Have no clue why Kohli is so animated: Pollard

Visakhapatnam (IANS) West Indies captain Kieron Pollard doesn't have any clue why his Indian counterpart Virat Kohli is "so animated" in the ongoing series.

During the T20I series, Kohli's imitation of Kesrick Williams' 'notebook…

Let election decide, no compromise with AICF chief faction: Secy

Chennai (IANS) The question of compromise between the two factions in the All India Chess Federation (AICF) does not arise and the issue will be settled in an electoral showdown, said a senior official, the leader of one of the factions.

The…

IPL Auction: Five all-rounders who will be the cynosure of all eyes

Kolkata (IANS) All-rounders have always sold like hotcakes when it comes to Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions. The T20 format paves way for those who 'multi-task' to be more in demand and on Thursday, when the 13th edition of the lucrative…

Referee makes racist slur in ISL; AIFF assures action

Mumbai (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has stated that they will take "appropriate action" against the referee -- who has been accused of making a racist slur against a player while officiating in the Mumbai City FC vs Bengaluru FC…

IBL: NE Rhinos edge ahead of Bullets in race to semis

New Delhi (IANS) NE Rhinos rode efforts by skipper Nikhat Zareen and Mandeep Jangra to script a 4-3 victory over Bombay Bullets in their penultimate league match in the Big Bout Indian Boxing League at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Saturday.

Ex-cricketer involved in UP brawl

Meerut (IANS) Former cricketer Praveen Kumar has been accused of beating up his neighbour and manhandling a minor boy.

According to the neighbour, Deepak Sharma: "I was waiting for my son at the bus stop at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Kumar came…

After Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar also ruled of West Indies ODIs

Chennai (IANS) Right-arm pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against West Indies beginning on Sunday due to a groin injury. Shardul Thakur has been named as his replacement.

In a media release, the BCCI…

Virat, Rohit end 2019 as joint highest run-getters in T20Is

Mumbai (IANS) Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two of India's batting mainstays, have ended 2019 as the joint highest run-getters in T20 internationals.

In what was India's last T20I of the year on Wednesday evening, Virat and Rohit came…

CAB against Sikkim sentiments: Bhaichung Bhutia

New Delhi (IANS) Ace footballer and Hamro Sikkim Party founder and president Bhaichung Bhutia said he is disappointed with the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019.

Speaking exclusively to IANS, the sportstar-turned-politician said "I am speaking…

Ranji Trophy: Shaw makes statement with destructive double ton

Vadodara (IANS) Prithvi Shaw made a statement on Wednesday as he slammed a destructive double hundred in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy Elite Group B game against Baroda here.

Shaw added to his stock after having scored 66 in the first innings by…