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‘Just compensation won’t do’: Calls growing for central contracts in domestic cricket

NEW DELHI: As the BCCI works out a compensation package and a formula to distribute it for the COVID-19 hit domestic cricketers, voices demanding...

Still angry about unfair loss in Asian Championships final, was my best performance: Amit Panghal

New Delhi:€ He is still a bit angry about that “unfair” loss in the finals but Olympic-bound Indian boxer Amit Panghal (52kg) on Wednesday...

Players’ families allowed for UK trip; no BCCI officebearers for WTC final due to quarantine rules

NEW DELHI: The families of players and support staff of both the Indian men's and women's cricket teams will be allowed to accompany them...

4-time Slam champ Osaka out of French Open, cites anxiety

Paris: Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open and wrote on Twitter that she would be taking a break from competition, a dramatic turn...

We didn’t play to our potential in 2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Sandesh Jhingan

Already out of reckoning for a place in the next round of the FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifiers, India are currently placed fourth in...

ICC Board Meet: No outcomes likely as BCCI to ask for time on T20 WC; FTP cycle to be discussed

NEW DELHI: The BCCI will ask for one month's extension to decide on hosting the T20 World Cup in India amid the looming COVID-19...

Goalless draw against Qatar is not my best performance: Gurpreet Singh

DOHA: India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu says the memorable goalless draw against Asian champions Qatar, in the FIFA World Cup qualifier in September 2019,...

WTC final against India will be like World Cup final for me: Neil Wagner

NEW DELHI: New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner feels the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against India is like a World Cup title...

We need to return to South African way of cricket: Test skipper Dean Elgar

NEW DELHI: New Test skipper Dean Elgar has called for a return to the “South African” way of playing cricket, which is punctuated by...

Kings of Europe: Chelsea beats City to win Champions League

Porto (Portugal): As Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta cradled the European Cup before thrusting it into the air to the backdrop of fireworks, Pep Guardiola and...

Start winning games rather than complaining: Aravinda de Silva to Sri Lanka players

COLOMBO: Former Sri Lanka captain and legendary batsman Aravinda de Silva has asked the national team cricketers to "start winning games rather than complaining"...

Indian team to stay in managed isolation before WTC final: ICC

DUBAI: The Indian team will stay in "managed isolation" before the World Test Championship final against New Zealand, the ICC announced on Saturday but...

Indian football team’s coach Igor Stimac thanks Qatar for allowing his players to train there

NEW DELHI: Indian football team coach Igor Stimac has thanked the Qatar government and its football association for allowing his players to train there...

BCCI SGM Focus on T20 WC, IPL, domestic players’ pay

NEW DELHI: The BCCI will lock in a three-week window between September 15 and October 15 for the resumption of the currentlysuspended IPL in...

WTC Final India, New Zealand to be adjudged joint winners in case of draw or tie

DUBAI: India and New Zealand will be adjudged joint winners of the inaugural World Test Championship if their final clash in Southampton ends in...

Our preparation far from being ideal, expected a lot more from Qatar association: Stimac

KOLKATA: Livid with the strict quarantine arrangements in Qatar, Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac on Friday said their preparation is "far from...

English conditions should suit New Zealand more than India in WTC final: Cummins

SYDNEY: Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins feels if the current wet weather conditions in England persist, New Zealand will enjoy an edge over India...

Indian football stars optimistic ahead of World Cup, Asian Cup Qualifiers

DOHA: Indian football team stars, including skipper Sunil Chhetri, expressed confidence of doing well in the joint 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup...

States should have annual contracts for its players, proposes Rohan Gavaskar

NEW DELHI: Former India player Rohan Gavaskar has suggested the country's state cricket associations to start offering annual contracts to its players, quite like...

ICC ODI PLAYER RANKINGS: Kohli, Rohit static in ODI batting chart, Bumrah fifth among bowlers

DUBAI: India skipper Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Sharma held on to their second and third positions respectively in the batting chart, while...

Be mature and make comeback for Pakistan: Shoaib Akhtar’s advice for Mohammad Amir

KARACHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has urged Mohammad Amir to show "maturity" in sorting out his differences with national team management and...

IPL 2021 to tentatively resume in 3rd week of September

NEW DELHI: The postponed Indian Premier League will resume tentatively on September 18 or 19 in the UAE with as many as 10 double-headers...

Need to peak at right time to make history in Tokyo: Hockey player Nilakanta Sharma

BENGALURU: Midfielder Nilakanta Sharma is confident about the Indian men's hockey team rewriting history at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, saying the side needs to...

Year after compensation promise, disbursement plan yet to be worked out for Ranji Trophy players

NEW DELHI: The compensation promised to India's first-class players after the 2020 Ranji Trophy season stood cancelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic is yet to...

Driven by young women, ‘cricket’ set to get a ground in Barcelona

LONDON: Cricket is nowhere close to football on popularity charts in Barcelona but the people have voted for building a cricket ground in the...

2021 Asia Cup postponed to 2023 due to packed schedule

DUBAI: The 2021 edition of the Asia Cup will now be held in 2023 due to a lack of window in a rejigged cricket...

India likely to struggle in WTC final if conditions favour fast bowlers: Panesar

NEW DELHI: Former England spinner Monty Panesar feels New Zealand will hold the edge over India in the World Test Championship final if conditions...

Posting photo of worn-out shoes, Zimbabwe cricketer seeks sponsorships

Harare: Frustrated with financial constraints, Zimbabwe batsman Ryan Burl has requested for sponsorships for the national team, posting a photo of worn-out shoes to...

Dubai results won’t have any impact on WC, Asia Cup qualifiers: India team members

NEW DELHI: The results of the two international friendlies in Dubai will have no impact on the qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup...

Tokyo Olympics on schedule, says IOC chief Thomas Bach despite Japanese opposition

NEW DELHI: International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach on Saturday asserted that the Tokyo Olympics will go on as scheduled despite opposition from the...

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