Practice game ahead of D/N Test abroad will be ideal: Kohli

Kolkata (IANS) Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli wants practice games ahead of Day/Night Test matches abroad, suggesting that could be a condition if India is to play in Australia next year.

Kohli-led India refused to play a Day-Night Test…

Manu Bhaker shoots gold at ISSF World Cup Final

Putian (China) (IANS) Young Indian sensation Manu Bhaker created history on Thursday as she bagged a gold medal in women's 10m Air Pistol event at the ongoing ISSF World Cup Final.

17-year-old Manu scored 244.7 in the final round, a junior…

Kohli named PETA India's 2019 Person of the Year

Mumbai (IANS) Team India skipper Virat Kohli has been named People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India's Person of the Year for 2019.

Kohli's efforts to improve conditions for animals include sending a letter on PETA India's…

Nur-Sultan to host India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Kolkata (IANS) Nur-Sultan, the capital city of Kazakhstan, has been chosen to host India-Pakistan's Davis Cup tie to be played on November 29-30.

"The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has sent us a mail. Pakistan's appeal has been…

Jonty Rhodes to train youngsters on Boostcamp

New Delhi (IANS) Boost, one of GSKs leading brands in the Health Food Drinks category, has collaborated with renowned international player Jonty Rhodes to train sports enthusiasts on its online platform Boostcamp. Through this platform, sports enthusiasts…

Ashwin does a Jayasuriya during practice

Kolkata (IANS) India's first ever pink ball Test is inching closer and the players are trying everything to ensure that they adapt as much as possible to the new conditions that come with the change in the colour of the ball.

Having a 1-0…

B'desh batting first didn't work for them: India batting coach

Indore (IANS) As India hammered Bangladesh by an innings and 130 runs in the first Test to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, batting coach Vikram Rathour on Saturday said they were not expecting the match to end within three days and felt the…

Abu Dhabi T10 kicks off with glittering opening ceremony

Abu Dhabi (IANS) The Abu Dhabi T10 has burst onto the global cricketing scene with an explosive opening ceremony and concert at the Zayed Cricket Stadium.

The 10-day tournament, which has pulled in cricketing talent and celebrities from across…

Srikanth reaches Hong Kong semis as Chen Long retires

Hong Kong (IANS) Kidambi Srikanth on Friday reached the semi-final of the Hong Kong Open badminton tournament after his opponent, China's reigning Olympic champion Chen Long, retired before the second game of the match. Srikanth won the first…

Rule changes can make F1 more competitive: Carlos Sainz

Sao Paulo (IANS) Spanish driver Carlos Sainz (McLaren) has said that while a podium finish is a remote possibility for him under the existing arrangements in Formula 1, the sweeping changes set for 2021 could create new opportunities for teams outside…