Anderson one of the best exponents of reverse swing: Tendulkar

New Delhi (IANS) Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar believes veteran England pacer James Anderson is one of the best exponents of reverse swing in modern-day cricket.

"Jimmy Anderson was possibly the first bowler who bowled reverse swing…

ISL: ATK-Mohun Bagan to sport green & maroon jersey, Ganguly attends meet

Kolkata (IANS) The board of ATK-Mohun Bagan on Friday decided to retain the green and maroon jersey which has been synonymous with the legacy of iconic Mohun Bagan football club.

The name of the club will be changed to ATK Mohun Bagan while…

Brazil's Sao Paulo state announces football restart

Sao Paulo (IANS) Sao Paulo's regional football championship will resume on July 22 as Brazil's major competitions emerge from their coronavirus shutdowns, state governor Joao Doria has said.

Matches will be played behind closed doors…

Tendulkar inaugurates COVID-19 plasma therapy unit at Mumbai hospital

Mumbai (IANS) Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday inaugurated the plasma therapy unit for treating COVID-19 patients at Seven Hills Hospital in Andheri. An initiative of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the plasma therapy unit…

Helicopter 7: Dwayne Bravo's musical gift for MS Dhoni

New Delhi (IANS) West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo had a special birthday gift for his Chennai Super Kings teammate MS Dhoni who turned 39 to Tuesday.

Titled 'Helicopter 7', the lyrics of the song, the trailer of which Bravo shared…

DDCA may request HC for extension of time to hold elections

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi and District Cricket Association may move to the High Court for extension of time to hold elections for the post of President and other vacant posts. The matter of holding the elections will be further discussed on Tuesday…

No logo on Pak players' training kits due to lack of sponsor: Reports

Karachi (IANS) The Pakistan cricket team, which is currently in England to play three Tests and as many T20Is in August and September, has no logo on its training kits.

According to a report in cricketpakistan.com.pk, the Pakistan Cricket Board…

ISL helping young players make career out of football, says Hume

Mumbai (IANS) Former Leicester City FC striker Iain Hume feels that the Indian Super League (ISL) is helping young Indian players make a career for themselves in football, driven by the investments made by the clubs and the league.

The 2016…

Messi unwilling to extend contract with Barca after 2021: report

Barcelona (IANS) Star striker Lionel Messi has reportedly expressed his unwillingness to renew his contract with Barcelona, which is set to expire next year.

Messi, who is club's all time top scorer's contract, was expected to sign…

Pathan slams Twitter user for calling him 'next Hafiz Saeed'

New Delhi (IANS) Former India fast bowler Irfan Pathan on Thursday slammed a Twitter user for saying he is "not hiding his ambitions to become the next Hafiz Saeed," referring to the leader of the terrorist organisation Jamat-ud-Dawa (JUD).

Pathan…