Stalwart Chhetri announces retirement, WC qualifier on June 6 to be his last game
The iconic Sunil Chhetri on Thursday announced his decision to retire from international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6, bringing the curtains down on a glorious career that is unparalleled in Indian football for its longevity and consistency. The long-serving national team captain announced...
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Pant is an instinctive captain, he'll get better with time: Ganguly
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Ultra-aggressive cricket transformed T20 but time will tell if players can do it in WC: Langer
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NADA needs enhanced budget to conduct more tests at junior level, says expert
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UEFA wants Euro 2024 referees to speak more with captains and get more respect in return
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In Tokyo, I was just happy to be there but I will be more focussed in Paris: Diksha Dagar
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Duran Duran: Substitute bags two late goals in Villa thriller with Liverpool
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Arjun top seed in Sharjah Masters, total 19 Indians in fray
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Swiatek on course for Madrid Rome double; facing Keys in the quarters
Top-ranked Iga Swiatek remained on course for an uncommon Madrid-Rome double after beating Angelique Kerber to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals on Monday. It was a ninth straight win for Swiatek, and the two-time Rome champion will next face Madison Keys after the American player eased past Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 6-1...
Manu, Vijayveer win final 25m pistol Olympic Selection Trials
Olympian Manu Bhaker and Paris quota winner Vijayveer Sidhu won the fourth and final Olympic Selection Trial (OST) in 25m pistol events here on Tuesday. At the M P State Shooting Academy, Manu, coached by the legendary pistol shooter Jaspal Rana, shot a world record-equalling 42 in the women’s 25m Pistol...
Paddler Manika Batra reaches career high ranking of world number 24
Ace women’s table tennis player Manika Batra rose to a career-best singles ranking of 24 following her success in the Saudi Smash, becoming the first Indian woman paddler to break into the top-25 in world rankings. The 28-year-old Khel Ratna awardee, who was in 39th spot before the tournament, jumped 15...
We will try out best combinations before final squad for Olympics is selected: Harmanpreet
India will put to test its best strategies and combinations during the European leg of the FIH Pro League as it would be the last opportunity to shortlist the final squad for the Paris Olympics, said men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh on Tuesday. The team left for Antwerp, Belgium on...
Three young squash players included in TOPS scheme
With eyes firmly set on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, young squash players Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar were on Tuesday included in the TOPS Development Group. Squash, which was inducted in the 2028 Olympics programme in October, is popular in India, with exponents doing well in the Asian...
Teams where coaches work behind scenes and give players freedom do better: Rayudu
Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu has no doubts that IPL teams that empower their players to take “ownership” are the ones likely to be more successful compared to those who leave decision-making in the hands of coaches. In a discussion on what goes into keeping the team environment healthy, the former...
Shastri, Ashwin back Impact Player rule
The “Impact Player” rule might have come in for sharp criticism in the ongoing IPL, but former India coach Ravi Shastri and senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have backed it, stating that it leads to more close finishes. The rule, implemented in the competition last season, has been a topic of debate...
