Dubai: Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Monday retained the top spot in the latest ICC Test batsmen’s rankings while Australia’s Steve Smith moved to the second position. Smith overtook New Z…
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Mitchell Johnson becomes MCC Honorary Life Member
London: Former Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Johnson has been elected as an Honorary Life Member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), custodians of the game’s laws. The club made the annou…
Hima wins another gold, her sixth within two months
Sprint sensation Hima Das won another gold medal to her kitty as she made it to the top of the modium, this time winning the women’s 300 m race at the Athleticky Mitink Reiter 2019 in Czech Republic. …
Deepa Malik joins Bajrang for Khel Ratna, cricketer Jadeja among 19 for Arjuna
New Delhi: Paralympics silver medallist Deepa Malik was on Saturday nominated for the country’s highest sporting honour — the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award — along with Asian and Com…
Proud’ Lampard eyes first Chelsea win in home debut
London: Frank Lampard admits his first match as Chelsea manager at Stamford Bridge will be a proud occasion, but only a win against Leicester will make Sunday’s homecoming a truly memorable occa…
Indian women’s hockey team defeat Japan by 2-1 in Olympic Test Event
Tokyo (Japan): The Indian women’s hockey team on Saturday defeated host Japan by 2-1 in their opening game of the Olympic Test Event here at Oi Hockey Stadium. It was India, which took an early …
Ravi Shastri reappointed head coach of Indian team
Mumbai: Incumbent Ravi Shastri was on Friday re-appointed head coach of the Indian men’s team by the Kapil Dev-led Cricket Advisory Committee, a decision that was expected and has the backing of…
Bajrang Punia nominated for Khel Ratna award
New Delhi: Asian and Commonwealth Games gold-medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia was on Friday nominated for the country’s highest sporting honour — the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. His nam…
Man City seek Spurs revenge, Lampard hoping for home comforts
London: Manchester City will seek revenge against Tottenham on Saturday for their dramatic Champions League exit last season as Liverpool and Manchester United also look to build on impressive Premier…
Lionel Messi to miss Barcelona’s La Liga opening match
Leeds (UK): Argentine striker Lionel Messi will miss Barcelona’s opening match of La Liga against Athletic Bilbao, team coach Ernesto Valverde has confirmed. The striker is currently recovering …
