Big bang begins

Big bang begins

The 10th edition of the IPL is here. A few big stars are sitting this one out and a few will join the action midway, giving others an opportunity to hog the limelight. As defending champs Hyderabad take on Bangalore in the opener  tonight, here’s a lowdown on all the teams… For a larger image […]

Watson to lead Bangalore in injured Kohli’s absence

Watson to lead Bangalore in injured Kohli’s absence

Bengaluru : Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has been named interim captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the absence of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, who are recovering from injuries. Bengaluru will be without regular captain Kohli for at least the initial phase of the T20 tournament as the India skipper recovers from a shoulder […]

Riovenge: Sindhu beats her Rio conqueror Marin

Riovenge: Sindhu beats her Rio conqueror Marin

New delhi : PV Sindhu showed nerves of steel against the reigning Olympics champion and top seed, Carolina Marin, to clinch her maiden India Open World Super Series title.Sindhu, world No. 5, took 47 minutes to edge past two-time world champion Marin in straight games 21-19 21-16 at the packed badminton arena in the Siri […]

No reserve day for IPL playoffs

No reserve day for IPL playoffs

New Delhi: The three playoffs of IPL-10 will not have any reserve days. The first Qualifier is scheduled for May 16 in Mumbai while the second Qualifier will be played on May 19 in Bengaluru. Bengaluru will also host the Eliminator on May 19. The final, to be played on May 21 in Hyderabad, has […]

ICC mulling bid for Olympic inclusion in 2024

ICC mulling bid for Olympic inclusion in 2024

LONDON : The time is right for cricket to return to the Olympics and a decision on applying for inclusion in 2024 will have to be made within months, International Cricket Council’s (ICC) chief executive Dave Richardson said on Thursday. The founder of the modern Olympics, Frenchman Pierre de Coubertin, was enthusiastic about cricket, a […]