Sports

Have to prove nothing, my career speaks for itself: Ronaldo

10 Sep 2020 02:57 AM IST

After becoming the second men’s player to reach 100 international goals, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo said he has nothing to prove as his “career speaks for itself.” Playing for the first time for his country in 2020, Ronaldo netted twice to guide Portugal to a 2-0 win over Sweden in the

RCB side looks most balanced since 2016, says Kohli

10 Sep 2020 02:56 AM IST

Skipper Virat Kohli feels the current Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team is the ‘most balanced’ since IPL 2016 when they reached the final, only to lose to SunRisers Hyderabad. “We’ve got a great balance of experience, the skill required for T20 cricket and the youngsters in the team who are

BCCI boss Ganguly leaves for Dubai ahead of IPL 2020

10 Sep 2020 02:54 AM IST

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday left for Dubai ahead of the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) slated to begin on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Reigning champions Mumbai Indians will take on arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings

The 3Ps that keep chess champion Koneru Humpy ahead in life and game

10 Sep 2020 02:54 AM IST

Born on 31 March 1987, she is a chess player who is also the reigning world rapid champion. She is an Arjuna Award winner and a recipient of the Padma Shri. She also ranks among the top three of FIDE’s list of female chess players in the world. And on

Australia lose England series but remain No. 1 T20 team

10 Sep 2020 02:52 AM IST

The lack of big runs for top players like Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell remains a concern for the Australian team ahead of the three ODI matches against their archrivals, England.

I am on same page with Ashwin on ‘Mankad’ dismissal, says Ponting

09 Sep 2020 02:55 AM IST

Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting on Tuesday said that he and R. Ashwin are on the same page regarding the ‘Mankad’ dismissal. “I think we’re both on the same page. He feels he did everything in the rules and laws of the game and he’s absolutely right. He’s saying, ‘What

Messi returns to training after Barcelona U-turn

09 Sep 2020 02:53 AM IST

Lionel Messi showed up at FC Barcelona’s training field on Monday for the first time since the 33-year-old forward announced his intention to leave the club 11 days ago. Messi failed to appear for routine PCR tests on August 20 ahead of Barca’s return to training, and did not attend

Delhi Capitals can win IPL-13: Rabada

09 Sep 2020 02:51 AM IST

Delhi Capitals’ fast bowler Kagiso Rabada feels that the team has the wherewithal to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) title this season. “We had a really good season, so I know that we can challenge and win this competition because we came really close last season. So, mentally I

Why King Kohli swears by ice bath

09 Sep 2020 02:37 AM IST

Team India skipper Virat Kohli is sweating hard in the practice sessions to prepare himself for the upcoming IPL tournament. After rigorous training, he takes an ice water bath to relax, and shares the pictures in his recent Twitter post. Kohli is not the only athlete who swears by an

Three moms qualify into quarters for first time in Grand Slam history

09 Sep 2020 02:28 AM IST

Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka and Tsvetana Pironkova on Tuesday scripted history by becoming the first trio of mothers ever to reach the quarterfinals of the same Grand Slam. Williams, Azarenka, and Pironkova have each booked their spots in the quarterfinals of the ongoing US Open. “For the first time in

Foreign leagues eager to get Indian cricketers

09 Sep 2020 02:26 AM IST

Indian players are in great demand for foreign leagues but there’s a BCCI rule barring their participation in matches outside the country.

Jos Buttler to miss final T20 match against Australia

08 Sep 2020 02:39 AM IST

England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler will miss the third and final T20I of the ongoing series against Australia scheduled for Tuesday at the Ageas Bowl. In a statement, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Monday that Buttler left the biosecure bubble on Sunday evening following the team’s victory over