DDCA suffered Rs 1.72 crore loss in FY 2018-19: Forensic audit report

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) suffered a loss of Rs 1.72 crore in the financial year 2018-19, a forensic audit report of the balance sheet has revealed. The DDCA's total income was Rs 36.93 crores, but the…

ICC women's team rankings: India 2nd in ODIs, 3rd in T20Is

Dubai (IANS) India have overtaken New Zealand to grab the third spot in the ICC women's team rankings for T20Is after the annual rankings update carried out on Friday.

The rankings table sees Australia and England retain the top two positions,…

NBA Finals: Bogues gives Heat fighting chance but puts his money on Lakers

Orlando (IANS) Former NBA player Muggsy Bogues is backing LA Lakers to beat Miami Heat and win the 2020 NBA Finals to be played on Wednesday.

"They are a Championship pedigree organisation and they have LeBron (James) with AD (Anthony Davis)…

Jiten Murmu looks to inspire community with I-League Qualifier win

New Delhi (IANS) In far reaches of the interiors of Bankura district in West Bengal, football is a sport that enjoys immense popularity. Matches between local teams often draw a wholesome crowd. It would not have been more than a decade ago that a…

India women's hockey team can finish in top 4 in Tokyo, says Deepika Thakur

New Delhi (IANS) Former Indian women's hockey star Deepika Thakur believes the current team, led by Rani, has a strong chance to finish in the top four in the Olympic Games scheduled to be held next year in Tokyo.

Deepika, who was recently…

DC win toss and bowl against SRH, Ishant Sharma returns

Abu Dhabi (IANS) Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. DC captain Shreyas Iyer said that senior fast bowler Ishant Sharma is fit to play, having missed…

Bam Adebayo stars as Miami Heat reach NBA Finals

New York (IANS) Bam Adebayo had taken the blame for Miami Heat's loss in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Boston Celtics. However, he made it up in Game 6 with 32 points and 14 rebounds, taking his side to the NBA Finals for the…

Won't be complacent, will focus on giving our best against SRH: Mishra

Dubai (IANS) Experienced leg-spinner Amit Mishra believes pressure will be on the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) when they take on Delhi Capitals in their next Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter on Tuesday.

Capitals currently stand at the top…

Gostha Pal C'ship drives impoverished children to 'stay away from drugs' and move forward

New Delhi (IANS) What started as an informal gathering of a few people trying to organise a football tournament for little children has now bourgeoned into something much bigger in the heart of Kolkata in the form of the 'Gostha Pal Championship…

'Dean Jones had a significant impact on the game of cricket'

Dubai (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed grief at the passing of former Australia international Dean Jones.

On Thursday, Jones - who was part of the Star Sports commentary panel for the 13th Indian Premier League (IPL)…