Malaysia ease past listless India in Hockey World League Semi-final

Out of disgust, Roelant Oltmans threw a bib in the dugout. With less than five minutes left for India to find an equaliser and force a shoot-out, Ramandeep Singh tried to dribble past a couple of Malaysian defenders through the centre instead of passing it to a free man either side of him. Expectedly, he was blocked and another Indian move ended with nothing

Conflict gave cricket to war-torn Afghanistan

Few countries have been wounded by war as Afghanistan over the past four decades. An entire generation has grown up amidst truck bombings and suicide attacks, coffins and bodybags, violence at its messiest worst. In this chaotic backdrop, cricket has often been a rare and unlikely source of cheer and succor for millions of Afghans home and away

BCCI to get USD 405 million from ICC, Eng next at 139 million

The BCCI will be getting USD 405 million as per the International Cricket Council's revenue sharing model, which was agreed during the apex body's annual conference in London. Originally, the ICC had agreed to give USD 293 million but, after hectic negotiations, its chairman Shashank Manohar agreed to increase it by USD 100 million

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