Sports News For The Year 2019 and Month Oct

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Sports News For The Year 2019 and Month Oct

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21-day lockdown: Stay at home, follow rules, says boxer Ashish Kumar

India’s Olympics-bound boxer Ashish Kumar urged fans to stay at home and spend time with their families in the 21-day lockdown period to help combat the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-29 14:39:43 Read More

Stay home like the Pujara family, says BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday posted images of batsman Cheteshwar Pujara with his family at his home.
2020-03-29 14:07:43 Read More

This day in 2008: Sehwag scored his second Test triple ton

Incidentally, both of Sehwag's triple tons came on the same date four years apart --first one (309) against Pakistan in the 2004 Multan Test and the second (319) against South Africa in 2008 in Chennai.
2020-03-29 13:59:32 Read More

Stand together and overcome these challenging times, says Sunil Chhetri

Indian captain Sunil Chhetri on Sunday featured in an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) campaign to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and requested people to do all they can to overcome "these challenging times".
2020-03-29 13:56:42 Read More

IOA assures full support as India battles COVID-19 pandemic

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Sunday assured full support as the country battled the COVID-19 pandemic and stressed on self-isolation under the current circumstances.
2020-03-29 13:35:59 Read More

Rani Rampal urges fans to stay at home to win battle against coronavirus

Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal on Sunday urged fans to stay at home to 'win' the battle against coronavirus.
2020-03-29 13:22:36 Read More

Using this break to sharpen my skills for Aus tour: Vihari

As with other sports across the world, cricket has also come to a standstill because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has so far claimed thousands of lives while infecting lakhs globally.
2020-03-29 13:10:59 Read More

Richa Ghosh donates Rs 1 lakh for fight against COVID-19

Sixteen-year-old all-rounder Richa Ghosh, who represented India in the Women's T20 World Cup earlier this month, has donated Rs 1 lakh to the Bengal Chief Minister's relief fund for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-03-29 12:57:36 Read More

Knicks and Rangers owner Dolan tests positive for coronavirus

American business tycoon and New York Knicks owner James Dolan has been diagnosed with COVID-19, becoming the first US major sports owner to test positive for the virus, the Knicks announced Saturday night.
2020-03-29 11:38:28 Read More

Heather Knight joins NHS as volunteer to fight COVID-19

England women's cricket team captain Heather Knight has joined the National Health Service (NHS) as volunteer to help the healthcare system fight the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.
2020-03-29 11:21:25 Read More

Nadal, Pique, Ramos join musicians to help raise 625K euros

Barcelona's Gerard Pique, Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos and tennis star Rafael Nadal were among those who participated in the charity event organized to raise funds for the purchase of medical supplies and to support fans confined to their homes.
2020-03-29 11:01:35 Read More

VVS Laxman's 281 among Ian Chappell's all-time great knocks against spin

VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid shared a marathon 376-run stand to engineer an unforgettable win for India against Australia. Ian Chappell was simply in awe of Laxman's batting as the wristy Indian batsman toyed with Shane Warne. Thanks to Laxman and Rahul Dravid (180), India went on to win the game against Australia after following-on.
2020-03-29 10:57:30 Read More

Isolated in foreign lands, footballers learn to deal without the game

The riches, glamour and glory of playing football in front of packed stadiums attracts the world's top players across borders but with the European game in lockdown, many have been left isolated from their families.
2020-03-29 10:31:31 Read More

Tennis foot soldiers struggle in time of coronavirus

With careers spent scratching around dusty outposts, sometimes with "just $100" in their pockets, tennis' unheralded army of foot soldiers claim they are struggling to afford food after being made unemployed overnight by the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-29 10:22:49 Read More

Rahane donates Rs 10 lakh to fight against COVID-19

Rahane's donation was confirmed on Sunday by a source close to India's Test vice-captain, who joins the list of sportspersons who have contributed towards the fight against the pandemic. Sachin Tendulkar has donated Rs 50 lakh, while Suresh Raina has chipped in with Rs 52 lakh.
2020-03-29 10:16:42 Read More

ICC salutes Joginder Sharma for fighting against COVID-19

Spending his post-cricket career as a DSP in Haryana Police, Joginder Sharma, the hero of India's 2007 World T20 triumph, is on the frontline to battle the highly contagious disease as India is under a 21-day lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19.
2020-03-29 09:38:40 Read More

Sports events next in line for possible postponement

The coronavirus pandemic has decimated the 2020 sporting calendar, with the Tokyo Olympics and football's European Championship the biggest events to be postponed.
2020-03-29 09:30:00 Read More

Delayed Tokyo Olympics likely to open in July 2021: Reports

The Olympics, postponed last week due to the coronavirus pandemic, will most likely have its opening ceremony in 2021 on July 23 and closing ceremony on August 8, each a day earlier on the calendar than the original 2020 plan, said public broadcaster NHK on Sunday, citing unnamed sources.
2020-03-29 08:59:04 Read More

Smith again eligible for Aus captaincy after ban ends

Steve Smith's two-year leadership ban ended quietly on Sunday, leaving him eligible again to captain Australia at a time of uncertainty over when international cricket will resume.
2020-03-29 08:49:27 Read More

Juve players agree to pay cut in 90-mn-euro cost reduction

Juventus on Saturday announced that they had cut their players' and coach Maurizio Sarri's salaries after all Italian sport was suspended until at least April 3 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-29 08:22:08 Read More

Kumar Sangakkara in self-quarantine after returning from UK

Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara has said he is currently in self-quarantine, following his government's guidelines for those recently returning from Europe, which has now become the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-03-23 11:24:33 Read More

Will wait and watch for a month: IOA after Canada pulls out of Olympics

As coronavirus continues to rage, the IOA general secretary Rajeev Mehta has said that the committee is monitoring the situation very closely. "We will wait and watch for 4 to 5 weeks and then come to any decision after consultation with the IOC and the sports ministry," Mehta said. Canada on Monday became first nation to pull out of Tokyo 2020 Olympics amid COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-03-23 10:50:20 Read More

Time to be human, not Hindu & Muslim, says Shoaib Akhtar

Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic which has affected the entire world, former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has urged people to help each other rising above religion and economic status.
2020-03-23 10:38:50 Read More

Brazil's football clubs offer stadiums to help with coronavirus sick

Brazil's top football clubs are handing over their stadiums to allow health authorities to turn them into field hospitals and clinics to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-23 10:26:58 Read More

Reaction to Canada's decision to withdraw from Olympics

On Monday, Canada became the first country to pull the pin on Tokyo 2020 Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic. Also, Australia dropped a hint that it could be the next to go through the exit door as it told its athletes to prepare for an Olympics in 2021.
2020-03-23 10:04:43 Read More

Tokyo Games not feasible in July: Sebastian Coe

The Tokyo Olympics are not feasible at their current July starting date because of the coronavirus pandemic and must be delayed, World Athletics president said on Sunday.
2020-03-23 10:03:54 Read More

IOC takes a call, Bach writes a letter to athletes

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Sunday announced that while cancellation of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics was not on the agenda, postponing the Games amid the COVID-19 pandemic may happen, though a final decision will only be taken in four-weeks' time.
2020-03-23 09:49:15 Read More

Azerbaijan Grand Prix set to be latest F1 postponement

Formula One's Azerbaijan Grand Prix in June looks set to become the latest casualty of a season that has yet to get started due to the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-03-23 09:44:35 Read More

Despite uncertainty, Sathiyan confident of booking Olympic berth

It's been a couple of weeks since G Sathiyan - India's top-ranked paddler - left the confines of his spacious home in Chennai.
2020-03-23 09:03:48 Read More

Reactions to possible postponement of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

A round-up of reactions after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced it is considering postponing the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, while ruling out cancelling the Games.
2020-03-23 09:01:43 Read More

At 40, star Ronaldinho falls from the sky

It must feel supremely foolish. You turn 40 when somehow growing old was never associated with you, now suddenly, here's the official onset of middle-age. That's fine, defying age was never anyone's strong suit.
2020-03-23 08:49:38 Read More

Olympic postponement may become 'inevitable': Japan PM

Postponing the Olympics over the coronavirus pandemic may become "inevitable", Japan's prime minister conceded on Monday, after the International Olympic Committee said a delay was being considered as pressure grows from athletes and sports bodies. The comments from Shinzo Abe were his first acknowledgement that the 2020 Games may not open as scheduled on July 24.
2020-03-23 08:39:06 Read More

Indian wrestlers will bring 2-3 medals from Olympics: Bajrang Punia

Star wrestler and India's prime medal hope at the Tokyo Olympics, Bajrang Punia, nowadays, is at his home in Haryana's Khudan village (Jhajjar district).
2020-03-23 08:22:39 Read More

Australia says it is preparing for 2021 Olympics in Tokyo

The comments came as Canada announced it would not send its team to the Olympics and Paralympics in the summer of 2020. "We believe our athletes now need to prioritise their own health and of those around them, and to be able to return to the families, in discussion with their National Federations," the Australian Olympic Committee said in a statement.
2020-03-23 08:22:20 Read More

Covid-19: Canada first nation to pull out of Tokyo 2020 Olympics

The Canadian Olympic Committee and Paralympic Committee said on Sunday that Team Canada will not participate in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the summer of 2020 due to concerns about the outbreak of the coronavirus. Opposition to holding the Games in July has risen sharply in the past 48 hours.
2020-03-23 08:08:16 Read More

Women's U-17 World Cup qualifiers on hold, organisers tense

Out of the 16 teams that will take part in the World Cup - which is scheduled to be held from November 2-21, this year - Japan and North Korea are the only sides to have qualified so far. A FIFA spokesperson acknowledged the crisis at hand.
2020-03-23 07:51:31 Read More

IOC to start discussions on possible Tokyo 2020 postponement

The International Olympic Committee is to step-up its "scenario planning" for the Tokyo 2020 Games -- including their postponement -- it said after an emergency meeting on Sunday. The IOC will hold detailed discussions which will include possibly changing the July 24 start date due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-22 23:47:38 Read More

Track legend Carl Lewis wants Olympics postponed for two years

Nine-time Olympic track and field champion Carl Lewis says he wants a delay of up to two years for the Tokyo Olympics but rejects any bid to cancel them outright. The 58-year-old US athletics legend told media KRIV that he backs the calls for postponement by USA Track and Field and USA Swimming due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-22 22:53:18 Read More

#5baje5minute: Indian athletes answer PM Modi's call

Responding to '5 baje 5 minute' initiative by PM Modi, millions joined hands to show support to the doctors, nurses and others fighting against COVID-19. Indian athletes too, in an overwhelming response came out in large numbers, supporting the health care workers and emergency responders. From Shreyas Iyer to Hina Sidhu, everyone came together in praising these health care professionals.
2020-03-22 18:05:54 Read More

Virat Kohli is the best batsman in the world: Chanderpaul

Former West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has said India captain Virat Kohli is the best batsman in the world at the moment and also his favourite.
2020-03-22 18:03:21 Read More

Anderson's comeback bid delayed by coronavirus lockdown

South Africa's Kevin Anderson, who underwent knee surgery last month, was eyeing a return to the court at April's Monte Carlo Masters but his comeback plans have been disrupted as the tennis season remains suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-21 11:18:17 Read More

Hockey in self-isolation: Emotional, perplexing time for India campers

The men's team coach, Graham Reid, spoke at length with Timesofindia.com about that. How coronavirus has changed scenarios, the questions around the Olympics and India's Plan B, should they not get to play anymore international hockey before Tokyo 2020.
2020-03-21 10:41:19 Read More

NBA won't commit to players' pay beyond April 1: Report

NBA players will get their pay checks as scheduled on April 1, but the fate of salaries beyond that date is unclear, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Friday night.
2020-03-21 10:21:48 Read More

World Rugby delays Sevens tournaments, cancels U20 World Cup

World Rugby has postponed the final rounds of the men's and women's world sevens series and canceled the men's under-20 world championship in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-21 10:00:25 Read More

MMA: Mason Jones crowned champ as Cage Warriors defy coronavirus

Mason Jones knocked out Joe McColgan to be crowned Cage Warriors lightweight champion on Friday and with the coronavirus sweeping the globe, it may be some time before another title fight takes place in this or any other MMA promotion.
2020-03-21 09:27:38 Read More

English cricket season delayed until late May

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has suspended all professional cricket till May 28, delaying the start of the new season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-03-21 09:00:28 Read More

WADA issues dope testing guidelines amid coronavirus pandemic

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) issued new guidelines on Friday to facilitate continued testing amid the constraints of the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-21 09:00:18 Read More

NBA launches global campaign to help cope with virus shutdown

The NBA launched a global social engagement campaign Friday aimed at educating, inspiring and helping people respond to the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down the league season.
2020-03-21 08:47:40 Read More

On or off?: Who's saying what over status of Tokyo Olympics

As the deadly coronavirus spreads around the globe, doubts grow over whether the 2020 Olympic Games, set for Tokyo from July 24 to August 9, will go ahead.
2020-03-21 08:43:54 Read More

PK Banerjee: A self-made genius who was way ahead of his time

Some legends are born out of fabled tales, unverifiable but ubiquitous and soaked in tradition. Some legends are as elusive as a dream, as vague as a vignette.
2020-03-21 08:41:59 Read More

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USA Swimming calls for Tokyo Olympics postponement

USA Swimming has urged the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee to back the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Games amid the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-21 08:31:30 Read More

No need to rush Tokyo Olympic decision say US as splits emerge

US Olympic chiefs said Friday more time was needed to determine the fate of the Tokyo Olympics as a major US sports federation called for the Games to be postponed over the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-21 08:20:34 Read More

PK Banerjee passes away, leaves void in football

At around 5.10 pm, the lifeless figure of Pradip Kumar Banerjee was placed on a makeshift platform in the park in front of his GD block residence at Salt Lake.
2020-03-21 08:18:15 Read More

Playing seems pretty irrelevant in current climate: Sania Mirza

"There are so many question marks until we get up there. So we are just going to have to really wait and watch. I don't think we need to overreact to everything that's being said because right now, playing tennis or winning a tennis match seems pretty irrelevant in the scheme of things that are going on," Sania Mirza responded to French Open getting postponed to September.
2020-03-21 07:53:32 Read More

Virus poses threat for Olympics that only war has stopped

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Tokyo 2020 organisers insist the Games will proceed as planned despite the global coronavirus epidemic, but calls for a postponement are growing louder. If there is ultimately a delay, maybe by a few months or a year or even two, it would not be the first time Olympic plans have been blown off track.
2020-03-20 23:38:42 Read More

Kashyap disappointed with BWF for not freezing ranking in wake of COVID-19

Indian shuttler Parupalli Kashyap on Friday said he is disappointed with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) as it has still not frozen the ranking of the players following the cancellation of a series of Olympic qualifying tournaments owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-03-20 22:01:40 Read More

Covid-19: Saina, Ashwini express shock over shuttler testing +ve

India shuttlers, including Saina Nehwal, expressed shock after reports emerged that a sparring partner of the Taiwanese national team, who was in Birmingham during the All England Championship, tested positive for the coronavirus. Reports said that the teenager was a sparring partner of Taiwanese team and he is believed to have travelled in the team bus.
2020-03-20 21:55:20 Read More

PK Banerjee had great influence on my career: Sourav Ganguly

Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly expressed condolences on the demise of Indian football legend PK Banerjee, who passed away on Friday after a prolonged illness. Ganguly said Banerjee had a great influence on his career. A two-time Olympian and the only surviving goal-scorer of India's 1962 Asian Games gold medal-winning team, Banerjee breathed his last in Kolkata.
2020-03-20 17:55:48 Read More

Warner pulls out of 'Hundred' but not due to COVID-19: Report

Star Australian opener David Warner has reportedly decided to pull out of England Cricket Board's 'The Hundred' league as it is clashing with the national team's limited overs series against Zimbabwe.
2020-03-20 17:04:05 Read More

Mirabai Chanu a sure-shot for her second Olympics

Weightlifting's Olympic qualifying schedule has gone haywire due to the COVID-19 pandemic but India's Mirabai Chanu is a sure-shot for the Tokyo Games, if they are held, while young Jeremy Lalrinnunga is also set to make the cut for the mega sporting spectacle.
2020-03-20 16:47:02 Read More

Indian football legend PK Banerjee dies aged 83

PK Banerjee, a footballing colossus of his time and a raconteur for life, died on Friday aged 83, having dribbled and dazzled for a good part of his mind-boggling 51 years of service to the game. He was suffering from respiratory problems due to pneumonia and had an underlying history of Parkinson's disease, dementia and heart problem.
2020-03-20 13:44:55 Read More

Bala Devi stays back in Glasgow, says Rangers taking care of her

India women's team striker Bala Devi, who plays for Scottish football club Rangers FC, has decided to stay back in Glasgow after the Indian government on Thursday said that no international flight will be allowed to land in the country from March 22 for one week amid the growing number of positive coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in the country.
2020-03-20 13:03:21 Read More

COVID-19: Top athletes and sporting personalities who have tested +ve so far

The deadly coronavirus continues to wreak havoc around the world. The virus has now spread across over 125 countries around the globe.
2020-03-20 12:58:14 Read More

Coronavirus will not deter athletes: Jamie Dwyer

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted Olympic qualifying and put the whole Games in doubt but most athletes would be prepared to make big compromises to compete at Tokyo, Australia's field hockey gold medallist Jamie Dwyer has told Reuters.
2020-03-20 12:47:39 Read More

In self-isolation, I have found some freedom: Mary Kom

The COVID-19 pandemic has isolated her from the world outside but iconic Indian boxer MC Mary Kom says the forced slowdown of life as usual has also redefined the meaning of freedom for her.
2020-03-20 12:20:06 Read More

WATCH: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma bat for self-isolation

India's cricket captain Virat Kohli and his actor wife Anushka Sharma on Friday issued a joint appeal for self-isolation to combat the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic, which has left the world in disarray.
2020-03-20 11:50:57 Read More

Swimming Australia call for 'level playing field' if Olympics go ahead

Swimming Australia have called on the International Olympic Committee to ensure there is "a level playing field" if the Tokyo Games go ahead as athletes struggle to train properly because of measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-03-20 11:46:59 Read More

Cricket boards brace for losses in the time of coronavirus

When the mighty Indian cricket board decided this week that only the chief among its national selectors would travel business class, it merely confirmed straitened times for the game amid the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-03-20 11:16:56 Read More

When Sindhu played on at All England despite COVID-19 threat

On March 11, the government issued a revised travel advisory, cancelling all visas till April 15 and making it clear that Indian nationals returning to the country from affected countries would be quarantined for 14 days. But PV Sindhu decided to play on at All England Championships.
2020-03-20 11:14:29 Read More

On this day: Yuvraj overcame illness to play match-winning knock in 2011 WC

It was on March 20, 2011, when former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh overcame illness and played a match-winning knock against the West Indies in the group-stage match of the 50-over World Cup.
2020-03-20 10:37:05 Read More

COVID-19 : ECB likely to prioritise The Hundred, T20 Blast

The England Cricket Board is likely to prioritise the inaugural season of 'The Hundred' and T20 competition 'Vitality Blast' as the board looks to draw contingency plans due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-20 10:03:36 Read More

'A weight off my shoulders' - Argentina's first openly gay basketball star on coming out

Traveling Argentina and the world as a professional basketball player, Sebastian Vega was living his childhood dream. But carrying a secret deep within was a nightmare.
2020-03-20 09:50:52 Read More

'Premature' to postpone Tokyo Olympics, says IOC chief

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said it would be "premature" to postpone the Tokyo Games on Thursday but admitted the body was "considering different scenarios" as the coronavirus pandemic advances.
2020-03-20 09:43:13 Read More

Japan welcomes Olympic flame as doubts swirl over Games

The Olympic flame arrived in Japan Friday to a muted reception, what should have been a joyous celebration dramatically scaled down due to the coronavirus pandemic that has cast doubt over whether the Tokyo Games can even go ahead.
2020-03-20 09:22:45 Read More

Suspension of Turkish football leaves Australia to soldier on alone, for now

Turkey's decision to call a halt to its football season due to the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday means the sport has now been suspended in all of Europe, and practically the entire world, with Australia the exception.
2020-03-20 09:02:41 Read More

Two Los Angeles Lakers players have tested positive for COVID-19, says team

Two Los Angeles Lakers players have tested positive for coronavirus and have been quarantined. The Lakers did not identify the two infected players but said they were tested along with the rest of the team because of a March 10 game against the Brooklyn Nets. Four Nets players have since been found to have COVID-19.
2020-03-20 08:52:14 Read More

Monaco Grand Prix cancelled as coronavirus hits more F1 races

Monaco cancelled its showcase Formula One Grand Prix, the most famous and glamorous race on the calendar, in another high-profile sporting casualty of the coronavirus epidemic on Thursday.
2020-03-20 08:24:21 Read More

India can dominate women's game too: WV Raman

WV Raman, chief coach, who took India to their maiden final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup earlier this month, believes the team is headed in only one direction - up.
2020-03-20 08:19:22 Read More

Hockey coach Harendra turns into a warrior against coronavirus

At Terminal 3 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, Harendra Singh stood in the centre of the huddle. It was more than the 20-odd hockey players he is used to, with him in the middle.
2020-03-20 08:00:26 Read More

Better if Olympics are postponed: Pullela Gopichand

National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand says BWF made a grave error by hosting All-England Championships despite the coronavirus scare and believes the Tokyo Olympics should be postponed given the unprecedented crisis that the world is facing.
2020-03-20 07:48:37 Read More

Never meant to demean Anushka Sharma: Farokh Engineer

Former India cricketer Farokh Engineer on Thursday cleared the air on his statement that all that the BCCI selectors did during the World Cup in England earlier this year was fetch "cups of tea" for actress Anushka Sharma, the wife of India captain Virat Kohli.
2019-11-01 05:07:20 Read More

Bangladesh pin hopes on Next Gen cricketers

The Bangladesh team stepped out into the haze of Delhi, the gloomy conditions at the Ferozeshah Kotla on Thursday afternoon summing up the mood in the Bangladesh camp.
2019-11-01 04:47:26 Read More

Zinedine Zidane settles on core selection but Real Madrid need regular results

Real Madrid's 5-0 thumping of Leganes on Wednesday was their biggest win in La Liga since his first spell as coach but Zinedine Zidane was hardly in a celebratory mood.
2019-11-01 04:25:00 Read More

India vs Bangladesh: The most memorable T20I encounters

The rivalry between India and Bangladesh has gone up a few notches over the years, thanks to the theatrics displayed by their players and fans alike. Though Bangladesh have lost all eight T20 international matches they have played against India so far, there have been some rather memorable encounters and close finishes.
2019-11-01 03:58:23 Read More

Busy Inter Milan have another chance to overtake Juventus

Inter host Bologna on Saturday in the 11th round and can briefly overhaul Juventus ahead of the Turin derby later in the day. Third-place Atalanta face in-form Cagliari on Sunday. Roma, in fourth, open the weekend against Napoli.
2019-11-01 03:58:05 Read More

Roberto Firmino leads Liverpool's high-tempo title charge

Liverpool resume their Premier League title charge at Aston Villa on Saturday with Jurgen Klopp hoping to avoid a repeat of the defensive mayhem that nearly wrecked their dramatic League Cup win against Arsenal.
2019-11-01 03:41:49 Read More

AC Milan breathe easier after seeing off lowly SPAL in Serie A

AC Milan avoided a Halloween scare by beating Serie A strugglers SPAL 1-0 at the San Siro on Thursday to give coach Stefano Pioli his first win since replacing the sacked Marco Giampaolo.
2019-11-01 03:32:40 Read More

Lionel Messi returns for Argentina after ban for Brazil, Uruguay friendlies

Lionel Messi was called up by Argentina on Thursday for friendly games against Brazil and Uruguay next month, the country's football association announced on Twitter.
2019-11-01 03:25:27 Read More

Sourav Ganguly wants Shastri to be more 'involved' with NCA

Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid, who made their debut together and went on to script many memorable moments for Team India, are ready to take fresh guard as administrators together.
2019-11-01 03:23:26 Read More

Rafael Nadal beats Stan Wawrinka to reach Paris Masters quarters

Rafael Nadal beat Stan Wawrinka for the 19th time in 22 meetings, winning 6-4, 6-4 Thursday to reach the Paris Masters quarterfinals.
2019-11-01 03:12:56 Read More

One or 100 matches, it is an honour to lead: Rohit Sharma

Captaining India is such an honour for Rohit Sharma that he would not fuss whether it's full time or sporadic. "One or 100 matches, it is an honour," he said. Rohit captained India to Asia Cup victory last year and, with Virat Kohli resting, will lead the side again in the three-match Twenty20 series against Bangladesh.
2019-11-01 03:09:50 Read More

1st T20I: England beat New Zealand by 7 wickets

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2019-11-01 02:30:37 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (November 1) that comprise action from FIH Hockey Olympic qualifiers and the ICC T20 World Cup qualifiers.
2019-10-31 18:40:00 Read More

Virat Kohli very passionate about development of NCA: Sourav Ganguly

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said on Thursday that India captain Virat Kohli is very passionate about the National Cricket Academy (NCA) which is set to be transformed into a Centre of Excellence.
2019-10-31 16:56:02 Read More

Djokovic sets up Paris Masters quarter-final with Tsitsipas

Novak Djokovic saw off Britain's Kyle Edmund on Thursday to reach his eighth Paris Masters quarter-final, where he will renew his burgeoning rivalry with Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas.
2019-10-31 16:20:35 Read More

Lakshya Sen, Kiran George enter SaarLorLux Open quarter-finals

Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and Kiran George progressed to the men's singles quarterfinals of the SaarLorLux Open Super Tour 100 on Thursday.
2019-10-31 16:03:48 Read More

Pooja enters semi-finals of U-23 World Wrestling Championships

India's Pooja Gehlot (53kg) remained in the medal hunt after storming into the semi-finals of the UWW Under-23 World Championships 2019 on Thursday.
2019-10-31 15:02:31 Read More

Pooja enters finals of U-23 World Wrestling Championships

Indian women grappler Pooja Gehlot (53kg) entered the finals after beating Turkey's Zeynep Yetgil in the semifinals of the UWW Under-23 World Championships on Thursday.
2019-10-31 15:02:31 Read More

'Kotla T20I won't be cancelled but scheduling will be practical in future'

The opening T20I against Bangladesh can't be cancelled at the last minute despite deteriorating air quality in the capital, said BCCI president Sourav Ganguly but dropped hints that North India venues may not be considered for matches after Diwali in future. Paddy burning in the Northern states combined with the bursting of crackers severely impact the air quality in the NCR every year.
2019-10-31 14:06:44 Read More

FIH Olympic qualifiers: India, USA to battle for a slot at Tokyo Games

Two teams, two matches, one Olympic berth. That's what three years of slogging has come down to for India and US women's hockey teams as they prepare to engage in a two-day battle for a slot at the Tokyo Games.
2019-10-31 13:41:34 Read More

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Andreescu pulls out of WTA Finals with knee injury

US Open champion Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in Shenzhen, citing the knee injury sustained in her defeat by Karolina Pliskova as the reason for pulling out of the season-ending championships.
2019-10-31 13:26:21 Read More

Anushka Sharma rebuts claim that India selectors served her tea

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma on Thursday rebutted the accusation that she was seen being served tea by Indian selectors during the 2019 ICC World Cup in England. While lashing out against the current set of selectors, former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer had said that all they were doing was getting Anushka cups of tea at the World Cup.
2019-10-31 13:08:02 Read More

MotoGP: Marc Marquez seeks to seal Triple Crown in Malaysia

World champion Marc Marquez will seek to cap a stellar season at this weekend's Malaysian MotoGP by winning the team title to seal the Triple Crown for Repsol Honda.
2019-10-31 12:59:46 Read More

WTA Finals: Ashleigh Barty clinches pole position in Shenzhen

World number one Ashleigh Barty clinched pole position in the Red Group after defeating Petra Kvitova in straight-sets at the WTA Finals in China on Thursday.
2019-10-31 12:46:15 Read More

Played with pink ball in Duleep Trophy, had good experience: Rohit Sharma

Even as the Indian players gear up to be a part of the maiden Day-Night Test at the Eden Gardens against Bangladesh from November 22 to 26, stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma said that he was part of a pink ball game in Duleep Trophy and he loved the experience.
2019-10-31 12:12:45 Read More

India vs Bangladesh: Rohit Sharma says Delhi air no problem

The national capital's air quality is in "severe" category right now but India's stand-in captain Rohit Sharma said he doesn't expect any pollution-related problem during the first T20I against Bangladesh on November 3. The BCCI has already made it clear that the match will go ahead as scheduled despite the issue of air quality being raised by environmentalists.
2019-10-31 12:07:11 Read More

Manchester United's confidence on the rise, says Marcus Rashford

Three successive away wins have done wonders for Manchester United's confidence following a difficult patch, according to striker Marcus Rashford.
2019-10-31 12:00:01 Read More

Deodhar Trophy: Gaikwad, Aparajith guide India B to 108-run win over India A

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Baba Aparajith smashed centuries to power India B to a dominating 108-run win over India A in the opening One-dayer of the Deodhar Trophy on Thursday.
2019-10-31 11:32:39 Read More

N'Golo Kante set for return to training, says Frank Lampard

France's World Cup winning midfielder N'Golo Kante is due to return to training with Chelsea after almost a month on the sidelines, said Chelsea manager Frank Lampard.
2019-10-31 11:24:19 Read More

Lakshya, Mithun, Rahul enter pre-quarterfinals at SaarLorLux Open

Rising Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen staved off a stiff challenge from Finland's Eetu Heino, progressing to the men's singles pre-quarterfinals at the SaarLorLux Open Super Tour 100.
2019-10-31 11:23:45 Read More

Really disappointing for him: Reid laments Varun's injury

Had it been an opponent tougher than No. 22 Russia, losing Varun Kumar to injury two days before the hockey Olympic qualifiers would have felt like a jolt for the Indian men's team, as far as the most improved aspect of their play -- the defence is concerned.
2019-10-31 10:58:51 Read More

Amidst pollution concerns, Bangladesh's Liton trains wearing a mask

Amidst growing concerns over pollution in Delhi, Bangladesh batsman Liton Das was seen training wearing a mask at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday.
2019-10-31 10:22:45 Read More

Day/Night Test good move as long as dew isn't a factor: Sachin

Welcoming the introduction of Day/Nights Tests in India, Sachin Tendulkar lauded the move but also said that wet conditions might hamper pacers and spinners alike. "I think the dew factor will play a big role at the Eden Gardens. The dew will determine, to what extent both teams are competing. The conditions shouldn't hinder anything (competitiveness)," he said.
2019-10-31 09:17:41 Read More

Eoin Morgan to decide England future after T20 World Cup in Australia

England's limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan will take a call on his future after next year's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia, the 33-year-old said.
2019-10-31 08:43:57 Read More

Shakib Al Hasan's mistake is a shock to system: Mohammad Ashraful

Former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful on Thursday said the ban on Shakib Al Hasan for failing to report corrupt approaches is a shock to the system and suggested that the top all-rounder be shielded from news on him to help his comeback.
2019-10-31 08:22:54 Read More

Shiva Thapa, Pooja Rani clinch gold at Olympic Test event for boxing

Shiva Thapa (63kg) and Pooja Rani (75kg) clinched gold medals, while Ashish (69kg) settled for a silver, ending India's brilliant campaign at the Olympic Test event for boxing on Thursday.
2019-10-31 07:51:53 Read More

Conflict of Interest: BCCI ethics officer asks Dravid to depose on Nov 12

BCCI Ethics Officer Justice DK Jain on Thursday asked former cricketer Rahul Dravid to appear in person for the second time on the conflict of interest allegations levelled against him. Jain has asked Dravid to depose himself on November 12 for further clarifications. Dravid is currently the NCA Director and is also a vice-president in the India Cements group, which owns the Chennai Super Kings.
2019-10-31 07:49:00 Read More

India-Bangladesh Delhi T20I to go ahead as planned: Sourav Ganguly

Putting the talks of India-Bangladesh T20I series opener being shifted from New Delhi to a different venue keeping the air pollution in mind to rest, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said that the match will go ahead as scheduled. Several environmentalists had written to Ganguly asking him to think about a change of venue.
2019-10-31 07:15:19 Read More

India's Olympic Hockey Qualifiers: Watch out for Harmanpreet, Gurjit

Standing at the door of the 2020 Olympics, the Indian men's and women's hockey teams are just two steps away from booking their tickets for Tokyo 2020. The men, led by Manpreet Singh, and the women, captained by Rani Rampal, have set up their tents in Bhubaneswar, waiting to take on Russia and the USA, respectively, in their Olympic qualifiers which start on Friday.
2019-10-31 05:59:10 Read More

Australia's Glenn Maxwell takes break to deal with mental health problems

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is taking a break from cricket to deal with mental health "difficulties", governing body Cricket Australia said on Thursday.
2019-10-31 05:34:45 Read More

India's Olympic Hockey Qualifiers: All you need to know

A do-or-die final stage of the hockey qualifiers for the 2020 Olympics will see India's men's and women's teams face their respective opponents in Bhubaneswar on Friday and Saturday (November 1 & 2) in two matches each, with the winner on aggregate booking a ticket to Tokyo.
2019-10-31 05:24:02 Read More

ISL: Chennaiyin FC go down to ATK

Chennaiyin FC turned up for the ATK game having left their scoring boots at home.
2019-10-31 04:48:00 Read More

2020 will be the year of change, predicts Dominic Thiem

It’s been another season of mixed fortunes for Dominic Thiem. The Austrian World No. 5 seemed well on track when he made the French Open final in May for the second successive year, but was then surprisingly ousted from both Wimbledon and US Open in the very first round.
2019-10-31 04:40:34 Read More

Liverpool reach League Cup quarters after 10-goal thriller against Arsenal

Liverpool reached the League Cup quarter-finals in thrilling style as their incredible 5-5 draw against Arsenal was followed by a 5-4 penalty shoot-out triumph on Wednesday. Both Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Arsenal boss Unai Emery made 11 changes for the fourth round tie, but the understudies served up one of the most entertaining games of the season at Anfield.
2019-10-31 04:28:53 Read More

ISL: Mumbai look to fight fatigue in home opener

Football managers are known to detest the F word. Well, three games in a span of eight days and that F word —fatigue — is bound to crop up. Mumbai City manager Jorge Costa and his counterpart at Odisha FC, Josep Gombau, did their best to avoid talk around fitness on Wednesday, the eve of their Indian Super League encounter at the Mumbai Football Arena.
2019-10-31 04:22:50 Read More

Novak Djokovic survives scare in Paris opener, Dominic Thiem edges through

Novak Djokovic survived a scare against French lucky loser Corentin Moutet to reach the third round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday, while fifth seed Dominic Thiem and Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas also progressed.
2019-10-31 04:06:48 Read More

Farokh Engineer lashes out at selectors

If Farokh Engineer could be described in a word, it would be forthright. The former India wicketkeeper doesn’t believe in mincing words. And he didn’t hesitate in dubbing the Supreme-Court appointed Committee Of Administrators (COA), who were in charge of the BCCI for more than two-and-a-half years, as ‘honeymooners’. The COA was replaced by Sourav Ganguly’s team at the BCCI.
2019-10-31 03:53:44 Read More

Sania Mirza shares heartwarming message on son’s first birthday

Sania Mirza celebrated her son Izhaan’s first birthday on October 30 and the ace India tennis star took to social media to share heartwarming message on the special occasion.
2019-10-31 03:49:09 Read More

Twilight period will be challenging: Wriddhiman Saha

Neither Bangladesh nor India are sure of what to expect in the first-ever pink-ball day/night Test on Nov 22. In current team, Wriddhiman Saha & Mohammmad Shami are the only two player to have played the pink ball cricket. Saha remembered once the pink ball got old, it was sometimes difficult to pick it. Especially during the twilight period, he said.
2019-10-31 03:38:00 Read More

Boxing federation officials want trial between Mary and Nikhat

The Boxing Federation of India has suggested a trial between Mary Kom & Nikhat Zareen to decide India’s representation in the 51kg category for the 2020 Olympic qualifiers. As per the rule only the gold & silver medallists at the women’s Worlds will be selected for qualifiers. The bronze winner will have to appear in a trial. Kom won bronze at the Worlds.
2019-10-31 03:14:26 Read More

Oman, Scotland grab last two places at T20 World Cup

Oman defeated Hong Kong by just 12 runs on Wednesday in a do-or-die T20 World Cup qualifier to reach the finals in Australia along with Scotland who thrashed United Arab Emirates by 90 runs. Oman and Scotland join Namibia, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea and Ireland, who had already booked their places in the 2020 showpiece but are still competing for the winner's trophy in UAE.
2019-10-31 02:52:59 Read More

India vs Bangladesh, Day-Night Test: Can the pink ball mimic red?

As the Indian cricket board (BCCI) gears up to host its first day-night Test in less than a month's time, focus is back on how the pink ball will behave. BCCI has asked SG, the makers of the red balls used in first-class cricket in India, to provide 72 new balls for the Test match against Bangladesh that is scheduled to be played at Eden Gardens from Nov 22.
2019-10-31 02:52:50 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (October 31) that comprise action from Day 5 of WTA Finals and the Indian Super League.
2019-10-30 18:40:00 Read More

Ravinder settles for silver at U-23 World Wrestling Championship

Indian grappler Ravinder settled for a silver medal after going down to Kyrgyzstan's Ulukbek Zholdoshbekov in the 61kg final at the U-23 World Wrestling Championship. The 22-year-old Indian suffered a 3-5 loss to Ulukbek, the current Asian U23 champion in 61kg.
2019-10-30 17:44:22 Read More

We've prepared for qualifiers like we do vs world champions: Reid

India's two-match Olympic qualifier against Russia, ranked No. 22 in the world, is expected to be a walk in the park for the home side. However, chief coach Graham Reid, on Wednesday, reiterated that there was no room for complacency.
2019-10-30 16:41:36 Read More

Jyoti storms into semis of U-23 World Wrestling Championship

India's Jyoti stormed into the semi-finals of the U-23 World Wrestling Championship on Wednesday with a 12-1 win over Moldova's Maria Leorda in the women's 50kg bout. The youngster made it to the quarters with a 6-1 win over Belarus' Tatsiana Yafremenka.
2019-10-30 15:27:10 Read More

WTA Finals: Svitolina hits form to storm into semis

Defending champion Elina Svitolina stormed into the penultimate stage of the season-ending WTA Finals after a commanding straight-sets victory over Simona Halep on Wednesday.
2019-10-30 13:28:20 Read More

Ganguly, Dravid discuss roadmap to improve National Cricket Academy

The BCCI president Sourav Ganguly met National Cricket Academy chief Rahul Dravid at the Chinnaswamy stadium on Wednesday and held crucial discussions to give new shape to NCA infrastructure in Bengaluru. Ganguly, along with NCA officials, also visited the proposed land for building a new NCA facility in Bengaluru.
2019-10-30 13:27:08 Read More

Amit Panghal working on power and endurance with eye on Olympic medal

Amit Panghal, who recently became the first Indian to win silver at the World Championships, isn't ready to rest on past laurels and already has his eyes fixed on the qualifiers for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
2019-10-30 13:11:13 Read More

Birendra Lakra replaces Varun Kumar for FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers

Ahead of the crucial FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers matches against Russia, Hockey India has announced Birender Lakra as replacement of defender-drag flicker Varun Kumar, who sustained an injury on his shoulder and right bicep.
2019-10-30 13:00:15 Read More

Shakib's absence motivation not handicap, says Mahmudullah

Controversies chased them like shadows culminating in the suspension of Shakib Al Hasan but Bangladesh's T20 skipper Mahmudullah Riyad said on Wednesday that the top player's absence from the India tour will act more as motivation than handicap.
2019-10-30 12:47:24 Read More

2nd T20I: Warner and Smith on fire as Australia thump Sri Lanka

David Warner and Steve Smith each smashed half-centuries as Australia hammered Sri Lanka by nine wickets to win the second Twenty20 and wrap up the series. It was another massive wake-up call for the Sri Lankans, who arrived in Australia on the back of a 3-0 series win against Pakistan but have now been outplayed twice, after being crushed by 134 runs in Adelaide on Sunday.
2019-10-30 12:08:43 Read More

Day-Night Test: BCCI orders 72 pink balls from SG

The BCCI has asked manufacturer SG to deliver 72 pink balls by next week for India's first-ever day-night Test, to be held at the Eden Gardens from November 22. The BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has already confirmed that SG pink balls will be used for the landmark game, leaving the manufacturer with very little room for error.
2019-10-30 11:54:15 Read More

Shakib will lead Bangladesh to 2023 World Cup: Mortaza

ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza on Wednesday said he will spend many sleepless nights after the recent ICC ban on his colleague Shakib Al Hasan but exuded confidence that the star all-rounder will make a successful comeback and lead Bangladesh to the 2023 World Cup.
2019-10-30 11:31:37 Read More

Bigger league better for Indian football: Sunil Chhetri

The bigger the league, the better it is for the country, is what India and Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri had to say about the domestic football structure in the country. Chhetri hopes that all stakeholders sit together and work out a plan that would be beneficial for Indian football.
2019-10-30 10:55:33 Read More

Keightley in historic appointment as England women's cricket coach

Former Australian international Lisa Keightley became the first woman to be appointed full-time coach of the England women's cricket team on Wednesday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced.
2019-10-30 10:46:49 Read More

Roger Federer withdraws from inaugural ATP Cup for family reasons

Roger Federer has withdrawn from the ATP Cup, a new team competition to be held in Australia in January, citing "family reasons". "It is with great regret that I am withdrawing from the inaugural ATP Cup event," Federer said in a statement.​
2019-10-30 10:40:21 Read More

Pollution far serious issue than hosting cricket match: Gautam Gambhir

Delhites should be more concerned about pollution levels rather than hosting a cricket match, said Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday as smog enveloped the national capital region. The first T20I between India and Bangladesh is scheduled to be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on November 3 despite the alarming air pollution level.
2019-10-30 10:33:42 Read More

Saha keen to share his pink-ball notes with Kohli

One of only two Indian players to have played with the pink ball under lights at the Eden Gardens, India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha can't wait to take the field against Bangladesh in the second Test of the series from November 22 to 26. It will be the first time that Virat Kohli and boys will be playing under lights in a day-night Test and Saha is ready to share his experience with the team.
2019-10-30 09:26:38 Read More

Seasoned curator Daljit advises more grass on pitch, less on outfield

Former BCCI chief curator Daljit Singh on Wednesday proposed more grass on the 22 yard-strip and lesser than usual on the outfield to counter the "unavoidable" dew factor for the first ever day-night Test to be played in India next month.
2019-10-30 09:12:39 Read More

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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty re-enter top 10 in doubles

The Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who recently made their first final appearance at a Super 750 level event on the BWF World Tour, have reclaimed a spot in the top 10 of the latest rankings.
2019-10-30 07:37:56 Read More

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2019-10-30 07:37:09 Read More

'Bro, anything in this series?': Bookie's conversation with Shakib released

ICC released details of Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's conversation with a bookie named Deepak Aggarwal. In a media release, ICC mentioned that Shakib was approached by Aggarwal for the first time during 2017 and since then the cricketer remained in constant touch with him. During 2018 IPL also, Shakib was in contact with Aggarwal who wanted information.
2019-10-30 07:23:58 Read More

Boxers Thapa, Pooja enter finals of Olympic Test event

Former world bronze-medal winner Shiva Thapa (63kg) advanced to the final with a hard-fought triumph along with Pooja Rani (75kg) but two other Indians ended with bronze medals after losing their opening bouts at the Olympic Test event for boxing here on Wednesday.
2019-10-30 07:07:33 Read More

Shakib should have been given a harsher ban: Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan demanded a harsher ban while Australia's Dean Jones wondered why Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan did not report the corrupt approaches made to him at a time when "players are well aware of the rules".
2019-10-30 06:58:33 Read More

England wary of World Cup backlash from Black Caps

England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow believes New Zealand will be intent on exacting World Cup revenge in the Twenty20 series that begins in Christchurch on Friday. The Black Caps suffered the cruellest of defeats in the final of the one-day showpiece, when the scores were tied after a Super Over but England won because they had hit more boundaries.
2019-10-30 05:43:22 Read More

Arsenal to offer Granit Xhaka counselling after fan feud: Reports

Arsenal will offer counselling to Granit Xhaka after the Gunners captain found himself in trouble for swearing at his own fans, according to reports in the British press. Xhaka cupped his ears and gesticulated to towards Arsenal fans who booed him when he was substituted during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium.
2019-10-30 05:29:17 Read More

We had no prior knowledge of ICC investigating Shakib: BCB chief

Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Nazmul Hassan has claimed that the BCB had no inkling about the ICC's anti-corruption investigation of its Test and T20 captain Shakib Al Hasan, who was handed a two-year ban for failing to report three approaches by a suspected Indian bookie.
2019-10-30 05:06:41 Read More

Miami F1 plans hit speed bump

Proposals to bring Formula One racing to Miami hit a speed bump Tuesday after local officials voted in favour of two measures which potentially complicate plans to stage a race in the Florida city. After a hearing lasting several hours, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave backing to resolutions which sought to put the brakes on Formula One's ambitions in Miami.
2019-10-30 04:47:59 Read More

Manchester City stroll into League Cup quarters, Everton ease pressure on Silva

Manchester City cruised into the League Cup quarter-finals as Sergio Aguero's double added to struggling Southampton's misery in a 3-1 win on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola's League Cup holders were two up by half-time at the Etihad Stadium thanks to goals from Nicolas Otamendi and Aguero.
2019-10-30 04:30:54 Read More

Shakib Shocker: ICC suspends star B'desh all-rounder

Bangladesh Test and T20I captain Shakib Al Hasan on Tuesday received a 2-year ban from all forms of cricket (with one year suspended) after accepting 3 charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. "I am obviously extremely sad to have been banned from the game I love, but I completely accept my sanction for not reporting the approaches," Shakib said.
2019-10-30 04:28:21 Read More

Balotelli fails to stop Inter going top of Serie A

Inter Milan moved to the top of Serie A with a 2-1 victory over Brescia on Tuesday as Mario Balotelli threatened throughout against his former side. Lautaro Martinez and Romelu Lukaku scored either side of half-time as Antonio Conte's team climbed above champions Juventus.
2019-10-30 04:21:15 Read More

'We should win medals in double digits at Paris Olympics'

According to the Sports Minister, approximately 14,000 young athletes have been scouted from Khelo India and they have been undergoing training under various disciplines across Sports Authority of India centres and other facilities across India.
2019-10-30 04:18:22 Read More

Alvaro Morata scores again but Atletico pegged back by Lucas Perez stunner

Alvaro Morata scored his third goal in as many games but it was not enough for Atletico Madrid as they were hit by a stunning late equaliser on Tuesday in a 1-1 draw against Alaves. Morata came off the bench at Mendizorrotza and his smart finish looked like it would prove the winner in a tight contest between two of La Liga's most stubborn defences.
2019-10-30 04:08:50 Read More

'Dew won't be an issue in India-Bangladesh Day-Night Test'

India's first-ever Day-Night Test, slated to be played against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens, is likely to have an early start which will eliminate the dew factor to a considerable degree, said local curator Sujan Mukherjee. The experienced campaigner also said that the wicket will be a sporting one like it has been at the relaid Eden Gardens square for the past few years.
2019-10-30 03:54:54 Read More

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's injury puts NCA under scanner, yet again

The BCCI has not officially declared Bhuvneshwar Kumar's injury but TOI has learnt that the bowler is nursing a hamstring and side strain. He has been undergoing strength and conditioning programmes at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) which has come under severe criticism after their handling of wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha’s injury and Prithvi Shaw's dope case.
2019-10-30 03:30:37 Read More

Daniil Medvedev stunned by Jeremy Chardy at Paris Masters

Daniil Medvedev suffered a shock second-round defeat by French world number 65 Jeremy Chardy at the Paris Masters on Tuesday, ending his bid to reach a seventh straight final, while his fellow Russian Karen Khachanov's title defence met a quick end.
2019-10-30 03:28:30 Read More

Lionel Messi fit and firing in Barcelona demolition of Valladolid

Lionel Messi made it clear he is fit and back to his scintillating best by tearing apart Real Valladolid on Tuesday in a thumping 5-1 victory for Barcelona. Messi scored another spell-binding free-kick at Camp Nou after his sumptuous pass had already teed up Arturo Vidal for Barca's second. He then drove home his second late on before sliding through Luis Suarez to make it five.
2019-10-30 03:12:31 Read More

Namibia, Netherlands secure T20 World Cup spots

Namibia will appear at the T20 World Cup for the first time after beating Oman in Dubai, joining the Netherlands on Tuesday in qualifying for next year's tournament. All-rounder JJ Smit blasted 59 off 25 balls as Namibia beat Oman by 54 runs to progress to the eight-team first round of the World Cup in Australia in October 2020.
2019-10-30 02:49:47 Read More

India to play 1st day-night Test at Eden Gardens

The iconic Eden Gardens is now set to become India's first venue to host a day-night Test match. The second Test of Bangladesh’s upcoming tour — comprising three T20 Internationals and two Test matches — will be played under lights at Eden from Nov 22 to 26. Sourav Ganguly, prez BCCI, has been quite vocal on the need to stage D/N Tests to rekindle spectator interest.
2019-10-29 23:16:24 Read More

Boxing: There was only Mary Kom earlier. But now, others can win, too

The four Indian women boxers, who won medals at the 2019 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships, say Indian women’s boxing’s future looks bright with more champions in the making.
2019-10-29 19:30:00 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (October 30) that comprise action from 2nd T20I between Australia and Sri Lanka and Day 4 of WTA Finals.
2019-10-29 18:45:00 Read More

Suspended Shakib Al Hasan vows to come back stronger

Suspended Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Tuesday pleaded for support from the cricketing fraternity and expressed his determination to return after he completes his ban. The International Cricket Council (ICC) handed Shakib a two-year ban from cricket, with one year suspended, after he failed to inform authorities about being approached by a bookmaker on multiple occasions in 2018.
2019-10-29 17:17:31 Read More

Early start, Rs 50 per day tickets on offer for Day/Night Test

India's first-ever Day-Night Test here against Bangladesh is expected to begin at least an hour early than the usual 2.30pm start, Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) secretary Avishek Dalmiya said here on Tuesday. The CAB is also trying its best to make it a full house in the 68,000-capacity stadium on all the five days by offering a daily ticket starting as low as Rs 50.
2019-10-29 16:40:51 Read More

Kiki Bertens stuns world number one Ashleigh Barty in WTA Finals

Late entry Kiki Bertens stunned world number one Ashleigh Barty with a comeback three-set victory to shake-up the season-ending WTA Finals in Shenzhen Tuesday. The world No.10 looked in deep trouble at a set and break down, but turned the tide with ruthless returning and aggressive play at the net to overwhelm a deflated Barty, who could have sealed a spot in the semi-finals with victory.
2019-10-29 15:03:07 Read More

It's my job, that's what I am here for: Sourav Ganguly on first ever D/N Test

With India's maiden Day-Night Test, the second India-Bangladesh match, scheduled be held at the Eden Gardens from November 22-26, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said he is happy with Virat Kohli as well as the Bangladesh Cricket Board for agreeing on the historic move at such a short notice. "It's just my job, that's what I'm here for..It's great," said Ganguly.
2019-10-29 14:36:22 Read More

Shakib's attitude could cost him his career: BCB chief

Bangladesh's Test and T20I captain Shakib Al Hasan not only runs the risk of missing out on 18 months of action after local media reported that the T20I captain did not report a corrupt approach, the star all-rounder could also be axed from the team for indiscipline as per the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief Nazmul Hassan.
2019-10-29 09:33:25 Read More

Osaka withdraws from WTA finals with shoulder injury

The Japanese world number three was due to face Australia's Ash Barty later in the day and her place in the tournament will now be taken by alternate Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands.
2019-10-29 07:39:15 Read More

Joshna Chinappa crashes out of World Squash Championship

Veteran Joshna Chinappa bowed out of the ongoing PSA Women's World Squash Championship after losing to World No. 2 Nour El Sherbini of Egypt 0-3 in the pre-quarter finals.
2019-10-29 07:24:57 Read More

Shakib barred from practice, faces possible ban: Report

Bangladesh's top all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is being kept away from practice ahead of the team's high-profile India tour on the International Cricket Council's (ICC) instructions, local media reported while claiming that the all-rounder is set to be banned for not reporting a corrupt approach. The star player reportedly could be banned for 18 months by the ICC.
2019-10-29 06:59:15 Read More

Virat Kohli is the best captain in the world: Shahbaz Nadeem

Justifying his selection as a substitute player, after Kuldeep Yadav picked up an injury, the 30-year-old Shahbaz Nadeem took four wickets in his maiden outing. In an interview with Timesofindia.com, Nadeem said, “Virat (Kohli) is an amazing captain. I must say he is the best captain in the world. He leads by example. I am happy that I took four wickets in the match."
2019-10-29 06:31:57 Read More

Shiva Thapa, six others enter semifinals of Olympic Test event

Four-time Asian medallist Shiva Thapa (63kg) secured himself a medal at the Olympic Test event for boxing by winning his quarterfinal bout on Tuesday while six other Indians made the last-four stage without even stepping inside the ring.
2019-10-29 06:17:26 Read More

Aaron Finch backing Ashton Agar to become T20 'finisher'

Australia captain Aaron Finch is hoping spin bowler Ashton Agar can blossom into a swashbuckling "finisher" in the batting line-up to give the team more flexibility ahead of next year's T20 World Cup.
2019-10-29 06:05:33 Read More

Maxwell brilliant for us, especially in T20s: Cummins

Maxwell scored 62 runs off just 28 balls against Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the three-match series. Led by David Warner's ton and Maxwell's blitz, Australia posted 233/2 and then restricted the visitors to 99/9 to win by 134 runs.
2019-10-29 06:00:17 Read More

Maxwell brilliant for us, especially in T20s: Cummins

Maxwell scored 62 runs off just 28 balls against Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the three-match series. Led by David Warner's ton and Maxwell's blitz, Australia posted 233/2 and then restricted the visitors to 99/9 to win by 134 runs.
2019-10-29 06:00:17 Read More

Test spots up for grabs with Carey to captain Aus A

Australian selectors on Tuesday flagged a number of batting spots still up for grabs in the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, with an A side promising a run-off among a number of contenders.
2019-10-29 04:15:09 Read More

WADA likely to rule on Russia case by end of November

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Monday it expects to issue a ruling on allegations that Russia manipulated key data at the centre of its state-sponsored doping scandal by the end of November.
2019-10-29 03:57:39 Read More

AC Milan post record loss of 145.9 million euros

Italian giants AC Milan, struggling to recapture the glory days of seven European Cups and of their heyday under media magnate Silvio Berlusconi, on Monday posted a record loss of 145.9 million euros ($165 million) for 2018.
2019-10-29 03:44:09 Read More

Ribery banned for 3 matches for pushing referee

The Italian league's disciplinary commission announced Monday that Ribery has been banned for three matches and fined 20,000 euros ($22,200) for "seriously disrespectful behavior toward an assistant referee."
2019-10-29 03:32:55 Read More

ISL: High drama as Goa, BFC share spoils

Up until the 90th minute of FC Goa's Indian Super League (ISL) battle against defending champions Bengaluru FC, Sergio Lobera didn't have an answer, but a dramatic penalty at the end provided some respite as the hosts snatched a point at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Monday.
2019-10-29 03:27:46 Read More

D/N Test: Quality, supply of pink balls a big concern for BCCI

If India hosts Bangladesh for their first day-night Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 22, the biggest concern for BCCI will be to arrange quality pink balls that will work in Indian conditions. The board is unsure about the quality of SG balls. In this scenario, importing pink balls - Dukes or Kookaburra - is an option. It will need a decent 'library' of balls.
2019-10-29 02:54:47 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (October 29) that comprise action from ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier and WTA Finals.
2019-10-28 18:45:00 Read More

Djokovic 'sincerely hopes' Murray can return to top in 2020

Novak Djokovic said on Monday that he "sincerely hopes" Andy Murray can continue his comeback from hip surgery and return to the upper echelons of tennis next year.
2019-10-28 17:05:13 Read More

WTA Finals: Halep mounts raging comeback for win over Andreescu

Wimbledon champion Simona Halep saved a match point in the second set and then powered to a rousing comeback victory over Canadian sensation Bianca Andreescu at the WTA Finals on Monday.
2019-10-28 16:46:55 Read More

Saina Nehwal, Lakshya Sen eye title at SaarLorLux Open

Saina Nehwal and Lakshya Sen will look to put their best foot forward when they spearhead the Indian challenge at the SaarLorLux Open super tour 100 tournament beginning on Tuesday.
2019-10-28 16:34:53 Read More

We will have contract system for first-class players: Ganguly

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday hinted that a contract system will soon be in place for thousands of first-class cricketers in India, providing them a much needed sense of security. Ganguly had mentioned that the financial health of domestic cricketers was paramount and wanted to increase their match fees.
2019-10-28 15:29:40 Read More

Ganguly hopeful that Bangladesh will agree to play Day/Night Test

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Monday remained hopeful that Bangladesh will agree to play the first-ever Day/Night Test between the two countries, notwithstanding the neighbours' apprehension about facing the pink ball. The Test is scheduled to be held at the Eden Gardens from November 22-26.
2019-10-28 15:11:46 Read More

Indian paddler Payas Jain shines in ITTF World Cadet Challenge

Young Indian paddler Payas Jain, representing Team Asia, bagged the gold medal beating the Hopes team 3-0 in the ITTF World Cadet Challenge in Wladyslawowo, Poland on Monday.
2019-10-28 14:25:47 Read More

Joshna Chinappa enters pre-quarters of World Squash Championship

India's leading squash player Joshna Chinappa moved into the pre-quarterfinals of the CIB PSA Women's World Championship with a comfortable win over Hong Kong's Ho Tze-Lok.
2019-10-28 14:06:40 Read More

Watch: Warner wins hearts by gifting youngster his gloves

David Warner was back to his lethal best on the cricket field as he smashed an unbeaten 56-ball 100 to help Australia canter to 134-run victory in the first T20I against Sri Lanka on Sunday.
2019-10-28 13:54:20 Read More

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Elina Svitolina eases past Karolina Pliskova in WTA Finals

Defending champion Elina Svitolina continued her dominance over world number two Karolina Pliskova with a straight-sets victory at the WTA Finals in China on Monday.
2019-10-28 13:32:58 Read More

Watch: When Glenn Maxwell did a MS Dhoni against Sri Lanka

Glen Maxwell did a MS Dhoni on Sunday when he executed the trademark helicopter shot of the former India skipper during Australia's 134-run win over Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the series.
2019-10-28 13:14:53 Read More

Sourav Ganguly to meet NCA head Rahul Dravid to discuss roadmap

Rahul Dravid, who took charge as NCA chief in July, has already drawn a roadmap for the institution and Sourav Ganguly is expected to give his inputs when the two former captains meet on Wednesday. The meeting will be attended by all the newly elected BCCI office-bearers who took charge on October 23. NCA CEO Tufan Ghosh will also be part of discussions.
2019-10-28 13:14:51 Read More

Complaining is not in my vocabulary: Guardiola

Pep Guardiola says he hates the word "complain" and will never lash out at his Manchester City players after a defeat. But he isn't afraid to let rip when the Premier League champions win, just as he did after their 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday.
2019-10-28 12:44:23 Read More

Parents now enquiring about wushu after Worlds gold: Praveen

Taking up a sport that was at first ridiculed by his friends, Praveen's historic gold at the recent World Championship ended up bringing parents and kids closer to wushu.
2019-10-28 12:43:02 Read More

French captain Benneteau names unchanged team for Fed Cup final

France captain Julien Benneteau kept faith with the five women who sealed the semi-final win against Romania in April by naming an unchanged team on Monday for the Fed Cup final against Australia.
2019-10-28 12:22:59 Read More

Roger Federer withdraws from Paris Masters

World number three Roger Federer has withdrawn from this week's Paris Masters on Monday as he fine tunes his schedule heading into the season-ending ATP Finals.
2019-10-28 09:43:22 Read More

Starc pulls out of Sri Lanka T20 for brother's wedding

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has decided his brother's wedding is more important than a game of cricket, pulling out of the second Twenty20 against Sri Lanka to witness him tie the knot.
2019-10-28 07:42:02 Read More

Pakistan fail to secure Tokyo Olympics hockey berth

Three-time champions Pakistan failed to secure a berth for next year's Olympic Games in the men's hockey event after a crushing 1-6 defeat against Netherlands in the second qualifier.
2019-10-28 07:30:17 Read More

People trying to sabotage Bangladesh's India tour, claims BCB president

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hasan 'Papon' has alleged that there have been constant attempts to sabotage Bangladesh's upcoming tour of India and the strike by country's top cricketers with 11-point demand was an extension of that.
2019-10-28 07:19:53 Read More

No legal action but Shakib has to reply to showcause notice: BCB CEO

Shakib al Hasan is unlikely to face any legal action from the cricket board but Bangladesh's Test and T20 captain will still have to reply to the showcause notice for violation of central contract clause, CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury said.
2019-10-28 06:58:36 Read More

India-Bangladesh T20I to be held as planned despite poor air quality

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources said that the first T20I match between India and Bangladesh will be held as scheduled at Arun Jaitley Stadium here despite air quality in Delhi deteriorating post-Diwali.
2019-10-28 06:49:10 Read More

Tiger Woods headed for Presidents Cup after Zozo victory

Tiger Woods' victory at the Zozo Championship on Monday made all but certain his appearance in one global golf event and boosted his chances of competing in another.
2019-10-28 06:29:41 Read More

Barty, Stosur spearhead Australia in Fed Cup final

World number one Ashleigh Barty and veteran Samantha Stosur spearhead Australia's team announced Monday for the Fed Cup final against France, as the country targets a first title since 1974.
2019-10-28 06:06:17 Read More

Arsenal captain Xhaka rages against fans in draw with Palace

Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka appeared to swear at his team's own supporters after being substituted on Sunday when a two-goal lead was surrendered against Crystal Palace to draw 2-2 in the Premier League.
2019-10-28 05:23:33 Read More

Being No. 1 again would be special: Rafael Nadal

"I prefer to be No. 1 to No. 2," Rafael Nadal said on Sunday as he prepared to continue his rankings battle with Novak Djokovic in Paris this week and in the season-ending ATP Finals in London.
2019-10-28 05:01:41 Read More

Not interested to keep wickets in Tests: Mushfiqur

Feeling "overloaded", Bangladesh wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has decided to give up his duties behind the stumps in Test cricket to prolong his career across the formats.
2019-10-28 04:53:29 Read More

Dominic Thiem lifts his first Vienna Open title

Top seed Dominic Thiem survived an early scare and fought back from a set down to beat Argentina's Diego Schwartzman 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 and win his first Vienna Open title on Sunday.
2019-10-28 04:33:35 Read More

ISL: Draw with Chennaiyin puts Mumbai joint-top

Mumbai City played out an entertaining 0-0 draw in a Hero Indian Super League clash here at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium on Diwali evening.
2019-10-28 04:07:54 Read More

Liverpool march on, Man United win at Norwich, Arsenal held

Liverpool's Anfield fortress was briefly shaken by Tottenham Hotspur but Juergen Klopp's side recovered to secure a 2-1 win and restore their six-point lead atop the Premier League on Sunday.
2019-10-28 03:55:01 Read More

Bhandarkar: The coach who fine-tuned Sunil Gavaskar's technique

Pune and Maharashtra stalwart, the late Kamal Bhandarkar, was widely regarded as the best coach in India from 1950 until his death in 1986. Chandu Borde, Sunil Gavaskar, Chetan Chauhan, Yajurvindra Singh, Hemant Kanitkar, Milind Gunjal, Shrikant Kalyani, Shubhangi Kulkarni are just some of the names that benefited from his tutelage.
2019-10-28 03:40:02 Read More

Roger Federer wins 'unbelievable' 10th Basel title

Roger Federer won his 10th Basel title on Sunday, smothering young Australian Alex De Minaur 6-2, 6-2 to secure what the Swiss legend described as "an unbelievable" success at the home-town tournament where he used to work as a ballboy.
2019-10-28 03:25:03 Read More

India propose D/N Test at Kolkata, await Bangladesh response

The Eden Gardens has been witness to two World Cup finals (1987 and World T20 in 2016) and some memorable Tests, besides being the home ground of two-time IPL champs, Kolkata Knight Riders. The iconic venue could add another chapter to its history and become the first in India to host a Day/Night Test match which could be India-Bangladesh one scheduled in November.
2019-10-28 03:11:36 Read More

Emotions spill over as PNG qualify for T20 World Cup

Emerging cricket nation PNG were 19/6 against Kenya after an early collapse at Dubai International Stadium but ended up thrashing the Africans by 45 runs on Sunday ultimately topped their group at the tournament due to a higher net run rate and qualify directly for their first World Cup in any format.
2019-10-28 03:11:34 Read More

Hamilton wins Mexican GP, but waits for sixth title

Lewis Hamilton drove to a near-flawless victory, but not yet a sixth drivers' world championship on Sunday when he claimed his 10th win of the season for Mercedes at the Mexican Grand Prix.
2019-10-28 02:57:09 Read More

Satwik-Chirag lose French Open final, settle for silver

The Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty finished second best after losing the finals in straight games against top seeds Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo of Indonesia at the French Open Super 750 in Paris on Sunday. The Indian duo suffered a 18-21 16-21 loss to Marcus and Kevin, the world No.1 pair currently.
2019-10-27 19:38:45 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (October 28) that comprise action from Formula One racing and the football world.
2019-10-27 18:45:00 Read More

Kumble backs Kohli's suggestion to have permanent Test centres

Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble has supported Virat Kohli's view of having five centres for Test matches in order to bring the spectators back to the stadium.
2019-10-26 11:35:10 Read More

Manika, Mary laud PM Modi's effort to empower women

Star India paddler Manika Batra and boxer Mary Kom on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative to empower women in the nation. Praising PM's effort Batra said: "This motivates everyone to go ahead and shine in life."
2019-10-26 11:28:59 Read More

Tamim pulls out of India tour, Kayes named replacement

Senior opener Tamim Iqbal has opted out of Bangladesh's upcoming tour of India as his wife is due with the couple's second child. The BCB has named another left-hander, Imrul Kayes, as Iqbal's replacement for the three T20 Internationals, starting November 3 in Delhi. Bangladesh will also play two Test matches in Indore (November 14-18) and Kolkata (November 22-26).
2019-10-26 10:03:35 Read More

Happy to be playing for Maratha Arabians, says Yuvraj Singh

The 2011 World Cup winner has announced on social media that he will be part of the upcoming T10 League to be played in Abu Dhabi next month and will be part of the Maratha Arabians team. He had signed for the franchise on October 24 as an Indian icon player.
2019-10-26 09:45:28 Read More

Bengaluru FC academy's Sridarth Nongmeikapam earns Slovenian trial

Bengaluru FC academy striker Sridarth Nongmeikapam has travelled to Slovenia for a training stint-cum-trial with ND Ilirija 1911.
2019-10-26 09:40:25 Read More

Virat Kohli shares a throw-back image on Instagram

Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday shared a throwback picture of him sharing a laugh with England limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan and former South Africa star AB de Villiers and asserted how cricket has given him friends both on and off the field.
2019-10-26 09:08:24 Read More

Ashleigh Barty set for first WTA Finals appearance

Top-seeded Ashleigh Barty of Australia is ready to cap off the most successful season of her career with a first appearance in the year-end WTA Finals.
2019-10-26 08:53:35 Read More

Tiger Woods shoots second 64, leads by two in rain-hit Japan

Tiger Woods shot a second successive sumptuous six-under par 64 Saturday and will go into Sunday's rain-delayed third round at the Zozo Championship in Japan leading Gary Woodland by two shots.
2019-10-26 08:44:22 Read More

Sometimes I have to pinch myself, says Sourav Ganguly

Cricket Association of Bengal organised a grand felicitation for the new BCCI president Sourav Ganguly. Acknowledging it was a special day for him, Ganguly expressed gratitude towards all office-bearers. "I never dreamt I would one day lead the India team and then become the CAB president. And now, I am the BCCI president. Sometimes I have to pinch myself," he said.
2019-10-26 07:33:32 Read More

Shakib Al Hasan in trouble as BCB set to take legal action

Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib al Hasan will be issued a showcause notice by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after he violated the terms and conditions of the board.
2019-10-26 07:04:43 Read More

Babar Azam wants to emulate Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson

On the eve of the team's departure for Australia, newly-appointed Pakistan T20I skipper Babar Azam said he seeks inspiration from modern-day greats Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli and wants to emulate them as captain in his first international assignment as a leader. He said that he is not under any pressure and is confident of being able to handle the challenge.
2019-10-26 06:16:29 Read More

Kohli will always be the most important person in Indian cricket: Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly has long believed that day-night cricket is the way forward if the crowds are to be brought back to Test venues in India. Even though most of the other top Test-playing nations have introduced pink-ball cricket, India have refrained from embracing the concept as players were learnt to be reluctant.
2019-10-26 04:32:28 Read More

Vettel on top for Ferrari in Mexican GP practice

Sebastian Vettel lapped fastest for favourites Ferrari in Friday practice for a Mexican Grand Prix that could crown Lewis Hamilton a six times Formula One world champion.
2019-10-26 04:14:25 Read More

Leicester make history with 9-goal rout of Southampton

With a hat-trick each from Ayoze Perez and Jamie Vardy, Leceister equalled the record of biggest win in the Premier League history as they hammered the Saints 9-0, which matched the 9-0 win Manchester United registered in the 1995 season against Ipswich.
2019-10-26 03:37:15 Read More

After Bhupathi-Bopanna opt out of Davis Cup tie vs Pakistan, Paes returns to the fold

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has been forced to fall back on ageless Leander Paes for India’s highly-anticipated Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group-I tie against Pakistan after both non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi and leading doubles player Rohan Bopanna refused to travel to Islamabad, citing security concerns.
2019-10-26 03:27:48 Read More

Half the people commenting on MS Dhoni can't even tie their shoelaces: Ravi Shastri

"Half the guys commenting on MS Dhoni can’t even tie their shoelaces. Look at what he’s achieved for the country. Why are people in a hurry to see him off? Maybe, they don’t find enough talking points. He and everybody who knows him know he’ll be going away soon. So, let it happen when it has to...," said coach Ravi Shastri in an exclusive interview with TOI.
2019-10-26 03:06:58 Read More

PV Sindhu knocked out of French Open

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Friday (local time) was knocked out of the ongoing French Open. Sindhu lost her quarter-final match against Taiwan's Tai Tzu Ying 16-21, 26-24, 17-21. Earlier in the day, men's doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy advanced to the semi-finals.
2019-10-25 21:07:25 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (October 26) that comprise action from Premier League and ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifiers.
2019-10-25 18:45:00 Read More

ATK thrash debutants Hyderabad FC 5-0 in ISL

Former champions ATK got off to a flying start at home, banging in five goals past debutants Hyderabad FC in their Indian Super League clash at the Saltlake Stadium on Friday.
2019-10-25 16:35:44 Read More

Jadeja best Indian fielder of the decade: Sridhar

"Jaddu's presence on the field lifts the team's spirits. He is someone who can keep the opposition on their toes with his fielding. He has an intimidating presence on the field," said fielding coach R Sridhar explaining what makes Jadeja such a vital cog in the line-up. Sridhar added that in the last decade Jadeja has been the best fielder India has had.
2019-10-25 16:25:10 Read More

Would want Sourav to support and revive NCA: Laxman

Terming former India captain Sourav Ganguly as a "very very special" batting great VVS Laxman on Friday urged the newly-elected BCCI president to revive the National Cricket Academy (NCA) so that the Indian team's bench strength continues to remain strong.
2019-10-25 15:39:45 Read More

Leander Paes set to return to India's Davis Cup squad after one year

Leander Paes is set to return to the Indian Davis Cup squad since April 2018 after making himself available for the upcoming tie against Pakistan when country's top players and non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi have refused to travel to the neighbouring nation, citing security concerns.
2019-10-25 15:28:20 Read More

Bangladesh train for India tour after ending strike

Members of the Bangladesh cricket team joined a training camp for next month's tour of India on Friday, formally ending their strike for better pay and benefits.
2019-10-25 15:19:53 Read More

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Joshna stretched in World Squash Championship opener

India's Joshna Chinappa had a tough time against unseeded Haley Mendez of US before prevailing in her opening match at the CIB PSA women's World Squash Championship at the Great Pyramids.
2019-10-25 14:01:41 Read More

Satwiksairaj-Chirag in French Open semifinals; Saina loses

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the semifinals of the French Open BWF Super-750 Tournament with a 21-13, 22-20 victory against Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark in the quarterfinals on Friday. However, eighth seed Saina Nehwal went down fighting against unseeded Korean, An Se Young 20-22, 21-23 in the women's singles quarterfinals.
2019-10-25 13:38:41 Read More

Life can never be same again: Gaurav Gill opens up on Jodhpur tragedy

In a matter of few weeks, India's top rally driver Gaurav Gill got to experience the best and worst moment of his professional career, leaving the otherwise strong-willed person completely shaken. Driving through treacherous terrains at lightening quick speed makes you fearless and your vision razor sharp. But one can't really prepare for something which happened with Gill last month.
2019-10-25 13:09:40 Read More

Wasn't selected when I appeared for selection trials: Sachin

Recalling his first ever trial, batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Friday revealed that he missed out on the selection and selectors said that he will need to work hard and improve his game. "At that time I was disappointed because I thought I had batted well, but the result was not as per expectation. But after that my focus, commitment and capacity to work hard increased further," said Sachin.
2019-10-25 12:38:58 Read More

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis calls for coaching 'clarity'

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said on Friday that full-time appointments concerning the national team's coaching staff and selectors needed to be made urgently.
2019-10-25 12:35:11 Read More

Nikhat continues to hope for Olympic qualifier trials vs Mary Kom

After writing to Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju for a 'fair trial' against boxing ace MC Mary Kom to decide who gets to go for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic qualifier event in the women's 51kg category, India’s young boxer Nikhat Zareen is hopeful of getting full support and a positive reply from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
2019-10-25 12:13:12 Read More

IOC stands firm on decision to move 2020 marathon despite Tokyo's plea

The International Olympic Committee will not change its decision to move the 2020 marathon to Sapporo to avoid the heat, a top Tokyo Olympics planning official said on Friday, despite pleas from Tokyo's governor to keep the race in the capital.
2019-10-25 11:50:56 Read More

Mithun claims hat-trick as Karnataka lift Vijay Hazare Trophy

Birthday boy Abhimanyu Mithun snared five wickets, including a hat-trick, as a dominant Karnataka defeated Tamil Nadu by 60 runs via VJD method in a rain-marred final to lift the Vijay Hazare Trophy for the fourth time on Friday.
2019-10-25 10:56:11 Read More

Rishabh Pant shares 'good vibes' post with MS Dhoni

India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant on Friday posted pictures with MS Dhoni and his dog on his social media platforms, saying "good vibes" only a day after chief selector MSK Prasad said the team management is very clear on where they stand as far as the future of the former India skipper is concerned.
2019-10-25 10:47:54 Read More

Manchester City look to Spurs to slow Liverpool Premier League charge

Manchester City have the chance to exert some short-term pressure on runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool this weekend as Manchester United look to end their away day blues.
2019-10-25 09:44:21 Read More

Race-walker KT Irfan misses medal in Military World Games

Olympian KT Irfan missed out on a bronze medal at the ongoing 7th Miltary World Games after finishing fourth in the 20km race walk event here on Friday.
2019-10-25 09:37:28 Read More

Abhimanyu Mithun first to pick hat-trick in Vijay Hazare final

Right-arm medium pacer Abhimanyu Mithun on Friday became the first Karnataka bowler to take a hat-trick in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
2019-10-25 09:19:34 Read More

Australia's Aaron Finch strives for continuity ahead of T20 World Cup

Australia's limited-overs captain Aaron Finch craves for continuity in team selection ahead of next year's Twenty20 World Cup at home as they prepare the blueprint for success with three-match series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan from Sunday.
2019-10-25 09:11:28 Read More

Jasprit Bumrah's progress to be assessed post Diwali

Down with a back stress fracture just before the South Africa series, India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is back on his feet. Not only is he doing light running and warm-up exercises, he is set to undergo assessment at the National Cricket Academy post Diwali under the watchful eyes of Nitin Patel.
2019-10-25 08:56:01 Read More

Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers taught me to play fearless cricket: Shivam Dube

Due to his impressive performances for India A against West Indies A and then South Africa A, the 26-year-old Shivam Dube was rewarded with a maiden international call-up for the upcoming three-match Twenty20 International series against Bangladesh.
2019-10-25 08:30:08 Read More

Billings named Morgan's deputy for NZ T20Is

Billings last played for England in March this year, in a T20I against West Indies, shortly before he suffered the injury that kept him out of the World Cup that England won b​y beating the Black Caps in a dramatic final on July 14 at Lord's.
2019-10-25 07:37:26 Read More

Go, grab your moment: Gambhir tells Samson

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir is elated with the selection of Sanju Samson for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh and has asked the wicketkeeper-batsman to grab the "long overdue" opportunity with both hands.
2019-10-25 06:31:10 Read More

Smith, Warner return to Aus T20 side as WC looms

Steve Smith and David Warner return to the short format on Sunday in the first of Australia's three games against a buoyant Sri Lanka, with both tipped for next year's Twenty20 World Cup at home.
2019-10-25 06:06:50 Read More

French Open: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty stun world champions

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stunned reigning world champions Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan of Indonesia 21-18, 18-21, 21-13 in the men’s doubles second round of the French Open BWF Super-750 Tournament in Paris on Thursday. The duo joined PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal in the quarterfinals.
2019-10-25 05:28:38 Read More

Spoilt for choice in spin department: Bharat Arun

India bowling coach Bharat Arun believes the team has a variety of options available in Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav when it comes to spinners. Anyone of them can be picked for a Test match depending upon the conditions. The bowling coach also heaped praises on Umesh Shadav and Mohammed Shami, who performed exceedingly well against South Africa.
2019-10-25 05:23:41 Read More

Archer wins Asian Para Championships gold after losing leg 2 years back

Life was all good for para archer Vivek Chikara until that fateful afternoon of January 1, 2017. A bright MBA professional, Vivek was leading a normal life and was about to marry the love of his life, a teaching graduate whom he had dated for 10 years. But a tragic turn of events changed his life forever and left him disabled.
2019-10-25 05:10:47 Read More

Yashasvi Jaiswal picked for Deodhar Trophy

Things cannot get any better for Yashasvi Jaiswal. Post a fabulous performance in the Vijay Hazare One-Day Trophy, where he smashed a double century and was Mumbai’s highest rungetter (564 runs in six matches@112.80, including three hundreds), the 17-yearold opener was picked in one of the three teams for the Deodhar Trophy.
2019-10-25 04:14:07 Read More

Back injury forces Wawrinka out of Federer clash in Basel

Stan Wawrinka was forced to withdraw from Friday's Basel quarter-final showdown against best friend Roger Federer with a back injury, just an hour after struggling past America's Frances Tiafoe in a gruelling second round clash.
2019-10-25 03:55:20 Read More

India selection sweet redemption for Shivam Dube

Mumbai all-rounder Shivam Dube received his maiden India call-up. Apart from Dube, wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson and leggie Yuzvendra Chahal earned comebacks.
2019-10-25 03:48:33 Read More

Arsenal keep 100% Europa record intact, United win

Arsenal and Sevilla preserved their 100 percent records in the Europa League with contrasting victories but PSV Eindhoven dropped their first points of the campaign as the group stage reached the halfway mark on Thursday.
2019-10-25 03:37:43 Read More

Kohli rested, Dube gets into T20I squad, Samson and Chahal earn recalls

Shivam Dube received his maiden India call-up. Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal earned comebacks, while Jadeja was dropped from India’s T20 team, as the Indian team was announced on Thursday for the tour of Bangladesh. With Virat Kohli choosing to skip the T20Is against Bangladesh, Rohit Sharma will lead the side in the shortest format.
2019-10-25 03:30:18 Read More

We're moving on from MS Dhoni and backing Rishabh Pant: MSK Prasad

On Thursday, the national selection committee, led by MSK Prasad, communicated to the new BCCI president, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly, in the presence of current captain Virat Kohli and vice-captain Rohit Sharma, that they were now looking beyond Dhoni while building the team for the next T20 and 50-over World Cups.
2019-10-25 03:10:41 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (October 25) that comprise action from UEFA Europa League and ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifiers.
2019-10-24 18:45:00 Read More

ISL: Mumbai City open account in Kochi

A late goal from Amine Chermiti saw Mumbai City FC stun Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 in a closely-fought Indian Super League clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Thursday.
2019-10-24 16:43:19 Read More

Sourav Ganguly meets Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to discuss roadmap

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah on Thursday met captain Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on the sidelines of the selection committee meeting, to discuss a "roadmap" for Indian cricket. It is understood that veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni's future in international cricket was discussed during the meeting, though everyone stayed tight-lipped.
2019-10-24 16:28:08 Read More

French Open: Sindhu, Saina, Satwik-Chirag in quarters

Big hitting Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stunned reigning world champions Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan of Indonesia 21-18, 18-21, 21-13 in the men's doubles second round of the French Open BWF Super-750 Tournament in Paris on Thursday. The duo joined PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal in the quarterfinals.
2019-10-24 15:17:25 Read More

Hanuma Vihari, Parthiv Patel, Shubman Gill named captains for Deodhar Trophy

Hanuma Vihari, Parthiv Patel and Shubman Gill were on Thursday named captains of India A, India B and India C teams respectively for this year's Deodhar Trophy. The teams were picked during the senior selection committee in Mumbai. The Deodhar Trophy will be played at Ranchi from October 31 to November 4.
2019-10-24 15:16:32 Read More

Bangladesh's Saifuddin ruled out of India T20Is

Bangladesh all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin has been ruled out of next month's T20I series against India due to a persistent back injury, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Thursday.
2019-10-24 14:50:11 Read More

I love power-hitting and aggressive style of batting: Shivam Dube

Elated after his years of hardwork finally paid off, Mumbai all-rounder Shivam Dube on Thursday said he loves power-hitting and would never give up his aggressive brand of cricket, which earned him his maiden call-up to the Indian team.
2019-10-24 14:44:17 Read More

Australia PM Scott Morrison becomes water boy

In a rare occasion on a cricket field, Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison acted as a water boy during a practice game between the Prime Minister's XI and Sri Lanka at the Manuka Oval here on Thursday.
2019-10-24 14:26:13 Read More

La Liga to appeal against new date for postponed Clasico

La Liga confirmed on Thursday it will appeal the decision to play Saturday's postponed Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 18.
2019-10-24 13:53:30 Read More

Tokyo mulls starting Olympic marathon at 3am

Tokyo, host of the 2020 Olympic Games, is considering proposing to start the marathon and race walking events as early as 3:00 am to counter an IOC decision to move the races to Sapporo due to worries about heat, Kyodo news agency said on Thursday.
2019-10-24 13:47:03 Read More

Not trying to be the perfect batsman anymore: Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson has experienced so many lows in his chequered career that he has learned to embrace them. Back in the Indian team after a four-year gap, Samson is at peace with his flaws and doesn't try to be the "perfect batsman" that he wanted to be for the longest time.
2019-10-24 13:27:11 Read More

Wishes pour in as Wriddhiman Saha turns 35

Wriddhiman Saha, who made a comeback to international cricket in the just concluded Test series against South Africa after a gap of around two years, celebrated his 35th birthday on Thursday. On the auspicious day, not just teammates, but also his fans flooded Twitter with birthday wishes.
2019-10-24 12:37:05 Read More

India drop two spots to 106th in FIFA rankings

The Indian football team dropped two places to 106th position in the latest FIFA rankings issued on Thursday. The downward slid came following the Blue Tigers' 1-1 draw against lower-ranked Bangladesh in the FIFA World Cup qualifier earlier this month.
2019-10-24 12:23:46 Read More

None of selectors has completed tenure as per new constitution

The selection committee, headed by MSK Prasad, is nowhere close to completing its tenure as per the new BCCI constitution but new Board president Sourav Ganguly will decide whether the panel completes the mandated five years in office.
2019-10-24 12:15:32 Read More

India vs Bangladesh: Kohli rested for T20Is, Dube gets maiden call-up

Captain Virat Kohli was rested from the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh while Mumbai's Shivam Dube was rewarded with a maiden call-up for his domestic exploits. The prolific Sanju Samson and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal returned to the side. As has been the case in the past, Rohit Sharma will lead the T20 squad in Kohli's absence.
2019-10-24 11:32:31 Read More

Virat Kohli looking forward to more healthy discussions with Sourav Ganguly

Virat Kohli on Thursday said he is looking forward to a "high-level, professional" discussion with BCCI president Sourav Ganguly to mark out the way forward for the cricket team. After taking charge as BCCI president, Ganguly had called Kohli the most important man in Indian cricket and said he was there to make life easier for the skipper, not difficult.
2019-10-24 09:01:17 Read More

What is ICC without BCCI? asks new BCCI Treasurer

India not having a "say" in the International Cricket Council is a major concern for newly-appointed BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal, who has questioned the very relevance of the world body if it doesn't have the country in a prominent role.
2019-10-24 07:56:35 Read More

Australia look to make statement a year ahead of T20 World Cup

With the T20 World Cup the only piece of major silverware missing in Australia's bursting trophy cabinet, Aaron Finch's team will look to make a statement in the series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan a year before hosting the global tournament.
2019-10-24 07:53:03 Read More

Yuvraj Singh to play in Abu Dhabi T10 tournament

Former India batsman Yuvraj Singh was on Thursday named Maratha Arabians' icon player for the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 tournament, which will be his second appearance in a franchise-based competition since taking international retirement in June.
2019-10-24 07:29:28 Read More

Kiren Rijiju lauds Vivek Chikara for winning gold at Asian Para Archery Championships

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Thursday lauded archer Vivek Chikara for winning a gold medal at the Asian Para Archery Championships.
2019-10-24 07:11:47 Read More

Military World Games: Shivpal Singh wins gold in javelin throw

Indian javelin thrower Shivpal Singh on Thursday won a gold medal for India in the ongoing seventh CISM Military World Games in Wuhan, China on Thursday.
2019-10-24 06:31:16 Read More

Asian Para Archery Championships: India's Vivek Chikara wins gold

India’s Vivek Chikara produced a stupendous performance on Thursday, as he clinched the gold medal in the men's recurve open event at the Asian Para Archery Championships in Bangkok.
2019-10-24 06:01:25 Read More

Renault's Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hulkenberg disqualified from Japanese GP

Renault drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hulkenberg were disqualified from the Japanese Grand Prix on Wednesday after their team was punished for breaching regulations over brakes, the governing body FIA announced.
2019-10-24 05:10:04 Read More

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Gael Monfils rallies to beat Dennis Novak in Vienna

Gael Monfils came back from a perilous position to beat Dennis Novak 2-6 7-5 6-3 at the Vienna Open on Wednesday and progress to the second round.
2019-10-24 04:57:45 Read More

Dries Mertens equals Diego Maradona's Napoli goal record

Belgium attacker Dries Mertens equalled Diego Maradona's tally of 115 goals for Napoli when he opened the scoring against Salzburg in the Champions League on Wednesday.
2019-10-24 04:28:20 Read More

Roger Federer beats Radu Albot to enter Swiss Indoors quarterfinals

Roger Federer eased to a 6-0, 6-3 win over 49th-ranked Radu Albot in the second round of the Swiss Indoors on Wednesday.
2019-10-24 04:18:37 Read More

PCB revokes NOCs issued to players for T10 league

The Pakistan Cricket Board has revoked no objection certificates (NOCs) given to its players to feature in the Abu Dhabi T10 league.
2019-10-24 04:05:41 Read More

How pace has powered India with Virat Kohli at the helm

Since January 2015, the time that Virat Kohli took over as India's Test captain, the pacers have picked up 428 wickets in 52 Tests at a strike rate of 51.51. Sixteen five-fors have been registered at an astonishing average of 25.54. At home, the pacers have taken 152 scalps in 26 Tests, away, in more helpful conditions, they have picked up 276 wickets in 26 Tests with 13 five-fors.
2019-10-24 04:00:30 Read More

CL: Chamberlain on target twice as Liverpool ease past Genk

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain made the most of a rare start by scoring twice while Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah also netted as holders Liverpool eased to a 4-1 win over Genk in their Champions League clash in Belgium on Wednesday.
2019-10-24 03:52:34 Read More

CL: Lyon keeper's blunder hands Benfica 2-1 victory

An 86th minute blunder by Olympique Lyon keeper Anthony Lopes handed Benfica Lisbon a late goal for a 2-1 victory on Wednesday that threw the Champions League Group G wide open.
2019-10-24 03:46:14 Read More

Srinivasan needs to head to ICC: BCCI members

The members of the BCCI are unanimous in their view that N Srinivasan, the former chairman of the ICC, should be named India's representative at the governing body once again, subject to an amendment in the constitution.
2019-10-24 03:37:45 Read More

CL: Michy Batshuayi spurs Chelsea to victory in Amsterdam

A late goal by substitute Michy Batshuayi propelled Chelsea to a 1-0 win at Ajax Amsterdam on Wednesday for a second Champions League victory in Group H after a fast and furious tussle at the Johan Cruijff Arena.
2019-10-24 03:33:56 Read More

CL: Inter Milan beat Borussia Dortmund to boost last 16 hopes

Lautaro Martinez and Antonio Candreva scored in either half to boost Inter Milan's Champions League last 16 hopes on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over Group F rivals Borussia Dortmund.
2019-10-24 03:25:25 Read More

Sourav Ganguly has priorities chalked out as BCCI president

Offering Virat Kohli all the help he needs as captain of the Indian team, leading India's fight for revenues at ICC, restructuring of domestic cricket, ensuring that the cricketer and cricket remain in focus at all times, bringing back the CAC and revisiting the wrongs in recent past and correcting them will be BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's top-most priorities.
2019-10-24 03:16:49 Read More

Bangladesh cricketers end strike after Board meets most of their demands

Bangladeshi cricketers ended their strike late Wednesday after they said the authorities met most of their demands including a pay hike for domestic first class players. The decision came as a relief for the Bangladesh Cricket Board after the strike appeared set to jeopardise Bangladesh's lucrative tour of India beginning early next month.
2019-10-24 01:29:25 Read More

French Open: Satwik-Chirag in pre-quarters; Srikanth, Sameer ousted

The straight game victory of men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty against Jelle Maas and Robin Tabeling of the Netherlands 21-16, 21-14 is the only bright spot so far for India on the second day of the French Open BWF Super-750 tournament.
2019-10-23 15:59:08 Read More

I am here to make Kohli's life easier, not difficult: Ganguly

After taking charge as the BCCI president, Sourav Ganguly said he will be holding discussions with the Indian skipper and the team management which includes coach Ravi Shastri on Thursday. "It will be a proper discussion and everything will be mutually discussed but be rest assured, we are here to make their life easier, not make their life difficult," he said.
2019-10-23 15:31:36 Read More

Aneesh Kumar, Virender bag gold at World Military Games

Aneesh Kumar Surendran Pillai on Wednesday bagged the third gold medal for India in the ongoing World Military Games at Wuhan, China.
2019-10-23 14:19:24 Read More

Crowd never let us feel we were down to 10 men: Sergio Castel

Scoring the winner in his first match for Jamshedpur FC, Sergio Castel was visibly very happy to help the hosts log full points in their Indian Super League 6 opener. However, down to 10 men for large part of the match it was never an easy task for the Men of Steel to cancel out the one-man advantage Odisha FC enjoyed at JRD Sports Complex Ground on Tuesday evening.
2019-10-23 14:11:07 Read More

Dada's Challenges: Position in ICC, D/N Tests, Domestic structure

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly will have his hands full during his nine-month tenure as he deals with the impending challenges both cricketing as well as administrative. At this point even the Indian team is not too keen on playing Day/Night Test matches and they had rejected Cricket Australia's offer during the last away series.
2019-10-23 13:05:06 Read More

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rahul, Padikkal power Karnataka to final

KL Rahul hit 88 (111 balls, 6 fours, 1 six) and shared a century partnership with fellow opener Devdutt Padikkal (92) to power Karnataka to a nine wicket over Chhattisgarh and into the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Wednesday.
2019-10-23 12:43:43 Read More

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rahul, Padikkal power Karnataka to final

KL Rahul hit 88 (111 balls, 6 fours, 1 six) and shared a century partnership with fellow opener Devdutt Padikkal (92) to power Karnataka to a nine wicket over Chhattisgarh and into the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Wednesday.
2019-10-23 12:43:43 Read More

Bayern's Lucas Hernandez sidelined with ankle ligament injury

Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez will be sidelined for an unspecified period of time after partially tearing ankle ligaments in their 3-2 win over Olympiakos in the Champions League on Tuesday.
2019-10-23 12:12:18 Read More

WFI takes Bajrang Punia's coach Shako under its wings

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has brought Bajrang Punia's coach Shako Bentinidis under its wings by offering him a contract till the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and also appointed Russian Murad Gaidarov to help out Deepak Punia and Ravi Dahiya.
2019-10-23 11:57:38 Read More

We are committed to ensuring that sports is corruption free: Kiren Rijiju

Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said he is committed to ensuring that sports is corruption-free and above favouritism.
2019-10-23 11:47:19 Read More

Postponed Clasico to be played on December 18

The rearranged Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid will be played on December 18 despite opposition from La Liga, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed on Tuesday.
2019-10-23 11:38:16 Read More

I am here to make Kohli's life easier, not difficult: Ganguly

After taking charge as the BCCI president, Sourav Ganguly said he will be holding discussions with the Indian skipper and the team management which includes coach Ravi Shastri on Thursday. "It will be a proper discussion and everything will be mutually discussed but be rest assured, we are here to make their life easier, not make their life difficult," he said.
2019-10-23 11:10:13 Read More

Champions don't finish quickly, proud to have Dhoni: Ganguly

Questions around former India skipper MS Dhoni refuses to die down and while nobody is sure if he will don the gloves again for the national team, newly elected BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has made it clear that Dhoni will be respected and what he thinks will matter.
2019-10-23 10:22:12 Read More

Rohit becomes third Indian to reach top 10 in all three formats

Rohit Sharma has become the third India batsman to reach the top 10 in all three formats after a memorable series against South Africa in which he donned the new role of Test opener.
2019-10-23 09:41:34 Read More

Will run BCCI the way I led India: Sourav Ganguly promises corruption-free tenure

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday promised a corruption-free tenure, saying he will run the world's richest cricket body the same way he led the Indian team. The 47-year-old became the 39th BCCI president, for a 9-month run after getting elected unopposed. Laying down his priorities, Ganguly said he will speak to current skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday.
2019-10-23 09:21:48 Read More

Selectors may stick with Pant for Bangladesh series?

As the selection committee sits down to pick the team for Bangladesh's full tour of India next month, all eyes will be on Rishabh Pant besides the possibility of captain Virat Kohli sitting out of the three-T20I series.
2019-10-23 08:39:54 Read More

What MS Dhoni told Shahbaz Nadeem after Test series win

Shahbaz Nadeem and MS Dhoni, who have featured in the same eleven a number of times for Jharkhand, were seen chatting with each other after the match. The BCCI in fact also tweeted a photo of the two cricketers.
2019-10-23 08:36:41 Read More

Praveen bags gold in wushu World Championship

Praveen Kumar on Wednesday became the first Indian man to win a wushu World Championships gold, beating Russel Diaz of Philippines in the 48kg category here.
2019-10-23 07:50:41 Read More

Praveen bags gold in wushu World Championship

Praveen Kumar on Wednesday became the first Indian man to win a wushu World Championships gold, beating Russel Diaz of Philippines in the 48kg category here.
2019-10-23 07:50:41 Read More

No better person than Sourav Ganguly to lead BCCI: Vinod Rai

After an eventful 33-month tenure, during which he was witness to the "Good, the Bad and the Ugly" of Indian cricket, Committee of Administrators chief Vinod Rai is happy that someone of Sourav Ganguly's stature is taking over the reins of Indian cricket.
2019-10-23 07:21:40 Read More

Sourav Ganguly: Once a leader, always a leader

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly's ascendancy as the president of the world's richest cricket board reaffirmed the saying 'once a leader, always a leader', for leadership comes naturally to the man who was made captain of the national team when Indian cricket was going through its darkest hour in the wake of the 2000 match-fixing scandal.
2019-10-23 07:00:14 Read More

We're successful because everyone thinks about the team: Virat Kohli

Long been accused of being a team that depends on talented individuals to win, Team India are now a collective force, and their dominance on the field is due to that, said captain Virat Kohli, after they made it 3-0 early in the morning of the fourth day of the third Test against South Africa here on Tuesday.
2019-10-23 06:18:47 Read More

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly takes over as 39th BCCI president

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday took over as the BCCI's 39th president, becoming the biggest name to head the world's richest cricket board. Ganguly was officially entrusted with the task of heading Indian cricket for the next nine months at the BCCI's General Body meeting here, ending a tumultuous 33-month reign of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA).
2019-10-23 06:09:58 Read More

Never felt better in my life: Virat Kohli on turning vegetarian

Virat Kohli - who now leads the side in all the three formats - turned vegan last year. On Wednesday, Kohli tweeted: "Saw game changers on Netflix. Being a vegetarian athlete has made me realise what I have believed all these years regarding diet was a myth. What an amazing documentary and yes I've never felt better in my life after I turned vegetarian."
2019-10-23 05:49:10 Read More

Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy major draws at Japan's star-studded PGA Tour debut

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are the major attractions in a world-class line-up as the US PGA Tour breaks new ground with its first tournament in Japan this week.
2019-10-23 05:27:32 Read More

Dominic Thiem begins Vienna campaign with win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

Top seed and home favourite Dominic Thiem began his bid to win the Vienna Open with a straight sets win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Tuesday.
2019-10-23 05:23:32 Read More

England's World Cup glory counts for nothing now: Silverwood

Chris Silverwood says England's historic World Cup triumph against New Zealand will count for nothing when the two sides clash again. England won the World Cup for the first time after beating New Zealand in a dramatic Super Over at the end of an improbable final at Lord's in July.
2019-10-23 05:10:09 Read More

Smaller centres oppose Virat Kohli's five-venue theory

The crowds at Vizag, Pune and Ranchi during the South Africa series weren't exactly large in number and Virat Kohli felt that Test cricket in India should be restricted to five big centres.
2019-10-23 05:10:03 Read More

Six Bayern Munich fans hurt in mass assault at youth match in Athens

A UEFA Youth League match between Olympiakos and Bayern Munich in Athens was abandoned on Tuesday after a masked gang attacked visiting fans leaving at least seven people injured.
2019-10-23 05:02:48 Read More

CL: Lewandowski double earns Bayern comeback win at Olympiakos

Robert Lewandowski maintained his phenomenal scoring record with two goals as Bayern Munich came from behind to seal a 3-2 win at Olympiakos in the Champions League on Tuesday.
2019-10-23 04:39:36 Read More

We should have five Test centres: Virat Kohli

When the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to include venues like Pune and Ranchi to its list of Test centres, it was thought that the fans in smaller cities would lap up the opportunity to watch the highest form of the game. But during the current series, thin crowds have become a talking point.
2019-10-23 04:37:59 Read More

CL: Tottenham return to form with 5-0 thrashing of Red Star

Harry Kane and Son Heung-min both struck twice as Tottenham Hotspur rekindled their Champions League hopes with a club record 5-0 thrashing of Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday.
2019-10-23 04:28:58 Read More

CL: Real Madrid get off the mark through Toni Kroos goal

A goal from German midfielder Toni Kroos gave Real Madrid their first win of this season's Champions League with a 1-0 victory at Galatasaray on Tuesday.
2019-10-23 04:09:37 Read More

CL: Sterling bags hat-trick as Manchester City thump Atalanta

Raheem Sterling scored an 11-minute hat-trick and had a hand in all five goals as Manchester City came from behind to thump Italian side Atalanta 5-1 in their Champions League Group C encounter on Tuesday.
2019-10-23 03:55:40 Read More

Just how lopsided was the India-South Africa Test series?

India's 3-0 rout of South Africa in the Test series is complete. On the fourth day of the third and final Test in Ranchi, it took India all but two overs to prize out the two remaining wickets to complete their biggest win over South Africa - by an innings and 202 runs - eclipsing the record set in the previous Test in Pune, nine days ago.
2019-10-23 03:20:56 Read More

CL: Mbappe's hat-trick puts PSG in last 16 driving seat

Substitute Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain moved a step closer to the Champions League last 16 with a 5-0 victory over previously unbeaten Club Brugge on Tuesday.
2019-10-23 03:03:53 Read More

Blog: SA demolition underlines India's status as world's No. 1 Test side

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2019-10-23 02:55:36 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (October 23) that comprise action from French Open badminton tournament and UEFA Champions League.
2019-10-22 18:45:00 Read More

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French Open: World champion Sindhu begins with easy win

World champion PV Sindhu began her French Open campaign with an easy win over Michelle Li in the women's singles first round on Tuesday. The world number six Sindhu, who has been struggling of late, beat Li 21-15, 21-13 in a match that last 44 minutes.
2019-10-22 16:09:14 Read More

Credit goes to Rohit for overcoming anxiety and hesitation: Kohli

Skipper Virat Kohli feels that no one but Rohit Sharma alone "deserves credit" for overcoming "anxiety and hesitation" while performing commendably in his new role as an opener, giving India enough time to take 20 South African wickets in the 3-0 Test series sweep.
2019-10-22 10:53:31 Read More

Bangladesh will give India a tough fight in T20Is, says Laxman

India successfully dominated South Africa in all departments of the game in the just concluded Test series and Virat Kohli's boys will next be up against Bangladesh.
2019-10-22 10:20:16 Read More

In Pics: India sweep series to consolidate top spot in World Test Championship

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2019-10-22 10:16:05 Read More

Happy to make teams dance to our tunes: Shami

The Indian pace battery can now make batsmen 'dance' to their tunes even in home conditions which traditionally is known for being spin-friendly, pacer Mohammed Shami said on Tuesday after helping the side script a historic 3-0 series whitewash against South Africa.
2019-10-22 10:02:26 Read More

Happy to make teams dance to our tunes: Shami

The Indian pace battery can now make batsmen 'dance' to their tunes even in home conditions which traditionally is known for being spin-friendly, pacer Mohammed Shami said on Tuesday after helping the side script a historic 3-0 series whitewash against South Africa.
2019-10-22 10:02:26 Read More

Sourav Ganguly has not spoken to me about Dhoni yet: Virat Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday said he hasn't had any conversation with Sourav Ganguly with regards to Mahendra Singh Dhoni's cricketing future and believes that the BCCI's president-elect will get in touch with him when he needs to. Ganguly had earlier said that he would like to speak to the selectors as well as Dhoni to know what they had in mind.
2019-10-22 09:29:40 Read More

Du Plessis lauds India's 'tremendous' seam attack

South Africa had prepared for a spin onslaught in India but their batsmen were left flummoxed by the hosts' seam attack, captain Faf du Plessis said after his side's 3-0 defeat in a Test series that concluded on Tuesday.
2019-10-22 08:31:23 Read More

India should have only five permanent Test centres: Virat Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli feels that time has come for the BCCI to zero in on five permanent Test centres for future home series, similar to the English and Australian model when top teams tour those countries.
2019-10-22 07:47:24 Read More

Lleyton Hewitt happy to end Davis Cup exile of "different" Nick Kyrgios

Wayward tennis talent Nick Kyrgios may be a "different character" but Australia's Davis Cup team is better with him in it, according to captain Lleyton Hewitt.
2019-10-22 07:36:58 Read More

Team India strengthens position at top of ICC WTC points table

India on Tuesday consolidated their position at the top of the International Cricket Council's World Test Championship table, clinching the maximum points with the 3-0 whitewash of South Africa at home.
2019-10-22 07:32:28 Read More

SC approves handsome remuneration for CoA members; BCCI to pay

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, approved remuneration for the Committee of Administrators -- past and present -- on a pro-rata basis, directing that payments should be released to the Vinod Rai-led committee within the next 48 hours.
2019-10-22 07:29:01 Read More

Roger Federer wins in 53 minutes to advance in Basel in 1,500th tour game

Swiss top seed Roger Federer celebrated his 1,500th ATP match with a commanding 6-2 6-1 win over Germany's Peter Gojowczyk in the first round of the Swiss Indoors championship in Basel on Monday.
2019-10-22 07:08:52 Read More

Coach and captain's support helped me, says Rohit Sharma

Star Indian batsman Rohit Sharma feels skipper Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri's belief in his abilities has helped him own the opening position in Tests, also crediting his own perseverance for the magnificent run so far.
2019-10-22 07:04:53 Read More

Gary Kirsten believes family played a role in England snub

Gary Kirsten says family circumstances could have played a role in his failure to beat Chris Silverwood in the race to become England's new cricket coach. Silverwood was hired as Trevor Bayliss' successor earlier this month and will lead England for the first time on their forthcoming tour of New Zealand.
2019-10-22 06:50:04 Read More

Till we work with honest intent, results will follow: Virat Kohli

The intent has always been honest and that precisely is the reason for the stupendous results that the team is delivering, Virat Kohli said on Tuesday after a thumping 3-0 whitewash of South Africa. "As long as we keep working with honest intent, those things will follow. As long as we compete, things will work out well for us," Kohli said.
2019-10-22 06:46:37 Read More

MS Dhoni spotted in India's dressing room in Ranchi

Ranchi’s favourite son MS Dhoni may no longer play Test cricket, but he made his presence felt at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on Tuesday. The former India captain was in the Indian dressing room on the fourth day of the India-South Africa Test.
2019-10-22 06:27:09 Read More

Brooks Koepka 'wasn't wrong', says Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says things are "all good" with Brooks Koepka -- but the Northern Irishman doesn't need a reminder that he hasn't won a major in five years.
2019-10-22 06:27:03 Read More

Paris reveals golden Marianne logo for 2024 Olympics

The logo for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, depicting the Olympic flame within a gold medal, was unveiled in host city Paris on Monday.
2019-10-22 06:13:28 Read More

Watch: 'To hell with the pitch', Shastri on Team India's mindset

India wrapped a 3-0 whitewash of South Africa by winning the third and final Test by an innings and 202 runs on the morning of day four at Ranchi. "Our philosophy has been bhaad mein gaya pitch (to hell with the pitch). We need to take 20 wickets and it doesn't matter if it's Mumbai, Auckland, Melbourne, anywhere," coach Ravi Shastri said.
2019-10-22 05:54:13 Read More

CL: Rising Chelsea stars face acid test against Ajax

Chelsea's young guns will test their run of form at one of the homes of youth development on Wednesday as they attempt to stop an Ajax team on course to replicate last season's thrilling Champions League run.
2019-10-22 05:49:51 Read More

BCCI can't take any action against CoA: Status report

The members of the BCCI, waiting to anoint the unanimously elected office-bearers on Wednesday and looking forward to a return to administration aren't exactly "pleased" with a specific point highlighted by the Committee of Administrators (CoA) in their 11th status report.
2019-10-22 04:41:11 Read More

3rd Test: India crush South Africa, complete 3-0 whitewash

Team India produced a dominant show to crush South Africa by an innings and 202 runs in the third and final Test at JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Tuesday. With this win, Virat Kohli's men have clinched the three-match series 3-0 against a hapless South Africa and consolidated their position on the top of the ICC World Test Championship table.
2019-10-22 04:20:38 Read More

South African cricket like a headless chicken: Brian McMillan

South Africa's meek capitulation on the tour of India has not surprised the cricketing fraternity back home, as there were no great expectations from this young and inexperienced team against a very formidable opponent.
2019-10-22 03:46:48 Read More

PV Sindhu supports PM Modi's Bharat Ki Laxmi movement

India's badminton star PV Sindhu on Tuesday supported PM Modi's Bharat Ki Laxmi movement, a campaign to honour daughters who have made a mark with their achievements in various fields. Modi, known for using social media to connect with the people, had said their work can be highlighted on social media platforms using the hashtag "BharatKiLaxmi".
2019-10-22 03:39:15 Read More

Bangladesh cricketers' strike unlikely to affect India tour

Regardless of the developments in Dhaka on Monday, when Bangladesh's international cricketers went on a strike against their cricket board stating a 11-point agenda, their tour of India starting November 3 and comprising three T20Is and two Test matches is most likely to go ahead.
2019-10-22 03:19:16 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (October 22) that comprise Day 4 action of third Test between India and South Africa, and French Open badminton tournament.
2019-10-21 18:45:00 Read More

ISL: Bengaluru play goalless draw with NorthEast United

"There's no one to finish," shouted a disappointed Bengaluru FC fan as a dominant champion side was held to a goalless draw by a new-look NorthEast United FC in their Indian Super League opener on Monday night.
2019-10-21 17:17:52 Read More

ISL: Bengaluru play goalless draw with NorthEast United

"There's no one to finish," shouted a disappointed Bengaluru FC fan as a dominant champion side was held to a goalless draw by a new-look NorthEast United FC in their Indian Super League opener on Monday night.
2019-10-21 17:17:52 Read More

World Military Games: Boxer Amit Panghal reaches quarter-finals

World Championships silver medallist boxer Amit Panghal reached the quarter-finals at the 7th CISM World Military Games on Monday. Panghal beat Tunisia's Boughanmi Bilel 4-1 in the men's 52kg category as the boxers continued to impress
2019-10-21 16:57:43 Read More

Wanted others to see on TV what I'm capable of, says Nadeem

When Wriddhiman Saha whipped off the bails as Temba Bavuma's attempt to get back to the crease failed, the handful spectators at JSCA Stadium erupted. It was their man Shahbaz Nadeem, the Jharkhand captain, who had just picked up his maiden Test wicket.
2019-10-21 16:24:05 Read More

Praggu draws round 7 at World Junior Chess Championships

GM R Praggnanandhaa drew his seventh round game against Semen Khanin at the World junior championships in New Delhi on Monday. The contest, which saw Praggu play with the black, concluded in 41 moves.
2019-10-21 16:07:04 Read More

ICC keeps BCCI out as it revises governance structure

The Indian cricket board's (BCCI) tiff with the International Cricket Council (ICC) is growing by the day. In a move which can potentially eat into India's share in revenue, the ICC has kept BCCI out of the newly-formed working group which will consider the future governance structure of the ICC.
2019-10-21 16:02:04 Read More

Viswanathan Anand's Candidates dreams all but over

Viswanathan Anand 's loss in the penultimate round of the FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss event at Isle of Man has all but ended his chances for next year's Candidates. Anand's chances now rest with the organisers who have one slot to fill at their discretion.
2019-10-21 15:11:28 Read More

'I will talk to Kohli like a BCCI president talks to the captain'

BCCI president-elect Sourav Ganguly is set to be in Mumbai on October 24 when the national selectors pick the squad for the T20I series against Bangladesh.
2019-10-21 14:59:24 Read More

Kevin O'Brien equals Colin Munro's T20 record

Irish batsman Kevin O'Brien equalled the world record of the most sixes hit in a calendar year in men's T20I cricket. O'Brien had 34 sixes under his belt before he stepped out on the field to play the T20 World Cup qualifier against Oman. As he struck a six in the match, he equalled the record of New Zealand batsman Colin Munro.
2019-10-21 14:40:56 Read More

Inquiry launched against shooters for fighting, membership cancelled

The National Rifle Association of India's Athletes Commission on Monday launched an inquiry into the scuffle involving two marksmen inside the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range here, promising appropriate action at the earliest.
2019-10-21 14:33:54 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo happy with 'more attacking' Juventus

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo gave coach Maurizio Sarri a vote of confidence on Monday when he said he was happy with the "more attacking" approach the club had adopted since Sarri came on board in the summer.
2019-10-21 14:23:12 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo happy with 'more attacking' Juventus

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo gave coach Maurizio Sarri a vote of confidence on Monday when he said he was happy with the "more attacking" approach the club had adopted since Sarri came on board in the summer.
2019-10-21 14:23:12 Read More

Bangladesh will come, they will sort out issue: Ganguly

The Bangladesh cricketers went on strike on Monday, saying that they wouldn't take part in any cricket activity until their demands are addressed by their board. While their strike does put a question mark on their upcoming tour of India, BCCI president-elect Sourav Ganguly is confident that the players will sort the issue with the board and the series won't be affected.
2019-10-21 14:02:08 Read More

Oct 23 is General Body meeting, Sourav will call BCCI AGM: Rai

Committee of Administrators (CoA) chief Vinod Rai has made it clear that the meeting on Wednesday at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai is a General Body Meeting and said that the Annual General Meeting will be called for by new President Sourav Ganguly.
2019-10-21 13:54:24 Read More

TN, Chhattisgarh make Vijay Hazare Trophy semis; Mumbai out

Rain ended Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign on Monday as Chhattisgarh made it to the semi-finals on the basis of more wins against their quarterfinal opponents in the league phase. Tamil Nadu also reached the semi-finals on the basis of more wins than Punjab in the league stage after their quarter-final game was cut short by rain.
2019-10-21 13:38:50 Read More

It took just three balls for nerves to settle on debut: Nadeem

Debutant left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem on Monday said he was nervous for exactly three balls in his maiden Test appearance against South Africa while acknowledging that he needs to improve his bowling action for better results.
2019-10-21 13:16:08 Read More

Murray rise continues in ATP rankings after Belgian triumph

Former world number one Andy Murray was rewarded for his victory in Antwerp at the weekend, with another dramatic rise in the ATP rankings which were released on Monday.
2019-10-21 13:04:25 Read More

India vs South Africa, 3rd Test: Day 3 in pictures

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2019-10-21 13:03:36 Read More

Moscow winner Bencic climbs to number seven in WTA rankings

Belinda Bencic completed an excellent week, which saw her win the Kremlin Cup and qualify for the year-ending WTA finals, with a three-place climb to number seven in the WTA rankings released on Monday.
2019-10-21 12:55:55 Read More

3rd Test: India two wickets away from 3-0 series sweep

Staring at another massive defeat, South Africa were 132 for eight in their second innings at stumps on Day 3 of the third Test with India needing to turn up on Day 4 to complete formalities. Resuming the day at nine for two in their first innings, South Africa were bowled out for 162 before India enforced the follow-on.
2019-10-21 12:16:40 Read More

Bangladesh cricketers go on strike, question mark on India tour

Bangladesh cricketers went on strike, saying that they wouldn't take part in any cricket activity until their demands are addressed. Several cricketers including Shakib Al Hasan, and Mushfiqur Rahim put forward an 11-point demand. Apparently, there are issues of salary cap in the seventh edition of the Bangladesh Premier League.
2019-10-21 10:55:34 Read More

De Bruyn comes in as concussion substitute for Elgar

South Africa opener Dean Elgar has been replaced by Theunis de Bruyn as a concussion substitute. This after the opener had to retire hurt post a knock on the helmet by a rising Umesh Yadav delivery just before the Tea break on Day 3 of the third and final Test against India at the JSCA Stadium on Monday.
2019-10-21 10:32:32 Read More

3rd Test Live: Umesh strikes post tea, SA 5 down

Check live score, ball-by-ball commentary, cricket scorecard of 3rd Test match between India and South Africa on Times of India.
2019-10-21 10:23:31 Read More

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We are confident of qualifying for Olympics: Sushila Chanu

Midfielder Sushila Chanu is confident of the Indian women's hockey team qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics as she feels the country has made a lot of improvement in the last three years.
2019-10-21 09:45:51 Read More

Rohit Sharma taking revenge on himself now: Shoaib Akhtar

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar believes star Indian opener Rohit Sharma, who has been in immaculate form in the South Africa Test series as opener, is taking revenge on himself for not performing in the last few years in red-ball cricket.
2019-10-21 09:19:50 Read More

Olympic Qualifiers: Gurjit, the ace up India's sleeve

India take on USA in their Olympic qualifier in Bhubaneswar on November 1-2, and with Gurjit's growing confidence in drag-flick on penalty corners, she could turn out to be the difference between the two teams.
2019-10-21 08:25:35 Read More

Andrew McDonald named Rajasthan Royals head coach

Rajasthan Royals on Monday appointed former Australian cricketer Andrew McDonald as their new head coach for a three-year term.
2019-10-21 08:21:20 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar votes, urges people to vote for 'better tomorrow'

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar led the sports fraternity to vote for the Maharashtra Assembly elections on Monday, and appealed to people to come out in large numbers to exercise their democratic right.
2019-10-21 08:05:51 Read More

All you need to know about 'The Hundred'

A look at all the details, rules and regulations and teams in the upcoming tournament which will feature some of the best players from around the globe for England's new 100 ball cricket tournament, 'The Hundred'.
2019-10-21 07:06:35 Read More

Tiger Woods ready for action after knee surgery

Tiger Woods on Monday declared himself "right on schedule" after recent knee surgery as he prepares to return to competition at this week's Zozo Championship following two months on the sidelines.
2019-10-21 06:20:35 Read More

Injured Hasan Ali out of Pak's T20I series in Aus

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali will miss the T20I series in Australia due to a back problem, which has kept him out of competitive cricket since the World Cup in England.
2019-10-21 05:52:27 Read More

French Open: PV Sindhu seeks end to early exits

World champion PV Sindhu would look to snap her recent run of early exits when she begins her women's singles campaign at the USD 750,000 French Open badminton tournament, beginning here on Tuesday.
2019-10-21 05:25:47 Read More

Half Marathon: Srinu, Suriya win among Indians

Srinu Bugatha and Loganathan Suriya lived up to their billing as favourites among Indian runners by clinching the top spots in men and women's categories at the Delhi Half Marathon's IAAF Gold Label race on Sunday.
2019-10-21 04:19:15 Read More

In landmark career, Federer set for 1,500th match

Roger Federer will check off another landmark on Monday when he starts his bid for a 10th Basel title by playing the 1,500th match of his career. The 38-year-old begins his bid for his 103rd title against German qualifier Peter Gojowczyk. The 20-time Grand Slam champion has beaten the German twice -- including at Indian Wells last March.
2019-10-21 03:59:45 Read More

Belihu, Gemechu defend titles at Half Marathon

There was a nip in the air as athletes assembled at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium - the starting point of the IAAF Gold Label race - at 5 am in the morning. The temperature, which hovered around 20 degree Celsius, was also ideal for marathoners.
2019-10-21 03:54:20 Read More

WATCH: Shooters come to blows at Karni Singh range

The Karni Singh shooting range in Tughlaqabad, Delhi, witnessed shocking scenes when two shooters broke into a fist fight on Sunday. The duo, identified as Babar Khan and Yoginderpal Singh, were training at the range when they started arguing about the number of rounds one can shoot at one go. All this happened a few feet away from the firing points.
2019-10-21 03:19:15 Read More

Live score 3rd Test Day 3: India vs South Africa

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2019-10-21 02:43:01 Read More

Hundred Draft: Rashid taken as first pick, Gayle misses out

Afghanistan star Rashid Khan became the first player selected in The Hundred draft, but West Indies legend Chris Gayle wasn't selected for next year's tournament. Rashid has enjoyed a superb start to his international career, with 81 wickets at 12.03 in Twenty20 making him ideal for the new eight-team UK-based competition featuring 100 balls per innings.
2019-10-21 02:35:29 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Monday (October 21) that comprise Day 3 action of third Test between India and South Africa, and quarterfinal matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
2019-10-20 18:45:00 Read More

Communication was the key, says Rahane on stand with Rohit

India batsman Ajinkya Rahane said communication was the key which helped him and Rohit Sharma form a brilliant partnership during the third Test match against South Africa on Sunday.
2019-10-20 16:33:15 Read More

I'm waiting for overseas challenge, says Rohit Sharma

It is the hunger that separates the very good from great, they say. Despite scoring three centuries including a double century in the ongoing series, Rohit Sharma's hunger for runs has not reduced one bit.
2019-10-20 13:15:37 Read More

Injured Kuldeep out of Ranchi Test, Nadeem added to India squad

The All-India Senior Selection Committee on Friday included left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem in the India squad for final Test against South Africa after Kuldeep Yadav complained of left shoulder pain. India already have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series and aim for the whitewash against the Proteas. Nadeem is yet to make his India debut.
2019-10-18 14:27:23 Read More

Manpreet, Rani to lead Indian hockey teams at Olympic Qualifiers

Hockey India named an unchanged women squad, to be led by Rani Rampal, along with the men's team for the upcoming FIH Olympic Qualifiers. The 18-member men's squad will be captained by Manpreet Singh and seasoned forward S V Sunil will be his deputy.
2019-10-18 14:10:40 Read More

All set for tomorrow, tweets Kohli ahead of third Test against South Africa

Ahead of the third Test match against South Africa, India skipper Virat Kohli expressed his confidence saying that they are 'all set for tomorrow'.
2019-10-18 13:42:05 Read More

Jhingan to be the big miss for Kerala Blasters

andesh Jhingan is not a Sunil Chhetri at the other end of a football pitch, which means he is not indispensable. Yet he is the sort of player you would relish spotting on the team-sheet of country, and club included.
2019-10-18 13:11:21 Read More

Ranchi Test: MS Dhoni likely to watch India-South Africa game on Saturday

Former India skipper M.S. Dhoni might have been on a sabbatical post the 2019 World Cup, but Ranchi's favourite son is likely to be in attendance when Virat Kohli's boys square off against Faf du Plessis' men at the JSCA Stadium for the third Test of the three-match series, starting on Saturday.
2019-10-18 12:42:16 Read More

Ganguly as BCCI chief can bring about a lot of improvements: Saha

Former captain Sourav Ganguly can bring about a lot of improvements in Indian cricket as BCCI president, national team wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha said on Friday.
2019-10-18 12:22:41 Read More

Dabang Delhi to face Bengal Warriors for PKL title

Dabang Delhi KC will take on Bengal Warriors in the final of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 to be played in Ahmedabad on Saturday. PKL will have a new winner as both the teams are playing their first final. The match will be played at EKA Arena by TransStadia here.
2019-10-18 12:20:06 Read More

Rishabh Pant and I share good understanding, says Wriddhiman Saha

The cut-throat competition for a place in India's playing XI has not affected Wriddhiman Saha's relationship with his understudy Rishabh Pant as the duo try to help each other with notes on glovework.
2019-10-18 11:50:53 Read More

Manchester United job isn't too big for me: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes he is the right man for the rebuilding job at Old Trafford despite overseeing the club's worst start to a top-flight season in 30 years. United have recorded two wins in their opening eight Premier League matches this season, slipping to 12th in the standings and two points about the relegation zone.
2019-10-18 11:36:09 Read More

Who says I have sacked my personal coach Shako? asks Bajrang Punia

Dismissing the report that he has sacked his personal coach Shako Bentinidis, star wrestler Bajrang Punia on Friday said the Georgian is very much in his team and he has no plans to make any change to his support staff.
2019-10-18 11:33:50 Read More

Sultan of Johor Cup: Before final clash, India-Britain play out 3-3 draw

The Indian junior men's hockey team and Britain played out an entertaining 3-3 draw in their final round robin match of the 9th Sultan of Johor Cup here on Friday. In a cagey first quarter, India controlled the pace of the game and were at the forefront of most attacks but unable to breach the Britain defence in the final third.
2019-10-18 11:24:43 Read More

Du Plessis won't mind sending 'someone else' to end toss losing streak

Having lost nine successive tosses in Asia, an exasperated South Africa captain Faf du Plessis won't mind sending "someone else" in his place for the toss of the coin in the third and final Test against India, beginning here Saturday.
2019-10-18 11:10:23 Read More

Barcelona and Madrid told to agree new Clasico date due to Catalonia protests

The Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid has been postponed due to protests in Catalonia, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said. The clubs have until 10:00am (0800 GMT) on Monday to find a new date, which will be decided by the RFEF if the clubs cannot reach an agreement.
2019-10-18 10:38:43 Read More

Edulji, Shantha question women's support staff appointment

CoA member Diana Edulji and BCCI's new apex council member Shantha Rangaswamy on Friday questioned the "unconstitutional" appointment of the support staff of the women's national team in a letter to board CEO Rahul Johri.
2019-10-18 10:02:15 Read More

Wriddhiman 2.0: Childhood coach reveals how Saha fought back

It wasn't just Indian captain Virat Kohli and other members of the Indian cricket team, the crowd in Pune too was also pleasantly stunned after watching Wriddhiman Saha’s breathtaking glovework behind the stumps during the second Test against South Africa. Two full length diving catches to get rid of De Bruyn and Vernon Philander took everyone's breath away.
2019-10-18 08:32:13 Read More

Sarfaraz Ahmed sacked as Pakistan's Test and T20 captain

Sarfaraz Ahmed was on Friday sacked as Pakistan's Test and T20 captain following the team's unexpected loss in the home series against Sri Lanka.
2019-10-18 08:28:16 Read More

'What has he done now?' Ganguly responds to question on Shastri

At a press conference in Kolkata, a reporter asked BCCI president-elect, Sourav Ganguly if he has spoken with Ravi Shastri. To which, Ganguly gave a tongue-in-cheek reply, “Why? What has he done now?” with a chuckle. The former skipper's response has gone viral and understandably so. After all, Ganguly and Shastri haven't really seen eye to eye for a while.
2019-10-18 07:18:36 Read More

Will tell BFI to decide what's best for nation: Kiren Rijiju

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday steered clear of the controversy triggered by boxer Nikhat Zareen's demand for a trial bout against the celebrated MC Mary Kom, saying he "should not" get involved beyond advising the federation to make the best choice.
2019-10-18 07:17:20 Read More

3rd Test: India to go for the kill in Ranchi

It would have been a dead rubber but with valuable World Test Championship points on offer, India would be eyeing victory while South Africa would be desperate for some consolation in a wretched tour when the third and final Test starts here on Saturday.
2019-10-18 06:25:59 Read More

WATCH: Unstoppable India eyeing 3-0 series win

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2019-10-17 15:44:38 Read More

Abhinav Bindra backs Nikhat Zareen's demand for a trial against MC Mary Kom

India's only individual Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra on Thursday backed Nikhat Zareen's demand for a trial bout against celebrated boxer MC Mary Kom before India's squad for next year's Olympic Qualifiers is decided.
2019-10-17 14:07:46 Read More

Reid happy with team's consistency in lead-up to FIH Olympic Qualifiers

Chief coach Graham Reid is impressed with Indian hockey team's all-round growth and wants his players to play at the highest level while tackling Russia in the upcoming FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers.
2019-10-17 13:45:14 Read More

Denmark Open: Sindhu, Sameer, Praneeth knocked out in 2nd round

PV Sindhu crashed out of the Denmark Open after suffering a 14-21, 17-21 straight-game defeat against An Se Young of South Korea in women's singles pre-quarters on Thursday. In the men's singles Sameer Verma went down to Chen Long of China 12-21, 10-21 while Sai Praneeth lost to Kento Momota of Japan in straight games 6-21, 14-21.
2019-10-17 13:33:08 Read More

Indian pace attack reminds me of West Indies of old: Brian Lara

West Indian batting great Brian Lara on Thursday praised the Indian pace attack, which reminded him of the deadly West Indian attacks of yore. The Indian pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma & Mohammed Shami, in 2018, picked the record 142 wickets among them in Test matches. Lara was lavish in his praise for Virat Kohli, whom he termed the 'Ultimate Captain'.
2019-10-17 12:50:14 Read More

India presents bid to host men's Hockey World Cup in 2023

India is among the three nations who have presented their bids to host the next edition of the men's World cup, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) said on Thursday. India, who have hosted the men's World Cup thrice, wants to conduct the event in the January 13 to 29, 2023 window.
2019-10-17 12:43:17 Read More

Tendulkar expects good innings from Ganguly as BCCI President

As Sourav Ganguly is set to be elected BCCI President on October 23, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar feels that Ganguly will fulfill the responsibilities with same passion and focus as he did during his time as a cricketer. "The way he played his cricket, the way he has gone out and served the nation, I have no doubt that he will serve in same capacity and in the same manner," Tendulkar said.
2019-10-17 10:56:21 Read More

Viktor Hovland sets PGA Tour scoring record at CJ Cup

Rising star Viktor Hovland set a PGA Tour record in the opening round of the CJ Cup in South Korea Thursday when he shot a three-under par 69 -- his 18th consecutive round in the 60s. The 22-year-old Norwegian, who only turned pro earlier this year, beat the 17-round streak of Bob Estes set in 2001.
2019-10-17 10:29:29 Read More

Roger Federer to play French Open next year

Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer said he will play the French Open in Paris next year. "I will play the French Open. I probably won't play much before that because I need some time away from it (tennis) and I need some time with the family," the 38-year-old said.
2019-10-17 10:24:29 Read More

This day in 2008: When Sachin Tendulkar became leading Test run-scorer

Eleven years ago, on this very day at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, Sachin Tendulkar went past West Indies' Brian Lara to become the leading run-getter in Test cricket.
2019-10-17 09:44:34 Read More

Nikhat writes to Rijiju, demands trial bout against Mary Kom

Former junior world champion boxer Nikhat Zareen has written to Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, demanding a trial bout against the celebrated MC Mary Kom before India's squad for next year's Olympic Qualifiers is decided.
2019-10-17 09:22:15 Read More

India vs SA: Markram punches object, to miss 3rd Test

Markram fractured his right wrist in an incident during the second Test in Pune, where he punched a solid object in frustration after being dismissed for a pair. A CT Scan has confirmed the injury, ruling Markram out of the final Test to be played in Ranchi.
2019-10-17 09:12:04 Read More

No doubting: Justin Thomas would pick fit Tiger Woods '100 times out of 100'

Justin Thomas said Thursday a fit Tiger Woods should be on the US Presidents Cup team "100 times out of 100" as the debate about who should get a wildcard heats up.
2019-10-17 08:58:54 Read More

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You get to know yourself quite a lot in India, says Dean Elgar

"It's a challenging tour. You get stretched as a person, you get stretched as a cricketer, I think you get to know yourself quite a lot as a person when you come to the smaller places where the hotels are maybe not as good, and you get challenged on the field," South Africa opener Dean Elgar said. "It's always a good learning curve coming to India," he said.
2019-10-17 07:38:10 Read More

Fitness or tactics, Rani promises India will push USA hard

The challenge Rani Rampal & Co face against the USA has been central to hockey debates in India's sporting corridors, ever since India drew the Americans from the 14-team qualification draw. The Indian women's team returned to the Olympic fold in Rio 2016 after a gap of 36 years. Besides defeating USA, the team's endeavour will be to flick away any notions that what they did four years ago was a flash in the pan.
2019-10-17 07:30:02 Read More

Sundar Raman could become BCCI advisor on ICC

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is prepping for a fight with the International Cricket Council (ICC). The aggressive rhetoric of president-elect Sourav Ganguly is no coincidence, he has been well advised on the BCCI position vis-à-vis ICC.
2019-10-17 07:22:40 Read More

'You have to ask Modi ji and Imran Khan': Ganguly on India-Pakistan cricketing ties

BCCI president-elect Sourav Ganguly has said that resumption of bilateral cricket ties with Pakistan is subject to approval from India's PM Narendra Modi and his counterpart Imran Khan. "Of course we have (to take permission) because international exposure (tours) is all through governments. So we don't have an answer to that question," Ganguly added.
2019-10-17 06:33:41 Read More

AC Milan suffer record 146 million euro losses: Reports

'Gazzetta Dello Sport' claimed that in the year to June 30, 2019, losses rose by 16 percent to 146 million ($162 million) euros compared to 126 million euros for the same period the previous year.
2019-10-17 06:29:01 Read More

New India, old malaise as consistency still a concern for Stimac' side

Consistency is the foundation of executing any long-term plan. For Igor Stimac’s young pretenders, this seems to be the one missing link in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers.
2019-10-17 05:52:36 Read More

Pogba, De Gea out of United's clash with Liverpool

Manchester United will prepare for Sunday's Premier League clash against leaders Liverpool without the injured Paul Pogba and David De Gea, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Wednesday.
2019-10-17 05:31:46 Read More

Kumble celebrates 49th birthday, wishes pour in

Today, former India coach and captain and legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble celebrates his 49th birthday, and his former team-mates queued up on Twitter to send him their best wishes
2019-10-17 05:13:34 Read More

Mitchell Marsh set to miss Pak Test after punching wall

All-rounder Mitchell Marsh is set to miss the opening Test against Pakistan after fracturing his right hand punching a wall, with Australian coach Justin Langer branding him "an idiot".
2019-10-17 04:50:53 Read More

Dad was in operation theatre as Adil Khan fought for India

When Adil Khan was walking out of his hotel room for the team meeting on Tuesday evening, his phone rang quite unexpectedly. On match days, the India defender doesn’t like to be disturbed, but his family had to pass on this news to him.
2019-10-17 04:41:58 Read More

Boxer Patrick Day dies following brutal knockout

The 27-year-old Day had been in a coma for four days following his defeat and, despite having emergency brain surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, doctors were unable to save the junior middleweight.
2019-10-17 04:33:46 Read More

Pro Kabaddi League: Dabang Delhi to face Bengal Warriors in summit clash

In a clash between two superstar raiders of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 7 — Naveen Kumar of Dabang Delhi and Pawan Sehrawat of Bengaluru Bulls — the former had the last laugh as his side breezed into their maiden final upsetting the reigning champions 44-38 in the first semifinal in front of a capacity crowd in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
2019-10-17 04:29:07 Read More

Kids of Pulwama martyrs train at Sehwag's school

On Wednesday, Sehwag tweeted images of the children of Pulwama attack martyrs studying and playing cricket at the school run by him. It won the hearts of former India opener's fans, who queued up to reply in awe of Sehwag's warm gesture.
2019-10-17 04:14:24 Read More

Always enjoy being among players: Anil Kumble

Known for his courage and forthrightness, India's leg-spin legend Anil Kumble has donned several hats in his career. He is still India's most-successful wicket-taker in Tests, has been the president of Karnataka State Cricket Association, is a much sought-after commentator, and has also coached the national team.
2019-10-17 04:08:35 Read More

Compared to T10, T20 looks slower: Stephen Fleming

Having first played for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League and then gone on to don the mantle of the CSK coach for years, former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming will be lending his expertise as chief coach of Delhi Bulls in the Abu Dhabi T10 League that will be held between November 14 and 24.
2019-10-17 03:56:49 Read More

Dada kiya toh nibhaana padega: Amul's quirky wishes to Ganguly

As fans continue to express joy over former India skipper Sourav Ganguly set to become the new BCCI President, Amul India dedicated a doodle to congratulate the ex-skipper. The animated photo shows Ganguly sitting on a chair in their topical ad with a caption, 'Dada kiya toh nibhaana padega' coined from the lyrics of the song 'Vaada kiya toh nibhaana padega'.
2019-10-17 03:51:03 Read More

Give me a chance against Mary Kom: Nikhat Zareen

"I am just asking for one fair trial against Mary Kom. Give me one chance to prove my worth." This is what promising boxer Nikhat Zareen has demanded from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), a day after TOI reported that the BFI might nominate Mary Kom for participating in a qualifying meet for Tokyo Olympic without conducting a selection trial.
2019-10-17 03:40:38 Read More

Ranchi Test: 5000 free tickets for men in uniform

The Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) has decided to distribute tickets to the third India versus South Africa Test among the men in uniform free of cost and also to schoolchildren. The JSCA has set aside around 5,000 tickets to the match for CRPF jawans, armymen and NCC cadets. “It is our tribute to the men in uniform,” said JSCA secretary Sanjay Sahay.
2019-10-17 03:20:26 Read More

Meet Virat Kohli's gentle giants

The victory in Pune was India's eleventh consecutive home series win and Kohli's 30th Test victory as captain. But it is interesting to note that this high percentage of success has been achieved by a team that has its fair share of old-fashioned gentlemen cricketers like Ravichandra Ashwin, Mayank Agarwal, Wriddhiman Saha, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane and more.
2019-10-17 03:01:19 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (October 17) that comprise action from Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Denmark Open badminton tournament.
2019-10-16 18:45:00 Read More

Harbhajan asks Jonty Rhodes to bat for SA in Ranchi Test

Veteran India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh took a sly dig at South Africa's batting woes in the ongoing Test series against India by asking former cricketer and fielding great Jonty Rhodes to help his nation.
2019-10-16 17:32:59 Read More

Will speak to selectors about Dhoni on October 24: Ganguly

India's T20 squad for the Bangladesh home series will be picked in Mumbai on Oct 24 after Sourav Ganguly is officially appointed the president of BCCI. Ganguly on Wednesday said he will speak to the selectors about MS Dhoni's future. The former skipper has been away from international cricket since India's exit from the World Cup after losing to New Zealand.
2019-10-16 15:48:58 Read More

GFI president has no time for gymnastics, his letters are forged: IOA chief to FIG

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra has written a strong letter to the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), alleging that the head of the national federation Sudhakar Shetty has no interest in the sport and is even unaware that his signatures were "forged" by other officials.
2019-10-16 14:21:11 Read More

Messi wins third straight Golden Shoe as top league-goal scorer

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi received his sixth Golden Shoe as the top scorer in the European leagues on Wednesday.
2019-10-16 14:09:26 Read More

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Tamil Nadu cruise past Gujarat

Tamil Nadu ended the league phase of the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a clean slate as they cruised past Gujarat by 78 runs in Jaipur on Wednesday. Tamil Nadu topped the Group C table with 36 points while Gujarat were second with 32 to their name.
2019-10-16 13:53:03 Read More

Sourav Ganguly sets sight on getting India to play day-night Tests

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) stance with regards to playing day-night Test matches is set to change with Sourav Ganguly officially taking over as president on October 23.
2019-10-16 13:45:43 Read More

Bulgaria police hold six over racist abuse at England match

Six Bulgarians have been detained over racist abuse at a Euro 2020 qualifier against England that sparked a storm of protest and led to the resignation of the country's football chief, police said Wednesday.
2019-10-16 13:37:14 Read More

Denmark Open: Yet another early exit for Saina; Sameer cruises

Sameer Verma and mixed doubles pair of Pranaav Jerry Chopra and Sikki Reddy progressed to the pre-quarterfinals while Saina Nehwal endured yet another early exit at the Denmark Open BWF Super-750 tournament in Odense on Wednesday.
2019-10-16 13:31:12 Read More

Denmark Open: Yet another early exit for Saina, Srikanth; Sameer cruises

Sameer Verma and mixed doubles pair of Pranaav Jerry Chopra and Sikki Reddy progressed to the pre-quarterfinals while Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth endured yet another early exit at the Denmark Open BWF Super-750 Tournament in Odense on Wednesday.
2019-10-16 13:31:12 Read More

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Jaiswal's double ton helps Mumbai beat Jharkhand

Seventeen-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal struck a blazing 203 as Mumbai beat Jharkhand by 38 runs in their final Elite Group A match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Wednesday.
2019-10-16 13:29:14 Read More

No decision yet on Ashwin's future in Kings XI Punjab, says Kumble

Kings XI Punjab's newly-appointed Director of Cricket Operations Anil Kumble on Wednesday said no final decision has been made with regards to skipper Ravichandran Ashwin for the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This after KXIP co-owner Ness Wadia had said a couple of days back that the franchise has decided not to trade the spinner with Delhi Capitals.
2019-10-16 13:13:22 Read More

Anil Kumble's learnings from previous coaching stints

Spin great Anil Kumble says one of the biggest learnings from his previous coaching stints, including the controversial one with the Indian team, is to "back off and help the players relax".
2019-10-16 13:07:25 Read More

Nikhat to approach Rijiju as BFI backs Mary Kom for Olympic qualifier

Asian Championships bronze medallist Nikhat Zareen cried foul on Wednesday after the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) hinted that there would no trial between her and Mary Kom in the 51kg category for participating in the Tokyo Olympics qualifiers in Wuhan from February 3 to 14.
2019-10-16 12:31:15 Read More

Tiger Woods should pick himself to play the Presidents Cup: Mickelson

Phil Mickelson said Wednesday that captain Tiger Woods should pick himself to play the Presidents Cup this year believing it is wrong that two of 2019's major winners are not automatic selections.
2019-10-16 12:25:11 Read More

Bumrah shares throwback picture from his teenage days

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday shared a major throwback picture of himself from his early days.
2019-10-16 12:05:47 Read More

Mustafizur's selection for India tour subjected to fitness: Abedin

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has to prove his fitness in the upcoming round of the National Cricket League (NCL) to be considered for India tour said chief selector Minhajul Abedin on Wednesday.
2019-10-16 11:50:37 Read More

Bangladesh draw unfortunate, team will learn from this: Bhutia

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Wednesday said India's 1-1 draw against Bangladesh in the Group E World Cup qualifiers was "unfortunate", adding that the team needs to learn from their mistakes and move on.
2019-10-16 11:28:04 Read More

I am like everyone else but I control my emotions better: Dhoni

Display of emotions is not something that one associates with Mahendra Singh Dhoni but the enigmatic former India skipper says he feels as strongly as anyone else, just that he is good at controlling the negative ones a lot better than most. For the 38-year-old, finding solutions rather than cribbing about the problems is what works for him.
2019-10-16 11:13:35 Read More

India beat Australia 5-1, qualify for final of Sultan of Johor Cup

The Indian junior men's hockey team thrashed Australia 5-1 to qualify for the final of the 9th Sultan of Johor Cup on Wednesday.
2019-10-16 11:11:53 Read More

Yashasvi Jaiswal youngest cricketer to score double century

Playing in his debut Vijay Hazare season for Mumbai, the 17-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 203 off 154 balls, which included 12 sixes and 17 fours against a Jharkhand attack that included out-of-favour India pacer Varun Aaron and Shahbaz Nadeem. Jaiswal has been in fine form in the tournament, scoring 113 and 122 against Kerala and Goa, respectively.
2019-10-16 10:23:40 Read More

Meet Virat Kohli's super fan who has 16 different Virat tattoos

Pintu Behera's support for Virat Kohli stands-out due to the fact that he has as many as 16 different tattoos on his body, all dedicated to the Indian captain. Behera met Kohli in Vizag after the skipper was returning from a press conference and saw a shirtless Behera with his tattoos. “I want to be known as Virat’s super fan," he said after meeting Kohli.
2019-10-16 09:17:12 Read More

India optimistic Davis Cup tie will be shifted out of Pakistan

India's tennis association will apply for visas for their Davis Cup tie against Pakistan next month but expects the fixture to be moved away from Islamabad, AITA Secretary General Hironmoy Chatterjee told Reuters on Wednesday.
2019-10-16 08:17:38 Read More

Tendulkar welcomes 'Super Over' rule change by ICC

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday welcomed the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to stop boundary count as a way of deciding the result of tied matches during the knockout stages of its global tournaments like the World Cup. Many former players criticised the rule after the nerve-wracking final, prompting the game's governing body to rethink.
2019-10-16 07:56:54 Read More

India at sea in Salt Lake draw with Bangladesh

Adil's late equaliser in the pre-World Cup qualifier saved India the blushes as Bangladesh defended deep for most of the game and the hosts lacked impetus and ingenuity in the attacking third and lost the momentum the team had gained from the match against Asian champions Qatar.
2019-10-16 05:03:12 Read More

Dutee blames Doha heat for poor show at Worlds

Dutee finished a disappointing 37th with a timing of 11.48 seconds in 100m event at the World Athletics Championships in Doha recently. Like many athletes, Dutee feels the Doha heat got to her and she couldn't perform well.
2019-10-16 04:30:13 Read More

Anderlecht fined for naming Vincent Kompany as coach

Belgian giants Anderlecht were fined the maximum 5,000 euro ($5,516.00) on Tuesday for allowing Vincent Kompany to coach their team without the required diploma, the Belgian football association said.
2019-10-16 04:19:40 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar expresses confidence in 'Dadi' Sourav Ganguly

Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has joined the list of cricketers congratulating Sourav Ganguly, who is set to be appointed as next BCCI chief.
2019-10-16 04:19:32 Read More

'Would like Virat to focus on winning big trophies'

"My only thing is that they need to win big tournaments. They are not going to win every time but they have gone through seven tournaments without winning one," said BCCI president-elect and former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday. India last won an ICC tournament in 2013 when the MS Dhoni-led side beat England in the final of the 50-over Champions Trophy.
2019-10-16 04:13:03 Read More

No trials for Mary Kom, hints boxing federation

Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president, Ajay Singh, on Tuesday suggested that there might be no selection trial between MC Mary Kom and Nikhat Zareen in the 51kg category for participating in the Tokyo Olympic qualifiers in Wuhan from February 3 to 14.
2019-10-16 04:10:21 Read More

Dressing room very disappointed with performance vs Bangladesh: Sunil Chhetri

India football skipper Sunil Chhetri on Wednesday expressed disappointment with the team's result against Bangladesh in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers. India had to settle with a 1-1 draw against Bangladesh at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata and with this, the road ahead has gotten difficult for the Blue Tigers.
2019-10-16 04:04:49 Read More

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Full-time coach is a must for Indian team: Joshna Chinappa

"In my opinion, a full-time coach is a must. You need the players to go to that one person who gives you inputs and helps you with your game. We did have that with the last coach who was here. It was superbly positive for all of us. If we have a full-time coach again, it would be really good. I hope it does happen," Joshna said.
2019-10-16 04:01:57 Read More

Viv Richards inspired me to be the cricketer I'm today: Brian Lara

Former West Indies cricketer Brian Lara on Wednesday shared a picture with Vivan Richards and said that the latter inspired him to be the cricketer he is today.
2019-10-16 03:51:03 Read More

Alexis Sanchez may require surgery for ankle injury: Inter Milan

Chile striker Alexis Sanchez may need surgery on his ankle after picking up an injury in their 0-0 draw with Colombia last week, his club side Inter Milan have said.
2019-10-16 03:49:19 Read More

Manika Batra focused on returning to top-50

Beginning 2019 strongly by reaching the pre-quarterfinals of the Hungarian Open, which gave Manika her career-best ranking of world No. 47, a string of inconsistent performances pegged back the Delhi girl and in August her ranking dropped to 76th in the world.
2019-10-16 03:32:44 Read More

Brooks Koepka leads big guns rolling in for PGA Tour's Asian riches

The US PGA Tour kicks off its new-look Asian Swing in South Korea on Thursday with the world's top golfers lured by megabucks in three tournaments with no cuts.
2019-10-16 03:32:36 Read More

Andy Murray overcomes determined Kimmer Coppejans in Antwerp opener

Former world number one Andy Murray began his European Open campaign with a battling 6-4 7-6(4) victory over unseeded Belgian Kimmer Coppejans in Antwerp on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Scot, who is continuing his comeback after having career-saving hip resurfacing surgery in January, was stretched by the wildcard in the second set but held his nerve to prevail in an hour and 44 minutes.
2019-10-16 03:30:17 Read More

Formula One reaches deal to hold Miami Grand Prix in 2021

Miami will host a Formula One Grand Prix in May 2021, subject to local government approval, after the sport announced a deal on Tuesday with the city's Hard Rock Stadium. Formula One and local organisers in April abandoned plans to hold an annual race in downtown Miami after businesses and residents objected.
2019-10-16 03:11:25 Read More

Kolkata rolls out the red carpet for Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly, who is set to be announced as the new BCCI president on October 23, was greeted with flowers as scores of officials, mediapersons and waiting fans followed the former India skipper into the Cricket Association of Benga (CAB) premises, which wore a festive look bedecked with lights and flowers.
2019-10-16 03:05:40 Read More

Aussie cricketer Shane Watson apologies for 'illicit' social media posts

Australian cricketer Shane Watson has apologised to fans after his social media accounts were flooded with "illicit" photographs of half-naked women and racist comments, seemingly the work of hackers. The all-rounder, who plays for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, said in social media posts late Tuesday that both his Twitter and Instagram pages had been hacked in recent days.
2019-10-16 02:45:33 Read More

Rodrigo Moreno fires Spain into Euro 2020 with late leveller at Sweden

Spain sealed qualification for Euro 2020 with two games to spare on Tuesday after Rodrigo Moreno came off the bench to score a dramatic injury-time equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Sweden.
2019-10-16 02:40:47 Read More

Mary Kom questions protest rule at World Championships

Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom questioned the rationale behind the rule which did not allow her to lodge a protest after her semi-final loss in the recent World Championships. "Our protest was not considered as it was a 1-4 verdict. I don't know what this rule is, that you cannot file an appeal if it is 1-4," Mary Kom said.
2019-10-15 14:28:22 Read More

PV Sindhu, Sai Praneeth enter second round at Denmark Open

World Champion PV Sindhu made an impressive start to her campaign at the Denmark Open, claiming a straight-game win over Indonesia's Gregoria Mariska Tunjung in the women's singles competition on Tuesday.
2019-10-15 13:04:11 Read More

Amazing to see how Federer has reinvented himself: Paes

Veteran Indian tennis player Leander Paes has heaped praise on Roger Federer, saying it was amazing to see how the Swiss maestro has "reinvented" himself to win Grand Slams.
2019-10-15 12:04:08 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara to play T20 tournament in India

Batting greats Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara are among former cricketers who will return to the field for the Road Safety World Series in India next year. The World Series will be an annual Twenty20 tournament played between retired cricketers from five countries - Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies and India.
2019-10-15 11:56:09 Read More

Australia's Mitchell Marsh breaks his hand punching wall

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh broke his hand punching a dressing-room wall in frustration during a Sheffield Shield match and could be out of action for six weeks.
2019-10-15 11:55:51 Read More

ICC ODI Rankings: Injured Smriti Mandhana loses number one spot

Injured India opener Smriti Mandhana has lost her number one status after being toppled by New Zealand's Amy Satterthwaite in the batting chart of the latest ICC ODI rankings. Mandhana, who has 755 points, slipped to the number two spot after she missed India's recently concluded ODI series against South Africa due to injury.
2019-10-15 11:29:04 Read More

One of many challenges I will face in my career: Kuldeep Yadav

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav reckons that the current phase in his career is one of the many challenges he will have to overcome in international cricket by keep putting in hard yards.
2019-10-15 11:28:56 Read More

Full schedule of India's action-packed 2019-20 cricket season

After four months of non-stop cricket that included marquee events like the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the ICC Cricket World Cup, Team India will soon wind up their Caribbean tour.
2019-10-15 11:15:28 Read More

Great signs for Indian cricket: Virender Sehwag on Sourav Ganguly's appointment

The cricket fraternity has congratulated former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly, who is all set to become the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
2019-10-15 10:02:47 Read More

I don't look for records, they look for me: Ronaldo after 700th goal

Cristiano Ronaldo has lost count of the number of records he has broken, the Portugal forward said after scoring the 700th goal of his career during a 2-1 defeat to Ukraine on Monday.
2019-10-15 09:39:43 Read More

Meet the men who are likely to rule Indian cricket

The reins of the most powerful and richest cricket board in the world, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will now be in the hands of a new team, headed by former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, who will be taking charge on October 23.
2019-10-15 08:57:42 Read More

Indian team reluctant to play Davis Cup tie in Pak

In a fresh letter to the All India Tennis Association, the team has asked for the Asia/Oceania Group I tie to be played at a neutral venue instead of Pakistan. The national body will now write to the International Tennis Federation seeking a change of venue, considering the strained relations between the two countries. The clash is scheduled for Nov-Dec in Islamabad.
2019-10-15 06:44:55 Read More

Indian team reluctant to play Davis Cup tie in Pak

In a fresh letter to the All India Tennis Association, the team has asked for the Asia/Oceania Group I tie to be played at a neutral venue instead of Pakistan. The national body will now write to the International Tennis Federation seeking a change of venue, considering the strained relations between the two countries. The clash is scheduled for Nov-Dec in Islamabad.
2019-10-15 06:44:55 Read More

BCCI Elections: Final nomination list revealed, nominee scrutiny today

Ganguly, who is the only candidate to file nomination for the post of president, is set to head the BCCI, which will be confirmed at the board's AGM scheduled for October 23. However, he can be in the chair for only nine months because he has been holding posts in the Cricket Association of Bengal for the past five years. According to BCCI rules, an administrator can only serve six years on the trot.
2019-10-15 06:30:10 Read More

Neesham mocks ICC's belated boundary-rule change

New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham has poked fun at the International Cricket Council (ICC) after they scrapped the controversial boundary rule, which saw the Black Caps lose the 2019 World Cup final against England.
2019-10-15 06:03:58 Read More

Pro Kabaddi: Bengaluru pip UP, to face Delhi in semis

In an edge-of-the seat thriller, reigning champions Bengaluru Bulls pipped UP Yoddha 48-45 in Eliminator 1 of the Pro Kabaddi Season 7 (PKL-7) playoffs in Ahmedabad on Monday. After dominating the entire first session and racing to a 19-10 lead at one stage early in the game, the UP side lost steam.
2019-10-15 05:37:02 Read More

Indian cricket will prosper under Ganguly: Laxman

The former India skipper, who is the only one to file nomination for the post of BCCI president, is expected to be elected unopposed at the board's Annual General Meeting on October 23.
2019-10-15 05:21:25 Read More

No reason why India can't emulate Waugh's Australia: Shane Watson

The inaugural edition of the ICC World Test Championship is still in its early stages, but India have already rocketed to 200 points after four games and taken a handsome lead over their rivals. On Sunday, India completed their eleventh successive home series win when they thrashed South Africa by an innings and 137 runs in Pune.
2019-10-15 05:18:30 Read More

Focus is on team, not individuals: Sunil Chhetri

India's stalemate in the World Cup qualifier against Qatar last month was a massive high for Indian football. What makes the effort even more creditable is that it came without Sunil Chhetri.
2019-10-15 05:08:40 Read More

Irfan, Bhajji to make acting debut in Tamil cinema

Irfan and Harbhajan, who are still active in the domestic cricket circuit, shared the news on Twitter. While Irfan will be seen in a film tentatively titled 'Vikram 58', Harbhajan will make his debut in a movie titled 'Dikkiloona'.
2019-10-15 05:01:27 Read More

I see shades of Charlesworth in Graham: Rupinder

Graham Reid has settled into his role as the chief coach of India's men's hockey team since joining in April this year; and as he prepares the team for the Olympic qualifying event against Russia, the players see shades of Reid's mentor, Ric Charlesworth, in his coaching style.
2019-10-15 04:28:13 Read More

ICC, BCCI set to lock horns over new FTP

A 'conveniently' scheduled board meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Dubai on Monday became a thorn in the flesh of the BCCI barely hours after nominations were filed for the apex council positions here in Mumbai.
2019-10-15 03:59:43 Read More

Sourav Ganguly introduces potential new BCCI team

Ganguly, who is likely to be elected as the BCCI president unopposed as no one else has filed nomination for the post, shared a picture on Twitter with the men who are likely to hold key positions in the new team after the elections scheduled for October 23.
2019-10-15 03:56:48 Read More

BCCI to call for second AGM after October 23

The members of the BCCI, on Sunday night, unanimously agreed to the appointment of five new office-bearers who will now be part of the nine-member apex council, as recommended by the Supreme Court in its July 16, 2018 order.
2019-10-15 03:54:00 Read More

After the leap, India look to jump as Bangladesh come calling

India, under Igor Stimac, has made the leap - by holding Asian champions Qatar in their own backyard and raising expectations in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers. It's time for the former Croatian World Cupper to tell his players to 'jump' at the opportunity of marking a new beginning as they host Bangladesh in their next match at the Salt Lake Stadium on Tuesday.
2019-10-15 03:44:13 Read More

Racist abuse twice halts England's win in Bulgaria

England manager Gareth Southgate said his side made a statement by deciding to complete a 6-0 Euro 2020 qualifying win over Bulgaria after the match was twice halted by racist chanting.
2019-10-15 03:28:12 Read More

Will improve BCCI's image, get more money from ICC: Sourav Ganguly

Setting right the image of the Indian cricket board and looking after the financial health of first class cricketers are immediate priorities of president-elect Sourav Ganguly. We haven't received any money from ICC in the last few years, in the sense what we deserve. India generates 70-80% of the revenue. So, that's going to be on the agenda," he said.
2019-10-15 03:22:19 Read More

Simmons back as WI coach 3 years after being axed

Phil Simmons has returned to take charge of the West Indies three years after being dismissed in controversial circumstances, Cricket West Indies announced on Monday.
2019-10-15 03:04:04 Read More

New BCCI boss Sourav Ganguly to take guard on October 23

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday filed his nominations papers for the post of president ahead of the October 23 BCCI elections where all office-bearers are expected to be elected unopposed. Flanked by N Srinivasan, Niranjan Shah and Rajiv Shukla, Ganguly entered the BCCI headquarters to submit his nomination papers to the electoral officer.
2019-10-15 02:57:24 Read More

Ronaldo nets 700th goal but Ukraine book Euro spot

Although Ronaldo scored his landmark goal from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute and Taras Stepanenko was sent off, Ukraine held on to secure first place in Group B with a 2-1 win.
2019-10-15 02:51:46 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (October 15) that comprise action from Denmark Open badminton tournament and European Championship qualifiers.
2019-10-14 18:40:00 Read More

In the wake of WC final drama, ICC tweaks Super Over rule

The ICC on Monday tweaked the Super Over rule following the uproar over the outcome of the men's World Cup final when England were declared winners against New Zealand on boundary count. Now, in case a situation arises where both teams are tied even after the Super Over in a final or semifinal, the Super Over will be repeated until there is a clear winner.
2019-10-14 15:44:06 Read More

ICC readmits Zimbabwe and Nepal as members

The ICC on Monday decided to readmit Zimbabwe and Nepal as its members following the conclusion of the Board meetings. Zimbabwe and Nepal were suspended in July this year following government interference in the running of the Board. Zimbabwe will now be able to take up their place in the ICC Men's U-19 World Cup in January and the ICC Super League later in 2020.
2019-10-14 15:27:13 Read More

Heart decides as Federer confirms Tokyo participation

Roger Federer confirmed his participation in next year's Olympic Games in Tokyo and said on Monday that he had listened to his heart before making the decision.
2019-10-14 13:59:05 Read More

ICC Test rankings: Virat Kohli closes in on Steve Smith

Virat Kohli reached within one point of top-ranked Steve Smith in the Test batsmen rankings after the India skipper scored an unbeaten 254 in the second Test against South Africa to help his team seal the series 2-0.
2019-10-14 10:43:27 Read More

2nd Test Live: SA 172/7 (f/o) at tea on Day 4

Check live score, ball-by-ball commentary, cricket scorecard of 2nd Test match between India and South Africa on Times of India
2019-10-13 08:48:12 Read More

World Boxing Championships: Manju Rani settles for silver medal

Indian boxer Manju Rani's stupendous debut run at the Women's World Championships ended with a silver medal on Sunday after she lost the light flyweight (48kg) final to Russia's Ekaterina Paltceva.
2019-10-13 08:25:08 Read More

BCCI top job: 'Lobbying' continues with Ganguly in contention

State elections in West Bengal might still be a year and a half away but between now and then, former India captain and one of Bengal's most famous sons -- Sourav Ganguly -- is being seen as the kingmaker, or the king himself, on multiple fronts.
2019-10-13 08:10:06 Read More

Valtteri Bottas wins Japanese Grand Prix, Mercedes clinch record constructors' title

Valtteri Bottas jumped from third to first with an electric start to win the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and the Finn's Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton. Charles Leclerc could only finish sixth in the second Ferrari, meaning Mercedes clinched a record sixth successive constructors' world championship with their double podium finish.
2019-10-13 07:18:29 Read More

Dmitry Bivol overpowers Lenin Castillo to retain WBA belt

Russian boxer Dmitry Bivol overpowered Lenin Castillo with a dominating attack to retain his WBA light heavyweight belt on Saturday in Chicago.
2019-10-13 06:16:19 Read More

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Challenge is to reach 30-40 overs without much damage, says Temba Bavuma

South African vice-captain Temba Bavuma on Saturday said that there were no demons in the Pune pitch but batting in the first 30-40 overs had been a real challenge for South Africa so far in the series.
2019-10-13 04:34:38 Read More

Philander's defensive technique was wonderful, says Ashwin

Indian pacers steaming in with intent has left fans, scribes and pundits in awe. But not Ravichandran Ashwin, or his teammates. They are not surprised by what they see on the field anymore and would want everyone to get used to it.
2019-10-13 04:24:12 Read More

Justin Langer unsure if Steve Smith wants Australia captaincy back

Steve Smith's ban on leading Australia ends in March but the star batsman may not want the Test captaincy back, coach Justin Langer says.
2019-10-13 04:12:54 Read More

BCCI members eye unanimity ahead of elections

The boardroom of a five-star hotel in Mumbai has been kept reserved for an all-important meeting concerning the Indian cricket administration on Sunday. The meeting has to do with nominations for the elections of the BCCI scheduled on October 23.
2019-10-13 04:08:44 Read More

Australia captain Tim Paine ends 13-year century drought

Australian Test skipper Tim Paine has ended a 13-year drought, scoring his first century since 2006 on his return to domestic Sheffield Shield cricket after a gruelling Ashes series in England.
2019-10-13 03:37:09 Read More

Italy clinch place at Euro 2020 as Spain made to wait

Italy became the second team to qualify for Euro 2020 after a 2-0 win over Greece on Saturday, while three-time champions Spain edged closer to the finals despite conceding a stoppage-time equaliser away to Norway.
2019-10-13 03:30:14 Read More

Denmark edge Switzerland in Euro qualifiers after Ireland draw

Kasper Schmeichel produced a series of excellent saves as Denmark defeated Switzerland 1-0 in Euro 2020 qualifying Saturday to pull level with Republic of Ireland in Group D.
2019-10-13 03:22:47 Read More

Live Score, 2nd Test: India vs South Africa

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2019-10-13 02:28:56 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Sunday (October 13) that comprise fourth day action of the second Test between India and South Africa.
2019-10-12 18:40:00 Read More

Sanju Samson hits record double ton to stake a claim for India call-up

Sanju became the sixth Indian batsman to hit a List-A double century, after Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma (all in ODIs), Shikhar Dhawan and Kaushal. He reached 200 in 125 balls, the fastest among all Indian double tons and the second-fastest overall behind Travis Head.
2019-10-12 17:25:27 Read More

Shot putter Toor betters own national record

After a dismal outing in the World Championships in Doha, Asian Games champion Tajinder Pal Singh Toor on Saturday bettered his own national record with a throw of 20.92m in the men's shot put event at the National Open Championships in Ranchi.
2019-10-12 15:57:04 Read More

Simone Biles wins record-equalling 23rd world gymnastics medal

US gymnastics queen Simone Biles equalled the all-time record of 23 medals at world championships with the 17th world title of her career in the vault final on Saturday. The 22-year-old needs only one more medal from her remaining two finals on Sunday in Stuttgart to overtake Belarusian male gymnast Vitaly Scherbo.
2019-10-12 15:48:50 Read More

It dents your ego when lower-order shows how to bat: Bavuma

South Africa's top-order batsman Temba Bavuma can feel his ego somewhat dented after Vernon Philander and Keshav Maharaj showed there was no demons in the Pune track, where the established players came a cropper in the second Test against India.
2019-10-12 13:59:07 Read More

Praggnanadhaa savours win at World Youth Chess Championships

On Saturday, the 14-year-old lived up to his top billing by winning the U-18 category of the competition with 9 points from 11 rounds. This is Praggu’s third age-group category World crown as he won the U-8 and U-10 titles back in 2013 and 2015 respectively.
2019-10-12 13:29:55 Read More

Disappointed by semis loss but happy with worlds campaign: Mary Kom

It ended with an "unacceptable" semifinal loss but iconic Indian boxer MC Mary Kom (51kg) on Saturday asserted that she was "proud" of her world championship campaign and it strengthened her belief of winning a second Olympic medal, come next year. The 36-year-old fetched her eighth medal in the mega-event, a bronze, making her the most successful boxer in the history.
2019-10-12 12:31:43 Read More

Red-hot Medvedev beats Tsitsipas to reach Shanghai final

Daniil Medvedev reached a staggering ninth final this year as he defeated fellow rising star Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday.
2019-10-12 11:06:21 Read More

Sanju Samson hits 212*, highest List-A score in Indian domestic cricket

Kerala's Sanju Samson registered the highest List-A score in Indian domestic cricket, smashing 212 not out off 129 balls against Goa in a Vijay Hazare Trophy Group A game at Alur in Bengaluru on Saturday.
2019-10-12 09:51:15 Read More

Rohit Sharma loses balance after fan tries to touch his feet

A fan on Saturday dodged the security personnel at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium during the ongoing 2nd Test between India and South Africa and made his way on to the playing field. The fan came to Rohit Sharma, who was standing in the slips and touched the opener's feet. As a result, Rohit lost his balance and fell over the fan.
2019-10-12 09:09:43 Read More

Losing in semis not failure: Rijiju to Mary Kom

"Dear Mary Kom, you have achieved what no other boxer has ever! You have won 8 World Boxing Championship medals which is a dream for every athlete. Losing Semi-finals with split points is no means a failure but won a medal for India again! The whole nation is proud of you @MangteC," Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports tweeted.
2019-10-12 09:05:40 Read More

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge runs unofficial marathon in under two hours

Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge made athletics history on Saturday when he became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours although his remarkable effort will not be recognised by the sport's governing body. The Olympic marathon champion and world record holder completed a course around Vienna's Prater Park in 1:59:40.
2019-10-12 08:43:17 Read More

Turned vegan to stay fitter, for better recovery: Sunil Chhetri

Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri on Saturday said he turned vegan for better recovery and digestion, adding the realisation of a better diet as he grows older is secret behind his supreme fitness.
2019-10-12 07:38:17 Read More

World Championships: Mary Kom loses in semis, questions decision

Six-time champion MC Mary Kom (51kg) on Saturday settled for a bronze medal in the World Women's Boxing Championships after losing to Turkey's Busenaz Cakiroglu in an intense semifinal bout. Mary Kom, seeded third, lost 1-4 to second seed Cakiroglu, who is the reigning European Championships and European Games gold-medallist.
2019-10-12 06:02:55 Read More

National Open Athletics: Dutee Chand sets national record

A little less than a fortnight ago, Dutee Chand finished the heats at a heartbreaking seventh place and lost the chance of a berth in the finals of the World Championships in Doha.
2019-10-12 05:56:01 Read More

Mithali, Raut take India to victory against South Africa

Riding on half-centuries by skipper Mithali Raj (66 off 82 balls) and Punam Raut (65 off 92 balls), India pulled off their highest successful chase in an ODI at the Reliance Stadium, winning by five wickets to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series against South Africa.
2019-10-12 05:30:58 Read More

Lakshya Sen enters semifinals of Dutch Open

Rising Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen sailed into the men's singles semifinals with a straight-game win over compatriot B M Rahul Bharadwaj at the Dutch Open Super 100 tournament.
2019-10-12 05:27:01 Read More

No consensus yet on revised Sports Code

If one is hoping for Indian sports to become more professional and sports administrators to be more accountable, then the wait will get longer.
2019-10-12 05:00:18 Read More

2nd Test Live: Pacers rattle South Africa early on Day 3

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2019-10-12 04:56:47 Read More

'Fully-compliant' UPCA wants BCCI vote back

A day after the BCCI's electoral officer rejected the voting rights of eight bodies, it has emerged Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) and three government bodies - Services, Railways and the Universities - have decided to contest the ruling.
2019-10-12 04:53:44 Read More

Boxer Tyson Fury to make pro wrestling debut in Saudi Arabia

A pair of pugilistic big men will clash in a cross over of combat sports as former boxing champion Tyson Fury fights Braun Strowman in Saudi Arabia later this month.
2019-10-12 04:32:29 Read More

Point penalty causes Roger Federer to lose his cool

Roger Federer, who was handed a point penalty during his quarterfinal loss to Alexander 'Sascha' Zverev in the Rolex Shanghai Masters, took on chair umpire Nacho Forcadell in the third set when trailing 0-3.
2019-10-12 04:24:55 Read More

My medals, prize money, everything is for my mother: Jamuna Boro

Adversity sometimes brings out the best in a person. No one knows it better than young Indian pugilist Jamuna Boro who grew up in extreme poverty but never allowed it to become a hurdle in her quest for glory on the global stage of women's boxing.
2019-10-12 04:06:45 Read More

Euro 2020: England lose first qualifier in 10 years to Czech Republic

England failed to confirm their place at Euro 2020 after suffering their first qualifying loss in 10 years as the Czech Republic came from behind to win 2-1 in Prague on Friday.
2019-10-12 03:52:40 Read More

We didn't test the Indian batters enough: South Africa team director

Even as the Indian team, led by captain Virat Kohli, put out a batting masterclass on Friday, the South Africa bowlers' inability to make a breakthrough stood in stark contrast.
2019-10-12 03:41:32 Read More

Ajinkya Rahane and the essence of Test match cricket

The South African bowlers could only scratch their heads after deploying every plausible plan to unsettle Ajinkya Rahane in the first session in India's first innings of the second Test.
2019-10-12 03:28:45 Read More

With Virat Kohli, it's always about something extra

Extra. Virat Kohli has got that something extra. Extra power to start afresh. Extra patience than rivals in terms of getting bored or disheartened. Extra mental strength to forget about the deliveries that have beaten him all ends up. Extra strength in lungs to appeal, shout, egg on his team-mates and also sledge.
2019-10-12 03:18:48 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo edges closer to century of international goals

Cristiano Ronaldo moved to within six goals of his international century when he scored in a 3-0 win over Luxembourg on Friday which kept the defending champions on course for the Euro 2020 finals.
2019-10-12 03:17:08 Read More

Kohli's ability to find gaps puts pressure on opposition: Laxman

Former India batsman VVS Laxman was all praise for Virat Kohli after the India skipper slammed a career-best unbeaten 254 in the first innings of the second Test against South Africa on Friday. Laxman said that at this stage of Kohli's career, the battle against one's own thought process becomes more crucial than against the bowlers.
2019-10-12 02:59:08 Read More

Live Blog: India vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 3

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2019-10-12 02:55:56 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Saturday (October 12) that comprise third day action of the second Test between India and South Africa, and semifinal bouts of Women's World Boxing Championships.
2019-10-11 18:40:00 Read More

Viswanathan Anand can still beat anyone, says Magnus Carlsen

World champion Magnus Carlsen couldn't have asked for a better year than the one currently in progress. He started off by winning the Tata Steel chess tournament at Wijk aan Zee.
2019-10-11 17:28:31 Read More

Dutee breaks national record on way to gold at National Open Athletics

Star sprinter Dutee Chand smashed her own national record, clocking 11.22 seconds in the women's 100m semifinals on her way to the gold medal at the 59th National Open Athletics Championships on Friday.
2019-10-11 15:34:34 Read More

Responsibility of captaincy helps me get big scores: Kohli

No Indian batsman has more double hundreds in Test cricket than Virat Kohli, who smashed a handful of records with his career-best unbeaten knock of 254 on the day two of the second Test against South Africa. The skipper said the responsibility of leading the team motivates him to push his limits in testing conditions which eventually helped score big Test hundreds.
2019-10-11 15:29:48 Read More

Michael Vaughan trolled for calling Test pitches in India as boring

Michael Vaughan was trolled by Indian cricket fans on Friday after the former England skipper criticised the Test match pitches in India, terming the tracks as "boring" and heavily loaded in favour of batsmen.
2019-10-11 14:10:13 Read More

2nd ODI: Mithali steers India to series-clinching win over SA

Skipper Mithali Raj and Punam Raut smashed impressive fifties to guide the Indian women's team to a series-clinching five-wicket win over South Africa in the second ODI on Friday.
2019-10-11 13:21:01 Read More

Tsitsipas says he 'scares' Big Three after beating Djokovic

Stefanos Tsitsipas said that he scares the "Big Three" after the young Greek stunned world number one Novak Djokovic to reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Friday.
2019-10-11 12:41:33 Read More

BCCI AGM: State units to meet in Mumbai on Oct 13 to decide on names

All the affiliated units of the BCCI will on Sunday finalise the names of their new office-bearers in an "informal meeting" in Mumbai which is also likely to be attended by former administrators.
2019-10-11 12:28:25 Read More

2nd Test: Kohli strikes double ton, India soar on record breaking Day 2

India captain Virat Kohli blended grace with determination to raise his record-breaking seventh double hundred which grinded down a hapless South Africa on the second day of the second Test on Friday. With Kohli scoring a career-best unbeaten 254, India buried the Proteas under a mountain of runs, putting on board a mammoth 601/5. At stumps, South Africa were reeling at 36 for three.
2019-10-11 12:27:18 Read More

Full list of records set by Virat Kohli on Day 2 of the Pune Test

Virat Kohli on Friday slammed an unbeaten double hundred to help India post a mammoth 601/5 declared in their first innings on Day 2 of the second Test against South Africa at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. In the process, the Indian skipper piled up a slew of records in Pune.
2019-10-11 12:05:09 Read More

Govt open to relaxation of 'VIP' clause in National Sports Code

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said the government is very much open to relaxing the clause in the proposed National Sports Code which bars Ministers, MPs and MLAs to be part of sports administration in the country.
2019-10-11 11:18:52 Read More

Nike shuts down Oregon Project after coach Salazar banned

Nike said on Friday it plans to shut down its Oregon Project training group after top athletics coach Alberto Salazar was banned for four years for doping.
2019-10-11 11:12:03 Read More

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Vardy's wife receives death threats after Coleen Rooney's leak allegations

Rebekah Vardy says she has received death threats even aimed at her unborn child since Wayne Rooney's wife Coleen accused her of leaking stories.
2019-10-11 11:02:48 Read More

Divij Sharan is now Asia's top-ranked doubles player

Divij Sharan has become not only India's number one but also the top-ranked Asian in the ATP doubles list with a recent three-place jump that took him to number 42 in the world.
2019-10-11 10:55:22 Read More

Seasoned Mary Kom leads India's pursuit of gold at world championships

The medal haul is the same as last time but four Indian boxers, spearheaded by the indomitable M C Mary Kom, would be fighting to better the colour of those medals in the semifinals of the Women's World Championship on Saturday.
2019-10-11 09:53:52 Read More

Stefanos Tsitsipas stuns Novak Djokovic in Shanghai quarters

World number one Novak Djokovic was stunned in the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals by young Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas in three sets on Friday.
2019-10-11 09:34:40 Read More

Virat Kohli hits 7th double ton, goes past Tendulkar and Sehwag

The Indian captain added another feather to his illustrious cap when he scored a double century against South Africa, the seventh of this Test career, on Day 2 of the 2nd Test. With this double century, Kohli went past Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar who scored six Test double centuries each. He scored 200 runs off 295 balls.
2019-10-11 09:31:04 Read More

Virat Kohli breaks Don Bradman's record, now has most 150+ scores as captain

India skipper Virat Kohli on Friday surpassed former Australia cricketing legend Don Bradman to record the most number of 150 plus scores as captain in international cricket.
2019-10-11 09:15:37 Read More

Sports fraternity wishes Amitabh Bachchan on his 77th birthday

As Bollywood's megastar Amitabh Bachchan celebrates his 77th birthday on Friday, many sportspersons flooded the social media with wishes.
2019-10-11 09:04:12 Read More

From javelin to baseball to WWE: Rinku Singh's 'Million Dollar' dreams

The story of Rinku Singh Rajput, a truck driver's son from an Uttar Pradesh village is the inspiration behind the 2014 Hollywood film "Million Dollar Arm". Born in poverty, Rinku's sports rally started with javelin-throw, then he became a professional baseball pitcher in the US and in 2018 announced his WWE plans where he now dreams of winning the WrestleMania.
2019-10-11 07:43:26 Read More

National Open Athletics: Annu Rani cruises to victory

The javelin event at the 59th National Open Athletics at Birsa Munda Stadium in Ranchi lost colour because of the last-minute pull-out of its biggest star Neeraj Chopra, but there were no more surprises on Thursday as Annu Rani eased to victory in women's competition.
2019-10-11 07:03:02 Read More

In big blow for India, Sandesh Jhingan out for 6 months

India will be without their best defender for at least the next four World Cup 2022 qualifiers after Sandesh Jhingan suffered a tear of his ACL that will keep him out for a long time.
2019-10-11 06:40:10 Read More

Manish Pandey to marry actress Ashrita Shetty?

According to reports Indian middle-order batsman Manish Pandey is all set to tie the nuptial knot with actress Ashrita Shetty on December 2. The 30-year-old batsman, who is currently leading Karnataka in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy tournament, will get married in Mumbai.
2019-10-11 06:07:04 Read More

Attending a meeting in honorary capacity is not conflict: Kapil Dev

It's a storm that is threatening to sweep almost everyone in Indian cricket. And tragically, it's hurting former cricketers, whom the Lodha reforms were supposed to have helped in having a say in the running of the game, the most.
2019-10-11 05:59:46 Read More

2nd Test Live: Kohli slams 26th Test ton, his first in 10 months

Check live score, ball-by-ball commentary, cricket scorecard of 2nd Test match between India and South Africa on Times of India
2019-10-11 05:49:14 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar wants MCA to cut out night travel, bus journeys

No Mumbai team to travel at night, no team to travel by bus, respectful exit for senior players, and stringent punishment for age fraud cheats - these are some of the suggestions put forward by batting legend Sachin Tendulkar to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), to improve Mumbai cricket.
2019-10-11 05:37:04 Read More

Valtteri Bottas quickest in first Japanese GP practice

Valtteri Bottas edged Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton to the fastest time in opening practice for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix on Friday, a session overshadowed by news that qualifying has been moved to Sunday due to Typhoon Hagibis.
2019-10-11 05:26:29 Read More

Aussie scheme lets cricketers bat on after having kids

Cricket Australia unveiled a "game-changing" parental leave scheme Thursday designed to let players in its history-making women's team remain in the game while raising a family.
2019-10-11 05:16:31 Read More

Kings XI Punjab hand over coaching reins to Anil Kumble

​​​India's highest Test wicket-taker and former captain Anil Kumble has taken over as director, cricket operations, of Kings XI Punjab. "Kumble is our choice to coach Kings XI. The world knows about his cricketing and coaching abilities. He's a very calm, cool and collected person," Kings XI co-owner Ness Wadia told TOI on Thursday.
2019-10-11 05:14:27 Read More

Eight bodies barred from BCCI elections

The electoral officer of the Indian cricket board (BCCI) has deemed eight associations ineligible to take part in the upcoming general body elections scheduled on October 23.
2019-10-11 05:03:38 Read More

Ashleigh Barty wins 'The Don' Award, recognised as Australia's top athlete

World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty has been awarded Australian sport's highest individual honour.
2019-10-11 04:39:36 Read More

Welterweight boxing champion Errol Spence hospitalised after car crash

Undefeated welterweight boxing world champion Errol Spence is expected to make a full recovery after sustaining facial lacerations in a one-car crash in Dallas, his management team said in a statement on Thursday.
2019-10-11 04:32:02 Read More

Maria Sharapova out of Luxembourg, Coco Gauff in main draw

Injury-hit Maria Sharapova withdrew from next week's Luxembourg WTA tournament on Thursday, opening the door instead for American teenager Coco Gauff, widely seen as one of the veteran Russian star's future successors as a Grand Slam champion.
2019-10-11 04:24:29 Read More

ICC sacks media rights head

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has sacked its media rights - broadcast and digital - with immediate effect.
2019-10-11 04:21:14 Read More

Kylian Mbappe 'not ready' after thigh injury, leaves France squad

Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out of France's Euro 2020 qualifiers against Iceland and Turkey and "needs more time" to recover from a thigh injury, coach Didier Deschamps said on Thursday.
2019-10-11 04:20:34 Read More

Charles Leclerc is Ferrari's new number one, says Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton believes Charles Leclerc has usurped four times world champion team mate Sebastian Vettel as Ferrari's favourite.
2019-10-11 04:14:08 Read More

Kagiso Rabada showed patience, says South Africa bowling coach

On a day when the Indian batsmen held their ground, Kagiso Rabada was South Africa's knight in shining armour, picking up three wickets for 42 runs on the first day of the second Test on Thursday.
2019-10-11 04:08:51 Read More

Typhoon-hit Japanese GP qualifying moved to Sunday

The Japanese Grand Prix's entire Saturday track programme, including qualifying, has been cancelled as "violent" Typhoon Hagibis bears down on the Suzuka circuit, race organisers announced Friday.
2019-10-11 04:06:50 Read More

Cheteshwar Pujara credits Mayank Agarwal's knocks to First Class cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara, at the non-striker's end, had the best place in the stadium to watch Mayank Agarwal's flawless innings against South Africa on the first day of the second Test on Thursday.
2019-10-11 03:53:16 Read More

Euro qualifier: Croatia thump Hungary to stay on course

Croatia remained firmly on course to reach Euro 2020 after two goals from striker Bruno Petkovic helped them to a 3-0 home win over Hungary while Wales kept alive their hopes with a 1-1 draw at Slovakia in qualifying Group E on Thursday.
2019-10-11 03:47:45 Read More

Iran women freely attend football match for first time in decades

Waving flags and snapping selfies, thousands of Iranian women on Thursday attended a football match freely for the first time in decades, after FIFA threatened to suspend the country over its controversial stadium restrictions.
2019-10-11 03:40:15 Read More

Belgium thrash San Marino 9-0 to qualify for Euro 2020

Romelu Lukaku scored his 50th international goal as Belgium thrashed San Marino 9-0 on Thursday and became the first side through to the Euro 2020 finals, with Russia on the verge of joining them after seeing off Scotland 4-0 in Moscow.
2019-10-11 03:27:03 Read More

Mary Kom assured of record 8th WC medal; three others in semis

Indian boxing legend, MC Mary Kom, became the most successful boxer in the history of the World Championships - both men and women - after assuring herself of an astonishing eighth medal at the ongoing Women's Worlds in Ulan Ude, Russia on Thursday.
2019-10-11 03:23:18 Read More

Live Score, 2nd Test: India vs South Africa

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Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (October 11) that comprise second day action of the second Test between India and South Africa, and Pro Kabaddi League.
2019-10-10 18:40:00 Read More

Simone Biles wins 5th all-around title at gymnastics worlds

Simone Biles won her fifth all-around title at the gymnastics world championships Thursday, underlining her status as the clear favorite for next year's Olympic gold medal.
2019-10-10 17:28:54 Read More

Iranian women attend first soccer match in 40 years

Iranian women watched the country's national soccer team for the first time in 40 years on Thursday, celebrating their long-awaited access to the national stadium but also paying tribute to the 'Blue Girl' fan who died last month.
2019-10-10 16:43:23 Read More

National Open Athletics: Javelin thrower Annu Rani wins gold

Continuing her good run, Annu Rani bagged the gold medal in the women's javelin throw event at the 59th National Open Athletics Championships on Thursday. Annu, who set the national record at 62.43m to enter the women's javelin throw final at the World Championships in Doha earlier this month, registered a comfortable win at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium.
2019-10-10 16:16:49 Read More

Chahal has a quirky take on Kohli completing 50 Tests as captain

India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Thursday wished his skipper Virat Kohli, who became the second Indian captain to lead the side in 50 Test matches, in an amusing manner. Kohli reached the landmark when he led the side against South Africa in the ongoing second Test in Pune.
2019-10-10 16:05:02 Read More

Sachin Tendulkar gives suggestions to revive Mumbai's cricket glory

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday made several suggestions to improve Mumbai cricket, among them increase in number of grounds in the space-starved city.
2019-10-10 15:42:47 Read More

Kipchoge compares sub-two hour marathon to going to the moon

Kenya's world record holder Eliud Kipchoge has compared running a sub two-hour marathon to going to the moon before his unofficial attempt in Vienna on Saturday to become the first athlete to break the barrier.
2019-10-10 14:42:14 Read More

Mayank Agarwal 2nd India opener to score consecutive tons vs South Africa

Opener Mayank Agarwal slammed his second consecutive hundred on Thursday, putting India in a solid position against South Africa in the second Test of the three-match series in Pune. With his second hundred in the longest format of the game, Agarwal became only the second India opener after Virender Sehwag (2009-10) to score back-to-back centuries against South Africa.
2019-10-10 14:41:58 Read More

Nita Ambani visits Hardik Pandya in London

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who recently underwent surgery to treat his lower back injury, on Thursday expressed gratitude to Nita Ambani, the chairperson of the Reliance Foundation for visiting him in the UK.
2019-10-10 14:35:32 Read More

India to have first-ever Olympic Hospitality House during Tokyo Games

India will have its first-ever Olympic Hospitality House in Tokyo during the Summer Games next year. Many of the Olympic participating countries have their own hospitality houses during the Games but this will be the first time India will be having one to showcase its culture and heritage.
2019-10-10 14:17:21 Read More

Flustered Roger Federer edges into Shanghai quarter-finals

Roger Federer looked unusually flustered as he reached the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters on Thursday with victory over Belgium's David Goffin.
2019-10-10 14:06:39 Read More

Rabada tried to sledge but I was in my zone, says Pujara

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada did try to disturb Cheteshwar Pujara's concentration on the opening day of the second Test, but tactic hardly bothered the senior India batsman as he was 'in his own zone'. Asked what exactly Rabada said, Pujara replied: "I can't remember what he said. But he (Rabada) is someone who always likes to say something to the batsmen."
2019-10-10 14:00:21 Read More

Indian football team heavily dependent on Sunil Chhetri: Bhaichung Bhutia

Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Thursday said that the forward line of the current team is heavily dependent on Sunil Chhetri and the other players need to step up and score goals.
2019-10-10 13:42:51 Read More

Mayank has learnt the art of conversion from domestic cricket: Pujara

For someone who smashed 1000 first-class runs in a month's domestic cricket in 2017, it shouldn't come as a surprise that a heavy duty scorer like Mayank Agarwal knows a thing or two about the art of conversion, feels Cheteshwar Pujara.
2019-10-10 13:34:40 Read More

Mary Kom assured of 8th world medal; 3 others also enter semis

Six-time champion MC Mary Kom surpassed herself as the most successful boxer in the Women's World Championship history by securing an unprecedented eighth medal before three of her compatriots also entered the semifinals. The debutant duo of Manju Rani and Jamuna Boro along with last edition's bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain made the medal rounds alongside Mary.
2019-10-10 13:04:02 Read More

PV Sindhu ready to take a shot at Olympic gold

The euphoria around her winning the World championships in August this year may not have died down yet, but PV Sindhu has already set her next target - the coveted gold at the 2020 Olympics.
2019-10-10 13:02:26 Read More

India need to finish in the top-10 by 2028 Olympics: Kiren Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said he would fail as a sports minister if India cannot finish inside the top 10 in the medal tally by 2028 Olympics. Rijiju said with India set to become the third largest economy in a few year's time, the country cannot lag behind in sports and the prevailing mediocrity in management of National Sports Federations (NSF) is "unacceptable".
2019-10-10 12:37:22 Read More

F1 boss Todt hopes 'one day' to attend GP race with Schumacher

Formula One boss Jean Todt said he remains hopeful that "one day" he will be able to attend a Grand Prix race with stricken former world champion Michael Schumacher. Schumacher, 50, has not been seen in public since suffering catastrophic head injuries in a high-speed skiing accident in December 2013. Todt was Ferrari director when Schumacher won five of his seven world titles​.
2019-10-10 12:26:55 Read More

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2nd Test: Mayank, Virat power India to 273/3 on day one

Opener Mayank Agarwal scored a second successive hundred as India cruised to 273 for 3 on the opening day of the 2nd Test. The 28-year-old looked in complete command for his 108 off 195 balls, having made a sublime 215 in the series opener last week. In the final session, skipper Virat Kohli (63 batting) was in his element, hitting yet another Test half-century.
2019-10-10 11:57:03 Read More

Pacers have changed the face of Indian cricket: Kapil Dev

The legendary Kapil Dev on Thursday heaped praise on India's current pace battery, saying the fast bowlers have changed the face of Indian cricket in the last four-five years. India currently boast of a lethal pace attack in Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Deepak Chahar and Navdeep Saini.
2019-10-10 11:26:09 Read More

2nd Test Live: Kohli, Rahane rebuild India

Check live score, ball-by-ball commentary, cricket scorecard of 2nd test match between India and South Africa on Times of India
2019-10-10 10:20:25 Read More

Naomi Osaka picks Japanese citizenship with eye on Olympics: NHK

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has decided to choose Japanese over American nationality with an eye on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, public broadcaster NHK reported on Thursday.
2019-10-10 10:05:01 Read More

Red hot Mayank Agarwal hits back-to-back centuries

Indian opener Mayank Agarwal has carried his stupendous form into the Pune Test. The 28-year-old scored another brilliant century on the opening day of the second Test against South Africa at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday.
2019-10-10 10:03:40 Read More

Spectacular pictures from PV Sindhu's felicitation ceremonies

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World Boxing Championships: Kiren Rijiju lauds Mary Kom

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday lauded Mary Kom's exceptional performance in the World Women's Boxing Championships.
2019-10-10 09:15:31 Read More

Medal secured, Mary Kom now eyes top finish at Worlds

Six-time champion Mary Kom defeated Colombia's Valencia Victoria in her quarterfinal bout at the Women's World Boxing Championship and adding to her status as the marquee tournament's most successful pugilist. But Kom says the job is only half done as in the semifinals on Saturday, she would be up against European Games gold-medallist Busenaz Cakiroglu of Turkey.
2019-10-10 09:04:49 Read More

Kiren Rijiju wants positive, conductive sports culture in the country

Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, on Thursday called for creating a sports culture in the country and also asked the private sector to play an active role in promoting fitness.
2019-10-10 09:01:56 Read More

Novak Djokovic ramps up Shanghai Masters title defence

Novak Djokovic rolled into the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals as the world number one made light work of American John Isner on Thursday.
2019-10-10 08:48:46 Read More

I know him: Fognini responds to Murray's 'shut up'

Fabio Fognini said on Thursday that Andy Murray and himself are alike because they both like to complain, after their match at the Shanghai Masters descended into acrimony.
2019-10-10 08:21:14 Read More

Steve Smith is confusing bowlers left, right and centre: Dale Steyn

Veteran South African pacer Dale Steyn has heaped praise on Steve Smith for his impeccable consistency in Test cricket. Smith had an incredible Ashes series as he amassed 774 runs at a staggering average of 110.57 in seven innings. "Steve has come...and with his technique that he's naturally developed, he's just confusing bowlers left, right and centre," Steyn said.
2019-10-10 06:14:50 Read More

Something wrong with Pakistan's cricket system: Misbah-ul-Haq

Pakistan's head coach Misbah-ul-Haq says the humiliating 0-3 hammering in a T20 series against a second-string Sri Lanka has opened his eyes to the fact that there is something seriously wrong with the country's cricket system.
2019-10-10 05:53:16 Read More

Mary Kom assured of record 8th World C'ship medal

India's decorated woman boxer, MC Mary Kom, added another illustrious detail to her decorated career on Thursday, when she entered the AIBA World Championships semi-finals of the flyweight (51kg) category defeating Colombia's Valencia Victoria and assured herself an eighth Worlds medal.
2019-10-10 05:37:55 Read More

Nirmala Sheoran gets four-year ban for doping

Asian champion in 2017 and one of India's top 400m runners, Nirmala Sheoran, was handed a four-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) and all her results from August 2016 to November 2018 were disqualified.
2019-10-10 05:29:01 Read More

BCCI office-bearers not invited to AGM

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) is close to forming a stable body after the upcoming elections but the incumbent office-bearers - acting president CK Khanna, acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary and treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry - have not been invited to attend the upcoming general body meeting (AGM) on October 23.
2019-10-10 04:50:26 Read More

Hohns reveals how Paine was made Aus Test captain

After a span of one and a half years, Australia'S chief selector Trevor Hohns has revealed how Tim Paine was named the captain of the national team after the infamous 'Sandpaper Gate'.
2019-10-10 04:31:20 Read More

Pune's red soil will test South Africa's spin game: Gautam Gambhir

India's comprehensive victory in the first Test in Vizag reminded former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir of the way the game was played in India in the 1990s.
2019-10-10 04:03:38 Read More

Neeraj Chopra won't participate in National Open Athletics

Ace Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will not be participating in the 59th National Open Athletics Championships beginning Thursday in Ranchi.
2019-10-10 03:53:23 Read More

Live Blog: India vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 1

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Goalkeeper to goaltender: Peter Cech signs for ice hockey club

Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech on Wednesday said he was swapping football for ice hockey after signing to play for a British league team as a goaltender. The 37-year-old Czech, who retired from playing in the summer, said he was reigniting his passion for a sport he first played as a youngster by penning a deal with the Guildford Phoenix.
2019-10-10 02:58:16 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Thursday (October 10) that comprise the first day of the second Test between India and South Africa, and action from Women's World Boxing Championships.
2019-10-09 18:40:00 Read More

Sri Lanka sweep Pakistan 3-0 in T20I series

A second-string Sri Lanka team whitewashed top-ranked Pakistan 3-0 by registering 13-run victory in the third and final Twenty20 on Wednesday.
2019-10-09 17:48:50 Read More

Viswanathan Anand's 'last' chance to earn Candidates berth

Viswanathan Anand will target a Candidates berth when he takes part in the inaugural Fide Grand Swiss tournament to be played from Oct 10 to Oct 21 in Isle of Man. The five-time world champion skipped the recent World Cup, which was also a qualifying event for the Candidates.
2019-10-09 17:18:33 Read More

Bengal Warriors beat Tamil Thalaivas 33-29 in PKL

Bengal Warriors produced a clinical performance to beat Tamil Thalaivas 33-29 in a Pro Kabaddi League match on Wednesday.
2019-10-09 15:52:09 Read More

Bumrah and his mother recall days of struggle in a social media video

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and his mother Daljit recalled their early days of struggle in a video shared on social media. Mumbai Indians posted a video on their Twitter handle that shows Bumrah and his mother speaking about the early days.
2019-10-09 15:25:32 Read More

Shiva, Sachin reach finals at National Boxing Championships

Shiva Thapa (63kg) and Sachin Siwach (57kg) progressed to the finals of the ongoing 4th Elite Men's National Boxing Championships on Wednesday. With 20 bouts being played, eight boxers from Services and five pugilists from Railways entered the finals.
2019-10-09 14:24:54 Read More

PV Sindhu sets sights on gold at Tokyo Olympics

India's first world badminton champion PV Sindhu on Wednesday said her next aim was to bag the gold in the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 and she would have to work much more harder.
2019-10-09 13:54:54 Read More

Virat Kohli to become 2nd captain to lead India in 50 Tests

India skipper Virat Kohli will achieve another feat on Thursday when he leads his side against South Africa in the second Test of the three-match rubber at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium.
2019-10-09 13:43:20 Read More

Dream to see India host Olympics someday: Nita Ambani

Nita Ambani, member of the IOC and Founder Chairperson, Reliance Foundation, called upon the global leaders in sports to see India as a land of limitless opportunities, saying it is her dream to see India host major sporting events like the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup in the future.
2019-10-09 13:28:37 Read More

Watch: Can South Africa stop India from taking 2-0 lead?

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Djokovic begins Shanghai defence with easy win

Novak Djokovic made a fast start to the defence of his Shanghai Masters crown on Wednesday, easing past young Canadian Denis Shapovalov in straight sets.
2019-10-09 12:27:52 Read More

We have to be careful about Bumrah's workload: Shastri

"Concerned" about his injury, head coach Ravi Shastri has said that the Indian team needs to be careful about Jasprit Bumrah's workload management as the ace pacer plays in all three formats.
2019-10-09 12:00:12 Read More

Spotlight on fit-again Neeraj Chopra at National Open Athletics

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will return to action after a year-long injury lay-off when the 59th National Open Athletics Championships begins on Thursday.
2019-10-09 11:47:02 Read More

Mithali first woman to complete 20 years in international cricket

Former Indian skipper Mithali Raj has become the first woman cricketer to have an international career lasting more than 20 years.
2019-10-09 11:28:40 Read More

Stokes calls allegations of physical quarrel with wife 'irresponsible'

Ben Stokes has labelled allegations that he and his wife Clare were involved in a physical altercation at an awards ceremony as "totally irresponsible".
2019-10-09 11:03:19 Read More

1st ODI: Debutant Priya Punia powers India women to emphatic win

Debutant Priya Punia starred in injured Smriti Mandhana's absence following a fine bowling performance to set up India's emphatic eight-wicket win over South Africa in the first ODI on Wednesday.
2019-10-09 10:41:26 Read More

Indian sprinter Nirmala banned for 4 years, stripped of Asian titles

Indian sprinter Nirmala Sheoran has been banned for four years for doping and stripped of two titles from the 2017 Asian Championships. The Athletics Integrity Unit, which manages track and field doping cases, says Nirmala tested positive for the steroids drostanolone and metenolone at a competition in India in June 2018.
2019-10-09 10:19:26 Read More

Avinash: From a soldier in Siachen to booking an Olympic ticket

At the Qatar capital last week, in a matter of days, Sable, a Naib Subedar with the Indian Army, first clocked 8:25.23 in the heats and then 8:21.37 in the final, to not just break his own NR twice but also bag an Olympic quota for India.
2019-10-09 09:42:52 Read More

Rohit Sharma's debut in Tests was 'ok', feels Jimmy Neesham

Rohit Sharma marked his debut as a Test match opener with twin hundreds and shattered many records, but to New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham, it was just "ok".
2019-10-09 09:28:58 Read More

Ashwin, Jadeja first-choice Test spinners: Kohli

Ashwin's seven-wicket haul in the first innings of the opening Test against South Africa was instrument in India's big win, while Jadeja took four wickets in the second innings to help the hosts bowl out the visitors for 191 to register a 203-run victory.
2019-10-09 09:13:52 Read More

Shami doesn't need push, Kuldeep knows why he is dropped: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli is happy that his team has "bought" into the philosophy of "selfless attitude" and "flexible thinking" which has led to a transformed Mohammed Shami and an aware Kuldeep Yadav. The skipper said Shami's journey has been nothing short of fascinating and that even Kuldeep knows the reason why he is not in Test eleven.
2019-10-09 09:11:26 Read More

Henrik Stenson to headline Hong Kong Open

Former British Open champion Henrik Stenson will be the headline act at the Hong Kong Open in November as organisers press on with the tournament despite violent protests that have seen a raft of other events in the city cancelled.
2019-10-09 09:03:17 Read More

Let Rohit enjoy red-ball cricket: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli feels it's time to let Rohit Sharma enjoy his batting at the top of the order and if he does that, India will be in winning situations more often than not in Test cricket. Rohit marked his foray into Test match opening with twin hundreds, shattering many records as India registered a comprehensive 203-run victory in Visakhapatnam.
2019-10-09 08:47:28 Read More

Would like points to be doubled for away Test wins: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli on Wednesday proposed that points for an away victory in the World Test Championship should be doubled while reiterating that the ongoing inaugural edition has raised the standards in the five-day format. Currently, a team gets 120 points for a series clean sweep, irrespective of whether it's a two-match or five-match series on home and away basis.
2019-10-09 08:09:59 Read More

Iran women set to attend football match freely

FIFA had ordered Iran last month to allow women access to stadiums without restriction and in numbers determined by demand for tickets. The directive came after a fan dubbed 'Blue Girl' died after setting herself on fire in fear of being jailed for dressing up as a boy to attend a match.
2019-10-09 07:59:21 Read More

2nd Test: Rampaging India eye series wrap, South Africa hope to stay afloat

Improving on near perfection would be India's aim while building on the small positives from a huge loss will be South Africa's focus when the two mismatched sides clash in the second Test starting here from Thursday.
2019-10-09 06:56:50 Read More

World Boxing Championships: Boro, Lovlina enter quarters

Last edition's bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) and debutant Jamuna Boro (54kg) on Wednesday marched into the quarterfinals of the World Women's Boxing Championships with comprehensive victories. Boro outpunched fifth-seeded Algerian Ouidad Sfouh in a unanimous verdict, while the third-seeded Borgohain got the better of Morocco's Oumayma Bel Ahbib, also a 5-0 win.
2019-10-09 05:49:12 Read More

Roger Federer in cruise mode at Shanghai Masters

Federer, who exploits pace better than anyone on the Tour, used the super-fast conditions to his advantage. The 38-year-old played near flawless tennis, coming back from 1-4 down in the tie-break, to score a 6-2, 7-6 (7-5) win over Spain’s Albert Ramos-Vinolos.
2019-10-09 04:58:27 Read More

EPL: Why Liverpool's lead could be misleading

Despite Liverpool enjoying a strong title lead, history reveals nothing is certain. Klopp should realise Pep's Manchester City possess an aura only Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho have matched.
2019-10-09 04:24:40 Read More

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No. 1 team can’t keep looking at pitches: Arun

India’s bowling coach Bharat Arun said on Tuesday said that the team doesn’t “ask” for the kind of pitches it gets at home and the key to success lay in adapting fast to given conditions.
2019-10-09 03:58:11 Read More

MS Dhoni best white-ball captain of this era: Michael Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan hailed Dhoni as the best ODI and T20 captain of his era, during which he led India to winning the World T20 in 2007 and the ODI World Cup in 2011. Dhoni retired from Test cricket in 2014 and later handed over the white-ball captaincy reins to Virat Kohli.
2019-10-09 03:29:39 Read More

Injury-dogged Maria Sharapova commits to 2020 return

Maria Sharapova said on Tuesday that she could make a comeback at Luxembourg next week after her troublesome shoulder forced her to withdraw injured from the WTA indoor event in Linz.
2019-10-09 03:07:05 Read More

Zlatan Ibrahimovic unveils larger than life statue in hometown

Zlatan Ibrahimovic unveiled a bronze statue of himself on Tuesday near the stadium where he launched his professional career in his hometown of Malmo.
2019-10-09 02:55:51 Read More

AC Milan sack coach Marco Giampaolo: Club

AC Milan have sacked coach Marco Giampaolo after just seven games in charge, the Serie A club said on Tuesday. "AC Milan announces it has relieved Mr. Marco Giampaolo from his position as coach of the First Team," the club said in an English-language statement.
2019-10-09 02:40:15 Read More

Coach Graham Reid introduces 'joint training' to Indian hockey

Besides finishing the Belgium tour unbeaten on the back of a five-match winning run against the world champions and Spain, India made a trip to Arnhem in the Netherlands for a joint training session with the world No. 3 Dutch team to compare the level of training intensity and know where the Indian players need to be.
2019-10-09 02:36:10 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (October 9) that comprise the action from Women's World Boxing Championships and Vijay Hazare Trophy.
2019-10-08 18:45:00 Read More

Hardik Pandya begins his road to fitness post-surgery

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who recently underwent a lower-back surgery, thanked his fans for their support and said he has begun his road to full fitness.
2019-10-08 17:28:09 Read More

Simone Biles wins 15th world title as US claim team gold

US gymnastics star Simone Biles clinched a record-extending 15th world championship gold medal on Tuesday as the Americans won the women's team title in Stuttgart. Biles, 22, collected her 21st medal at the championships to become the most decorated women's gymnast, taking her one clear of Russia's Svetlana Khorkina.
2019-10-08 16:43:57 Read More

Dale Steyn joins Melbourne Stars in Big Bash League

South African pacer Dale Steyn, who has retired from Test cricket, on Tuesday signed up with Melbourne Stars for the upcoming season of Big Bash League. Steyn will play six matches in his debut season at the Australian T20 league.
2019-10-08 14:54:18 Read More

Injured Smriti Mandhana ruled out of ODI series against South Africa

India women's opener Smriti Mandhana was ruled out of the ODI series against South Africa on Tuesday due to a fracture in her right toe.
2019-10-08 13:23:03 Read More

Jofra Archer, Kevin Pietersen engage in social media banter

England pacer Jofra Archer and former batsman Kevin Pietersen engaged in some social media banter in which both said they are ready to take the field against each other. Archer, who was awarded a Test and white-ball contract by the England Cricket Board (ECB) after his sensational debut international season in the World Cup and the Ashes, wrote on Twitter that he is "ready to play cricket again."
2019-10-08 13:07:02 Read More

Roger Federer wins Shanghai Masters opener

Ruthless Roger Federer claimed victory in his Shanghai Masters opener on Tuesday with a straight-set win over Spain's Albert Ramos-Vinolas.
2019-10-08 12:46:01 Read More

Rookie Muthusamy says team is 'comfortable being uncomfortable'

The South African players have been constantly pushed out of their comfort zone by a dominant India, a challenge that rookie all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy is relishing every moment. Muthusamy had a decent Test debut in Visakhapatnam with scores of 33 and 49 not out apart from prize wicket of Indian captain Virat Kohli.
2019-10-08 12:41:16 Read More

Vijay Hazare Trophy: UP thrash Delhi by five wickets

Shikhar Dhawan's half-century went in vain as Uttar Pradesh produced a superlative all-round performance to register a comfortable five-wicket win over Delhi in a Group B match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Tuesday.
2019-10-08 12:32:14 Read More

Vijay Hazare Trophy: UP thrash Delhi by five wickets

Shikhar Dhawan's half-century went in vain as Uttar Pradesh produced a superlative all-round performance to register a comfortable five-wicket win over Delhi in a Group B match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Tuesday.
2019-10-08 12:32:14 Read More

We don't ask for kind of tracks we get: Bowling coach Bharat Arun

"We don't ask for the kind of wickets that we get. For us to be the No. 1 team in the world, any conditions that come your way, you have to accept it as home conditions," bowling coach Bharat Arun, who has done phenomenal job with the bowling unit, told reporters on Tuesday. The mantra is on developing the skills rather than become a slave of the conditions, said Arun.
2019-10-08 11:50:57 Read More

We don't ask for the kind of tracks we get: Bowling coach Bharat Arun

"We don't ask for the kind of wickets that we get. For us to be the No. 1 team in the world, any conditions that come your way, you have to accept it as home conditions," bowling coach Bharat Arun, who has done phenomenal job with the bowling unit, told reporters on Tuesday. The mantra is on developing the skills rather than become a slave of the conditions, said Arun.
2019-10-08 11:50:57 Read More

Indian men too disappoint at World Artistic Gymnastics Championships

India's disappointing run at the 49th World Artistic Gymnastic Championships continued with none of the men gymnasts qualifying for the final in both the all-around and individual events.
2019-10-08 11:45:59 Read More

Group Captain Sachin Tendulkar attends 87th IAF Day parade

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar, the first sportsperson to be made honourary Group Captain of the Indian Air Force, attended the 87th IAF Day function at Hindon air base on Tuesday. The cricket legend, who was conferred with the Group Captain rank in 2010, was seen wearing an IAF uniform for the celebrations.
2019-10-08 11:04:56 Read More

Mary Kom enters quarters of World Boxing Championships

Six-time champion MC Mary Kom (51kg) on Tuesday advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women's World Boxing Championships after a hard-fought victory in the last 16 stage.
2019-10-08 10:56:47 Read More

Novak Djokovic heaps praise on 'very complete' Daniil Medvedev

World number one Novak Djokovic hailed Daniil Medvedev as a "very complete player" on Tuesday, having lost to the young Russian in their last two matches. The 23-year-old Medvedev is at a career-high fourth in the world and reached the final at the US Open, only to be on the end of an agonising five-set loss to Rafael Nadal.
2019-10-08 10:51:32 Read More

Hoping to get visa in time for Denmark Open: Saina Nehwal

Top Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal had tweeted on Monday that she was facing visa issues for her participation in the Denmark Open. She had sought help of external affairs ministry to sort out the matter. Saina on Tuesday said her visa application was being processed and she is hoping to get the same in time for her participation in next week's Denmark Open.
2019-10-08 10:38:41 Read More

Arrogance will ruin you brother: Netizens slam Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya's birthday wish to former fast bowling great Zaheer Khan has not gone down well with cricket fans, who have slammed the India all-rounder for his cheeky tweet. Zaheer had turned 41 on Monday and Hardik wished the former pacer by tweeting: "Happy birthday Zak ... Hope you smash it out of the park like I did here."
2019-10-08 10:35:48 Read More

From Sachin to Bajrang, sports fraternity wishes Happy Dussehra

With the entire nation immersed in the festivities of Dussehra, several sports personalities took to social media to extend wishes to their fans on the occasion.
2019-10-08 07:43:06 Read More

Hopefully we will inspire next set of Black Caps: Lockie Ferguson

New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson believes that their heartbreaking loss in the final of the World Cup 2019 would inspire the next generation of the Black Caps.
2019-10-08 07:42:47 Read More

India to host 3x3 basketball Olympic qualifiers

India will host the Tokyo Olympic Games 3x3 basketball qualifying tournament in March next year, the world governing body of the sport, FIBA, has announced.
2019-10-08 07:24:37 Read More

Fast bowler Jason Behrendorff to undergo spinal surgery

Australia fast bowler Jason Behrendorff is to undergo spinal surgery and will miss all of the 2019-2020 home season.
2019-10-08 05:42:13 Read More

Roger Federer to play exhibition duel against Alexander Zverev in Chile

Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer will meet Germany's Alexander Zverev in an exhibition duel in Chile next month as part of a Latin American tour that also includes stops in Colombia, Argentina, Ecuador and Mexico.
2019-10-08 05:11:50 Read More

Tracking chess cheats: Mind game of different kind

Apart from the focus on the traditional areas of malfeasance (such as rating fraud, fictitious tournaments and result manipulation), computer-assisted play is being perceived as the greatest threat to the integrity of chess.
2019-10-08 05:01:58 Read More

Smith, Warner in Australia T20 squad for SL, Pakistan series

Australia on Tuesday named Steve Smith and David Warner in their Twenty20 squad for home series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan as selectors firm up plans for next year's World Cup on home soil.
2019-10-08 04:53:31 Read More

Barcelona players handed 92 million in bonuses last season

Barcelona paid out 92 million euros ($101 million) in collective bonuses to its players for winning the Spanish league and Super Cup titles last season, the club's annual report showed.
2019-10-08 04:08:34 Read More

Andy Murray to make Grand Slam return at Australian Open

Andy Murray will make his Grand Slam return at the Australian Open in January, a year after career-saving hip surgery. The British three-time major winner has been slowly working his way back to fitness and is now ranked 289th, up from 503rd just a week ago. On Monday, Murray, 32, won his opening match at the Shanghai Masters.
2019-10-08 03:49:58 Read More

Struggling Lyon plan to dismiss coach Sylvinho

Lyon have decided to sack Brazilian coach Sylvinho just 11 matches into the season after a dreadful run of form, the Ligue 1 club said on Monday.
2019-10-08 03:37:56 Read More

Argentine soccer player Ezequiel Esperon dies in accident

Argentine soccer player Ezequiel Esperon has died after falling from the sixth floor of a building in Buenos Aires. He was 23.
2019-10-08 03:34:21 Read More

India vs SA: Gahunje pitch, curator back in focus

The second Test between India and South Africa puts the focus back on the pitch at Pune's MCA Stadium and its curator Pandurang Salgaonkar, who has faced the heat in the past for the Feb 2017 Test against Australia, which lasted only three days, followed by the ICC rating the pitch as 'poor'.
2019-10-08 03:30:14 Read More

Struggling Espanyol sack David Gallego, appoint Pablo Machin

Espanyol have sacked coach David Gallego eight games into the season and replaced him with former Sevilla and Girona manager Pablo Machin, the Spanish side said in a statement on Monday.
2019-10-08 03:21:56 Read More

Virat Kohli decodes the success story of India's fast bowlers

Virat Kohli said a shift in mindset has enabled India’s pacers to be effective even in difficult home conditions. "If the fast bowlers step out on the field thinking spinners are going to do all the work, then it doesn’t do any justice to them playing in the XI," he said following India's 203-run win in the first Test over South Africa.
2019-10-08 03:09:36 Read More

MS Dhoni, Leander Paes play charity football match in Mumbai

Star India cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni joined tennis great Leander Paes for a game of football in Mumbai. Rhiti Sports, the firm which manages Dhoni, posted a photo on Facebook on Monday of Dhoni and a few other cricketers along with Paes engaged in a game of football.
2019-10-08 03:04:16 Read More

Big sports events today

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (October 8) that comprise the action from Women's World Boxing Championships and Vijay Hazare Trophy.
2019-10-07 18:45:00 Read More

2nd T20I: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to seal series victory

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 35 runs to win the second Twenty20 international in Lahore on Monday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
2019-10-07 17:44:40 Read More

Yuvraj, Pietersen banter over Manchester United's woes

Manchester United's struggles have been one of the biggest talking points this Premier League season. The Old Trafford giants, who have won a record 20 English league titles, are languishing at the 12th place in the Premier League table after winning just two and losing three of their first eight matches in the league this season.
2019-10-07 16:43:22 Read More

World Youth Chess: Iran's Aryan in lead, Praggnanandhaa, Mitrabha in 2nd spot

Iran's Aryan Gholami shot into sole lead in the Under-18 Open, scoring a comprehensive victory in Round 7 of the World Youth Chess Championship on Monday.
2019-10-07 16:29:56 Read More

Saina Nehwal seeks help for Denmark visa

Top Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal is facing visa issues for her participation in next week's Denmark Open and he has sought help of external affairs ministry to sort out the matter. A rule change is the reason for Indian shuttlers facing this situation. As per the new rule, anyone seeking a Denmark visa should appear for a personal interview in Delhi.
2019-10-07 16:22:48 Read More

Shami can be the king of reverse swing: Shoaib Akhtar

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar feels Indian paceman Mohammed Shami can become the king of reverse swing. Akhtar said that he once advised Shami, who played a major role in India's big win over South Africa in the first Test, to try and become a tearaway pacer while also using reverse swing as a lethal arsenal.
2019-10-07 16:09:50 Read More

Gujarat Fortunegiants beat Telugu Titans in PKL

Gujarat Fortunegiants rallied to comprehensively beat Telugu Titans 48-38 in a Pro Kabaddi League match on Monday.
2019-10-07 16:01:16 Read More

Indian seniors win bronze medal at World Bridge Championships

India's senior bridge team led by Dipak Poddar has won a bronze medal for the first time ever in the 44 years of the World Bridge Championships.
2019-10-07 15:35:56 Read More

Osaka returns to top three after seeing off Barty in Beijing

Naomi Osaka's win over world number one Ashleigh Barty in Beijing at the weekend lifted the Japanese player back into the top three in the new WTA rankings released on Monday.
2019-10-07 14:21:05 Read More

Sports Summit will promote sports in country: Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Monday said the Sports summit, to be held on October 10, will do a commendable job in terms of promotion of sports in the country.
2019-10-07 14:00:54 Read More

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gopal shines as Karnataka beat Andhra

Karnataka dished out a clinical show as they beat Andhra Pradesh by 53 runs in their Elite Group A match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Monday.
2019-10-07 13:37:02 Read More

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Rohit reaches career-best 17th in ICC Test Rankings after Visakhapatnam heroics

Rohit Sharma, who became the first player to score a century in each innings of his maiden Test as opener, on Monday jumped to a career-best 17th position in ICC Test Player Rankings. Rohit, who now has 5 centuries from 28 Tests, gained a whopping 36 slots after his knocks of 176 & 127 in the first Test against South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
2019-10-07 12:35:58 Read More

No difference with IOA chief on 2022 CWG boycott call: Mehta

The Indian Olympic Association secretary general Rajeev Mehta on Monday clarified that he has no difference of opinion with his president Narinder Batra on the boycott call of 2022 Commonwealth Games for dropping shooting from the roster.
2019-10-07 11:51:40 Read More

Forlan stresses on good coaches to uplift Indian football

Uruguayan legend Diego Forlan on Monday emphasized the need to work more on the grass-root level and bring in good coaches for younger players for development of Indian football.
2019-10-07 11:35:42 Read More

Murray climbs over 200 places as Djokovic stays top in ATP rankings

Former world number one Andy Murray climbed over 200 places in the new ATP rankings released on Monday while Novak Djokovic extended his lead over Rafael Nadal at the top.
2019-10-07 11:07:42 Read More

Yamamoto to drive for Toro Rosso in Japanese GP practice

Honda-backed Japanese Naoki Yamamoto will take part in a Formula One grand prix weekend for the first time on Friday when he drives a Toro Rosso in opening practice at his home Suzuka circuit.
2019-10-07 11:02:39 Read More

Women's World Boxing Championships: Manju Rani enters quarters

India's Manju Rani (48kg) on Monday advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Women's Boxing Championships after a comprehensive victory in the last 16 stage.
2019-10-07 11:02:25 Read More

Rahane welcomes new-born daughter, shares adorable picture

Team India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane, whose wife recently gave birth to a baby girl, shared a first glimpse of the newest addition to his family. Rahane’s wife Radhika Dhopavkar gave birth to their daughter on Saturday. Rahane at that time was playing the first Test vs South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
2019-10-07 09:57:16 Read More

Vijender Singh's next pro-boxing fight on Nov 22

After a winning start in the American professional circuit, Indian boxing star Vijender Singh will next be seen in action in Dubai on November 22 against a yet-to-be-finalised opponent.
2019-10-07 09:50:50 Read More

Silverwood replaces Bayliss as England head coach

British media had reported last week that former India and South Africa coach Gary Kirsten had emerged as the leading contender to take over, although the 44-year-old Silverwood was also in the reckoning.
2019-10-07 09:23:23 Read More

ICC Rankings: India women stay No. 2 in ODIs

The Indian women's team (125 points), led by Mithali Raj, has widened their gap over third-placed England (122) from one to three points. In the T20I rankings, India are placed at the fifth position.
2019-10-07 09:04:39 Read More

Will push for Kabaddi's inclusion in next Olympics: Kiren Rijiju

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that the government will be pushing hard for the inclusion of Kabaddi in the 2024 Olympic Games scheduled to be held in Paris.
2019-10-07 08:47:08 Read More

Mayank plays fearlessly like his idol Sehwag: Laxman

Mayank Agarwal scored his maiden double hundred (215) against South Africa in the 1st innings of the 1st Test. Lauding the performance of the Karnataka lad, VVS Laxman said, "mental toughness and stability are Mayank's strengths and he plays fearlessly just like his idol, Virender Sehwag." Riding on Mayank's double ton, India posted 502/7d in the 1st innings.
2019-10-07 08:09:09 Read More

Steve Smith, David Warner return to Sheffield Shield

Australia batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner will play their first domestic Sheffield Shield matches in almost two years when they turn out from Thursday for New South Wales against Queensland. Neither player has appeared in a four-day match Shield since November, 2017 when both also appeared for New South Wales against Queensland.
2019-10-07 07:05:02 Read More

David de Gea says sorry after Man United's latest flop

David de Gea apologised to Manchester United supporters after his troubled side slumped to a dismal 1-0 defeat at Newcastle on Sunday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side sit just two points above the relegation zone and have not won away since March after Matty Longstaff's second-half winner for Newcastle.
2019-10-07 06:41:59 Read More

BCCI officials yet to get election notice, treasurer signs accounts under protest

While the Committee of Administrators (CoA) sent out notices to the members of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the elections last week, they are yet to notify the office bearers of the Annual General Meeting (AGM), as well as the board election that will be held at the headquarters in Mumbai at 11 a.m. on October 23.
2019-10-07 06:29:03 Read More

1st Test: Full list of records in India's demolition job in Vizag

From Rohit Sharma's twin centuries in his first Test as opener to Ravichandran Ashwin's 350 wickets and the finishing touch provided by Mohammed Shami, here's a list of records the Indian players knocked over during the home team's 203-run win in Visakhapatnam.
2019-10-07 06:28:39 Read More

Sumit Nagal achieves career-best ranking of 129

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal on Monday achieved a career-best ranking of 129 after jumping six places in the latest men's singles rankings. The 22-year-old Nagal, who has been in good form of late, reaped the benefit of a semi-final finish at the ATP Challenger Campinas in Brazil last week.
2019-10-07 06:02:52 Read More

Anurag Thakur holds all aces in BCCI post-October 23

Once a king, he will be the new kingmaker in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Anurag Thakur, a former BCCI president, secretary and joint secretary, could be holding all the aces to how the BCCI structure will look post October 23. He is actively working on this.
2019-10-07 05:49:19 Read More

I ended Gambhir's white-ball career, claims Mohd. Irfan

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Irfan, who dismissed former India opener Gautam Gambhir four times during the 2012 limited-over bilateral series (T20Is and ODIs), has claimed that he finished Gambhir's white-ball career. The 7-feet-1-inch Irfan also said that some of the players told him in the 2012 series in India that they couldn't sight his ball properly because of his height.
2019-10-07 05:10:01 Read More

We need to show patience with comeback men: Misbah on Shehzad, Akmal

Pakistan's head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has urged the critics to show some patience with changes and experiments being done as it takes some time to yield results. The former Pakistan skipper, who is also the chief selector also said that it is his duty to support the under-pressure current captain Sarfaraz Ahmed.
2019-10-07 04:18:40 Read More

Faf reckons Rohit's second ton made the difference

Rohit scored two centuries in each innings of his first Test as an opening batsman (176 and 127), which laid the foundation of India's eventual 203-run win against South Africa in Visakhapatnam to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
2019-10-07 03:53:21 Read More

Dream start as Test opener: Virender Sehwag hails Rohit Sharma

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag hailed Rohit Sharma for the start he made as an opening batsman in Test cricket. Rohit smashed 174 and 127 in India's first Test against South Africa in Visakhapatnam. The hosts ended up winning the match by a big margin of 203 runs.
2019-10-07 03:47:57 Read More

Rohit crowns Shami as 'Master of Reverse Swing'

He (Mohammad Shami) knows how to bowl on these pitches, gets reverse swing straight into play. It isn’t easy to bowl when the reverse is happening. He has mastered that art now, bowling with the old ball and getting it to reverse,” Rohit Sharma said. Shami took 5/35 to take the sting out of South Africa's chase of a 395-run target. The Proteas lost by 203 runs.
2019-10-07 03:27:04 Read More

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