Kohli ton helps RCB beat KKR despite Rana-Russell show

Kolkata (IANS) Virat Kohli struck a masterly hundred to put Nitish Rana and Andre Russell's magnificent fightback in a shade as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 10 runs in a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL)…

Challenging task to play in new category: Amit Panghal

Bangkok (IANS) Asian Games gold-medallist Amit Panghal will make his competitive debut in the new weight class of 52 kg in the Asian Boxing Championship which begins here on Friday, and is eyeing the tournament as a platform to understand the strength…

Ishant biggest surprise in 5-man stand-by list for WC

New Delhi (IANS) Even as everyone has spoken about how both Rishabh Pant and Ambati Rayudu have been gifted a fresh lease of life by being named in Indias stand-by list for the upcoming World Cup in England and Wales, the one name that has missed…

Former Brazil football chief receives life ban

Rio de Janeiro (IANS) Former Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) President Jose Maria Marin has been given a life ban from all football-related activities for corruption, the sport's governing body FIFA has said.

The 86-year-old…

India's WC squad: Karthik pips Pant, Shankar in at No.4

New Delhi (IANS) Dinesh Karthik has beaten Rishabh Pant in the race to become the second wicket-keeper in the Indian team for the upcoming World Cup in England and Wales. The five wise men of Indian cricket, led by M.S.K. Prasad, met in Mumbai…

Needed one knock to get confidence back: de Villiers

Mohali (IANS) The asking rate was touching 13 with three over left in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) innings, but the talismanic AB de Villiers was still at the crease and looking in fine form. And the South African took RCB to their first…

Santner does a Dhoni in nail-biter vs Rajasthan

Jaipur (IANS) Despite some umpiring flaws, Chennai Super Kings held their nerves to clinch a nail-biting thriller against Rajasthan Royals as Mitchell Santner's last ball six sealed another win for the defending champions here on Thursday.

Dabang Delhi has acquired the best team: Coach

New Delhi (IANS) As soon as the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) and the much awaited 2019 World Cup gets over, the action will shift from the pitch to the mats with the Pro Kabaddi League's (PKL) seventh season commencing from July 19.

Singapore Open: Sindhu in semis, Saina exits

Singapore (IANS) Saina Nehwal's disappointing show continued at the Singapore Open as the shuttler crashed out of the tournament while PV Sindhu entered the semi-finals here on Friday.

Saina lost in straight games 8-21, 13-21 in the 36-minute…

Pollard heroics help Mumbai beat Punjab in thriller

Mumbai (IANS) Keiron Pollard poured cold water on KL Rahul's maiden hundred with a whirlwind knock as Mumbai Indians scripted a last-ball three-wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab in a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter here on Wednesday.