DDCA may request HC for extension of time to hold elections

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi and District Cricket Association may move to the High Court for extension of time to hold elections for the post of President and other vacant posts. The matter of holding the elections will be further discussed on Tuesday…

No logo on Pak players' training kits due to lack of sponsor: Reports

Karachi (IANS) The Pakistan cricket team, which is currently in England to play three Tests and as many T20Is in August and September, has no logo on its training kits.

According to a report in cricketpakistan.com.pk, the Pakistan Cricket Board…

ISL helping young players make career out of football, says Hume

Mumbai (IANS) Former Leicester City FC striker Iain Hume feels that the Indian Super League (ISL) is helping young Indian players make a career for themselves in football, driven by the investments made by the clubs and the league.

The 2016…

Messi unwilling to extend contract with Barca after 2021: report

Barcelona (IANS) Star striker Lionel Messi has reportedly expressed his unwillingness to renew his contract with Barcelona, which is set to expire next year.

Messi, who is club's all time top scorer's contract, was expected to sign…

Pathan slams Twitter user for calling him 'next Hafiz Saeed'

New Delhi (IANS) Former India fast bowler Irfan Pathan on Thursday slammed a Twitter user for saying he is "not hiding his ambitions to become the next Hafiz Saeed," referring to the leader of the terrorist organisation Jamat-ud-Dawa (JUD).

Pathan…

HI launches system for registration of coaches, technical officials

New Delhi (IANS) Hockey India on Wednesday launched an open application submission system for registration of coaches and technical officials.

Any candidate can submit their application for further approval of Hockey India registered member…

Expectations were high & he kept delivering: Finch lauds captain Kohli

New Delhi (IANS) Australia limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch has heaped praise on Virat Kohli and stated the India captain has handled the pressure well that comes along with a job as high-profile as that of leading the Men in Blue across the three…

Shashank Manohar steps down as ICC Chairman

Dubai (IANS) ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar has stepped down from the post after two, two-year tenures at its helm, the International Cricket Council has announced.

In a media release, the sport's governing body said that the ICC Board met…

South Africa male cricketers return to training

Johannesburg (IANS) Cricket South Africa (CSA) have announced that a 44-member mens high performance training squad officially returned to training on Monday following approval from the country's sports minister.

The players will train…

Robben comes out of retirement, set to play for boyhood club next season

Amsterdam (IANS) Former Bayern Munich and Netherlands midfielder Arjen Robben is set to come out of retirement to play for his boyhood club FC Groningen. The 36-year-old, while making the announcement in a video on the club's website, however…