Sports

Eagerly waiting for reopening of swimming pools, says Kushagra

07 Aug 2020 03:23 AM IST

Kushagra Rawat of Delhi needs no introduction. He has earned himself a reputation of being one of the leading Indian swimmers. He is the only Indian swimmer to have qualified “B” cut timings in three swimming events for upcoming Tokyo Olympics. With the swimming pools continuing to be shut because

Masood pushes Pakistan forward, hosts lose four early wickets

07 Aug 2020 03:22 AM IST

Pakistan fast bowlers were all over the England batting lineup as the hosts were reduced to 92/4 at the end of Day 2 of the first Test at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday. Mohammad Abbas took two wickets while Shaheen Afridi struck once after Shan Masood’s 156 off 319

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, US Open reduces prize money by $850,000

07 Aug 2020 03:21 AM IST

The US Open has slashed its prize money for the singles title winner for the 2020 edition of the tournament by $850,000. This is, however, accompanied by an increase in prize money for the first round which starts on August 31. Both the men’s and women’s singles champion will earn

How DU excels from academics to Olympics

06 Aug 2020 03:24 AM IST

One of the leading higher education institutions in the country, University of Delhi is also home to 23 Olympians till date.

Looking forward to new beginnings for me: Rahane

06 Aug 2020 03:24 AM IST

India’s Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane took to social media on Wednesday to share his excitement at the prospect of playing for Delhi Capitals this season in the Indian Premier League (IPL). “New beginnings for me in the IPL this year. Looking forward to the season,” Rahane said in an Instagram

There are only a few real fast bowlers now, says Akhtar

06 Aug 2020 03:14 AM IST

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar feels pacers of today do not bowl fast anymore as the laws of the game and the rigours of it don’t provide that space. Shoaib was the first bowler to break the 100mph mark. He retired in 2011 having taken 444 international wickets across the

Farming allows me to bond with my father: Amarjit

06 Aug 2020 03:13 AM IST

‘Family has sacrificed so much to help me become a footballer. The least I can do is help them out on the paddy field,’ says Amarjit Singh Kiyam.

ENG vs PAK: Babar, Masood swing momentum in visitors’ favour

06 Aug 2020 03:12 AM IST

On the fisrt day of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford on Wednesday, early Tea was taken thus putting a halt on Babar Azam’s charge. However, the play was resumed and Babar Azam continues to push for a century. Pakistan’s no.4 was on 69 off 100

How you can avoid testing false-positive in a dope test

05 Aug 2020 02:24 AM IST

Athletes should carefully choose their medicines, and what and where they eat. Moreover, using ordinary or substandard supplements escalates the risk of failing a dope test.

IPL 2020 in UAE is best news I have heard in recent times, says Shreyas Iyer

05 Aug 2020 02:24 AM IST

Looking forward to the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Delhi Capitals welcomed the IPL Governing Council’s decision to organise the 13th edition of IPL in the United Arab Emirates, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic in India. The tournament will be held from 19 September to 10 November,

Pak’s youthful exuberance to clash with England’s class

05 Aug 2020 02:15 AM IST

If Pakistan’s batting manages to initially survive the diversified English attack, then the series can surely prove to be very interesting.

Vaughan likens Shaheen and Naseem to Wasim and Waqar

05 Aug 2020 02:14 AM IST

Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels young Pakistan fast bowlers Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi could go on the replicate the heroics of former pacers Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. The two highly-rated fast bowlers are all set to be in action when England take on Pakistan in the first