Mohd Shami likely to miss two Tests against England: Reports

Mohd Shami likely to miss two Tests against England: Reports

New Delhi, Jan 8 - In a concerning development for the Indian team, pace spearhead Mohammad Shami is likely to miss the first two matches of the upcoming five-Test series against England, set to commence on January 25, as the pacer is yet

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Amid Maldives row, Tendulkar’s call to explore Indian islands

Amid Maldives row, Tendulkar’s call to explore Indian islands

New Delhi, Jan 7 - Amid calls for 'Boycott Maldives’ trend on social media, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared a post where he highlighted the Indian islands' -- Sindhudurg -- beauty.

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Dhoni files lawsuit against former business partner company, alleges Rs 15 crore fraud

Dhoni files lawsuit against former business partner company, alleges Rs 15 crore fraud

Ranchi, Jan 5 - Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has filed a lawsuit in the Ranchi court against two officials of Aarka Sports and Management Limited, accusing them of fraud amounting to over Rs 15 crore.

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Football: Eight-team I-League 2 set to kick off on January 20

Football: Eight-team I-League 2 set to kick off on January 20

New Delhi, Jan 5 - The 2023-24 I-League 2, featuring eight teams, is set to begin on January 20 and will be played on a home-and-away basis in a double round-robin format. The top two teams at the end of the league will

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Kohli, Jadeja, Cummins and Head nominated for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2023 award

Kohli, Jadeja, Cummins and Head nominated for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2023 award

New Delhi, Jan 5 - Talismanic India batter Kohli, left-arm spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, along with Australia captain Pat Cummins and left-handed batter Travis Head have been nominated for the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2023 award.

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Brisbane International: Sabalenka wins 14th in a row in Australia; Rune, Dimitrov seal SF spots

Brisbane International: Sabalenka wins 14th in a row in Australia; Rune, Dimitrov seal SF spots

Brisbane, Jan 5 - Aryna Sabalenka racked up a 14th straight win on Australian soil after dispatching Kasatkina 6-1, 6-4 to reach the final four of the Brisbane International. The defending Australian Open champion has dropped just nine games through three matches so

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Ashwin, Khawaja, Head, Root among nominees for ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2023 award

Ashwin, Khawaja, Head, Root among nominees for ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2023 award

New Delhi, Jan 5 - Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, Australia’s left-handed batting pair of Usman Khawaja and Travis Head, and England’s premier batter Joe Root have made it to the shortlist for ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2023 award.

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ILT20 introduces Super-Sub and Wildcard for Season 2

ILT20 introduces Super-Sub and Wildcard for Season 2

Dubai, Jan 5 - The UAE’s biggest T20 tournament, the International League (IL) T20, has introduced the Super-Sub and Wildcard for Season 2, which commences on January 19 with a clash between defending champions Gulf Giants and Sharjah Warriors at the iconic Sharjah

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United Cup: Alexander Zverev levels tie for Germany; takes clash with Greece to all-deciding mixed doubles

United Cup: Alexander Zverev levels tie for Germany; takes clash with Greece to all-deciding mixed doubles

Sydney, Jan 5 - In a thrilling United Cup quarterfinal clash between Germany and Greece at Ken Rosewall Arena, Alexander Zverev secured a crucial win over Stefanos Tsitsipas to level the tie for Germany after Maria Sakkari's dominant 6-0, 6-3 win over Angelique

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World Chess Title Challenger(s) will be given upto Rs 1 cr financial support: AICF Interim Secy

World Chess Title Challenger(s) will be given upto Rs 1 cr financial support: AICF Interim Secy

Chennai, Jan 5 - The All India Chess Federation (AICF) will support Indian players winning the Candidates Tournament 2024 with financial assistance up to a sum of Rs.1 crore to prepare for the world title, said a senior official.

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Australia leapfrogs India to regain No.1 Test Ranking

Australia leapfrogs India to regain No.1 Test Ranking

Dubai, Jan 5 - Australia has reclaimed its Test throne at the summit of the Men's Test Team Rankings as India's command at the top of the Men's Test Rankings comes to an end.

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Defending Champs Ethiopians Hayle Lemi Berhanu, Anchialem Haymanot to headline Mumbai Marathon

Defending Champs Ethiopians Hayle Lemi Berhanu, Anchialem Haymanot to headline Mumbai Marathon

Mumbai, 5 Jan - Defending champions and event record holders Ethiopians Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Anchialem Haymanot will headline the 19th edition of the Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, scheduled on January 7.

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One Week to Go: Excitement looms large as battle for Paris 2024 gains momentum

One Week to Go: Excitement looms large as battle for Paris 2024 gains momentum

Ranchi, Jan 5 - With only a week left for the start of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi, the excitement among hockey fans looms large as the Indian women’s team vie to make the top 3 positions to book a berth for

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‘Team was ready this time for a fight’, says KL Rahul on Cape Town Test win

‘Team was ready this time for a fight’, says KL Rahul on Cape Town Test win

New Delhi, Jan 5 - India wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul opened up about the mental shift that fueled India's comeback against South Africa defeating the host by seven wickets in the second match at Cape Town.

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Warner ‘Pleased and relived’ after reuniting with missing ‘baggy green’ caps

Warner ‘Pleased and relived’ after reuniting with missing ‘baggy green’ caps

New Delhi, Jan 5 - Australia opener David Warner said he is "pleased and relieved" after reuniting with his missing "baggy green" Test caps following his heartfelt public plea on social media.

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FA Cup: Calvert-Lewin sent off as Everton playout goalless draw with Palace

FA Cup: Calvert-Lewin sent off as Everton playout goalless draw with Palace

London, Jan 5 - Everton had to settle for a goalless draw in their FA Cup third-round tie at Crystal Palace after Dominic Calvert-Lewin was controversially sent off following a VAR review.

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2nd Test: India storm to seven-wicket win over South Africa in two days, end the series 1-1

2nd Test: India storm to seven-wicket win over South Africa in two days, end the series 1-1

Cape Town, Jan 4 - Fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah bagged a six-wicket haul and set the base for India beating South Africa by seven wickets inside two days at Newlands Cricket Ground to end the series 1-1.

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La Liga: Winter arrival Vitor Roque set for FC Barcelona debut

La Liga: Winter arrival Vitor Roque set for FC Barcelona debut

New Delhi, Jan 4 - Brazilian sensation Vitor Roque is ready to be the next great sensation in Spanish football after arriving in Barcelona to finally join up with the FC Barcelona first team, six months after signing for the club.

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Kohli, Shami, Gill nominated for ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 award

Kohli, Shami, Gill nominated for ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 award

New Delhi, Jan 4 - India's trio of Talismanic batter Virat Kohli, senior fast-bowler Mohammed Shami and young batter Shubman Gill have been nominated for the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 award. New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell is the fourth

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Tennis: Svitolina dispatches Raducanu in Auckland three-setter

Tennis: Svitolina dispatches Raducanu in Auckland three-setter

Auckland, Jan 4 - Ukraine's Elina Svitolina halted Emma Raducanu's comeback in the second round of the ASB Classic, battling into the quarterfinals 6-7(5), 7-6(3), 6-1 in 2 hours and 49 minutes.

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