Medvedev sails into third round with commanding win at Indian Wells

Indian Wells (IANS) Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev arrived in Indian Wells with a 3-3 record at the BNP Paribas Open. But the world No. 2 consolidated his status as tournament favourite with a resounding 6-4, 6-2 win against American Mackenzie…

Soha bags fourth title of the season at AITA women

Bengaluru (IANS) Soha Sadiq came back from a set down to beat Akanksha Nitture of Maharashtra in the final as she bagged her third singles crown of the season at the AITA women's tennis tournament played under the aegis of KSLTA here on Saturday.

Neutral umpires are back as ICC announces officials for T20 World Cup

Dubai (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced the appointments for Round One matches and the Super 12 phase of the upcoming 2021 mens T20 World Cup, comprising 20 of the best match officials from around the world. Nitin…

Stimac urges Blue Tigers to be 'clever and patient' against Sri Lanka

Male, Maldives (IANS) Indian players have been quiet since the Blue Tigers were held to a 1-1 draw by a ten-man Bangladesh. Fortunes in international matches fluctuate fast, and the boys have learnt it the hard way. They will now play Sri Lanka on…

IPL 2021: Mumbai bowlers restrict Rajasthan to 90/9

Sharjah (IANS) A sensational bowling performance by Nathan Coulter-Nile (4/14) and James Neesham (3/12) helped Mumbai Indians restrict Rajasthan Royals to a paltry total of 90/9 in the 51st match of the IPL 2021 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, here…

Sachin Tendulkar named in Pandora Papers

New Delhi (IANS) Legendary India batsman Sachin Tendulkar has been named in the Pandora Papers investigation that unmasks the covert owners of offshore companies, incognito bank accounts, private jets, yachts, mansions, and even artworks by Pablo…

The 'mystery' with Bishnoi - the perpendicular angle!

New Delhi (IANS) India has been famous for its batsmen as well as spin bowlers in the cricketing world. However, recently a fear crept in about the future generation of spinners after the likes of R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal among…

Through Swiss challenge, India's Everest Twins promote adventure sports among women

Mumbai (IANS) They were born a few minutes apart and have achieved all their feats including conquering Mt Everest -- a few minutes apart.

In the last two weeks, Tashi and Nungshi Malik, the renowned twin mountaineering sisters popularly known…

Jhulan Goswami climbs to second spot in latest ODI rankings

Dubai (IANS) Jhulan Goswami has climbed to the second spot in the ICC Women's ODI Rankings for bowling after the update on Tuesday.

Alyssa Healy, the Australia wicketkeeper-batter, moved up a place to No.2 in the batter's rankings,…

Neither Kumble wants to return, nor BCCI interested now; source

New Delhi (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is now in search of a foreign coach as the idea of bringing Anil Kumble back didn't impress most of the board members, sources said.

"Well, neither Kumble wants to return,…