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 on alternate days before flying off to Colombo for the six-match series against Sri Lanka, starting on July 13. It is understood that all the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that will […]
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 his stint as coach with these teams, he made sure that every cricketer who toured got a game unlike his playing days. Dravid will be head coach of a Shikhar Dhawan-led […]
NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry on Friday said it has decided against sending its delegation to Tokyo Olympics to accommodate “maximum” support staff, including coaches and physios, for the athletes competing in the Summer Games. A total of 100 Indian athletes have so far qualified and another 25 to 35 might make the cut for […]
New Delhi: Handed responsibility to lead the Indian team on the Sri Lanka tour, opener Shikhar Dhawan on Friday said he feels humbled after being appointed captain of the national side. India will play three ODIs and as many T20s in Colombo starting July 13. The selectors picked a bunch of fresh faces for the […]
New Delhi : Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar reckons India will have their task cut out in the upcoming World Test Championship final against New Zealand, who boast of a potent pace attack ever ready to thrive in familiar English conditions. The much-awaited match is scheduled to be held in Southampton from June 18-22. Speaking […]
DUBAI: The ICC will induct 10 legends of the game into its illustrious Hall of Fame, with two players each from five eras, dating back to cricket’s early days, joining an existing list of 93 of the world’s greatest. The global cricket body on Thursday announced a special edition of the ICC Hall of Fame […]
Southampton: India carried out their first group practice session at a ground adjacent to Ageas Bowl here on Thursday, five days after being allowed staggered training in the run-up to the World Test Championship final against New Zealand. The WTC final is scheduled to be held from June 18 to 22. It was the first […]
MUMBAI: The Indian Super League’s 2021-22 season will witness an increase in local players’ on-field participation thanks to a new set of guidelines that mandates clubs to field a minimum of seven footballers at one time from the previous six. A rise in the number of Indian players means one spot less for foreign stars […]
SRINAGAR: District Srinagar lifted over all championship by defeating Budgam in the 2nd Artistic championship. The championship was organized by Jammu and Kashmir Sqay Association. The association also selected team of 20 players 10 girls to represent the J&K in upcoming Virtual Sqay national championship. The four day championship is scheduled to be held at […]
New Delhi: After parting ways with Chinese sportswear company Li Ning to “honour public sentiment”, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday said it is hoping to find a new kit sponsor for the country’s Olympic-bound contingent by the end of this month. The IOA on Tuesday dropped Li Ning as its official kit sponsor […]