Manohar undid severe damage ICC's 'Big Three' formula inflicted: Ehsan Mani

New Delhi (IANS) The International Cricket Council's 'Big Three' formula, devised by former BCCI chief N Srinivasan along with England and Australia and by which the three countries were to receive the lion's share of ICC revenues,…

Rijiju urges WADA chief to expedite process to lift suspension of NDTL's accreditation

New Delhi (IANS) Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has reiterated India's commitment towards promoting clean sport during his recent online meeting with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Banka.

"For years I have worked towards…

IPL: No pressure of being senior SRH player, says Bhuvneshwar

New Delhi (IANS) Fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar believes being the senior bowler of the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) he will have to take more responsibility in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). However, he says he is not feeling any pressure…

Bhuvneshwar, Smriti roped in as brand ambassadors by Playerzpot

New Delhi (IANS) Playerzpot, one of India's leading fantasy sports gaming platforms, has announced the signing of cricketers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Smriti Mandhana as its brand ambassadors.

The partnership will see the cricketers in brand's…

Winning Olympic medal our ultimate goal, says Neha Goyal

Bengaluru (IANS) Midfielder Neha Goyal has stated that the ultimate goal of the Indian women's hockey team is to win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics slated to be held next year.

The Olympics were initially scheduled to be held in July-August…

US Open: Bopanna-Shapovalov reach men's doubles quarter-final

Washington (IANS) Veteran Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Denis Shapovalov reached the quarter-finals of the US Open on Saturday. Bopanna and Shapovalov recorded a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over German duo Kevin Krawietz and Andreas…

Wrestler Deepak now stable, advised home quarantine, says SAI

New Delhi (IANS) Olympic-bound wrestler Deepak Punia, who had tested positive for coronavirus upon his arrival at a national camp in Sonepat, has been advised home isolation by doctors, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) said on Sunday.

"Wrestler…

Covid-19 vaccine not a 'prerequisite' for Olympics, says Tokyo 2020 CEO

Tokyo (IANS) Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto has stated that a COVID-19 vaccine is not a requirement for holding next year's postponed Olympics and Paralympics.

Muto on Friday attended the first meeting on countermeasures against the coronavirus…

Ganguly wanted Dhoni for 2004 tour of Pak: John Wright

New Delhi (IANS) As India skipper, Sourav Ganguly was very keen to have Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the national team for the historic tour of Pakistan in 2004, but the dashing wicket-keeper-batsman missed the bus by the skin of his teeth, John Wright,…

IPL will take place as scheduled, says BCCI treasurer

New Delhi (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) treasurer Arun Dhumal on Wednesday made it clear that the Indian Premier League (IPL) would begin on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as scheduled.

Doubts about the…