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WTC Final: First day’s play washed out, reserve day to come in force

Southampton: The eagerly-awaited opening day of the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand was rained out here on Friday, which is...

National team not a factory to produce players: Stimac

Kolkata: India head coach Igor Stimac on Friday expressed concern at the lack of quality footballers at the national level and urged the top...

Against quality side like NZ, you need to keep things simple and realistic: Rohit Sharma

SOUTHAMPTON: Rohit Sharma believes that keeping things "simple and realistic" against a quality side like New Zealand should be the way to go for...

Ten Olympic debutants in Indian men’s hockey squad for Tokyo Games

BENGALURU: India on Friday named 10 Olympic debutants in its 16-member men's hockey squad, which also features seasoned performers like PR Sreejesh and Manpreet...

WTC Final: One game over five days isn’t going to reflect how we are as a team, says Kohli

SOUTHAMPTON: India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday asserted that one Test match is not a "true reflection" of his team even if it happens...

Ideal to bat first in seaming conditions, says Ganguly

New Delhi: Up against the “best New Zealand” side of the past 35 years, India should opt to bat first even if the conditions...

India name 8 debutants in women’s hockey squad for Tokyo Olympics

BENGALURU: India on Thursday named eight Olympic debutants in its 16- member women's hockey squad for the Tokyo Games to be held from July...

Smith replaces Williamson as top-ranked Test batsman, Kohli rises to fourth

DUBAI: India skipper Virat Kohli climbed to the fourth spot while Australia batsman Steve Smith reclaimed the top position in the ICC Test rankings...

I have reached here because of criticism: Rahane

SOUTHAMPTON: Ajinkya Rahane doesn't mind a bit of "criticism" but has never been too overtly bothered by what people think about his game as...

Two India squads playing in different locations may continue if COVID challenges persist: Arun Dhumal

NEW DELHI: India fielding two different squads in different locations due to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic can become a norm as...

India among top five contenders for medal at Tokyo Olympics: Roelant Oltmans

NEW DELHI: Former head coach Roelant Oltmans has picked the Indian men's hockey team among the medal contenders for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics in...

Concussed Faf du Plessis ruled out of remaining PSL matches, returning home

ABU DHABI: Former South African captain Faf du Plessis, who had suffered a concussion during a Pakistan Super League match, was on Wednesday ruled...

WTC final: Umesh pips Shardul, Siraj included in India’s 15-member squad

SOUTHAMPTON: Veteran speedster Umesh Yadav pipped Brisbane Test hero Shardul Thakur in the 15-member Indian squad that will take on New Zealand in the...

Pujara has done more than those who criticise his batting, says Tendulkar

NEW DELHI: Cheteshwar Pujara's style of batsmanship is integral to Team India's success and critics who haven't achieved anything close to what he has...

India’s WTC triumph can do Test cricket what T20 World Cup did in 2007: Pujara

SOUTHAMPTON: If India goes on to win the inaugural World Test Championship title, it could prove to be the watershed moment for the revival...

Chhetri one goal short of entering all-time top-10 as India meet Afghanistan

DOHA: Goal-machine Sunil Chhetri will look to add to his tally and enter the all-time top 10 scorers' list as a buoyant India meet...

Swinging ball could be a problem for Rohit Sharma: Styris

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris feels India opener Rohit Sharma might find it difficult to negotiate the swinging ball during the...

Want to pay tribute to COVID warriors by winning medal in Tokyo: Manpreet Singh

BENGALURU: Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh says they will leave no stone unturned to end their four decade-long medal drought at the...

Real Kashmir FC coach Robertson honoured with British Empire Medal for his football work in valley

NEW DELHI: David Alexander Robertson, coach of Kashmir's famous football club Real Kashmir FC, has been honoured with British Empire Medal (BEM) for his...

2nd Test: New Zealand thrash England to seal series win

BIRMINGHAM (United Kingdom): New Zealand overpowered England by eight wickets in the second Test at Edgbaston on Sunday as they sealed a 1-0 series...

Selectors have got good back-ups for whatever side they pick for WTC final: Taylor

BIRMINGHAM: Star batsman Ross Taylor feels New Zealand have shown their bench strength with an impressive performance in the second Test against England and...

Preparing green tops for India series won’t do England any good: Vaughan

LONDON: Former captain Michael Vaughan feels that preparing green tops for the five-match Test series against India following the disappointing show against New Zealand...

WTC Final: I will be looking forward to Boult vs Rohit contest, says Sehwag

NEW DELHI: Opener Rohit Sharma countering Trent Boult's incoming deliveries will make for a fascinating contest, something that Virender Sehwag will be looking forward...

Shakib Al Hasan banned for 4 games of Dhaka Premier League: Reports

DHAKA: Star Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan has been let off lightly with a four-match suspension from Dhaka T20 Premier League, following his on-field...

India’s white-ball squad to have 14-day quarantine in Mumbai, match simulation ahead of Sri Lanka games

NEW DELHI: India's white ball squad, led by Shikhar Dhawan, will quarantine in Mumbai from June 14 to 28 and undergo six RT-PCR tests...

As ‘A’ team coach, made sure every player on tour got a game: Dravid

NEW DELHI: Widely credited for creating India's talent pool at the under-19 and A level, former captain and NCA Director Rahul Dravid says during...

Sports Ministry not to send its delegation to Tokyo Olympics

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry on Friday said it has decided against sending its delegation to Tokyo Olympics to accommodate "maximum" support staff, including...

Humbled to lead my country: Shikhar Dhawan

New Delhi: Handed responsibility to lead the Indian team on the Sri Lanka tour, opener Shikhar Dhawan on Friday said he feels humbled after...

WTC final: Kiwi pace attack, conditions will challenge India: Agarkar

New Delhi : Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar reckons India will have their task cut out in the upcoming World Test Championship final against...

To mark inaugural WTC final, 10 legends from five eras to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

DUBAI: The ICC will induct 10 legends of the game into its illustrious Hall of Fame, with two players each from five eras, dating...

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