Kiwis make opening statement

Kiwis make opening statement

Mumbai : New Zealand, the evergreen underdogs of cricket, landed in India last week having not played a match since the Champions Trophy. In the current era of cricket, that’s an eternity. Time away from sport can be a blessing at times, and so it seemed tonight as the Kiwis stunned India by six wickets […]

We defended well during the final phase: India coach Marijne

We defended well during the final phase: India coach Marijne

Dhaka, October 23 : Conceding last minute goals has been the bane of Indian hockey but recently-appointed coach Sjoerd Marijne says the team improvised its defensive tactics quite well in its triumph over Malaysia in the Asia Cup final here. India edged past Malaysia 2-1 to claim their first continental championship triumph in a decade. […]

Srikanth sails into Denmark Open final

Srikanth sails into Denmark Open final

odense : Kidambi Srikanth stands one step away from his third Super Series title after he dished out a superlative performance to outwit Hong Kong’s Wong Wing Ki Vincent in straight games to reach the Denmark Open final. The 25-year-old Indian, who clinched the Indonesia Open and Australian Open this year besides reaching the final […]

India thrash Pakistan 4-0 to enter Asia Cup hockey final

India thrash Pakistan 4-0 to enter Asia Cup hockey final

Dhaka : A dominant India continued their unbeaten run in the tournament and thrashed arch-rivals Pakistan 4-0 to sail into the final of the 10th men’s Asia Cup hockey tournament here on Saturday.The sixth-ranked India, who just needed a draw to seal a place in tomorrow’s summit clash, produced a superlative performance after the change […]

ODI series: Kiwis as target practice

ODI series: Kiwis as target practice

Mumbai : Modern cricket practice sessions can be frantic and chaotic. Surprisingly, among all the practice drills India carried out at the Wankhede Stadium today, the drills set up by fielding coach R Sridhar seemed to be the most meticulous and painstaking. Fielding might seem like the smallest aspect of training, but it is clear that […]