Maradona's manager says football icon was tired, let himself die
Nov 28, 2020, at 02:23 pm
Buenos Aires/Sputnik: Football legend Diego Maradona was tired and let himself die, Maradona's manager and friend, Stefano Ceci, told La Gazzetta dello Sport on Friday.
First ODI: Hardik Pandya shines on a day when Australia thrash India by 66 runs
Nov 27, 2020, at 11:36 pm
Sydney: Hardik Pandya's heroic 90 and Shikhar Dhawan's crucial 74 failed to help India as Australia commenced the ODI series with a 66 runs win against the visitors in the first match here on Friday.
Aaron Finch, Steve Smith tons propel Australia to 374/6 against India
Nov 27, 2020, at 10:49 pm
Sydney/UNI: Riding on brilliant centuries by captain Aaron Finch and Steve Smith, Australia posted a mammoth total of 374/6 against India in the first ODI of three match series, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, here on Friday.
Australia win toss, opt to bat first against India in 1st ODI
Nov 27, 2020, at 02:52 pm
Sydney: Australia won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the first ODI match here on Friday.
Football legend Maradona buried at cemetery in Bella Vista close to Buenos Aires: Reports
Nov 27, 2020, at 02:45 pm
Buenos Aires/Sputnik: Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has been buried at a cemetery in the Bella Vista residential area near Buenos Aires, the TN broadcaster reported.
New Zealand tour: Six Pakistani cricketers test COVID-19 positive
Nov 27, 2020, at 02:36 pm
Wellington: Six members of the Pakistan cricket squad, who are currently touring New Zealand, have tested COVID-19 positive.
India-Australia clash: Pacer Ishant Sharma ruled out of Test series
Nov 27, 2020, at 02:07 pm
New Delhi: Indian senior pacer Ishant Sharma has been ruled out of the Test series against India and Australia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a statement.
Indian football stars mourn football legend Diego Maradona’s demise
Nov 27, 2020, at 12:36 am
New Delhi/UNI: Indian football stars with the likes of Bhaichung Bhutia, Sunil Chhetri and among others grieved the passing away of one of football’s greatest legends, Diego Maradona, who enthralled fans across the world with his skills and had wowed fans in India during his multiple visits to the country in the past as well.
'My hero no more': Sourav Ganguly mourns Diego Maradona's death
Nov 26, 2020, at 11:05 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket board president Sourav Ganguly turned emotional while mourning the death of football legend Diego Maradona.
Sania Mirza pens open letter to mothers, says pregnancy and motherhood made her better person
Nov 25, 2020, at 09:28 pm
Mumbai/UNI: In an open letter to all mothers, Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has opened up about her time during pregnancy, sharing her emotional experience of motherhood and what it takes to defy all odds and make a comeback to the sport.
Nov 25, 2020, at 09:14 pm
Sydney/UNI: Australia's head coach Justin Langer on Wednesday said there would be no place for abuse when his team lock horns with India in the upcoming series, adding that there will be no reason to hold back on the banter, much like India's previous tour to Australia.
Greg Barclay elected as Independent ICC Chair
Nov 25, 2020, at 06:22 pm
Dubai/IBNS: Greg Barclay has been elected as the new Independent Chair of International Cricket Council (ICC) succeeding Shashank Manohar who stepped down earlier this year.
Colin de Grandhomme ruled out of Test series against West Indies
Nov 25, 2020, at 06:12 pm
Wellington/UNI: New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme has been ruled out of the Test series against West Indies due to bone bruising in his right foot.
Rohit Sharma, Ishant doubtful for first two Tests against Australia
Nov 24, 2020, at 11:20 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Ishant Sharma and Rohit Sharma, who are currently injured, have been ruled out of the first two matches of the upcoming four-Test series in Australia due to fitness issues, the ESPNcricinfo reported on Tuesday.
Nov 24, 2020, at 10:47 pm
Jammu/UNI: Asserting that best efforts will be made to nurture budding talent, former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina on Tuesday said that he had represented India for 15 years and will give back his experience to the players of Jammu and Kashmir.
J&K Sports Council, former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina sign MoU to nurture budding talent in UT
Nov 24, 2020, at 10:00 pm
Jammu/UNI: Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council on Tuesday entered into Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with cricketer Suresh Raina's Cricket Academy to nurture budding talent across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Gautam Gambhir prefers Rohit Sharma over Virat Kohli to lead Team India in T20Is
Nov 24, 2020, at 09:36 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has thrown his weight behind Rohit Sharma to lead Team India in the shortest format of the game, saying that current skipper Virat Kohli is not a bad captain but his deputy Rohit is better at the role.
Suryakumar Yadav should have been part of Indian squad on Australia tour: Brian Lara
Nov 24, 2020, at 07:01 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Legendary West Indies cricketer Brian Lara feels Mumbai Indians batsman Suryakumar Yadav should have been in the Indian white-ball squad on the Australia tour, which gets underway on Friday.
Undertaker ends his WWE career, ThankYouTaker trends on social media
Nov 23, 2020, at 09:58 pm
Washington: Ending his glorious career in the sports entertainment industry, WWE wrestler Undertaker on Sunday announced his retirement from WWE Universe at the Survivor Series.
Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman ruled out of New Zealand tour
Nov 23, 2020, at 09:25 pm
Lahore/UNI: Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the New Zealand tour with a fever.
Australian batting star Steve Smith won't have issues with short-pitch bowling: Andrew McDonald
Nov 23, 2020, at 01:49 am
Sydney/UNI: Australia's assistant coach Andrew McDonald on Sunday said that batsman Steve Smith will have no issues if the Indian bowlers try to attack him with short-pitch bowling in the upcoming limited-overs and Test series.
BBL: Sydney Sixers fined USD 25,000 by CA for naming player outside its squad
Nov 22, 2020, at 09:46 pm
Melbourne/UNI: Cricket Australia on Sunday fined the Women's Big Bash League franchise Sydney Sixers USD 25,000 for breaching tournament regulations by erroneously naming a player on the team sheet despite not being part of the primary squad of 15.
Pacer Mohammed Siraj was offered option of flying back home after his father's demise: BCCI
Nov 22, 2020, at 08:47 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Team India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj lost his father on Friday after a brief illness.
My impressive run in IPL took pressure off me for upcoming Australia tour: Md Shami
Nov 22, 2020, at 12:08 am
Sydney/UNI: Indian pacer Mohammed Shami believes that he is in the 'right zone' after his impressive performance in the IPL 2020 and it will help him prepare for the upcoming Test series against Australia without any pressure.
West Indies management unveils new T20I jersey
Nov 21, 2020, at 10:53 pm
Christchurch/UNI: Cricket West Indies and the national team has unveiled the new T20I playing jersey ahead of the upcoming three-match T20I series against New Zealand.
Premier League J&K to carry cash prize of Rs 12 lakh
Nov 21, 2020, at 10:34 pm
Srinagar: J&K Sports Council is all set to conduct Premier League J&K tournaments across the Union Territory which will carry cash prizes of around Rupees 12 lakhs.
Jammu and Kashmir Sports: Martand Sunrisers register wins
Nov 21, 2020, at 10:29 pm
Srinagar: KC Young Strikers and Martand Sunrisers registered big victories over their rivals in the ongoing Kashmiri Pandit Premier League (KPPL) at MA Stadium, Jammu on Friday.
I-League: J&K Bank retains its players
Nov 21, 2020, at 10:23 pm
Srinagar: Citing their own commitments this time, J&K Bank has not allowed its players to play for Real Kashmir FC in the upcoming I-League. As the I-League is about to kick start in January 2021, Real Kashmir FC as per procedure had requested J&K Bank to allow its Kashmir based players to play for the club in the upcoming season.
Downtown Heroes FC beat Kashmir Avengers FC 3-1
Nov 21, 2020, at 10:22 pm
Srinagar: In the quarterfinal of the ongoing Doon International football tournament Downtown Heroes FC beat Kashmir Avengers FC by 3-1 goals at Doon International School Ground, HMT here on Friday.
Mohammed Siraj's father passes away, RCB condole
Nov 21, 2020, at 06:27 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj's father passed away on Friday.