Mitchell Starc ready to go full throttle on comeback

Mitchell Starc ready to go full throttle on comeback

Melbourne : Australian speedster Mitchell Starc, who rejoined with the national side after a six-month injury layoff, has declared himself fully fit and said he is ready to return to his menacing best in next month’s triangular ODI series against West Indies and South Africa in the Caribbean. The 26-year-old left-hander has not played since […]

Shooter Heena Sidhu misses ISSF World Cup final berth by a point

Shooter Heena Sidhu misses ISSF World Cup final berth by a point

New Delhi : Ace Indian shooter Heena Sidhu missed out on an opportunity to qualify for the final round of the Women’s 10m Air Pistol by a point on the concluding day of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup (Rifle/Pistol) held at Munich’s Olympic Shooting Centre.Heena shot 384 out of 400 in the […]

F1 legend Schumi to be honoured for `life’s work`

F1 legend Schumi to be honoured for `life’s work`

Johannesburg : Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, who is still recovering from his 2013 skiing crash, will be awarded with the inaugural ‘ Nurburgring Award’ trophy for winning at the fabled circuit for a record five times in Germany.The gong, which will be given at an award ceremony later in May, will be collected by […]

Kohli awestruck by de Villiers masterclass

Kohli awestruck by de Villiers masterclass

Bengaluru : Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli has heaped praise on AB de Villiers, describing the South African as the current best batsman after he singlehandedly steered his side into the Indian Premier League final last evening. Chasing a target of 159, the Royal Challengers endured a horror start and were reduced to 68 […]

Ranieri says Leicester’s priority will be to avoid relegation next season

Ranieri says Leicester’s priority will be to avoid relegation next season

London : Despite being crowned as the Premier League champions, Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has said that avoiding relegation will remain his top priority in the next season.Leicester finished the season ten points clear at the top after claiming a 3-1 win over Everton at the King Power Stadium earlier this month.Ranieri believes it […]