Umar Akmal suspended by PCB under its anti-corruption code

Karachi (IANS) Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal was on Thursday suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) with immediate effect under its anti-corruption code.

In a media release, the PCB stated: "The Pakistan Cricket Board today suspended Umar…

Ganguly impressed by renovated Motera stadium

New Delhi (IANS) The renovated Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad, will soon become the largest cricket stadium in the world as it will have a seating capacity of 110,000 people. The stadium is likely to be inaugurated by US President Donald…

Boult returns, Jamieson earns maiden call-up for India Tests

Wellington (IANS) Left-arm New Zealand pacer Trent Boult has recovered from the injury he suffered in Australia and has been included in the 13-man squad for the two-Test series against India starting at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Friday.

Lampard wants young Chelsea players to rise and shine

London (IANS) In his maiden season as Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has made it clear that he is looking at his young guns to make it count as the team looks to finish in the top four in the league. Having failed to acquire experienced players due…

'Pakistan wrestlers granted visas, wait and watch for China'

New Delhi (IANS) Pakistan wrestlers will be participating at the Asian Wrestling Championships which will be held in New Delhi from February 18 to 23, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) said on Sunday.


WFI assistant secretary Vinod…

Rijiju calls 'India's Usain Bolt' Srinivasa Gowda for trials

New Delhi (IANS) Srinivasa Gowda, a Kambala jockey from Moodabidri in Karnataka, has been called for trials by the Sports Ministry after he set a new record as the fastest runner in the history of the traditional sport of the coastal region.

"I'll…

ISL: ATK look to reclaim pole in match against Chennaiyin

Kolkata (IANS) ATK will look to extend their winning streak and reclaim pole position when they host Chennaiyin FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Sunday.

It promises to be an enthralling…

India beat Thailand 3-2 in Asian C'ships quarters

Manila (Philippines) (IANS) The Indian men's team on Friday fought back from two matches down to beat Thailand in the quarter final of the Badminton Asia Team Championships in Manila. World Championships bronze medallist Sai Praneeth and former…

J&K, Ladakh to host 1st edition of Khelo India Winter Games

New Delhi (IANS) The Sports Ministry is set to organise the first-ever Khelo India Winter Games in the Union Territory of Ladakh in the third week of February and in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the first week of March.

Seven…

Several ex-Indian cricketers could be in trouble as top bookie Chawla extradited from London

New Delhi ( IANS) Several Indian cricket stars of yesteryears could be in trouble as Delhi Police extradites Sanjeev Chawla, the alleged mastermind of match-fixing case involving former South African captain late Hansie Cronje, from London on Thursday.