Gambhir stands by Dhoni, says ICC should focus on cricket

New Delhi (IANS) Former India batsman Gautam Gambhir has come out in support of M.S. Dhoni in the gloves controversy, saying ICC's job is not to look at who is wearing what. This after the governing body turned down BCCI's request to allow…

French Open: Djokovic to face Thiem, Nadal to play Federer

Paris (IANS) World No.1 Novak Djokovic reached another French Open semifinal after a 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 victory over fifth-seeded Alexander Zverev, leaving himself only two wins from becoming the second man in history to hold all four Grand Slam titles…

BCCI asks ICC to approve Dhoni's gloves with Army insignia

New Delhi (IANS) With Indians across all paths of life coming out in support of former India skipper M.S. Dhoni after the International Cricket Council (ICC) asked him to remove the 'Balidaan Badge from his wicketkeeping gloves, the Committee…

Ronaldo hat-trick helps Portugal beat Switzerland

Porto (Portugal)  (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick to lead Portugal to a 3-1 victory over Switzerland and a berth in the 2018-2019 Nations League final.

In Sunday's first-ever championship match of this new UEFA international…

It was a professional win: Virat Kohli

Southampton (England) (IANS) Following a resounding victory over South Africa, India skipper Virat Kohli praised his team for coming out with a highly professional performance in their World Cup opener at the Ageas Bowl.

Playing their first…

Murray set for return, will play doubles at Queen's Club

London (IANS) Former world number one Andy Murray will return to the match court in doubles at the Fever-Tree Championships at Queen's Club to be held later this month.

Murray, who has not played since the Australian Open, will play with…

China confirmed as host of AFC Asian Cup 2023

Paris (IANS) China was confirmed as the host of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 at the AFC Extraordinary Congress here on Tuesday.

The bidding started back in 2016, when China, South Korea, Indonesia and Thailand expressed their interest in hosting…

Brazilian police to probe Neymar's video release

Rio de Janeiro (IANS) Police in Rio de Janeiro plan to investigate Brazilian soccer star Neymar for publishing intimate images of a woman who accused him of rape, officials have said.

In Brazil, it is a crime punishable by one to five years…

Federer, Nadal reach record 14th French Open 4th round

Paris (IANS) Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal continued their own history as they reached French Open round of 16 for a record 14th time, while women's second seed Karolina Pliskova became the latest potential title contender to be knocked out following…

I wish to retire at Real Madrid: Sergio Ramos

Madrid (IANS) Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has announced that he is staying at the Spanish club.

It was reported that the 33-year-old had an offer from a Chinese club but his current contract ends on June 30, 2021, reports Efe news.