Akhtar reveals 'sad secret' about 2003 WC loss to India

New Delhi(IANS) Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has revealed his "sad secret" about the 2003 World Cup match against India which his team lost by six wickets.

In the group-stage match played on March 1, 2003 at Centurion in South…

Rooney to join Derby County as player-cum-coach in Jan 2020

London (IANS) Former England captain Wayne Rooney is joining English second-tier side Derby County as a player-cum-coach. The former Manchester United star, who is currently playing in USA for Major League Soccer side DC United, will be allowed to…

Suarez grabs Gamper trophy for Barca in final seconds

Barcelona (IANS) An acrobatic shot in the last minute of play by Uruguay's Luis Suarez has brought home the 54th Joan Gamper Trophy to Barcelona with a 2-1 win over Arsenal in a rather typical pre-season friendly match.

Barca's Argentine…

Composure shown by Sundar has been outstanding: Kohli

Lauderhill (Florida) (IANS) Following India's win in the second T20I against the West Indies, skipper Virat Kohli was all praise for young off-spinner Washington Sundar who has performed exceedingly well in the two matches.

Sundar opened…

Czech MotoGP: Marquez' record 58th pole position

Brno (Czech Republic) (IANS) Spanish rider Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda RC 213 V) displayed strength and bravery to clinch the pole position for the Czech MotoGP.

Marquez lapped the 5,403-metre Brno circuit in 2.753 mins using slick tyres, which…

Ashes: Smith on brink of 2nd ton as Aussies extend lead to 141

Birmingham (IANS) Australia were in the front seat at Lunch on Day 4 of the first Ashes Test at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground with a lead of 141 with six wickets in hand.

Steve Smith is just two runs away from reaching his second century of…

Neesham's witty tweet on Kohli irks Indian fans

New Delhi (IANS) New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham faced the wrath of the Indian cricket fans for a witty tweet he posted related to Virat Kohli and the Ashes.

After England opener Rory Burns hit an unbeaten 125 on Day 2 of the first Ashes…

Spectators wave sandpapers at Warner, Bancroft at Ashes

Birmingham (IANS) The Australian trio of David Warner, Cameron Bancroft and Steve Smith -- involved in 2018's Sandpaper Gate fiasco -- had to face a rough time on Day One of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

On Thursday, Warner and Bancroft…

Excited to lead India in Olympic Test event: Harmanpreet

Bengaluru (IANS) Having debuted for the Indian team in May 2015 against Japan during a Test Series in Bhubaneswar, Harmanpreet Singh has come a long way in the Indian men's hockey team, and has gained a repute of being a reliable drag-flicker,…

Fans ask Kapil Dev to boycott East Bengal's foundation day

Kolkata (IANS) On the eve of East Bengal's foundation day, social media enthusiasts urged cricket legend Kapil Dev to boycott the club's function where he will be conferred their highest honour, Bharat Gaurav.

On Wednesday morning,…