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Women’s football league to be held before May: AIFF
New Delhi, Feb 5 The Indian Women's League (IWL) will be held before May this year, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said after a virtual meeting of its league committee on Friday.
"...the committee unanimously felt that despite…
Root proved he’s a true great by scoring ton in 100th Test: Hussain
Chennai, Feb 5 England captain Joe Root proved that he belonged to the same category as India captain Virat Kohli, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson, and Australia's Joe Root by scoring a century in his 100th Test, said former England…
Arjun Tendulkar registers for IPL 2021 Player Auction
New Delhi , February 5 Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar's son, Arjun, has registered for the IPL 2021 Player Auction, set to take place in Chennai on February 18.
Arjun has registered for the auction at a base price of INR 20…
Ind vs Eng, 1st Test: Impressive start but we got to make it count now, says Root
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , February 5 England skipper Joe Root wants the team to make the most of their "impressive" start in the first innings of the first Test against India and is even targeting a total of 600-700 runs in the innings.…
Ind vs Eng: Not focusing just on Root, all wickets equally important, says Bumrah
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , February 5 Skipper Joe Root might be the batting mainstay for England but India pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Friday said the focus will be on getting all seven wickets on day two of the first Test.
Root, playing his…
Sports Ministry holds meeting with representatives of NSFs, reaffirms strict compliance of Sports…
New Delhi , February 4 : Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said it has asked the National Sports Federations (NSFs) to comply with the provisions of the Sports Code and carry out requisite amendments in their constitutions and…
Was watching Shardul-Washington partnership on mobile before doctor called me in: Kohli
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , February 4 : Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar's 123-run partnership in the first innings of the fourth Test against Australia at The Gabba had glued the fans to their television sets, and India skipper Virat…
Rishabh Pant is the wicket-keeper for 1st Test: Capt. Kohli
Chennai, Feb 4 (UNI) India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday confirmed that Rishabh Pant will keep wickets in the opening test against England, beginning here on Friday.
The 23-year-old Pant was instrumental with the bat in India’s historic…
I’m sure amicable solution will be found between all parties: Kohli on farmers’ protest
New Delhi , February 4 India skipper Virat Kohli has voiced his opinion on the ongoing farmers' protest in the country by taking to Twitter on Wednesday to say that he is "sure an amicable solution will be found between all parties".…
Olympic preparations in full swing: Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi , February 3: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said that there is no shortage of funds in the ministry and the preparations for the Tokyo Olympics are in full swing.
The Union…
I’ve felt the love and passion: Kevin Pietersen thanks India
New Delhi, February 3: Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen on Wednesday expressed his gratitude for the love and hospitality he has received from India throughout his playing career.
Pietersen also thanked India for providing the…
Ind vs Eng: Virat is the captain, my job to help him, says Rahane
Chennai, February 3 : India batsman Ajinkya Rahane, who captained the side in the last three Tests against Australia has no problems in taking the back seat as regular skipper Virat Kohli returns to lead the team in the upcoming series…
Roger Federer to make tennis comeback in March
Washington , February 2 Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer is all set to make his return to the sport at an ATP tournament in Doha, Qatar in March, CNN reported citing the player's agent.
Federer last featured in January 2020 in the…
India is ‘toughest challenge’ for a wicket-keeper: Matt Prior
London , February 2 Ahead of the four-match Test series, former England cricketer Matt Prior has said playing in India and that too in the longest format of the game can be mentally draining for the wicket-keepers.
India and England…
Ind vs Eng: First Test no fans, second match to have 50pc crowd
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , February 2 The first Test between India and England will be played behind closed doors while the second Test slated to begin from February 13 will have 50 per cent crowd in attendance, the Tamil Nadu Cricket…
Ellie Roebuck signs new three-year deal with Man City
Manchester , February 2 Manchester City on Tuesday announced that Ellie Roebuck has signed a new three-year contract with the club.
"Manchester City are delighted to announce Ellie Roebuck has signed a new three-year deal," the club…
One Indian among 25 new IOC Young Leaders join Olympic programme
Lausanne, Feb 1 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday announced the selection of 25 new IOC Young Leaders, Rishav Bhowmik of India, who will leverage the power of sport to make a positive difference in their communities.…
Narine, wife Anjellia welcome first child
New Delhi, Feb 1 West Indies spinner Sunil Narine on Monday announced the birth of his first child.
Narine posted a photo of the baby on his Instagram handle. Narine and his wife Anjellia had revealed in December that they will be…
Abu Dhabi T10: Fletcher, Chirag, Moores shine as Bangla Tigers beat Pune Devils
Abu Dhabi , February 1 Bangla Tigers opener and skipper Andre Fletcher showed the way for UAE's Chirag Suri and Tom Moores to record an eight-wicket win over Pune Devils in the first match of the Super League in the Abu Dhabi T10 on…
Ind vs Eng: We want to play in front of fans but it needs to be safe, says Jack Leach
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , February 1 The Joe Root-led England squad would love to play in front of the crowds in the upcoming Test series against India, said spinner Jack Leach on Monday.
The first two games of the Test series will be…
