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India’s Test triumph Down Under last year is one of greatest: Gavaskar

NEW DELHI: Recalling India’ incredible Test triumph in Australia last year despite being ravaged by injuries, the legendary Sunil Gavaskar said the performance ranks...

Jayant Yadav, Navdeep Saini drafted in for South Africa ODI series

NEW DELHI: Indian off-spinner Washington Sundar was on Wednesday ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa after testing positive for...

Director Tourism visits Gulmarg, instructs strict observance of Covid protocol during winter games

GULMARG: Director, Tourism, Kashmir, Dr. G N Itoo visited the ski resort of Gulmarg where he held a series of meetings with stakeholders and...

No change in Test rankings of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

DUBAI: Out-of-action India opener Rohit Sharma and skipper Virat Kohli continue to remain static at the fifth and ninth positions respectively in the latest...

It’s certainly on the table: Mitchell Starc on returning to IPL

MELBOURNE: Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is contemplating making a comeback to the IPL after a lengthy hiatus despite a hectic schedule that includes touring...

Winter Olympics bound Arif Khan included in Target Olympic Podium Scheme

SRINAGAR: The Sports Ministry’s Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has approved the inclusion of Alpine Skiing athlete Mohammad Arif Khan in the Target Olympic Podium...

BFI suspends former sec gen Jay Kowli for “dereliction of duty”

NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India has suspended its former general secretary and Maharashtra state body president Jay Kowli after its disciplinary committee...

Saina, Prannoy, Sen enter second round of India Open

NEW DELHI: Top Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal, Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy progressed to the second round of the India Open with contrasting wins...

Governing Council approves new teams’ entry into IPL, will get 10-14 days to pick players

NEW DELHI: The IPL Governing Council on Tuesday decided to issue the Letter of Intent to new IPL franchises Lucknow and Ahmedabad, formalising their...

If Australian players are going to Pakistan, I will go with them: ACA chief

Melbourne: Australian Cricketers Association (ACA) chief Todd Greenberg has assured the country’s cricketers that he will travel to Pakistan with them if the tour...

India Open: Chaliha upsets fifth seed Kosetskaya, Sindhu and Srikanth sail into 2nd round

NEW DELHI: Young Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha recorded the first upset of the India Open when she stunned fifth seed Evgeniya Kosetskaya while top...

Transitions in teams happen naturally and you can’t force conversations: Kohli on Rahane-Pujara form

CAPE TOWN: India captain Virat Kohli on Monday made it clear that the current team management is not thinking of phasing out under-pressure senior...

I am absolutely fit, says Kohli ahead of 3rd Test but rules out Mohammed Siraj

CAPE TOWN: India captain Virat Kohli on Monday said he will return to the team for the series-deciding third Test against South Africa here...

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel wins ICC Player of the Month Award

Dubai: India-born New Zealand cricketer Ajaz Patel on Monday won the ICC Player of the Month award for December following his stupendous 10-wicket haul...

BCCI postpones Cooch Behar Trophy knockout games after massive COVID-19 outbreak

Mumbai: The BCCI on Monday postponed the knockout games of U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy following a massive COVID-19 outbreak among the participating teams. Around 50...

Badminton in times of COVID-19: PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth eye glory at India Open

NEW DELHI: Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will look to carry the momentum from last season and make winning starts to...

ASHES SERIES: England last-wicket pair hang on to draw 4th Ashes Test

SYDNEY: Battle-weary England dug in for a gripping draw with just one wicket left to deny dominant Australia a 4-0 series lead in the...

BCCI may consider reducing venues for India-WI series due to rising COVID-19 cases

NEW DELHI: Rapidly rising COVID-19 cases across the country may force the BCCI to reduce the number of venues for the upcoming white-ball series...

2nd Test: Tom Latham eyes double ton as New Zealand dominate Bangladesh

CHRISTCHURCH: Tom Latham was closing in on a double century as New Zealand reached 349 for one at stumps to defy Hagley Oval's grim...

22nd National Sqay C’hip: Riyan bags gold medal in sub junior category

SRINAGAR: Riyan Rouf Mir brought laurels to J&K by winning gold medal in 22nd National Sqay Championship held at Goa earlier this week. He won...

Vinicius Jr and Karim Benzema shine as Real Madrid thrash Valencia 4-1

MADRID: Real Madrid strike duo Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jr both scored a brace to give the LaLiga leaders a 4-1 home win over...

Australian Open chief says conflicting, changing advice led to Djokovic fiasco

MELBOURNE: Australian Open chief Craig Tiley on Sunday blamed conflicting and quickly changing directives in a "challenging environment" for the confusion that resulted in...

Mayank Agarwal among three nominated for ICC men’s player of month

DUBAI: India opener Mayank Agarwal was on Saturday nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award for December following his stellar performance in...

South Africa’s positive intent in 2nd innings surprised Indian bowlers, says Vernon Philander

JOHANNESBURG: Former Proteas all-rounder Vernon Philander feels the South African batters' attacking intent in the second innings caught the Indian bowlers by surprise in...

Bangladesh’s win in NZ will change notion that team is dependent only on senior players: Shakib

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s historic victory in New Zealand proves that the youngsters in the team are capable of handling responsibility and the side doesn’t always...

ISL: ATK Mohun Bagan, Odisha FC’s match postponed after player tests COVID positive

MARGAO: The Indian Super League (ISL) match between ATK Mohun Bagan and Odisha FC, scheduled for Saturday evening, has been postponed by the organisers...

ICC introduces in-match penalties for slow over rate in to T20s

DUBAI: The ICC on Friday announced that slow overrate in T20 Internationals will result in one fielder less outside of the 30-yard circle for...

Hanuma Vihari, Shreyas Iyer might have to wait for regular chances till seniors are around, indicates Dravid

JOHANNESBURG: Rahul Dravid never believed in "rocking the boat" and is certainly not going to change his template of giving the longest rope possible...

Pujara, Rahane repaid faith, says Gavaskar

JOHANNESBURG: The legendary Sunil Gavaskar feels Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane repaid the trust that was shown in them, adding it is easy to...

SAAF Cross County c’ships & National cross county c’ships postponed due to Covid-19

NEW DELHI: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Friday postponed the SAAF Cross Country Championships and the 56th National Cross Country Championships, scheduled...

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