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Eden Gardens to be used as makeshift quarantine facility for police personnel
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Friday allowed the Kolkata Police to make use of under galleries of Eden Gardens for makeshift quarantine facility for police personnel. A meeting....
First eve in doping case from Motor Sports
Doping is the deliberate or accidental (Inadvertent) by athletes of banned drugs or substance or method that may increase performance. Doping another side of the coin is inadvertent doping –....
Sports can connect and unite people again: Bharat Singh Chauhan
The entire Indian Sports community has been affected like other countries of the world. Outdoor games, as well as indoor games events, are not taking place because of coronavirus Pandemic.....
Gawaskar showed world cricket how to stay calm on field: Anshuman Gaekwad
[caption id="attachment_593088" align="alignnone" width="200"] Anshuman Gaekwad[/caption] I am lucky to get a chance to play with Sunil Manohar Gavaskar. I got his long support in Test Cricket. I find it....
Sports has to be seen as a career option in India: Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday stressed for the need of corporate-government partnership to make sports as a career option in India and to start....
New Zealand has not offered to host IPL: Spokesperson
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has clarified that it has not offered to host the Indian Premier League (IPL). This clarification comes days after some media outlets reported that New Zealand had....
Sourav Ganguly turns 48: Revisiting cricket journey of ‘Dada’
Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly is renowned for his leadership style and not letting the opposition breathe easy in a match. Termed as 'God of off-side' by Rahul Dravid, Ganguly....
Hope our off-field partnership keeps going strong: Sachin Tendulkar on Sourav Ganguly’s 48th birthday
Former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday wished his playing days opening partner Sourav Ganguly as he turned 48 today. Tendulkar and Ganguly have stitched together 8,227 runs in 176....
England vs West Indies: Paytm First Games Fantasy Prediction: 1st Test Match
After more than three months of halt, International cricket will finally return on our television screens with England taking on West Indies in a three-match Test series. The first match....
MS Dhoni birthday: Dwayne Bravo creates a song for India’s Captain Cool
As India's 'Captain Cool' MS Dhoni celebrates his 39th birthday on Tuesday, West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo released the new song that he has created for the former India skipper.....
MS Dhoni birthday: Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Ravi Shastri and others extend wishes
As wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni celebrates his 39th birthday today, wishes are continuing to pour in for the former India skipper. Indian men's cricket team coach Ravi Shastri, skipper Virat....
MS Dhoni turns 39: Revisiting smashing records of ‘Captain Cool’
Wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni is known for his finishing heroics and ending the match with a big shot to send a billion people in a frenzy. For over a decade,....
Sachin Tendulkar never took strike on first ball: Sourav Ganguly
Former India skipper and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has revealed why Sachin Tendulkar never took strike on the first ball of a cricket match. Ganguly said that it was....
I would have loved to play more T20 cricket: Sourav Ganguly
Former India skipper and current BCCI president, Sourav Ganguly has said that he would have loved to play more of T20 cricket.The left-handed batsman also said that he would have....
DFB Pokal title: Bayern Munich defeats Bayer Leverkusen by 4-2
Bayern Munich lifted the DFB-Pokal title after defeating Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 in the final here on Saturday. David Alaba's outstanding free-kick handed Bayern an early lead and Serge Gnabry then....
Chelsea secures 4th position on Premier League scoreboard after win over Watford
Chelsea moved back to the fourth place on the Premier League table with a comfortable 3-0 win over Watford here on Sunday. After a massive 5-2 win over Bournemouth, Manchester....
India needs to develop nationwide sports culture: Aniket Gupta
It’s shocking news for entire Karate fraternity because Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has disaffiliated the Karate Association of India for violating its constitution and guidelines. In India, Martial art games are....
Tendulkar seeks tips on forehand smash from Federer
Former Indian cricketer and legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Friday sought tips from Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer. Tendulkar shared an 11-second slow-motion video on Instagram, in which he is....
ICC reacts to match-fixing allegations in 2011 World Cup Final
International Cricket Council (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit's General Manager, Alex Marshall, on Friday said the body does not have "any evidence" to launch probe under its Anti-Corruption Code in the alleged....
Sri Lanka Police drop match fixing probe on 2011 World Cup finale for lack of evidence
The Sri Lankan Police on Friday ended its investigation into the 2011 World Cup final fixing allegation stating that there is no evidence in favor of the allegation. The allegations....
You have to enjoy sports instead of thinking about winning and losing: PV Sindhu
Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Friday, during the first session of the Fit India Talks, said that players have to enjoy sports rather than thinking about the outcomes.The 2016....
Harbhajan Singh turns 40: Cricket fraternity extends birthday wishes
Cricket fraternity on Friday extended birthday wishes to Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh, who turned 40. Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh took to Twitter and wrote that Is it Harbhajan's happy 40....
Missing Olympics by a whisker was terrible: Anish Bhanwala
Anish Bhanwala is a real prodigy in the shooting. He is only 17 and has already shocked the world with his performance. In a candid chat with ‘ITV Network’, he....
West Indies cricketer Everton Weekes passes away at 95
West Indies' legendary batsman Everton Weekes died on Wednesday at the age of 95 years. Weekes was part of the famous Three Ws - alongside Frank Worrell and Clyde Walcott.....
Sourav like aggression in Virat's captaincy
I am happy that today Virat Kohli is at the stage where his example is given around the world. While former England captain Nasir Hussain calls him a very compact....
We have limited quality shooting ranges in India: Gauri Sheoran
Every sport has its own challenges and every sport is unique itself. A very well known game of ‘Shooting’ has its own challenges as well. To get to know this....
Archer Deepika and Atanu tie the knot
As the Covid-19 pandemic swept across India, worldwide and Indian Government imposed an intense lockdown, thousand of people walked back to the homes many miles away from the cities where....
Kiren Rijiju on NADA mobile app: Important step towards practicing clean sport
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday launched NADA India's mobile app which aims to create a bridge between athletes and the National Anti-Doping Agency....
Ben Stokes honored to captain England 2020 Test Series
England's star all-rounder Ben Stokes on Monday said that he hasn't thought over the idea of captaincy yet, but will consider it a "huge honor" if he gets to lead....
How feasible to boycott Chinese products in sports and sponsorships
Virat Kohli is the Brand Ambassador of China`s smartphone brand company I Quest On and On, PV Sindhu, silver medalist of Rio Olympics and a World Champion gets an amount....
PSV Hann Munden vs VFB Fallersleben: Paytm First Games Fantasy Prediction: European Cricket Series – T10
Six German teams are taking part in the European Cricket Series T10 that started from June 29th and will continue until July 3rd. Here some details of PSV vs VFB:....
West Indies to don Black Lives Matter jersey in Test series against England
West Indies players will wear a 'Black Lives Matter' emblem on the collars of their shirts during the Test series against England to show solidarity and help raise awareness regarding....
Virat Kohli keeps everyone on their toes: Parthiv Patel
Wicket-keeper batsman Parthiv Patel on Sunday said that Virat Kohli makes sure that everyone is on their toes while MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma keep the dressing room really calm.....
Pakistan team made a pact to keep fitness intact during lockdown
Pakistan Test skipper Azhar Ali has said that the entire side made a pact to keep their fitness intact during the lockdown phase.His remarks came as 20-members of Pakistan cricket....
PT Usha turns 56: Yuvraj Singh, Kiren Rijiju extend birthday wishes
Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh and Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday extended their wishes to the queen of Indian track and field and famously known as....
NBA, NBPA release comprehensive plan for July 30 restart
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) on Friday announced that they have finalised a "comprehensive plan" for a July 30 restart to the 2019-20....
Novak Djokovic's coach tests positive for Covid-19
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic's coach Goran Ivanisevic on Friday revealed that he has tested positive for coronavirus, after two negative tests in the last 10 days. Ivanisevic took to....
Amid Covid-19 fears, Pakistan cricket team to arrive in UK on Sunday
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday announced that the Pakistan men's cricket team will arrive in the United Kingdom on Sunday to begin their preparation for the....
What's behind Liverpool's success in EPL
The year 2020 will always be remembered for the Coronavirus pandemic. It has completely changed our lives and will most likely shape the World in the future. But if you....
Olympics postponement is a blessing in disguise: Anjum Moudgil
Anjum Moudgil is one of the finest shooters in the nation. The world is going through a big turmoil amid corona. Chandigarh girl is not the exception. Recently, she spared....
Liverpool wins Premier League ending 30 years of wait
Liverpool have won the Premier League 2019-20 season after a gap of 30 years. As Chelsea defeated Manchester City 2-1 on Friday at Stamford Bridge means Liverpool have an unassailable....
Soufriere Sulphur City Stars vs Mabouya Constrictiors: Paytm First Games Fantasy Prediction: St. Lucia T10 Blast
Ten Caribbean teams are taking part in the St. Lucia T10 Blast that is starting from June 23rd and will continue until July 8th. Here some details of SCS vs....
1983 WC triumph: Madan Lal talks of victory that came against all odds
As the nation celebrates the 37th anniversary of India's 1983 World Cup triumph, former pacer Madan Lal reminisced about the famous win and said 'victories that come against all odds....
Mohammad Kaif calls India's 1983 World Cup win a watershed moment in history
Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif on Thursday labelled the 1983 World Cup win as a watershed moment in the Indian cricket history. The Kapil Dev-led side had defeated West Indies....
Ravi Shastri on 1983 world cup win: We believed and became champions
Indian team head coach Ravi Shastri said the Kapil Dev-led side's historic 1983 World Cup final triumph against West Indies laid the foundation of the game in the country and....
Parents started inculcating values of sport after 1983 World Cup Victory: Kapil Dev
Remembering the 1983 World Cup triumph, former India all-rounder Kapil Dev on Thursday said that the tournament win made a big difference in the country as parents started inculcating values....
Remembering India's 1983 World Cup Victory
It was on June 25, 1983, when India lifted their first-ever cricket World Cup title, defeating West Indies in the finals by 43 runs at the Lord's Cricket Ground. It....
We were wrong, it was too soon’ says Novak Djokvic on hosting tour amid COVID-19 pandemic
World number one, Novak Djokovic has been tested positive for the novel coronavirus, along with him Grigor Dimitrov, Viktor Troicki, Djokovic’s wife Jelena and fitness trainer, as well as Coach....
Tokyo Olympics 2021: IOA hopes to send 125 athletes
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Dhruv Batra on Tuesday said he is confident of sending 125 athletes to the next year's Tokyo Olympics.On the occasion of International Olympic....
Novak Djokovic slammed for ignorance on Covid-19
As world number one Novak Djokovic tested positive for coronavirus and Nick Kyrgios slammed the Serbian for going ahead with Adria Tour. Djokovic is being criticised from all corners for....
Tennis star Novak Djokovic tests positive for Covid-19
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic on Tuesday confirmed that he has contracted coronavirus. Djokovic's wife, Jelena, has also been diagnosed with the virus while their children tested negative for COVID-19."The....
International Olympic Day: Sushil Kumar, Saina Nehwal share medal-winning memory
On the occasion of International Olympic Day, Sushil Kumar and Saina Nehwal on Tuesday shared their medal-winning memories at the showpiece event. Wrestler Kumar said that his life changed with....
Felt racially abused in England league cricket: Phil Simmons
West Indies coach Phil Simmons has revealed that he was subjected to racial abuse during his league cricket stint in England. Simmons was a vital cog in the Leicestershire squad....
Rajinder Goel's unsung legacy
If you have the highest wicket-taking record in the Ranji Trophy and played domestic cricket for 27 years and kept waiting for the chance in international cricket, but was also....
Football transfers amidst Covid-19 pandemic
Timo Werner, the German forward has been signed by Chelsea for $59 million from RB Leipzig on June 18th 2020 .This signing amount is a bargain for Chelsea. Werner is....
Cricketer Rajinder Goel passes away; Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli among others extend condolences
Former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Monday paid his tributes to the former first-class spinner and 'domestic cricket stalwart' Rajinder Goel, who passed away yesterday, and extended his heartfelt condolences....
Seven-time WWE champion The Undertaker announces retirement
Undertaker Retirement 2020, WWE Undertaker Retirement Video: Veteran American wrestler 'The Undertaker' has announced his retirement from the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) stating that he no longer had the desire....
International Yoga Day 2020: Sachin Tendulkar celebrates Father's Day by performing yoga with kids
Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday performed yoga with his kids at his residence to celebrate the dual occasion of Father's Day and International Yoga Day. The legendary batsman....
Sports need to restart with paramount caution
[caption id="attachment_588926" align="alignnone" width="250"] Ashwini Nachappa[/caption] Like other games, Athletics has been badly affected due to KOVID-19. The time thereafter has become quite challenging for them. As a result, six....
Life's best moment: Saurav Ganguly looks back at his Test debut against England
Reminiscing his debut match in the longest format of the game, former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said that it was the best moment in his 16 year-long glittering....
Ponting recalls World Cup-1999 win, shares pictures of his jersey
Reminiscing Australia's second World Cup win in 1999, former skipper Ricky Ponting on Saturday shared pictures of his jersey from the quadrennial event. Ponting said that Australia winning the World....
India's long wait for law against cricket frauds Malaise continues
Few years ago, two teams of IPL were suspended for their involvement in cricket fraud incidents. Along with the players and team owners were also found guilty of betting or....
Indian Olympic Association to reconsider their ties with Chinese sponsors
Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) treasurer Anandeshwar Pandey on Thursday said that the issue regarding snapping ties which Chinese sponsors will be discussed in the next executive committee meeting. The tensions....
Does sports have the courage to help against racism?
Way back at the 1968 Olympics, the winners of the 200m Tommie Smith and John Carlos had raised black gloves on the podium of the medal ceremony. The two were....
As ban end nears, Sreesanth preps to play cricket again
As the seven-year ban inches closer to end, Indian fast bowler S Sreesanth on Thursday said he is fit and raring to play cricket again. Sreesanth was banned by the....
Bayern wins record 8th title, why has it been so dominant?
The Bundesliga crowned its champions and to no surprise, the title has returned to the Allianz Arena for a record breaking eight consecutive time. Bayern Munich won the league defeating....
India China stand-off: Virat Kohli pays homage to Ladakh martyrs
Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday paid tributes to Indian Army soldiers, who were killed during the face-off with the Chinese troops in Ladakh's Galwan Valley. Extending condolences to the....
Indian swimming in Covid-19 times
I was amazed by going through the words of Indian Swimming Virdhawal Khade during these tough times of COVID - 19! In one of his interview, he said, `Might have....
The English Premier League Returns
98 days after Covid-19 struck the final quarter of the tournament, the English Premier League is all set to return in a new format, with back to back matchdays that....
Mohammad Amir is the most skillful bowler I've faced: Steve Smith
Australian batsman Steve Smith has picked Pakistan's Mohammad Amir as the most skillful bowler he has ever faced. Smith was participating in a question and answer session on Instagram where....
Nick Hockley replaces Kevin Roberts as interim Cricket Australia CEO
The Cricket Australia Board (CA) appointed Nick Hockley, currently Chief Executive of the ICC T20 World Cup, as interim Chief Executive of CA. The board also confirmed CA's Chief Executive Kevin....
Mohammad Hafeez ready to delay retirement if T20 World Cup gets postponed
Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez said he will delay his retirement plans from the limited overs format game if the ICC World T20 scheduled in Australia, later this year, is postponed. Hafeez....
Covid cloud over T20 WC, 'Holding T20 unrealistic, says Cricket Australia Chairman
Cricket Australia (CA) chairman Earl Eddings on Tuesday said that staging the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia is "unrealistic" due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.The T20 World Cup 2020....
Sushant Singh Rajput demise: Shikhar Dhawan, Sachin Tendulkar, Sania Mirza among other sports personalities condole actor's passing away
Indian opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan on Monday mourned the untimely death of versatile star Sushant Singh Rajput and extended condolences to the family of the late actor. The left-handed batsman....
Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi tests positive for Covid-19
Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi on Saturday announced that he tested positive for the coronavirus. The 40-year-old said he was feeling unwell since Thursday and asked for blessings and prayers....
Sachin Tendulkar condoles demise of Vasant Raiji, says his passion for playing cricket was endearing
Former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday condoled the demise of former first-class cricketer Vasant Raiji, who passed away earlier today, saying his passion for playing cricket was endearing. "I....
Dwayne Bravo calls MS Dhoni biggest superstar in cricket, credits him for CSK's success
West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has said that wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni is the biggest superstar in cricket and is one of the easiest guys to interact with. Bravo was....
Vasant Raiji, India's oldest first-class cricketer, passes away at 100
Vasant Raiji, who was India's oldest first-class cricketer passed away on Saturday. Raiji, was aged 100 and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the demise of....
BCCI cancels India's tours to Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe due to Covid-19 pandemic
After suspending the Sri Lanka tour, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday cancelled India's tour to Zimbabwe owing to the current threat of COVID-19. Men....
Fifa Rankings 2020: India retains 108th position, no change due to Covid-19
Indian football team has retained the 108th spot in the latest FIFA rankings issued on Thursday as international football has been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. "Although....
Amid racism row, Darren Sammy says looking at ways to educate rather than focusing on negative
West Indies player Darren Sammy on Thursday said that he had an 'interesting conversation' with 'one of the guys' and both are now looking at ways to educate people regarding....
ICC postpones 2 series due to Covid-19 pandemic
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced the postponement of series nine of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 and the second ICC Men's Cricket World Cup....
BCCI considering all options to hold IPL this year, including playing in empty stadiums: Sourav Ganguly
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is ready to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) behind closed doors and is working on all possible options to stage....
ICC confirms changes to playing regulations, bans saliva use, allows replacement of players displaying Covid-19 symptoms
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed interim changes to its playing regulations, which include the ban of saliva to shine the ball and allowing replacement of players displaying....
Chris Gayle extends support to Sammy, says never too late to fight for right cause
"It is never too late to fight for the right cause," said opening batsman Chris Gayle as he came out in support of former T20 World Cup-winning skipper Darren Sammy.....
NADA advises athletes to submit whereabouts every three months in advance
The National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) on Wednesday advised athletes to submit their whereabouts every three months in advance. The national anti-doping body has also issued notices to athletes who....
After Darren Sammy alleges racism in IPL, netizens dig up Ishant Sharma's old Instagram post
As former West Indies skipper Darren Sammy alleged racism during his stint with SunRisers Hyderabad in the 2014 Indian Premier League (IPL), netizens have dug up the old Instagram post....
India to host AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2022
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has granted All India Football Federation (AIFF) the rights to host the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 final. The decision was taken at the AFC....
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says Khelo India e-Pathshala will motivate more young athletes to take up sport professionally
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju and Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda on Monday inaugurated Khelo India e -Pathshala programme through a webinar which was....
Virat Kohli best batsman in the world currently, says Kumar Sangakkara
Former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara on Monday said that currently Virat Kohli is the best batsman in the world. Sangakkara was doing an Instagram live session with former Zimbabwe....
Jasprit Bumrah seeks saliva alternative to shine ball in covid-19 era
London [UK], June 1 (ANI): Raising concerns over being unable to shine the ball with saliva when cricket resumes, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah said he wants an alternative to maintaining....
Indian skipper Virat Kohli on cricket after coronavirus: Don't know what's going to happen
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): India skipper Virat Kohli has said that he does not really know whether the game of cricket will change or not once the action....
Coronavirus: 2 Hockey India employees test positive
Two Hockey India employees were tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday. Amongst those tested positive, one is from the accounts department, and the second one is Junior field officer. Both....
India vs Australia Pink ball Test to be held in December
Australia will host India for a day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval in December. The India Test series will be scheduled to start in the first week of December in....
ICC likely to postpone T20 WC 2020, Cricket committee to take final decision tomorrow
The ICC T20 World Cup 2020 is likely to be postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, however, the final decision will be taken in the International Cricket Council's (ICC)....
Former cricketer Rahul Dravid says bio-bubble plan is unrealistic over talks of resumption of cricket amid coronavirus
Former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid believes that the idea of building a bio-secure environment around teams so that the game can resume is not a viable solution. The Pakistan Cricket....
PM Modi expresses grief on hockey legend Balbir Singh's demise, calls him a brilliant player, great mentor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed his heartfelt condolences over the demise of legendary hockey player Balbir Singh Sr who passed away this morning at the age of 95....
Three-time Olympic gold medallist hockey player Balbir Singh passes away
Three-time Olympic gold medallist hockey player Balbir Singh on Monday passed away at the age of 95 after battling multiple health issues."Balbir Singh passed away this morning," Balbir's grandson Kabir....
India likely play T20I series with South Africa in August
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday confirmed that the cricketing body is in discussion with Cricket South Africa (CSA) to play a three-match T20I series.....
Coronavirus: Pat Cummins wants artificial substance to shine cricket ball
As ICC's Cricket Committee recommended to ban saliva to make the cricket ball shine, Australian pacer Pat Cummins has suggested that bowlers should be allowed to use artificial substances. Shining....
