Sports

PCCAI says Ganguly failed differently-abled cricketers

28 Jul 2020 05:17 AM IST

When Sourav Ganguly became the president of BCCI, many had hoped that he would change the fate of the board as he had done with the Indian cricket during his captaincy years. Especially, the disabled cricketers were very hopeful that someone would finally look into their matter and change their

Rain forces England, Broad to wait for another day for milestone

28 Jul 2020 05:17 AM IST

Owing to the incessant showers, Day 4 of the third Test between England and West Indies had to be called off at Old Trafford here on Monday. Stuart Broad, the prolific English bowler, is one wicket away from completing 500 wickets in his Test career. As English Goliaths stand on

Legendary footballer forced to fight Covid on his own

27 Jul 2020 05:59 AM IST

Syed Shahid Hakim, who was a part of India’s 1960 Olympic squad, fails to get a bed in govt hospital, finds it difficult to pay Rs 12,000 daily in a private clinic.

It’s time to be responsible: Unmukt Chand on Covid-19

27 Jul 2020 05:59 AM IST

Cricketer Unmukt Chand has been able to train despite the lockdown, “I don’t think training is getting compromised that much, because I can find out new ways. It’s not just limited to a gym or an outdoor setting. I mean, there are so many things which one can do being

Broad stars with ball as England sniff series win

27 Jul 2020 05:58 AM IST

England seamer Stuart Broad left the West Indies on the ropes after the hosts batters made merry in the second innings to set the tourists a stiff target of 399 for victory on Day 3 of the third Test at Old Trafford here on Sunday. At stumps, the Windies were

Lockdown didn’t hinder my quests, says Panghal

25 Jul 2020 06:22 AM IST

Amit Panghal, India’s ace boxer, talks to The Daily Guardian about his life in and outside the ring, and how Covid-19 has impacted him and his game.

Growing along with sport

25 Jul 2020 06:21 AM IST

Before anything else, the conditions of sports infrastructure and facilities need to be changed for the better in the nation.

Root fails again, England lose four wickets for 258 runs against Windies

25 Jul 2020 06:20 AM IST

At stumps, which was declared early on Day 1 due to bad light, England were 258/4 following an unbeaten 136-run partnership between Buttler and Pope. Buttler and Pope took advantage of the situation as they scored at a brisk rate. The 100-run partnership between the two came off just 175

Big chance for England to vanquish West Indies

24 Jul 2020 06:48 AM IST

The third Test is scheduled to begin on Friday at the same ground in Old Trafford. England would like to make the most of the conditions in this match.

India’s mixed relay team silver at 2018 Asian Games upgraded

24 Jul 2020 06:47 AM IST

The silver medal that the Indian 4×400 mixed relay quartet of Mohammed Anas, M.R. Poovamma, Hima Das and Arokia Rajiv won at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta has been upgraded to gold. Additionally, Anu Raghavan moved from fourth place to bronze medal position in the women’s 400m hurdles. This

BCCI behind the T20 WC postponement: AKHTAR

24 Jul 2020 06:46 AM IST

Shoaib Akhtar, former Pakistan bowler, reproached BCCI, alleging that the Indian cricket board played a role in the ICC postponing the T20 World Cup later this year to make room for the Indian Premier League (IPL). Akhtar also felt that the Asia Cup could have taken place. “Asia Cup could