Sports

Covid-19: Another setback for US Open as Halep withdraws

18 Aug 2020 02:48 AM IST

World No 2 Simona Halep of Romania on Monday said that she will not travel to New York to play in the US Open due to Covid-19 concerns. Halep joined world No 1 Ash Barty, defending champion Bianca Andreescu, Elina Svitolina, Kiki Bertens and Belinda Bencic in giving the event

The skipper who skipped no ball behind wickets

17 Aug 2020 03:19 AM IST

India’s most successful skipper, wonderful wicketkeeper and an incredible match finisher, Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be sorely missed.

PM Modi, Tendulkar, Kohli condole Chetan Chauhan’s death

17 Aug 2020 03:04 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led condolence messages for former India cricketer and UP Minister Chetan Chauhan who passed away on Sunday due to kidney failure after he tested positive for coronavirus. “Shri Chetan Chauhan Ji distinguished himself as a wonderful cricketer and later as a diligent political leader. He made

No dearth of Dhoni fans in Chennai football club

17 Aug 2020 03:01 AM IST

Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s skill of cricket was as much as that of football. He was the goalkeeper of the school team. After that wherever Dhoni played football, his talent was appreciated by everyone. Even stalwarts from the Indian national football team, Jeje Lalpekhula to Anirudh Thapa, praised his talent. Not

‘Dhoni will always be my captain, grateful for reposing faith in me’

17 Aug 2020 02:58 AM IST

India skipper Virat Kohli paid his tribute to M.S. Dhoni on Sunday, saying he would always consider the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman his captain. Dhoni quit international cricket on Saturday, thus drawing curtains on an illustrious and a trophy-laden career. The decision ended speculation around the international future of the enigmatic 39-yearold,

Sports Minister Rijiju launches ‘Fit India Freedom Run’ campaign

15 Aug 2020 04:27 AM IST

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju virtually launched the Fit India Freedom Run, the country-wide run promises to become a fitness phenomenon with a host of government and private organisations joining in to participate in it. The Fit India Freedom Run has been ideated uniquely. Participants can run at their pace and

BAD LIGHT CUTS SHORT DAY 2 AS RIZWAN PUSHES PAK FORWARD

15 Aug 2020 04:24 AM IST

Owing to the bad light, day two saw the early stumps. 45 overs were lost on day 1 due to rain, and almost the equivalent number of overs on day 2, however, bad light was the culprit this time around. However, Mohammad Rizwan’s unbeaten 60 has put Pakistan in a

Finch, Warner among 12 Aussie players who will miss start of IPL

15 Aug 2020 04:20 AM IST

Captain Aaron Finch, David Warner and Steve Smith are among 12 Australian players who will miss the start of the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in view of the league’s COVID-19 protocols. The trio are part of the 21-man squad that will tour England for three T20Is

Robust Australia gear up to give tough fight to consistent England

15 Aug 2020 04:17 AM IST

Australia has shortlisted 21 players for One-Day and T20 series to be played against England in the month of September. This has proved that Australia is a professional team in the real sense of the term, and is determined to achieve good results. While selecting the players, Australia has taken

Investing in sports can lead us to progressive prospects

15 Aug 2020 04:17 AM IST

India needs to bring its performance to an elite level in every basic sector concerned. The growth potential is high while the efforts are scarce. To join the race of developed nations, we need to pay special attention to our basic pillars: Education, health, and the sports sector. As education

Commemorating India’s big Olympic moments

15 Aug 2020 04:08 AM IST

Soon after Independence, the Indian tricolour went up the flag pole after India outplayed Great Britain 4-0 in the 1948 Olympics hockey final. Recalling this and other such exploits as the nation celebrates its 74th Independence Day.