Sports

India is world’s best team now, says Abbas

31 Aug 2020 02:05 AM IST

Nicknamed ‘Asian Bradman’, former Pakistani batsman Zaheer Abbas’s name has just been inducted in ICC’s Hall of Fame. In an interview with The Daily Guardian, he talks about his illustrious career, relationship with Sunil Gavaskar and future of India-Pakistan cricket.

Djokovic to open campaign against Dzumhur in US Open

29 Aug 2020 03:54 AM IST

The men’s and women’s singles draws for the upcoming US Open has been released, with top seeds Novak Djokovic and Karolina Pliskova leading the respective brackets. Djokovic faces Damir Dzumhur in the opening round while Pliskova will lock horns Anhelina Kalinina. Djokovic has been drawn on the top line of

Always believed in Tottenham Hotspur, says Mourinho

29 Aug 2020 03:53 AM IST

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has said he always believed in the club’s vision when he came on board and was aware of its rich history. “My opinion changed for the better, but the idea that I had was already good. With so many years in England, I knew the

12 members of CSK test positive for Covid-19

29 Aug 2020 03:52 AM IST

A big question mark has suddenly sprung up against the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after 12 members of the Chennai Super Kings, including players/coaching/ support staff, tested positive for coronavirus, just 22 days before the start of lucrative league, sources told IANS on Friday. According to

Indian swimming will evolve in five years, says Srihari Nataraj

29 Aug 2020 03:52 AM IST

In an exclusive conversation with The Daily Guardian, India’s ace swimmer Srihari Nataraj shares his experiences and talks about how swimming as a sport can progress in the country. Excerpts from the interview: Q. Where are you engaged currently, and what does your routine look like? A. Presently, I am

For Indian sport to prosper, we need to fix the grassroots

29 Aug 2020 03:51 AM IST

The biggest drawback is that India does not have a sports culture and that’s why it has failed to produce good players who can excel at the international level.

Pogba is Covid-positive, reveals France boss Deschamps

28 Aug 2020 02:48 AM IST

France and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has tested positive for COVID-19 and won’t be taking part in the national team’s upcoming Nations League matches against Sweden and Croatia, according to Didier Deschamps. France manager Deschamps said that Pogba was supposed to be part of the squad but his positive

2020 National Sports Awards to be held virtually

28 Aug 2020 02:46 AM IST

The 2020 National Sports Awards will be held via video conferencing due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Sports Ministry said on Thursday. The ceremony is scheduled to be held on Saturday (August 29), and the Ministry said that 65 out of the 74 awardees will be present. Of the nine

Pathania conferred with Dronacharya Award

28 Aug 2020 02:45 AM IST

Romesh Pathania has nurtured the Indian hockey team for thirty years and has produced world-class players, and now after years of hard work and conviction, his name is recommended for Dronacharya Award (Lifetime) by the Government of India. The delightful news was received from one of Romesh’s close friends in

I want to win more titles for India: Deepak Hooda

28 Aug 2020 02:44 AM IST

Deepak Hooda, India’s kabaddi captain and an Arjuna Awardee, spoke to The Daily Guardian about his struggles and experiences, and of course his aspirations. Excerpts: Q. What was your experience after the hearing announcement of the National Sports Awards? A. As soon as it was announced to be honored on

‘Ponting, Ashwin tiff can cost Delhi Capitals heavily’

28 Aug 2020 02:42 AM IST

The Daily Guardian talks to Chetan Sharma, Ayaz Memon and Rajkumar Sharma on the Mankading issue and how it can affect Delhi Capitals’ chances in IPL 2020.

Maria Sakkari knocks Williams out of WS Open

27 Aug 2020 03:12 AM IST

No.13 seed Maria Sakkari delivered a brilliant performance as she came from the brink of defeat to shock two-time champion Serena Williams and roar into the quarterfinals of the ongoing Western & Southern Open. Sakkari, who started the week with a decisive victory over American teenager Coco Gauff, trailed by