Asian Boxing Championship: SSB woman constable Lalbautsahi wins silver
Jun 01, 2021, at 01:58 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on Monday said that its woman constable Lalbuatsaihi has won a silver medal on Sunday in the 64 kg category at the Asian Boxing Championship held in Dubai.
Nick Hockley appointed CEO of Cricket Australia
May 31, 2021, at 08:56 pm
Melbourne/UNI: Nick Hockley, who has been serving as Cricket Australia's interim Chief Executive Officer for almost a year, was on Monday formally appointed to the role by the board.
Japanese fans might be allowed to Tokyo Olympics, with COVID-19 precautions: Reports
May 31, 2021, at 06:01 pm
Tokyo/Sputnik: The Japanese government is considering allowing Japanese fans to attend Olympic and Paralympic events if they provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result, The Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper reports.
World Test Championship: India to arrive in UK on June 3, stay in managed isolation before final
May 31, 2021, at 05:16 am
Dubai/UNI: The Indian cricket team, who are currently undergoing isolation in Mumbai, will arrive in the UK on June 3 and stay in 'managed isolation' before playing the World Test Championship final against New Zealand, the ICC announced on Saturday.
Bangladesh cricketer Tamim fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
May 29, 2021, at 11:48 pm
Dubai: Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League series against Sri Lanka in Dhaka.
IPL 2021 to resume in Dubai in Sept-Oct: BCCI
May 29, 2021, at 07:18 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian cricket board on Saturday decided to organise the remaining matches of the 14th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) in Dubai later this year.
World Test Championship Final playing conditions announced
May 28, 2021, at 04:24 pm
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the playing conditions for the ICC World Test Championship Final featuring India and New Zealand at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton next month.
India pacer Natarajan receives first jab of Covid-19 vaccine
May 28, 2021, at 01:19 am
New Delh/UNI: India and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) fast bowler T Natarajan on Thursday received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Mehidy Hasan ranks number 2 in ICC ODI bowler rankings
May 27, 2021, at 02:27 am
Dubai/UNI: Bangladesh off-spinner Mehidy Hasan advanced three places to reach the second position in the latest ICC Men's rankings for bowlers in ODIs on Wednesday, becoming only the third bowler from his country to be ranked in the top two in the ODI format.
PM Imran Khan issues orders for revival of local cricket in Pakistan
May 27, 2021, at 02:11 am
Rohan Bopanna-Franko loss to Federico-Artem in Belgrade Open
May 26, 2021, at 10:26 pm
Chandigarh,/UNI: Federico Delbonis of Argentina and Artem Sital of New Zealand pulled off the biggest upset by shocking the top-seeded duo of Rohan Bopanna of India and Franko Skugor of Croatia 6-3, 4-6, 10-8 in the doubles first round of the ATP 250 €511,000 Belgrade Open in Serbia.
Mohali Hockey Stadium renamed after Balbir Singh Senior's legendary history
May 26, 2021, at 01:41 am
Chandigarh/UNI: The Mohali International Hockey Stadium on Tuesday was dedicated to the memory of Padma Shri Balbir Singh Senior in a formal ceremony.
Asian Boxing Championship : Thapa, Hussamuddin make winning start, Sumit suffers defeat
May 26, 2021, at 01:31 am
Dubai/UNI: Indian boxers Shiva Thapa (64kg) and Mohammad Hussamuddin (56kg) started their 2021 Asian Boxing Championships on a winning note while Sumit Sangwan (81kg) made an early exit here.
Pakistan receives jolt: FIFA ratifies suspension
May 26, 2021, at 12:59 am
Islamabad: The FIFA Congress last week ratified the suspension of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), giving a jolt to the South Asian nation.
Too difficult to call a winner: Hadlee on WTC final between India, NZ
May 25, 2021, at 11:25 pm
Dubai/UNI: Cricket great Sir Richard Hadlee believes it's too difficult to declare a favourite in next month's ICC World Test Championship Final between India and New Zealand, but is looking forward to the clash between the two of the best batting and bowling units in the game.
COVID-19: BCCI to donate 10-Litre 2000 Oxygen concentrators
May 24, 2021, at 08:36 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian cricket board on Monday announced that it will contribute 10-Litre 2000 Oxygen concentrators to boost India’s efforts in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 24, 2021, at 02:28 am
Harare: Sportsgear brand Puma came up with a deal after Zimbabwean cricketer Ryan Burl posted an image of his worn-out shoes on Twitter, showing the plight of the national side.
Asia Cup postponed till 2023 due to 'packed' schedule
May 24, 2021, at 02:17 am
Dubai: The Asian Cricket Council on Sunday announced its decision to postpone Asia Cup till 2023 as there remains no 'practical window' at present amid rejigged cricket calendar due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Afghan cricket star Rashid Khan calls for peace; says can’t bear to see children killed
May 24, 2021, at 01:54 am
Internationally famous Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan, possibly the most famous non-political face in his country, called on world leaders to bring peace to Afghanistan. He said he could understand the pain and suffering of the children in Afghanistan as he himself has grown up in war.
God willing, Shahin will be my son-in-law: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi
May 24, 2021, at 01:41 am
Islamabad: Former Pakistan cricket captain and outspoken all rounder Shahid Afridi has confirmed pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi will become his son-law, but denied his daughter and the young bowler had been in a relationship before their engagement.
Indian football team begin training in Doha after testing covid negative
May 23, 2021, at 01:09 am
Doha/UNI: All 28 players and the support staff of the Indian football team have tested covid negative post their arrival in Qatar.
CPL: Tallawahs retains Andre Russell
May 22, 2021, at 11:00 pm
Jamaica: The Tallawahs have retained West Indies all-rounders Andre Russell and Carlos Brathwaite as well as Rovman Powell and Chadwick Walton.
Former Bangladesh skipper Khaled Mahmud tests COVID-19 positive
May 22, 2021, at 10:58 pm
Dhaka: Ex-Bangladesh captain Khaled Mahmud has tested positive for coronavirus.
India-New Zealand Test championship final could become season's blockbuster event
May 22, 2021, at 08:13 pm
The inaugural World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand next month is promising to be a blockbuster event with spectators likely to be allowed, though in a restricted capacity, at the Rose Bowl in England’s Southampton, the port city on England's south coast about 110 km from London.
Dronacharya awardee coach O P Bhardwaj dies
May 22, 2021, at 01:56 am
New Delhi/UNI: India's first Dronacharya awardee coach in boxing, O P Bhardwaj, passed away on Friday after battling a prolonged illness.
Emmanuel Macron to attend the opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympics: French Sports Minister
May 22, 2021, at 01:22 am
Tokyo/Sputnik: French President Emmanuel Macron will be attending the opening ceremony of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo to be held on July 23 as the leader of the next host country, French Sports Minister Roxana Maracineanu said on Friday.
Chinese players given 'patriotic education' ahead of World Cup qualifiers
May 22, 2021, at 12:37 am
Beijing: Chinese football players are warming up for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers by receiving "patriotic education" and even learning about the history of the Community Party, media reports said.
FIFA U-17 Women’s WC to be held in India in Oct 2022
May 21, 2021, at 09:34 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The U-17 women's football World Cup will be held in India from October 11 to 30 next year, the FIFA Council announced on Thursday.
International shooting coach Monali Gore passes away due to brief illness
May 21, 2021, at 06:35 pm
Nashik/UNI: District Shooters Association general secretary and international shooting coach Monali Gore passed away here on Thursday due to a brief illness.
Rahul Dravid likely to coach India white-ball team on Sri Lanka tour
May 21, 2021, at 12:26 am
New Delhi/UNI: National Cricket Academy head and former India captain Rahul Dravid is likely to be the head coach of the Indian white-ball squad that will tour Sri Lanka in July.