Tendulkar praises Sunil Chhetri, India skipper felicitated by Eastern Command of Indian Army

Tendulkar praises Sunil Chhetri, India skipper felicitated by Eastern Command of Indian Army

Kolkata, June 7 - Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday praised Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri, who bid adieu to football in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait at the Salt Lake Stadium here. Tendulkar, who holds the record for most

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T20 World Cup: ICC admits under-fire New York pitch not up to mark, says it will remedy the situation

T20 World Cup: ICC admits under-fire New York pitch not up to mark, says it will remedy the situation

New York, June 6 - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has admitted that pitches at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium have not been up to the mark and has promised to remedy the situation in the remaining matches of the Men's T20

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World Cup Qualifier: Skipper Sunil Chhetri signs off in style, gives one last message to media

World Cup Qualifier: Skipper Sunil Chhetri signs off in style, gives one last message to media

Kolkata, June 6 - On a night in which the spotlight shone on India’s brightest star, an emotional Sunil Chhetri did not make an appearance at the post-game conference. The Indian skipper managed to sign off one last time in a way only

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Domestic season to start with Duleep Trophy in Sept; toss abolished for C.K Nayudu Trophy as BCCI unveils home fixtures

Domestic season to start with Duleep Trophy in Sept; toss abolished for C.K Nayudu Trophy as BCCI unveils home fixtures

Mumbai, June 6 - The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday unveiled the domestic cricket calendar for the 2024-25 season, which will start with the Duleep Trophy in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, on September and will be followed by the

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World Cup Qualifiers: India held 0-0 by Kuwait as Sunil Chhetri bids farewell to national team

World Cup Qualifiers: India held 0-0 by Kuwait as Sunil Chhetri bids farewell to national team

Kolkata, June 6 - India and Kuwait battled it all out for ninety minutes but the game ended goalless, handing a major setback to the home in their hopes to qualify for the third round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at the

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Govt clears foreign training camps for Vinesh Phogat, Arjun Cheema; competitions for Lovlina, Manika Batra

Govt clears foreign training camps for Vinesh Phogat, Arjun Cheema; competitions for Lovlina, Manika Batra

New Delhi, June 6 - The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved multiple proposals from many sportspersons who are scheduled to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

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India will clinch gold medal in Paris Olympics, says jr men’s team forward Gurjot Singh

India will clinch gold medal in Paris Olympics, says jr men’s team forward Gurjot Singh

Bengaluru, June 6 - The Indian junior men's hockey team forward Gurjot Singh is confident that the senior team will clinch a gold medal in the upcoming Paris Olympics Games.

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Jacques Kallis to lead South Africa Champions in World Championship of Legends

Jacques Kallis to lead South Africa Champions in World Championship of Legends

New Delhi, June 6 - South Africa Champions announced their 15-man squad for World Championship of Legends (WCL) set to take place from July 3 to 13 at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium and Northamptonshire Stadium in England.

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T20 World Cup: Vikram Rathour backs Axar’s inclusion over Kuldeep Yadav against Ireland

T20 World Cup: Vikram Rathour backs Axar’s inclusion over Kuldeep Yadav against Ireland

New York, June 6 - India batting coach Vikram Rathour said Axar Patel's inclusion over Kuldeep Yadav in the playing eleven against Ireland was based on the conditions at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday.

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World Athletics launches shoe-check app to help athletes follow new regulations

World Athletics launches shoe-check app to help athletes follow new regulations

Monaco, June 6 - Facing a challenge from technically enhanced shoe innovations that have resulted in super-fast times, and shattering records, the World Athletics has launched a new shoe check application to make it even easier for athletes, coaches, officials, and shoe manufacturers

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Djokovic undergoes successful knee surgery after French Open withdrawal

Djokovic undergoes successful knee surgery after French Open withdrawal

New Delhi, June 6 - Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has undergone successful knee surgery after pulling out of the French Open semifinal on Tuesday.

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T20 World Cup: Pacers will dominate, don’t see Kuldeep being picked for Pakistan clash, says Chopra

T20 World Cup: Pacers will dominate, don’t see Kuldeep being picked for Pakistan clash, says Chopra

New York, June 6 - Former India opener Aakash Chopra said he really wishes to see Kuldeep Yadav in the playing eleven for the marquee T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan on June 9. At the same time, Chopra conceded Kuldeep may not

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T20 World Cup: New York pitches are ‘bordering on dangerous’, opines Andy Flower

T20 World Cup: New York pitches are ‘bordering on dangerous’, opines Andy Flower

New York, June 6 - Former England head coach Andy Flower has said pitches at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium are "bordering on dangerous" in the ongoing Men’s T20 World Cup.

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T20 World Cup: Samson’s maturity puts him in contention for India’s playing XI, says Manjrekar

T20 World Cup: Samson’s maturity puts him in contention for India’s playing XI, says Manjrekar

New Delhi, June 6 - Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has weighed in on the ongoing debate about Sanju Samson’s place in the Indian playing XI.

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No plans to move T20 World Cup matches out of New York despite pitch concerns: Report

No plans to move T20 World Cup matches out of New York despite pitch concerns: Report

New York, June 6 - Despite growing fears over the nature of pitches at New York for the T20 World Cup, there have been no such plans over shifting the remaining matches out of the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.

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T20 World Cup: Looking to get into Super Eight, regardless of other teams in group, says Wheal

T20 World Cup: Looking to get into Super Eight, regardless of other teams in group, says Wheal

Bridgetown, June 6 - Scotland fast-bowler Brad Wheal insists his side are looking to qualify for the Super Eight stage of the Men’s T20 World Cup as one of the top teams from Group B.

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Warner surpasses Finch to become Australia’s highest run-scorer in T20Is

Warner surpasses Finch to become Australia’s highest run-scorer in T20Is

Bridgetown (Barbados), June 6 - Opener David Warner surpassed former captain Aaron Finch to become the most run-scorer for Australia in the T20Is.

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T20 World Cup: ‘Doesn’t get more special than this’, says Brian Masaba on Uganda’s maiden win

T20 World Cup: ‘Doesn’t get more special than this’, says Brian Masaba on Uganda’s maiden win

Georgetown, June 6 - Uganda captain Brian Masaba said it doesn't get more special than this after his team clinched their first win in the Men’s T20 World Cup, following a tense three-wicket win over Papua New Guinea.

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T20 World Cup: ‘To play well, you need good surfaces’, Ireland coach criticises New York pitch after India loss

T20 World Cup: ‘To play well, you need good surfaces’, Ireland coach criticises New York pitch after India loss

New York, June 6 - Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan criticised the pitch for their T20 World Cup Group A match against India, stating that a good playing surface is crucial, but the recent games at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium haven't

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Sania Mirza talks to Kapil Sharma about her winning streak with Martina Hingis

Sania Mirza talks to Kapil Sharma about her winning streak with Martina Hingis

Mumbai, June 6 - The former Tennis player Sania Mirza, who appeared on the new episode of 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' (TGIKS) recalled about the record-breaking streak of wins in 2015-2016 where along with her partner, Martina Hingis (Swiss player), the duo

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