Sports News For The Year 2019 and Month Feb

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Sports News For The Year 2019 and Month Feb

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I am no slouch in white ball cricket: Ashwin on ODI exclusion

On a day when country's senior most speedster Ishant Sharma spoke about how perceptions affected his chances in ODIs" his Test teammate Ravichandran Ashwin also echoed same sentiments reminding that he is "no slouch with white ball".
2019-03-16 14:37:46 Read More

Teenaged Diksha Dagar creates history, wins South African Women's Open

Diksha Dagar became only the second Indian woman golfer to win on Ladies European Tour after clinching the South African Open, eking out a one-shot victory with a bogey-free final round, here on Saturday.
2019-03-16 14:32:30 Read More

Mary Kom opts out of Asian C'ship; Sonia, Sarita to lead Indian women team

Legendary MC Mary Kom has decided to skip the Asian Women's Championship to prepare for the bigger events ahead and in her absence, world championship silver medallist Sonia Chahal will lead the 20-member Indian contingent at the event.
2019-03-16 14:20:42 Read More

Arjun Tendulkar puts his name in auction pool for T20 Mumbai League

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun is all set to make his transition from junior to senior cricket after putting his name in the auction pool for the T20 Mumbai League.
2019-03-16 13:32:09 Read More

Price tags come with high expectations: Jaydev Unadkat

As this year's IPL countdown begins, there is a heightened sense of ambivalence that Jaydev Unadkat cannot do away with. Last year he was the most expensive Indian domestic bowler and this year is no different.
2019-03-16 13:05:51 Read More

BCCI set to contribute Rs 20 crore for welfare of armed forces

It has been learnt that BCCI brass plans to invite senior dignitaries from the Indian armed forces (Army, Air force and Navy) on the day of the IPL opener in Chennai between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 23.
2019-03-16 13:01:32 Read More

One-off Test: Ireland limp to 22/1 after Afghanistan get 142-run lead

Ireland lost captain William Porterfield for zero during a tricky last hour of play on the second day before reaching 22/1 at stumps. They still trail by 120 runs and need to bat much better than their first-innings 172 against Afghanistan's spin attack.
2019-03-16 12:36:22 Read More

Full IPL schedule likely on Monday: BCCI official

With the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) set to get underway in Chennai from March 23, the BCCI has released the schedule for only the first 17 games till April 5. A BCCI official in the know of developments said that the full schedule is expected to be released on March 18.
2019-03-16 12:27:50 Read More

World Cup: Dipa Karmakar aggravates knee injury during vault final

Dipa Karmakar's hope of qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics suffered a jolt after she aggravated her knee injury during the vault final at the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup on Saturday, forcing her to withdrew from next week's Doha World Cup.
2019-03-16 12:19:04 Read More

It will take time to overcome Christchurch horror, says Tamim Iqbal

Bangladesh opening batsman Tamim Iqbal said he believes it will not be easy for the national cricket team to overcome the shock of narrowly escaping Friday's shooting in a New Zealand mosque.
2019-03-16 12:14:07 Read More

SAFF Women's Championship: India aim to maintain winning momentum

After pumping in half-a-dozen goals past Maldives in their first match, the Indian women's team takes on Sri Lanka in the SAFF Women's Championship here on Sunday, aiming to finish top of Group B.
2019-03-16 11:37:34 Read More

MS Dhoni saved me from getting dropped: Ishant Sharma

Delhi Capitals pacer Ishant said that even though perceptions have changed, he will always be indebted to Dhoni because as captain of the team, MSD saved his spot when there were calls to drop the pacer from the playing XI.
2019-03-16 11:12:42 Read More

Live Score: South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 5th ODI

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2019-03-16 11:06:34 Read More

These are rumours, I will let it go: Shaw on indiscipline speculations

Young batsman Prithvi Shaw dismissed speculations that indiscipline forced his premature return from the Australia tour and insisted that it was only because of slow recovery from an ankle injury.
2019-03-16 10:15:33 Read More

Gautam Gambhir and 4 other sports stars receive Padma Awards

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, and four other sports personalities received Padma Awards from President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday for their awe-inspiring contribution to the sports world.
2019-03-16 08:54:11 Read More

If Virat Kohli has a good World Cup, then India will win: Ponting

Australian great Ricky Ponting, now Delhi Capitals coach, analyses Australian cricket's recent breakdown and possible resurrection, discusses the secret of Virat Kohli's success and proposes a salary cap for young IPL stars in an exclusive interview with TOI.
2019-03-16 08:30:56 Read More

If I do well in IPL, World Cup spot will follow: Ajinkya Rahane

There has been a lot of talks about Indias No.4 slot, as the team is one stop away from the 2019 World Cup. With all international fixtures done with, only the Indian Premier League (IPL) remains for the team of skipper Virat Kohli, coach Ravi Shastri and the selectors to decide on who they wish to pick for the position. And one man who is definitely in the running is Rajasthan Royals skipper Ajinkya Rahane.
2019-03-16 06:42:54 Read More

When sport was hit by terror

The members of the Bangladesh cricket team's touring party including manager Khaled Mashud, team analyst Shrinivas Chandrasekaran and masseur Md Sohel owe their narrow escape in the Christchurch shootout to their skipper Mahmudullah Riyad for having an extended pre-match press conference at the Hagley Oval ahead of the third Test.
2019-03-16 04:38:53 Read More

PV Sindhu heads back to SAI Gopichand Academy

In June 2018, Sindhu had asked chief coach Pullela Gopichand to train her at a different venue than the SAI Gopichand Academy. She then started training at Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy which a Km away from SAI. If the move to train alone was spurred by her setbacks last year, this year's defeat seems to have pushed Sindhu to return to the SAI.
2019-03-16 03:44:00 Read More

Federer, Nadal set up semi-final showdown at Indian Wells

Rafael Nadal withstood the challenge of Russian Karen Khachanov to set up a blockbuster semi-final with Roger Federer at the ATP Indian Wells Masters Friday despite a flare-up of right knee trouble that required mid-match treatment.
2019-03-16 03:07:58 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (March 1) that comprise the first Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh.
2019-02-28 18:50:00 Read More

Chris Gayle rethinking retirement after record-breaking series

The 39-year-old smashed a 97-ball 162 in a losing cause in Wednesday's fourth game, and has now struck 305 ODI sixes and a record 506 in all internationals. Gayle, who also became only the second West Indian to pass 10K ODI runs in Grenada, will play in his fifth World Cup which starts on May 30. He said that he is reconsidering his decision to retire after World Cup.
2019-02-28 17:30:18 Read More

Finch will come good, just need to be patient: Langer

Finch's rough patch has extended to the T20s as he was out for zero and eight in the two T20Is which Australia won.Australia coach Justin Langer on Thursday promised unwavering support for out-of-form Aaron Finch, saying he has no doubts that the limited-overs skipper will soon find his mojo back.
2019-02-28 17:12:11 Read More

ISL: FC Goa beat Chennaiyin 1-0 to seal second spot

FC Goa notched up a 1-0 victory over bottom-placed Chennaiyin FC to seal the second spot in the Indian Super League points table on Thursday. Goa now have 34 points, same as Bengaluru FC, but on head-to-head equation a tad behind on the table.
2019-02-28 16:54:36 Read More

SC reserves order on Sreesanth's plea against lifetime ban by BCCI

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on a plea by former cricketer S Sreesanth challenging the lifetime ban imposed on him by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for his alleged involvement in match fixing during 2013 IPL.
2019-02-28 16:34:45 Read More

Good chance for Sindhu, Saina to win All England: Vimal Kumar

PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal have a great chance to win the All England Championships this year, said former national coach U Vimal Kumar. Despite the tough draw for both, the girls can go the distance with a bit of effort, he said.
2019-02-28 15:57:57 Read More

Gulbadin Naib stars as Afghanistan beat Ireland in 1st ODI

Gulbadin Naib took two wickets to help dismiss Ireland for 161 and then struck a crucial 46 as Afghanistan achieved their target in 41.5 overs in the north Indian city of Dehradun.
2019-02-28 15:55:56 Read More

Monfils squeaks into Dubai last four after seeing off Berankis

Gael Monfils continued his charmed run at the Dubai Championships on Thursday after battling into the semi-finals with a 6-1, 6-7 (3/7), 6-2 win over qualifier Ricardas Berankis.
2019-02-28 15:29:45 Read More

Mushtaq Ali T20: Murali Vijay, Kousik star in Tamil Nadu win

Tamil Nadu registered a three-wicket win over Vidarbha in their Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 clash in Surat. Chasing a target of 142, TN received crucial contributions from opener Murali Vijay (74) and J Kousik (41 n.o.) as the side won with four balls to spare.
2019-02-28 14:02:02 Read More

Be cautious of any potential financial scams during WC: ICC warns fans

The ICC on Thursday warned fans against potential scams making it clear that there is no competition, lottery or promotion associated with the upcoming men's World Cup in England starting May 30.
2019-02-28 13:58:11 Read More

Aizawl FC beat Gokulam Kerala 3-1 in I-League

Aizawl FC came from behind to notch up a 3-1 win over Gokulam Kerala in a must-win I-League fixture for the two lower-half teams on Thursday.
2019-02-28 13:48:33 Read More

Series win over England will boost our confidence: Mithali Raj

India women's ODI team captain Mithali Raj is disappointed for not being able to complete a series whitewash against England, but said the 2-1 win over the current world champions would act as a huge confidence booster for her side.
2019-02-28 13:35:17 Read More

Blog - Gayle & Maxwell: The sleeping giants are waking up before World Cup

Some things never change. They, of course, do go through lean spells, but there’s no saying when these sleeping giants might wake up again. Case in point – Chris Gayle and Glenn Maxwell.
2019-02-28 13:22:14 Read More

I-League: East Bengal dash Real Kashmir's title aspirations with 2-1 win

Real Kashmir FC had a small but vociferous crowd behind them but had a man less on the turf as East Bengal notched a 2-1 win to keep their slender title hopes alive in the I-League here on Thursday.
2019-02-28 13:03:05 Read More

Mushtaq Ali T20: Bengal keep Super League hopes alive

Bengal put up an all-round show to prevail over Chhattisgarh by 26 runs and register their second successive win, that kept alive their Super League hopes in Group D of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 tournament on Thursday.
2019-02-28 12:46:54 Read More

3rd ODI: England register consolation win, avoid whitewash against India

Chasing India's total of 205/8, England were struggling at 49/5 before all-rounder Danni Wyatt stitched two crucial partnerships with skipper Heather Knight and Georgia Elwiss (33 not out off 53 balls) to pave the way for their victory. England scored 208/8 in 48.5 overs to grab two crucial points as the three-game series is part of ICC Women's Championship.
2019-02-28 11:53:56 Read More

Time spent with Dravid helped me a lot, says KL Rahul

The time spent with India 'A' coach Rahul Dravid did him a world of good and after struggling for the better part of the summer, the 26-year-old returned to the Rahul of old - a mean run machine with the bat. In the seven innings before his India 'A' sojourn, Rahul had made a pitiful 122 runs. In the seven after that he has piled on 322 runs with three half-centuries.
2019-02-28 11:49:36 Read More

One gold, five silver medals for India at Makran Cup boxing

National champion Deepak Singh (49kg) was the lone Indian boxer to notch up a gold, while five others claimed silver medals in the Makran Cup in Chabahar, Iran. Deepak defeated Jaafar Naseri in the final held on Wednesday night. However, none of the other five Indian finalists could win their summit clashes.
2019-02-28 11:28:43 Read More

T20 rankings: Rahul best-placed Indian at 6th, Zazai climbs 31 places to 7th spot

Comeback man KL Rahul was the lone Indian to feature in the top 10 batting list, even as Afghanistan's Hazratullah Zazai jumped 31 spots to be placed at career-best seventh position in the latest ICC T20I Players Rankings issued on Thursday.
2019-02-28 10:50:37 Read More

Former world and Olympic champion James DeGale retires

Former Olympic and world champion James DeGale announced his retirement from boxing on Thursday after losing to Chris Eubank Jr at the weekend and 10 years to the day since his first professional fight.
2019-02-28 10:28:37 Read More

Dutch Junior International: Gayatri Gopichand makes winning start

Six Indian shuttlers, including Samiya Imad Farooqui and Gayatri Gopichand, cruised into the second round of the singles event at the Dutch Junior International in Haarlem, Netherlands.
2019-02-28 10:19:36 Read More

Live cricket score: Afghanistan vs Ireland, 1st ODI, Dehradun

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2019-02-28 08:18:35 Read More

Women cricketers get on Lord's honours board

Women cricketers will now feature on the iconic Lord's honours board after the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) decided to highlight individual performances from one-day internationals.
2019-02-28 07:25:34 Read More

Kyrgios topples Nadal to reach Acapulco quarter-finals

Australia's Nick Kyrgios survived three match points to beat top-seeded Rafael Nadal 3-6, 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (8/6) on Wednesday and reach the quarter-finals of the Mexico Open.
2019-02-28 06:30:22 Read More

1st Test,: Neil Wagner's 5-wicket barrage counters Tamim Iqbal's ton

Neil Wagner finished with a five-wicket haul as New Zealand ripped through the Bangladesh tail to counter Tamim Iqbal's virtuoso century on day one of the first Test in Hamilton on Thursday.
2019-02-28 06:06:15 Read More

Beatriz Haddad Maia beats top-seeded Sloane Stephens in Mexican Open

Brazilian qualifier Beatriz Haddad Maia beat top-seeded Sloane Stephens 6-3, 6-3 on Wednesday in the Mexican Open for her first victory in seven career matches against players ranked in the top 10.
2019-02-28 05:45:37 Read More

It would be nice to bat higher up in ODIs: Glenn Maxwell

"In my case tonight, when I came out, it was 15 overs to go I think. And as long as I get a 80 or a 100 out of that even, if I am doing that at a No 6 or a 7, it doesn't really matter. It's just me making the most of the opportunities when I get them," said Glenn Maxwell.
2019-02-28 05:42:39 Read More

Maria Sharapova withdraws from Miami Open

Maria Sharapova withdrew from next month's Miami Open on Wednesday following surgery last week to repair her injured right shoulder, tournament organisers said.
2019-02-28 05:38:11 Read More

In Pictures: Top five highest wicket-takers in IPL

Harbhajan Singh was an integral part of Mumbai Indians from the inaugural IPL and won three titles with them. He joined Chennai Super Kings in 2018 and added his fourth title with the new side last year. The 38-year-old has taken 134 wickets from 149 games.
2019-02-28 05:27:35 Read More

Controversy has humbled me and I value India cap even more: KL Rahul

"It was a hard time no doubt. I mean, as a player, as a person, everyone has to go through difficult times and it was my time to go through that and I like I said it gave me time to reflect on my game, on myself. I have always been someone who takes things as it comes," said Rahul after the second T20 International.
2019-02-28 05:24:30 Read More

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Bancroft cautious on Ashes spot despite red-hot form after ban

Cameron Bancroft insists it is too early to be thinking about playing for Australia in the Ashes this year despite his exploits on his return to red-ball cricket.
2019-02-28 05:23:18 Read More

IPL flashback: Top five highest wicket-takers

Bowlers have played as important a role as the batsman in making the last 11 seasons of the Indian Premier League memorable for the fans. For the record, three times in the league’s history the highest wicket-taker of the season has led his side to the title.
2019-02-28 04:50:31 Read More

Liverpool regains verve with 5-0 thrashing of Watford

Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk both scored twice as Liverpool brushed aside concerns about its recent struggles by thrashing Watford 5-0 Wednesday to stay top of the Premier League.
2019-02-28 04:44:16 Read More

Defending champ Del Potro pulls out of Indian Wells

Juan Martin del Potro said Wednesday he won't defend his Indian Wells ATP Masters title, another setback in the Argentinian's comeback from a broken right kneecap.
2019-02-28 04:17:14 Read More

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel crashes in F1 preseason testing

A crash by Sebastian Vettel dealt Ferrari its biggest setback so far in this year's Formula One preseason testing, keeping the team from running many laps on Wednesday.
2019-02-28 03:59:40 Read More

Aguero penalty gives Manchester City 1-0 win over West Ham

Sergio Aguero's penalty gave champions Manchester City a 1-0 win over West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday to stay a point behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
2019-02-28 03:58:21 Read More

Semenya's fight is about self-respect of every woman athlete: Dutee Chand

"This is not about Dutee or Semenya, this is about our self-respect, honour and dignity," Dutee told TOI on the sidelines of the second leg of the Indian Grand Prix athletics event on Wednesday.
2019-02-28 03:51:47 Read More

Chucked out of youth Nationals, Nisar competes in Indian Grand Prix

India's highly-rated sprinter Nisar Ahmad failed the age-verification test last Thursday and was subsequently barred by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) from competing in age-group competitions for two years.
2019-02-28 03:44:10 Read More

Southampton beats Fulham in Premier League relegation battle

Southampton climbed out of the Premier League's relegation zone with a 2-0 win over Fulham on Wednesday that pushed the visitors closer to the drop.
2019-02-28 03:26:49 Read More

Mesut Ozil shines as Arsenal beat Bournemouth 5-1 in EPL

Mesut Ozil showed Arsenal coach Unai Emery just what he has to offer, scoring one goal and setting up another to help spark a 5-1 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League on Wednesday.
2019-02-28 03:20:03 Read More

Chris Gayle joins 10,000-run ODI club

West Indies star Chris Gayle reached the 10,000-run milestone in ODI cricket on Wednesday against England. The 39-year-old opener also hit his 25th century in the format, reaching three figures in just 55 balls.
2019-02-28 03:12:08 Read More

Kepa Arrizabalaga dropped as Chelsea beat Tottenham 2-0

Chelsea put their tumultuous League Cup final defeat behind them to revive their top-four hopes with a 2-0 victory over stuttering Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
2019-02-28 02:59:21 Read More

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live score, 1st Test

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2019-02-28 02:23:12 Read More

Maxwell's 113* powers Australia to maiden T20I series win in India

Glenn Maxwell fired Australia to their maiden T20 series win over India on Indian soil with a sensational hundred, overshadowing India skipper Virat Kohli's special effort in the second and final T20I match on Wednesday.
2019-02-28 02:19:23 Read More

Rashid, Buttler take England to victory despite Gayle fireworks

Adil Rashid snared four wickets in five balls as England resisted a determined West Indies effort to claim a 29-run victory in a high-scoring fourth One-Day International at the National Stadium in Grenada on Wednesday.
2019-02-28 02:16:37 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (February 28) that comprise the third and last ODI between India Women vs England Women.
2019-02-27 19:00:00 Read More

Australia outplayed us in all departments, admits Virat Kohli

India skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said Australia completely "outplayed" the hosts in the two-match T20I series and specially praised Glenn Maxwell for his marauding match-winning knock here.
2019-02-27 17:51:13 Read More

Indian fans face trouble while entering Dubai stadium for PSL match

A couple of Indian cricket fans were on Wednesday initially stopped from entering the Dubai Sports City Stadium here to watch a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match before being allowed in, at a time when tensions between the two nations are at a peak.
2019-02-27 15:43:09 Read More

Dharun, Dutee shine at Indian Grand Prix 2

Asian Games silver medallist sprinter Dutee Chand and hurdler Dharun Ayyasamy lived up to their top billing, clinching a gold each in their respective events at the ongoing Indian Grand Prix 2 athletics meet on Wednesday.
2019-02-27 15:07:42 Read More

'If other players allowed to return then why life ban for me'

Challenging BCCI's decision to ban him for life from cricket, ex-Indian cricket team player S Sreesanth on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the punishment is "too harsh" and no other players in the world had to undergo life ban for allegedly involved in match or spot-fixing.
2019-02-27 14:53:41 Read More

WATCH: Jhye Richardson holds a stunner to dismiss Rishabh Pant

Catches win matches and Australia's Jhye Richardson made it count by taking an outstanding catch at long off to send India's Rishabh Pant back to the dugout during the second T20I at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
2019-02-27 14:52:42 Read More

Mushtaq Ali T20: Saha smashes ton as Bengal crush Arunachal by 107 runs

Wriddhiman Saha roared back to form with a blistering 62-ball-129 as Bengal beat Arunachal Pradesh by 107 runs in a Group D league match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament on Wednesday.
2019-02-27 14:34:15 Read More

ISSF World Cup: Golden 'relief' for Bhaker after slipping twice

Her tears after a blank in two events hadn't dried up; but with triumph on Wednesday, Manu Bhaker was able to pick herself up with a sense of relief, as she ended her first ISSF World Cup on home soil with a gold medal around her neck.
2019-02-27 13:52:49 Read More

Mushtaq Ali T20: Railways beat Mumbai by 57 runs

Railways dished out a clinical performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Wednesday, crushing formidable Mumbai by 57 runs and snapping their unbeaten run in the group stage of the domestic T20.
2019-02-27 12:54:03 Read More

Alonso to test for McLaren F1 team in ambassador role

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso will test McLaren's 2019 Formula One car and assist race drivers in a new ambassadorial role, the team announced on Wednesday.
2019-02-27 11:13:52 Read More

BCCI will take a call on Indo-Pak match: Jhulan on ICC Women's Championship game

Senior pacer Jhulan Goswami on Wednesday said that BCCI will decide whether the national team will play Pakistan in a bilateral series as a part of the ICC Women's ODI Championship after the Pulwama terror attack.
2019-02-27 11:06:59 Read More

Enjoying playing in one format, says Jhulan Goswami

Veteran India pacer Jhulan Goswami on Wednesday said quitting T20s has rejuvenated her mentally and physically and she is now enjoying playing the 50-over format.
2019-02-27 10:47:12 Read More

ISSF WC: Manu, Saurabh clinch 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team gold

India finished the ISSF World Cup on a rousing note, as the star teenage duo of Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary clinched the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team gold with a massive lead of 5.7 points on Wednesday. It took India's medals tally in the event to three gold medals.
2019-02-27 10:45:31 Read More

In Pictures: Five best bowling figures in IPL history

Playing for Rajasthan Royals, Sohail Tanvir's finished with an astonishing figures of 6/14 - which is still the best figures in tournament's history - to skittle out Chennai Super Kings for 109 in 19 overs in the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008.
2019-02-27 10:10:39 Read More

PM Modi launches Khelo India Mobile App to promote fitness

Developed by the Sports Authority of India, the App helps create awareness about sports and fitness, especially among youngsters. The emphasis is on developing the sporting ecosystem in India and turning the country into a global sporting superpower in the years to come. The App has three features which will help identify potential champions among children, across the country.
2019-02-27 10:01:52 Read More

IAF asks its shooters to report for instructions

Amid escalating tension between India and Pakistan, Indian Air Force (IAF) shooters who are part of the Indian team at the ongoing ISSF World Cup in the capital have been summoned by the Air Force.
2019-02-27 08:14:28 Read More

World Cup: BCCI raises security concern, ICC assures all issues will be addressed

"On behalf of the BCCI, Rahul Johri raised concerns for the safety and security of the Indian team, match officials and the Indian Fans, at the CEC Meeting," a senior BCCI official, privy to the development, said.
2019-02-27 07:19:33 Read More

Di Maria fires PSG into French Cup semi-finals

Paris Saint-Germain continued their bid for a fifth straight French Cup title as Angel Di Maria scored twice in a comfortable 3-0 quarter-final win over Dijon at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday.
2019-02-27 06:48:02 Read More

Indian women eye clean sweep against England

The series already in the bag, a confident India will look to complete a whitewash when they take on a beleaguered England in the third and final women's ODI on Thursday.
2019-02-27 06:20:56 Read More

'Anybody can beat anybody': Test upsets keep New Zealand wary

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said Wednesday recent Test upsets mean "anybody can beat anybody" and the world number two ranked side can have no room for complacency against minnows Bangladesh.
2019-02-27 05:51:21 Read More

ISL final to be held in Mumbai

The Mumbai Football Arena in Andheri has been given the go-ahead to host the final of the 5th Indian Super League (ISL) on March 17, according to sources connected to the venue.
2019-02-27 05:18:13 Read More

EPL: Leicester welcome Rodgers with win, Newcastle end Burnley run

New Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers watched on from the stands as the Foxes beat Brighton 2-1, while Newcastle pulled further clear of the relegation battle by defeating Burnley.
2019-02-27 05:06:24 Read More

We expect more runs, says Krunal Pandya

​"The wicket looks good here. I guess it would be better than what it was in Vizag and we expect more runs on this wicket. The five that we have are all quality bowlers who match-winners on a given day," Krunal Pandya said.
2019-02-27 04:44:26 Read More

IPL flashback: Five best bowling figures

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is not just a tournament that is dominated by batsmen. Bowlers too have often almost single-handedly won matches for their teams. While gigantic sixes and boundaries off big willows excite the fans, unplayable deliveries also leave the fans asking for more. ​With IPL 2019 around the corner, let’s take a look at the best figures by bowlers in the tournament’s history:
2019-02-27 04:39:38 Read More

Pat Cummins all praise for 'class act' Jasprit Bumrah

On Tuesday, as the Australians sweated it out, Pat Cummins spoke about the uniqueness of Jasprit Bumrah, the hunger to win the series and using the ongoing tour as a build-up for the World Cup.
2019-02-27 04:27:06 Read More

IAAF launches first global athletics ranking system

The international athletics federation (IAAF) announced on Tuesday a first ever world ranking system for competitors.
2019-02-27 03:53:34 Read More

I deserve chances more consistently: Ajinkya Rahane

​​​Even as the suspense over his inclusion in the World Cup squad gains momentum, Ajinkya Rahane is hopeful of boarding the plane to England in May and pleads for a fair run in the ODIs.
2019-02-27 03:45:22 Read More

Rodgers hired by Leicester, Lennon returns to Celtic

Leicester City appointed Brendan Rodgers as the Foxes' new manager on a three-year deal on Tuesday as Neil Lennon returned to Celtic until the end of the season as Rodgers's successor.
2019-02-27 03:33:26 Read More

2nd T20I: India look to draw level against Australia

The Men in Blue would be looking forward to the second of the two-match T20I series against Australia. Having escaped with a win in the first match, Australia will be eager to wrap up the series and claim their first limited overs win in a year.
2019-02-27 03:29:50 Read More

Ramos charged by UEFA with drawing deliberate booking

Real Madrid centre-back Sergio Ramos was charged by UEFA on Tuesday for "receiving a yellow card on purpose" during their Champions League last-16 tie with Ajax. The Spaniard was booked for a tackle on Kasper Dolberg in Real's 2-1 first-leg victory in Amsterdam on February 13, two minutes after Marco Asensio scored the winning goal.
2019-02-27 03:16:45 Read More

Umesh Yadav not convincing as white-ball bowler: Sunil Gavaskar

"Umesh Yadav, despite being around for such a long time, is not convincing as a white-ball bowler, so India could well do with a replacement for him. Dinesh Karthik is also short of confidence after the last T20 game in New Zealand," Sunil Gavaskar wrote in his column for TOI.
2019-02-27 02:56:44 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (February 27) that comprise the second T20I between India and Australia.
2019-02-26 19:00:00 Read More

Parents play pivotal roles at shooting World Cup in Delhi

Young shooters accompanied by parents is a common sight at the ongoing World Cup at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in the capital, and they play a huge rule in lending moral support to their kids.
2019-02-26 13:53:21 Read More

ISSF WC: Setback for Manu and Heena; Anish finishes fifth

Former world No. 1 Heena Sidhu was seen having a long discussion with husband-cum-coach Ronak Pandit. She couldn't remember when last she had shot a 571 to bow out of a women's 10m Air Pistol qualification.
2019-02-26 13:33:34 Read More

Shut the phone and stay disciplined: Jaspal to his young shooters

"Shut the phone and stay away from social networking," India's junior shooting coach Jaspal Rana on Tuesday advised his wards, urging them to follow in the footsteps of Abhinav Bindra and not take "things for granted".
2019-02-26 11:52:42 Read More

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2nd T20I: Chinnaswamy pitch expected to be batting-friendly

After a low-scoring thriller in the first T20 International between India and Australia at Visakhapatnam, the second and final game at the Chinnaswamy promises to be a run-feast, a KSCA official said on Tuesday. Though the wicket at Chinnaswamy has slowed down over the years, the game is expected to be a high-scoring affair unlike the series opener.
2019-02-26 11:02:12 Read More

Turkish Women's Cup: India look to return to winning ways

India would look to return to winning ways when it takes on Uzbekistan in the opening match of the Turkish Women's Cup football tournament in Alanya, Turkey on Wednesday.
2019-02-26 10:19:43 Read More

'Want to win an Olympic gold for India': Mirabai Chanu

Injuries are part and parcel of a sportsperson’s career. And Indian weightlifting star Mirabai Chanu is no stranger to injuries. A lower back injury in May 2018, ruled her out for eight months. But the Manipuri girl didn't give up and bounced back with a bang. Mirabai made a solid comeback and clinched the gold medal at the EGAT Cup in Thailand.
2019-02-26 10:08:00 Read More

HI to conduct online test for umpires, technical officials

In a bid to raise the standards of umpiring and officiating in the country, Hockey India on Tuesday announced it will conduct an online test on March 29.
2019-02-26 09:48:37 Read More

WATCH: Australian batsman's bizarre dismissal in Sheffield Shield

Australian batsman Hilton Cartwright's freak dismissal against New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield is now very much a part of the list of bizarre dismissals in cricket.
2019-02-26 09:33:54 Read More

From Sachin to Saina, sports stars laud IAF’s strike

Eleven days after the ghastly terror attack in Pulwama, the Indian Air Force in the wee hours on Tuesday carried out a clinical air strike in Pakistan’s Balakot. Targeting one of the biggest terror camps of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), the Indian Air Force, reportedly dropped over 1000 kg bombs, destroying the camps of the terror outfit.
2019-02-26 09:14:39 Read More

From Sachin to Gambhir, sports stars laud IAF’s strike

Thirteen days after the ghastly terror attack in Pulwama, the Indian Air Force in the wee hours on Tuesday carried out a clinical air strike in Pakistan’s Balakot. Targeting one of the biggest terror camps of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), the Indian Air Force, reportedly dropped over 1000 kg bombs, destroying the camps of the terror outfit.
2019-02-26 09:14:39 Read More

Stanislas Wawrinka edges Ryan Harrison to advance in Acapulco International

Stanislas Wawrinka continued his recent uptick in form with a 6-4, 7-6(6) win over Ryan Harrison on Monday to advance to the second round of the Acapulco International. The Swiss started the first set with a break to set the tone but had to battle to hold off Harrison in the second set where the American earned a break to even it at 4-4.
2019-02-26 06:27:25 Read More

2nd T20I: India eye series-saving win over Australia

India are 0-1 down after an inexplicably poor batting performance led to a three-wicket loss in the lung-opener in Visakhapatnam. The below-par 126 with the bat on Sunday denied bowlers a decent shot at securing a win even though the Jasprit Bumrah-led attack did all it could to keep the home team in the game till the final over of the match.
2019-02-26 06:24:28 Read More

Handscomb wants to don gloves in ODIs, ready to work on fitness

A surprise selection in the first T20I, Australia's Peter Handscomb says he wants to don the gloves in ODIs too and is willing to work on his fitness to manage the workload of wicket-keeping and batting in the middle order.
2019-02-26 05:23:17 Read More

Archer on England's World Cup radar, says Bayliss

England are close to finalising their squad for the 50-overs World Cup in May with a decision over all-rounder Jofra Archer set to be the "final piece of the jigsaw", coach Trevor Bayliss has said.
2019-02-26 04:58:24 Read More

Magnus Carlsen to play in Kolkata

TOI had reported on January 29 about the possibility of another Carlsen versus Viswanathan Anand clash in India, six years after the duo had faced off in a World Championship match in Chennai.
2019-02-26 04:38:02 Read More

IPL flashback: Five lowest team totals

Ahead of the 2019 season, a look at the five lowest team totals registered in the Indian Premier League.
2019-02-26 03:49:13 Read More

Mourinho wants next club to have empathy, ambition

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says the next club he joins must have a strong sense of "structural empathy" to help him cope with the demands of modern football, in which player power heavily influences the game.
2019-02-26 03:39:18 Read More

No medical personnel, Indian boxers left in the lurch

India's 10-member boxing contingent includes the likes of Commonwealth and Asiad medalists which is competing in the prestigious Makran Cup boxing tournament at Chabahar city in Iran and are without the services of a doctor or other medically trained staff, TOI has learnt. Specialized medical staff is a mandatory requirement.
2019-02-26 03:28:46 Read More

Sarri mess for Chelsea as Kepa row overshadows Spurs clash

All eyes will be on the Chelsea team sheet at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday as the fall-out from Maurizio Sarri's astonishing row with Kepa Arrizabalaga threatens to cause further damage in a crucial London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.
2019-02-26 03:28:17 Read More

Ritu Phogat moves to MMA, wrestling federation stunned

Ritu Phogat, daughter of Dangal fame wrestling coach Mahavir Phogat, in a shock move on Monday announced her decision to join Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), leaving a promising career in wrestling. The 24-year-old has joined Singapore-based Evolve Fight Team. Her decision has shocked the Wrestling Federation which says Ritu kept them "in the dark" by claiming she was injured.
2019-02-26 03:01:55 Read More

BCCI wants sports medicine research hub at proposed centre of excellence

Operations at NCA have been under the scanner for some time now and the handling of Wriddhiman Saha's injury has put a question mark on its relevance. NCA COO Tufan Ghosh, brought in to play a key role in setting up the facility and creating a centre of excellence, said, "I can't give you the details but we are already in talks with a leading university in Bengaluru."
2019-02-26 02:42:01 Read More

Raina first Indian batsman to score 8000 runs in T20 cricket

Suresh Raina may not fit in Team India's scheme of things but he continues to make his presence felt in the domestic circuit as the left handed batsman has become the first Indian player to score 8000 runs in T20 cricket. Raina achieved this feat when he scored 12 runs for Uttar Pradesh against Puducherry in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match in Delhi
2019-02-25 17:04:37 Read More

Discussion unlikely on India's request to boycott nations supporting terror

The ICC will clear India's "doubts" about security at the World Cup but the world body is unlikely to even discuss a possible boycott of Pakistan when its Chief Executives Committee meets on Wednesday. More than 40 CRPF personnel were killed in the Pulwama attack which led to demands that India should boycott Pakistan game in the World Cup on June 16.
2019-02-25 11:59:27 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (February 25) that comprise action from ISSF World Cup 2019 and the third ODI between West Indies and England.
2019-02-24 18:45:00 Read More

T20I: Rashid hat-trick helps Afghans beat Ireland

Rashid Khan claimed a hat-trick to help Afghanistan to a 3-0 series sweep over Ireland after their convincing 32-run victory in the third Twenty20 international on Sunday.
2019-02-24 17:22:38 Read More

1st T20I: Australia pip India by three wickets in a last-ball thriller

A profligate Umesh Yadav undid all the good work done by Jasprit Bumrah as Australia edged out India by three wickets in a last-ball thriller in the first T20 International on Sunday.
2019-02-24 17:22:28 Read More

Chennai inch closer to title after outplaying Bagan

On a day when the third-placed Real Kashmir FC drew with Indian Arrows, I-League leaders Chennai City FC (CCFC) took a huge step towards the title when they defeated a 10-man Mohun Bagan 3-1 at the Nehru Stadium in Coimbatore.
2019-02-24 17:02:38 Read More

Bumrah 2nd Indian to take 50 wickets in T20Is

Jasprit Bumrah claimed the wicket of Peter Handscomb during the ongoing first Twenty20 International (T20I) against Australia in Vizag to become second Indian bowler to claim 50 wickets in the shortest format of the game.
2019-02-24 16:40:19 Read More

Liverpool go top with draw at injury-hit Manchester United

Liverpool moved one point clear at the top of the Premier League after being forced to settle for a 0-0 draw at injury-ravaged Manchester United on Sunday.
2019-02-24 16:31:29 Read More

Qatar Open: Kapoor, Rathore win junior trap gold and silver

It was double delight for India at the Qatar Open Shotgun Championship as rising Indian shooters Vivaan Kapoor and Manavaditya Rathore clinched gold and silver medals respectively at the junior trap event in Doha on Sunday.
2019-02-24 15:51:53 Read More

Roger Federer takes century quest 'home' to Dubai

Roger Federer heads into his 'home' Dubai Championships on Monday convinced that it's only a matter of time until he wins his record-setting 100th career title.
2019-02-24 14:37:26 Read More

Mushtaq Ali T20: Iyer stars as Mumbai maul MP by 8 wickets

Domestic giants Mumbai continued their winning run after comprehensively thrashing Madhya Pradesh by eight wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy on Sunday.
2019-02-24 14:19:30 Read More

ISSF World Cup: Chaudhary enthralls, Bhaker says sorry

There were contrasting emotions in the space of two hours at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range on Sunday. Two of India's most promising pistol shooters, Saurabh Chaudhary and Manu Bhaker, made it to their respective finals at the ISSF World Cup. But the 120 minutes in which the two medal matches unfolded told different stories.
2019-02-24 13:53:47 Read More

Pulwama attack: India players wear black armbands

Indian team on Sunday wore black armbands as a mark of respect in the memory of the CRPF personnel, who were martyred in a dastardly terror attack in Pulwama last week. The BCCI has already announced a move to scrap the IPL opening ceremony and will be donating close to Rs 15 crore for the families of the martyred soldiers.
2019-02-24 13:53:08 Read More

Naomi Osaka will learn to deal with fame, says Kei Nishikori

Kei Nishikori is confident his Japanese compatriot Naomi Osaka will learn to cope with pressure as she deals deal with her new elite status in tennis.
2019-02-24 13:15:13 Read More

Australia series provides good practice before World Cup: Vengsarkar

Former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar feels the limited overs games against visitors Australia will provide good practice for the hosts before the World Cup commencing May 30.
2019-02-24 12:33:45 Read More

Real Kashmir play out 2-2 draw with Indian Arrows in I-League

Real Kashmir on Sunday continued their unbeaten run with a 2-2 draw against Indian Arrows to leave the I-League title race tantalising poised.
2019-02-24 12:21:02 Read More

South Africa recall fit again Ngidi for Sri Lanka ODI series

South Africa have recalled fast bowler Lungi Ngidi to their one-day international squad for the five-match home series against Sri Lanka, restoring their first-choice fast bowling line-up ahead the World Cup in England.
2019-02-24 11:58:40 Read More

Premier League: Struggling Leicester sack coach Claude Puel

Leicester City announced the sacking of manager Claude Puel on Sunday following the struggling Premier League side's sixth defeat in seven games.
2019-02-24 10:56:50 Read More

Mithali backs women's IPL after World Cup performance

Mithali Raj on Sunday came out in support of starting a women's version of the cash-rich Indian Premier League after having spoken against it earlier.
2019-02-24 10:15:45 Read More

ISSF WC: Saurabh wins 10m air pistol gold, secures Oly quota

A 16-year-old shooter from India once again made each of his seven other challengers feel old on Sunday by winning a World Cup gold in his first senior ISSF final; the world record in a men's 10m air pistol final and the Olympic quota place that came along for Saurabh Chaudhary was the icing on the cake.
2019-02-24 10:03:36 Read More

Sachin does push ups to raise Rs 15L for Pulwama martyrs families

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar Sunday joined thousands of runners in New Delhi Marathon and raised Rs 15 lakh for family members of the Pulwama terror attack martyrs. Before the start of each of the four races at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Tendulkar did 10 push-ups as part of the #KeepMoving Push-up Challenge and urged the runners to join him in the exercise.
2019-02-24 08:55:54 Read More

Pakistan should be isolated, like SA during apartheid: Rai

Committee of Administrators chief Vinod Rai on Sunday said sporting community "needs to ostracise Pakistan" for fomenting terror activities like South Africa was banned from international cricket due to the country's policy on apartheid. BCCI has already written a letter to ICC urging "all nations to sever ties with countries from which terrorism emanates".
2019-02-24 07:32:45 Read More

Makran Cup Boxing Tournament: India assured of five medals

India were assured of five medals in the Makran Cup Boxing Tournament in Chabahar, Iran after Commonwealth Games silver-medallist Satish Kumar (+91kg) and four others advanced to the semifinals of the event.
2019-02-24 05:38:57 Read More

Cameron Bancroft says no rift with David Warner

Former Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft has played down any talk of a rift with David Warner after being accused of throwing his fellow opener "under a bus" in a controversial interview about the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal.
2019-02-24 04:33:05 Read More

Patient Jaydev Unadkat believes his time will come

"To be honest, all the bowlers are doing very well with the chances they are getting. If you see, it is the best crop of pace bowlers we have had in the history of Test cricket, so it cannot get better in terms of competition," Jaydev Unadkat said.
2019-02-24 04:17:31 Read More

Mbappe double sees PSG strengthen hold on Ligue 1 title

Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Paris Saint-Germain tightened their grip on the French title with a comfortable 3-0 win over Nimes on Saturday that saw the champions move 17 points clear at the top of Ligue 1.
2019-02-24 04:02:05 Read More

AFC U-23: Pakistan exit could save India tough call

FIFA, the governing body for world football, and the Asian Football Confederation, have refused to accept a newly-elected body led by Ashfaq Hussain Shah taking over the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) on the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
2019-02-24 04:01:05 Read More

'IOC decision may impact India's preparations for Tokyo Olympics'

The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to suspend India's hosting rights of international events will deeply hurt the country's image as a rising global sports powerhouse and may also impact the preparations of athletes for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, feel most of the national sports federations (NSFs).
2019-02-24 03:45:08 Read More

Top-seeded Tsitsipas reaches Open 13 final, faces Kukushkin

Top-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas remains on course for his first title of the year after beating David Goffin 7-6 (1), 6-2 on Saturday to reach the Open 13 final. He next plays Mikhail Kukushkin after the 31-year-old Kazakh beat French wildcard entry Ugo Humbert 6-4, 6-4.
2019-02-24 03:21:00 Read More

Logical to play more ODIs before World Cup: Virat Kohli

"That (playing more One-day matches) would have been ideal, more, I would say, logical, but you know that's the way series are compiled nowadays," India skipper Virat Kohli said on Saturday.
2019-02-24 03:20:53 Read More

Delray Open: Evans in first career final after upsetting Isner

Briton Dan Evans reached his first career final when he upset second seed John Isner 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 at the Delray Beach Open in Florida on Saturday. Less than a year after returning from a 12-month cocaine suspension, Evans staged a remarkable turnaround after a slow start against Isner.
2019-02-24 03:12:52 Read More

1st T20I: India's World Cup hopefuls look to get in the groove

Doubts persist over whether India will play in the World Cup and how the rest of the cricketing world will react if India take the extreme step in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack.
2019-02-24 03:08:22 Read More

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Unseeded Bencic upsets Kvitova to lift Dubai Duty Free title

Switzerland's Belinda Bencic ended a four-year title drought with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 victory over Petra Kvitova in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Saturday.
2019-02-24 03:05:05 Read More

Dzeko strikes late to hand Roma precious win at Frosinone

Edin Dzeko scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner, to give Roma a precious 3-2 win at Frosinone on Saturday and keep the pressure on AC Milan in the Serie A battle for Champions League places.
2019-02-24 02:57:40 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (February 24) that comprise Premier League action between Manchester United and Liverpool and 1st T20I between India and Australia.
2019-02-23 18:45:00 Read More

Harmanpreet Singh named 2018 Player of the Year by Asian hockey body

Indian defender Harmanpreet Singh has been honoured with the 2018 Player of the Year award by the Asian Hockey Federation while women's team striker Lalremsiami bagged the Rising Player of The Year prize.
2019-02-23 18:07:42 Read More

La Liga: Lionel Messi hits half century of hat-tricks to down Sevilla

Lionel Messi scored a 50th career hat-trick to fire Barcelona to a 4-2 win at Sevilla on Saturday after the champions had twice fallen behind, giving the Catalans a 10-point lead at the top of La Liga.
2019-02-23 17:47:09 Read More

Afghanistan hit world record T20 score as Zazai demolishes Ireland

Hazratullah Zazai smashed the ball to every corner of the ground, and even out of the stadium, as Afghanistan racked up a world record T20 score of 278/3 in a crushing demolition of Ireland on Saturday.
2019-02-23 17:37:39 Read More

PL: Spurs stunned as Burnley ruin Kane's return

Tottenham's Premier League title challenge suffered a crushing blow as Ashley Barnes' late strike sealed a shock 2-1 win for Burnley that ruined Harry Kane's goal-scoring return on Saturday.
2019-02-23 15:46:03 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar wants two points, I want the World Cup: Sourav Ganguly

While former skipper Sourav Ganguly felt that India should not have any sporting ties with Pakistan after the Pulwama terror attack, his former India teammate Sachin Tendulkar is against giving away two points to Pakistan by not playing them in the Cup.
2019-02-23 15:41:41 Read More

2nd T20I: Zazai, Ghani help Afghanistan smash T20I records

Openers Hazratullah Zazai and Usman Ghani were on a record-breaking spree as Afghanistan posted the highest-ever Twenty20 International (T20I) total in the second T20I against Ireland in Dehradun on Saturday.
2019-02-23 15:07:57 Read More

India vs Australia: Focus on Vijay Shankar at India nets

Vijay Shankar bowled full steam at the India nets alongside Umesh Yadav, indicating the all-rounder will have a lot to do in the T20 and ODI series against Australia, starting here on Sunday.
2019-02-23 14:13:49 Read More

Hayden at Oz nets to help tackle spin threat

Matthew Hayden, considered as one of the finest players of spin bowling, on Saturday shared his knowledge with the Australian batsmen on how to tackle slow bowlers like Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal.
2019-02-23 14:04:02 Read More

Live cricket score: Afghanistan vs Ireland, 2nd T20I

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2019-02-23 13:40:05 Read More

Opportunity for youngsters to seal WC spots: Finch

Australian captain Aaron Finch on Saturday said the limited overs series against India would give the youngsters a perfect opportunity to stake a claim for two World Cup spots with the suspended duo of Steve Smith and David Warner racing against time to recover from injuries.
2019-02-23 13:19:39 Read More

WATCH: Apurvi Chandela dedicates World Cup gold to Pulwama martyrs

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2019-02-23 12:51:21 Read More

From 10.1 to gold: How Apurvi Chandela shot to glory

The scoreboard flashed 10.1. It was Apurvi Chandela's opening shot in women's 10m Air Rifle final -- the first medal match of the ISSF World Cup in New Delhi. All cheers at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range here were coming out of the Finals range.
2019-02-23 12:24:15 Read More

Apurvi dedicates her WC gold to Pulwama Martyrs

India's Apurvi Chandela won the women's 10m Air Rifle gold at the ongoing ISSF World Cup in New Delhi with a new world record, and she dedicated it to the CRPF soldiers who were martyred in the recent terror attack in Pulwama.
2019-02-23 11:57:25 Read More

Guardiola 'lucky' to be given time at City, says Sarri

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was "lucky" to be given adequate time to adapt to English football and imprint his philosophy on the club before leading them to titles, Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has said.
2019-02-23 11:22:33 Read More

Painful to see Jitu not shooting great: Pavel

India's pistol coach Pavel Smirnov, who once compared Jitu Rai to a diamond, struggles to comprehend how one of his most talented shooters slipped into oblivion.
2019-02-23 11:03:08 Read More

Sri Lanka first Asian team to win a Test series in South Africa

Oshada Fernando and Kusal Mendis struck unbeaten half-centuries as Sri Lanka claimed a historic eight-wicket win over South Africa in the second and final Test at St George's Park for a 2-0 series victory on Saturday.
2019-02-23 10:39:13 Read More

More ODIs would have been beneficial, feels Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli feels that it would have been "more logical" if his team could have played a couple of more ODIs instead of the two T20 Internationals as a part of their World Cup preparations.
2019-02-23 10:28:49 Read More

Virat Kohli to teammates: Don't pick up bad habits in IPL

Kohli, who has developed a tunnel vision as far as the World Cup is concerned, doesn't want the India stars plying their trade for various franchises, to drift too much from their ODI game plan during the seven-week league that ends on May 12. India play their opening WC game against South Africa on June 5 in Southampton, exactly 23 days after IPL ends.
2019-02-23 09:52:08 Read More

ISSF World Cup: Apurvi Chandela wins gold in 10m Air Rifle

India's Apruvi Chandela produced a spectacular show to clinch the gold medal in Women's 10m Air Rifle at the ISSF World Cup event at Dr. Karni Shooting Range in New Delhi on Saturday. Apurvi shot a total of 252.9 (World Record) to claim the top honours.
2019-02-23 09:25:25 Read More

1st T20I: India ready to mix and match against Australia

The seven-match series comprising two T20 Internationals and five ODIs against a struggling Australian side, will be India's last international assignment before the World Cup starting May 30 in England and Wales.
2019-02-23 08:01:23 Read More

ISSF World Cup: Manu Bhaker leads the pack after Day 1

India's multiple World Cup gold medallist Manu Bhaker got off to a brilliant start at the ISSF World Cup 2019 here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range on Saturday, topping the charts after the precision stage of the women's 25m Pistol event.
2019-02-23 07:52:12 Read More

PV Sindhu flies high, this time as a Tejas co-pilot

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has been flying high on the badminton courts for a while now. On Saturday, she literally flew very high on a made in India light combat aircraft (LCA), the Tejas, as co-pilot during the Aero India 2019 in Bengaluru.
2019-02-23 07:35:57 Read More

Kohli on Indo-Pak WC game: Will respect government's decision

"Our stand is simple. We stick by what the nation wants to do and what the BCCI decides to do and that is basically our opinion," Virat Kohli said on the eve of India's opening T20 International against Australia. There have been calls to boycott the June 16 World Cup face-off against Pakistan at the Old Trafford in the aftermath of the Pulwama attack.
2019-02-23 07:28:52 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (February 23) that comprise Day 3 action from South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test and La Liga clash between Sevilla and Barcelona.
2019-02-22 18:45:00 Read More

Petra Kvitova battles into second Dubai final

Petra Kvitova booked her third final in two months on Friday, winning a marathon over Hsieh Su-wei 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 at the Dubai Championships.
2019-02-22 16:29:56 Read More

2nd Test: Sri Lanka with chance to make history against South Africa

South Africa and Sri Lanka were locked in a tense, low-scoring battle at the end of the second day of the second Test at St George's Park on Friday.
2019-02-22 16:01:55 Read More

Chennai Spartans thrash Calicut Heroes to clinch Pro Volleyball League

They were the underdogs entering the final but Chennai Spartans came up with a comprehensive show to outclass favourites Calicut Heroes 3-0 (15-11, 15-12, 16-14) to clinch the Pro Volleyball League title at the Nehru Indoor Stadium here on Friday.
2019-02-22 15:58:00 Read More

ISSF World Cup 2019, Delhi: All You need to know

The first ISSF World Cup of 2019 for rifle and pistol began here at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range with its opening ceremony on Thursday evening, after 500 athletes from 60 participating nations assembled in the Indian capital to fight for a place at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
2019-02-22 14:45:31 Read More

Indian sports caught in Pak conundrum after Pulwama terror attack

The national Olympic body stared at the possibility of international isolation, while the cricket administrators grappled and remained non-committal on whether to play a match which is over three months away.
2019-02-22 14:27:03 Read More

Arsenal face Rennes in Europa last 16, Chelsea draw Kiev

Arsenal will face French side Rennes in the last 16 of the Europa League, while Chelsea were paired with Dynamo Kiev in Friday's draw. Both Premier League clubs will be at home in the first leg on Thursday, March 7, with the return matches scheduled for March 14.
2019-02-22 13:33:45 Read More

Indian players in 'The Hundred' doubtful: ECB

Players from India and the West Indies are unlikely to feature in The Hundred, England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) new 100-ball cricket format, its chief executive officer Tom Harrison said on Friday.
2019-02-22 12:21:18 Read More

Indian players in 'The Hundred' doubtful: ECB

Players from India and the West Indies are unlikely to feature in The Hundred, England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) new 100-ball cricket format, its chief executive officer Tom Harrison said on Friday.
2019-02-22 12:21:18 Read More

End ties with nations where terror emanates: BCCI writes to ICC

The Supreme Court-appointed CoA has written to the ICC raising BCCI's concerns about the attacks on CRPF soldiers in Pulwama on February 14 and asking the other cricket-playing nations to sever ties with countries from which terrorism emanates.
2019-02-22 12:00:16 Read More

Would hate giving two points to Pakistan in World Cup: Sachin

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Friday said he would 'hate' to see India concede two points to Pakistan by not playing them in the upcoming World Cup as such a move would only help the arch-rivals in the mega-event.
2019-02-22 11:39:32 Read More

1st ODI: Bisht guides India to 66-run win vs England

Left-arm spinner Ekta Bisht snared four wickets as Indian bowlers dished out a clinical effort to beat England by 66 runs in the first ODI of the ICC Women's Championship in Mumbai on Friday.
2019-02-22 11:31:11 Read More

United no longer 'underdogs' vs Liverpool: Solskjaer

Manchester United's strong domestic form in recent weeks has ensured they are no longer 'underdogs' when they take on arch-rivals Liverpool in Sunday's Premier League clash, caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said.
2019-02-22 11:21:59 Read More

FIFA bans Chelsea from next two transfer windows

FIFA have banned Chelsea from the next two transfer windows after the Premier League club was found guilty of breaching rules regarding overseas players under the age of 18, soccer's world governing body said on Friday.
2019-02-22 10:51:14 Read More

'No IPL ceremony, allocated money will go to martyrs' families'

The IPL will not have an opening ceremony this year after the Committee of Administrators (CoA) running Indian cricket decided to allocate the money set aside for it to the families of the CRPF personnel killed in the Pulwama terror attack. As a mark of respect to the slain CRPF men, it has been decided to scrap the ceremony for the event's 12th edition.
2019-02-22 10:44:32 Read More

Short working on his spin to enhance selection vs India

Dashing Australian batsman D'Arcy Short is working on his left-arm spin bowling with former India tweaker Sridharan Sriram to enhance selection in the team for the limited over series starting with the first T20I in Vizag on Sunday.
2019-02-22 10:37:45 Read More

No decision on India-Pakistan World Cup clash yet: CoA

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) running Indian cricket on Friday decided against taking any stand on the World Cup clash against Pakistan but said it would individually urge ICC members to "sever ties with any nation that is a terrorist hub".
2019-02-22 10:06:11 Read More

Miandad slams BCCI for planning to bar Pakistan from WC

Former Pakistan star Javed Miandad has slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for reportedly planning to bar Pakistan from the ICC ODI World Cup to be held later this year.
2019-02-22 10:05:21 Read More

Hockey India congratulates Mushtaque Ahmad and Asima Ali

Hockey India on Friday congratulated Hockey India President Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad for being elected unopposed as the new Vice President of the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) on Friday.
2019-02-22 09:31:26 Read More

Low expectations great place to start from: Hanuma Vihari

Hanuma Vihari has been punching above his weight ever since he made his India debut and that's why he is ready to deal with "low expectations" in a bid to change the popular perception of not being good enough for the T20 format in the upcoming IPL.
2019-02-22 08:49:03 Read More

Shooting WC doesn't lose its charm; 14 Olympic quotas intact

After the Pakistan team's participation was ruled out due to non-issuance of Indian visas, which is a violation of the Olympic charter, the IOC on Friday morning (India time) announced that it has withdrawn two Olympic quota places from the event in which the Pakistani shooters were scheduled to participate -- the Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol.
2019-02-22 07:30:00 Read More

Tiger Woods to skip Honda Classic

Tiger Woods shed some light on his Masters preparations as he said on Thursday he will skip next week's Honda Classic and return in the first two weeks of March for the Arnold Palmer Invitational and Players Championship.
2019-02-22 06:14:49 Read More

England eye one coach for all formats: Giles

England are almost certain to have one coach in charge of their Test, one-day international and Twenty20 teams after Trevor Bayliss completes his stint later this year, director of cricket Ashley Giles has said.
2019-02-22 06:03:47 Read More

Hsieh marches into Dubai semis after ousting Pliskova

Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei pulled off another stunning upset to reach the semi-finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Thursday, when she staged a remarkable late rally to beat fourth seed Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 1-6, 7-5.
2019-02-22 04:14:40 Read More

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India's 1983 World Cup heroes want more for biopic

The legendary Kapil’s Devils – members of the 1983 World Cup winning team – who have a movie coming up on their historic achievement, are “unhappy” about the remuneration they will be drawing for sharing their ‘story of a lifetime’.
2019-02-22 03:47:27 Read More

Delray Beach Open: Del Potro beats Opelka in 2nd round

Top-seeded Juan Martin del Potro never faced a break point and won his second-round match Thursday night at the Delray Beach Open, beating American Reilly Opelka 6-4, 6-4.
2019-02-22 03:34:17 Read More

You feel good when your skipper starts trusting you: Chahal

While it has been smooth sailing so far, the 28-year-old spinner spoke to TOI about his evolution as a senior player, bowling in tandem with Kuldeep, the perception about wrist spinners, dealing with the hype and planning for the World Cup, and more.
2019-02-22 03:30:08 Read More

ISSF WC: No visa to Pakistan, IOC reduces Olympic quotas

Bringing an unfortunate end to the controversy surrounding participation of Pakistan athletes for the ISSF World Cup here, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday revoked the Olympic qualification status (two quota places) for the Men's 25m Rapid Fire pistol event due to non-issuance of visa to the three-member Pakistani contingent.
2019-02-22 02:26:28 Read More

Can't go in with a fixed mindset in India: Aussie spin consultant Sriram

With the World Cup just a few months away, it is time for the teams to test their strengths and weaknesses and fine tune their game plan. The Australians, who are in the country for two T20Is and five ODIs series, are leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of defending their title.
2019-02-21 16:38:02 Read More

2nd Test: Late South African strikes spoil Sri Lanka's day

Three late strikes by South Africa's fast bowlers on Thursday helped atone for a poor batting performance on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka.
2019-02-21 16:27:31 Read More

Hsieh Su-wei wins last six games to upset Karolina Pliskova

Hsieh Su-wei won the last six games to beat fourth seed Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 on Thursday in Dubai and will face a woman she has never beaten, Petra Kvitova, in the semi-finals.
2019-02-21 16:19:51 Read More

India are favourites at World Cup: Sourav Ganguly

Former skipper Sourav Ganguly described India as favourites to lift the World Cup, saying the team is in best possible shape to win the quadrennial event which gets underway at England on May 30.
2019-02-21 16:12:05 Read More

Adaptability is key against India, says Usman Khawaja

Australia's top-order batsman Usman Khawaja believes adaptability is going to be the key during their limited-over series against India and said they would look to draw from their past experience of playing in the country.
2019-02-21 15:59:39 Read More

ICC Cricket World Cup trophy begins UK tour

The iconic Nelson's Column at Trafalgar Square here was transformed into the middle stump of a giant set of wickets for the launch of a UK-wide Trophy Tour of the Cricket World Cup which gets underway on May 30.
2019-02-21 15:46:43 Read More

Looking forward to maiden stint in sports administration: Lt Gen Thodge

Lt General Ravi Thodge, who has been appointed as third member of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) running the BCCI, on Thursday said he is looking forward to his maiden stint in sports administration.
2019-02-21 15:31:41 Read More

SC appoints Lt General Ravi Thodge as third member of CoA

The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed Lieutenant General Ravi Thodge as the third member of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) for BCCI.
2019-02-21 14:49:34 Read More

Shreyas Iyer smashes highest T20 score by an Indian batsman

Shreyas Iyer struck 55-ball 147 for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Group C match against Sikkim in Indore on Thursday. The 24-year-old batsman's onslaught propelled his team to 258/4, the third-highest T20 score in India. Iyer surpassed Rishabh Pant's 128 not out as the highest T20 score by an Indian batsman.
2019-02-21 12:46:25 Read More

Breakdancing set for Olympics debut in Paris 2024: Organisers

Breakdancing is set to make its debut as an Olympic sport at Paris 2024, the head of the local organising committee said on Thursday.
2019-02-21 11:35:28 Read More

We want to make history in India, says England skipper Heather Knight

Reigning World Cup champions England want to create history by defeating India in their own backyard for the first time in an ODI series, said visiting team captain Heather Knight on the eve of the opening clash here on Friday.
2019-02-21 11:22:43 Read More

Team focused on getting direct entry into 2021 World Cup: Mithali Raj

Indian women's ODI team skipper Mithali Raj said the team is focussed on avoiding the qualifiers ahead of the 2021 World Cup but reckoned it will be a major challenge facing World Cup champions England in the absence of injured Harmanpreet Kaur.
2019-02-21 11:04:30 Read More

Retd. SC judge DK Jain appointed BCCI ombudsman

The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed its former judge, Justice DK Jain, as the court-appointed ombudsman for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
2019-02-21 10:05:57 Read More

SC displeased over 'public sparring' between Rai and Edulji

The SC on Thursday expressed displeasure over "public sparring" between Committee of Administrator (CoA) chief Vinod Rai and its member Diana Edulji over issues concerning BCCI and told them not to go public over their differences. The SC also said that they will appoint three more members to CoA and the orders to this effect would be passed in chambers.
2019-02-21 10:01:36 Read More

Pandya ruled out of T20I and ODI series against Australia

All-rounder Hardik Pandya will not feature in the upcoming home series against Australia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Thursday. Pandya has been ruled out of the limited-overs series due to lower back stiffness.
2019-02-21 09:39:20 Read More

It's only India that's going to lose by not playing against Pak in WC: Gavaskar

"Who wins if India decide against playing Pakistan in the World Cup? And I am not even talking about the semis and the finals," said Gavaskar and added that India has so far beaten Pak every time in a World Cup, "we are actually conceding two points when by beating Pakistan, we could make sure that they don't advance in the competition," he said.
2019-02-21 09:18:02 Read More

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2019-02-21 08:44:54 Read More

No way BCCI can block Pakistan from World Cup: Official

"There is absolutely no constitutional or contractual way this could happen. the ICC constitution allows members the right to participate in ICC events as long as they've qualified," said a BCCI official. Already, Pakistani shooters couldn't make the World Cup in Delhi, starting Saturday, after not getting visas.
2019-02-21 08:06:36 Read More

'To say Pakistan shooters were granted Indian visas is a lie'

With competition beginning at the ISSF World Cup here at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range on Saturday (February 23), the participation of shooters from Pakistan can now be virtually ruled out.
2019-02-21 07:34:45 Read More

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Cheteshwar Pujara slams maiden T20 century

Top order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara scored his maiden century in T20 cricket on Thursday, as he took his side Saurashtra to a towering 188 for three against Railways on the opening day of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Indore.
2019-02-21 06:39:37 Read More

I condemn Pulwama attack but sporting ties should not be cut off: Sushil Kumar

"I strongly condemn Pulwama attack. I salute the soldiers and their families. I want to tell them that the country is united and we are proud of them. However, I think sports should not be affected by this development. Sporting ties with nations help in connectivity. Sport unites all and should be encouraged," said Sushil Kumar.
2019-02-21 04:38:53 Read More

Southee, Taylor inspire New Zealand whitewash of Bangladesh

Sabbir Rahman's gallant maiden ODI century saved Bangladesh from total humiliation after they lost three wickets with just two runs on the board chasing New Zealand's imposing target of 331.
2019-02-20 07:13:10 Read More

2020 ICC Women's T20 WC tickets to go on sale from Thursday

Tickets for next year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Australia will go on sale to the public from Thursday, coinciding with one-year countdown of the tournament.
2019-02-20 05:49:15 Read More

England batsmen must curb aggression in ODI series: Morgan

England's batsmen must curb their attacking instincts on tough Caribbean pitches to extend their dominance in the limited-overs game, skipper Eoin Morgan said ahead of Wednesday's first one-day international against the West Indies.
2019-02-20 05:38:36 Read More

Stricker to be named US 2020 Ryder Cup captain: reports

Steve Stricker will be named the captain of the US 2020 Ryder Cup team on Wednesday, according to multiple reports, becoming the first American in the role without a major title.
2019-02-20 04:43:08 Read More

Unlike FIFA men's WC, no open vote on women's event host

FIFA will still decide the host of the Women's World Cup in secret, unlike the new open vote held last year for host of the 2026 men's tournament. The 2023 Women's World Cup bidding process was launched Tuesday, and FIFA adopted many of the rigorous checks and scrutiny prospective men's hosts now have to go through.
2019-02-20 04:31:10 Read More

CL: Valverde finds positives as Barcelona draw blank in Lyon

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde shrugged off his team's struggles in front of goal after they were held to a 0-0 draw away at Lyon in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.
2019-02-20 04:12:15 Read More

FC Pune City stares at uncertain future

"It is almost certain that things are going to change at FC Pune City next season. They were in talks with the Mumbai City FC for a merger but apparently that did not work out. Efforts are now on to find a buyer, so it remains to be seen whether the club will remain in the city. At the moment that looks highly unlikely," sources told TOI.
2019-02-20 03:51:30 Read More

CLe: Juventus' Khedira out of Atletico Madrid clash

Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira did not travel with his side to their Champions League last-16 first leg at Atletico Madrid because medical tests revealed he had an irregular heartbeat, the Serie A leaders said on Tuesday.
2019-02-20 03:41:03 Read More

Offered my services for free but no team was interested: Jaffer

Three years ago, Ranji Trophy's highest-ever run-scorer Wasim Jaffer was not just unwanted in domestic cricket but also asked to leave cricket and join office for a '9-to-5 job' by his boss.
2019-02-20 03:35:32 Read More

PGA event returns to Puerto Rico after hurricane damage

The US PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open returns Thursday after Hurricane Maria ripped through the Caribbean island in 2017, causing damage and devastation that reduced last year's event to a charity fundraiser.
2019-02-20 03:25:50 Read More

CL: PSG's Cavani resumes training after hip injury

Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani has resumed training two weeks before the Champions League last-16 second leg against Manchester United, the French champions announced on Tuesday.
2019-02-20 03:14:29 Read More

Ross Taylor becomes New Zealand's top ODI run-scorer

Ross Taylor became New Zealand's highest scoring one-day international batsman on Wednesday as the Black Caps beat Bangladesh by 88 runs in the third ODI in Dunedin to complete a series whitewash.
2019-02-20 03:03:57 Read More

Having Ronaldo is an advantage, says Juventus coach

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri says that having Cristiano Ronaldo in his side "is an advantage" ahead of the Portuguese star's return to Madrid for Wednesday's Champions League last 16, first-leg clash against Atletico.
2019-02-20 03:03:29 Read More

CSK vs RCB in IPL opener as 17 games schedule is announced

"These are still subject to the announcement of the Lok Sabha 2019 election dates. Once these have been released, the BCCI will address any issues with the first two weeks and will also prepare a schedule for the remainder of the season working with the local authorities around the polling dates," an official statement from the IPL said.
2019-02-20 03:01:33 Read More

CL: Solid Bayern Munich hold Liverpool at Anfield

Bayern Munich showed all their Champions League experience and quality organisation as they held Liverpool to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their last-16 match at Anfield on Tuesday in a game of few chances and little drama.
2019-02-20 02:53:58 Read More

Top seeds Dominic Thiem and Fabio Fognini upset at Rio Open

Top seeds Dominic Thiem of Austria, and Italy's Fabio Fognini and Marco Cecchinato were ousted in the first round of the Rio Open clay-court tournament on Tuesday.
2019-02-20 02:53:58 Read More

Let's mentor: Rahul Dravid begins journey with India's Gen Next

​​​With Rahul Dravid taking charge of the U-19 squad in 2015, the numerous talents emerging from the nook and corner of the country have got the perfect mentor to horn their careers. Last year, Dravid's boys under the leadership of Prithvi Shaw went on to win the U-19 World Cup beating Australia in the final.
2019-02-20 02:44:10 Read More

CL: Toothless Barca held to goalless draw by Lyon

Barcelona were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Olympique Lyonnais in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday as both sides remained undefeated in this season's competition.
2019-02-20 02:41:17 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (February 20) that comprise UEFA Champions League clash between Liverpool and Bayern Bunich and first ODI between Windies and England.
2019-02-19 18:45:00 Read More

World No 1 Osaka stunned by Mladenovic in straight sets in Dubai

World number one Naomi Osaka was beaten in her opening match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Tuesday, losing to France's Kristina Mladenovic 3-6, 3-6 on her return to competitive action after winning last month's Australian Open.
2019-02-19 17:39:11 Read More

Alastair Cook confident England can end World Cup drought

England have never won the men's World Cup, but with 100 days to go until the start of the latest edition, a team captained by Eoin Morgan are top of the 50-over world rankings.
2019-02-19 15:48:27 Read More

No indication that any of the WC matches will not go ahead as per plan: Richardson

Amid speculation surrounding India-Pakistan World Cup clash owing to the Pulwama terror attack, the International Cricket Council on Tuesday said it does not foresee any change in the schedule of the mega event starting May 30.
2019-02-19 14:59:26 Read More

Oman record their lowest-ever total, bundle out for 24 against Scotland

The Oman national cricket team suffered an incredible batting collapse as they were bundled out for 24 against Scotland in the first of the three One-dayer at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground on Tuesday.
2019-02-19 14:48:33 Read More

Stoinis currently better than Hardik, says Hayden

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden rates his countryman Marcus Stoinis above India's promising all-rounder Hardik Pandya. "Stoinis has adopted a wider approach to his game which is winning matches for his country. Hardik Pandya also has the same responsibility, but I think right now Stoinis is a better player," Hayden said.
2019-02-19 14:44:41 Read More

Afghanistan to host Ireland for full tour in India

Afghanistan and Ireland will play a full tour, comprising three T20 Internationals, five ODIs and a Test match, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket stadium from February 21.
2019-02-19 14:14:02 Read More

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13 photos of Pakistani cricketers removed from HPCA stadium

Thirteen photos of Pakistani cricketers, including Imran Khan and Wasim Akram, that were hung inside the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium were removed on Tuesday, an official said.
2019-02-19 14:08:26 Read More

Uniformity in Training: Ranji team trainers may soon follow national team module

India captain Virat Kohli has always made fitness a non-negotiable subject while representing the country and very soon there could be a system where state team trainers have to follow the training routine of the senior national team.
2019-02-19 13:39:59 Read More

Amit, Nikhat, Meena Kumari strike gold at Strandja Memorial Boxing

Asian Games gold-medallist Amit Panghal (49kg) on Tuesday claimed a second successive gold at the Strandja Memorial Tournament, in which India's women boxers also scripted history with a couple of maiden top finishes in Sofia, Bulgaria.
2019-02-19 13:38:53 Read More

Semenya says gender rules 'do not empower anyone'

Double Olympic 800 metres champion Caster Semenya said on Tuesday that proposed rules that would oblige her to lower her testosterone levels "do not empower anyone".
2019-02-19 13:24:32 Read More

Hamilton Masakadza named Zimbabwe skipper across all formats

Hamilton Masakadza was on Tuesday named as captain of Zimbabwe for all three formats of international cricket for the next year, but a planned tour to India next month looks to have fallen through and the team have no fixtures planned before July.
2019-02-19 13:19:06 Read More

Will miss playing at Eden if games are shifted out: Dinesh Karthik

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Dinesh Karthik said here on Tuesday he would miss playing at the Eden Gardens terribly if some of their home games are shifted out to neutral venues because of the coming Lok Sabha polls.
2019-02-19 13:13:54 Read More

Youngsters missing guidance of Smith, Warner: Hazlewood

In the absence of Steve Smith and David Warner, the Australian batting line-up has often crumbled under pressure in recent times, Test vice-captain Josh Hazlewood said and added youngsters are missing the guidance of the banned duo.
2019-02-19 12:43:03 Read More

Not heard anything on players workload, shouldn't be a problem: KKR

Even as the BCCI has dropped a hint that it will keep an eye on the workload of India players during the IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) CEO Venky Mysore on Tuesday said they have not got any directive of that sort yet.
2019-02-19 11:52:19 Read More

Bengaluru FC offer to play friendly against Real Kashmir in Srinagar

Indian Super League outfit Bengaluru FC offered to play an exhibition match against Real Kashmir in Srinagar to support the I-League debutants after Minerva FC pulled out of their match, citing security concerns in the wake of Pulwama terror attack.
2019-02-19 11:34:11 Read More

Watch: Horse-riding adventure for Shikhar Dhawan ahead of series against Australia

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan definitely knows how to spend quality time when not playing or practicing. The stylish left-hander shared a video of himself, enjoying a horse ride.
2019-02-19 11:29:17 Read More

IPL: Chennai Super Kings to face RCB in opening clash

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the first match on March 23 in Chennai as IPL released the schedule of the first two weeks (17 matches) on Tuesday.
2019-02-19 10:02:40 Read More

'Virat Kohli can break Sachin Tendulkar's ODI centuries record'

Munish Bali, who was the assistant coach of the victorious Indian U-19 cricket team of 2008, which won the U-19 World Cup, under Kohli's captaincy, spoke to Timesofindia.com about the Indian captain's transformation from an exceptionally talented 19-year-old kid to a cricketer who many feel is already a legend.
2019-02-19 09:19:51 Read More

After shock retirement at 23, Missy Franklin finds peace in Hinduism

Learning Hinduism and reading the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata have taken a chunk of Missy Franklin's time ever since the five-time Olympic gold-medalist swimmer announced a shock retirement in December last year.
2019-02-19 08:36:04 Read More

Champions League: Atletico Madrid meet Juventus in a clash of high stakes

Massimiliano Allegri told Juventus not to be afraid of Atletico Madrid but for one of these teams their worst fears in this season's Champions League are about to become a reality.
2019-02-19 05:45:38 Read More

Squash queen Nicol David to retire at end of season

Eight-time world champion Nicol David has announced she will retire at the end of the 2018-19 squash season, bringing down the curtain on the Malaysian's illustrious career. The 35-year-old is the most successful woman squash player of all time and spent an unprecedented nine years as world number one between 2006-2015.
2019-02-19 05:36:24 Read More

Champions League: Barcelona wary of weakened Lyon

The ghost of Rome still haunts Lionel Messi and Barcelona as they find themselves in Lyon for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday. The Spanish champions won the domestic double last season in Ernesto Valverde's first campaign as coach at the Camp Nou, but that achievement was marred by the nature of their exit from Europe.
2019-02-19 05:13:58 Read More

Rising call: India should not play Pakistan at World Cup

The Cricket Club of India (CCI) and India star Harbhajan Singh also joined calls for the national team to stay away from the June 16 match in Britain, as Indians accused Pakistan of not doing enough to stop militants from operating on its soil. Singh said India were strong enough to win the World Cup even if they decide to forfeit the match against Pakistan.
2019-02-19 05:07:35 Read More

Zlatan Ibrahimovic vows to break every record this season

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic set an exceptional challenge for the upcoming Major League Soccer season on Sunday, vowing to rewrite the league record book this year. "This season I will bring something to you. I will break every record in the MLS this season," Ibrahimovic said.
2019-02-19 04:46:35 Read More

Portugal international Nani joins Orlando City

Sporting's Portugal forward Nani has joined Major League Soccer team Orlando City SC on a three-year deal, the MLS club announced on Monday.
2019-02-19 04:41:26 Read More

Real Kashmir the loser in Minerva no-show

A strange silence greeted Real Kashmir when they took the field on Monday. Normally, the noisiest of crowds across Indian stadiums in recent memory, the 1,000-odd that were allowed into the TRC Turf Ground (according to reports), were witness to a rare walkover, one Indian football could have well done without.
2019-02-19 04:30:46 Read More

Caroline Wozniacki pulls out of Dubai Tennis Championships

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki withdrew from the Dubai Championships on Monday due to a viral illness before her first round match against Switzerland's Stefanie Voegele.
2019-02-19 04:25:35 Read More

Minerva Punjab FC moves court saying it didn't get security assurance

The club's complaint is that "AIFF tried to force the team to play in Srinagar against Real Kashmir FC, when the situation in Srinagar is akin to a warzone."
2019-02-19 04:20:41 Read More

Vettel says first day of testing was close to perfection

Ferrari's first day of pre-season Formula One testing on Monday was close to perfection, a delighted Sebastian Vettel said after setting the fastest time and completing more laps than anyone else.
2019-02-19 04:05:24 Read More

Pulwama attack fallout: No Pakistan shooters in World Cup

Two Pakistan shooters - Muhammad Khalil Akhtar and Ghulam Mustafa Bashir - and their coach Razi Ahmed, who were to participate in the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol tournament from February 20-28, will not travel to India.
2019-02-19 04:01:59 Read More

Dubai Duty Free: Mertens stunned by Chinese qualifier Zhu

Qatar Open champion Elise Mertens was upset 5-7 6-4 7-5 by Chinese qualifier Zhu Lin after a battle lasting nearly three hours in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday.
2019-02-19 03:53:51 Read More

'I'm not worried': Under-fire Sarri doesn't fear the sack

Maurizio Sarri insists he isn't worried about being sacked as Chelsea manager despite his troubled side's lacklustre FA Cup surrender against Manchester United. Sarri faces a fight to save his job after FA Cup holders Chelsea crashed to a 2-0 fifth round defeat at Stamford Bridge on Monday.
2019-02-19 03:46:49 Read More

Virat Kohli will be dominant against Australia: Mathew Hayden

"In the recent series (in Australia), Virat did have some trouble against Richardson, who played beautifully, taking Virat's wicket thrice. But, I believe it will be a very different scenario this time around," Matthew Hayden said.
2019-02-19 03:40:17 Read More

2019 Cricket World Cup: How the ten contenders are shaping up

This will be the fifth time that England will stage the World Cup, their best performance on home turf coming when they were overpowered by the West Indies in the 1979 final. Australia, the defending champs and five-time winners, will be banking on the return of Steve Smith and David Warner.
2019-02-19 03:26:02 Read More

Laureus Sports Awards: Djokovic and Biles win top honours

Novak Djokovic's stupendous comeback from injury last year which saw him win two Grand Slam titles earned him the Laureus Sportsman of the Year Award on Monday at a lavish ceremony.
2019-02-19 03:12:42 Read More

ICC allows Akila Dananjaya to resume bowling

Sri Lanka's Akila Dananjaya has been cleared to resume bowling by the International Cricket Council following remedial work after the global governing body suspended him for an illegal action.
2019-02-19 02:42:14 Read More

Manchester United defeat Chelsea, advance to FA Cup quarters

Paul Pogba drove ManU into the FA Cup quarter-finals and pushed Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri closer to the sack as the troubled holders crashed to a 2-0 defeat on Monday. Pogba set up United's opening goal for Ander Herrera with a majestic cross and the France star added the second himself as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side produced a commanding display at Stamford Bridge.
2019-02-19 02:32:57 Read More

India shouldn't play Pakistan in World Cup, says Harbhajan Singh

Veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh doesn't want India to play Pakistan in the upcoming ODI World Cup in the aftermath of the ghastly terror attack in Pulwama. Harbhajan said India are strong enough to win the World Cup even if they decide to forfeit the match against Pakistan in Manchester on June 16.
2019-02-18 16:42:30 Read More

I need funds to play more international tournaments: Sourabh Verma

Reigning national badminton champion Sourabh Verma has appealed for financial help, which will enable him to play more international tournaments in order to improve his current world ranking.
2019-02-18 12:54:43 Read More

Smriti Mandhana maintains top spot in ICC Women's ODI rankings

India opener Smriti Mandhana maintained her pole position while ODI skipper Mithali Raj remained fifth in the latest ICC ODI Players' Ranking issued on Monday.
2019-02-18 12:36:27 Read More

Becker knows Indian tennis stars 'fighting a little', urges them to work together

He isn't involved with Indian tennis but the legendary Boris Becker knows that the country's top stars have been "fighting a little" and on Monday urged the trio of Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza to work together for the sport's sake.
2019-02-18 12:23:25 Read More

SAI coach Dubey joins Indian men's hockey camp: Sources

The rumours of Sports Authority of India (SAI) coach Piyush Kumar Dubey being part of the coaching set-up of the India's men's hockey team have turned out to be true. Team sources have confirmed to TimesofIndia.com that Dubey joined the national camp at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru on Monday.
2019-02-18 12:02:25 Read More

Blog: It should be Saina and Sindhu, not Saina vs Sindhu

The marquee clash at the Senior Badminton Nationals held in Guwahati was the Women's singles final which saw Saina Nehwal take on PV Sindhu.
2019-02-18 11:39:17 Read More

Aiming to turn 10-0 win-loss record into 50-0: Vijender

It's perhaps every professional boxer's dream to jab, punch, win and raise his or her hands in triumph in the land of the legendary Muhammad Ali. In about two months' time, India's Vijender Singh may live that dream since turning professional in 2015.
2019-02-18 11:28:00 Read More

Mary Kom named brand ambassador of global sportswear company

Six-time world women boxing champion MC Mary Kom was on Monday named as a brand ambassador for global sportswear giant PUMA for a two-year period.
2019-02-18 11:25:42 Read More

Pakistan shooters granted visas for New Delhi World Cup

Pakistan's shooters were on Monday granted visas to participate in the New Delhi World Cup, a top Indian shooting official said, ending speculation about their presence in the event in the wake of the Pulwama terrorist attack.
2019-02-18 11:09:27 Read More

1st ODI: England face WI with one eye on World Cup

England enter the home stretch of World Cup preparation with a five-match one-day international series beginning on Wednesday at the Kensington Oval against a West Indies team seeking to feed off the success of their Test side.
2019-02-18 10:47:05 Read More

No cricketing ties with Pakistan until government nod: Rajeev Shukla

In the wake of Pulwama terror attack, IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla made it clear that there is no possibility of bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan unless they get government's nod. When asked if India will play against Pakistan in the World Cup, Shukla ducked the question saying, "That we can't tell you right now. World cup is far away."
2019-02-18 10:42:47 Read More

"I was speechless after India call-up", says Markande

A fast bowler by choice and a spinner by chance. Mayank Markande's cricketing journey is already quite fascinating. And he's just 21 years old. Mayank was 13 when he met former first-class cricketer Munish Bali at a cricket ground in Baradari (in Patiala).
2019-02-18 10:21:08 Read More

Any slight let up and you will get hurt: Aaron Finch on India tour

Australia captain Aaron Finch feels that he doesn't need a Big Bash League triumph to "pep" him up as playing an away series against a formidable Indian team is a big enough challenge. "I don't think you need anything to put a pep in your step when you're going on an Aussie tour, particularly to India," Finch said.
2019-02-18 08:16:30 Read More

Barcelona lack sparkle ahead of crucial CL mission

Despite an iron grip on domestic trophies, Barcelona have been haunted by their recent failures in the Champions League and there are concerning signs for the Catalans as they prepare for Tuesday's last-16 first leg away to Olympique Lyonnais. Coach Ernesto Valverde has played down the significance of his side's recent slack displays.
2019-02-18 04:50:25 Read More

I-League: Delhi offers to host Real Kashmir matches

To ensure the matches are conducted smoothly, and no team has to forfeit a game especially with the title race so keenly poised, the Capital's football governing body, has proposed hosting the games at the Ambedkar Stadium instead. Defending I-League champions Minerva Punjab FC have clearly stated their reservations over playing in Srinagar on February 18.
2019-02-18 04:43:38 Read More

Saina, Kashyap brought singles' revolution in India: Frost

"Saina came as well in the women's singles and became good role models - that had a great influence on what happened in the last 10 years." said Frost on the sidelines of the Senior Nationals.
2019-02-18 04:30:58 Read More

Pulwama attack fallout: PSL broadcasters opt out

IMG Reliance on Sunday pulled out from broadcasting the Pakistan Super League in protest against the Pulwama terrorist attack. On Thursday, at least 40 CRPF paramilitary troopers were killed in a terror attack while several others are battling for their lives following what is being termed as the deadliest terrorist strike in three decades in Jammu and Kashmir.
2019-02-18 04:19:48 Read More

Important to stand up for what you believe in: LeBron James

"It's important to stand up for what you believe in. I stand with Kaep (Kaepernick). I kneel with Kaep," LeBron James iterated his support for former American football player Colin Kaepernick, who shook the establishment in 2016 by refusing to stand for the national anthem.
2019-02-18 03:43:09 Read More

Teams don't have to name World Cup probables

TOI has learnt that under the new Members Playing Agreement (MPA) which came into effect since 2016, there is no need for the teams to name a provisional or probable squad for any ICC event anymore-more specifically the World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in England from May 30.
2019-02-18 03:23:23 Read More

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Endgame Masters: Memorable successful chases in Test cricket

A look at five solo efforts from batsmen which scripted epic and thrilling successful chases in the fourth innings of a Test match to lead their teams to victory.
2019-02-18 03:09:15 Read More

Chris Gayle to retire from ODIs after World Cup

As per a tweet by Windies Cricket, West Indies' star batsman Chris Gayle has announced that he will retire from One-day Internationals following the World Cup 2019 in England and Wales this summer. Gayle made the announcement on Sunday just ahead of a Windies practice session leading up to the ODI series against England at Kensington Oval in Barbados.
2019-02-17 17:17:04 Read More

Kohli maintains top spot in ICC Test rankings, Pujara in third spot

India captain Virat Kohli remained on top while teammate Chesteshwar Pujara managed to hold on to his third position in the latest ICC Test rankings, where Sri Lankan Kusal Perera made a quantum leap of 58 places. Kohli is leading the chart with 922 rating points ahead of New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson (897 points) and Pujara (881).
2019-02-17 11:38:47 Read More

Trent Boult, Mahmudullah fined for misconduct

New Zealand bowler Trent Boult and Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah have been fined for breaching cricket's code of conduct during the second one-day international in Christchurch on Saturday.
2019-02-17 09:42:51 Read More

Melbourne Renegades beat Melbourne Stars to clinch BBL title

Aaron Finch's Melbourne Renegades clinched their first Big Bash League title Sunday after city rivals the Stars imploded during a tense run chase. Chasing 146 to win at Docklands Stadium, Glenn Maxwell's men were 93 without loss and cruising before losing an incredible seven wickets for 19 runs.
2019-02-17 08:20:40 Read More

BCCI should donate at least Rs 5 cr for martyrs' families: CK Khanna

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has already declared that children of martyrs' families will be provided free education at his 'Sehwag Intrernational School' if they wish to apply.BCCI acting president CK Khanna on Sunday appealed to Committee of Administrators (CoA) chief Vinod Rai to sanction at least Rs 5 crore for the families of slain Pulwama personnel.
2019-02-17 08:04:09 Read More

Yamaguchi has good chance to win All England title: Frost

PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal will be once again gunning for their elusive All England title but legendary Dane Morten Frost wants to bet on Japanese Akane Yamaguchi walking away with the coveted silverware at the blue riband event, next month.
2019-02-17 07:36:58 Read More

Windies' Campbell gets maiden ODI call-up for England series

John Campbell, Carlos Brathwaite and Sheldon Cottrell have been called up to the West Indies squad for next week's first two one day internationals against England. The changes to the 14-man squad were made due to injuries to opening batsman Evin Lewis, as well as allrounders Keemo Paul and Rovman Powell.
2019-02-17 05:35:44 Read More

Opelka edges top-seeded Isner to reach New York Open final

Reilly Opelka edged top-seeded John Isner the same way he knocked his fellow American out of the Australian Open, winning a match full of tiebreakers Saturday night in a New York Open semifinal that set a record for combined aces in a three-set match.
2019-02-17 05:27:32 Read More

Focus on Mandhana as Board President's XI take on England

Focus would be trained on in-form openerSmriti Mandhana when she leads the Board President's XI in a warm-up match against the visiting England women's team on Monday.
2019-02-17 05:08:54 Read More

Justin Thomas seizes Riviera lead as Tiger Woods surges

Justin Thomas eagled the first hole of the third round Saturday to open a one-shot lead over Adam Scott at the rain-hit Genesis Open, where Tiger Woods was surging as darkness halted play.
2019-02-17 05:00:04 Read More

India hosts first 'yoga on a pole' world championships

Onlookers clapped and cheered as a competitor from Spain stretched out on his front like Superman on the top of the pole.100 competitors from 15 different countries took part in the Mallakhamb World Championships in Mumbai over the weekend. Mallakhamb, that originated in western India in the 12th century is often described as "yoga on a pole".
2019-02-17 04:45:17 Read More

FA Cup: Chelsea face crunch Manchester United clash

Sarri is in danger of being sacked after a dismal first season at Stamford Bridge and crashing out of the FA Cup would push the Italian closer to the axe. Chelsea suffered their heaviest defeat for 28 years when they were thrashed 6-0 at Manchester City last weekend, an indignity that came just weeks after a humiliating 4-0 loss at Bournemouth.
2019-02-17 04:02:26 Read More

Argentina Open: Schwartzman overcomes Thiem to reach final

Home crowd favorite Diego Schwartzman saved a match point to knock out defending champion Dominic Thiem and reach the Argentina Open final on Saturday.
2019-02-17 03:46:57 Read More

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Prithvi Shaw returns after injury break

"I am really looking forward to taking the field again and performing at my best. I have missed playing competitive cricket due to my injury and I'm ready now to give my best for Mumbai and India," Prithvi Shaw told TOI.
2019-02-17 03:45:15 Read More

Griezmann eclipses Torres as Atletico overcome Rayo

Antoine Griezmann scored a second-half winner as Atletico Madrid defeated neighbours Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in La Liga on Saturday to provide a timely boost ahead of next week's Champions League showdown with Juventus.
2019-02-17 03:36:34 Read More

Team India still looking for a left-arm pacer?

"The team management sometimes gets obsessed with the need to have a left-arm pacer. But if the left-arm pacer isn't good enough, then you can't take him for just the sake of it," Ashish Nehra told TOI.
2019-02-17 03:28:06 Read More

FA Cup: City beat Newport to reach quarters

Manchester City powered into the FA Cup quarter-finals as the Premier League leaders survived a battling display from Newport County to beat the fourth-tier minnows 4-1 on Saturday.
2019-02-17 03:21:16 Read More

Wawrinka beats Nishikori in Rotterdam, faces Monfils in final

Three-times Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka battled past Kei Nishikori 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam on Saturday to set up a final against Frenchman Gael Monfils.
2019-02-17 02:58:00 Read More

Piatek scores twice as AC Milan beat Atalanta in Serie A

Krzysztof Piatek hit a wonder goal and grabbed a second as AC Milan came back to defeat Atalanta 3-1 on Saturday and stay on course for the Champions League. Piatek took his season's Serie A total to 17, just two behind Cristiano Ronaldo.
2019-02-17 02:50:42 Read More

Lionel Messi penalty helps Barcelona beat Real Valladolid

Barcelona struggled to create chances against a tight Valladolid defence, only breaking the deadlock when Messi converted a penalty won by Gerard Pique just before halftime for his 22nd league goal of the season. Lionel Messi scored one penalty and missed another as Barcelona beat Real Valladolid 1-0 on Saturday to open up a seven-point lead at the top of La Liga.
2019-02-17 02:34:46 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (February 17) that comprise La-Liga clash between Barcelona and Valladolid and Serie A encounter between Inter Milan and Sampdoria.
2019-02-16 18:45:00 Read More

'Just doing my job', says 'superman' Perera

Match-winner Kusal Perera insisted "all I did was my role" after his epic 153 not out took Sri Lanka to a dramatic one-wicket victory over South Africa in the first Test at Kingsmead on Saturday.
2019-02-16 17:28:31 Read More

Ethiopia's Tefera breaks Guerrouj's 1500m indoor world record

Ethiopia's Samuel Tefera set a new 1500 metres indoor world record in Birmingham on Saturday as he broke a mark that had stood for more than 20 years.
2019-02-16 16:52:52 Read More

PVL: U Mumba beat Chennai Spartans to keep play-off hopes alive

U Mumba Volley defeated Chennai Spartans 3-2 (15-14, 15-8, 15-10, 10-15, 10-15) in the opening match of the Chennai leg of the Pro Volleyball League on Saturday to keep its hopes of a semifinal spot alive.
2019-02-16 16:29:10 Read More

Minerva forfeit I-League match against Real Kashmir

Defending champions Minerva Punjab FC on Saturday forfeited their I-League match against Real Kashmir FC in Srinagar after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) turned down their request to relocate the fixture in the aftermath of the Pulwama terrorist attacks.
2019-02-16 16:05:07 Read More

Irfan, Soumya claim top honours in National Race Walking

K T Irfan of Kerala and his state-mate B Soumya emerged winners in the 20 km race walk (Elite) in the 6th Open National Race Walking Championship on Saturday.
2019-02-16 15:00:19 Read More

Shiv Kapur misses match play berth in Perth by one shot

Shiv Kapur missed out the match play action at the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 in Perth on Saturday by just one shot as he bogeyed his final hole in the third round.
2019-02-16 14:54:37 Read More

Brighton edge into FA Cup quarter-finals

Brighton moved into the FA Cup quarter-finals for the second successive season as goals from Anthony Knockaert and Jurgen Locadia clinched a 2-1 win over Derby on Saturday.
2019-02-16 14:49:40 Read More

India can finish on podium in World Team Chess: Ganguly

The likes of Viswanathan Anand and Pentala Harikrishna may have opted out, but India can still finish on the podium at the upcoming World Team Chess Championships in Astana next month, ex-Asian champion Surya Sekhar Ganguly said Saturday.
2019-02-16 14:37:52 Read More

Ajinkya Rahane to lead Mumbai in Mushtaq Ali Trophy

India international Ajinkya Rahane will lead the Mumbai team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the domestic T20 tournament, which will be played in Indore from February 21 to 28.
2019-02-16 14:13:11 Read More

1st Test: Perera takes SL to sensational win in SA

Kusal Perera took Sri Lanka to a sensational one-wicket win on the fourth day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Saturday.
2019-02-16 13:42:06 Read More

CCI 'covers' Imran Khan portrait on its restaurant wall

The prestigious Cricket Club of India (CCI) on Saturday covered a portrait of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, in a unique way of protest against the dastardly terror attack on CRPF convoy in Kashmir's Pulwama.
2019-02-16 13:37:51 Read More

Guardiola 'sad and sorry' for keeping Mahrez out of team

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has apologised to Riyad Mahrez for the winger's lack of game time in recent weeks, saying the Algerian's form is not to be blamed.
2019-02-16 13:23:05 Read More

Tragic footballer Sala's funeral takes place in Argentina

The funeral of Cardiff City striker Emiliano Sala took place in his home village in Argentina on Saturday three weeks after he was killed in a plane crash.
2019-02-16 13:12:01 Read More

Shuttler Sourabh claims 3rd senior national title

Sourabh Verma completed a hat-trick of titles at the Senior Badminton Nationals, claiming the men's singles crown after defeating young Lakshya Sen in straight games, in the 83rd edition of the tournament on Sunday.
2019-02-16 13:01:57 Read More

Vidarbha third team to clinch two Irani Cup titles in a row

A clinical Ranji champions Vidarbha reasserted their supremacy in domestic arena, beating a star-studded Rest of India to retain the Irani Cup, making it back-to-back seasons of double delight.
2019-02-16 12:44:37 Read More

National Championship: Saina beats Sindhu to clinch second successive title

Saina Nehwal beat PV Sindhu in straight games in the marquee clash of the tournament to retain her women's singles crown at the 83rd Yonex Sunrise Senior Badminton Nationals on Saturday. The three-time former champion Saina used her powerful smashes to telling effect, registering a 21-18 21-15 win in the summit clash against Sindhu.
2019-02-16 12:21:29 Read More

We as a nation must look after Pulwama martyrs' families: Vijender

At a time when every Indian wants the perpetrators to be punished, Olympic medal-winning boxer Vijender Singh has also urged his fellow citizens to look after the families of the martyrs. Singh, employed as an officer in the Haryana Police, has donated one-month's salary to help for the martyrs' families, while condemning the ghastly terror attack.
2019-02-16 12:06:22 Read More

Rishabh Pant: Working with Kiran More helped in Australia

A slight tweak in hand positioning and body posture was all that it took for Rishabh Pant to turn the tables after a tough stint behind the stumps in England and the fast-rising Indian wicketkeeper-batsman credits Kiran More for making it happen. He faced criticism for his wicket-keeping skills in English conditions but Pant made up for it in Australia.
2019-02-16 09:16:24 Read More

HI names 34 players for senior men's national camp

Hockey India on Saturday named 34 players for the senior men's national camp, beginning February 18 at the Sports Authority of India, Bengaluru, to prepare for the season's first tournament -- Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia.
2019-02-16 06:57:18 Read More

Solanki, Zareen advance in Strandja Memorial Boxing

Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Gaurav Solanki (52kg) advanced to the men's pre-quarters, while former junior world champion Nikhat Zareen (51kg) made the women's quarterfinals of the 70th Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria.
2019-02-16 06:45:48 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo on target as Juventus cruise

Cristiano Ronaldo set up Paulo Dybala to score early and added one himself with defender Leonardo Bonucci also on target as Juventus surged 14 points clear in Serie A with a 3-0 win over lowly Frosinone.
2019-02-16 06:40:29 Read More

Guptill century secures ODI series for New Zealand

A rejuvenated Martin Guptill produced his second century in as many games as New Zealand wrapped up their one-day series against Bangladesh with an eight-wicket win in Christchurch on Saturday. It followed a similar overwhelming eight-wicket victory in game one of the three-match series when Guptill cracked a commanding 117 not out.
2019-02-16 05:59:01 Read More

Anybody who makes it to Team India can reach the top: Debevec

56-year-old Sydney Olympics champion Rajmond Debevec is a living legend, having won everything there is to win in the sport - gold medals at the Olympics, ISSF World Championships, World Cup finals, World Cups and European Championships.
2019-02-16 05:10:52 Read More

Dominic Thiem advances to Argentina Open semis

Top-seeded defending champion Dominic Thiem of Austria advanced to the Argentina Open semifinals on Friday, beating Uruguay's Pablo Cuevas 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.
2019-02-16 05:05:24 Read More

Lyon ready for 'game of season' with Barcelona

Lyon edged rock-bottom Guingamp 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Friday with a fabulous winner from captain Nabil Fekir, just days ahead of Barcelona's visit for a Champions League clash.
2019-02-16 04:39:56 Read More

Smriti Mandhana reveals how playing in Australia has helped her game

"The first season was very tough. In a professional set-up, there is no room for emotions. You are hired to perform a certain duty and you stick to that. In India, we are used to being pampered," Smriti Mandhana said.
2019-02-16 04:37:24 Read More

Talks on with franchises to rest World Cup-bound players during IPL: BCCI

The details of how many matches the Indian players are likely to be rested for in the IPL, so that they are fresh for World Cup, are yet to be worked out. "There is a discussion happening on that front, and we will let you know," chief selector MSK Prasad said on Friday.
2019-02-16 04:30:09 Read More

Markande's dream ride: Patiala to Mumbai Indians and India

From an anonymous cricketer content to keep his spot in the state side to breaking into an IPL team, 21-year-old Mayank Markande has been on a roller-coaster ride in the last 15 months.
2019-02-16 04:07:41 Read More

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Guardiola urges City to focus solely on lowly Newport

Pep Guardiola has insisted his Manchester City players cannot afford to have an eye on the Champions League and the League Cup final ahead of their FA Cup tie away to Welsh minnows Newport County on Saturday.
2019-02-16 04:00:51 Read More

Isner gets another shot at Opelka in New York Open semis

John Isner advanced to the semifinals of the New York Open, where he will face the player who knocked him out of the Australian Open.
2019-02-16 03:42:02 Read More

KL Rahul back, Dinesh Karthik out for ODIs against Australia

The selectors on Friday made it clear that they were still unsure about the second wicketkeepers' slot when they dropped Dinesh Karthik in favour of Rishabh Pant while naming the Indian team for the ODI and T20 home series against Australia. Karthik though was retained in the T20 squad. Opener KL Rahul has been recalled and picked rookie leg-spinner Mayank Markande.
2019-02-16 03:29:58 Read More

Coman steers Bayern to 3-2 comeback win at Augsburg

Champions Bayern Munich twice needed to come from a goal down to beat hosts Augsburg 3-2 on Friday courtesy of Kingsley Coman's two goals, and cut the gap with leaders Borussia Dortmund to two points.
2019-02-16 03:11:59 Read More

It's Saina Nehwal vs PV Sindhu at National Badminton Championship final, again

On November 8, 2017, Saina had stunned Sindhu 21-17, 27-25 in an epic hour-long battle in front of more than 10,000 fans in Nagpur to bag her third crown in as many appearances.That loss still hurts Sindhu. When top seed Sindhu will step on the court on Saturday in the National Badminton Championship final, that painful loss will surely be on her mind.
2019-02-16 03:11:15 Read More

Wawrinka sets up Nishikori semifinal in Rotterdam

Stan Wawrinka, seeking his first title since undergoing two knee surgeries in 2017, subdued Canadian 10th seed Denis Shapovalov 6-4 7-6(4) on Friday to set up an intriguing semi-final with top seed Kei Nishikori at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament.
2019-02-16 03:04:42 Read More

Qatar Open: Halep outlasts Svitolina, faces Mertens in final

Simona Halep pointed to her heart after her legs, which had run a marathon in Ostrava less than a week ago in the Fed Cup quarterfinals, carried her past the finish line again. The Romanian launched yet another fight back, reeling off five games in a row in the decider to beat Ukraine’s fourth seed Elina Svitolina 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in the semifinals of the Qatar Total Open.
2019-02-16 02:55:57 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (February 16) that comprise the action of the second ODI between New Zealand and Bangladesh and the fifth day's play of the Irani Cup match between Ranji champions Vidarbha and Rest of India.
2019-02-15 18:45:00 Read More

Want to give Pant a few ODIs before World Cup: Prasad

The BCCI's selection committee chairman MSK Prasad on Friday backed wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant's call-up to the ODI squad for the five-match rubber against Australia.
2019-02-15 16:16:20 Read More

Home of Malaysian cricket, scene of Sachin ton, saved from closure

Malaysia's top cricket stadium, which has hosted some of the game's greats including Sachin Tendulkar, was saved from closure Friday after the government blocked an attempt to turf out the sport's local governing body.
2019-02-15 13:23:51 Read More

16-year-old Aryaan becomes first Indian tennis player to flunk dope test

Aryaan Bhatia became the first Indian tennis player to fail a dope test and has been put under provisional suspension, the National Anti-Doping Agency said on Friday.
2019-02-15 12:26:53 Read More

India vs Australia: Kohli, Bumrah return; Markande gets T20I call-up

The selectors on Friday announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming limited over series against Australia. Virat Kohli, who was rested for the final two ODIs and the T20I series against New Zealand returned for the two-match T20I and five-match ODI series scheduled to commence from February 24.
2019-02-15 11:46:23 Read More

Markande's fifer hands India A innings victory over England Lions

Young Mayank Markande scalped five wickets to spun India A to a convincing innings and 68-run win over England Lions in the second unofficial Test to clinch the two-match series 1-0 on Friday.
2019-02-15 11:09:48 Read More

Coach Raman keen on improving Mandhana's 'patience'

India women's team opener Smriti Mandhana, who is in blazing form, said on Friday that the team's coach W V Raman has set her targets to bat for a specific number of overs to develop her patience at the crease.
2019-02-15 10:11:23 Read More

SAI asks CBSE to shift Manu and Vijayveer's board exams

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has requested the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to shift the Class XII board examinations for two subjects for shooters Manu Bhaker and Vijayveer Sidhu.
2019-02-15 09:44:13 Read More

Pulwama attack: Cricketers in Irani Cup wear black armbands

The Faiz Fazal-led Vidarbha team, who are the 2018—19 Ranji Trophy champions and Rest of India, captained by Ajinjya Rahane, mourned the soldiers who were martyred in Pulwama terror attack.The players on Friday wore black armbands on Day 4 of the ongoing Irani Cup at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.
2019-02-15 08:54:16 Read More

Pulwama Attack: Minerva seek to shift Srinagar game

Holders Minerva Punjab FC have requested the All India Football Federation to shift their upcoming I-League match from Srinagar or defer it in the wake of the Pulwama terrorist attack, saying the club is ready to forfeit if the game is not rescheduled.
2019-02-15 08:34:10 Read More

Barca extend contract of coach Ernesto Valverde

FC Barcelona announced on Friday it had extended the contract of its coach Ernesto Valverde for another season with the option of one more.
2019-02-15 08:33:54 Read More

Prithvi Shaw back in training after injury

India's teenage batting marvel Prithvi Shaw has returned to training after recovering from the ankle injury that cruelly ruled him out of their historic Test series triumph in Australia.
2019-02-15 08:08:25 Read More

Badminton Nationals: Saina, Kashyap, Verma in semis

Former champions Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap and Sourabh Verma advanced to the semifinals of the 83rd Senior Badminton Nationals here on Friday.
2019-02-15 07:44:02 Read More

Boxers Sonia, Lovlina reach QF at Strandja Memorial

Former world silver-medallist Sonia Lather (57kg) was among the three Indian women boxers who advanced to the quarterfinals, but the men were off to a disappointing start at the 70th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria.
2019-02-15 07:31:52 Read More

Turn up stump mics to curb sledging, says Moeen Ali

West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel was banned for four one-day internationals on Wednesday after found guilty of 'personal abuse' aimed at England skipper Joe Root in the St Lucia Test.England all-rounder Moeen Ali differs with coach Trevor Bayliss and believes turning up the stump microphones could curb sledging in cricket.
2019-02-15 06:49:14 Read More

Gymnast Ashish Kumar to compete at Doha World Cup

Asian Games bronze medallist gymnast Ashish Kumar will be competing at the Doha World Cup but is set to miss the Baku World Cup after failing to send his entry on time.
2019-02-15 04:32:44 Read More

VAR mars first leg of Champions League knockouts

​​​Ajax and Real Madrid looked like they were headed to the Bernabeu with this enticing Champions League knockout tie evenly poised. But a late winner from Marco Asensio tilted the tie heavily in Madrid’s favour heading back to Spain.
2019-02-15 04:20:55 Read More

Calls grow for appointment of a foreign TT coach

India's table tennis great Kamlesh Mehta on Thursday echoed the demand of top players like Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra about the appointment of a foreign coach, saying it should be done at the earliest.
2019-02-15 03:47:44 Read More

Chelsea beat Malmo, Arsenal lose at BATE in Europa League

Chelsea claimed a 2-1 victory at Malmo in the Europa League last-32 first leg on Thursday to ease some of the pressure on beleaguered coach Maurizio Sarri, while Arsenal suffered a shock loss to BATE Borisov.
2019-02-15 02:47:27 Read More

Ministry sets up committee to review sports and cash awards

In a bid to create a more transparent atmosphere for awarding sports and cash awards to deserving athletes, the sports ministry on Thursday constituted a six-member committee to review the different award schemes.
2019-02-14 16:39:01 Read More

Nehra's 5 reasons why Pant should be in India's WC squad

A pure match-winner, a back-up opener and an effortless six-hitter in the class of Rohit Sharma -- Rishabh Pant merits selection in India's World Cup squad and there are more than one reasons for it, feels former pacer Ashish Nehra.
2019-02-14 09:49:20 Read More

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live score, 1st Test, Day 3

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2019-02-13 08:30:25 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (February 13) that comprise Day 2 action of the Irani Cup match between Ranji champions Vidarbha and Rest of India.
2019-02-12 18:45:00 Read More

Cycling World Rankings: India jump to No. 2 in junior team pursuit

Indian cycling is on the rise especially in the junior circuit with the country becoming the second-ranked team in the 4000m team pursuit category of the latest UCI World Rankings.
2019-02-12 16:39:33 Read More

Indian junior paddlers finish Bahrain Open with 12 medals

India's young paddlers added eight medals to their kitty, including two gold, three silver and three bronze medals, to draw curtains to their campaign at the Bahrain Junior and Cadet Open on a high note in Manama, Bahrain.
2019-02-12 16:28:36 Read More

Indian race walkers to get chance to qualify for Olympics in invitational event

An international invitational race walk event will be held on February 16 and 17, featuring leading Indian athletes and some from foreign countries.
2019-02-12 16:05:05 Read More

Learnt a lot watching Dhoni during run chases: Shankar

Vijay Shankar, who has made a strong case for himself to be included in India's World Cup bound squad, feels that his biggest takeaway from the Australia and New Zealand series is learning the "art of chasing" from none other than Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
2019-02-12 15:21:57 Read More

Watch: Dhoti-kurta clad players in unique match with Sanskrit commentary

Varanasi's Sampurnanand Sanskrit University witnessed a unique cricket match on Tuesday with Dhoti-Kurta clad players giving their best in the middle along with commentary in Sanskrit.
2019-02-12 15:15:46 Read More

Faf du Plessis seeks Sri Lankan 'breaking point'

South African captain Faf du Plessis will be seeking to find Sri Lanka's "breaking point" as early as possible when the first of two Tests starts at Kingsmead on Wednesday.
2019-02-12 14:01:18 Read More

DDCA to ban Amit Bhandari's assaulter for life

A day after Delhi chief selector and former India pacer Amit Bhandari was assaulted by a group of boys led by U-23 player Anuj Dedha and his brother Naresh, DDCA president Rajat Sharma has decided to impose a life ban on the player.
2019-02-12 13:51:04 Read More

Irani Cup: Vihari scores ton but Vidarbha restrict ROI to 330

Ranji Trophy champions Vidarbha managed to restrict Rest of India to a manageable 330 after orchestrating a middle-order collapse despite dogged hundred from Hanuma Vihari and a 95 by opener Mayank Agarwal on the opening day of Irani Cup.
2019-02-12 13:47:35 Read More

Hand on heart, Daniel Ricciardo says he feels right with Renault

Hand on heart, and kitted out in new black and yellow overalls, Daniel Ricciardo says it feels right to be with Renault -- even if he has yet to develop a Frenchman's taste for frogs' legs and snails.
2019-02-12 13:27:14 Read More

2nd Unofficial Test: Rahul ready to continue good work

Having found his mojo back, opener KL Rahul will like to continue his good form with an eye on the reserve opener's slot for the World Cup as he leads India A against England Lions in the second 'Unofficial' Test, starting on Wednesday.
2019-02-12 13:00:37 Read More

Blog: India vs Australia - Final dress rehearsal for the World Cup

One group of men who are usually not given a lot of credit whenever the Indian cricket team does well are the selectors.
2019-02-12 11:04:57 Read More

England's World Cup-winning keeper Gordon Banks dead at 81

Gordon Banks, the goalkeeper who helped England win the World Cup in 1966, has died at the age of 81, his former club Stoke City said in a statement on Tuesday.
2019-02-12 10:16:53 Read More

India squad for Australia series to be picked on February 15

Workload management of the stars will be on top of the mind when the selectors meet in Mumbai on Friday to pick the squad for the white-ball series against Australia.
2019-02-12 08:34:41 Read More

Mandhana, Rodrigues move up in ICC T20 rankings

Indian batswomen Jemimah Rodrigues and Smriti Mandhana on Tuesday jumped four places to be second and sixth, respectively, in the ICC T20 rankings despite their team's 0-3 loss in New Zealand.
2019-02-12 08:08:31 Read More

Want to be best all-rounder in all formats: Jason Holder

"I'm ranked the No. 1 all-rounder in Test cricket. It was one goal to achieve and now it is to stay at the top and continue to perform for the West Indies team. Another aspiration is to be the No. 1 all-rounder in ODIs and if I get back to the T20 circuit, I would like to see myself as the No. 1 there as well," Jason Holder said.
2019-02-12 06:40:05 Read More

Confident United can inflict more CL pain on PSG

Paris Saint-Germain must cope without the injured Neymar and Edison Cavani to halt the surge of a revitalised Manchester United if the French champions are to avoid more pain in the Champions League last 16.
2019-02-12 06:25:32 Read More

Badminton great Lee delays comeback after cancer

The three-time Olympic silver medallist and former world number has been on the sidelines since July last year when he was diagnosed with early-stage nose cancer.
2019-02-12 05:49:52 Read More

Virat Kohli above peers, destined for greatness: Kumar Sangakkara

India captain Virat Kohli is well ahead of his contemporaries and destined for greatness, former Sri Lankan batting stalwart Kumar Sangakkara has said. Run-machine Kohli capped a memorable 2018 by becoming the first to win the International Cricket Council's cricketer, Test and one-day international (ODI) player of the year awards last month.
2019-02-12 05:25:52 Read More

Delay in hiring new coach will see India lose momentum, says Sharath Kamal

Sharath ​Kamal enjoys the pressures of the game. "Playing for the country motivates me. Nothing is more satisfying than to see people cherish your victory like their own. But there's also no bigger fear than the fear of letting them down."
2019-02-12 05:06:31 Read More

WI bowler Gabriel warned for abusive language

West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel was warned by on-field umpires for using abusive language following an interaction with England captain Joe Root during the third day of the third Test in St Lucia on Monday, according to British media reports.
2019-02-12 04:57:45 Read More

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Sports Authority of India renamed Sports India

Bye, bye 'Sports Authority of India (SAI)'. Welcome 'Sports India'. SAI was on Monday formally renamed as 'Sports India' after an hour-long meeting between the sports ministry and SAI officials at the Shastri Bhawan put an official stamp of approval to the name change.
2019-02-12 04:49:11 Read More

Wawrinka through as Paire switches off in Rotterdam

Stanislas Wawrinka benefitted from a Benoit Paire collapse, with the Swiss carving out a 7-6(7/4), 6-1 win on Monday at the Rotterdam Open.
2019-02-12 04:46:14 Read More

NADA wants legislation to criminalise doping

The IOA has raised serious objections to the presence of union sports minister and the other ministry officials in the proposed 'Governing Body' and the 'Executive Committee' - to be constituted by the NADA as part of the Act - citing government interference, which is against the Olympic charter.
2019-02-12 04:32:00 Read More

Frank Lampard refuses to consider Chelsea talk

Derby coach Frank Lampard insists he isn't dreaming of a potential return to Chelsea amid talk that Blues boss Maurizio Sarri could be sacked.
2019-02-12 04:28:43 Read More

PSG confirm Cavani out of Manchester United match

Paris St Germain coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed that the club's record scorer Edinson Cavani will miss Tuesday's Champions League match away to Manchester United.
2019-02-12 04:14:50 Read More

Fifth Pebble Beach victory makes Mickelson's day

Phil Mickelson won the Pebble Beach Pro-Am by three strokes on Monday, equalling Mark O'Meara's record of five victories in the northern California event.
2019-02-12 04:04:49 Read More

Arsenal's Ramsey signs 4-year deal with Juventus

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has signed a four-year deal to join Juventus on a free transfer from next July, the Italian champions said on Monday.
2019-02-12 03:38:13 Read More

No. 1 Naomi Osaka splits with coach Sascha Bajin

Naomi Osaka surprisingly split from coach Sascha Bajin, a little more than two weeks after she won the Australian Open for a second consecutive Grand Slam title and moved to No. 1 in the WTA rankings.
2019-02-12 03:25:49 Read More

3rd Test: Root scores ton, England lead WI by 448

England captain Root anchored his team to an unassailable position by the end of the third day of the third and final Test against the West Indies at the Darren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Monday.
2019-02-12 03:10:51 Read More

I have a lot more to show to this world: Cheteshwar Pujara

During his visit to the TOI Mumbai office last Saturday, Cheteshwar Pujara displayed the same tranquility while fielding some tough questions-on his batting strike rate, being dropped from the Test XI against England and his yo-yo test results.
2019-02-12 03:07:50 Read More

Cricketer not picked, Delhi selection panel boss thrashed

Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) officials said Bhandari was attacked "for not selecting a player named Anuj Dedha" in the U-23 team. Bhandari was sitting with other selectors, watching Delhi senior team play a practice match ahead of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament, when the group of boys assaulted him.
2019-02-12 01:33:39 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (February 12) that comprise Day 4 action of the third Test between West Indies and England.
2019-02-11 18:50:00 Read More

Gold Cup: Nepal ride on Sabitra's brace to beat India

Sabitra Bhandari struck two early goals as India slumped to a 1-2 defeat against Nepal in their second game of the Gold Cup women's football tournament at the Kalinga Stadium here on Monday.
2019-02-11 17:19:34 Read More

Footballer Emiliano Sala killed by head, trunk injuries: Inquest

Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala died of "head and trunk injuries", an inquest in England heard Monday as it began to examine his death in a plane crash in the sea.
2019-02-11 16:44:11 Read More

Formula One: Toro Rosso look for improvement with new lineup

Toro Rosso expressed confidence in engine partner Honda and a new driver line-up on Monday as they became the second Formula One team to pull the covers off their 2019 car.
2019-02-11 16:25:05 Read More

Vikram Rathour's appointment as India A batting coach put on hold

Former India opener Vikram Rathour's appointment as the batting coach of India A and U-19 team has been put on hold after his Conflict of Interest was brought to the notice of the Committee of Administrators (CoA).
2019-02-11 16:04:31 Read More

Pakistan PM Imran Khan not interfering in cricket affairs: Mani

PCB chairman Ehsan Mani has rejected the impression that Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had led the country to 1992 World Cup triumph, is meddling in cricket affairs.
2019-02-11 15:33:41 Read More

Who asked for Vikram Rathour as batting coach, asks BCCI secretary

Rathour is a relative of U-19 national selector Ashish Kapoor, which raises conflict of interest issues. On Sunday, Committee of Administrators (CoA) chief Vinod Rai had told TOI that he would question GM Cricket Operations Saba Karim and India A coach Rahul Dravid about why he wasn't informed about this fact.
2019-02-11 15:23:24 Read More

Saina, Sindhu to renew rivalry for National Championships title

India's badminton queens Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu will reignite their on-court rivalry at home turf for the coveted women's singles title at the 83rd edition of National Badminton Championships which begins with the qualifiers on Tuesday.
2019-02-11 14:16:47 Read More

OGQ and PPBA rope in Danish legend Frost for one-year coaching stint

Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), in association with the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA), has roped in legendary Danish shuttler Morten Frost as a consultant coach for junior players at the academy in Bengaluru.
2019-02-11 14:09:50 Read More

No excuses as VAR set for Champions League debut

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has warned that there will be no more excuses as Video Assistant Referees (VAR) make their debut in the Champions League starting this week.
2019-02-11 13:46:35 Read More

Irani Cup: Vidarbha eye encore against Rahane-led Rest of India

Rest of India captain Ajinkya Rahane will be hoping to keep himself in the mix for World Cup selection as he leads a formidable Rest of India against Ranji Trophy champions Vidarbha in the Irani Cup starting Tuesday.
2019-02-11 13:42:34 Read More

Paul Scholes named Oldham manager

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has been appointed Oldham Athletic manager on a one-and-a-half-year contract, the English League Two (fourth-tier) club said on Monday.
2019-02-11 13:20:07 Read More

Pat Cummins voted Australia's cricketer of the year

Fast bowler Pat Cummins won Australian cricket's highest individual honor on Monday for his performances during a year when the national team's results were overshadowed by bans for Steve Smith and David Warner following a ball-tampering scandal.
2019-02-11 12:52:12 Read More

I-League: Chennai split points with Neroca in six-goal thriller

Neroca FC held leaders Chennai City FC to a thrilling 3-3 draw to open up the I-League title race wide open. Chennai City fired in three goals in the first half through Pedro Manzi (34th minute, 41st, 45+1) who scored his fourth hat-trick of the season.
2019-02-11 12:18:30 Read More

CL: Ajax’s Frenkie de Jong doubtful for Real Madrid game

Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Frenkie de Jong is a doubt for Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 first leg against Real Madrid after exacerbating an adductor injury.
2019-02-11 11:37:58 Read More

Anthony Martial can reach Cristiano Ronaldo's level, says Solskjaer

Anthony Martial has the talent to reach Cristiano Ronaldo's level if he puts his mind to it, according to Manchester United caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
2019-02-11 10:57:15 Read More

Cutting down shooting events not the right thing to do: Rana

Indian shooting legend Jaspal Rana knows what pressure is and how to make it work to one's advantage. The pistol coach of India juniors though is not currently working with his prodigies, as part of the national camp for the upcoming World Cup.
2019-02-11 10:42:07 Read More

Durban offers faint hope for beleaguered Sri Lanka against South Africa

The odds appear to be stacked against Sri Lanka in a two-Test series against South Africa, which starts at Kingsmead on Wednesday, but the tourists can take heart from their previous record in Durban.
2019-02-11 10:41:33 Read More

Ex-India pacer Amit Bhandari beaten up at Delhi U-23 trials

"We are trying to procure all details of the incident. As far as I have come to know, it is regarding one disgruntled player, who didn't make it to the probables list for the National U-23 tournament," Rajat Sharma said.
2019-02-11 09:45:46 Read More

Refugee footballer will not be extradited to Bahrain: Prosecutor

Refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi will not be sent back to Bahrain after Thailand dropped extradition proceedings against him on the Gulf State's request, a prosecutor said on Monday.
2019-02-11 09:10:10 Read More

Dinda struck on head, advised two-day rest after CT scan

Bengal pace spearhead Ashok Dinda was hit on the forehead while attempting a sharp caught-and-bowled chance during Bengal's Twenty20 practice match at Eden Gardens on Monday.
2019-02-11 08:59:55 Read More

T20 Rankings: Kuldeep jumps to second spot, India trail Pakistan

Talented wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav accounted for well-set openers Tim Seifert and Colin Munro in the only match he played during the series and reaped immediate dividends. Kuldeep scalped two for 26 in the final T20I against New Zealand, which his side lost by four runs to go 1-2 down in the series.
2019-02-11 07:18:25 Read More

McMillan to quit as NZ batting coach after World Cup

Former international Craig McMillan announced on Monday that he will step down as New Zealand batting coach after this year's World Cup in England and Wales.
2019-02-11 05:25:28 Read More

How Solskjaer has transformed Manchester United's fortunes

United go into Tuesday's first leg at Old Trafford on a run of 10 wins and one draw since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer replaced the sacked Jose Mourinho.
2019-02-11 04:30:09 Read More

Guardiola sees City reaching Barca levels of desire

Manchester City's response to their alarming loss at Newcastle United 12 days ago has been emphatic with three wins, 11 goals and top spot in the Premier League regained, but nothing has resounded louder than Sunday's 6-0 crushing of Chelsea.
2019-02-11 04:16:32 Read More

Hardik Pandya's luckless run continues

In each of Hardik Pandya's four overs in the third and final game in Hamilton, an opportunity was put down in the field - from a difficult half chance for Vijay Shankar to a dolly spilled by Khaleel.
2019-02-11 04:16:13 Read More

Was not informed about Vikram Rathour's conflict of interest: Vinod Rai

Speaking to TOI, Vinod Rai said: "Neither me nor my colleague Diana Edulji was informed about any conflict. On the contrary, I was told that Rahul Dravid has approved it. If it's true that Rathour is conflicted, and Rahul wasn't informed about the same, I'll be taking this up very seriously".
2019-02-11 04:00:11 Read More

Smith, Warner bans to end during Pak ODI series

Steve Smith and David Warner could be in line for an immediate return to the Australian team when their bans expire midway through the upcoming one-day international (ODI) series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.
2019-02-11 03:37:28 Read More

Romania stun champions Czech Republic in Fed Cup

Romania reached the Fed Cup semifinals for the first time on Sunday with a 3-2 win over defending champions Czech Republic as Irina-Camelia Begu and Monica Niculescu stunned Wimbledon and French Open winners Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova in a marathon doubles decider.
2019-02-11 03:31:54 Read More

Everyone loves Kohli because he's always honest: Warne

As Rajasthan Royals go about reinventing itself in its 10th year of IPL (having missed out two years), Shane Warne - their first captain who led RR to victory in the inaugural year of the IPL - is once again the face driving that change. Talking abot Virat Kohli, he said, "He's fantastic. I love watching him bat and I love listening to him. I am a big fan."
2019-02-11 03:26:52 Read More

Ronaldo strikes again as Juve extend Serie A lead

Cristiano Ronaldo’s 20th goal for Juventus helped the Italian champions restore an 11-point lead in Serie A with a 3-0 win at Sassuolo on Sunday.
2019-02-11 03:13:49 Read More

Wood gives England control in third Test vs WI

Mark Wood picked up his first five-wicket haul to bowl England into a commanding position on the second day of the third Test against West Indies on Sunday.
2019-02-11 03:06:35 Read More

Did Dinesh Karthik's 'single' error cost India dear?

On Sunday, in the T20 'final' against New Zealand, after doing the job for a bit along with all-rounder Krunal Pandya, Dinesh Karthik lost his composure and refused a single off the third ball of the last over by Tim Southee, when India needed 14. Krunal, at the other end, was going great guns and it was inexplicable as to why Karthik refused that single.
2019-02-11 02:58:37 Read More

Man City thrash Chelsea 6-0 to go top in EPL

Sergio Aguero grabbed a hat-trick as Manchester City scored four times inside 25 minutes to thrash Chelsea 6-0 and leapfrog Liverpool again to top spot in the Premier League on goal difference on Sunday.
2019-02-11 02:56:16 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (February 11) that comprise Day 3 action of the third Test between West Indies and England.
2019-02-10 18:50:00 Read More

In context of WC, T20 series win over India an isolated result: Williamson

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson doesn't want to read too much into the T20 series win over India, especially in the context of the upcoming World Cup and feels the 2-1 result was an "isolated" one.
2019-02-10 16:50:53 Read More

'Lightning quick' Dhoni shows his love for Indian flag

In a moving gesture, Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday showed how dear was the Indian flag to him after one of his countless fans trespassed on to the ground during the third T20 International against New Zealand.
2019-02-10 16:47:48 Read More

EPL: Tottenham sink Leicester to stay in title hunt

Tottenham kept alive their bid to gate-crash the Premier League title race as Davinson Sanchez's first goal for the club and Hugo Lloris's penalty save inspired a 3-1 win over Leicester on Sunday.
2019-02-10 16:01:04 Read More

Unstoppable Pankaj Advani clinches 9th National Snooker title

Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani on Sunday claimed yet another Senior National Snooker title with a thumping win over young Laxman Rawat in a one-sided final.
2019-02-10 15:55:34 Read More

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Promotion to number three was a big surprise: Vijay Shankar

India all-rounder Vijay Shankar on Sunday said being promoted to bat at the crucial number three position came as a big surprise to him and he returns home from the maiden tour of Australia and New Zealand as a much improved cricketer. Shankar batted at number three, scoring 43 off 28 balls in the final game and 23 in the series opener.
2019-02-10 15:45:51 Read More

Edinson Cavani out of Man United game, PSG confirm

Edinson Cavani will sit out the first leg of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League encounter with Manchester United, the club confirmed on Sunday saying the striker had sustained damage to a tendon in his hip.
2019-02-10 14:40:56 Read More

IPL: Royals to go ‘pink’ in the upcoming season

Rajasthan Royals will don the pink jersey in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the franchise announced on Sunday.
2019-02-10 14:26:32 Read More

Railways edge Punjab to lift Senior Men's National hockey title

Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) dished out a scintillating performance to stun defending champions Punjab 3-2 and lift the ninth Senior National Men's Hockey Championship crown here on Sunday.
2019-02-10 13:42:52 Read More

Lindsey Vonn - ski racer who transcended gender divide

Lindsey Vonn will bow out not only as one of the most successful skiers of all time, but also one of the most recognisable sportswomen in the world, bringing stardust to the pistes.
2019-02-10 13:09:12 Read More

Manager Marco Silva concerned by Everton's dismal form

Everton manager Marco Silva said he is concerned by their poor form after they were beaten 1-0 at former club Watford on Saturday for their third straight Premier League defeat.
2019-02-10 13:08:36 Read More

England Lions draw 1st unofficial Test vs India A

Ollie Pope (63) and Sam Hain (57) stood out on the final day with fighting half centuries as England Lions drew the first unofficial Test against India A at the Krishnagiri stadium on Sunday.
2019-02-10 12:30:02 Read More

Disappointing to not cross the line, says Rohit Sharma

India captain Rohit Sharma said his team will return home from New Zealand with a lots of positives despite a "disappointing" 1-2 defeat in the three-match T20I series.
2019-02-10 11:43:28 Read More

3rd T20I: NZ beat India by four runs, win three-match series 2-1

India fell short by agonising four runs while chasing a stiff target of 213 runs to win the third T20I on Sunday in Hamilton. As a result, New Zealand won the three-match series 2-1. The Man-of-the-Series award went to Tim Seifert, while Colin Munro was declared the Man of the Match.
2019-02-10 11:14:44 Read More

We need someone to bat through 20 overs: Mandhana

Whitewashed by New Zealand women in the three-match T20 series, India opener Smriti Mandhana on Sunday said her team needs to address its batting woes, especially after losing all the games from winning positions.
2019-02-10 11:03:49 Read More

Australia's refusal forced Pakistan to play ODIs in UAE

Pakistan cricket authorities were forced to schedule all five one-day internationals against Australia in the United Arab Emirates after the Aussies refused to visit the Asian country over security fears.
2019-02-10 11:00:55 Read More

Dhoni becomes first Indian to play 300 T20 format matches

Mahendra Singh Dhoni added another feather to his illustrious cap during the third and final Twenty20 International against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Sunday. The former India captain became the first Indian cricketer to play 300 T20 format matches.
2019-02-10 08:24:09 Read More

I don't believe in the word pressure: Saurabh Chaudhary

"I just believe in going out there and giving my best. I have been making a transition from junior ranks to the senior group, so it's important to keep calm and remain focused while producing the best results," Saurabh Chaudhary said.
2019-02-10 03:38:33 Read More

We've made up our mind on core WC team: Prasad

Chief selector MSK Prasad talked to TOI about World Cup plans, importance of a rotation policy & the need to strike a perfect balance between youth & experience. "Like other teams, we have made up our minds with regard to core team that will figure in the World Cup. I'm sure the IPL will help (selected) players with their form ahead of World Cup," he said.
2019-02-10 02:58:50 Read More

Live Blog: West Indies vs England, 3rd Test, Day 2

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2019-02-09 14:08:20 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (February 9) that comprise action from English Premier League and 3rd Test between West Indies and England.
2019-02-08 18:50:00 Read More

Roger Federer chasing titles, not top ranking

Roger Federer is no longer chasing the top ranking and would rather be a contender at Grand Slams than battling Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal to be world number one, the Swiss tennis great said on Friday.
2019-02-08 15:55:27 Read More

WATCH: Australian pacer gives away 17 runs off one delivery in BBL

Australian pacer Riley Meredith was in the limelight for all the wrong reasons after he leaked 17 runs off just one ball in the ongoing Big Bash League match on Thursday.
2019-02-08 14:55:54 Read More

KL Rahul finally finds some form in India A's strong reply

Out-of-favour India opener KL Rahul was back amongst the runs, his unbeaten 88 steering India A to 219 for one on Day two of the first unofficial Test against England Lions on Friday.
2019-02-08 14:46:14 Read More

'Deputy collector' Rahi Sarnobat goes on leave without pay for Olympics

Rahi Sarnobat, India's first female shooter to win an Asian Games gold, still has "nightmares" about her financial security despite competing at the highest level for more than a decade.
2019-02-08 14:21:38 Read More

Liverpool post £106 million world record net profit

Liverpool announced record pre-tax profits on Friday of 125 million pounds ($162 million) over the last financial year after reaching the Champions League final and the sale of Brazil playmaker Philippe Coutinho.
2019-02-08 12:52:39 Read More

Dhoni's presence in World Cup important for decision-making: Yuvraj Singh

Dhoni's place in the side has been a subject of debate owing to his inconsistent form. "I think Mahi (Dhoni) has a great cricket brain. And as a wicket-keeper, you are in the best position to monitor the game and he has done that fantastically over the years. He has been a great captain. (He is) with the young players and guiding Virat (Kohli) all the time," Yuvraj said.
2019-02-08 12:49:09 Read More

Excited to see Shubman Gill play for India: Yuvraj Singh

He didn't enjoy a great debut for India in New Zealand but Shubman Gill, who is rated highly by India skipper Virat Kohli, has an ardent admirer in India's 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh too.
2019-02-08 12:23:39 Read More

Weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga wins silver medal in Thailand event

Youth Olympics gold medallist Jeremy Lalrinnunga on Friday clinched silver medal in men's 67kg category, fetching India's second medal in the EGAT's Cup International Weightlifting Championships in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
2019-02-08 12:13:40 Read More

Paralympics lift Russia suspension to Kremlin 'delight'

The International Paralympic Committee said on Friday it will conditionally readmit Russia by March this year, lifting a suspension imposed over a doping scandal.
2019-02-08 12:10:03 Read More

Fire at Flamengo training centre in Rio kills 10: Firefighters

The fire broke out at Ninho do Urubu, a state-of-the-art training centre that was expanded and opened only two months ago. The facility has accommodation for teenage players.
2019-02-08 11:59:40 Read More

I-League: Real Kashmir vs East Bengal postponed due to thick snow cover

The thick snow cover at the TRC Ground in Srinagar on Friday forced the postponement of Sunday's crucial I-League match between title contenders Real Kashmir FC and East Bengal.
2019-02-08 11:24:18 Read More

Coach backs Sarfraz Ahmed to lead Pakistan at World Cup

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur says it's time to move on from captain Sarfraz Ahmed's four-match ban for a racial taunt and concentrate on finalizing the team for the Cricket World Cup.
2019-02-08 11:02:10 Read More

We aren't disappointed with T20 series loss, learnt lessons: Harmanpreet

The Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Friday conceded that New Zealand women deserved to win the T20 International series but said her "young" side gave a tough fight and learnt valuable lessons from the defeats.
2019-02-08 11:00:04 Read More

We learnt from our mistakes in series opener, says Rohit

India on Friday bounced back with a clinical performance in the second T20 International against New Zealand and stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma said it was a result of quickly learning from their mistakes.
2019-02-08 10:30:34 Read More

2nd T20I: India beat New Zealand by 7 wickets, level series 1-1

The chase was set up by skipper Rohit Sharma (50 off 29 balls) in company of Shikhar Dhawan (30, 31 balls) with a 79-run stand after Krunal Pandya got three wickets to restrict the hosts to 158/8.
2019-02-08 09:54:06 Read More

Rohit overtakes Guptill to become top run-getter in T20Is

India's stand-in captain Rohit Sharma wrote his name in the history books on Friday, becoming the highest run-getter in T20 Internationals. The 31-year-old went past New Zealand's Martin Guptill during the second T20I against New Zealand at the Eden Park in Auckland to go to the top of the list.
2019-02-08 09:21:28 Read More

PV Sindhu signs approximately Rs 50 crore deal with Li Ning

Olympic and World Championship silver medalist PV Sindhu has signed a whopping four-year sports sponsorship deal in the tune of Rs 50 crore with Chinese sports brand Li Ning. "Sindhu's deal is one of the biggest in world badminton. It is close to Rs 50 crore for sponsorship and equipment," director of the firm which is the multi-national exclusive partner of Li-Ning in India said.
2019-02-08 09:20:58 Read More

High drama in Auckland as Mitchell's dismissal turns controversial

In what was a somewhat bizarre incident, New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell had to go back to the dug out after the on-field umpire sent him back, despite HotSpot technology clearly showing an inside edge off his bat during the second T20I against India at the Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
2019-02-08 07:02:55 Read More

2nd T20I: India women lose to NZ by 4 wickets, lose series

A shoddy batting performance by the middle-order saw Indian women lose a nail-biting second T20 International against New Zealand by four wickets and concede the three-match series on Friday.
2019-02-08 06:00:41 Read More

Wedding reception during Irani Trophy for Wakhare

Offspinner Akshay Wakhare, 33, has a hectic schedule ahead of him, both on the official and personal front. After the final, he rushed home to attend the traditional 'haldi' programme at his residence skipping the dinner hosted by VCA president Anand Jaiswal. On Friday, he flies to Ujjain via Indore.
2019-02-08 05:59:20 Read More

Faiz hopes to see more and more Vidarbha players in Indian set-up

At 33, Faiz Fazal is still to achieve his childhood dream—to play Test cricket for India.
2019-02-08 05:47:58 Read More

Yet another feather in Chandrakant Pandit's cap

When Vidarbha won the Ranji Trophy last year, Chandrakant Pandit slowly stood up from his seat, clapped and just smiled. All others ran to the middle. He was the last to join them.
2019-02-08 05:39:11 Read More

NZ-based organisation makes false promise on date with Kohli and Anushka

They are often compared with David and Posh Beckham. The comparison may, after all, be unfair on Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. Virushka are, in fact, at the peak of their respective careers while the Beckhams, the most celebrated British couple, are past their prime.
2019-02-08 05:28:35 Read More

Ponting named Australia's assistant coach for World Cup

Former captain Ricky Ponting has been appointed as an assistant coach of Australia's men's team for the 50-over World Cup in England later this year, the country's cricket board said on Friday.
2019-02-08 05:19:58 Read More

India firm favourites for World Cup: Wasim Akram

In his column for the Times of India, Akram wrote, "Among the teams that are involved in the cricket World Cup, Pakistan have always been an outfit that people loved to watch and follow. You can never write them off. India look firm favourites for me. New Zealand are the dark horses, but Pakistan are right up there."
2019-02-08 04:57:15 Read More

2nd T20I Live: India restrict New Zealand to 158

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 2nd T20I match between India and New Zealand on Times of India.
2019-02-08 04:51:44 Read More

Live Blog: India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I

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2019-02-08 04:37:11 Read More

No extra pressure for title-chasing Liverpool, says Alisson

Liverpool are under no additional pressure to claim their first league title in 29 years despite a recent blip that has allowed Premier League champions Manchester City to reclaim top spot, according to goalkeeper Alisson.
2019-02-08 04:16:54 Read More

Phogat sisters wait for Haryana govt’s Murrah buffalo gift

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2019-02-08 03:48:04 Read More

Our players deserve India or at least 'A' team berths, says Chandrakant Pandit

If there were still a few who felt that Vidarbha's title-winning run was a fluke last winter, they would have been silenced by now. On Thursday, the team from Central India won its second Ranji Trophy title in a row, beating Saurashtra by 78 runs in the final.
2019-02-08 03:41:45 Read More

Vidarbha beat Saurashtra to clinch second Ranji Trophy title on the trot

It took the spin pair of Aditya Sarvate and Akshay Wakhare just about two hours to polish off the remaining Saurashtra line-up in the first session of Day 5 as Faiz & Co clinched a second successive Ranji Trophy title with a 78-run victory.
2019-02-08 03:28:39 Read More

Defending champion Kevin Anderson out of New York Open with injury

Defending champion Kevin Anderson has withdrawn from the New York Open because of a right elbow injury.
2019-02-08 03:26:03 Read More

Indian shuttlers to get foreign coaches

Athens Olympics bronze medalist Flandy Limpele from Indonesia, Kim Ji Hyun, a former junior girls singles champion and Asian Games gold medalist and Olympian Park Tae Sang from South Korea will be arriving in a month to work at the Pullela Gopichand Academy.
2019-02-08 03:11:09 Read More

Body in Channel wreckage identified as footballer Sala

A body recovered by British investigators from the submerged wreckage of a plane that went down in the Channel has been identified as that of footballer Emiliano Sala, police said on Thursday.
2019-02-08 02:31:40 Read More

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Indian team likely to travel to Pakistan for Davis Cup

The government has no intention of throwing a spanner in the All India Tennis Association’s (AITA) plans to make its Davis Cup team members travel to Pakistan in their bid to re-enter the World Group qualifiers.
2019-02-07 19:23:44 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (February 8) that comprise action from the second T20I between India and New Zealand.
2019-02-07 18:45:00 Read More

Test cricket is dying, says Shashank Manohar

ICC chairman Shashank Manohar has said that Test cricket is dying and the World Test championship, which is set to begin after the World Cup, will be able to revive the longest format of the game.
2019-02-07 17:22:10 Read More

Fed Cup: Ankita Raina wins twice in India's 2-1 win over Thailand

India staved off an unexpected scare from lower-ranked Thailand as Ankita Raina won both her singles and doubles matches to lead the side to a 2-1 win in their Fed Cup opener, on Thursday.
2019-02-07 16:39:43 Read More

R Ashwin to lead Tamil Nadu in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tourney

R Ashwin will lead Tamil Nadu with MS Washington Sundar being his deputy at the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament which will be held in Surat from February 21 to March 2.
2019-02-07 16:33:04 Read More

India tour is not final marker for World Cup hopefuls: Justin Langer

Australia coach Justin Langer said the injured duo of Steve Smith and David Warner along with a few others can still make it to the World Cup squad even though they are not part of the team selected for the India series.
2019-02-07 16:27:37 Read More

Taylor, Brunt named in England's Women squad for India tour

Experienced cricketers Sarah Taylor and Katherine Brunt have been named in England's women squad for the upcoming limited over series against India, starting February 22.
2019-02-07 16:24:06 Read More

England Lions reach 303-5 against India A on Day 1

Ben Duckett (80 off 118 balls; 15×4) carried on the good form he had harnessed towards the end of the one-day series to play a free-flowing innings which was chanceless till he was dismissed to set a strong base for England Lions on the first day of the four-day match against India 'A' at Krishnagiri Stadium on Thursday.
2019-02-07 16:01:09 Read More

I-League: Esqueda brace keeps East Bengal title hopes alive

A fit-again Enrique Esqueda struck twice with his clinical headers as East Bengal came from behind to down NEROCA FC 2-1 and continue their surge for a maiden I-League title here on Thursday.
2019-02-07 15:37:58 Read More

India should look to attack NZ with two regular spinners: Kumble

Legendary Anil Kumble feels that India should attack New Zealand with two regular spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal in the upcoming matches of the ongoing three-match T20 series.
2019-02-07 14:35:45 Read More

AITA sure of India's visit to Pakistan for Davis Cup tie

A day after the Indian Davis Cup team were drawn to play Pakistan in an away tie, the All India Tennis Association (AITA) expressed confidence that it will be able to send the contingent to the neighbouring country despite the Indian government's policy of not allowing sports teams to travel there.
2019-02-07 13:27:34 Read More

Chris Gayle returns to West Indies squad for England ODIs

West Indies recalled veteran batsman Chris Gayle on Thursday for the first two one-day internationals against England in preparation for this year's World Cup. The hard-hitting, 39-year-old Gayle last played for West Indies during a home series against Bangladesh last July, and could renew an explosive opening partnership alongside Evin Lewis.
2019-02-07 13:21:34 Read More

Gill battles brutal conditions to claim World Marathon title

British runner Susannah Gill has won the women's title at the World Marathon Challenge after completing seven marathons in seven days, battling diverse conditions across seven continents.
2019-02-07 13:01:43 Read More

Irani Cup: Rahane to lead Rest of India against Vidarbha

India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane will lead the Rest of India side against Ranji Trophy champions Vidarbha in the Irani Cup match to be played in Nagpur from February 12-16.
2019-02-07 12:48:14 Read More

Sports ministry grants Rs 35 crore to SAI for TOPS athletes

The sports ministry has granted Rs 35 crore from its National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) to the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for customised training of athletes who are included in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).
2019-02-07 12:44:51 Read More

Dipa likely to start training for Produnova after Doha World Cup: Coach

Ace Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar is likely to restart her training for the gravity-defying Produnova vault after next month's Doha World Cup, her mentor and coach Bisheshwar Nandi said.
2019-02-07 11:49:22 Read More

India slip out of top 100 in FIFA rankings

The Indian football team on Thursday slipped out of the top 100 in the latest FIFA rankings following their back to back group league defeats during the AFC Asian Cup in the UAE.
2019-02-07 11:20:42 Read More

Returning from injury, Mirabai wins gold in Thailand

World champion Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu on Thursday won a gold medal at the EGAT Cup in Thailand, making a strong comeback from the lower back injury that kept her out of action for more than half of 2018. The 24-year-old Manipuri lifted 82 kg in snatch & 110 kg in clean & jerk to finish on top of the podium.
2019-02-07 09:41:00 Read More

India aim for strong comeback after Wellington hiding

A strong comeback will be expected from India after the hammering from New Zealand in the series-opener when the two teams square-up in second T20 International at Eden Park on Friday. After suffering their biggest loss in T20 Internationals on Wednesday night, India don't have a lot of time to introspect with just 24 hours separating the two games.
2019-02-07 07:38:00 Read More

Prithvi Shaw and Shubman Gill have a lot of potential: Tendulkar

The Indian cricket team management is not shying away from giving talented youngsters a chance to prove themselves on the international stage. After fast-tracking Prithvi Shaw into the Test arena last year in the home series against the West Indies, young Shubman Gill was handed the India cap in the recently-concluded ODI series against New Zealand.
2019-02-07 06:49:28 Read More

Vidarbha clinch 2nd successive Ranji Trophy title

Defending champions Vidarbha clinched the Ranji Trophy 2018-19 title, beating Saurashtra by 78 runs in the summit clash on Thursday. Set a target of 206, Saurashtra folded for 127 in 58.4 overs, giving Vidarbha their second title triumph in the country's marquee first-class tournament.
2019-02-07 06:12:12 Read More

'Mature Sunil Chhetri can now play in Portugal top-tier'

Oceano da Cruz watched India’s matches at the Asian Cup 2019 with more than just passing interest. Assistant to Carlos Queiroz with the Iran national team, Oceano, 56, was given the task of scouting Iran’s group opponents and monitoring their progress. But the Portuguese coach was tempted to look beyond, particularly group A where the hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India were attracting big crowds.
2019-02-07 02:38:48 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (February 7) that comprise action from Ranji Trophy final (Vidarbha vs Saurashtra) and English Premier League.
2019-02-06 18:50:00 Read More

Marin's injury won't make my road easier in All England: PV Sindhu

Star shuttler PV Sindhu ended 2018 on a high with a victory in the World Tour Finals. The 23-year-old is perfectly placed to make a mark at the All England championships which starts on March 6.
2019-02-06 17:24:50 Read More

Ravi Shastri mulls sending Virat Kohli at No 4 in World Cup

India coach Ravi Shastri is mulling to send skipper Virat Kohli to bat at No 4 to protect him in bowling-friendly conditions during the World Cup in England.
2019-02-06 17:05:35 Read More

Dipa Karmakar to compete at World Cups in Baku and Doha

Ace Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar will be competing in back-to-back World Cups next month to enhance her chances of qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
2019-02-06 16:17:05 Read More

Tim Seifert isn't worrying much about World Cup chances

He knocked the daylight out of Indian bowlers in the first T20I with an explosive half-century but opener Tim Seifert says he isn't losing his sleep over his World Cup chances.
2019-02-06 15:52:16 Read More

Ghavri backs Shami as key bowler for India at ODI World Cup

Former India pacer Karsan Ghavri believes that speedster Mohammed Shami, who is in peak form, would be a key bowler for the country during the upcoming ODI World Cup, to be hosted by England.
2019-02-06 15:39:41 Read More

Pune girl participates in half-marathon to help pay for her sister's marriage

There are numerous motivational stories about athletes fighting all odds to pursue their dreams. They endure many difficulties in a bid to reach the pinnacle of their respective fields. But Pune girl Poonam Sonune had other reasons to pursue athletics.
2019-02-06 14:34:21 Read More

Davis Cup: India draws Pakistan for away tie in September

The Indian Davis Cup team was on Wednesday drawn to meet Pakistan in away tie, which could well be shifted to a neutral venue provided the central government sticks to its current policy of not allowing sporting teams to travel to the neighbouring country.
2019-02-06 14:19:39 Read More

Conceding runs in middle overs became crucial: Krunal Pandya

Fielding restrictions in the first six Powerplay overs is challenging for any bowler but according to Krunal Pandya it was the middle overs that proved costly during India's 80-run loss to New Zealand in the first T20 International.
2019-02-06 13:22:21 Read More

Ranji Trophy final: Pujara out cheaply as Vidarbha inch closer to title

Saurashtra stared down the barrel after Cheteshwar Pujara's second successive failure that put defending champions Vidarbha on the brink of an encore after a stirring fourth day of the Ranji Trophy final, on Wednesday.
2019-02-06 12:39:23 Read More

Infantino sole candidate for FIFA presidency vote

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is set to serve a second term after world football's governing body said on Wednesday he would be the only candidate for June's vote.
2019-02-06 12:25:16 Read More

Keen to avoid qualifiers for 2021 World Cup: Mithali Raj

The Indian women's ODI team captain Mithali Raj feels the side's confidence has gone up following the 2-1 series win over New Zealand and it is now aiming to avoid qualifiers for the 2021 World Cup by staying in top four of the ICC table.
2019-02-06 12:03:39 Read More

A line-up with 8 batsmen should chase big totals: Rohit Sharma

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said that a line-up with eight specialist batsmen should have chased down the 220-run target set by New Zealand, however steep it might have looked for a T20 match. India folded for 139 in 19.2 overs, collapsing to their worst-ever defeat by runs (80) in the first T20 international.
2019-02-06 11:51:03 Read More

I-League: Real Kashmir beat Gokulam Kerala, jump to top spot

The fairy tale run of Real Kashmir Football Club in the I-League continued as the club from the Valley defeated Gokulam Kerala FC by a solitary goal to go to the top of points table here on Wednesday.
2019-02-06 11:41:45 Read More

I've to bat till 20 overs to avoid another collapse: Smriti Mandhana

The repeated failure of India's middle-order to up the game when it matters has convinced Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana that she has to "practically bat for 18 to 20 overs" for the team to stay in hunt during stiff chases.
2019-02-06 11:07:19 Read More

1st T20I: New Zealand crush India by 80 runs to take 1-0 lead

A below-par India slumped to their worst ever defeat in T20 Internationals as New Zealand outclassed the visitors in all departments to win the first match of the series by a comprehensive 80-run margin on Wednesday.
2019-02-06 10:47:09 Read More

WATCH: Boundary-rider Dinesh Karthik pulls off a blinder

Dinesh Karthik completed an acrobatic catch to dismiss New Zealand debutant Daryl Mitchell during the opening Twenty20 International (T20I) at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Wednesday.
2019-02-06 10:26:30 Read More

Pandya brothers play an international match together for the first time

They have played many IPL matches together for Mumbai Indians, but Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya played an international match together for the first time ever on Wednesday in the first T20I against New Zealand in Wellington.
2019-02-06 09:38:09 Read More

Manu Bhaker's twin aim: WC medal and good marks in 12th

There was a nip in the air outside the shooting range at the Siri Fort Sports Complex in the capital. Inside, one of India's most promising shooters, Manu Bhaker, had just finished her training session in preparation for the upcoming World Cup.
2019-02-06 08:08:26 Read More

1st T20I: Mandhana shines but India women lose against New Zealand

Smriti Mandhana remained an unstoppable juggernaut with a record-smashing half-century but the Indian women's cricket team failed to make it count, going down by 23 runs in the opening T20 International against New Zealand on Wednesday.
2019-02-06 06:52:25 Read More

Extras top score as Australia women's team out for 10 runs

It's not a good look when the extras are the top score, but that's what happened to an Australian women's side who were all out for 10 on Wednesday. It took six extras for South Australia to reach double figures at the National Indigenous Cricket Championship in Alice Springs.
2019-02-06 06:22:25 Read More

Lot of similarities between Virat Kohli, Imran Khan: Qadir

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Abdul Qadir has said that he sees lot of similarities between Indian skipper Virat Kohli and former Pakistan captain and the country's prime minister, Imran Khan.
2019-02-06 02:44:24 Read More

BCCI may ask captains to declare potential conflict of interest

The Justice (retd) R M Lodha Committee, which was tasked by the Supreme Court with suggesting reforms in BCCI, had called for a vigorous agent registration system to safeguard players’ interests and eliminate conflict of interest. It had asked for the agents to be cleared by an anti-corruption unit.
2019-02-05 20:30:00 Read More

Big sports events today

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

Master class: D Gukesh gets tips from Viswanathan Anand

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

Punjab beat Bengal to win CK Nayudu Trophy

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

Mithali Raj may call it quits from T20 Internationals

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

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

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

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Injured boxer Manoj Kumar accuses SAI of non-cooperation

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

Gritty Saurashtra battle hard to spice up Ranji Trophy final

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

Sri Lanka sack captain Chandimal for South Africa Tests

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

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

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

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

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

When Rohit Sharma tried to 'troll' Yuzvendra Chahal

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

Sarfraz to captain Pakistan at World Cup, says PCB chief

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

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

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

Kohli reminds me of Richards and Imran Khan: Shastri

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

Rishabh Pant is an asset for the team: Shikhar Dhawan

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

Matter of pride to achieve so many firsts: Manika

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

Time for Pant to make strong case in New Zealand T20s

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

Football greats Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Tevez celebrate their birthdays

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

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

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

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

Ambati Rayudu and Kedar Jadhav have looked at ease batting at No. 4 & No. 6, but India could do with a more sound option in the forthcoming World Cup in England.
2019-02-05 02:56:45 Read More

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

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

EPL leaders Liverpool stutter in draw at West Ham

Leaders Liverpool faltered in the Premier League title race for the second time in six days as they were held to a 1-1 draw at West Ham United on Monday.
2019-02-05 02:52:47 Read More

Watch: Mourinho tumbles at an ice hockey match

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho embarrassingly slipped after presenting a symbolic face-off to a match in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) on Monday.
2019-02-05 02:39:07 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (February 5) that comprise the Day 3 action of the Ranji Trophy final between Saurashtra and Vidarbha.
2019-02-04 19:00:00 Read More

ISL: Delhi Dynamos hold FC Goa to a goalless draw

Delhi Dynamos FC and FC Goa settled for a goalless draw in a closely contested Indian Super League match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday.
2019-02-04 16:46:41 Read More

It's going to be a different WC for Aussies: Kasprowicz

Former Australian pacer Michael Kasprowicz has a special connection with Bengaluru. The M Chinnaswamy stadium is among his favourite grounds in the world. Australia have won both the Test matches he has played against India here.
2019-02-04 14:45:27 Read More

Red Bull and Mercedes to launch 2019 F1 cars on same day

Red Bull will give a first glimpse of their new Honda-powered RB15 Formula One car next week on the same day that world champion Lewis Hamilton's 2019 Mercedes breaks cover at Silverstone.
2019-02-04 14:31:19 Read More

Ranji Trophy Final: How Vidarbha plotted Pujara's fall

In football, there are certain goals scored through set-pieces which are known to be straight out of the drawing board and Cheteshwar Pujara's dismissal on Monday could well be called a cricketing equivalent where Chandrakant Pandit was the master planner.
2019-02-04 13:56:22 Read More

IPL: RCB's domestic players set to undergo Yo-Yo test

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have kick-started their five-day conditioning camp primarily with eight of their domestic players including 16-year-old Bengal prodigy Prayas Ray Burman and Ranji Trophy's top run-getter Milind Kumar.
2019-02-04 13:36:41 Read More

McCullum announces retirement from Big Bash League

Eyeing a career in coaching, swashbuckling former New Zealand cricketer Brendon McCullum has announced his retirement from Australia's domestic Twenty20 tournament - Big Bash League (BBL).
2019-02-04 13:19:42 Read More

A bagful of tricks behind the stumps by MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni keeps coming up with moments of brilliance as a keeper at crucial junctures. The way he ran James Neesham out on Sunday was a case in point. Just as Kiwi allrounder James Neesham was threatening to take the game away from India's grasp, Dhoni came up a moment of ingenuity.
2019-02-04 13:10:51 Read More

Hope we'll break All England title jinx this year: Pullela Gopichand

He was the last to win the All England Championship for India and chief national coach Pullela Gopichand on Monday hoped that one of the three prodigal talents he has shaped will end the 18-year-old title drought at the event this year.
2019-02-04 12:52:27 Read More

Sarwate, Karnewar put Vidarbha on top in Ranji Trophy final

Left-arm spinner Aditya Sarwate scalped the prize wicket of Cheteshwar Pujara in a game-changing spell to complement a splendid rearguard action that put defending champions Vidarbha on top in the Ranji Trophy final against Saurashtra, on Monday.
2019-02-04 12:46:05 Read More

Body found underwater in wreckage of Sala's plane

British investigators said on Monday they had spotted a body in the wreckage of a plane that disappeared in the Channel two weeks ago carrying Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala and his pilot. A wreck was found on the seabed on Sunday and closer inspection by a remotely operated vehicle confirmed both that it was the missing plane, & that a body was inside.
2019-02-04 12:05:42 Read More

India at second spot in ICC ODI rankings; Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah remain on top

India have accumulated 122 points on the back of series wins over Australia and New Zealand and are placed behind England (126) in the fresh list, the ICC said in a statement.
2019-02-04 07:07:01 Read More

EXCLUSIVE: 'Manu's controversial tweet posted by someone else'

India's most celebrated shooting guru Jaspal Rana doesn't mince his words. He is the first to reprimand the shooters he trains if they commit a mistake and the first to get behind them if they need any kind of support -- both inside and outside the range.
2019-02-04 06:58:07 Read More

Rahul Dravid's 'fail better' talk helped my game, says TT star Sathiyan

Sathiyan Gnanasekaran from Chennai has decorated his career with three medals at the Commonwealth Games, including the men's team gold and a bronze in the same event at the Asian Games later.
2019-02-04 06:01:48 Read More

Starc on fire as Aus thrash SL to win Test series

A resurgent Mitchell Starc took five wickets as Australia wrapped up a confidence-boosting 2-0 series thrashing of Sri Lanka on Monday, with the tourists skittled for 149 in their second innings of thesecond Test at Canberra.
2019-02-04 04:38:05 Read More

Is Ambati Rayudu a certainty at No.4 for World Cup?

Ambati Rayudu scored a 113-ball 90 to help India overcome the loss of four early wickets and beat New Zealand by 35 runs in the final ODI in Wellington on Sunday, sealing a 4-1 series victory.
2019-02-04 03:13:20 Read More

Windies captain Holder banned from 3rd Test against England

Holder was punished by the ICC for the team's slow over rate while winning the second Test in Antigua on Saturday. That clinched the series 2-0, the first for West Indies against England in 10 years. The West Indies won in Antigua by 10 wickets in three days. They had won the first Test in Barbados by 381 runs in four days.
2019-02-04 02:19:26 Read More

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