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19 Aug 2017

India

Recipients of Arjuna and Dronacharya awards finalized

The list of Arjuna Award winners of this year has been retained by the Sports Ministry.

19 Aug 2017

India

India's Olympic Task Force makes strong recommendations

The Olympic Task Force, a body formed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016, submitted its final report which includes some strong recommendations to uplift India's performance in the upcoming Olympic events.

19 Aug 2017

BCCI

No Duleep Trophy in 2017-18 season

The premier domestic tournament, Duleep Trophy has not been included in the final draft of the BCCI's domestic cricket season.

19 Aug 2017

Real Madrid

What is wrong with FC Barcelona?

'For the first time in nine years, that I have been here, I feel, that we are inferior to Real Madrid.'

Australian squad for the Indian tour announced

The Australian team for the upcoming ODI and T20 series against India was announced today by the Cricket Australia.

18 Aug 2017

Football

Africa's richest man shows interest in buying Arsenal

African businessman Aliko Dangote has once again expressed his desire to buy England's premier football club Arsenal.

18 Aug 2017

India

India's ODI record in Sri Lanka

India will be playing their eight bi-lateral series in Sri Lanka, starting 20th August.

17 Aug 2017

India

India win 37 medals at World Dwarf Games

Indian contingent won 37 medals at the recently concluded World Dwarf Games in Canada.

MS Dhoni to open cricket academy in Dubai

Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni, recently announced that, he would be opening his first cricket academy in Dubai.

17 Aug 2017

Pakistan Cricket Team

Umar Akmal accuses coach Mickey Arthur of abuse

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has accused that the national team coach Mickey Arthur verbally abused him in front of former captain and current chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq at the national cricket academy in Lahore.

Who can be the next Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh?

It is clearly evident that Dhoni and Yuvraj are close to their retirement age and the cricket fraternity is in the period of uncertainty on the possible replacements for these icons.

16 Aug 2017

BCCI

CoA asks to remove top BCCI officials

The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) has demanded the ouster of the top BCCI officials for their non-compliance of directives.

16 Aug 2017

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan cricketer dies after being struck by bouncer

Zubair Ahmed, a young Pakistan batsman, died after he was hit by a bouncer during a club game in Mardan.

16 Aug 2017

UEFA Champions League

Buffon, Messi, Ronaldo shortlisted for Player of the Year award

Italy's 39-year old veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, along with Argentine star footballer Lionel Messi and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo have been nominated for the 2016-17 UEFA Men's Player of the Year.

16 Aug 2017

Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova gets wild card entry into 2017 US Open

Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova is all set to compete at the 2017 US Open after the tournament officials issued a wild card entry to her.

15 Aug 2017

French Open

Nadal set to become number 1 ranked player

Rafael Nadal is set to return to the top of the rankings of the ATP World Tour for the first time since July 2014.

KL Rahul attains 9th position in ICC player rankings

Indian opener Lokesh Rahul climbed up two places to equal his career best ninth position in the latest test rankings of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Selectors issue an ultimatum to MS Dhoni

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni has been given an ultimatum by the national selectors that his place in the team will now be dependent on his performance.

15 Aug 2017

Tennis

Tennis: Indian squad for Davis Cup tie against Canada announced

The Indian team for the upcoming Davis Cup World Group play-off against Canada was announced yesterday.

This day, that year: Sachin's Maiden Ton

It is on this day that the Master Blaster, a lithe 17-year old came down to the crease to face the mighty English at the hallowed Old Trafford.

14 Aug 2017

Viswanathan Anand

The Clash of the Titans: Kasparov vs Anand

The game of 64 squares is back in the spotlight, as its greatest champion returns to centre stage.

India win third test; whitewash Sri Lanka 3-0

Indian cricket team defeated Sri Lanka in the third test by an innings and 171 runs to win the series 3-0.

14 Aug 2017

Pakistan Cricket Team

Sri Lanka to play cricket in Pakistan?

Sri Lankan cricket board chief Thilanga Sumathipala announced that the national team could tour Pakistan this year for a T20 series.

14 Aug 2017

India

Sports Science for athletes: In conversation with Rishabh Jaiswal

Careers of several athletes have been cut short due to injuries. What if there was a way to minimize chances of injuries and to ensure that athletes are in a condition to give their best performance? Sports Science promises just that.

Indian team for ODI series against SL announced

The Indian team for the upcoming ODI series and one off T20 match against Sri Lanka was announced by the national selection committee of the BCCI.

Lalit Modi looking to make a MMA league

Exiled sports kingpin and IPL founder Lalit Modi is looking make a grand return to sports.

KL Rahul is the next big thing

In a team that has the likes of Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Murali Vijay vying for one of the two opening slots in test matches, KL Rahul is slowly, but surely staking his claim.

12 Aug 2017

Virat Kohli

What can Kohli learn from Pujara?

Apart from the exception of Murali Vijay and Ajinkya Rahane, the two players in the current Indian Test team who are considered among the cream of the crop are Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli.

11 Aug 2017

Liverpool FC

Playing Dirty: Mind Games in Football

Imagine yourself making a cup of tea in front of a 40,000 strong crowd scrutinizing your every move.

10 Aug 2017

India

Pitting Pujara against Dravid

Cheteshwar Pujara, a member of the new look Indian Test Team captained by Virat Kohli, is one of the few modern players to have a recognized 'classical' approach to the game.

10 Aug 2017

Serena Williams

Will Serena Williams make a perfect comeback after pregnancy?

Serena Williams, winner of 23 Grand Slams, has said that she will return to tennis after giving birth to her first child.

10 Aug 2017

India

BCCI's stance on Olympics participation unlikely to change

In the recently concluded meeting between Committee of Administrators (CoA) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials, several important issues were discussed including India's stand on including cricket as an Olympic sport.

What is ICC's demerit system?

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was handed a one test match ban after he accumulated points for bad behaviour on the field.

09 Aug 2017

Hashim Amla

Who are the best batsmen of this generation?

In this era of cricket, it is extremely hard to point out the best cricketer in the world, let alone the best batsman.

CoA to discuss Azhar's compensation issue today

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) will discuss former cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin's request for compensation in a meeting with BCCI officials today.

Happy Birthday, Kane Williamson!

New Zealand cricket team skipper Kane Williamson celebrates his 27th birthday today.

08 Aug 2017

Andhra Pradesh

Sports infrastructure to be built in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Government has said that they are planning to build sports infrastructure across the state to encourage youngsters to join sports.

Who are the 5 best bowlers of the current generation?

It is a tough task to narrow down the five best bowlers of this generation, considering we have players ranging from ageing star Rangana Herath to young talent Kagiso Rabada.

07 Aug 2017

India

Bidders okay e-auction but BCCI wary of fall in revenue!

While the bidders have shown keen interest in having an e-auction for the media rights (TV, mobile, internet) for the Indian Premier League, the BCCI is favoring the traditional sealed tender process.

What goes into the making of Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli, one of the best batsmen in the world, is endowed with loads of talent and leadership skills, enough to put him at the top echelons of cricketing world.