Prabhakar feeling heat after COVID-19 impacts business

New Delhi (IANS) Former India all-rounder Manoj Prabhakar, who is owner of a chain of beauty products, is feeling the heat of COVID-19 lockdown with demand hitting an all-time low and customer flow almost non-existent.

"Like every other individual,…

ABD has been my idol growing up: Buttler

London (IANS) Jos Buttler has revealed that his wife had mistaken AB de Villiers to be a New Zealander when they first had a conversation during the Indian Premier League (IPL), the England wicketkeeper batsman has said.

"De Villiers has been…

COVID-19: Maradona urges fans to stay healthy and happy

Buenos Aires (IANS) Diego Maradona has sent words of support to Argentinian football fans longing for a return to action amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The 1986 World Cup winner, who is currently the head coach of Argentinian first division…

This period is really frustrating: Srikanth

New Delhi (IANS) Former World no.1 badminton player Kidambi Srikanth has said that he was not happy with the unexpected break from the sport activities due to the lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Srikanth last played at the All England…

COVID-19: 2020 USA Fencing National Championships postponed

New York (IANS) Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 USA Fencing National Championships and July Challenge have been postponed to late July or early August.

The move has been made in order to protect the health and well-being of competitors,…

Djokovic takes up Murray's '100-volley' challenge

London (IANS) As sportspersons have been forced to stay indoors due to coronavirus outbreak, tennis stars have been coming with various exciting challenges to keep themselves engaged and provide entertainment to fans.

Recently, former World…

Even if IPL is held without fans, it'll be a great event: Cummins

Melbourne (IANS) Australian pacer Pat Cummins has said that safety of fans should be the priority amid the global coronavirus pandemic and that's why if a situation arises, he won't mind playing the Indian Premier League (IPL) before empty…

Hima Das requests everyone to take COVID-19 more seriously

Guwahati (IANS) Ace Indian sprinter Hima Das urged everyone in her state to take the COVID-19 pandemic more seriously after Assam reported its first death due to novel coronavirus on Friday even as the state's total positive cases went up to 29,…

F1 2020 could start behind closed doors: Official

London (IANS) Formula One motorsport managing director Ross Brawn has said that in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 season could potentially be held behind closed doors.

So far, nine races have been affected by the coronavirus…

Not being able to train with coaches biggest challenge in lockdown: Boro

Kolkata (IANS) A lengthy lockdown can take a toll on the mind of any athlete, but teen boxer Ankushita Boro is more concerned about her downtime in practice and not being able to get sparring partners as she continues to work on her game and weight…