Former India chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar has spoken about his initial impression of Virat Kohli that assured him the youngster could be the future of the Indian cricket team. Kohli made his debut for India in 2008 just a few months after leading the U-19 Indian team to the World […]
Looking at September end or early October start: IPL chairman
One of the fallouts of scheduling gone haywire because of Covid-19 is that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) are vying for the same window for their T20 tournaments. ICC slotted World T20 from October 18 to November 15 way before […]
Alli handed one-match suspension by FA over coronavirus prank
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli will miss the Premier League restart after being suspended for a match by the Football Association on Thursday, having been found guilty of misconduct after mocking the novel coronavirus outbreak. Alli, 24, was charged with breaching FA Rule E3 (1) after posting a video on […]
Liverpool thrash Blackburn in warm-up friendly
Liverpool cruised to a 6-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers in a friendly behind closed doors at Anfield on Thursday as Juergen Klopp’s side stepped up their preparations for the Premier League restart next week. First-team regulars Sadio Mane, Naby Keita and Joel Matip got their names on the scoresheet along […]
Players allowed to play for three clubs in a season says FIFA
Players will be allowed to play for up to three clubs, instead of two, during the course of a season in a temporary rule change to alleviate the effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic on the sport, FIFA said on Thursday. The global soccer body added that the move was […]
Golf passes initial test with no positive virus results
The PGA Tour is not simply picking up where it left off. Very little about the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial resembles the opening round of The Players Championship on March 12, the last professional golf played before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down golf and most everything else. Players return […]
Bayern Munich in German Cup final after 2-1 win over Frankfurt
Robert Lewandowski netted a second-half winner as holders Bayern Munich remained on course for a domestic double after beating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the German Cup final for the third straight year. Despite a superb first half in which they took the lead through Ivan Perisic, Bayern […]
‘Best in the world’: Former quick in awe of India’s current pace attack
Former India fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad likes what he sees of the current Indian pace attack, calling it the best in the world. However, Prasad, who along with Javagal Srinath, formed one of India’s most successful fast bowling pairs, feels unlike today, India’s fast bowling contingent did not have a […]
Dhawan credits trust factor for successful ODI partnership with Rohit
Left-handed batsman Shikhar Dhawan on Wednesday credited the trust factor with Rohit Sharma as the reason behind their successful opening partnership for India in one-dayers. With 16 century stands between them, the Indian duo are joint second with Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden in the most hundred-run partnerships in the […]
‘It’s in the game’: Gayle supports Sammy on racism in IPL
West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle has put his weight behind former captain Darren Sammy who alleged racial comments while representing Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. Gayle, who has won two T20 World Cups – 2012 and 2016 – playing under the leadership of Sammy said ‘it’s never too late […]
Espanyol the biggest name at stake in crowded La Liga relegation battle
As many as 10 La Liga sides will be fighting for their top-flight futures when the season restarts this week after a long pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with league mainstays Espanyol facing the biggest threat of relegation. The Barcelona side have been in the top-flight for 85 out […]
Commonwealth gold-medalist Sanjita Chanu cleared of doping charge by IWF
The International Weightlifting Federation has dropped the doping charge against Indian weightlifter K Sanjita Chanu due to “non-conformities” in the handling of her sample but the Commonwealth Games gold-medallist has also demanded an apology and compensation for the “trauma” she has endured. The IWF made the decision based on the […]
Djokovic thinking of skipping US Open for French Open prep
Top-ranked Novak Djokovic is thinking of skipping the U.S. Open — if it is played — and instead returning to competition on clay ahead of the rescheduled French Open. Speaking to Serbia’s state broadcaster RTS on Tuesday, Djokovic said the restrictions that would be in place for the Grand Slam […]
Could’ve had a wicket for India: Parthiv names player who dropped the catch
India wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel has revealed how he could have picked a wicket for the Indian team had it not been for a dropped catch by one of his teammates. Parthiv, who has bowled 91 deliveries in First-Class cricket, during his first tour with the Indian cricket team – the […]
If Tokyo Games don’t happen, won’t wait for next Olympics: Paes
India’s tennis star Leander Paes has clarified he will not wait another four years to make a record eighth Olympics appearance if the Tokyo Games next year do not take place. Between 1992 and 2016, Paes has appeared at each Olympic event, making him the only Indian to feature in […]