Long jumper Sreeshankar sustains knee injury, out of Olympics
CHENNAI: There is bad news in the athletics camp. Long-jumper M Sreeshankar is out of the Paris Olympics. The 25-year-old athlete had been training for the season at Palakkad and was expected to leave for Shanghai to compete in the…
Depression, undereating caused early retirement, reveals Meg Lanning
She also battled insecurities like a lot of other elite sportspersons and all of it primarily boiled down to one question — “what after when all this is over?” “I felt very out of control in terms of what my…
Gujarat sink at home against Delhi
CHENNAI: A professional display from the Delhi Capitals enabled the Rishabh Pant-led side to beat Gujarat Titans by six wickets at the Narendra Modi stadium, Ahmedabad on Wednesday. First their bowlers, in particular their seamer Mukesh Kumar (who picked up…
Boxing Australia coach quits Olympics over misconduct claims
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Boxing Australia’s national coach has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics after admitting to bullying and sexual misconduct towards female fighters. Jamie Pittman was accused of 11 different code of conduct breaches following overseas tours last year by the…
Buttler’s ton overpowers Narine’s hard work as Rajasthan win a thriller
CHENNAI: Jos Buttler’s unbeaten century (107 not out) paved the way for Rajasthan Royal’s thrilling two-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Tuesday. Buttler’s calculated assault left KKR bowlers high and dry. The English captain’s self-belief…
Head says, revealing SRH’s batting philosophy
BENGALURU: Sunrisers Hyderabad have taken T20 batting to the next level with sustained range-hitting in the Indian Premier League, and Travis Head said maximising Power Play segment was central to their aggressive approach. Head, whose 39-ball 100 led SRH to…
Hyderabad go home with two points on a night of six-hitting frenzy
The TN batter took on everyone who came his way, hitting sixes and fours across the park. Such was his frenzy that he made the chase looking seemingly possible for a brief while. Karthik also looked like he might score…
Absolutely ordinary bowling, ordinary captaincy, Gavaskar slams Hardik Pandya
“I actually think, with Hardik Pandya, everything away from the game is affecting him so much. He’s smiling too much when he does the toss. He’s trying to act like he is so happy. He is not happy. I have…
Gaikwad, Dube, Pathirana take Chennai past Mumbai
CHENNAI: A brilliant partnership of 90 runs between captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube helped Chennai Super Kings overcome Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Matheesha Pathirana’s three early wickets then gave Chennai a vital win. Rohit Sharma…
2023 could be worse, athletics stil on top
There seems no end to top athletes testing positive for banned substances. Recently, top national and international athletes figured on the list of provisional suspension of the National Anti-Doping Agency. Though the list is yet to be updated on the…
Ruud finally beats Djokovic and Tsitsipas downs Sinner to set up Monte Carlo Masters final
MONACO: Casper Ruud finally got the better of Novak Djokovic, beating the top-ranked Serb 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 on Saturday to set up a Monte Carlo Masters final against two-time champion Stefanos Tsitsipas. Tsitsipas won the earlier semifinal against a tiring…
MS Dhoni in spotlight as CSK and MI resume rivalry in new era
Two of IPL’s most successful teams with five titles each, both sides are witnessing a tectonic shift of leadership change with Hardik Pandya taking over the mantle from Rohit Sharma at MI and Ruturaj Gaikwad succeeding Dhoni at CSK, but…
Kul-deep impact in Lucknow
WHEN Kuldeep Yadav said, “getting better and ready to go,” during the pre-match chat with one of the broadcasters on Friday, even he would not have expected it to go like this against Lucknow Super Giants. The left-arm wrist spinner…
Gukesh loses to Alireza; Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana
In the women’s section, R Vaishali seemed to have run out of steam as she suffered her third loss in the event. Tingjie Lei of China proved too good for the Indian on a day when the other three games…
RCB don’t have enough bowling weapons, so batters need to score extra: Faf Du Plessis
MUMBAI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Faf du Plessis feels his side doesn’t have enough firepower in the bowling department, and therefore, the batters will have to compensate for that weakness going forward in the IPL. RCB endured their fifth loss…
Rashid steals it at the death
Thrice, he was hit to the boundary as the radar deserted him on a pitch full of runs. To add salt to the wound, Rajasthan had run out of time so they had to bowl the last over with an…
Titans pull-off last ball thriller in Jaipur
JAIPUR: Gujarat Titans came back from nowhere to pull off a thrilling three-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday, ending the hosts’ unbeaten run in the tournament. Sanju Samson (68 not out off 38)…
Arsenal rescues 2-2 draw with Bayern in Champions League after Kane scores against old rival
Trossard rolled in a low shot in the 76th minute to cancel out Kane’s first-half penalty and leave the teams evenly balanced ahead of next week’s second leg. It was a tough game. Of course we are never happy when…
ASOIF excludes IBA as member
CHENNAI: In another significant development, the International Boxing Association has been excluded from the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) on Tuesday. This is a big setback after the Court Of Arbitration ruling last week which dismissed IBA appeal…
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s form a concern as RR look to keep winning juggernaut rolling
Yashasvi Jaiswal would be desperate to let his bat do the talking when an unbeaten Rajasthan Royals take on an under pressure Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday. RR could not have asked for a better…
Jadeja turns back clock to put up spellbinding effort
Over the next 5.5 overs, Narine and Angrish Raguvanshi would nullify the effect of the first-ball wicket as KKR finished the powerplay with 56/1. Narine, in particular, was looking dangerous while Raghuvanshi was happily taking on spinners. It seemed like…
Arsenal’s ‘good energy’ fuels double bid as Bayern test looms
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal are primed to avenge their wretched Champions League record against Bayern Munich as the Gunners set their sights on a remarkable double. Arteta’s side host Bayern in the Champions League quarter-final first leg…
Yash Thakur fifer seals 33-run victory for Lucknow Super Giants
CHENNAI: Half-century from Marcus Stoinis (58) and fifer (5/30) from Yash Thakur helped Lucknow Super Giants beat Gujarat Titans by 33 runs on Sunday. Chasing 164, Gujarat did get off to a good start with B Sai Sudharsan hitting the…
Barring Virat, batters struggling for form and confidence: Andy Flower
JAIPUR: Notwithstanding Virat Kohli’s sparkling form, Royal Challenger Bengaluru batters are struggling for “form and confidence”, said head coach Andy Flower following his team’s fourth loss in five games this IPL season. Kohli (113) hit a superb hundred at the…
IPL 2024: Is this a new era for six-hitting?
The sheer thrill of a six has remained undiminished. Sure, there’s a separate fanbase for an inswinging yorker breaching through the batter’s defences before hitting the stumps. But, geez, the six. Pure theatre whether it’s book cricket, inside the confines…
Smith admits he needs to turn it around as Australia’s Test opener
MUMBAI: Australia batter Steve Smith has admitted finding it challenging’ as an opener in Test cricket but is eager to turn it around after going through a rough patch since taking up the role. Smith put his hand up to…
Shashank Singh & Ashutosh Sharma: Punjab’s miracle men
CHENNAI: When Ashutosh Sharma joined Shashank Singh in the middle against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, it felt like the home team was only a wicket away from registering their third consecutive win in front of…
Jofra Archer a concern but Ben Stokes has taken right call to miss T20 World Cup, says Stuart Broad
“We’ve not seen the best of Jofra Archer on the field now, for coming on, nearly four years. He’s played bits and bobs, but he’s had awful injury problems which is very difficult for him to cope with. “I think…
Rafael Nadal pulls out of Monte Carlo Masters with injury. That delays his clay-court preparations
MONACO: Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday because of a lingering injury, delaying the start of his clay-court tournament preparation ahead of the French Open and extending his absence that began in January. The 37-year-old…
Pakistan Hockey Federation wants Oltmans to coach national team
KARACHI: The escalating crisis over its governance notwithstanding, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has approached renowned Dutch coach Roelant Oltmans, who was associated with Indian hockey for nearly five years, to take charge of the national team. The crisis-ridden and…
IOC says onus on national boxing bodies to protect sport’s Olympic future
The IOC, on Wednesday, said that the sport may be dropped from the future Olympics programme if a new international federation (IF) is not put in place fast. The onus, according to the IOC, now is on the National Boxing…
How RCB’s planning unravelled against LSG and Mayank Yadav
“I knew what Mayank brought to the table, and knew a little bit about his bowling. But in those local tournaments, you will not get this skiddy kind of track that we had here tonight, the local pitches are more…
Daryl Mitchell making up for lost time
CHENNAI: Daryl Mitchell sits down with a copper tumbler filled with filter coffee in his hand. “It wakes me up,” says the New Zealander with a smile. It’s only his second week with the franchise but he seems to have…
Rajasthan Royals assistant coach Shane Bond
Riyan started so young, you forget that he was 17 or something, playing in one of the toughest spots in a batting line-up of No 6. You look at the characters who finish games around the IPL, they are generally…
Tokyo Olympic silver medalist finished third in Group B at IWF World Cup in Thailand on Monday
CHENNAI: The target was always to make sure she lifted weights without trouble and it seems to have been achieved. Mirabai Chanu, the Tokyo Olympic silver medalist, might have finished third in Group B by lifting weights way below her…
Dhoni’s batting was spectacular and lone positive on tough day: Fleming
VISAKHAPATNAM: There are not many better than the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni when it comes to game awareness and that reflected in his maiden outing with the bat this IPL season, said Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming. The…
Delhi registers first win, beats Chennai Super Kings by 20 runs
CHENNAI: Ajinkya Rahane’s 45 and some late hitting from MS Dhoni was not enough for Chennai Super Kings as Delhi Capitals registered their first win of this season of the Indian Premier League on Sunday. Chennai Super Kings were rocked…
Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan’s white-ball skipper ahead of T20 World Cup
LAHORE: Former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was on Sunday reappointed as the white-ball captain, two months ahead of the T20 World Cup. The decision was taken after a unanimous recommendation from the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) selection committee. “Following unanimous…
Green feels ‘very lucky’ the way last minute trade to RCB turned out
CHENNAI: The last time Cameron Green was in India, he spent the ODI World Cup in and out of the Australian playing XI. At first, he took the place of injured Travis Head. Later, when Mitchell Marsh had to return…
Super Sinner destroys Medvedev to set up Miami final with Dimitrov
MIAMI, UNITED STATES: Italy’s Jannik Sinner destroyed defending champion Daniil Medvedev 6-1, 6-2 in just 69 minutes on Friday to reach the final of the ATP Miami Open, where he will take on Grigor Dimitrov. Bulgarian Dimitrov made his third…
WFI to arrange funds if sports ministry’s suspension continues
CHENNAI: As the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) could not obtain consensus from its secretary Prem Chand Lochab to hold an annual general meeting, it organised a special general meeting on Friday and made a few important amendments to the…
‘Perfect’ Dimitrov stuns Alcaraz to book Zverev Miami semi-final
MIAMI, UNITED STATES: World number two Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the Miami Open quarter-finals on Thursday, beaten 6-2, 6-4 by Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov. Dimitrov played sparkling and energetic tennis to beat the Spanish top seed and will now…
Rajasthan’s Royal home run continues as they beat Delhi by 12 runs
CHENNAI: Nerveless Avesh Khan defended 17 runs in the final over as Rajasthan Royals secured a 12-run victory against Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on Thursday. Riyan Parag was the star with the bat for RR, smashing…
Bat, batter, best for SRH
CHENNAI : Where do you begin after witnessing a hitting display so coruscating the records kept tumbling like a pack of cards? In the end, Sunrisers Hyderabad finished with 277 in 20 overs, 14 better than Bengaluru’s 263. But while…
Sunrisers register first win after record total against Mumbai
CHENNAI: Blistering half-centuries from Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen helped Sunrisers Hyderabad post the highest team total in the history of Indian Premier League, 277/3 and beat Mumbai Indians by 31 runs in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The previous…
Shahid Afridi comes to the defence of Shaheen
KARACHI: Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has come out in defence of his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi following speculation that the tall pace bowler was going to be removed as the national T20 captain. “I think that if you have…
Shubman Gill wins toss as Titans opt to field first against CSK
CHENNAI: Another home game for Chennai Super Kings and once again, a sea of yellow have embraced the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday as Gujarat Titans won the toss and opted to field first on Tuesday. In what is a…
My name these days is attached to just promoting T20 cricket but I’ve still got it: Kohli
It was surreal not to be recognised for two months Kohli had missed the five-match Test series against England as he was overseas for the birth of his second child. The long break allowed him to spend much needed quality…
Gaikwad v. Gill a big subplot
CHENNAI: The Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans final in the last edition of the IPL is still clear in everyone’s memory. Both the teams had produced two excellent encounters last season. They will be hoping to produce a similar kind…
Murray says emotional farewell to his Miami ‘tennis home’
MIAMI: Andy Murray exited the Miami Open for the final time on Sunday and in characteristic style he did so with a performance full of grit and skill but also plenty of passion. The emotion of the game itself, a…
Familiar approach becomes Rahul’s foe
CHENNAI: It was always going to be about KL Rahul and Sanju Samson — the two keeper-batters and captains. The former, coming back from an injury layoff, had expressed his interest in throwing his name in the ring for the…
Chennai link to data analysis in IPL
Why is this the case? There are multiple reasons but the most common answer is that the ‘companies that provide data analysts are headquartered in Chennai’, both within a 10km radius (SportsMechanics and Kadamba). In a way, this is what’s…
Super Kings running away with Sixes
CHENNAI : At the post-match press conference following Chennai’s six-wicket win on Friday, Eric Simons kept coming back to one word when describing their batting methodology. ‘Freedom.’ This freedom has helped them create a sort of environment where players are…
With family’s support and determination, Baboo hopes for Paris ticket
“It was a hard time for all of us as a family. I used to talk to my mother every day and she has been the pillar for me. I had to make a switch to race walking because of…
‘Jittery, nervous’ Rishabh Pant raring to go on his comeback
CHENNAI: “All of the above… Jittery, nervous, excited…all of it.” That is what Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant said when asked how he felt ahead of his team’s opening game against Punjab Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket…
Calicut crowned Prime Volleyball League champs
CHENNAI: Calicut Heroes stunned the Delhi Toofans in the final of the third season of the Prime Volleyball League, picking a 15-13, 15-10, 13-15, 15-12 win at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Thursday to lift their maiden trophy. Delhi…
Ruturaj Gaikwad, the chosen one of Chennai Super Kings
CHENNAI: By the time you read this, the Sun would have risen on Friday morning. On Thursday evening, though, as the shadows began to lengthen inside the MA Chidambaram Stadium, the Sun, at some level, permanently set in this part…
Fit Shreyas Iyer’s return big boost for KKR: Chandrakant Pandit
The return of Iyer, who missed out on the last season due to injury, and with the likes of Manish Pandey, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Phil Salt and Rahmanullah Gurbaz KKR has a solid…
Liverpool appoint Richard Hughes as sporting director
LIVERPOOL: Liverpool named Richard Hughes as their new sporting director on Wednesday in the next phase of an overhaul of the club’s hierarchy. Former Scotland international Hughes, who announced his departure as Bournemouth’s technical director earlier this month, will officially…
Odisha’s MGM School of Sports inks MoU with Coaching Beyond academy
BHUBANESWAR : The MGM School of Sports on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Coaching Beyond to develop cricketing talent in Odisha. The pact was signed here in presence of CMD of MGM Minerals Ltd Pankaj Lochan Mohanty…
Navjot Sidhu will bring his ‘Sidhuisms’ back to commentary box after ten years
NEW DELHI: Set to be back in the commentary box after a decade with the upcoming IPL, flamboyant former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu says the glitzy league would help decide the T20 World Cup squad of not just India…
Post IOA order, WFI primed to regain full control of the sport
CHENNAI: Dissolution of the three-member ad-hoc committee by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday came as a shot in the arm for the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) with the Paris Olympics only four months ago. It gives the…
Rohit’s hand will be on my shoulder through the season: MI captain Hardik Pandya
CHENNAI: In what was his first media interaction since being ruled out of the ODI World Cup last year, Hardik Pandya, the newly appointed Mumbai Indians captain, reaffirmed that his predecessor Rohit Sharma’s hand will be on his shoulders through…
What’s the real success of WPL? The answer lies in the final
This time, Verma, who opened for the Capitals alongside Meg Lanning is the third-highest run-scorer of the season and Ghosh has performed her role as a finisher and a wicketkeeper to perfection with 240 runs in the season, just behind…
Alcaraz faces Medvedev for Indian Wells title after stopping Sinner streak
Mentally strong “I stayed strong mentally,” Alcaraz said. “I think that’s a really important part in this game. “This kind of match, a set down playing against someone that’s playing an unbelievable game — I’m really happy with the things…
Lakshya’s magic run ends in semifinal
CHENNAI : Lakshya Sen has been a different beast in the last two weeks or so. Playing his men’s singles semifinal match of the ongoing All England Open Championships in Birmingham on Saturday, that was evident as he stretched Jonatan…
IPL not to be shifted out of India, says league chairman Arun Dhumal
The schedule for the first two weeks has been already released with defending champions Chennai Super Kings taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore at home on March 22. In earlier conversations with PTI, BCCI secretary Jay Shah had categorically maintained that…
Lakshya fights back to enter semis of All England Championships
CHENNAI: Even a month ago, Lakshya Sen’s place at the Olympics appeared to be in jeopardy. He hadn’t made a good start to the season and was running out of tournaments to garner crucial Olympic qualifying points. Never mind because…
Liverpool face Atalanta in Europa League quarters in Klopp’s farewell season
PARIS: Liverpool will play Italian outfit Atalanta in the quarter-finals of this season’s Europa League after the teams were paired together in Friday’s draw, which left open the possibility of the Anfield side meeting Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen in the…
Lakshya enters last eight, SatChi lose to bow out
The momentum was clearly on Antonsen’s side as he raced to a 12-6 lead in the last stanza. That’s when Lakshya’s ‘never give up’ spirit came to the fore. Like a man possessed, he triggered a fightback, forcing Antonsen to…
Mumbai beat Vidarbha by 169 runs to clinch 42nd Ranji Trophy title
Mumbai skipper Ajinkya Rahane praised Vidarbha for their gritty display before lifting the trophy and rightly so. For a team which paid a heavy price for a poor first-innings score — 105 to concede a 119-run lead in response to…
Bagan edge Blasters in seven-goal thriller
Kerala Blasters were stretched to their limits on Wednesday. The Yellow Army had to dig deep but could not manage beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant during an Indian Super League match at home. This was only the second loss (3-4)…
After a dominant series, Ashwin reclaims top spot in ICC rankings… once again
For someone who has been constantly on the lens, Ashwin has made peace with the fact that he is not going to make everyone happy and continued to focus on his thirst for learning and trying new things on the…
Boxing, Olympic Qualifier: Tame show in Italy a big wake up call
CHENNAI: The last few days turned out to be a rude awakening for Indian boxers. This could even be considered as one of the forgettable performances in Indian boxing at an Olympic Games qualifying event. With just 135 days left…
Pant declared fit as keeper-batter for IPL; pacers Shami, Prasidh ruled out
New Delhi, Mar 12 (PTI) The BCCI on Tuesday declared Rishabh Pant fit to play as a wicketkeeper-batter in the upcoming Indian Premier League, more than a year after he suffered multiple injuries in a harrowing car crash. Pant, who…
Pant on track for IPL comeback, Shami’s return likely for NZ Tests
NEW DELHI: Almost 15 months after the horrific car accident, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is well on track to make his cricketing comeback in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League as BCCI secretary Jay Shah said that the board…
India has got a lot of talent that needs to be unearthed: Glenn McGrath
McGrath was moved to see a huge pool of aspiring fast bowlers at the Pachaiyappa’s College grounds. He believed that India had a lot of talent and that needs to be harnessed to produce a battery of fast bowlers for…
The Bazball delusion with no clear solution in sight
After a point, it feels like a matter of convenience. And because of this label, and the narrative hyperbole around it, the larger point sometimes gets lost. Despite the hurt that they genuinely feel after such a defeat, and athletes…
Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya eliminated from Paris Olympics qualification race
Results of selection trials: Men’s Freestyle: 57kg: 1. Aman (Haryana); 2. Udit (Railways); 3. Shubham (Haryana) and Ravi (Delhi) 61kg: 1. Aakash Dahiya (Services); 2. Nikhil (Delhi); 3. Mangal (Gujarat) and Abhishek Dhaka (UP) 65kg: 1. Sujeet (Haryana); 2. Rohit…
Sharath geared up for last dance in Paris
CHENNAI : Just as Spring turns to full fledged Summer in Paris, some of the world’s most decorated athletes will descend on the city for the Olympics. Amongst all of them, a 42-year-old — he will celebrate his birthday days…
India will target 30 medals in Paris Paralympics: new PCI president Jhajharia
The 42-year-old javelin thrower, who had won a gold medal each in the 2004 Athens and 2016 Rio Paralympics in the F46 disability category, was the only candidate in the fray for the top post. He said the mission of…
Kevin to meet Kshitij in decider
CHENNAI : Kevin Titus Suresh defeated Sriniketh Kannan 6-2, 6-4 in the boys’ singles semifinals of the 9th TVS-ITF International Junior Under-18 tennis championship. Kevin will take on top-seeded Aradhya Kshitij in the final. Results: Singles: Semifinals: Boys: Aradhya Kshitij…
Rohit, Gill take game away from England
All of a sudden, Gill had more than 400 runs in the series and Rohit was closing in. Just before the stroke of lunch, Rohit flicked Tom Hartley in his trademark way to get his 12th Test hundred, ninth as…
With spirit and support, Jonassen marches on in WPL
“He (her father) wanted me always to keep fighting and keep trying as long as I can. I know that as long as I keep doing that he will be proud. Just before I go out to bat, I take…
Kuldeep spins a web around England with spell for the ages
Before the first ball was bowled, R Ashwin was felicitated, as was Jonny Bairstow. The Indian spinner received a guard of honour as the team walked onto the field. Once play began, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, did what they…
In the Himalayas, two teams seek closure
DHARAMSALA : “We have come to Dharamsala so many times, I feel at home here,” quipped Rohit Sharma a day out from the final Test at the HPCA Stadium on Wednesday. “You get home-like food, the people here are so…
Every player should play domestic unless certified otherwise: Rohit Sharma
DHARAMSHALA: In what is his first interaction since the central contracts were announced and the emphasis on playing domestic cricket was made official by the BCCI in a press release, India captain Rohit Sharma doubled down on the subject, saying…
Top para-shuttler facing sanctions over whereabouts failures?
CHENNAI: In what could turn into another embarrassing moment in Indian sport, months ahead of the Paralympics, one of the country’s prominent para-badminton players has apparently been facing suspension over whereabouts failure. It is understood that the matter was taken…
On eve of joining select 100-Test club, here’s Ashwin in his own words
DHARAMSALA: The year was 2007. Tamil Nadu were playing Karnataka at the Port Trust Golden Jubilee Stadium, Visakhapatnam in a U-22 Col. CK Nayudu Trophy match. Karnataka needed 80 runs on the final day. R Ashwin, at that point, was…
Shardul slams timely century to power Mumbai vs Tamil Nadu
CHENNAI: Shardul Thakur’s maiden first-class century could not have come at a more appropriate time. Entering the field at No 9, the 32-year-old slammed 105-ball 109 to help Mumbai bag a big lead of 207 runs over Tamil Nadu on…
Sunrisers Hyderabad names Pat Cummins as captain for IPL 2024
HYDERABAD: Australia’s World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins will lead the Sunrisers Hyderabad team in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), the franchise announced on Monday. The 30-year-old pacer was bought by SRH for a whopping Rs 20.50 crore in the…
Mexico beat Paraguay to set up Brazil semi in women’s Gold Cup
The second came, four minutes after the interval, when from an Ovalle corner, right-back Karen Luna fired a shot on the half-volley which took a deflection as it flew into the net. Paraguay had a chance to get back in…
Meet Jharkhand’s Father Benedict Kujoor who has helped several hockey aspirants to dream big
JHARKHAND: Father Benedict Kujoor, a dedicated schoolteacher from Jharkhand, found himself unable to pursue his hockey dreams professionally due to a lack of resources and proper guidance. Nevertheless, he channelled his passion for the sport into providing free hockey training…
Lyon spins Australia to victory over New Zealand in first Test
Ravindra had only added three to his overnight score when he failed to keep a cut shot down and was caught by Cameron Green at point. Tom Blundell was caught in close by Travis Head without scoring in the same…
Mumbai take opening day honours after skittling out Tamil Nadu for 146
Shankar and Sundar fought well on either side of the lunch break but the pitch did not relent in giving support to the Mumbai bowlers. Shankar, who began well with a flurry of fours, was tested consistently outside the off-stump…
Upbeat Tamil Nadu geared up for Mumbai challenge
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu skipper R Sai Kishore is full of optimism at the moment. Ahead of his team’s Ranji Trophy semifinal meeting against Mumbai, he is confident as he has been over the last few weeks. After an indifferent start,…
Green, Lyon put Australia in command of Wellington Test against New Zealand
WELLINGTON: The almost comical run out of Kane Williamson for a second-ball duck was one of many setbacks suffered by New Zealand on the second day of the first test Friday as it fell 217 runs behind Australia. That was…
Shyaamnikhil on top after Round 4
CHENNAI: International Master (IM) P Shyaamnikhil is leading with 3.5 points at the end of the fourth round of the 20th Tamil Nadu IM Norm Closed Circuit chess tournament at Coimbatore. Shyaamnikhil is closely followed by IMs, Anton Sitnikov and…
UP Warriorz becomes India’s first sports team recognised as ‘Generation Equality Ally’ by UN Women
CHENNAI: In a significant boost to women’s cricket in India, UP Warriorz, a Women’s Premier League (WPL) team owned by Capri Sports, has been recognised by UN Women as a ‘Generation Equality Ally’. UN Women, the United Nations entity dedicated…
MOP Vaishnav College bag top prize
CHENNAI: MOP Vaishnav College for Women won first place in the Dr Kalaignar Karunanidhi Centenary Birthday Celebration Chennai District fives ball badminton tournament held at Kodungaiyur. In the final MOP defeated JBAS College 35-23, 35-20. Players from MOP, JBAS, WCC,…
Why Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were snubbed by BCCI
Does anything else in the release stand out? Yep, two points. One, they have asked all centrally contracted cricketers to play domestic games. A) “The BCCI has recommended that all athletes give precedence to participating in domestic cricket during periods…
Simply unstoppable: India’s dominant home run
Which brings the question back to how did this Indian team that did not have certified stars like Virat Kohli or Mohammed Shami, that lost KL Rahul due to injury, that missed Ravindra Jadeja for a match, that lost the…
Mumbai beat Baroda in Ranji quarters, Shreyas Iyer to return for semis vs Tamil Nadu
Iyer named in squad for semifinal Middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer was on Tuesday named in Mumbai’s 16-member squad for the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Tamil Nadu starting on March 2. Mumbai qualified for the semifinals after their quarterfinal clash against…
Easy to know who’s hungry to play Tests: Rohit Sharma
RANCHI: EVERY time Rohit Sharma comes for a press conference, there is no dearth of anecdotes. After sealing the series against England in Ranchi, it was a similar interaction. However, when the topic of hunger for Test cricket among the…
I’ll never play for Andhra again, lost my self-respect there: Hanuma Vihari
The middle-order batter, who has played 16 Tests for India, started the season as Andhra captain but stepped down after the first match against last year’s runners-up Bengal. Ricky Bhui led the team for the rest of the season, and…
Jaden, Abhay complete clean sweep in Round 2
CHENNAI: Displaying remarkable patience, Jaden Rahman Pariat (Shillong) and Abhay Mohan (Bengaluru) won three races apiece in their respective MRF single-seater category as the second round of the MRF MMSC fmsci Indian National Car Racing Championship 2024 concluded at the…
Thompson downs Ruud to win maiden ATP crown
LOS CABOS, MEXICO: Australia’s Jordan Thompson defeated Casper Ruud to seal the first ATP title of his career with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) victory in the Los Cabos Open final in Mexico on Saturday. Thompson — who had knocked out…
Baazigar! A remarkable journey from Wayanad to WPL
CHENNAI : Imagine you are under the lid with your team requiring 12 runs off the last over on your debut. Two batters in the middle currently batting for your team have heaps of experience. You are not expecting to…
IND vs ENG: Bashir's four-wicket blitz rocks India, Jaiswal's grit fails to steady ship at 219/7
RANCHI: Young off-spinner Shoaib Bashir scythed through the Indian line-up with an impressive four-wicket haul that left the hosts stuttering at 219 for seven on day two of the fourth Test here on Saturday. The 20-year-old Bashir, playing only his…
Foreign exposure for wrestlers, courtesy SAI
CHENNAI: Despite the United World Wrestling (UWW) lifting its suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on February 13, confusion remains on the governance of the sport in the country. But the ad-hoc panel of the Indian Olympic Association…
Akash Deep’s sensational journey from adversity to triumph
In October of the same year, Akash Deep’s elder brother Dhiraj died on his way to a hospital in Varanasi following a brief illness, leaving behind two daughters and a wife. “If his father and brother were alive today, they…
Stokes and McCullum backs Bairstow to come good in his 99th Test
RANCHI: “No,” said England captain Ben Stokes with a straight face when asked if he had a conversation with Jonny Bairstow. The England No. 5 has just 102 runs to show in the three matches and his scores in the…
Holders CSK to play RCB in season opener in Chennai on March 22
NEW DELHI: Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2024 IPL season-opener in Chennai on March 22, the BCCI announced Thursday while unveiling the schedule for only the first 17 days of the popular…
Hey Joe! hits & miss-hits, taking new root
Against Patel’s off-spin, Root took to the orthodox slog sweep, used his feet to drive and loft, shuffled across to punch off the backfoot, the regular workarounds while having some conversations in between. By the time he was done, Root…
Australia snatches last-ball win over New Zealand in 1st T20 to lead 3-match series 1-0
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner decided to bat on winning the toss on a new drop-in pitch at Sky Stadium. Allen missed at times early in his innings but settled into his work and hit three sixes and two fours…
Government officials ‘assure’ land to Hockey international Jyoti Chhetri
ROURKELA: There’s finally a sense of relief in the Jyoti Chhetri household. A day after it was reported that the young hockey star has been involved in a fight to save her house from a road-widening project in the Panposh…
8-year-old Indian-origin boy from Singapore beats Polish grandmaster, breaks record
SINGAPORE: An eight-year-old Indian-origin boy defeated Polish chess grandmaster Jacek Stopa at the Burgdorfer Stadthaus Open in Switzerland on Sunday, becoming the youngest player to defeat a GM in classical chess. Ashwath Kaushik, who represented Singapore, defeated Stopa, who at…
Focus on excellence with TN sports minister inaugurating Olympic Academies and more
Atulya Misra, additional chief secretary TN, too spoke about the thrust the state government had been giving over the last year or so.“We have just inaugurated the Chennai Olympic Academy, High Altitude at Nilgiris, Sports Centre for Para athletes at…
Yashasvi Jaiswal leads charge of bright new India
“We need to see him in a few more Test matches,” former chief selector MSK Prasad told Kolkata-based newspaper The Telegraph. “Jaiswal definitely has the ingredients to be the next superstar. He’s proving to be an all-format player,” he added….
Fulton opens up on his first year on the job
ROURKELA: The week Craig Fulton officially took charge of the men’s team, he got down to the business of learning about the demographics of the squad. No topic was left uncovered as the South African wanted to learn about their…
Indian women clinch historic gold in Badminton Asia Team Championships
SHAH ALAM: Anmol Kharb yet again performed when it mattered, winning the decisive fifth rubber to lead Indian women to a historic Badminton Asia Team Championships title with a tight 3-2 victory over a depleted Thailand, here Sunday. The young…
Jaiswal makes mark with another ton
The thing with Jaiswal, though, is that he doesn’t go gung-ho irrespective of the context. He knows his strengths well, who to take on and who not to. When Mark Wood came on for a short burst, sending in bouncer…
Yashasvi Jaiswal rocks England with ton as India in cruise control
RAJKOT: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dream season just got better as he singlehandedly seized the initiative from England with a sizzling century, putting India in complete control at the end of third day’s play in the third Test. Jaiswal’s (104 retired hurt…
Delhi HC stays Volleyball Federation of India election
There were quite a few interesting observations, one being that the elections were supposed to be held at the Sports Authority of India, TEAMS Division at the JN Stadium. In the letter “Guidelines for voters on the polling day” issued…
Duckett hundred puts India under pressure as England race to 207/2 at stumps on day 2
Ashwin struck immediately after his introduction into the attack to send Crawley packing, with the batter gift-wrapping his wicket to help the Indian spinner complete his milestone. On an innocuous delivery from around the wicket, Crawley managed a connection that…
Oz show might as India’s late strategy goes in vain
If the 60 minutes is anything to go by, India’s desire to become an immovable object will remain a work in progress for the time being. When the hooter cut through the evening air, Australia had scored six, with three…
Rohit, Jadeja tons lift India to 326/5 against England
The pressure on the Indian camp was palpable and the team management opted for a safer route by holding Sarfaraz back and promote Jadeja at No 5 a spot where he has batted at in only five out of…
Shah on contacted & targetted cricketers playing domestic tournaments
RAJKOT : BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said that centrally contracted and targetted players cannot skip domestic tournaments, especially red-ball cricket, unless otherwise specified by the National Cricket Academy. After the controversy of players skipping domestic Ranji matches while preparing for…
India seek quick middle-order solutions against fearless England
RAJKOT: India will need to be ruthless and tactful in equal measure while dealing with an unpredictable England when the third chapter of a riveting Test series begins here on Thursday. After England shocked India in the series opener at…
UWW lifts WFI suspension, directs not to discriminate against protesting wrestlers
CHENNAI: In what comes as a big relief for the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), the United World Wrestling (UWW) on Tuesday lifted the suspension imposed on the national federation on August 23 last year with immediate effect. The decision…
India’s oldest Test cricketer Dattajirao Gaekwad passes away at 95
NEW DELHI: India’s oldest Test cricketer and former captain Dattajirao Gaekwad died on Tuesday due to age-related ailments. Gaekwad, who was the father of former India opener and national coach Aunshuman Gaekwad, was 95. He breathed his last early this…
Padikkal in for Rahul at Rajkot
CHENNAI: When Devdutt Padikkal was taking apart the two Tamil Nadu left-arm spinners at the MA Chidambaram Stadium last Friday, little did he know the impact it would create. His 151 in the first innings — played with chairman of…
U-19 head coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar
The Indian team has always been an age-group powerhouse and the U-19 World Cup has presented stars like Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Mohammed Kaif, Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi…
Brij Bhushan’s son elected as UP Wrestling Association president
CHENNAI: Less than two months after former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh distanced himself from wrestling due to a massive protest against him, his son Karan Bhushan Singh was unanimously elected as the president of…
Australia score 253/7 against India in final
BENONI (South Africa): Oliver Peake’s enterprising 43-ball 46 lifted Australia to 253/7 against defending champions India in the final of the U-19 World Cup here on Sunday. Australia skipper Hugh Weibgen elected to bat after winning the toss. Harjas Singh…
India rising to the Challenger
From the beginning of 2017 till January 2022, the country had hosted 95 Challengers. In the process, the number of players in the top-100 doubled from four to eight. Crucially, these weren’t veterans. Out of the eight in the top-100,…
Drama-filled Asian Cup fuels 2026 World Cup hopes
DOHA: An Asian Cup that will be remembered for shocks and dramatic finishes has showcased the region’s strength in depth and raised hopes its teams could reach new heights at the 2026 World Cup. Eight direct spots and one intercontinental…
Shreyas Iyer unlikely to be picked for last three Tests after complaining of groin and back stiffness
NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer is unlikely to be picked in the India squad for the remainder of the Test series against England after complaining of stiffness in his back and groin. Iyer has had recurring troubles with his back and…
Jordan’s Asian Cup heroics mask deeper issues
‘We need infrastructure’ Samar Nassar, secretary general of Jordan’s football association, acknowledges the many challenges. “We need infrastructure and the private sector to rally around the national team,” she told AFP. “But clubs are the bedrock. We need support for…
Yas the way for young Jaiswal
Which is why, his batting acumen and the way he handled James Anderson whilst taking on England spinners in Visakhapatnam was lauded, especially after a soft dismissal in Hyderabad. “If you see his career, till today, he’s always upgraded his…
Kohli’s absence is a blow for India, series and world cricket, says ex-England skipper
CHENNAI: A player of the stature of Virat Kohli missing the upcoming Tests against England is a blow not just for the Indian team but also for the series and world cricket in general, feels former skipper Nasser Hussain, who…
Qatar beat Iran 3-2 in thriller to set up clash with Jordan in Asian Cup final
DOHA: Hosts and holders Qatar squeezed into an Asian Cup final showdown with Jordan after beating Iran 3-2 with an 82nd-minute winner in a frenetic semi-final on Wednesday. Almoez Ali struck in Doha to send Qatar into their second straight…
Jordan stun South Korea to reach Asian Cup final for first time
DOHA, QATAR: Jordan overpowered South Korea and a “devastated” Son Heung-min 2-0 on Tuesday to reach their first Asian Cup final and a showdown with Iran or hosts and holders Qatar. Playing in the semi-finals for the first time and…
India pip South Africa by two wickets to reach fifth successive U19 World Cup final
BENONI: Fuelled by splendid fifties by Sachin Dhas and captain Uday Saharan, defending champions India battled past South Africa by two wickets to storm into their fifth consecutive final in the ICC Under-19 World Cup here on Tuesday. Dhas (96,…
Paris 2024 Olympics chief Estanguet faces legal investigation over pay
Nearly ready The organisers of Paris 2024 have been determined to showcase a different sort of Olympics, shorn of the common problems of vast overspending, wasteful infrastructure investment, and corruption. The 2016 Rio Olympics left the city near bankrupt, while…
We don’t ask for rank-turners; sometimes I’m as clueless as anybody: Dravid on Indian pitches
Indian batters have been guilty of throwing away their starts in the series. There were three 80s in the series opener, and only Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill played big knocks in Vizag while others failed to cash on to…
Byju’s suspends deal with footballer Lionel Messi amid cash crunch
NEW DELHI: Embattled edtech major Byju’s has reportedly suspended its three-year deal with football icon Lionel Messi as a global brand ambassador. According to reports, facing a severe cash crunch, the company has now put the deal on hold and…
Sun shines on Shubman as Gill ends rut with superlative century
In the next over, the clock ticked down again. This time, it was James Anderson’s turn to hit his pads with a ball that moved in after pitching. Umpire’s call. Anderson was finding plenty of movement and had already accounted…
Bengal win rain-affected encounter
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu lost to Bengal in the U-23 Women’s one-dayers by nine wickets in a rain-affected encounter on Saturday. Batting first, TN posted 216/7 with G Kamalini scoring a century (107). Bengal were 100/1 in 21.3 overs when the…
For the love of Mallakhamb
“I always thought I was a brave girl who wanted to prove myself from a young age so I grabbed this opportunity and started mallakhamb. My father was a primary school teacher, but he was always progressive in his thinking….
Ramkumar pips Aisam, gives visitors 1-0 lead
ISLAMABAD: Ramkumar Ramanathan overcame a fighting Aisam-ul-haq Qureshi in a tight opening singles to hand India a 1-0 lead over Pakistan in the Davis Cup World Group I play-off, here Saturday. Ramkumar lost the first set after battling hard against…
After heartbreak in Olympic Qualifiers, India looks for fresh start in Pro League
Despite the gloom and doom of the missed opportunities, one of the positives for India has been the inclusion of their vice-captain Vandana Kataria, who missed out on the Olympic Qualifiers because of a cheekbone fracture. with the experience of…
FIFA ‘Football For Schools’ programme spreads across Odisha, Goa and Maharashtra
NEW DELHI: The Football for Schools (F4S) programme has reached various districts, including Angul, Dhenkanal, and Deogarh in Odisha, North Goa and South Goa in Goa, and also the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra and the union territory of Dadra and…
Odisha issues revised guidelines for cash awards for Intercontinental achievements
Talking about the new revised cash award scheme, Odia Olympian sprinter Srabani Nanda expressed, “In 2010 when I won an International bronze medal, received only Rs 3 lakh of cash award from the state government. Comparatively, it is way more…
Curtains on Khelo Games, Maharashtra on top
CHENNAI: Song, dance and music marked the closing of the 6th Khelo India Youth Games 2023 here on Wednesday. The valedictory function began in a grand manner with artists showcasing dance forms of various states — Bharatanatyam, Odissi and Kathakali….
Sailor Vishnu Saravanan confirms Olympic quota with stellar performance in World Championship
“For the Tokyo Olympics, the qualification came through the Asian Continental qualification. That was only Asian countries, now athletes from all over the world were part of this competition. Veterans say that the World Championships are more difficult than the…
BCCI secy Shah reappointed as ACC chairman for third successive year
NEW DELHI: Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah was on Wednesday appointed as the president of the Asian Cricket Council for a third consecutive term. Shah’s extension was proposed by the Sri Lanka Cricket president Shammi Silva for the…
Karnataka cricket team captain Mayank Agarwal rushed to Agartala hospital after falling sick
Agarwal, who scored 51 and 17 in the last game, was supposed to travel with the whole team to Surat via Delhi, when the incident happened. Karnataka are playing Railways in Surat in their next match. “The team was on…
Days after losing his father, swimmer Tirthank shines in Khelo India Youth Games
Despite the challenges, Tirthank’s father remained a pillar of support, consistently inquiring to the coach about his son’s performance. The silver medals at the Khelo India Youth Games stand as a testament not only to Tirthank’s athletic prowess but also…
Pune wrestling nationals begins, ad-hoc panel to discuss Jaipur event today
Speaking on another championship and wrestlers’ participation in it, he said, “We want wrestlers to get tournaments. If some of the participants from our event want to compete in the Jaipur national then we don’t have any objection.” Those in…
‘Head of state’ security for first Indian Davis Cup team to visit Pakistan in 60 years
ISLAMABAD: A bomb disposal squad will sanitise the Islamabad Sports Complex every morning, and two escort vehicles will shadow the Indian Davis Cup team during its travel as part of multi-layer security arrangement, which is usually accorded to the Head…
East Bengal overcome Odisha to emerge as Kalinga Super Cup champion
BHUBANESWAR: In a nail-biting final match, an extra-time goal by Cleiton in the 111th minute powered East Bengal to edge out defending champion Odisha FC by 3-2 goals to emerge as the champion of the Kalinga Super Cup here at…
AIFF calls for meeting on Tuesday to discuss dismissal of Prabhakaran as secretary general
NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has called an executive committee meeting on Tuesday to discuss the dismissal of secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran who, however, is unlikely to be invited despite a high court order staying his termination…
Root lauds Pope after England fightback
‘That was really special’ Root’s own mastery of the sweep and reverse has seen him successfully counter spin on sub-continent tracks, but he said Pope’s knock had shifted the standards. “I’m not any more. I think that’s the benchmark,” Root…
Indian bowlers’ brilliance reduce England to 172/5 at tea on Day 3
It was the wow moment of the day so far. It was vastly different from the start of their second innings. England openers Duckett and Zak Crawley (31) did not panic and went ahead with their duty with determination, continuing…
Hyderabad’s Tanmay Agarwal creates world record for fastest FC triple-century
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad opener Tanmay Agarwal broke the world record for the fastest triple-hundred in the history of first-class cricket in a Ranji Trophy Plate Group match against Arunachal Pradesh here on Friday. The 28-year-old reached the milestone off only 147…
Sania Mirza receives strong support in Pakistan following separation from Shoaib Malik
The podcast added that Sana had been divorced merely for three months from her former husband Umair Jaswal when she tied the knot with Malik. Whenever Malik was invited for any shows on the channel, he would appear only on…
Spinners clip English wings on Day 1 of first Test
HYDERABAD: A smallish electronic scoreboard left of the Mohammed Azharuddin stand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad gave a piece of information a few overs after tea on Thursday. “11 OVERS AHEAD,” it read. Test cricket, in its original,…
Rajat Patidar added to India squad for first two Tests, Avesh Khan released for Ranji Trophy
HYDERABAD: Madhya Pradesh prolific batter Rajat Patidar was on Thursday named as a replacement for India’s batting mainstay Virat Kohli for the first two Tests against England. “Rajat Patidar has joined the team as Virat Kohli’s replacement for the first…
Zverev ousts Alcaraz to set up semifinal clash against Medvedev
MELBOURNE: Alexander Zverev made no mistake with his second chance to close out a win over No. 2-ranked Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday night and moved into an Australian Open semifinal against two-time finalist Daniil Medvedev. The sixth-seeded Zverev was up…
Shah Khawar takes over as acting PCB chairman after Zaka Ashraf steps down
LAHORE: Shah Khawar, an advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, has taken charge as acting chairman of the country’s cricket board (PCB) on Wednesday after the resignation of Zaka Ashraf. Zaka Ashraf’s resignation was accepted by PCB’s patron-in-chief, the…
India knocked out of Asian Cup after losing 0-1 to Syria in last group match
AL KHOR: India’s wait for a maiden knockout round berth in the Asian Cup continued as they crashed out of the continental football showpiece after suffering a 0-1 defeat to Syria in their last group match here on Tuesday. Substitute…
Rohit Sharma leads ICC ODI Team of the Year dominated by Indians
DUBAI: Rohit Sharma was on Tuesday named captain of the ICC ODI Team of the Year, which featured five other Indians including star batter Virat Kohli and the pace duo of Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj. The team mostly included…
Awesome Alcaraz storms into Australian Open quarter-final against Zverev
MELBOURNE: Carlos Alcaraz raced into an Australian Open quarter-final against Alexander Zverev on Monday, producing a fearsome display in a straight-sets win over unseeded Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic. The second seed — seen as the biggest threat to defending champion Novak…
Medvedev marches into Australian Open quarter-finals
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev overcame stubborn resistance from Portugal’s Nuno Borges to book a place in the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday. The Russian third seed was made to work hard by the courageous world number 69 before…
Djokovic, Sabalenka in ruthless form to reach Australian Open quarter-finals
Djokovic almost always plays the night session on Rod Laver Arena, but was bumped to the afternoon this time. That’s because home hope Alex de Minaur, seeded 10, is bidding to make the last eight for the first time, with…
‘This is best Nigeria team I’ve played in’: Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong
ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST: Born in the Netherlands and educated in England, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has not looked back at international level since opting to represent Nigeria. Part of the team that lost to Lionel Messi and Argentina at…
Sports Illustrated Faces Layoffs After Arena Group Loses Publishing Rights
NEW YORK: Staff at Sports Illustrated, the famed American sports magazine that became a fixture for athletes and fans, were laid off on Friday by publisher The Arena Group, according to the SI employees union. Arena group missed a licensing…
After divorce with Sania Mirza, Shoaib Malik ties knot with Pakistan actor Sana Javed
Shoaib and Sania had got married in Hyderabad in the Indian player’s hometown Hyderabad in April 2010 and they used to live in Dubai. But, two months earlier, reports about their divorce emerged. Sania, one of India’s greatest tennis players…
PM declares open Khelo India Youth Games, says Centre working to host Youth Olympics 2029, Olympics in 2036
CHENNAI: Declaring open the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 (KIYG) at a grand function here on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “We are working diligently to host the Youth Olympics in 2029 and the Olympic Games in 2036 in…
Parveen secures Olympic dream- The New Indian Express
Express News Service CHENNAI: Parveen Hooda’s tale is a compelling one that underlines courage and persistence. Not so long ago, the Haryana boxer was staring at an uncertain future. After trying her hand in multiple weight categories in recent years,…
Shooter Vijayveer wins 17th Paris quota for India- The New Indian Express
By Express News Service CHENNAI: If Rhythm Sangwan made history by securing India’s 16th quota for the Paris Olympics, two days on, Vijayveer Sidhu has taken it forward with a silver in the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol (RFP) at the…
India set track and field on fire- The New Indian Express
Express News Service HANGZHOU: On a slightly nippy night inside the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre, India’s athletes, young and old, came together to script stories to last a lifetime. Avinash Sable, who has had a history with being tight in…
Simons- The New Indian Express
Express News Service CHENNAI: South Africa’s bowling coach Eric Simons is confident of a good show by his team in the World Cup that begins on Thursday. His confidence stems from the fact that his team defeated Australia 3-2 in…
Unshakeable bond behind table tennis duo Ayhika-Sutirtha’s bronze- The New Indian Express
Express News Service HANGZHOU: No jedi mind trick is happening at the GSP Gymnasium on Monday afternoon. The Indian women’s table tennis team of Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee are really two games away from the final. No Indian table tennis…
After early struggles, Tamil Nadu secure lead- The New Indian Express
Express News Service CHENNAI: After restricting Gujarat to a moderate total, Tamil Nadu bowling coach Lakshmipathy Balaji had cautioned that there would be something in the wicket on Saturday and the batters would have to apply themselves to give a…
Padikkal, Pandey crack big tons for Karnataka- The New Indian Express
By ENS & Agencies Devdutt Padikkal and Manish Pandey cracked attractive hundreds to power Karnataka to a commanding 461 for 6 against Punjab on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match on Saturday. Padikkal (193, 216b,…
Batters put Karnataka in command- The New Indian Express
By Express News Service CHENNAI: Half-centuries by SU Karthik (75), Harshil Dharmani (70), Hardik Raj (57 batting) enabled Karnataka to post 360/7 against Tamil Nadu on Day Two in the Cooch Behar Trophy semifinals. Brief scores: TN 126 vs Karnataka…
Nadal withdraws from Australian Open with an injury just one tournament into his comeback- The New Indian Express
By Associated Press MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Australian Open with an injury after playing just one tournament in his comeback from 12 months on the sidelines. Nadal said he had concerns over his surgically repaired hip after needing a…
Franz Beckenbauer, the stylish Kaiser who ruled German football, dies at 78- The New Indian Express
By AFP Franz Beckenbauer, an iconic German player and later coach with a knack for leading his teams to greatness, has died at the age of 78. Beckenbauer, one of only three men to win the World Cup as player…
Arjun and Sunil win India’s first medal in canoe event at Asian Games since 1994- The New Indian Express
By PTI HANGZHOU: Canoers Arjun Singh and Sunil Singh Salam combined well to win India’s first medal at the Asian Games since 1994, bagging for a bronze in the men’s double 1000m event, here on Tuesday. The Indian duo clocked 3:53.329…
South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison on parole, authorities say- The New Indian Express
By Associated Press PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA: South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison on parole and is now at home, South Africa’s Department of Corrections said Friday. The department gave no more details of Pistorius’ release. The…
Game theory- The New Indian Express
By Express News Service To play is to be human. To err is human too, but technology levels all playing fields, and gets decisions right. Gone are the days when the umpire or referee was the last word. Now there…
After significant year for women’s sports, 2024 promises more- The New Indian Express
Express News Service CHENNAI: After the inaugural Women’s U19 T20 World Cup in South Africa, I met Kass Naidoo. She has been a force to be reckoned with in South African women’s sports for years, as a commentator and as…
Bangladesh’s Shakib bats for ruling party in elections- The New Indian Express
By AFP MAGURA, BANGLADESH: Turning his star sports power to politics, colourful Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan is all but guaranteed to become a ruling party lawmaker with general elections on Sunday boycotted by the opposition. Better known as the…
Australia women opt to bat against India in final ODI .- The New Indian Express
By PTI MUMBAI: Australia skipper Alyssa Healy won the toss and elected to bat in the third and final women’s ODI against India at the Wankhede Stadium here on Tuesday. India handed debut to 20-year-old bowling all-rounder Mannat Kashyap, who…
India men’s hockey team to play 4-nation tournament in South Africa- The New Indian Express
By PTI NEW DELHI: The Indian men’s hockey team will take part in a four-nation tournament featuring France, the Netherlands and host South Africa from January 14 as part of the side’s preparations for the Paris Olympics. Ahead of the…
Spanish star Hermoso testifies about Rubiales’s World Cup kiss- The New Indian Express
By AFP MADRID: Spanish World Cup winning star Jenni Hermoso was testifying before a judge Tuesday about disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales kissing her at the Women’s World Cup trophy ceremony. The 33-year-old arrived at the Audiencia Nacional,…
Welcoming 2024 with sporting spirit- The New Indian Express
Express News Service CHENNAI: The way 2023 flew by, there is an inherent temptation to think about all that is beautiful for 2024. The time of the year has come when we indulge in introspections and predictions, of the past…
Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat ‘stabbed to death’ in Kenya- The New Indian Express
By AFP NAIROBI, KENYA: Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat has been found dead in Kenya, police said Sunday, with local media reporting he had been stabbed to death. The Kenyan-born Kiplagat, 34, had represented Uganda internationally in the 3,000m steeplechase, including…