ICC congratulates the Black Caps: The inaugural World Test Champions
Jun 25, 2021, at 10:56 pm
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) congratulates the Black Caps on winning the inaugural ICC World Test Championship beating India in a riveting final at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton.
Karate-Do Associaiton of Bengal arranges online training sessions with international masters
Jun 25, 2021, at 08:04 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: With in-person training hampered by the pandemic, Karate-Do Association of Bengal (KAB) has been holding Kata and Kumite training webinars led by world class coaches and players for their members and others.
Zidane has dream to head French national team, will achieve that: Real Madrid President
Jun 25, 2021, at 06:47 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Zinedine Zidane has a dream to become a head coach of the French national football team, President of FC Real Madrid Florentino Perez said, adding that he has no doubts that one day Zidane’s dream will come true.
Euro Cup 2020: Portugal, Germany follow France to Round 16, Hungary out despite spirited performance
Jun 24, 2021, at 04:34 pm
Budapest/Munich/IBNS: Portugal and Germany advanced to the Round 16 of the Euro Cup 2021 after they drew against World Champions France and spirited Hungary respectively on Wednesday.
Kane Williamson, Taylor steer New Zealand to inaugural World Test C'ship title
Jun 24, 2021, at 01:43 pm
Southampton/UNI: A brilliant performance by pacers and a composed run chase by Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor led New Zealand to historic inaugural World Test Championship title after beating India by 8 wickets on the sixth and final day of the marquee final, here on Wednesday.
New Zealand bowl out India for 170 runs, need 139 to clinch WTC title
Jun 24, 2021, at 12:57 am
Southampton: Despite Rishabh Pant's courageous 41 runs knock, New Zealand bowlers bowled out India for 170 runs, giving their batsmen a chance to clinch the title easily on the sixth day of the World Test Championship final here on Wednesday.
Ex-World T20 champion skipper Darren Sammy appointed as member of CWI Board of Directors
Jun 23, 2021, at 11:47 pm
St John's/Jun/UNI: Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy has been appointed as an independent non-member director of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) board.
WTC 6th day lunch: New Zealand bowlers keep things tough for India, Pant remains strong hope
Jun 23, 2021, at 11:19 pm
Southampton: Rishabh Pant is holding the fort by scoring unbeaten 28 runs and Ravindra Jadeja is giving him a strong company at the other end as India is struggling at 130 for the loss of five wickets at lunch on the sixth day of the World Test Championship final here on Wednesday.
WTC Final: Two spectators ejected from stadium for 'abusing' New Zealand players
Jun 23, 2021, at 04:19 pm
Southampton/IBNS: Two spectators were on Tuesday ejected from the cricket stadium in Southampton for allegedly abusing New Zealand players, who are taking on India in the World Test Championship Final, media reports said.
WTC Fourth Day: Tim Southee strikes twice as India struggles at 64 for 2 at stumps
Jun 23, 2021, at 02:34 pm
Southampton: Pacer Tim Southee struck twice as India were left struggling at 64 runs for the loss of two wickets in their second innings at the end of the fourth day of the World Test CHampionship here on Tuesday.
WTC Final: NZ take 32 runs lead against India
Jun 23, 2021, at 02:32 am
Southampton: New Zealand batsmen took a slender but significant lead of 32 runs against India as they were bowled for 249 runs in the first innings of the World Test Championship final here on Tuesday.
Hyderabad Football Club sign Abdul Rabeeh for ISL upcoming season
Jun 23, 2021, at 01:32 am
Hyderabad/UNI: Hyderabad Football Club (HFC) continues to further strengthen its squad for the upcoming season of the Indian Super League with the addition of young winger Abdul Rabeeh AK, the club announced on Tuesday.
Manpreet Singh to lead Indian men's hockey team in Tokyo Olympics
Jun 23, 2021, at 01:17 am
New Delhi/UNI: India on Tuesday named incumbent Manpreet Singh as the captain of the men's hockey team for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, to be held from July 23 to August 8.
Younis Khan steps down as Pakistan batting coach
Jun 23, 2021, at 12:56 am
Lahore/UNI: Younis Khan has stepped down as Pakistan’s batting coach, after the former cricketer and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) mutually agreed to part ways, the board announced on Tuesday.
'Highly unfair': India on Tokyo Olympics' protocols for Covid-hit nations
Jun 22, 2021, at 05:55 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has slammed the "unfair" strict rules imposed on athletes from several COVID-hit nations including India by the Japanese government for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard will be first transgender athlete to compete at Tokyo Olympics
Jun 22, 2021, at 04:10 am
Tokyo/IBNS: Laurel Hubbard would be the first transgender athlete among five weightlifters confirmed to compete at the Olympics on Monday for New Zealand's team for the 2021 Tokyo Games.
Tokyo Olympics organisers limit fans at 10,000
Jun 22, 2021, at 12:55 am
Tokyo/UNI The 2020 Tokyo Olympics organisers on Monday capped the number of spectators at 10,000 for each of its venues.
Olympics legend Usain Bolt, girlfriend Kasi Bennett welcome twin boys
Jun 21, 2021, at 09:42 pm
Kingston: Iconic sprinter Usain Bolt and his girlfriend Kasi Bennett have welcomed twin boys.
New Zealand transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard to participate in Tokyo Olympics 2020
Jun 21, 2021, at 03:41 pm
Wellington: Laurel Hubbard is all set to become the first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympics as he was selected for the New Zealand women's team that will compete in Tokyo 2020.
BCCI pledges Rs 10 cr for Indian contingent for Tokyo Olympics
Jun 21, 2021, at 07:37 am
Delhi/IBNS: The Indian cricket board (Board of Control for Cricket in India) on Sunday announced a donation of Rs 10 crore for the training and preparation of the country's team heading for Tokyo Olympics.
WTC Final 3rd day: Indian bowlers pick up two late wickets as New Zealand score 101 for two at sumps
Jun 21, 2021, at 04:48 am
Southampton: Devon Conway (54) and Tom Latham (30) added 70 runs in the first wicket partnership as New Zealand added 101 runs for the loss of two wickets at the end of the third day of the World Test Championship against India here on Sunday.
BCCI announces to donate Rs 10 cr for preparations of Olympic-bound athletes
Jun 21, 2021, at 02:03 am
New Delhi/UNI: The BCCI on Sunday pledged a donation of Rs 10 crore for the training and preparations of Indian athletes who have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, scheduled to begin from July 23.
WTC Final 3rd Day: New Zealand bowl out India for 217 runs
Jun 21, 2021, at 12:54 am
Southampton: New Zealad bowled out India for 217 runs in the first innings of the World Test Championship final here on Sunday.
WTC Day 3 Lunch: New Zealand bowlers pick up four quick wickets as India struggle at 211 for 7
Jun 20, 2021, at 11:28 pm
Southampton: New Zealand bowlers helped the side bounce back against India on third day of the World Test Championship final as Virat Kohli and his men lost four quick wickets to struggle at 211 runs for the loss of seven wickets at lunch here on Sunday.
WTC Final: India score 146 for 3 as bad light stops play
Jun 20, 2021, at 04:25 am
Southampton/UNI: India were 146 for 3 when bad light forced to stop the proceedings of the second day of the World Test Championship final against New Zealand, here on Saturday.
FIFA: Mexico punished with 2 empty stadium games over homophobic fan chants
Jun 20, 2021, at 12:34 am
Moscow/Sputnik: The International Football Federation (FIFA) has ordered the Mexican national team to play two official home matches in front of empty stadiums in the wake of fans' repeated use of homophobic slurs, The Washington Post reported.
Milkha Singh: Legends never die
Jun 19, 2021, at 10:37 pm
For a teenager who once had to literally run for his life to save himself from the barbarity of the partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947, going on to become a legendary Olympic runner was an extraordinary feat. That is what ‘Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh, possibly India's best-known athlete, achieved and went on to become an inspiration for people across generations.
WTC Final clash: Indian cricketers are wearing black arm-bands in memory of Milkha Singh
Jun 19, 2021, at 10:31 pm
Southampton/UNI: The Indian cricket team on Saturday wore black armbands on the second day of the World Test Championship final against New Zealand as a mark of respect to track legend Milkha Singh, who passed away due to COVID-19 related complications.
You will never be forgotten: Virat Kohli tweets mourning Milkha Singh's demise
Jun 19, 2021, at 10:21 pm
Southampton: Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Saturday mourned the death of legendary athlete Milkha Singh and said his legacy inspired a whole nation to aim for excellence.
Milkha Singh to be accorded state funeral
Jun 19, 2021, at 10:06 pm
Chandigarh/UNI: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday directed the state government to accord a state funeral to the legendary Milkha Singh.