Sports

Rijiju meets state ministers, discusses the revival of sports

15 Jul 2020 06:06 AM IST

After the coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent lockdowns, the entire sporting activities in the country came to an unprecedented halt. However, persistent efforts of the administrative authorities paved the way for the resumption of the training activities of various sports in a phased manner across the country. Nonetheless, taking a

Nervous Stokes took a cigarette break before WC final Super Over

15 Jul 2020 06:05 AM IST

Ben Stokes played a pivotal role in England winning their first ICC men’s World Cup trophy, yesterday, last year. Stokes’ inspirational knock of 84 not out off 98 deliveries helped England force the match into Super Over, in which both teams scored 15 runs each off six deliveries. It has

West Indian Davids take English Goliaths by surprise

14 Jul 2020 05:17 AM IST

West Indies played like a unit in both batting and bowling departments, but England looked patchy and could only showcase individual brilliances.

Gabriel has a massive heart, been through a lot: Holder

14 Jul 2020 05:16 AM IST

West Indies captain Jason Holder has praised Shannon Gabriel, saying the pacer’s performance in the first Test was “nothing surprising”. Gabriel, who was originally only named as a travelling reserve as he recovered from ankle surgery, came out with a brilliant performance at the Ageas Bowl as he returned with

I would love to see Messi in LaLiga and Barcelona, says Garcia

14 Jul 2020 05:16 AM IST

Former Barcelona footballer Luis Garcia is hopeful that Lionel Messi will continue to stay with the Catalan club. “I would love to see Messi in LaLiga and Barcelona of course. Even though sometimes people think they struggle, that’s part of the game. I hope he stays,” Garcia, who played for

Court decision, Covid put Olympic training at risk

13 Jul 2020 05:07 AM IST

Not only boxing but also badminton, wrestling and swimming players are facing the brunt of the confusion in these difficult times.

Blackwood, Gabriel star as West Indies win thriller

13 Jul 2020 05:06 AM IST

Jermaine Blackwood and Shannon Gabriel starred with bat and ball respectively as the West Indies beat England by four wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, on Day 5 of the absorbing first Test at the Ageas Bowl on Sunday. Gabriel, who was bumped into the main

Rijiju to hold 2-day online meeting with state sports ministers

13 Jul 2020 05:06 AM IST

In a bid to restart the sporting activities in full swing and strengthen the sports infrastructure of the country after a long shutdown, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju will be meeting state sports ministers in a two-day video conference on 14-15 July. The states have been

Chumpy’s death leaves a big lesson behind

11 Jul 2020 05:58 AM IST

The Olympian went for freediving without wearing the mandatory oxygen mask, hence violating the Standard Operation Procedures.

Burns and Sibley hold on after West Indies take 114-run lead

11 Jul 2020 05:53 AM IST

England openers Dom Sibley and Rory Burns saw off the last 10 overs of the day after West Indies were all out for 318 on Day 3 of the first Test against England, taking a crucial 114-run first innings lead. At stumps, the hosts were 15/0, still training by 99

Border-Gavaskar series is equivalent to Ashes: Waugh

11 Jul 2020 05:53 AM IST

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh on Friday said that India-Australia Test series, popularly known as Border-Gavaskar trophy, is equivalent to Ashes series as it depicts great competition between the two cricket playing nations. “The Border-Gavaskar trophy is equivalent to the Ashes. Shows the growing competition between the two countries. Tied