Kohli and Co start favourites vs WI despite Kumble fiasco

Captain Virat Kohli will look to put to rest, all the off-field controversies regarding Anil Kumble's controversial exit, as India gear up for the first ODI against a second string West Indies, here tomorrow

Pakistan's participation in Asian Athletics in doubt

Pakistan's participation in the Asian Athletics Championships, to be held in Bhubaneswar from July 6-9, remained uncertain as the government was yet to clear the visas of its contingent

It’s over between coach Anil Kumble, Virat Kohli-led India

Anil Kumble has stepped down as the Indian cricket team’s head coach, two days after India lost the Champions Trophy final against Pakistan and four days prior to the team playing their first match in the limited-overs series in the Caribbean

International Yoga Day: 15,000 gather at DDA parks, 10k at CP

Notwithstanding early rains, Delhiites came out in large numbers to celebrate International Day of Yoga at various gardens and public places, with a famous DDA park recording a turnout of close to 9,000 alone. Mega yoga sessions were held at District Park, Sector-11, Dwarka, Swarn Jayanti Park, Rohini and Yamuna Sports Complex in east Delhi, besides events at several other venues

Pak army mocks India after Champions Trophy victory

Pakistan Army has mocked India after the country's resounding victory in the Champions Trophy cricket final, sharing photos of celebrations in restive Balochistan with a caption "To whom it may concern'. Lay off"

SBL beneficial for Indian boxing : Players

Skippers of Mumbai and Pune teams believe that the upcoming Super Boxing League, which starts next month, will be beneficial for the sport to grow in the country. Mumbai Assassins skipper Ram Singh (34), who hails from Patiala, started boxing in 2002 and took part in the National Championship in the same year winning a Gold Medal

It's a massive boost for Pakistan cricket: Mickey Arthur

For a country that has not played international cricket at home against any top cricketing nation, the Champions Trophy triumph was necessary to "identify their heroes", feels Pakistan's chief coach Mickey Arthur. The South African is hopeful just like his skipper Sarfraz Ahmed that this victory will usher a new era in country's cricket

In another corner of London, India record humbling 7-1 win over Pakistan

Emotions are good, barked out Roelant Oltmans just before the players walked out, but not at the cost of gameplan. For far too long, strategies have had no place on the field whenever India met Pakistan. Amidst the hype, the players have often ended up playing to the gallery. It has cost India wins; most recently during the 2014 Champions Trophy semifinals

28th Gulf Monsoon Scooter Rally in Navi Mumbai on July 2

Mumbai: The 28th edition of the Gulf Monsoon Scooter Rally will be held on July 2 along the backwoods of neighbouring Navi Mumbai. So far 25 riders have confirmed their participation for the rally, organised by Sportscraft and sponsored by Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited, it was announced at a media conference here last night.

Don't think we need to change anything for final: Kohli

Birmingham: Pakistan's "magnificent turnaround" has impressed him but India captain Virat Kohli says there is nothing that his side needs to be overtly concerned about ahead of the Champions Trophy final against the arch-foes on Sunday. India eased past Bangladesh to enter the finals while Pakistan got the better of more fancied England in their semifinal clash. India have already beaten Pakistan in the ongoing tournament during the preliminary stage.