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Trust, respect bond me with Dhoni: Kohli
Mumbai, May 29 India skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday described his bond with former captain Mahendra Singh honi as one of "trust" and "respect".
When asked during a question and answer session on Instagram to define in two words his bond…
Ban vs SL: Tamim Iqbal fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Dhaka , May 29 Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League series against Sri Lanka in…
India is ‘ready to shine’ at Tokyo Olympics: Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi , May 29 Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju has exuded confidence about the athletes' performance at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics and said "India is ready to go and shine".
The Tokyo Olympics will…
FIFA WC qualifiers: ‘India to draw on 2019 experience vs Qatar’
Doha, May 29 Midfielders Rowllin Borges and Brandon Fernandes said on Saturday that the Indian football team would draw upon the experience of playing Qatar in 2019 when they take on the Asian champions in the World Cup 2022 and Asian Cup…
de Bruyn ton powers South Africa A to win
Harare, May 30 (IANS) A sizzling unbeaten century by Theunis de Bruyn helped South Africa A make a strong start to their tour of Zimbabwe as they comfortably beat the host by six wickets here on Saturday.
Batting first, the tourists…
5th Test in England in 2018 changed everything for me: Jadeja
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Premier all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja says that the fifth Test against England in 2018 "changed everything" for him and gave him a lot of confidence, particularly as in those days he was struggling and wasn't an…
Indian football team coach Igor Stimac’s contract extended till September
New Delhi , May 28 The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Technical Committee on Friday decided to extend National Team head coach Igor Stimac's contract till September 2021.
Henry Menezes, Deputy Chairman, Technical Committee of…
Kusal Perera, Dushmantha Chameera shine as Sri Lanka register consolation win in 3rd ODI against…
Dhaka , May 28 Kusal Perera smashed a brilliant ton before Dushmantha Chameera registered career-best figures to help Sri Lanka win the third and final ODI against Bangladesh on Friday.
Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 97 runs in the…
Milkha Singh, wife on path to recovery: Hospital
Mohali, May 28 Legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh and his wife Nirmal, being treated for Covid-19, are stable and on path to recovery, said a bulletin on Friday of the hospital where they are admitted.
"Mr and Mrs Milkha Singh are…
WTC: India, NZ may be crowned joint winners
Dubai, May 28 (UNI) India and New Zealand would be crowned joint winners in case of a draw, or a tie, in the inaugural World Test Championship final that will be played in Southampton on June 18, International Cricket Council (ICC) said on…
WTT Youth Star Contender: India paddler Preyesh Raj enters quarter-finals
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , May 27 Young rising India paddler Preyesh Raj Suresh made his way into the quarterfinals at the 2021 WTT Youth Star Contender Tunis on Thursday with a thrilling 3-2 win against Sweden's David Bjorkryd.
Playing…
We are going to give some guys a break, but not for IPL, says Ashley Giles
London , May 27 Ashley Giles, the managing director of England men's team, has said that the England and Wales Cricket (ECB) are not planning to change their schedule for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.
The suspended 14th…
Gayle, Shakib, du Plessis return to CPL
Kingston, May 27 Veteran West Indies batsman Chris Gayle, Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan, and former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will be playing in the upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in August-September.
The CPL…
Ace shooter Tejaswini tops MQS round in 50m rifle prone (Ld)
Osijek (Croatia), May 27 Former world champion Tejaswini Sawant on Thursday topped the Minimum Qualification Score (MQS) section of the 50m rifle prone event at the European Shooting Championship here.
Tejaswini, 40, in her first MQS…
Asian Boxing: Amit, Vikas and Varinder storm into semis; India assured of 15 medals
Dubai, May 27 (UNI) Defending champion Amit Panghal (52kg), debutant Varinder Singh (60kg) and Vikas Krishan (69kg) advanced to the semifinals, assuring India of record-breaking 15 medals at the ongoing 2021 Asian Boxing Championships,…
Can’t wait to live my Olympic dream in Tokyo: Navneet Kaur
Bengaluru, May 27 (UNI) Indian women's hockey team forward Navneet Kaur has said that she can't wait to play her first Olympic event this summer and is confident about her side having a memorable outing in Tokyo.
The 25-year-old has been…
Official media partner of Tokyo Olympics urges government to cancel games
Tokyo, May 26 (Sputnik) Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun, which is an official partner of the upcoming Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, asked Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Wednesday to cancel the event, citing pandemic-related threats…
IPL 21: BCCI looking at September 15 to October 15 window to complete league
New Delhi, May 25 : The suspended 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to be played in UAE in the September 15 to October 15 window with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) looking at a 25-day window…
Mohammad Amir to play for Barbados Tridents in maiden CPL stint, TKR rope in Lamichhane
St. John's (Antigua) , May 25 : Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Malik, and Nepal spinner Sandeep Lamichhane will be playing in the 2021 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) which takes place in St Kitts and Nevis in August and…
‘Fortunate to play alongside captain Manpreet: midfielder Nilakanta
Bengaluru, May 25 (UNI) The Indian men's hockey team midfielder Nilakanta Sharma, who has played 57 matches for the national side, has said that he is extremely fortunate to have the chance of playing alongside his captain Manpreet Singh.…
