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Hosting U-17 World Cup can transform women’s game in India: FIFA official

NEW DELHI: India staging the U-17 women's World Cup in 2021 will play a significant role in boosting the image of the sport among...

Players to be tested every 5th day during IPL

NEW DELHI: Indian players and support staff will have to return negative for COVID-19 at least five times before they start training in the...

Cameron’s ICC vision: T20 leagues running concurrently like football, less international cricket

NEW DELHI: Former West Indies cricket boss Dave Cameron, who is harbouring ambitions of being the next ICC chairman, envisions a cricket universe where...

Amir clears COVID tests, joins Pakistan squad in England

DERBY: Left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir has joined the Pakistan squad here after clearing two consecutive COVID-19 tests following his arrival in the United...

I really don’t know the reasons for banning me: Azharuddin

KARACHI: Mohammad Azharuddin's rehabilitation from life ban is more than complete in many ways but the former India captain says he "doesn't really know...

Anti-Doping measures at IPL: NADA might outsource sample collection

NEW DELHI: In charge of dope control at the IPL for the very first time, the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) might have to outsource...

India have the bowling to rattle Australia, including Steve Smith and Warner: Gambhir

MUMBAI: Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes that the Virat Kohli-led side has the bowling attack to rattle the Australian batting lineup, including Steve...

ATK proposes removal of salary cap on ISL teams

NEW DELHI: Taking the road less travelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, three-time champions ATK have approached the Indian Super League (ISL) with a bold...

Broad still has fire in the belly, can claim 600 Test wickets: Atherton

MANCHESTER: Seasoned pacer Stuart Broad has shown that he still has "fire in the belly" to achieve a lot more for England, said former...

World Test Championship final in 2021 depends on how many series can be rescheduled: ICC GM

NEW DELHI: The World Test Championship schedule has been thrown haywire by the COVID-19 pandemic and its much-awaited final next year will depend on...

Indian football on cusp of next level of development: Kushal Das

NEW DELHI: The All Indian Football Federation general secretary Kushal Das on Monday said the country is on the cusp of reaching the next...

Sangakkara backs Ganguly for ICC top post, says ‘astute brain’ makes him suitable candidate

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara has backed Sourav Ganguly for the ICC chairman's post, saying the BCCI president's "astute cricket brain"...

Dhoni should keep playing as long as he is fit and in form, says Gambhir

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Saturday said Mahendra Singh Dhoni must continue playing international cricket as long he feels he is...

Managing IPL’s ACU operations at 3 venues in UAE will be slightly easier: Ajit Singh

NEW DELHI: Taking the IPL to the UAE would be quite a task logistically for the tournament organisers but for BCCI Anti-Corruption Unit head...

Went ahead with England tour despite Covid-19 cases among players to help resumption of cricket: PCB

KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board came under intense pressure on whether to send its team for the England series or not after 10 players tested...

India will be in top-10 in Los Angeles Olympics: Rijiju

NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said India will be competing for a top-10 finish by the time the 2028 Los Angeles...

It will be difficult to perform instantly after a break of four-five months: Poonam

NEW DELHI: Deprived of some much-needed game time with the cancellation of the England tour, senior India spinner Poonam Yadav reckons it could be...

Ganguly tests negative for COVID-19

KOLKATA: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has tested negative for COVID-19 after he gave his samples as a precautionary measure. The former India captain has been...

Hopeful India will organise sporting events in September-October: Rijiju

NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju is hoping India would be able toorganise sporting events in a phased manner by September-October, saying it will...

Locked September 19-November 8 window for IPL 13: Brijesh Patel

NEW DELHI: The eagerly-awaited Indian Premier League will start on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the final slated on November...

How Kohli became a prolific Test batsman after advice from Tendulkar and Shastri

NEW DELHI: The lesson of "forward press against fast bowlers" from Sachin Tendulkar and a tip from head coach Ravi Shastri to stand outside...

ICC postpones two qualifying events due to COVID-19 pandemic

DUBAI: The COVID-19 pandemic continued to take a toll on the sporting calendar with the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday postponing this year's...

Amir tests negative for COVID-19 again, cleared to join side in England

KARACHI: Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir was on Thursday cleared to join the national side in England after his second test also returned negative...

Teach real history instead of a sanitisedbversion: Sangakkara on racism

NEW DELHI: Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara on Thursday delivered a powerful message against racism, saying education without values will not stop discrimination. Sangakkara...

Physical education degree holders protest, demand implementation of Rehber-e- Khel policy

SRINAGAR: The students who have completed their degrees in Physical education subjects on Wednesday held a protest demonstration here in Srinagar demanding implementation of...

End could’ve been better: Anil Kumble on his stint as India head coach

NEW DELHI: Former skipper Anil Kumble does not regret his time as head coach of the Indian cricket team but says the ending of...

After sound check from South Africa, commentary from home likely in IPL

NEW DELHI: The IPL broadcaster is toying with the idea of introducing "virtual commentary" in the upcoming franchise-based league after being emboldened by its...

anguly played catalyst, Kohli has taken Team India to another level: Lloyd

GKOLKATA: Former captain Sourav Ganguly remains the "catalyst" for transformation of Team India and the "fearless" Virat Kohli has taken it to another level,...

BCCI to seek government’s permission for IPL ‘most likely in UAE’

NEW DELHI: With the T20 World Cup's postponement clearing the decks for a full-fledged Indian Premier League (IPL), the glitzy event's Governing Council (GC)...

India to undergo two-week quarantine period in Australia: CA acting chief

MELBOURNE: India will have to undergo a two-week quarantine period, most likely in Adelaide, once they touch down in Australia for the much-anticipated tour...

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