Sports News For The Year 2019 and Month Mar

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Sports News For The Year 2019 and Month Mar

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Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (July 31) that comprise the action from Thailand Open badminton tournament.
2019-07-30 18:45:00 Read More

Semenya to miss Doha World Championship after Swiss court ruling

Caster Semenya will not defend her world 800m title in Doha in September after a Swiss court overruled a suspension on the IAAF's controversial testosterone-curbing regulations, her representatives said Tuesday.
2019-07-30 17:32:14 Read More

Matilda, Sanil set up RP-SG Mavericks' win in UTT

Sweden's World No. 25 Matilda Ekholm and India's Sanil Shetty put up a fine display of attacking table tennis to register a comfortable 10-5 victory for RP-SG Mavericks Kolkata in the UTT on Tuesday.
2019-07-30 16:49:01 Read More

Test regulars Mayank, Umesh set to play as India A eye 2-0 lead

Opener Mayank Agarwal and pacer Umesh Yadav will look to get into the groove when India A take on West Indies A in the second unofficial Test beginning on Wednesday with an aim to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
2019-07-30 16:42:52 Read More

Patrice Evra reveals row with Manchester United chief Woodward

Patrice Evra has revealed he threatened Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward during a heated row over his future at the club in 2014.
2019-07-30 16:35:19 Read More

Brazil police recommend no charges for Neymar in rape case

Brazilian police said on Tuesday they had recommended no rape charges against soccer star Neymar, after a woman he met online said he flew her to Paris and assaulted her in a hotel there.
2019-07-30 16:30:59 Read More

Captain Bhupathi, players seek assurance on security for Pak Davis Cup tie

The Indian tennis players are "excited and available" to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Davis Cup tie but want to be assured that all the security measures are in place before they reach Islamabad.
2019-07-30 16:22:32 Read More

I will come out faster and stronger, tweets Shaw after ban

Rising Indian star Prithvi Shaw has vowed to come back faster and stronger after being handed an eight-month ban for failing a dope test by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday.
2019-07-30 16:11:24 Read More

Mbappe steals the show as PSG ease to 3-0 win over Sydney

Kylian Mbappe was the star of the show once more for Paris Saint-Germain, scoring an eye-catching first goal as the French champions beat Sydney FC 3-0 on Tuesday in China.
2019-07-30 15:04:05 Read More

BCCI suspends Prithvi Shaw for doping violation

Talented India opener Prithvi Shaw was on Tuesday slapped with an eight-month ban from all forms of competitive cricket for failing a dope test. The 19-year-old Shaw, who has played two Test matches against the West Indies in 2018, was reportedly undergoing rehabilitation for a hip injury. He tested positive for terbutaline during the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament.
2019-07-30 14:43:40 Read More

Anjum partners with Babuta to win second gold in Sajjan Singh shooting

World Championship silver medallist Anjum Moudgil on Tuesday won her second gold in the Sardar Sajjan Singh Sethi Memorial Masters Shooting Competition, partnering Arjun Babuta in the 10m air rifle mixed team event.
2019-07-30 14:07:48 Read More

Fans to sue after Ronaldo sits out Juventus friendly in Seoul

Soccer fans in South Korea are taking legal action to seek compensation after Cristiano Ronaldo failed to play in a friendly during Juventus' pre-season tour in Seoul last week. Ronaldo had been contracted to play at least 45 minutes against K League All Stars, according to event organisers The Fasta Inc.
2019-07-30 13:39:00 Read More

Langer predicts hostile Ashes reception for Bancroft from England fans

Australia coach Justin Langer says an Ashes return for Cameron Bancroft would be "a great story" but knows he will face a hostile reception from England fans after his ball-tampering ban.
2019-07-30 13:03:18 Read More

England captain Joe Root returns to No. 3 spot for Ashes opener

England batsman Joe Denly confirmed on Tuesday he will drop to number four for England's opening Ashes Test against Australia, with captain Joe Root replacing him at number three in the order.
2019-07-30 12:56:45 Read More

India to miss out on Squash Worlds after SAI fails to approve team in time

An administrative blunder by the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) has denied the national men's team a chance to compete in the World Championship in Washington from December 15-21.
2019-07-30 12:44:22 Read More

Prajnesh advances in Los Cabos with win over World No. 67 Millman

India's top singles player Prajnesh Gunneswaran stunned world number 67 John Millman, beginning his campaign at the ATP Los Cabos event with a bang.
2019-07-30 10:43:40 Read More

'It's a misconception that you know more if you've played more'

National chairman of selectors MSK Prasad said that he doesn't believe "you know more when you have played more", hitting back at his detractors for constantly demeaning his panel owing to its modest international record. Prasad spoke on a variety of issues ranging from the jibes on his stature (his Test record is six matches) and the allegations that the team management bullies him.
2019-07-30 10:42:20 Read More

Dhoni to start guard duty in Kashmir as honorary lieutenant colonel

Indian cricket star Mahendra Singh Dhoni starts patrol duties in Jammu and Kashmir from Wednesday to discharge his responsibilities as an honorary lieutenant colonel in the territorial army, the military said.
2019-07-30 10:01:30 Read More

Yuzvendra was very naughty as a child: Chahal's mother

That Indian leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was once a chess player is no secret. He was in fact at one time a junior National champion. TimesofIndia.com spoke with Yuzvendra's parents and one of his childhood friends to understand exactly how the Indian cricketer, who always wanted to pursue cricket began playing chess and then switched his focus back to cricket.
2019-07-30 08:54:14 Read More

India's proposed CWG 2022 boycott: What the athletes feel

Last month, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) recommended the inclusion of three new sports to its programme for the 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Birmingham, and one of the sports on which the axe fell consequently was shooting. The decision irked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), which has now threatened to pull out of the Games.
2019-07-30 06:58:28 Read More

Another Super Over should decide World Cup winner instead of boundaries: Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar endorsed a second Super Over to decide the winner instead of considering the boundary count if such an extraordinary situation arises like it did in the World Cup final. Current and ex-cricketers including Rohit, Gambhir and Yuvraj, have questioned ICC's "ridiculous" rule on boundary count that decided the World Cup title.
2019-07-16 15:27:00 Read More

Indian men's doubles teams advance at BWF Indonesia Open

Indian doubles teams got off to a winning start on the first day of the Indonesia Open BWF Super-1000 Tournament in Jakarta on Tuesday.
2019-07-16 14:39:45 Read More

Gill should be groomed for No. 4 spot: Whatmore

It's been a couple of days since England won their maiden ODI World Cup, but the debate on the circumstances that led to their victory doesn't seem to end.
2019-07-16 14:38:30 Read More

Parvez Rasool calls for two-year ban on players who fudge age

Jammu and Kashmir's most recognisable cricketer, Parvez Rasool Tuesday called for a two-year ban on any player who fudges his date of birth.
2019-07-16 14:29:09 Read More

Vijayveer wins his third gold at Junior Shooting World Cup

Vijayveer Sidhu picked up his third gold medal of the ongoing ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, combining with Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu and Adarsh Singh to clinch the men's 25m pistol team event on Tuesday.
2019-07-16 14:01:10 Read More

Ben Stokes likely to be knighted for his World Cup heroics

England's World Cup hero Ben Stokes is likely to be bestowed with knighthood for his sensational performance in the summit clash against New Zealand which helped the hosts claim their maiden title in the ICC's 50-over showpiece event.
2019-07-16 13:44:07 Read More

Bangladesh rest Shakib, retain Mashrafe for Sri Lanka ODIs

Bangladesh are resting all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan but have retained skipper Mashrafe Mortaza for the three-match one-day international series against Sri Lanka later this month, officials said Tuesday.
2019-07-16 13:13:40 Read More

Nitish Kumar to lead UP Yoddha in Pro Kabbadi League

UP Yoddha Tuesday announced that young defender Nitish Kumar will lead the side in the seventh edition of the Pro Kabbadi League, starting July 20.
2019-07-16 12:19:34 Read More

Tiger Woods defends his lack of golf ahead of British Open

Tiger Woods has shrugged off concerns about his lack of golf heading into this week's British Open, saying he needs to carefully manage the remaining years of his career.
2019-07-16 12:03:58 Read More

PCB yet to give clearance to Pakistan players named in T20 leagues in Canada and Europe

The Pakistan Cricket Board is yet to give clearance to the players who have signed up for the Global T20 League in Canada and the European T20 League, according to official sources.
2019-07-16 11:59:25 Read More

Golden comeback but Chanu in constant battle with fear of injury

Top Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu Tuesday said she lives in fear of injuring herself ahead of next year's Tokyo Olympics despite recovering from an unspecified back problem, which marred her progress in 2018.
2019-07-16 11:19:15 Read More

Joe Root hopes England do World Cup-Ashes double

Basking in the glory of their maiden World Cup triumph, England Test captain Joe Root feels the team are on the cusp of reaching the cricket "pinnacle" if they also manage to win the Ashes.
2019-07-16 11:10:10 Read More

Zabaleta says this will be his last Premier League campaign

Pablo Zabaleta says this will be his last season in the Premier League and could even be his final campaign before retirement. The veteran Argentine defender has signed a new one-year deal with West Ham United and revealed on Tuesday that it will be his swansong in English football.
2019-07-16 10:53:28 Read More

Deepa Malik backs out of 2020 Paralympics, considers taking up swimming

Noted para-athlete Deepa Malik, who became the first Indian woman to win a medal at the 2016 Paralympics, has backed out of the next Games and is instead considering taking up swimming.
2019-07-16 10:23:09 Read More

Next India coach should be below 60 and have two-year experience

The Indian cricket board Tuesday invited applications for the men's team support staff including head coach who will need to be less than 60 years of age with a minimum international experience of two years.
2019-07-16 09:40:44 Read More

No one lost the World Cup final: Kane Williamson

Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson said his team was not defeated on the pitch, saying it instead fell victim to "fine print" in the rules. He said that was a shame, but the New Zealanders were aware of the rules. "At the end of the day nothing separated us, no one lost the final, but there was a crowned winner and there it is," said Williamson.
2019-07-16 06:24:26 Read More

How England cricket rose from the pits to the pinnacle

England, who have often cited a humiliating defeat by New Zealand at the 2015 World Cup as the catalyst for their climb to the top of the one-day international rankings, finally have a World Cup win to go with their three losing appearances in the 1979, 1987 and 1992 finals.
2019-07-16 04:55:39 Read More

Ben Stokes' redemption comes full circle

Ben Stokes started England's march to World Cup glory with a catch to remember and ended their historic campaign weeping tears of joy as victory against New Zealand completed a personal tale of redemption.
2019-07-16 04:10:29 Read More

Boundary count beyond realm of cricket's logic

England and New Zealand could not be separated at the end of both regular play and a Super Over shootout, so England were handed victory because they had a superior boundary count. England had been mistakenly handed an extra run after a throw from Martin Guptill hit the bat of a diving Ben Stokes' and deflected to the boundary in the final over of regular play.
2019-07-16 03:39:43 Read More

Roger Federer and the match-point jinx!

The global Roger Federer fan club is still trying to cope with "the incredible opportunity lost", but this was probably always lurking somewhere in the horizon. No player of that stature and quality has ever lost as many matches after having match points on the biggest stage as the Swiss genius has.
2019-07-16 03:16:08 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (June 7) that comprise the ICC World Cup 2019 match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
2019-06-06 18:40:00 Read More

ICC World Cup: Mitchell Starc fastest to 150 ODI wickets

Mitchell Starc grabbed five wickets for 46 runs in a brilliant show of fast bowling as became fastest to take 150 ODI wickets surpassing Pakistan's Saqlain Mushtaq at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Thursday.
2019-06-06 18:26:29 Read More

World Cup: Coulter-Nile sparks Australia revival win over West Indies

Nathan Coulter-Nile's record-breaking innings laid the platform for Australia's 15-run victory over the West Indies on Thursday as the World Cup holders bounced back from a top-order collapse to make it two successive wins.
2019-06-06 18:09:21 Read More

World Cup: Umpiring howler leads to Gayle's dismissal

The ICC World Cup 2019 match between Australia and West Indies witnessed a major umpiring howler when Chris Gaffaney failed to spot a massive no ball from Mitchell Starc that led to Chris Gayle's dismissal off the next delivery.
2019-06-06 17:09:17 Read More

ICC World Cup 2019: I can't fill Dale Steyn's shoes, says Hendricks

Beuran Hendricks is fully aware that he can't do what the injured Dale Steyn could have done for South Africa but the left-arm pacer hopes to do his bit for the struggling Proteas in the ongoing World Cup.
2019-06-06 16:45:57 Read More

FIH Series Finals: India maul hapless Russia 10-0 in opener

Favourites India demolished hapless Russia 10-0 in their opening match of the FIH Series Finals hockey tournament to start their 2020 Olympics qualification campaign on a rousing note on Thursday.
2019-06-06 16:24:14 Read More

Djokovic to face Thiem for Roland Garros final spot

Novak Djokovic reached his ninth Roland Garros semi-final on Thursday, sweeping past Alexander Zverev to keep his bid to become just the second man to hold all four Slams at the same time twice firmly on track.
2019-06-06 15:22:01 Read More

MS Dhoni is faster than a computer: Shoaib Akhtar

Former Pakistan quick Shoaib Akhar said MS Dhoni is faster than a computer when it comes to cricketing acumen.
2019-06-06 14:55:29 Read More

WATCH: Sheldon Cottrell's one-handed stunner ends Steve Smith stay

Sensational catches have been the talk of the town in the ongoing ICC World Cup, and the latest to add to the euphoria was a one-handed stunner from West Indies' Sheldon Cottrell which got rid of well-set Australian batsman Steve Smith at Trent Bridge.
2019-06-06 14:39:06 Read More

Coulter-Nile records highest World Cup score by No 8 batsman

Nathan Coulter-Nile led a remarkable Australian fightback in the World Cup match against West Indies with a magnificent knock of 92 off 60 balls on Thursday.
2019-06-06 14:15:38 Read More

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Bumrah and Rabada are world's best right now, says Amla

Jasprit Bumrah and Kagiso Rabada are the two premier fast bowlers in the world because of their skill level and ability to bowl in any situation, said veteran South Africa opener Hashim Amla.
2019-06-06 13:38:16 Read More

Request Dhoni to remove Army insignia from gloves: ICC to BCCI

Claire Furlong, ICC general manager, strategic communications, said that the BCCI has been asked to get the regimental dagger insignia of the Indian Para Special Forces removed from MS Dhoni's wicket-keeping gloves. The 'Balidaan Badge' is a distinct insignia of the special forces, part of the Parachute Regiment. Only paramilitary commandos are allowed to wear the badge.
2019-06-06 13:28:00 Read More

I want to retire after Tokyo Olympics, says Mary Kom

After years of speculation over her retirement, six-time world champion MC Mary Kom on Thursday said she plans to hang her gloves after winning the elusive gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
2019-06-06 12:19:12 Read More

T20 Mumbai League case: MCA 'refers' matter to BCCI

The Mumbai Cricket Association has "referred" the matter of a local player being allegedly approached to under-perform in the city's T20 league to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
2019-06-06 12:07:25 Read More

South Africa have no regrets on turning down AB de Villiers approach

Cricket South Africa selection convenor Linda Zondi said on Thursday they have no regrets in turning down an approach from retired batsman AB de Villiers to make himself available for the Cricket World Cup in England.
2019-06-06 11:56:23 Read More

Halep blown out of French Open by teenager Anisimova

Amanda Anisimova, born in New Jersey, to Russian immigrants Olga and Konstantin in 2001, is the first player, man or woman, born in the 2000s to make a Grand Slam semifinal.
2019-06-06 11:33:23 Read More

Playing chess in past is helping me pre-empt batsmen's moves: Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal is indebted to his days as a chess player which taught him to pre-empt the batsman's moves and skipper Virat Kohli feels this ability makes the leg-spinner stand out among his peers.
2019-06-06 11:14:26 Read More

FIH Hockey Series Finals: 'India' at the heart of Team USA

Think of USA and couple it with field hockey. What it leads to will perhaps be the East Coast and women players donning the US red, blue and white. That's what field hockey usually looks like in America. It's a women-dominated sport in that part of the world, while the men have to compete with 'Big Daddies' like baseball, basketball, soccer and American football.
2019-06-06 10:23:33 Read More

Australian Open: Sindhu, Sameer Verma lose in dismal day for India

Star shuttler PV Sindhu got knocked out of the 2019 Australian Open World Tour Super 300 tournament after suffering a 19-21, 18-21 defeat to Thailand's Nitchaon Jindapol in the second round. In the men's circuit, Sameer Verma and Sai Praneeth too crashed out of the tournament.
2019-06-06 09:45:47 Read More

AB de Villiers had offered to play World Cup, but CSA refused

Former South African batsman AB de Villiers has revealed that he was willing to come out of retirement and represent the country in the ongoing Word Cup but Cricket South Africa turned down his offer citing that it would be unfair to the squad.
2019-06-06 09:00:39 Read More

IPL: Rahul stars as Punjab beat Hyderabad by 6 wickets

KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal struck fluent half-centuries to guide Kings XI Punjab to a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a nail-biting Indian Premier League match in Mohali on Monday.
2019-04-08 18:45:08 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (April 9) that comprise the IPL 2019 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.
2019-04-08 18:34:48 Read More

Kynan Chenai top Indian in men's trap at Al Ain Shotgun World Cup

Olympian Kynan Chenai on Monday emerged as the top Indian after scoring 49 out of 50 on day one of qualifying in the Men's Trap event at the ISSF World Cup stage in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
2019-04-08 16:54:53 Read More

There are shades of Sehwag in Shaw's batting: Brian Lara

Prithvi Shaw's phenomenal talent has been much talked-about and the latest to join the bandwagon is none other than Brian Lara, who has found shades of "Virender Sehwag" in Mumbai youngster's batting style. "I see more of Virender Sehwag in Prithvi Shaw's style of batting and think his maturity is amazing," Lara said.
2019-04-08 15:41:18 Read More

Age fraud hits Indian football as players from all 3 northeast teams fail test

The teams include former I-League winners Aizawl FC, Shillong Lajong and Neroca FC. Also, most of the players from former I-League champions Minerva Punjab FC's U-13 team also failed the test.
2019-04-08 15:29:00 Read More

Declare a ball dead if it fails to dislodge bails after hitting stumps: Rahane

Rajasthan Royals captain Ajinkya Rahane believes umpires may think of declaring a ball dead if it hits the stumps but fails to dislodge the bails.
2019-04-08 15:08:11 Read More

Titans bag raider Siddharth Desai for Rs 1.45 crore in PKL auction

Up and coming raider Siddharth Desai was bought by Telugu Titans for the highest winning bid of Rs 1.45 crore on day one of the season 7 players' auction of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) on Monday.
2019-04-08 14:56:09 Read More

Give Virat Kohli some time off before World Cup: Vaughan

It's time that India skipper Virat Kohli, enduring a win-less streak in the ongoing IPL, is rested till the World Cup says former England skipper Michael Vaughan.
2019-04-08 14:38:53 Read More

I want a stable environment for myself as well as players: Reid

From Ric Charlesworth to Roelant Oltmans, most of India's foreign hockey coaches had a tumultuous ride and the newly-appointed chief coach Graham Reid's biggest desire is to have a "stable environment" for himself as well as his players.
2019-04-08 14:34:20 Read More

Can't focus too much on Andre Russell: Stephen Fleming

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming on Monday said focusing too much on the big-hitting Andre Russell could backfire as Kolkata Knight Riders also have other quality batsmen in their line-up.
2019-04-08 13:42:42 Read More

IPL 2019 final may be shifted to Hyderabad

The Indian squad for the ICC World Cup will be selected on April 15 in Mumbai, the CoA decided Monday apart from giving a one-week deadline to TNCA to get required clearances for keeping the IPL final in Chennai.
2019-04-08 13:42:30 Read More

India's Krishna Nagar claims two gold medals in para badminton

Asian Para Games bronze medallist Krishna Nagar from India put up a superb show, securing two gold medals at the 2nd Fazza-Dubai Para Badminton International Championships on Sunday.
2019-04-08 13:34:52 Read More

Shamkir chess: Anand draws with Grischuk, Carlsen extends lead

India's Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw with Alexander Grischuk of Russia, while Norwegian Magnus Carlsen raced ahead with a crushing win over out-of-sort Dutchman Anish Giri in the seventh round of Shamkir chess tournament here.
2019-04-08 12:46:54 Read More

Reid appointed new Indian men's hockey team chief coach

Having been without a coach for close to four months, the Indian hockey team will finally have new coach in Graham Reid after Hockey India appointed the Australian with a hope that his experience will help India achieve desirable results.
2019-04-08 12:09:22 Read More

We hope to beat KKR at their own den, says Chris Morris

Their campaign back on track after the win over Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals are ready to upset table toppers Kolkata Knight Riders in their own den, said the team's all-rounder Chris Morris.
2019-04-08 11:51:44 Read More

PV Sindhu hopes to find form at Singapore Open

Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu will look to shrug off the disappointment of her recent early exits when she spearheads Indian challenge at the $355,000 Singapore Open, starting on Tuesday.
2019-04-08 10:32:54 Read More

Blog: 6 matches, 6 losses: What is going wrong for RCB?

The 2010 IPL was one such edition. Mumbai Indians and Deccan Chargers were the top 2 teams (with 20 and 16 points respectively after the group stage), but then after that there were as many as four teams on 14 points each, with the remaining two teams on 12 and 8 points respectively.
2019-04-08 10:21:02 Read More

After the match Dhoni hugged me and said 'well done': Chahar

With Kings XI Punjab needing 39 runs off 12 balls, Dhoni handed the ball for the 19th over to Chahar. Chahar started his over with an above-the-waist delivery to KXIP's Sarfaraz Khan who smashed the pacer for a four.
2019-04-08 06:58:29 Read More

India's 2019 ICC ODI World Cup squad to be picked on April 15

​​India's squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup in England and Wales will be picked on April 15. TOI has learnt that the senior selection committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and India captain, Virat Kohli, will meet in Mumbai next Monday. The 15-member squad is expected to be announced soon after that.
2019-04-08 06:47:07 Read More

How World Cup hopefuls are faring in IPL 2019

Chief selector MSK Prasad indicated that performances in the Twenty20 tournament could make or break the fortunes of a few, as it will throw up pressure situations, which moulds the skill sets of players.
2019-04-08 05:07:19 Read More

Patel set to be first Indian to be elected in FIFA EC

The All India Football Federation President Praful Patel is set to become first Indian to be elected as a member in the FIFA Executive Council for a four-year term.
2019-04-01 10:45:43 Read More

IOC sticks to its stand on India after Executive Board meeting

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) hasn't changed or amended its stand on India as hosts of future international sports events, after the IOC Executive Board meeting in Lausanne, which ended on March 28.
2019-04-01 10:28:46 Read More

India retain Test Championship for third year in a row

"Retaining the ICC Test Championship Mace once again is something we are all really proud of. Our team has been doing well across formats but it gives us extra pleasure to come out on top of the Test rankings," India captain Virat Kohli said reiterating his love for Test cricket.
2019-04-01 09:56:17 Read More

We have learnt from last season's mistakes: KL Rahul

India and Kings XI Punjab batsman KL Rahul is one of the most exciting batting talents in the country. He is not always the most consistent, but when he does strike form he usually makes the most of it. Like he did in IPL 2018, scoring 659 runs in the league stage matches, at an average of 55 and a strike rate of almost 160.
2019-04-01 09:54:20 Read More

Malaysia tour will help us improve ahead of Olympic qualifiers: Savita

Indian women's hockey team skipper Savita Monday said their Malaysia tour will help improve on key areas ahead of the Olympic qualifiers, slated to be held later this year.
2019-04-01 09:17:11 Read More

Kidambi Srikanth heads to Malaysia after high of India Open

A strong finish at the India Open will hold him in good stead when Kidambi Srikanth yet again strives to end his long title drought at the USD 700,000 Malaysia Open, beginning on Tuesday.
2019-04-01 09:15:47 Read More

MS Dhoni unreal as captain, says Imran Tahir

"The way he (Dhoni) carries himself is just unreal. He won't say much but he knows how to lift the team up. He is a great leader and a great human being," Imran Tahir said. CSK secured a thrilling eight-run win over Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match on Sunday night as Dhoni hit a match-winning unbeaten knock of 75 off 46 balls.
2019-04-01 09:00:34 Read More

Manu Sawhney takes over as Chief Executive of ICC

Manu Sawhney took over as the International Cricket Council chief executive on Monday. Sawhney has been working alongside the outgoing CEO David Richardson for the last six weeks to ensure a smooth transition within the organisation. Sawhney was with ESPN Star Sports for 17 years and was responsible for scaling the business and doubling annual revenues.
2019-04-01 08:54:45 Read More

Ombudsman sends notices to Hardik, Rahul for deposition in chat show controversy

The Supreme Court-appointed BCCI Ombudsman Justice (Retd) D K Jain has issued notices to India players Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul to appear for deposition for their sexist comments on a TV chat show.
2019-04-01 07:33:37 Read More

Will be tough to come back if we lose 4-5 in a row, says Ben Stokes

Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ben Stokes has said that his team can't afford to lose another game after suffering three consecutive defeats in the IPL.
2019-04-01 07:13:49 Read More

Rabada produced a moment of unmatched brilliance against KKR: Harsha Bhogle

Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle lauded the bowlers in the IPL for the way they have held their own against marauding batsmen who go all guns blazing from the word go.
2019-04-01 06:48:28 Read More

Prithvi Shaw's role should not be altered: Gautam Gambhir

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir is quite intrigued by the colour of the outfits sported by the players of Rajasthan Royals.
2019-04-01 05:44:40 Read More

With dew, we knew batting would get easier, says Dhoni

Skipper MS Dhoni said the Chennai Super Kings dressing room remained calm despite a wobbly start against the Rajasthan Royals in an IPL match in Chennai as the side knew that batting would get easier owing to the dew factor. Super Kings posted 175 for 5 on Sunday night and Dhoni led the team's recovery from 27 for three with an unbeaten 75 off 46 balls.
2019-04-01 05:41:27 Read More

Rahane fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining slow over-rate

Rajasthan Royals captain Ajinkya Rahane has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during the IPL match between against Chennai Super Kings.
2019-04-01 05:16:54 Read More

Finch sounds World Cup warning as Australia confidence skyrockets

Captain Aaron Finch warned Australia will embark on their World Cup defence next month with confidence riding high after completing an ODI sweep against Pakistan on Sunday hot on the heels of a series victory in India.
2019-04-01 04:19:20 Read More

Kings XI Punjab have task cut out against Delhi Capitals

As they say, records are made to be broken and Delhi's young guns are not the ones to give up so easily, considering the red-hot form they are in. The tourists head to Mohali on the back of a nail-biting super-over win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday.
2019-04-01 03:43:25 Read More

Roger Federer sweeps past John Isner in Miami final for 101st title

Roger Federer lifted the 101st title of his remarkable career on Sunday in dominating style, beating ATP Miami Open defending champion John Isner 6-1, 6-4. Federer, who has skipped the whole clay court season for 2 years, declared the triumph over the big-serving American in just 63 minutes. It was an ideal performance from which to launch a French Open bid.
2019-04-01 03:34:40 Read More

Australia whitewash Pakistan 5-0 despite Haris hundred

World champions Australia completed a 5-0 whitewash over Pakistan with a clinical 20-run win in the fifth and final one-day international despite a brilliant hundred from Haris Sohail in Dubai on Sunday.
2019-04-01 03:23:31 Read More

IPL: Dhoni scripts CSK's third win on the trot

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's well-calculated half-century in challenging conditions turned out to be game-changer as Chennai Super Kings won their third match of the season with an eight-run defeat of Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.
2019-03-31 19:04:52 Read More

Liverpool back on top as late own goal secures 2-1 win over Tottenham

Liverpool moved back top of the Premier League in dramatic fashion as Toby Alderweireld's last minute own goal beat Tottenham 2-1 at Anfield on Sunday.
2019-03-31 18:02:13 Read More

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Youngest IPL debutant Barman managing RCB and CBSE tests

Just a couple of days ago, Prayas - who studies commerce at the Kalyani Public School in Kolkata and was to appear for his Economics paper - on Sunday hit the headlines by becoming the youngest IPL debutant at 16 years and 157 days. The previous youngest was Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb-ur-Rahman at 17 years and 11 days for Kings XI Punjab in IPL 2018.
2019-03-31 17:34:30 Read More

Hamilton wins Bahrain Grand Prix after Leclerc heartbreak

Defending world champion Lewis Hamilton took advantage of Ferrari new boy Charles Leclerc's wretched misfortune on Sunday when he claimed a dramatic victory for Mercedes in the Bahrain Grand Prix.
2019-03-31 17:20:22 Read More

There are a few areas we need to improve, says Bhuvneshwar

After the Jonny Bairstow and David Warner show there was not much for the Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers to do as the pressure of chasing the huge target took a heavy toll on the Royal Challengers Bangalore batsmen.
2019-03-31 17:06:30 Read More

Lopez holds off Yates brothers to win Tour of Catalonia

Colombian Miguel Angel Lopez of the Astana team withstood a late attack by Briton Adam Yates aided by his brother Simon to claim victory in the Tour of Catalonia on Sunday.
2019-03-31 16:55:36 Read More

EPL: Late goals hand Chelsea thrilling win at Cardiff

Maurizio Sarri rode his luck as Chelsea narrowly avoided humiliation at Cardiff to hit back and snatch a controversial 2-1 win on Sunday.
2019-03-31 16:22:06 Read More

Stephen Gallacher clinches Indian Open by one stroke

Stephen Gallacher, the two-time Dubai Desert Classic winner added a fourth European Title to his credentials at the age of 44, owing to three birdies in the last four holes. Gallacher one-under for the day was enough to clinch this year’s $1.75m Hero Indian Open at 10-under, as overnight leaders Julian Suri and Callum Shinkwin saw their hopes rocked by the swirling winds with scores of five-over and six-over respectively.
2019-03-31 15:39:39 Read More

118-run defeat is one of our worst losses in IPL: Kohli

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli termed Sunday's 118-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad as one of their "worst losses ever" in the Indian Premier League.
2019-03-31 15:17:42 Read More

Umpiring standards need to be more consistent: Gopichand

One of the finest sports minds in India, badminton guru and national coach Pullela Gopichand will be a little disappointed to not see any Indian on top of the podium at India Open, which concluded at the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex here on Sunday. But what has also left him a little unhappy is the lack of consistency in umpiring standards.
2019-03-31 15:04:58 Read More

Tokyo going to be tougher than last three Games: Saina

India's ace shuttler Saina Nehwal says the badminton competition at next year's Olympics will be tougher than the last three Games and she is working on fitness and improving her game in the run-up to the showpiece event in Tokyo.
2019-03-31 14:51:14 Read More

Bairstow, Warner guide SRH to a thumping 118-run win vs RCB

Even though he had made a name for himself as a free-flowing stroke-maker who has the uncanny ability to score at will, Jonny Bairstow found no takers in the IPL last season. This season, he was picked up by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 2.2 crore and the Englishman has paid back every penny with interest for the franchisee.
2019-03-31 14:27:47 Read More

Gomes sees Olympic qualifiers as first challenge for Reid

Former hockey Olympian Marcellus Gomes sees the qualifiers for the 2020 Tokyo Games as the first major challenge for Graham Reid, who is set to be appointed as coach of the senior men's team.
2019-03-31 13:48:14 Read More

I should have tried something different: Srikanth after defeat

Kidambi Srikanth, perhaps, left too much for a little too late on Sunday to try "something different" against Viktor Axelsen. The Denmark ace came out on top against the Indian at all crunch moments, which proved to be the difference in the men's singles final of the India Open here at the Indira Gandhi Stadium complex in New Delhi on Sunday.
2019-03-31 13:29:33 Read More

Bairstow, Warner record highest ever opening stand in IPL

The opening duo ran riot against RCB with both Warner and Bairstow sharing the highest ever opening century stand in IPL. The openers added a record 185 runs for the opening wicket, surpassing Gautam Gambhir and Chris Lynn’s opening stand of 184 against Gujarat Lions in Rajkot in 2017.
2019-03-31 12:55:13 Read More

Asian Airgun: Indian shooters make a clean sweep of gold medals

Indian shooters made a clean sweep of gold medals in 10m Air Rifle event to continue their dominance at the 12th Asian Airgun Championships in Taoyuan, Taipei.
2019-03-31 12:47:52 Read More

Rishabh Pant stump mic chatter goes viral, BCCI clears air

The less-than-a-minute long clip was from a match between Pant's Delhi Capitals and KKR. It shows Pant, from behind the stumps, saying that "yeh to chauka hai" as Uthappa took guard. "No one heard what Rishabh said before that particular sentence. He was apparently telling Shreyas Iyer to increase fielders on off-side to stop an imminent four," a BCCI official said.
2019-03-31 12:28:26 Read More

SRH vs RCB Live: Chahal strikes to scalp Bairstow

Check SRH vs RCB live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, SRH vs RCB highlights and more on Times of India
2019-03-31 11:58:22 Read More

India Open: Axelsen beats erratic Srikanth in the final

Kidambi Srikanth reached the men's singles final of a tournament for the first time in a year and a half but that was as good as it got, with Denmark's Viktor Axelsen getting the better of India's top shuttler at the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex here on Sunday 21-7, 22-20 to win his second India Open title.
2019-03-31 11:38:23 Read More

Prayas Ray Barman becomes youngest IPL debutant

Prayas Ray Barman has become the youngest player to make IPL debut after Royal Challengers Bangalore included him for their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday.
2019-03-31 11:36:47 Read More

I backed myself to bowl yorkers, says Kagiso Rabada

"I thought, what do we bowl here? We could bowl bouncers. We could bowl slower balls. But it's risky. It's gamble balls. I wasn't really feeling (like) them on the day. On another day, I could have felt (like bowling) them. But today I felt (like bowling) the yorker," Kagiso Rabada said.
2019-03-31 08:42:19 Read More

Rabada's yorker will be 'Ball of the IPL': Ganguly

Former India captain and Delhi Capitals advisor Sourav Ganguly termed Kagiso Rabada's match-winning yorker to KKR's Andre Russell as the "Ball of the IPL".
2019-03-31 07:58:49 Read More

Sri Lanka's Test captain Dimuth Karunaratne arrested over drink driving

Sri Lanka's Test captain Dimuth Karunaratne was arrested for alleged drunk driving in Colombo on Sunday.
2019-03-31 07:31:17 Read More

Live Blog, IPL 2019: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs RCB

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2019-03-31 07:20:10 Read More

It's hard to spot any weakness in SRH XI: AB de Villiers

Ahead of their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers expressed hope of registering their first victory of the season.
2019-03-31 07:06:18 Read More

Lack of all-rounder hurting Virat Kohli's men: Krishnamachari Srikkanth

Former Indian captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth reiterated the fact that cricket is a team sport and too much dependence on one or two players cannot see a team go all the way.
2019-03-31 06:36:07 Read More

Aus bowlers deny 'false' Warner boycott reports

Australia's top bowlers on Sunday lashed out at "false" and "inflammatory" claims they were planning a Test boycott if David Warner had not been kicked off the team in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal.
2019-03-31 06:34:18 Read More

Woods loses to Bjerregaard in Match Play quarters

Tiger Woods won a dramatic morning showdown with Rory McIlroy only to be upset by Denmark's Lucas Bjerregaard in quarter-finals of the WGC Match Play Championship.
2019-03-31 06:20:56 Read More

Sanmay is my practice partner: Manika Batra

In her first comments since parting ways with her long-time coach Sandeep Gupta, ace shuttler Manika Batra on Saturday clarified that city-based Sanmay Paranjpe was not her new coach, but only a "co-player" and "practice partner".
2019-03-31 06:07:35 Read More

Missed opportunity to finish the game for DC: Shaw

It looked like the day once again belonged to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Andre Russell after he hit a 27-ball 62 against the Delhi Capitals (DC). But DC opener Prithvi Shaw had other ideas as he hit a classy 99 to overshadow Russells knock.
2019-03-31 05:43:58 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar's meeting with Pawar sets off speculation

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday met NCP supremo Sharad Pawar at the latter's residence. While it's reliably learnt that Sachin Tendulkar isn't joining politics, the meeting set off speculation that the retired great may be eyeing an innings as an administrator of the Mumbai Cricket Association, which Pawar once headed.
2019-03-31 05:30:03 Read More

Pitch takes centre stage as Chennai Super Kings face Rajasthan Royals

​​​​The slow nature of the 22 yards came in for censure from both CSK and RCB during the IPL opener here last weekend, having yielded a low-scoring encounter where the balance was heavily tilted in favour of the spinners.
2019-03-31 04:55:40 Read More

Mayank hails Punjab's 'clinical' win, calls it confidence booster

Elated after registering their second win of the season, Mayank Agarwal hailed the victory over Mumbai Indians as a "clinical" one which should definitely serve as a confidence booster for the side going ahead in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL).
2019-03-31 04:18:10 Read More

I hope we get an individual gold in Tokyo: Abhinav Bindra

From being an International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Athletes Committee member to managing the foundation, former shooter and India's only individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra is donning many hats.
2019-03-31 03:54:40 Read More

IPL: We were not thinking of Super Over, says Iyer

Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer on Saturday said that his side did not expect their IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders to go to the Super Over via which they eventually won.
2019-03-31 02:55:28 Read More

MI captain Rohit Sharma fined for slow over-rate

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma was on Saturday fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Kings XI Punjab.
2019-03-30 19:08:16 Read More

IPL: DC beat KKR in Super Over after Prithvi Shaw heroics

The match went into the Super Over after Delhi Capitals finished at 185/6. Much to the home team's joy, Kagiso Rabada speared in perfect yorkers to defend 10 runs in the Super Over.
2019-03-30 19:04:27 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (March 31) that comprise the action of India Open badminton tournament in which Kidambi Srikanth will face Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in the men's singles title clash.
2019-03-30 18:45:00 Read More

Late Alcacer double sends Dortmund two points clear at top

Paco Alcacer scored twice in stoppage time to give Borussia Dortmund a last-gasp 2-0 victory over VfL Wolfsburg and put them two points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table ahead of next week's big game against champions Bayern Munich.
2019-03-30 18:24:51 Read More

EPL: Huddersfield's relegation confirmed after defeat by Palace

Huddersfield Town became the second team of the Premier League era to be relegated before the end of March after a 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace away meant they slipped 19 points from safety with six games remaining.
2019-03-30 18:10:31 Read More

Indian archers return with seven medals from Asia Cup meet

India finished with a rich haul of seven medals in the opening leg of Asia Cup archery meet that concluded in Bangkok on Saturday.
2019-03-30 17:21:51 Read More

IPL 2019: We didn't take any risks, says Mayank Agarwal

Kings XI Punjab batsman Mayank Agarwal Saturday lauded his team's clinical performance in their comfortable eight-wicket win against Mumbai Indians in an IPL encounter.
2019-03-30 16:48:39 Read More

Bahrain GP: Ferrari's Leclerc claims maiden pole

Ferrari new boy Charles Leclerc secured his first pole position on Saturday when he set a new track record by topping a dramatic qualifying session for Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.
2019-03-30 16:47:54 Read More

IPL: Fleming wants correct decisions from umpires

Reflecting on the no-ball controversy that left Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli seething, Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming Saturday said he was all for umpires making correct decisions but does not also want too much dependence on big screen replays.
2019-03-30 16:09:29 Read More

IPL: Kuggeleijn to replace Ngidi in CSK squad

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings Saturday named New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn as a replacement for injured pacer Lungi Ngidi for the remainder of the Indian Premier League.
2019-03-30 15:58:58 Read More

Manchester City cruise back to top of EPL with win at Fulham

Manchester City cruised back to the top of the Premier League as relegation-bound Fulham were swatted aside by the champions 2-0 at Craven Cottage on Saturday.
2019-03-30 15:47:23 Read More

India slip again, South Korea win Azlan Shah Cup

India's nine-year wait to win another Sultan Azlan Shah Cup extended on Saturday as South Korea held their nerves better in the final to first equalise in the fourth quarter and then beat Manpreet Singh & Co in the shootout for their third title.
2019-03-30 14:42:45 Read More

IPL: Rahul anchors Punjab to 8-wicket win over Mumbai

KL Rahul played the role of a sheet anchor to perfection as Kings XI Punjab returned to winning ways with a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in an IPL encounter on Saturday.
2019-03-30 14:40:08 Read More

DC vs KKR: Knight Riders lose Naik cheaply

Check DC vs KKR live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, DC vs KKR highlights and more on Times of India
2019-03-30 14:07:33 Read More

Chris Gayle completes triple century of IPL sixes

Chris Gayle reached an IPL landmark when the Kings XI Punjab opener hit his 300th six of the cash-rich league in the match against Mumbai Indians in Mohali. No other batsman has hit even 200 sixes in the IPL. Gayle's 100 sixes came in 37 innings in 2012, 200 in 69 innings in 2015 and 300 in 114 innings in 2019.
2019-03-30 13:33:31 Read More

Live Blog, IPL 2019: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders

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2019-03-30 13:03:14 Read More

Complaint to Ombudsman: Ganguly as 'advisor' will be Conflict of Interest

The BCCI Ombudsman DK Jain has received two complains that Sourav Ganguly will be "conflicted" if he performs his role as Delhi Capitals' advisor in an upcoming IPL encounter against KKR at the Eden Gardens on April 12.
2019-03-30 11:55:29 Read More

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Kidambi Srikanth reaches India Open final

Former champion Kidambi Srikanth broke a 17-month long drought by reaching the final of the $350,000 India Open after prevailing in a three-game thriller in the men's singles competition on Saturday.
2019-03-30 11:13:00 Read More

India Open: Srikanth in final, Sindhu loses in semis

Former champion Kidambi Srikanth reached title round after a 17-month drought but PV Sindhu bowed out after losing a close semi-final contest at the $350,000 India Open on Saturday.
2019-03-30 11:13:00 Read More

IPL 2019: Umpires in a spot again with 7-ball over

After the no-ball controversy put the spotlight on umpiring in the ongoing IPL, the ninth match of the tournament began with another mistake -- a 7-ball over. Ashwin began the proceedings with his off-spin, and just when everyone thought the first over was bowled, the Punjab skipper went back to the top of his run-up and delivered a 7th delivery, which was hit for a boundary.
2019-03-30 11:10:18 Read More

Sarabjot, Esha win gold at Asian Airgun C'ships

Sarabjot Singh and Esha Singh won the 10m Air Pistol men's and women's juniors events respectively, to bolster India's overall gold haul to eight at the end of day four of the 12th Asian Airgun Championships in Taoyuan, Taipei.
2019-03-30 09:23:27 Read More

CSK's David Willey pulls out of IPL

Chennai Super Kings all-rounder David Willey has pulled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League because of personal reasons. English cricketer Willey, who played three matches for the Super Kings in 2018, was quoted by Yorkshire County Cricket Club website as saying that "unfortunately due to some family reasons, I've had to pull out of the IPL".
2019-03-30 08:34:52 Read More

Jasprit Bumrah doesn't panic, says AB de Villiers

Royal Challengers Bangalore iconic batsman AB de Villiers on Saturday hailed India and Mumbai Indians star pacer Jasprit Bumrah saying the unorthodox pacer has special skills and backed his ability of sticking to plans in pressure situations.
2019-03-30 07:40:53 Read More

'You destroyed my day': Sanju Samson tells David Warner

Sanju Samson's magnificent ton was overshadowed by David Warner's blistering half-century and the Indian batsman conceded that the Aussie spoilt his party. Samson's (102 not out) ton went in vain as Warner (69 off 37 balls) helped Sunrisers Hyderabad chase down a mammoth 199-run target to beat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets.
2019-03-30 07:21:26 Read More

I want to win games for my team: Vijay Shankar

Vijay Shankar has been a late bloomer. However, since his international debut last year, the Tamil Nadu batting all-rounder has grown in stature. So much so that he is being considered for a slot in the Indian team for the World Cup in June this year.
2019-03-30 06:53:56 Read More

Lionel Messi upset with criticism from Argentina fans

Argentina star Lionel Messi admitted Friday to being upset with constant criticism in his homeland, saying in an interview that even his 6-year-old son asks why his countrymen attack his performances for the national team.
2019-03-30 05:52:59 Read More

Fans here inspire me, they are amazing: David Warner

Chasing 199 was never going to be easy for Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, but a brilliant display from David Warner and Jonny Bairstow at the top of the innings saw them cruise to a victory against Rajasthan Royals with an over to spare.
2019-03-30 05:24:31 Read More

Looking to make Mohali our fortress: McMillan

The IS Bindra stadium was a happy hunting ground for hosts Kings XI Punjab, when they played here last year. They played four matches last year in Mohali and won all of them. Punjab’s fielding coach Craig McMillan believes they will make Mohali a happy hunting ground again.
2019-03-30 05:16:10 Read More

Woods' big run sends him to weekend against McIlroy

Tiger Woods sent fans into a frenzy Friday with a sublime stretch of golf that left them wanting more at the Dell Technologies Match Play.
2019-03-30 04:51:12 Read More

Federer ready for Isner shoot-out for Miami crown

Roger Federer is gearing up for a Miami Open final shootout with John Isner on Sunday after blowing away young-gun Denis Shapovalov in straight sets.
2019-03-30 03:52:23 Read More

IPL: No-ball blunder puts focus on poor umpiring

The cricket on display at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday evening was completely overshadowed by the latest controversy to hit the IPL — umpire Sundaram Ravi's inability to spot Mumbai Indians bowler Lasith Malinga's last-ball no-ball to RCB batsman Shivam Dube, with Kohli's team needing seven runs for a win.
2019-03-30 03:13:43 Read More

Very less margin of error for bowlers vs in-form Warner: Rahane

Rajasthan Royals skipper Ajinkya Rahane Friday admitted that it is very difficult for bowlers to defend any total against an opposition which has an in-form batsman like David Warner up their ranks.
2019-03-30 02:59:16 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (March 30) that comprise the action of India Open badminton tournament in which Kidambi Srikanth, Parupalli Kashyap and PV Sindhu will play their semifinal matches.
2019-03-29 19:00:00 Read More

IPL: Warner, Bairstow hand Sunrisers first win of the season

Sanju Samson's second IPL ton was overshadowed by David Warner's blistering fifty as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets to register their first win in the ongoing edition of the tournament.
2019-03-29 18:43:12 Read More

Fitness levels of 2017 not enough now: Kidambi Srikanth

Kidambi Srikanth says the game has become very physical and he needs to match new fitness standards if he has to achieve his goal of playing finals consistently and competing at the Tokyo Olympics.
2019-03-29 16:56:01 Read More

Sanju Samson scores first century of IPL 2019

Sanju Samson turned the heat on Sunrises Hyderabad with the first century of the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, which powered Rajasthan Royals to 198/2 after they elected to bat first in the eighth match of IPL 12.
2019-03-29 16:22:17 Read More

CAB writes to amicus curiae against clean chit to Johri

Cricket Association of Bihar (CAB) secretary Aditya Verma on Friday wrote to senior advocate P S Narsimha, assisting the Supreme Court in BCCI matter as amicus curiae, against the findings of CoA's probe panel giving clean chit to CEO Rahul Johri in sexual harassment allegations.
2019-03-29 15:40:09 Read More

Shikhar Dhawan should play attacking cricket: Sourav Ganguly

Delhi Capitals (DC) opener Shikhar Dhawan batted at the nets, took some throwdowns from head coach Ricky Ponting and finally had a long chat with advisor Sourav Ganguly before heading to the dressing room at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Friday.
2019-03-29 15:21:14 Read More

Golf: Julian Suri cruises to a two-stroke lead at Indian Open

A second successive 5-under 67 at DLF G&CC’s Gary Player course calls for a total of 10-under 134 as the 2017 Made in Denmark champion Julian Suri crawls towards a European Tour double with a two-stroke lead over South African George Coetzee (66) and Swede Robert Karlsson (68).
2019-03-29 15:16:51 Read More

Nothing adverse in match referee's report on IPL umpiring howlers: Official

BCCI match referee Manu Nayyar has not submitted any adverse report against umpires Sundaram Ravi and C Nandan for their howlers during the IPL game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians, an official said on Friday.
2019-03-29 14:18:02 Read More

India Open: Sindhu, Srikanth, Kashyap seal semifinal places

Former champions PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth stayed on course to reclaim titles while a vintage Parupalli Kashyap too regained some form, sealing his place in the men's singles semifinals of the $350,000 India Open on Friday.
2019-03-29 13:27:24 Read More

Slow wickets fine but rank turners do not serve purpose of T20: Uthappa

Slow wickets are fine but rank turners, like the one in the opening match of the ongoing Indian Premier League in Chennai, should not be laid for Twenty20 cricket, says Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Robin Uthappa.
2019-03-29 13:00:12 Read More

Smriti, Poonam best-placed Indians in T20I Rankings

India opener Smriti Madhana and leg-spinner Poonam Yadav remained static at third and second spots in the batting and bowling charts, respectively, of the ICC Women's T20I Players' Rankings released on Friday.
2019-03-29 12:55:43 Read More

Asian Airgun C'ships: Manu, Saurabh clinch gold

Young pistol shooters Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary Friday clinched a gold medal each, their second in the competition, as India continued their domination at the 12th Asian Airgun Championships in Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei.
2019-03-29 12:08:24 Read More

Asian Airgun C'ships: Manu, Saurabh clinch gold

Young pistol shooters Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary Friday clinched a gold medal each, their second in the competition, as India continued their domination at the 12th Asian Airgun Championships in Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei.
2019-03-29 12:08:24 Read More

IOC sanctions three athletes from London 2012 Games for doping

Azeri weightlifter Valentin Hristov was stripped of his 2012 Olympics 56-kg bronze medal on Friday after he was one of three athletes to test positive for banned substances in re-tests conducted by the International Olympic Committee.
2019-03-29 11:39:51 Read More

Call for no-ball tech as Virat Kohli slams 'ridiculous' IPL error

Cricketing greats backed Virat Kohli after he slammed a "ridiculous" no-ball error which condemned his RCB side to defeat against the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Hosts Bangalore needed seven to win Thursday's match off the final delivery when Mumbai's Lasith Malinga bowled a dot ball - but replays suggested the paceman had overstepped the line.
2019-03-29 11:31:21 Read More

Pakistan vs Australia Live Score, 4th ODI, Dubai

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2019-03-29 11:00:34 Read More

'I was playing cricket in my backyard when IPL started'

England all-rounder Sam Curran was eight years old when the maiden season of IPL was played in 2008. Curran, now 20, is part of IPL 2019. On the back of an impressive Test series against India last year, Curran entered the player auction as one of the hot picks.
2019-03-29 10:49:53 Read More

India maul Poland 10-0 in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

Striker Mandeep Singh continued his prolific form by scoring a brace as India mauled a hapless Poland 10-0 in their final league match of Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament. Five-time champions India, thus, maintained their unbeaten streak in the tournament, collecting 13 points from five league matches with the help of four wins and a draw.
2019-03-29 10:26:02 Read More

IPL 2019, Today's match preview: Sunrisers out to tame Royals

​​With Jonny Bairstow and Vijay Shankar getting runs under the belt and Yusuf Pathan and Manish Pandey in the ranks, the Sunrisers look a much improved batting side. However, the Sunrisers will have to contend against Jofra Archer.
2019-03-29 10:25:41 Read More

Sanction unlikely for Ravi, Nandan as only 11 Indian umpires for IPL posting

Currently there are only 11 Indian Umpires allotted for on-field and TV duty for 56 IPL games, which means Ravi might get negative marking from the match referee but BCCI can hardly take any corrective measures beyond that.
2019-03-29 09:56:14 Read More

Parupalli Kashyap wants to take up coaching in future

A constant presence at the coach's chair during wife Saina Nehwal's matches, Indian shuttler Parupalli Kashyap says he is eager to take up full time coaching once he retires from the game.
2019-03-29 08:14:39 Read More

Pliskova roars past Halep into Miami WTA final

Simona Halep missed the chance to return to world number one as a devastating display from Karolina Pliskova sealed the Czech's passage into the Miami Open WTA final 7-5, 6-1.
2019-03-29 06:59:50 Read More

I try to control the controllables, says Bumrah; Krunal calls him legend

"You go ball by ball and you try to control the controllables. You try to back yourself in the situation," Jasprit Bumrah said in the presentation ceremony. Bumrah's 3/20 in four overs against Royal Challengers Bangalore was crucial to Mumbai Indians' six-run triumph in an IPL clash here on Thursday.
2019-03-29 06:46:58 Read More

Russell is the most valuable T20 player: Srikkanth

Effusive in his praise for Andre Russell, former Indian captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth termed the West Indies all-rounder as the most valuable T20 player.
2019-03-29 06:45:57 Read More

Bumrah more mature, Hardik also stepping up: Rohit

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma feels pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya keep raising the bar for excellence with every game they play.
2019-03-29 06:08:48 Read More

Felt like Broad when Yuvraj walloped me for 3 successive sixes: Chahal

Royal Challengers Bangalore spinner Yuzvendra Chahal said he felt like Stuart Broad when Mumbai Indians' veteran swashbuckler Yuvraj Singh smashed three sixes in one of his overs.
2019-03-29 05:54:08 Read More

PSG fans give Chelsea women a tough time

There were around 600 of them. But the noise made you believe there were 20,000. The PSG Ultras, the renowned fan group, were out in full force in the Women's Champions League quarterfinal second-leg between PSG and Chelsea in Paris on Wednesday.
2019-03-29 05:16:07 Read More

'Turbanator' Harbhajan recalls India's historic victory against Australia in 2001

Offie Harbhajan Singh talks about his career changing 15-wicket haul at Chepauk against Australia that gave India one of their most memorable Test series wins ever.
2019-03-29 04:50:30 Read More

Steve Smith, David Warner's bans end

Australian cricket chief Kevin Roberts insisted the return of Steve Smith and David Warner will not disrupt the resurgent team as a report on Friday revealed senior players threatened a boycott in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal.
2019-03-29 04:30:23 Read More

No BCCI curators at top three IPL venues

The move will affect three venues which do not already have locally-based BCCI-appointed curators, namely Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. The other five venues have local curators who are also on the BCCI's grounds and pitches committee.
2019-03-29 04:01:10 Read More

Twitter erupts as umpiring error mars RCB-MI thriller

Mumbai Indians clinched a 6-run win in a nail-biting final-over thriller against Royal Challenger Bangalore at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on Thursday. But victory for the Rohit Sharma-led side was overshadowed by an umpiring howler. With RCB needing 6 runs off the final ball, the umpire missed the overstepping from Lasith Malinga and MI secured the win.
2019-03-29 03:11:21 Read More

IPL 2019: Umpiring howler creates controversy as MI beat RCB by six runs

An umpiring howler off the last deliver cost Royal Challengers Bangalore dearly as Mumbai Indians pipped the hosts by six runs largely due to Jasprit Bumrah's brilliant spell at the death in an IPL encounter on Thursday.
2019-03-28 18:54:26 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (March 29) that comprise the quarterfinal matches at the India Open badminton tournament while Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2019.
2019-03-28 18:52:05 Read More

Virat Kohli second batsman to score 5000 runs in IPL

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli became the second batsman to complete 5000 runs in the history of the Indian Premier League. Kohli got to the milestone in the match seven of the IPL 2019 against Mumbai Indians.
2019-03-28 17:36:04 Read More

Vettel welcomes Mick Schumacher to Ferrari test

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel on Thursday welcomed his Ferrari team's move to give fellow-German Mick Schumacher a Formula One test next week.
2019-03-28 17:22:56 Read More

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Indian boxers will at least win two medals in Tokyo: Akhil Kumar

Known for his forthrightness on and off the ring, boxer Akhil Kumar believes Indian pugilists will win at least two medals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
2019-03-28 16:42:25 Read More

India Open: PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth reach quarterfinals

Former champions PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth notched up commanding wins as five singles players and four doubles pairs from India entered the quarterfinals of the India Open 2019 on Thursday. B Sai Praneeth and Parupalli Kashyap also advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Tour Super 500 event.
2019-03-28 16:05:25 Read More

IPL 2019: Sunrisers out to tame the Royals

Out 'muscled' by a Jamaican who goes by the name of Andre Russell, Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to make amends against a side which is reeling under the 'Mankad' effect.
2019-03-28 15:54:23 Read More

We haven't discussed 'Mankading' even once: Unadkat

Rajasthan Royals as a team has moved on from the Jos Buttler 'Mankading' incident and the focus will strictly be on winning their next IPL encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday, said seamer Jaydev Unadkat.
2019-03-28 14:23:18 Read More

Star Indian athletes attend innovative 'Athlete Education Workshop'

Top Indian athletes like weightlifters Mirabai Chanu and Jeremy Lalrinnunga, sprinter Hima Das and heptathlete Swapna Barman took part in an innovative team building exercise at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala on Thursday.
2019-03-28 12:52:55 Read More

Praneeth, Kashyap enter quarterfinals of India Open

India's B Sai Praneeth and Parupalli Kashyap advanced to the quarterfinals of the India Open badminton tournament after contrasting wins in the men's singles competition on Thursday.
2019-03-28 12:38:37 Read More

Indian shooters clinch one gold, two silver on Day 2 of Asian Airgun

Indian shooters on Thursday clinched one gold and two silver on the second day of competitions to remain on top of the standings in the 12th Asian Airgun Championships in Taoyuan, Taipei.
2019-03-28 12:14:35 Read More

England Women seal T20 whitewash over Sri Lanka

England Women smashed over 200 runs for only the second time in a Twenty20 international as they beat Sri Lanka to complete a 3-0 series whitewash in Colombo on Thursday.
2019-03-28 11:27:12 Read More

Shivendra set to be appointed as assistant coach of Indian hockey team

Former India centre forward Shivendra Singh is set to be appointed assistant coach of the national men's hockey team and will start working with the side next month.
2019-03-28 11:07:11 Read More

Virat or Rohit, bowler's job is to execute plans: Siddarth Kaul

Asked if he makes special plans when bowling to stars like Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, Kaul said: "We do get feedback on all the players and their areas of strengths and weaknesses. I always try to keep these things in mind and try to execute my plans. I always look to work on my basics without focusing too much on the opposition batsmen."
2019-03-28 11:06:19 Read More

Azlan Shah Cup: India look to test attacking prowess against lowly Poland

Their final berth already sealed, favourites India would look to test their attacking prowess and aim for a big win when they take on lower-ranked Poland in their final league match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament on Friday.
2019-03-28 10:25:47 Read More

Solskjaer appointed full-time Manchester United manager

Manchester United have appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their permanent manager on a three-year contract, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The 46-year-old Norwegian has guided United to 14 wins in 19 matches in all competitions as caretaker boss since replacing the sacked Jose Mourinho in December.
2019-03-28 09:32:02 Read More

Saina more determined playing against me & Sindhu: Ratchanok

Former World champion Ratchanok Inthanon of Thailand says she needs to learn a trick or two from her gritty Indian rival Saina Nehwal, who always comes across more determined to win during their on-court duels.
2019-03-28 07:37:54 Read More

Want to hold on to my form: Nitish Rana

Consecutive fifties in different batting positions ought to be a confidence-builder but Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Nitish Rana says he is occupied by the concern of maintaining his form that usually "fizzles" out early in the IPL.
2019-03-28 06:35:07 Read More

AB de Villiers makes light of 'Bumrah factor'

"No one is perfect. Bumrah is a good bowler but he is also not supposed to get it right all the time. Here the ground is not very big and the wicket is more often than not good for the batters. For that matter all the bowlers are under pressure here," AB de Villiers said.
2019-03-28 04:12:52 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (March 28) that comprise the Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians.
2019-03-27 19:00:00 Read More

IPL: Russell stars as Knight Riders beat Kings XI by 28 runs

Russell, who hit a sensational 19-ball 49 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in KKR's previous match, bludgeoned his way to a 17-ball 48 to propel the home side to a massive 218 for 4 after being sent into bat. He later took two wickets for 21 runs to help KKR restrict KXIP to 190 for 4 and emerge as the undisputed star of the match.
2019-03-27 18:40:15 Read More

Bayern sign Lucas Hernandez from Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid and France defender Lucas Hernandez will join Bayern Munich for 80 million euros ($90m) this summer, the German club announced on Wednesday.
2019-03-27 17:39:34 Read More

Every bowler under pressure at Chinnaswamy: De Villiers

Jasprit Bumrah may be one of the finest T20 bowlers going around but on a batting friendly track at the Chinnaswamy aided by short side boundaries, it coukld put any bowler under pressure, feels AB de Villiers.
2019-03-27 17:25:13 Read More

Imran Khan worried about Pakistan's WC preparation

Pakistan Prime Minister and World Cup winning captain Imran Khan on Wednesday expressed concerns over the preparations of the national team for the upcoming ICC World Cup in England.
2019-03-27 16:52:05 Read More

IPL: Russell punishes KXIP for schoolboy error

It's nothing less than a schoolboy error at this level. On Wednesday, Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) were at the receiving end of Andre Russell's bat when the Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) big-hitter got a new life thanks to the no-ball that saved him after he was cleaned up by Mohammed Shami in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Eden Gardens.
2019-03-27 16:44:10 Read More

IPL 2019: Jasprit Bumrah is still being assessed

The condition of Jasprit Bumrah's injured shoulder has certainly improved but there is still no certainty over India's international's participation in Mumbai Indians' next IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
2019-03-27 16:09:35 Read More

KKR's backup choice Ankit now KXIP's key bowler

Going from a backup bowler of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to leader of the Kings XI Punjab pace attack with Mohammed Shami in the IPL (Indian Premier League) has taken Ankit Rajpoot six years.
2019-03-27 15:15:37 Read More

KKR v KXIP, IPL: Kolkata lose Narine, Lynn early

Check KKR vs KXIP live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, KKR vs KXIP highlights and more on Times of India
2019-03-27 14:36:30 Read More

Pujara should have been part of IPL: Kumble

Spin great Anil Kumble feels Cheteshwar Pujara and Ishant Sharma deserved to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as both have the quality to perform in the shortest format of the game.
2019-03-27 14:35:15 Read More

India Open: Sindhu cruises, Kidambi survives scare

Former champions PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the second round, while HS Prannoy also made a strong start to his campaign with a hard-fought win at the India Open here Wednesday.
2019-03-27 14:33:13 Read More

Indian Open Golf: Lahiri, SSP start as favourites

Former champions Anirban Lahiri and SSP Chawrasia along with the 2018 Asian Tour Order of Merit winner Shubhankar Sharma go into the 55th Hero Indian Open, starting here on Thursday, as the leading home contenders.
2019-03-27 14:23:40 Read More

Azlan Shah: Mandeep shines as India thrash Canada 7-3

Striker Mandeep Singh scored a hat-trick as India outplayed Canada 7-3 to virtually enter the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament on Wednesday.
2019-03-27 13:24:37 Read More

'Lewis Hamilton can drive diversity in F1'

Lewis Hamilton has been urged to complete his Formula One legacy by working alongside British motor racing's governing body to improve diversity in the sport.
2019-03-27 13:07:43 Read More

Shooting: Oly quotas assigned to Beijing, Munich

The two Olympic quotas in 25m air pistol that were taken away from the Delhi World Cup after India denied visas to Pakistani shooters were on Wednesday assigned to the upcoming World Cups in Beijing and Munich.
2019-03-27 12:59:30 Read More

Live Cricket Score, IPL 2019: Kolkata vs Punjab

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2019-03-27 12:45:07 Read More

IPL: Michael Phelps enjoys brush with cricket

Learning to hold the bat was fun and so was watching balls flying for sixes but American swimming great Michael Phelps says despite the enjoyable brush with cricket on his maiden India trip, he doesn't quite foresee himself taking to the sport.
2019-03-27 12:16:38 Read More

Let's talk after Manika returns from Qatar: New coach

Having ended her association with childhood coach Sandeep Gupta, table tennis star Manika Batra is set to train under Sanmay Paranjape. While everyone wants to know about her new association with Paranjape, the Pune-based former player isn't willing to speak on the issue till his ward returns from Qatar where she is currently playing the Qatar Open.
2019-03-27 11:41:20 Read More

Live cricket score, Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd ODI

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2019-03-27 11:10:42 Read More

Blog: IPL 'Mankading' row - Ashwin didn't cheat, so why all the brouhaha?

It’s been tagged as the first big controversy to hit IPL 2019, the biggest talking point of the tournament this year so far. It’s an incident that has divided the cricket world. And yet at the end of the day, all it really is, is a run-out.
2019-03-27 10:58:50 Read More

Dhoni's strategic skills unmatched: Raina

Mahendra Singh Dhoni guiding India's world-class spin pair of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal from behind the stumps is well documented. Suresh Raina in an interview said that Dhoni's biggest strength is his ability to stay in the present and improvise on the spot looking at how the game is panning out.
2019-03-27 09:39:33 Read More

Bumrah's slower balls difficult to pick: Archer

Jofra Archer, one of the most sought-after bowlers in franchise-based leagues, rates Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah as the best T20 bowler currently playing in world cricket.
2019-03-27 08:17:32 Read More

Pant can't do it everyday so Dhawan needs to pace up: Ponting

Shikhar Dhawan has to up the ante in the Powerplay overs as it will not be possible for Rishabh Pant to be the swashbuckler everyday, feels Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting.
2019-03-27 07:28:07 Read More

Manu, Saurabh smash qualifying world record, win mixed team gold

Teenage Indian shooting stars Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary smashed the qualification world record before clinching the 10m air pistol mixed team gold in the 12th Asian Airgun Championship in Taoyuan, Taipei on Wednesday.
2019-03-27 06:16:46 Read More

Ashwin-Buttler Mankad row: Dead-ball debate continues

Ashwin's dismissal of Buttler on Monday has got the 'spirit of cricket' debate raging again. The incident has also exposed the grey areas in the interpretation of laws set by the Marylebone Cricket Club, which are followed by ICC.
2019-03-27 05:04:41 Read More

We can't be great fielding side but can be a safe one: Dhoni

His side's core team is the oldest in the IPL and Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni knows fully well that they cannot be a great fielding outfit but can make it up in batting and bowling.
2019-03-27 03:24:12 Read More

I always want to master whatever people call impossible: Michael Phelps

The most decorated Olympian of all time, with 28 medals, 23 of them gold, Phelps is that rarest of rare species - a sporting genius. Here as brand ambassador for apparel company Under Armour, Phelps is still easing into his various post-career roles. A relaxed Phelps looked at the Times Sport page and chuckled. "Cricket? Doesn't that take, like, 10 days to get over?"
2019-03-27 03:14:57 Read More

Ashwin within his rights, but I'd prefer a warning first: Dravid

"It's within the laws of the game and that's pretty clear. So I don't have a problem with someone deciding to do it. Ashwin was well within his rights to do what he did. However, personally I would prefer it if somebody warns someone first. That would be my personal choice," Rahul Dravid told TOI.
2019-03-27 02:57:42 Read More

IPL 2019: Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets

Experience in implementation of plans separated Chennai Super Kings from this revamped franchise despite Dhawan’s scrap for a 47-ball 51. It didn’t matter if the concern about MS Dhoni’s wavering form resurfaced as the CSK chase of 148 dragged on for 19.4 overs, losing four wickets.
2019-03-26 18:26:53 Read More

Swimming legend Michael Phelps gets a taste of IPL

One of the greatest Olympians of all time, Michael Phelps got a taste of cricket Tuesday as he watched the Indian Premier League match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings. The winner of an astounding 23 gold medals in Olympics was in town for promotional activity and dropped in for some time at the Kotla in the evening.
2019-03-26 18:14:38 Read More

Tennis ball cricket helped me add speed: Saini

Fast developing into a tearing pacer, Navdeep Saini says playing demanding tennis ball cricket has played a huge role in him gaining a lot of speed. Saini, who is India A regular and also earned a maiden Test call-up for the one-off Test against Afghanistan last June, can consistently bowl in 140s.
2019-03-26 18:12:19 Read More

WATCH: Ishant Sharma & Shane Watson's verbal duel

Delhi Capitals pacer Ishant Sharma and Chennai Super Kings batsman Shane Watson were involved in a verbal exchange during their team's 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in Delhi on Tuesday.
2019-03-26 17:58:19 Read More

Azlan Shah Cup: India beat Malaysia 4-2

India struck four times after a goal-less first quarter to tame hosts Malaysia 4-2, climbing to the second spot in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament on Tuesday.
2019-03-26 16:39:36 Read More

Bumrah joins Mumbai Indians for practice session

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who's recovering from a shoulder injury, on Tuesday joined his IPL team Mumbai Indians' practice session, but did not bowl at the Chinnaswamy stadium. Bumrah was seen running along with his team-mates for nearly 20 minutes and he looked in fine fettle.
2019-03-26 15:58:57 Read More

India Open: Ashwini-Sikki stun Chinese pair to enter second round

Commonwealth Games bronze medallists Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy notched up a stunning straight-game win over world no 18 Li Wenmei and Zheng Yu to make it to the second round of women's doubles competition at USD 350,000 India Open on Tuesday.
2019-03-26 15:48:17 Read More

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Manika Batra splits with childhood coach Sandeep Gupta

India's leading table tennis player Manika Batra has ended her association with Delhi-based childhood coach Sandeep Gupta and will now train in Pune with Sanmay Paranjape.
2019-03-26 15:28:37 Read More

CL: Ronaldo Alarm for Juventus ahead of quarters

Cristiano Ronaldo's thigh injury picked up during Portugal's 1-1 Euro 2020 qualifier draw with Serbia has sparked alarm in Italy ahead of Juventus's Champions League quarter-final tie against Ajax in two weeks' time.
2019-03-26 15:18:53 Read More

Looking to break jinx of early exits: Ashwini

India's doubles specialist shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa on Tuesday credited a new training regime for the stunning opening match win at India Open and hoped that she and her partner N Sikki Reddy would be able to break the jinx of early round exits under the guidance of the two new foreign coaches.
2019-03-26 15:10:03 Read More

Petra Kvitova attacker sentenced to eight years in prison

The man who attacked two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova with a knife at her Czech home in December 2016 was sentenced to eight years in prison on Tuesday, a court said.
2019-03-26 15:03:08 Read More

Rio as special as Beijing Olympics, says Michael Phelps

A record-breaking 28 medals in his kitty, the most decorated Olympian Michael Phelps says although Beijing Olympics was the greatest for him the "climb up the mountain" to the Rio Games made it equally special.
2019-03-26 14:53:09 Read More

Sindhu, Kidambi eager to reclaim India Open crowns

She won a historic World Tour Finals gold to end 2018 on a happy note but a first-round exit at All England Championships in the New Year hurt PV Sindhu. For Kidambi Srikanth, to stay at the same level physically throughout a tournament is a challenge he wants to overcome soon. And there couldn't have been a better opportunity for India's top badminton duo to do that when they take to the courts at the India Open here at the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex in front of their home crowd.
2019-03-26 14:45:05 Read More

Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga cleared to play IPL

Sri Lanka's limited-overs captain Lasith Malinga has been cleared to play the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL)season after his country's cricket board granted the paceman permission to skip the domestic 50-overs tournament on Tuesday.
2019-03-26 14:04:15 Read More

Glad that I don't have to bowl to Russell, says Ferguson

Watching teammate Andre Russell bulldozing Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers was a breathtaking experience for KKR pace spearhead Lockie Ferguson, who is happy that he does not have to bowl to the West Indian this IPL.
2019-03-26 13:36:38 Read More

Ajay Malik makes it to junior Indian Davis Cup team

Ajay Malik, who rose from the mud courts of Haryana village Gohana, has made it to the Indian junior Davis Cup team for the upcoming Asia/Oceania final qualifying matches in Thailand.
2019-03-26 12:57:42 Read More

IPL: BCCI divided over Ashwin's 'Mankading' of Jos Buttler

The 'Mankading' controversy, which erupted on Monday during the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab, has also left the BCCI divided with their officials expressing different opinions. Punjab skipper R Ashwin ran out the Rajasthan opener Jos Buttler, who was at the non-striker's end, on his delivery stride on Monday.
2019-03-26 12:05:19 Read More

Watch: Underarm or underhanded? Kyrgios serve stokes debate

Having annoyed Rafa Nadal with an underarm serve at Acapulco, Nick Kyrgios doubled down with the tactic to win two points against hapless Serb Dusan Lajovic at the Miami Open and fire up a timeworn debate between modern fans and purists.
2019-03-26 08:42:15 Read More

Everyone is very happy to have David Warner back: Basil Thampi

Kerala fast bowler Basil Thampi has shown glimpses of brilliance in the IPL, since his debut season in 2017 when he played for the now defunct Gujarat Lions franchise.
2019-03-26 08:24:49 Read More

I watch Kohli’s videos to improve my batting: Manjot Kalra

Young Indian batting sensation Manjot Kalra captured everyone's attention and became a fan favourite after he scored a magnificent match-winning century for the Indian Under-19 team, which waltzed its way to the ICC U-19 World Cup title win last year.
2019-03-26 07:31:22 Read More

IPL: Malinga likely to play next two matches for Mumbai

Lasith Malinga is likely to be available for the next two IPL matches for Mumbai Indians after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) softened its stance on the participation of the veteran pacer in a domestic ODI tournament.
2019-03-25 13:06:02 Read More

RR vs KXIP Live: Rajasthan vs Punjab starts at 8 pm

Check RR vs KXIP live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, RR vs KXIP highlights and more on Times of India
2019-03-25 12:56:49 Read More

Swimmer Ashok bags silver at Special Olympics

Travelling a distance of around 25 kms every day from Secunderabad to the Gachibowli Stadium was not only exhausting but also time consuming. To overcome this challenge Kaushika Ashok Advaith’s father Ashok Kumar decided to put him up in a hostel near the stadium.
2019-03-25 12:52:29 Read More

Getting tougher mentally key to WC medal: Kidambi

Indian ace Kidambi Srikanth said it was irritating to lose close quarterfinals in a title-less season and stressed on the need to get physically and mentally tougher to win medals at the World Championship and Olympic Games.
2019-03-25 12:38:32 Read More

Indian cricketers in IPL should be allowed to vote: Ashwin

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said Indian cricketers criss-crossing the country to play the ongoing IPL should be allowed to cast their votes in the upcoming general elections at cities where they might be when polling is held in their respective constituencies.
2019-03-25 12:35:17 Read More

Live Cricket Score, IPL 2019: Rajasthan vs Punjab

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2019-03-25 12:34:36 Read More

Cannavaro future in doubt after just 10 days as China coach

Fabio Cannavaro's short reign as China coach could already be over after the hosts were beaten for the second time in five days on Monday and again failed to score.
2019-03-25 12:18:01 Read More

Last-minute goal in India's mind ahead of clash against Malaysia

Conceding last-minute goals have continued to haunt India for long now and that's precisely what the team would look to avoid when it takes on its new-found ‘nemesis’ Malaysia in its third league match of the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament here on Tuesday.
2019-03-25 12:15:58 Read More

Sindhu, Srikanth seek to reclaim India Open crowns

The KD Jadhav Hall was abuzz with the sound of nails being hammered as preparations for the 2019 India Open entered its final stages on Sunday. In the arena opposite to that, shuttles flew to and fro as the Chinese team finished training and the Danish contingent took to the practice courts. Standing in the corridor dividing the two halls were trainee kids looking through the glass wall with eyes glued at the tall figure of Viktor Axelsen.
2019-03-25 11:33:30 Read More

Cardiff to claim Sala transfer 'null and void': Report

Cardiff are set to tell FIFA that the £15 million ($19.8m, 23m euros) deal they agreed to pay Nantes for Emiliano Sala became "null and void" after he died in a plane crash, a report said on Monday.
2019-03-25 11:10:59 Read More

IPL: Won't focus on Pant alone, says Fleming

Rishabh Pant might have played a stellar role on Sunday to win them the opening game against Mumbai Indians, but CSK coach Stephen Fleming made it clear that overplanning keeping one player in mind wouldn't help the team. Fleming was all praise for Harbhajan Singh and said that the off-spinner will definitely be considered for the game against DC.
2019-03-25 10:55:00 Read More

Pressure off Joachim Loew after Netherlands win

Germany coach Joachim Loew was lavished with praise on Monday morning after his team snatched a late win over the Netherlands in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier on Sunday.
2019-03-25 10:39:00 Read More

Pro Kabaddi League: 29 players retained

A total of 29 players have been retained by their respective franchisees of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) under the 'Elite Retained Players' category, the organisers announced on Monday.
2019-03-25 10:19:28 Read More

Vijender Singh injured in training, US pro debut delayed

"I got hurt during a sparring session on Friday. My left eye has received two kinds of stitches and doctors have told me they would remove the just the external stitches on coming Friday," Vijender Singh said from his training base.
2019-03-25 08:44:53 Read More

No comebacks are easy, says Ashwin on Smith

Ashwin acknowledged that it will be tough for Steve Smith who will return to high-intensity cricket after one year. "Smith is a quality player, but no comebacks are easy," said Ashwin. The 32-year-old spinner explained Harbhajan's spell of 3 for 20 in the game between CSK and RCB in Chennai as 'condition based'.
2019-03-25 05:47:19 Read More

Rasikh Salam surprise from Mumbai Indians

The Mumbai Indians sprang a surprise in their opening match of IPL-12 against the Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium here when they gave a give debut to 17-year-old pacer Rasikh Salam, who comes from a small village called Ashmuji in Kulgaam district of south Kashmir.
2019-03-25 05:19:32 Read More

I'll be the first to retire when time comes: Yuvraj

Yuvraj Singh's cricketing future has been a topic of discussion for some years now but the player said that he would be the first one to bid adieu when he feels that his time is up.
2019-03-25 05:16:29 Read More

IPL 2019: Rishabh Pant can be the next big thing, says Yuvraj Singh

Rishabh Pant is an outstanding talent and should be groomed properly so that he becomes the next big thing in Indian cricket, feels India's 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh.
2019-03-25 04:38:51 Read More

Steve Smith set for IPL return against Kings XI Punjab

While Ajinkya Rahane will be eager to impress in order to keep the national selectors interested with the World Cup round the corner, the ability of Steve Smith to make a successful comeback will also be put to test.
2019-03-25 04:10:47 Read More

Halep recovers to beat Hercog, Venus wins in Miami

Romanian second seed Simona Halep fought back from a set down to defeat Slovenian Polona Hercog in a challenging third-round match at the Miami Open on Sunday.
2019-03-25 03:54:24 Read More

Euro Qualifiers: Germany edge Dutch in thriller

Germany's Nico Schulz sealed a thrilling 3-2 win over the Netherlands in a see-saw Euro 2020 qualifier as Joachim Loew's new-look line-up survived a severe test on Sunday.
2019-03-25 03:37:41 Read More

IPL: Glad to bat anywhere team wants, says Pant

Having brightened his World Cup selection prospects with a brutal knock in the Indian Premier League here Sunday, Rishabh Pant said he is "glad" to bat at any position his team wants him to.
2019-03-25 03:24:37 Read More

3rd T20I: SL's tour of SA ends in second whitewash

A tour that started with an unexpected Test series triumph ended with a second successive limited-overs series humiliation for Sri Lanka when South Africa won the third and final Twenty20 international on Sunday.
2019-03-25 03:05:19 Read More

Bumrah 'recovered well' after shoulder blow, say MI

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has "recovered well" after hurting his left shoulder during the IPL match against Delhi Capitals here on Sunday, Mumbai Indians' team management said.
2019-03-25 02:52:20 Read More

2nd ODI: Finch punishes Pak, Aus take 2-0 lead

Aaron Finch struck his second century in as many games to lead Australia to another thumping eight-wicket victory over a hapless Pakistan in the second one-day international in Sharjah on Sunday.
2019-03-25 02:34:33 Read More

Ajinkya Rahane deserved better from selectors: Sunil Gavaskar

Ajinkya Rahane who deserved better from the Indian selectors will also get an opportunity to show he can be fluent in this format too. The same applies to Ashwin as he tries to resurrect his limited overs career.
2019-03-25 02:33:23 Read More

Pant plunders unbeaten 27-ball 78 to set up big win over Mumbai Indians

Rishabh Pant's blazing half-century guided Delhi Capitals to a 37-run win over Mumbai Indians. Sent into bat, Pant smashed the Mumbai bowlers for seven sixes and as many fours to power them to 213 for six. In reply, Mumbai were stopped at 176 in 19.2 overs
2019-03-24 18:48:29 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (March 25) that comprise the Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab.
2019-03-24 18:37:14 Read More

3rd T20I: Pretorius, Phehlukwayo steer SA to series sweep against SL

Dwaine Pretorius starred with the bat and Andile Phehlukwayo shone with the ball as South Africa completed a 3-0 sweep of the Twenty20 International series against Sri Lanka with a 45-run victory via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.
2019-03-24 17:59:04 Read More

IPL 2019: Physio helps injured Bumrah trudge off field

Jasprit Bumrah suffered an injury during the IPL game on Sunday, needing the help of Mumbai Indians physio to laboriously walk back to the dugout, a development that will keep the World Cup-bound Indian team on tenterhooks.
2019-03-24 17:21:37 Read More

Andre Russell took the game away from us: Rashid Khan

Andre Russell's mayhem in the final overs gave Kolkata Knight Riders a dramatic six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening IPL fixture and the visiting side's leg-spinner Rashid Khan said his bowlers could not have done much against the rampaging Jamaican.
2019-03-24 17:05:22 Read More

IPL 2019: Nitish Rana blames power outage for his dismissal

Kolkata Knight Riders' opening IPL fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday was halted for 12 minutes after one of the floodlights tripped due to a short circuit and home side batsman Nitish Rana blamed his dismissal on the power outage.
2019-03-24 16:49:14 Read More

IPL: Andre Russell muscle powers KKR over SRH

Andre Russell smashed an explosive 49 to spoil David Warner's scintillating IPL comeback as Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off a dramatic 6-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. Needing 53 runs from last three overs, the powerful Jamaican changed the course of the match with his big-hitting against Siddharth Kaul, creaming off 19 runs from that over.
2019-03-24 16:16:16 Read More

How Russell's late burst turned the tables on SRH

Giant-killer Andre Russell, who came into bat at number five, played a match-winning knock of 49 runs off just 19 balls to take KKR over the line in the final over of the innings. Needing 53 runs off the final three overs, this is the maximum number of runs scored in a successful chase in the last 3 overs of an IPL match ever.
2019-03-24 15:01:05 Read More

Azlan Shah Cup: India concede last-minute goal, play out 1-1 draw vs Korea

India's perennial problem of conceding goals at the fag end of a match hurt them again as Korea equalised in the final minute for a 1-1 draw in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament on Sunday.
2019-03-24 12:36:38 Read More

No one complains when so many runs are scored: Harbhajan Singh

"See, it was a difficult pitch to bat on but it wasn't like it was unplayable. We're so used to watching matches on good wickets where no one complains when people score 170-180. But if it spins or seams a little, everyone has a problem, saying why is this happening?," Harbhajan Singh said.
2019-03-24 06:58:12 Read More

AIFF to go ahead with Super Cup

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will go ahead with the Super Cup as scheduled, even if I-League clubs continue with their boycott of the knockout tournament in Bhubaneswar.
2019-03-24 06:17:29 Read More

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David Warner kept in touch even when he was away: Yusuf Pathan

"He (David Warner) is returning after a long time so people will definitely come to watch him in action. He is an entertainer on the field," Yusuf Pathan told during a media interaction at their team hotel.
2019-03-24 06:02:12 Read More

Less I think of World Cup, better for me, says Dinesh Karthik

"The less I think about the World Cup, the better it is for me. The most important thing for me is to do well for KKR and help the team do well. I am sure the World Cup will take care of itself for me," Dinesh Karthik said.
2019-03-24 05:50:13 Read More

I make sure I have clarity about what I am doing: Shikhar Dhawan

"I make sure that I have clarity about what I am doing, and my basics. There have been situations when I struggle to score runs. I keep my calm and try to think about a solution and implement it to the best of my ability," Shikhar Dhawan said.
2019-03-24 05:39:12 Read More

Mumbai Indians face revamped Delhi Capitals at home

The thing to look forward to the most in the MI batting line up would be how Yuvraj Singh, the team's new recruit, shores up the middle overs. Bought for Rs 1 crore, India's 2011 World Cup hero is now a pale shadow of himself at 37, but Rohit and ex-India seamer Zaheer Khan have full faith in the abilities of the veteran batsman.
2019-03-24 05:10:03 Read More

Trial by fire for Kolkata Knight Riders against Sunrisers Hyderabad

If the word 'revenge' has a place in sport, then Kolkata Knight Riders should be charged up to settle scores when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening match here on Sunday.
2019-03-24 03:50:31 Read More

With Rohit opening, Mumbai Indians are favourites: Gavaskar

Both Mumbai and Delhi will try to begin their campaign on a winning note. Mumbai have won the trophy every alternate year since 2013 and will be fancying their chances. They have bid smartly at the auction and with Rohit Sharma opening the batting they will be hard to stop.
2019-03-24 03:10:10 Read More

Serena withdraws, Osaka loses, Federer wins in Miami

Serena Williams withdrew on Saturday, blaming a previously undisclosed left knee injury. Less than two hours later, top-ranked Naomi Osaka lost in the third round to tour veteran Hsieh Su-Wei of Taiwan 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-3.
2019-03-24 02:57:50 Read More

Spain, Italy start Euro 2020 qualifying with wins

Spain needed to be bailed out by a veteran. Italy got a boost from some new faces. The former European champions started their campaigns to qualify for Euro 2020 with wins over Scandinavian visitors on Saturday, but in different fashion.
2019-03-24 02:42:38 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (March 24) that comprise the Indian Premier League matches while India will take on Korea in their second match of Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament.
2019-03-23 19:00:00 Read More

Dhoni, Kohli express unhappiness over quality of Chepauk track

Rival captains Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli expressed their dissatisfaction over the slowness of the Chepauk track as the opening IPL encounter turned out to be damp squib.
2019-03-23 18:20:28 Read More

IPL: CSK start with a bang, beat RCB by 7 wickets in season opener

Harbhajan Singh rolled back years to show the relevance of a finger spinner in shorter format as defending champions Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 7 wickets in the opening encounter of Indian Premier League.
2019-03-23 17:52:51 Read More

Suresh Raina first player to score 5000 runs in IPL

Suresh Raina etched his name in the history books of the Indian Premier League with the Chennai Super Kings batsman becoming the first batsman to score 5000 IPL runs on Saturday. The left-handed batsman has so far notched up one hundred and 35 half-centuries in the 177 matches.
2019-03-23 16:59:04 Read More

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja takes fine catch to dismiss AB de Villiers

After being given a life by Imran Tahir, Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers failed to capitalise on the chance as he got out off the very next ball with Ravindra Jadeja holding a stunning catch during the first match of the 12th edition of the IPL against Chennai Super Kings.
2019-03-23 16:39:31 Read More

Watch: Tim Paine comes out to bat with single batting glove

Australia Test skipper Tim Paine forgot one of his batting glove in dressing room while walking out to bat for Tasmania in a Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales. While representing Tasmania in Australia's domestic first-class match, Paine came out to bat wearing just one glove in the first innings.
2019-03-23 16:24:02 Read More

Hand of God? Bangladeshi's Messi drawing comes alive

A young Bangladeshi architect has earned fame after his digital drawing of footballer Lionel Messi was matched in real life six years later.
2019-03-23 15:30:02 Read More

Conversation on Malinga to be had with SLC: Jayawardene

Lasith Malinga, it seems, may not miss six games of the IPL, as a website had reported on Friday. The Sri Lankan pace bowling veteran has been asked to play in an inter-provincial tournament from April 4 to 11 by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in order to qualify to play in the World Cup.
2019-03-23 14:45:37 Read More

IPL 2019: Kolkata Knight Riders newbies keen to impress

It's a new season and like all teams Kolkata Knight Riders too have roped in a number of new faces in their squad for IPL-12. Just two days before they launch their campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens on Sunday, KKR newbies were presented to the media during a promotional event at the team hotel in the city on Friday.
2019-03-23 14:26:28 Read More

It's better not to think about World Cup selection: Dinesh Karthik

A good outing in the Indian Premier League may help him grab a spot in India's World Cup team but Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik said he was not thinking much about the 50-over showpiece but rather focussing on the T20 tournament.
2019-03-23 14:16:03 Read More

Didn't want to bring negative stuff up with Rishabh, says Ponting

He may have endured a miserable time in the last two ODIs, missing a few chances in the last two ODIs of the India-Australia series, but, as he gets set to launch himself into another edition of the IPL, the tournament that saw him rise into prominence, Rishabh Pant would be encouraged by the faith that his coach at the Delhi Capitals, Aussie great Ricky Ponting, has in the youngster's abilities.
2019-03-23 13:49:00 Read More

Smith and Warner won't be dropped for World Cup: Hayden

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden firmly reckons that Steve Smith and David Warner's Indian Premier League form will not be a factor for their World Cup selection as they will certainly "walk into the side". "It's an opportunity for Warner and Smith to play some cricket. Otherwise, they were not playing any cricket," Hayden said.
2019-03-23 13:47:04 Read More

IPL opening ceremony funds donated to armed forces

The CoA administering the BCCI decided to cancel the opening ceremony and allocate the money budgeted for it to the armed forces. "The estimated cost of hosting an IPL opening ceremony is Rs 20 crore. It was decided that a sum of Rs 11 cr be contributed to Army, Rs 7 cr to CRPF and Rs 1 cr each to the Navy and Air Force respectively," the IPL said.
2019-03-23 12:07:22 Read More

A good IPL will help me stay in rhythm for World Cup: Dhawan

He is back home and India opener Shikhar Dhawan is looking to make it a season worth remembering for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
2019-03-23 12:01:25 Read More

Black making a move was a symbolic gesture: Anish Giri

Both Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri enjoy a good banter. They leave no opportunity to have a go at each other but this week saw the two stand next to each other for the "Move for Equality" campaign initiated by UNESCO that addresses the critical issue of racial discrimination.
2019-03-23 11:31:59 Read More

England's Hudson-Odoi shocked to make senior debut

Callum Hudson-Odoi was stunned to be given the chance to make a record-breaking England debut as a substitute in their 5-0 drubbing of the Czech Republic at Wembley on Friday.
2019-03-23 11:31:30 Read More

David Warner always an entertainer: Yusuf Pathan

Putting behind the embarrassing ball tampering crisis, David Warner would once again look to show his class before the fans, his Sunrisers Hyderabad teammate Yusuf Pathan said on Saturday.
2019-03-23 10:41:32 Read More

IPL 2019: Royals' players stuck outside stadium

Two days before the first game of the 12th edition of the IPL at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab, the stadium gates were locked as a result of a tussle between the Rajasthan sports council and the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA).
2019-03-23 10:26:00 Read More

Azlan Shah Cup Hockey: India beat Asiad champions Japan 2-0

Varun Kumar converted a penalty corner in the 24th minute to hand India the lead before Simranjeet Singh (55th) scored a diving field goal from skipper Manpreet Singh's brilliant pass to secure full three points for the five-time champions.
2019-03-23 09:48:00 Read More

Slow bowlers will revel at Chepauk: Srikkanth

With the 2019 edition starting at his home ground, former Indian captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth is eagerly looking forward to the clash between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
2019-03-23 06:55:10 Read More

IPL 2019: All eyes on Warner in SRH opener vs KKR

Comeback man David Warner would be the cynosure of all eyes when last year's finalist Sunrisers Hyderabad open their campaign against two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the 12th Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Sunday.
2019-03-23 06:39:57 Read More

I-League clubs' rescheduling request rebuffed

The tug-of-war between the I-League clubs and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) seems unending. With AIFF president Praful Patel agreeing to meet the protesting I-League clubs next month, there was hope that the impasse would end.
2019-03-23 06:13:19 Read More

IPL: Hardik, Bumrah in focus as MI take on DC

Workload management of pacer Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be the main focus when Mumbai Indians take on a rechristened Delhi Capitals in their first match of the 12th Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Sunday.
2019-03-23 05:40:26 Read More

Who will crack the code in this edition of Indian Premier League?

Can CSK repeat last year's feat or are their players over the hill? Can unfancied Delhi turn the corner this time? Will Smith and Warner be rusty? TOI analyses the strengths and weaknesses of the eight teams...
2019-03-23 05:13:18 Read More

IPL 2019: All aboard IPL roller coaster!

The seven-week event's constant cricket and intense highs & lows leave players completely drained. But with the World Cup to follow, all the talk is about managing workloads...
2019-03-23 04:41:17 Read More

Djokovic, Osaka, Serena win Miami openers

Novak Djokovic put his Indian Wells disappointment behind him on Friday at the ATP and WTA Miami Open with a ruthless 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 destruction of Australian Bernard Tomic to move into the third round.
2019-03-23 04:03:04 Read More

Euro Qualifiers: England win big; Portugal held

Even with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to the Portugal side for the first time since last year's World Cup, the European champions could only begin their title defence with a 0-0 home draw against Ukraine.
2019-03-23 03:48:03 Read More

Don't care if I am judged by IPL title drought: Virat Kohli

"Obviously, you want to win the IPL. I am doing what I am supposed to do. I don't care whether I am going to be judged on this (not winning the IPL). There are no real parameters that you set. I try to win all the possible titles, but sometimes it just doesn't happen," Virat Kohli said.
2019-03-23 03:44:46 Read More

Sri Lanka's Malinga to retire after T20 World Cup

Malinga said that he would quit one-day internationals after the World Cup in England and Wales this summer before calling time on his career following the Twenty20 tournament, to be played in Australia over October-November 2020.
2019-03-23 03:31:45 Read More

Virat Kohli looks to raid the Super Kings den

At the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday, though, the glitz and glamour associated with the annual T20 extravaganza should be back in focus. And what better way to do that than pitting MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, the two current superstars of Indian cricket, against each other in the opener?
2019-03-23 03:20:37 Read More

2nd T20I: SA beat SL by 16 runs to seal series

Isuru Udana's astonishing 84 for Sri Lanka wasn't enough to stop South Africa from clinching their Twenty20 international series with a 16-run win in the second match at SuperSport Park on Friday.
2019-03-23 03:01:46 Read More

1st ODI: Finch century fires Aus to win over Pak

Aaron Finch's fine century drove Australia to a convincing eight-wicket win over a new-look Pakistan in the first one-day international on Friday.
2019-03-23 02:42:26 Read More

Gary Kirsten's inputs should help RCB: Sunil Gavaskar

The tragic happenings on the border may have forced the opening ceremony to be cancelled and the funds thus saved given to a national cause but it's a blessing in disguise as quite frankly it was a waste of funds.
2019-03-23 02:38:44 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (March 23) that comprise action from Indian Premier League season 12 opener - CSK vs RCB, and India vs Japan in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup's opening match.
2019-03-22 18:50:00 Read More

Virat Kohli may skip few IPL matches to stay fit for World Cup

India skipper Virat Kohli on Friday said he won't mind sitting out one or two IPL matches to stay fit and fresh for the ICC World Cup, putting the onus on his United Kingdom-bound players to manage their workload.
2019-03-22 16:46:25 Read More

Gafur Rakhimov quits as head of crisis-hit amateur boxing association

Gafur Rakhimov stepped down as head of the AIBA, world amateur boxing's governing body, on Friday amid a spat with the International Olympic Committee that could see the sport kicked out of the 2020 Tokyo Games.
2019-03-22 16:17:16 Read More

ICC nod for names, numbers on players' shirts in Tests

In a bid to further popularise Test cricket the ICC has allowed players to have their names and numbers on the back of their shirts starting with the World Test Championship from August 1. The Ashes series between England and Australia will be the first instance when the players will sport these jerseys.
2019-03-22 14:23:49 Read More

Only BCCI can say why I didn't play IPL last year: Steve Smith

The BCCI had acted voluntarily while banning Steve Smith and David Warner from last edition of IPL on ball tampering charges and the former Australian captain said that only the Indian board can answer why it panned out that way.
2019-03-22 13:48:30 Read More

India clinch fifth straight SAFF Women's Championship title

India continued their dominance at the SAFF Women's Championship by lifting their 5th straight title with a 3-1 victory over hosts Nepal in the final. With this win, India have extended their unbeaten run in the tournament's history to 23 games. India scored through Dalima Chhibber, Grace Dangmei and substitute Anju Tamang at the Sahid Rangashala Stadium.
2019-03-22 12:51:36 Read More

Gautam Gambhir joins BJP, likely to contest Lok Sabha polls

Former international cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Friday joined the BJP and is expected to be fielded by the party in the Lok Sabha polls from one of the seats in the national capital.
2019-03-22 07:14:13 Read More

Mick Schumacher happy to be compared to his father

Mick Schumacher says he has no problem with people comparing him to father Michael as he prepares for a Formula Two debut in Bahrain next week.
2019-03-22 06:40:11 Read More

Rice, Rashford give Southgate pre-match headache

Declan Rice's first England call-up after switching allegiance from Ireland was in danger of being overshadowed on Thursday as the West Ham United player was forced to apologise for a social media comment apparently supporting the Irish Republican Army (IRA).
2019-03-22 06:06:35 Read More

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Cameron Bancroft appointed Durham captain

Durham have appointed shamed Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft as captain for the upcoming English County Championship and One-day Cup season, the northeast county announced Thursday.
2019-03-22 05:55:14 Read More

Sports court delays Caster Semenya verdict until April

The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Thursday that it was delaying until next month its ruling on a challenge filed by South African double Olympic champion Caster Semenya against the IAAF.
2019-03-22 05:45:07 Read More

Has injury forced Tintu Luka to quit?

Ace middle distance runner Tintu Luka has decided to bid adieu after blazing the track for over a decade and winning three medals at the Asian Games in 2010 & 2014.
2019-03-22 05:33:30 Read More

AFI faces backlash for omitting high jumper Tejaswin from India squad

The Athletics Federation of India continued to get flak over the controversial omission of high jumper Tejaswin Shankar, who is studying and training in USA, from the India squad for next month's Asian Championships in Doha.
2019-03-22 05:27:27 Read More

Scotland slump to humiliating 3-0 defeat in Kazakhstan

Scotland's Euro 2020 qualifying campaign got off to the worst possible start with an embarrassing 3-0 Group I defeat at the hands of Kazakhstan in Nursultan on Thursday.
2019-03-22 05:25:48 Read More

Belgium, Croatia battle to wins as 2020 qualifying begins

The stars of last year's World Cup had to dig deep as European Championship qualifying began Thursday. World Cup finalist Croatia nearly dropped points against Azerbaijan, only to be saved by a fine curling shot from Andrej Kramaric for a 2-1 win. Belgium needed two goals from Eden Hazard to defeat Russia 3-1 after a costly Thibaut Courtois error allowed the Russians back into the game.
2019-03-22 05:13:40 Read More

Nadal to return from knee injury on Monte Carlo Masters clay

Rafael Nadal is expected to make his return from a knee injury at the Monte Carlo Masters, after being included in the official list of players on Thursday.
2019-03-22 04:46:09 Read More

I-League clubs submit plan for a new 20-team event

The I-League (Private) Clubs Association (IPCA) in a proposal suggesed forming a 20-team unified Indian Football League. IPCA which includes nine clubs Aizawl FC, Chennai City, Churchill Brothers, East Bengal, Gokulam Kerala, Minerva Punjab, Mohun Bagan, NEROCA and Real Kashmir, also suggested that another 16 teams can participate in the second division.
2019-03-22 03:31:42 Read More

Is Graham Reid set to become new hockey coach?

The Indian team has been without a regular chief coach after Harendra Singh was sacked following the World Cup at home last year. A report in hockey.nl late on Thursday suggested that it could be Reid heading to India after he was "dismissed" by AH&BC, more popularly known as Amsterdam, from his position of the team's coach.
2019-03-22 03:21:04 Read More

No more all-whites in Test cricket?

Despite a recent survey by MCC showing that 86% of 13,000 respondents consider Test cricket their favourite format to watch, the ICC is keen to market and promote it further via its new Test Championship.
2019-03-22 03:14:26 Read More

Watch: Will Jacks cracks 25-ball ton, 6 sixes in an over

An unstoppable Will Jacks stole the limelight on Thursday after he slammed a 25-ball ton during a pre-season T10 match against Lancashire in Dubai. Playing for Surrey, Will scored 105 runs off 30 balls that included 8 boundaries and 11 sixes as he took the Lancashire bowlers to the cleaners.
2019-03-22 03:00:09 Read More

IPL 2019: Onus on MS Dhoni's spinners to stop Virat Kohli & Co.

Unlike last season when the men in yellow were forced to play all but one of their home matches on a quicker surface in Pune, the spinners will be aided by the team's return to the traditionally spin-friendly Chepauk.
2019-03-22 02:42:55 Read More

India win rich haul of medals at Special Olympics World Summer Games

India returned with 368 medals, including 85 gold, at the Special Olympics World Summer Games which was held in Abu Dhabi, UAE from March 14 to 21.
2019-03-21 10:31:33 Read More

Mercedes strategist hails Hamilton for finishing in Australia

Five times world champion Lewis Hamilton did a fantastic job in getting his damaged car to the finish of Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Mercedes' chief strategist James Vowles said on Wednesday.
2019-03-21 03:25:24 Read More

Djokovic says all good with Federer, Nadal

Novak Djokovic played down a reported rift with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on Wednesday, saying he welcomed their views on the controversial ousting of ATP Chairman Chris Kermode.
2019-03-21 03:07:45 Read More

Khelo India: 9 fail dope tests, number may go up

The number of athletes whose samples taken during the 2019 Khelo India Youth Games have returned positive, has risen from six to nine. A weightlifter, a judoka and a swimmer’s samples have now tested positive.
2019-03-21 03:06:05 Read More

Tintu Luka bids adieu to track

Ace middle distance runner Tintu Luka has decided to bid adieu after blazing the track for over a decade and winning three medals at the Asian Games in 2010 & 2014. The lanky athlete, hailing from Valathode in Iritty (North (North Kerala), dominated the 800m for many years and clocked her personal best of 1:59.17s in Split, Croatia, in 2010.
2019-03-21 02:45:14 Read More

Illness hits Australian camp ahead of Pakistan series

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell may be rested from the first one-day international against Pakistan as the tourists recover from a stomach bug that has hit the team in the United Arab Emirates.
2019-03-21 02:44:27 Read More

IPL: No superstars in our team, says Laxman

Flying under the radar is one thing Sunrisers Hyderabad have been good at and it will be no different in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
2019-03-21 02:21:49 Read More

AFI president calls for revamp in NIS coaching course

Athletics Federation of India (AFI) President Adille Sumariwalla Wednesday said that the government needs to revamp its coaching course at the NIS Patiala as it has become outdated.
2019-03-20 16:02:29 Read More

South African pacer Lungi Ngidi out of IPL with side strain

Defending IPL champions Chennai Super Kings suffered a blow ahead of the season opener with South African paceman Lungi Ngidi being ruled out of the tournament due to a side strain suffered during the ODI series against Sri Lanka.
2019-03-20 15:44:37 Read More

Saina Nehwal withdraws from India Open

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal on Wednesday pulled out of the Indian Open BWF World Tour Super 500 which begins on Tuesday, after failing to recover from an acute gastroenteritis problem.
2019-03-20 14:12:18 Read More

Warner's leadership skills are unmatched: Laxman

Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman is delighted to have David Warner back in the mix as his "unmatched leadership skill" is a big plus for the franchise.
2019-03-20 14:01:52 Read More

Ole deserves United job after restoring confidence: Pogba

Manchester United interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has restored the confidence and freedom they lacked towards the end of Jose Mourinho's tenure and the Norwegian deserves to take over full time, midfielder Paul Pogba has said.
2019-03-20 13:43:06 Read More

Klopp urges Salah to use Liverpool teammate Mane as inspiration

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah should use Sadio Mane as inspiration as the Egypt star looks to hit peak form after an inconsistent season.
2019-03-20 13:33:12 Read More

India lose to Singapore at Badminton Asia C'ships

HS Prannoy and men's doubles pair of MR Arjun and Shlok Ramchandran put up superb performances but couldn't stop Singapore from ekeing out a narrow 3-2 win over India in a group B match of the Asia Mixed Team Championships on Wednesday.
2019-03-20 13:28:39 Read More

Shastri's contract doesn't have extension clause: BCCI official

Ravi Shastri remains favourite to continue as the Indian cricket team's head coach after the World Cup but the BCCI will be forced to restart the process as his service contract doesn't have an extension or renewal clause. Unlike most of the big football or NBA clubs, who have a renewal or an extension clause for their coaches, the BCCI never had that particular clause.
2019-03-20 13:27:56 Read More

My workload is all about managing my bowling, says Jadhav

India all-rounder Kedar Jadhav Wednesday said he will have to manage his bowling to remain fit during the two-month long Indian Premier League, amid concerns around players' workload ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
2019-03-20 13:27:49 Read More

India maul Bangladesh to enter SAFF Women's final

4-time defending champions India stormed into the final of the SAFF Women's football championship with a resounding 4-0 win over Bangladesh. Dalima Chhibber opened the scoring for India, which was followed by a brace from Indumathi Kathiresan and an injury-time strike by Manisha as the defending champions took their tally to 15 goals in three matches in the tournament.
2019-03-20 13:14:45 Read More

Delhi has one of the best bowling attacks in IPL, says Ishant Sharma

India speedster speedster Ishant Sharma believes his IPL franchise Delhi Capitals has one of the best bowling attacks for the upcoming edition of the event.
2019-03-20 13:12:34 Read More

Kolkata-based cricketer Sonu Yadav dies on-field

A young club cricketer died after collapsing on the field during a friendly match on Wednesday. 22-year-old Sonu Yadav, who plays for Ballygunge Sporting Club in Cricket Association of Bengal's second division league was playing a match at the Bata Club ground.
2019-03-20 13:11:02 Read More

Former hockey captain Sardar Singh named in OCA Standing Committee

Former India hockey captain Sardar Singh has been named in the Standing Committee of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) at its 38th General Assembly in Bangkok earlier this month.
2019-03-20 12:26:30 Read More

Dhoni reads match situations better than bowlers: Kuldeep

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav says Mahendra Singh Dhoni's understanding of match situations beats that of the bowlers and the former captain's presence behind the stumps makes his job easy.
2019-03-20 12:16:26 Read More

MS Dhoni will mostly bat at No 4, says CSK coach

The Indian team management has slotted Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a potential number five in their line-up moving into the World Cup but at Chennai Super Kings, their skipper will be batting a notch higher at No 4, said coach Stephen Fleming.
2019-03-20 10:58:49 Read More

Defeat to Australia warning sign for India ahead of World Cup: Rahul Dravid

High-flying India crashed to a stunning 2-3 defeat against Australia at home in the bilateral ODI series and the setback should act as a warning sign for Virat Kohli and his men going into the upcoming World Cup as one of the favourites, feels former captain Rahul Dravid.
2019-03-20 10:56:45 Read More

India hoping to break AFC U-23 qualification jinx

India will aim for a maiden appearance in the final round of the AFC U-23 Championship Qualifiers when they begin their campaign at the continental football tournament, starting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on March 22.
2019-03-20 10:48:54 Read More

Shami will be given adequate rest: KXIP coach

Mohammed Shami is keen to make an impact for Kings XI Punjab in the upcoming IPL but will be given adequate rest in between matches, said Kings XI Punjab coach Mike Hesson.
2019-03-20 10:34:29 Read More

IPL 2019: Buttler wants to imbibe Virat Kohli's mindset

Star England batsman Jos Buttler strongly believes that there is nothing called "peaking at the right time" as Virat Kohli has time and again showed by scoring hundreds at will.
2019-03-20 10:33:56 Read More

Tokyo unveils 'cherry blossom' Olympic torch

Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Wednesday unveiled a cherry-blossom shaped torch for the Games as the city prepares for the famed flower season to begin in coming days.
2019-03-20 10:21:53 Read More

Panghal, Thapa in team for Asian Championships

Asian Games gold-medallist Amit Panghal will be making his competitive debut in the 52kg category while Shiva Thapa (60kg) will eye a record-breaking fourth successive medal after the duo found a place in the Indian men's boxing team for the Asian Championships, next month.
2019-03-20 08:20:16 Read More

Deepak Bhoria: 'Newspaper wala' to boxing gold

Playing his first international tournament, the Makran Cup, earlier this year, the 21-year-old resident of Kaimari Road in Hisar, Haryana not only sported the India crest but was also the lone Indian boxer to win gold, having endured a life full of hardships to reach this stage.
2019-03-20 08:02:14 Read More

Watch out for England, Pakistan in WC: Kuldeep

Despite losing the home ODI series 2-3 to Australia, the Virat Kohli-led Team India is considered the favourites for the upcoming World Cup. However, chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav believes two other teams also have the capability to shine in the showpiece event, starting May 30 in England and Wales.
2019-03-20 07:55:59 Read More

Rishabh Pant grabbed his chance, now up to selectors: Saha

An injury can change a sportspersons career graph overnight and not many would know that better than India and Sunrisers Hyderabad wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha. From being a Test regular to watching Rishabh Pant take the coveted spot after the Bengal player suffered a shoulder injury, Saha has seen it all.
2019-03-20 07:36:25 Read More

Countdown to IPL 2019: 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.
2019-03-20 05:43:30 Read More

Indian athletes face qualifying Everest for Oly

The qualification criteria states that an athlete can qualify if he has the required world ranking or through timings which are set very high. What has changed is that earlier there were two qualifying marks based on timing within a specified period. The IAAF has added the element of world ranking for the first time.
2019-03-20 04:30:07 Read More

IPL: New things for Mumbai Indians in season 12

Three-times Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians will open their campaign in the tournament's 12th edition on Sunday in a home fixture against Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium.
2019-03-20 03:52:02 Read More

SAI introduces bizarre media gag on foreign coaches

Foreign coaches and foreign support-staff members employed with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) may have to take a salary cut, or in “extraordinary cases” face “deportation” along with family members at their own cost, if found talking to the media without permission, according to a bizarre new decree.
2019-03-20 03:32:30 Read More

IPL 2019: Rejuvenated Sunil Narine raring to go for KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders’ preparation for IPL-12 was boosted by the arrival of West Indian duo Sunil Narine and Carlos Brathwaite, along with Énglish left-arm pacer Harry Gurney, on Tuesday.
2019-03-20 03:06:32 Read More

India lose tennis events amid tense ties with Pak

India on Tuesday lost the hosting rights of two premier international tennis tournaments – Junior Davis Cup and Fed Cup – scheduled to be held in the capital in April.
2019-03-19 19:41:45 Read More

I never had complaints about my batting slot: Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane has had issues about not getting enough chances in the limited overs format and doesn't want to put too much pressure thinking about the No 4 slot which is up for grabs in the Indian team.
2019-03-19 16:29:34 Read More

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Team Sky confirms Ineos as new owner from May

Britain's hugely successful Team Sky has been bought out by chemicals giant Ineos and will change its to Team Ineos from May this year, the cycling team confirmed on Tuesday.
2019-03-19 14:58:08 Read More

Team Sky confirms Ineos as new owner from May

Britain's hugely successful Team Sky has been bought out by chemicals giant Ineos and will change its to Team Ineos from May this year, the cycling team confirmed on Tuesday.
2019-03-19 14:58:08 Read More

Kohli not a shrewd captain, can't be compared to Dhoni, Rohit: Gambhir

Virat Kohli is not a "shrewd captain" who could be compared to his national team deputy Rohit Sharma or former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who have won three IPL titles each, feels former KKR captain Gautam Gambhir.
2019-03-19 14:20:04 Read More

BWF rankings: Lakshya Sen, Riya Mookerjee break into top 100

Young Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and Riya Mookerjee on Tuesday broke into the top-100 to be placed 76th and 94th among men's and women's singles players in the latest world badminton rankings.
2019-03-19 13:42:07 Read More

IPL: Hardik Pandya on track, says Zaheer Khan

Here's something exciting that IPL-12 may offer: More than three years after he retired, 'Zak the ripper' Zaheer Khan, who mesmerised batsmen with his lethal swing bowling, is set to turn his famous left arm over again.
2019-03-19 13:20:35 Read More

Wrestler Ritu Phogat dropped from TOPS

Wrestler Ritu Phogat, youngest of the celebrated "Phogat Sisters", was on Tuesday dropped from the government's Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) after she decided to shift her loyalty to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
2019-03-19 13:01:50 Read More

India loses tennis events due to closure of Pakistan's air space

The closure of Pakistan's air space in the aftermath of the Balakot airstrikes has resulted in India losing the hosting rights of the junior Davis Cup and Fed Cup, a source in the national federation told PTI on Tuesday.
2019-03-19 12:52:05 Read More

IPL: We have various options, says Ricky Ponting

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting on Tuesday said that his franchise has enough depth to excel in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.
2019-03-19 12:32:23 Read More

I will open for Mumbai Indians this season: Rohit

Rohit Sharma seems to have finally solved a puzzle which stares at him every IPL in the past few years: Should he open or bat at No 4. While the 31-year-old's career found a new mojo once began opening the innings for India in limited overs cricket, he has never been quite sure of his batting position while leading the Mumbai Indians.
2019-03-19 12:20:24 Read More

Arjun should find reason to chase his dreams: Sachin

Arjun Tendulkar a left-arm fast bowler, played two U-19 Tests for India last year and has been followed closely since the time he made his Mumbai U-19 debut. With the second edition of 'T20 Mumbai' set to be his first senior appearance, the legendary father knows very well that his son's performance would be watched.
2019-03-19 12:02:21 Read More

IPL 2019: Full group stage schedule and timings

The schedule is balanced in terms of afternoon matches/weekend matches and travel. The board has factored the 2019 Lok Sabha elections dates/phases in the respective states and cities and clearance thereof. Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Chennai in the IPL opener, which will begin on March 23.
2019-03-19 11:23:59 Read More

Dortmund can't afford any mistakes: Mueller

Bayern Munich forward Thomas Mueller has warned title rivals Borussia Dortmund that they cannot afford to slip up as a nail-biting Bundesliga title race enters the final stretch.
2019-03-19 11:15:40 Read More

Not playing is not the solution: Ganguly on workload management

There has been a lot of discussion on how the World Cup-bound players need to effectively manage their workload during a demanding tournament like the Indian Premier League. The IPL ends on May 12, while the World Cup starts in England from May 30.
2019-03-19 11:14:54 Read More

Villa's Abraham targets first-team action on return to Chelsea

Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham, on loan at Aston Villa, believes he will play regularly for the first team next season when he returns to his parent club.
2019-03-19 11:05:46 Read More

Indian team may use Vijay Shankar as surprise element at No. 4

Every World Cup is known for left-field tactical moves and young Tamil Nadu all-rounder Vijay Shankar could well be the 'joker in the pack' if the Indian team management decides to try him at the tricky number four position in the upcoming World Cup.
2019-03-19 10:40:19 Read More

Hoping against hope: Khaleel not giving up on World Cup

Khaleel, who made his debut during Asia Cup, feels till it's not announced the possibility to make the cut remains. "Cricket is a sport flush with possibilities and I still feel my World Cup chances are very much there and if I perform well for Sunrisers Hyderabad, you never know," Khaleel said. Until now, the seamer from Rajasthan has not got a chance in IPL.
2019-03-19 09:54:48 Read More

Smith, Warner can fire Australia to World Cup glory: Warne

Smith and Warner were suspended for 12 months for their roles in a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa last year and can return to top-level cricket at the end of the month. While the bans end in time for the pair to play the final two one-day internationals of the five-match series against Pakistan, neither was included in the squad due to recent elbow surgery.
2019-03-19 09:29:47 Read More

IPL will decide India's No.4 for the World Cup: Sourav Ganguly

"Look at how Pant played in the last IPL. In ODIs, Pant is coming in and going out because MS Dhoni is there and that doesn't help. Pant is your future. For the next 10 years you will see a lot of him. He will be a huge asset for the Indian team," Ganguly said.
2019-03-19 09:16:54 Read More

FIH 'monitoring' India-IOC situation ahead of Hockey Series Finals

After the International Olympic Committee (IOC) wrote to all international federations about their 'hold talks' stand on India hosting international sports events, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over tournaments across sports, including the men's FIH Hockey Series Finals that is scheduled for this June in Bhubaneswar. As of now, the world body of international hockey, the FIH, is "monitoring this issue".
2019-03-19 08:18:56 Read More

Bangladesh players were haunted by gory scenes, says Joshi

It was a black Friday which changed many lives forever. The terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch last week left more than a trail of death, grief and shock.
2019-03-19 05:27:11 Read More

'Affectionate' return to Sunrisers Hyderabad fold for Warner

The Australians had indulged in some re-integration exercise in Dubai for David Warner and Steve Smith in keeping with their World Cup plans, but the positive environment in the SRH dressing room has made things easy for the former captain.
2019-03-19 03:16:28 Read More

ICC, CoA buy time to fall in line with WADA

It is in this pursuit, and to respect the given deadline, that ICC chairman Shashank Manohar met members of the Committee of Administrators (COA) in Mumbai on Monday.
2019-03-19 03:03:17 Read More

When Manohar Parrikar helped ace shooter Tejaswini Sawant take aim

Fifteen years ago, when ace shooter Tejaswini Sawant, then not so well-known, was in urgent need of funds to participate in a shooting world championship in Germany, the then Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar became her ray of hope.
2019-03-18 16:11:28 Read More

Steeplechaser Avinash Sable breaks NR, books Worlds berth

Steeplechaser Avinash Sable smashed his own national record to qualify for the World Championships while sprint sensation Hima Das clinched the gold in the women's 400m race in the Federation Cup here on Monday.
2019-03-18 15:52:21 Read More

2022 FIFA World Cup will be historic for Middle East: Xavi

World Cup-winning ace Spanish footballer Xavi Hernandez sees the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar as a historic occasion for the entire Middle East.
2019-03-18 14:55:11 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar on workload management in IPL

"Preparation before the World Cup is different for each player and so their workload management will also be different," said Tendulkar. "As a pace bowler Bumrah's workload will be very different from a pure batsman like Kohli and a wicket-keeper batsman like Dhoni. All these players have a lot of experience and they will certainly make the right call," he said.
2019-03-18 14:35:07 Read More

Kuldeep Yadav knows when to play and when to rest: Piyush Chawla

Senior spinner Piyush Chawla on Monday said his Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) teammate and India leggie Kuldeep Yadav knows how to manage his workload during the Indian Premier League (IPL) keeping in mind the World Cup.
2019-03-18 14:27:41 Read More

Don't foresee threat to India-Pakistan World Cup match: Richardson

International Cricket Council CEO Dave Richardson on Monday said he doesn't foresee any threat to the high-profile India-Pakistan World Cup match, insisting that the two teams are bound by an ICC agreement to show up.
2019-03-18 14:06:26 Read More

We've paid $1.6 million compensation to BCCI: PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board has paid the BCCI approximately $1.6 million as compensation after losing the case it filed against the Indian Board for allegedly not honouring a bilateral agreement, PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani claimed on Monday.
2019-03-18 12:50:47 Read More

ATP Rankings: Thiem leapfrogs Federer after Indian Wells triumph

Dominic Thiem climbed to a career-best ranking of fourth on Monday after clinching his maiden ATP Masters title with his defeat of Roger Federer at Indian Wells.
2019-03-18 12:48:20 Read More

Gambhir says BCCI should go for all or nothing with Pakistan

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Monday said the BCCI should either snap all cricketing ties with Pakistan, including multi-lateral events, or engage with the arch-rivals at every level as "there can't be conditional bans".
2019-03-18 12:35:48 Read More

UEFA probe Cristiano Ronaldo for 'improper conduct'

UEFA on Monday opened an investigation into Cristiano Ronaldo's goal celebration after scoring a hat-trick in Juventus' Champions League comeback win against Atletico Madrid last week.
2019-03-18 12:10:33 Read More

Can beat any Test side if we bat well, says Afghanistan's Nabi

Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi said Monday Afghanistan has world-class spinners and is capable of beating any Test side in the world if their batting clicks.
2019-03-18 12:03:32 Read More

IPL 2019: MS Dhoni challenges a fan, 'catch me if you can'

A fan on Sunday in Chennai, broke the security cordon and rushed onto the ground while the Chennai Super Kings’ warm-up session was going on. All he wanted was to meet the team’s talismanic captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Dhoni though wasn't going to oblige easily. He decided to play hide and seek with the fan, taunting him to try and catch him.
2019-03-18 11:56:28 Read More

Matic urges United not to let top four slip away

Nemanja Matic says Manchester United must not blow their bid for a Premier League top-four finish after they were dumped out of the FA Cup in their second consecutive defeat under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
2019-03-18 11:42:42 Read More

Prajnesh Gunneswaran rises to career-high 84

The breakthrough run at the Indian Wells has propelled India's Prajnesh Gunneswaran to career-high rank of 84 but injured Yuki Bhambri on Monday dropped out of top-200 for the first time in almost two years.
2019-03-18 11:09:50 Read More

BCCI set to work for six months with National Anti-Doping Agency

The BCCI on Monday said it will work with the National Anti-Doping Agency for the next six months, a major climbdown from its previous position of not adhering to the global anti-doping guidelines.
2019-03-18 11:02:18 Read More

IPL 2019: RCB to make home matches pet-friendly

"Now this year onwards, RCB is thrilled to invite all the pet-parents and lovers to watch home matches with their pets at an exclusive pet lounge called "DogOut" not "DugOut"," an RCB statement said. In addition to this, the RCB is partnering with pet care experts Ashita Mathew, Rashi Narang and Ridhima Coelho.
2019-03-18 10:39:48 Read More

Confident KXIP will break title jinx this year: Ankit Rajpoot

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami is part of the Kings XI Punjab team this time and that has made the young pacers in the team look forward to sharing fast bowling responsibilities with the India regular. Medium pacer Ankit Rajpoot is no different.
2019-03-18 09:47:17 Read More

Marathon runner Gopi Thonakal qualifies for Doha Worlds

India's Asian marathon champion Gopi Thonakal has qualified for the World Athletics Championships to be held in Doha in September-October after finishing 11th in the Seoul International Marathon.
2019-03-18 08:32:41 Read More

Skipping Asian Championships part of plan to qualify for Olympics: Mary Kom

"This year is very important for me. Qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics is my main aim. Without competing in any competition I cannot qualify for the Olympics. It would be difficult. I have to know all the opponents in my category (51kg) and judge how strong they are compared to me," Mary Kom said.
2019-03-18 08:23:27 Read More

Dhawan wants Indian batsmen to fire for Delhi Capitals

Senior opener Shikhar Dhawan on Monday reckoned that the Indian batsmen would need to score the bulk of runs for Delhi Capitals to harbour hopes of winning the Indian Premier League.
2019-03-18 08:07:00 Read More

Afghanistan register historic first ever Test win

Afghanistan's cricket team claimed their first Test win on Monday, beating Ireland by seven wickets inside four days.
2019-03-18 07:42:58 Read More

Warner cracks 43-ball 65 in practice match ahead of IPL return

David Warner, who will be back in action in the upcoming 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), scored a fiery 65 off just 43 balls during a practice match on Sunday in Hyderabad.
2019-03-18 06:53:35 Read More

Ajinkya Rahane's tactical acumen makes him special, says Rajasthan Royals coach

They have been an integral part of India's journey to the top of the ladder in Test cricket, but the next two months will see Rajasthan Royals skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli fight it out as both teams look to win the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League.
2019-03-18 05:51:03 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.
2019-03-18 04:38:51 Read More

Ishant Sharma eyes fourth pacer's slot in India's World Cup squad

Ishant Sharma last played a One-day International in January 2016 and since then has been out of favour in India's 50-over scheme of things. The 30-year-old is banking on a good performance in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) to break into India's ODI set-up and also earn a place in the World Cup squad as the fourth pacer.
2019-03-18 04:01:27 Read More

Didn't get fair number of chances: Shreyas Iyer

"I am doing really well in every tournament. I am enjoying my cricket and not thinking about the selection process. Selection is not in my hands. My job is to perform and I'm doing that. Anything can happen (in the future), you can get a random call from the selectors that you've been selected for the World Cup," Shreyas Iyer said.
2019-03-18 03:48:42 Read More

Angel Di Maria in another league as PSG punish Marseille

Angel Di Maria delivered a near-perfect performance, scoring two and setting up another as runaway leaders Paris St Germain beat 10-man Olympique de Marseille 3-1 at home on Sunday.
2019-03-18 03:45:06 Read More

Teen Bianca topples Kerber to win Indian Wells title

Canadian sensation Bianca Andreescu became the first wild card to win the WTA title at Indian Wells on Sunday with a gritty 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 victory over Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber.
2019-03-18 03:29:34 Read More

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No complacency on World Cup security, says Richardson

The deadly New Zealand shootings which Bangladesh cricketers narrowly avoided means security will remain an "absolute priority" going into the World Cup, the head of cricket's governing body said Sunday.
2019-03-18 03:28:40 Read More

IPL flashback: Five highest team totals

A look at the top five highest team totals notched up in the Indian Premier League.
2019-03-18 03:22:11 Read More

Brighton stage great escape to reach FA Cup semi-finals on penalties

Brighton came from 2-0 down and were then behind in a shoot-out before they beat Millwall 5-4 on penalties to reach an FA Cup semi-final with quadruple-chasing Manchester City on Sunday.
2019-03-18 03:20:41 Read More

McIlroy wins Players Championship by one stroke in Florida

Rory McIlroy celebrated St Patrick's Day in style by becoming the first player from Northern Ireland to win the Players Championship, emerging as the last man standing to beat Jim Furyk by one stroke in Ponte Vedra, Florida on Sunday.
2019-03-18 03:19:28 Read More

Quetta win first PSL title, beat Peshawar in final

Quetta Gladiators won their first Pakistan Super League (PSL) Twenty20 title on Sunday with a thumping eight-wicket victory over 2017 champions Peshawar Zalmi in the final.
2019-03-18 03:08:37 Read More

Ten things to look forward to in IPL 2019

The World Cup is just round the corner and many feel players should think twice before going flat out in a T20 tournament that takes a lot out of these stars. The franchises demand nothing but the best from these guys, on whom they spend a fortune, and once the ball rolls, it is difficult for any cricketer not to give his 100 %.
2019-03-18 03:07:11 Read More

Rodriguez treble helps Munich retain top spot with Mainz rout

Bayern Munich's James Rodriguez netted a hat-trick to help them return to the top of the Bundesliga on goal difference with a 6-0 thrashing of Mainz at the Allianz Arena on Sunday.
2019-03-18 03:05:05 Read More

Everton sink Chelsea 2-0 to upset their top-four plans

Goals from forward Richarlison and midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson helped Everton beat Chelsea 2-0 in the Premier League on Sunday, denting the London side's hopes of finishing in the top four.
2019-03-18 02:56:37 Read More

Ronaldo rested as Juventus lose, Inter go 3rd with derby win

Cristiano Ronaldo was rested and Juventus crashed to their first Serie A defeat of the season at Genoa on Sunday following their Champions League heroics, as Inter won a fiery Milan derby clash 3-2 to move into third ahead of city rivals AC Milan.
2019-03-18 02:50:51 Read More

Barcelona torment Betis with Messi's hat-trick

Lionel Messi was lauded by opposition supporters on Sunday after he scored an outstanding hat-trick in Barcelona's 4-1 win at Real Betis, which put the Catalans 10 points clear at the top of La Liga with 10 games remaining.
2019-03-18 02:48:13 Read More

Thiem rallies to deny Federer 6th Indian Wells title

Dominic Thiem denied Roger Federer a record sixth Indian Wells title, beating the Swiss great 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Sunday to claim his first ATP Masters 1000 crown.
2019-03-18 02:28:34 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (March 18) that comprise Day 4 action of the one-off Test between Afghanistan and Ireland in Dehradun.
2019-03-17 18:50:00 Read More

ISL: Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa to win maiden title

Bengaluru FC clinched their maiden Indian Super League title as Rahul Bheke found a championship-winning header in the dying minutes of the final against FC Goa, here on Sunday.
2019-03-17 17:23:27 Read More

Swiss Open: Sai Praneeth goes down fighting against Shi Yuqi in final

Indian shuttler B Sai Praneeth settled for a runner-up finish at the Swiss Open after losing the men's singles final to top seed and world number two Shi Yuqi on Sunday. Playing his first final in almost two years, World No 22 Praneeth lost 21-19, 18-21, 12-21 to the Chinese in the summit clash, which lasted 68 minutes.
2019-03-17 14:45:19 Read More

'We played more than current players & found time to improve'

There is a feeling in cricketing fraternity that a choc-a-bloc international calendar comprising three formats leave youngsters with very little time to work on their game.
2019-03-17 11:39:58 Read More

Kohli, Bumrah maintain top positions in ICC ODI rankings

India skipper Virat Kohli and pacer Jasprit Bumrah have retained their top positions in the batsmen and bowlers' list of the latest ICC ODI rankings issued. Kohli remained at number one spot after scoring 310 in the recently-concluded home series against Australia while his deputy Rohit Sharma hit 202 runs to maintain the No 2 spot in the batting chart.
2019-03-17 11:23:26 Read More

No cap on IPL matches for World Cup-bound players, insists Kohli

"You cannot put a cap on anything," said India captain Virat Kohli, insisting that no instructions have been issued to Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises with regards to workload management of World Cup-bound players.
2019-03-17 10:44:32 Read More

Smith joins RR camp, Warne expects him to be 'hungry'

Having been welcomed with open arms by his national teammates in Dubai, Steve Smith Sunday touched down in Jaipur to join his IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals' pre-tournament camp ahead of cash-rich league starting March 23.
2019-03-17 08:54:23 Read More

Happy that chess is back in Asian Games: Viswanathan Anand

Chess will be back at the next edition of Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, after the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) decided to reinstate the sport in its games programme scheduled in September, 2022.
2019-03-17 07:35:32 Read More

Valtteri Bottas wins Australian Grand Prix for Mercedes

Valtteri Bottas capitalised on a late pitstop to upset his world champion team mate Lewis Hamilton and clinch the season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday.
2019-03-17 07:17:22 Read More

Irfan becomes first Indian from athletics to qualify for Tokyo 2020

India's Irfan KT qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after finishing fourth at the Asian Race Walking Championship on Sunday.
2019-03-17 06:23:35 Read More

Lahiri misses cut, Europeans dominate at Players

Anirban Lahiri failed to make the cut after finishing with a poor card of one-over 217 at the Players Championship. Lahiri shot 76 in the third round and was tied 74th and exited after the third round. The cut now leaves 73 players for the final round.
2019-03-17 06:14:18 Read More

Dharun smashes 400m hurdles national record

Asian Games silver medallist Dharun Ayyasamy on Saturday booked his ticket for the upcoming IAAF World Athletics Championships after shattering his own national record in the men's 400m hurdles event at the 23rd Federation Cup here.
2019-03-17 05:44:07 Read More

Rahm takes lead at Players, McIlroy and Fleetwood battle

Jon Rahm stormed into the lead at the Players Championship in Florida on Saturday, firing an eight-under-par 64 to take a one-shot advantage into the final round as he chases his first win of the year.
2019-03-17 05:00:36 Read More

Beckham backs Solskjaer, says fans want him to continue

David Beckham has hailed Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for his transformation of the club and says it is clear that the team's supporters want him to become the permanent coach.
2019-03-17 04:46:11 Read More

Bangladesh cricketers arrive home after Christchurch massacre

The Bangladesh cricket team arrived home in Dhaka on Saturday, a day after narrowly escaping the mosque attack that killed 49 people in New Zealand.
2019-03-17 04:35:00 Read More

Aiden Markram's ODI best sets up series clean sweep

Aiden Markram hit an unbeaten 67 to put South Africa in a dominant position before floodlight failure ended the fifth and final one-day international against Sri Lanka at Newlands on Saturday.
2019-03-17 04:05:52 Read More

Federer, Thiem into Indian Wells final as Nadal hobbles out

The 39th match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal failed to materialize on Saturday as the world No. 2 Spaniard hobbled out of Indian Wells to send Federer into a title clash with Dominic Thiem.b
2019-03-17 03:50:44 Read More

Steve Smith and David Warner back in Australian cricket fold

Steve Smith and David Warner have been welcomed back into the Australian fold with "hugs and cuddles" at a team meet-up in Dubai, and said it was like they'd never left.
2019-03-17 03:13:09 Read More

Hanuma Vihari eyes No. 4 spot in ODI team

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) starting in a week's time, Vihari now wants to showcase his white-balls skills to the world. A member of the Delhi Capitals team, Vihari is eyeing the much-discussed No. 4 spot in India's ODI team with a successful IPL season. The 25-year-old stressed that he also has the skills to play the role of a finisher.
2019-03-17 03:03:30 Read More

Man City hit back to reach FA Cup semis after Swansea scare

Sergio Aguero kept alive Manchester City's hopes of an unprecedented quadruple as they survived a major FA Cup scare in a thrilling fightback from two goals down to win 3-2 at Swansea in Saturday's quarter-finals.
2019-03-17 02:56:33 Read More

Wolves shock Man United to reach FA Cup semis

Wolves inflicted a second straight defeat on Manchester United on Saturday, outplaying Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side to secure a 2-1 win and reach the FA Cup semi-finals.
2019-03-17 02:44:43 Read More

IPL great preparation for the World Cup: Gary Kirsten

"We are not looking at this tournament as preparation for the World Cup. This is IPL and we want to get the players to consider this as a standalone tournament. We do understand international players apart from the Indians are called back to their internationals teams during the IPL," RCB coach Gary Kirsten said.
2019-03-17 02:42:51 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (March 17) that comprise the Indian Super League final between Bengaluru FC and FC Goa.
2019-03-16 19:00:00 Read More

Sai Praneeth stuns Chen Long to enter Swiss Open final

Indian shuttler B Sai Praneeth toppled world number five and reigning Olympic champion Chen Long to breeze into the final of the men's singles event of the Swiss Open, here on Saturday.
2019-03-16 17:29:19 Read More

Isco and Bale get Zidane's second coming off to winning start

Zinedine Zidane's second spell as Real Madrid coach got off to a promising start with a 2-0 win at home to Celta Vigo in La Liga on Saturday thanks to goals from Isco and Gareth Bale, who had fallen out of favour with previous coach Santiago Solari.
2019-03-16 17:24:55 Read More

Don't compare 'legend' MS Dhoni with me, says Rishabh Pant

MS Dhoni's resting had opened the door for Rishabh Pant but the young wicketkeeper-batsman ended up receiving criticism for his work behind the stumps. The 21-year-old amassed only 52 runs in his two outings. However, it hardly took a while for the critics to draw a comparison between him and the master of the game.
2019-03-16 17:00:32 Read More

ISL Final: A new champion will be crowned as FC Goa battle Bengaluru FC

The league table never lies! It's an old saying in football and one that came into focus following last season's Indian Super League final between Bengaluru and Chennaiyin.
2019-03-16 15:52:22 Read More

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

"I don't know, it is a perception. I am no slouch. In the white ball format, my records are not bad like what it is perceived to be. It is out of perception that wrist spinners are required in modern one day cricket that I am sitting out," said Ravichandran Ashwin. He has not played limited overs cricket since 2017 West Indies tour.
2019-03-16 14:37:46 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

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

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (March 16) that comprise action from Artistic Gymnastics World Cup and English Premier League.
2019-03-15 18:50:00 Read More

FIFA backs 48-team World Cup in 2022

FIFA has recommended expanding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar from 32 to 48 teams, world football's governing body confirmed. A final decision on a possible expansion will be taken in a vote of members at FIFA's Congress in Paris in June.
2019-03-15 17:23:33 Read More

FIFA confirms 24-team Club World Cup to start in 2021

FIFA will go ahead with a new 24-team Club World Cup starting in 2021, the ruling body's President Gianni Infantino said on Friday. Infantino, speaking at a news conference, said FIFA had made the decision at its council meeting on Friday.
2019-03-15 17:08:03 Read More

Dipa Karmakar to compete in vault final on Saturday

India's Dipa Karmakar Friday failed to make it to the balanced beam finals as she finished a lowly 20th in the qualifying round of the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup.
2019-03-15 16:34:26 Read More

You can never take class out of Virat Kohli, says AB de Villiers

Having played with Virat Kohli for eight years in the Indian Premier League (IPL), AB de Villiers on Friday said "you can never take the class out of the guy" while referring to India captain’s performance over the last year.
2019-03-15 16:17:16 Read More

Sreesanth plans to launch an indoor cricket academy in Kochi

Though the Supreme Court has given S Sreesanth a lifeline and has asked the BCCI to reconsider the quantum of punishment imposed on the pacer, returning to competitive cricket won't be easy for the Kerala speedster.
2019-03-15 16:08:59 Read More

Sreesanth plans to launch an indoor cricket academy in Kochi

Though the Supreme Court has given S Sreesanth a lifeline and has asked the BCCI to reconsider the quantum of punishment imposed on the pacer, returning to competitive cricket won't be easy for the Kerala speedster.
2019-03-15 16:08:59 Read More

I enjoy watching Kuldeep, Rashid and Yasir: Shane Warne

Shane Warne doesn't like defensive bowlers in limited overs cricket and that's the reason three of his current favourites are India's Kuldeep Yadav, Pakistan's Yasir Shah and Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, who are "not at all scared of getting hit".
2019-03-15 15:38:00 Read More

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Agarkar-led Mumbai senior cricket selection panel resigns

All members of Mumbai's senior selection committee have resigned, it was learnt, a few hours before the Mumbai Cricket Association's (MCA) ad-hoc committee met on Friday.
2019-03-15 15:25:14 Read More

Dhoni, Raina, Rohit in race to become first Indian to hit 200 sixes in IPL

In this year's Indian Premier League (IPL), three Indian batsmen namely Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Rohit Sharma will vie with each other to touch the landmark figure of 200 sixes.
2019-03-15 15:23:31 Read More

Kamalpreet, Shivpal qualify for Asian Athletics Championships

Kamalpreet Kaur grabbed the spotlight by winning a gold medal in the women's discus throw event and also qualified for the Asian Championships in the process on the opening day of Federation Cup on Friday.
2019-03-15 15:15:57 Read More

Italian legend Fabio Cannavaro named new coach of China

Italian World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro was named coach of China on Friday, spearheading the ambitious country's attempts to become a footballing force at last.
2019-03-15 13:55:46 Read More

Champions League: Jurgen Klopp warns Liverpool to respect Porto

Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool won't underestimate Porto after being handed a Champions League quarter-final clash with the Portuguese underdogs in Friday's draw.
2019-03-15 13:38:52 Read More

Paralympics: IPC lays down strict criteria for Russia reinstatement

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has set down a long list of conditions Russia must meet for the next four years to avoid having a doping-related suspension reinstated.
2019-03-15 13:26:09 Read More

Chen Yufei, Shi Yuqi given top seeds for India Open

Newly-crowned All England Open champion Chen Yufei and defending men's singles champion Shi Yuqi have been given the top billings at the India Open which begins at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here on March 26.
2019-03-15 13:09:18 Read More

Super Cup match called off after Minerva Punjab fail to turn up

The country's premier knock-out football tournament, Super Cup, was thrown into jeopardy after Minerva Punjab did not turn up for the first match of the qualification round, prompting the national federation to describe it as a "crazy" and "unacceptable" move.
2019-03-15 13:02:41 Read More

Arsenal draw Napoli in pick of Europa League quarter-finals

Arsenal will take on Napoli in the pick of the ties in the quarter-finals of this season's Europa League following Friday's draw, as Chelsea were paired with outsiders Slavia Prague.
2019-03-15 12:54:46 Read More

Ronaldo recalled by Portugal for first time since World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo was recalled by the Portuguese national squad for the first time since last year's World Cup on Friday. Ronaldo, who was not included in the squad for the Nations League matches against Poland and Italy between September and November, was among the players named by coach Fernando Santos for the Euro 2020 qualifiers against Ukraine and Serbia.
2019-03-15 12:53:39 Read More

Luis Enrique rings the changes for Spain football squad

Luis Enrique named a much-changed Spain squad on Friday as Isco, Saul Niguez and Koke were all left out while the 33-year-old Jesus Navas earned a surprise recall.
2019-03-15 12:32:41 Read More

European clubs say will boycott FIFA's Club World Cup

Europe's top clubs say they will boycott FIFA's proposed new Club World Cup, leaving FIFA president Gianni Infantino's latest plans in serious doubt and risking a major split in the world game.
2019-03-15 12:18:28 Read More

One-off Test: Afghanistan 90/2 after Ireland bowled out for 172

Afghanistan lost its openers and reached 90-2 after a half-century by No. 11 batsman Tim Murtagh carried Ireland to 172 on the first day of the one-off Test on Friday.
2019-03-15 12:08:59 Read More

We were lucky not to be caught in crossfire: Bangladesh team manager

The Bangladesh team, which was scheduled to play in the third and final Test against New Zealand starting here on Saturday, was on its way to the mosque, one of two sites of the shooting attack that killed at least 49 people. The tour has now been called off.
2019-03-15 12:04:34 Read More

UCL draw: City face Spurs, United take on Barcelona in quarters

Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur will face off in an all-Premier League clash after being draw together in the Champions League quarter-finals on Friday. Manchester United, who staged a dramatic comeback against Paris Saint-Germain to make the last eight, will take on Barcelona in the other headline tie.
2019-03-15 11:41:48 Read More

Blog: ODI series loss vs Australia - How big a setback is it ahead of WC?

I wouldn’t call it ‘shocking’, because this is not a minnow team that the Men in Blue lost to, but a team known for their overall sports culture of aiming for wins no matter how much pressure they might be under.
2019-03-15 11:17:49 Read More

I can at least still play some cricket, says Sreesanth

"If Leander Paes can win Grand Slams at 42, I can at least play some cricket at 36," said India cricketer S Sreesanth said after the Supreme Court set aside the life ban imposed on him by the BCCI for his alleged involvement in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal. Sreesanth, along with Mumbai spinner Ankit Chavan and Haryana's Ajit Chandila, were suspended for life.
2019-03-15 10:12:57 Read More

SC sets aside BCCI's life ban on Sreesanth

A bench comprising justices Ashok Bhushan and KM Joseph said the disciplinary committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may reconsider within three months the quantum of punishment to be given to Sreesanth.
2019-03-15 06:44:09 Read More

Live cricket score, Afghanistan vs Ireland, One-off Test

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2019-03-15 04:28:55 Read More

Christchurch Attack: New Zealand vs Bangladesh Test cancelled

The third Test between hosts New Zealand and Bangladesh, which was scheduled to begin on Saturday, has been cancelled after deadly shooting at two mosques in New Zealand on Friday.
2019-03-15 04:24:11 Read More

Bangladesh cricket team escapes shooting horror in Christchurch

Bangladesh's "entire" cricket team was saved from a shooting in central Christchurch, one of their players said on Friday. Another senior player of the team also confirmed the team's safety in a tweet.
2019-03-15 02:36:51 Read More

Paul Scholes quits after 31 days as Oldham boss

Former Manchester United star Paul Scholes quit as Oldham manager on Thursday after just 31 days in charge of the League Two club.
2019-03-14 17:49:39 Read More

Subhankar Dey, Riya Mookerjee advance to quarters of Swiss Open

Subhankar Dey and Riya Mookerjee advanced to men's and women's singles quarterfinals respectively of the Swiss Open badminton tournament here on Thursday.
2019-03-14 16:29:40 Read More

Bowlers, Agarwal help Karnataka lift Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Opener Mayank Agarwal smashed an unbeaten 85 off 57 balls as Karnataka dished out a clinical all-round performance to beat Maharashtra by eight wickets and lift the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Thursday.
2019-03-14 16:01:21 Read More

Chargesheet filed against cricketer Mohammed Shami

Shami has been charged under IPC section 498A (Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty) and 354A (outraging the modesty of a woman) by the police based on charges labelled against him by his estranged wife Hasin Jahan. Shami had earlier claimed that the allegations were false and a conspiracy to defame him.
2019-03-14 15:16:21 Read More

World Team Chess Championship: Indian men slip at final hurdle, finish fourth

It turned out to be a disappointing final round for the Indian men as they went down fighting against Russia 1.5-2.5 in the ninth round of the World Team Chess Championship on Thursday.
2019-03-14 14:25:27 Read More

Spoken to CoA, no conflict of interest: Ganguly on Delhi Capitals role

Former India captain and Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said that he has taken up an advisory role with IPL franchise Delhi Capitals after consulting Committee of Administrators (CoA).
2019-03-14 13:37:41 Read More

Dipa qualifies for final round of Artistic Gymnastics World Cup

India's Dipa Karmakar on Thursday made it to the vault finals after finishing third in the qualifying round of the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup here.
2019-03-14 12:48:51 Read More

Gavaskar slams MCC's proposal of standardise balls in Tests

Sunil Gavaskar slammed the MCC's recommendation that single-make balls be used in Test cricket, saying that it would be "unfortunate" if the suggestion, which will take away the challenge of playing in overseas conditions, is considered seriously.
2019-03-14 12:41:43 Read More

Real Madrid secure 50 million-euro Militao from Porto

Real Madrid have clinched a deal to sign the Brazilian defender Eder Militao, 21, from Portuguese champions FC Porto from next season, the two clubs announced on Thursday.
2019-03-14 12:01:11 Read More

No excuse, no panic - Virat Kohli sees big picture in Australia loss

The importance of the five-match series against the world champions - India's last before this year's World Cup - was not lost on Kohli who wanted to assess the team's preparedness for the showpiece event in England and Wales.
2019-03-14 11:57:33 Read More

BCCI case: SC says 'game must go on', appoints PS Narasimha as mediator

"The game must go on", the Supreme Court said on Thursday and appointed senior advocate PS Narasimha as mediator for resolving pending disputes related to cricket administration at the BCCI. "PS Narasimha, the amicus curiae, is appointed to act as mediator in relation to any dispute raised in the applications before us," the bench said.
2019-03-14 11:52:31 Read More

Moved on from Asian Cup disappointment, says Gurpreet Singh

The Asian Cup ouster, after coming so close to qualifying for knockouts, was a bitter pill to swallow, but India's top goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has moved on and is hoping to win the Indian Super League with Bengaluru FC.
2019-03-14 11:10:52 Read More

Never underestimate importance of Dhoni: Clarke

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke on Thursday warned critics to "never underestimate" the importance of veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the Indian limited overs teams.
2019-03-14 10:47:35 Read More

Joshna goes down fighting in Black Ball Squash Open

Joshna Chinappa's memorable run in the Women's Black Ball Squash Open came to an end after she went down fighting against world number five Joelle King in the quarterfinals of the PSA gold event here.
2019-03-14 10:47:17 Read More

Ronaldo football's greatest header, says ex-Ireland striker Cascarino

Portugal and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest header in the history of football with an extraordinary range, according to former Ireland striker Tony Cascarino.
2019-03-14 10:34:41 Read More

Sri Lanka Cricket asks head coach to return home from South Africa

Sri Lanka head coach Chandika Hathurusingha was on Thursday told to return home from South Africa in the middle of the ODI series and fielding coach Steve Rixon will take charge of the team for the subsequent T20 series.
2019-03-14 10:15:51 Read More

Varun Aaron targets IPL as stepping stone to India comeback

Varun Aaron had made headlines when he clocked 153 kmph in the 2010-11 season of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The pacer from Singhbhum (Jharkhand), is one of the bowlers in Indian cricket who can clock over 145kph on a regular basis. Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Umesh Yadav are the other current players who have the ability to unleash that kind of pace.
2019-03-14 09:59:12 Read More

IPL: Delhi Capitals appoint Ganguly as advisor

In his new role, Ganguly will work closely with the team's head coach Ricky Ponting. "I am very pleased to come on board with the Delhi Capitals," the former India captain said on his association.
2019-03-14 08:28:10 Read More

Vettel fired up to take Ferrari back to the top

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel on Thursday vowed to shrug off a "disaster" 2018 and topple arch-rival Lewis Hamilton, with his refreshed team passionate about returning Ferrari to the top.
2019-03-14 07:51:25 Read More

Yearning for Olympic gold, 'Magnificent Mary' keeps punching

MC Mary Kom has spent close to two decades slugging it out in the ring but even at 36 one of the most decorated women boxers in the amateur game has no intention of quitting before she gets a chance to land the ultimate prize in Tokyo next year.
2019-03-14 07:16:15 Read More

Australia target World Cup win after clinching ODI series against India

Buoyed by their come-from-behind one-day series triumph in India, skipper Aaron Finch believes resurgent Australia have the blueprint in place to win the upcoming World Cup.
2019-03-14 06:05:08 Read More

Responsibility is on players to manage workload in IPL: Virat Kohli

The Indian players will have to smartly manage their workload during the upcoming IPL since it will be their responsibility to stay fit and fresh for the ICC World Cup, says skipper Virat Kohli.
2019-03-14 05:38:53 Read More

Kimi Raikkonen says partying made him a better driver

Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen is now an elder statesman of Formula One but admits he used to be a party animal and says it made him a better driver. The Finn, known as "Iceman", has won 21 Grand Prix since his debut in 2001 with Sauber, the team -- now named Alfa Romeo -- he will race for again in Melbourne this week after switching from Ferrari.
2019-03-14 05:22:59 Read More

Heat, floods, quakes: Tokyo 2020 preparing for any disaster

Cyberattacks, terrorism, earthquakes and heatwaves: Tokyo 2020 organisers are hoping for the best but bracing for the worst and making contingency plans for several possible catastrophes during the Games."Tokyo's safeness in normal times cannot be taken for granted during the Olympics when the world's attention is on it," says a counter-terrorism expert.
2019-03-14 04:53:26 Read More

AIFF reaches out to agitated I-League clubs

I-League champions Chennai City FC, East Bengal, Mohun Bagan, Neroca FC, Gokulam Kerala FC, Minerva Punjab FC and Aizawl FC have all joined hands and collectively decided to boycott the Super Cup, an annual knockout tournament that pits Indian Super League (ISL) clubs against I-League teams.
2019-03-14 04:34:47 Read More

F1 mourns sudden death of race director Charlie Whiting

Formula One race director Charlie Whiting, a popular and key figure in the sport, has died three days before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, the governing FIA said in a statement on Thursday. He was 66.
2019-03-14 04:29:37 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo shows why Juventus signed him

In many ways, the 52nd hat-trick of Cristiano Ronaldo’s career was very much like the others. It was brutal, irresistible, dominant and domineering, the loot of a bully. In another sense, however, this will have meant more than most.
2019-03-14 04:07:14 Read More

Khawaja ensures a place in Australia's WC plans

Before landing in India for the five-match ODI series, Australian opener Usman Khawaja had nothing to lose in terms of how his limited-overs career was shaping up. However, on the concluding day of an absorbing series on Wednesday, Khawaja ended up doing enough to show he is an important part of Australia’s 50-overs set-up.
2019-03-14 03:48:32 Read More

Quiet performer Bhuvneshwar wins perception battle

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has often found himself at the receiving end of sharp criticism from cricket connoisseurs. They say he doesn’t possess the pace required to trouble international batsmen, he is effective only with the new ball and he is just a 'hit-me' bowler when the ball doesn’t swing. They also say he isn’t an out-and-out wicket-taker like a Jasprit Bumrah or a Mohammed Shami.
2019-03-14 03:35:40 Read More

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After BCCI complaint, police files case in fraud over Ranji selection

Three aspiring Delhi cricketers had allegedly paid Rs 80 lakh on the promise that they would be selected in the Ranji Trophy teams of three states, but were instead given fake selection letters, a case regarding which has been lodged after cricket board BCCI filed a police complaint, officials said on Wednesday.
2019-03-14 03:26:29 Read More

More problems than solutions for India before WC

A contest at home against Australia was supposed to be a 'laboratory' for India, in which they could conduct last-minute experiments before the World Cup. However, they ended up not just losing the series but also groping for answers when it comes to team selection for the mega event.
2019-03-14 03:16:42 Read More

CL: Liverpool ease past Bayern 3-1 to reach last eight

Sadio Mane scored twice to hand Liverpool a 3-1 victory at Bayern Munich with a dominant performance that sent them through to the Champions League quarter-finals. Liverpool stretched their unbeaten run in Champions League last-16 matches to eight games following a 1-0 loss at home to Barcelona in the 2006/07.
2019-03-14 03:03:04 Read More

Fancied India lose first home ODI series since 2015

Chinks in the armour exposed, a home one-day international series lost, their aura of invincibility gone, and big question marks over the composition of the team ahead of the World Cup, Team India suddenly finds itself in more than a spot of bother.
2019-03-14 02:52:27 Read More

4th ODI: De Kock continues rich form as SA thump SL

Opener Quinton de Kock passed the half-century mark for the eighth time in nine innings across all formats to lift South Africa to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the fourth One-Day International at St George's Park on Wednesday.
2019-03-14 02:38:33 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (March 14) that comprise action from UEFA Champions League and Europa League.
2019-03-13 18:50:00 Read More

Saina Nehwal pulls out of Swiss Open due to acute gastroenteritis

Saina Nehwal has been advised hospitalisation after being diagnosed with "acute gastroenteritis" which forced her to pull out of the ongoing Swiss Open Badminton Championship in Basel, Switzerland.
2019-03-13 17:30:33 Read More

No confusion, just need to discuss one slot: Kohli

The Indian team management are clear about their "playing XI" going into the first match of the World Cup despite their ODI series defeat against Australia as only one slot is up for grabs, skipper Virat Kohli said on Wednesday. Before the start of the series, Kohli had said that a couple of places need to be sealed and now it is down to just one man.
2019-03-13 16:56:07 Read More

5th ODI live: India lose Kedar, Bhuvi in two balls

India won the first two ODIs in Hyderabad and Nagpur, and just when it looked that Virat Kohli & Co are on their way to another impressive series victory, the Aussies roared back to win in Ranchi and Mohali to square it at 2-2.
2019-03-13 15:30:55 Read More

UEFA to investigate Neymar's VAR criticism after PSG defeat

Paris St Germain forward Neymar will be investigated by UEFA for lashing out at the video assistant referee (VAR) system after their Champions League exit to Manchester United last week, European soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.
2019-03-13 14:42:24 Read More

Rohit Sharma becomes third fastest to score 8000 ODI runs

India opener Rohit Sharma on Wednesday became the joint-third fastest cricketer to reach 8000 runs in ODIs. Rohit achieved the feat during the fifth and final ODI against Australia at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium. Ahead of the fifth ODI, Rohit, who scored a brilliant 95 off 92 balls in the fourth ODI in Mohali, needed 46 runs to enter the elite club.
2019-03-13 14:10:42 Read More

We are hopeful of playing maximum home games at Eden: KKR CEO

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore is hopeful that the franchise will be able to play most of their home games at the Eden Gardens despite seven-phase polling in West Bengal during the upcoming general elections.
2019-03-13 13:50:21 Read More

Neither am I insecure nor do I have competition with Rishabh: Saha

Rishabh Pant's ascendancy as India's premier Test wicketkeeper has not made Wriddhiman Saha "insecure" even one bit as he doesn't believe that he is in competition with the Delhi glovesman.
2019-03-13 13:23:58 Read More

Lewandowski says Bayern could be his last European club

Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski, who recently became the Bundesliga's all-time top foreign scorer, said on Wednesday the lure of breaking more records could make him pledge his future to the German champions.
2019-03-13 12:27:03 Read More

Pandya, Rahul needed the rap on knuckles: Shastri

India's head coach Ravi Shastri says Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul needed "the rap on their knuckles", referring to the duo's sexist comments on a popular TV show.
2019-03-13 12:09:19 Read More

Black Ball Squash: Joshna reaches quarters

India's squash star Joshna Chinappa extended her impressive run in the Women's Black Ball Squash Open with a fighting win over sixth seed Sarah-Jane Perry.
2019-03-13 11:46:22 Read More

Ronaldo lauded in Spanish media after Juve give Atletico 'momentous beating'

Cristiano Ronaldo was lauded in the Spanish press after his stunning hat-trick in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid sent Juventus into the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
2019-03-13 11:44:57 Read More

Live Score: South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 4th ODI

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2019-03-13 11:23:47 Read More

World Championship gold not far away: Sai Praneeth

Indian badminton star Sai Praneeth, who enjoyed his best career ranking (15th) in 2017, has praised the Badminton Association of India (BAI) for supporting players and doing a lot of positive things to promote the game at the grassroots level.
2019-03-13 11:07:45 Read More

Ferrari feeling good as F1 season launches: Vettel

Sebastian Vettel said Wednesday that Ferrari have "tried to turn the page" after being dominated by Mercedes in 2018 and their new car "feels good" ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
2019-03-13 10:04:31 Read More

Azlan Shah Cup a litmus test for youngsters: Surender

Indian men's hockey team vice-captain Surender Kumar on Wednesday said the upcoming Sultan Azlan Shah Cup will be a good opportunity for youngsters to test themselves ahead of the qualifying tournaments for 2020 Olympics.
2019-03-13 09:37:46 Read More

Novak Djokovic keen to turn the page after Indian Wells exit

World number one Novak Djokovic struggled to find an explanation for his shock third round defeat by German Philipp Kohlschreiber at the BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday, saying he wanted to quickly "turn the next page".
2019-03-13 08:36:27 Read More

Dipa Karmakar eyes Olympic berth with strong performances

India's Dipa Karmakar will look to secure an Olympic berth with "some good performances" at back-to-back Artistic Gymnastics World Cups in Baku and Doha, beginning Thursday.
2019-03-13 08:26:53 Read More

Live Cricket Score, India vs Australia, 5th ODI, Delhi

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2019-03-13 06:29:35 Read More

MI among teams that object to early start of IPL night games

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declined the request of Star Sports to start the night Indian Premier League (IPL) games at 7 pm. This was a repeat request from the IPL broadcaster, who had made a similar proposal last year also.
2019-03-13 06:10:06 Read More

MCC recommends shot clock, free hits in Tests

A shot clock to prevent time wasting, standard ball for the inaugural World Test Championship and free hit for a no ball are among the steps proposed by the MCC World Cricket Committee to spice up the longest format.
2019-03-13 05:49:40 Read More

Sania Mirza: Deep in work-mode to get back on court

When Times Sport caught up with Sania at her swanky Dubai home, she said she was up to the challenge of fighting her way back on the court, just as she had embraced pregnancy and motherhood.
2019-03-13 04:18:22 Read More

This series is a great learning curve: Bharat Arun

India are staring at a rare series defeat against Australia at home. But if one has to believe the team’s bowling coach Bharat Arun, the five-match ODI contest has turned out to be a “great learning curve” for Virat Kohli & Co ahead of the World Cup in England.
2019-03-13 02:58:05 Read More

Afghanistan add two bowlers for one-off Test against Ireland

Afghanistan have added two uncapped bowlers in their squad for the one-off Test against Ireland starting on Friday. Left-arm spinner Zahir Khan passed a fitness test and medium-fast bowler Sayed Shirzad was called up as another option.
2019-03-12 13:15:13 Read More

ICC T20I Rankings: Rahul gains a spot, Kuldeep drops a notch

Indian opener KL Rahul's two impressive knocks in the recently concluded two-match T20I series against Australia helped him climb to fifth in the latest ICC Rankings for T20 batsmen on Tuesday.
2019-03-12 13:12:11 Read More

Chinappa beats squash legend David for third time

India's leading squash player Joshna Chinappa pulled off a sensational win over eight-time world champion Nicol David in a first round match of the USD 107,000 Women's Black Ball Squash Open.
2019-03-12 12:52:00 Read More

Zidane risks reputation to usher in new era at Real Madrid

Zinedine Zidane stood for 29 minutes fielding questions but all of them really came down to two: Why now? And, what next?Santiago Solari had been sacked as coach of Real Madrid and in his place Zidane would return, 284 days after he had left.
2019-03-12 12:39:30 Read More

Zidane to have 'unprecedented' power at Real: Spanish media

Spanish media on Tuesday hailed Zinedine Zidane's surprising restoration as Real Madrid coach as the "return of the hero" and said the "saviour" was also the "last shot" of the struggling European champions.
2019-03-12 11:40:13 Read More

Won't be easy for Smith, Warner on their return: Ponting

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels the return of Steve Smith and David Warner won't be easy as he expects fan hostility and intense media scrutiny during the World Cup in the UK later this year.
2019-03-12 11:26:44 Read More

Jurgen Klopp wary of Allianz Arena return with Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp brings Liverpool to Germany to resume their battle against Bayern Munich with the hosts billing Wednesday's Champions League last 16 return leg as an all or nothing showdown.
2019-03-12 11:12:42 Read More

Combinations used in Australia series may not be used during WC: Arun

India's bowling coach Bharat Arun Tuesday said the team combinations being used in the ongoing ODI series against Australia may not necessarily be repeated during the World Cup in England starting May 30.
2019-03-12 10:42:06 Read More

Unfair to compare Pant with Dhoni: Bharat Arun

India bowling coach Bharat Arun on Tuesday defended under-fire Rishabh Pant, saying it is unfair to compare the young wicket-keeper batsman with MS Dhoni. "Unfair to compare them. Dhoni is legend, his work behind the stumps is exemplary. When Virat needs someone to talk to, he is a huge influence on the team," said Arun on Wednesday.
2019-03-12 10:36:08 Read More

My Formula-E party will hopefully start soon: Felipe Massa

Felipe Massa (5th) secured his best place in his debut Formula E season with the Venturi Formula E team.
2019-03-12 09:46:01 Read More

Pictograms unveiled 500 days before start of Tokyo 2020

The pictograms for next year's Tokyo 2020 Olympics were unveiled on Tuesday at an event to mark 500 days to go until the Summer Games.
2019-03-12 08:51:15 Read More

Ready and excited to play with Kohli in IPL: Dube

“I have been working hard for the IPL 2019 season. I have attended some rigorous training sessions. The RCB coaching staff has helped me a lot. I am in pretty decent form and want to carry the momentum into the IPL as well,” Shivam Dube said. Dube had an impressive Ranji Trophy 2018-19 outing. He scored 632 runs in 8 matches including two centuries and three half-centuries.
2019-03-12 08:14:36 Read More

Chance for World Cup aspirants to shine in series-decider

The cricketing world has applauded India's current bowling attack as one of its most potent but the failure to defend a mammoth total in Mohali came as a reality check for it.
2019-03-12 06:47:38 Read More

Challenge before IPL to ensure 7 home games for teams

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises to wait for four more days to get the full schedule of the tournament. The problem before the BCCI/IPL is to ensure seven home games for each team. The final dates were always linked to the Lok Sabha election schedule.
2019-03-12 06:04:24 Read More

Refugee footballer becomes Australian citizen after Thai ordeal

A refugee footballer who was detained in Thailand and threatened with extradition to Bahrain said he feels sure "no one can follow me now," after becoming an Australian citizen on Tuesday.
2019-03-12 05:33:41 Read More

In Pictures: Players with most sixes in IPL history

The stage is all set for the fireworks, as the 12th edition of the glitzy Indian Premier League (IPL) is scheduled to get underway on March 23 in Chennai. Cricket-mad fans are waiting impatiently to watch their favourite players whack massive sixes and send the cricket ball flying into the stands.
2019-03-12 04:57:06 Read More

Countdown to IPL 2019: Players with most sixes in IPL history

The stage is all set for the fireworks, as the 12th edition of the glitzy Indian Premier League (IPL) is scheduled to get underway on March 23 in Chennai. Cricket-mad fans are waiting impatiently to watch their favourite players whack massive sixes and send the cricket ball flying into the stands.
2019-03-12 04:44:48 Read More

Conor McGregor arrested in Miami after run-in with fan

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor was arrested on Monday by American police for allegedly smashing a fan's cell phone outside a Florida nightclub.
2019-03-12 03:24:06 Read More

India need Dhoni's calmness in World Cup: Manjrekar

"Use him as a floater," suggests former India player and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar. "Juggle his batting position based on the situation. Dhoni's hitting form is very crucial, if India want to go all the way in the World Cup. His place in the side is unchallenged. India need Dhoni's calmness in the World Cup," he said.
2019-03-12 03:22:40 Read More

Manoj competed in CWG, Asiad carrying injury: Ministry probe

TOI has reliably learnt that the ministry has finalised its report in the case of multiple CWG medallist Manoj, who had, in February this year, accused the SAI of not providing him the financial assistance of Rs 5,30,400 for treating his hip joint injury, while excluding him from the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme as well as from the list of national campers in NIS, Patiala.
2019-03-12 02:58:20 Read More

Fastest lap bonus points back in F1

Formula 1 will re-introduce a bonus point for the fastest lap in each Grand Prix, the competition organisers announced on Monday.
2019-03-12 02:54:43 Read More

The two shades of Virat Kohli

As batsman, Kohli is so devoid of doubt, that he has spoiled us. As captain, sometimes he still comes across as merely human, as he did on Sunday night as Australia inched closer to the fifth-highest successful case in ODI history and India's fielding and bowling fell apart in the heavy dew. There were at least five botched chances between the 39th and 47th overs.
2019-03-12 02:37:58 Read More

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Bouncer king Neil Wagner demolishes Bangladesh as New Zealand take series

Neil Wagner bounced New Zealand to a series victory on Tuesday as he took five wickets to demolish Bangladesh by an innings and 12 runs in the rain-shortened second Test.
2019-03-12 02:30:12 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (March 12) that comprise Day 5 action of the second Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh.
2019-03-11 19:00:00 Read More

Real Madrid reappoint Zidane as coach in place of Solari

Zinedine Zidane has made a sensational return as coach of Real Madrid after Santiago Solari's sacking was finally confirmed on Monday. Zidane has been given a contract until June 2022
2019-03-11 17:38:41 Read More

ISL: Bengaluru FC floor NorthEast United FC to enter final

It turned out to be special night for Bengaluru FC fans, as promised by coach Carles Cuadrat on the match eve, as their team stormed into the ISL final with a commanding 3-0 win against NorthEast United FC in the second leg of the semifinal on Monday.
2019-03-11 17:19:21 Read More

Man jailed for pitch attack on Aston Villa's Jack Grealish

A Birmingham City fan was jailed for 14 weeks on Monday for running onto the field of play and punching Aston Villa's Jack Grealish during a Championship (second tier) match at the weekend.
2019-03-11 17:18:13 Read More

Chahal a champion bowler, not a robot: Muralitharan

In a country where even someone like Shane Warne struggled, Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa has been a revelation, to say the least.
2019-03-11 16:16:20 Read More

Wanted to expose the U-19 boys to bouncy wickets: Dravid

Over the course of eight matches, 200 was crossed only five times as bowlers enjoyed the upperhand in the U-19 quadrangular one-day series just concluded here on Monday.
2019-03-11 15:57:57 Read More

Dhoni half captain of Indian team, Kohli rough without him: Bedi

Former captain Bishan Singh Bedi Monday called Mahendra Singh Dhoni "half a captain" of India's limited overs team and said his absence made skipper Virat Kohli "visibly rough" on the field during the fourth ODI against Australia. Dhoni has been rested for the last two games of the series which is tied at 2-2, going into the decider on Wednesday.
2019-03-11 15:46:10 Read More

Ganguly feels India's No. 4 slot for World Cup still up for grabs

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said that the fight is still on for who gets to grab India's No 4 batting slot going into this year's World Cup in England. "Options are still there. Let's see what happens," Ganguly told reporters on Monday.
2019-03-11 15:42:50 Read More

BCCI will speak to IPL teams on workload at right time: Vinod Rai

India skipper Virat Kohli spoke about the need to manage the workload of players during the Indian Premier League (IPL), keeping in mind the upcoming World Cup. He said this during the Test series against West Indies in October 2018.
2019-03-11 15:41:00 Read More

City still teenagers in adult world of Champions League: Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has again cast doubt on the Premier League champions' readiness to win the Champions League for the first time despite being favourites for the competition.
2019-03-11 14:43:04 Read More

Afridi feels resting established players for Australia ODIs was wrong move

Pakistan's Shahid Afridi Monday criticised the national selectors for resting six senior players, including skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed, for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, saying a good outing would have boosted their confidence ahead of the World Cup.
2019-03-11 14:07:05 Read More

In Pictures: Big highlights of Hong Kong E-Prix

Swiss Edoardo Mortara of Venturi won Formula E's 50th E-Prix in Hong Kong on Sunday after Sam Bird collected a post-race penalty that stripped the Briton of victory hours after the podium ceremonies.
2019-03-11 13:41:57 Read More

India was granted permission to wear camouflage caps: ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday said India was granted permission to wear camouflage military caps in the third ODI against Australia as a tribute to the country's armed forces, a gesture which Pakistan has objected to.
2019-03-11 13:28:33 Read More

India B win Quadrangular Under-19 one-day series

India U-19 'B' maintained their winning run to make it four out of four and took the U-19 quadrangular one-day series title beating India U-19 'A' by 72 runs in the final at Sports Hub here on Monday.
2019-03-11 12:17:45 Read More

Spurs slump offers chasing Arsenal, United, Chelsea CL hope

As Arsenal played out the final stages of a hugely significant 2-0 victory over Manchester United to propel themselves back into the Premier League top four, cries of "Tottenham Hotspur we're coming for you" rang out around the Emirates.
2019-03-11 12:00:42 Read More

IAAF maintains ban on Russian athletics over doping scandal

World athletics governing body IAAF said on Monday it had decided not to lift a ban on Russia's athletics federation over doping, saying it was still waiting to receive data collected from Moscow and financial compensation for its investigations.
2019-03-11 11:50:56 Read More

Wellington pitch continues to amaze fans

The opening two days being completely washed out due to rain is not the biggest talking point of the ongoing Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh. The Wellington ‘pitch’ hosting the second Test, since the start of play on Day 3 has been the focal point of all fan conversation.
2019-03-11 10:45:45 Read More

There's no pressure: Karmakar on participation in two WCs

Ace gymnast Dipa Karmakar is set to represent India in the upcoming World Cups at Baku, Azerbaijan and Doha, Qatar. She says for her, every competition is very tough but she doesn't feel pressurised.
2019-03-11 10:27:32 Read More

Formula E helps us fuel our ambition of electric mobility: Mahindra Racing CEO

The Mahindra Racing paddock was bustling with activity as clouds hung low over the Hong Kong skyline encircling the harbour on Saturday, March 9. The engineers worked tirelessly behind the Indian flag shining brightly on the digital screen at the team's tent. The energy exemplified their position in the team standings for the current ABB Formula E Championship - Number 1.
2019-03-11 09:12:17 Read More

'Warne like drift makes Kuldeep more difficult to play than Chahal'

"Leg spinners provide option and variety. In particular, if you look at Kuldeep, his strength is not how far he turns the ball but his strength is how the ball just like Shane Warne's deliveries arrives at the batsman. It has a distinct curve in the air," Hayden said.
2019-03-11 08:21:36 Read More

Swiss Open: Saina and Sameer spearhead India's campaign

Two-time winner Saina Nehwal and defending champion Sameer Verma will look to shrug off their All England disappointment when they spearhead India's campaign at the Swiss Open, starting with the qualifiers in Basel, Switzerland on Tuesday.
2019-03-11 07:21:37 Read More

I don't react to criticism as I live in my own world: Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan has the knack of bouncing back just when his detractors write him off and the Indian batsman says he manages to stay afloat in the toughest of times by shutting out the criticism that comes with lean patches. "First of all, I don't read newspapers. So I don't know what's happening around me and I live in my own world," he said.
2019-03-11 06:53:25 Read More

India try to perfect World Cup squad, even in defeat

The final match of the series is in Delhi on Wednesday which will be the last ODI India play before the 2019 World Cup, that begins on May 30 in England and Wales.
2019-03-11 04:00:38 Read More

Isn't fair to compare Rishabh Pant with Dhoni: Shikhar Dhawan

"You can't compare Mahi bhai with Pant. Dhoni has played so much cricket, while Pant is a young bloke. We need to be patient with him. He is a great talent," said Dhawan, when asked about the Dhoni chants by the crowd.
2019-03-11 03:18:39 Read More

Shikhar Dhawan serves timely reminder with a blazing century

His 16th ODI ton (143 off 115; 18x4, 3x6) saw Shikhar Dhawan reprising the role, seemingly effortlessly, of a formidable enforcer at the top of the order. From the moment he flicked his first ball of the day from Cummins (5/70) towards the long leg fence, Dhawan would have sensed it could be his day.
2019-03-11 03:06:17 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (March 11) that comprise Day 4 action of the second Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh.
2019-03-10 18:50:00 Read More

De Kock smashes ton as SA clinch ODI series win

Quinton de Kock's swashbuckling century inspired South Africa to beat Sri Lanka by 71 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis system at Kingsmead on Sunday to secure a winning 3-0 lead in their five-match one-day international series.
2019-03-10 17:39:16 Read More

Inconsistent DRS becoming a talking point in every game: Kohli

Virat Kohli on Sunday criticised the Decision Review System, saying "it is not consistent at all and becoming a talking point in every game". Ashton Turner, who fired Australia to a series-levelling win with an unbeaten 84 off 43 balls, was adjudged not out early in his innings despite the snicko-meter showing a spike following a DRS call from India.
2019-03-10 17:20:16 Read More

Hazard late show rescues Chelsea in Wolves draw

Eden Hazard came to Maurizio Sarri's rescue as the Chelsea star's superb late strike earned a 1-1 draw against Wolves on Sunday. Sarri's side were seconds away from another damaging defeat after Raul Jimenez put Wolves ahead at Stamford Bridge.
2019-03-10 16:53:01 Read More

4th ODI: Australia beat India by four wickets, level series 2-2

Unheralded Ashton Turner took an experienced Indian attack to the cleaners with some unbelievable hitting, helping Australia chase down a record-breaking target of 359 runs and level the five-match series 2-2 here on Sunday.
2019-03-10 16:52:31 Read More

Ireland beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets, level ODI series

Paul Stirling and Andy Balbirnie blasted scintillating fifties to guide Ireland to a comprehensive five-wicket win over Afghanistan in the fifth ODI and level the five-match series 2-2 on Sunday.
2019-03-10 15:51:08 Read More

Infantino aims to push forward Club WC: Report

Gianni Infantino wants to speed up plans for a new Club World Cup and abolish the Confederations Cup at next week's FIFA council meeting in Miami, according to German broadcaster ZDF.
2019-03-10 15:44:22 Read More

Firmino, Mane sink Burnley to keep Reds in race

Two goals each for Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane helped Liverpool to keep in touch with Premier League leaders Manchester City with a 4-2 win over lowly Burnley at Anfield on Sunday.
2019-03-10 14:15:11 Read More

4th ODI live: Khawaja, Handscomb revive Australia

​​Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat against Australia in the fourth ODI at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on Sunday. India have made four changes to their Playing XI.
2019-03-10 13:47:07 Read More

Players need to be careful of injuries: Harbhajan

Top Indian players like skipper Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah need to be careful not to get injured or pick up niggles during the IPL that precedes the ICC World Cup this year, feels Harbhajan Singh.
2019-03-10 13:12:53 Read More

Watch: Villa's Grealish attacked by fan in derby at Birmingham

Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish was punched in the face by a pitch invader during Sunday's English Championship (second-tier) derby match at Birmingham City.
2019-03-10 13:04:45 Read More

Watch: How Kohli reacted after Bumrah's last-ball six

Indian captain Virat Kohli on Sunday jumped from his seat and applauded the last-ball six hit by Jasprit Bumrah in the most cheerful way during the fourth one-day international (ODI) against Australia at the PCA Stadium in Mohali.
2019-03-10 12:53:22 Read More

HK E-Prix: Bird flies to clinch winner's trophy

It was a festive day to say the least and it ended in the most dramatic fashion. The 50th race of the ABB Formula-E Championship here at the harbour-front had lots of anticipation attached to it, led by the possibility of a first ever wet e-prix.
2019-03-10 12:51:04 Read More

Hong Kong E-Prix: Edoardo Mortara claims top spot

It was a festive day to say the least and it ended in the most dramatic fashion. The 50th race of the ABB Formula-E Championship here at the harbour-front had lots of anticipation attached to it, led by the possibility of a first ever wet e-prix. Clouds had been hanging low over the city skyline around the river, as the 11 teams, their 22 drivers and a truckload of technicians prepared plans A and B for the fifth race of the season.
2019-03-10 12:51:04 Read More

Shiva Thapa among five to enter finals of Finland boxing

There was no stopping the Indian juggernaut as Shiva Thapa and Mohammed Hussamuddin, along with three others, advanced to the finals of the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament in Helsinki, Finland.
2019-03-10 12:35:32 Read More

Rohit-Dhawan surpass Tendulkar-Sehwag

Indian openers Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma on Sunday surpassed the former Indian batting pair of Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar to become the second-most successful Indian batting pair in ODIs.
2019-03-10 12:19:35 Read More

VAR will help Premier League referees next season: Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he expected the video assistant referee (VAR) system to rid the Premier League of controversial refereeing decisions after his side scored a goal against Watford that was initially flagged offside on Saturday.
2019-03-10 12:17:53 Read More

Lahiri struggles to 80 in third round of Palmer Invitational

India's Anirban Lahiri stumbled to his worse card of the ongoing season, a horrendous eight-over 80 to fall to the bottom of the field at 70th place after the third day of the Arnold Palmer Invitational .
2019-03-10 11:27:19 Read More

Hockey India names 60 junior campers for national camp

Hockey India Sunday announced a list of 60 players for a coaching camp for the junior national team. The 21-day camp will be held from March 11 to 31 at the Sports Authority of India campus.
2019-03-10 11:22:44 Read More

Mandhana breaks into top three in T20I batting rankings

India opener Smriti Mandhana has jumped three places to reach a career-best third position in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player rankings released on Sunday.
2019-03-10 10:59:42 Read More

'Jasprit Bumrah faces risk of suffering lumbar injuries'

Jasprit Bumrah's freakishly unconventional bowling action may pose injury concerns to his "lumbar vertebrae", feels Dr Simon Feros, a lecturer in functional anatomy/strength and conditioning sciences.
2019-03-10 10:43:03 Read More

You cannot bowl at Kohli's stumps, Warne tells bowlers

To bowlers bruised and battered, and faced with the frightening prospect of again running into Virat Kohli, spin great Shane Warne offered an advice: bowl at either leg or wide of off stump, but not at stumps. Warne said he has not seen anyone "dominate" one-day international cricket like Kohli has, but steered clear of calling him the greatest of all time.
2019-03-10 10:32:29 Read More

Dhawan returns to form with a century after 17 innings

India opener Shikhar Dhawan returned to form in style as he scored his 16th One-day International (ODI) century in the fourth match of the series against Australia in Mohali.
2019-03-10 10:12:06 Read More

Just go for very short training abroad: Comaneci to Dipa

Gymnastics legend Nadia Comaneci suggests that Dipa Karmakar does not need to change anything or move overseas to be able to challenge for a medal at the Tokyo Olympics but train for a week or two abroad just for a change in environment. The five-time Olympic champion from Romania also sees a great passion in the diminutive Indian gymnast for her sport.
2019-03-10 09:20:40 Read More

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Live cricket score, South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI

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Live cricket score, Afghanistan vs Ireland, 5th ODI

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Prajnesh stuns Basilashvili at Indian Wells

Indian qualifier Prajnesh Gunneswaran achieved the biggest win of his career when he stunningly knocked world number 18 Nikoloz Basilashvili out of the Indian Wells ATP Masters event, continuing his dream run.
2019-03-10 07:08:25 Read More

Live Cricket Score, India vs Australia, 4th ODI

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2019-03-10 06:08:14 Read More

Novak Djokovic, Venus Williams earn wins at Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic beat Bjorn Fratangelo 7-6 (5), 6-2 to open his pursuit of a record sixth title at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday. It was Djokovic's 50th match win at the desert tournament, his highest total at any ATP Masters 1000 event.
2019-03-10 05:07:07 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (March 10) that comprise fourth ODI between India and Australia and action from English Premier League.
2019-03-09 18:50:00 Read More

EPL: Ward-Prowse screamer helps Southampton stun fading Spurs

Goals from Yan Valery and James Ward-Prowse conjured a spectacular comeback win for Southampton who stunned Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at St Mary's on Saturday after being completely outclassed in the first half.
2019-03-09 17:26:13 Read More

86% of fans prefer Tests compared to limited-overs cricket: MCC

An overwhelming 86 per cent of fans prefer watching Tests compared to limited-overs cricket, announced the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Saturday, shattering fears that the longest format of the game is dying.
2019-03-09 16:40:27 Read More

ISL semis: Fall stars as FC Goa beat Mumbai City 5-1 in first leg

Senegal's Mourtada Fall struck twice as FC Goa registered a dominating 5-1 victory against Mumbai City FC in the first-leg second semi-final of the Indian Super league on Saturday.
2019-03-09 16:25:34 Read More

Raman questions Indian women cricketers' technical acumen

'The only way is up from hereon,' a dejected WV Raman said on Saturday while questioning the technical acumen of some of his players, after the Indian women's team went down to England for its seventh straight T20I loss.
2019-03-09 16:10:44 Read More

IPL: Domestic talent add depth to Royals squad, says Upton

Paddy Upton shares a special equation with India. From working with the Indian team as a mental conditioning coach - from 2008 till the triumphant 2011 World Cup campaign - to being associated with the Rajasthan Royals for several seasons, Paddy has seen it all. The current coach of Royals spoke to TOI on how Royals are shaping up for IPL-12.
2019-03-09 16:00:21 Read More

EPL: Spectacular Knockaert strike breaks Palace resistance

A moment of brilliance from Anthony Knockaert settled a fiercely contested local derby as Brighton & Hove Albion beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park to edge further clear from the Premier League relegation zone.
2019-03-09 15:44:59 Read More

Smith and Warner will return stronger from bans: Warne

Australian batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner will come back stronger than ever from their 12-month bans and the latter will be the best player at the World Cup this year, former leg spinner Shane Warne has said.
2019-03-09 15:35:16 Read More

German Junior: Meiraba, Gayatri, Vaishnavi enter pre-quarterfinals

Manipur shuttler Meiraba Luwang entered the pre-quarterfinals of the men's under-19 competition at the German Junior in Berlin, Germany on Saturday.
2019-03-09 15:24:30 Read More

Chennai City FC win maiden I-League title

Chennai City were on Saturday crowned champions of the 12th I-League, which refused to be dwarfed by the uncertainty around its future, twisting this way and that till the last moments.
2019-03-09 14:28:46 Read More

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Batsmen falter as Bengal lose to Maharashtra

After a convincing start against Railways in the opener, a lacklustre Bengal suffered a seven-wicket defeat against Maharashtra in the second Super League Group A game of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Saturday.
2019-03-09 14:11:15 Read More

I-League: Farooq's twin strike guides Real Kashmir to 3-2 win over Neroca

Danish Farooq struck twice to guide debutant Real Kashmir FC to a thrilling 3-2 win over Neroca in what could be their penultimate I-League match here on Saturday.
2019-03-09 13:45:36 Read More

Indian cricketers providing 'whereabouts' details to WADA since 2017

The BCCI has been furnishing details of top Indian cricketers' 'whereabouts' on World-Anti Doping Agency's database since 2017, a far cry from its perceived objection to the contentious clause.
2019-03-09 13:04:32 Read More

Inzamam backs WC format, says it will provide level playing field

Inzamam-ul-Haq feels the "single group of 10 teams" format of the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup will be beneficial for all competing nations, especially an "inconsistent" side like Pakistan.
2019-03-09 12:51:58 Read More

MCC backs inclusion of women's T20 event in 2022 CWG

The MCC World Cricket Committee, which comprises spin great Shane Warne, has unanimously backed the inclusion of women's T20 competition in the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
2019-03-09 11:21:46 Read More

Pakistan demands ICC action against India for wearing military cap

"The world saw that the Indian cricket team wore military caps instead of their own, did ICC not see this? We think that it is the ICC's responsibility to take notice of this without the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) bringing it up," said Pak foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. Indian cricketers wore camouflage military caps during the third ODI against Australia.
2019-03-09 09:35:15 Read More

Pakistan demands ICC action against India for wearing military cap

"The world saw that the Indian cricket team wore military caps instead of their own, did ICC not see this? We think that it is the ICC's responsibility to take notice of this without the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) bringing it up," said Pak foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. Indian cricketers wore camouflage military caps during the third ODI against Australia.
2019-03-09 09:35:15 Read More

India women gift England 3rd T20I, lose series 0-3

India snatched defeat from the jaws of victory as England beat the hosts by one run in the third and final women's Twenty20 International, completing a series whitewash in Guwahati Saturday.
2019-03-09 09:31:59 Read More

4th ODI: All eyes on Rishabh Pant's World Cup audition

Young Rishabh Pant will strive to seal a slot in the World Cup squad even as India fret about their top-order woes ahead of the fourth ODI against Australia, on Sunday.
2019-03-09 07:13:14 Read More

Mark Ramprakash axed as England batting coach

Mark Ramprakash will leave his role as England's batting coach amid reports Graham Thorpe is ready to take the job in time for this year's Ashes.
2019-03-09 06:39:11 Read More

Shiva, Sachin among 6 Indians in semis of Finland boxing tourney

Three-time Asian medallist Shiva Thapa (60kg) and former youth world champion Sachin Siwach (52kg) were among the six Indian boxers to enter the semifinals and be assured of medals at the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament in Helsinki, Finland.
2019-03-09 06:25:40 Read More

Constant quest for excellence makes Virat Kohli special: Sanjay Bangar

With his insatiable quest for excellence, India captain Virat Kohli has raised his game to such a level that even good performances from his teammates at times do not seem to be special, says assistant Sanjay Bangar.
2019-03-09 05:37:22 Read More

It's huge for me as first one is always difficult to get: Khawaja on century

Usman Khawaja termed his maiden hundred in ODI as a "huge thing" simply because the first one is always difficult to get.
2019-03-09 05:36:42 Read More

Serena, Halep win; Stephens ousted at Indian Wells

Serena Williams beat Victoria Azarenka 7-5, 6-3 in just over two hours in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open on Friday night.
2019-03-09 05:05:48 Read More

Rain thwarts play again in NZ-Bangladesh second Test

Rain continued to blight the second Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh on Saturday with the second day's play abandoned without a ball being bowled.
2019-03-09 04:37:13 Read More

Thailand bars weightlifters from Olympics after doping tests

Thailand is barring its weightlifters from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and all other international competitions, the association overseeing the sport said Friday, after several athletes tested positive for doping.
2019-03-09 04:16:32 Read More

Real and Ronaldo will survive without each other: Figo

"Ronaldo is a great professional making history in football. Real Madrid is one of the biggest clubs in the world and football is like that. Real Madrid will survive without Ronaldo and Ronaldo is making history without Real Madrid right now. It's life, it's football," Luis Figo said.
2019-03-09 03:57:00 Read More

'Disappointing to not see Pujara bag A+ contract'

While no other batsmen in the series could score more than 350 runs, Cheteshwar Pujara scored a staggering 521 runs with the help of three centuries as India beat Australia 2-1 to register their first-ever Test series win on the Australian soil.
2019-03-09 03:42:12 Read More

England skittle out West Indies for 45 in T20I demolition

England bowled West Indies out for 45 -- the second lowest total in international Twenty20 history -- to win by 137 runs as they registered their biggest win in the format on Friday.
2019-03-09 02:28:46 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (March 9) that comprise action from I-League and English Premier League.
2019-03-08 18:50:00 Read More

Dhawan is vital as we need left-right combination at top going: Bangar

India's assistant coach Sanjay Bangar termed out-of-form Shikhar Dhawan as a vital cog, saying the team management wants the right-left combination to fire at the top of the order with the ICC World Cup round the corner.
2019-03-08 17:37:46 Read More

Dhawan is vital as we need left-right combination at top going: Bangar

India's assistant coach Sanjay Bangar termed out-of-form Shikhar Dhawan as a vital cog, saying the team management wants the right-left combination to fire at the top of the order with the ICC World Cup round the corner.
2019-03-08 17:37:46 Read More

We don't want to see anymore collapses, says Virat Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli Friday said his team will look to address its recent batting collapse and come back stronger in the remainder of the five-match series. India's chase got off to a disastrous start as they lost their first three wickets with the scoreboard reading just 27 and Kohli hinted at trying out new players in the remaining two games of the series.
2019-03-08 17:06:02 Read More

Dhoni not to play last two ODIs against Australia

"We will have some changes in the last two games. Mahi will not be playing in the last two games. He will be taking rest," India's assistant coach Sanjay Bangar told mediapersons after the match. With India not having any home matches till October, the match here could well be the last time that Dhoni has played in India Blues on home soil.
2019-03-08 16:50:30 Read More

Virat Kohli's century goes in vain as Australia keep series alive

Virat Kohli looked like a 'Man on a Mission' wearing the camouflage army cap for the better part of his 41st ODI hundred but that wasn't enough to prevent India from losing the third ODI against Australia by 32 runs here on Friday.
2019-03-08 16:26:16 Read More

'Another day, another Kohli century' as Twitterati hails Indian skipper

Kohli, who hit his 8th ODI century against Aussies, reached the landmark in 85 balls with the help of 14 scintillating boundaries. Chasing Australia's challenging 313 for 5, Kohli made a classy 123 off 95 balls to keep India in the hunt before being bowled by Adam Zampa at a crucial time. Kohli became only the fourth Indian captain ever to score 4000 runs in ODIs.
2019-03-08 15:15:48 Read More

Virat Kohli fastest to 4000 ODI runs as captain

Virat Kohli has added yet another feather to his illustrious cap as the flamboyant batsman became only the fourth Indian captain ever to score 4000 runs in ODIs. In the process, Kohli (63 innings) also surpassed South African superstar AB de Villiers (77 innings) to become the fastest player to score 4000 ODI runs as captain.
2019-03-08 13:20:54 Read More

Watch: Dhoni, Jadeja combine well to end Maxwell's fiery knock

The incident took place in the 42nd over when Shaun Marsh played a punch off the backfoot towards Jadeja at cover region. Marsh and Maxwell went for a run but alert Jadeja fired a bullet throw to Dhoni who deflected it off his gloves onto the stumps. Maxwell did not even bother to look at the third umpire replays and start walking back to the pavilion.
2019-03-08 13:06:18 Read More

Thailand to host World Weightlifting C'ships despite ban

Thailand has voluntarily banned itself from all weightlifting, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, because of its recent doping record but will still host the 2019 World Championships, the International Weightlifting Federation said on Friday.
2019-03-08 11:46:31 Read More

3rd ODI live: Aus set 314-run target for India

Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and decided to bowl against Australia at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. India have retained their Playing XI, while Australia have made one change.
2019-03-08 11:40:48 Read More

All England Open: Saina's run ends with loss to Tai Tzu Ying

Saina Nehwal suffered yet another defeat against Tai Tzu Ying to crash out of the $1 million All England Open Badminton Championship on Friday.A former finalist, Saina couldn't find answers to the deceptive strokeplay of the World No 1 Taiwanese, going down 15-21, 19-21 in the 37-minute quarterfinal clash.
2019-03-08 11:36:29 Read More

Saina fails to crack Tai Tzu code again; Srikanth too loses in quarters

India's campaign at the $1 million All England Open Badminton Championship ended on Friday, after both Kidambi Srikanth and Saina Nehwal lost their respective singles quarter-final matches.
2019-03-08 11:36:29 Read More

Need more fearless batters in domestic circuit: Mandhana

The Indian women's cricket team's stand-in T20 skipper Smriti Mandhana feels fearless batters have to step up in the domestic circuit for the side to improve at the international level and described the current gulf in quality as "huge".
2019-03-08 11:23:46 Read More

Swapna Barman gets customised shoes for her six-toed foot

Asian Games gold-medallist Indian heptathlete Swapna Barman has received a pair of customised shoes to fit her six-toed foot.
2019-03-08 11:20:00 Read More

Pro Kabaddi League season 7 auction in April

The auction for the seventh season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), set to commence in July, will he held on April 8 and 9. In the seventh season, 12 teams will be in the fray and it will begin on July 19.
2019-03-08 11:18:57 Read More

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India women to play for pride in final T20I against England

With pride at stake, India batswomen need to make amends for their below-par show as the hosts eye a consolation victory in the third and final T20 International against England on Saturday.
2019-03-08 10:56:31 Read More

Gunneswaran stuns Paire in Indian Wells

Prajnesh Gunneswaran recorded the biggest win of his career yet with a stunning 7-6 (5), 6-4 win over World No. 69 Benoit Paire of France in the opening round of the ATP Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells, USA, on Thursday.
2019-03-08 07:59:26 Read More

Live Blog: Afghanistan vs Ireland, 4th ODI

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2019-03-08 07:38:48 Read More

Dhoni, Kohli pay tribute to Indian Armed Forces with special cap

As a mark of respect for the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the Pulwama terrorist attack, the Indian cricketers on Friday sported special Army caps during the third ODI against Australia and donated their match fee to the National Defence Fund.
2019-03-08 07:04:51 Read More

Live Cricket Score: India vs Australia, 3rd ODI

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2019-03-08 06:08:47 Read More

Chris Kermode to step down as ATP president at end of year

Chris Kermode will leave his position as ATP executive chairman and president at the end of 2019, ending a tenure which brought record prize money but also growing complaints from lower-ranked players about their pay and travel schedules.
2019-03-08 05:05:16 Read More

Smith, Warner left out of Australia's one-day squad for Pakistan series

Steve Smith and David Warner were on Friday left out of Australia's squad for the one-day series against Pakistan despite being eligible for the final two games after their ball-tampering bans expire.
2019-03-08 04:44:54 Read More

Real president Perez threatened to sack Ramos: Reports

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos had a fierce argument with club President Florentino Perez in the team's dressing-room after Tuesday's 4-1 home defeat by Ajax Amsterdam which knocked them out of the Champions League, Spanish media reported on Thursday.
2019-03-08 04:11:34 Read More

UEFA open Financial Fair Play probe into Manchester City

UEFA on Thursday announced they were opening an investigation into whether or not Manchester City broke Financial Fair Play rules, a breach that could lead to a Champions League ban.
2019-03-08 03:41:28 Read More

Rennes fight back to stun 10-man Arsenal in Europa League

Arsenal face a major battle if they are to reach the Europa League quarter-finals after a 3-1 defeat away to Rennes in France on Thursday, despite Alex Iwobi putting the Gunners ahead early on.
2019-03-08 03:19:33 Read More

New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test: Rain washes out play on Day 1

Heavy rain washed out the first day's play in the second cricket Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh without a ball being bowled.
2019-03-08 02:52:32 Read More

Vijay Shankar can only go higher now: Sunil Gavaskar

That leap of faith by the Indian skipper could well be the making of Shankar, who can only go higher after the outing in Nagpur. India needs batting all-rounders and with the Rayudu experiment as a bowler having come a cropper, Shankar could be that option that gives the side an extra bowler without adversely affecting its batting strength.
2019-03-08 02:39:46 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (March 8) that comprise the third ODI between India and Australia in Ranchi.
2019-03-07 18:50:00 Read More

Pant bags category A central contract as Dhawan, Bhuvi demoted

He may still be unsure of his spot in India’s World Cup-bound team, but Rishabh Pant is beginning to reap the rewards of a highly 2018 in international cricket, which saw become the first Indian wicketkeeper to smash hundreds in England and Australia in Tests.
2019-03-07 18:03:21 Read More

ISL: NorthEast United beat Bengaluru 2-1 in semi-final first leg

NorthEast United FC scripted an incredible 2-1 victory over table-toppers Bengaluru FC in the first leg of the semifinal clash of the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Thursday.
2019-03-07 17:08:40 Read More

All England Open: Saina, Srikanth enter quarterfinals

Top Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth had to toil hard to seal their places in the quarterfinals of the $1 million All England Championships on Thursday. While Saina rallied her way to a 8-21 21-16 21-13 win over Denmark's Line Højmark Kjaersfeldt in a 51-minute contest, seventh seed Srikanth recovered from a mid-game slump to register a 21-17 11-21 21-12 win over Asian Games champion Jonatan Christie, his first victory over the Indonesian in the last three meetings.
2019-03-07 15:51:53 Read More

Indian athletes run with baggage, says coach Galina Bukharina

Indian athletes are scared of competition, claims country's quarter-mile coach Galina Bukharina. "Work harder," was the only brief review she could give her wards after the Indian Grand Prix-IV races in Tau Devi Lal Stadium.
2019-03-07 15:23:58 Read More

Two-match touchline ban 'unfair', says Tottenham's Pochettino

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino said he was "in shock" after receiving a two-match touchline ban from the English Football Association (FA).
2019-03-07 15:10:53 Read More

Europe gears up for its first-ever T20 cricket league

A continent-based T20 cricket league will be played in Ireland, the Netherlands and Scotland from August 30 to September 22, it was announced Thursday.
2019-03-07 15:07:49 Read More

Simeone fined over goal celebration against Juventus

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has been fined 20,000 euros ($22,486) for a provocative goal celebration in their 2-0 Champions League win over Juventus.
2019-03-07 14:57:21 Read More

BCCI officials not to attend Pakistan Super League final: PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani on Thursday said that the BCCI has rejected its invitation to attend the PSL final to be held on March 17.
2019-03-07 14:46:33 Read More

BCCI ombudsman to decide Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul's fate

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) on Thursday referred the investigation into KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya's sexist remarks to the newly-appointed ombudsman DK Jain, who will decide if the cricketers will get a punishment more severe than the already served provisional suspensions.
2019-03-07 14:42:29 Read More

Sai Praneeth out of All England Badminton Championship

India's B Sai Praneeth crashed out of the All England Championship badminton tournament following a straight games loss to NG Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong on Thursday.
2019-03-07 14:41:25 Read More

Anjum, Adarsh and Chain excel at National shooting selection trials

World Championship silver medallist Anjum Moudgil won the women's 10m air rifle in the National shooting selection trials at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range on Thursday.
2019-03-07 14:36:17 Read More

Mary Kom remains unbeaten in German training trip

Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom remained undefeated on her return to the 51kg category, winning all her three bouts during a training trip to Berlin, Germany.
2019-03-07 14:19:36 Read More

WATCH: MS Dhoni leads Team India's sixes challenge at nets

Local boy Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who, in all likelihood, will be seen wearing the India colours for the last time at his home ground was in the thick of action at the nets ahead of third ODI against Australia at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi on Thursday.
2019-03-07 14:12:18 Read More

China's Lin Dan dumped out of All England Open

Chinese badminton superstar Lin Dan crashed out of the All England Open in the first round, losing to Japan's Kanta Tsuneyama. Lin, a six-time winner of the tournament who is now ranked 12th in the world, fell to a 19-21, 21-14, 21-7 defeat in Birmingham on Wednesday.
2019-03-07 14:08:12 Read More

'World body's diktat on Wrestling Federation of India is not exceptional'

United World Wrestling (UWW) president Nenad Lalovic said there is a standard protocol with regards to all its events and demanding visa approvals from India for all nations was part of it.
2019-03-07 13:53:43 Read More

IPL 2019 matches to start at 4 pm and 8 pm

All league games of the Indian Premier League beginning March 23 will start at the usual prime time spot of 8 pm, said COA chief Vinod Rai on Thursday.
2019-03-07 13:38:06 Read More

Sourav Ganguly backs MS Dhoni to continue after World Cup

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday backed veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni to continue after the upcoming ODI World Cup, saying if someone has talent "age is not a factor".
2019-03-07 13:14:09 Read More

We are still seeking ban on Pakistan despite ICC snub: CoA chief

Committee of Administrators (CoA) chairman Vinod Rai on Thursday said the BCCI is still seeking an ICC ban on countries that harbour terrorism despite a recent rejection but was non-committal on whether India will boycott Pakistan at the World Cup.
2019-03-07 12:28:15 Read More

Indian boxers set for weight change as AIBA rejigs Olympic divisions

Some of Indian boxing's most accomplished names such as Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa and Manish Kaushik will be moving to higher weight categories to sustain their Olympic dream as the sport's world body has scrapped their current divisions from the 2020 Tokyo Games.
2019-03-07 11:30:42 Read More

Not worried about who's getting chance and who's not: Bhuvi

Bhuvneshwar Kumar seems to share a strange relation with World Cups and like in the 2015 edition, there exists a strong possibility that he will again be cooling his heels for the better part of the upcoming showpiece.
2019-03-07 11:21:43 Read More

Neeraj Chopra has Olympics on mind as he gears up for 2019

"This year there is world championships and more importantly this is the year just before the Olympics and if I want to get ready for the Olympics, I will have to perform well this year," Neeraj Chopra said.
2019-03-07 09:26:48 Read More

Indian women lose second T20I, series to England

The Indian women's cricket team suffered a five-wicket defeat to England in the second T20 International, surrendering the series with a sixth straight loss in the shortest format.
2019-03-07 09:15:59 Read More

WATCH: Dhoni plays perfect host to India teammates

As India are scheduled to play Australia in the 3rd ODI in Mahendra Singh Dhoni's hometown on Friday, it was the perfect opportunity for the former Indian skipper to turn host.
2019-03-07 08:24:51 Read More

Roger Federer shies away from Superman tag

"The problem is, people always elevate the superstar athlete to like Superman status like we're super-human and all that stuff," Roger Federer said as he prepared for his next challenge at the Indian Wells Masters.
2019-03-07 08:08:00 Read More

I'm made for India: World No.1 junior cyclist Esow

Of late, the junior Indian cyclists have been doing well in Sprint -- led by a 17-year-old boy from the Andaman and Nicobar islands, Esow Alben, who is also the world No. 1 junior in Men's Sprint and Keirin events and the only Indian to win a world championships medal.
2019-03-07 08:01:41 Read More

McIlroy eyes 'awesome' Grand Slam with Masters win

Rory McIlroy said Wednesday achieving a career Grand Slam at the Masters next month would be "awesome" for golf as he warms up for Augusta at this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational.
2019-03-07 07:58:28 Read More

Messi expected to end Argentina exile despite hamstring trouble

Five-time world player of the year Lionel Messi is widely expected to end an eight-month exile and be called back into the Argentina squad ahead of the country's last get-together before the Copa America. But the 31-year-old Barcelona star is suffering from a hamstring strain and even if he agrees to return, he may not be fit to play in friendlies later this month.
2019-03-07 07:24:45 Read More

WATCH: Virat Kohli, Vijay Shankar relive India's 500th ODI win

Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal usually talks to the match-winners after a game for a special interview and this time it was Virat Kohli and Vijay Shankar who talked about the thrilling 8-run win.
2019-03-07 07:06:40 Read More

India eye series win in what could be Dhoni's last ODI in Ranchi

A 3-0 lead in the five-match series will be a perfect parting gift for Ranchi's favourite son, who, in all likelihood, will be seen wearing the India Blues for the last time at his home ground.
2019-03-07 06:51:31 Read More

2nd ODI: Rabada hits 150 km/h to steer South Africa to victory over Sri Lanka

"The way we responded in the field was exactly what we wanted," said South Africa captain Faf du Plessis after what he said was a disappointing batting performance.
2019-03-07 05:47:50 Read More

Indian gymnasts may get foreign coach, first since 2010

India's long wait for a foreign coach in gymnastics may soon be over. Gymnastics Federation of India vice-president, Narender Singh Mor revealed on Wednesday that an Uzbek coach has been selected.
2019-03-07 05:11:48 Read More

Delhi gets Santosh Trophy hosting rights, with a caveat

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has given the hosting rights of the 73rd Santosh Trophy to Football Delhi. This offer, however, has come with a caveat - the AIFF wants Football Delhi to host the tournament at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium instead of the Ambedkar Stadium, which is the home ground of the Delhi association.
2019-03-07 05:06:17 Read More

Rafael Nadal wants Nick Kyrgios to set better example

"I never said nothing too negative about Nick, even if he took it more personally," Nadal said, adding that his comments had nothing to do with the underarm serve, which didn't make him feel disrespected at all.
2019-03-07 04:47:03 Read More

Champions League: Telles penalty edges Porto past Roma in extra time

Francisco Soares nudged Porto ahead with a simple tap-in on 26 minutes, but Daniele De Rossi equalised from the spot before half-time after Eder Militao chopped down Diego Perotti.
2019-03-07 04:40:04 Read More

Champions League: United stun PSG 3-1 to reach quarter-finals

A seriously depleted United looked to have given themselves too much to do after losing 2-0 in the first leg of their last-16 tie last month, yet a Romelu Lukaku brace in the first half at the Parc des Princes gave them hope.
2019-03-07 04:23:18 Read More

Has Vijay Shankar already sealed his World Cup spot?

While social media is abuzz with Vijay Shankar's last-over heroics, when he successfully defended 11 by taking the wickets of a dangerous Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa, the more meaningful performance came with the bat.
2019-03-07 03:43:51 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (March 7) that comprise the second T20I between India Women vs England Women.
2019-03-06 19:00:00 Read More

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We have depth in fast bowling unit, insists Smriti Mandhana

India's Twenty20 skipper Smriti Mandhana on Tuesday put her weight behind team's new seam bowlers, saying they will develop into match-winners with time and exposure.
2019-03-06 16:15:28 Read More

When 'humble' MS Dhoni declined to inaugurate the 'Dhoni Pavilion'

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is quintessentially a modest man and no wonder he has politely declined to inaugurate the pavilion named after him at the JSCA Stadium, ahead of India's third ODI against Australia.
2019-03-06 15:55:03 Read More

Non-stop action taking toll on top Indian hockey players

India will miss the services of some of their key players at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup that gets under way in Ipoh, Malaysia, on March 23. This will be the team's first international outing following their quarterfinal exit at the World Cup last December.
2019-03-06 15:30:31 Read More

Nigerian footballer arrested with fake visa in Kolkata

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Chennaiyin FC held to a goalless draw by Colombo FC on AFC Cup debut

It was a closely contested match but the goal-scoring chances were at a premium for both sides on a humid afternoon at the Race Course Ground in Colombo. Last season ISL champions Chennaiyin were making their AFC Cup debut.
2019-03-06 14:15:25 Read More

Not technique but mindset is Dhawan's problem: Former cricketers

Shikhar Dhawan's prolonged bad patch is more about his mindset rather than technique, feel former players, who have watched the Indian opener's dip in form over the past few months.
2019-03-06 13:41:20 Read More

All England Open: Sindhu suffers shock defeat, Praneeth wins

Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu suffered shock defeat in the first round of the All England Open on Wednesday, while Sai Praneeth moved into the round of 16 after winning the all-Indian clash against HS Prannoy in Birmingham.
2019-03-06 13:01:56 Read More

Neeraj Chopra eyes consistency before 90m push

The 90m mark is mentioned everytime Neeraj Chopra picks up the javelin that has pierced through many a records but the Indian star says he wants to steer clear of the pressure of getting there and first achieve consistency in hitting 87-88m this year.
2019-03-06 12:45:57 Read More

Man United's Solskjaer says Molde contract may have expired

Interim Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said his contract at Norwegian club Molde may have expired, paving the way for him to take charge permanently at Old Trafford at the end of the season.
2019-03-06 11:52:37 Read More

MS Dhoni: Their 'very own Ranchi boy' and much more

There is a bit of celebrityhood attached to reflected glory but the lives that Mahendra Singh Dhoni touched over the years have a sense of belonging to him without trying to own him.
2019-03-06 11:35:34 Read More

IPL price tags much higher than those in other leagues

Thanks to the successful model of the Indian Premier League (IPL), many other countries have followed India's lead and come up with domestic T20 leagues of their own.
2019-03-06 11:30:21 Read More

Chinese swimming world champ Ning Zetao quits at 26

China's former 100m freestyle world champion and swimming pin-up Ning Zetao announced his retirement from the sport on Wednesday, his 26th birthday.
2019-03-06 11:07:43 Read More

Manpreet Singh to lead young Indian team in Azlan Shah Cup

India on Wednesday named a relatively young 18-member team to be led by midfielder Manpreet Singh for the 28th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup after several key players were ruled out of the prestigious hockey tournament due to injuries.
2019-03-06 10:54:29 Read More

Tottenham manager Pochettino given two-match ban after ref outburst

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino was on Wednesday handed a two-match touchline ban and fined £10,000 ($13,000) by the Football Association following an angry clash with a referee.
2019-03-06 10:35:18 Read More

CoA set to refer Rahul-Pandya matter to ombudsman

Rahul and Pandya were provisionally suspended for their sexist remarks on a popular TV show but their suspension was eventually revoked pending an inquiry. The Committee of Administrators (CoA) running Indian cricket will refer the investigation into their comments on women to the BCCI's newly-appointed ombudsman DK Jain during a meeting on Thursday.
2019-03-06 10:04:16 Read More

WADA to discuss ICC's compliance issue on March 12

The Olympic Council of Asia's (OCA) decision to bring cricket back into the Asian Games fold has been welcomed. But there is a major hurdle that has to be crossed to make cricket a part of multi-nation tournaments, like the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and the Olympics.
2019-03-06 09:07:19 Read More

Finisher Dhoni best suited in lower middle order: Suresh Raina

The sight of Mahendra Singh Dhoni depositing Sri Lanka seamer Nuwan Kulasekara into the Wankhede Stadium stands to seal victory in the 2011 World Cup final is etched in the memory of most Indians.
2019-03-06 07:36:48 Read More

Warne says Australia can win World Cup with Smith and Warner

Steve Smith and David Warner's ban from state and international cricket for ball-tampering expires later this month and they are expected to be rushed back into the Australian side for the defence of their title at the showpiece tournament in England this year.
2019-03-06 07:15:17 Read More

Virat Kohli's innings made the difference, says Pat Cummins

Australian pacer Pat Cummins said India captain Virat Kohli's 116 was the difference between the two sides in the second ODI, which the hosts won by eight runs to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Kohli's dogged hundred, his 40th in ODIs, helped India to revive their innings and post a competitive 250 after a middle-order collapse on Tuesday.
2019-03-06 06:23:49 Read More

Countdown to IPL 2019: Hat-trick kings of IPL

There are very few sights in cricket more adrenaline pumping than a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls. A hat-trick is a rare but game-changing moment in a match. Across the 11 seasons of the of the Indian Premier League (IPL) so far there have been 17 instances of bowlers registering hat-tricks.
2019-03-06 05:20:44 Read More

CIC decides to back Mumbai selection committee

The Cricket Improvement Committee (CIC) of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Tuesday decided to back the senior selectors of the Mumbai team, led by former India pacer Ajit Agarkar.
2019-03-06 05:11:05 Read More

Manchester City owners set to invest in Mumbai City FC

In what promises to be a huge boost for Indian football, Premier League giants Manchester City are set to invest in Indian Super League (ISL) club Mumbai City FC.
2019-03-06 05:06:08 Read More

How Vijay Shankar staked claim for World Cup berth

Shankar might not have won Man of the Match (that went to Kohli for his 40th ODI hundred) but he impressed with the bat as well in Nagpur. With India dodgily placed at 75/3, he walked in ahead of MS Dhoni and Jadhav and stitched a crucial 81-run partnership with his captain.
2019-03-06 05:03:20 Read More

AIFF decides to reschedule Real Kashmir-Minerva match

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has decided to reschedule the I-League match between Real Kashmir FC and Minerva Punjab FC, which was slated to take place on February 18 in Srinagar.
2019-03-06 04:46:36 Read More

Not thinking about World Cup: Vijay Shankar

His last-over heroics against Australia may have brightened his World Cup chances but all-rounder Vijay Shankar says he is not thinking on those lines and would just stay in the moment.
2019-03-06 04:21:59 Read More

India likely to lose right to host several international sports events

The country is likely to lose the chance to host several big-ticket tournaments in the coming months, as the government is unwilling to give a written assurance - to give visas to all athletes and officials - to IOC before the general elections.
2019-03-06 03:56:25 Read More

Harry Kane fires Spurs into Champions League quarter-finals

Harry Kane fired Tottenham Hotspur into the Champions League quarter-finals as his winning goal at Borussia Dortmund in Tuesday's return leg sealed a 1-0 victory to wrap up a 4-0 aggregate success.
2019-03-06 03:45:42 Read More

Ragged Real Madrid stunned by Ajax in Champions League

The reign of Real Madrid in Europe is over and their season could well be too after they were stunned by a 4-1 defeat at home to Ajax on Tuesday.
2019-03-06 03:33:57 Read More

Jonny Bairstow powers England to win in opening T20I

Jonny Bairstow made the most of the absence of a few specialists with a blistering early assault to set England on the way to a four-wicket victory over the West Indies in the first day/night T20 international of a three-match series at the Darren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Tuesday.
2019-03-06 02:19:22 Read More

2nd ODI: India beat Australia by 8 runs, lead five-match series 2-0

Indian bowlers delivered in a heart-stopping climax to fashion a narrow eight-run victory against Australia in the second ODI after skipper Virat Kohli conjured up a resolute hundred in testing conditions on Tuesday.
2019-03-06 01:41:08 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (March 6) that comprise the matches from UEFA Champions League.
2019-03-05 19:00:00 Read More

We need a goal to go through: Edin Dzeko

Edin Dzeko remains the cornerstone of AS Roma's hopes in the UEFA Champions League. The Bosnian sharpshooter has already scored five goals in five matches and believes the Italian giants can do even better than their phenomenal run to the semifinal last season.
2019-03-05 17:16:54 Read More

In pics: Hat-trick kings of IPL

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It's just a number: Virat Kohli on his 40th ODI hundred

Captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday struck his 40th ODI hundred to play a major role in India's 8-run victory over Australia in the second ODI here but he sought to downplay his achievement and instead lauded his team-mates for the win.
2019-03-05 17:00:20 Read More

2nd ODI: Fan breaks security for embrace from Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was taking position behind the stumps when India began their defence of 250 against Australia in the second ODI here. At that moment, a fan broke through the security to run on to the field wanting a hug from the World Cup-winning former skipper. Dhoni did embrace the man but only after making him run for it.
2019-03-05 15:32:41 Read More

3rd ODI: Balbirnie century guides Ireland to victory over Afghanistan

Andy Balbirnie gave Afghanistan a taste of their own medicine on Tuesday, smashing a brilliant unbeaten 145 as Ireland claimed their first win of a punishing series.
2019-03-05 15:23:10 Read More

East Bengal's Jobby, Aizawl FC's Omolaja handed 6-match ban

East Bengal striker Jobby Justin and Aizawl FC defender Kareem Omolaja have been suspended for six matches for "spitting" at each other during their I-League match last month.
2019-03-05 14:04:09 Read More

Allrounder Ravindra Jadeja achieves a rare double in ODIs

Ravindra Jadeja may not be a regular feature in the Indian ODI team, perhaps because of his inconsistent run with the bat. But his knock against Australia in the second ODI made him only the third Indian allrounder to achieve a rare double of scoring more than 2000 runs and taking 150 wickets in ODIs. He joined Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev in completing 2000 runs.
2019-03-05 13:31:10 Read More

Andy Murray will put 'heart and soul' into return, says mum Judy

Andy Murray will put his "heart and soul" into trying to return to professional tennis, his mother Judy has said, although she admitted the player's future is unclear.
2019-03-05 12:12:00 Read More

Aniket Jadhav set for three-month training stint at Blackburn Rovers

Having impressed in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup, Jamshedpur FC forward Aniket Jadhav is set to take his next big step - a three-month training stint at English Championship football club Blackburn Rovers.
2019-03-05 12:02:51 Read More

2nd ODI: Virat Kohli scores 40th ODI century

The Indian skipper led from the front in the second ODI vs Australia, scoring his 40th ODI century off 107 balls in Nagpur on Tuesday. After being sent in to bat, Kohli came out to the crease following Rohit Sharma' dismissal for a duck in the first over and helped India recover from that early jolt.
2019-03-05 11:28:57 Read More

2nd ODI live: India all out for 250 vs Australia

Australia have gone in with two changes for today's game while the Indian team has gone in with the same playing XI.
2019-03-05 11:23:26 Read More

All England: Sindhu, Saina aim to break 18-year-old jinx

It was Sindhu and Saina's mentor and current chief national coach P Gopichand, who was the last Indian to win the championship back in 2001. A challenging draw stands in the way but India's top shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal will nonetheless fancy their chances of ending a nearly two-decade old title jinx at the All England Championships starting Wednesday.
2019-03-05 08:48:28 Read More

Live cricket score, Afghanistan vs Ireland, 3rd ODI

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2019-03-05 08:11:19 Read More

WFI seeks govt assurances to keep junior Asian Championships in India

"Today we will write to the government of India to find a solution to the matter. Wrestling and wrestlers can't suffer. We are drafting a letter to urge the government to ensure that sports does not suffer," WFI President Brijbhushan Sharan Singh said.
2019-03-05 07:26:46 Read More

How Rahul Dravid is shaping the next generation of Indian cricketers

For a significant part of his 16-year Test career, Rahul Dravid was the bulwark in India's star-studded batting line-up that also included Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman.
2019-03-05 07:10:02 Read More

ICC welcome to take T20, ODI World Cup out of India for tax exemption: BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in the recent ICC quarterly meeting was told by the world body to get tax exemption for conducting future global events like the 2021 T20 World Cup and 2023 ODI World Cup.
2019-03-05 06:31:21 Read More

Live Cricket Score, India vs Australia, 2nd ODI

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2019-03-05 05:49:40 Read More

In Pics: Gayle leads list of centurions in IPL

Scoring a century in the slam-bang version of the game is never an easy thing to do. Take the IPL for example. 52 centuries, scored in over 650 games, spanning over a decade is a testament to this fact. There are lot of players who have struggled to score even a single century in the IPL, but the West Indian marauder Chris Gayle is right on top of the pile, with as many as six centuries in the tournament so far.
2019-03-05 05:32:49 Read More

Countdown to IPL 2019: Most centuries in IPL history

West Indies' marauder Chris Gayle is right on top of the pile, with as many as six centuries in the tournament so far.
2019-03-05 05:20:26 Read More

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Dutee seeks technique overhaul to qualify for Olympics

"I realised that during my take-off, my body was leaning a bit more than required which hampered my speed considerably. Similarly, during the last 20m of my finish, I was experiencing stiffness which was kind of pulling me back. It affected both my start and finish. Since every second counts in sprint, it was important to rectify these flaws," Dutee Chand said.
2019-03-05 03:54:33 Read More

Fall in line by May, WADA tells ICC

Once the ICC is deemed "non-compliant", by the global anti-doping watchdog, cricket will be withdrawn from all future Olympics and Asian Games. As of now, cricket is set to return to the Asian Games at Hangzhou 2022.
2019-03-05 03:45:41 Read More

BCCI secretary kept in dark over letter to ICC?

Vinod Rai's statement, coming in the light of the BCCI's letter to the ICC urging "all nations to sever ties with countries from which terrorism emanates," showed that the Indian cricket establishment was serious about taking Pakistan head on this issue in the ICC.
2019-03-05 03:35:18 Read More

Man Utd's Sanchez out for up to 2 months: Report

Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez is facing up to an eight-week spell on the sidelines due to a knee ligament injury, according to the physiotherapist of the Chilean national team.
2019-03-05 03:31:12 Read More

'BCCI will not take ICC's attempt to tamper with IPL kindly'

The ICC's statement came a day after TOI reported that the global body was trying to put a uniform policy in place for all T20 leagues across the world to which the BCCI had said a categorical "no" in the recent ICC chief executives meeting.
2019-03-05 03:27:34 Read More

HC hearing over seating block at Kotla on April 25

The Delhi High Court has said that it will hear, on April 25, the plea seeking directions to Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) not to use the RP Mehra block at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in the coming matches, including the Indian Premier League (IPL) games, until it is certified as structurally stable.
2019-03-05 02:51:31 Read More

Man City owners ponder buying a club in India

The owners of English Premier League champions Manchester City are considering adding a team in India to their global portfolio of clubs, chief executive Ferran Soriano said Monday.
2019-03-05 02:40:46 Read More

Real Madrid strikers have failed to fill Ronaldo void, says Modric

Real Madrid's forwards have failed to fill the gap left by Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric said on Monday. The Croatian, speaking ahead of Real's Champions League last-16, second-leg clash with Ajax on Tuesday, said his team lacked consistency and goals this season.
2019-03-04 14:13:33 Read More

Giggs backs Solskjaer to stay on at Manchester United

Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs backed acting boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Monday to permanently take the Old Trafford top job but called their upcoming Champions League fixture against PSG a "big ask".
2019-03-04 14:02:58 Read More

Williamson narrows gap with table-topper Kohli in ICC Test rankings

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has reached the career-best 915 rating points and narrowed the gap with the table topper India skipper Virat Kohli (922 points), ICC announced on Monday.
2019-03-04 14:01:43 Read More

Bowling wicket-to-wicket best way to counter Indian batsmen: Zampa

His stint in the IPL has made Adam Zampa realise that the best way to counter Indian batsmen is by bowling a wicket-to-wicket line.
2019-03-04 13:52:59 Read More

We don't want to interfere in IPL, says ICC CEO Richardson

"Reports in the media that the ICC is somehow seeking to interfere in or dictate to the IPL are wide of the mark. That is not the case..," said, David Richardson, CEO, ICC. "Our primary objective is to ensure other leagues around the world put in place the same minimum criteria and operate within a consistent framework," Richardson said.
2019-03-04 13:42:56 Read More

Randhir appointed coordination committee chairman of 2022 Asiad

Veteran Indian sports administrator Randhir Singh has been appointed as the chairman of the Coordination Committee of the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games by the General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
2019-03-04 13:37:33 Read More

Imran Tahir to quit one-day international cricket

Veteran leg-spinner Imran Tahir said on Monday he would retire from one-day international cricket after the World Cup in England and Wales, which ends on July 14.
2019-03-04 13:19:58 Read More

Jhulan Goswami rises to top of women's ODI rankings

India's veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami on Monday rose to the summit of the ICC women's rankings for ODI bowlers following her influential role in the team's series win over England recently.
2019-03-04 12:24:48 Read More

India unbeaten against Australia at Jamtha

The Vidarbha Cricket Association's stadium in Jamtha has proved to be a good hunting ground for India against Australia as the hosts have emerged victorious by a comfortable margin in all the three ODI matches played at the venue.
2019-03-04 12:07:24 Read More

After completing century, Roger Federer rises in rankings

Roger Federer's 100th title lifted him three places to fourth in the ATP rankings on Monday. Stefanos Tsitsipas, the beaten finalist as Federer made history in Dubai also inched up. The Greek climbed one place into the top 10.
2019-03-04 11:34:35 Read More

We haven't ousted Ashwin, Jadeja, just made use of our opportunities: Kuldeep

When Kuldeep Yadav was asked if Yuzvendra Chahal and his performances have literally shut the ODI door on veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, Yadav responded,"We haven't ousted anyone but made use of opportunities that we got". The wrist spinner duo of Chahal and Kuldeep have been regular feature in India's ODI format confining finger spinner Ashwin to the sidelines.
2019-03-04 10:27:11 Read More

Letter to ICC: I didn't write it, says BCCI secretary

Indian cricket board's acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary on Monday washed his hands off the BCCI letter that urged the ICC and its member nations to sever ties with countries which harbour terror.
2019-03-04 10:26:38 Read More

Indian women suffer fifth straight T20I loss

India suffered a crushing 41-run loss to England in the first T20I of the three-match series here Monday with Smriti Mandhana making a forgettable captaincy debut.
2019-03-04 10:02:43 Read More

'Gayle factor' could be huge for Windies at the WC

Chris Gayle floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee in the recently concluded five-match One-day International (ODI) series between the Windies and England. The biggest of cricket pundits could never have predicted that a cricketer would be in the ‘form of his life’ at 39 years of age and in the twilight of his career.
2019-03-04 09:41:40 Read More

No consensus on limiting player workload during IPL: BCCI

The 12th season of the IPL is less than three weeks away, but there is still complete lack of clarity on many key issues. Surprisingly, a press conference by Board’s acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary on Monday morning too failed to throw any light on them.
2019-03-04 09:11:51 Read More

2nd ODI: Kohli & Co aim for 2-0 against Australia

The Virat-Kohli led team ticked all the boxes to thrash Australia by six wickets in the series opener on Saturday. It was a welcome win for India after losing the T20I series 0-2.
2019-03-04 08:31:30 Read More

Cricket to make Asian Games return at Hangzhou 2022

Cricket will return to the next Asian Games at Hangzhou 2022 after the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) added it to its sports programme for the next edition of the continental event. Cricket has struggled to grow beyond its traditional bases and was last played at the Olympics in the 1900 Paris Games.
2019-03-04 07:09:20 Read More

In Pictures: Top individual scores in IPL history

It's that time of the year again when the Indian Premier League (IPL) fever begins to grip the nation, as the 12th edition of the cricket extravaganza is set to begin from March 23. TOI Sports recaps the highest individual scores ever scored in the tournament’s history.
2019-03-04 05:44:59 Read More

Countdown to IPL 2019:The top individual knocks

It's that time of the year again when the Indian Premier League (IPL) fever begins to grip the nation, as the 12th edition of the cricket extravaganza is set to begin from March 23.
2019-03-04 05:31:12 Read More

For Virat Kohli, it's my way and the 'Mahi' way

When it comes to captaincy in limited-overs cricket, Virat Kohli has shown an unbelievable amount of flexibility. He often allows his former boss Mahendra Singh Dhoni to take over in the crucial stages of a contest as he fields closer to the boundary line so that he can make best use of his superb throwing arm and agility.
2019-03-04 02:51:59 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (March 4) that comprise the first T20I between India Women vs England Women.
2019-03-03 19:00:00 Read More

Inimitable Nick Kyrgios leaves convention in his wake

Arriving coach-less and ranked 72 in the world, the 23-year-old Australian blazed through the draw, taking out Rafa Nadal, Stan Wawrinka and John Isner in three-set epics before outclassing Zverev 6-3, 6-4 to claim his fifth career title.
2019-03-03 17:50:21 Read More

SA vs SL: Faf du Plessis hails 'biggest weapon' Imran Tahir

South African captain Faf du Plessis hailed Imran Tahir as his team's "biggest weapon" after the leg-spinner took three wickets against Sri Lanka on Sunday, just two days after losing his Cricket South Africa contract.
2019-03-03 17:40:40 Read More

ISL: ATK win against Delhi to bow out on high

Two-time former champions ATK finally gave their despondent fans something to cheer about as they bowed out with a 2-1 win over Delhi Dynamos in the Indian Super League on Sunday.
2019-03-03 16:36:14 Read More

EPL: Jorginho fires Chelsea as recalled Kepa shines against Fulham

Jorginho fired Chelsea to a 2-1 win at struggling Fulham on Sunday as Blues keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga began to make amends for his Wembley mutiny with an impressive display.
2019-03-03 16:34:25 Read More

1st ODI: Du Plessis ton helps South Africa to easy win over Sri Lanka

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis scored an unbeaten century to lead his side to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first One-Day International at The Wanderers on Sunday.
2019-03-03 15:38:34 Read More

Hope win in final ODI helps in changing momentum: Knight

England will look to take the confidence they gained from their win in the final ODI into the three-match T20 series against India starting on Monday, skipper Heather Knight said.
2019-03-03 14:34:48 Read More

If there is no tax exemption, BCCI will have to carry burden for global events

The Indian cricket board has been asked by the ICC to bear a tax liability to the tune of $21 million (Rs 150 crore) for conducting future global events like the 2021 World T20 and 2023 ODI World Cup.
2019-03-03 13:22:59 Read More

I-League: East Bengal beat Minerva 1-0 to remain in title hunt

East Bengal on Sunday beat Minerva Punjab FC by a solitary goal in their penultimate round match to remain in the title hunt and take the battle for I-League crown down the wire.
2019-03-03 13:05:47 Read More

Sri Lanka Cricket secures $11.5 mn withheld by ICC

The ICC froze the funds due to Sri Lanka after the country's government last year appointed an unelected official to run the sport following a bitter dispute between rival candidates.
2019-03-03 13:04:44 Read More

West Indies will be a threat to all teams in World Cup: Dwayne Bravo

On a high after their stunning results against England, all-rounder Dwayne Bravo believes that the West Indies will pose a threat to all the teams in the coming World Cup. "I have talked to captain Jason Holder and others and I believe this team will be a threat to all teams in the World Cup which is going to be a very open tournament this time," he said.
2019-03-03 11:43:33 Read More

World No. 1 Smriti Mandhana wants to win a World Cup

A small goal already achieved, Indian women's team opener Smriti Mandhana has now set her sights on winning a World Cup title with the national side. Mandhana became the number one ODI batter in the ICC Women's Rankings last month following her exemplary run of form.
2019-03-03 11:38:58 Read More

Bajrang Punia wins gold, dedicates medal to Abhinandan

India's star wrestler Bajrang Punia has won the gold medal at the Dan Kolov-Nikola Petrov tournament in Ruse, Bulgaria and dedicated the victory to Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.
2019-03-03 10:54:58 Read More

In England series, India to explore core group for T20 World Cup

The Indian women's team will aim to finalise a core group of players ahead of the T20 World Cup early next year when it takes on England in a three-match series starting on Monday.
2019-03-03 10:36:38 Read More

Cricket set for Asian Games return in 2022: Reports

Cricket is set for a return at the Asian Games after it was included in the sports programme for the 2022 edition in Hangzhou, media reports said on Sunday. Cricket was dropped from the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia after featuring in 2010 and 2014, albeit without the presence of game's powerhouse India.
2019-03-03 08:18:40 Read More

Severing cricketing ties with nations not our domain: ICC tells BCCI

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has turned down the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) request to sever ties with countries from which "terrorism emanates", saying the ICC has no role to play in matters like these.
2019-03-03 07:00:26 Read More

Ten years on, Pakistan cricket still reeling from notorious Lahore attack

Whenever umpire Ahsan Raza looks at his scars from the deadly militant attack on Sri Lanka's cricket team in Lahore, 10 years ago on Sunday, he shudders. Raza, 44, was lucky to survive the gun, grenade and rocket assault which changed not only his life, but also the landscape of cricket in Pakistan.
2019-03-03 06:50:31 Read More

Nick Kyrgios beats Alexander Zverev to win Acapulco ATP crown

Australian Nick Kyrgios capped a scintillating run in Acapulco with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over world number three Alexander Zverev Saturday to claim his first ATP title in more than a year.
2019-03-03 05:57:23 Read More

I can play innovative shots, so took risk: Jadhav

His innovative range of shots allowed him to take more risks in a tricky chase while Mahendra Singh Dhoni's mere presence at the other end kept the pressure on Australia during the first ODI, feels Kedar Jadhav. Jadhav's unbeaten 81 off 87 balls saw India beat Australia by six wickets.
2019-03-03 05:41:14 Read More

Roger Federer's 100th title: Who's saying what

Roger Federer claimed the 100th ATP title of his career by beating 20-year-old Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 6-4 in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Saturday.
2019-03-03 05:23:46 Read More

Fiji's Singh could become PGA's oldest champion at 56

Fiji's Vijay Singh moved into contention to become the oldest champion in US PGA Tour history by firing a five-under 65 in Saturday's third round of the Honda Classic.
2019-03-03 05:07:47 Read More

World's best Bridge player banned for doping

Geir Helgemo, the world's best bridge player, has been banned for a year -- for doping. Born in Norway but representing Monaco in international events, Helgemo tested positive for testosterone at an event in Florida in September 2018, said the World Bridge Federation (WBF).
2019-03-03 05:02:48 Read More

Robert Lewandowski ties Bundesliga record for goals by a foreigner

Robert Lewandowski's double blast in Bayern Munich's 5-1 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday helped him tie the record for goals scored in the Bundesliga by a foreign player.
2019-03-03 04:55:26 Read More

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David Beckham salutes LA Galaxy for his statue

David Beckham called his former team LA Galaxy his "family" and thanked Los Angeles for embracing him at the unveiling of his statue before the Major League Soccer club's season-opener on Saturday.
2019-03-03 04:25:19 Read More

1st Test: New Zealand crush Bangladesh by innings and 52 runs

Defiant centuries from Soumya Sarkar and Mahmudullah were in vain as Trent Boult's five-wicket haul gave New Zealand a crushing victory over Bangladesh in the first Test by an innings and 52 runs in Hamilton on Sunday.
2019-03-03 04:05:17 Read More

Roger Federer: From Mr Angry to Mr Perfect

From racquet-smashing enfant terrible with a bad attitude and ill-advised ponytail to universally respected sporting role model and icon, Roger Federer has come a long, long way.
2019-03-03 03:25:17 Read More

Shubman Gill credits 'Rahul sir' for career transition

Having shot to fame with 418 runs at an average of 104.50 in the under-19 World Cup last year, Shubman Gill was a vital cog in the Prithvi Shaw-led India squad which went on to win the World Cup for a record fourth time.
2019-03-03 03:17:33 Read More

Chris Gayle sends 'respect Windies' World Cup warning

Chris Gayle said the West Indies will "get a bit of respect" at this year's World Cup after claiming a 2-2 series draw with tournament hosts and favourites England on Saturday.
2019-03-03 03:13:20 Read More

Federer becomes second man in history to win 100 ATP singles titles

Roger Federer’s 100-watt smile said it all. It wiped out the stinging desert chill, lit up the night and announced his 100th career title. The second seed powered to a 6-4, 6-4 win over the 20-year-old Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final of the Dubai Duty Free tennis tournament and with that claimed his eighth crown here on Saturday.
2019-03-03 03:07:55 Read More

Barca beat Real again to close in on La Liga title

Barcelona won their second El Clasico in four days on Saturday and Real Madrid might have to win the Champions League if Santiago Solari is to be in charge for the next one. After knocking them out of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, Barca returned to the Santiago Bernabeu for a 1-0 victory that surely eliminates their greatest rivals from the title race too.
2019-03-03 03:02:01 Read More

Gayle, Thomas blast England; WI level ODI series

England's batting line-up imploded in familiar fashion before Chris Gayle-inspired the West Indies to a 7-wicket triumph in the 5th and final ODI to ensure the series ended drawn at 2-2. Gayle, playing in what may be his final home ODI, smashed 77 off just 27 balls after England had been skittled out for 113 in 28.1 overs.
2019-03-03 02:50:37 Read More

Time to repay the faith, says Kedar Jadhav

The game was in the balance when Kedar Jadhav walked into bat halfway through the 24th over of the first One-dayer against Australia. The visitors fell short of their own expectations in posting 236 for seven, but on a wicket where the odd ball tended to stop, batting called for patience as much as enterprise, given the fact that India had a target to chase down on Saturday.
2019-03-03 02:37:12 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (March 3) that comprise the El Clasico - Real Madrid vs Barcelona in La Liga, and first ODI between South Africa and Sri Lanka.
2019-03-02 18:50:00 Read More

Captain backed me in my tough phase, it's payback time now: Jadhav

Virat Kohli has backed him to the hilt whenever he has had injury issues and Kedar Jadhav feels that it's "payback time" for all the faith that the Indian skipper and the team management showed in him.
2019-03-02 17:35:07 Read More

Anil Kumble reappointed as chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee

Leg spin great Anil Kumble has been reappointed as the chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee for a final three year term, the ICC announced after a Board meeting on Saturday in Dubai. Kumble has been the chairman of the committee since 2012.
2019-03-02 17:29:00 Read More

EPL: Lukaku shines again as United rally to beat Southampton

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku continued his rich vein of form by scoring two goals, including a late winner, to give his side a comeback 3-2 home win over Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday.
2019-03-02 17:22:02 Read More

EPL: Mahrez strikes as Man City beat Bournemouth to go top

Substitute Riyad Mahrez scored the only goal as Manchester City beat Bournemouth 1-0 at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday to return to the top of the Premier League.
2019-03-02 17:15:28 Read More

Dhoni, Kedar took responsibility but bowlers won us match: Kohli

India skipper Virat Kohli lauded Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav for scripting a memorable chase but said the bowlers set up their six-wicket win over Australia in the first ODI on Saturday.
2019-03-02 17:03:26 Read More

IPL will be next big step in women's cricket: Lanning

Australian captain Meg Lanning believes starting an Indian Premier League will be the next "big step" in women's cricket.
2019-03-02 16:41:30 Read More

Federer beats Tsitsipas in Dubai final for 100th ATP title

Roger Federer claimed the 100th ATP title of his career by beating 20-year-old Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 6-4 in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Saturday.
2019-03-02 16:34:07 Read More

Pooja Dhanda wins gold, silver for Sakshi Malik in Bulgaria wrestling

Pooja Dhanda claimed gold in the 59kg category while Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik settled for a silver medal in the 65kg category at the Dan Kolov-Nikola Petrov wrestling in Ruse, Bulgaria.
2019-03-02 16:33:42 Read More

1st ODI: Jadhav, Dhoni help India beat Australia by six wickets

Despite the slow nature of the wicket, the Indians ticked most boxes at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Saturday, when a full house had plenty to cheer about, courtesy the hosts’ six-wicket win with 10 deliveries to spare.
2019-03-02 16:19:44 Read More

Vismaya beats Hima Das in 400m at Indian Grand Prix

VK Vismaya who had won a team gold in 4x400m at the 2018 Asian Games, has only been competing in international tournaments since last year, but she managed to get the better of two-time Asian Games gold medallist Poovamma and world junior champion and national record holder Hima. Timings and efforts were on the lower side due to chilly conditions at War Heroes Stadium.
2019-03-02 15:37:44 Read More

Dhoni overtakes Rohit to hit most sixes for India in ODIs

Dhoni has been drawing flak for his slow batting for quite some time and there are debates whether his batting skills are on the wane. But Indian wicket-keeper seems to have unperturbed from the criticism and lets his bat do the talking as he owns the record of hitting maximum sixes (216) for India in ODI cricket.
2019-03-02 15:26:56 Read More

Rain washes out Afghanistan-Ireland second ODI

Afghanistan opener Hazratullah Zazai hit a blistering maiden one-day international half-century against Ireland but the second match was abandoned due to heavy rain in Dehradun on Saturday.
2019-03-02 15:11:28 Read More

Handball definition changed for goal-scoring situations

Handballs in goal-scoring situations will no longer have to be deliberate following a decision of world football's rule-making body, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) said on Saturday.
2019-03-02 15:04:27 Read More

Kane and Lloris rescue point for Spurs against Arsenal

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed a 90th-minute penalty as a scrappy north-London derby against Tottenham Hotspur ended in a 1-1 draw on Saturday.
2019-03-02 14:48:49 Read More

SAI yet to clear Indian gymnasts for World Cups: GFI

Indian gymnasts, including Dipa Karmakar, were Sunday left in the lurch with a top Gymnastic Federation of India official claiming that the Sports Authority of India was yet to clear them for the upcoming World Cups at Baku and Doha.
2019-03-02 13:58:19 Read More

Jharkhand, Delhi qualify for Mushtaq Ali super league

Jharkhand and Delhi on Saturday qualified for the Super League stage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 cricket tournament from Group A with comfortable wins here over Kerala and Nagaland respectively.
2019-03-02 12:12:37 Read More

Question mark over ISL's future if I-League clubs are ignored: Bhutia

Bhutia also advocated introduction of a promotion-relegation system if the ISL wants to attract more eyeballs. "For ISL also, it's very important that clubs like East Bengal and Mohun Bagan are there. It's not just the future of I-League. The future of ISL is also in big doubt. There is a big question mark,"said Bhutia.
2019-03-02 11:04:50 Read More

Dutch Junior International: Gayatri Gopichand in pre-quarters

India's Sai Charan Koya put up a brilliant performance to upset top seed Indonesia's Syabda Perkasa Belawa and storm into the pre-quarterfinals of the Dutch Junior International in Haarlem, Netherlands.
2019-03-02 10:49:10 Read More

India vs Australia Live Score, 1st ODI: Kuldeep strikes to hurt Australia

After being blanked 0-2 in the T20I series by the visiting Australian team, India's focus now shifts to the ODIs where it will test the candidates for the few spots on offer in the World Cup squad.
2019-03-02 09:59:55 Read More

Australia captain Aaron Finch out for a duck in 100th ODI

Australia skipper Aaron Finch was dismissed for a duck in his 100th one-day international after the tourists won the toss and elected to bat against India in Hyderabad on Saturday.
2019-03-02 09:40:06 Read More

Kyrgios beats Isner to set up Acapulco final against Zverev

Nick Kyrgios scripted his third major victory of the week on Friday when he defeated John Isner 7-5 5-7 7-6(7) to set up a showdown against Alexander Zverev in the final of the Acapulco International in Mexico.
2019-03-02 08:51:52 Read More

Shiv Kapur shoots 67, in line for a good finish in NZ Open

India's Shiv Kapur shot a fine five-under 67 to make an upward move that put him in line for a good finish at the 100th New Zealand Open golf tournament.
2019-03-02 08:43:09 Read More

India vs Australia, 1st ODI, Live Updates

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2019-03-02 06:54:38 Read More

Williamson's 200 puts NZ in complete control vs Bangladesh

Kane Williamson scored his second double century as New Zealand achieved their highest innings total and continued to dominate Bangladesh at the end of the third day of the first Test in Hamilton on Saturday.
2019-03-02 06:38:43 Read More

India have 12 days to test World Cup candidates

The World Cup is exactly 90 days away, but India's five-ODI series against Australia beginning in Hyderabad on Saturday is their last set of 50-over internationals before cricket's biggest tournament begins on May 30 in England and Wales.
2019-03-02 05:58:02 Read More

India's doubles badminton coach Tan Kim Her resigns

Malaysia's Tan Kim Her has stepped down from his post as India's doubles badminton coach, citing personal reasons. The 47-year-old, who was appointed as the national team's doubles coach put down his papers, one-and-a-half years before his contract with the Badminton Association of India (BAI) was to end after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
2019-03-02 05:47:39 Read More

Kepa's fate in the balance as Chelsea bid to ease Sarri pressure

Maurizio Sarri is set to decide whether to end Kepa Arrizabalaga's Chelsea exile at Fulham on Sunday as the under-fire Blues boss and his controversial keeper face a defining moment in their troubled season.
2019-03-02 05:04:05 Read More

KL Ra​hul is a different batsman at home: Gavaskar

After the chastening loss of the T20I ​series, India will look to get their mojo back in the one-dayers. KL Rahul has shown a pleasing return to form in the just-concluded T20I series. On the familiar pitches at home, Rahul looks a completely different batsman as he dominates the opposition bowlers almost at will.
2019-03-02 05:01:35 Read More

Neymar reveals double injury blow hit World Cup hopes

Brazilian superstar Neymar revealed Friday that he suffered major two injuries last season with a previously undisclosed angle ligament strain accompanying the broken foot which badly affected his role at the World Cup.
2019-03-02 04:46:09 Read More

Barcelona look to land knock-out blow on Real Madrid

Ernesto Valverde believes Barcelona can inflict a hefty blow to Real Madrid's morale by winning a second Clasico in four days on Saturday. Barca knocked Madrid out of the Copa del Rey with a 3-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday and will go 12 points clear of their opponents in La Liga if they can repeat the result this weekend.
2019-03-02 04:25:29 Read More

Prabhsimran Singh not affected by IPL's big bucks

Prabhsimran Singh was one of the biggest gainers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions held in December 2018. It took a robust round of bidding before Kings XI Punjab landed the Patiala teenager for a whopping Rs 4.8 crores. Not for nothing, though, the franchises showed such a keen interest in the 17-year-old opener.
2019-03-02 03:56:50 Read More

India's search for TT coach may end with Papic

It’s been learnt that the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) has shortlisted three foreign coaches for the senior team, namely Papic, Germany’s Peter Gardos and Serbia’s Vladimir Meovic. All three names have been forwarded to the Sports Authority of India.
2019-03-02 03:44:24 Read More

Indian Open golf hits roadblock

The conduct of the European Tour-sanctioned $1.75 million Indian Open golf tournament this month is in jeopardy. The Indian Golf Union (IGU), which holds the hosting rights of the prestigious event, is battling on several fronts.
2019-03-02 03:34:20 Read More

Federer demolishes Coric to move within one win from 100th career title

Roger Federer will on Saturday become just the second man to win 100 career titles if he triumphs in the Dubai Championships final. The 20-time Grand Slam champion beat Croatian Borna Coric 6-2, 6-2, ending with an ace after just 67 minutes, in their Friday semi-final.
2019-03-02 03:32:53 Read More

Bookie Sanjeev Chawla to be extradited to India

British home secretary Sajid Javid has signed the order for PIO bookie Sanjeev Kumar Chawla to be extradited to India. The 52-year-old former Indian national, who has since taken British citizenship, stands accused of being directly involved in the Hansie Cronje cricket match-fixing scandal of 2000.
2019-03-02 03:20:04 Read More

IPL form won't affect World Cup selection: Kohli

Indian captain Virat Kohli made it clear that performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) will not have any bearing on the composition of the Indian team for the World Cup. That India have only the five ODIs against Australia before the IPL is indication that the hosts have filled in most slots.
2019-03-02 03:05:40 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (March 2) that comprise the first one-day international between India and Australia in Hyderabad.
2019-03-01 18:50:00 Read More

Ganguly unsure how Pant would fit into World Cup squad

In an interview at the Eden Gardens, Ganguly did not seem too convinced on how Pant, who has played only three ODIs, would fit into India's World Cup squad. "He has to fit in. I don't know whether he would be able to fit in at this moment. So it depends," Ganguly said.
2019-03-01 14:32:24 Read More

Ganguly unsure how Pant would fit into World Cup squad

In an interview at the Eden Gardens, Ganguly did not seem too convinced on how Pant, who has played only three ODIs, would fit into India's World Cup squad. "He has to fit in. I don't know whether he would be able to fit in at this moment. So it depends," Ganguly said.
2019-03-01 14:32:24 Read More

In Pictures: Batsmen with maximum fours in IPL history

Though the record of maximum number of sixes belongs to the one-and-only Chris Gayle, former India left-hander Gautam Gambhir holds the record of hitting most fours in IPL history.
2019-03-01 06:14:13 Read More

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India look to sort out final spots against Australia in last series before World Cup

The team is slowly moving into the World Cup mode and even a 0-2 loss in the just-concluded T20I series won't see any shift in plans as far as skipper Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri are concerned.
2019-03-01 05:54:10 Read More

From Gambhir to Raina, the top 5 boundary hitters in IPL history

Though the record of maximum number of sixes belongs to the one-and-only Chris Gayle, former India left-hander Gautam Gambhir holds the record of hitting most boundaries in IPL history.
2019-03-01 05:33:47 Read More

Glenn Maxwell must bat at No. 5: Dean Jones

In his column for the Times of India, Jones wrote, "I have to apologise profusely to the Australian cricket team. I didn't see that coming; I didn't think they'd be able to beat the Indians but they did it."
2019-03-01 04:40:50 Read More

World No. 1 Naomi Osaka hires Jermaine Jenkins as new coach

No. 1-ranked Naomi Osaka has a new coach - Jermaine Jenkins. Osaka's agent confirmed on Thursday that Jenkins has started working with the two-time major champion.
2019-03-01 04:40:13 Read More

Australia break world record to win men's team pursuit gold

Australia smashed their own world record to win the men's team pursuit gold at the track cycling world championships ahead of Olympic champions and title holders Britain on Thursday.
2019-03-01 04:20:15 Read More

EPL: Spurs desperate to stop the rot against Arsenal

Tottenham could dream of an unlikely Premier League title challenge just a week ago but back-to-back defeats against Burnley and Chelsea mean their top-four place is in danger as they prepare to host Arsenal.
2019-03-01 04:16:09 Read More

Sterling says Liverpool felt fan pressure in 2014 failure

Former Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling said their players were affected by pressure from fans during their failed Premier League title charge in 2014, but things are very different at his current club Manchester City.
2019-03-01 03:54:42 Read More

I have changed my approach against Bumrah: Maxwell

"He's (Bumrah) done me a fair few times in T20 cricket to his credit. Especially playing for Mumbai (Indians). I've sort of changed my approach to him a little bit and have been able to wait for a ball that's slightly off and capitalise on that," Maxwell, dwelling on facing Jasprit Bumrah, and taking 12 runs, including two boundaries, off the 17th over, explained.
2019-03-01 03:52:42 Read More

World Archery snubs IOA, allows Indian body to run show

World Archery's secretary general Tom Dielen has written a four-page letter in this regard to the AAI, sports ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), a copy of which is exclusively with TOI.
2019-03-01 03:41:37 Read More

Watch: Steve Smith back in nets after elbow surgery

Steve Smith has returned to the nets after elbow surgery, with Australia coach Justin Langer expecting the banned former captain and his deputy David Warner to be fit for the Indian Premier League.
2019-03-01 03:39:58 Read More

UEFA bans Ramos for additional Champions League game

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has been banned for an additional Champions League game for deliberately provoking a yellow card to control the timing of a one-game suspension.
2019-03-01 03:24:25 Read More

The new batting standard in ODIs: 400-plus totals

England piled up 418/6 in the fourth ODI against West Indies. Are England the kings of 400-plus scores? Well, here's almost everything you need to know about the new batting standard in ODIs.
2019-03-01 03:18:57 Read More

Kyrgios shrugs off Nadal criticism post Acapulco encounter

Nick Kyrgios said he would not listen to criticism from Rafa Nadal, who accused the Australian of lacking respect "for the public, the opponent and toward himself" following their match at the Acapulco International on Wednesday.
2019-03-01 03:18:23 Read More

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc sets fastest time of F1 preseason tests

While that goal still looks lofty, the 21-year-old Leclerc impressed on Thursday when he set the fastest lap so far of this year's Formula One preseason testing in northeastern Spain. His effort of 1 minute, 16.231 seconds was only 0.05 seconds short of the record for the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit set by Lewis Hamilton in qualifying for last season's Spanish Grand Prix.
2019-03-01 03:17:57 Read More

Dubai Duty Free: Federer fends off Fucsovics for semi-final spot

Roger Federer overcame two rain delays to beat Marton Fucsovics 7-6(6) 6-4 on Thursday and reach the semi-finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. After a brief interruption when the players were locked at 5-5 in the opening set, Federer saved two set points in the tiebreak and held firm to gain the upper hand in the contest.
2019-03-01 02:54:50 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

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

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

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

In Pics: Top five highest wicket-takers in IPL

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