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Wahab says ready to make a comeback in Tests for England tour

Jun 16, 2020, at 07:17 pm

Islamabad/UNI/Pakistan: left-arm pace bowler Wahab Riaz expresses readiness to come back to Test cricket if the need for him arises on the tour of England later this year.

Shanghai not decided on holding F1 races: Authorities

Jun 16, 2020, at 04:53 pm

Shanghai/Xinhua: The Formula One Group (FOM) has proposed to hold two races in Shanghai after the suspension of the Chinese Grand Prix due to the coronavirus, but the local authorities have not made a decision yet, according to Xu Bin, director of the Shanghai Administration of Sports.

Australia's A-League to resume on July 16 in Melbourne

Jun 16, 2020, at 04:49 pm

Sydney/Xinhua: Australia's top-level men's football league, the A-League, is set to resume on July 16 with Melbourne Victory taking on Western United at AAMI Park in Melbourne.

200 Test wicket is on my mind:Kemar Roach

Jun 15, 2020, at 04:51 pm

Manchester/UNI:  West Indies star fast bowler Kemar Roach says 200 Test wickets is in his mind but the goal is to beat England in the upcoming three-Test series.

MS Dhoni would have 'broken many records' had he batted at No 3, says former opener Gautam Gambhir

Jun 15, 2020, at 04:39 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir believes MS Dhoni could have been a more prolific batsman and would have broken many records had he not captained India and continued to bat at number 3 throughout his career.

Ex-Mexico star Padilla dies

Jun 15, 2020, at 09:23 am

Mexico City/Xinhua/: Former Mexico international forward Aaron Padilla has died at the age of 77, his former club Pumas said.

May have political differences with him but want to wish Shahid Afridi speedy recovery from COVID-19: Gautam Gambhir

Jun 14, 2020, at 06:06 pm

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir said he may have political differences with Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi but he will want him to recover fast from COVID-19.

Proper planning will help India win ICC tournaments: ex-pacer Irfan Pathan

Jun 14, 2020, at 06:01 pm

Mumbai/UNI:  Former Indian bowler and all-rounder Irfan Pathan feels that team India needs proper panning to win ICC Tournaments.

Shocked to hear about Sushant Singh Rajput: Virat Kohli 

Jun 14, 2020, at 04:15 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Away from the world of movies, Indian skipper Virat Kohli expressed his grief over the death of the actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

Juventus advance past AC Milan to Coppa Italia final

Jun 13, 2020, at 05:18 pm

Rome/Xinhua/UNI: Juventus is the first Coppa Italia finalist after a 0-0 draw against AC Milan in the second leg of the semi-finals at Allianz Stadium in Turin on Friday.

South Africa to host virtual marathon on June 14

Jun 13, 2020, at 05:16 pm

Johannesburg/Xinhua: South Africa will host the Comrades Legends virtual race on June 14, said eThekwini municipality mayor Mxolisi Kaunda.

India's 800m Asian champion Marimuthu banned for doping

Jun 13, 2020, at 04:53 pm

Paris/Xinhua/UNI: Asian 800-meter champion Gomathi Marimuthu was hit by a four-year ban on Saturday for doping and is set to lose her Asian Championships gold medal.

Shahid Afridi tests positive for Covid-19

Jun 13, 2020, at 02:28 pm

Islamabad/IBNS: Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has tested positive for the pandemic Novel Coronavirus or Covid-19.

Product of India’s robust grassroots structure: VVS Laxman lauds Mohammad Kaif

Jun 12, 2020, at 09:54 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Mohammad Kaif was one of the few players in Sourav Ganguly's 'Team India' who was capable of frightening the opponents with his electrifying fielding.

Virat Kohli and his men will not travel Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe amid COVID-19 pandemic: BCCI

Jun 12, 2020, at 04:46 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced that the Indian Cricket Team will not travel to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe owing to the current threat of COVID-19.

Belgium on top, Morocco 43rd in latest FIFA rankings

Jun 12, 2020, at 08:39 am

Rabat/Xinhua/: Morocco remains 43rd in the FIFA world rankings for the month of June.

India's Lanka tour cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Jun 11, 2020, at 07:45 pm

Colombo/UNI: The Indian Cricket team's Sri Lanka tour as scheduled for June officially stands cancelled due to ongoing COVID-19 condition.

MS Dhoni played as if results didn't matter to him: Rahul Dravid

Jun 11, 2020, at 06:42 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid has lauded his immediate successor Mahendra Singh Dhoni for the latter's exclusive cricketing ability.

BCCI planning to stage IPL this year: Sourav Ganguly tells state units

Jun 11, 2020, at 01:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket board president Sourav Ganguly has communicated to the state associations that plans to stage the suspended 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) are still on, media reports said.

Irfan Pathan shares how South India players sometimes face racist taunts during domestic matches

Jun 10, 2020, at 11:40 pm

Baroda/IBNS: Days after former West Indies skipper Darren Sammy claimed that he was subjected to racist slurs during his Indian Premier League (IPL) playing days, fast bowler Irfan Pathan now said South Indian players have sometimes faced racist taunts in the domestic circuit.

Interim changes: ICC imposes ban on use of saliva to shine ball, allows Covid-19 replacements in Tests

Jun 10, 2020, at 04:46 pm

Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed interim changes to its playing regulations, which include the ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball and allowing home umpires in international series.

Never too late to fight for right cause: Chris Gayle backs Darren Sammy's 'racism' allegation against IPL players

Jun 10, 2020, at 11:21 am

New Delhi/IBNS: West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle has come out in open support for his teammate Darren Sammy who has accused some players of an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise of making a 'racist' comment at him.

Chilean football set for July return

Jun 10, 2020, at 09:22 am

Santiago/Xinhua: Chilean football could resume in the last week of July under plans being drafted by the National Professional Football Association (ANFP).

No high-level beach volleyball events before October, says FIVB

Jun 09, 2020, at 05:59 pm

Beijing/Xinhua/UNI: There will be no high-level beach volleyball events, three stars or above, before the second half of October this year, the International Federation de Volleyball (FIVB) announced on its official website on Tuesday.

FIA summons former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar

Jun 09, 2020, at 04:25 pm

Islamabad/IBNS: The Federal Investigation Agency has summoned Pakistan's former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar in connection with the ‘cyber stalking’ charges leveled against him by Pakistan Cricket Board’s legal advisor Taffazul Rizvi, media reports said.

Game Theory aims to facilitate more than 3,20,000 sports enthusiasts through their mobile app

Jun 08, 2020, at 11:37 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: This may be the perfect antidote to the lockdown blues, the perfect way to bounce back with great energy in the post COVID-19 world.

Bolivia striker Moreno donates to coronavirus-hit families

Jun 08, 2020, at 08:05 pm

Rio De Janeiro/Xinhua: Cruzeiro's Bolivia international striker Marcelo Moreno has donated 100,000 U.S. dollars to help underprivileged families during the coronavirus pandemic.

Williamson opens up on friendship with Kohli, says fortunate to play against each other

Jun 08, 2020, at 07:35 pm

Mumbai, Jun 7 (UNI) New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has opened up on his camaraderie and friendship with Virat Kohli and called himself 'fortunate' to have played the game alongside the India captain.

Kane Williamson opens up on friendship with Kohli, says fortunate to play against each other

Jun 07, 2020, at 09:17 pm

Mumbai/UNI: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has opened up on his camaraderie and friendship with Virat Kohli and called himself 'fortunate' to have played the game alongside the India captain.

Ian Chappell wants India to pick Hardik Pandya in test team for Australia tour

Jun 07, 2020, at 09:14 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Former Australian captain Ian Chappell feels India should pick Hardik Pandya in their Test team against the Aussies when they make the trip Down Under later this year, saying that the all-rounder can give the visitors an extra seam bowling option and depth in batting.