Adidas reveals official match ball for UEFA EURO 2020

New Delhi (IANS) Sports apparel designer and manufacturer Adidas on Wednesday revealed Uniforia - the Official Match Ball for UEFA EURO 2020. Named in honour of the unity and the euphoria that football can bring, the ball is designed to celebrate…

Another early exit for Sindhu as she bows out of China Open

Fuzhou (China) (IANS) Ace Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu continued with her poor form when she got knocked out in the opening round of the ongoing China Open after a shock defeat to World No. 42 Pai Yu Po of Chinese Taipei on Tuesday.

The World…

Women's football in India needs constant visibility: Kristine Lilly

Kolkata (IANS) The fact that India is hosting the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup next year is a step in the right direction, but for the sport to grow in the country there needs to be continued visibility, feels two-time World Cup winning former…

We had nothing to lose coming into the T20Is, says Mushfiqur

New Delhi (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim, who guided Bangladesh to their maiden T20I win over India, believes the visitors had nothing to lose coming into the series which in turn provided them with the freedom to play fearless brand…

BCCI plans game-changer 'Power Player' in IPL

New Delhi (IANS) If the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revolutionised T20 cricket by introducing the Indian Premier League (IPL), they are looking to take it one step further by bringing in the concept of Power Player in the next edition…

Jadhav, Nadeem star as India 'B' lift Deodhar Trophy

Ranchi (IANS) Kedar Jadhav and Shahbaz Nadeem starred for India 'B' as they beat India 'C' by 51 runs in the final to win the Deodhar Trophy title 2019 here on Monday.

After India 'B' skipper Parthiv Patel elected to…

B'desh opt to field, Shivam Dube makes debut for India

New Delhi (IANS) Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the first T20I being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Sunday.

"We are going to bowl first. The wicket looks good, so we need to restrict…

Ganguly keen to get Tendulkar to work with budding cricketers

New Delhi (IANS) Moments after being selected as the new Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President, Sourav Ganguly had promised to make a mark in whatever time he gets in the hot seat. Having already managed to walk the talk and organise…

Rohit gives India injury scare, gets hit on thigh during practice

New Delhi (IANS) Stand-in India skipper Rohit Sharma on Friday gave the hosts an injury scare ahead of the first T20I against Bangladesh after he was hit on the thigh during practice session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Rohit, who was getting…

Love of people makes you grateful: Ganguly

Bengaluru (IANS) Newly-appointed BCCI President Sourav Ganguly is overwhelmed by the love his fans have bestowed upon him and has in return expressed his gratitude.

On Wednesday, Ganguly was in the Karnataka capital where he met his former…