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My instinct says I want to make ODI comeback: Ajinkya Rahane

NEW DELHI: India batsman Ajinkya Rahane is trusting his instincts to make an ODI comeback, a format he last played in February 2018. The 32-year-old...

Asian Beach Games in China postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

KUWAIT CITY: The Olympic Council of Asia on Saturday postponed the sixth Asian Beach Games, scheduled from November 28 to December 6 in the...

Anderson first bowler who could bowl ‘reverse’ reverse swing: Tendulkar

NEW DELHI: Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar believes James Anderson is the only bowler who could bowl a "reverse outswinger" with a wrist position...

Domestic cricket will only happen when travelling is safe: BCCI chief Ganguly

MUMBAI: The Indian domestic season will only start when it is safe for young players to travel within the country for their Ranji Trophy...

Googly will be my most important weapon in England: Yasir Shah

LONDON: Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah believes the googly will be his "most important weapon" in England and said he is also eyeing a century...

Wullar Gold Cup 2020: Iqbal FC thumps Hashmee FC by 2-1 goals

SRINGAR: In the Inaugral match of Wullar Gold Cup 2020 Iqbal FC Bandipora defeated Hashmee FC by 2-1 at Wullar Sports Ground in Laharwalpora...

India first priority, hope we don’t have an IPL-less 2020: Ganguly

NEW DELHI: Hosting the Indian Premier League (IPL) in India remains BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's "first priority" and he is hoping that the cricket...

Stokes will lead England from the front, has controlled aggression: Tendulkar

NEW DELHI: Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar has little doubt that Ben Stokes will lead England from the front in the opening Test against...

Always wanted Dhoni to bat up the order, says Ganguly

KOLKATA: Mahendra Singh Dhoni went on to become one of the best finishers in the game but on his 39th birthday, former India captain...

BWF cancels China Masters, Dutch Open due to coronavirus

NEW DELHI: The Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Tuesday cancelled two more international tournaments -- China Masters and Dutch Open -- from its revamped...

ISL 7 to be held behind closed doors from November to March

NEW DELHI: The seventh Indian Super League is set to be held behind closed doors from November to March and it is likely to...

Inzamam dismisses Flower’s charge against Younis

KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain and chief selector, Inzamam-ul-Haq has rubbished Grant Flower's stunning claim that Younis Khan once held a knife to the Zimbabwean's...

New Zealand also offers to host IPL after UAE and Sri Lanka: BCCI official

NEW DELHI: New Zealand is the latest country after UAE and Sri Lanka which has offered to host the IPL in case the billion...

Australian players told to get ready for England series as T20 WC set to be postponed: Report

MELBOURNE: The Australian cricket team, which started outdoor training, has been told to get ready for a white-ball series against England in September as...

Would have loved to play more T20 cricket, says Ganguly

KOLKATA: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Sunday lent his support for T20 cricket, saying he would have reinvented his game to meet the demands...

Examining conflict of interest complaint against Kohli: BCCI ethics officer

NEW DELHI: BCCI ethics officer DK Jain on Sunday said he is examining a conflict of interest complaint against India captain Virat Kohli from...

Ben Stokes is a bit like Kohli, he will turn out to be an excellent captain: Nasser Hussain

MUMBAI: Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has compared Ben Stokes' leadership abilities with Virat Kohli, saying the all-rounder will turn out to be an...

Having Warner in team is like having Floyd Mayweather: Langer

MELBOURNE: Australia coach Justin Langer on Sunday likened David Warner to unbeaten boxing great Floyd Mayweather, calling him an "absolute ripper" who will never...

Sports Ministry to remove salary cap of Rs 2 lakh for Indian coaches

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry on Saturday removed the Rs 2 lakh cap on the salary given to Indian coaches for training elite athletes...

AFC endorses AIFF with full membership of AFC elite youth scheme

NEW DELHI: The Asian Football Confederation has conferred the All India Football Federation with the AFC Elite Youth Scheme full membership status. AFC general secretary...

Sports Ministry plans 4-year contract for new coaches, IOA president lauds the move

NEW DELHI: The sports ministry on Thursday extended the contracts of all foreign coaches employed with it till September 30 next year and said...

It’s a challenge to bowl to Steve Smith and AB de Villiers, says Kuldeep Yadav

NEW DELHI: Australia's Steve Smith and retired South African swashbuckler AB de Villiers are the two batsmen, India's leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav finds most challenging...

There was insecurity among Pak players during 2019 W C: Inzamam

KARACHI: There was a sense of insecurity among Pakistan players during the 2019 World Cup, claims former chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, who also reckons that...

‘Lockdown hampered our WC qualifying chances’

IMPHAL: The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown hampered our 2021 World Cup qualifying prospects, Indian junior women's hockey team skipper Suman Devi Thoudam...

Younis Khan once held a knife to my throat when I offered him advice: Grant Flower

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan batting coach Grant Flower has alleged that ex-skipper Younis Khan had once held a knife to his throat when he...

India among five bidders for 2027 AFC Asian Cup

NEW DELHI: India has bid for the 2027 Asian Cup hosting rights along with four other countries, the Asian Football Federation (AFC) has revealed....

IPL GC meet yet to happen, BCCI unlikely to sever ties if ‘exit clause’ favours VIVO

NEW DELHI: The BCCI is unlikely to sever ties with IPL title sponsors VIVO if the "exit clause" favours the Chinese mobile phone company,...

Sangakkara asked to give statement in Sri Lanka’s 2011 WC probe: Reports

COLOMBO: Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has been asked to record his statement in front of a special investigating unit of the Sports...

England vs Pakistan: Second group of COVID-negative Pakistan players to depart for UK on Friday

LAHORE: Six Pakistani cricketers, who became eligible to join the squad in England after testing negative for COVID-19 following two tests, will leave for...

Rohit Sharma is one of greatest ever ODI openers: Srikkanth

NEW DELHI: Stylish India batsman Rohit Sharma is one of the greatest ever ODI openers, considering his ability to score daddy hundreds, says former...

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