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IPL 2021: Kolkata thrash Bangalore by nine wickets
Abu Dhabi, Sep 21 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by nine wickets with 10 overs to spare in their first match of the UAE leg of the IPL 2021.
Electing to bat, RCB were bundled out for 92 with Varun…
Knight takes King: Kohli falls as Challengers embarrassed by inspired KKR
Pace bowlers operating with intensity and aggression, spinners bamboozling batsmen with their variations. When a team looking to turn its fortunes around faces a destructive opposition, it pays to always think of taking wickets.
The…
It is a wake-up call for us: Virat Kohli after KKR thumps RCB in Abu Dhabi
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli on Monday was clear in the assessment of his team and said that the batting collapse against Kolkata Knight Riders was a wake-up call for his side.
Electing to bat, RCB were all out for a…
KKR vs RCB: Kohli’s sinking feeling, Padikkal in pain and Russell’s yorker
Sinking feeling and a shake of head
Much has been discussed on the recent tour of England about Virat Kohli’s propensity to edge behind but lbw is one dismissal that has hovered over his career. It wasn’t a surprise then that Prasidh…
Virat Kohli to step down as RCB captain after IPL 2021
Dubai , September 19 Virat Kohli on Sunday announced that he will step down as the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore after the completion of the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Kohli, one of the most decorated…
IPL 2021: Bowlers back Gaikwad’s genius to help CSK defeat MI
Dubai , September 19 Ruturaj Gaikwad's masterful 88-run knock was followed by a spirited bowling performance as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 20 runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter here at the…
India end with ninth spot at Asian volleyball championship
Funabashi Arena , September 19 The Indian men's volleyball team settled for the ninth spot after beating Bahrain in their last match of Asian volleyball championship 2021 at the Funabashi Arena, Japan on Sunday.
India beat Bahrain 3-2…
CWC, Asian Games on radar next: Amlan Borgohain
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) , September 20 After winning the gold medal at 60th National Open Athletics Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Telangana's Warangal, sprinter Amlan Borgohain has now set his sights on the…
Virat Kohli announces to resign RCB captaincy after IPL 2021
New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) Following his decision to step down as Team India's T20 captain, Virat Kohli on Sunday decided not to continue as Royal Challengers Bangalore after the IPL 2021 ends next month, RCB released a social media statement…
On this day in 2007: Yuvraj smashed 6 sixes in an over in T20 WC
New Delhi , September 19 (ANI): It was on this day, 14 years ago, when former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh scripted history in the shortest format as he smashed six sixes in an over against England in the first-ever T20I World Cup in…
Premier League: Ton-up for Mane in Liverpool win; City held by Southampton
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane scored his 100th goal for the club to help secure a 3-0 victory over lively Crystal Palace in an entertaining Premier League contest at Anfield today.
Mane turned the ball in from close range just before…
National Open Athletics: Golden double for Harmilan Kaur Bains, B Aishwarya
There is no stopping Harmilan Bains of Punjab on track and on jump pit there was no challenge for B Aishwarya of Railways in women’s triple jump on the fourth day of the 60th National Open Athletics Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru…
La Liga: Atletico held at home by Bilbao, Falcao nets in Rayo Vallecano debut
Ten-man Atlético Madrid was held to a second straight scoreless draw at home on Saturday after its talented attack was again stymied by Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league.
With Antoine Griezmann joining Luis Suárez, Ángel Correa,…
Tokyo Olympics vindicates FIH’s special treatment of Indian hockey
In 2013, after the sport narrowly dodged an Olympic-sized snub, a desperate International Hockey Federation (FIH) immediately turned towards India for help – and to help.
Eight years later, both are smiling – for India, the performances…
Davis Cup: Otto Virtanen beat Prajnesh Gunneswaran to give Finland 1-0 lead against India on Day 1
Espoo , September 18: Otto Virtanen of Finland opened the Davis Cup tie with a win against India's number one player Prajnesh Gunneswaran here at Espoo Metro Areena on Day 1 of World Group I first round on Friday. Otto gave Finland a lead…
National Boxing C’ships: Shiva Thapa sails into last-16, Gaurav Bidhuri bows out
Five-time Asian medallist Shiva Thapa (63.5kg) stormed into the pre-quarterfinals with a knockout victory but former world championship bronze-winner Gaurav Bidhuri (57kg) exited after an opening loss in the men’s National Boxing…
New Zealand to fly out of Pakistan in chartered flight after abandoning tour: PCB
The New Zealand team will fly out of Pakistan in a chartered flight on Saturday, even as the cricket community is fuming over the sudden and unilateral decision of the visitors to abandon the tour due to a security threat.
Pakistan…
Four years after bitter fallout with Virat Kohli, Anil Kumble back on BCCI radar
The odds are stacking up against Team India captain Virat Kohli.
With the tenures of Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar coming to an end after the World T20 starting next month, the BCCI is set to…
Davis Cup: Finland’s Ruusuvuori, Virtanen give hosts 2-0 lead against India
There was no urgency in his walk to the baseline. No sign of worry either when he was facing a set point – instead there was a wry smile on Otto Virtanen’s face. His movement, even during long rallies, was languid. He wore a baseball cap…
National Open athletics day 2: Harmilan shatters 19-year-old national record in women’s 1500m
Harmilan Bains of Punjab shattered Sunita Rani’s long-standing national record on the second day of the 60th National Open Athletics Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Hanamkonda in Warangal, Telangana on Thursday.
In a…
