More pressure in comeback than when debuting: Nehra
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) After making a return to the Indian cricket team after almost five years, fast bowler Ashish Nehra said that it is much more difficult to make a comeback than making a…
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Rohit and I can match Ganguly-Tendulkar’s success: Dhawan
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) India batsman Shikhar Dhawan believes that he and Rohit Sharma have the ability to not just match but also surpass the records achieved by the legendary opening pair of Sachin Tendulkar…
Punjab Warriors third time lucky, clinch maiden HIL title
Ranchi, Feb 21 (IANS) Having lost the final in the last two seasons, the Jaypee Punjab Warriors finally struck gold to become third-time lucky and clinched the Hockey India League (HIL) title in the fourth…
Boxer Vijender appeals for peace in Haryana
Boxer Vijender Singh. Express photo by RAVI KANOJIA. New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Indian professional boxer Vijender Singh on Sunday appealed to the Jat community agitating for job quota in Haryana to maintain peace. “I…
No arms, no problem: Aamir Hussain A Kashmir youth’s indomitable cricket dream survives
By Aadil Mir Srinagar, Feb 21 (IANS) He was eight when he lost both his arms in a machine accident. Twelve years later, he is a cricketer playing for his state, batting, bowling and fielding…
Viv Richards lauds McCullum for quickest Test ton
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) West Indian batting legend Vivian Richards heaped praise on swashbuckling batsman Brendon McCullum after the New Zealand skipper registered the fastest hundred in longest format of the game off just 54…
Dhoni gets irritated over retirement query
Indian cricketer MS Dhoni. (File Photo: IANS) Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) India’s limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni got a trifle irritated at a press conference here on Sunday and asked a reporter not to…
TVS Racing’s Jagan wins national 2-wheeler title
Chennai: TVS Racing`s Jagan Kumar (No.3) slips past his team-mate Harry Sylvester during the third round of the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship at the MMRT track in Chennai, on Aug 8, 2015. (Photo: IANS)…
India has ingredients to win Asia Cup, World T20: Dhoni
Mumbai: India`s limited over skipper MS Dhoni addresses a press conference ahead of India`s tour of Australia, in Mumbai on Jan 5, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) India’s limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh…
Weather, power failures, Zika affect Rio Olympic test events
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 21 (IANS) Contrasting weather — from the sunshine to thunderstorm — coupled with power failure were what divers experienced this weekend at an outdoor venue at the ongoing FINA Diving World…
Guardiola will be successful at Man City: Benitez
Madrid, Feb 21 (IANS) Veteran football manager Rafael Benitez believes that incoming Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola will be a success at the Premier League side when the latter succeeds Manuel Pellegrini next season. The…
Nadal out of Rio Open
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 21 (IANS) Multi-Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal suffered a surprise exit on his favourite clay court on Saturday as the Spanish tennis great lost to Pablo Cuevas 7-6(6), 6-7(3), 4-6 in…
Bayern overcome Darmstadt in Bundesliga
Berlin, Feb 21 (IANS) Thomas Mueller’s brace helped German football giants Bayern Munich to turn the tides against Darmstadt while Wolfsburg snatched one point at Berlin in the 22nd round of Bundesliga. Mueller goals number…
Errani wins Dubai Tennis Open final by a mile
Dubai, Feb 21 (IANS) In the most one-sided final in the 24-year history of the WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Italy’s Sara Errani came out victorious over Czech Barbora Strycova 6-0, 6-2 here. Errani…
Spanish La Liga standings
Spanish La Liga standings Madrid, Feb 21 (IANS) Following are the Spanish La Liga standings after Saturday’s matches (tabulated under matches played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points), according to Xinhua. Barcelona 25…
Italian Serie A standings
Rome, Feb 21 (IANS) Following are the Italian Serie A standings on Saturday (tabulated under matches played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points), according to Xinhua. Juventus 26 18 4 4 46 15…
Felt embarrassed while breaking Viv’s record: McCullum
Christchurch, Feb 20 (IANS) Having set the record for the fastest century in Test cricket at the Hagley Oval here on Saturday, veteran New Zealand star Brendon McCullum said he almost felt “embarrassed” while going…
Kapil Dev plays golf near Taj Mahal
New Delhi: Former cricketer Kapil Dev during a programme in New Delhi, on Dec 23, 2015. (Photo: Amlan Paliwal/IANS) Agra, Feb 20 (IANS) Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev on Saturday played a round of golf at…
Sachin holidays with family and wild animals! (With Images)
Nagpur, Feb 20 (IANS) Sachin Tendulkar and his family are on holiday — visiting a wildlife sanctuary in eastern Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region. Accompanied by his wife Anjali and son Arjun, the cricket legend landed at…
Clarke feels rusty on return to cricket
Sydney, Feb 20 (IANS) After scoring 48 on his return to club cricket on Saturday, former Australia captain Michael Clarke said he felt “quite rusty”. The right-hand batsman turned out for his boyhood Sydney grade…