Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Ayurved is considering to bid for the title sponsorship of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), according to a company official. The slot of the title sponsorship of IPL was vacated after the Chinese handset maker Vivo decided to exit from it. The move would help the Haridwar-based […]
‘Call him a B-grade actor’: How Hayden sledged Akhtar ‘out of the game’
Matthew Hayden is no stranger to sledging his opponents. The Australian cricket team in the 2000s were known to be master sledgers and used to play mind games on the opposition players to get under their skin. They were already the best side in the world with an abundance of […]
Dhoni would clap for bowler when a good ball was hit for six: Muralitharan
Legendary Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan lauded India-wicketkeeper batsman MS Dhoni for his captaincy skills. Murali said the best part about Dhoni’s captaincy was that he trusted the bowler and gave him the freedom to set his own field. “Definitely he was a young captain, I would say. It was […]
‘It was difficult for me’: Akhtar names India batsman who played him easily
Many Indian batsmen over the years have been at the receiving end of Shoaib Akhtar’s lethal pace, but it turns out there’s always been this one batsman, whom the former Pakistan quick feels did not have much trouble batting against him. Judging by Akhtar’s claims in the past, it’s definitely […]
‘Such opportunities cannot be wasted’: Afridi reacts to Pak’s loss to Eng
The first Test between England and Pakistan was a cliffhanger. There were moments where it looked like Pakistan had the upper hand, then it looked like England were cruising. The pendulum kept on swinging for four days at Old Trafford in Manchester. Eventually, it was England who emerged victorious in […]
No disappointment if Willian leaves Chelsea: Lampard
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard said he is unsure if Brazilian winger Willian will remain at the English Premier League soccer club next season but expects no bitterness from both parties if he does depart. British media has reported that Willian is on the verge of joining Chelsea’s London rivals Arsenal […]
We can turn the tables on Pakistan, says Chris Woakes
England pace bowler Chris Woakes says his side has encountered impossible-looking situations in the past and overcome them, giving him confidence that they can effect a turnaround in the first Test against Pakistan. Pakistan have extended their lead to 244, a total which has not be chased more than once […]
US Open loses 2 more top-10 women: Elina Svitolina, Kiki Bertens
Two more top-10 women — Elina Svitolina and Kiki Bertens — will miss the U.S. Open, joining No. 1-ranked Ash Barty in skipping the Grand Slam tennis tournament during the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Tennis Association also announced Friday that Barbora Krejcikova withdrew. She is ranked 115th in singles, eighth […]
Europa League 2020: Sevilla and Wolves win to reach quarterfinals
Sevilla beat Roma 2-0 in the round of 16 on Thursday to stay in the hunt for a record sixth Europa League title, as Wolverhampton, Bayer Leverkusen and Basel also qualified for the quarterfinals. Full-back Sergio Reguilon gave Sevilla the lead with a surging run through the Roma defense and […]
Think before you speak: Lal questions Pak cricketers on IPL criticism
The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played from September 19 to November 10 in the UAE. All the matches in the tournament will be played across three cities – Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This was made possible after the International Cricket Council (ICC) last […]
Tiger Woods adjusting to a new normal at spectator-free PGA Championship
Tiger Woods said the absence of an adoring and raucous crowd at the PGA Championship on Thursday was part of the “new normal” for the sport, which is holding its first major without any fans in attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Woods, who is playing for just the second […]
Lewis Hamilton puts new deal on hold as Mercedes confirm Valtteri Bottas
Six-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday he felt uncomfortable negotiating a lucrative contract extension with Mercedes during the COVID-19 pandemic as the team confirmed Valtteri Bottas was staying next year. Hamilton is out of contract at the end of the year but looking sure to stay at […]
Olympic rings in Tokyo Bay removed for “maintenance”
The five Olympic rings floating on a barge in Tokyo Bay were towed away Thursday for what is being called “maintenance,” but officials say the iconic Olympic symbol will return to greet next year’s Games. The Tokyo Olympics have been postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic and […]
Manchester United should target Kane over Sancho, says Scholes
Paul Scholes says Manchester United lack a prolific centre forward and should prioritise a move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane over Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho. United have been heavily linked with a move for the 20-year-old Sancho but media reports say the club have balked at Dortmund’s valuation […]
Careless, false info: Lara quashes rumours of being Covid-19 positive
Legendary West Indies batsman Brian Lara late on Tuesday took to Twitter and Instagram to quash rumours doing rounds on social media and confirmed that he has tested negative for Covid-19. Confirming that he did undergo a Covid-19 test but the reports were negative, Lara urged people not to spread […]