Will play with freedom despite being 2-0 down, says Thakur

Mount Maunganui (IANS) India fast bowler Shardul Thakur on Monday insisted that despite losing the series, the team will look to come out with positive intent and go for the win against New Zealand in the dead rubber to be played at the Bay Oval.

Ronaldo breaks Juventus scoring record in shock defeat

Rome (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 20th league goal of the season to become the first Juventus player to score in 10 straight Serie A games. The 35-year-old has now scored 15 goals in his last 10 games.

The goal however was in vain as…

Bushfire charity cricket match of legends raises $7.7 mn

Melbourne (IANS) Legends came together for a noble cause as the Bushfire Cricket Bash raised more than $7.7 million for the communities devastated by the fires that have ravaged Australia, according to Cricket Australia's report.

The likes…

Tour of China cancelled, HI looking for new opponent: Rani Rampal

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian women's hockey team's upcoming tour of China has been cancelled due to deadly coronavirus outbreak, leaving Hockey India scrambling to find a new opponent.

The team was supposed to be in China from March…

Kohli remains India's most valuable celebrity

New Delhi (IANS) Team India skipper Virat Kohli is a modern-day idol for many youngsters. He has innumerable records to his name in the game of cricket and his popularity can also be judged by his brand endorsements which is currently highest among…

Amira, Anahat claim titles at Jaipur squash tourney

Jaipur (IANS) Siblings Amira and Anahat Singh both emerged winners at the Northern Slam Junior Squash tournament 2020 -- a five-star Asian circuit tournament held in the pink city.

Amira won in the Under 19 category after defeating Megha Bhatia…

Undeterred by corona alert Chinese gearing up for 2022 Winter Oly

Beijing (IANS) With Tuesday marking a two-year countdown until the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, Chinese athletes are not wasting a single second in preparation for the quadrennial winter sports extravaganza on home soil.

Undeterred by the ongoing…

I-League: Chennai City FC to face Indian Arrows at home

Coimbatore (IANS) Defending Champions Chennai City FC will be playing host to All India Football Federations (AIFF) developmental side Indian Arrows at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Wednesday.

Having picked up just one win from their…

Bengaluru FC begin Asian adventure with clash against Paro FC

Thimphu (IANS) Carles Cuadrats Bengaluru FC will mark their return to continental football with an AFC Cup Preliminary Stage Two clash against Bhutan Premier League Side, Paro FC, at the Changlimithang Stadium here on Wednesday.

Despite temperatures…

Indian boxers win 6 gold medals at Sweden boxing meet

Boras (Sweden) (IANS) It was a field day for India's junior and youth boxers as they bagged 14 medals, including six gold, at the Golden Girl Championship here.

The junior women's team won five gold, three silver and one bronze medal…