Emergency response team for 2022 Winter Olympics ski venue
May 28, 2020, at 11:18 am
Shijiazhuang/Xinhua: The ski venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics in Chongli, north China's Hebei Province, has set up an emergency response team to better serve the event.
Shikhar Dhawan reveals plans after his retirement from cricket
May 27, 2020, at 11:45 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India's dangerous opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan feels he has a plenty of options to pursue following his retirement from cricket.
How to Prevent Sports Injuries to Make a Professional Athlete Match Fit
May 27, 2020, at 10:35 am
The very word “prevention” indicates the fact that something needs to be nipped in the bud. In the following paragraphs, we’ll talk about the prevention of injuries in sports, but all the above facts can also refer to the population of recreational athletes. The only difference is in the training load.
Australia pacer Mitchell Starc keen for pink-ball Test against India
May 26, 2020, at 11:22 pm
Melbourne/UNI: Australia pacer Mitchell Starc on Tuesday said that he is looking forward to the prospect of playing a pink-ball Test during India's next Test tour of the country.
Playing cricket in bio-secure environment unrealistic, says Rahul Dravid
May 26, 2020, at 11:18 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Former India captain Rahul Dravid has said that the idea of creating bio-secure environments, which is being planned by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to resume cricket, is unrealistic.
Cricketer Shehan Madushanka suspended by SLC over drug arrest
May 26, 2020, at 09:02 pm
Colombo/UNI: Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday suspended Shehan Madushanka from all forms of cricket for alleged possession of heroin.
Injuries have made him consider retirement, says Juventus forward Douglas Costa
May 26, 2020, at 04:27 pm
Rio De Janeiro/UNI: Brazil and Juventus forward Douglas Costa said that he has considered quitting football because of his constant struggle with injuries.
Hockey legend Balbir Singh passes away at 95
May 25, 2020, at 11:56 am
Chandigarh/IBNS: Legendary Hockey player and three-time Olympic gold champion Balbir Singh Dosanjh passed away on Monday.
Virat Kohli shares throwback image on social media
May 24, 2020, at 07:50 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli may not be in action on field due to the anti-Coronavirus lockdown but the right-handed batsman is well connected with his fans through social media.
Fed up of cyber bullying, Japanese pro wrestler and Netflix star Hana Kimura dies
May 23, 2020, at 11:16 pm
Tokyo/IBNS: Hana Kimura, Japanese wrestler and one of the cast members of current season of Terrace House on Netflix, has died.
Cricketer Sarfaraz Khan prefers helping migrant workers over celebrating Eid
May 23, 2020, at 02:50 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Setting an example in the tough times amid Coronavirus scare, Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan has said he would not celebrate Muslim festival Eid-ul-Fitr but help migrant workers with the money instead.
Graeme Smith backs Sourav Ganguly as ICC president, says former skipper's 'leadership would be key'
May 23, 2020, at 12:38 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Cricket South Africa (CSA) director of Cricket Graeme Smith has backed former Indian cricket captain and current Indian cricket board chief Sourav Ganguly as the next International Cricket Council (ICC) president, the position which is due to be vacated soon.
Cyclone Amphan: Sourav Ganguly shares image where he exerts 'strength at its highest'
May 21, 2020, at 10:34 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Former Indian cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly on Thursday shared an image where he had to apply 'strength at its highest' in the aftermath of super Cyclone Amphan, which battered the entire West Bengal leaving several trees uprooted.
Premier League confirms six positive coronavirus tests from three clubs
May 20, 2020, at 01:08 pm
London/XINHUA/UNI: The Premier League has confirmed that six players and club staff have been tested positive for coronavirus, including players from Watford and Burnley.
Italy new decree to suspend all sports activities until June 14
May 19, 2020, at 11:33 am
Rome/Xinhua: The Serie A will continue the suspension as the Italian government signed off a new decree to ban all sports activities until June 14.
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ICC Cricket Committee recommends prohibition of saliva to shine the ball
May 18, 2020, at 10:32 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The ICC Cricket Committee on Monday recommended changes to ICC regulations to mitigate the risks posed by the COVID-19 virus and protect the safety of players and match officials.
Virat Kohli is best player across formats: Ian Chappell
May 18, 2020, at 05:36 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Former Australian skipper Ian Chappell has rated India captain Virat Kohli the best batsman in the world across formats of the current generation of cricketers due to his incredible fitness and leader that doesn’t fear defeat.
BCCI not to organise training camps for contracted players now despite Covid relaxations
May 18, 2020, at 02:15 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian cricket board has said it will not rush to organise training camps for contracted players despite the relaxations permitted by the central government in the fourth phase of anti-Covid-19 lockdown which began on Monday.
Corinthians show interest in ex-Man City forward Jo
May 18, 2020, at 11:44 am
Rio de Janeiro/Xinhua/UNI: Corinthians have spelled out a desire to sign former Manchester City striker Jo from Japan's Nagoya Grampus.
Shahid Afridi targets PM Modi during his PoK visit, Indian cricketers slam
May 17, 2020, at 08:09 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has stoked a controversy after he was caught on camera raising the Kashmir issue once again and even describing PM Narendra Modi with the COVID-19 virus.
Iran's soccer leagues to resume with no spectators: President Rouhani
May 17, 2020, at 08:15 am
Tehran/Xinhua: Iran's soccer leagues will resume after the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said.
Chess federation to promote over 2,000 online tournaments
May 16, 2020, at 03:30 pm
Beijing/Xinhua/UNI: More than 2,000 online international chess tournaments will be held over the next month, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced on Saturday.
WTA announces further suspension of four tournaments
May 16, 2020, at 03:20 pm
Washington/Xinhua/UNI: The WTA announced Friday that four events scheduled for July will not be held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Venezuela calls off football season
May 16, 2020, at 02:55 pm
Caracas/Xinhua/UNI: The Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) called an end to its first division season, because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Three new players, including Kyle Jamieson, offered NZC contracts
May 16, 2020, at 01:31 pm
Auckland/IBNS: Auckland Aces pace-bowler Kyle Jamieson, Central Stags spinner Ajaz Patel and Wellington Firebirds batsman Devon Conway have been offered BLACKCAPS contracts for the first time, as part of a proposed 20-player list for the 2020-21 season.
May 15, 2020, at 05:06 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Former England skipper David Gower believes that chances are high that Sourav Ganguly will one day find himself in ICC, but feels leading BCCI is any day a bigger job.
Sachin Tendulkar shares throwback image with Sourav Ganguly at BCCI chief's place
May 14, 2020, at 07:20 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata/IBNS: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has shared a throwback image with former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly at the latter's place.
Angola's basketball championship cancelled due to COVID -19 pandemic
May 14, 2020, at 01:26 pm
Luanda/Xinhua: Angolan sports authorities have cancelled the 2019/2020 national senior male basketball championship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cameroon aborts football season amid COVID-19 pandemic
May 13, 2020, at 04:46 pm
Yaounde/Xinhua/UNI: Cameroon has opted to end its football season amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the head of the country's football association said on Wednesday.
May 13, 2020, at 04:43 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir feels New Zealand was the most consistent side in 2019 ICC ODI World Cup and deserved to be the joint winner of the tournament alongside England, saying it was unfortunate that Kiwis lost the final on boundary count.