Always enjoy battle against CSK, says Rohit ahead of IPL 13 opener

Abu Dhabi (IANS) Ahead of the much-anticipated clash against Chennai Super Kings in the opening game of the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to be played on Saturday evening at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit…

Centre's deadline to AICF warring factions nearing fast

Chennai (IANS) The Indian chess team recently won the gold medal in the FIDE Online Olympiad and the players were greeted by The President, Vice President, Prime Minister, several ministers and other political leaders.

Former world chess champion…

Virat, Rohit continue to lead ICC ODI rankings for batsmen

Manchester (IANS) Star Indian batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have maintained their top two positions in the latest ICC rankings for ODI batters which got updated following the completion of the three-match series between England and Australia.…

IPL 13: Kings XI Punjab eager to see new dawn in KL-Kumble era

Kolkata (IANS) Perennial underachievers Kings XI Punjab will hope the new pair of skipper K.L. Rahul and head coach Anil Kumble can conjure up some magic as they head into the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), having reached the playoff…

Recognition after a long wait is special, says coach Vijay Munishwar

New Delhi (IANS) A coaching career spanning over two decades, that included three Paralympic Games; produced several champions who shone at major international events like Commonwealth Games and Asian Para Games, national para-powerlifting coach Vijay…

Liverpool beat Leeds in thriller, Arsenal trump Fulham

London (IANS) Liverpool kicked off their title defense with a thrilling 4-3 win over newly promoted Leeds United as Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick at home.

Leeds will feel unlucky to lose to a late penalty, but showed they should have enough…

Two UAE players charged with violating ICC anti-corruption code

Dubai (IANS) United Arab Emirates (UAE) cricketers Amir Hayat and Ashfaq Ahmed have been charged with five counts of breaching anti-corruption rules and provisionally suspended with immediate effect. Both players have been charged with accepting bribes…

Manohar undid severe damage ICC's 'Big Three' formula inflicted: Ehsan Mani

New Delhi (IANS) The International Cricket Council's 'Big Three' formula, devised by former BCCI chief N Srinivasan along with England and Australia and by which the three countries were to receive the lion's share of ICC revenues,…

Rijiju urges WADA chief to expedite process to lift suspension of NDTL's accreditation

New Delhi (IANS) Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has reiterated India's commitment towards promoting clean sport during his recent online meeting with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Banka.

"For years I have worked towards…

IPL: No pressure of being senior SRH player, says Bhuvneshwar

New Delhi (IANS) Fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar believes being the senior bowler of the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) he will have to take more responsibility in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). However, he says he is not feeling any pressure…