019-08-29 16:33:59 Read More

Ambati Rayudu comes out of retirement, to play for Hyderabad

It took just 58 days for Ambati Rayudu to make a U-turn on his retirement. The 'prodigal', who was named as a standby but not picked by national selectors for the World Cup, had announced his retirement from all forms on cricket in the first week of July.
2019-08-29 15:55:41 Read More

Hardik returns, Dhoni not included in Indian team for South Africa T20Is

The current selection committee headed by MSK Prasad "wants to look ahead" and sources in the know of things said that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is "not in their scheme of things". Dhoni didn't figure in the Indian team for upcoming three-match T20 series against South Africa while Hardik Pandya returned as the only change in the 15-member squad announced on Thursday.
2019-08-29 15:51:53 Read More

National recognition will fuel dream of carving out future Olympians: Narang

Gagan Narang said the recognition he received on Thursday for mentoring aspiring shooters will "fuel his dream of carving out future Olympians".
2019-08-29 14:49:39 Read More

Hockey Olympic Qualifiers draw to be held on September 9

The draw to determine the matches of the upcoming FIH Hockey Olympic qualifiers will be held on September 9 at the International Hockey Federation (FIH) headquarters.
2019-08-29 14:40:52 Read More

Anjali betters World Championships qualifying mark to win 400m gold

Haryana's Anjali Devi made a stunning return to competitive race after an injury lay-off as she won the women's 400m gold in the 59th National Inter-State Athletics Championships on Thursday.
2019-08-29 14:34:28 Read More

Dube, Axar set up India A win over South Africa A

Mumbai all-rounder Shivam Dube's big-hitting prowess was well complemented by senior international Yuzvendra Chahal's five-wicket haul as India A comfortably beat South Africa A by 69 runs in the first unofficial ODI encounter of the five-match series on Thursday.
2019-08-29 13:26:36 Read More

Want to share Arjuna Award with my teammates: Chinglensana

Indian hockey player Chinglensana Singh Kangujam, who has got the prestigious Arjuna Award, wants to share the honour with his teammates.
2019-08-29 12:51:19 Read More

World Cup medal will boost confidence going ahead: Elavenil Valarivan

Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan on Thursday said her maiden senior World Cup medal will be a "great confidence booster" as she seeks to scale greater heights in coming years. he fast-rising Elavenil finished on top in the women's 10m air rifle competition, pipping fancied compatriots Apurvi Chandela and Anjum Moudgil, in the ISSF Rifle-Pistol Stage 4 World Cup.
2019-08-29 12:37:07 Read More

Deepa basks in Khel Ratna glory, Bajrang misses ceremony

Paralympic silver-medallist Deepa Malik has become the first Indian woman para-athlete and the oldest to be conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. Malik, who won a silver medal in the shot put F53 category in the 2016 Rio Paralympics, was a co-awardee with Asian and Commonwealth champion Bajrang Punia, who is in Russia occupied with training commitments.
2019-08-29 12:17:32 Read More

Few Sri Lanka cricketers reluctant to tour Pakistan

Few Sri Lanka cricketers are reportedly unwilling to travel to Pakistan for a limited-over series featuring three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals, slated to be held in September and October this year.
2019-08-29 12:10:07 Read More

Olympics, CWG bigger than cricket events: Sehwag

Former India opening batsman Virender Sehwag on Thursday made a bold statement that multi-sport events like the Olympics and the Commonwealth Games are bigger than cricket events.
2019-08-29 11:36:54 Read More

World champions England receive customised WWE belt

England cricket team on Thursday received a customised World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) belt which was announced by their executive vice president Triple H after the team's historic win in the ICC Cricket World Cup final against New Zealand last month.
2019-08-29 10:37:00 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar backs 'Fit India Movement', plays carrom, tennis

Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar backed the 'Fit India Movement' launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday as he spent time playing carrom board with senior citizens at an old age home and tennis with friends including Vinod Kambli.
2019-08-29 09:50:42 Read More

Rohit Sharma has to wait for a spot in Indian Test eleven: Gautam Gambhir

Rohit Sharma has to wait for a spot in the Indian Test eleven with Ajinkya Rahane and Hanuma Vihari justifying their selection, said former opener Gautam Gambhir here on Thursday.
2019-08-29 09:33:06 Read More

Sharing is caring: Federer wants better prize money distribution

Roger Federer is prepared to champion the cause of lower-ranked players on the ATP Tour and said at the U.S. Open on Wednesday that he would fight to ensure a bigger share of the prize pot for them in future.
2019-08-29 09:28:02 Read More

Focus on Rishabh Pant as India eye another clean sweep

Rishabh Pant will be desperate to pay back the faith reposed in him by the team management when India look to steamroll West Indies with another dominant show in the second World Test championship encounter starting on Friday.
2019-08-29 09:20:44 Read More

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Virat Kohli on verge of breaking MS Dhoni's Test captaincy record

A win in the second Test, starting at Sabina Park on Friday, will take Virat Kohli's number of Test victories as captain to 28 - the most by any Indian captain. Kohli had equalled former India captain MS Dhoni's record of 27 Test wins in the first game of the series. Dhoni had a win percentage of 45 as captain, on the other hand, Kohli's win percentage is 55.31
2019-08-29 08:57:35 Read More

US Open: Serena Williams survives scare to reach third round

Serena Williams survived a second-round scare at the U.S. Open on Wednesday with a 5-7 6-3 6-1 win over American wildcard Catherine McNally to keep alive her hopes of securing a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title.
2019-08-29 08:08:52 Read More

WATCH: Venus orders mid-match coffee during US Open loss to Elina

Most of us crave for coffee whenever we feel anxious or nervous. That's what happened during the women's singles clash between Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina on Wednesday evening which the American lost.
2019-08-29 07:57:01 Read More

Australia reviewing DRS process after Headingley howler: Tim Paine

Australia are reviewing the way they use cricket's Decision Review System after blowing their last referral late in the Headingley cliffhanger against England, captain Tim Paine has said.
2019-08-29 07:32:06 Read More

Team India attend High Commissioner's dinner

The Indian cricket team, which is currently in West Indies, on Wednesday attended the official team dinner at the Indian High Commissioner M. Sevala Naik's residence in Jamaica.
2019-08-29 07:26:06 Read More

It was a roller-coaster ride of disbelief: Deepa

The name Major Dhyan Chand will always be synonymous with sporting perfection and unparalleled glory. To this date, as India celebrates National Sports Day to honour the three-time Olympic gold medal winner on his birth anniversary, the hockey legend remains the epitome of success in the history of Indian sports.
2019-08-29 07:15:51 Read More

Juergen Klopp expects no easy ride in Champions League defence

Juergen Klopp thinks Liverpool face a daunting task in their bid to retain the Champions League title this season given the "crazy" depth of quality in the competition.
2019-08-29 07:07:34 Read More

Bumrah's spell one of the best by an Indian fast bowler: Arun

Jasprit Bumrah's situational awareness is unmatched and his five-wicket haul in the second innings of the opening Test against the West Indies is one of the "best spells of fast bowling" by an Indian, feels the team's bowling coach Bharath Arun.
2019-08-29 06:45:29 Read More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches 'Fit India Movement'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Fit India' Movement' on Thursday, saying the initiative is the need of the hour and will take the country towards a healthier future. At a colourful ceremony, which included a presentation of India's indigenous martial art forms, dances and sports, Modi said technology has contributed to a sedentary lifestyle.
2019-08-29 06:24:13 Read More

Despite being in and out, Jadeja never lost belief: Sourav Ganguly

Former captain Sourav Ganguly commended the Indian cricket team for their stupendous 318-run victory against the West Indies in the first Test.
2019-08-29 06:05:48 Read More

Kiren Rijiju pays tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary

On the occasion of Major Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday paid tributes to the legendary hockey player. Chand's birth anniversary is observed as National Sports Day in the country.
2019-08-29 05:31:15 Read More

Never seen any player work so hard: Amol Muzumdar on Ben Stokes

While the entire world is going gaga over Ben Stokes' magical, match-winning innings that took England to a nerve-racking win in the third Ashes Test, a Mumbaikar is feeling elated too, having played a small, but significant part in the allrounder's tremendous success with the bat lately.
2019-08-29 05:13:22 Read More

US Open: Ash Barty battles past Lauren Davis into third round

Second seed Ash Barty fought off a stiff challenge at the end of the second set to beat American Lauren Davis 6-2 7-6(2) and reach the third round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday.
2019-08-29 05:12:18 Read More

US Open: Value tennis more than my Bollywood dance, says Alison Riske

Alison Riske's wedding-day moves for the peppy Nachde Ne Saare number from the Bollywood flick Baar Dekho got her a ton of hits on social media, but it may also have set the pace for her US Open campaign.
2019-08-29 04:28:48 Read More

US Open: Elina Svitolina wears down Venus Williams to reach third round

Fifth seed Elina Svitolina knocked Venus Williams out of the US Open on Wednesday to reach the third round despite an heroic defensive effort from the 39-year-old former champion.
2019-08-29 04:20:57 Read More

US Open: I don't feel inspired, says Stefanos Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas hobbled out of the Louis Armstrong Stadium court - his body cramping and his mind out of the game. The eighth seed's US Open campaign lay in tatters.
2019-08-29 04:14:34 Read More

US Open: Wildcard Coco steals hearts with comeback win

At first Coco Gauff appeared lost in the relatively intimate setting of the Louis Armstrong Stadium court. The 15-year-old American was battling nerves and a powerful opponent in 18-year-old Anastasia Potapova.
2019-08-29 03:55:56 Read More

US Open: Roger Federer rallies past Dzumhur to reach third round

Roger Federer shook off another slow start to defeat Bosnian Damir Dzumhur and reach the third round of the US Open on a rainy Wednesday when showers wiped out most matches.
2019-08-29 03:53:54 Read More

US Open: Nick Kyrgios clarifies corruption comment as ATP investigates

Australia's Nick Kyrgios backed off calling the ATP Tour "corrupt" on Wednesday even as the tour launched a probe into his remarks as a major rules violation.
2019-08-29 03:29:27 Read More

US Open: Djokovic overcomes shoulder woes to reach second round

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic battled a shoulder problem that hampered his serve and backhand as he secured a 6-4 7-6(3) 6-1 win over Argentine Juan Ignacio Londero and reached the third round of the US Open on Wednesday.
2019-08-29 03:19:35 Read More

National Sports Awards: Bajrang Punia, Jadeja to miss ceremony

Bajrang Punia will skip the National Sports Day awards ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Thursday as the star Indian wrestler is training in Russia for the upcoming World championships. Also missing the award ceremony would be cricketer Ravindra Jadeja who is in the West Indies with the Indian team.
2019-08-29 03:17:40 Read More

ISSF World Cup: India's Elavenil Valarivan wins 10m Air Rifle gold in Rio de Janeiro

India's shooting sensation Elavenil Valarivan produced a stupendous show to win a gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle event at the ISSF World Cup in Rio de Janiero on Wednesday. Elavenil, who has learnt the art of shooting from legend Gagan Narang, shot 251.7 in the final to claim the top honours.
2019-08-29 02:47:09 Read More

Mumbai coach Vinayak Samant wants to focus on regaining Ranji title

Aware of that 41-time champions Mumbai did not do well in the Ranji Trophy last season, reappointed coach Vinayak Samant has decided to focus on the longer format and rectify the past mistakes.
2019-08-28 10:31:54 Read More

Atul Wassan named chairman of DDCA senior selection committee

Former Indian pacer Atul Wassan was on Wednesday named chairman of the senior selection committee of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA).
2019-08-28 10:26:53 Read More

Dhoni unlikely as selectors ready to persist with Pant for South Africa T20Is

Mahendra Singh Dhoni may have put his international retirement on hold but he is unlikely to be selected for India's three-match T20I home series against South Africa starting September 15 in Dharamsala.
2019-08-28 10:07:13 Read More

Nagal, Prajnesh have great future ahead: Kiren Rijiju

Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday hailed Indian tennis players Sumit Nagal and Prajnesh Gunneswaran for playing in the US Open and said they have great future ahead.
2019-08-28 09:33:03 Read More

Rahane's reaction showed what the century meant to him: Laxman

Former India batsman VVS Laxman said that Test deputy Ajinkya Rahane's reaction after scoring a century in the first Test of the series against West Indies in Antigua showed just how much it meant to him. It was a century after 17 Tests for the middle-order batsman.
2019-08-28 09:16:36 Read More

Smith says Archer blow brought back difficult memories

Australia talisman Steve Smith has said he will change nothing in his approach to facing Jofra Archer after being hit by a short ball from England's tearaway paceman but admitted the blow had revived troubling memories of Phillip Hughes.
2019-08-28 09:05:26 Read More

I talk to Bajrang Punia when I need advice: Deepak Punia

Deepak Punia won a gold medal in 86kg category at the Junior World Championships at Tallinn, Estonia recently. He claimed the top honours with a win against Russia's Alik Shebzukhov.
2019-08-28 08:26:12 Read More

I earned it: Manasi on winning gold at World Para-Badminton

Manasi Joshi, who was among the three Indian players who won gold at the recently concluded World Para-Badminton Championship, said she earned the medal as she worked really hard for it.
2019-08-28 08:19:27 Read More

PKL: GB More's journey of overcoming opposition and hunger for success

From hiding his kit, to sneaking out to play, from joining the Indian army to an opportunity in the world's most popular kabaddi league, the journey of raider Gururanth Baburao More has been an inspiring one -- a tale of overcoming hardships and struggle to play his beloved sport - Kabaddi.
2019-08-28 07:56:34 Read More

PT Usha recalls the story behind her photo with PV Sindhu that went viral

The veteran Olympian P T Usha tweeted an adorable throwback picture from World Badminton Championship gold medallist P V Sindhu’s childhood
2019-08-28 07:08:42 Read More

Rafael Nadal offers boat to Andy Murray for Mallorca stay

Rafael Nadal has revealed that he had offered to provide Andy Murray with his boat in Mallorca, where the Scot is playing in a second-tier Challenger event as part of his comeback following hip surgery.
2019-08-28 05:06:32 Read More

United's Sanchez set to complete Inter Milan loan move

Manchester United's Chile forward Alexis Sanchez is set to join Inter Milan on loan, Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport reported on Tuesday.
2019-08-28 04:28:00 Read More

Simona Halep thrilled to end US Open first-round win drought

Reigning Wimbledon champion Simona Halep, a first-round US Open loser the past two years, felt a load had been lifted Tuesday after advancing to the second round.
2019-08-28 04:14:58 Read More

US Open: Rafael Nadal sweeps into second round

Rafael Nadal launched his tilt at a fourth US Open title with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 rout of Australian world number 60 John Millman on Tuesday.
2019-08-28 04:01:20 Read More

BCCI Elections: CoA clarifies on the 9+9 eligibility criteria

In what could be a major reprieve for many members of the BCCI, the Committee of Administrators (CoA) clarified on the BCCI website on Tuesday on the nine+nine eligibility criteria and cooling off period for contesting elections in the BCCI, which are supposed to be held on October 22.
2019-08-28 03:54:39 Read More

My main target is to qualify for Olympics: Praneeth

Sai Praneeth ended India's 36-year wait for a second World Championships medal in men's singles, after Prakash Padukone had won bronze in 1983. Praneeth lost to Kento Momota in the semifinal of the tournament to settle for a bronze medal.
2019-08-28 03:50:42 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Naveen upbeat over Dabang's home-phase engagements

Naveen Kumar is featuring in only his second season with the Dabang Delhi KC, but the raider from Haryana has been able to carve out his niche in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) within a short span.
2019-08-28 03:40:47 Read More

Paul replaces Cummins in West Indies squad for second Test

All-rounder Keemo Paul has replaced fast bowler Miguel Cummins in the West Indies' 13-member squad for the second Test against India, starting on Friday in Jamaica.
2019-08-28 03:37:10 Read More

Gopichand overwhelmed by Sindhu, Praneeth heroics

Praneeth's bronze ended India's 36-year wait for another World Championships medal in men's singles, while Sindhu went on to create history by becoming the first from the country to wear gold when she demolished Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in the final of women's singles.
2019-08-28 03:16:40 Read More

US Open: Fourth seed Dominic Thiem crashes out in first round

Two-time French Open runner-up Dominic Thiem crashed out of the US Open on Tuesday, dropping his first-round match to Italian giant-killer Thomas Fabbiano 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.
2019-08-28 03:12:59 Read More

US Open: Alison Riske battles back to oust Garbine Muguruza

American Alison Riske recovered to beat twice Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 at the US Open on Tuesday and set up a second-round clash with another major winner Jelena Ostapenko.
2019-08-28 03:03:47 Read More

Barcelona 'closer' to Neymar deal, says club official

A Barcelona official involved in the negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain for Neymar says the Catalan club is "closer" to reaching a deal for the player's return.
2019-08-28 02:54:02 Read More

Complete overhaul of NDTL soon: Kiren Rijiju

A "complete overhauling" of the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) is on the cards, sports minister Kiren Rijiju has assured while admitting that "internal issues" affected its smooth functioning.
2019-08-28 02:53:47 Read More

It felt like I was on top of the world: PV Sindhu

"I am feeling on top of the world," PV Sindhu told TOI in an exclusive interview. The 24-year-old became India's first badminton world champion when she defeated Japan's Nozomi Okuhara at the BWF World Championships in Switzerland. While Sindhu admits that the feeling is "yet to sink in", she is overwhelmed by the adulation she has been receiving for her feat.
2019-08-28 02:52:52 Read More

US Open: 'Nervous' Osaka grinds as Rublev topples Tsitsipas

Reigning US Open champion Naomi Osaka confronted severe nerves as she survived a rocky start to her title defense Tuesday but an ailing Stefanos Tsitsipas slumped to a four-set defeat by Andrey Rublev in the opening round.
2019-08-28 02:45:17 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (August 28) that comprise the action from ISSF World Cup and US Open.
2019-08-27 18:45:00 Read More

Couldn't have dreamt of better Slam debut: Nagal

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal, who gave Roger Federer a bit of a scare in the US Open first round, said that the match against the legend felt amazing and he could not have asked for a better Slam debut. The 22-year-old lost 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to Federer but asserted that he learnt a lot from him along with enjoying every moment of the clash.
2019-08-27 16:14:18 Read More

NRAI may keep para-shooting under its wings till 2020 Paralympics

Officials from the NRAI and PCI met the CEO of TOPS, Rajesh Rajagopalan, to resolve the issue of para-shooting, after the NRAI governing council removed it from its curriculum last month. While nothing decisive has come out of the meeting, it is likely that the NRAI will continue to conduct para-shooting activities until the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
2019-08-27 15:49:55 Read More

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Hyderabad FC replace struggling FC Pune City as new ISL franchise

The sixth Indian Super League (ISL) will have a new team with Hyderabad FC, a city with a storied past in football, replacing FC Pune City, a club that has been plagued by financial problems in recent years.
2019-08-27 14:38:04 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar pays tribute to Sir Don Bradman

Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday paid tribute to the legendary Sir Don Bradman on the occassion of the latter's 111th birth anniversary. Tendulkar had famously met Bradman alongwith Australian spin great Shane Warne during India's tour of the country in 1998/99.
2019-08-27 13:36:07 Read More

Sun Yang says 'facts distorted' in murky doping test

China's triple Olympic swimming champion Sun Yang on Tuesday described as "intolerable" the speculation surrounding him ahead of a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing into a murky missed drugs test.
2019-08-27 13:19:22 Read More

Chennaiyin FC sign Maltese forward Andre Schembri

Two-time Indian Super League champion Chennaiyin FC on Tuesday announced the signing of 33-year old Maltese forward Andre Schembri on a free transfer ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.
2019-08-27 13:07:34 Read More

ISSF World Cup: Indian shooters renew Olympic quota quest in Rio

India's rifle and pistol shooters will renew their quest for 2020 Olympic quotas in the year's fourth World Cup beginning here from Wednesday. A total of 16 quota places for Tokyo will be up for grabs in eight individual events.
2019-08-27 13:00:58 Read More

RCB has got right man in Simon Katich for the job, says Mike Hesson

Royal Challengers Bangalore's newly-appointed Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson on Tuesday said Australian Simon Katich was the "right man" for the job of head coach.
2019-08-27 12:48:49 Read More

Wish Ravi Shastri and team the best of luck: Mike Hesson

New Zealander Mike Hesson may not have landed the lucrative India job, but the 44-year-olds connect with the country will continue as he takes over as the Director Cricket Operations of Royal Challengers Bangalore.
2019-08-27 12:34:46 Read More

Rijiju gives Rs 1.82 crore to para-badminton world medallists

Amending the policy for para-athletes to make them eligible for more cash awards, sports minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday handed over Rs 1.82 crore to the medallists of the Para-Badminton World Championship.
2019-08-27 12:15:25 Read More

Para medal winners will now not have to wait to get cash awards

Amending the policy for para-athletes to make them eligible for more cash awards, sports minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday handed over Rs 1.82 crore to the medallists of the Para-Badminton World Championships.
2019-08-27 12:15:25 Read More

Saha should play second Windies Test instead of Pant: Kirmani

Former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani feels that Wriddhiman Saha should be given a chance in place of Rishabh Pant in the second Test against West Indies, scheduled to start from August 30. Kirmani said that Saha was injured and he deserves equal opportunity. Commenting on Pant, the 69-year-old said that he is God gifted but needs to learn a lot.
2019-08-27 11:36:39 Read More

Endless blues: Virat Kohli & Co. cruise Atlantic with Anushka

After registering a record-breaking win in the first Test against West Indies, Team India members took some time off and went on a cruise on the high sea around the Caribbean Islands.
2019-08-27 11:24:25 Read More

Kohli maintains lead, Bumrah enters top 10 in latest ICC Test rankings

India captain Virat Kohli maintained his slender six-point lead over Steve Smith while speedster Jasprit Bumrah made his maiden entry into the top-10 of the latest ICC Test rankings released on Tuesday.
2019-08-27 10:42:32 Read More

Feroz Shah Kotla to be renamed as Arun Jaitley Stadium

The Delhi and District Cricket Association on Tuesday decided to rechristen Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium as Arun Jaitley Stadium in the memory of its former president who passed away on Saturday. The renaming will take place on September 12 at a function where a stand at the Kotla will also be named after India captain Virat Kohli.
2019-08-27 10:04:54 Read More

Arjuna Award will motivate me to do better: Chinglensana

Indian men's hockey team midfielder Chinglensana Singh Kangujam said on Tuesday that being nominated for the Arjuna Award will spur him to do better in upcoming tournaments.
2019-08-27 09:48:17 Read More

Prime Minister Modi meets new World Champion Sindhu, calls her 'India's pride'

Newly-crowned badminton world champion P V Sindhu met PM Modi, who called her India's pride. "India's pride, a champion who has brought home a Gold and lots of glory!" PM tweeted. Sindhu defeated Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in the world championship in Switzerland to become the first Indian to claim a gold at the showpiece.
2019-08-27 08:42:42 Read More

Too early to call for CWG boycott: Sports Minister

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju has played down the calls to boycott the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games over shooting's exclusion, saying it is too early to take a decision of such magnitude. Shooting has been axed from the 2022 edition by Birmingham Organising Committee, citing logistical issues. Rijiju, however, said the 2024 and 2028 editions are his long-term goals.
2019-08-27 08:19:13 Read More

Sumit Nagal scares Roger Federer before losing at US Open

Grand Slam debutant Nagal took the first set (6-4) from the Swiss ace Federer, before the legend returned to his best and won the next three 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to enter the second round in New York.
2019-08-27 08:09:42 Read More

Meet Sumit Nagal, the man who gave Federer a scare

The 22-year-old tennis player made Indian fans jump with joy on Tuesday, when Nagal won the first set against Federer, 6-4, but fizzled away thereafter as the legend won in four sets. Nagal, ranked 190th in the world currently, is only the fifth man from India to play in the main draw of men's singles in a Grand Slam. He is originally from Jhajjar in Haryana.
2019-08-27 07:52:39 Read More

World champion PV Sindhu meets Sports Minister

PV Sindhu returned home to a hero's welcome after she had become the first Indian to win gold at the BWF World Championships, where she demolished Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in the final of the women's singles event in Basel, Switzerland, on Sunday.
2019-08-27 07:50:10 Read More

I try not to get affected by criticism: Ajinkya Rahane

India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane, who withstood intense pressure to score match-winning knocks in the first Test against the West Indies, said he made a conscious effort to ignore criticism directed at him for not reaching three figures in the last two years.
2019-08-27 07:33:48 Read More

Story behind cycling gold: A 'Chak de'-style speech

Right at the moment India stepped into the Independence Day at home earlier this month, India's cyclists delivered the country's first ever international gold away in Switzerland. And it all happened after coach RK Sharma got his boys around him ahead of the Men's Sprint Team event for a pep talk, which turned into a 'Chake De' story from the Junior Track World Championships.
2019-08-27 07:15:16 Read More

US Open: Roger Federer predicts a solid career for Sumit Nagal

Sumit Nagal is going to have a "very solid career", said Swiss icon Roger Federer after the Indian managed to take a set off him in a US Open first-round clash, relying on a game that is "really consistent".
2019-08-27 07:08:10 Read More

US Open: Twitterati hail Sumit Nagal's fighting spirit against Roger Federer

He may have won only one set in his Grand Slam debut against Roger Federer, but Sumit Nagal won over many fans on Twitter as the Indian was hailed on social media for putting up a big fight against one of the biggest legends of the game.
2019-08-27 06:54:54 Read More

Watch: World champ Sindhu returns home to fanfare

After becoming the first Indian to win the BWF World Championships on Sunday, badminton ace PV Sindhu returned home on Monday night and will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday.
2019-08-27 05:42:00 Read More

With coach Kim's help, aggression is now the name of Sindhu's game

Two-time silver-medallist PV Sindhu ended an agonising wait for an elusive gold with a maiden World Championship title on Sunday. Sindhu became the first Indian to achieve the feat by thrashing familiar rival Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in one of the most lop-sided finals ever.
2019-08-27 04:07:30 Read More

Prajnesh exits US Open after losing to Medvedev

The gulf between Prajnesh and top-10 players was wide and apparent as he lost 4-6, 1-6, 2–6 to the Russian, who had recently vanquished multiple Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic.
2019-08-27 03:07:37 Read More

How Jasprit Bumrah dismantled Windies batting with late away movement

Jasprit Bumrah says he is always evolving to polish his craft, the latest addition to which is the outswinger that he wasn't confident of until last year. "I used to bowl the in-swinger earlier, but the more Test matches I played, the more confident I got for bowling the outswinger, especially since England. A lot of hard work goes into my delivery. I am always trying to evolve," Bumrah said
2019-08-27 02:48:01 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (August 27) that comprise the action from US Open.
2019-08-26 18:45:00 Read More

Third seed Pliskova battles into US Open second round

Czech third seed Karolina Pliskova overcame compatriot and qualifier Tereza Martincova in two tie-breaks in her opening match at the US Open on Monday.
2019-08-26 17:34:17 Read More

Vikash, Vinay shine as Haryana Steelers defeat Bengal Warriors 36-33

Haryana Steelers beat Bengal Warriors 36-33 in the seventh season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) in New Delhi on Monday. Vikash Kandola was the Steelers' star player with 11 points in the match. He recorded his tenth Super 10 in his PKL career.
2019-08-26 17:28:22 Read More

Working towards getting NDTL suspension revoked: Kiren Rijiju

India is working towards getting the suspension on National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) revoked in two months, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Monday, expressing confidence after initiating a slew of corrective measures.
2019-08-26 16:32:49 Read More

Japan's Kei Nishikori storms into US Open second round

Kei Nishikori of Japan raced into the second round in just 47 minutes on Monday after Argentine qualifier Marco Trungelliti quit with injury. Seventh seed Nishikori led 6-1, 4-1 when world number 205 Trungelliti was forced to retire due to a back problem.
2019-08-26 16:28:19 Read More

BCCI under NADA ensures the rule of law in sport: Kiren Rijiju

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said bringing the BCCI under the ambit of National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) is a big achievement that ensures the rule of law in sport. "It was a natural course of action and it's good that it happened, otherwise it would sound little vague that only one game is outside the ambit of the sports rules," he said.
2019-08-26 16:18:07 Read More

India should be prepared for life beyond Dhoni: Ganguly

Former captain Sourav Ganguly said that MS Dhoni won't be playing forever and won't be around for too long, so India should be prepared for life beyond the veteran wicket-keeper batsman. Dhoni, 38, was under scrutiny throughout the World Cup and also drew flak for his inability to finish games, something he was renowned for in his prime.
2019-08-26 15:57:20 Read More

PCB appoints Ijaz Ahmed as Pakistan U-19 team head coach

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced the appointment of former batsman Ijaz Ahmed as the head coach of the U-19 cricket team for three years.
2019-08-26 14:20:18 Read More

PCB appoints Ijaz Ahmed as Pakistan U-19 team head coach

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced the appointment of former batsman Ijaz Ahmed as the head coach of the U-19 cricket team for three years.
2019-08-26 14:20:18 Read More

Novak Djokovic to play for Serbia in revamped Davis Cup

World number one Novak Djokovic will compete with Serbia in the revamped Davis Cup this November in Madrid, the country's tennis federation confirmed on Monday, ending doubts about the star player's appearance.
2019-08-26 13:30:43 Read More

Ansu Fati - Barcelona's latest talented youngster

Ansu Fati made history for Barcelona during their 5-2 victory over Real Betis as he became the second-youngest player to represent the Catalan giants in La Liga aged 16 years and 298 days.
2019-08-26 12:50:06 Read More

PSG lose Mbappe for a month with hamstring injury, Cavani out for three weeks

Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe will be out for four weeks and Edinson Cavani for three weeks after both came off injured in a Ligue 1 match against Toulouse on Sunday, the French champions have confirmed.
2019-08-26 12:41:17 Read More

2nd Test: New Zealand thump Sri Lanka to level series 1-1

New Zealand skittled Sri Lanka out for just 122 runs in the second innings on Monday, taking a series-levelling victory by an innings and 65 runs on the final day of a rain-hit second Test in Colombo.
2019-08-26 11:57:15 Read More

Duleep Trophy: India Red's Nair hits 166 before match ends in draw

Karun Nair hit an unbeaten 166 for India Red before their Duleep Trophy match against India Blue ended in a draw here on Monday. Red gained three points for taking the first-innings lead and took a big step towards securing a spot in the final while 'Blue' got one point to finish their engagements with two points.
2019-08-26 11:45:53 Read More

Bayern's goal this season is to reach Champions League final: Mueller

Bayern's Thomas Mueller conceded post their win against Schalke that their last-16 exit in the Champions League last season was a disappointment. But the 29-year-old believes that they have a better squad this season and aims to make amends by reaching final.
2019-08-26 11:44:05 Read More

Need to improve in certain areas but team on right track: Rani Rampal

India's invincible run in the Olympic Test event has boosted the confidence of the women's hockey team but there are still areas where it needs to put in the hard yards ahead of the FIH Olympic Qualifiers, said skipper Rani Rampal.
2019-08-26 11:37:22 Read More

Pant needs to work to better his game, feels Virender Sehwag

Rishabh Pant's poor shot selection has caused his downfall more often than not and Virender Sehwag on Monday hoped the keeper-batsman "works to better his game" and justify the team management's faith.
2019-08-26 11:19:16 Read More

Feel sorry for Rohit Sharma but Ajinkya Rahane lived to team's faith: Amre

Pravin Amre feels sorry for Rohit Sharma but at the same time, he is happy that his protege Ajinkya Rahane managed to live up to the faith of the team management in the first Test against West Indies in Antigua.
2019-08-26 11:08:08 Read More

Former captain Misbah-ul-Haq applies for Pakistan head coach role

Misbah-ul-Haq was playing professional cricket barely five months ago but the former captain on Monday put his name in the hat to become Pakistan's head coach. Misbah, Pakistan's most successful and longest serving test captain, retired from international cricket in 2017 after a distinguished career.
2019-08-26 11:03:27 Read More

Zurich to host Diamond League finals in 2020, 2021

Zurich will host the final of the Diamond League in 2020 and 2021, organisers announced. The Diamond League was established in 2010 with two finals, traditionally held in Zurich and Brussels, but for the next two years Zurich will host the single final.
2019-08-26 10:55:16 Read More

Jasprit Bumrah first Asian to pick fifers in South Africa, England, Australia & West Indies

As West Indies batsmen fell on their knees in an effort to stave off Jasprit Bumrah, the star India pacer galloped to the record books by becoming the first Asian bowler to grab a five-wicket haul in South Africa, England, Australia and West Indies, all in his first tour to all these countries.
2019-08-26 10:16:17 Read More

Dravid asked to depose before ethics officer on September 26

BCCI ethics officer DK Jain has asked cricketing great and NCA head Rahul Dravid to depose in Mumbai on September 26 over the conflict of interest allegations levelled against him.
2019-08-26 09:40:17 Read More

Enjoy the moment, Gopichand told Sai Praneeth

Praneeth became only the second men's badminton player from India to win a medal at the World Championships. He lost to world No. 1 Kento Momota in the semifinal to settle for bronze -- thus matching the 1983 feat of Prakash Padukone.
2019-08-26 09:33:42 Read More

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Beaten Australia hope for return of saviour Smith

As England basked in an Ashes salvation led by all-rounder Ben Stokes at Headingley, Australia were left to hope for the return of their own saviour in Steve Smith for the fourth Test at Old Trafford.
2019-08-26 08:34:55 Read More

Unbelievable: Stokes hails breathtaking Ashes win

Ben Stokes said his remarkable century was "unbelievable" as England secured an astounding one-wicket win over Australia in the third Test at Headingley to square the Ashes series at 1-1.
2019-08-26 08:10:45 Read More

I am more confident bowling outswingers now, says Jasprit Bumrah

India's pace bowling mainstay Jasprit Bumrah says he is always evolving to polish his craft, the latest addition to which is the outswinger that he wasn't particularly confident of until last year.
2019-08-26 07:04:39 Read More

This is my answer to those who questioned me: PV Sindhu

"This is my answer to the people who have asked me questions over and over. I just wanted to answer with my racket and with this win - that's all," PV Sindhu was quoted as saying by the Badminton World Federation's (BWF) official website. Sindhu, two-time silver-medallist ended an agonising wait for an elusive gold with a maiden World Championship title on Sunday.
2019-08-26 06:42:33 Read More

Feels really special: Ajinkya Rahane on finally scoring ton

After Ajinkya Rahane completed his tenth Test hundred, Jasprit Bumrah led a devastating fast bowling assault in routing the West Indies for 100 to earn India a crushing 318-run victory in the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Sunday.
2019-08-26 05:54:30 Read More

Bumrah & Co make India world beaters, says Sehwag

Former India opener Virender Sehwag said that it is the consistent show of the bowlers in recent times that has made the Indian outfit world beaters and the No. 1 ranked Test team."It is not that we didn't have quality bowlers before... it's great to see Bhumrah, Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Umesh (Yadav)...and (it) ensures we are a formidable line-up," he said.
2019-08-26 05:41:23 Read More

We do keep best interests of team in mind: Virat Kohli

India thrashed West Indies by 318 runs in the first Test but at the onset, there was a debate on the omission of Ravichandran Ashwin. "We have a group discussion and then we decide what's best for the team. There will always be opinions about the XI, but people will know that it's in the interest of the team," Virat Kohli said.
2019-08-26 04:52:10 Read More

Kings XI Punjab likely to part ways with Ashwin

It seems there is no end to Ravichandran Ashwin's misery. After being dropped from the playing XI of the ongoing first Test match against the West Indies in Antigua, the off-spinner is set to be offloaded by his Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kings XI Punjab (KXIP).
2019-08-26 04:51:51 Read More

What Ben Stokes ate: Fried chicken and chocolate

Ben Stokes may well have given the team dietician nightmares after doing the same to Australia's bowlers by revealing takeaway chicken and chocolate bars had fuelled his remarkable unbeaten century that saw England to a staggering one-wicket win in the third Ashes Test at Headingley on Sunday.
2019-08-26 04:19:09 Read More

PV Sindhu: Boldly going where no Indian shuttler has been before

On Sunday, in her third consecutive Worlds final, she was up against Japan's Nozumi Okuhara - the same player who had beaten her in 2017. Sindhu's finals win, her 21st at the Worlds since her debut in 2013, is the most by any woman in singles matches at the tournament in the same duration. Moreover, no woman has won more singles medals at the Worlds than Sindhu.
2019-08-26 04:06:20 Read More

Sindhu should focus on Olympic gold now: Prakash Padukone

What a great day for Indian badminton. PV Sindhu's triumph over Japan's Nozomi Okuhara at the World Championship final shows she in superb form. She was far more convincing than what the scoreline suggests. This victory will give Sindhu a lot of confidence.
2019-08-26 03:33:20 Read More

Griezmann brace leads Barca's rout of Real Betis

Antoine Griezmann proved Barcelona can win without Lionel Messi and do without Neymar too after he scored twice in a 5-2 demolition of Real Betis on Sunday.
2019-08-26 03:16:20 Read More

India register biggest overseas Test win by runs, Kohli equals Dhoni

Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets for seven runs as India bowled out West Indies for 100 to clinch a record 318-run triumph and help Virat Kohli to his 27th Test win as India captain, thereby equalling the record set by Dhoni.
2019-08-26 03:01:55 Read More

Kohli becomes most successful India captain in overseas Tests

Virat Kohli has gone past Sourav Ganguly to become the most successful India captain in overseas Tests. India's victory in the first Test against the West Indies in Antigua helped Kohli surpass Ganguly (11) for most away wins as India captain.
2019-08-25 21:12:34 Read More

1st Test: Bumrah, Rahane star as India decimate Windies by 318 runs

India inflicted a humiliating 318-run defeat on the West Indies in the first Test as Jasprit Bumrah dismantled the hosts with a five-wicket haul after Ajinkya Rahane found his first century in two years. Windies were chasing a stiff 419-run target but Indian pacers bowled the hosts out for just 100 on the fourth day.
2019-08-25 20:45:15 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (August 26) that comprise the action from Pro Kabaddi League and US Open.
2019-08-25 20:34:18 Read More

Archer Komalika becomes recurve cadet world champion

Komalika Bari defeated higher-ranked Sonoda Waka of Japan in a one-sided final to become recurve cadet world champion and earn India's second gold on the final day of the World Archery Youth Championships on Sunday.
2019-08-25 18:45:42 Read More

PV Sindhu travelled 60km everyday to train with a strength trainer

The World Championship title did not come the easy way for PV Sindhu. It took a lot of grit and pain for the 24-year-old, who worked really hard and put her body to great stress to get into the best possible shape for the big event.
2019-08-25 17:44:17 Read More

Title a gift for my mom on her birthday, says PV Sindhu

"I am really very happy. I have no words to express my feelings. After two silvers, I finally became a world champion. I have waited for this victory for a long time. I thank Gopi sir, Miss Kim and all the support staff who helped me achieve this," Sindhu said in Basel.
2019-08-25 17:23:06 Read More

India finish with 12 medals in Para Badminton World Championships

India's Pramod Bhagat made a strong comeback to defeat England's Daniel Bethell and clinch his third title in the men's singles SL3 category at the BWF Para Badminton World Championships on Sunday.
2019-08-25 17:21:34 Read More

PKL: Bengaluru Bulls beat Jaipur Pink Panthers

Rohit Kumar's impressive show helped defending champions Bengaluru Bulls beat league toppers Jaipur Pink Panthers 41-30 in a Pro Kabbadi League match at the Thyagaraj Complex on Sunday.
2019-08-25 17:06:39 Read More

Gopichand's determination, hard work rubs off on his wards

As a young shuttler, Pullela Gopichand used to always struggle for basic amenities. He used to get only one shuttle per day from the money saved by his mother. His mother Subbaravamma used to walk rather than travel by bus to save Rs 2 so that she could buy a shuttle for her son.
2019-08-25 16:56:03 Read More

Will work hard to double medal tally at Tokyo Paralympics: Deepa Malik

With exactly a year for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics to commence, the 2016 Paralympics silver medallist Deepa Malik is bubbling with confidence that the Indian contingent will work hard to double the medal tally at the global event.
2019-08-25 16:33:47 Read More

Serena-Sharapova showdown seizes sportlight at US Open

Serena Williams faces Maria Sharapova in a blockbuster first-round match Monday at the US Open, the feature showdown on the first day of the year's final Grand Slam tennis event.
2019-08-25 15:49:31 Read More

Superb Stokes century levels Ashes series in dramatic fashion

Ben Stokes hit a stunning unbeaten century as England defeated Australia by one wicket to win an epic third Ashes Test at Headingley. England, bowled out for just 67 in their first innings, needed 73 more runs to reach a victory target of 359 when last man, the bespectacled Jack Leach came into bat.
2019-08-25 15:42:14 Read More

EPL: Silva sparkles as Aguero double fires Manchester City

Sergio Aguero bagged a brace and David Silva marked his 400th appearance for Manchester City by playing a role in all three goals as the champions won 3-1 at Bournemouth on Sunday.
2019-08-25 15:36:11 Read More

Alex Rins pips Marc Marquez on line for British MotoGP victory

Alex Rins won the British MotoGP in dramatic fashion catching world champion Marc Marquez to the finish line by 0.013 seconds of a dramatic race at Silverstone on Sunday.
2019-08-25 15:27:03 Read More

Yamaguchi's early exit was a boon for Sindhu: Pullela Gopichand

"It has been a fantastic victory and a very important one for Sindhu. I knew she had a chance of winning the title this time by looking at the manner in which she has been training in the last few months and also the way she was playing in the last few tournaments, " Gopichand said.
2019-08-25 15:16:44 Read More

No words to express the feeling, have waited for so long: PV Sindhu

Two-time silver medallist PV Sindhu was left speechless after her agonising wait for the elusive gold finally ended with a maiden World Championship title on Sunday.
2019-08-25 14:56:41 Read More

Congratulate PV Sindhu on her historic victory

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2019-08-25 14:37:58 Read More

Twitterati hail PV Sindhu after maiden World Championships gold

PV Sindhu on Sunday became the first Indian to win badminton World Championships gold by beating Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in a lop-sided final on Sunday. The Indian won 21-7, 21-7 in the summit clash that lasted just 38 minutes.
2019-08-25 13:30:13 Read More

PV Sindhu becomes first Indian to win World Championships gold

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu on Sunday created history as she won maiden gold medal at the BWF World Championship in Basel, Switzerland. Sindhu defeated Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in straight games 21-7, 21-7 to lift the women's singles title.
2019-08-25 12:53:18 Read More

Jason Holder 'extremely disappointed' with top-order failure

Not standing up to a challenge has become a "common thing" for West Indies' top-order batsmen, lamented an "extremely disappointed" captain Jason Holder.
2019-08-25 07:31:17 Read More

Good pitches key to Test cricket's revival: Sachin Tendulkar

"The heart of Test cricket is the kind of surface that you play on. If you provide good pitches, cricket cannot be boring, cricket cannot be damp, and be those exciting moments, exciting bowling spells, great batting and that is what people want to see," said Sachin Tendulkar and cited the surface used for the Ashes Test at Lord's last week as an example.
2019-08-25 06:52:57 Read More

Dhoni in Jaipur, sporting new look

Even when he is not on field, former India skipper MS Dhoni manages to be in news be it with his commercial commitments or for his looks.
2019-08-25 06:39:20 Read More

Djokovic unfazed by foot blisters ahead of US Open

Novak Djokovic interrupted his US Open practice twice on Saturday to have a trainer look at his right foot but the defending champion said the discomfort was due to blisters and is not a concern.
2019-08-25 05:24:49 Read More

1st Test: Disappointed, says KL Rahul after scoring 38

"Obviously, I am very disappointed but there are a lot of things I am doing right, so I just have to keep my head down and show some more patience," said opener KL Rahul after he was sent back to the pavilion having scored 38 runs against West Indies on day three of the ongoing first Test. Rahul played 85 balls during his stay and was dismissed by Roston Chase.
2019-08-25 05:00:10 Read More

Palms were greased to ensure 'clean' dope tests?

As more and more Indian athletes are declared dope negative in India, only to be discovered 'positive' in foreign WADA based accredited labs, whispers of institutionalized drug use - with the covert support of officials hand-in-glove with tainted athletes - are getting louder.
2019-08-25 03:55:16 Read More

Hurkacz wins first ATP title at Winston-Salem Open

Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz out-dueled top seed Benoit Paire to earn his first ATP title with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win in the Winston-Salem Open final on Saturday.
2019-08-25 03:51:17 Read More

Lightning strike at Tour C'ship, six fans hurt

Six spectators were injured when lightning struck a tree during the third round at the Tour Championship in Atlanta on Saturday, the PGA Tour said in a statement.
2019-08-25 03:36:35 Read More

WADA had served NDTL notice in April itself

The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) could have avoided suspension only if it had heeded to World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) suggestions to reform its testing procedures and hire quality staff, including technically sound scientific advisors, to run the WADA-accredited facility.
2019-08-25 03:35:19 Read More

For Nagal, a dream to play 'God' at Arthur Ashe arena

Sumit Nagal couldn't have asked for a more high-profile opponent in his maiden Grand Slam appearance.
2019-08-25 03:12:51 Read More

1st Test: Rahane, Kohli take India to commanding position

Ajinkya Rahane hit back-to-back half centuries while skipper Virat Kohli scored a well-made fifty as India took control of the first Test against the West Indies. Rahane remained unbeaten on 53 while Kohli was batting on 51 as India reached 185/3 at stumps on Day 3. The visitors now enjoy an overall lead of 260 runs.
2019-08-24 21:02:29 Read More

Salah stars as Liverpool surge past Arsenal

Liverpool soared clear at the top of the Premier League by sweeping aside Arsenal 3-1 at Anfield thanks to a Mohamed Salah double on Saturday.
2019-08-24 18:56:16 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (August 25) that comprise the action from World Badminton Championships in which PV Sindhu will be against Nozomi Okuhara in women's singles final.
2019-08-24 18:45:00 Read More

Joe Root revives England's Ashes hopes in third Test

England captain Joe Root restored a measure of batting pride for his side with an unbeaten 75 in the third Test at Headingley as Australia were denied an Ashes-clinching win inside three days on Saturday.
2019-08-24 18:35:53 Read More

Williams ban for US Open umpire after Serena-Osaka furore

Carlos Ramos will not officiate any US Open matches involving Serena or Venus Williams in the wake of last year's "bittersweet" women's final controversy involving Serena and Naomi Osaka.
2019-08-24 18:03:24 Read More

India bag gold in World Archery Youth Championships

India clinched a gold medal in the compound junior mixed team event of the World Archery Youth Championships on Saturday.
2019-08-24 17:11:28 Read More

Pro Kabaddi League: Dabang Delhi beat Bengaluru Bulls 33-31

Hosts Dabang Delhi on Saturday notched up a thrilling 33-31 win over defending champions Bengaluru Bulls in the first match of the Delhi leg of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex.
2019-08-24 16:54:37 Read More

Van Aanholt gives Palace shock 2-1 win at Manchester United

A stoppage-time goal by defender Patrick van Aanholt gave Crystal Palace a memorable 2-1 win at Manchester United after a toothless display by the home side in the Premier League on Saturday.
2019-08-24 16:26:29 Read More

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Ashes 2019: Marnus Labuschagne joins elite Test batting club

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne joined an exclusive club while making 80 against England in the second innings of the third Ashes Test at Headingley on Saturday.
2019-08-24 15:15:51 Read More

PSG coach coy over Neymar

Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel said Neymar is "ready" for Sunday's Ligue 1 game but whether he plays depends on developments in the Brazilian's bid to leave the club.
2019-08-24 15:01:41 Read More

One of the best tournaments of my career: Sai Praneeth

His dream run ending with a World Championship bronze, India's ace men's singles shuttler B Sai Praneeth on Saturday described the feat as one of the best of his international career.
2019-08-24 14:48:30 Read More

Lahiri lies sixth at halfway stage in Korn Ferry Tour finals

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri inched closer to securing his PGA tour card after carding a superb six-under 65 in the second round of the Albertsons Boise Open, which is second of the three-event Korn Ferry Tour finals.
2019-08-24 14:44:34 Read More

Joseph-inspired Gokulam stun Bagan to lift Durand Cup

Trinidadian forward Marcus Joseph led by example with a brace to inspire Gokulam Kerala FC to Durand Cup title in their debut campaign with a 2-1 win over 16-time champions Mohun Bagan at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.
2019-08-24 14:28:55 Read More

Duleep Trophy: Karun Nair misses ton by one run before India Red fight back

Out-of-favour India batsman Karun Nair missed out on a century by one run but Himachal Pradesh's Ankit Kalsi made 106 before India Red were all out for 285 in their Duleep Trophy match against India Blue on Saturday.
2019-08-24 14:22:09 Read More

Abraham double fires Chelsea to first win of Lampard's reign

Tammy Abraham fired Chelsea to their first win of the Frank Lampard era as the young striker's double clinched a 3-2 victory against Norwich on Saturday.
2019-08-24 14:04:29 Read More

World Championships: I'm not satisfied yet, says PV Sindhu

"It is important to keep yourself focused. It is not over yet for me. Yeah, I am happy but not satisfied yet. There is one more match to go and I would want to get the gold," PV Sindhu said after entering the World Championship final for the third time in her career.
2019-08-24 13:35:41 Read More

2nd Test: Latham ton puts New Zealand on course to take lead

Tom Latham led New Zealand's solid response with an unbeaten 111 against Sri Lanka's first-innings total of 244 on the third day of the second and final Test in Colombo on Saturday.
2019-08-24 13:00:20 Read More

Sindhu in 3rd straight World C'ships final; Sai secures bronze

PV Sindhu defeated World No. 3 Chen Yu Fei of China 21-7, 21-14 to storm into the women's singles final. Sai Praneeth had to be satisfied with bronze as he lost the semifinal against Kento Momota 13-21, 8-21.
2019-08-24 10:11:57 Read More

Dream to play the 'God': Nagal on playing Federer at US Open

Sumit Nagal will make his Grand Slam debut against one of the greatest players of all times - the legendary Roger Federer. "It will be a great opportunity to play Roger at Arthur Ashe stadium. It's probably the best thing that could have happened. I was hoping I get to play Roger someday. He is God of tennis, so yeah I am looking forward to it," Nagal said.
2019-08-24 09:23:06 Read More

Sports fraternity condoles demise of Arun Jaitley

Passing away of former finance minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday was mourned by key sportspersons of the country who took to social media to pay their tributes to the deceased leader.
2019-08-24 08:51:46 Read More

World Badminton C'hips Live Updates: PV Sindhu vs Chen Yufei in semis

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2019-08-24 08:35:53 Read More

How to timely analyse samples? BCCI asks NADA

CEO of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Rahul Johri, has written to the Director General & Chief Executive Officer of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), asking for clarity in the ongoing tussle between them and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The international body has suspended the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) for six months.
2019-08-24 08:27:22 Read More

Serena eyes record Slam at US Open, Osaka in way

Serena Williams has the US Open spotlight as she chases tennis history, but a host of Grand Slam winners and high-ranked rivals are also taking aim at the title.
2019-08-24 06:40:15 Read More

Nadal, Federer, Djokovic ones to beat at US Open

The year's final Grand Slam showdown starts Monday on the Flushing Meadows hard-courts with top-ranked Djokovic, 20-time Grand Slam champion Federer and Spanish superstar Nadal having combined to win the past 11 Grand Slam titles.
2019-08-24 06:26:14 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Wasteful Thalaivas lose to U Mumba

Tamil Thalaivas ended their campaign at home on a disappointing note, losing to U Mumba 24-29 in the Pro Kabaddi League match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here on Friday.
2019-08-24 05:41:36 Read More

India bag bronze, in line for two more archery medals

India's junior (U-21) archers earned their first medal at the World Archery Youth Championships when the compound men's team bagged bronze in Madrid on Friday.
2019-08-24 05:31:38 Read More

Bumrah fastest Indian to take 50 Test wickets

Jasprit Bumrah on Friday became the fastest Indian bowler to take 50 Test wickets, as he achieved the feat against West Indies on day two of the first Test. The 25-year-old achieved the feat in his 11th match in the longest format of the game. He went past Ventakesh Prasad and Mohammad Shami in the process. Both Prasad and Shami had reached the milestone in 13 Tests.
2019-08-24 05:04:04 Read More

Sumit Nagal qualifies for US Open, draws Federer

Sumit Nagal's victory over Joao Menezes of Brazil on Friday in New York has earned him a place in the main draw of the US Open, where he will face 20-time Grand Slam winner, Roger Federer, in the first round. At 22 years, Nagal will become the youngest Indian to feature in the US Open. The match is scheduled at 6:30 am IST on Tuesday at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
2019-08-24 04:38:57 Read More

Sanjay Bangar may be named RCB batting coach

Perennial Indian Premier League underachievers, Royal Challengers Bangalore, have gone in for an overhaul of their coaching and support staff.
2019-08-24 04:34:40 Read More

Ministry for swift appeal against WADA decision

Taken aback by the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) decision to suspend the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) the sports ministry got into a huddle trying to figure out the way out.
2019-08-24 04:16:46 Read More

WADA had serious trust issues with NDTL's testing procedures

The suspension of the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) wasn't carried out in haste, but after repeated warnings had been given to the laboratory by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to upgrade and update its testing procedures.
2019-08-24 03:57:23 Read More

Gowtham on fire: 134 runs, 8 wickets in one T20

All-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham (30) broke various records in the ongoing Karnataka Premier League on Friday—first with the bat and then while on the bowling crease. He went on to make 134 runs and take eight wickets in a T20 match against Shimoga Lions which helped his side Bellary Tuskers register a 70-run win. Gowtham's century was the fastest ever in KPL.
2019-08-24 03:50:01 Read More

India's anti-doping lab banned by WADA

In a blow to India's fight against doping, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Friday suspended the accreditation of the country's National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) for six months, starting August 20, with the 2020 Tokyo Olympics less than a year away.
2019-08-24 03:37:54 Read More

I repaid Virat Kohli's faith in me, says Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja was chosen over spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for the first Test. Many former cricketers have criticised the decision of leaving out Ashwin. "Obviously you feel good when the skipper believes in you, thinks of you as the main player. Luckily, I have been able to repay the faith by performing well," Jadeja said.
2019-08-24 03:23:35 Read More

Pick players consistently, Sourav Ganguly to Virat Kohli

"This is one area where Virat needs to just be a bit more consistent - pick players and give them a bit more opportunities - for them to get that confidence and rhythm. You saw how Shreyas Iyer played in the ODI. You picked him...gave him the freedom to play those matches...that needs to happen with a lot of players...I am sure Virat will do that," Ganguly said.
2019-08-24 03:08:43 Read More

1st Test, Day 2: Ishant Sharma puts India on top

Pacer Ishant Sharma's spirited effort and reckless batting from the West Indies helped India take control of the first Test on day two on Friday. Ishant took a five-wicket haul, his ninth in Tests, to put India in a strong position going into day three. The conditions were good for batting but the West Indies batsmen failed to apply themselves.
2019-08-23 22:12:08 Read More

3rd Test: Australia on brink of retaining Ashes

Josh Hazlewood took five wickets as England were bowled out for just 67 on the second day of the third Test at Headingley on Friday to leave Australia on the verge of retaining the Ashes.
2019-08-23 18:50:18 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (August 24) that comprise the action from World Badminton Championships and first Test between India and the West Indies.
2019-08-23 18:45:00 Read More

Family vacation has Federer ready for US Open charge

Roger Federer needed a couple of days to get over his heartbreaking Wimbledon final loss but a family caravan vacation around the Swiss countryside proved the perfect tonic.
2019-08-23 17:26:03 Read More

Hope India win ICC trophy in next two years: Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly on Friday hoped the reappointment of the familiar Ravi Shastri as head coach will help India prevail in the "big games" and break the jinx of not winning a major ICC tournament in recent years.
2019-08-23 16:52:38 Read More

PKL: Gujarat Fortunegiants edge past Patna Pirates 29-26

Gujarat Fortunegiants snapped a six-match losing streak in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 7, with a narrow 29-26 win over Patna Pirates at the Nehru indoor stadium on Friday.
2019-08-23 16:33:05 Read More

Not happy with win, need to give best in semis: PV Sindhu

Moments after her stunning quarterfinal victory over World No. 2 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in the BWF World Championships on Friday, star shuttler PV Sindhu said that she was not settling for this and would want to put in another good show in the last-four clash.
2019-08-23 15:30:02 Read More

Sukhbeer stars as India bag bronze in World Archery Youth Championships

Indian junior compound men's team won a bronze while Sukhbeer Singh assured himself of a second medal in the World Archery Youth Championships on Friday.
2019-08-23 15:03:59 Read More

Sukhbeer stars as India bag bronze in World Archery Youth Championships

Indian junior compound men's team won a bronze while Sukhbeer Singh assured himself of a second medal in the World Archery Youth Championships on Friday.
2019-08-23 15:03:59 Read More

World Championships: Sindhu, Praneeth storm into semis

Thirty six years after Prakash Padukone clinched bronze in 1983, Sai Praneeth created history by becoming the first men's singles shuttler from India to win a World Championships medal. Praneeth drubbed Jonathan Christie of Indonesia 24-22, 21-14, a little while after PV Sindhu assured herself of a fifth medal at the Worlds.
2019-08-23 12:45:04 Read More

India plans WADA appeal in three weeks for early lab reinstatement

India's dope testing laboratory has already addressed most of the concerns raised by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) about its standards and will apply within three weeks for its early reinstatement, a key government official told Reuters on Friday.
2019-08-23 10:48:06 Read More

2nd Test, Day 2: Trent Boult, Tim Southee rattle Sri Lanka in rain-hit Test

Trent Boult and Tim Southee led New Zealand's charge against Sri Lanka on day two of the rain-hit second Test in Colombo on Friday. The pacemen claimed two wickets each as Sri Lanka reached 144 for six at lunch when rain came down and no further play was possible.
2019-08-23 10:34:04 Read More

I find nets claustrophobic, prefer centre wicket for match simulation: Virat Kohli

"I felt like this many times where the pitches are fast and bouncy, or even in the nets when you are playing, I am sure you wouldn't go to the practice just randomly practising," Virat Kohli said, seeking the opinion of West Indies legend Vivian Richards on his approach to net practice.
2019-08-23 10:06:35 Read More

Rishabh Pant best man to replace MS Dhoni, says Virender Sehwag

“I think Rishabh Pant is the best one (option). He proved himself in Test cricket and now he may prove himself in ODIs and T20Is again. He is the best guy to replace MS Dhoni,” Virender Sehwag told Timesofindia.com in an interview. Dhoni announced his retirement from Tests in 2014 and since then the team has been looking for a long term replacement in the format.
2019-08-23 10:04:55 Read More

Mike Hesson appointed Director Cricket Operations of RCB

Restructuring its setup, IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday appointed former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson as director of cricket operations and Australian Simon Katich as the new head coach.
2019-08-23 09:39:54 Read More

Proud to have led India to success in maiden stint as captain: Harmanpreet

Drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh is a proud man after having led India to success in his maiden stint as captain of the national team in the just-concluded Olympic Test event in Tokyo.
2019-08-23 09:11:21 Read More

England vs Australia Live, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 2

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2019-08-23 09:07:23 Read More

Gaurav Gill wants to drive social initiatives through motorsports

This year's shortlist of Arjuna awards has a sportsperson whose sport had never before figured in the list of National Sports Awards. But after missing the cut for three years, Indian rally driver Gaurav Gill got the nod for the Arjuna award, becoming the first motorsport athlete to win the prestigious award.
2019-08-23 07:19:51 Read More

SA name Klusener as assistant batting coach for T20I series against India

Former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener was on Friday appointed as the assistant batting coach of the national team for the three-match Twenty20 series against India in September.
2019-08-23 06:53:46 Read More

We did a very good job with the ball, says Kemar Roach

West Indies pacer Kemar Roach said his team used the conditions on offer well in North Sound on Day 1 of the first Test against India. Roach ended the day with figures of 3-34 and his wickets included those of India's Test stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara and the well set Hanuma Vihari.
2019-08-23 06:26:33 Read More

Qiang, Siniakova survive early scares to advance to Bronx Open semis

Top seed Wang Qiang and fifth ranked Katerina Siniakova both had to battle back from a set down to beat unseeded opponents and advance to the Bronx Open semi-finals on Thursday.
2019-08-23 05:21:37 Read More

Shkodran Mustafi and Mohamed Elneny should move on, says Arsenal's Unai Emery

Shkodran Mustafi and Mohamed Elneny should seek moves away from Arsenal for the good of their careers as they are unlikely to get much playing time this season, manager Unai Emery has said.
2019-08-23 05:06:55 Read More

World Cup qualifiers have come early but we can handle it: Stimac

It's been close to 100 days since Igor Stimac took charge of the national team and the Croatian World Cup bronze medal winner now has a "better idea" about Indian football.
2019-08-23 05:03:17 Read More

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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain signs new long-term Liverpool deal

Midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has signed a new long-term contract at Liverpool, the Premier League club have said.
2019-08-23 04:58:57 Read More

Hope our performance inspires others: Esow Alben

At 18, Esow Alben is leading a mini revolution in Indian cycling. The pocket-sized dynamo is back from UCI Junior Track World Championships in Frankfurt where he won three medals in a never-seen-before show by India in the event.
2019-08-23 04:39:54 Read More

Xander Schauffele surges to share of Tour Championship lead with Thomas, Koepka

Justin Thomas rolled in a two-foot birdie putt at the 18th to join Xander Schauffele and Brooks Koepka atop the leaderboard of the US PGA Tour Championship on Thursday.
2019-08-23 04:39:07 Read More

I am not a selfish guy so I was thinking about team rather than hundred: Rahane

Coming in at a precarious 25 for 3 on the opening day of the first Test against West Indies, Rahane scored 81, an innings he values more than a ton. "As long as I am at the crease, I am thinking about my team, I am not a selfish guy. So yes, I am not too concerned about the hundred as I thought 81 was really crucial as we are now in a decent position," he said.
2019-08-23 04:37:02 Read More

Simona Halep hopes dream Wimbledon run can end US Open nightmare

Simona Halep is living the dream after her Wimbledon triumph and the Romanian heads into next week's U.S. Open hoping for a new dawn at the season's final Grand Slam after early exits in the last two years.
2019-08-23 04:11:57 Read More

New signings in the spotlight as Bayern Munich look to reboot

New loan signings Ivan Perisic and Philippe Coutinho both hope to make their Bundesliga debuts as champions Bayern Munich attempt to reboot a rocky start to the season at Schalke on Saturday.
2019-08-23 03:58:37 Read More

Ready to play any team in Olympic qualifier: Sjoerd Marijne

India's men's and women's hockey teams returned home on Thursday after securing an impressive double at the 2020 Olympics test event in Tokyo. While the men's side thrashed New Zealand 5-0 in the final of the four-nation tournament, the women's team edged past hosts Japan 2-1 in a thriller.
2019-08-23 03:56:02 Read More

Troubled Barcelona look to Lionel Messi for inspiration

Lionel Messi could be ready to play against Real Betis on Sunday and Barcelona could do with him back. In other circumstances, Messi might have left it another week, having missed the whole of pre-season with a calf injury he sustained in his first training session back.
2019-08-23 03:50:07 Read More

Sanjay Bangar sacked, Vikram Rathour to take over as Team India batting coach

As was being speculated since the last few days, Sanjay Bangar became the scapegoat for India's exit in the semifinals of the World Cup, even as the entire coaching staff survived the axe. Former India opener Vikram Rathour replaced Bangar as new batting coach, while Bharat Arun and R Sridhar were expectedly retained as bowling and fielding coaches respectively.
2019-08-23 03:34:09 Read More

New-look Juventus begin Serie A defence without ailing Maurizio Sarri

Juventus begin their Serie A campaign at Parma on Saturday looking to push their record Scudetto run to nine but with a different style of football under new coach Maurizio Sarri, who will miss the opening fixtures with pneumonia.
2019-08-23 03:32:01 Read More

Arsenal out to close gap on Liverpool, Frank Lampard seeks first win

Early Premier League leaders Liverpool and Arsenal face-off, while Frank Lampard is under pressure to deliver his first win as Chelsea boss at Norwich on Saturday.
2019-08-23 03:06:44 Read More

Ashwin's omission astonishing, says Gavaskar

Ashwin's omission led to a scathing remark from former captain Sunil Gavaskar who is part of the TV commentary team for the series. "A man with that kind of record, especially against West Indies... He doesn't find a place in this playing XI. That is stunning, astonishing," Cricnfo reported Gavaskar as saying during commentary.
2019-08-23 03:04:39 Read More

1st Test: Rahane anchors India revival on opening day

Ajinkya Rahane's 18th half-century anchored India's revival to 203 for six on the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies in Antigua on Thursday. Rahane's was the last wicket to fall in a stop-start final session, playing on to Gabriel to end a near four-hour occupation of the crease in which he stroked ten of 163 deliveries that he faced for four.
2019-08-23 03:00:13 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (August 23) that comprise the action from World Badminton Championships and first Test between India and the West Indies.
2019-08-22 19:39:48 Read More

World Badminton Championships: Sindhu, Praneeth in quarters

Sai Praneeth stormed into the men's singles quarter-finals of the BWF World Championships with a dominant victory against Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia 21-19, 21-13 on Thursday. But HS Prannoy failed to stop the rampaging world No. 1 Kento Momota in the other pre-quarterfinal.
2019-08-22 15:38:59 Read More

India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie postponed to November

The International Tennis Federation decided to postpone India's Asia Oceania Group 1 Davis Cup match against Pakistan to November. The match, which was supposed to take place in Islamabad on September 14-15, had to be postponed because India was not in a position to travel to the neighbouring country due to the escalated diplomatic tension.
2019-08-22 15:10:16 Read More

Arsenal optimism faces major test at Liverpool

The two remaining teams with 100 percent Premier League records this season go head-to-head on Saturday when Liverpool host a new-look Arsenal at Anfield in an encounter that will act as a barometer to measure the London club's progress.
2019-08-22 05:09:06 Read More

We have spin options to test India: Paul Adams

In the city in his capacity as the spin consultant for Cricket South Africa’s 15-member spinners’ camp, which is currently under way at the Just Cricket Academy here, Adams, along with former India and Karnataka spinner Raghuram Bhat, has been putting the tweakers through the grind.
2019-08-22 05:08:26 Read More

Durand Cup: Mohun Bagan end Real Kashmir’s run

When Mohun Bagan conceded the equalizer in the third minute of added-on time against Real Kashmir on Wednesday evening, it seemed the second semifinal of the Durand Cup could also go the way the first semifinal did hours earlier.
2019-08-22 04:52:16 Read More

Live Score: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 2nd Test

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2019-08-22 04:52:00 Read More

Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka top seeds for US Open

World number ones and title holders Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka have been named the top seeds for the US Open that starts on Monday in New York.
2019-08-22 04:29:02 Read More

Concussion substitute rule in domestic cricket soon?

The ICC’s new ‘concussion substitute’ rule, which saw its ‘Test debut’ when Australian batsman Steve Smith was replaced by Marnus Labuschagne on Day Five of the second Ashes Test at the Lord’s, is set to be introduced by the BCCI in domestic cricket as well.
2019-08-22 04:21:37 Read More

Messi made me a better player, says Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo admitted on Wednesday his long-time rivalry with Lionel Messi has made him "a better player" and that he enjoys a "healthy" rivalry with the Argentine great.
2019-08-22 04:11:55 Read More

Kohli wants openers to make WI Test series count

With just two specialist openers - KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal - in the squad for the two-Test series in the West Indies starting on Thursday, India skipper Virat Kohli wants the opening combination to make the most of the four innings that they would get to play. India will begin their World Test Championship with the first Test against West Indies.
2019-08-22 03:55:05 Read More

Pro Kabaddi League: Jaipur Pink Panthers stay on top

Tamil Thalaivas are making difficult for themselves as they failed to take home advantage for the third consecutive time. Ajay Thakur’s boys, despite having a good start, went to down to Pro Kabaddi League toppers Jaipur Pink Panthers 26-28 to suffer their second home loss in three games here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Wednesday.
2019-08-22 03:51:12 Read More

BCCI's title auction marred by 'conflict', process questioned

E-commerce company and BCCI’s incumbent partners, Paytm, retained the title sponsorship rights on Wednesday with a winning bid of Rs. 326.80 crore for all international and domestic matches between 2019 and 2023 at Rs. 3.80 crore per match.
2019-08-22 03:36:47 Read More

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli hints at four-bowler strategy for first Test

India are likely go into their World Test Championship opener with a 4-bowler strategy, hinted skipper Virat Kohli on the eve of the first Test against West Indies on Wednesday. Kohli has always been a big advocate of playing 5 bowlers as he feels the key to winning Test matches is taking 20 wickets. India will be playing their first Test in more than 7 months.
2019-08-22 03:28:41 Read More

To win Test matches, you have to risk losing: Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag, king of one-liners and Test openers alike, is attacking the ice cream. “This is how I stay fit now,” he chuckles. He has just finished lunch, is relaxed, and ready to speak on his favourite topic: Test cricket.
2019-08-22 03:16:25 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (August 22) that comprise the action from Pro Kabaddi League and 1st Test between India and the West Indies.
2019-08-21 18:50:00 Read More

PKL: Puneri Paltan register 31-23 win against Bengaluru Bulls

Puneri Paltan registered a 31-23 win against defending champions Bengaluru Bulls in a Pro-Kabaddi League match at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Wednesday.
2019-08-21 16:49:30 Read More

Kohli will break most of Tendulkar's records barring one: Sehwag

Former India cricketer and one of the best attacking batsmen ever to have played the game, Virender Sehwag feels Virat Kohli is the best batsman of this generation at the moment and that the current Indian captain will break most of Sachin's records, barring one. "I don’t think anyone can break Sachin's record of playing 200 Test matches," he told TOI.
2019-08-21 16:13:30 Read More

Support staff: 16 interviewed for physio job, 12 for conditioning coach

The process to pick the support staff of the Indian cricket team continued on Wednesday when the selection committee interviewed 16 aspirants eyeing the physio's job and 12 for the position of strength and conditioning coach.
2019-08-21 15:59:16 Read More

India moving from being sports-loving to sports-playing nation: Sachin Tendulkar

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday said India was on the path to transform from a sports-loving nation to a sports-playing one.
2019-08-21 15:42:19 Read More

Graham Reid sums up India's Olympics test event

India went to Tokyo with a mixed squad led by Harmanpreet Singh and lost just one match and won three, including the final against New Zealand 5-0. The Indian squad was without five first-team players for the tournament, including skipper Manpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh, who were rested.
2019-08-21 15:15:02 Read More

Indian women's hockey team beat Japan to win Olympic test event

The Indian women's hockey team won the Olympic test event with Navjot Kaur and Lalremsiami leading the side to a 2-1 win over Japan in the final. Navjot put India ahead in the 11th minute but the lead was neutralised within a minute as Minami Shimizu scored for the hosts. Lalremsiami struck the winning goal in the 33rd minute.
2019-08-21 13:58:44 Read More

PV Sindhu advances into third round of World Championships

Ace shuttler PV Sindhu stormed into the women’s singles third round of the ongoing BWF World Badminton Championships in Basel, Switzerland with a comfortable 21-14, 21-15 win against Pai Yu-po of Chinese Taipei on Wednesday. The current World no. 5 Sindhu wrapped up the game in 42 minutes against the unseeded Pai Yu-po.
2019-08-21 13:35:59 Read More

Lilima Minz completes 150 international caps, Hockey India congratulates her

Hockey India (HI) on Wednesday congratulated women's hockey team's Lilima Minz, who completed 150 international caps for the country.
2019-08-21 13:32:04 Read More

Ronaldo says 2018 'probably worst year' of his life

Ronaldo was accused of raping a woman in Las Vegas more than 10 years ago but won't face criminal charges after it was determined the investigation failed to show the claim could be proven at trial beyond a reasonable doubt.
2019-08-21 13:09:22 Read More

Ashes Preview: Getting batting order right key for England

The absence through injury of leading Australia batsman Steve Smith gives England a golden chance to level the Ashes series in the third Test at Headingley, but the hosts must resolve their own batting problems first.
2019-08-21 12:05:10 Read More

Third Ashes Test: Jason Roy set to play after passing concussion test

England batsman Jason Roy has passed a concussion test after being hit in the nets ahead of the third Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley.
2019-08-21 11:14:12 Read More

AIFF eyes football renaissance with 'Baby Leagues'

From the Kashmir Valley to the north eastern corner of Lunglei, 'Baby Leagues' are mushrooming all across India with the national football federation's backing to catch them as young as six and lay the foundation for a "better future" for the sport.
2019-08-21 11:01:37 Read More

BCCI awards title sponsorship rights to Paytm for five more years

One 97 Communications Pvt. Ltd, owners of Paytm, on Wednesday retained the sponsorship rights for BCCI's International and domestic matches with a winning bid of Rs 3.80 crore per match. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the deal with the Paytm, which had acquired the rights in 2015 for a four-year period.
2019-08-21 10:37:46 Read More

Kumble should be chairman of selectors: Sehwag

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has backed spin great Anil Kumble for the post of chairman of selectors. Sehwag said that Kumble is someone who has interacted with Sachin, Sourav and Rahul as a player and with youngsters as a coach, which makes him an ideal candidate. The current selection panel is led by MSK Prasad.
2019-08-21 10:36:50 Read More

BFI should consider doing away with selection trials for performers: Mary Kom

Celebrated Indian boxer MC Mary Kom on Wednesday said proven performers should not be made to undergo selection trials and asserted that she did no wrong by seeking an exemption from the ones for the world championships.
2019-08-21 10:35:44 Read More

Virat Kohli, team enjoy at a beach before Test series vs West Indies

India skipper Virat Kohli is thoroughly enjoying the two-day break between the practice match and the two-match Test series and was seen at a party with his team and the support staff at the Jolly Beach in Antigua, where the West Indies will host India for the first contest.
2019-08-21 08:48:23 Read More

IND vs WI: Memorable performances by Indians in Tests in the Caribbean

A number of Indian cricketers have put up stellar individual performances in Tests in the Caribbean islands. Here's a look at the top performers from India against West Indies.
2019-08-21 08:29:00 Read More

World Test C'ship: Indian players to don numbered Test jerseys for the first time

The official handle of the Indian cricket team revealed the jersey numbers of the players through Instagram stories ahead of India and West Indies two-match Test series. Skipper Virat Kohli will be sporting number 18 on his back. Ajinkya Rahane will sport the number three jersey, bowlers Mohammad Shami and Kuldeep Yadav will don number 11 and 21, respectively.
2019-08-21 08:11:37 Read More

India expect 'positive' verdict on Davis Cup tie against Pakistan

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) is hopeful its security concerns for next month's tie against hosts Pakistan will be addressed after the game's global governing body referred the matter to its Davis Cup committee.
2019-08-21 08:05:32 Read More

Deja vu for New Zealand as they face Sri Lanka in second Test

The second Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand that starts at the P Sara Stadium in Colombo on Thursday has an eerily similar feel about it from their last match between the two sides there seven years ago.
2019-08-21 07:41:56 Read More

1st Test Preview: Kohli's India gear up for red ball challenge on tricky track

A perfect combination and a winning start will be foremost on skipper Virat Kohli's mind when India take on West Indies in their inaugural World Test Championship opener in Antigua on Thursday. A win in the opening Test will be the 27th for Kohli as skipper and will put him on even keel with his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
2019-08-21 07:38:54 Read More

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Virat Kohli has Ricky Ponting's Test record in sight

India skipper Kohli needs just one more century to equal Ponting's record of 19 as a Test captain. India will take on West Indies in a two-Test series beginning Thursday.
2019-08-21 07:10:33 Read More

Can't have one strategy against Lin Dan: Prannoy

HS Prannoy, 27-year-old Indian shuttler, who is unseeded in the badminton World Championships, defeated Lin Dan 21-11, 13-21, 21-7 in a mouth-watering clash in an hour and two minutes. Talking to TOI, Prannoy said, “You can’t have one strategy when you go up against him (Lin Dan)", he added, “I was making him guess in every point. That’s the one plan I had."
2019-08-21 06:28:35 Read More

India thrash NZ to win Olympic hockey test event

The Indian men's hockey team avenged their round-robin league-stage loss by defeating New Zealand 5-0 in the final of the Olympics test event held here on Wednesday. India had lost 1-2 to New Zealand earlier in round-robin league-stage. Skipper Harmanpreet didn't miss out on a re-awarded penalty corner. He executed a perfect dragflick to put India in the lead.
2019-08-21 06:04:43 Read More

Nagpur boxer Alfiya wins bronze medal in Serbia

City’s only international boxer Alfiya Khan Pathan won the bronze medal for India in the 80+ kg category in the ongoing 3rd Nations Cup International Boxing Championship in Vrbas, Serbia, on Sunday night.
2019-08-21 05:33:04 Read More

Australia rule out bouncer battle after Smith blow

Australia coach Justin Langer has told his side to avoid being drawn into a bouncer battle after Steve Smith was ruled out of the third Ashes Test against England.
2019-08-21 03:57:38 Read More

Sulakshan Kulkarni turns down Mumbai job

Even as there is little time left for the new domestic season to begin, Mumbai cricket has plunged into a crisis. On Tuesday evening, Sulakshan Kulkarni, who was chosen as the new coach of the Mumbai senior team by the Dilip Vengsarkar-led Cricket Improvement Committee (CIC) of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), refused to take up the job after disagreeing with the ad-hoc committee on a number of contractual issues.
2019-08-21 03:43:55 Read More

Prajnesh loses to No. 1 seed Paire in Washington

France's Paire, ranked 30th in the world, avenged a loss to India's Gunneswaran at Indian Wells in March, winning 6-3, 7-5 to advance in the tournament.
2019-08-21 03:41:26 Read More

Ashes 2019: Paine plays down Archer fear factor

Australia captain Tim Paine says the tourists will not be intimidated by England fast bowler Jofra Archer and has backed misfiring batsman David Warner to hit form in the third Ashes Test at Headingley.
2019-08-21 03:22:15 Read More

Sushil Kumar wins trial for Worlds amidst foul-play allegations

Allegations of cheating and foul-play flew thick and fast as two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar booked his berth for the Worlds to be held in Nur-Sultan (Kazakhstan). He defeated a spirited Jitender Kumar 4-2 in a high-octane, bitterly-contested bout in the 74 kg category. Sushil will take part in the World Championships first time in eight years.
2019-08-21 03:21:56 Read More

People questioning your honour hurts: Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo told Portuguese television on Tuesday that "2018 was the most difficult year on a personal level." He had to deal with rape allegations last year after former model Kathryn Mayorga filed a complaint in September alleging she was sexually assaulted by the footballer in 2009 in a Las Vegas hotel room.
2019-08-21 03:10:22 Read More

Can't wait to don Test whites again: Sreesanth

On Tuesday, pacer S Sreesanth's unflinching self-belief got a shot in the arm when the BCCI Ombudsman, Justice (retd) DK Jain, mitigated his life-long ban to seven years. Having already served a ban for close to six years, the order means that the pacer will be eligible to resume his cricketing career from mid-September next year when he will be 37 years of age.
2019-08-21 03:07:21 Read More

R Sridhar favourite to remain Team India's fielding coach

The selection committee, tasked with the responsibility of picking India’s support staff, interviewed the three candidates who had applied for the role of the fielding coach — Sridhar, Jonty Rhodes and Abhay Sharma — and were left "impressed" with all the contenders in fray. Sources said the general assessment was that Sridhar has done well and should continue.
2019-08-21 02:49:18 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (August 21) that comprise the action from World Badminton Championships.
2019-08-20 18:45:00 Read More

AITA-ITF talks over Indo-Pak Davis Cup tie cancelled again

The tele-conference between the Indian tennis federation and the international body ITF's security consultants on the upcoming Davis Cup tie between India and Pakistan was on Tuesday cancelled for the second day in a row.
2019-08-20 14:54:33 Read More

BCCI briefs players on anti-concussion helmets

The BCCI has briefed its players on the importance of wearing anti-concussion helmet but left the decision to use neck guard on the cricketers despite growing calls to make it mandatory.
2019-08-20 14:41:36 Read More

Indian women's hockey team enters final of Olympic test event

Following an impressive performance against Australia, the Indian women's hockey team on Tuesday secured its place in the final of the Olympic test event by playing out a 0-0 draw against China.
2019-08-20 14:11:55 Read More

Virat Kohli close to equalling MS Dhoni's Test captaincy record

Virat Kohli is one win away from equalling MS Dhoni's record of most wins as Indian Test captain. The 30-year-old currently has 26 wins from 46 matches while his predecessor had 27 wins in 60. Kohli took over as captain of the Indian Test team when Dhoni retired from the longest format of the game during the tour of Australia in 2014.
2019-08-20 13:39:59 Read More

Virat Kohli's dilemma: Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma or a fifth bowler?

The Indian team management will be fretting on possible team combinations for the first Test against the West Indies with a difficult choice between senior pros Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane if it opts for a fifth specialist bowler.
2019-08-20 12:33:05 Read More

West Indies players can work on mental aspect, feels Lara

The iconic Brian Lara is impressed with the talent available in West Indies cricket but he wants the youngsters to work on the "mental aspect" of their game ahead of the Test series against India starting on Thursday.
2019-08-20 11:48:49 Read More

Competition in Test cricket is up two-fold, says Virat Kohli

Excited about playing in the inaugural World Test Championship, Indian captain Virat Kohli says the competition in the traditional format has "gone up two-fold" in recent years.
2019-08-20 11:29:18 Read More

There will be more responsibility now after Arjuna award: Sonia Lather

Elated after being nominated for the Arjuna Award, Indian female boxer Sonia Lather said the recognition will mean more responsibility going ahead. Sonia, who has two Asian Championship medals to her name (silver in 2012 and 2017) was among 19 sports persons whose names have been nominated by the awards selection committee for the Arjuna award
2019-08-20 11:21:03 Read More

Sushil earns World Championship ticket with win over gritty Jitender

Wrestler Sushil Kumar pipped Jitender Kumar in the 74 kg final to earn his berth in the India squad for the World Championship. The 36-year-old won the match 4-2 at the WFI's trials at the IGI stadium. The 2019 World Wrestling Championships will be held in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan from 14 to 22 September.
2019-08-20 10:53:31 Read More

UK sports minister tells England fans to stop booing Smith

Britain's sports minister Nigel Adams has described the booing of Australian Steve Smith during the Ashes series as "distasteful" and says the batsman has served his punishment for his part in last year's ball-tampering scandal.
2019-08-20 10:46:45 Read More

Sreesanth's ban reduced to 7 years, to end in September 2020: BCCI Ombudsman

Tainted Indian pacer S Sreesanth's ban for alleged spot-fixing will end next August, BCCI Ombudsman DK Jain has ordered, observing that the cricketer is well past his prime having already served six years. The BCCI banned Sreesanth, who is now 36, for life in August 2013 along with his RR teammates Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan for indulging in alleged spot-fixing in the IPL of that year.
2019-08-20 10:23:08 Read More

World Championships: Prannoy stuns Lin Dan to enter third round

World No. 30 HS Prannoy, who is on a comeback trail after recovering from a stomach problem, on Tuesday registered one of his biggest upsets in recent times as he beat 5-time champion Lin Dan of China to advance to the third round of the ongoing World Championships. Prannoy defeated 11th seeded Dan 21-11, 13-21, 21-7 in a match that lasted 62 minutes.
2019-08-20 10:19:25 Read More

World Championships: Prannoy stuns Lin Dan; Praneeth advances

World No. 30 HS Prannoy, who is on a comeback trail after recovering from a stomach problem, on Tuesday registered one of his biggest upsets in recent times as he beat 5-time champion Lin Dan of China to advance to the third round of the ongoing World Championships. Prannoy defeated 11th seeded Dan 21-11, 13-21, 21-7 in a match that lasted 62 minutes.
2019-08-20 10:19:25 Read More

Steve Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test

Australia batsman Steve Smith has been ruled out of the third Test at Headingley due to the concussion he suffered at Lord's, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.
2019-08-20 10:06:53 Read More

Not afraid of any opponent in Asian Qualifiers for WC: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

On a high after winning the Arjuna Award, Indian football team goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is ready to give his best for the national side in the second round of the Asian Qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup, and feels the young side is a confident bunch and isn't scared of tougher opponents.
2019-08-20 09:56:02 Read More

Want to fulfill a million dreams by winning an Olympic gold: Bajrang Punia

Bajrang Punia has now become only the fourth wrestler to be awarded the Khel Ratna after Olympic medallists Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt and Sakshi Malik.
2019-08-20 07:58:02 Read More

New Zealand captain first to benefit from new maternity provisions

The captain of the New Zealand women's cricket team Amy Satterthwaite will become the first player to benefit from new contract conditions that guarantee her core salary while on maternity leave, the country's governing body (NZC) said.
2019-08-20 07:11:58 Read More

India beat Japan 6-3 to reach Olympic Test Event final

Striker Mandeep Singh struck a fine hat-trick to help the Indian men's hockey team beat hosts Japan 6-3 and book a summit clash berth in the Olympic Test Event on Tuesday.
2019-08-20 06:57:53 Read More

Williamson, Dananjaya reported for suspect bowling action

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and Sri Lanka's Akila Dananjaya have been reported for suspect bowling action after the first Test between the two sides in Galle, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.
2019-08-20 06:32:50 Read More

New Zealand better acclimatised after close Galle loss: Southee

New Zealand's loss in the first Test against Sri Lanka had been a lot closer than the six-wicket defeat suggested and the side had learned a lot about how best to play in local conditions, according to pace bowler Tim Southee.
2019-08-20 06:23:25 Read More

Healthy rivalry augurs well for team's pace attack: Umesh Yadav

Fast bowler Umesh Yadav believes that the current competition among the Indian pacers to seal a spot in the playing XI augurs well for the team and helps all the players to improve individually.
2019-08-20 05:56:32 Read More

Lee Duck-hee becomes first deaf player to win an ATP main draw match

Lee Duck-hee became the first deaf player to win an ATP Tour main draw match on Monday when the South Korean defeated Henri Laaksonen 7-6(4) 6-1 in the first round of the Winston-Salem Open.
2019-08-20 05:05:05 Read More

Steve Waugh wowed by deceptive Jofra Archer's 'X-factor'

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has the "X-factor" that unsettles opposition batting lineups, said former Australia captain Steve Waugh who believes the evenly-balanced Ashes series would be decided by a few key moments.
2019-08-20 04:49:52 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: UP Yoddha topple Jaipur Pink Panthers

UP Yoddha, who were reeling at the 11th spot, shocked table toppers Jaipur Pink Panthers 31-24 in a one-sided match of the in the Pro Kabaddi League here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Monday.
2019-08-20 04:32:30 Read More

Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri has pneumonia: Club

Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri is suffering from pneumonia, the Italian champions said on Monday five days before their opening Serie A match of the season.
2019-08-20 04:27:37 Read More

BCCI ready to help J&K team in every way: Irfan Pathan

Days after reports emerged of Jammu & Kashmir pulling out of the Vizzy Trophy due to the communication clampdown in the state, the team's mentor, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan said that the BCCI has promised all possible help to prepare the side for the forthcoming domestic season.
2019-08-20 04:20:30 Read More

AIFF comes up with app to curb age fraud in football

In recent times, Indian football has been rocked by age fraud cases at the junior and sub-junior levels.
2019-08-20 04:08:28 Read More

Rahane, Vihari hit fifties as tour-game ends in a draw

India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane and Hanuma Vihari showed signs of form and hit timely half-centuries in the three-day practice match against West Indies A which ended in a draw.
2019-08-20 04:03:59 Read More

Barefoot 'Bolt' finishes last in 100m trials

MP's 'barefoot Bolt' Rameshwar Gurjar again failed to prove his claim of running 100m in 11 seconds. He clocked 12.9 seconds on Monday, and came last in trials, beaten by a junior girl athlete.
2019-08-20 03:58:40 Read More

Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele out for five weeks with hamstring strain

Barcelona's France forward Ousmane Dembele will be sidelined for about five weeks with a hamstring injury suffered in their defeat at Athletic Bilbao in the La Liga opener, the Spanish champions said on Monday.
2019-08-20 03:44:15 Read More

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refuses to blame Paul Pogba after penalty miss

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to blame Paul Pogba after the Manchester United star missed a penalty in Monday's 1-1 draw at Wolves after taking spot-kick duties from Marcus Rashford.
2019-08-20 03:33:55 Read More

I want to be remembered as a fighter: SV Sunil

SV Sunil paused briefly as he walked onto the pitch at the Oi Hockey Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday. The last 316 days flashed across his mind. Tears threatened, but he reined in his emotions. There was unfinished business. "Wearing the India jersey again, lining up for the national anthem… It was all very emotional. I had pre-match jitters of a debutant," says Sunil.
2019-08-20 03:31:09 Read More

Serena Williams to return to Auckland for Australian Open warm-up

Serena Williams announced on Tuesday she will warm-up for January's Australian Open at the Auckland Classic, a tournament that has mixed memories for the American superstar.
2019-08-20 03:18:23 Read More

Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic nominated for FIFA goal of the year

Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are the star names on the 10-player short-list announced on Monday by FIFA for its Puskas award for goal of the year.
2019-08-20 03:11:14 Read More

CoA discusses 'conflict of interest', ex-players ask 'what next'?

CoA members Diana Edulji and Lt Gen (Retd) Ravi Thodge met past and present cricketers, including former national captains Dilip Vengsarkar and Sourav Ganguly (via Skype), to discuss the "problems" caused due to the contentious clause related to 'conflict of interest' incorporated by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice RM Lodha panel.
2019-08-20 03:09:43 Read More

'Frightening' Jofra Archer won't let-up against Australia, says Ben Stokes

England's Ben Stokes has told Australia to expect more bouncers from Jofra Archer in the remainder of the Ashes. "It's part of the game and a big part of Jofra's game, being aggressive, not letting batsmen settle," said Stokes.
2019-08-20 02:51:47 Read More

Manchester United held by Wolves after Paul Pogba's penalty woe

Manchester United were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Wolves after Paul Pogba's penalty was saved by Rui Patricio at Molineux on Monday.
2019-08-20 02:41:52 Read More

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Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (August 20) that comprise the action from World Badminton Championships.
2019-08-19 18:45:00 Read More

PKL: Vikas Kandola shines in Haryana Steelers win over U Mumba

Star raider Vikas Kandola once again produced a match-winning performance as Haryana Steelers beat U Mumba 30-27 for an important win in a Pro Kabaddi League match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Monday.
2019-08-19 15:56:01 Read More

Hope my Arjuna award serves as inspiration to aspiring footballers: Gurpreet

National team goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu on Monday hoped his Arjuna award will serve as an inspiration to those trying to make a career out of football in India.
2019-08-19 15:42:18 Read More

Pandey, Iyer to share India A captaincy for series against South Africa A

Manish Pandey was on Monday named India 'A' captain for the first three one-dayers against the touring South Africa 'A', while Shreyas Iyer will lead in the last two matches of the series beginning August 29 in Thiruvananthapuram.
2019-08-19 14:29:25 Read More

Sakshi Malik reinstated to national camp after apology

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik has been reinstated to the national camp at the SAI Centre in Lucknow after she replied to the show cause notice issued by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for leaving the camp without permission.
2019-08-19 13:29:14 Read More

Rajput among aspirants as process to pick Team India support staff begins

Ignored for the head coach's position, Lalchand Rajput was among the aspirants appearing for interviews on Monday to pick the support staff of the Indian cricket team, joining heavyweights such as Venkatesh Prasad.
2019-08-19 13:18:04 Read More

MP sprinter Rameshwar Gurjar fails in SAI trials

After making headlines with his 100m timings, Rameshwar Gurjar, who was dubbed as the Usain Bolt of Madhya Pradesh, has failed to impress in the trials conducted by the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
2019-08-19 13:03:25 Read More

Davis Cup: Discussion between AITA and ITF pushed to Tuesday

The highly anticipated telephonic meeting between the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and the world body ITF was deferred a day. The meeting is now scheduled to take place on Tuesday 2.30 pm GMT which is 7 pm IST.
2019-08-19 12:33:59 Read More

Sunrisers announce Brad Haddin as assistant coach

Indian Premier League (IPL) side Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday announced former Australian vice captain and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin as their assistant coach. The former IPL champions made the announcement via their social media handles.
2019-08-19 12:32:48 Read More

Sunrisers announce Brad Haddin as assistant coach

Indian Premier League (IPL) side Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday announced former Australian vice captain and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin as their assistant coach. The former IPL champions made the announcement via their social media handles.
2019-08-19 12:32:48 Read More

World Championships: Srikanth survives scare; Praneeth, Prannoy advance

Indian shuttlers were off to a fluent start at the BWF World Championships in Basel on Monday. Kidambi Srikanth, Sai Praneeth, HS Prannoy and the doubles combine of Jakkampudi Meghana and Poorvisha Ram advanced to the second round of this prestigious event.
2019-08-19 12:06:09 Read More

ATP Rankings: Daniil Medvedev makes top five debut

Daniil Medvedev cracked the top five in the ATP rankings for the first time in his career on Monday after claiming his maiden Masters crown.
2019-08-19 11:43:40 Read More

BCCI ready to help Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association: Irfan Pathan

Jammu and Kashmir cricket mentor Irfan Pathan on Monday said the BCCI has promised them help after the team was forced to pull out of a domestic tournament due to the communication clampdown in the state.
2019-08-19 11:33:15 Read More

CoA facing issues implementing 'conflict' clause: Diana Edulji

The Committee of Administrators is facing practical problems in implementing the Conflict of Interest guidelines on the day-to-day BCCI operations, CoA member Diana Edulji conceded on Monday and said that a "white paper" will be prepared detailing the issues.
2019-08-19 10:38:40 Read More

England unchanged for third Ashes Test as Anderson continues recovery

England named an unchanged squad on Monday for this week's third Test against Australia at Headingley, with the injured James Anderson continuing his bid to return later in the series.
2019-08-19 10:36:02 Read More

ICC Test Rankings: Smith closes in as Kohli maintains top spot

Australian batsman Steve Smith pipped New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson to second spot with only nine points separating him and the top-ranked Virat Kohli in the latest list for ICC Test Rankings released on Monday.
2019-08-19 10:10:16 Read More

'Frightening' Archer can be next English superstar

Although England failed to win the second Ashes Test at Lord's, Archer's hostile spell on the fourth day served notice that the 24-year-old Barbados-born fast bowler has the ability to enjoy a stellar career.
2019-08-19 09:48:22 Read More

Barcelona's Coutinho joins Bayern Munich on loan

Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho has joined Bayern Munich on a one-year loan worth 8.5 million euros ($9.5 million) with an option to buy, the Spanish club confirmed on Monday.
2019-08-19 09:27:56 Read More

Yuvraj Singh's cheeky reply to Shoaib Akhtar's tweet on Archer

A serious remark made by Shoaib Akthar questioning Jofra Archer's sportsmanship over the bouncer incident in the ongoing Ashes was met with a hilarious tweet by former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Monday.
2019-08-19 08:39:31 Read More

Hat-trick boy Esow writing India's cycling history

With four world medals, including three at the recently-concluded Junior Track World Championships, 18-year-old Port Blair boy Esow is delivering on the promise he showed since bursting onto the scene and carries the dream of playing the 2024 Olympic Games.
2019-08-19 08:19:56 Read More

Indian team keeps Navdeep Saini as cover for Test series against West Indies

Impressed with his skill-set, the Indian team management has decided to keep speedster Navdeep Saini as a net bowler for the two-Test series against the West Indies, aiming to groom him for future red-ball assignments.
2019-08-19 07:34:52 Read More

Feels great when people call me an Arjuna awardee: Pooja Dhanda

Indian wrestler Pooja Dhanda is in seventh heaven these days. The 25 year old is ecstatic after her name was recommended for the Arjuna award by the awards selection committee.
2019-08-19 06:58:07 Read More

Mitchell Johnson elected MCC honorary life member

Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson has been elected as an honorary member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).
2019-08-19 06:50:19 Read More

Lord's member ejected after sledging Steve Smith

In what is believed to be a first of its kind incident, the MCC ejected one of its members during the second Test at Lord's for sledging Smith while he was walking off the field after getting out in the first innings. Australia went on to salvage a draw on the fifth day and maintain their 1-0 lead in the series.
2019-08-19 06:09:21 Read More

Under Stimac, I have to be more than a goalkeeper: Gurpreet

Ever since Gurpreet Singh Sandhu returned to India after a two-season stint with Norwegian club Stabaek Fotball back in 2017, there have been a lot of expectations from the goalkeeper.
2019-08-19 05:36:20 Read More

Goan girl earns football training stint, trial in Spain

Seven years after she started kicking the ball around on the beach and played with boys for fun, Karishma Shirvoikar is now setting foot where not many footballers have dared in the past.
2019-08-19 05:20:43 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Thalaivas held by Paltan, move to fifth spot

Tamil Thalaivas couldn't return to winning ways in the Pro Kabaddi League with Puneri Paltan holding them 31-31 in an exciting match here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Sunday evening.
2019-08-19 05:12:15 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar not to attend conflict of interest meeting

The Committee of Administrators (CoA), led by its newest member Lt Gen (Retd) Ravindra Thodge and general manager (operations) Saba Karim have called for a meeting of former cricketers on Monday to discuss what has been perhaps cricket's most debated subject this decade - conflict of interest.
2019-08-19 04:21:57 Read More

Ishant, Umesh give India control in WI tour game

Experienced Indian pacers Ishant and Umesh picked three wickets each to help India bowl out the hosts for 181 on the second day of the three-day practice game. India were 84/1 in their second innings, leading West Indies A by 200 runs.
2019-08-19 04:14:23 Read More

Bajrang slams Haryana govt for failure to reward junior world champion

India's star wrestler, Bajrang Punia is critical of the Haryana government's failure to recognize the need of monetary encouragement to junior world wrestling champion, Deepak Punia.
2019-08-19 04:09:17 Read More

Virat Kohli goes down memory lane

After making his international debut in an ODI against Sri Lanka in 2008, Kohli completed 11 years in international cricket on Sunday and said "couldn't have dreamt of the blessings god has showered me with. May you all get the strength and power to follow your dreams and always follow the right path. #forevergrateful," Kohli posted on Instagram.
2019-08-19 03:51:31 Read More

PCB gets email about potential terror threat to Indian cricket team

An anonymous email popped up in the inbox of the Pakistan Cricket Board's official account August 16 stating that the Indian team - which is currently in the middle of the tour of West Indies - is under threat of an imminent attack. The BCCI confirmed that it contained a threat to "kill Indian cricketers".
2019-08-19 02:44:39 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (August 19) that comprise the action from World Badminton Championships.
2019-08-18 18:45:00 Read More

Rana was shortlisted but one criteria was not fulfilled: Anju

After the list of coaches nominated for the Dronacharya award was made public, some felt that former India shooter Jaspal Rana's name should have been on the list too. Anju Bobby George, a former World Championship bronze medal winning long jumper and a member of the National Awards Committee 2019, has said that the entire process was conducted in a democratic fashion
2019-08-18 18:14:41 Read More

Ashwin faces battle to remain relevant

It wasn't too long ago when there were talks that R Ashwin would shape up as the bowler who would challenge Anil Kumble's tally of 619 Test wickets. Even he believed it, saying that's a mark he "would be happy to fall short of" if he goes that far, but things haven't quite gone to script for the Chennai offie in the last one year.
2019-08-18 16:38:13 Read More

Will continue to experiment as we look to build a legacy: Ravi Shastri

After his re-appointment as the head coach of Team India, Ravi Shastri said that his endeavor is to help the team build a legacy which can be emulated by other teams. The 57-year-old will be the head coach till the 2021 T20 World Cup. In his previous stint at the helm, India won 13 out of 21 Tests, 43 out of 60 ODIs and 25 out of 36 T20Is.
2019-08-17 10:12:51 Read More

Live Score: Eng vs Aus, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 4

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2019-08-17 09:21:38 Read More

Indian women start with 2-1 win over Japan in Olympic test event

The Indian women's hockey team started its campaign in the Olympic test event with a resilient 2-1 victory over hosts Japan on Saturday.
2019-08-17 06:34:01 Read More

Bravo part of Windies 'A' squad for India tour game

Both Bravo and Campbell are also part of the West Indies' Test squad that will take on India in the two-Test series beginning on August 22.
2019-08-17 05:49:39 Read More

My focus is only on performance: Shubman Gill

In an interview, Shubman Gill, who will captain India Blue in the Duleep Trophy beginning on Saturday, said his focus is on performance and not rewards.
2019-08-17 04:51:00 Read More

Bajrang Punia recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

Asian and Commonwealth Games gold-medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia was on Friday nominated for the country's highest sporting honour -- the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, a year after he threatened to move court for not getting his due.
2019-08-17 04:26:35 Read More

Rising debt drove VB Chandrasekhar to suicide, say police

Tamil Nadu police maintained on Friday that it was the burden of financial debt that pushed former India player VB Chandrasekhar to commit suicide.
2019-08-17 04:09:11 Read More

Seven more Russian weightlifters charged with doping offences

All seven weightlifters, including two who have already been stripped of their 2008 Olympic Games bronze medals, have been provisionally suspended as the fall-out from the explosive McLaren report into state-backed doping in Russia continues.
2019-08-17 04:01:06 Read More

I ran more for medals than records: Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt talks to TOI on 10th anniversary of his stunning double world record showing at the Berlin World Championships.
2019-08-17 03:47:37 Read More

Injured Suarez joins Messi in Barca medical room

Suarez joined Messi on the sidelines on Friday after injuring his calf during Barcelona's opening game of the La Liga season against Athletic Bilbao.
2019-08-17 03:39:13 Read More

Want say in picking support staff too, says Kapil Dev

The Cricket Advisory Committee must have a say in selecting the support staff of the Indian team as "not doing that job is not right", its chief Kapil Dev said. While Kapil's three-member panel reappointed Ravi Shastri as the head coach of the Indian men's team, the Committee of Administrators had tasked the MSK Prasad-led selection committee to pick the support staff.
2019-08-17 03:31:06 Read More

Kyrgios resurrects Nadal feud in Cincinnati video defence

The 24-year-old Australian posted a split-screen video on his Instagram account which showed him taking 28.22sec to serve in his contentious second-round loss to Karen Khachanov while Nadal was timed at 41sec serving to Daniil Medvedev in the Montreal Masters final last weekend.
2019-08-17 03:18:19 Read More

No surprise: Ravi Shastri back as Team India head coach

Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri was reappointed as head coach of the men's senior team, Kapil Dev-led Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) panel announced on Friday. Publicly backed by Indian captain Virat Kohli, 57-year-old Shastri was always the front-runner as he got a two-year extension till the 2021 Twenty20 World Cup in India.
2019-08-17 03:10:37 Read More

Knee injury puts Osaka's US Open defence in doubt

World number one Naomi Osaka will "probably" defend her US Open title, even if it means defying her doctor's orders, she said after retiring from the Cincinnati Masters with a knee injury on Friday.
2019-08-17 03:02:07 Read More

Bilbao's 38-year-old striker stuns Barcelona

Barcelona made a nightmare start to the defence of their La Liga title on Friday by losing Luis Suarez to injury and then losing 1-0 to Athletic Bilbao, after a sensational late volley from substitute Aritz Aduriz.
2019-08-17 02:40:40 Read More

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Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (August 17) that comprise English Premier League matches and the fourth day action of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia.
2019-08-16 18:40:00 Read More

2nd Ashes Test: Archer strikes as Australia slump before rain intervenes again

England fast bowler Jofra Archer marked his Test debut with a wicket as Australia suffered a top-order collapse before rain cut short play at Lord's on Friday.
2019-08-16 17:09:21 Read More

PKL: U Mumba down Patna Pirates in a nail-biting finish

Rohit Baliyan sizzled with a last-minute Super Raid as heavyweights U Mumba edged out three-time champions Patna Pirates 34-30 in a crucial encounter of the Pro Kabaddi League season seven on Friday.
2019-08-16 16:13:25 Read More

Dutee Chand claims 100m gold in Indian Grand Prix

Star sprinter Dutee Chand clocked 11.42 seconds to clinch the 100 metre gold at the Indian Grand Prix V at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports on Friday.
2019-08-16 15:44:58 Read More

Tondaiman still in with a chance at ISSF Shotgun World Cup

India's Prithviraj Tondaiman remained in contention to make it to the men's trap finals at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun after his total of 69 put him four points behind the leader on Friday.
2019-08-16 15:28:10 Read More

Sreeshankar's 8m leap enlivens Indian Grand Prix V

Long jumper M Sreeshankar marked his return to competition on Indian soil after six months with a season's best leap of 8.00m at the Indian Grand Prix V on Friday.
2019-08-16 15:18:24 Read More

1st Test, Day 3: Watling puts New Zealand in strong position in Galle

A fighting half-century by wicketkeeper-batsman B.J. Watling helped New Zealand to take a highly competitive lead of 177 at stumps on day three in the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.
2019-08-16 13:30:38 Read More

Lack of freedom most frustrating thing about living in Pakistan: Flower

Grant Flower said the "lack of freedom and security aspect" is the most frustrating thing about living in strife-torn Pakistan, where he has served as the national team's batting coach for five years. In 2014, the former Zimbabwe opener was roped in to coach the Pakistan batsmen, but the country's cricket board last week decided not to renew his contract.
2019-08-16 11:04:56 Read More

Winning at World Championships has always been a dream: Ashwini Ponnappa

Indian shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa has said it's always been her dream to perform and win at the World Championships and that's why she would try to give her best at the tournament beginning on Monday in Basel, Switzerland.
2019-08-16 09:42:34 Read More

Wrestler Bajrang Punia to get Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

Speaking to IANS, sources in the know of developments said that ace wrestler Bajrang Punia will be given the award for his consistent performance in the field of wrestling and his contribution in bringing laurels to the country. Punia alongwith Vinesh Phogat were recommended by the Wrestling Federation of India for the prestigious award.
2019-08-16 09:26:05 Read More

Rahane, Pujara, Bumrah ready for game time in warm-up tie vs WICB

Test specialists Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane along with a well-rested Jasprit Bumrah will be aiming for some quality game time when India take on West Indies Cricket Board XI in a three-day warm-up game starting on Saturday ahead of two-match series.
2019-08-16 09:23:27 Read More

England vs Australia Live, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 3

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2019-08-16 09:05:25 Read More

Andy Murray to skip US Open doubles to focus on singles

Andy Murray is to skip the US Open later this month where he was scheduled to play doubles so as to get more singles matches under his belt, the former world number one said.
2019-08-16 08:56:16 Read More

World Championships: After two silvers, PV Sindhu aims for gold

PV Sindhu's best chance this year to win a title was at the Indonesia Open last month. She defeated the higher-ranked Nozomi Okuhara and Chen Yu Fie in the quarters and semis, respectively, to be just a win away from lifting the trophy in Jakarta. But Japan's Akane Yamaguchi, stood in the way and then took the title home.
2019-08-16 07:09:05 Read More

Looking to renew his PGA card, Anirban Lahiri fifth in Korn Ferry finals

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri got off to a solid start despite some early bogeys as he shot four-under 67 to be placed at tied-fifth in the first round of the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship. The tournament is the first one in the series of three-event Korn Ferry finals.
2019-08-16 06:08:02 Read More

Federer won't let Cincinnati Masters setback spoil US Open preparations

Roger Federer remains determined to enter the US Open on full throttle despite taking a 6-3, 6-4 third-round loss to Andrey Rublev at the ATP Cincinnati Masters.
2019-08-16 06:01:22 Read More

Team India head coach interviews currently on, Shastri the frontrunner

The three-member Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) comprising Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shantha Rangaswamy on Friday started interviewing the shortlisted candidates at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai to decide who will become Team India's next head coach. The BCCI will hold a press conference around 7 pm today to announce the name of the head coach.
2019-08-16 05:17:23 Read More

Satwik-Chirag pair pulls out of World Championships

In a big blow to India's medal chances at the forthcoming BWF World Championships men's doubles pair of the Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty pulled out of the top tier event.
2019-08-16 04:50:28 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Deepak stars in emphatic victory

Jaipur Pink Panthers posted an emphatic 33-25 victory over Puneri Paltan in a Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 encounter in Ahmedabad on Thursday. This was Jaipur's first match of the Ahmedabad-leg while Paltan had lost against Dabang Delhi earlier here.
2019-08-16 04:44:23 Read More

For Adrian, leap from obscurity to Super Cup glory

At the end of the slugfest of a Super Cup, Adrian San Miguel had come out with a gladiator's roar, loud and brash; in Klopp's words, "like Rocky". Yeah, he defied all odds. He did it. A weary side with a Euro hangover must deal with Southampton in the afternoon, or Adrian's tale will be soon forgotten.
2019-08-16 04:32:59 Read More

Mary Kom in conflict of interest over Dronacharya award?

The composition of the selection committee for this year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards has led to raised eyebrows in the sports ministry.
2019-08-16 04:12:45 Read More

In numbers: Virat Kohli the run machine

Indian captain Virat Kohli became the first batsman to score 20,000 international runs in a single decade, the incredible stat providing another reflection of his greatness. Kohli has aggregated 20,502 runs across three formats out of which he has scored 20,018 in the ongoing decade. Kohli made his Test and T20 Internationals debut in 2010.
2019-08-16 03:27:51 Read More

Salmon & rice help power Nishioka into Cincinnati quarter-finals

Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka reached his second quarter-final of the season on Thursday when he defeated Australia's Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-4 at the ATP Cincinnati Masters, powered by gorging on salmon and rice.
2019-08-16 03:25:20 Read More

Nathan Lyon feels unworthy after equalling Dennis Lillee mark

Nathan Lyon was uncomfortable seeing himself alongside some of Australia's greatest cricketers after he equalled Dennis Lillee's tally of Test wickets on Thursday.
2019-08-16 03:01:05 Read More

Esow wins Keirin bronze at Jr World Track Cycling C'ships

Esow Alben added another medal to India's kitty on Thursday by clinching a bronze medal in the men's Keirin event. In the final for positions 1 to 6, Esow finished behind silver medallist Sam Gallagher of Australia and winner Konstantinos Livanos of Greece. Esow is the current world No. 1 in both men's junior Keirin and men's junior Sprint categories.
2019-08-16 02:57:32 Read More

VB Chandrasekhar commits suicide

Former India opener VB Chandrasekhar committed suicide at his residence in Mylapore on Thursday evening, police said. His body was found hanging from the ceiling fan in his bedroom. VB, 57, had not left any suicide note. His wife said that VB was depressed due to losses in his cricket business. VB owned a Tamil Nadu Premier League team and ran a cricket academy.
2019-08-16 02:51:28 Read More

Federer stunned by World No. 70 Rublev at Cincinnati Masters

Roger Federer crashed to a third-round defeat in a first-time meeting with Andrey Rublev, who posted a 6-3, 6-4 upset on Thursday at the ATP Cincinnati Masters. Rublev, a 21-year-old Russian qualifier who missed months last season with injury, was shell-shocked at his win over the 20-time Grand Slam champion.
2019-08-16 02:34:07 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (August 16) that comprise the third day action of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia.
2019-08-15 18:40:00 Read More

Nick Kyrgios fined $113,000 for Cincinnati meltdown

Controversial Australian star Nick Kyrgios was Thursday fined $113,000 after his explosive Cincinnati Masters meltdown which saw him smash two racquets, launch an abusive tirade at the chair umpire as well as appear to spit at the official.
2019-08-15 17:38:30 Read More

Unfit Messi ruled out of Barcelona's season opener

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said he would not risk an unfit Lionel Messi in Friday's La Liga opener against Athletic Bilbao and continued to non committal about Neymar re-joining the club from Paris St Germain.
2019-08-15 17:02:19 Read More

Satwik-Chirag pair pulls out of Badminton World Championship

India's new doubles sensation Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy pulled out of the upcoming Badminton World Championship owing to injuries. The Indian duo became the first men's doubles pair from the country to win a BWF Super 500 title last Sunday, helping them break into the top 10 ranking.
2019-08-15 17:01:39 Read More

Former India cricketer VB Chandrasekhar passes away

Former India batsman VB Chandrasekhar passed away at his residence due to cardiac arrest. The 57-year-old is survived by his wife and two daughters. VB, as he was popularly known, represented India in 7 ODIs and was known for his attacking batting style.
2019-08-15 16:47:06 Read More

PKL: Hooda sizzles as Jaipur Pink Panthers beat Puneri Paltan

Deepak Hooda shone as Jaipur Pink Panthers defeated Puneri Panthers 33-25 in the Pro Kabaddi League on Thursday. Captain Hooda was once again the star for Pink Panthers, picking nine raid points and marshalling his troops well throughout the match.
2019-08-15 16:38:03 Read More

Tondaiman best placed Indian in Shotgun World Cup

India's Prithviraj Tondaiman shot a 47 on the first day qualifiers of the men's trap event in the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Lahiti, Finland on Thursday.
2019-08-15 16:30:09 Read More

UEFA postpones key Champions League reform meeting

UEFA on Thursday postponed indefinitely a crucial summit with Europe's top football clubs and leagues in which controversial Champions League reforms were set to be discussed.
2019-08-15 15:45:20 Read More

2nd Ashes Test: Umpire Aleem Dar equals Steve Bucknor record

Pakistan umpire Aleem Dar on Thursday equalled Steve Bucknor's world record of officiating in 128 Test matches during the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's.
2019-08-15 14:08:46 Read More

I was determined to end India's medal drought: Deepak Punia

Deepak Punia was so determined to break India's 18-year-old medal drought at the Worlds and realise his family dream that he risked aggravating a shoulder injury sustained during the semifinal.
2019-08-15 13:47:09 Read More

Van Dijk, Messi and Ronaldo vie for UEFA Player of the Year award

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil Van Dijk have been shortlisted for the UEFA Player of the Year award, the sport's European governing body said on Thursday.
2019-08-15 13:31:50 Read More

1st Test Day 2: NZ's Patel restricts Sri Lanka with five-wicket haul

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel carved through Sri Lanka's top order and took five wickets to even the odds for the visitors after the second day of the opening Test in Galle on Thursday.
2019-08-15 12:44:18 Read More

La Liga set for close-run race after Barca, Real, Atletico transfer blitz

The La Liga season begins on Friday with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid all set to be far stronger units after a record-smashing transfer window which saw Spain's biggest three clubs splurge over 800 million euros on new players.
2019-08-15 12:16:21 Read More

IPL: Kolkata Knight Riders appoint Brendon McCullum as coach

Kolkata Knight Riders appointed the recently retired Brendon McCullum as their new head coach for the next edition of Indian Premier League in 2020. McCullum has been very closely associated with the KKR as a player first from 2008 to 2010 and again from 2012-2013 and was part of the IPL winning squad in 2012.
2019-08-15 11:15:29 Read More

Ravi Shastri all set for another stint as Team India head coach

India's head coach Ravi Shastri is a runaway favourite to retain his post when the Kapil Dev-led CAC interviews the 6 short-listed candidates on Friday. Shastri, who has played 80 Tests and 150 ODIs, was contracted till the World Cup in England, but he was given a 45-day extension till the end of West Indies tour, where the visitors have won both T20 and ODI series.
2019-08-15 10:43:37 Read More

Manchester City look to banish memories of Euro exit by Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur ended Manchester City's European ambitions last season and they will be looking to dent Pep Guardiola's side's hopes of winning a third successive Premier League title when they meet at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
2019-08-15 09:49:51 Read More

England vs Australia Live: 2nd Ashes Test, Day 2

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I love to bat in tough situations: Shreyas Iyer

Iyer's match-winning partnerships with India captain Virat Kohli in the second and third ODI scripted India's 2-0 series win against West Indies, and the youngster earned praise from his skipper for being "confident" and "sure of his game".
2019-08-15 09:28:50 Read More

Dhoni-Fleming best captain-coach combo in the world: Watson

Watson feels that even with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), it is all about smooth management and credit for that goes to the trio of N. Srinivasan, skipper MS Dhoni and coach Stephen Fleming.
2019-08-15 08:05:30 Read More

Cincinnati Masters: Fiery Nick Kyrgios smashes racquets

Nick Kyrgios stepped off court to smash two racquets and toss his shoes to spectators Wednesday in a meltdown during a second-round ATP Cincinnati Masters loss to Russia's Karen Khachanov.
2019-08-15 06:54:51 Read More

Sports icons wish the country on Independence Day

A host of country's sports personalities, including sports minister Kiren Rijiju and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, wished fellow citizens as India celebrated its 73rd Independence Day.
2019-08-15 06:25:40 Read More

Virat Kohli first to score 20,000 international runs in a decade

On the way to his 43rd ODI ton, India skipper Virat Kohli created yet another world record as he became the first batsman to score 20,000 international runs in 10 years. Kohli is followed by former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting who scored 18,962 runs.
2019-08-15 06:17:44 Read More

Indian cyclists win historic gold at World Junior Track Championships

Indian men's team comprising of Esow Alben, Ronaldo Singh and Rojit Singh created history on Thursday as they clinched the Team Sprint gold medal at the World Junior Track Cycling Championships in Frankfurt, Germany. This is India’s first-ever gold in a global cycling competition. The Indian team defeated Australia in the final, clocking 44.681 seconds.
2019-08-15 05:58:53 Read More

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1964: When India last visited Pakistan for tennis

While India's Davis Cup visit to Pakistan hangs in the balance, Akhtar Ali & Shiv Prakash Misra rekindle memories of the 1964 tour, which was the last time an Indian tennis team crossed the Indo-Pak border
2019-08-15 05:41:37 Read More

Chris Gayle ends retirement rumours, says still with West Indies cricket

West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle whose antics during the final ODI of the three-match series against India sparked rumours of his retirement, denied the speculations saying "he has not announced retirement yet".
2019-08-15 05:41:30 Read More

India's domestic hockey is dead, laments Dhanraj Pillay

The former India skipper, who was in the city to witness the Bangalore Cup hockey tournament, was taken back by the lukewarm public response to the event that has the cream of domestic teams in action.
2019-08-15 05:10:23 Read More

Virat Kohli says blow on thumb not of serious concern, should be fine for 1st Test

Captain Virat Kohli said the blow to his right thumb during India's successful run chase against the West Indies in the third ODI here has not resulted in a fracture and he "should be good" to play in the first Test starting on August 22.
2019-08-15 05:08:26 Read More

Shreyas Iyer was brave under pressure, says Virat Kohli

After India registered a commanding series-clinching win over West Indies, skipper Virat Kohli was all praise for young batsman Shreyas Iyer, saying the 24-year-old has presented a strong case for himself to be a regular feature of the team in the limited-overs format.
2019-08-15 04:54:42 Read More

India's Kashmiri duo worried about home but win T20 World Series for team

India won the T20 World Series title for the differently-abled with a 36-run victory over hosts England in Worcestershire on Tuesday even as the team's two heroes - Wasim Iqbal Khan and Amir Hassan Rather - hadn't had any contact with family back home in J&K since the government imposed a curfew and snapped all communication lines after scrapping article 370.
2019-08-15 04:46:07 Read More

Tiger Woods 'way better' entering PGA playoff test at Medinah

Tiger Woods said he feels "way better" after withdrawing last week with an oblique strain, but major concerns remain around the 15-time major winner entering the BMW Championship.
2019-08-15 04:42:53 Read More

Euro T20 Slam postponed until 2020

The inaugural season of the Euro T20 Slam, a new franchise league that was set to launch this summer, has been postponed till next year. Euro T20 Slam, a collaborative venture between Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland, the Netherlands' KNCB and commercial partners GS Holdings, was scheduled to begin at the end of August in Amsterdam and was to feature two teams from each of Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands.
2019-08-15 04:21:15 Read More

WFI to send names for World C'ships first, have trials later

The Wrestling Federation of India on Wednesday announced August 15 as the deadline for sending entries for the tournament, which is also a qualifying event for the Tokyo Olympics. But some of the selection trials will be held at the SAI centre in Lucknow on August 19 and at the IGI stadium in Delhi on August 20.
2019-08-15 04:04:23 Read More

Jurgen Klopp lauds 'incredible' Adrian's flying start to Liverpool career

Jurgen Klopp hailed "incredible" UEFA Super Cup hero Adrian and then admitted he had no idea where the goalkeeper even was a fortnight ago.
2019-08-15 03:54:57 Read More

Davis Cup: ITF, AITA spar as stalemate continues

With the All India Tennis Association and International Tennis Federation exchanging mails over venue of the tie (Islamabad) next month, it seems it will take a while before a resolution to the issue is arrived at.
2019-08-15 03:43:29 Read More

Cincinnati Masters: Nishioka knocks out idol Nishikori

Yoshihito Nishioka secured a dream result on Wednesday as he defeated longtime idol and Japanese countryman Kei Nishikori 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 at the ATP Cincinnati Masters.
2019-08-15 03:20:56 Read More

Rathour favourite for the post of batting coach

Jalandhar-born 50-year-old Vikram Rathour — who has caught the eye of none other than India’s junior national coach Rahul Dravid — is turning out to be the popular choice among some big names for the role of the batting coach. He is one of the 12 candidates in the fray, including incumbent Sanjay Bangar.
2019-08-15 03:08:47 Read More

Ash Barty beats Maria Sharapova, Simona Halep survives scare in Cincinnati

Top seeded Ash Barty overcame a slow start to defeat Maria Sharapova 6-4 6-1, while Simona Halep battled past Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6 7-5 6-4 in the second round of the Cincinnati Masters on Wednesday.
2019-08-15 02:45:54 Read More

3rd ODI: Kohli leads India to series-clinching win with 43rd ODI hundred

India were set a stiff revised 255-run target on Duckworth-Lewis method but Virat Kohli's unsatiable appetite for runs and young Shreyas Iyer's assuring support to his skipper meant that it eventually turned out to be a comfortable six-wicket win which translated into a 2-0 series victory.
2019-08-14 22:47:30 Read More

Adrian the hero as Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win Super Cup

Stand-in goalkeeper Adrian was the hero as his save from Tammy Abraham allowed Liverpool to beat Chelsea 5-4 on penalties and win the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday after a richly entertaining match in Istanbul finished 2-2 at the end of extra time.
2019-08-14 22:20:37 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (August 15) that comprise the second day action of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia.
2019-08-14 18:45:00 Read More

Wrestler Deepak Punia becomes junior World champion

Grappler Deepak Punia on Wednesday became India's first junior World Champion in 18 years after he claimed a gold medal at the junior worlds with a win over Russia's Alik Shebzukhov at Tallinn, Estonia. Punia will also represent India at the upcoming World Championship in Kazakhstan, having won the trials.
2019-08-14 17:39:34 Read More

Haryana Steelers beat UP Yoddha

Raider Vikash Kandola starred yet again as Haryana Steelers beat UP Yoddha 36-33 in the Pro Kabaddi League here on Wednesday. With the win, Steelers move into the top six in the points table.
2019-08-14 17:24:58 Read More

Shooter Anjum Moudgil's five-star show in World Police Games

Anjum Moudgil is in peak form and the one to beat. The Punjab shooter gave further proof of her credentials as she pocketed five gold medals, and a silver, at the World Police Games in Chengdu, China.
2019-08-14 17:11:37 Read More

Australia's Hazlewood edges out Starc for second Ashes Test

Australia's Josh Hazlewood will play in the second Ashes Test against England at Lord's, coach Justin Langer confirmed after Wednesday's opening day was washed out without a ball bowled.
2019-08-14 16:45:59 Read More

Injury-plagued Kokkinakis handed final US Open wildcard

Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis, the injury-plagued world number 212, was Wednesday handed the final wildcard for this year's US Open which gets underway in New York on August 26.
2019-08-14 16:43:47 Read More

Chris Gayle walks off in style after sizzling knock

Chris Gayle may have played his last international game given the theatrics by cricket's showman and the send-off accorded by the Indian players at the end of a typically thunderous innings on Wednesday.
2019-08-14 16:27:38 Read More

MS Dhoni learned about weaponry and shared insights of his cricketing career

Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is an honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army (TA), is currently with the Indian army in Jammu and Kashmir and will complete his 15-day stint on August 15. On the final day of his stay, Dhoni is expected to go to Siachen, which also includes a visit to the Siachen Battle School.
2019-08-14 16:22:28 Read More

Team India manager let off with reprimand in West Indies

Team India's administrative manager Sunil Subramaniam has been let off with a warning by the BCCI over misconduct with Indian diplomats in West Indies. TOI has learnt that Subramaniam has offered unconditional apology to the diplomats in the Indian High Commissions for his 'rude' behavior and for becoming an obstruction in carrying out a project directed by India.
2019-08-14 16:19:14 Read More

Davis Cup: AITA-ITF to hold security meeting on August 19

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has agreed to hold a teleconference meeting with the AITA (All India Tennis Federation) on August 19 to discuss the latter's security concern about playing the Asia Oceania Davis Cup Group 1 tie in Islamabad net month.
2019-08-14 15:42:06 Read More

Rain washes out first day of Lord's Ashes Test

The first day of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia was rained out at Lord's on Wednesday without a ball being bowled.
2019-08-14 15:23:53 Read More

Steyn not medically ready for India series, says CSA after T20 exclusion

Cricket South Africa on Wednesday said Dale Steyn is not "medically ready" to be named in the T20 squad to face India, clarifying a day after the veteran fast bowler expressed his surprise at his exclusion.
2019-08-14 15:11:12 Read More

Dutee unable to travel to Germany due to 'technical problems'

India's fastest woman Dutee Chand on Wednesday expressed regret for not being able to travel to Germany to participate in a couple of races in her bid to qualify for the World Athletics Championships due to some "technical problems".
2019-08-14 14:58:37 Read More

Sushil Kumar to highlight WFI's 74kg trials on August 20

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has announced that the World Championship trials for the men's 74kg category will be held along with other non-Olympic weight classes on August 19 and August 20 at the Supervisors Training Centre in Lucknow and the K.D. Jadhav Wrestling Stadium in New Delhi.
2019-08-14 14:34:12 Read More

Strauss tells England to be patient in pursuit of Smith wicket

Andrew Strauss believes patience if the key as England look to find a way to dismiss star Australia batsman Steve Smith in the ongoing Ashes series.
2019-08-14 14:05:22 Read More

Semenya says she never felt supported by other women in sport

Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya, who has been locked in a battle over her testosterone levels with athletics authorities, said on Wednesday that she has not felt supported by other women in sport.
2019-08-14 13:46:48 Read More

Live 3rd ODI: West Indies opt to bat vs India

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 3rd ODI match between India and West Indies on Times of India
2019-08-14 13:14:13 Read More

England vs Australia: Rain washes out first session of second Ashes Test

Rain prevented play before lunch on the first day of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's on Wednesday. When the match should have been getting underway at 11:00 am (1000 GMT), the square and pitch remained fully covered.
2019-08-14 12:33:02 Read More

Fearless teenager Felix leads charge of refreshed Atletico

Atletico Madrid underwent seismic changes in the close season but after a rip-roaring warm-up campaign spearheaded by teenage hotshot Joao Felix, they look refreshed, more dangerous in attack and ready to mount a serious La Liga title challenge.
2019-08-14 12:28:24 Read More

Live Cricket Score: India v West Indies, 3rd ODI

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2019-08-14 12:16:04 Read More

1st Test: Dananjaya takes five to put NZ on back foot in Galle

ri Lanka's Akila Dananjaya spun a web around New Zealand's batsmen, picking up all five wickets on a rain-shortened opening day of the first Test in Galle on Wednesday.
2019-08-14 11:30:41 Read More

Saqlain Mushtaq applies for Pakistan U-19 team head coach's job

Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has applied for the position of head coach of the national Under-19 team and will appear for an interview on Monday with the Pakistan Cricket Board.
2019-08-14 10:10:38 Read More

Going for a spin? Cricket club introduces vegan ball

WG Grace and Don Bradman may be spinning in their graves at the news an English cricket club have switched to using a vegan ball from the traditional leather one.
2019-08-14 09:55:26 Read More

Team India manager called back from West Indies

The axe has finally fallen on Team India manager Sunil Subramanium as he has been asked to return from the ongoing tour of the West Indies at the earliest for misbehaving with bureaucrats in the Caribbean Islands.
2019-08-14 09:29:32 Read More

India beat England to lift Physical Disability World Series T20

Title favourites India lifted the inaugural T20 Physical Disability World Cricket Series after defeating hosts England by 36 runs in the finals here.
2019-08-14 09:00:49 Read More

Indian hockey teams set for Test event challenge ahead of Olympic qualifiers

The Olympic Test Event starts from Saturday at the Oi Hockey Stadium and both the Indian men's and women's hockey teams will be in action. the Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal and her male counterpart Harmanpreet Singh said their respective teams are capable of beating any side in the world and will not be intimidated by high-ranking opponents.
2019-08-14 07:43:51 Read More

This Day That Year: When Sachin Tendulkar hit his first Test century

It was on August 14, 1990, when former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, popularly known as "Master Blaster" made his presence felt on the field when he scored his first ton in international cricket. Tendulkar scored 119 runs against England in 1990 and this knock by the batsman helped the side save the match at Old Trafford. Tendulkar debuted at the age of 16.
2019-08-14 06:23:35 Read More

Britain seeks to assuage India over CWG shooting row

British sports minister Nigel Adams said he was hopeful of a compromise that could see his country stage a truncated shooting event at Birmingham 2022 or a Commonwealth shooting championships that will not be part of the Birmingham programme.
2019-08-14 04:45:54 Read More

I want to play positive cricket, win matches: Rishabh Pant

"I just want to play positive cricket and win matches for the team. Every match is crucial for me. I want to keep on improving as a cricketer," said young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant who has often been criticised by many for throwing away his wicket and not playing according to the conditions.
2019-08-14 04:32:22 Read More

AIFF bans Nestor for 4 months

Spanish midfielder Nestor Gordillo has been handed a four-month ban by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) after being found guilty of breaching his contract with I-League champions Chennai City FC (CCFC).
2019-08-14 03:59:12 Read More

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

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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live: 1st Test, Day 2

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Liverpool, Chelsea clash in UEFA Super Cup

Liverpool and Chelsea are eyeing some early-season silverware as the Premier League rivals meet in the UEFA Super Cup in Istanbul on Wednesday in what will be the first major men's European encounter to be refereed by a woman, with France's Stephanie Frappart taking charge.
2019-08-14 03:45:47 Read More

Liverpool, Chelsea clash in UEFA Super Cup

Liverpool and Chelsea are eyeing some early-season silverware as the Premier League rivals meet in the UEFA Super Cup in Istanbul on Wednesday in what will be the first major men's European encounter to be refereed by a woman, with France's Stephanie Frappart taking charge.
2019-08-14 03:45:47 Read More

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End of the road for Pune City?

There were several questions swirling around about the survival of FC Pune City. Their financial worries have been out in the open, and now their woes have been compounded with the player status committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) handing them a transfer ban for two registration periods on Tuesday.
2019-08-14 03:43:06 Read More

Ministry's directive: Engage tutors at national camps

There have been several instances in Indian sports of budding athletes having lost their way after not making it big. In their pursuit of making a sporting career, they often compromise on their education and are left with nothing to fall back on if their sports careers fail to take off.
2019-08-14 03:28:03 Read More

No conflict of interest for Rahul Dravid, reiterates CoA member

A few days after CoA chief Vinod Rai said that there is no conflict of interest against the former India captain, it was the turn of his colleague Ravi Thodge to reiterate the same point. "There's no conflict (of interest) in Rahul's case. He has got a notice and we have cleared his appointment. We saw no conflict (of interest, in it)," said Thodge.
2019-08-14 03:08:40 Read More

Federer, Djokovic win; Serena exits in Cincinnati

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic overwhelmed opponents at the WTA-ATP Cincinnati Masters on Tuesday, where Serena Williams withdrew because of back trouble.
2019-08-14 02:33:07 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (August 14) that comprise the third and last ODI between India and West Indies.
2019-08-13 18:45:00 Read More

Teenager Gauff, former champ Stosur get US Open wildcards

American teenager Cori "Coco" Gauff and former champion Samantha Stosur were among players to be given wildcards into the main draw of the US Open starting later this month, organisers said on Tuesday.
2019-08-13 16:52:22 Read More

Lampard says Chelsea need to 'move on' from Hazard exit

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard said there was no individual that could replace winger Eden Hazard, urging the club to move on from the loss of one of their greatest players.
2019-08-13 16:17:25 Read More

Ashes 2019: Archer confidence excites England captain Root

England captain Joe Root said Tuesday that he has no qualms about launching self-assured fast bowler Jofra Archer's Test cricket career in the cauldron of an Ashes clash at Lord's.
2019-08-13 16:10:24 Read More

Kuldeep Yadav four short of 100 ODI wickets

Chinaman Kuldeep Yadav has become a major weapon in skipper Virat Kohli's armoury in limited overs cricket, showing immense potential in just a short period of time.
2019-08-13 15:58:49 Read More

Davis Cup: AITA asks ITF to shift venue or postpone Pak tie

A day after All India Tennis Association (AITA) wrote to International Tennis Federation (ITF) asking for another 'security review' and not a change of venue thus drawing flak, the Indian body on Tuesday has decided to write to ITF again. This time they have requested for a change of venue or a possibility of postponing the tie.
2019-08-13 14:42:46 Read More

Moeen Ali takes a short break from cricket after Ashes axe

England all-rounder Moeen Ali will take a "short break" from cricket after being dropped from the squad to face Australia in the second Ashes Test this week.
2019-08-13 14:14:37 Read More

Murray expects to be back to peak physical fitness by January

Former world number one Andy Murray said he expects to be back to his physical best by January next year, 12 months after he had hip resurfacing surgery in a bid to salvage his career.
2019-08-13 13:30:02 Read More

South Africa name three uncapped players in Test squad for India tour

South Africa have named three uncapped players in their Test squad for the three-match tour of India in early October as they begin life without retired veterans Dale Steyn and Hashim Amla.
2019-08-13 13:23:17 Read More

ISL: Chennaiyin FC rope in central defender Lucian Goian

Two-time Indian Super League Chennaiyin FC on Tuesday announced the signing of Romanian central defender Lucian Goian for the 2019-20 campaign even as it parted ways with defender Mailson Alves by mutual consent.
2019-08-13 13:20:16 Read More

Barcelona officials head to Paris for Neymar talks: Reports

Barcelona officials headed to France on Tuesday for talks with Paris Saint-Germain to seal a return to the Spanish club for Brazilian star Neymar, reports said.
2019-08-13 13:05:48 Read More

Smith in league of Kohli, de Villiers: Chris Rogers

Former Australia opener Chris Rogers on Tuesday hailed Steve Smith for his stupendous form during the first Ashes Test against England and said he's in the league of the likes of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.
2019-08-13 13:00:44 Read More

Steve Smith can surpass Sachin Tendulkar: Chris Rogers

Former Australia opener Chris Rogers on Tuesday hailed Steve Smith for his stupendous form during the first Ashes Test against England and said he's in the league of the likes of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.
2019-08-13 13:00:44 Read More

India vs WI: Team India's administrative manager set to be reprimanded

The Indian cricket team's administrative manager Sunil Subramaniam is set to be severely reprimanded by the BCCI for allegedly misbehaving with officials of the country's High Commissions in the West Indies during the ongoing series.
2019-08-13 12:48:31 Read More

World Championship adds spice to Test clash, says Williamson

New Zealand start their world test championship campaign against Sri Lanka on Wednesday and captain Kane Williamson said that vying for a place in a world final will add to the competitive edge in future series.
2019-08-13 12:32:57 Read More

Rahul Dravid has no conflict of interest: CoA

The CoA cleared Rahul Dravid's appointment as Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy, ruling that there is "no conflict of interest" case against him. Dravid found himself embroiled in a conflict of interest case after his appointment at NCA since he is an employee of India Cements which owns the Chennai Super Kings franchise in the IPL.
2019-08-13 11:35:33 Read More

Ashes: Starc, Hazlewood vie for places in 2nd Test as Pattinson misses out

Australia have left pace bowler James Pattinson out of their 12-man squad for the second Ashes Test against England, with Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood vying for recalls.
2019-08-13 11:17:24 Read More

Shooter Mohit Agnihotri's story: A borrowed rifle and Olympic dreams

Mohit's father Umesh Chandra Agnihotri is a security guard who also works as a small scale dairy farmer. Part of what he earns his used to repay loans that he took to help his son follow his dream. But he doesn't mind, because it is also keeping his own dream alive - that of seeing his son represent India at the Olympics.
2019-08-13 09:58:30 Read More

'ITF must understand Indian players can't play in Pakistan at present'

All India Tennis Association (AITA) Secretary Hironmoy Chatterjee on Tuesday said that they have sought time for a conversation with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) in order to request them to change the venue of the upcoming Davis Cup tie from Islamabad as the international body isn't understanding the ground reality.
2019-08-13 09:43:59 Read More

Women's cricket to be part of Birmingham CWG, confirms CGF

Cricket will come back to the Commonwealth Games roster for the first time since 1998 with the inclusion of women's T20 for the 2022 edition in Birmingham, the Commonwealth Games Federation and the ICC announced on Tuesday.
2019-08-13 09:22:34 Read More

Davis Cup: Indian players request AITA to ask for neutral venue vs Pakistan

The Indian Davis Cup team wants the tie against Pakistan in Islamabad next month to be shifted to a neutral venue and is baffled that the national federation has merely asked for a security re-check so far.
2019-08-13 08:05:38 Read More

Steve Smith's Ashes run-spree sparks Don Bradman comparisons

An Australia batsman with a technique that departs from the coaching manual piling on the runs in the Ashes -- England have been here before. But should Steve Smith be compared to the greatest of them all, Don Bradman? The pair have been mentioned repeatedly in the same breath since Smith hit innings of 144 and 142 during Australia's 251-run win over England in the first Test at Edgbaston
2019-08-13 07:33:01 Read More

3rd ODI: Dhawan under pressure to score with series on the line

With scores of 1, 23, 3 in the Twenty20 International series (T20I) and single-digit score of 2 in the second ODI, Shikhar Dhawan's comeback post-injury has been far from ideal. As India eye another series victory against West Indies in the third and final ODI on Wednesday, Dhawan would be desperate for a big knock given he is not part of the Test squad.
2019-08-13 06:49:01 Read More

Commonwealth Games Federation firm on shooting exclusion

Commonwealth Games chief Louise Martin said shooting will not be part of the 2022 edition in Birmingham despite a threat by India to boycott the entire event in protest.
2019-08-13 05:10:44 Read More

BCCI polls set to top agenda at CoA meet

The BCCI elections, scheduled to be held on October 22, are set to dominate the agenda when the Committee of Administrators (CoA) holds a meeting on Tuesday.
2019-08-13 04:31:51 Read More

PKL: Warriors, Titans play out an exciting tie

A buoyant Telugu Titans seemed to have gained momentum after their morale-boosting victory over Gujarat Fortunegiants on Sunday and they played as a completely different unit against Bengal Warriors on Monday’s first match of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) in Ahmedabad.
2019-08-13 04:28:33 Read More

Indian Women's League may become a 24-team affair

The crisis in Indian men’s football may be in the spotlight right now but away from the limelight, the Indian women’s football team has been regularly reaching milestones, the latest being their six-rung climb in FIFA rankings, to the 57th position, in July.
2019-08-13 04:17:39 Read More

Injured wrestler Parveen Rana withdraws from 74kg Worlds trials

Double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar’s passage to the 2019 World Championships – scheduled to be held in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan from September 14-22– may have got easier as his main rival in the 74kg weight category, Parveen Rana, has pulled out of the trials for the Worlds, citing a shoulder injury.
2019-08-13 03:54:45 Read More

Six candidates shortlisted for Team India's head coach post

On Monday, the BCCI informed all the six shortlisted candidates — Mike Hesson, Tom Moody, Robin Singh, Lalchand Rajput, Phil Simmons and Ravi Shastri — about the interview date and time. While the board has reportedly received around 2K applications for batting, fielding and bowling coach positions, only a few big names had applied for head coach position.
2019-08-13 03:36:31 Read More

MCC committee insist 'neutral' umpires still best for Tests

The MCC cricket committee has played down calls for neutral umpires to be replaced in Test cricket after Joel Wilson's decisions in the first Test between England and Australia came in for widespread criticism. West Indian umpire Wilson had eight decisions overturned by players from both teams at Edgbaston, while his fellow umpire Aleem Dar also made several errors in the Ashes clash.
2019-08-13 03:01:47 Read More

Can Shreyas Iyer fix Team India's middle-order muddle?

After a washout in the first ODI at Providence, Guyana, Shreyas Iyer got a chance to walk the talk in Port of Spain and displayed what India had missed for close to 18 months, hammering 71 runs off 68 balls. His knock was laced with five boundaries and a six and he put on 125 runs for the fourth wicket in the company of skipper Virat Kohli (120, 125b, 14x4, 1x6).
2019-08-13 02:57:02 Read More

Cincinnati Masters: Andy Murray beaten by Richard Gasquet in singles tennis return

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray was beaten 6-4, 6-4 by Richard Gasquet on Monday in his return to singles competition in Cincinnati following a seven-month hip injury lay-off.
2019-08-13 02:50:06 Read More

Aishwarya Pissay 1st Indian to win world title in motorsports

Bengaluru-based biker Aishwarya Pissay made history by becoming the first Indian to win a world title in motorsports as she won the FIM World Cup in women’s category after the final round of the championship in Varpalota, Hungary, on Monday. Last year, Aishwarya had become the first Indian female rider to compete in the gruelling Baja Aragon Rally.
2019-08-13 02:39:35 Read More

Overthrow involving Stokes and Guptill to be reviewed in September

The throw from the deep that ricocheted off Ben Stokes' bat to the boundary during the World Cup final, will be reviewed in September, the custodians of the game's laws, Marylebone Cricket Club said on Monday.
2019-08-13 02:35:34 Read More

Lara congratulates Gayle for becoming Windies' highest ODI run-scorer

West Indies great Brian Lara congratulated Chris Gayle after the latter surpassed him as the team's highest run scorer in ODI cricket. Gayle on Sunday managed to score just 11 runs but that was enough for him to go past Lara's tally of 10,348 runs. Gayle now has 10,353 runs to his name in 300 ODIs.
2019-08-12 17:44:41 Read More

Cricket in line to be included in 2028 LA Olympics, says Mike Gatting

Cricket could be part of the 2028 Olympics as the ICC is working towards getting the sport included in the roster for the Los Angeles Games, MCC World Cricket Committee chairman Mike Gatting said.
2019-08-12 17:14:02 Read More

Former champion Svetlanta Kuznetsova added to US Open field

Two-time major champion Svetlanta Kuznetosva has moved into the main draw of the US Open after Dominika Cibulkova withdrew because of an injured left foot.
2019-08-12 17:12:58 Read More

Bengal Warriors and Telugu Titans play out 29-29 draw in PKL

Bengal Warriors and Telugu Titans played out an exciting 29-29 draw in a Pro Kabaddi League match on Monday.
2019-08-12 16:59:06 Read More

England pace star Archer throws down gauntlet to Aussie batsmen

England pace bowler Jofra Archer warned the Australian batsmen on Monday that he is not just a one-day cricketer and said he will try to "work miracles" if he faces them at Lord's in the Ashes this week.
2019-08-12 14:33:22 Read More

AITA seeks fresh security check in Islamabad for Davis Cup tie

India's national tennis federation on Monday decided against seeking a change of venue for the Davis Cup tie versus Pakistan in Islamabad but requested the world body ITF to conduct another security check there in view of the fresh diplomatic tension.
2019-08-12 12:49:40 Read More

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 to begin from August 14

International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday launched Men's Cricket World Cup League 2, a pathway to the next Cricket World Cup, which will be hosted by India from August 14.
2019-08-12 12:01:42 Read More

Virender Sehwag trolls himself, pays 'tribute' to Aryabhata

Virender Sehwag is known for his active presence on Twitter and on Monday he trolled himself while recalling an incident which took place on this very day in 2011. Explaining the incident, Sehwag also paid tribute to Aryabhata -- inventor of the digit Zero -- in a funny way.
2019-08-12 11:46:25 Read More

Indian women's football team handed special trophy in Spain

Impressed with the Indian women's football team's performance in the COTIF Cup in Valencia, the tournament's president handed the players a special third-placed trophy.
2019-08-12 11:01:02 Read More

Meet Shahrukh Khan and Salman Khan, the cricketers

Think Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan and you will think of two of the biggest Bollywood heartthrobs. But these two superstars are of course not the only ones with those names. In fact, there is a Shahrukh Khan and a Salman Khan who are young Indian cricketers playing domestic cricket for two different states.
2019-08-12 07:39:33 Read More

2nd ODI: Kohli, Bhuvi shine as India beat West Indies by 59 runs (DLS)

Captain Virat Kohli led from the front with a brilliant century, his 42nd of the career, to guide India to a comfortable 59-run win over West Indies via Duckworth-Lewis method in the second ODI. By virtue of the win, India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The first ODI between the two sides was washed out.
2019-08-11 22:45:28 Read More

Nadal routs Medvedev to win ATP Montreal Masters

Rafael Nadal defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-0 on Sunday to win his fifth title at the ATP Montreal Masters. The Spanish top seed defended the title he won last year in Toronto, extending his record with a 35th Masters 1000 title.
2019-08-11 21:57:34 Read More

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Easy for basketball to grow where cricket is a religion: WNBA Champ Swin

From being a WNBA champion to an Olympic medallist and now the New Orleans Pelicans vice-president of Basketball Operations and Team Development, Swin Cash has come a long way.
2019-08-11 20:43:13 Read More

Viswanathan Anand to skip World Cup

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will give the upcoming edition of World Cup, which is to be held in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia from September 9 to October 4, a miss. Anand had earned an automatic qualification for the tournament on the basis of his rating average for the last 12 months.
2019-08-11 20:08:41 Read More

India U-19 beat Bangladesh U-19 by 6 wickets to win Tri-Series

Chasing a competitive 262-run target, India U-19 rode on fifties from openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (50), Divyansh Saxena (55), skipper Priyam Garg (73) and wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel (59 not out) to reach home with consummate ease, scoring 264 for four in 48.4 overs.
2019-08-11 19:53:13 Read More

Tearful Serena Williams retires injured in Toronto final

Serena Williams' first U.S. Open tune-up ended in dramatic fashion as the tearful American was forced to retire with a back injury while trailing Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu 3-1 in the Rogers Cup final on Sunday.
2019-08-11 19:41:38 Read More

Gayle surpasses Lara to become highest ODI run-scorer for Windies

West Indies opener Chris Gayle scripted history on Sunday by becoming the highest run-scorer for West Indies in one-day internationals (ODIs). The 39-year-old Gayle went past former Windies skipper Brian Lara's record of 10,348 runs.
2019-08-11 19:03:15 Read More

Rashford grabs brace as United put four past Lampard's Chelsea

Marcus Rashford struck twice as Manchester United opened their Premier League account with a resounding 4-0 win over Frank Lampard's Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday.
2019-08-11 17:47:42 Read More

Flawless Chennai Lions are new UTT champions

The Sharath Kamal-spearheaded Lions demolished defending champions Dabang Delhi 8-1 to bring the league to a premature end. Chennai cantered to the required 8 tie points in the first three matches itself, rendering the final two inconsequential.
2019-08-11 17:12:42 Read More

Haryana Steelers topple Bengaluru Bulls 33-30 in PKL

Raider Vikash Khandola starred yet again with 12 points as Haryana Steelers registered their second consecutive win, beating Bengaluru Bulls 33-30 in a thrilling match of the Pro Kabaddi League season seven on Sunday.
2019-08-11 16:46:17 Read More

VAR denies Wolves in goalless draw at Leicester City

Wolverhampton Wanderers had a goal by Leander Dendoncker ruled out by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in an entertaining 0-0 Premier League draw against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Sunday.
2019-08-11 16:13:09 Read More

Virat surpasses Sourav, becomes India's 2nd highest ODI run-getter

Virat Kohli surpassed Sourav Ganguly to become India's second highest run-getter in one-day internationals. Kohli, who achieved the feat during the second ODI against West Indies, is now only behind legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli surpassed Ganguly's record in his 238th game while Ganguly took 311 ODIs to score 11,363 runs.
2019-08-11 15:50:40 Read More

Vinesh suffers defeat in final of Medved event in Belarus

Top Indian woman wrestler Vinesh Phogat lost to N Malisheva of Russia in the 53kg final of the Medved event in Minsk, Belarus, on Sunday.
2019-08-11 15:40:18 Read More

Aubameyang seals Arsenal victory at Newcastle

Steve Bruce's reign as Newcastle United manager began in disappointing fashion as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's second-half goal sealed a 1-0 victory for Arsenal at a subdued St James' Park on Sunday.
2019-08-11 15:23:39 Read More

Indian boys settle for silver at Asian U-23 Volleyball Championships

India on Sunday settled for a silver medal after suffering a 1-3 loss against Chinese Taipei in the final of the men's Asian U-23 Volleyball Championships.
2019-08-11 15:22:30 Read More

Indian junior shuttlers win 3 gold, a silver and 2 bronze at Bulgarian Open

Indian juniors ruled the roost clinching three gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the Bulgarian Junior International Championships in Pazardzhik on Sunday.
2019-08-11 14:42:47 Read More

Virat Kohli breaks Javed Miandad's 26-year-old record

India skipper Virat Kohli became the leading run-scorer against West Indies in ODI cricket, breaking a 26-year-old record of former Pakistan batsman Javed Miandad. Miandad took 64 innings to score 1930 runs against the West Indies but Kohli went past him in just 34 innings.
2019-08-11 14:16:38 Read More

PTF rules out shifting of Davis Cup tie against India to neutral venue

The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) on Sunday ruled out shifting of the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group-1 tie against India to be played in Islamabad on September 14-15 to a neutral venue. PTF chief Saleem Saifullah said that the federation was making all the preparations to host the tie at the Islamabad Sports Complex.
2019-08-11 13:22:50 Read More

Thailand break women's T20I record for most consecutive wins

Thailand have broken the record for most consecutive wins in women's T20 cricket with their 17th victory on the trot. On Saturday, Thailand beat the Netherlands by eight wickets to surpass the record previously held by the mighty Australia.
2019-08-11 12:34:04 Read More

Sourabh Verma wins BWF Hyderabad Open

Reigning National champion Sourabh Verma capped an impressive week at the Hyderabad Open with a thrilling win over Singapore's Loh Kean Yew in the summit clash to claim the men's singles title on Sunday.
2019-08-11 11:29:56 Read More

2nd ODI Preview: Shreyas Iyer's day of reckoning as India pray for full game

The talented Shreyas Iyer will be auditioning for the still vacant number four slot as India would pray for some bright sunshine while taking on West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series, in Port of Spain on Sunday.
2019-08-10 09:27:13 Read More

BCCI under NADA: Kiren Rijiju welcomes move, terms it 'major positive turn'

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday welcomed BCCI's decision to come under the ambit of National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), terming it a major step towards clean and transparent governance in sports.
2019-08-10 06:13:12 Read More

Nadeem takes another five-for in drawn game, India A win series 2-0

West Indies A top-order put up a gutsy show to force a draw despite another five-wicket haul by left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem as India A won the unofficial three-'Test' series 2-0. Chasing a stiff target of 373, West Indies A started the day at 37 for no loss needing another 336 runs on the fourth day but only reached as far as 314 for 6 in the end.
2019-08-10 05:19:58 Read More

Doping scandals that rocked India and the world

BCCI has finally agreed to come under the ambit of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after years of defiance. Indian players who are known to have failed doping-tests earlier are weightlifter Sanamacha Chanu, wrestler Narsingh Yadav, athlete Seema Punia, athlete Renjith Maheshwary and cricketer Yusuf Pathan. The latest addition being cricketer Prithvi Shaw.
2019-08-10 05:00:31 Read More

Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev sent packing in Montreal quarter-finals

Second seed Dominic Thiem and third-seeded Alexander Zverev suffered surprise defeats in Friday's ATP Montreal Masters quarter-finals, leaving top seed Rafael Nadal a relatively clear field in defending his title.
2019-08-10 04:46:07 Read More

AIFF starts search for female foreign coach

India will be hosting the FIFA U-17 World Cup next year, and the AIFF is keen to have a team that is good enough to match their rivals in the competition.
2019-08-10 04:28:47 Read More

Windies resist sentimental Chris Gayle Test recall to face India

West Indies selectors on Friday resisted the temptation to grant Chris Gayle a sentimental final Test appearance on home ground when the charismatic opener was omitted from the squad to face India in a two-match series.
2019-08-10 04:16:43 Read More

Promising footballer Dalima moves to Canada

Dalima has now decided to make a move to Canada to pursue her Masters in sports psychology and also play for a Canadian club. According to Dalima, the move will not only help her grow as a footballer but also strengthen her financially. But she has plans to come back and don the blue jersey.
2019-08-10 04:05:46 Read More

Rafael Nadal rallies to beat Fabio Fognini in Montreal

Rafael Nadal needed a set to get adjusted before unloading on Fabio Fognini for a 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 victory and a place in the ATP Montreal Masters semi-finals. Nadal, who won his fourth title in Canada a year ago, needed almost two hours on Friday to overcome the Italian veteran who shocked him on clay at Monte Carlo in April.
2019-08-10 03:47:35 Read More

Top athletes in fresh list of dope cheats

Three reigning national weightlifting champions, a Commonwealth senior championships’ silver medallist, a star India kabaddi player and a promising javelin-thrower are among the latest names to figure in the fresh list of dope cheats.
2019-08-10 03:44:22 Read More

More doubts around Shaw's positive dope test

The Mumbai team coach Vinayak Samant and physiotherapist Deep Tomar have denied that Prithvi Shaw needed any syrup for his flu symptoms, which has again raised questions on whether Shaw’s positive dope case was handled improperly by the BCCI. Speaking to TOI, Samant and Tomar said Shaw did have little fever during the Mushtaq Ali matches but he didn't remedy it.
2019-08-10 03:24:52 Read More

World Archery writes to IOA, gives hope of lifting AAI suspension

The Archery Association of India, who is under suspension, might have got a breather after World Archery wrote to the Indian Olympic Association stating that if a clear roadmap is established, the ban on AAI might get lifted. Secretary-general Tom Dielen also said that the roadmap will have to be approved by World Archery for the suspension to be lifted.
2019-08-10 03:22:36 Read More

BCCI under NADA fold, compliance was inevitable

The Indian cricket board finally relented to the unending pressure to come under the ambit of National Anti Doping Agency (NADA). Participation of the Indian women’s team in the 2022 Commonwealth Games would have been in jeopardy if the BCCI hadn't budged.
2019-08-10 03:03:22 Read More

Liverpool start Premier League title hunt by thrashing Norwich

Liverpool taught newly-promoted Norwich a lesson on the opening night of the new Premier League season with a 4-1 win at Anfield on Friday to lay down an early marker in the title race. The European champions are aiming to end a 30-year wait to win the Premier League after missing out by only one point to Manchester City last season despite amassing a club-record 97 points.
2019-08-10 03:00:40 Read More

Andy Murray to return to singles in Cincinnati next week

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray said on Friday he will return to singles competition next week at the ATP Cincinnati Masters, seven months after having right hip surgery he feared might end his career.
2019-08-10 02:46:34 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (August 10) that comprise the action from Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 and English Premier League.
2019-08-09 18:40:00 Read More

PKL: Baldev picks up another High 5 as Bengal Warriors edge out U Mumba

Bengal Warriors got the better of U Mumba 32-30 in the Pro Kabaddi League on Friday.
2019-08-09 17:45:55 Read More

Suresh Raina undergoes knee surgery in Amsterdam

Out of favour India batsman Suresh Raina on Friday underwent knee surgery in Amsterdam which effectively rules him out of the better part of India's domestic season which starts later this month.
2019-08-09 17:13:40 Read More

Sprinter Dutee Chand granted visa, will compete in European races

India's fastest woman Dutee Chand was on Friday granted a visa to travel to Europe and participate in a couple of races in her bid to qualify for the World Athletics Championships.
2019-08-09 17:02:53 Read More

Wrestler Sushil Kumar suffers crushing defeat on return

Celebrated Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar's much-anticipated return to the mat after one year ended with a crushing defeat as he was pinned by world number five Bekzod Abdurakhmonov in the 74kg quarterfinals at the Medved tournament in Minsk, Belarus. It was Sushil Kumar's first tournament after a failed campaign at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, where he made a first-round exit.
2019-08-09 16:14:49 Read More

India win 8 medals to finish as second best team at Asian schoolboy boxing

In a stellar display, Indian junior boxers collected a rich haul of eight medals, including two gold, to finish their campaign as the runners-up at the Asian schoolboy boxing championships in Kuwait.
2019-08-09 15:47:47 Read More

England drop Moeen and call-up Leach, Archer for 2nd Ashes Test

England have dropped Moeen Ali and recalled fellow spinner Jack Leach into a 12-man squad for the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's starting on Wednesday. Meanwhile World Cup-winner Jofra Archer could make his Test debut next week.
2019-08-09 14:26:47 Read More

Zimbabwe cricket board reinstated, team still suspended

The Zimbabwe cricket board has been reinstated by a government body in what could be the first step to ending a suspension by the International Cricket Council.
2019-08-09 12:38:40 Read More

Prithvi dope case handling, CoA's decision questioned by BCCI members

The "poor handling" of Prithvi Shaw's failed dope test and the Committee of Administrators "overstepping their brief" while taking a policy decision are the reasons why the BCCI has been forced to come under the National Anti-Doping Agency, senior Board members said on Friday.
2019-08-09 11:45:28 Read More

Every professional has conflicts: Kumble on 'Conflict of Interest'

After Rahul Dravid received a notice from the BCCI's Ethics Officer Justice DK Jain regarding the Conflict of Interest, Anil Kumble on Friday said that every profession has conflicts and it all comes down to how one deals with it.
2019-08-09 11:29:41 Read More

Every profession has conflict of interest: Anil Kumble

Every person in every walk of life has some conflict or the other but it is the proper disclosure that is important, feels Kumble. The conflict of interest allegations have reared its head in recent times with stalwarts like Tendulkar, Laxman, Ganguly being served with notices, and latest to join the bandwagon is Dravid.
2019-08-09 11:29:41 Read More

IPL: Brendon McCullum set to become KKR assistant coach

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is returning to Kolkata Knight Riders but this time in a coaching role after being signed by the IPL side as assistant coach, a media report has claimed.
2019-08-09 11:16:51 Read More

NADA will test cricketers whenever and wherever they want: Sports secretary

The National Anti-Doping Agency will carry out tests on cricketers "whenever and wherever they want", Sports Secretary Radheshyam Jhulaniya said on Friday, asserting that the BCCI had no option but to abide by the law of the land.
2019-08-09 11:07:31 Read More

BCCI sidesteps RTI queries after agreeing to come under NADA

By coming under the ambit of NADA following a meeting with the sports ministry, the BCCI has effectively become a National Sports Federation (NSF) despite being a financially autonomous body.
2019-08-09 10:58:30 Read More

Inter hand Icardi's number nine shirt to Lukaku

Inter Milan's new signing Romelu Lukaku has been handed the coveted number nine shirt which previously belonged to Mauro Icardi who was stripped of the captaincy during the course of last season.
2019-08-09 10:34:15 Read More

Enoch Nkwe appointed South Africa interim team director for India tour

South Africa have appointed Enoch Nkwe as interim team director for next month's tour of India, a role which replaces that of head coach after the Proteas opted not to renew Ottis Gibson's contract in the wake of their dismal Cricket World Cup.
2019-08-09 09:38:40 Read More

BCCI questions Manohar's position in tax battle with ICC

The Shashank Manohar-led International Cricket Council (ICC) has warned the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that it will deduct a part of the BCCI's annual revenue share if it doesn't get tax exemption for the 2016 World T20 that was held in the country.
2019-08-09 09:32:07 Read More

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Rohit Sharma takes 'heads up' challenge with Ravindra Jadeja

In a one-minute video posted on the official Twitter account of the BCCI, Rohit is seen guessing the players enacted by Jadeja. While he took no time to guess leading pacer Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian opener took a little longer to recognise the antics of his skipper Virat Kohli which were enacted by Jadeja.
2019-08-09 09:28:30 Read More

Virat Kohli calls rain interruptions the worst part of cricket

India skipper Virat Kohli was left frustrated after the first ODI against West Indies -- which turned into a start-stop affair -- was eventually called off due to rain.
2019-08-09 09:01:15 Read More

BCCI finally comes under NADA, officially becomes National Sports Federation

Indian cricket board has agreed to come under the ambit of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), ending years of defiance. Sports secretary Radheshyam Jhulaniya said,"All cricketers will now be tested by NADA." The BCCI had been vehemently opposed to signing up with NADA, claiming that it is an autonomous body which does not take funding from the government.
2019-08-09 08:44:26 Read More

Serena, Osaka book US Open final rematch in Toronto

Serena Williams and Japan's Naomi Osaka booked a rematch of last year's US Open final in the WTA Toronto quarter-finals after straight-set triumphs Thursday.
2019-08-09 06:50:34 Read More

Virat Kohli grooves to Caribbean tunes during washed out ODI

While the first ODI between India and West Indies ended on a dull note as it got abandoned due to persistent rain, cricket fans in Guyana were provided with some moments by skipper Virat Kohli which they must have cherished.
2019-08-09 05:53:09 Read More

Gill smashes record with double ton; India close in on win

Shubman Gill became the youngest Indian cricketer to score a first-class double century and combined with skipper Hanuma Vihari to put India A in the driver's seat against West Indies A in the third unofficial Test.
2019-08-09 05:39:13 Read More

Dutee Chand applies late for visa, trip to Ireland and Germany in jeopardy

Dutee Chand tweeted on Thursday that her travel plans for Ireland and Germany to compete in tournaments were in jeopardy owing to delay in the visa application process. She requested the immediate intervention of the ministry of external affairs (MEA) to resolve the issue.
2019-08-09 04:10:17 Read More

Virat Kohli has earned the tag of a great cricketer: Mike Gatting

For the impact that India captain Virat Kohli is having on the international game, given the form he has sustained over the past few years, Mike Gatting said, "I am very glad that he is among those players who believe that Test cricket is the pinnacle."
2019-08-09 03:57:15 Read More

Davis Cup: AITA may request ITF for neutral venue

The Davis Cup tie between India and Pakistan, scheduled to be held next month - September 14-15 - in Islamabad, seems to have run into rough weather due to the fresh political tension between the two countries.
2019-08-09 03:24:37 Read More

NCA mail on eve of selection said Prithvi Shaw had a 'hip injury'

Last month, Prithvi Shaw was banned from all forms of cricket by the BCCI for a period of eight months after failing a dope test but NCA's chief physiotherapist wrote to the board and its selection committee informing them that the batsman "is recovering well from his right hip injury but is currently declared unfit and unavailable for selection".
2019-08-09 03:07:57 Read More

South Africa batsman Amla retires from international cricket

South African batsman Hashim Amla on Thursday announced his retirement from international cricket. Amla, 36, hit 55 international centuries, including South Africa's highest Test score when he struck 311 not out against England at The Oval in 2012. He hit 28 centuries in Tests and 27 in ODIs. His Test tally included four double centuries.
2019-08-08 15:53:15 Read More

India vs West Indies Live, 1st ODI: Toss at 6:30 pm IST

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 1st ODI match between India and West Indies on Times of India
2019-08-08 12:36:59 Read More

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2019-08-08 12:16:15 Read More

Five debutants in India squad for women's world boxing c'ships

Veteran L Sarita Devi (60kg) will be gunning for her first world championship medal in more than 10 years after she was named in India's 10-strong women's boxing squad on Thursday, along with five debutants.
2019-08-08 11:48:12 Read More

Mike Gatting remembers Vijay Merchant as a 'wonderful player'

Former England skipper Mike Gatting on Thursday praised late Test player and selector Vijay Merchant, calling him a wonderful player, who adapted quickly in England on uncovered wickets.
2019-08-08 11:33:35 Read More

In-form Dutee Chand looks to breach Tokyo Olympics qualification mark

Ace Indian sprinter Dutee Chand feels that the qualification mark of 11.15 seconds for 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 100m event is very difficult and it will require a monumental effort from her in order to breach that and participate in the prestigious quadrennial event.
2019-08-08 11:28:56 Read More

Hesson parts ways with Kings XI Punjab, in race for India coach's job

Mike Hesson on Thursday announced he has parted ways with IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab, lending credence to the speculation that the New Zealander is also in contention to be India's next chief coach.
2019-08-08 09:01:20 Read More

Mary Kom in selection panel for Sports Awards

The National Sports Awards ceremony will be held on August 29; and unlike on the previous occasions, a single 12-member committee, featuring the likes of six-time world champion boxer MC Mary Kom and India's former football captain Bhaichung Bhutia, will decide the winners.
2019-08-08 08:54:05 Read More

Good show at Olympic test event will boost confidence: Mandeep Singh

A good show at the Olympic test event will help boost the team's confidence ahead of the Tokyo 2020 qualifiers, India vice-captain Mandeep Singh said on Thursday.
2019-08-08 08:46:29 Read More

19 Pakistan cricketers get central contract

All-rounders Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik were omitted from the list of 19 players who were awarded central contracts for the 2019-20 season by the Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday.
2019-08-08 08:41:18 Read More

Tax War: ICC wants India's revenue slashed, BCCI to contact British law firm

The BCCI is set to seek advice from an English law firm after the ICC threatened to deduct a part of the Indian cricket board's annual revenue share in a continuing tussle on tax exemptions for events held in India.
2019-08-08 08:35:21 Read More

World body suspends Archery Association of India

World Archery on Thursday suspended the Archery Association of India for defying its guidelines by electing two parallel bodies, asking the federation to put its house in order by the end of this month. The decision is effective from Monday and the last event in which the archers can participate under the Indian flag is the youth championship in Madrid.
2019-08-08 08:25:33 Read More

Bangladesh to host Zimbabwe despite ICC ban

The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Zimbabwe in July over a failure to keep the sport free from government interference, putting the country's participation in multi-nation events in doubt.
2019-08-08 06:02:33 Read More

Durand Cup: Danish helps Real Kashmir script a dream start

At a time when the entire country is talking about Jammu and Kashmir, the first team from the valley to play in the I-League let their boots do all the talking on Wednesday.
2019-08-08 05:14:54 Read More

GT20: Yuvraj Singh and players protest against unpaid wages

According to an ESPNcricinfo report, Toronto Nationals, led by former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, and George Bailey's Montreal Tigers initially refused to take the bus at the scheduled departure time from the team hotel to the CAA Centre in Brampton over unpaid wages.
2019-08-08 05:08:03 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Thalaivas, Yoddha play out a thrilling tie

The Tamil Thalaivas and the UP Yodhha produced an absolute thriller at Patliputra Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday as they finished on 28 points each, registering the second tied match of the seventh edition of the Pro Kabaddi League.
2019-08-08 05:07:25 Read More

FIFA closes its door on I-League clubs

I-League clubs may be forced to seek legal recourse after FIFA made it clear that the All India Football Federation's short-term solution was the best way forward, for now.
2019-08-08 04:52:54 Read More

BCCI relaxes age fraud rule

Kashmir's pace bowler Rasikh Salam, who was banned for two years in June by the BCCI for age fudging, may now get some relief.
2019-08-08 04:42:37 Read More

Liverpool eye stability over signings to end jinx

Missing out on the Premier League title despite a record-breaking campaign was eased by winning a sixth European Cup for Liverpool last season, but ending a 30-year wait to be crowned English champions is now more important than ever on Merseyside.
2019-08-08 04:20:29 Read More

Stopped from fighting Mary Kom, Nikhat Zareen cries foul

Nikhat Zareen, Asian Championships bronze medallist has registered her objection to automatic selection of veteran Mary Kom for the women's boxing World Championships in Russia. BFI has said that it based its decision on a recommendation by Mary Kom's personal coach that she should be excused from competing against Nikhat, owing to Mary's recent performances.
2019-08-08 04:12:01 Read More

Frank Lampard faces baptism by fire at Old Trafford

Frank Lampard might have hoped to ease his way into the Chelsea hotseat at his beloved Stamford Bridge but his top-flight managerial bow takes place on hostile territory against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
2019-08-08 04:07:17 Read More

Rogers Cup: Nadal shakes off slow start to advance

Top seed and defending champion Rafael Nadal overcame a slow start to beat British qualifier Dan Evans 7-6(6), 6-4 while Stefanos Tsitsipas and John Isner both fell in second-round upsets at the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Wednesday.
2019-08-08 04:07:03 Read More

Ackermann claims 7/18 for new T20 world record

South African spinner Colin Ackermann claimed a new Twenty20 world record on Wednesday when he took seven wickets for just 18 runs in an English county match gainst Warwickshire. Malaysian bowler Arul Suppiah held the previous world record when he claimed 6-5 for Somerset against Glamorgan in 2011.
2019-08-08 03:48:55 Read More

Grapplers meet their match: Bajrang Punia may wed Sangeeta

Bajrang Punia, world No.1 in 65kg category is learnt to have found his match in Sangeeta, youngest of the Phogat sisters. Confirming the development, Mahavir Singh, trainer and father of the Phogat sisters, told TOI that the couple has been seeing each other for close to three years now. Bajrang and Sangeeta are likely to marry after the Tokyo Olympics.
2019-08-08 03:47:27 Read More

India resume ODI life after World Cup heartbreak

In their first ODI after the World Cup, India take on the West Indies at Guyana on Thursday. Rishabh Pant, who had failed to perform in the first two T20Is against the West Indies, showed some spark in the final match which India won by seven wickets to clean sweep the three-match series.
2019-08-08 03:24:50 Read More

Would have won an Olympic medal if I had necessary exposure: PT Usha

In a free-wheeling chat with TOI, Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha remembering her final race at Los Angeles Olympics 35 years ago talked about how she lost the Olympic medal due to lack of exposure. "All I needed was four or five more international competitions. If I had competed in such meets, the script would have been completely different," said Usha.
2019-08-07 16:36:47 Read More

Talent in USA cricket team is exciting, says Sunil Joshi

Former India spinner Sunil Joshi, who has applied for the Indian bowling coach's job, is currently shaping the career of spinners in the US team. The 49-year-old, who was with Bangladesh team until the World Cup, joined US team earlier this month as a spin consultant.
2019-08-07 12:40:24 Read More

Mary Kom, Lovlina make World C'ships team; aggrieved Zareen demands trial

Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom and Lovlina Borgohain have been selected for the upcoming women's world boxing championships based on their recent performances, a decision that has been lambasted by former junior world champion Nikhat Zareen.
2019-08-07 12:17:22 Read More

Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlan announces retirement

Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlan has announced his retirement, bringing to an end a 21-year career in which he played club soccer on three different continents.
2019-08-07 12:06:33 Read More

Man City sign 18-year-old winger Correia from Sporting Lisbon

Premier League champions Manchester City have signed 18-year-old winger Felix Correia from Sporting Lisbon, the Portuguese club said on Monday.
2019-08-07 11:52:42 Read More

England's injured Olly Stone ruled out of second Ashes Test

England have suffered another Ashes setback with fast bowler Olly Stone being ruled out of contention for the second Test against Australia which starts at Lord's next week.
2019-08-07 11:33:04 Read More

Italy risk Olympic exclusion over new sports law: IOC

Italy's place at next year's Olympic Games in Tokyo is in danger after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) warned the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) of "serious concerns" about a proposed new sports law.
2019-08-07 11:24:01 Read More

Boxer Nikhat Zareen shunted from World Championship trials

Nikhat Zareen was all set to take on Vanduatilal in the trial for the World Boxing Championships on Tuesday when the 23-year-old was told by the chairman of the selectors Rajesh Bhandari that her bout wouldn't take place to ensure that she is protected for the future and not exposed at a young age in the world championships.
2019-08-07 11:12:12 Read More

Gareth Bale snubbed again by Zinedine Zidane for Real Madrid friendly

Gareth Bale's stand-off with Real Madrid continued on Wednesday after the forward was left out of Zinedine Zidane's squad to face Red Bull Salzburg in a friendly. Bale has only played in two of Real Madrid's five pre-season games so far, coming on as a substitute against Arsenal and Atletico Madrid, and has now been left out completely for a third fixture in a row.
2019-08-07 10:37:38 Read More

James Anderson vows to return before Ashes end

The 37-year-old has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test, which starts next Wednesday at Lord's, after injuring his right calf having bowled just four overs in the series opener at Edgbaston as Australia romped to a 251-run victory.
2019-08-07 10:17:37 Read More

1st ODI: With Shikhar Dhawan back, KL Rahul could be back at No. 4

With 17 hundreds in 130 ODIs, Shikhar Dhawan will rightfully take his place at the top of the order alongside Rohit Sharma against West Indies in the first of three-match ODI series on Thursday. KL Rahul is likely to go back to being the number four batsman with Kedar Jadhav expected to come in at No 5 or 6 depending on how Rishabh Pant is used as a floater.
2019-08-07 09:16:26 Read More

CoA can't decide on voting rights of states, SC will: BCCI lawyer

State associations' lawyer Amol Chitale made it clear that as far as the state associations are concerned, it was for the Supreme Court to decide if an association has complied or not, and the top court has not said anything with regard to the eligibility of a member association to participate in the BCCI elections.
2019-08-07 09:14:48 Read More

'Disappointed and hurt' - Mickey Arthur hits out after Pakistan axe

Mickey Arthur said he was "disappointed and hurt" on Wednesday as he was axed as Pakistan coach following an underwhelming World Cup.
2019-08-07 09:04:52 Read More

I do get frustrated when I don't get runs, says Rishabh Pant

Pant finally came out of his lean patch to score an unbeaten knock of 65 off 42 balls to lead India's seven-wicket win in the third T20 international against West Indies on Tuesday.
2019-08-07 08:17:14 Read More

Virat Kohli vs Steve Smith: Who is the best Test batsman in the world?

Australia coach Justin Langer feels Steve Smith is at par with Indian captain Virat Kohli as the world's best batsman. Langer said Smith began his career as a spinner and later transformed into the best batsman. "I said during the summer that Kohli is the best player I have ever seen but that (Smith's knocks) is just another level," the coach said.
2019-08-07 07:57:12 Read More

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2023 World Cup too far to think about: Kohli

"It's too far away to think about 2023 World Cup. For us, the priority has been always to be one of the most consistent sides in world cricket. And in the last three-four years, we have been able to achieve that. We are the number two side in the world and there's a good reason for that..," said Virat Kohli following India's win in T20I series against West Indies.
2019-08-07 06:20:27 Read More

Work closely with AIFF: FIFA to I-League clubs

World football's governing body FIFA has urged the agitating I-League clubs to work closely with the national federation, acknowledging that "complex issues" facing the sport here require a "prudent and measured approach".
2019-08-07 06:10:55 Read More

God help Indian cricket: Ganguly, Harbhajan on notice to Dravid

Former India captain Rahul Dravid, who is currently the head of National Cricket Academy's Cricket Operations, is the latest big name to get notice from BCCI's ethics officer for conflict of interest allegations. Reacting to the notice, Sourav Ganguly said,"God help Indian cricket". Harbhajan Singh also supported Dravid saying that such notices are an insult.
2019-08-07 05:49:44 Read More

City, Liverpool ready for heavyweight EPL battle

Manchester City have Premier League immortality in their sights as they start their title defence this weekend, but Liverpool's burning desire to get their hands on the trophy will fuel a heavyweight battle for supremacy.
2019-08-07 05:43:28 Read More

Sports fraternity condoles demise of Sushma Swaraj

The sports fraternity came together to condole the demise of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
2019-08-07 05:18:34 Read More

Priority is to keep Indian cricket on top, says Virat Kohli

"It's too far away to think about 2023 World Cup. For us, the priority has been always to be one of the most consistent sides in world cricket. And in the last three-four years, we have been able to achieve that. We are the number two side in the world and there's a good reason for that..," said Virat Kohli following India's win in T20I series against West Indies.
2019-08-07 04:56:07 Read More

Sindhu only Indian in Forbes list of highest-paid sportswomen

At joint 13th place, the total earnings of India's badminton ace Sindhu stand at USD 5.5 million. The list is topped by tennis great Serena Williams of USA. She has total earnings of USD 29.2 million.
2019-08-07 04:09:06 Read More

Serena again highest-paid sportswoman on Forbes

US tennis superstar Serena Williams topped Forbes magazine's list of the highest paid women in sports for the fourth straight year on Tuesday.
2019-08-07 03:35:59 Read More

Hima, Toor to skip Inter-State meet

Star sprinter Hima Das will not be in action during the upcoming inter-state athletics meet from August 27 to 30 in Lucknow after her visa to train in the Czech Republic was extended along with the rest of the 400 metres relay team and shot putter Tejinder Pal Singh Toor.
2019-08-07 03:29:16 Read More

Hima, Toor to skip Inter-State meet

Star sprinter Hima Das will not be in action during the upcoming inter-state athletics meet from August 27 to 30 in Lucknow after her visa to train in the Czech Republic was extended along with the rest of the 400 metres relay team and shot putter Tejinder Pal Singh Toor.
2019-08-07 03:29:16 Read More

We look at Rishabh Pant as the future, says Virat Kohli

"We are looking at him (Pant) as the future. He has got a lot of skill and a lot of talent. It is about giving him some space and not putting too much pressure," said skipper Virat Kohli. Kohli also praised for seamer Deepak Chahar, who got 3 for 4 in his first spell to set the ball rolling for India and compared him to senior pro-Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
2019-08-07 03:17:32 Read More

Radio silence a harsh truth for Real Kashmir players

Real Kashmir is scheduled to face Chennai City FC in Durand Cup opener in Kolkata on Wednesday. When the players left their home for the Durand Cup, the clouds of political turmoil had already started gathering and since their departure, they haven't been able to communicate their families. Real Kashmir FC was formed in 2014 following floods in the Valley.
2019-08-07 03:08:45 Read More

3rd T20I: Kohli, Pant excel as India complete series clean sweep

Rishabh Pant finally came good under the guidance of skipper Virat Kohli as India comfortably beat West Indies by seven wickets to complete a 3-0 series whitewash. Chasing target of 147, Kohli anchored the innings to perfection with 59 off 45 balls while Pant was brilliant during his unbeaten 65 off 42 balls.
2019-08-06 19:29:45 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (August 7) that comprise the action from Pro Kabaddi League Season 7.
2019-08-06 18:45:00 Read More

Navdeep is a great talent, India need 3-4 more like him: Mishra

Leg-spinner Amit Mishra on Tuesday said India need to properly groom a talent like fast bowler Navdeep Saini. Making his debut, the 26-year-old Saini starred in India's four-wicket win over West Indies in the first T20 in Florida by picking up three wickets for 17 runs.
2019-08-06 17:00:56 Read More

ICC to trial TV umpires on front-foot no-ball calls

The ICC will soon empower TV umpires to take a call on front foot no-balls on a trial basis, the world body's General Manager (Cricket Operations) Geoff Allardice said.
2019-08-06 16:09:27 Read More

Rahul Dravid gets Conflict of Interest notice from BCCI Ethics Officer

Former India captain Rahul Dravid, who is currently the head of National Cricket Academy's Cricket Operations, is the latest big name to get notice from BCCI's Ethics Officer on specific Conflict of Interest allegations levelled against him.
2019-08-06 15:55:49 Read More

Laurent Koscielny departs Arsenal for Bordeaux

Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny completed a return to France on Tuesday after agreeing a deal with Ligue 1 club Bordeaux on a reported three-year deal.
2019-08-06 14:42:00 Read More

Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai squad for Vizzy Trophy

Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, has been named in the 15-member Mumbai squad for the upcoming Vizzy Trophy scheduled to be held in Andhra Pradesh from August 22.
2019-08-06 14:26:20 Read More

East Bengal maul Jamshedpur FC 6-0 in Durand Cup

In a clash between I-League and ISL sides, East Bengal came off with flying colours, thrashing Jamshedpur FC 6-0 in the Durand Cup Group A fixture at home on Tuesday.
2019-08-06 14:15:06 Read More

Rooney to join Derby as player-coach in January 2020

Wayne Rooney will join Derby County in January from MLS side DC United, with the former England captain set to continue his playing career while working towards his goal of becoming a manager, the Championship club said on Tuesday.
2019-08-06 14:01:14 Read More

Faf du Plessis confirmed as South Africa Test captain

Faf du Plessis will captain South Africa in the Test series against India in October but may not lead the side in all formats, Corrie van Zyl, Cricket South Africa's (CSA) new acting director of cricket said on Tuesday.
2019-08-06 13:20:48 Read More

We took unnecessary pressure after CWG success: Chirag Shetty

The maturity to handle pressure situations was the recipe for their success at the Thailand Open after a brief downward spiral post last year's Commonwealth Games success, emerging star shuttler Chirag Shetty said on Tuesday.
2019-08-06 13:17:49 Read More

Satwik-Chirag jump seven spots to 9th in badminton rankings

Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Tuesday jumped seven places to enter the top 10 of the latest badminton world rankings, courtesy their historic win at last week's Thailand Open.
2019-08-06 11:43:36 Read More

Ravi Shastri all set to retain Team India's coaching job

The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) - comprising Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shantha Rangaswamy - appointed to pick the new coach has made it clear that it is not looking at a foreign face for Team India's head coach post. A CAC member said that it was all but certain that Ravi Shastri will continue to coach the Virat Kohli-led team.
2019-08-06 11:11:50 Read More

Smith best batsman in the world along with Kohli: Langer

Australian coach Justin Langer heaped praise on Steve Smith, calling him the best batsman in the world along with Indian skipper Virat Kohli. His remarks come after Smith's match-winning effort against England in the first Test match of the ongoing Ashes.
2019-08-06 11:05:51 Read More

Smith overtakes Pujara to move to third spot in ICC Test rankings

Australian batsman Steve Smith on Tuesday overtook India's Cheteshwar Pujara to grab the No.3 spot in the ICC Test rankings after consecutive hundreds in the opening Ashes Test in Edgbaston.
2019-08-06 10:29:23 Read More

Players from Ladakh can represent J&K for now in Ranji Trophy: Vinod Rai

Cricketers emerging from the newly-created union territory of Ladakh will represent Jammu and Kashmir in the domestic circuit for the time being, Indian cricket's Committee of Administrators (COA) chief Vinod Rai said on Tuesday.
2019-08-06 09:33:48 Read More

England pacer James Anderson ruled out of second Ashes Test

England fast bowler James Anderson has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test due to a calf injury, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Tuesday.
2019-08-06 09:05:25 Read More

Watch: MS Dhoni turns singer to entertain Army men

After MS Dhoni was seen playing volleyball with members of his Territorial Army battalion, another video is making rounds on social media where the former India captain, while donning the uniform, is seen humming the lyrics of a Bollywood song.
2019-08-06 08:52:42 Read More

Table tennis will soon do a badminton: Sathiyan Gnanasekaran

At No. 30, the 26-year-old is currently the highest-ranked Indian in the men's singles ITTF world rankings. Earlier in April, he climbed up to world No. 24, becoming the first Indian to break into the top-25.
2019-08-06 08:25:56 Read More

Windies replace Pierre with Allen for third T20I

West Indies have named all-rounder Fabian Allen as a replacement for Khary Pierre for the third and final T20I against India at the Guyana National Stadium on Tuesday.
2019-08-06 07:59:34 Read More

Pollard fined for disobeying umpire in T20I against India

West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point for disobeying the umpire's instructions during the second T20 International against India in Florida.
2019-08-06 07:48:25 Read More

Dale Steyn among the best I faced: Sachin Tendulkar

“I have to say that without any doubt, he’s (Dale Steyn) amongst the top bowlers that I played in my 24-year career. I thought that something which was incredible, but he managed to do consistently was that late outswinger (that he possessed) and that angle that he developed," Sachin Tendulkar said.
2019-08-06 06:51:04 Read More

Anett Kontaveit downs Maria Sharapova, Angelique Kerber falls in Toronto

Anett Kontaveit spoiled Maria Sharapova's return from injury Monday, rallying to beat the five-time Grand Slam champion 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 at the WTA tournament in Toronto.
2019-08-06 06:19:38 Read More

'Will sort it out, son': Gautam Gambhir's reply to Shahid Afridi's tweet on Jammu and Kashmir

Cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir took a swipe at former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi who called for the UN's intervention, as well as that of the US', after the Indian government scrapped Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
2019-08-06 05:47:59 Read More

Rohit needs to carry his good form into Test cricket: Gambhir

"Rohit Sharma is batting as if there is a GPS on his bat with location settings filtered for the white cricket ball. He needs to carry this batting form into Test cricket. I'd go on to say that if someone like a Rahul Dravid or Sachin Tendulkar mentors him for a few months, we may get a completely polished, Test-ready batsman," Gambhir said.
2019-08-06 05:15:45 Read More

Defeat in Ashes opener poses questions for England selectors

England will have a lot of soul searching to do about their player selections as well as their tactics after they were thrashed in the opening Ashes Test despite reducing Australia to 122-8 in the first innings.
2019-08-06 04:40:11 Read More

Akhtar reveals 'sad secret' about 2003 World Cup loss to India

In the group-stage match played on March 1, 2003 at Centurion in South Africa, the Pakistan team failed to defend a target of 274. India rode on Sachin Tendulkar's brilliant 98 to chase down the target with more than four overs to spare.
2019-08-06 04:26:31 Read More

Lewis supports Pan Am Games, calls Trump 'racist'

American sprint great Carl Lewis offered enthusiastic support for the Pan Am Games on Monday, but the nine-time Olympic champion had none for Donald Trump, branding the US president a "racist" and a "misogynist".
2019-08-06 04:09:34 Read More

Australia's world and former Olympic champion Sally Pearson calls it quits

World and former Olympic champion high hurdler Sally Pearson, Australia's most successful track athlete of her generation, gave up on her bid for a swansong at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and retired on Tuesday.
2019-08-06 04:09:23 Read More

Former champion Tsonga, Pouille lose Montreal Masters openers

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Lucas Pouille led a French exodus in the Montreal Masters opening round on Monday. Tsonga, the 2014 champion in Toronto, slumped to a heavy 6-2, 6-2 defeat by German Jan-Lennard Struff while Pouille, with coach Amelie Mauresmo looking on, lost to Canada's Milos Raonic 6-4, 6-4.
2019-08-06 03:47:37 Read More

Johanna Konta beaten by Dayana Yastremska in early Rogers Cup upset

It took less than 80 minutes for the Rogers Cup to produce an upset on Monday as Ukrainian teenager Dayana Yastremska beat British 13th seed Johanna Konta 6-3 6-2 in the first round.
2019-08-06 03:38:05 Read More

Major transfers by Premier League clubs - ins and outs

List of major transfers in the Premier League ahead of the 2019-20 season (all transfer fees).
2019-08-06 03:22:57 Read More

Virat Kohli wishes 'happy retirement' to Dale Steyn

While Kohli had many exciting duels with Steyn in the international arena, he was also the captain of South African speedster during their stint together for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. Steyn announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday.
2019-08-06 03:22:11 Read More

Belgian cyclist Bjorg Lambrecht dies after crash in Tour of Poland

Belgian cyclist Bjorg Lambrecht has died after crashing during the third stage of the Tour of Poland, the 22-year-old's Lotto Soudal team announced on Monday.
2019-08-06 03:11:41 Read More

Belgian cyclist Bjorg Lambrecht dies after crash in Tour of Poland

Belgian cyclist Bjorg Lambrecht has died after crashing during the third stage of the Tour of Poland, the 22-year-old's Lotto Soudal team announced on Monday.
2019-08-06 03:11:41 Read More

PKL: Dabang Delhi end Jaipur Pink Panthers' winning run

With hosts Patna Pirates scheduled to take on the Haryana Steelers on Wednesday, the turnout at Patliputra Indoor Stadium, on a warm Monday evening, was sparse.
2019-08-06 02:56:31 Read More

Did Punjab government fail players from state?

Apart from former cricketer Harbhajan, several other international sportspersons from the state, like hockey players Rupinder (Arjuna) and Gurjit (Khel Ratna), CWG gold medallist weightlifter Vikas (Arjuna) and CWG bronze-winning boxer Amandeep (Dhyanchand), missed out on staking a claim at India’s highest sports awards due to the state sports department’s delay in sending their names to the union sports ministry.
2019-08-06 02:49:56 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (August 6) that comprise the third and final T20 International between India and West Indies.
2019-08-05 18:45:00 Read More

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Former NZ captain Brendon McCullum retires from all forms of cricket

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum announced his retirement from all forms of competitive cricket after the conclusion of the ongoing Global T20 Canada terming his journey as "one hell of a ride".
2019-08-05 17:27:06 Read More

We never felt inferior to any doubles team: Satwiksairaj

There were better doubles teams in fray but it was the self belief and not for once feeling "inferior compared to others" was the key to their success at the Thailand Open, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy said on Monday.
2019-08-05 17:25:36 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar hails Steve Smith for his terrific comeback in Test cricket

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar on Monday congratulated Australia for winning the first Ashes Test and heaped special on Steve Smith for making a remarkable comeback into the longest version of the game.
2019-08-05 17:20:29 Read More

Dabang Delhi beat Jaipur Pink Panthers 35-24 in PKL

Dabang Delhi defeated Jaipur Pink Panthers 35-24 in a Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 match on Monday.
2019-08-05 17:15:37 Read More

Smith hailed as 'best Test batsman we've seen' by Paine

Australia captain Tim Paine on Monday hailed Steve Smith as "probably the best Test batsman we've ever seen" after his man-of-the-match performance in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
2019-08-05 15:58:00 Read More

Joe Root laments 'bitterly disappointing' Ashes defeat

Joe Root described England's comprehensive 251-run defeat by Australia in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Monday as "bitterly disappointing".
2019-08-05 15:48:13 Read More

South African quick Dale Steyn retires from Test cricket

South African Dale Steyn, one of the great fast bowlers of the modern era, announced his retirement from Test cricket in a bid to extend his longevity in the shorter forms of the game. Steyn made his international debut against England in 2004 and last played a Test in February against Sri Lanka.
2019-08-05 15:46:42 Read More

1st Ashes Test: Lyon rips through England to hand Australia 251-run victory

Nathan Lyon took six wickets as Australia thrashed England by 251 runs at their Edgbaston 'fortress' to win the first Ashes Test on Monday. Victory gave Australia their first win at Edgbaston in any format since 2001 -- the last time they won an Ashes series in England -- and ended England's run off 11 successive wins at the Birmingham ground.
2019-08-05 14:53:15 Read More

Liverpool sign former West Ham goalkeeper Adrian

Liverpool have signed former West Ham United goalkeeper Adrian on a free transfer following the departure of Simon Mignolet to Belgian side Club Bruges, the Premier League club said on Monday.
2019-08-05 14:46:51 Read More

World C'ships: Saina may face Yu Fei and Sindhu likely to play Tai in quarters

Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu will have to get past their familiar foes to get another medal at the BWF World Championships which will begin in Switzerland on August 19.
2019-08-05 14:23:40 Read More

Indian cagers aim to make impact at Jr NBA Global Championship

Twenty young Indian hoopsters will represent India at the Jr NBA Global Championships in Orlando, Florida. Selected from across the country, as many as 18 will debut in an international competition from August 6 to 11 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
2019-08-05 13:32:33 Read More

Indian cagers aim to make impact at Jr NBA Global Championship

Twenty young Indian hoopsters will represent India at the Jr NBA Global Championships in Orlando, Florida. Selected from across the country, as many as 18 will debut in an international competition from August 6 to 11 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
2019-08-05 13:32:33 Read More

CoA clears Kapil Dev & team to pick next India head coach

The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) on Monday decided that the three-member Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) comprising of Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shantha Rangaswamy are clear of any conflict and free to pick the next India head coach.
2019-08-05 11:57:35 Read More

Saketh Myneni returns to Indian Davis Cup team for Pakistan tie

Saketh Myneni, who can play both singles and doubles, returned to the Indian Davis Cup team, which will travel to Pakistan for the Group I tie, as the AITA selection committee picked the squad on expected lines.
2019-08-05 11:41:51 Read More

New Zealand Cricket retires Daniel Vettori's ODI jersey no.11

New Zealand Cricket on Monday retired spin legend Daniel Vettori's jersey no. 11 as a mark of respect to the much-admired former captain's achievements. In fact, it's not just Vettori, NZC will retire the jerseys of all those cricketers who have represented the Black Caps in more than 200 ODIs.
2019-08-05 10:49:29 Read More

When we won the Thailand Open I wished Satwik happy birthday in advance: Chirag

Loud cheers echoed across the Huamark Indoor Stadium in Thailand on Sunday after two young Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty created history by becoming the first Indian pair to win a BWF Super 500 badminton tournament. Satwiksairaj and Chirag beat reigning world champions Li Jun Hui and Liu Yu Chen of China 21-19, 18-21, 21-18 in the summit clash.
2019-08-05 10:37:52 Read More

Experiments on India's mind, Windies look to avoid whitewash

The series pocketed, India are likely to experiment with their line-up in pursuit of a whitewash when they take on an embattled West Indies in the third and final T20 International on Tuesday.
2019-08-05 10:33:01 Read More

ATP rankings: Stefanos Tsitsipas enters top five for the first time

Washington Open semi-finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas has for the first time climbed into the top five of the latest ATP rankings released Monday.
2019-08-05 10:04:10 Read More

Carolina Marin pulls out of World Championships

Rio Olympics gold medallist Carolina Marin has withdrawn from the upcoming BWF World Championships after failing to recover completely from a knee injury she suffered during the Indonesia Masters final in January earlier this year.
2019-08-05 09:58:58 Read More

New Zealand Cricket retires Daniel Vettori's jersey number

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Monday retired former skipper Daniel Vettori's jersey number 11.
2019-08-05 09:56:56 Read More

New Zealand Cricket retires Daniel Vettori's jersey number

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Monday retired former skipper Daniel Vettori's jersey number 11.
2019-08-05 09:56:56 Read More

Saini found guilty of breaching Code of Conduct

India pacer Navdeep Saini was on Monday handed one demerit point for making "aggressive gestures" at Nicholas Pooran following the West Indies batsman's dismissal in the first T20 international of the three-match series. The incident took place during the West Indies' innings when Saini took the wicket of Pooran.
2019-08-05 09:42:57 Read More

Live Score: Eng vs Aus, 1st Ashes Test, Day 5

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2019-08-05 09:22:48 Read More

I want to serve India the way Zaheer bhai did: Khaleel

"Whenever I am in doubt, I call him Zaheer bhai, he is always available,” Khaleel, who is part of India's T20I and ODI squad currently touring the USA and West Indies, told Timesofindia.com in an exclusive interview.
2019-08-05 08:08:22 Read More

The reason behind Washington Sundar's unique name

While the 19-year-old all-rounder cements his place in India's limited-overs set-up, one thing about him that's always been talked about is his unique first name, Washington, which has an interesting story behind it.He was named 'Washington' by his father, M Sundar who had a godfather, called PD Washington.
2019-08-05 07:48:07 Read More

Mickey Arthur recommends sacking of Sarfaraz Ahmed as Pakistan captain

According to a source, Mickey Arthur suggested to the members that Shadab Khan should replace Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain in the limited-over formats while Babar Azam should be given the reins of the Test side.
2019-08-05 06:25:42 Read More

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali says will invite Indian cricketers to wedding

Pakistani pace bowler Hasan Ali says he will invite cricketers from India to his wedding with Indian national Samia Arzoo to be held in Dubai on September 20.
2019-08-05 05:57:45 Read More

We can upset India in Davis Cup, says Pakistan's Aqeel Khan

Pakistan and India will be playing against each other in a Davis Cup tie after 13 years. The last tie between the two nations was played in Mumbai in 2006, which India won 3-2.
2019-08-05 05:25:38 Read More

Virat Kohli hints at change in combination for final match

Series in their bag, India may experiment with their line-up in the final match against the West Indies, skipper Virat Kohli has hinted. India won the weather-hit second match by 22 runs via Duckworth-Lewis method on Sunday to clinch the series with a game to spare.
2019-08-05 04:57:48 Read More

Gautam Gambhir's jibe evokes strong reactions from Bedi, Chauhan

Gambhir had posted a scathing tweet following the successful India debut of Navdeep Saini, claiming that Bishan Singh Bedi and Chetan Chauhan were part of a DDCA faction that did not approve of Saini's inclusion in the Delhi Ranji Trophy team back in 2013.
2019-08-05 04:36:41 Read More

Krunal credits pacers for win against Windies

Pandya said the fast bowlers picked up early wickets and that helped spinners in the middle overs in the rain-hit second ODI that India won by 22 runs (D/L method) to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
2019-08-05 04:35:52 Read More

Washington Sundar's composure outstanding, says Virat Kohli

After India registered a 22-run win (D/L method) over West Indies to clinch the three-match rubber 2-0, skipper Kohli indicated that his team might try new players in the inconsequential third match and also lavished praise on Sundar for his economical spell.
2019-08-05 04:05:12 Read More

Suarez sinks Arsenal in Griezmann's Camp Nou debut

Suarez's late volley saw Barcelona to a 2-1 win against Arsenal in the Joan Gamper Trophy friendly in front of a bumper crowd at the Camp Nou, as Antoine Griezmann made his home debut following his big-money move from Atletico Madrid.
2019-08-05 03:16:46 Read More

Kyrgios fights off back spasms to win Citi Open

The Australian won 7-6(6), 7-6(4) over a frustrated world number nine Daniil Medvedev for his sixth career ATP Tour victory. Kyrgios did not face a single break point and hit 18 aces, including two to close out the final.
2019-08-05 03:05:44 Read More

PKL: Tamil Thalaivas down Haryana Steelers

It turned out to be a superb Sunday for the Tamil Thalaivas here at Patliputra Indoor Stadium as they rode raider Rahul Chaudhari’s brilliance to down the Haryana Steelers by seven points (35-28) in the seventh edition of the Pro Kabaddi League. In the process, the Thalaivas notched up their second win of the tournament.
2019-08-05 02:56:34 Read More

Hamilton denies Verstappen to win Hungarian GP

Lewis Hamilton regained his momentum in the drivers' world championship with a memorable strategic victory on Sunday when he overcame young rival Max Verstappen to triumph in a tense and thrilling Hungarian Grand Prix.
2019-08-05 02:54:50 Read More

BCCI runs a robust anti-doping programme: ICC

Under fire ever since it announced that it had banned Test opener Prithvi Shaw for eight months for failing a dope test, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has received a huge shot in the arm, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) backing it on this complex issue.
2019-08-05 02:44:37 Read More

PKL: Big defeat for Patna Pirates

It turned out to be a sombre Sunday for the packed Patliputra Indoor Stadium as the Patna Pirates crashed to a 21-point (20-41) loss against the Puneri Paltan, in the seventh edition of the Pro Kaabaddi League. While Paltan registered their second win of the tournament, it was the Pirates’ second consecutive loss, third in five outings.
2019-08-05 02:38:34 Read More

2nd T20I: Krunal, Rohit power India to series-clinching 22-run win

Krunal Pandya's all-round exploits and Rohit Sharma's half-century powered India to a series-clinching 22-run win over West Indies in the rain-affected second T20I on Sunday. Batting first, India scored 167/5 and then had West Indies in all sorts of trouble at 98/4 in the 16th over when lightening and thundershowers struck.
2019-08-04 18:57:45 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (August 5) that comprise the fifth and final day action of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia.
2019-08-04 18:45:00 Read More

Smith ton helps Australia dominate England in Ashes opener

Steve Smith hit his second century of his comeback Test on Sunday as Australia set England a daunting 398 to win the Ashes opener at Edgbaston.
2019-08-04 18:36:06 Read More

City draw first blood against Liverpool with Community Shield win

Manchester City fired the first shot in their battle for supremacy with rivals Liverpool on Sunday as they snatched the Community Shield with a 5-4 penalty shoot-out win after a 1-1 draw at Wembley.
2019-08-04 17:40:10 Read More

MS Dhoni spotted playing volleyball with Territorial Army battalion

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni was seen playing volleyball with members of his Territorial Army battalion in a video that has been doing the rounds of social media on Saturday. Dhoni started serving his regiment on Friday.
2019-08-04 17:27:25 Read More

PKL: Tamil Thalaivas beat Haryana Steelers 35-28

The Haryana Steelers played their heart out, but went down 28-35 to the Tamil Thalaivas in the Pro Kabaddi League in Patna on Sunday.
2019-08-04 17:13:29 Read More

Niki Lauda would have taken his hat off for that: Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton converted strategic brilliance into an exhilarating victory for Mercedes in Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix and said it was a triumph that would have delighted the late Niki Lauda.
2019-08-04 17:04:06 Read More

Bedi tried to get his undeserving son in Delhi team: Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir on Sunday alleged former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi of indulging in nepotism while trying to push his son Angad in Delhi's age-group teams after the legendary spinner said that he "can't stoop to conquer" like the veteran opener.
2019-08-04 16:38:59 Read More

Rohit Sharma becomes leading six-hitter in T20Is

Rohit Sharma smashed Sunil Narine over deep midwicket for a maximum to go past Gayle's record of 105 sixes which he hit in 58 matches. Rohit achieved the feat against the West Indies in the second T20I.
2019-08-04 15:42:37 Read More

2nd T20I Live: India lose Shikhar after good start

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 2nd T20I match between India and West Indies on Times of India.
2019-08-04 15:21:48 Read More

Hamilton wins in Hungary after hunting down Verstappen

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix for a record seventh time on Sunday and extended his title lead to 62 points after relentlessly reeling in Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
2019-08-04 15:10:48 Read More

Hamilton wins in Hungary after hunting down Verstappen

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix for a record seventh time on Sunday and extended his title lead to 62 points after relentlessly reeling in Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
2019-08-04 15:10:48 Read More

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Marquez extends lead with 50th career race win at Czech MotoGP

Honda's Marc Marquez claimed his 50th career race win with victory at the Czech MotoGP on Sunday after the race had originally been delayed by 45 minutes due to rain.
2019-08-04 14:14:36 Read More

Marquez extends lead with 50th career race win at Czech MotoGP

Honda's Marc Marquez claimed his 50th career race win with victory at the Czech MotoGP on Sunday after the race had originally been delayed by 45 minutes due to rain.
2019-08-04 14:14:36 Read More

Vinesh Phogat wins third successive gold in 53kg

Star India grappler Vinesh Phogat has bagged her third consecutive gold in women's 53kg category after winning the Poland Open wrestling tournament in Warsaw.
2019-08-04 13:27:02 Read More

Ashes: Steve Smith second-fastest batsman to score 25 Test centuries

Smith achieved the feat during the second innings of the first Ashes Test match against England. Smith recorded his 25th century in 119th innings and went past Indian skipper Virat Kohli who had achieved the feat in 127 innings.
2019-08-04 13:16:34 Read More

Live Cricket Score, 2nd T20I: India v West Indies

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Chou Tien-chen beats Angus Long to win Thailand Open

Taiwan shuttler Chou Tien-chen clinched the men's singles title at the Thailand Open badminton tournament on Sunday in a thrilling final against Hong Kong opponent Angus Ng Ka Long.
2019-08-04 11:51:57 Read More

Have nothing against Navdeep but won't stoop to conquer: Bedi

Gautam Gambhir may have launched a scathing attack on Bishan Singh Bedi after Navdeep Saini's dream debut in international cricket but the former India captain doesn't feel like responding in kind as "he can't stoop to conquer". Gambhir and Bedi have always had differences on various issues related to Delhi cricket.
2019-08-04 11:49:30 Read More

Twitter flooded with wishes for Thailand Open champs Satwiksairaj and Chirag

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty scripted history on Sunday as they became the first Indian pair to win a BWF Super 500 badminton tournament with a hard-fought victory over Li Jun Hui and Liu Yu Chen of China in the title clash of Thailand Open.
2019-08-04 11:32:23 Read More

Indian women's football team beats Bolivia 3-1 in COTIF Cup

The Indian women's senior national team defeated Bolivia 3-1 in their second match of the COTIF Cup football tournament in Spain. A Ratanbala Devi brace and a Bala Devi goal led the Indian women to a comfortable win over the South American side.
2019-08-04 11:29:15 Read More

Mick Schumacher takes his first Formula Two win in Hungary

Mick Schumacher, son of seven-times Formula One champion Michael, took his first Formula Two victory in Hungary on Sunday. The 20-year-old German started from pole position on a reverse grid after finishing eighth in Saturday's feature race and led all the way to the chequered flag at the Hungaroring, where his father won four times.
2019-08-04 11:15:22 Read More

1st Ashes Test: Warner empties pockets to win Edgbaston crowd

The opener was fielding in front of the Hollies Stand on Saturday when the crowd started shouting: "He's got sandpaper in his hands!." Warner also acknowledged the crowd by opening both his palms to show that there was nothing in his hands before emptying his pockets too.
2019-08-04 11:03:30 Read More

Gibson exits as South Africa adopt football-style management structure

South Africa will radically overhaul their management team, including saying goodbye to coach Ottis Gibson, as they instead move to a football-style new structure.
2019-08-04 10:53:51 Read More

Live Score: England vs Australia, 1st Ashes Test Day 4

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2019-08-04 10:02:38 Read More

F1 teams agree to 22 races in 2020

Formula One teams have agreed the calendar can expand to a record 22 races next year but without increasing the number of engines allowed, according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.
2019-08-04 09:58:46 Read More

Satwiksairaj, Chirag register epic win to lift Thailand Open

In what could be termed as one of the brightest day in the history of doubles badminton in India, the unseeded Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Thailand Open Super 500 men's doubles title, defeating the third-seeded Chinese pair of Li Jun Hui and Liu Yu Chen 21-19, 18-21, 21-18.
2019-08-04 09:17:20 Read More

Solskjaer 'has no doubts' over Pogba's United future

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted he has "no doubts at all" that Paul Pogba is committed to Manchester United.
2019-08-04 08:14:38 Read More

India A beat West Indies A by 7 wickets to clinch unofficial Test series

Openers Mayank Agarwal and Priyank Panchal struck fine half-centuries as India A registered a series-clinching seven-wicket win over West Indies A in the second unofficial Test.
2019-08-04 07:30:08 Read More

We didn't read conditions well, says Carlos Brathwaite

West Indies lost to India by four wickets in the first contest of the three-match rubber and the Carribean skipper Carlos Brathwaite felt his team failed to assess the conditions.
2019-08-04 07:13:15 Read More

I couldn't believe when I got India cap, says Navdeep Saini

"When I received the India cap (on Saturday morning), I could not believe that today is the day which I was waiting for. I am very happy to make the debut for India," fast bowler Navdeep Saini told his senior pace colleague Bhuvneshwar Kumar in an interview posted on BCCI Twitter handle. The 26-year-old was adjudged man-of-the-match for his impressive bowling.
2019-08-04 06:34:13 Read More

Live Updates: Men's Doubles Final, Thailand Open

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2019-08-04 06:15:48 Read More

Surprising Zheng Saisai advances to Silicon Valley final

China's Zheng Saisai moved into the final of the Silicon Valley Classic with another upset win in California on Saturday to keep alive her dream of a maiden WTA title.
2019-08-04 05:21:23 Read More

Gautam Gambhir takes a dig at Bedi, Chauhan after Navdeep Saini's impressive debut

Gautam Gambhir spotted Navdeep Saini six years ago. Saini's Man-of-the-Match spell in his international debut on Saturday ratified the potential Gambhir saw in the rookie pacer. Gambhir took to Twitter to congratulate the youngster and took a dig at Bishan Singh Bedi and Chetan Chauhan, who had earlier objected to Saini being inducted into Delhi Ranji Trophy team.
2019-08-04 04:57:58 Read More

Youth Olympics first step towards India's 2032 Games' bid: Abhinav Bindra

Beijing Olympics gold medallist Abhinav Bindra feels India should take one step at a time as the Indian Olympic Association firms up its bid to host the 2032 Olympic Games. The former champion shooter said it is time the nation started the conversation.
2019-08-04 03:11:38 Read More

Man United beat AC Milan on penalties in Cardiff

Manchester United beat AC Milan 5-4 on penalties after their International Champions Cup match in Cardiff's Millennium Stadium ended 2-2 in regulation time on Saturday.
2019-08-04 03:09:58 Read More

Raw talent Navdeep Saini has bright future, says Virat Kohli

India registered a four-wicket win with 2.4 overs to spare after rookie pacer Navdeep Saini took 3/19 on his international debut to restrict West Indies to 95/9 in the first match of the three-match series. "He is a raw talent, has raw pace. He is one of those who can bowl at 150 clicks (kmph). There are hardly any who bowl at that pace," Kohli said.
2019-08-04 02:52:45 Read More

No. 4 is my favourite position, quips Ajinkya Rahane

In Kolkata as guest-in-chief for Cricket Association of Bengal’s annual awards function on Sunday, the much-debated No. 4 issue cropped up once more, albeit in a lighter vein. At the event, when Ajinkya Rahane was requested to address the event, he came on stage and quipped, “I’m the fourth person to be called upon this evening. So, No.4 remains my favourite."
2019-08-04 02:46:58 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (August 4) that comprise the second T20I between India and West Indies.
2019-08-03 18:45:00 Read More

1st T20I: Debutant Saini stars in India's 4-wicket win over Windies

India made a heavy weather of a modest run chase, after debutant pacer Navdeep Saini led an impressive bowling display, but still managed to beat West Indies by four wickets in their first T20 International on Saturday. Chasing 96 for a win, India huffed and puffed before reaching the target with 2.4 overs to spare.
2019-08-03 18:19:01 Read More

Australia look to Smith again as England take charge of first Test

Australia were left hoping for another major innings from Steve Smith as England took charge of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Saturday.
2019-08-03 17:58:03 Read More

U Mumba beat Puneri Paltan 9-6 in UTT

U Mumba produced an all-round display to beat Puneri Paltan 9-6 in the Ultimate Table Tennis league on Saturday. The win enabled U Mumba to jump to the top of the points table.
2019-08-03 17:06:13 Read More

Time to get shooting back in CWG as core sport, says Bindra

Beijing Olympics gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, who has won seven medals at the Commonwealth Games including four gold, felt it is time the world body and commonwealth shooting body worked hard to get the sport back into CWG.
2019-08-03 16:42:11 Read More

Pro Kabaddi 2019: Jaipur Pink Panthers beat Patna Pirates 34-21

Jaipur Pink Panthers notched up an impressive 34-21 win over Patna Pirates in a Pro Kabaddi season 7 match on Saturday.
2019-08-03 16:31:00 Read More

West Indies are a dangerous side, India need to respect them: Rahane

India batsman Ajinkya Rahane on Saturday said the West Indies are a dangerous and unpredictable side and Virat Kohli and his men need to respect their opponents in the ongoing away series.
2019-08-03 16:03:00 Read More

IOA to take final decision on 2022 CWG boycott next month

The executive council of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will meet next month to take a final decision on its boycott call of 2022 Commonwealth Games, its secretary general Rajeev Mehta said. The IOA had proposed to boycott the 2022 Birmingham CWG in protest against the dropping of shooting from its roster and requested the sports ministry for its views.
2019-08-03 15:46:40 Read More

Lovlina, Neeraj clinch gold at Umakhanov Memorial boxing

Lovlina Borgohain and Neeraj clinched gold medals while Gaurav Solanki had to settle for a silver as Indian boxers ended their campaign with a rich haul at the Magomed Salam Umakhanov Memorial International Boxing Tournament in Kaspiysk, Russia.
2019-08-03 15:44:24 Read More

Live 1st T20I: Pollard, Brathwaite rebuild Windies

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 1st T20I match between India and West Indies on Times of India.
2019-08-03 15:26:53 Read More

CAC members submit declaration form on 'conflict of interest'

The members of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), which will select the Indian team's support staff, have submitted their declaration forms on 'conflict of interest' issue.
2019-08-03 15:10:52 Read More

Indian football fraternity wishes Chhetri on his 35th birthday

World governing body FIFA joined the Indian football fraternity on Saturday in wishing talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri on his 35th birthday, urging him to continue winning matches for the country.
2019-08-03 15:07:13 Read More

Marquez equals Doohan's MotoGP pole record at Czech GP

Spain's Honda rider Marc Marquez, five-time world champion and current championship leader, will start Sunday's Czech Moto Grand Prix in Brno on pole after heading qualification.
2019-08-03 14:54:16 Read More

Hungarian GP: Verstappen secures first career pole

Max Verstappen celebrated his long-awaited maiden pole position with record-breaking speed on Saturday when he topped the times for Red Bull in a tense and closely-fought qualifying session at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
2019-08-03 14:30:27 Read More

Rampant Ratchanok roars into Thailand Open final

Two-time winner Ratchanok Intanon edged a thriller against compatriot Pornpawee Chochuwong to reach the final of the Thailand Open on home soil on Saturday.
2019-08-03 13:34:13 Read More

Live Cricket Score, 1st T20I: India v West Indies

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2019-08-03 13:12:46 Read More

Vikram Rathour eyes India's batting coach job

His candidature rejected for batting coach role with U-19 team and the NCA, former national selector Vikram Rathour has now applied for India's batting coach job, spicing up the race for the coveted post.
2019-08-03 13:07:16 Read More

'Could see from the start Chhetri has potential to be special'

Indian football team assistant coach Shanmugam Venkatesh on Saturday said he saw in the talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri the qualities of a special player from the beginning of his career.
2019-08-03 12:28:32 Read More

EPL: Rodgers regrets impending departure of 'special' Maguire

Harry Maguire, described as a "special player" by Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers, is set to become the world's most expensive defender after Manchester United agreed to pay a reported fee of £80 million ($97 million).
2019-08-03 11:00:47 Read More

EPL: Rodgers regrets impending departure of 'special' Maguire

Harry Maguire, described as a "special player" by Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers, is set to become the world's most expensive defender after Manchester United agreed to pay a reported fee of £80 million ($97 million).
2019-08-03 11:00:47 Read More

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty enter Thailand Open final

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Saturday became the first Indian team to enter the summit clash of a BWF Super 500 tournament with a three-game win in the Thailand Open semifinals.
2019-08-03 10:43:37 Read More

Will not repeat the mistakes of Asian Games in future: Lalremsiami

Fully aware of the mistakes they committed in the Asian Games finals, India women's hockey team forward Lalremsiami on Saturday said they are confident of qualifying for 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
2019-08-03 10:31:46 Read More

Preparation for T20 World Cup starts now: Virat Kohli

India's preparation for the next year's T20 World Cup will begin with the three-match series against the West Indies, skipper Virat Kohli said.
2019-08-03 10:25:49 Read More

England vs Australia Live, Ashes: 1st Test, Day 3

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PCB central contracts unlikely for Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez

Senior Pakistan players Shoaib Malik, Junaid Khan and Mohammad Hafeez are set to lose their central PCB contracts for the next fiscal year. A meeting was held at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) headquarters on Thursday to discuss the new central contracts structure but ended without a final decision.
2019-08-03 08:01:05 Read More

Gowtham, Agarwal take India A close to win vs West Indies A

Off-spinner Krishnappa Gowtham took five wickets before Mayank Agarwal struck a solid 81 to take India A on the verge of a fighting win over West Indies A in the second unofficial Test.
2019-08-03 07:25:41 Read More

KL Rahul all set to break Babar Azam's record

Considered as one of the finest batsman in the shortest format of the game, Rahul is 121 runs short of becoming the seventh Indian to complete 1,000 runs in T20Is. If Rahul manages to score 121 in Saturday's clash, he will achieve this feat in 25 innings and will break Pakistan's Babar Azam's record of 26 innings.
2019-08-03 07:12:32 Read More

West Indies tour a great opportunity for Rishabh Pant: Virat Kohli

"It's a great opportunity for someone like Rishabh Pant to really play a lot of international cricket, show his credentials, really unleash his potential at this stage," India captain Virat Kohli said on Friday.
2019-08-03 05:27:30 Read More

Maria Sakkari battles back to reach Silicon Valley Classic semis

Maria Sakkari came from behind to defeat top-seeded Elina Svitolina 1-6 7-6(3) 6-3 in a thrilling quarter-final at the Silicon Valley Classic in San Jose on Friday.
2019-08-03 05:08:57 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Mumbai back to winning ways; dramatic tie for UP

After two successive defeats, hosts U Mumba signed off the home leg with a big 32-20 win against Gujarat Fortunegiants in a VIVO Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 clash at the National Sports Club of India on Friday evening.
2019-08-03 05:06:43 Read More

Pep Guardiola urges Manchester City to strike early blow against Liverpool

Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City to prepare for the "incredible challenge" of battling Liverpool for the Premier League title by landing an early blow against their rivals in Sunday's Community Shield.
2019-08-03 05:01:46 Read More

It's time to rebuild, youngsters must now cement their places: Virat Kohli

"We have a T20 world cup next year and the Test championship starting. We are looking to rebuild again. You can't have things go your way all the time. So you need to go back to the drawing board, start building and work hard again to give (ourselves) another shot at a world title," Skipper Kohli said on the eve of the start of West Indies series.
2019-08-03 04:24:44 Read More

I want to be double Olympic medallist: Sakshi Malik

Having earned her place in the Indian team for the World Championships - to be held in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan from September 14 - Sakshi Malik is preparing in earnest to secure a quota spot for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
2019-08-03 04:21:57 Read More

Prithvi Shaw's suspension is harsh: Dilip Vengsarkar

Former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar has termed Prithvi Shaw's eight-month suspension for consuming a banned substance by WADA as "harsh."
2019-08-03 04:10:16 Read More

WADA needs to make prohibited list sport-specific: BCCI Doctor

Amidst the brouhaha over India's Test opener Prithvi Shaw being banned for a doping violation, comes an interesting thought. How much would Terbutaline, the banned substance that he 'inadvertently' consumed while taking a cough syrup during the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, have actually enhanced his performance?
2019-08-03 03:55:49 Read More

Australia's bowlers must stick to their task, says Steve Waugh

Team mentor Steve Waugh believes Australia's bowlers just need to stick to their task on the third day of the first Ashes Test and look for some early breakthroughs to get right back into the match.
2019-08-03 03:51:54 Read More

Pakistan cricketer Hasan Ali to tie knot with an Indian national on August 20

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali officially confirmed that he will be tying the knot with an Indian national on August 20. As per reports, Shamia is an Indian flight engineer with Dubai-based Emirates Airlines, while her family members are settled in New Delhi. Hasan said he had met Shamia one year ago in Dubai and their friendship had grown since that meeting.
2019-08-03 02:55:56 Read More

Messi gets 3-month suspension from Argentina team

Soccer body CONMEBOL suspended Lionel Messi from international matches for three months because of accusations of corruption he made at the latest Copa América. The South American body also said on Friday that it fined the superstar in USD 50,000 for his comments after Argentina's 2-1 win against Chile in the third-place playoff of the tournament in July.
2019-08-03 02:53:45 Read More

Andy Murray, brother Jamie ousted in Citi Open doubles

Andy Murray and brother Jamie were knocked out in the Citi Open doubles quarterfinals, outlasted by the third-seeded team of Raven Klaasen and Michael Venus 6-7 (3), 7-6 (6), 10-7 on Friday.
2019-08-03 02:46:20 Read More

Christian Horner jokes about Lewis Hamilton joining Red Bull

Red Bull boss Christian Horner responded on Friday to speculation that Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton could become Formula One team mates by saying he had yet to hear from Mercedes' five times world champion.
2019-08-03 02:38:16 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (August 3) that comprise the action from India-Windies first T20I and the first Ashes Test.
2019-08-02 18:45:00 Read More

1st Test: Rory Burns' maiden century frustrates Australia

Rory Burns' unbeaten maiden Test century saw him defy Australia for more than six-and-a-half hours as he led a determined England batting effort in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston on Friday.
2019-08-02 17:59:03 Read More

Pro Kabaddi 2019: U Mumba beat Gujarat Fortunegiants 32-20

Surinder Singh produced a terrific all-round display to ensure U Mumba ended their home leg with a win as they beat Gujarat Fortunegiants 32-20 in the Pro Kabaddi League season 7.
2019-08-02 17:03:28 Read More

PKL: Telugu Titans, UP Yoddha settle for a tie

The Telugu Titans and UP Yoddha Pro Kabaddi League match on Friday ended in a tie with both teams at 20-20.
2019-08-02 16:44:24 Read More

Mohammed named replacement for injured Russell in WI T20 squad

West Indies on Friday named Jason Mohammed as the replacement for injured Andre Russell for the first two games of the three-match T20 International series against India.
2019-08-02 15:45:05 Read More

Wrestler Sonam Malik grabs gold, Komal in final at Cadet World Championship

India's Sonam Malik dished out a dominating performance and conceded just three points on her way to a second successive gold medal at the World Cadet Championship while Komal assured herself at least a silver in Sofia, Bulgaria.
2019-08-02 14:52:05 Read More

Neeraj stuns world champion Mesiano to enter final of Umakhanov boxing

Reigning India Open gold medallist Neeraj stunned 2016 World Champion Alessia Mesiano to enter the final of the Magomed Salam Umakhanov Memorial International Boxing Tournament in Kaspiysk, Russia on Friday.
2019-08-02 14:29:27 Read More

Watch: Joe Root’s miraculous escape after James Pattinson delivery hits stump

England skipper Joe Root pulled off a great escape as he survived a dream delivery from Australian pacer James Pattinson early in his innings on Day 2 of the first Ashes Test in Birmingham on Friday.
2019-08-02 14:25:19 Read More

Adarsh Singh wins two gold medals in shooting meet

Young Adarsh Singh outclassed his rivals in the Sardar Sajjan Singh Sethi Memorial Masters shooting competition, winning the gold medal in both the men and junior 25m rapid fire pistol event on Friday.
2019-08-02 13:52:12 Read More

Mark Wood ruled out of Ashes series through injury

England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the season, including the current Ashes series against Australia, due to a side strain and a knee injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.
2019-08-02 13:30:00 Read More

Mark Wood ruled out of Ashes series through injury

England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the season, including the current Ashes series against Australia, due to a side strain and a knee injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.
2019-08-02 13:30:00 Read More

Indian men's 20km race walk team wins bronze after seven years through upgrade

Seven years after India missed a podium place at the IAAF World Race Walking Cup in Russia, the country was on Friday handed a bronze medal upgrade following disqualification of a member of the second-placed Ukrainian team for dope violation.
2019-08-02 12:52:17 Read More

Numbers and names on shirts look ridiculous in Test cricket, feels Brett Lee

Former Australian pacer Brett Lee doesn't mind the ICC exploring ways to popularise Test cricket but says it's "ridiculous" to see players wearing names and numbers on their white flannels. Lee's critical opinion comes a day after Adam Gilchrist, the 42-year-old's former teammate, called the latest innovation "rubbish".
2019-08-02 12:38:06 Read More

Definitely, one day I want to become Team India coach: Sourav Ganguly

Former skipper Sourav Ganguly on Friday said he's definitely interested in the India coach's job but not at the moment as his plate is full. "Let one more phase go then I will throw my name into the fray," Ganguly said. The hunt is on for the new India coach with incumbent Ravi Shastri's tenure coming to an end with the conclusion of the tour of the West Indies.
2019-08-02 12:20:11 Read More

Indian athletes won mind-boggling 227 medals in July

Indian athletes reigned supreme across the globe as the country enjoyed enormous success in the international arena in the month of July. Indian athletes won a whopping 227 medals in the span of just 31 days in nine sporting disciplines.
2019-08-02 11:58:51 Read More

Virat Kohli hasn't had a cheat day in two years: Shankar Basu

Former Team India strength and conditioning coach Shankar Basu on Friday revealed Virat Kohli's cheat days come once in a blue moon and he has not seen him take one in the last two years. Basu described Kohli as a freak and said he would force the 30-year-old Indian skipper to take rest. The 50-year-old's four-year tenure ended with the World Cup.
2019-08-02 11:55:35 Read More

'If it's not his best, it's way up there': Steve Smith's father

He stood firm when his son broke down and Peter Smith says he is finally letting emotions get the better of him now that Steve Smith's remarkable resurrection from a one-year ball-tampering ban seems complete with an Ashes hundred.
2019-08-02 11:14:40 Read More

Ellyse Perry is now No.1 all-rounder in T20Is

Australia's Ellyse Perry has become the top-ranked all-rounder in the ICC Women's T20I rankings after a standout performance in the series against England, which the visiting side won 2-1.
2019-08-02 11:02:50 Read More

Live Score: Eng vs Aus, 1st Test, Day 2, Ashes

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2019-08-02 09:36:22 Read More

FC Goa co-owner Kohli wants to invest further in football

His passion for the game of football is no secret, but Indian cricket team's captain Virat Kohli wants to go further with his love for the beautiful game and wishes to involve himself on a larger scale in improving the standard of the game in India post retirement.
2019-08-02 08:36:38 Read More

Dhoni at No.7 in WC semi-final wasn't my decision alone: Bangar

India's batting coach Sanjay Bangar has revealed that it wasn't his decision alone to send wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni to bat at number seven during the World Cup semifinal against New Zealand which India lost on July 9.
2019-08-02 07:42:42 Read More

Team India begins life after World Cup with T20Is against West Indies

India head into their all-format tour of the West Indies this weekend with more on their mind than simply winning a couple of T20Is. For Virat Kohli's side -- and indeed for the West Indies -- it is a chance to pick up the pieces after a disappointing World Cup in England and put behind them the recent talk of splits in the camp.
2019-08-02 07:12:05 Read More

Rafael Benitez beware as Chinese clubs go on trademark sacking spree

Rafael Benitez's arrival grabbed the headlines but Chinese Super League teams have sent the managerial merry-go-round into hyperspeed with five of the 16 clubs making changes in one month.
2019-08-02 06:50:44 Read More

Ronaldo inspires everyone, he is on another level: Virat Kohli

It's no secret that Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli is a great football fan. Time and again, he has been seen talking about football and how he loves the game, apart from cricket where he excels.
2019-08-02 06:42:24 Read More

Brian Lara picks England for Ashes series victory

West Indies batting great Brian Lara has predicted that newly-crowned World Cup champions England will defeat Australia in the ongoing Ashes series.
2019-08-02 06:22:06 Read More

2nd Unofficial Test: Dube, Warrier lead India A fightback vs Windies A

Shivam Dube led India A's spirited comeback from 20 for five with an aggressive knock before pacer Sandeep Warrier struck thrice to leave West Indies A reeling in their second innings on day two of the second unofficial Test.
2019-08-02 06:11:55 Read More

Smith overtakes Kohli as 2nd fastest to 24 Test tons

While Kohli completed his 24 centuries in 123 innings, Smith did that in his 118th Test innings, scoring 144 to rescue Australia on Day 1 of the opening Ashes Test in Birmingham on Thursday. The Aussies recovered from 122/8 to post 284 all out after deciding to bat first. Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar had achieved the feat in his 125th Test innings.
2019-08-02 05:40:18 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Tamil Thalaivas look to regroup after poor start

They made some smart purchases at the auctions this year, but the new-look Tamil Thalaivas unit seems to be suffering issues that affected their side's performance in the previous seasons.
2019-08-02 05:09:22 Read More

Virat Kohli posts 'squad' picture, fans ask where's Rohit Sharma?

Captain Virat Kohli posted a picture with his teammates on Twitter with a caption "SQUAD". In the picture, Ravindra Jadeja, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed, Shreyas Iyer, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and KL Rahul can be seen posing alongside Kohli.
2019-08-02 05:03:33 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Fortunegiants subdue Delhi 31-26

Gujarat Fortunegiants completed their hat-trick of wins in season 7 of the VIVO Pro Kabaddi League beating Dabang Delhi 31-26 at the National Sports Cub of India on Thursday evening.
2019-08-02 04:54:52 Read More

CoA's 'messed up' conflict of interest policies taking a toll

It is fast beginning to appear like conflict of interest in Indian cricket is a rope that the game's administration has tried tying around its own neck and is nearly succeeding.
2019-08-02 04:35:18 Read More

We have a very strong chance of winning an Olympic medal: Manika & Sathiyan

India's top female table-tennis player Manika Batra, the first Indian woman to bag a Commonwealth Games TT individual gold medal, and G Sathiyan, the only Indian to break into the top 25 of the men's rankings, believe India has a realistic chance of winning an Olympic Games medal in Tokyo next year.
2019-08-02 03:59:36 Read More

Picking coach not a tough job: Kapil Dev

All eyes will be on the three-member Cricket Advisory Committee, under the leadership of Kapil Dev, when they get down to select the next head coach of Team India. Talking about the task at hand, he said, "It is not tough. You do your job to the best of your abilities. It becomes tough only when you don't fulfill your responsibilities."
2019-08-02 03:29:23 Read More

BCCI receives over 2000 applications for India's coaching staff

BCCI has received over 2000 applications for its advertisement on recruitment of Team India's coaching staff, according to Mumbai Mirror. However, the report added that not many big names have thrown their hat in the ring. The report said that many international applications have been received by the BCCI and it is likely to take more time to evaluate all the names.
2019-08-02 03:16:24 Read More

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No delay on our part in Prithvi Shaw case: BCCI

The BCCI has claimed that it could have avoided playing Prithvi Shaw in this year's IPL and Mumbai T20 League had the board received his adverse report in time from the National Dope Testing Laboratory. "There has been no such delay on our part. The main delay was only in (receiving) the lab report," BCCI's anti-doping manager Dr Abhijeet Salvi said.
2019-08-02 03:10:49 Read More

Ashes: Smith ton salvages Australia's first innings

Steve Smith marked his return to Test cricket with a hundred before Australia were bowled out for 284 on the opening day of the Ashes series against England at Edgbaston on Thursday.
2019-08-01 17:57:30 Read More

'Fairytale' win for first British jockey to race in a hijab

A teenager made history as the first British jockey to compete in a major event wearing a hijab on Thursday, winning a "fairytale" victory at the famed Goodwood racecourse. Khadijah Mellah beamed and shared a high-five with another rider after crossing the finish line on her horse Haverland ahead of 11 other female jockeys.
2019-08-01 14:06:48 Read More

1st Ashes Test, Day 1: Anderson leaves Edgbaston for scan on tight calf

England fast bowler James Anderson has left Edgbaston to go for a scan on a tight calf, leaving his side a bowler down against Australia on day one of the first Ashes Test on Thursday.
2019-08-01 13:40:45 Read More

Differences off the field is fine: Kapil on Virat-Rohit rift

Skipper Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Sharma can have "differences off the field" but it should not matter as long as their on-field commitment is up to the mark, former skipper Kapil Dev said on Thursday.
2019-08-01 13:28:14 Read More

We have to respect Virat Kohli's opinion on coach selection: Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev, head of CAC which will appoint the next head coach, agreed with his colleague Shantha Rangaswamy that skipper Virat Kohli's opinion "needs to be respected". He, however, assured that his panel will do their job to the best of their ability. Kohli has been vocal about his preference for the current head coach Ravi Shastri to get another term.
2019-08-01 13:04:55 Read More

English crowd wave sandpapers at David Warner after his dismissal

David Warner, who was dismissed for 2 on the opening day of the first Ashes Test, received a rude gesture from the Edgbaston crowd as the fans waved sandpaper at him after his dismissal. The trio of Warner, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft are playing together for the first time since the sandpaper gate in March 2018.
2019-08-01 12:46:04 Read More

It'll be foolish to remove Virat Kohli as India captain: Akhtar

Shoaib Akhtar feels Virat Kohli should remain India skipper across formats as a lot of investment has been made upon him. Following India's World Cup exit in the semis, voices have been raised about the concept of split captaincy where Kohli is made captain in Tests while Rohit Sharma is handed over the leadership in the limited-overs format.
2019-08-01 12:41:53 Read More

With Pollard & Narine back in mix, Windies coach promises entertainment

West Indies coach Floyd Reifer is confident that T20 megastars like Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine alongwith some talented youngsters will provide the fireworks against India when a sell-out weekend crowd shows up for the two T20 Internationals starting here on Saturday
2019-08-01 12:32:09 Read More

Virat Kohli breaks protocol, CoA terms it 'freedom of speech'

After Virat Kohli decided to make his choice official (Ravi Shastri for head coach) while addressing the media before leaving for the US to play the West Indies the Committee od Administrators (CoA) has decided to term this act of the captain as his 'freedom of speech'.
2019-08-01 11:53:44 Read More

India vs West Indies: Unsettled India start rebuilding in Florida

India head into their all-format tour of the West Indies this weekend with more on their mind than simply winning a couple of T20s. For Virat Kohli's side -- and indeed for the West Indies -- it is a chance to pick up the pieces after a disappointing one-day international (ODI) World Cup in England and put behind them the recent talk of splits in the camp.
2019-08-01 11:36:16 Read More

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth crash out in second round

Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal crashed out in the second round of Thailand Open after being stunned by unseeded Sayaka Takahashi of Japan in the women's singles event here on Thursday. Seventh seed Saina lost 21-16, 11-21, 14-21 against Takahashi in the second round duel. Kidambi Srikanth also suffered a 21-11, 16-21, 12-21 defeat against Thailand's Khosit Phetpradab.
2019-08-01 10:58:01 Read More

Beating Australia will boost our confidence ahead of Olympic qualifiers: Gurjit Kaur

Pulling off a victory against the world No.2 Australia will help boost our confidence ahead of the Olympics qualifiers, feels Indian women's hockey player Gurjit Kaur.
2019-08-01 09:36:41 Read More

Easy to expect Olympic gold, difficult to implement: Mary Kom

Six-time world champion boxer Mary Kom said it is easy for people to expect a gold medal from her in the upcoming Olympics, but difficult for her to implement the same.
2019-08-01 09:13:11 Read More

Sri Lanka bench strength makes Karunaratne hopeful of fresh start

Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne is impressed with the bench strength displayed during their one-day international series win over Bangladesh, saying the next generation of players represent a fresh start for the island nation.
2019-08-01 08:45:52 Read More

I'll not come back to prove anything: Sania Mirza

Star Indian tennis player Sania Mirza says she has achieved everything in her path-breaking career and has "nothing to prove" in her second innings, which is likely to begin by January 2020.
2019-08-01 08:31:46 Read More

Ashes Live Score: Eng vs Aus, 1st Test, Day 1

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Pak assures ample security to India for Davis Cup

The Pakistan Tennis Federation's secretary, Gul Rehman, has said that concerns around security in Pakistan is a "false impression" and they are fully prepared to host India for the Davis Cup tie in September, which will be the first time in 55 years that an Indian tennis team will travel to Pakistan.
2019-08-01 07:45:46 Read More

India A reduce West Indies A to 243/5 on Day 1

Montcin Hodge and Shamarh Brooks hit half-centuries but India A bowlers fought back with a flurry of wickets in the final session on the opening day of the match in Port of Spain.
2019-08-01 05:29:34 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: U Mumba go down again; Jaipur win

An all-out suffered in the dying seconds of the first half, came back to haunt hosts U Mumba as they went down 23-27 to UP Yoddha in an otherwise thrilling contest of the VIVO Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 at the National Sports Club Of India on Wednesday.
2019-08-01 05:07:58 Read More

Rs 100cr plus fraud in J&K Cricket: ED grills Farooq Abdullah

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned on Wednesday former J&K chief minister and National Conference chairman Farooq Abdullah on charges of alleged money laundering and embezzlement of more than Rs 100 crore of J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) of which he was the president.
2019-08-01 04:57:21 Read More

ISL: Rana Gharami blames Kolkata pollution for doping

Rana Gharami has been left to rue the break in Indian Super League (ISL) last season and his return home to Kolkata. Rana became the first ISL player to have been suspended provisionally for the use of a banned substance.
2019-08-01 04:54:21 Read More

Venkatesh Prasad applies for bowling coach's job

Former India seamer Venkatesh Prasad has applied for the position of India's bowling coach, TOI has learnt.
2019-08-01 04:30:05 Read More

England will try and rub salt in our wounds: David Warner

Almost 17 months after he was banned for his controversial role in the ball-tampering saga, David Warner is set to return to Test cricket. The dashing opener is set to lead Australia's charge as they take on traditional rivals England in the latest round of Ashes, cricket's oldest rivalry.
2019-08-01 04:22:05 Read More

Will Sanjay Bangar be made scapegoat for India's WC loss?

Batting coach Sanjay Bangar might find it difficult to retain his position when the national selectors pick the support staff for the Indian team. Many believe Bangar hasn't been able to create a solid middle order despite four years in the job. The former India all-rounder has been with the team since September 2014.
2019-08-01 03:48:38 Read More

IAAF hails Caster decision as victory for 'parity'

Olympic 800 metres champion Semenya is fighting an International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) regulation that middle-distance female runners with a high natural level of testosterone must take medication to reduce it.
2019-08-01 03:36:27 Read More

Did BCCI follow 'proper' procedure in Prithvi Shaw case?

As BCCI battles to prove its competence in dealing with anti-doping violations, while resisting to come under the umbrella of National Anti-Doping Agency, the handling of Prithvi Shaw's case has raised questions on the procedure followed to hand him the 8-month retrospective suspension. Shaw was suspended on Tuesday for 'inadvertently' consuming banned substances.
2019-08-01 03:27:40 Read More

Ravi Shastri likely to remain Team India coach

Ravi Shastri remains favourite for the post of the coach of the Indian cricket team and has an automatic entry in the process. Shastri's contract ended with the World Cup but he and his support staff have been given a 45-day extension for the West Indies tour that starts Saturday. Under Shastri, India have won a little more than 70% of their matches.
2019-08-01 03:07:40 Read More

Ravi Shastri likely to remain Team India coach

Ravi Shastri remains favourite for the post of the coach of the Indian cricket team and has an automatic entry in the process. Shastri's contract ended with the World Cup but he and his support staff have been given a 45-day extension for the West Indies tour that starts Saturday. Under Shastri, India have won a little more than 70% of their matches.
2019-08-01 03:07:40 Read More

Zidane upbeat as Benzema helps lifts gloom at Real

French striker Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Fenerbahce 5-3 in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday which temporarily lifted the summer gloom which has engulfed the Spanish giants and coach Zinedine Zidane.
2019-08-01 02:47:05 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (August 1) that comprise the action from Thailand Open badminton tournament and the first Ashes Test.
2019-07-31 18:40:00 Read More

Mathews, Shanaka star as clinical Sri Lanka whitewash Bangladesh

Sri Lanka put on a clinical performance with bat and ball to record a 122-run win in the third and final one-day international and complete a clean sweep over Bangladesh in Colombo on Wednesday.
2019-07-31 17:11:40 Read More

I walk out for my country: Rohit Sharma

"I don't just walk out for my team. I walk out for my country," tweeted Rohit Sharma on Wednesday after India captain Virat Kohli rubbished reports of a rift between him and the star opener. After India's ouster from the World Cup, stories of fissures in the Indian camp emerged with claims that Rohit and Kohli are not seeing eye to eye.
2019-07-31 17:02:30 Read More

Jurgen Klopp, Mohamed Salah head nominations for FIFA Best awards

Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp and three players -- Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk -- headed nominations released Wednesday for the FIFA Best awards that will be presented in Milan on September 23.
2019-07-31 16:20:37 Read More

Other athletes will suffer if India boycotts CWG: Sushil Kumar

Wrestler Sushil Kumar opined that athletes will suffer if India boycotts CWG due to the exclusion of shooting. The Olympic silver-medallist asserted that India can improve their medal tally by performing well in other sports. He urged the Sports Ministry and the IOA to reconsider the proposal of boycotting the Games.
2019-07-31 16:18:17 Read More

MS Dhoni joins Army troops in militancy-infested south Kashmir

MS Dhoni, an honorary lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Army, joined troops in south Kashmir region on Wednesday to carry out patrolling, guard duties and similar responsibilities just like other soldiers. The former Indian cricket team captain will be staying with his 106 TA Battalion (Para) till August 15 and undertake duties with the troops, officials said.
2019-07-31 14:06:47 Read More

Virat Kohli has right to say who he wants as coach: Sourav Ganguly

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday said as leader of the team Virat Kohli has got every right to voice his opinion in the coach selection process. Ganguly was part of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) which picked Ravi Shastri as the head coach in 2017.
2019-07-31 13:02:31 Read More

Kohli's opinion on Shastri not a diktat for CAC: Gaekwad

Newly formed Cricket Advisory Committee co-member Anshuman Gaekwad has made it clear that they will go in with an open mind when they sit down to interview the short-listed candidates for the head coach position. In a presser ahead of West Indies series, India skipper Kohli had said that the team would be very happy if Shastri continues as the head coach.
2019-07-31 08:42:54 Read More

Mayank Agarwal eyeing maiden Test hundred on Caribbean tour

Mayank Agarwal’s long wait to wear Test whites ended when he got an immediate call-up for the Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne in 2018. Agarwal has played 50 first-class matches, scoring 3964 runs at an average of above 50. He has a triple century to his name and is confident about building on his success by scoring a century on the West Indies tour.
2019-07-31 08:27:16 Read More

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